Council Considers Study of Deck's Impact on Traffic

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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 12-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, November 30, 2000 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council Considers Study Of Deck’s Impact on Traffic By PAUL J. PEYTON According to a letter from T&M on what the impact of the proposed Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Associates, the consultant would parking deck would be on traffic Town officials announced Tues- gather data on locations and layouts flow in the area. day night that they have received a of entry and exit points, including Mr. Marsh said the council needs $12,000 proposal from a traffic con- peak hour traffic volumes. to determine how far beyond the sultant to conduct a traffic circula- Evening rush hour traffic circula- central business district they want tion study in advance of construction tion counts will be taken at the inter- the T&M study to focus. He said the of a parking garage on municipal lots sections of Ferris Place and Prospect further the study gets from the busi- located at Elm and Prospect Streets. Street, Ferris Place and Clark Street, ness district, the harder it will be to T&M Associates, with offices in and Clark Street and North Avenue. determine what traffic patterns are Middletown and Toms River, recently T&M would determine directional actually related to the deck. completed a traffic circulation study distribution of evening peak hour Mayor Jardim asked the Solid of Westfield’s downