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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, July 4, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 43-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Circuit Court’s Decision on Pledge Judge Beglin Bars Westfield Draws Reaction from Politicians From Closing South Chestnut Editor’s Note: Following the deci- “The Pledge of Allegiance is a “It is a preposterous decision sion by the Ninth Circuit Court to re- By LAUREN S. PASS battle.” that hopefully will be overturned move the words “under God” from the patriotic salute that brings people of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader all faiths together to share in the Mr. Cockren said that the road by the Supreme Court; particu- Pledge of Allegiance, which was fol- On Friday, the Borough of closure was purely for safety reasons larly in a time when patriotism lowed by the decision that it could not American spirit. I strongly believe Garwood’s case against the Town of According to Westfield Town that parents, teachers and local schools Attorney Robert Cockren, to and that it was not a mandated clo- is on the rise; this is not the time be enforced. As this decision came the Westfield was heard in Judge Ed- sure, but rather an authorization. He to undermine (which this does week before the Fourth of July, we should encourage children to recite ward Beglin’s courtroom in Eliza- his knowledge there was no thought our readers would like to know the pledge to start the day, the same did concede that Westfield was not in many ways) the strong need what their local and state representa- beth because the towns were unable further communication by happy with the traffic increase that for patriotism that our country way those of us in state Legislature to come to an agreement on the clos- tives thoughts are. begin our daily business.” Garwood with Westfield. “They has occurred since the opening of has.” ing of South Chestnut Street. simply sued us,” he said. ShopRite, however, he stated that — Michael Ferguson, “It is rare that President George Mayor Gregory McDermott had Bush and Democratic Senate Ma- safety is the real issue and that the Congressman (Seventh District) contacted the Mayor of Garwood, council does not want to see a child (interview) jority Leader Tom Daschle agree on Michael Crincoli, because with “The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of get killed. such a contentious issue. I espe- Garwood’s permission, the Depart- Appeals unfortunately today issued cially like Senator Daschle’s quote than 48 hours. He told Judge Beglin that money “I believe in God; I believe in ment of Transportation (DOT) would Mr. Cockren told The Westfield was just appropriated for traffic calm- an opinion that violates a basic that this ruling is “just nuts.” I think allow the town to close the street for my country; they can co-exist” principle and value, which we share Leader that he responded to the letter ing concept plans and that rumble that it is just plain unfortunate.” a period of 30 days in order to study “The country is drifting away from as Americans.” — Joseph Suliga, from Garwood and told them that the strips are already in place. some moral things.” State Senator the traffic patterns. Garwood denied council considered their letter and Judge Beglin stated that South “The Declaration of Indepen- the request due to an increase in “When you think about Septem- dence, as well as the Constitution, (press release statement) that the resolution should stand as Chestnut Street is the thoroughfare traffic flow near the schools. ber 11…it just baffles my mind recognizes our respect and adher- adopted. from North Avenue to East Broad Westfield was then denied permis- that the court would even touch an ence to moral principles based in According to Mr. Cockren, to his Street and that Garwood has a real issue like this.” “It is an inaccurate decision, a sion from the DOT to close South theology and faith.” wrong interpretation of the first knowledge there was no further com- interest in the thoroughfare. He stated — Lewis Mingo, Jr., Chestnut Street. munication by Garwood with that according to the statute, in order “I would strongly support ef- amendment; and I will continue to Union County Freeholder This May, the Westfield Town Westfield. “They simply sued us,” he to close the road for safety purposes forts to reverse this most unfortu- use the “under God” phrase each Chairman (interview) Council passed a resolution to close said. nate ruling.” and every time I pledge allegiance CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 — Governor Jim McGreevey South Chestnut Street from Fourth Garwood filed its complaint with to the flag.” Avenue during baseball season, now “I think we ought to take those (press release statement) –Tom Kean, Jr., Assemblyman the court on Thursday, June 20. through October, from 5 to 8 p.m. The reason behind the closing was judges and all the people who (interview) daily, on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 agree with them and send them to a safety concern when the three base- “This is the kind of absurd p.m. and on Sundays from 12 p.m. to ball fields were in use at Gumbert Afghanistan where they won’t “I was shocked and disappointed 7 p.m. during baseball season. Previ- have to worry about it.” judgment that undermines confi- Park. The officials from the Recre- by the Court’s ruling. I believe the ous to this, the town had been closing ation Commission would set up the –Robert Viglianti, dence in the judicial system. It is pledge of Allegiance should say ‘one Mountainside Mayor impossible to perceive how words that section of South Chestnut Street roadblocks when they felt it was nation under God.’ I am in support of on Saturdays and Sundays for two necessary during the set hours, but (interview) can be ruled unconstitutional that an Assembly Resolution urging Con- the founding fathers used so many years. the road was not always closed. Fourth of July Fireworks gress to overturn this decision.” Just before the council passed the times in drawing up the Consti- –Linda Stender, Mr. Renaud argued that Westfield “It should be noted that our resolution to close the street a letter could not close the road for safety WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 wonderful country was founded tution.” State Assemblywoman -- Robert Torricelli, (interview) was received from Garwood Bor- purposes without DOT permission, New Providence: New Provi- by God-loving and God-fearing United States Senator ough Attorney Robert Renaud on and that in order to do so, they needed dence High School, Pioneer Drive, people on the premise that we are (press release statement) behalf of Mayor Crincoli. to pass an ordinance, not a resolu- fireworks at 9:30 p.m. endowed with certain unalien- “I completely disagree with the The letter outlined the borough’s tion. THURSDAY, JULY 4 able rights by our Creator. It speci- court’s decision. I expect it to be objections to the closing of South He said that the law stipulated the Cranford: Nomahegan Park, fied in our Constitution that we “I understand the legal implica- overturned, if not by the 9th Court Chestnut Street in Westfield, between fireworks at 9 p.m. tions, but I have a problem with the 48-hour time frame for such things shall enjoy a freedom of religion, of appeal, then the Supreme Court. the town line and Fourth Avenue, on as block parties and street fairs. He Summit: Soldier’s Memorial not a freedom from religion, and practical effect associated with the “God save this honorable court” is Monday through Friday evenings, Field, Ashland Road, 9:15 p.m. decision since the words are so added that if that were not the case, I think this court’s decision is how the U.S. Supreme Court be- Saturdays and Sundays, during base- every town that didn’t like some- fireworks. liberalism run amok. I think our commonly used though out our gins each session. The decision is ball season. Kenilworth: David Brearley everyday lives i.e. “In God We thing in a neighboring town could United States Supreme Court will not only out of step with the values The letter further stated that the close off a street of 47 out of 48 High School, fireworks after sun- overturn it, thankfully.” Trust.” of the country but it is also out of council needed permission from the set. – Matthew Albano, hours. – Martin Marks, step with constitutional law.” DOT in order to close the road for Mr. Renaud stated that Westfield Springfield: Thelma L. Mayor of Scotch Plains Acting Mayor of Westfield - Senator Richard Bagger any length of time and asked the Sandmeier School, South Spring- (interview) (interview) (interview) cites fatal pedestrian accidents that governing body to reconsider and have occurred in the town, and none field Avenue, fireworks after sun- repeal its resolution, stating the bor- of those streets have been closed. He set. $5 for adults, $3 for children. ough will take action at its meeting also said that Orchard Street in Plainfield: Cedar Brook Park, on Tuesday, May 28. Westfield borders a soccer field and fireworks after sunset. Lack of Parking Spaces Creates Westfield Town Attorney Robert that it is not closed during games. FRIDAY, JULY 5 Cockren explained that the town He added that this was part of the Clark: Arthur L. Johnson High needed DOT approval if the street “Battle of New Orleans,” and that it School, 9 p.m. fireworks. Quandary For New Construction was to be closed for a period of more is the, “last skirmish in the ShopRite

By TRACY EVANS the building,” he stated, pointing to scape of the area and is not quite as Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the length of columns and walkout massive in dimensions. Builder Ralph Rapuano faced windows shown in the drawings, “You The parking dilemma persisted in members of the Westfield Planning need to visually reduce the mass of the regularly scheduled Planning Board during a pre-session Concept the building.” Board meeting. B&G Properties ap- Hearing Monday evening. His plans, Mr. Rapuano responded to the park- pealed for modifying space at 401 presented by architect Roger Winkle, ing situation by referring to previous West Broad Street, the current loca- involve building upon an already experience, “the concept of com- tion of a beauty salon. existing structure at 430, 500 and mercial and residential works,” urged James Watson, a land surveyor and 510 Central Avenue. Mr. Rapuano, citing his efforts at 509 planner with EKA Associates, pre- After presenting initial sketches Central Avenue, “The lots were al- sented the board with testimony in- six months previous to this week’s ways 40 to 50 percent empty.” cluding a detailed study of the park- meeting, Mr. Rapuano explained his His goal for the new project would ing activity in the area during the Italian architectural style inspiration, be to create an upscale apartment peak the business hours of 3 to 6 and his hopes to construct a third building, suitable for tenants over p.m., and all day Saturday. floor with stucco finish and an ornate the age of 55 and affording the con- In response to board member façade. The two larger buildings at venience of walking distance into Charles Weidman’s concern about the location are to remain intact, downtown. the number of employees requiring while the third smaller building would Mr. Newell concluded the concept parking. Testimony was provided by be demolished. hearing with a suggestion to reduce Claudia Cruz, owner of the salon The main problem with these plans, the variances, therefore allowing for whose estimates complied with the stressed Chairman Robert Newell, is greater parking space without chang- applicant’s desire to continue modi- the size of the building itself, relative ing the overall aesthetic idea. His fications that would reduce parking to the amount of parking necessi- hope is to return to Mr. Rapuano’s by four spaces. tated by the variances. original blueprints, with a structure Westfield resident Christopher “The site is too small to support that blends more easily with the land- Farella expressed his concern that traffic safety extending toward his Rahway Avenue home would be in- fluenced by the building efforts. He remarked on the existing problem of Lauren S. Pass The Westfield Leader traffic speed and lack of visibility at SLIP SLIDING AWAY…Thursday the Recreation Commission and Department held the ribbon cutting ceremony at the location. Westfield Memorial Pool. The additions to the facility include an eight-lane lap pool, a diving pool and two water slides. The board moved to approve the The new pools will be officially open on July 13. appeal, as board member Martin Robbins commended the analysis of the “congested area” and the efforts made by the applicant to investigate WF Council to Designate Lot 3 As the tight parking situation. Action was granted on the condition that the employees of the salon establish- An Area in Need Re-Development ment apply for three parking permits By LAUREN S. PASS members for Memorial Pool. The Residents of West Broad Street are from the town. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The final issue discussed on Mon- ordinance will create an early bird expected to be in attendance at the The Westfield Town Council met lap swim membership. meeting to discuss the placement of day evening was the desire of on Tuesday night, after press time. Stormcrest Limited Partnership to The third ordinance will provide the fence bordering their properties As of Tuesday at press time, the the Westfield Fire Department with and Memorial Pool. build on a Lenox Avenue vacant lot, council was set to move resolutions across from the post office and to the rapid access key boxes, as well as Several residents are also expected to demolish garages at 23 Stoneleigh several other emergency use items. to be in attendance to discuss the right of existing office buildings. The Park and 1407 Boulevard, as well as structure to be built would utilize the The council will also move a reso- newly installed speed humps on a single family home at 159 Madison lution to designate the South Side Rahway Avenue. first floor for retail purposes, with Avenue. residences on both the second and Train Station parking lot as an area in Officers of the Westfield Police There will be second readings on need of redevelopment. This is one Department are expected to be in third floors. three ordinances. The first ordinance Steve Needle, the lot’s contract of the first steps in order for a parking attendance, as the Policemen’s Be- Courtesy of the Westfield Police Department will grant a property easement and deck to be built. nevolent Association contract nego- YOUTH ACADEMY…Members of the Westfield Police Youth Academy threw purchaser, hopes to, “change the right-of-way near the intersection of their diplomas in the air at their graduation ceremony on Friday. These year’s neighborhood character” by adding The town will also be appointing a tiations have not been settled with graduates are: Justin Adams, Tarik Allen, Katie Anderson, Mark Anderson Jr., Springfield Avenue and Cardinal custodian of records for the Police the town. this space, with accommodations for Drive. Jeremy Baker, Stephen Brouwer, Joseph Buontempo, Cherese Chambers, Kyle two one-bedroom apartments suit- Department in accordance with the A full article on the meeting will Clarke, Kevin Devany, Jasmine Farmer, Angela Jenkins, Jason Kealy, Jeffrey The second ordinance is the public new public information act, which be in the June 11 edition of The able for individuals commuting by hearing on the new classification of Perrella, Callie Meserole, Keith Moran, Michael Tammaro and Davon Wise. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 goes into effect on Saturday, July 8. Westfield Leader. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, July 4, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION James Morrison Finn Graduates Brewster YMCA Executive Mark Elsasser WESTFIELD – Brewster Academy Westfield Seniors in Wolfeboro, N.H. has announced that James Morrison Finn, the son of Mr. Off to College Named New CEO of Westfield Y and Mrs. Thomas Wathen Finn of Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader Westfield, graduated during the WESTFIELD — The Board of phia. Church in Westminster, Md. academy’s 182nd Commencement Directors of the Westfield Y has an- Mr. Elsasser also earned his Certi- He and his wife, Sherry, recently Exercises on June 1. nounced that Mark E. Elsasser has fication as a Fundraising Executive celebrated their 20th anniversary and James was a member of the Gay- been selected as the Chief Executive (CFRE). will be moving to Westfield from Straight Alliance and played on the Officer of the Y, located at 220 Clark He received the YMCA of the Maryland with their two children, golf team. He will attend Manhattan Street. USA’s Association of Professional Brittany, 15, and Bryan, 13. College in New York. Mr. Elsasser succeeds Stan Directors (APD) “Hero Award” for Kaslusky, who recently retired. He outstanding financial development will officially begin his new position and earned the “YMCA Award of on Monday, July 22. Excellence,” which is the highest Lack of Parking Creates Mr. Elsasser has over 22 years of award given to a YMCA professional full-time experience with the YMCA. for outstanding dedication and ex- During the last six years, he has cellence. Quandary for Construction served as the Executive Vice Presi- Mr. Elsasser has also been an ac- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dent of Operations of the YMCA of tive Rotarian since 1985 in various the town’s train station. been taken on unusually quiet days, Central Maryland, which has eight clubs, including Rotary chapters in His attorney, Charles Brandt, re- as he insisted that the parking in branches. Horsham, Pa., Ambler, Pa., Tawson, quested three variances for the town remains a problem. Prior to that, he was the District Pa. and Baltimore, as well as the project, the first two dealing with “There is a measured deficiency of Vice President and then the Senior Northeast Rotary Club in Philadel- expanding the property line to allow parking downtown, by roughly four Chris Freisen will attend the Miami Josh Bengal will head for Brandeis Vice President of the YMCA of Phila- phia. for a rear yard and side alleyway. Of hundred spaces,” added Mr. University of Ohio in Oxford, Ohio. University in Waltham, Mass. this fall. delphia. He has also served as an In addition, he has served as a primary concern was the final vari- Weidman. Executive Director of the Ambler member of the Northeast Chamber ance, dealing with a reduction in Desire to develop the land won out Area YMCA in Ambler, Pa. and the of Commerce in Philadelphia; the required parking spaces. at the end of the session, with Town Northeast YMCA in Philadelphia. Tawson Chamber of Commerce and Again, evidence supporting the Engineer Kenneth Marsh comment- As a National YMCA Senior Di- the Wissahickson Valley Chamber of proposed deficit in parking spaces ing that the lot, “has been an eyesore rector, Mr. Elsasser earned his Commerce in Wissahickson Valley, was provided, compiled at the hours for a long time.” bachelor’s degree in Health, Physi- Pa. where he was named “Citizen of of 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Mr. Newell saw the impending cal Education and Recreation from the Year” in 1994. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. A structure as an asset that should main- Lock Haven University in Lock Ha- He had been a volunteer Emer- diagram of the parking survey was tain the residential character of the ven, Pa. gency Medical Technician (EMT) provided by, professional engineer area. He stressed the approval’s con- He received his master’s degree in for 15 years, serving Warrington and Edward Deck. dition that all employees of the build- organizational management, special- Warminster, Pa. In addition, Mr. Mr. Brandt proceeded to make a ing obtain parking permits from the izing in non-profit organizations, Elsasser and his family have been case for a need for only five spaces, town. from La Salle University in Philadel- active in the Ascension Episcopal two belonging to the residences Also passed all pending applica- above the retail spot. In addition, the tions from May 6, including struc- applicant sited the cooperation of tures on 529 Edgar Road, 592 Spring- Westfield High School BASH neighboring businesses, including field Avenue, and 118 Vernon Ter- Coldwell Banker, in allowing their race. Sara Laskow, left, will study at Cali- spaces to be used in the evening Absent from the meeting were Bard College in Annandale-on- fornia State University, while Dania Hudson, N.Y. is where Adam Turner hours. Councilman Rafael Betancourt, and Aguero, right, attends Northwestern will study in the fall. 2002 Declared Successful Mr. Robbins’ response to the pho- Board members Jay Boyles and Jay University in Evanston, Ill. WESTFIELD –Approximately dancing, assorted board games, and tographs was that they must have McDonald. 275 or 85 percent of Westfield a graffiti wall, while munching on High School (WHS) seniors cel- soda, pizza, subs, assorted deli ebrated graduation on June 24 with meats and ice cream sundaes. an all-night, drug- and alcohol- Door prizes and grand prizes Judge Beglin Bars Closure free party, BASH 2002, at the Rico- were also awarded, along with free chet Racquet Club in South BASH 2002 “Scooby-Doo” T-shirts Plainfield. to the first 100 graduates. Of South Chestnut Street Co-sponsored by the Optimist “I would like to express my sin- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Club of Westfield, the WHS Parent cere thanks to all of those individu- Westfield needed to pass an ordi- creased traffic, but also congestion Teacher Organization (PTO) and als who supported or worked on nance and then receive permis- caused on the street due to overflow the Westfield Recreation Commis- BASH 2002. We can all be proud sion from the Chairman of the parking for the ShopRite. sion, the party was organized and of the response of our community DOT. According to Town Administrator supported by the He said that the law included the James Gildea the idea of closing Westfield Board of Edu- wording for closure by resolution South Chestnut Street and extending cation, parents, teachers, because it also applies to county the park across were discussed by the local businesses, clubs, government, who passes ruling by Recreation Commission over three professionals, corpora- resolution, where municipalities pass years ago, but the idea was never Josh Lieberman will head for the Uni- Bryan Clancy plans to study at tions, sponsors and the by ordinance. followed through on. One idea that is versity of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pa. Longwood University in Farmville, Va. senior class. Several Judge Beglin declared the resolu- currently being discussed is chang- chaperones also attended tion, “null and void,” adding that it ing South Chestnut to a one-way all evening. cannot be implemented and is unen- road. Westfield UNICO Chapter Activities included forceable. Traffic calming measures for the massages, crafting photo South Chestnut Street residents entire “ShopRite grid” are currently buttons, fortune telling, have complained not only of in- in the works. Awards Six Scholarships nail art, psychic and palm WESTFIELD – The Westfield For more information, please call readings, a celebrity Chapter of UNICO National an- Charles Grillo at (908) 654-3717 or video booth with laser nounced its scholarship winners. e-mail [email protected]. karaoke, “Super Sumo UNICO also made awards to local Wrestling” and “Ameri- charities during its June 12 meeting. Washington & Lee Tells can Gladiator Pedestal BALLOON ART...Westfield High School se- Scholarship awards were made to Joust,” a lip sync contest, Westfield High School students Andrew Stein Graduation dance contest, teacher niors show off the colorful balloon art of Magic WESTFIELD – Washington & Lee Bob at BASH 2002. Shawn Simone, Dan DeSerio, Rose- impersonations, a listing mary Topar, Jacquelyn Cusimano, University in Lexington, Va. has re- of 10 reasons to graduate Rachel Falcone, Elizabeth Perrella ported that Andrew C. Stein of WHS, and breakfast. to make this worthy undertaking and Bree Sherry. Westfield received a Bachelor of All evening long, the graduates for the Class of 2002 and future The Mental Health Awards were Science Degree on June 6. played volleyball, swam, enjoyed seniors at WHS,” stated Project given to The Arc of Union County, Andrew, who majored in math- racquetball, wallyball, basketball, Chairman Donald Pray. Community Access Unlimited, ematics, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Hill Development Center and Richard Stein of Westfield. to the UNICO National Mental Westfield HS - BASH 2002 Supporters Health Program. Cooley’s Anemia MacDonald to Attend received $200. We wish to thank the many parents, teachers, and individuals UNICO GRANT WINNERS…The Westfield Chapter of UNICO National In addition, $300 was presented to Fairleigh Dickinson who made this event possible and the following contributors (parents recently presented scholarships to Westfield High School students. Pictured, the local 9/11 Memorial Fund for the WESTFIELD – Fairleigh noted donated $100 or more in support of BASH 2001). left to right, are: Shawn Simone, Daniel DeSerio, Rosemary Topar, Jacquelyn families who lost loved ones in the Cusimano, Elizabeth Perrella and Bree Sherry. Dickinson University in Madison has terrorist attacks. revealed that Caitlin MacDonald of GRAND FOUNDER ($1,000 or more) The Westfield Chapter of UNICO Westfield will attend Fairleigh Fairview Cemetary Westfield Recreation Commission convenes on the second Wednesday Dickinson University’s College at OPTIMIST Club of Westfield Westfield Service League of every month from September to Schering Plough Corporation Westfield "Y" Florham this fall. Caitlin is the daugh- All June. Membership is open to any ter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald FOUNDER ($500) person of Italian heritage or their MacDonald. She is a 2002 graduate Garden State Screen Printing Racquets Etc./ The Augis Family spouse. of Westfield High School. Moto Photo Town & Country Fine Wines and Spirits Trees & Photo Buttons N' More / Sherri Kevoe

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USPS 485200 Thursday, July 4, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Circuit Court’s Decision on Pledge Draws Reaction from Politicians Editor’s Note: Following the deci- “The Pledge of Allegiance is a “It is a preposterous decision sion by the Ninth Circuit Court to re- that hopefully will be overturned move the words “under God” from the patriotic salute that brings people of by the Supreme Court; particu- Pledge of Allegiance, which was fol- all faiths together to share in the larly in a time when patriotism lowed by the decision that it could not American spirit. I strongly believe is on the rise; this is not the time be enforced. As this decision came the that parents, teachers and local schools to undermine (which this does week before the Fourth of July, we should encourage children to recite in many ways) the strong need thought our readers would like to know the pledge to start the day, the same what their local and state representa- way those of us in state Legislature for patriotism that our country tives’ thoughts are. has.” begin our daily business.” — Michael Ferguson, “It is rare that President George Congressman (Seventh District) Bush and Democratic Senate Ma- (interview) jority Leader Tom Daschle agree on “The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of such a contentious issue. I espe- Appeals unfortunately today issued cially like Senator Daschle’s quote “I believe in God; I believe in an opinion that violates a basic that this ruling is ‘just nuts.’ I think my country; they can co-exist” principle and value, which we share that it is just plain unfortunate.” “The country is drifting away as Americans.” — Joseph Suliga, from some moral things.” “The Declaration of Indepen- State Senator “When you think about Septem- dence, as well as the Constitution, (press release statement) ber 11…it just baffles my mind recognizes our respect and adher- that the court would even touch an ence to moral principles based in “It is an inaccurate decision, a issue like this.” theology and faith.” wrong interpretation of the first — Lewis Mingo, Jr., “I would strongly support ef- David B. Corbin for The Times Union County Freeholder amendment and I will continue to GOP CONVENTION...On June 24, during a visit to New Jersey by President George W. Bush, several area Republcans Chairman (interview) forts to reverse this most unfortu- use the ‘under God’ phrase each joined Congressman Michael Ferguson after his endorsement by Mr. Bush. Pictured, left to right, are: Union County nate ruling.” and every time I pledge allegiance Freeholder candidates Elyse Bochicchio Medved, Anira Clericuzio and Joel Whitaker; Fanwood GOP Municipal — Governor Jim McGreevey to the flag.” Chairman Ted Trumpp and Sophie Kauchak, Fanwood GOP Muncipal Vice-Chairwoman. “I think we ought to take those (press release statement) –Tom Kean, Jr., Assemblyman judges and all the people who (interview) agree with them and send them to Fanwood Residents Concerned Afghanistan where they won’t “This is the kind of absurd “I was shocked and disappointed have to worry about it.” judgment that undermines confi- by the court’s ruling. I believe the –Robert Viglianti, dence in the judicial system. It is Pledge of Allegiance should say ‘one Mountainside Mayor impossible to perceive how words nation under God.’ I am in support of Over Plan For Verizon Antennas (interview) can be ruled unconstitutional that an Assembly Resolution urging Con- the founding fathers used so many gress to overturn this decision.” By DEBORAH MADISON hood, which is not a permitted use, and children’s swimming pools. “It should be noted that our times in drawing up the Consti- –Linda Stender, Specially Written for The Times according to the borough’s zoning Current wireless technology re- wonderful country was founded tution.” State Assemblywoman More than 50 residents packed the ordinance. quires multiple antennas at regular by God-loving and God-fearing -- Robert Torricelli, (interview) Borough Council Chambers last week Municipalities are, however, bound intervals to enable the placement of United States Senator for a hearing before the Fanwood people on the premise that we are (press release statement) by legal requirements under the Tele- calls. Additional antennas in endowed with certain unalien- “I completely disagree with the Planning Board on an application by communications Act to permit the Fanwood were necessary in order to able rights by our Creator. It speci- court’s decision. I expect it to be Verizon Wireless. placement of these antennas, as this remedy a gap in coverage, Mr. Stern fied in our Constitution that we “I understand the legal implica- overturned, if not by the 9th Court Verizon, which made its bid at the technology has been deemed to be testified. shall enjoy a freedom of religion, tions, but I have a problem with the of appeal, then the Supreme Court. board’s regular meeting June 26, is “inherently beneficial” for the pub- He said that Verizon customers not a freedom from religion, and practical effect associated with the “God save this honorable court” is seeking a variance to place 15 anten- lic good. were experiencing either poor qual- I think this court’s decision is decision since the words are so how the U.S. Supreme Court be- nas for its wireless cellular telephone Verizon consultant David Stern, ity or dropped (disconnected) calls liberalism run amok. I think our commonly used throughout our ev- gins each session. The decision is network on an existing PSE&G tower. Vice President of Vcomm, testified in a large section of Fanwood, as United States Supreme Court will eryday lives, i.e. “In God We Trust.” not only out of step with the values The tower is located in a residen- before the board that the four-foot- well as in adjacent towns. By placing overturn it, thankfully.” – Matthew Albano, of the country but it is also out of tial area between Oak Court and Elm long antennas would be placed in 15 antennas on the Fanwood tower, – Martin Marks, Acting Mayor of Westfield step with constitutional law.” Street, off of North Avenue. five groups of three, each facing a more than 95 percent of the gap in Mayor of Scotch Plains (interview) - Senator Richard Bagger The board is being asked to ap- different direction, for maximum Fanwood and a portion of the gap in (interview) (interview) prove a variance for placement of the coverage. adjacent towns would be eliminated, antennas in a residential neighbor- The antennas would be placed ap- he explained. proximately 122 feet high on the Antennas from other telecommu- 150-foot tower. The radio frequency nication companies are located on King Street Residents in SP Object to Housing (RF) emitted by the antennas would the PSE&G tower adjacent to the be directed outward in a flat, pan- proposed site. One tower, which cake shape and would have negli- houses cellular antennas, sits adja- gible effects on the homes below, cent to the Ashbrook Nursing and Development; Daycare Center Gets Green Light according to Mr. Stern. Rehabilitation Center and another By DEBORAH MADISON a detrimental effect on their neigh- center by the same owner. three apartments on the second floor of The application is also seeking tower with antennas is located off of Specially Written for The Times borhood, including concerns about Michael DeVita, owner of the the building. Truck deliveries would be approval for a fenced-in, 350-square- Old South Avenue, between North The continuation of an application traffic, lights, drainage and the site’s building at 1595 East Second Street eliminated Mr. DeVita told the board foot equipment-station at the foot of and South Avenues, in a commercial for a major subdivision on King density devaluing their home. told the board that he and his wife and he expected that weekend and the tower, which is necessary for zone. Street, including a proposed private Several other King Street residents wanted to spend more time with their evening traffic would also be greatly operation of the technology. Mr. Stern told the board that access road off of King Street, was from both Scotch Plains and Edison family, which running a restaurant reduced in the neighborhood. Approximately 20 PSE&G power- Verizon asked PSE&G for permis- heard before the Scotch Plains Plan- expressed similar concerns at previ- did not permit. The board discussed drop-off proce- line towers extend from the top of the sion to place its antennas on this ning Board at their monthly meeting ous Planning Board meetings, ac- Mr. DeVita told the board that the dures and the direction of traffic flow Watchung Mountains down a corri- tower in the commercial zone, but on Monday, June 24. cording to the board’s minutes. hours for the daycare facility would be through the parking lot area. Mr. DeVita dor of land owned by PSE&G through was denied. According to Mr. Stern, The applicant, Ernest Fantini, ap- Mr. Demerest told the board that Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to said that he expected that drop off and Scotch Plains and Fanwood. the denial was due to structural inad- plied for several variances to turn the Municipal Land-Use Law or approximately 6 p.m. Mr. Devita and pick up times would be staggered so Most of these towers are located equacies which made the tower un- four lots into six, single-family resi- MLUL statute stipulated that except his wife plan on being on-site supervi- that the parking lot’s nine spaces would within 100 feet of single-family able to hold more antennas. dential lots. A portion of King Street in “unusual circumstances”, which, sors of the facility, while they would be sufficient for his employees and homes, condominiums or garden Board Vice Chairman Eric Hess is located in the Town of Edison, in his opinion, this development did hire a certified daycare director and apartment residents. apartments, with the exception of suggested that the borough’s resi- however the proposed development not present, lots were required to four to five other staff members. The The board approved the new facility the three towers in the Watchung dents and the board might be more would be located in Scotch Plains, front onto public roadways. daycare center would serve approxi- with the condition that a sign be posted Mountains, which are surrounded by amenable to Verizon constructing a bordering Edison. “The developer would only be able mately 40 to 50 children ages two and regulating the one-way flow of traffic woods. new structure in a non-residential At previous Planning Board meet- to build four lots if he were to comply a half to five and half. through the rear parking lot during Some of the residents that live near neighborhood, such as at the Fanwood ings, between March and June of with existing MLUL statutes,” Mr. The parking lot to the rear of the certain hours of operation, while al- the towers use the PSE&G land cor- Recycling Center on North Avenue 2002, the applicant presented testi- Demerest told The Times of Scotch building would be shared by the daycare lowing a two-directional flow during ridor beneath the power lines for for placement of the antennas. mony from an engineer, a profes- Plains-Fanwood. Mr. Demerest also facility and the tenants who resided in off hours. vegetable gardens, volleyball nets However, Mr. Stern testified that sional planner, a fire safety expert told The Times that the existing homes there was a huge burden of proof and a traffic consultant. in the area were approximately 3000 required to gain approval for a new According to the board’s minutes square feet on half acre properties, structure, if existing structures were for the March meeting, Engineer for while the developer proposed 2000 available. the applicant, Thomas Anderson of square foot homes sandwiched into In answer to why the PSE&G tower Fords, described Mr. Fantini’s plan six smaller lots. was chosen, Mr. Stern said that site to raze the one existing house and Scotch Plains Fire Chief Jonathan acquisition consultants had scoured subdivide the four lots into six, with Ellis wrote a letter to the board ex- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 three houses fronting onto King Street pressing concerns about moving fire and three fronting onto the proposed vehicles and equipment in and out of private access driveway. the proposed access roadway. He Lawrence Vastola of Middlesex, recommended that the proposed road- Attorney for the applicant, suggested way be widened. to the board that the private access The applicant’s planner, Scarlet roadway was advantageous by elimi- Doyle, testified before the board at nating the need for the township to previous meetings that the plan was maintain an additional road for three revised to incorporate the board’s of these houses. requests to widen the access road- Fourth of July Fireworks Mr. Vastola also stated that the way and reduce the houses in size in WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 special circumstances of the shape order to increase their setbacks, ac- New Providence: New Provi- and size of this lot warranted the cording to board minutes. dence High School, Pioneer Drive, municipality’s approval of this non- Mr. Vastola testified that the plan fireworks at 9:30 p.m. conforming road. was also revised so that five of the six THURSDAY, JULY 4 Concerns expressed by the board houses front onto the private road- Cranford: Nomahegan Park, and Township Fire Chief at previous way to expand maintenance respon- fireworks at 9 p.m. Planning Board meetings included sibility from three homeowners to Summit: Soldier’s Memorial maintenance responsibility for the five. Field, Ashland Road, 9:15 p.m. proposed private access road, con- After being implored by Mr. fireworks. formity to the Township’s Master Vastola to vote on the application’s Kenilworth: David Brearley Plan, drainage and fire safety access private road proposal, Planning Board High School, fireworks after sun- issues. Chairman, James Doyle, told Mr. set. According to the board’s March Vastola that the board needed more Springfield: Thelma L. minutes, Tom Demerest, a Freehold information from the Township’s Sandmeier School, South Spring- lawyer, testified before the board on Engineer and Fire Chief before be- field Avenue, fireworks after sun- behalf of Laura and Kenneth Kazary ing able to make that decision. set. $5 for adults, $3 for children. of King Street, who are objecting to The continuation of this applica- Plainfield: Cedar Brook Park, the proposed development. tion was scheduled for July 22. fireworks after sunset. Mr. and Mrs. Kazary, who reside In other business, the board unani- David B. Corbin for The Times GETTING INTO THE FULL SWING...The Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League, Fanwood Old Men’s Softball FRIDAY, JULY 5 in Edison, directly behind the pro- mously approved an application to Clark: Arthur L. Johnson High posed development, object to the Association, St. Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League and several youth baseball associations have and will replace the East Second Street res- be competing at various fields in Scotch Plains and Fanwood during the week of July 4 through July 11. Pictured is Drew School, 9 p.m. fireworks. plan because they believe it will have taurant, Brianna’s, with a daycare Koski of the Val Decorators team of the Scotch Plains Men’s Softball League. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, July 4, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foundation New Playground Dedicated Administers Tally of $1 Mil. Over 36-Year History At Willow Grove Pre-School SCOTCH PLAINS – On June 14, at The foundation gave 25 Dollars for The Besson Family Memorial Schol- ert Mattar. They have also honored the SCOTCH PLAINS – Parents, Alex Ireland, Mitch Mumeford, All Saints Episcopal Church in Scotch Students awards totaling $23,500 with arship was presented at $500 each, to memory of David E. Ringle with a teachers, students and alumni of Jim Maguire, and Tim Hak. She Plains, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood money received through the generosity Emily Rodino and Lucas Francavilla. $500 award to the Valedictorian Will- Willow Grove Pre-School in Scotch also thanked the parents, children Scholarship Foundation, established in of the communities through an annual The Henry Bluhm and Francis Dezort iam Gonch, and a $250 award to Salu- Plains recently convened to dedi- and church members for their pa- 1966, feted 36 years of continuous mailing, as well as solicitations from Memorial Scholarship at $1,000 was tatorian Matthew DeNichilo. cate the school’s new scholarship assistance to local pupils the annual Dollars for Students Days. presented to Michael Hughes. The Jean The SP-F Service League presented playground. and reached the $1 million mark in The high school recipients were Jen- Bowers Memorial Scholarship was five $2,500 awards to Jacquelyn The well wishers and administration of funds to local stu- nifer Alonzo, Ronald Chin, Matthew awarded in the amount of $1,000 to Dempsey, Katherine L’Heureux, Jen- several members of the dents. Deegan, Susannah Grossman, Alaina Nora Weber. Kristy Novak earned the nifer Perryman, and Jay Cordes. Willow Grove Presby- This year, 15 members of the Board Ingram, Jacqueline L’Heureux, Jeanette Britton Memorial Scholarship The SP-F Players presented a schol- terian Church saluted of Trustees presented 108 scholarships Rebecca Novorro, Christine Perrotta, for $1,000. The Frances Brody Memo- arship in the amount of $500 to Laura with a total value of $100,075 to both and Jonathan Quijano. The college re- rial Scholarship for $500 was given to Kavinski. A former administrator and the benevolence of high school and college students. cipients were Sara Anderson, Melissa a student pursuing a career in music, principal is remembered each year with Charles Friedman, who Foundation President Ellie Kramps Benski, Christine Brock, Andrea Ian Wehrle. The Commerce Bank pre- the Perry H. Tyson Memorial Scholar- donated the funds nec- announced that the group has made Christiani, Gerald Kavinski, Anne sented a grant to a Scotch Plains- ship for $1,000. This year’s award was essary to rebuild the grants available to 1,304 students with Percoco, Marci Steinberg, Alex Fanwood High School (SPFHS) gradu- granted to Laura O’Neill. Each year, playground in memory a total value of $1,071,145. The foun- Wasserman, and Robert Leichner. ate at $500 to Robert Mattar. The the Johanna Wilk Foundation presents of his deceased wife, dation is currently managing the mon- Matthew Ruggieri received the George Bryon Memorial Scholarship a $2,500 scholarship and the recipient Shirley. ies and doing the administrative work alumni funded award. Michael Kaiser was given at $500 to Kathryn Anne was Spmoa Ditta. “We are all very for 25 funds in addition to their own, as earned an award named for John Reedell. The foundation administers the blessed that he chose well as handling the administrative Lawson, Patrick Carroll earned an Two awards from the Mountainside scholarships presented by the Parent us,” stated Willow work for 22 established flow-through award named for Henry Schweiring, Elks Lodge No. 1585 were presented at Teacher Associations (PTA) of the SP- Grove Pre-School Di- funds. Regina Cappio was awarded a grant $500 each to Allison DeMaio and An- F school district. This year, the recipi- rector Kathy Calello. This year, a committee of 14 honoring Camielle Flathmann and drew Pavoni. Yevgeniya Zhurbinskaya ents included two $800 Manya Ungar Mr. Friedman’s lar- screeners, representing eight local Amanda Rice received an award named was the recipient of the $500 Dr. George PTA Council Scholarships, Karen gesse allowed the schools, as well as the Service League for Muriel Ramsden. Claire Cappio Esposito Memorial Scholarship. McCourt and Michael Hughes. The school to completely and the foundation, evaluated a record and Mary Millonet were the recipients Friday’s Place offered a $1,000 schol- SPFHS PTA presented the Robert refurbish the play- total of 113 applications. The appli- of the Oren & E. Lila Hilligass Schol- arship to David Baumwoll. The League Adams $750 award to Erin Baer and ground and bring the LET’S PLAY THE DAY AWAY…Charles cants were awarded grants based on arships. of Women Voters Award at $300 was the Dr. Riegel Award was given to area and its equipment Friedman and children from Willow Grove academic achievement, extracurricu- The Robert Adams, Jr. Memorial given to Patrick Carroll. Adam Bendik. into compliance with Pre-School in Scotch Plains enjoy the slide on lar and community activities, future Scholarship of $500 was presented to Many scholarships were awarded in The Park Middle School McTB the newly dedicated playground. Pictured with promise, as well as their individual Allison DeMaio. Kristina Eide was the memory of loved ones and former teach- awards for $500 each went to Hana the New Jersey State Mr. Friedman are Alena Horn, Colin Sullivan, need for financial assistance in procur- recipient of the $500 Elizabeth Becker ers. The Karen E. Franzone Memorial Pardon and Alfred Twu, and the Terrill regulations. Timothy Geissel, Julia Cirincione, Kira Loh ing a college education as stipulated in Memorial Scholarship. The $500 Joyce Scholarship was given at $1,000 to Middle School award for $500 was The benefactor also and Bianca Marcazzo. the requirements for the awarding of and Leonard Bergman Memorial Schol- Matthew Schaible. The Irene Grubman given to Jonathan Quijano. School One enabled Mrs. Calello particular grants. arship was given to Jillian Koscielecki. Memorial Scholarship was awarded at Elementary PTA gave the James V. to acquire a new climber with a tience over the past year as the $750 to Catherine Trombley. Included Cerasa Scholarship for $675 to Jillian slide, eight new tricycles and Big school worked out the details sur- was the Doris Koues Memorial Schol- Koscielecki. The Brunner Elementary Wheels, new fencing, ground cover rounding the playground’s instal- arship for $400 to a nursing student, School PTA award of $600 was given and sandbox. It took nearly a year lation. Westfield High School BASH Kimberley Perryman. to Allison DeMaio and a second award from the time Mr. Friedman first “This playground and all its The Deane Kumpf Memorial Schol- for $600 was given to Ian Wehrle in approached Mrs. Calello to the equipment are a blessing to us,” arship at $500 was presented to Emily memory of Dr. Albert DeSousa. actual completion of the work. said Willow Grove Pastor Rever- 2002 Declared Successful Rodino. The Losavio family presented The Coles Elementary School PTA “I hope the children will use the end Kenneth Hetzel. “May it be a WESTFIELD –Approximately dancing, assorted board games, and a $500 award in memory of Marie Carl M. Kumpf award for $950 was playground in great safety and have a place of fun and learning.” 275 or 85 percent of Westfield a graffiti wall, while munching on Losavio and the recipient was Laura given to Jennifer Harrison. Evergreen lot of fun,” stated Mr. Friedman, when A Christian Pre-School located High School (WHS) seniors cel- soda, pizza, subs, assorted deli Kavinski. The Ada S. Merrill Memo- Elementary School PTA has established receiving specially crafted “thank on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, rial Scholarship for $500 was granted two scholarships with an $800 Dr. you” wishes from the students. Willow Grove currently enrolls 59 ebrated graduation on June 24 with meats and ice cream sundaes. to Amanda Koscielecki. Beverlee Kaminetzky Scholarship be- an all-night, drug- and alcohol- Door prizes and grand prizes Mrs. Calello acknowledged the children in four levels. Classes are The $2,500 Courtney E. Metzger ing given to Alfred Twu and a $600 “time, labor and services” donated divided by age: three-minus, three, free party, BASH 2002, at the Rico- were also awarded, along with free Memorial Scholarship was presented Kehs-Aakjer Memorial Scholarship chet Racquet Club in South BASH 2002 “Scooby-Doo” T-shirts to Jaclyn Fiorino. The David J. Mills awarded to Regina Cappio. by the volunteer work force of four and four-plus. Plainfield. to the first 100 graduates. Memorial Scholarship at $1,500 was The McGinn Elementary School Willow Grove parents Mark For more information or regis- Co-sponsored by the Optimist “I would like to express my sin- given to Ian Wehrle. The Jeffrey Spring PTA presented two $400 awards to Letkowski, Tom Zeile, Mark tration details, please call Mrs. Club of Westfield, the WHS Parent cere thanks to all of those individu- Memorial Scholarship, honoring a Christine Perrotta and Robert Mattar. Krutis, John Welch, Ben Toscano, Calello at (908) 232-7117. Teacher Organization (PTO) and als who supported or worked on former high school teacher, was given McGinn PTA also organized the the Westfield Recreation Commis- BASH 2002. We can all be proud at $1,100 to Tiffany Kane. fundraising for three scholarships, sion, the party was organized and of the response of our community The James O’Hara Powers Memo- given in the amount of $1,000 each in supported by the rial Scholarships for $1,000 each were memory of Matthew Horning, who at- Westfield Board of Edu- given to Julia Sheffield and Stephen tend McGinn School and was killed on Fanwood Residents Concerned cation, parents, teachers, Swenson. The Christian Wendel 9/11 at the World Trade Center. These local businesses, clubs, Nielsen Memorial Scholarship for $750 grants were awarded to Kellie LaForge, Over Plan For Verizon Antennas professionals, corpora- was awarded to Hana Pardon. The Brian Raszka and Stephen Swenson. tions, sponsors and the George W. Voget Memorial Scholar- The annual reception honoring schol- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 senior class. Several ships for $500 each were given to Jen- arship recipients and their families cul- Fanwood and the surrounding towns have been conflicting and inconclu- chaperones also attended nifer Harrison and Brian Schiller. The minated a year of caring and concern for prospective sites for the anten- sive, according to scientific studies all evening. Kaliopi Vlachos Memorial Scholarship for local pupils as they strive to meet nas, but could find no adequate sites that have been published on the Activities included in the amount of $500 was given to the increasing costs of funding higher in non-residential areas. Internet. massages, crafting photo Laura O’Neill. education. He explained that placement of the During the public portion of the A one-time scholarship was given At the end of the reception, the Board antennas on the towers in the buttons, fortune telling, this year, honoring the 90th birthday of of Trustees held its annual meeting and meeting, several residents questioned nail art, psychic and palm Watchung Mountains would result in Mr. Stern’s statements about the safety Ruth Horning, who was a fourth grade elected four trustees to continue on the numerous interference problems with readings, a celebrity teacher at Brunner Elementary School. board, serving an additional three-year of the antenna technology. Planning video booth with laser This $2,300 grant was awarded to Alia term. These members include Patricia Verizon’s signals to other areas and Board consultant Charles Whelan, of karaoke, “Super Sumo Berry. Past Principal Dr. Terry K. Riegel DiFrancesco, Myrna Gordon, Richard would not reach the entire gap area. Salient Associates, who specializes in Wrestling” and “Ameri- sponsored a scholarship for a graduat- Lorber and Lee Stein. Many of the residents at the meet- telecommunications, also questioned can Gladiator Pedestal ing senior from SPFHS in the amount The Board of Trustees has announced ing expressed their concerns to The Mr. Stern regarding the data, on which Joust,” a lip sync contest, BALLOON ART...Westfield High School se- of $1,000. It was granted to Timothy that a new member, Jonathan Gardner, Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that Verizon had based its information. dance contest, teacher niors show off the colorful balloon art of Magic Ryan. The Performing Arts Studio pre- has been added to the board to serve this the technology had not been proven Board Chairman Gregory impersonations, a listing Bob at BASH 2002. sented two $300 scholarships to same three-year term. The additional safe and, because of this perception, Cummings asked why Verizon con- of 10 reasons to graduate Rachael Stewart and Christine Perrotta. members of the board include Flossie would most likely have a negative sultants did not consider placement WHS, and breakfast. to make this worthy undertaking The Scotch Plains Rotary Garbe Bostwick, Alan Campbell, Susan Citrano, impact on their property values. They of the antennas on top of The Chelsea All evening long, the graduates for the Class of 2002 and future Foundation, which has funded 22 Roseann Fleming, David Hambleton, Ms. also feared the antennas would pose at Fanwood, a senior citizens resi- played volleyball, swam, enjoyed seniors at WHS,” stated Project awards, including 20 $1,000 renew- Kramps, Joseph Nagy, Fred Ritter, Janis a health risk to their children. dential facility on South Avenue. racquetball, wallyball, basketball, Chairman Donald Pray. able awards which were presented to Simberg and Helen Spooner. The Federal Communications Mr. Stern admitted that he did not Evan Dornbush, Celeste Coleman, SPFHS Principal Dr. David Heisey Commission (FCC), however, has know about The Chelsea. Mr. Gerard Kavinski, Lisa Yagi, Lucy and Karen McDermott, Guidance Su- determined that the radio frequency Cummings suggested there might be Zhao, Jessica Biegelson, Justin pervisor, represent SPFHS on the Board emitted by the antennas are so small other sites, which the consultants Westfield HS - BASH 2002 Supporters Broderson, Diana Filo, Kevin of Trustees. as to be an insignificant health threat, had overlooked. Grinberg, James L’Heureux, Robert To make a tax-deductible donation according to FCC published reports. Several board members asked Mr. We wish to thank the many parents, teachers, and individuals Bugg, Kaliq Chang, Kathleen DeLuca, to the Dollars for Students Fund, please Radio frequency emissions are there- Catherine Mangan, Katherine send contributions to the SP-F Scholar- Stern if he could provide data to who made this event possible and the following contributors (parents fore not considered a valid basis for prove that more antennas in Fanwood noted donated $100 or more in support of BASH 2001). O’Connor, Adam Bendik, Erin ship Foundation, P.O. Box 123, Breznitsky, Caitlin Mahony, and Rob- Fanwood, 07023. denial by municipalities. were needed. 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Devanney today an- eration we have, today,” said County blywoman Loretta Weinberg (D-37) ery tax dollar spent is well-spent.” nounced that he has appointed Daniel Manager George Devanney. “He is have pledged an aggressive, bi-parti- Assemblyman Kean and Assem- H. Vaniska, a 29-year veteran of the an excellent fit for a leadership posi- san effort to pass comprehensive, blywoman Weinberg said they plan County Police Department, as it’s tion as we face new, different chal- pay-to-play reform in the State As- to aggressively lobby their fellow Chief. lenges in the near future.” sembly. They are sponsors of an As- Assembly members for support in an Vaniska has served as Captain of The County Police division is part sembly bill, A-427, which is a com- effort to win passage of the bill when the County Police for the past 15 of the county’s Department of Public panion bill to the pay-to-play mea- the Assembly returns from summer years, and will be responsible for Safety, and is responsible for provid- sure that passed the Senate on June recess this fall. supervising a force of 70 sworn of- ing protection and enforcement ser- 24. “I look forward to working with ficers and 10 civilians. vices for all county-owned proper- HONORED FOR 9/11 WORK…Major Fred Trask and Envoy Sylvia Machado Assemblyman Kean and Assembly- were honored at the Mental Health Association of Union County’s 57th Annual The legislation was drafted by the “It is an honor and I am proud to ties and facilities. The County Police Citizens’ Army New Jersey, a non- woman Weinberg to realize the adop- become the police chief of a fine also preserves order on county roads Dinner. Pictured, from left to right, are: Union County Freeholder Angel Estrada, Mental Health Association Executive Director Dr. NancyMarie Bride, partisan organization fighting for tion of this important reform,” said division,” Vaniska said. “Now more and facilities, assists and supports Envoy Sylvia Machado, major Fred Trask, and Freeholder Rick Proctor campaign finance reform in New Harry Pozycki, Common Cause than ever, we must be prepared to the courts, prosecutor, sheriff and Jersey. The bill bans contributions Chairman and Citizens’ Army secure and protect the County against law enforcement agencies. The by government contractors from the founder. “We plan an all-out, the different security issues we now division’s investigation division/de- MHAUC Honors Salvation initial contract negotiation phase grassroots campaign that will dem- face. I look forward to working with tective bureau conducts investiga- through the performance of the con- onstrate to Assembly members that the County Manager and the Free- tions in the department’s jurisdic- tract, significantly reduces the citizens all around the state know its holder Board toward this goal.” tion. The department also has a Traf- Army at Annual Dinner amount professionals doing business time to end pay-to-play.” Union County Freeholder Nick fic Enforcement Weigh Team that with the state can contribute, and Recently the United Taxpayers of Scutari, a member of the County’s patrols for unsafe trucks on County AREA – “Another year has passed there are those who flee the scene, includes a provision enabling any New Jersey, AARP, Communication Juvenile Criminal Justice Advisory roads and a Traffic Enforcement Unit and we are here once again to celebrate running for their lives running home county or municipality to adopt its Workers of America (CWA), Ameri- Board, described Vaniska as “an ex- that performs the highly successful and to hold on to each other.” to safety; and well they should. There own pay-to-play law. can Federation of State, County, and perienced veteran who knows what it and popular infant car seats inspec- These were the opening wards spo- are others who run towards the site. It “The Senate victory will help give Municipal Employees (AFSCME), takes to run the police division.” tions each week. ken by Dr. NancyMarie Bride, Execu- takes enormous energy, good train- us the momentum we need to pass Sierra Club and New Jersey Environ- “Dan has proven himself to be a “Over the past 20 years we have tive Director of the Mental Health As- ing, and a strong spiritual life to do this legislation and restore cost-ef- mental Federation have announced knowledgeable, tough leader that we asked much more of our County Po- sociation of Union County (MHAUC) this work. We are honoring you to- fectiveness and merit to the public their support for the bill. They join need in these challenging times,” lice. They keep our roads and facili- at its 57th annual dinner. This year’s night because while we of the mental contracting system,” said Assembly- the Citizens Army support groups, Scutari said. “He has a lengthy list of ties safe, and provide so many ser- theme was “Healing America” and spe- health profession were in New York, man Kean. Common Cause New Jersey, the New accomplishments and he has helped vices to help county and local law cial awards were presented symboliz- Jersey City, and Newark Airport car- Assemblywoman Weinberg (D-37) Jersey League of Women Voters and make this department more efficient enforcement,” said Freeholder Chair- ing unity and cooperation. ing for grieving families and first re- said, “It is time to sever the link NJ PIRG (New Jersey Public Interest and effective.” man Lewis Mingo, Jr. “We are sure The Keynote Address was given by sponders, you were there caring for between campaign contributions and Research Group), in backing the leg- Vaniska becomes the ninth police that Dan Vaniska will continue this Assemblyman Eric Munoz. Thirty- us. You fed us when we were hungry, lucrative government contracts. In islation. chief in the history of the County progress in his tenure as Chief.” four Persons of Special Value awards to the tune of 333,000 hot meals in Police and succeeds Richard Mannix, were presented by non-profit com- just one month! You gave us drink who will retire July 1st after serving Westfield Marching munity mental health agencies when we were thirsty; you brought a Postage Stamps Reflecting as the department’s chief for the past throughout the County. spiritual presence along with dry socks 17 years. Vaniska joined the County Band Parents Assoc. The major focus of the evening was and Vicks VaporRub. The smell from Police Department as a probationary the presentation of an Award of Special SoHo and Canal Street blew over Jer- New Rate Are Available patrolman in January, 1973 and be- Thanks Community Distinction to the Salvation Army, pre- sey City on September l2 and even came a Sergeant in 1982. Four years The Westfield Marching Band sented by Freeholders Angel Estrada from that reasonable distance it seemed SCOTCH PLAINS – With new Stamps can also be ordered by later, he became a Captain and com- Parents Association thanked mem- and Rick Proctor. This prestigious to wrap around us. postage rates having taken effect on calling (800)-STAMP24. In addition, mander of the Union County Police bers of the community for all of award was given in gratitude to the Perhaps one day we will all gather to Sunday, the United States Postal Ser- individuals can order them through Department’s Administration Divi- their support. Each year the orga- Salvation Army’s service following the share again the images we carry in our vice has printed and distributed bil- the mail by asking their carrier for an sion. On numerous occasions he has nization raises scholarship money events of September 11. minds, images we do not wish to inflict lions of postage stamps for the new, order form. served as the Acting Chief of Police to be awarded to marching band Dr. Bride offered the following on those who did not see and who have 37-cent rate for mailing a First-Class “And, of course, we have all the in the absence of Chief Mannix. seniors who will be attending col- words of praise to the Salvation Army: no need to carry the pain. letter. stamps customers will need here at Vaniska, a resident of Linden, will lege. The Westfield Marching Band “The reason we are honoring the Sal- We warmly and publicly give this New, 37-cent First-Class Mail the Scotch Plains Post Office,” said make $95,261 per year, the same Parents Association raised over vation Army of Union County is not much deserved award of distinction to stamps are available now. A new, Postmaster Walsh, “and in conve- salary as Mannix earned. $3,000 at the recent Wine Tasting just for their long history of service to Major Fred Trask and to Envoy Sylvia three-cent “Star” stamp is also avail- niently located stamp vending ma- “Dan Vaniska helped build the Event. the community. When disaster strikes Machado of the Salvation Army.” able, to add to any 34-cent stamps chines.” customers may still have on hand. Additionally, a new “Heroes of “Families are busier than ever,” 2001” stamp is available for 45 cents. Kean Brownfields Legislation said Scotch Plains Postmaster Jane It meets the First-Class letter rate DWI, SPEEDING? Walsh. “So we’ve made it as conve- and also generates funds to assist Passes Assembly In 80-0 Vote nient as possible for them to keep in families of emergency relief per- DRUG CHARGES? touch through the mail.” sonnel killed or permanently dis- TRENTON — The New Jersey Gen- cial for a community,” said Assembly- The new postage stamps are avail- abled in the line of duty in connec- eral Assembly gave its approval June man Kean. able online through The Postal Store tion with the terrorist attacks of We’ll Defend You In Court! 27 to legislation sponsored by Assem- Currently, the state may enter into at www.usps.com. The Postal Store September 11. blyman Thomas H. Kean, Jr. ( R-21) agreements to reimburse developers for offers special rate change combo Complete rate information is avail- that would encourage the remediation as much as 75 percent of the costs of packs with both 37-cent and three- able at www.usps.com/ratecase and Call of contaminated sites for residential remediation from revenues derived from cent stamps and a handy rate card. at the Scotch Plains Post Office. development. new state taxes generated from the rede- GARY J. GRABAS The measure, which amends the velopment of a contaminated site. Brownfield and Contaminated Site Under A-2437, the list of tax rev- Volunteers for Rape Crisis Former Middlesex and Morris County Assistant Prosecutor Remediation Act, would offer addi- enues that may be considered in esti- tional incentives to developers to build mating the amount of new revenue is new residences at the site of a redevel- expanded. For example, sales tax col- Center Are Needed In UC lected from the purchase of materials opment project. The legislation passed AREA – Union County Freeholder The Law Office of the Assembly, 80-0. used for the residential construction at In addition to serving as a Rape “New Jersey has in place a very the site of a redevelopment project could Deborah Scanlon, liaison for the Crisis Advocate, volunteers may also JON M. BRAMNICK successful Brownfield Redevelop- be considered. country’s Commission on Status of become involved in making educa- Women called for caring, supportive tional presentations to schools or to '!&@h†‡Trp‚qT‡ rr‡ ment Program, but there are still many “This legislation recognizes that the contaminated sites that could be put costs associated with restoring a prop- and committed individuals to step groups in the community on sexual Tp‚‡puQyhv†IE&&% to good use. This initiative will im- erty for residential development is high forward to volunteer to assist rape assault topics. survivors during day, evening and The center also offers crisis inter- (908)('"!!& 322 - 7000 prove the effectiveness and impact of and therefore, enhanced incentives for the state’s existing Brownfield Law by restoration are needed,” said Assem- weekend shifts at the Union County vention, short-term counseling and ('"!!%((&AFax: (908) 322 - 6997h‘ increasing the incentives for residen- blyman Kean. Rape Crisis Center. therapy with referral for long-term w‚i h€vpx5w‚i h€vpxp‚€ tial development, which is both aes- The bill would authorize the state to Training will prepare advocates to services as needed, which are pro- thetically and economically benefi- enter into a redevelopment agreement respond with support and informa- vided free of charge by qualified to reimburse a developer of residential tion on the 24-hour hotline, provide professionals. property upon the completion of con- emotional support and accompani- The dates for the volunteer training struction of one or more new residences. ment hospital, police department, are: September 24, 26; October 1, 3, 8, “Bringing redevelopment to ne- prosecutor’s office and/or court. 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31; and Novem- glected sites offers valuable real estate The 40-hours of specialized train- ber 7, 12, 14, 19, 21. Training is held opportunities in a state where the de- ing to become a Rape Crisis Advo- from 6:30 through 10 p.m. Attendance mand for homes is very high. cate, which is mandated throughout is required at all training sessions in “Equally important, it encourages the state, will be scheduled twice a order to be qualified to become a vol- smart growth in New Jersey commu- week from September 24 to Novem- unteer Rape Crisis Advocate. Inter- nities. Unused, neglected properties ber 21. Training addresses the differ- ested individuals should call as soon as can be transformed into viable resi- ent types of sexual assault, the trauma possible for an interview. For further dential sites without new land being experienced by sexual assault survi- information call (908) 233-RAPE consumed or municipal infrastructures vors, their family members and re- (7273) between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., being further burdened,” concluded lated issues. Monday through Friday. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 4, 2002 Page 3 Town Billboard Policy Senate Passes Bagger Measure On Handgun Permit Loophole Told For Westfield TRENTON — Juveniles with his- “We have seen a number of inci- By DEBORAH MADISON allowed the Miller Beer billboard to tories of weapons or explosive de- dents across the nation in which Specially Written for The Times continue to convey the “Liquid Fun” vice related offenses would be ineli- young people have constructed home- The Miller Beer billboard previ- message, came under section 16.06 of gible to obtain firearms purchaser made bombs and devices, which were ously displayed on the side of a retail the sign ordinance, under “Lawful, identification cards or permits to designed solely to cause injury and building on the corner of Rahway pre-existing nonconforming signs.” purchase handguns under legislation destroy property. In many instances, Avenue and West Broad Street has This section of the ordinance does not approved by the New Jersey State the use of those devices has resulted been removed. The billboard, which specifically list billboards, but it per- Senate on June 20. in tragedy,” he added. depicted a bottle of Miller Beer as mits any non-conforming sign to re- Sponsored by Senator Richard H. The Senator noted that the mea- “Liquid Fun”, was displayed in a lease main by virtue of it being Bagger (R-21), the measure, S-160, sure was designed to help protect the agreement between Miller Beer and grandfathered, if it pre-existed the would close a loophole in the hand- public from young people with a the owner of Classic Thyme, who ordinance, Ms. Nevell said. gun permit law, which currently al- history of anti-social behavior. owns the building. The beer billboard having occupied lows certain juveniles who have com- “We shouldn’t provide juveniles When Mayor McDermott received that space for many years was permit- mitted violent crimes to purchase who have downloaded plans and built a telephone call from a resident, who ted because it was grandfathered, even handguns. bombs with handgun permits as a thought that the advertisement was though it was not in compliance with “The state’s handgun permit law reward for what they think is ingenu- other sections of the Town’s sign ordi- SPEAKING FOR HISTORY...William Sanders is interviewed June 25 in inappropriate, especially within two Mountainside about his project to place portraits of George Washington in currently blocks juveniles who have ity,” remarked Senator Bagger. “They blocks of three schools, the Mayor nance. Under this section of the ordi- schools. NJN News Reporter Adrienne Supino conducts the interview being committed gun related offenses from are exactly the type of individuals contacted the building’s owner, who nance, it is permissible to restore, re- filmed by cameraman Tim Stollery. purchasing handguns,” said Senator who should not be selling or owning also agreed it was time to change the pair, revise and alter a non-conform- Bagger. “This legislation would en- handguns in New Jersey.” message. The billboard was removed ing sign or change its message, as sure that juveniles who have com- this week, said Claire Gray, the long as it is not made more non-con- Presidential Portrait Project mitted offenses with other weapons, Local Resident Wilkes Mayor’s Assistant. forming over time. Being including explosive and destructive An investigation into Westfield’s grandfathered, the billboard now dis- devices, would also be ineligible to Honored By County billboard policy, led The Westfield plays the message that the space is Is Filmed In Mountainside purchase handguns.” James Wilkes, a resident of Leader to the Town’s Zoning Officer, available for another billboard adver- Under current law, a person is dis- Kathleen Nevell. Ms. Nevell told The tisement. Scotch Plains, has been named the By HORACE CORBIN He said this has placed him in a battle qualified from ever obtaining a fire- employee of the month of May by Leader that billboards are consid- There is a section of the sign ordi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nance under prohibited signs, which with the leadership of the NJEA Teach- arms purchaser identification card or Union County. ered signs, and as such, fall under the MOUNTAINSIDE -- Mr. William a permit to purchase a handgun if, as Town’s sign ordinance. forbids “signs containing obscene, ers Union ever since. “The leadership Mr. Wilkes has been a long time “A billboard is a sign and needs to pornographic or lewd messages.” How- Sanders was interviewed and filmed of this union does not want our children a juvenile, that person was adjudi- resident of Union County. Prior to meet all of the requirements for signs ever, “inappropriate” and “of question- for TV by NJN News on June 25. Mr. to understand the principals on which cated delinquent for an offense which, moving to Scotch Plains two years in the ordinance,” Ms. Nevell pointed able standards” are not among the pro- Sanders has been mounting a one- our country was founded,” said Sand- if committed by an adult, would con- ago, Mr. Wilkes was a resident of out. The Town’s sign ordinance estab- hibited messages in the sign ordinance. man campaign to hang the Presiden- ers. “Otherwise they wouldn’t want to stitute a crime and that offense in- Elizabeth for 32 years. lishes strict guidelines, for the content Luckily, the owner of the building and tial Portrait of George Washington in remove Washington, Jefferson, volved the unlawful use or posses- “Beginning as an average worker, and dimensions of all signs, Ms. Nevell the Miller Beer Company agreed with schools across the nation. He started Franklin, and the Pilgrims from the N.J. sion of a firearm. James has improved his job perfor- told The Westfield Leader. the Mayor. According to Ms. Gray, a his project in 1998 in New Jersey, history core curriculum.” This legislation would expand the mance well beyond what was ini- However, the only mention of bill- representative from Miller Beer called which he calls the “Crossroads of the Since starting his project, Mr. Sand- scope of the disqualifying offenses, tially expected of him. At one point boards in the Town’s 21 page sign the Town to apologize and said that American Revolution.” ers has appeared on radio, television to include any offense involving the James required one-on-one train- ordinance, is a single reference on they did not realize that the billboard Mr. Sanders hopes to replace the and in print throughout the U.S. He has use of weapons, explosives, or de- ing. Now he is the one other work- page 16, which falls under the cat- was in such close proximity to several portraits that were put in the schools been featured on Fox News Channels structive devices. ers go to when they need help,” said egory of “Prohibited signs and sign schools. They also said that they are in 1932 to honor the 200th anniver- - Hannity and Colmes, Fox Wire with “I think it’s clear that children Chairman Mingo. activities.” Section 16.07 of the sign discontinuing that particular ad cam- sary of the birth of George Washing- Rita Cosby, and Fox and Friends morn- have access to more information than Mr. Wilkes has been a County ordinance states, “any sign which is a paign, which has a “fun” message that ton. “These portraits no longer hang ing show, in addition to nine national ever before — information they are employee since April 1, 1995 principal use on the lot, including but seems to target young people, Ms. Gray in the schools,” he remarked to The radio shows and feature news articles in using to aid in committing violent and started working in the Golf not limited to billboards,” and “signs told The Westfield Leader. Scotch Plains Westfield Leader and The Times of USA Today, Atlanta Journal Constitu- and horrendous crimes,” said Mr. Maintenance Department three which are not associated with and has a similar policy on prohibiting bill- Scotch Plains-Fanwood. tion and the Stars and Stripes. Bagger. years ago. accessory to the use on the same lot, boards, unless they are grandfathered, including but not limited to bill- said Planning Board Secretary, Bar- boards,” are prohibited throughout the bara Horev. Valerie Saunders, Zoning Westfield Recreation Events Town of Westfield, unless otherwise Officer for Mountainside told The permitted by this article in specific Westfield Leader that there are no bill- Adult Tennis Class: Held from 9 Soccer: July 1 to 5 and July 8 to circumstances. boards in Mountainside and they are a.m to 10:30 a.m., Saturdays: July 12, in Tamaques Park, Monday The specific circumstance, which prohibited. 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, and 17. The through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 fee is $60. p.m. The fee is $45 per week. Summer Tennis Tournament: Baseball: July 8 to 12 and July IRS Invites Residents to Take Junior Tournament age categories 15 to 19, for ages 8 to 12, Monday are: 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 and under and 18 and under. Adult p.m. The cost is $45 per week. Special Enrollment Exam Tournments are for ages 18 years Wrestling: August 5 to 9 for SPRINGFIELD -- The Internal Rev- Appeals, Exempt Organizations, Re- and above. (Singles only) The fee is ages 7 to 11 and August 12 to 16 for enue Service invites New Jersey resi- tirement Plans, Penalties, Research, $10 for the Junior Tournament and ages 12 to 15; Monday to Friday dents interested in representing tax- and Collection Procedures. $20 for the Adult Tournament. from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the payers and practicing before the IRS “The examination covers federal Please register by July 1, forms may Roosevelt School Cafeteria. The to apply for the Special Enrollment taxation, tax accounting, and the be obtained at the recreation office. fee is $45 per week. Examination. preparation of tax forms for individu- Hyper Peppy Robotics: August Football: July 22 to 26, for ages “Passing the IRS Special Enroll- als and businesses,” noted Cressman. 14 to 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This 8 to 12, from Monday through ment Examination is a critical step in “There are also questions about ethi- event is for children, ages 7 through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at receiving designation as an Enrolled cal considerations and various IRS 12 and will be held at the community Tamaques Park. The fee is $45. Agent,” noted William Cressman, IRS procedures.” room. The fee is $100. Roller Hockey: July 15 to 18, CONRATULATIONS…James Wilkes was honored by the Union County Free- spokesman. This year’s four-part examination Mad Science: August 19 to 23 July 22 to 25, July 29 to August 1, holders at a recent meeting of the board in Elizabeth. Pictured, from left to right, “Enrolled agents are not required to will be administered in Newark over a or August 26 to 30, from 9 a.m. to and August 12 to 15, Monday and are: Freeholder Chairman Lewis Mingo, Jr., James Wilkes and County Man- be attorneys or certified public ac- two-day period on Wednesday, Sep- 12 p.m., for ages 5 through 8 and Thursday 9 to 10:30 a.m., for ages ager George Devanney. countants, and they are generally un- tember 25 and Thursday, September August 19 to 23 or August 26 to 6 through 9; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., restricted as to which taxpayers they 26. Applications for the examination 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages for ages 10 to 13. The fee is $45 per can represent and what types of tax must be postmarked no later than July 9 and above. The event will be week and will be held at Tamaques benefitsnj.com matters they can handle.” 31. The fee for the examination is $55. held at the community room. The Park Basketball Courts. Enrolled agents practice in a wide Information and applications for the fee is $110 per week. Bowling: June 25 to August 27, range of technical topics including: examination can downloaded at Art and Craft Sessions: Session 1: at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays for ages 5 to • Life Insurance Individual Income Taxes, Sole www.irs.gov. The IRS toll-free Forms July 22 to 26; Session 2: July 29 to 15. The fee is $9 per week. Art • Disability Insurance Proprietorships and Partnerships, Cor- Line is 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800- August 2; Session 3: August 5 to 9, Tennis: Weeks of July 8, 15, 22 porations, Fiduciaries, Estate and Gift 829-3676). For further information, Monday to Friday, (one-hour sessions) and 29 and August 5, 12, 19, and • Long Term Care Tax, Trusts, Ethics, Record Keeping, email [email protected] from 9 a.m. Crafty Kids: For ages 5 to 26. Monday through Thursday, Ammermuller • Employee Benefits 13, $12 per day. Classes begin at from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The fee is 10:30 a.m. Art: For ages 4 to 8, $45 per $50 per week. 888.541.2200 Scotch Plains Recreation Events week. Classes begin at 12 p.m. Art: Summer Playground Program: “Helping People” Begins June 28 to August 8, Tennis Ladders: Ladders have For ages 9 to 13, $50 per week. Please graders to eigth graders. All clinics apply by Friday, June 28. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:45 been formed for men’s and women’s will take place at Kramer Manor Westfield Youth Art Expo: Awards a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Held singles, doubles and seniors as Courts on Mondays. The fee is $35 Presentation: Friday, August 2 from at local elementary schools, the well. There is a $5 registration for residents and $40 for non- A 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Open to ages 14 to 17 neighborhood council and the fee. You can register at any time. residents. years. Pieces entered must be matted Exceptional Center. Registration The season will run through Senior Aerobics: Classes held on begins June 27 at 1 p.m. on site. September. with shrink-wrap and able to be hung. Friday’s from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The entry fee is $7. Art pieces must be The fee is $10. Overnight Vacation Trips: Trips the Scotch Hills Country Club. The dropped off by July 31, Monday Teen Night At Memorial Park are sponsored by Scotch Plains, fee is $5 for adults. Also look for the Pool: Wednesday Nights from Jim Hely Mountainside and New Providence through Friday form 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult Dance Program and Vhris’s Kids Art Show: Open to ages 4 to 13 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., for grades Recreation Departments. The trip EISMAN ELY Stayin Alive Exer-Dance Class. years. Pieces entered must be on 8 x 6 to 12, D.J. dancing, swimming W H is to Pigeon Forge, Tenn. on Mad Science Camp: To be and special events. Program /  September 28 to October 4. For 11.5 sized paper. There is no fee for I IOIA OYLE held Monday through Friday, July the kids show. begins on June 26. The fee is $3 D B further details, contact the 22 to July 26 at Jerseyland Park from See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. Summer Concert Series: at the door. A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Recreation office at (908) 322-6700 * 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The fee is $110 Mindowaskin Park, Thursday For information call recreation CERTIFIED TRIAL LAWYERS extension number 221. per child. Register at the recreation Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. Nights from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. department at (908) 789-4080 NJURY ASES (908) 789-9000 Summer Programs: Programs I C office. Bring a blanket and a lawn chair. or online: www.westfieldnj.net will include but are not limited to: Summer Concert Series : The Parks Program, for ages 6 to 12, to Summer Concert Series presents be held at Brookside, Green Forest “The Great Pretenders”. The first The Shum Family would like to and Farley Parks from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. show is Thursday, July 11, extend a special thanks to: on Monday through Friday from beginning with Bingo the Clown at July 1 to August 9. The fee is $20 per 7 p.m. followed by The B-Street person. Band at 8 p.m. The following Basketball Clinic: Held for boys concert is on Thursday, July 18, Anthony James Construction, Inc. and girls, third graders to fifth beginning with 94% (high school graders, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 students) followed by The Natalie Plumbing p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. for sixth Wiseman at 8 p.m. The Law Offices of JEFFREY J. 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ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Songs of Heartbreak Symbolize — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and Reader’s Distrust of Marriage DD and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains DDTM Member of: Member of: By Milt Faith, Executive Director Diction Deception New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Youth and Family Counseling Service National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Below are four arcane words, each Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey An up-to-date reader writes: I tional isolation by talking to a thera- rect. The others are made up. Are you am responding to last month’s col- pist whom you might eventually trust sharp enough to discern this deception P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue umn, in which a reader listed the top of diction? Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 and “open up to.” Trust me, it is 10 wedding songs. I am 38 years old, worth it! If you can guess one correctly – good Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 never married, and never will. The A frustrated mother writes: My guess. If you get two – well-read indi- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at several marriages I attended have daughter married someone from a vidual. If you get three – word expert. If fallen flat, with many of my friends you get all four – You must have a lot of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 different race. This was three years free time! either divorced or living unhappily ago. I have a year-old grandson who All words and correct definitions PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. with their spouses. My own family I want to see. My husband has totally come from the board game Diction Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte was dysfunctional and I witnessed rejected my daughter and her family. Deception. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR constant anger and abuse of all kinds. He said she died the day she married. Answers to last week’s arcane words. Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Why would anyone want to marry He refuses to let me see my daughter 1. Pauciloquy – To utter a few words COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION and have a close relationship, only to and grandson. He says he will be 2. Smittle – To infect Jennifer Pinto Robert P. Connelly be hurt? So I dare you to print my list angry and stop talking to me. I am 3. Beglerbeg – The governor of a Karen M. Hinds PROFESSIONAL STAFF CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS of songs, which focus on unhappy angry that he has put me in this province in the Turkish empire Lauren S. Pass OFFICE MANAGER Lauren A. Gruman relationships rather than the unreal position of not seeing my daughter. I 4. Aptyalism – Inability to secrete PROFESSIONAL STAFF SUBSCRIPTION PRICE PROFESSIONAL STAFF happy ones. am ready to take the risk of seeing saliva One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 Answer: Here is your list. And “my family.” Any suggestions? CHEVACHIE then I’ll comment: Answer: You have every right to 1. An expedition with calvary 1. “Heartbreak Hotel” — Elvis do what you want to do. Your hus- 2. Forming the shape of a V Presley band has no right to prohibit you; 3. In astronomy, the coma of a comet 2. “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” — you are a free agent. Be prepared for or other heavenly body The Platters 4. Soft leather made of kidskin Property Tax Constitutional Convention anger and punishment. Please talk to PARRHESIA 3. “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” a therapist who will support you and 1. Temporary loss of memory of one’s — Neil Sedaka strengthen you to deal with your surroundings And Referendum Shouldn’t Be Ignored 4. “Who’s Sorry Now” — Connie husband and prepare you to (com- 2. Differing in spelling, meaning and Francis fortably) meet with your daughter. origin, but pronounced alike Once again, it appears that our legislators in His neighbor, meanwhile, is a senior citizen who has 5. “Blueberry Hill” — Fats A frustrated mother writes: I 3. Boldness or freedom of speech 4. Speech deficiency such as slurring Trenton are on the verge of leaving bad enough lived in his house for several decades and depends on Domino have a 14-year-old son. Considering 6. “The Great Pretender” — The all the things that go on today — words alone. This year, it looked as if the push for a state a retirement income that is much lower than his Platters experimentations at a young age with PASCUOUS constitutional convention to address the antiquated, younger neighbor, which makes his own property 7. “Brilliant Disguise” — Bruce 1. Peaceful; friendly drugs, drinking or sex, I try to talk to 2. Found or growing in pastures outdated and unfair property tax system in New tax bill of $8,000 harder to swallow. How fair is this? Springsteen “Jim” (disguised name) re where he 3. Easily penetrated Jersey had finally gained enough traction to allow And what is the elderly neighbor to do in some 8. “Half As Much” — Rosemary goes, what he does, with whom he 4. Of or connected to Easter state voters to decide in a November referendum instances except move out of his house? If seniors Clooney does it. I know I am too eager for ABLIGURITION 9. “Every Breath You Take” — answers and I tend not to trust him. 1. Curbing the tongue; refraining from whether to call for such a meeting. leave the area and families move in, the school The Police He resents it and tells me that he is a verbal response Bills were introduced in the State Senate and systems will face financial chaos. 10. “Crying” — Roy Orbison good kid and doesn’t do anything 2. Freeing oneself from bondage Assembly calling for a ballot referendum, more The property taxation system in our state is part of Yes, these are songs of heartbreak wrong. The more he withdraws, the 3. Extravagance in the preparation and serving of food people were talking about the issue, our local town a system going back hundreds of years, to a time and broken relationships. But, like angrier I become and it does get in the “happy” songs and all music, 4. A sacrilege or intentional desecra- governments backed the idea and the New Jersey when property owners were considered to be people the way of our talking things out. tion or disrespectful treatment of ideas these songs reflect a segment of our What do you recommend? State League of Municipalities sponsored two infor- of substantial means. But it’s not that way anymore. held sacred experiences in life. Most of us want Answer: Back off a bit. Discuss Answers will appear in the next mational sessions on the legislation in the spring. A constitutional convention would have pre- emotional and physical intimacy, to issues of the day and don’t push too issue. But after seeming to gain some steam, it looks as pared proposals consisting of amendments to the love and to be loved; we want to hard; you’ll make him withdraw and though, yet again, legislators prefer to let local state constitution and revisions to existing state share our joys, our sorrows. Your clam up (which he is doing already). officials take the heat for a bad system rather than statutes, all revenue-neutral. It might have helped family background has created feel- And what is the basis for your dis- Reader Disputes Letter ings of anxiety, fear of closeness, trust? I heard a wonderful play on address the matter themselves. Action on the two eliminate the inequities in the current system, distrust, anger and various emotional words on the Joy Brown (she is a On Drinking Ordinance bills—S-478 in the Senate and A-540 in the Assem- ensure greater uniformity in the application of defenses (walls) to protect you from psychologist) radio show recently. I was disappointed to read Mr. Sicola’s bly—must be taken quickly so that the ballot ques- property taxes, reduce property taxes as a share of anticipated, potential harm and pain. In responding to a similar question, letter in the June 27 edition. Under these circumstances, it is As one of those who spoke against the tion can be prepared in time. With legislators facing overall public revenue and help communities re- she said, “Don’t be furious; be curi- proposed ordinance, I feel it is important a June 30 deadline to enact a state budget prior to duce their high dependence on property taxes. In best to remain uninvolved so that ous.” In other words, show interest to state my case publicly again and not you are not hurt and will not hurt and concern, but don’t become judg- have others make assumptions as to my their summer recess, it looks like time has run out on New Jersey, property taxes account for almost half anyone. However, you may want to mental and argumentative. Good motives or particular circumstances. letting voters—those who pay property taxes— of all state and local revenue, an incredibly high re-evaluate your attitude and emo- luck! You’ll need it! Briefly, I made three points in my voice their feeling on the matter. level compared to the national average of less than comments: It’s a shame this is the case because, unlike federal one-third. (1) It’s a parent’s responsibility to con- Westfield Baseball League Coach Feels trol the behavior of their “underage” and state income taxes, where one pays according to Why couldn’t the Legislature at least allow voters children—one which cannot be abro- their income level, the property tax levy is basically to have the chance to express their opinion on this gated to the authorities when they are Fortunate to Live in Fine Town away—at the shore at weekends or oth- beyond the control of those who pay, a reality that issue in November? What would have been wrong An interesting play occurred between However, due to the heavy rain on Fri- erwise. makes it unfair in many instances. with opening a discussion on this regressive tax? By the Blue Jays and The Athletics over the day, the fields were unplayable. So now, (2) The issue is already divisive within Consider the case of two neighbors, both living in their silence on this matter, state legislators have, in weekend of June 15 on the baseball both teams will receive trophies titled the community (witness the public hear- fields at Gumbert Park that deserves “1st Place”. But, in reality, they are ings on the “proposal”) and promises similar homes that are assessed, for tax purposes, effect, endorsed the existing property taxation sys- further mention. champions in many more ways than just only to make money for attorneys fight- about the same. One homeowner is young and earns tem. Given that it’s a good bet that most property tax It was an unusual play, but didn’t being the Westfield Baseball League. ing the various inherent issues (which $100,000 annually; his property tax bill is, for payers despise the current system, are our state involve a fantastic catch, game winning After all, isn’t this what competition is were explained by attorneys far more home run, or dominating pitching per- all about? eloquently than I can) without any real instance, $8,000, or about 8 percent of his income. legislators truly representing their constituency? formance. It occurred in the final game With all the bad press today about clarity as to how those issues would sort of a best-of-three series for the league youth sports, a story like this warms my out and at what expense (and indeed at title; and a team was faced with a deci- heart, and I feel it deserves to be told. I whose!). sion. also feel fortunate to live in this town, (3) In these times, I believe the au- Letters to the Editor During the previous game’s 5-3 loss, with these people as my neighbors. thorities, including the police have which tied the series at one game apiece, I am the coach of the “opposing” enough to do without further burdening Clarification the opposing team left a pitcher in for team. For the record, the members of them with some fairly experimental leg- Westfield TV-36 Board Member two batters too long. This infraction of that championship team are Matthew islation (there had to be a reason why the A press release e-mailed by the league rules clearly results in forfeiture Monaghan, Tony DiIorio, Tommy state legislature “punted” this to the Falcone Welcomes Progress Review Westfield Public Schools to The of that game. Discussions between the McManus, Ryan Brown, Michael Clark, local authorities and I for one don’t want Westfield Leader and The Times, en- managers and league officials resulted Mark Fischetti, Eric Grow, Kiran to be out there as a pioneer at expense to A recent letter to The Westfield Leader TV-36 Board, and its first chairman, I titled “Westfield High School Students in allowing the team to decide what to Patankar, Alan Workman, Joshua David, the township’s taxpayers). on June 27 questioned the value that has personally would welcome a review by Recognized for Outstanding Achieve- do, to play the final game, or follow Benjamin Dornfeld, Brian Dunn and My children are not yet at the age been added to Westfield TV-36 by a the town of its TV-36 department to ment During Year” (June 27 edition, league rules and become league champi- Richard Venckus. where this is an issue but they are not far ons. town ordinance in 1999, a volunteer determine if the expectations of town Page 9) mixed up the names of two Rick Reimlinger from it. That’s why I was disappointed In about the time it took to read this board of 2000, part-time paid municipal leaders have been met, and if not, why recipients and their awards. Westfield that Mr. Sicola went on to suggest that staff, and over $200,000 in expenditures not? The correct information should read note, the team voted to play the game. those of us who spoke against the pro- over two years. First and foremost, I am concerned that as follows: David Zorn received the posal ...” do nothing to encourage a The opinion shared by some students the new television facilities in the Mu- Westfield High School Distinguished change in the behavior of their and staff at Westfield High School nicipal Building are severely Student Award (excellent achievement Shum Family Wishes to Extend children....rather attempt to defend or (WHS) is that cable viewers have gained underutilized by the town. The Broadcast in all endeavors). Christopher Freisen cover up...”. I specifically cited pro- little from the town’s effort to try to Center is closed to the public nearly all the earned the Westfield High School Spirit Thanks to Merchants, Community grams that work during my comments, Award. e.g D.A.R.E. and Project Graduation and expand beyond what the WHS TV Stu- time, with very few Westfield residents As so many, our family’s lives were dio regularly broadcasts on TV-36. us, but we would like to name a few: encouraged the council to consider ex- familiar with the Broadcast Center. The forever changed on September 11. It has Anthony James, Natalie Plumbing, It should be noted that the WHS TV town’s new video equipment is rarely Resident Thanks pansion of such programs. For example, been a painful process of recovery, but Westfield Heating & Plumbing Supply, there is a substantial gap between the studio makes use of approximately used. Regarding TV-36 programming, Westfield Police with the support from the community as Eastern Gymnastics, UK Elite Soccer, $10,000 in borrowed video equipment the TV-36 Board decided, out of fear that end of the D.A.R.E. program in my I would like to express my sincere well as from family and friends, we have Jay’s Cycles, Franco Landscaping, children’s school (fifth grade, I think) from the town. WHS television pro- it won’t allow live programming from the begun to heal. Marylee Massenzio, STS Tire and Auto, grams emanate from several “for-credit” community to be broadcast on TV-36. thanks for the fine work done by mem- and project graduation (12th grade). bers of Westfield’s police department. I It is our wish to express our sincerest Dr. L. Moore, Christoffers, Scarlet Bego- There’s a lot of room there for all those courses taken by students, from one I would urge Town Administrator Jim thanks to those who have eased a very nias, Classic Thyme, Randal’s Shoes, full-time and two partial faculty salaries Gildea to speed the publishing of rules recently needed their assistance to re- who spoke of their concern for the un- port suspicious activity near my home. difficult time in our lives. We also want to The Westfield Leader and all of our family derlying issue (and I believe all who courtesy of the Board of Education, regarding decision-making, management acknowledge those who continue to sup- and friends. from paid student videography assign- Within two minutes of the call, they had spoke pro and con indicated that they and operations at the town’s TV-36 De- port us. It is difficult to express the depth of our were concerned) and the council to come ments funded by organizations who want partment. This will be a major step to responded and were able to bring the situation under control. The United Fund of Westfield has been gratitude to the community. If one posi- together and do something positive from their video on TV-36, and from student encourage town departments, commu- there for us from day one. They stepped tive thing has come from the tragedy of and staff independent videography In these uncertain times we should be all the energy this issue generated. nity organizations and individuals to par- in and helped us begin rebuilding our September 11, it is the realization that I hope I never have to “eat my own projects that are contributed for show- ticipate, broadcast their messages and appreciative of the work of our civil servants. I certainly believe they de- lives. They also put us in touch with people really do care about each other. words” but I see this issue as one that ing on TV-36. programs on the channel, and borrow the Westfield Cares. Peoples’ good natures have risen to the primarily resides within our inherent This is not to excuse the letter’s criti- town’s audio/video equipment. serve every penny for putting their lives on the line each and every day for us. Westfield Cares reached out to local top, and we see that in the end only parental responsibilities. I welcome pro- cism of the community and governmen- merchants enabling us to get the help we kindness matters. grams such as D.A.R.E. and Project Gradu- tal side of TV-36. As a member of the Phil Falcone Westfield Brian Appezzato needed now and in planning for the future. Thank you, all! ation and would welcome an expansion Westfield We probably aren’t aware of all the of them to cover the obvious gaps. I wonderful merchants, professionals and The Shum Family Westfield would not impugn the motives of anyone community members who have helped who got involved in this issue and I don’t think it’s helpful at all to do so. Once again, the Township has proven that, Residents Ask For In- Depth when consulted on issues of importance to the community, it is not lacking in Explanation On BOE Salaries expressing its opinion and doing so in a manner that brings welcome clarity to The salary figures given on the front tial. We look forward to an in-depth the issue under discussion. page of the June 27 issue for Board of exploration of these issues. Education senior management were Donard P Gaynor Sandra Gong, Scotch Plains troubling. We’re certainly not going to Dr. Victor Sloan defend Carol Choye’s 170,000+ dollar salary without explanation. Were we to be shocked, upset, surprised? Reader Supports Police Department; A follow-up article with a compari- son of the various jobs and their char- acteristics, as well as the performance Believes Westfield Dept. Costs Less of the students in the Westfield and It seems that Westfield is negotiating its were only four towns, which cost the Scotch Plains-Fanwood districts might new contract with the Police Department average homeowner of each town less help us put these figures into some in a manner less than candid and honest. money than the average homeowner (or context. Information such as whether these salaries are for 9 or 12 months Some of the council seems to instruct its per capita) of Westfield. As homeowners, work, how much supervisory respon- negotiator to “Let-them-eat-cake.” we paid $272 (or $184 per capita) for the sibility the individuals have, their time On matters of economy, the town has a police in Westfield in the year 2001. Of the in their current positions, what indi- $65 million school budget, can hire ex- four towns costing less, only Linden was viduals doing the same work in other pensive lawyers to argue against one an- larger, and the homeowners only paid 20 districts earn and what special qualifi- other on different sides of the same issue, percent of the police costs. One can safely cations they might have are some ex- and can spend hundreds of thousands of argue that there was no town comparable amples of what might make this story dollars on Rahway Avenue which re- to Westfield, which delivered more for more complete. sulted in barriers to the movement of fire less money. The gap between the highest and trucks onto and off of that street and a The next time a council member orders lowest salaries in the district might series of humps that won’t slow down the labor negotiator to offer 0 percent also be informative. Posting these sal- anyone. With this record, I think the coun- raises over the next three years, I hope ary figures without any explanation cil can economize someplace other than another council member will remind him, was irresponsible. What if your own the back of the P.B.A. or her, that the cost of Rahway Avenue salaries were printed without any ex- As to the cost, on Sunday The Star- humps would relieve 1,000 homeowners planation? Ledger ran a study of the costs of the of the cost of police services for one year. We are not questioning the public’s police of each of the towns of Union A. John Blake right to know the salaries of the BOE County to the average homeowner of each Westfield administrators, but context is essen- town and per capita in each town. There CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 4, 2002 Page 5 Remembering Happy Days, Mark D. Greenberg Serving Beginning of Summer Renews 1958 At SPFW High School As Part of Submarine Crew Concerns Over Drunk Driving By JOHN D. SMITH would take it over after a game. The By ASSEMBLYMAN ERIC MUNOZ, M.D. accident-related deaths in our state that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times authority figure there was “Marge”, SCOTCH PLAINS — Mark D. Greenberg of Scotch Plains and A wrecked sports car involved in a year. For the same year, New York’s High schools in the 50s were always and she knew all of us and would not drunk driving accident sat in front of an percentage of alcohol-related deaths was some combination of the movie, stand for too much rowdiness. You fellow sailors aboard the nuclear- area high school in June with a message only 29. Grease, and the TV series, “Happy didn’t want to get on the bad side of powered attack submarine USS to young drivers that no lives are worth Let’s look at New Jersey’s drunk driv- Days”. Grease was typical of most city Marge as she was also a good match- Tucson recently left on a six-month sparing. I could not agree more. ing numbers: the NHTSA reported that schools, and “Happy Days” was the maker. deployment to support Operation With prom and graduation season now in 1997, 38,700 crashes on New Jersey’s model for the upscale “burbs.” Scotch Formal dates were sometimes a Enduring Freedom (OEF). past us, the start of another summer is roadways involved alcohol. These Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) problem because of the wheels short- As the senior electrician on board, always long-awaited among our young crashes killed 282 and injured 4,300. Chief Petty Officer Greenberg, the people and their families. It is a time to We have made headway over the years was definitely in the latter category. age. If we couldn’t double date with in lessening instances of DWI accidents. In 1958, the last of the “small someone who had a car, we would 36-year-old son of Jonathan and get-away-from-it-all, to unwind and en- Nancy Greenberg of Scotch Plains, joy life outside of the workplace. Unfor- A recent Senate Task Force on Alcohol classes” (182) was to become the sometimes get parents or siblings to tunately for many, this summer will be Related Motor Vehicle Accidents and first graduating class of the “new” drive us, or even take a bus. Taking a supervises the personnel who keep their last because a drunk driver got Fatalities in New Jersey found that re- SPFHS on Westfield Road. It was a date by bus to Plainfield was not the vessel’s electrical equipment behind the wheel. peat DWI offenders are more likely to time when the predominant uniform unheard of in the 50s. There were working. Drinking and driving are two deadly have higher rates of alcoholism and al- for the guys consisted of black slacks, four or five movie theaters there and “By being on a submarine, we combinations that destroy more than cohol-related problems. buttoned down collars and white the skating rink was a possibility, if can provide rapid response, gather just individuals; they destroy families. Given this information, my Assembly bucks. Hairstyles were what is called you really got bored. intelligence and create a strategic Take the case of 16-year-old New colleague from the 21st District, Tho- deterrence,” he explained. Jerseyan MaryPat Keller. Her life ended mas H. Kean, Jr., has sponsored legisla- a “buzz” today, although at the time, As we approached graduation, tion with Assemblyman Nicholas Asselta it was probably more likely to be a more of the class could drive the Stationed in Pearl Harbor, Ha- after she made the mistake on June 22 of last waii, the Tucson is a Los Angeles- Mark D. Greenberg year of getting in a car driven by a driver to criminalize third and subsequent con- “flattop.” That is not to say that we family cars, and a few had their own, who was under the influence of alcohol. victions for DWI by making it a fourth- didn’t have our “Fonzies” too. There so our options increased. Sometimes class attack submarine capable of MaryPat was very involved in school and had degree crime in our state. were always some that preferred the we would go out to Bowcraft to play dominating undersea and surface and damage control,” said Petty lots of friends. Her parents are left with a giant Currently, there are nine bills pending black look, with pulled up collars miniature golf and afterward to some battles. Armed with a mix of torpe- Officer Greenberg, a 15-year United void that will never be filled. in the New Jersey State Legislature that and the “DA” hairstyles, slicked down place like Snuffy’s. They used to does, mines and Tomahawk mis- States Navy veteran. Twenty-two-year-old mother, pre- address drunk driving. These range from with bear grease. But that was OK— have a rustic little place on the cor- siles, the Tucson can strike enemy A submarine has the ability to school teacher and part-time model, increasing the drunk driving surcharge that was our idea of diversity. ner, where the big one is now. Usu- submarines, ships and land targets operate undetected for months, Phaedra Marriott, was on her way home to reducing the blood alcohol level at while remaining undetected by en- making these vessels well-suited from a concert in 1996 when a man who which a person is considered to be guilty Since cars were at a premium, so- ally, there would be an organ playing of drunk driving from 0.10 percent to .08 cial activities usually centered on get- and they had great clam chowder. It emy surveillance. for covert intelligence and special was driving his car on the wrong side of At nearly 7,000 tons, the 360- forces missions. the road hit her car head-on. percent. Phaedra Marriott helped cham- togethers and parties at different was a cozy place to go even though The crash left Phaedra seriously in- pion the passage of a bill that lowered houses. You could be sure “mom” they tried to discourage teenagers. foot-long Tucson is able to dive to During an operation, a sailor may jured. She broke her left femur, pelvis, the blood alcohol content from .10 to .08 would be home, and the thought of While graffiti and other vandalism depths of 1,200 feet. At these depths, not be able to see the sun or leave ribs and right forearm. She also suffered in her home state of Missouri. “booze” was—well, unthinkable. were rare, pranks were a favorite fire prevention, electrical safety and the cramped vessel for weeks at a a lacerated liver, a torn and collapsed Statistics have shown us that those Drugs did not exist to our knowledge, pastime when the guys got together. damage control are important re- time – circumstances that can prove aorta and was placed on a ventilator. She convicted of DWI tend to continue to and the parties usually meant listen- One of my favorites happened a few sponsibilities. both physically and mentally diffi- was in a coma for four weeks. Although drive on the revoked list by not reapply- ing to music and talking, with a few weeks before graduation when about “I’m responsible for electrical cult. she awoke from the coma, she was per- ing to have their driving privileges rein- safety training and the safe opera- “To deal with the conditions I manently paralyzed from the accident. stated. Repeat offenders must go get “make-out” sessions thrown in, if the 15 of the guys camped out in the help in a rehabilitation center or join karma was right. Bad language was form of “58” within the quadrangle tion of the engine room and nuclear work in, I exercise and watch an Despite these real life stories that power plant. All personnel are re- occasional movie or read a book,” would make one think we are a smarter Alcoholics Anonymous. also taboo in most mixed company— at SPFHS (it was shaped somewhat nation when it comes to driving intoxi- All the laws in the world, however, the girls just wouldn’t tolerate it, and like a “C” then). We were still there sponsible for combating casualties Petty Officer Greenberg revealed. cated, statistics continue to indicate that cannot substitute for common sense on the we would be disappointed if they did. in our sleeping bags feigning sleep, alcohol remains the leading factor in part of the driver and individuals who have Dick Clark’s “American Band- when classes assembled in the morn- motor vehicle deaths. the opportunity to stop an intoxicated per- stand” was an afternoon must-see for ing. Not knowing what the reaction In 2000, nearly 17,000 persons were son from getting behind the wheel. the girls. In fact, some of the Class of would be, the tension was broken, Health Commissioner Urges killed in alcohol-related traffic accidents Restaurants and taverns, as well as “58” was on the show. Everyone when the legendary English teacher, — an increase of 4 percent from 1999. persons holding private house parties, looked somewhat “dorky” by today’s Miss Higgins, held her clock out the The National Highway Traffic Safety have a moral responsibility to not serve Administration estimates that alcohol alcohol to an intoxicated individual. standards, but we thought we looked window and set off the alarm. At that Caution in Humid Weather was involved in 40 percent of fatal crashes As a trauma surgeon, I have too often point we pretended to awake and pretty cool at the time. TRENTON – Health and Senior equately replaced. Victims might be- and in 8 percent of all crashes in 2000. been the physician responsible to tell a went to the principal’s office to get a When the guys got together the Services Commissioner Clifton R. come pale, sweat profusely, they may Another scary statistic: about three of every victim’s family that their loved one has pastimes usually revolved around fig- late pass to class. Naturally, Mr. Lacy is urging New Jersey resi- feel tired, dizzy, and may experience 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol- been killed by a drunk driver. I have Adams sent us home for the day to related crash at some point in their lives. witnessed the pain and grief suffered by uring out a way to connect with some dents to take steps to protect them- cramps and headaches. Heat exhaus- “chick.” Sometimes we would play clean up—not sure if we got deten- Despite the fact we have laws on the these families, but ultimately, individu- selves, their families and neigh- tion can be severe enough to require books in all 50 states making it illegal to als have the responsibility behind the cards and, if we could work things tion, but you can be sure we needed bors from heat related illnesses, hospitalization. a note from our parents to be let back consume alcohol under the age of 21, wheel. During this holiday and summer out, we might rebel with a smoke and especially as temperatures reach “One of the most important ways maybe some vodka or gin that was into class. that has not stopped our young people season, please, don’t drink and drive. the 90’s and the air becomes humid to prevent heat-related illnesses is to from being killed in drunk-driving * * * * * borrowed from someone’s liquor cabi- The class had its cliques like all this summer. drink plenty of fluids, even if you’re crashes on our nation’s highways. Assemblyman Eric Munoz, M.D., is a classes, and I am sure it was a miser- net. Of course, the clear color allowed Heatstroke occurs when the body not thirsty,” Dr. Lacy said. “A body In 2000, some 2,400 people between Professor of Surgery and a trauma sur- able time for a few but, in general, us to top it off with water to avoid loses the ability to cool itself. Vic- under stress from the heat may re- the ages of 15 and 20 were killed in geon at the University of Medicine and detection and the wrath of our par- most of us had fun and we got along tims can go from being fine to being quire up to 50 percent more fluid alcohol-related traffic crashes. Dentistry of New Jersey. He was sworn in pretty well. Today, with all those Here in New Jersey, 319 people lost as a member of the State Assembly to fill a ents. That was about as wild as it got. ill in a matter of minutes. They will intake than thirst would indicate. Organized sports didn’t really ex- shared experiences behind us, it re- their lives in 2000 from alcohol-related vacancy in May of 2001 and was reelected have a high body temperature, very One should avoid drinks with alco- accidents. That number becomes even to a full, two-term in November. He cur- ist, so we would have a pick up game mains a pretty close bunch of folks, hot and dry skin, a rapid and strong hol or caffeine that can lead to dehy- even though we are scattered around harder to swallow when you consider rently serves on the Assembly Commerce at a park or empty lot—yes, we had pulse, and may be delirious or uncon- dration.” the world. While there are still quite that amounted to 44 percent of traffic and Economic Development Committee. empty lots then, although there were scious. Other tips include taking advan- sheep on some of them. Basketball, a few in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Heat exhaustion is a milder illness tage of air-conditioned facilities, plan area, early retirement displaced many touch football, tennis, and ping-pong, that may take several days of high physical activities during cooler “Keeping Families Connected Is Our Top Priority.” to Florida. There is also a surpris- were all popular. Hiking, camping in temperatures to develop. It occurs times of the day, and perhaps even the Watchung Reservation and long ingly large number in California, when the body’s water and salt is lost asking your doctor for advice espe- some in the Midwest and a smaller bike-rides were also popular with through perspiration and not ad- cially of you are elderly. nlimited some of us. cluster in the Southwest. Two live U Many of my cronies knew the overseas, one teaching at the Univer- ommunications Watchung Reservation and its many sity of Warsaw, Poland. C trails as well as the streets around But the path to adulthood was not Kean Univ. Holds Seminar SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION town. The “blue barn” (since torn without its travails. We lost 10 per- C ELLULAR PHONES, BEEPERS & PAGERS down), old copper mine, the many cent of our class in the 40 years since springs and the Deserted Village (it graduation and we had the Vietnam On International Trade was pretty much deserted then) were War to contend with. We lost Stu UNION- The Small Business De- market research and planning; meth- Voice Activated our domain. I still think that we Burns to that war and that affected us velopment Center of Kean Univer- ods of receiving payment, such as heard a mountain lion there one night all. I played touch football with Stu sity will present a workshop titled letters of credit; international trade while we were camping under the alongside his house on Martine Ave. De-Mystifying International Trade. resources, including financing pro- Dialing stars in front of the blue barn. He was a great guy, an excellent The class is on Wednesday, July 10 grams and freight forwarding and Now... SPFHS had excellent basketball, musician and member of the from 9 a.m. to noon at the school’s customs brokerage. $ 00 baseball and track teams in those Moonglowers, the SPFHS dance East Campus, Room 158 A, on North The seminar is co-sponsored by 4300 MINUTES 35 days, but the football team always band. It is amazing that more were Avenue in Hillside. the Union County Economic De- .4-- seemed to struggle. That didn’t stop not lost to this war, as many of us Roger S. Cohen, president of velopment Corporation of Union, Activation with 2 year contract most of the class from attending the were in the military then. Cohen International of Old Tappan, New Jersey. There is a fee of $15 games, and you could count on a More than 100 people (including New Jersey and lead international per person or $20 for two. Special .4-- great turnout for all basketball and spouses) came together at the 40th trade consultant for the New Jersey arrangements for people with dis- • Long Distance football games—home or away. Ad- reunion when, ironically, most of us Small Business Development Cen- abilities can be made upon request. • Voice Mail mittedly, it wasn’t always the game turned 58. Since then, there have ter, will conduct the seminar, which The fee includes coffee and Dan- • Call Waiting that was the draw; often it was the been many mini-reunions with ex- is designed to help you determine ish. Participants should bring busi- prospect, or fantasy, of finding a date classmates getting together for cook- if entering international markets, ness cards and brochures for net- for after the game. outs or just chewing the fat over either as a buyer or a seller, is the working purposes. For further in- The rivalry at football games was coffee or a beer. The next is planned right move for your company. formation or to register for the sometimes extreme. Fights with North for a classmate’s house in Forked The workshop will focus on such workshop, please contact Mira Plainfield High School (NPHS) were River in early August. I think we are topics as exporting and importing; Kostak at (908) 527-2946. OWNER OPERATED • SERVING UNION CO. not unusual and, as a result, the night celebrating our Social Security eli- games with NPHS were cancelled. Bas- gibility, or something. 15 East Broad St. Westfield, NJ ketball games with Keyport were cur- So, for those of you who can re- 908.654.6440 Fax: 908.654.6441 tailed for similar reasons. But, for the flect on those days, we can toast our 9 Times Out of 10, most part, high school life was just good fortunes together over coffee squeaky-clean fun. someday. For those who cannot con- Where orWhat You Dates after games usually meant a ceive of such innocent times, you crowd going off together for pizza at have my sympathy. In either case, let Eat Isn’t Critical . . . Tito’s, if we could find “wheels.” me say, “Go Raiders!” Take a step back… Tito’s was all the way out in Clark, Editor’s note: Now living in Tuc- near the White Diamond and is still son, Ariz. and The Poconos, Mr. Smith an Italian restaurant today by a dif- divides his time between outdoor pur- To banking the ferent name. Part of our 40th reunion suits, freelance writing and computer was held there for old-time’s sake. tutoring. He may be contacted on This was our “Arnold’s” and SPFHS [email protected]. way it used to be. Not all that long ago, your Like other banks, Enterprise PERSONAL INJURY banker was like a trusted Bank offers a wide range of PERSONAL ATTENTION friend. He knew your name, products and services—but he knew your family, he knew that’s where the similarities your business. But something end. Looking for a business happened along the way. loan? Getting a decision won’t Neighbors became numbers. take weeks because we make Ratios replaced relationships. decisions locally and not in another state. You’ll find a local That’s about to change. phone number and have your At Enterprise Bank, we’re call answered by a live willing to work hard to get to person. . . . But Why Take Chances know our customers. We make the time to listen because we We admit it. Banking at believe that a banking Enterprise Bank may take • Take-Out , On-Site & Off-Site Catering • Outdoor Dining relationship should be built some getting used to. But give RANCIS M. SMITH and maintained on mutual us a try. You’ll be pleasantly understanding and trust. surprised. THE ONLY ATTORNEY INVOLVED IN YOUR CASE Enterprise Bank opening this Summer in Kenilworth. “24 Years of Experience Settling Significant Injury and Accident Cases.” Call For a Free Consultation 16 Prospect Street, Westfield, N.J. 908.232.7320 FAX: 908.232.6716 “No Fee Unless Money is Collected.” 490 Kenilworth Boulevard, Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033 2281 South Ave., Scotch Plains Tuesday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (908) 653-1800 • Fax (908) 653-9499 Friday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. EQUAL HOUSING Member FDIC (908) 233-5800 Sunday 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. LENDER CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, July 4, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s ‘If Plants Could Talk’ Wins Award WESTFIELD -- “If Plants Could pleased to learn that we’ve received Talk” received Internet recognition a first place National award from by winning the first place National the NACAA for our website. From award from the NACAA’s (National what I was told, we had some very Association of County Agriculture tough competition from all over Agents) Communications Awards the U.S.A,” said Bill Hlubik, for best website. Middelsex County Agricultural The website component of the Agent and Executive Producer of educational TV program makes get- the project. ting information on gardening, Mr. Hlubik created this program to landscaping and agriculture easy. increase the educational outreach of You can download fact-sheets, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension take virtual garden tours, and view Agriculture Department in 1997. informative slide shows at Other categories in the NACAA’s www.ifplantscouldtalk.rutgers.edu. competition include Best Videotape The site even provides a list of deer or Television presentation. “If Plants tolerant plant selections and the Could Talk” won in that category last locations of the nearest farm mar- year. ket or Pick-Your-Own farm. Along the way, the show has pre- “Our I.P.C.T. team was very sented it’s audience with new plant varieties, the latest on Integrated Donnie and Dorothy Wanzor First Baptist Offers Pest Management and helpful “How-To” tips, while visiting sce- Meetings For Singles nic places in New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Wanzor WESTFIELD – Widowed, di- The upcoming episode of the lo- vorced or never married individuals cally produced “If Plants Could over age 45 are invited to come to the Talk” focuses on the blueberry in- First Baptist Church of Westfield dustry in New Jersey and growing Celebrate Golden Anniversary each Sunday at 9 a.m. for coffee, blueberries in the home garden. Donnie and Dorothy Wanzor of and Mrs. Wanzor retired from Our cake and discussions of issues re- The half-hour show will air on Sat- Hampstead, N.C. recently observed Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic lated to single living. urday, July 6 at 12:30 p.m. and on their 50th wedding anniversary. Church in Mountainside. It is not group therapy, but rather Sunday, July 7 at 6:30 p.m., as a Mr. Wanzor and the former Dor- The couple has five children, in- an opportunity to share experiences special encore presentation on NJN othy Kapica were married on June 8, cluding Karen Burns of Texas, Garrett Ms. Jennifer Knighton and Jeffrey DeVito and enjoy the company of other single Public Television. 1952 at the Holy Name of Jesus Wanzor of Virginia, Susan Nevarez of people, according to a program de- This is the third year that “If Plants Roman Catholic Church in East Or- New Jersey, Lisa Wanzor of Califor- scription from the church. Could Talk” has aired on NJN Pub- ange. nia and Theresa Gauthier of Georgia. Other activities include winter lic Television. The station’s Pro- They resided in Fanwood for 27 They also have eight grandchildren. Ms. Jennifer Knighton movie nights, summer picnics and gram Director, Andre Butts, ex- years before retiring to North Caro- In August, the entire family will holiday get-togethers, plus additional plained why the show has been able lina in 1993. celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Wanzor’s activities. to maintain its presence on NJN, Mr. Wanzor retired from Lockheed golden anniversary on a Disney Won- To Wed Jeffrey DeVito The First Baptist Church is lo- which reaches all of New Jersey. Electronics Corporation in Plainfield der Cruise to the Caribbean. cated at 170 Elm Street. Meetings “According to Neilsen Media Re- Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Knighton of DeVito of Westfield. are held in the lower level meeting search, ‘If Plants Could Talk’ has Southport, N.C. and Fargo, N.D., The bride-elect holds a bachelor’s room. A $2 donation is requested and attracted a larger audience than our have announced the engagement of degree from Southwest State Uni- all are welcome. For more informa- nationally distributed garden se- Westfield Library Schedules their daughter, Ms. Jennifer versity in Minnesota. She is em- tion, please call (908) 889-5265 or ries.” Knighton, to Jeffrey DeVito. He is ployed in Berkeley Heights. (908) 889-4751. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Her fiancé received a bachelor’s Summer Story Times degree and a master’s degree from WESTFIELD – Story Time for and movies. Marist College in Poughkeepsie, L’Oreal USA Playground Little Listeners, for children aged 2 No pre-registration is necessary; Russo Family N.Y., where he played football for to 3½ years old with an accompa- just sign in at the Children’s Desk four years. nying adult, will be held each Mon- the morning of the program. Chil- Welcomes Son, He is also a United States Army Dedication Is Rescheduled day from July 8 through July 29 dren must have a Westfield Library veteran and is presently employed in from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the card and be the appropriate age for Nicholas Vincent South Plainfield. WESTFIELD — On Tuesday, July rected by Superintendent Edward Westfield Memorial Library, lo- the Story Time. Sessions will start Vincent and Christine Russo of A wedding is planned for August 9, at noon, the L’Oreal USA Play- Hartnett. cated at 550 East Broad Street. promptly and no child will be ad- Washington have announced the birth of next year. ground will be dedicated in a cer- The specially-designed play- “Time for Tales,” a story time for mitted after a session begins. Group of their son, Nicholas Vincent Russo, emony on the grounds of the Cross- ground will be named after L’Oreal children 3½ to 5 years old, will be size is limited. at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 6, at Cannonball House roads School at 45 Cardinal Drive in USA of Clark, which initiated the held each Tuesday and Wednesday Pre-schoolers through second grad- Hunterdon Medical Center in Westfield. The event was originally campaign and has been a long-time from 10:30 to 11 a.m., from July 9 ers may attend the Vacation Video Flemington. To Be Open July 7 scheduled for June 14 but cancelled supporter of education within the through July 31. Program, with animated picture Nicholas weighed 7 pounds and SCOTCH PLAINS -- The because of rain. Union County community. “Lunch Bunch” will be held each books, on Fridays from 10:30 to 11 11 ounces and measured 19¾ inches Osborn Cannonball House, lo- The ceremony will be followed by The Crossroads School subscribes Thursday from noon to 1 p.m., from a.m., July 12 to August 9. No regis- in length at birth. cated at 1840 Front Street in a festive picnic for the children and to an educational philosophy, the July 11 through August 1. Children tration or sign-in is required. He joins his brothers, Drew, age 4, Scotch Plains, will be open this their families. Several community Miller Method, that provides a sup- who have completed Kindergarten Stop by the Children’s Depart- and Daniel, 2½. Sunday, July 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. leaders and dignitaries are expected portive setting for children with au- through third grade are invited to ment or call Adrienne Basso of the The baby’s maternal grandparents Costumed docents will give to attend. tism who may be non-verbal, have bring a lunch and something to Westfield Memorial Library at are Paul and Barbara Ranaldo of tours of the restored Colonial In the event of rain, the dedication difficulties relating to people, and/or drink and join in for stories, crafts (908) 789-4090 with any questions. Westfield. saltbox farmhouse, built circa will be rescheduled for Thursday, lack body awareness. His paternal grandparents are 1760, and surrounding herb July 11, at noon. The playground was researched Matthew and Rose Russo, also of gardens. There is no admission The playground was made pos- and designed by parents and staff as Westfield. fee. sible by a $25,000 gift from L’Oreal a developmentally appropriate rec- PANDA Sponsors the USA, as well as several other gener- reational space that provides ample ous donations from the community, opportunity for large body move- AIR CONDITIONING including the Healthcare Foundation ments, a critical part of the learning American Youth Character of New Jersey. process for children with autism. Presently, 50 children are enrolled The Union County Educational WESTFIELD – The Westfield grade, the winners were Katie Westfield Air Conditioning Company. in the school, which has a capacity Services Foundation, established in Municipal Alliance/PANDA, co- Cronen, Jasime Farmer, Eric Ander- for 66 students. The school recently 1995, offers various charitable pro- sponsored by the New Jersey son, and Brian Checchio. In the sixth was relocated to the Cardinal Drive grams for children served by the Governor’s Council on Alcohol and grade, the winners were Alex Hunt, address to accommodate increasing commission. Volunteer board mem- Drug Abuse, hosted the American Christine Tolias, Jonathan Bolt and 908-232-5070 numbers of children with autism. bers provide leadership and gifts to Youth Character Awards. Alex Kopp. The Union County Educational each new program. The American Youth Character In Roosevelt School, the winners in Services Foundation, led by Patricia For more information on ways to Awards honor worthy young people the eighth grade were Hannah Cataldo, Morris, President, supports the chari- support the Union County Educa- who embody all of the six “Pillars of Jeannine Clark Caitlin Jennings, • Sales • Service • Repairs table interests of the Union County tional Services Foundation, please Character”: trustworthiness, respect, Nicholas Colucci, and Kevin Smith. Educational Services Commission. call the Commission Office at (908) responsibility, fairness, caring and In the seventh grade, the winners were The commission’s activities are di- 233-9317, extension no. 31. citizenship. “Character Counts” is a Tara Daly, Antonia Rodriquez-Dunn, program developed by the Joseph- Phillip John and Patrick McCabe. In OWEN BRAND son Institute For Ethics and is nation- the sixth grade, the winners were ally recognized by the National Edu- Rose Driscoll, Marissa Mumford, cation Association, the YMCA of Joseph Maran and Daniel Markowski. DEEGAN America, the American Red Cross, Where there were three names, there Your Hometown American Youth Soccer Association, was a tie. Babe Ruth League of America, Na- In addition, PANDA honored the tional Association of Secondary Westfield DARE police officers for MORTGAGE BANKER School Principals, the National As- their work in the schools. Detective ROOFING sociation of Student Assistance Pro- Sandra Chambers accepted the rec- fessionals, the United Way of ognition on behalf of the DARE offic- America and many other national ers. Additional “Giraffe” Awards were service and professional organiza- given to two outstanding adults who tions. “stick their neck out on behalf of COMPANY Last year was the first time that children.” The “Giraffe” Awards were PANDA, the Westfield Municipal given to Marie Koch, Substance Abuse Residential - Construction Alliance, presented the “American Coordinator for both Edison and Commercial - Bridge Loans Youth Character Awards” to three Roosevelt Intermediate Schools and 908-322-6405 male and three female Peer Leaders Maureen Mazzarese, the Substance from Edison and Roosevelt Interme- Abuse Coordinator for Westfield High Local (908) 789-2730 diate Schools. This year, the “Char- School. The Giraffe Awards were Toll Free (888) 489-9680 acter Counts” program was open to made possible from a grant from the Pager (908) 535-8244 Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs all grades at the middle school level. Westfield Service League. Twelve finalists from each grade Hundreds of finalists, their par- [email protected] in each school were the local award ents, school administrators and in- Repairs • Gutters winners. From the 12 finalists, two terested community members turned males and two females from each out for the festivities at the Westfield Licensed Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking grade in each school were the Na- Municipal Building to honor the Equal Housing Lender Free Estimates • Fully Insured tional Award Recipients. The Na- award recipients. The winners have tional Award recipients from Edison shown the ability to overcome ob-

School in the eighth grade were Alissa stacles, make difficult choices, ex-

Eisenberg, Gianna Parflimi, Charlie hibit a spirit of generosity and will- S SCHMIEDEM Because You Can’t Barber, Maurice Blackmon, and ingness for self sacrifice in devotion CH IEDE Nicholas Brownstone. 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Acts of worship may be MOUNTAINSIDE – Children’s act with other youngsters using aug- I completed a 20-year military public or private. Religious values Specialized Hospital (CSH) is seek- mentative and alternate communica- career before accepting a call into are seen as positive contributions to ing graduation gowns for youngsters tion device (AAC) systems, while the ministry. During that military the general society. I can speak my attending Camp Chatterbox, a camp learning to use their devices in func- career, I spent nearly 13 years living values freely in the body politic. I offered by the hospital for children tional activities. Parents participate overseas. And while being in foreign can look at the flag and see both with communication disabilities. in camp activities with their children. and exotic places is attractive, I national and religious symbols with- The gowns will add to the spirit of Interested individuals are asked to missed not being home in the United out contradiction. I can, and do, in- the camp’s 2002 “Wizard” theme call or e-mail Sharon Pachler in States, home in “my country.” voke God’s blessings upon this na- and can be returned to their owners CSH’s Educational Technology De- I can recall attending a local na- tion, of which I am a part. immediately after the camp ends, if partment at (908) 233-3720, exten- tional festival. There was a display of As a citizen, I understand the cau- requested. sion no. 5181, or flags and I recall search- tions which seek to sepa- Camp Chatterbox will be held SPachler@childrens- ing them all until I fi- rate church and state. I do Sunday to Sunday, August 18 to 25, specialized.org. nally found the Ameri- not always agree with the in Worcester, Pa., about 25 miles CSH has facilities in Mountainside, can Flag. Oh, and wasn’t degree or extremes to NEW ASSIGNMENT…The Reverend Edward H. Carll, pictured above, has north of Philadelphia. Fanwood, Toms River, Elizabeth, New- I proud; my flag was up which the arguments are been appointed by the First United Methodist Church in Westfield as its Senior The camp is designed to give spe- ark and Union, as well as outreach there. It was deserving, stretched, but the intent Minister. He previously served at churches in Tuckerton, Englishtown, Spotswood cial needs children a chance to inter- programs in many communities. in my opinion, of a much seems to be largely sound. and Highland Park. bigger, more prominent As a minister of faith, I display, but it was there understand my first loy- nonetheless. alty to my God, yet do not Rev. Edward H. Carll Joins No matter my travels, I understand a total isola- would expect to see the Rev. Kenneth G. Hetzel tion of God from country. American Flag, and was As an individual, I cannot FUMC as Senior Minister disappointed when all I separate faith from citi- WESTFIELD – The First United sition of Senior Minister of the church, could find was the local nation’s sym- zenship. I cannot live in two isolated Methodist Church in Westfield has which was effective Monday. bol. My flag was somehow my home, worlds. announced the appointment of the Reverend Carll has relocated to and somehow represented all that I was My solution is to see and accept the Reverend Edward H. Carll to the po- Westfield from Tuckerton, where he missing. What I am saying is that my gracious blessing of God in my native was the minister of the First United patriotism is deeply seated in my per- country. My obligation is to honor All Saints’ to Begin Methodist Church since 1988. Prior to sonality. I am proud to be an American. that blessing by living responsibly that, he served churches in Englishtown, Early this summer, I had to undergo before God. In this way, I might most Summer Schedule Spotswood and Highland Park. back surgery. My entire summer was fully realize the blessings for myself, SCOTCH PLAINS – The All He holds Master of Divinity and immediately changed. I reflected with my family and my fellow citizens. Saints’ Episcopal Church, located at Master of Theology degrees in Pas- my wife, will we be able to go to the I do not withhold my love of country 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, toral Care and Counseling from Fourth of July parades? Will we go to from my faith, nor do I withhold my will begin its summer worship sched- Princeton Theological Seminary. a picnic? Will we miss the fireworks faith from my love of country. At the ule this Sunday, July 7. Reverend Carll is also a graduate of and the patriotic displays? very heart of how I live, and what I There will be one worship service, Western Maryland College, where Based on the speed of my recovery, believe, is a truth that my faith informs a Choral Eucharist, celebrated at 9 he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree will I be able to display our flag at my patriotism, and that my God blesses a.m. on Sundays during the summer, in Philosophy and Religion. home, and all the other smaller flags I us all. Happy Fourth, I say, and God through September 1. Holy Eucha- He is married to Gabriele H.L. CHECK FOR CHILDREN’S…Rex Riley, President of Children’s Specialized normally put up around the yard? Sud- has blessed, even as God will bless this rist is celebrated as well on Wednes- Carll, an elementary school teacher. Hospital (CSH), accepts a $25,000 donation from the hospital’s Auxiliary. denly, being incapacitated at a time of wonderful nation of ours. days at 9 a.m. They have a son, Christopher, who Funds were raised in April at “The Spring Party – A Progressive Dinner,” which was co-chaired by Liz Loland, center, and Susan Doherty. On the right is Janet our national anniversary, I realize again * * * * * The Reverend Jane Rockman is attends New York University. how much I love my country. the Rector at All Saints’ Episcopal. First United Methodist Church, Jackson, President of the Auxiliary, which has donated a total of $50,000 this Reverend Hetzel is Pastor of the year to CSH. As a pastor of a church family, I am Willow Grove Presbyterian Church, The church is air conditioned. For located at 1 East Broad Street, is well aware that the place of my birth located at 1961 Raritan Road in more information, please call (908) currently on its summer schedule. and the nationality it provided is and Scotch Plains. 322-8047. There is an informal Seekers Service continues to be a blessing from God. at 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings and a Union County Grant Given Religion is neither mandated nor more traditional Morning Worship at 10 a.m. The parking lot is accessible from Ferris Place Road. To Visiting Health Services Death Notice: – Obituaries – WESTFIELD — Visiting Health VHS also participates as a pro- Amy Habeck Iris M. Jensen, 73 Services (VHS) of Union County, vider in the State Respite Care pro- Amy Habeck died on June 29, James A. Scott, 77, Retired Engineer; Iris M. Walker Jensen, 73, of Westfield Inc., based in Westfield, recently gram and offers the In-Home 2002 in Westfield, New Jersey. There died on Friday, June 28, at her home. announced the receipt of a grant from Caregiver Education and Support was a private interment at Fairview Had Been Awarded the Purple Heart Born and raised in Westfield, she the Union County Division on Ag- program, which provides profes- Cemetery on July 3, 2002. Amy was had lived in Decatur, Ill. for six years; ing, to provide services to Union sional training at home to help born in Westfield, attended Westfield James Anthony Scott, 77, of Surviving are his wife, Christine Huntingdon, Long Island for six years County senior citizens. caregivers improve their skills and public schools and graduated from Fanwood died on Sunday, June 23, at Johnson Scott, and a sister, Mary and St. Joseph, Mich. for six years Under the terms of the grant, VHS effectiveness. Westfield High School and Overlook Hospital in Summit. Ann Herbert. before returning to Westfield in 1983. will be able to provide Certified Home For more information on these and Katherine Gibbs secretarial school. Born in Brooklyn, he was a Private funeral services were ar- Mrs. Jensen had been a buyer for Health Aides, housekeepers and per- other services, families and She was employed by Merck & Co., Fanwood resident for 28 years. ranged by the Memorial Funeral Haynes and Co. in New York City, sonal emergency response systems caregivers may call VHS at (908) Inc. Amy was married to Arthur W. Mr. Scott had been an engineer Home, 155 South Avenue in retiring many years ago. to help support family caregivers in 233-3113. Habeck, who predeceased her. He at the American Sugar Company Fanwood. She and her husband were long- their efforts to take care of their A non-profit agency, VHS is li- and Amy lived for six years in in New York City, where he was July 4, 2002 time members of the Couples Club loved ones. censed by the State of New Jersey Panama near the Panama Canal, employed for 30 years before re- and the Chapter 13 Circle of The The grant is funded by the Na- and accredited by the National Asso- where he was a ship’s pilot. They tiring. Richard A. Hoyler, 56 Presbyterian Church in Westfield. tional Family Caregiver Support Ini- ciation of Home Care. returned to Westfield and lived the He was an engineering graduate of Richard Arthur Hoyler, 56, of Surviving are her husband of 50 tiative, Title IIIE of the Older Ameri- The agency offers at-home assis- remainder of their lives there. Amy the Pratt Institute of New York City Scotch Plains died on Friday, June years, Theodore F. “Ted” Jensen; two cans Act. tance to all residents of Union County, was a member of the Women’s Club and earned a master’s degree from 28, at his home. daughters, Keren Sonnenberg of Saw- “We are delighted that we will be regardless of age, sex, race, ethnic of Westfield, the Friends of the Stevens Institute of Technology in Born in Orange, he lived in Scotch yer, Mich. and Kristine Jensen of able to provide services to family background, disability or religion. Westfield Library and a Special Se- Hoboken. Plains for many years. Westfield; two sons, Ted Jensen, Jr. of caregivers, expanding on a range of Incorporated in 1953, VHS is a United lect member of the Humane Society A United States Marine Corps vet- Mr. Hoyler worked as an elec- Doswell, Va. and David Jensen of existing programs. Family caregivers Way and United Fund member of the United States. Amy is sur- eran of World War II, he was awarded tronic technician for various hospi- Manalapan, and seven grandchildren. give so much of themselves and so agency. vived by her sister-in-law, Eleanor the Purple Heart. tals for many years. A memorial service will be held at selflessly, it is a privilege to be able Brennesholtz. In lieu of flowers, do- Surviving are his parents, Hermann 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, at The to offer these services,” stated Dr. nations may be made to the Westfield Brian Jean-Joseph, 23 F. and Marjorie Hoyler of Freehold; Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Anita Weinberg, Executive Director See it all on the Web! Rescue Squad in her name. a brother, Donald F. Hoyler of Spring Interment will be at the Revolution- of VHS. Brian Jean-Joseph, 23, of Scotch July 4, 2002 Lake, and a sister, Dorothy A. ary Cemetery in Westfield. Certified Home Health Aides and www.goleader.com Plains died on Sunday, June 23, in Belinski of Reading, Pa. Arrangements are under the direc- housekeepers can provide respite Helen A. Briant, 79 a drowning accident in Private graveside services were tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, from care giving for families. The Bridgewater. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. MASTER Helen A. Perky Briant, 79, of Westfield held yesterday, Wednesday, July 3, Personal Emergency Response sys- Born in Jersey City, he had lived in In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- died on Monday, July 1, at her residence. at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. tems allow caregivers to leave the Cranford before relocating to Scotch tions may be made to The Presbyte- Born in Dunellen, she lived in Arrangements were under the di- home, knowing that their loved one MEMORIALS Plains in 1994. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, rian Church in Westfield, 140 Moun- can secure help in case of an emer- Westfield for 33 years. Mr. Jean-Joseph was enrolled at 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. tain Avenue, Westfield 07090. gency. 524 Central Avenue Mrs. Briant had worked as a Li- Kean University in Union, in prepa- July 4, 2002 July 4, 2002 censed Practical Nurse for 11 years ration to begin study there. Westfield, NJ at Overlook Hospital in Summit be- Earlier, he was in the pre-med (908) 233-2350 fore retiring in 1975. program at the University of Michi- She graduated from the Overlook gan at Ann Arbor and also worked Hospital School of Nursing in 1964, part-time at Wegman’s in where she received her degree as a Bridgewater. Licensed Practical Nurse. He graduated in 1997 from Seton She was a member of the Ladies Hall Preparatory School in West Or- Designer • Builders of fine Auxiliary of American Legion Post ange. No. 3 of Westfield. Surviving are his mother, Marie E. MONUMENTS Surviving is her husband of 33 Edmond; his father, Ludovic Jean- MARKERS years, Clarence H. Briant; a daugh- Joseph; a brother, Patrick Jean-Jo- MAUSOLEUMS ter, Kathie Jayne of Delray Beach, seph, and his grandmother, Leonie Fla., and six grandchildren. Forbes. Lettered • Cleaned A memorial service was held yes- A Mass was offered on Saturday, terday, Wednesday, July 3, at the June 29, at the Immaculate Heart of Tim Doerr Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Mary Roman Catholic Church in Bruce Bauer Street in Westfield. Scotch Plains. (established 1939) Memorial donations may be made Arrangements were under the di- to the Center For Hope Hospice Pro- rection of the Rossi Funeral Home in Also: 300 Rt. 37 East gram, 176 Hussa Street, Linden 07036. Scotch Plains. Toms River, NJ July 4, 2002 July 4, 2002 (732) 349-2350 NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. ATTORNEYCLEARANCE! AT LAW Caring & Courteous Service to the 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 CRANFORD, NJ 07016 908. 709. 1999 GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: Westfield 556 Westfield Avenue •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL INJURY 233-0255 •ELDER LAW •ZONING John L. Dooley •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT Manager •REAL ESTATE •COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Good News Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. The Lord shall cause Cranford 218 North Avenue thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten 276-0255 before thy face: they shall come out against thee one Charles V. Dooley way, and flee before thee seven ways. Manager Deuteronomy 28 : 6, 7 The Gospel CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 4, 2002 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-11 PISCOPO HOMERS, TUMULO THUMPS TWO TRIPLES ‘Fan Tran’ Softballers Maroon Jade Isle, 10-7, in SP League

By DAVID B. CORBIN Jade Isle, 10-7, in the second game of Tumulo thumped two triples, a single Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a doubleheader at Brookside Park in and scored three times. Fanwood Transmissions, formerly Scotch Plains on June 26. The Islanders, who sank to 7-6-1, known as the Hideaway, has always The “Fan Tran” men won the first totaled seven hits and were led by been in contention for the Scotch game via forfeit then elevated their hustling Matt Hoelzel who ripped a Plains Softball League, A Division record to 12-3 with the victory in two-run triple and a two-run single. crown but has always come up short. game 2. Sluggers Nick Piscopo and Tom Straniero went 2-for-4 with two This season the “Fan Tran” men seem Rob Tumulo led the 16-hit bombard- RBI and two runs scored and Brian more determined and maintained ment. Piscopo went 2-for-4, which Walsh went 2-for-3 with two runs their first-place status by marooning included a two-run homer, and scored. “Fan Tran” pitcher Mike Petersen was wicked in the first four innings and held the Jade Isle hitless. Only Jim Lynch reached base safely on a

throwing error in the second inning David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and Straniero reached second safely DETERMINED 3-RUN HOMER...Mark Wance, center, of Mortarulo’s gets back to his feet after completing a 3-run in the third by deflecting a shot off homer in the fourth inning against the Misfits. Mortarulo’s came from behind to defeat the Misfits, 14-12. the glove of the centerfielder. Fanwood Transmission geared up and took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of NIZZARDO, WANCE, MAGLIACANE, JASON JOLT HRS the first. Greg McComb zipped a single past third, Tumulo tapped a single to center and Dave Eckert, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, slapped an RBI single past short. Mortarulo Masonry Cements Peterson followed with an RBI sacri- fice fly to left. In the second, Dan and Dave Serido both smacked singles. Dan Serido First Victory Against Misfits later scored on a throwing error and Dave Serido scored on Tumulo’s sac- By DAVID B. CORBIN team were nearly identical. Both Magliacane smashed a two-run rifice fly to center. Then in the third, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times teams totaled 17 hits, including two homer and a two-run double, Larry “Fan Tran” took a 5-0 lead when Mortarulo Masonry, after a flimsy home runs and two doubles, and 12 Zier ripped three hits, scored three Piscopo singled, Peterson doubled start, got some solid hitting from the RBI; however, the Masons added times and had two RBI and Steve and Mike Whalen lofted an RBI sac- fourth inning on to cement its first two runs via errors and collected six Jobst had three hits and scored twice. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times rifice fly. victory of the season by downing the walks while the Misfits only had two The Misfits rocked Mortarulo’s and TUMULO THUMPING A TRIPLE...Rob Tumulo of Fanwood Transmissions High gear kicked in the fourth as Misfits, 14-12, in the first game of a walks. stand-in pitcher Bob Mortarulo for thumps one of his two triples in the game against the Jade Isle. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 doubleheader in Scotch Plains Men’s Al Sellinger of the Masons went 4- four runs in the bottom of the first. Softball League action at Brookside for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Jobst singled and scored on Zier’s Park in Scotch Plains on June 25. and pitcher Jim Mortarulo ripped double, Jason jarred an RBI single to ‘WILD BILL’ HICKS WINS INAUGURAL MOUND DEBUT Mark Wance and Joe Nizzardo both three singles and scored two runs. right and Magliacane mangled his hit three-run homers to give the Gary Jason was the fittest Misfit two-run shot to left-center. Masons the impact they needed. offensively with three hits, including Jim Martarulo arrived, took over St. Michael Softballers Deny The offensive statistics of each a three-run blast, and four RBI. Joe CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 NUBER HURLS 1 HITTER, ‘D’ TURNS 2 DOUBLE PLAYS Reeling ‘James Gang’, 14-7 Westfield Big Blue 13’s Rock By FRED LECOMTE great; they really backed me up. The bunch of guys that have a lot of fun Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times whole team gave me the confidence during and after the games. So here Trying they did, but no cigar, as to pitch so I’m happy I got the job I am with a good all around team, in the St. “James Gang” failed once done.” a good all around league.” New Providence Nine, 12-2 more to fire off enough rounds to St. Mike’s pounded away with a “Gang” leader, Jim Hoelzel per- carry them past St. Michaels in a St. 20-hit attack. Mike Jonny hammered formed remarkably on defense and By FRED LECOMTE off with two innings of quality pitch- on second and flicked it to Santo Bartholomew’s Oldtimers Men’s three singles and a two-run double, bopped two singles with three RBI. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Softball League game at Terrill ing. Uhr allowed one run in the fifth Nardi (first). while teammate John Esposito accu- “The only thing we need to do is find The Westfield 13-year old Blue on four hits and three walks while The Blue Devil firepower produced Middle School in Scotch Plains on mulated four RBI. a way to win,” said Hoelzel. “Fur- June 25. Bill Hicks picked up the 14- Devil traveling baseball team (3-2) striking out two. four runs in the second inning, on a “It feels nice to get into a good thermore, we got to make the plays, played a gem of a game and did it 7 victory, his first, in his inaugural Westfield pulled off its first double single by Thayer. Phillip John fol- groove,” said Jonny. “They kind of because we’re giving the other teams with decisiveness, as they rocked the play in the sixth on a John Helfand lowed with an RBI single to center. start on the mound, yielding eight played back on us a little, so you just too many outs. That’s really what it hits while walking four. New Providence Pioneers, 12-2, in (short) to Jimmy Thayer (second) to Next, Brian Nemeth hacked a single try to drop it in front of them, people comes down to, but we do have a New Providence on June 29. Starting “I got to tell you, I was a little Erick Hoens (first) sequence then and Helfand’s RBI single scored John. get on and runs score. We also had good team, top to bottom. Every- pitcher Danny Nuber was a master added another in the seventh when Tim Horan then bopped the ball to nervous,” said Hicks. “It’s hard when good pitching today. Good pitching body is hitting the ball well, but I you’re trying to find the plate and on the mound allowing one run on Helfand snapped a grounder, stepped CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 will always win a game. As far as think if we continue to hit the ball one hit, one free pass, fanning seven trying to get the ball over. You just myself getting into the league, St. and play well defensively, we will while recording 74 pitches in four got to give yourself a little confi- Blaise team captain Tom Sherman, find a way to win. It’s a great team, dence to try to get it over and let the innings. who lives across the street from me a good team to play for.” “I’m primarily throwing fastballs, guys hit the ball. I had a good defense suggested to give the league a try, St. Michael ambushed the Gang behind me this time, the guys were it’s a two seam along with a change stressing that they all are a good CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 up and a curve. Basically, I go out there and concentrate on getting the form right. This year, pitching from a 90 foot mound is not that much different from throwing off a 60 foot mound. It all comes down to practic- ing more from a longer distance. I’m really pleased to have a good defense behind me and we’ve been hitting the ball pretty well also.” New Providence lone run off Nuber came in the bottom of the first inning after a walk, a single and an Eric Weiss RBI sacrifice fly. Reliever Will Uhr was equally ef- fective, picking up where Nuber left

2002 RAIDER SOCCER CAMP at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Director Tom Breznitsky Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in association with Roger Bonegaerts, Director - Dutch Soccer Academy Pascal Clerigo, Brazilian Soccer Academy Session I -July 8 - 12 Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times G Camp Features CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BUMPY KIND...Westfield Blue base runner B • Novice to advanced I Bennett Scorcia has a head-on collision with New Providence Pioneer catcher O • Ability grouping R • Kinder Soccer program Tim Dempsey. Y • Tactical camp for teams L S • Goalkeepers school S S • Indoor facilities Sensei Alan’s • Family discounts Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Session II -July 29 - August 2 KARATE N MOTION EVER VIGILANT AT SECOND BASE...St. “James Gang” second baseman Bob Brennan looks to throw to third after For a camp brochure please call: Tom Breznitsky - 908 322-6102 SUMMER tagging out St. Michael base runner Chuck Mattson. The “Mike” men did, however, come into the game with more Home of the ’87, ’89, ’91, ’92, ’95, ’97, ‘98 A place for families to grow ammunition and ambushed the “James Gang”, 14-7. 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PUBLICATION St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s Softball League Results: ANGELS DIVISION: St. Louis 9, St. Thomas 8 TEAM W L Marv Sherb hit a walk-off home St. Blaise 7 4 St. Joseph 5 4 run in the bottom of the seventh to St. Jude 4 6 lead St. Louis back from an 8-4 St. Anne 2 7 deficit. Steve Pirella singled in the St. Paul 1 9 seventh, his third of the game, fol- SAINTS DIVISION: lowed by consecutive doubles by TEAM W L Marty Marks, Keith Gibbons, and Ed St. Louis 9 1 St. Patrick 8 1 Marchelitis. Ken Blaes tripled be- St. Thomas 7 3 fore Sherb ended the game with his St. Michael 4 5 blast. Pat Nigro, Gerry Rites, and St. James 1 8 Tim Deegan led the St. Thomas of- St. Blaise 12, St. Paul 6 fense. Kevin Lonergan, Stan St. Louis 18, St. Michael 9 Leseniewski, Stan Grausso and Eric Jim Steger, Joe Metzger, Marv Baum led St. Blaise with three hits Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Sherb and Emmit O’Hara each sup- PACKING A LOT OF CLOUT...St. “James Gang” member Lee DiDonato each. Jeff Friedlander added a home plied two hits and Jim Sheehan tripled hammers a two-run double in the shootout against St. Michael. The “Gang” was run and three RBI in the winning with the bases full for St. Louis. Jack denied victory by the heavily armored St. Mikes. cause. John Gordon, Pete Glock and Lynch, Tom Ulichny and Pete Floyd Roberts led St. Paul with two Chemidlin paced the St. Mike’s at- hits each. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tack with two hits apiece. FORCED OUT AT THIRD...Mortarulo’s base runner Al Sellinger gets tagged St. Michael 14, St. James 7 St. Joseph 14, St. Blaise 8 out by Misfit third baseman Ken Smedley in the seventh inning. Sellinger, St. Michael Softballers Deny See story. Randy Grizzard knocked in four however, had a big evening at the plate with four singles. St. Joseph 11, St. Anne 6 runs and Ed Belford drove in three to Reeling ‘James Gang’, 14-7 Pete Vanderheyden held down St. lead St. Joe’s. Larry Shaub and Harry Anne and knocked in two, while Bob Semple had key hits in the nine-run CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Perfilio, Rick Wustefeld, Harry fifth inning that slammed the door on Mortarulo Masonry Cements Semple and Larry Shaub led the of- St. Blaise. Stan Grausso and Tom with five runs on eight hits in the first and Logan both walked, then Ulichny fense. Glen Walz went 3-3, including Straniero had three hits each and Joe inning. Tom Ulichny singled, and Esposito each punched an RBI a home run, with three RBI and Ben Cocuzza drove in three runs. First Victory Against Misfits Esposito pushed a RBI single to cen- sacrifice. LoBrace added three hits for St. Anne. St. Paul 12, St. Jude 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 The “Gang” reloaded in the fifth ter and Gerry Riepe singled. Pete St. Anne 14, St. Joseph 7 Howard Bialos doubled and tripled Chemidlin rapped an RBI single. and added two runs. Elmi singled, the pitching responsibilities and tem- But the momentum was with the Bob Veeck homered and drove in in three runs while Joe Shea had pered the Misfits somewhat but Masons as they grabbed an 8-7 lead Then, Don Rowbotham and Jonny Scarfuto walked and Perconte ripped three to support Al Betau’s fine three hits making St. Paul a winner an RBI single. Celardo added an- yielded two runs in the bottom of the in the fifth. Laudati scored on an each singled to load them up. “Thank mound effort. Tony Williams tripled for the first time this season. John you” said Tony Giannaci as he re- other RBI single. third to place his team at a 6-0 disad- error and Marcello Nizzardo scored in two runs as Joe McEvoy and Bill DeVito and Paul Nadolny knocked vantage. Rocco Ricardi walked, Zier on Sellinger’s sacrifice fly. sponded with a two-run single. Pat “Enough of that,” concluded St. Reinhardt had two hits each. Bill in two each. Nick Dinizo and Dave Mike’s as they locked up the Gang singled to center and Magliacane In the sixth, Perkins, who singled, Enright followed with an RBI single. Mirto led St. Joe’s with three hits and Rothenberg, who each hit home runs, St. James countered with a run in for good with six runs in the fifth. plopped his two-run double into shal- and Joe Mortarulo, who walked, three RBI, while Larry Shaub had led St. Jude. Mark Romaine and Al low right. scored on Dave Cacciatore’s two- the top of the second inning on a Esposito tapped a two-run single, three hits including a triple. Rezza had two RBI apiece. single by Fran Celardo and a RBI Jonny drilled a two-run double, In a flash, the Masons’ offense hit run single. The Misfits answered with single by Tony Blasi. Enright hammered an RBI triple and the Misfits like a ton of bricks in the a run when Walt Cifuentes scored on In the top of the third, the “James Mattson mashed an RBI single. top of the fourth and knotted the Al Chin’s single. Gang” came out firing at will, hitting On another important league de- score, 6-6. With Scott Laudati and In the seventh, the Masons’ offen- the target for four runs on three hits velopment, on June 26, numerous Westfield Big Blue 13’s Rock Marcello Nizzardo on base, Wance sive machine roared with four runs to too knot the showdown at five. players including Joe McEvoy, Paul whacked his three-run shot to far- seize a 14-8 lead. Jim Mortarulo and Hoelzel, Bob Elmi and Joe Scarfuto Nadolny, Tom Rutkowski and Joe away left. Jim Mortarulo singled and Sellinger singled. Angelo Nizzardo all walked to load the bases for Lee Murano attended a meeting where New Providence Nine, 12-2 Sellinger wiggled another hit over tapped an RBI single and Perkins DiDonato who blazed away with a they expressed concerns over the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 second base. Angelo Nizzardo lofted reached first on a fielder’s choice. two-run double. Tony Perconte lofted Fanwood Recreation Department’s an RBI sacrifice fly and Matt Perkins Joe Nizzardo stepped forward and an RBI sacrifice to center and Celardo decision to move the Fanwood Old second that was mishandled, allow- an RBI double ripped down the third yanked an RBI double down the left plastered his three-run homer to cen- poked an RBI single. Hoelzel also Men’s Softball Association games to ing Nemeth and Helfand to score. base line by Nardi. In the fourth, field line and later scored on a throw- ter. hacked a single. the Forest Park Road field. The deci- The Blue Devils struck with a run Westfield tacked on a run on sheer ing error. The onslaught ended when The Misfits attempted to muster St. Mike’s immediately answered sion was made that St. Bart’s would in the third on a single by Hoens and hustle and speed by Uhr, who beat Misfit Jason made a brilliant catch at up some clout and did with four runs. with a run. Riepe singled to center. lose their weeknight time slots, after out the throw at first. He then pick- the fence in left-center. But it was not enough. Jobst and Jonny singled and Hicks clobbered having played there for 23 years. pocketed the Pioneers big time by The Misfits regained the lead in Riccardi both singled, Zier zapped stealing second, third and home. the bottom of the inning when Ken an RBI single and Jason jolted his an RBI single. St. James 014 020 0 7 Two more Mikes trampled the plate St. Michael 501 206 x 14 Add one more run in the fifth Smedley scored on Jobst’s RBI single. three-run homer. With two outs, two in the fourth. Enright plopped the inning when Nardi smacked his sec- men on and the winning run at the ball in the outfield. Chuck Mattson Any local traveling baseball ond single and hurried home on an plate Chin hit a low liner to left but infield error. “I just go up to the plate Sellinger made a dramatic diving team that would like to be and try to do my best,” said Nardi. PUBLIC NOTICE catch to seal the win. covered, please contact “When I’m on deck and swinging the Mortarulo Masonry 000 622 4 14 SHERIFF’S SALE bat, I observe. Then when in the box, Misfits 402 101 4 12 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Dave Corbin at I pay attention as to the ball’s loca- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tion, looking for the good pitch while DOCKET NO. F-2294-01 [email protected] RTCP ASSOCIATES, L.P., PLAINTIFF trying not to swing at anything bad.” Bernstein Strikes vs. WALTER TURCZYNSKI, DEFEN- PUBLIC NOTICE Thayer singled, Bennett Scorcia DANT. walked and Uhr tapped an RBI sac- Track Silver Twice CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD rifice in the sixth. Then Westfield DATED MARCH 21, 2002 FOR SALE OF PLANNING BOARD Irwin Bernstein of Westfield MORTGAGED PREMISES. ramfeezled (exhausted) the Pioneers earned a pair of silver medals at Notice is hereby given that on July 24, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- with four runs in the seventh. Horan 2002 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the the New Jersey Outdoor Masters ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine singled, a Hoens ripped an RBI single, Track and Field Championships by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Nardi walked and Nuber rapped an ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- at Monmouth Regional High Planning Board will hold a public hearing to thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on RBI single to center. Next, the ag- School on June 30. consider the appeal of Joseph & Susanne WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JULY Wright to construct a deck, replace a fence gressive Thayer provided sparks Representing the Shore Athletic A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of and existing retaining wall on the property at when he hammered a two RBI shot Club in the 65-69-age group, said day. All successful bidders must have 183 King Street, Fanwood, New Jersey also deep to center. Thayer rounded third 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Bernstein placed second in the known a Block 105 Lot 17 on the Fanwood check at the conclusion of the sales. and headed home but became a vic- 400 meters in a season’s-best time Tax Map. The following bulk variances are The judgment amount is SEVENTEEN Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times tim of a fantastic relay to home for requested from the Land Use Ordinance of of 1:11.2 behind teammate John THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY & Will Uhr the Borough of Fanwood. the out. MacDonald (1:06.0). Less than 31/100 ($17,130.31). “I wait for a pitch that comes over an hour later, he registered a Short Form Description 12.04E5 Variance requested: Street side PUBLIC NOTICE Address: 147 Bayway Avenue yard setback Permitted: 30 feet the plate, one that I like,” said Thayer. season’s best 2:53.5 to finish sec- Lot: 177 Present: 10.9 feet Proposed: 3.9 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS “Then I like to see the barrel of my ond in the 800 meters, a race won Block: 4 feet (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: bat meet the ball. When on base, I try by teammate, and National Cham- Municipality: Elizabeth 13.07C Variance requested: 6 foot fence ATIRA BOOKER, her heirs, devisees, to distract the pitcher as he’s throw- Dimension of Lot: 25 x 100 pion, Frank Haviland, in 2:37.0. in rear yard/corner lot Permitted: and personal representatives, and her, Nearest Cross Street: Burlington Avenue ing and take off as fast as I can Bernstein has competed in the 30 feet Present: 3.9 feet ( 4 foot their or any of their successors in There is due approximately the sum of towards the nearest base.” fence) Proposed: 3.9 feet (6 foot) right, title and interest 800 in this meet in each of the past EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED Fred Lecomte for The Leader and The Times 20 years, winning 13 times and FIFTY SEVEN & 52/100 ($18,657.52) to- The application will also seek such other Westfield 041 111 4 12 YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND New Providence 100 010 0 2 Danny Nuber gether with lawful interest and costs. relief as may be determined necessary at REQUIRED to serve upon ZUCKER, placing second in the other seven. There is a full legal description on file in the public hearing based upon review of the GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, ESQS., PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the Union County Sheriff’s Office. application or amendment(s) to the applica- plaintiff’s attorneys, whose address is 1139 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn tion. Spruce Drive, Mountainside, New Jersey TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE this sale. All interested persons may be present 07092-0024, telephone number 1-908-233- Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was SHERIFF’S SALE RALPH FROEHLICH and heard. 8500, an Answer to the Complaint and introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF The file pertaining to this application is Amendment To Foreclosure Complaint filed meeting held July 2, 2002, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ROBERT A. DEL VECCHIO, ESQ. available for public inspection during normal in a civil action, in which SUMMIT BANK is passage on the 6th day of August 2002, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said matter DOCKET NO. F-20864-01 405 Lafayette Avenue business hours from the Secretary of the plaintiff, and LARRY PETERMAN, et al., can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, WASHINGTON MUTUAL HOME PO Box 561 Board at the Administration Offices of the are defendants, pending in the Superior Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein LOANS INC., SUCCESSOR IN INTER- Hawthorne, New Jersey 07507 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. EST BY MERGER TO FLEET MORT- CH-756661 - (WL) Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Union County, and bearing Docket F 5605 Bernard A. Heeney GAGE CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. PEPE 4 T - 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 Joseph & Susanne Wright 98 within thirty-five (35) days after JULY 3, Town Clerk GEACOMAN A/K/A PEPE D. & 7/18/02 Fee: $159.12 183 King Street 2002 exclusive of such date. If you fail to do SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2062 GEACOMAN; ET ALS., DEFENDANT. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 so, judgment by default may be rendered CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 1 T - 7/4/02, The Times Fee: $35.70 against you for the relief demanded in the AN ORDINANCE TO REDUCE AN EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED DATED APRIL 2, 2002 FOR SALE OF PUBLIC NOTICE Complaint and Amendment To Foreclosure ON BLOCK 637, LOT 346 AS SHOWN ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE MORTGAGED PREMISES. PUBLIC NOTICE Complaint. You shall file your Answer and TOWN OF WESTFIELD FROM 25 FEET TO 15 FEET SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE WHEREAS, Chris Weigand is the owner of certain real property located in the Town of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale of the Superior Court of New Jersey, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Westfield which includes property informally known as 830 Summit Avenue in the Town of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Hughes Justice Complex - CN 971, DOCKET NO. F-21547-01 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Westfield; and ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- Trenton, New Jersey 08625, together with HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-9371-01 thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on your check in the sum of $105.00 WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield currently holds a right-of-way (the “Right-of-Way”) TIFF vs. EDWIN LONDONO; ET ALS., COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JULY representing the filing fee in accordance which measures 25 feet in width and which is located on Block 637, Lot 346, as shown on DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. ALBAN UGALDE, ET ALS., A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of with the rules of civil practice and procedure. the Official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield; and CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DEFENDANT. said day. All successful bidders must have This action has been instituted for the DATED MARCH 18, 2002 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, WHEREAS, Chris Weigand, by and through his attorney, Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq., has 20% of their bid available in cash or certified purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED MARCH 6, 2002 FOR SALE OF requested that the Town of Westfield reduce this Right-of-Way so as to enable Mr. Weigand check at the conclusion of the sales. December 22, 1994 made by Larry By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MORTGAGED PREMISES. to construct an addition to his residence located at 830 Summit Avenue in the Town of The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Peterman and Claire M. Blafour, as ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Westfield; and FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND THREE- mortgagors, to United Jersey Bank recorded by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale HUNDRED ELEVEN & 39/100 on December 29, 1994 in Book MB5529 of WHEREAS, The Town of Westfield Department of Public Works has reviewed the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ($147,311.39). Mortgages for Union County, Page 82. proposed reduction of the Right-of-Way from 25 feet in width to 15 feet in width, and the Town thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- The property to be sold is located in the United Jersey Bank was formally known as Engineer has reported that he has no objection to this proposed reduction in the Right-of- WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF JULY thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of Summit Bank which is n/k/a Fleet Bank; Way requested by Mr. Weigand; and A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF JULY UNION, and the State of New Jersey. and (2) to recover possession of, and said day. All successful bidders must have A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of WHEREAS, the Westfield Town Council has determined that it is in the public interest to Tax LOT 434, BLOCK 3 concerns premises commonly known as 20% of their bid available in cash or certified said day. All successful bidders must have reduce the Right-of-Way from 25 feet in width to 15 feet in width, particularly insofar as the COMMONLY KNOWN AS 463 1020 Evergreen Avenue, Plainfield, NJ check at the conclusion of the sales. 20% of their bid available in cash or certified existing 25 foot-wide Right-of-Way is not necessary for engineering purposes. FRANKLIN STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED check at the conclusion of the sales. 07060. JERSEY 07206 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield THIRTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED If you are unable to obtain an attorney, Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) as follows: DRED NINTY SEVEN & 71/100 SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- you may communicate with the New Jersey 100 feet wide by 25 feet long. ($139,897.71). DRED ONE & 92/100 ($175,901.92). Bar Association by calling 609-394-1101. 1. The Town of Westfield acknowledges that it currently possesses a right-of-way (the Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the RIDER TO THE WRIT OF EXECUTION RIDER TO THE WRIT OF EXECUTION You may also contact the Lawyer Referral “Right-of-Way”) which measures 25 feet in width and which is located on Block 637, Lot 346, NORTHEASTERLY side of FRANKLIN ALL THAT TRACT or parcel of land ALL THAT TRACT or parcel of land Service of the County of venue by calling 1- as shown on the Official Tax Map of the Town of Westfield. STREET, and the SOUTHEASTERLY side and premises, situate, lying and being in and premises, situate, lying and being in 908-353-4715. If you cannot afford an of FIFTH STREET. 2. Subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth below, the Town of Westfield does the CITY of ELIZABETH, County of the CITY of ELIZABETH, County of attorney, you may communicate with the THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID hereby reduce the Right-of-Way from 25 feet in width to 15 feet in width so that the Right- UNION, and State of New Jersey, more UNION, and State of New Jersey, more Legal Services office of the County of venue TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, of-Way shall now be described as follows: particularly described as follows: particularly described as follows: by calling 1-908-558-1642. WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND LOT: ACCT.# 153, BLOCK: WARD 8 LOT 857, WARD 9, BLOCK 9 ATIRA BOOKER, her heirs, devisees, Beginning at a point on the southerly sideline of Summit Avenue, said point being OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1024 ANNA COMMONLY KNOWN AS 417 JOHN and personal representatives, and her, their 350.00 feet easterly along the southerly sideline of Summit Avenue from its THE AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY or any of their successors in right, title and intersection with the easterly sideline of Grove Street, and running; FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- 07206 07202 interest is made a party defendant to this ITY. Thence (1) South 55 degrees and 16 minutes East, along the southerly sideline of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of foreclosure action by reason of a certain There is due approximately the sum of Summit Avenue, a distance of 15.00 feet to a point, ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED NINTY ONE THOU- judgment entered in the Office of the Clerk ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY NINE THOU- SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY FIVE & 56/100 SAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX & of the Superior Court of New Jersey bearing Thence (2) South 34 degrees and 43 minutes West, a distance of 200.00 feet to a SAND FOUR-HUNDRED FOURTEEN & ($150,795.56) together with lawful interest 66/100 ($191,186.66) together with lawful judgment number J-49035-89 on JUNE 5, point on the rear line of 830 Summit Avenue, 21/100 ($159,414.21) together with lawful and costs. interest and costs. 1989, in the original sum of $8,000.00, interest and costs. Thence (3) North 55 degrees and 16 minutes West, along the rear line of 830 There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in wherein you, ATIRA BOOKER, MINOR There is a full legal description on file in Summit Avenue a distance of 15.00 feet to a point, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. BY G/A/L DAWN BOOKER are the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn judgment creditor and CLAIRE BALFOUR Thence (4) North 34 degrees and 43 minutes East along the westerly line of 830 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. AND CURTIS BALFOUR is the judgment Summit Avenue, a distance of 200.00 feet to the point and place of beginning. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH debtor and for any lien, claim or interest you RALPH FROEHLICH 3. This reduction in the Right-of-Way from 25 feet in width to 15 feet in width shall not SHERIFF SHERIFF may have in, to or against the mortgaged SHERIFF become effective unless and until the owner or owners of the real property on which the Right- SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP premises. SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP of-Way currently runs shall execute, record, and deliver to the Town of Westfield a restrictive ATTORNEYS AT LAW ATTORNEYS AT LAW DONALD F. PHELAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW covenant in a form acceptable to the Town Attorney that shall permanently prohibit any Suite J Suite J CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Suite J subdivision of all or any part of the real property upon which the current 25 foot-wide Right- 406 Lippincott Drive 406 Lippincott Drive OF NEW JERSEY 406 Lippincott Drive of-Way now runs. This restrictive covenant shall run with the land, and the terms of the Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 ZUCKER, GOLDMAN & ACKERMAN Marlton, New Jersey 08053 restrictive covenant shall so state. CH-756677 - (WL) CH-756679 - (WL) 1139 Spruce Drive CH-756667 - (WL) 4 T - 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 4 T - 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately in the manner provided by law. 4 T - 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 & 7/25/02 Fee: $177.48 & 7/25/02 Fee: $175.44 1 T - 7/4/02, The Leader Fee: $64.77 1 T - 7/4/02, The Leader Fee: $111.18 & 7/18/02 Fee: $218.28 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 4, 2002 Page 11 Shackamaxon Pro Stresses Strength in Golf Swing One of the most common myths in until the muscles in your hands, arms golf is that strength is not important. and torso burn and you are slightly If you watch or attend any P.G.A. out of breath. Rest for a couple of event, notice the shape of a profes- minutes and resume swinging until sional golfer. Many of the top golfers you tire again. are including intense workout ses- Swing the weighted club daily. sions in their daily practice. Tiger Not only will your endurance in- Woods, Annika Sorenstam and David crease quickly but the benefits of Duval are just three of many golfers swinging a weighted club will also lifting weights before playing their become apparent. You will begin to round. hit the ball farther with less effort. The stronger you are, the better You will enjoy added control. And you can control the club with less your endurance will increase which effort. Strength allows you to use the will help you play better towards the bigger muscles in the legs, back and end of the round. torso as well as the arms and hands. Remember, not only do Tiger and David Duval uses a device that would other famous golfers today work out benefit every player who wants to hit but also Gene Sarazen and Claude it longer. That device is a weighted Harmon, two great golfers from the club. past, swung weighted clubs. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BANGING OUT THE RBI...Jade Isle slugger Matt Hoelzel bashed a triple, You can, either add weight to an Michael Kierner is the Head Teach- hissed a single and drove in four runs against Fanwood Transmissions. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times old club by using lead tape, add a ing Professional at Skackamaxon Shackamaxon Golf Pro Michael Kierner weighted doughnut or purchase one County Club. For more information of the many different weighted clubs about lessons, please call (908) 233- currently on the market. When you 3989. Union County Senior 50+ start to use the club, follow a routine. ‘Fan Tran’ Softballers Maroon For example, swing the club back Scotch Plains Softball Softball League Results and through slowly but forcefully Jade Isle, 10-7, in SP League League Standings: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Comcast Cablevision 20, Antones Creative Industries 12, Haven Sav- Scotch Hills Women A DIVISION: Pub & Grill 6 ings Bank 0 TEAM W L T four more “Fan Tran” men motored left. Comcast banged out 24 hits led by Don Robertson, Ray Cozzarelli Chairman’s Cup Results Fanwood Transmission 12 3 0 across home plate. McComb beat Tumulo tripled and scored on Angelo Corbo, Steve Ferro and Tom and George Merlo had three hits A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills PEP Again 12 4 0 out a slow squibbler to short, Tumulo Eckert’s looping single to center in Lombardy with three apiece. Frank each for Creative. Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Benzmania 11 4 0 whacked an RBI triple, Eckert drilled the sixth to give “Fan Tran” a six-run Plains announced the results of the Jade Isle 7 6 1 Bender bashed two HR’s and had six DIVISION 1: Chico’s 3 10 0 an RBI double and Piscopo powered cushion. In the seventh, with two RBI. “Chairman’s Cup” tournament held June Themis 2 12 1 a colossal two-run shot over the right men out, Islander Walsh singled and TEAM W L 18 & 25. Nilsen Detective Agency 26, Union Comcast Cablevision 12 2 D&L Locksmiths 2 12 0 field fence. Straniero cracked an RBI double. Nilsen Detective Agency 10 2 FLIGHT A In the top of the fifth, the Islanders Marotta reached safely on an error Center National Bank 11 First Place: Joyce Dolan 59 B DIVISION: Antone’s Pub & Grill 8 4 TEAM W L T netted four runs to cut “Fan Tran’s” and Hoelzel mashed a two-run triple Bruce Bilotti, Bob Debellis, Phil Legg Mason 6 6 2nd Place: Lucy Banta 62 Theresa’s Mohave Grill 16 2 0 Spinelli, Brian McDermott and Lou Marion Jacobson Roofing 5 6 lead to 9-4. Jim Lynch walked, Dan to left-center. Next, “Fan Tran” short- FLIGHT B Friday’s 15 3 0 Nigro hopped a single to right and stop Dave Serido grabbed a grounder Kruk sparked Nilsen with three hits DIVISION 2: First Place: Nettie Maguire 58 Cellular/Trinity Electric 13 5 0 each TEAM W L 2nd Place: Marge Ruff and Doris Misfits 10 8 0 Brian Walsh loaded the bases with a and tossed to first for the final out. Irish Pub 8 3 Val Decorators 7 9 0 single to center. Straniero punched Jade Isle 000 040 3 7 The Office 20, North Western Molowa 68 Rockies 6 11 0 The Office 7 6 FLIGHT C an RBI single to right, Mark Marotta Fanwood Tran 221 401 x 10 Mutual 1 Union Center National Bank 4 9 Mortarulo Masonry 1 15 0 First Place: Jean Peterson 68 SP Post Office 0 15 0 hit an RBI sacrifice fly to left and Tony Zarbos had a Grand Slam Northwestern Mutual 1 12 Hoelzel hacked a two-run single to PUBLIC NOTICE Homer, Lou Koehler four hits, Jerry Crest Refrigeration 1 12 2nd Place: Lew Fisher and Claire Knaus 69 PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE Halfpenny, Bill Hinkle, Jerry PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Permoulie, Dennis Kosowicz and Ken Scotch Hills Women SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Dunbar three hits each for the Office. PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-8729-01 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Tell Golf Results SHERIFF’S SALE Nilsen Detective Agency 16, Marion A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills DOCKET NO. F-12874-95 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. PEARL Jacobson Roofing 15 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, BANCBOSTON MORTGAGE CORPO- DOCKET NO. F-21887-01 GLENN; WILLIAM J. GLENN; BEVERLEY Women’s Golf Association of Scotch CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. SCOTT A. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, GLENN; HIS WIFE, ET ALS., DEFEN- Ron Ivory hit a 3-run HR. Bruce Plains announced the winning team of DOCKET NO. F-10608-01 THOMSON, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. JUAN SOTO, ET DANT. Bilotti and Jim Venezia had three the “Handicap Stroke Play” tourna- WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, hits each as Nilsen wins in eight ment held June 25. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. LEONARDO DATED DECEMBER 6, 1999 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 25, 2002 FOR SALE OF innings. FLIGHT A RODRIGUEZ, ET AL, DEFENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED MARCH 22, 2002 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Low gross: Marge Grimmer, Carol DATED MARCH 22, 2002 FOR SALE OF Nilsen Detective Agency 13, North Nichols and Joyce Dolan 42 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Western Mutual 7 MORTGAGED PREMISES. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Low net: Dolan 29 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- Lenny Yenish, Al Theresa, Jorge 2nd: Grimmer, Nichols and Lucy ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Barker and Jerry Barrett had three Banta 30 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JULY thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JULY hits each for Nilsen. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF JULY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of FLIGHT B Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- said day. All successful bidders must have A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have Irish Pub 19, Crest Refrigeration 2 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF 20% of their bid available in cash or certified said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Low gross: Nettie Maguire, Alice JULY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- Yorks, Gert Simons and Marge check at the conclusion of the sales. 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Haven Savings Bank 19, Il Giardino noon of said day. All successful bidders The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Ristorante 9 Ruff 53 must have 20% of their bid available in cash FIFTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- The judgment amount is NINTY SEVEN THREE THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED Pete Ierino and Lionel Genello Low net: Maguire 33 or certified check at the conclusion of the DRED EIGHTY SEVEN & 60/100 THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHTY ONE & 20/100 ($103,281.20). had three hits each for Giardino. 2nd: Yorks 34 sales. ($153,587.60). TWO & 59/100 ($97,352.59). The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The property to be sold is located in the All that certain land and premises situated City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State 3rd: Mary Hughes, Nancy Phares, EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND TWO-HUN- LA Law 16, Il Giardino Ristorante 7 Simons and M Ruff 35 Town of Westfield, County of Union and in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, of New Jersey. David Levine, Bob Bierman and DRED EIGHT & 97/100 ($186,208.97). State of New Jersey. State of New Jersey, being more particularly It is commonly known as 715 Newark FLIGHT C The property to be sold is located in the It is commonly known as 51 Doris Park- described as follows: Avenue, Unit 1 (F), Elizabeth, New Jersey Tom Price had multi hits for Giardino. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and Low gross: A LaTourette 54 way, Westfield , New Jersey. Lot: 204, Block: 2 assessed as 715-721 Newark Avenue, Eliza- Creative Industries 17, LKGR the State of New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block 4702 on the Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth beth, New Jersey by the City of Elizabeth Low net: LaTourette 27 Premises commonly known as 452 First f/k/a 629, Lot 75 f/k/a/ 77. Nearest Cross Street: Second Street Tax Assessor. Law 9 2nd: S Hildebrand 32 Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 The dimensions are approximately 65 feet Approximate dimensions: 100.0 feet x It is known and designated as Block 11, Creative pounded out 26 hits in- 3rd: Jo Miller, Mary Pearsall, Jean BEING KNOWN as LOT 499, BLOCK 5, long by 100 feet wide (irregular). 25.0 feet x 100.0 feet x 25.0 feet Lot 836 C-21 a/k/a Lot B36 WIIC-2I. cluding three each for Don Robertson, Peterson, P Coumbe and Claire on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- Nearest Cross Street: Rahway Avenue. Being more commonly known as: 156 The dimensions are: N/A (CONDO- Allan Schulman and Ray Cozzarelli. beth Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID East Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- MINIUM). Knaus 35 Dimensions: 106.58 feet x 25.0 feet x TAXES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL AS- sey 07026 Nearest cross street: N/A (CONDO- Low putts: J Dolan-13 112.87 feet x 253.78 feet. SESSMENTS, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAIL- Pursuant to a municipal tax search MINIUM). Christian Fagin Was Chip in: Hole #2 J Miller, hole #8 Nearest Cross Street: South 5th Street ABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR dated 3.22.02 Prior lien(s): The total amount due for Olga Rose, hole #9 J Dolan The Sheriff hereby reserves the right FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON Subject to: 2nd quarter 2002 taxes unpaid water/sewer charges is in the aggre- Tennis Captain to adjourn this sale without further no- WRITTEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S $606.20 due 5.1.02, 3rd quarter the gate sum of $2,607.22. Subject to unpaid tice by publication. ATTORNEYS. amount to be determined due 8.1.02; taxes and municipal liens. Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, There is due approximately the sum of water to 2.5.02 $269.62 open & penalty There is due approximately the sum of At Randolph-Macon PUBLIC NOTICE water and sewer liens TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND There is due approximately the sum of Christian Fagin, a Westfield High BOROUGH OF FANWOOD THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY ONE-HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE & 13/100 TWO-HUNDRED TWO THOUSAND School graduate, was a senior on PLANNING BOARD FOUR & 54/100 ($227,794.54) together NINE-HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE & 54/ ($111,135.13) together with lawful interest TWENTY TWO & 45/100 ($202,022.45) with lawful interest and costs. 100 ($104,925.54) together with lawful in- and costs. the Randolph-Macon College (Vir- Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in terest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in ginia) men’s tennis team this past NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. spring. He competed at #3 singles FANWOOD after public hearing granted the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and #2 doubles. approval to Mr. and Mrs. James Annese to The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. construct a front porch and vestibule on the this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH property at 18 Chetwood Terrace, Fanwood, RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF PUBLIC NOTICE New Jersey being Block 96 Lot 23. SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Documents pertaining to this application FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP HILL WALLACK NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP SHERIFF’S SALE are available for public inspection at Bor- Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 300 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 300 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ough Hall during normal business hours. 216 Haddon Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway 202 Carnegie Center 293 Eisenhower Parkway CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Mr. and Mrs. James Annese Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 DOCKET NO. F-18165-01 18 Chetwood Terrace CH-756623 - (WL) CH-756656 - (WL) CH-756676 - (WL) CH-756660 - (WL) COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 4 T - 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 4 T - 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 4 T - 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 4 T - 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 PLAINTIFF vs. JESY CASTRILLON, DE- 1 T - 7/4/02, The Times Fee: $15.30 & 7/4/02 Fee: $191.76 & 7/18/02 Fee: $199.92 & 7/25/02 Fee: $197.88 & 7/18/02 Fee: $206.04 FENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED APRIL 9, 2002 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Goods & Services You Need! ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- AUTO REPAIR thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on FENCI NG HOME IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF JULY • Ceilings ELM STREET A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of SERVICE CENTER said day. All successful bidders must have A. PLAIA & SON • Windows
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  # Free Estimates • Road Service Care STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. BEST IMPROVEMENTS Center It is known and designated as Block (Acct) (908) 654-5222 (732) 396-4446 138 Elm St • Westfield 936, Lot (Ward) 5. 908-232-1937 (908) 232-4407 • [email protected] The dimensions are 25.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Nearest cross street: situate on the south- westerly line of Marshall Street, 125 feet PAVING PAINTING HOME IMPROVEMENT Kean Flooring
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    PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- INSTALLATION No Job Too Small TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- • DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS SCRAPING - SANDING - REPAIRS • Kitchens • Baths • Ceramic Tile NEYS. • SEAL COATING • RAILROAD TIES ✧ Residential REFINISHING - DECK CARE PURCHASE MONEY MORTGAGE, • DRAINAGE PROBLEMS • Corian & Laminated Counter Tops STAINING - INSTALLATION SPECIALIZING IN: FOR $36,600.00 TO EQUITY ONE INC. • BELGIUM BLOCK CURBING ✧ Commercial • General Maintenance & Repairs Paver Brick Driveways Walks & Patios RECORDED ON 5/4/99 IN MB 7195, PAGE • STUMP GRINDING • Full Handyman Service FREE ESTIMATE 0128; PLAINTIFF ALLEGES THE ABOVE Stone Retaining Walls “SERVING THE AREA FOR OVER 50 YEARS” Call Joe Klingebiel . . “DUST FREE SANDING EQUIPMENT!” HAS BEEN PAID BUT NOT DIS- Ph: 908 391 2040 New Plantings CHARGED OF RECORD. FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED (908) 322-1956 . . Drainage Systems Fully 753-7281 FREE Pg: 908 889 3509 TEL/FAX: (201) 955-1073 Masonry Work THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE FOR UN- Insured Estimates FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES 1-888-47-FLOOR PAID WATER/SEWER CHARGES IS IN Free Estimates • Insured Certified Brick THE AGGREGATE SUM OF $841.95.. Paver Installers There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND AVAILABLE Home Improvement PAVING Home Improvement Serving Westfield EIGHT-HUNDRED NINTY FOUR & 54/ NO 2ND GUESSING, “INVEST WITH THE BEST” 100 ($115,894.54) together with lawful in- NEDNED STEVENSSTEVENS terest and costs. Angelo’s RALPH
      There is a full legal description on file in This FENCE, LANDSCAPING & GUTTER CLEANING the Union County Sheriff’s Office. & INSTALLATIONS      The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn GENERAL CONTRACTING CO. CHECCHIO, INC. this sale. Space RALPH FROEHLICH MASON WORK BLACK TOP $35 - $75 FROM CONCEPT PAVING SHERIFF Available Steps • Patios • Brick Paving Average House STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Retention Walls • Sidewalks Driveways TO CONSTRUCTION NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP (908) Parking Lots FREE NEXT DAY SERVICE Member NJ Nursery & Landscape Assoc. FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED In most cases Certificate Received From Rutgers Cook College Suite 300 OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Concrete or ESTIMATES 293 Eisenhower Parkway 232-4407 Masonry Work FULLY INSURED • 7 DAYS Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 908-756-8345 CH-756688 - (WL) [email protected] 800 - 542 - 0267
 4 T - 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 Workmans Comp & Liability Insurance 908 • 889 • 4422 & 7/25/02 Fee: $230.52 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, July 4, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE WTA Men’s Doubles Westfield. Prime location, cen- CLASSIFIEDS ter of town, in modern elevator Tennis Ladder Told: building. High ceilings, palladian The Westfield Tennis Association HELP WANTED HELP WANTED windows. Adj parking and NY Men’s Doubles ladder standings as trains. 4,200 sq. ft. to divide. Sales Counselors VOLUNTEERS NEEDED of June 30. LAUNCH YOUR Westfield Volunteer Rescue email: [email protected] 1. Verchick/Whelan SALES CAREER! Squad seeks persons willing to ph: (508) 228-3030 2. McGlynn/Aliche 3. Bender/Parker LA Weight Loss Centers, a train as Emergency Medical 4. Gonnella/Wilhelm rapidly expanding leader in the Technicians. No prior exp. FLOOR REFINISHING 5. Siao/Dohm $40 Billion weight loss industry, needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., 6. Mancini/Oslislo has excellent opportunities min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. Applied Wood 7. Ferio/Sobel available. Successful candidates coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or Refinishing & new floors. 8. Finestein/Satkin 900 types of wood. 9. Dreyer/Matthews should have a service-oriented 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- 10. Schurig/Sheehan demeanor, strong communication ents of school children. Childcare VISA/MC 11. Weingarten/Yo skills & the ability to close sales. A reimbursement available! 908-874-7179 12. Muroff/Erlich career with LA Weight Loss *Magierski/Needs Partner Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. *Bartlett/Needs Partner Centers offers personal job CARS!! NEW FINISH!! 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. *Edelman/Needs partner satisfaction, a competitive base + Auto washing, polishing, waxing. unlimited commission, great Call the Recruiting Team at (908) 233-2500 for details Meguiar’s 3-step process. Your WTA Women’s Single benefits & paid training. Our clients car will look like new! Specializing PREP “A” LAX CHAMPS...Michael Farley, left, John Henry Flood, center, and call us - no solicitation! HOUSE FOR RENT in handling luxury cars with care. Tennis Ladder Told: Kevin Riley of the Lawrenceville School display the trophy for the Prep “A” Reshape America with the Great price. Twenty-eight challenge matches lacrosse championship won in a final game over the Peddie School by a score of leader in weight loss, Highland/Westfield: Exquisite Tu- 16-7. Michael and John Henry graduated on June 1 and Kevin will be a senior Call Thomas at (908) 256-4394 took place through June 30 to pro- Call 866-691-7876, dor home in “The Gardens”, 11 duce more noticeable changes in the next year and he will play goalie. rooms, 6 bedrooms, fenced yd. fax 888-699-0210 or AUTO FOR SALE following standings of the Westfield e-mail newjersey-careers Avail. 8/1/02. $5600 mo. Tennis Associaiton Women’s Singles John Henry Flood Makes @laweightloss.com. EOE Prudential NJ Properties 1995 Saab 9000 - 4dr CS Turbo, Ladder. Unless a player has four sched- (908) 232-5664 Hatchback, Black, 5 speed, uled matches in a two-week reporting HELP WANTED Leather, Premium sound system, period, she must accept a challenge APARTMENT FOR RENT Power Moonroof, Excellent Con- within 14 days. All American in Lacrosse Driver/Warehouse - Efficiency and dition. Asking $8175 OBO. Call good communication skills South/Westfield: DUPLEX APART- Players can access updated stand- John Henry Flood of Westfield was division by the NJILCA as well as MENT FOR RENT..Renovated 2 (908) 518-1877 or (212) 503-1454 ings and matches played on WTA’s named High School All American in the Prep Player of the Year by The needed. Co. van provided/Lifting. Benefits. Call (908) 298-1212 story, 2 bedroom w/bsmt & attic. website: www.westfieldnj.com/wta by boys lacrosse by the New Jersey Inter- Star Ledger. Flood started his la- Kit. w/oak cabinets, new appliances, WTA Mixed Doubles clicking on Ladders and Women’s scholastic Coaches Association crosse career in the Westfield youth HELP WANTED washer.dryer, w/w carpet, front Tennis Ladder Told: Singles. Further information about (NJILCA). Fifteen boys were voted in lacrosse program and played from porch, deck. No pets. Near train & rules or joining the ladder is available as New Jersey All Americans by the 3rd through 8th grade with Westfield. Receptionist town. $1600 mo. The first half of the season ended by calling Jean Power at 654-7418 (or lacrosse coaches throughout New Jer- Other Westfield residents named Well spoken and friendly. Expe- Prudential NJ Properties June 30. The next reporting period E-mail at [email protected]) sey. There are approximately 200 High to the NJILCA All State teams are: rience Necessary. One day per (908) 232-5664 will end July 14. The regular season The next reporting period will con- School All Americans named in la- Second Team All-State A Division, week in Mountainside. ends Labor Day. Teams must play 8 clude at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Match crosse in the United States each year. Bill Schultz, Mike DeBrossey and Call (908) 232-6200, ext. 110 COMPU-DOC matches to qualify for the playoffs. scores should be reported within 24 Each state is given a number that can Dan McDonald (play for Westfield The numbers in parentheses indicate hours and weekend scores by 9 p.m. COLLEGE COMP SCI MAJOR the number of matches played. be named based on the number of High School); Honorable Mention Will diagnose/treat computer prob- Sunday to J. Power. participating high school lacrosse pro- All-State A Division, Kevin Riley lems. Also tutor & build computer 1. Aliche/Aliche (5) 1. JoAnn Purdy 27. V. Barber grams in that state. (plays for the Lawrenceville School). See it all on the Web! 2. Buckman/Buckman (4) 2. Deirdre Hewett 28. M. Iarochenko* systems. Will help select proper 3. Abromowith/Eisenberg (5) Flood graduated from The systems for college bound students. 3. Liz Mitchell 29. Priscilla Wood Lawrenceville School in www.goleader.com 4. Bender/Bender (4) 4. Jean Power 30. Lois Nelson Iannazzone and Panza Phone Thomas at (908) 256-4394 5. Rhodes/Rhodes (3) 5. Kristen Kolek 31. N. Freundlich Lawrenceville on June 1. He received 6. Darmanin/Myers (4) 6. Janet Cornell 32. Paula Brotman one of the school’s top awards at Placed on Dean’s List PUBLIC NOTICE ROOMMATE WANTED 7. Karnish/Karnish (3) 7. Kim Rhodes 33. Ellen Smith graduation called the Elizabeth Gray WESTFIELD – Wake Forest Uni- 8. Albright/Albright (1) 8. Karen Dorne 34. Diane Barabas TOWN OF WESTFIELD Share beautiful 3-bdr house in Scotch 9. Wilhelm/Wilhelm 9. Jessica Bender 35. S. Antonelli Award for the student who gives as versity in Winston-Salem, N.C. has 10. Clevenger/Clevenger much back to The Lawrencveville INVITATION TO BID Plains. Street off of North Ave. House 10. Clara Karnish 36. Laura Morra noted that Julie Catherine Iannazzone all yours 10 months out of the year. 11. Mitchell/Mitchell 11. Marci Fisher 37. C. Freundlich Community as he takes from it. SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE- 12. Weisman/Weisman and Nicole Anne Panza, both Westfield 5-6 min. drive to Westfield Train 12. Deirdre Gelinne 38. M. McGovern Flood will be attending Harvard residents, were named to the Dean’s CEIVED BY THE TOWN CLERK OF THE 13. ShinemanShneman 13. Ellen Rogers 39. Me-Me Annis TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY, Station. Enjoy big backyard, quiet 14. Vollbrechthausen/Vollbrechthausen 14. Evelyn Matino 40. Julia Walker University after taking a year off to List for the spring 2002 semester. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 AT play lacrosse in Australia. He was neighbors! Must be serious, drug- 15. M. Perez-Santalla 41. C. Clevenger Julie is a sophomore majoring in 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME AT THE free, non-smoker, employed. WTA Men’s Masters 16. Tina Wasilewski 42. T. Albright named to the first team all state “A” MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 425 EAST health and exercise. Nicole is a sopho- (908) 928-1164 17. Sherri Bender 43. Anne Colucci* BROAD STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW Tennis Ladder Told: 18. Michele Fine 44. Meg Freer* more majoring in biology. Leave Detailed Message PUBLIC NOTICE JERSEY FOR THE: With the Westfield Tennis Asso- 19. Kathy O’Neill 45. D. Coleman* RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT 20. Pat Page 46. H. Coleman* SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE USED IN THE COLLECTION ciation Men’s Masters Singles Lad- 21. Amanda Wilhelm 47. J. Robertson* SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, OF LEAVES FROM THE PUBLIC NOTICE der season now about half over, close 22. Julie Diddell 48. L. Coleman* CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE STREETS, WALKWAYS, AND matches have been the theme with 23. Carol Healey 49. E. Mitchell* DOCKET NO. F-10560-00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE PARKING LOTS IN THE TOWN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, several players already qualifying 24. Andrea Krest 50. C. Newman* CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, OF WESTFIELD 25. Liz Fischer 51. Lisa Rubin* CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MARIA DOCKET NO. F-5818-99 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, for post-season. Check out the EQUIPMENT TO BE RENTED ON AN DOCKET NO. F-10738-99 26. Mary-Lou Wexler 52. A. MacRitchie* MIKHAIL, DEFENDANT. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., HOURLY BASIS WITH OPERATOR, OR www.westfieldnj.com/wta website 53. Lucila Vollbrechthausen* CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSEPH DATILUS, ET FLEET MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., AN ELAPSED TIME BASIS, WITHOUT PLAINTIFF vs. WILSON SANCHEZ AND for details on WTA events and stand- DATED MARCH 9,2001 FOR SALE OF ALS., DEFENDANT. OPERATOR, INCLUDES TRACTOR Names with an (*) will go into an MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, NORA SANCHEZ, H/W; OLD REPUBLIC ings. inactive file and will not be published TRAILERS, DUMP TRUCKS, AND INSURED FINANCIAL, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DATED JUNE 9, 2000 FOR SALE OF RUBBER TIRED FRONT END 1. Mike McGlynn (8) in the Thursday, July 18 standings if ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, LOADERS. DATED MARCH 12, 2002 FOR SALE OF 2. Irwin Bernstein (4) no matches are played and recorded. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- THE SPECIFICATIONS ALSO 3. Bob Kolesik (11) ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale MORTGAGED PREMISES. INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 4. Len Cerefice (6) thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ALTERNATE ITEMS: 5. Dewey Rainville (3) WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JULY ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale WTA Women’s Doubles by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- 6. Donald Dohm (1) A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on D. HAULING FROM THE TOWN 7. John Dalton said day. All successful bidders must have WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JULY CONSERVATION CENTER TO ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 8. Jeff Goldstein (1) Tennis Ladder Told: 20% of their bid available in cash or certified A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of THE TO THE UNION COUNTY 9. Joe Donnolo check at the conclusion of the sales. said day. All successful bidders must have COMPOSTING FACILITY IN sey on WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF The first half of the season has JULY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- 10. Ernest Jacob The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 20% of their bid available in cash or certified SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP ON A 11. Hugh Coleman ended. The standings below reflect SIXTY ONE THOUSAND THREE-HUN- check at the conclusion of the sales. FIXED UNIT PRICE BASIS, noon of said day. All successful bidders play through June 30. The next re- DRED SIXTY NINE & 41/100 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED EXCLUSIVE OF DISPOSAL FEE. must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the porting period will end July 14. Teams ($161,369.41). TWENTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- E. HAULING FROM THE TOWN WTA Men’s Singles Property to be sold is located in the City DRED SEVENTY SEVEN & 07/100 sales. must play 8 matches to qualify for CONSERVATION CENTER TO AN The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED of Elizabeth, County of Union and State ($126,577.07). APPROVED PRIVATE Tennis Ladder Told: the playoffs. The regular season ends of New Jersey CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- 1. Joseph Alfano 23. Neal Luppescu Labor Day. The number in parenthe- COMPOSTING FACILITY ON A DRED FOURTEEN & 51/100 Premises commonly known as 515 TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD 2. Gary Wasserman 24. Fred Stoleru FIXED UNIT PRICE BASIS, ($185,914.51). ses is the number of matches played. Burnham Road, Elizabeth, New Jersey MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth INCLUSIVE OF DISPOSAL FEE. 3. Mike Gonnella 25. Dave Leiz 07202 COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- The property to be sold is located in the 4. Chris Callahan 26. Ross Errazo 1. Goldberg/Valla (4) CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of BEING KNOWN as LOT 32, BLOCK 13, SEY PROPOSALS MUST BE IN WRITING 5. Steve Parker 27. James Bender 2. Dorne/Karnish (4) on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- STREET & STREET NO: 579 Monroe AT THE PLACE AND BEFORE THE UNION, and the State of New Jersey. 6. Bill Wilhelm 28. Joseph Donnolo 3. Abromowitz/Weisman (6) beth Avenue HOUR MENTIONED ABOVE, AND MUST Tax LOT 1395 BLOCK 12 7. Anil Kapur 29. Dewey Rainville 4. Gordon/Hodges (3) COMMONLY KNOWN AS 581-583 Dimensions: 105.00 feet x 35.00 feet x TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK 12, LOT: BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED 8. Vince Camuto 30. Jeff Sobel 5. Galasso/Perez-Santalla (8) 105.00 feet x 35.00 feet 1136 CHECK, OR BID BOND, MADE PAYABLE WALNUT STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW 9. Peter Magierski 31. Jim Oslislo 6. Purdy/Heweitt (2) Nearest Cross Street: Clover Street DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 150 TO THE TREASURER OF THE TOWN JERSEY 07207 10. Weldon Chin 32. Ernest Jacob 7. Bender/Bender (4) Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) The Sheriff hereby reserves the right feet OF WESTFIELD, IN THE AMOUNT OF 11. Russell Finestein 33. Todd Krell 8. Verchick/Rickles (4) to adjourn this sale without further no- NEAREST CROSS STREET: 256 feet TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) 50 feet wide by 162.17 feet long. 12. Steven Kreutzer 34. Alan Rolman 9. Britt/Britt (1) tice by publication from Fairmount Avenue TO INSURE EXECUTION OF THE Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the 13. Warren Siao 35. Alec Wasserman 10. Freundlich/Healey (5) SOUTHEASTERLY side of WALNUT Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE CONTRACT. 14. Chris Camuto 36. David Armstrong 11. Zoidis/Fraser(4) water and sewer liens. There is due approximately the sum of BIDDERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE STREET, 195.50 feet from the SOUTH- 15. Tuyen Diep 37. John Dalton 12. Diddell/Aswad (2) There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SIX THOUSAND WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER WESTERLY side of FAIRMOUNT AV- 16. David Ferio Alan Wadman 13. Krest/Hudelson (1) ENUE ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY SEVEN THOU- TWO-HUNDRED NINETEEN & 02/100 127 PL 1975, SUPPLEMENT TO THE 17. Steve Satkin Chris Freer 14. Annis/Nelson (1) SAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SIX & 08/ ($166,219.02) together with lawful interest LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID 18. Mark Jackler Danny Turitz 15. Brotman/Jacobello (2) 100 ($187,166.08) together with lawful in- and costs. (AFFIRMATIVE ACTION). TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, 19. Chris Wendel Hugh Coleman 16. Vollbrechthased/Swan (1) WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER terest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in SPECIFICATIONS MAY BE SEEN OR 20. Alex Winnicker Jon Eisenberg 17. Sottung/Reese (4) There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. OBTAINED AT THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE 21. Lawrence Seltzer Sagiv Edekman 18. Taylor/Molloy (2) the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn TOWN ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED 22. Andrew Ross Tim Bartlett 19. Pecker/Mack FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. CENTER, 959 NORTH AVENUE, W., Ty Lamchek 20. Page/Honeymar this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY. ITY. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL There is due approximately the sum of SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY ONE-HUNDRED NINTY NINE THOU- FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. CHARTERED AND ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY SAND NINE-HUNDRED TWENTY Wanted: Westfield Home to Buy Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 737 Stokes Road INFORMALITY, IF IN THE INTEREST SEVEN & 44/100 ($199,927.44) together 216 Haddon Avenue PO Box 1088 OF THE TOWN, IT IS DEEMED with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 ADVISABLE TO DO SO. If you have what we’re looking for, let’s both save some trouble and CH-755887 - (WL) CH-754741 - (WL) KENNETH B. MARSH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 4 T - 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 4 T - 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 TOWN ENGINEER The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn expense by working together directly! & 7/18/02 Fee: $197.88 & 7/18/02 Fee: $189.72 1 T - 7/4/02, The Leader Fee: $58.65 this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH Is yours a home with high-ceilings, near town on the North side? It SHERIFF should have 4-5 BR, 2-3 baths and 2 car garage. We’ll consider SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP homes in any condition, including converting a two-family. ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite J We know Westfield prices; we’re qualified to pay appropriately. 406 Lippincott Drive Preferably, we would move in by the first day of school. Marlton, New Jersey 08053 CH-756640 - (WL) If you wish to sell your home or know of one that is suitable, please 4 T - 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 call Nancy at 732-548-3781. Principals only please. & 7/11/02 Fee: $218.28 Mary McEnerney CRS, GRI NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club Gold Level 1997-2001 Direct: (908) 301-2052 Email: [email protected]

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NJAR Million Dollar Club WSF6544 Offered at $699,000 Silver Level ‘98-’99 209 Central Avenue, Westfield NJ 07090 International President’s Elite ‘98 All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices subject to change. © 2001 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker ® is a registered trademark of Bus.: (908) 233-5555 Coldwell Banker Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently owned and operated by NRT, Incorporated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, July 4, 2002 Page 13 Westfield Red Cross Offers Babysitter Training Course This summer the Westfield/ House, located at 321 Elm Street in Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- Westfield. The course includes a can Red Cross will be hosting four handbook and a small first aid kit. Babysitter’s Training courses for Pre-registration is required and space youth ages 11 to 15 years old. The is limited. first class will be on July 9 and July The Westfield/Mountainside 11 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Chapter holds this training course The second course will be on Satur- every month. Interested individuals day, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The can call the Chapter at (908) 232- third course will be on Saturday, 7090 or e-mail to August 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and [email protected]. the fourth course will be a three- night training on August 19, 20, and 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. F-SP Rotary Club The training course is ideal for Awards Two Graduates SCHOLARSHIP RECIPENTS…Mr. Robert Kraus, chairman of the Dave current and future babysitters. It Ringle Fund made the presentations of the checks to two students at the annual teaches youth the best ways to keep With Scholarships Awards Day held recently at the SP-F High School. William Gonch (right), this the children in their care safe. Topics FANWOOD – Six years ago the year’s Valedictorian received $500 and will attend the University of Pennsylva- include making good decisions, su- “Dave Ringle Scholarship Fund” nia; Matthew DeNichilo (left), the Saluatorian, recieved $250 and will attend pervising children of different ages, was created by the Fanwood-Scotch Princeton University. keeping everyone safe inside and Plains Rotary Club to honor Mr. FABULOUS FIVE…Brighton Gardens by Marriott marked its fifth year in PUBLIC NOTICE outside, handling emergencies, age Ringle, one of the Rotary’s Club PUBLIC NOTICE Mountainside June 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and special festivities, SHERIFF’S SALE including a barbershop quartet and an old-fashioned “Hot Shoppe” celebrating appropriate activities, performing most dedicated and hard working basic infant care (feeding, diapering, member. This is the fourth year that SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Marriott’s 75th anniversary. Cutting the cake, pictured left to right, are: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Mountainside Mayor Robert Viglianti; Kathleen Hotz, General Manager; burping) and some basic first aid. the Fund has been able to award CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-22798-01 Aviva Schwartz, Director of Community Relations; Lotte Melamed, a five-year Participants are also given instruc- scholarships to the two top gradu- DOCKET NO. F-20579-01 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS resident, and Betsy Fishkin, a five-year employee, all of Brighton Gardens of tion in how to handle breathing emer- ates at the SP-F High School. HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAIN- TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. LELANI RETA Mountainside. gencies such as rescue breathing and TIFF vs. LISA GONZALEZ; STATE OF AND JOSE RETA, HER HUSBAND; US NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT. BANK F/K/A FIRST BANK, N.A., DEFEN- chocking (Heimlich Maneuver). The PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DANT. Corporate Secretary Thrift Shop to Reopen course emphasis the importance of DATED MARCH 20, 2002 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Appointed at The Town youth handling their babysitting jobs SHERIFF’S SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED MARCH 22, 2002 FOR SALE OF For Business July 9 in a professional manner. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Bank of Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS – Following The classes are held at the Chapter DOCKET NO. F-20321-01 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale WESTFIELD – Angela Bellino, of the Fourth of July holiday, the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Union, has been promoted to Corpo- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Thrift Shop PLAINTIFF vs. FLAVIO DAMASCENO, ET Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 will reopen on Tuesday, July 9, PUBLIC NOTICE AL, DEFENDANT. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- rate Secretary of The Town Bank of CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TOWN OF WESTFIELD JULY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF Westfield. Ms. Bellino currently serves with a fresh supply of bathing suits, DATED APRIL 9, 2001 FOR SALE OF noon of said day. All successful bidders JULY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- as Vice President and Board Secretary cover-ups and summer clothes. Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- MORTGAGED PREMISES. must have 20% of their bid available in cash noon of said day. All successful bidders at the 520 South Avenue location in The shop’s summer hours are nances as follows were passed and adopted By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- or certified check at the conclusion of the must have 20% of their bid available in cash Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to by the Town Council of the Town of West- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the Westfield. field at a meeting thereof held on July 2 , by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED sales. Ms. Bellino is a seasoned banker 1 p.m.; it is closed on Saturday, 2002. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN- The judgment amount is EIGHTY SIX with 25 years of financial industry ex- Sunday and Monday. Regular hours Bernard A. Heeney thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 38/100 THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED SEVEN- will resume after Labor Day. Town Clerk WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF JULY ($184,757.38). TEEN & 70/100 ($86,517.70). perience, particularly in Marketing and A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of The Thrift Shop is located at 1730 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1804 The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the Branch Administration. Ms. Bellino said day. All successful bidders must have CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of overseas branch operations, including East Second Street in Scotch Plains. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND 20% of their bid available in cash or certified UNION, and the State of New Jersey. UNION, and state of New Jersey. human resources, purchasing and se- It is operated by the Fanwood-Scotch THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF check at the conclusion of the sales. Tax LOT 646 BLOCK 7 Tax LOT 219 BLOCK 13 F/K/A Lot 213 curity, and develops and coordinates Plains Service League. Donations WESTFIELD, COUNTY OF The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED COMMONLY KNOWN AS 169 Block 13 are welcome during store hours. UNION OF THE STATE OF FIFTY ONE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- JACQUES STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW COMMONLY KNOWN AS 41 DAYTON shareholder relations as well as the NEW JERSEY TO ADD SEC- DRED NINETEEN & 68/100 ($151,219.68). JERSEY 07206 STREET A/K/A 41-43 DAYTON STREET, marketing of all products and services, For further information, please TION 11- 61 ET. SEQ. TO CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202 serving as liaison between the Bank call the Thrift Shop at (908) 322- CHAPTER 11 TO PROVIDE TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD 150 feet wide by 25 feet long. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) and its marketing firm. 5420. RAPID ACCESS KEY BOXES MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the 118.00 feet wide by 32.17 feet long. AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW SOUTHEASTERLY side of JAQUES Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Ms. Bellino is a graduate of Katherine CONNECTION SECURITY JERSEY STREET, 216.50 feet from the NORTHEASTERLY side of DAYTON Gibbs Business School in Montclair. Local Resident Heads CAPS FOR FIRE SUPPRES- STREET & STREET NO: 158 Sayre NORTHEASTERLY side of LAYFAYETTE STREET, 116.66 feet from the NORTH- She also received a general banking SION SYSTEMS, STANDPIPE Street STREET WESTERLY side of VINE STREET. diploma from the American Institute Up Stroke Department SYSTEMS, AND AUTOMATIC TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 13, THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID of Banking. She is also actively in- FIRE ALARMS FOR THE USE LOT: 1326 TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, At University Hospital OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 29 feet x 112 WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER volved in the Westfield/Mountainside IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY. feet MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE AREA - Westfield resident, Dr. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 102.5 feet Chapter of the American Red Cross GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1805 AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED where she serves as Vice Chairman, Patrick Pullicino, recently announced from Chilton Street FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- Board Member, and is a member if the establishment of New Jersey’s AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE ITY. ITY. most comprehensive stroke Program CHAPTER 16 OF THE WEST- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of their Public Relations Committee. FIELD TOWN CODE TO CRE- ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY ONE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED NINTY SEVEN THOU- NINTY TWO THOUSAND NINE-HUN- at UMDNJ-University Hospital in ATE A NEW CLASS OF MEM- SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED SEVENTY SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY SIX & DRED SIXTY THREE & 37/100 Board of Trustees at Newark. BERSHIP TO THE WESTFIELD SEVEN & 55/100 ($161,877.55) together 77/100 ($197,766.77) together with lawful ($92,963.37) together with lawful interest Dr. Pullicino, professor and chair- MEMORIAL POOL AND TO with lawful interest and costs. interest and costs. and costs. Overlook Hospital man of the department of neuro- ESTABLISH THE APPLI- 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 CABLE FEES THEREFOR the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. sciences at the New Jersey Medical The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2061 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Appoints Chairman School, is an authority on the third this sale. this sale. this sale. AREA – Overlook Hospital Foun- cause of death in America – Stroke. AN ORDINANCE TO ACCEPT RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH dation has announced the election of Dr. Pullicino will be in charge of the A PERPETUAL EASEMENT SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF Richard F. Trabert of Westfield as AND RIGHT-OF-WAY THAT WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP stroke department at University Hos- RELATES TO CERTAIN REAL CHARTERED ATTORNEYS AT LAW ATTORNEYS AT LAW Chairman of its Board of Trustees. pital while remaining the principal PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR 737 Stokes Road Suite J Suite J Mr. Trabert has been a four-year investigator of a three-year, nation- THE INTERSECTION OF PO Box 1088 406 Lippincott Drive 406 Lippincott Drive member of the Board, he has served wide study that will examine stroke SPRINGFIELD AVENUE AND Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 on Grants and Investment and Bud- CARDINAL DRIVE IN THE CH-756674 - (WL) CH-756632 - (WL) CH-756639 - (WL) among patients with heart failure. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 4 T - 7/4, 7/11, 7/18 4 T - 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 4 T - 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 get Committees. 1 T - 7/4/02, The Leader Fee: $40.80 & 7/25/02 Fee: $187.68 & 7/4/02 Fee: $216.24 & 7/11/02 Fee: $218.28 Mr. Trabert also serves on the fac- PUBLIC NOTICE ulty of The Center for Corporate Citi- TOWN OF WESTFIELD zenship in the Carroll School of Man- TAKE NOTICE pursuant to NJAC 13:2- agement at Boston College where he 2.15 that on July 1, 2002 a change occurred provides executive education and con- in the ownership of Chez Catherine Inc.’s. sultative services to Center clients. Plenary Retail Distribution License Num- .LPEHUOH\$+DOH\ Previously, he was employed for over ber-2020-33-024-004, Town of Westfield for premises located at 431 North Avenue 30 years by Merck & Co. Inc,’s global West, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 result- manufacturing division. ing in the following persons acquiring one Mr. Trabert has an active record of percent or more of the ownership thereof: ([SHFW0RUH involvement in civic affairs. He is a DIDIER JOUVENET trustee of the New Jersey Chapter of 135 East 54th Street  The Nature Conservancy; a member New York, New York 10022 1-$50LOOLRQ'ROODU6DOHV&OXE*ROG/HYHODQG of the Civilian Public Affairs Com- (94% owner) mittee of the U.S. Military Acad- Any information concerning the qualifica- tions of the above current stockholder should emy; and a member of the New Jer- be communicated in writing to the clerk: sey Committee of the Regional Plan Attn: Bernard A. Heeney 35(0,(55(6,'(17,$/2))(5,1*6 Association. He and his wife, the Town of Westfield former Germaine Keogh, have two 425 East Broad Street married daughters, Deirdre Malacrea Westfield, New Jersey 07090 7KLV FKDUPLQJ  %HGURRP  %DWK FRORQLDO LV and Renee Trabert, who also resides Eric M. Kutner, Esq. in Westfield. Attorney for Didier Jouvenet JUDFLRXVO\ VLWXDWHG RQ D VWDWHO\ ORW LQ WKH SUHVWLJLRXV 1 T - 7/4/02, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE :\FKZRRG VHFWLRQ RI :HVWILHOG  ,W ERDVWV D IRUPDO PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE 'LQLQJ 5RRP ZLWK DFFHQW OLWEUHDNIURQW FRYH /LYLQJ CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-16110-97 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 5RRP ZLWK ILUHSODFH LPSUHVVLYHO\ VHW LQ D ZDOO RI DOVENMUEHLE MORTGAGE COM- DOCKET NO. F-5706-01 PANY, L.P., PLAINTIFF vs. SHANTI M. CHASE MANHATTAN BANK. ET ALS., DUFKLWHFWXUDO PROGLQJ  $ UXVWLF HQWUDQFH IR\HU ZLWK SAVLA AND KOKILA S. SAVLA, HIS WIFE PLAINTIFF vs. TIMOTHY CAPONE AND ET AL, DEFENDANT. CONCETTA; ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ZLGHERDUG ZDLQVFRWLQJ OHDGV WR DQ (DWLQ.LWFKHQ DATED MAY 1, 1998 FOR SALE OF DATED JULY 26, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. ZLWKWRSRIWKHOLQHDSSOLDQFHVJUDQLWHFRXQWHUVDQG By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale EDFNVSODVKHDWLQJDUHDZLWKED\ZLQGRZDQGILUVWIORRU by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ODXQGU\ DUHD )DPLO\ 5RRP DQG ILQLVKHG 5HFUHDWLRQ thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JULY sey on WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of JULY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the after- 5RRP7KH0DVWHU%HGURRP6XLWHRIIHUVGUDPDWLFYDXOWHGFHLOLQJVDQGDOX[XULRXV%DWKURRPZLWKGRXEOH said day. All successful bidders must have noon of said day. All successful bidders 20% of their bid available in cash or certified must have 20% of their bid available in cash YDQLW\-DFX]]LVW\OHWXEDQGIUDPHOHVVJODVVVKRZHU2IIHUHGDW:6)  check at the conclusion of the sales. or certified check at the conclusion of the The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- sales. DRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT- The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 30/100 DRED THIRTY TWO THOUSAND TWO- 7KLV UHFHQWO\ FRQVWUXFWHG  %HGURRP  %DWK ($215,857.30). HUNDRED NINTY ONE & 78/100 Property to be sold is located in the Bor- ($332,291.78). ough of Mountainside, County of Union PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED &RORQLDO RIIHUV LGHDO ORFDWLRQ  6HW LQ WKH %HUZ\FN and State of New Jersey IN: Westfield, County of UNION, State of Premises commonly known as 1062 New Jersey &KDVH VHFWLRQ RI 6FRWFK 3ODLQV WKLV ILQH KRPH Sunny Slope Drive, Mountainside, New PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Jersey 07092 900 Ripley Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey IHDWXUHVDQ(DWLQ.LWFKHQZLWKRDNFDELQHWU\IRUPDO BEING KNOWN as LOT 5, BLOCK 7F, 07090 on the official Tax Map of the Borough of TAX LOT #15, BLOCK #4813 /LYLQJ5RRPDQG'LQLQJ5RRPZLWKKDUGZRRGIORRUV Mountainside NEAREST CROSS STREET: Elizabeth Dimensions: 175.00 feet x 100.00 feet x Avenue ODUJH)DPLO\5RRPZLWKJDVILUHSODFHDQGVSDFLRXVGHFN 175.00 feet x 100.00 feet. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 85.00 Nearest Cross Street: Summit Road feet x 100.00 feet RYHUORRNLQJ D SURIHVVLRQDOO\ ODQGVFDSHG \DUG   7KH The Sheriff hereby reserves the right A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE to adjourn this sale without further no- PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE OF- PDVWHU EHGURRP VXLWH FRPSOHWHV WKLV KRPH ZLWK D tice by publication. FICE OF THE SHERIFF OF UNION Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, COUNTY. water and sewer liens There is due approximately the sum of VXQQ\VLWWLQJDUHDDQGODUJH0DVWHU%DWK There is due approximately the sum of THREE-HUNDRED SEVENTY THREE THREE-HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FIFTEEN 2IIHUHGDW:6)   THOUSAND SIXTY TWO & 31/100 & 70/100 ($373,515.70) together with lawful ($334,062.31) together with lawful interest interest and costs. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH Coldwell Banker RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF LAW OFFICES OF MARK J. UDREN & FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. ASSOCIATES Residential Brokerage Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 500 216 Haddon Avenue 1040 North Kings Highway (908) 301-2004 - Direct Line 209 Central Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH-753856 - (WL) CH-756163 - (WL) [email protected] Westfield, NJ 07090 4 T - 6/27, 7/4, 7/11 4 T - 6/20, 6/27, 7/4 www.KimHaley.com Business (908) 233-5555 & 7/18/02 Fee: $199.92 & 7/11/02 Fee: $197.88 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, July 4, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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Kroszczynski, a computer science the three grants during Awards Night on votion to helping Two Westfield residents, Vinh Dang major, have been named to the list. June 6 at Westfield High School. others. The award and Aleksander Petersen have been Four Berkeley Heights pupils, Seung Each year, the association recognizes is given each year named to the Dean’s List. Vinh is ma- Lee, Benjamin Bakas, Hicham Hifdi applicants based on academic achieve- to a son or daugh- PROGRAMMED FOR SUCCESS…Yohko Ballan, a local computer consultant, and Linda Ammitzboll, have also been ment, school activities and community ter of a member of recently visited seventh graders at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield to Randolph-Macon College named to the list. Seung and Benjamin service. the WEA. discuss the qualifications and opportunities in the computer profession. Ms. Ballan’s Graduates Christian Fagin are majoring in architecture, Hicham Caitlin is the presentation was requested by Roosevelt Guidance Counselor Kim Meusel and is majoring in computer engineering, Priya Bhasin, the daughter of Mr. and Randolph-Macon daughter of Mr. arranged through the district’s Sharing Talents and Skills program. The seventh WESTFIELD – and Linda is majoring in management. Mrs. James Bhasin, received the $1,000 College in Ashland, Va. has announced WEA Scholarship. An and Mrs. Elyse Goldweitz graders hear presentations regarding various careers through the Career Talk Soup Donald program that takes place during approximately two lunch periods per month. that Christian Fagin, an international James Madison Places honor student, she will economics and business major from attend the University of MacDonald, a physical education Winkler on Dean’s List teacher at Wilson Elementary Westfield, graduated on June 1. Michigan in the fall. Christian, the son of Mr. and Mrs. School. She has been acknowledged SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains Priya has been active Grant Presented to Benson Scott Fagin of Westfield, played on the with the theater produc- as Academic and Athletic Student of resident Jonathan M. Winkler has the Month at Westfield High School. tennis team. He is a graduate of been placed on the Dean’s List for the tions at the high school Westfield High School. and played cello for the Besides studying Spanish and Ital- By Education Administrators spring 2002 semester at James Madi- school orchestra. She ian, Caitlin has demonstrated lead- son University in Harrisonburg, Va. The Westfield Casey discuss all she has learned from also participated in the ership qualities as captain of field WESTFIELD — Matthew Sterenczak hockey and softball teams. Her de- Association of Administrators and Su- her students. To me, that is an essential Spanish exchange pro- trait of being a good teacher. . . one who Named to Dean’s List Bucciarelli Awarded gram. Her community termination and commitment to pervisors (WAAS) has named Casey Benson, daughter of Marlysa Benson is willing to learn as well as teach.” service included five Priya Bhasin Westfield High School has been rec- MOUNTAINSIDE – Matthew From State CPA Group ognized this season. In the fall, Caitlin of Westfield and Mark Benson of New Dr. Cas Jakubik, K-12 Guidance Sterenczak of Mountainside, a sec- years of volunteer hours Supervisor and WAAS Scholarship WESTFIELD – Donald J. at the Children’s Spe- will attend Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- Providence, as the recipient of its an- ondary education major, has been nual scholarship. Chairperson added, “Casey has proven Bucciarelli, a Westfield resident and cialized Hospital and People for Ani- versity in Madi- placed on the Dean’s List for the sec- a student at St. Peter’s College, was son. The Association represents admin- herself both in and outside the class- ond semester of the 2001-2002 aca- mals. room, and we look forward to her mak- awarded a $3,000 accounting schol- Elyse Goldweitz, the daughter of Mr. Funds for these istrators, supervisors and department demic year at Bloomsburg University chairpersons in the Westfield Public ing a difference in the future as an in Bloomsburg, Pa. arship from the New Jersey Society and Mrs. Philip Goldweitz, also received a scholarships are of Certified Public Accountants $1,000 WEA Scholarship. A member of raised through the Schools. The scholarship carries with educator.” generosity of do- it a $1,000 award. Local Students Receive (NJSCPA) during a ceremony held the National Honor Society, she is also in April. recognized as a talented artist. Elyse de- nations of the Casey, who will be pursing a career Degrees From NJIT signed and crafted an American Pride Bear WEA member- in education, will attend Ithaca Col- The grant is part of the NJSCPA’s in recognition of the victims from 9/11. ship. lege. She has been involved in the AREA – The New Jersey Institute annual scholarship program, which She participated in soccer, track and This year’s Westfield High School Social Action of Technology (NJIT) recently re- this year, awarded more than lacrosse at the high school. Her commu- committee mem- Coalition, was elected co-captain of ported the names of students from $275,000 to 73 New Jersey high nity service included working on behalf bers included the freshman softball team, and in Westfield and Berkeley Heights who school and college students. grades 10 and 11, Casey played varsity of her church for Habitat for Humanity. Rosemary Caitlin MacDonald received their degrees during a spring “This award is certainly a gratify- Elyse will attend Gettysburg College in Gagliardi of volleyball and lettered in her junior ceremony held on May 28 at the New ing personal accomplishment,” said the fall. Washington Elementary School, Janice year. She was elected secretary of her Jersey Performing Arts Center in Donald. “It is even a greater honor to The Barry Judd Memorial Scholar- Sheridan of Edison Intermediate School, sophomore class. Newark. gain recognition as an accounting ship for $1,000 was presented to Caitlin Fran Trees and Dr. James Moriarty, both Casey has taught Sunday school Aleksander J. Petersen of Westfield student on the state level.” MacDonald. The grant is given in recog- of Westfield High School, and Ms. Collins since her freshman year and was received a Bachelor of Science De- nition of a distinguished teacher of for- of Jefferson Elementary School. awarded the “Outstanding Teacher Award” by her church. gree in Industrial Engineering. Katherine Riley Earns Leslee Scheckman, Casey’s Guid- Linda M. Ammitzboll of Berkeley Dean’s List Recognition ance Counselor, said, “When most Heights earned a Bachelor of Sci- Valerie Wicks Serves people want to get away from the daily ence Degree in Management. WESTFIELD – Katherine Riley grind, they tend to go on vacation, play Fairfield Univ. Awards of Westfield is among the 392 stu- a sport, get involved in the arts and dents who achieved the honor of In Student Government more. Casey, on the other hand, spends Dean’s List for the spring 2002 se- Degree to Vinegra mester at Mount St. Mary’s College her time working with children. This is WESTFIELD – Fairfield Univer- WESTFIELD – Valerie Wicks of A sophomore Dean’s List student, the activity that is most important to & Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md. Westfield is a member of the Repre- she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. SHE CAN DIG IT…Since last fall, sity in Fairfield, Conn. presented a Katherine is the daughter of Mr. her and the one that gives her the most Morristown-Beard eighth graders in sentative Assembly (RA), the Bates Bruce Wicks of Westfield. Valerie is enjoyment. It is interesting to hear degree to Suzanne Vinegra of and Mrs. Matthew Riley of Westfield. Bill Lamson’s Middle School science Westfield during its 52nd Com- College student government in a 2000 graduate of Westfield High class have been digging in manure, Lewiston, Me. School. She is a member of the mencement Ceremony on May 19. Dean’s List Recognition McDermott Awarded shredded leaves and grass clippings as The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob The RA is a forum for all students women’s field hockey team and was well as regularly aerating, charting Earned by Elizabeth Dixon to voice their opinions and affect named a Dana Scholar in 2001 for For Appalachian Work moisture content and checking pH lev- Vinegra of Westfield, Suzanne earned actions relative to issues of campus academic excellence and leadership. WESTFIELD – Delbarton School els in an effort to create nutrient-rich a Bachelor of Science Degree in WESTFIELD –Mount St. Mary’s life. The group is also charged with in Morristown announced that jun- soil. As the spring weather arrived, Business Administration, majoring College & Seminary in Emmitsburg, the allocation of the student activi- See it all on the Web! ior Bryan McDermott of Westfield the pupils tested their compost, filling in Marketing. Md. has revealed that Elizabeth ties budget and the appointment of was recognized and awarded for his up garden boxes and planting seeds. Suzanne, who plans a career in Dixon of Westfield, the daughter of Caitlin Thrower of Westfield, pictured, marketing, was a member of the Mr. and Mrs. Bartholomew Dixon of students to all student and faculty www.goleader.com work in the Appalachian Project, a above, exchanges composting anec- committees. campus ministry program. varsity women’s soccer team. She Westfield, was named to the Dean’s dotes with Mr. Lanson. graduated Westfield High School. List for the spring 2002 semester. COLDWELLResidential BrokerageBANKER -Since 1906-

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Le Poidevin Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times leased a statement saying they were FANWOOD — This past Friday, thrilled with the decision to change WESTFIELD – For the 11th con- tunity for personal and professional When God Gets Booted Out of A Oddsocks Productions, a London- the title as people have been deroga- secutive summer, talented youth growth, which WYACT has always based theatrical company, told the tory and rude to their from New Jersey will participate in encouraged,” stated Lauren Solemn Pledge, We Must Unite public that their members in the past, the Westfield Young Artists Coop- Lindner, 17, of Summit. upcoming pro- poking fun and call- erative Theatre’s (WYACT) sum- South Pacific will be Lindner’s By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN duction of The ing names at people mer productions. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hunchback of fourth show with WYACT, while with spinal disabili- This season, in partnership with Dames at Sea will be the fifth pro- Stepping into the world of an atheist like Michael Newdow for a Notre Dame will ties. the New Jersey Performing Arts second, here’s what I see: a blinding fog of personal vagueness, an now be entitled But what would duction in which she participates. The Bell-Ringer of Hugo think? It’s true Center (NJPAC) in Newark and the South Pacific, the romantic undefined reality, a responsibility only to oneself, and an ignorance Notre Dame. that titles of books are Algonquin Arts Theater (AAT) in Rodgers and Hammerstein classic, toward anyone else’s right to believe in a higher power –or God, if Not wanting to changed often, and the Manasquan, WYACT has drawn ac- will run at NJPAC from Friday, July you will allow me to mention His name for a couple of minutes. offend people author rarely has much tors/actresses representing over 30 12 to Sunday, July 21, before tour- If God doesn’t “Bless America” in our national anthems, who’s with scoliosis, a say when their work is towns and 10 counties in New jer- ing to AAT from Friday, July 26 doing it? In Newdow’s world the lyrics should be changed to condition that translated into a film sey to present South Pacific and Hunchback or just a bell-ringer? through Sunday, August 4. Dames something like: “Newdow Blesses America, Land That He Loves.” causes curvature or play. The words Dames at Sea. at Sea, the tap dance spoof, will run of the spine, We should also do a little eras- “based on the novel The young actors and actresses Oddsocks producer Elli Mackenzie at AAT from Wednesday, August by” frequently follow the new and speak highly of WYACT’s Artistic 14 through Sunday, August 18. ing to The Mayflower Com- made the decision to change the title improved title of a piece, and, admit- Director Cynthia Meryl. For general WYACT information, pact, where God is mentioned after speaking with a disability advi- tedly, sometimes the change is nec- four times, and The Declara- sor. Mackenzie said that the com- essary. “I am so excited to be part of both please call (908) 233-3221. For tick- pany did not want to reinforce any Obviously, Hugo is no longer with productions this season. Cindy has ets and box office information at tion of Independence, where stereotypes about Quasimodos’s dis- us, but, like Les Miserables, another cast me in challenging roles and NJPAC, please call (888) GO- God is mentioned in one of the ability. brilliant work of his, The Hunchback this summer will be a great oppor- NJPAC or AAT at (732) 528-9211. first paragraphs. All of the holi- Quasimodo, as most people know, of Notre Dame is a classic. Should day or Christmas songs that are is the main character in The Hunch- the title of one of the greatest stories ™ piped through the department back of Notre Dame, a novel written of all time be changed just to appease POPCORN by Victor Hugo that was first pub- a few people who might take of- stores should also be scoured lished in France in 1831. The novel fense? Minority Report: for any references to God or was later translated into English and The story still teaches that people Christ’s birth. Perhaps, play- a film version was made in 1923, should never be judged by their ap- ing the songs backwards for starring Lon Chaney. pearance, so the novel, film and play Earns Major Kudos any lyrics that might be offen- Most recently, Disney took its turn versions are still completely on the One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent putting a spin on the old classic with side of the disabled. sive to Newdow’s anti-God their extremely successful 1996 ani- I can think of many titles of novels By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER a host of novel futuristic notions that beliefs might also be in order. mated version. that have the potential to offend. Yet, 4 popcorns gives Minority Report its wonderful Last week, when the Ninth The character is a hunchback who changing them seems to be counter- In Minority Report, director Steven mix of entertaining elements. rings the bell of the famous Parisian productive to the author’s intent. Ingrid McKinley for The Leader/The Times Spielberg’s splendid sci-fi delve into Is this crime prevention? Just how HANDS, HEARTS...Could you Cathedral. Quasimodo is also deaf, Would Snow White and the Seven the future of American jurisprudence, much of our civil liberties are we and the story, of course, teaches the convince this veteran patriot Cute Tiny Guys have the same im- pre-crime cop John Anderton is on willing to trade for safety? Sound or any of his friends to drop lesson that disabilities do not dimin- pact? I don’t think so. Classics be- familiar? Bottom line: Can we judge “God” from the Pledge of Alle- ish a person’s worth. the lam. Somehow it’s heartening to come classics for a reason. know that 50 years hence, even when and sentence someone to a lifetime giance during Memorial Day I do applaud people who take risks, we know ahead of time who is going of suspended animation (yep, no celebrations. so if Oddsocks Productions feel that to commit what murder, the suppos- death sentence — they just knock Jen’s Trends they have made the correct decision, edly good cop is still being framed you out and put you in a tube) for a Circuit Court of Appeals CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 good for them. Still, I believe some and hunted by a corrupt establish- crime they were going to commit? Carnegie specialized in making her very things are better left alone. sided with Newdow, a Sac- ment. The cliché endures beautifully. That is the question. Minority Re- ramento, Calif. dad who famous trendy “molded suit” which Whether the protagonist is really port fashions the inquiry with no- invaded the New York fashion scene in guilty is another matter. table panache. As it so happens, our didn’t want his daughter the 30s. In any case, during one scene when story takes place on the eve of a subjected to the nasty By the 30s, the popularity of haute “God” word during the couture was dying and women were Tom Cruise’s detective Anderton tries national referendum. The Pre-crime looking at the revolutionary of mass to elude his former pals by scooting Unit has had great success in operat- school time’s recitation of production fashion for the girl on the through every passageway in a laby- ing the controversial pilot program SIGN OF THE TIMES...This year’s Me- “The Pledge of Allegiance,” go, better known as ready-to-wear or rinthine mall of the future, the sooth- in Washington, D.C. Its advocates morial Day Parade in Westfield included a terrible disservice was also referred to as prêt-à-porter. saying “precog” he has kidnapped vociferously point out in the ubiqui- one small patriot who had no problem Get Outta alerts him to glean an umbrella from tous media of the day that nary a hoping that God would bless his nation, as done to a wounded nation In the 30s, American Designer, Eliza- reflected by his poster. beth Hawes jokingly asked, “Is God a stand. murder — or is it would-be murder? needing patriotism and hav- French?” She felt compelled to make Just 15 seconds later, he and the — has reached fruition since the ing NO problem with the this statement because of her difficult The House frightened seer exit outdoors to be- program’s inception. name of God being mentioned thus far. Newdow may think he’s struggle for European approval. By CAROL F. DAVIS come part of a rain-soaked scene Now, the American public is about Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times protecting his rights, but he is usurping the rights of the vast Hawes was a Vasser graduate with that, if it were a painting, might be to vote whether or not pre-crime majority of Americans who have been horrified by the concept of great design and writing capabilities. Happy Fourth! Here are some très called “Cherbourg Escape.” To his should go national. Of course the She wrote about fashion in The New patriotic suggestions: would-be captors gaping down from ACLU has its opinion. The Justice erasing the word from the traditional oath which they have cher- Yorker and was one of the first true a bridge, our hero has, for the time Department sends its Detective Ed ished. American designers to be recognized. Drive to Ridgewood for a day of being, absconded under one of those Witwer (Colin Farrell) to investigate Does Newdow have a problem accepting the dollars he’s gotten Hawes had an impressive fashion back- activities, culminating, in - you guessed it - a fireworks display or- many colorful umbrellas. It is a mo- and monitor matters. Watch for a from his media appearances which clearly state “In God We Trust?” ground and was best known for being ment worthy of Hitchcock. clever plot twist here. part of the famous event at Lord & chestrated by Pyrotecnico. The grand We certainly doubt it goes that far. When Newdow has to lay his finale will be in festive red, white and That’s hardly faint praise. But then Naturally, John Anderton is all for hand on The Bible to testify in court, does his hand fry, become Taylor called “The First 100 percent- this is Spielberg. It wouldn’t be her- pre-crime becoming the law of the American Showing.” blue. The big talk seems to be the electrocuted, does lightning strike him or does God (that guy in the skydiving display at 8 p.m., but other esy to say that one can now confi- land. Well, at least he is in the begin- This famous fashion event high- sky who doesn’t exist in his world) strike him dead? Obviously not. lighted American designs and was glo- entertainment at Veteran’s Field will dently utter his name in the same ning. Part of it is personal. You see, he rified by many local magazines, how- include illumination twirlers, and per- breath as the master’s. Minority Re- lost a little boy just before Burgess But, God forbid (oops, there I go again), he has to pledge to the ever Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar were formances by The Remnants, Four port, the best science fiction fare to hand-picked him to spearhead the pre- judge that he will “tell the truth, so help him God?” will he be held Star Quartet and Miss Patti’s School come down the cinema pike in an crime experiment, before there was a not interested. Both of these magazines of Dance. There will be a flag raising in contempt of court for not using the “G” word? I perish to think strictly believed in Parisian style and Eloi’s age, further bears out that con- way to stop murder. There’s secondary of what would happen to our hapless friend. at 9 a.m., if you can’t sleep in, and a viction. fallout, too — the disruption of his were not ready for the casual American parade at 10 a.m. The best thing I can do for Newdow, whether he wants it or not, trend to invade their prestigious maga- Back to those precogs. There are marriage to Lara (Kathryn Morris). So zines. * * * * * three of them at Pre-crime Head- he finds at least some solace in pre- is to pray for him. However, during the depression in The Nashua Pride will play our quarters: two males and a female. venting like tragedies from befalling the 30s, people began to accept ready- own Somerset Patriots on this glori- They’re as nifty as they are weird, others. to-wear or prêt-à-porter. After all it was ous holiday. The game will take place sort of like human pods. Immersed Then a shadow of doubt finds its 2002-2003 Season Schedule Told comfortable, stylish, affordable and at Commerce Park Ballpark, just off I- 24/7 in a pool of what we must way into his sleuthing sense. Hereto- most importantly it was extremely ac- 287 in nearby Bridgewater. Minor league ball gives fans a chance to see assume is a ph-balanced solution, fore, he has believed in the infallibil- cessible. with reverential care they are nursed ity of the system. Yet in pondering By Westfield Symphony Orchestra The concept of running into a depart- the action close-up, and to check out the players; some will inevitably be by a zealous technician who’s al- some old cases, he finds an inconsis- ment store and picking up an outfit in most as bizarre as they are. They tency and some missing evidence. WESTFIELD – “Destination Ro- a special time for music lovers when swept up into the majors next season. the WSO joins the Westfield Young your size within a few minutes was a have been accorded deity-like status Wouldn’t you just know it? Just mance!” will be the theme of the 2002- Don’t leave there without your Sparkee 2003 season for the Westfield Sym- Artists’ Cooperative Theatre (WYACT) concept people could live with. Women Bobble Head Doll. You’ll have plenty in some pockets of America. shortly after John’s suspicions are phony Orchestra (WSO), as the resi- for a concert at the Presbyterian Church. no longer had to wait days or weeks for leftover after you only pay $5 to $12 For practical purposes, it is their raised, the water-bound psychics pre- their haute couture original or in most to get in. Game time is at 1:05 p.m., so dent orchestra of Union County fetes After the holiday season, the WSO cases their knock off. gift of precognition that has made dict he will commit a murder in 36 its 20th anniversary. will return to the Presbyterian you still have lots of time to find some pre-crime detection, now in its sixth hours. How could it be? Knowing Magazines eventually caught onto local fireworks. On Saturday, October Church for “Alpine Peaks,” this concept. The United States was trial year, possible. firsthand the intolerance of the sys- 5, at the Union County on Saturday, February 1, 2003 going through a depression and maga- * * * * * Attached to wires, encephalogram tem he has helped put in place, he then Arts Center (UCAC) in when musicians will perform zines couldn’t afford expensive bud- Or, you can take the easy road and style, the precogs project their haunt- hightails it for the hidden crevices and Rahway, during the first Strauss’ Metamorphosen, gets that allowed them to travel to Paris simply head over to North Branch ing visions of dastardly deeds to folds of this brave new world. concert of the season, “To Wagner’s Wesendonck Lieder while paying French models and pho- Park on Milltown Road, also in come in hologram images. But it Not before stopping off in the coun- Russia With Love,” the en- and Mendelssohn’s Symphony tographers for fashion shoots. Bridgewater, for the Independence takes a savvy detective to cipher try and consulting with the hippy-ish Day Family Festival. The party starts semble, led by Music Di- No. 3, Scottish. Harpers Bazaar and Vogue began to them. “mother of pre-crime.” There he rector and Conductor “The Gypsy Spirit” will at 5 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m., with - learns of the minority report, sort of display “Americana” spreads around you guessed it - a fireworks display. The protégé of Director Burgess, David Wroe, will present bring the WSO back to the 1938. “Americana” focused on practi- There will be an array of children’s the brains and political driving force the holy grail of the experiment. It Scarmolin’s Nights, UCAC when Chen Yi’s Ge Xu, cal pieces that were interchangeable as activities, food vendors, and enter- behind the pre-crime project por- could be a key to his vindication. Tchaikovsky’s Piano Con- Dvorak’s Cello Concerto with opposed to the vast number of one- tainment including Revolutionary War trayed by a swell Max Von Sydow, Thus while attempting to elude all certo No. 1 with soloist Maestro David Wroe soloist Wendy Warner and piece outfits that were seen in haute reenactments. Cruise’s top cop must piece the men- the high-tech crime-fighting equip- Dickran Atamian, and Brahm’s Symphony No. 2 are couture. Women didn’t want to con- tally-projected visions together. And ment and personnel that were under Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2. performed on Saturday, March 22, 2003. stantly wear dresses or suits, they needed * * * * * Downtown Metuchen, like then he has to dash to the location of his command until just hours ago, “Destination Hollywood,” on Satur- Puccini’s Turandot will end the WSO comfortable clothes. the would-be crime to stop it before Anderton is left with only his inge- day, November 16, the Presbyterian season with “Passion, Oriental Style” Department stores displayed with Mayberry, will host a full orchestra in a live concert with patriotic music, to it happens. nuity to set things right. It’s exciting. Church in Westfield will be filled with at the Presbyterian Church on Satur- clothing by American designers flooded In the opening scene, in a Think he’ll make it? the sounds of Gershwin’s American in day, May 17. Seventh Avenue in New York City as be followed by fireworks. The perfor- mance begins at 7:30 p.m. Bring lawn Georgetown block of houses, it’s a Whether he does or not, Cruise Paris, Korngold’s Violin Concerto with For ticket information, please call well as other metropolitan areas of the soloist Vadim Gluzman, and Dvorak’s the WSO Office at (908) 232-9400 United States. Lord & Taylor was one of chairs, snacks, and whatever will keep cuckolded husband, a pair of kitchen brings his own brand of personable you happy for that long. sheers and the missus’ handsome intensity to the role. Maintaining au- New World Symphony. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or the UCAC the first department stores in existence, New Year’s Eve in Westfield will be Box Office at (732) 499-8226. along with many others such as Marshall * * * * * young beau that come filtering over dience interest during the few in- Field, Stern Bros., and Benjamin Altman. There’s always the Oceanfest in the telepathic waves. The three stances when plot matters ebb, as well Later on came the famous Bergdorf Long Branch. The Promenade will be precogs begin whining and flailing. as gallantly riding the crest when the Summer Auditions Now Underway Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. home to activities galore, including Though they’ve divined these scenes mixture of cerebral conjecture and In light of Fourth of July, I want to face painting, sand sculpting, crafters, hundreds of times before, apparently derring-do sublimely flows, he again celebrate all of the extraordinary strides bands, and, hopefully, enough to keep murder is never easy to witness. reminds us of his fine acting skill. For New Youth Philharmonic Group made by American designers who con- you busy for the 12-hours between 10 Anderton fleshes out most of it, Which for some reason or another SCOTCH PLAINS – Tri-state area Union counties. tributed to the creation of American a.m. and 10 p.m. when you should be noting a park in the background that always comes as a surprise. It orchestra conductor Ira Kraemer has an- A non-profit cultural arts organization, style, which includes all of the undis- there. Yes, there’ll be fireworks. narrows down the location. Upon his shouldn’t. nounced the formation of the Young Play- the group’s mission is to provide classical covered women who designed clothing * * * * * lickety-split arrival at the scene, ac- Because combined with ers Philharmonic, Inc., a youth orchestra orchestral instruction and a greater depth for their families. My personal favorite is the Macy’s companied by a retinue of fellow Spielberg’s inspired direction and a for intermediate and advanced young of musical understanding to young area Your artwork and your trade has in- Fireworks display on New York City’s officers whose backpack rocket ap- fine adaptation of Phillip K. Dick’s musicians in New Jersey. residents. spired present day designers and will East River each year. This one has a paratus give them that flying mon- short story by Scott Frank and Jon Applications are currently being ac- The Young Players Philharmonic’s continue to influence future genera- special theme - “A Time for Heroes” - cepted for the season, beginning in Sep- home for rehearsal and performance will key look, there is a dilemma. Which Cohen, Cruise’s performance plays tember, for players in all orchestral posi- be Arthur L. Johnson High School on tions. Some of these groundbreaking which extols the virtues of those who door is it? no small part in making Minority designers include: have helped our nation heal following tions: intermediate to advanced violins, Westfield Avenue in Clark. 9/11. Bring earplugs, as an Air Force F- The seconds are ticking. Just like Report big-time movie-going. viola, cello, bass, woodwinds, brass and Rehearsals will be held weekly on Gilbert Adrian (1903-1959) 17 opens the celebration by breaking in the old days. It’s precisely this percussion. Auditions are being sched- Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Solo Hattie Carnegie (1889-1956) the sound barrier at 8 p.m. The fire- intelligently artistic balance of tradi- * * * * * uled and will be held throughout June and performance opportunities will be avail- Wilson Folmar (1912-1975) works display, the best ever, begins at tional police drama conventions and Minority Report, rated PG-13, is a 20th July. able to qualified orchestra members. Irene Lentz Gibbons(1912-1962) 9 p.m., and lasts for about 1/2 hour. Century Fox and DreamWorks release The organization is an outgrowth of a For more information, to obtain an successful summer season of the 2001 Claire McCardell (1905-1958) Firefighters will be on a barge on the directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom application or to schedule an audition, SummerYouth Ensemble Festival in Clark, please call Orchestra Manager Karen Norman Norwell (1900-1972) East River prior to the pyrotechnics, Cruise, Kathryn Morris and Max Von with a patriotic water show. Sydow. Running time: 139 minutes. which attracted musicians from Essex, Hedinger at (732) 499-7213 or visit Bill Blass (1922-2002) Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and www.youngplayersphilharmonic.org. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, July 4, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Pen & Ink With Michelle H. Le Poidevin ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment Pond Antics: Pranksters Leave Raft Behind, Post ‘Dirty Lake’ Banner By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Much deserved praise has been attributed to the attractive landscap- EvolutionEvolution ofof AmericanAmerican ing and flowers blooming around the newly installed overlook at Mindowaskin Park. Craig Stock, who is a member of Westfield’s Architectural Review Board, spent many days in the scorching heat and Fashion:Fashion: HoHoww WWee teeming rain planting some of the most original flowers I’ve ever seen and plotting out landscaping schemes with great detail. We’ve got a gorgeous park to take pride in. However, we’ve all kept CrCreatedeated OurOur OwnOwn StyleStyle mum about the purple raft à la KayBee Toys that was floating in the By JENNIFER PINTO chased by likes of celebrities and pond since the Westfield P.B.A.’s Annual Fishing Derby on May 5, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times royalty and it will forever hold its which gravitated from the bridge to the overlook, and was finally The creation of status. removed last Thursday. I was beginning to wonder if tours of the pond American Fashion What made the were being offered from the overlook. In all honesty, it shouldn’t have dates back over fashion revolu- taken that long to notice that it didn’t belong there. 100 years ago. tion so difficult However, many were the over- Whether or not it was some kind of high school prank that usually argue about when powering ideals takes place after graduation festivities, one of the islands in the pond American fashion from abroad. All resembled something out of the CBS “Survivor” series. Shortly after officially took off. of Europe praised Westfield High School’s graduation, (in fact, I think it was the day after Who were the haute couture and – June 25), a giant white banner was hoisted between two trees reading, nation’s first fash- separating from ion designers, and were they even that ideal was not an easy task. documented? But most importantly, Everything in America was domi- when did our nation’s fashion come nated by European into it’s own? influence, be it Unfortunately, that through art, archi- is a question that can- tecture or, in this not truly be answered case, fashion. due to the difficult and Social changes Jennifer Pinto for The Westfield Leader/The Times unclear break from Pa- after World War I WOMEN CONQUER FASHION…An illustration depicting social and fash- risian influence. (1914-1918) started ion changes after World War I. (Artist unknown, illustration was pictured in In the late 1800s changing the per- Ernestine Carter’s 20th Century Fashion). through the 1900s, ceptions of women. women were set in As women began to their ways when it enter the workplace came to fashion. They and involve them- knew that Parisian selves in recre- style supplied all ational and sport-re- women and that fine lated activities they suits from London felt a need to wear supplied the men. freer and less re- It was all about stricted clothing. haute couture, a custom-ordered, They felt a sense of liberation, thus handmade piece that is fitted to the turning to American fashion. customer, and all American women Women wanted practical yet styl- wanted that handmade dress by a ish clothing and unknowingly they French designer. finally began to slowly accept If you were wealthy or famous, American designers. you would travel to Paris to get your Many business entrepreneurs and Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times handmade garments. Nevertheless, designers saw this whole new mar- SURVIVOR WESTFIELD…Whether it was the Gumbertwaskin or the as wonderful as a voyage to Paris Tamaquaroos Tribe, no survivor has been declared yet for what a giant white ket of accepting women and de- banner calls “Dirty Lake Island.” The banner, which has been posted since June sounds, the majority of American cided to put this market to use. 25, sits on one of the islands in the middle of the pond. The Tribal Council meets women could not afford to travel and Fashion designers Jessie Franklin across the way on Tuesday nights. pay hundreds of dollars for hand- Turner and Hattie Carnegie decided made outfits. In many cases they to put their ideas to work. “Dirty Lake Island.” The deed, which couldn’t have been done without would settle for the second best thing, Turner followed French fashions wading or paddling out to the tiny island, was proudly attributed to by the a knock-off of a French design made to a certain degree, but not entirely. banner’s makers: Scott C., Andrew C., and someone with the last initial of by an unknown American dress- Much of his inspiration came from Z. We ask the following questions: since this was done, directly across from maker. travel and from his visits to muse- the Westfield Police Department, why didn’t anyone notice? Also, unless Most of these dressmakers were ums. He reincarnated romanticism, knocking off French apparel seen in a theme seen in most of his fashion we take great pride in calling it “Dirty Lake Island,” why hasn’t this sign spreads from early fashion maga- designs. His most famous work is been removed? Yes, the pond is scheduled for a dredging once the drought zines such as Post Civil War Daily, his famous “tea gown,” a huge trend has officially ended, but is that any reason to not enjoy its serenity? The Lady’ Friend, Godey’s Lady Book seen in the 1920s and 1930s. For example, while out taking a couple of photographs on Thursday and the very recognized Vogue. Carnegie, born Henrietta afternoon, Lauren S. Pass noticed a fluorescent orange object in the No one in the late 1800s dared to Kanengeiser in Vienna, changed her dispute with French designers. After name when she arrived to New York pond by the footbridge. Our cameras followed the unidentified swim- all, Paris is the birthplace of fashion City. She felt that Carnegie would ming object, as it swam under the bridge, discovering that it was a 20-inch and to this day American designers be a good name because it stood for fish, sharing its home with the bevy of comical geese perched nearby. display their haute couture fashion money and power, two things that Jennifer Pinto for The Westfield Leader/The Times lines every season on the runways of she was looking for. The talented FASHIONABLE ON ICE…Vintage ready-to-wear skating costume by fash- Paris for mass approval. Haute cou- ion designer Max Meyer. ture remains a symbol of wealth pur- Continued on Page 15 VVisionsisions ofof SplendidSplendid SummerSummer ArtArt SpringSpring toto LifeLife DuringDuring ReeReeves-Reedves-Reed ArborArboretumetum ExhibitionExhibition tion has maintained its ties with the Lauren S. Pass for The Leader/The Times By MARYLOU MORANO FISH OR FLYING OBJECT?…What Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times university and exhibits regularly at you’re seeing isn’t a mysterious UFO Lauren S. Pass for The Leader/The Times SUMMIT — Summer in all its Drew’s Korn Gallery, as well as other floating through the galaxy, it’s a 20- BIRD REAL ESTATE…Far from the splendor has come to Summit’s venues n the area. There are presently inch fluorescent orange goldfish mak- newly-installed overlook, a beige and Reeves-Reed Arboretum in the form over 60 members in the group. ing its way under the footbridge at green birdhouse has been suspended of the Drew Art Association’s exhibit, Themes are hallmarks of Drew Art Mindowaskin Pond. from a park tree. “Summer Visions.” Association Shows. The “Summer We don’t believe that a couple of pranksters, let alone some sloppy Works created in pastels, paints Visions” theme challenged members remnants left in the middle of a pond, should spoil the beauty of one of and photography in styles ranging to observe, experience and convey our town’s most notable landmarks. Let’s keep it tidied away and not from representational to surrealist to summer in all its dimensions. allow all of the tireless efforts of the Friends of Mindowaskin and its abstract will be on exhibit in Wisner Hanna Keselman’s inviting oil, workers go unnoticed by calling it “dirty.” House until Saturday, August 31. “Woodstock Porch” begs all that see Dr. Lee Hall, then-Chair of Drew’s it to sit a spell and enjoy the season’s Art Department, formed the Drew Art slower pace. Nature’s magnificence Association in 1972. Its founders were is personified in all of the art pieces in members of the Drew University fac- this exhibit, but several, such as Mary ulty and artists residing in the sur- E. Bobeck’s watercolor, “Pink Dunes,” rounding areas. Carmel Bourneuf’s oil, “Daisy, While no longer formally affiliated Daisy,” and Satoko Kojima’s oil, Marylou Morano for The Westfield Leader andThe Times with Drew University, the Associa- Carmel Bourneuf, “From the Garden,” oil. “Poppie” invite the reviewer to em- brace the season and celebrate its Clubhouse brilliance. “Summer Visions” venue almost ANTIQUES & matches the exhibit itself in convey- FURNISHINGS ing the spirit of summer. The wonder- fully open and airy Wisner House Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mountainside, NJ where the exhibit hangs in the parlor COME ON AND TAKE A FREE RIDE…Since May 5, when the Westfield PBA and library, as well as the lovely gar- held its Annual Fishing Derby, this purple raft made its way from one end of the 30% Clearance Sale dens sprinkled liberally around Reeves pond to the overlook. Perhaps free pond tours were available to overlookers? Reed’s 12.5 acres, add to the essence Please visit Clubhouse Antiques of the exhibit. & Furnishings during the month “Summer Visions” may be seen at Fourth of July to Be Feted of July to receive a 30% discount “Tea on the Terrace on Thursdays, on all original retail prices. We July 11 and 25, and Thursdays, Au- By WF Community Band gust 8 and 22. are selling current inventory to WESTFIELD – The Westfield the Community Band. make room for “new” antiques “Tea on the Terrace” is a free com- Community Band will join the Sons of Rondo for Clarinet by Mozart will be arriving in August. Buy that munity event, offering iced tea and the American Revolution (SAR) and a featured during the evening. Concert- cookies from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration Daughters of the American Revolution master George Toenes will celebrate his special chandelier, handmade is requested by calling (908) 273- in celebration of the nation’s birth on 40th year participating in the band with needlepoint rug and pillow, or 8787. Thursday, July 11, after rain forced the a special musical interlude. A longtime purchase that unique antique Members of Drew Art Association Marylou Morano for The Leader/The Times cancellation of an earlier celebration. Westfielder, he has studied with the first Bertha Barmakian, “Sun Flowers,” oil. Sam McCaulley will reenact the clarinetists with four major U.S. orches- furnishing only found at work or have worked in full-time art- role of the Town Crier. Members of tras and was a substitute clarinetist for Clubhouse Antiques & related careers, ranging from fine art the SAR and town government are the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Furnishings. to art direction, illustration and art 24 in Summit, at 160 Hobart Avenue. expected to address the crowd during An additional featured performer education. The grounds are open from dawn to the intermission. will be Sam Callelo, offering a saxo- dusk every day and visitors are in- phone solo on Ashoken Farewell. 865 MOUNTAIN AVE. • MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 Many “Summer Vision” exhibiters “The Hagerstown Fifers” will fea- have won awards and have had “one- vited to enjoy the summer flowers, ture the flute and piccolo section in Additional favorites include “In the (Between Maxwell’s & Fleet Bank) person” shows devoted exclusively to including the Susie Graham Reeves music relying on Colonial themes. Miller Mood,” “Second American Telephone 908-789-7600 • Fax 908 789-3322 Rose Garden, the daylilies, the herb “Westfield Bicentennial” highlights Folk Rhapsody” and “On the Mall.” their work. the country’s patriotic favorites in a Attendees should bring lawn chairs email [email protected] Reeves Reed Arboretum is a subur- garden and the perennial border. There composition especially arranged for or blankets to this free concert. ban conservancy located just off Route is no charge for admission. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK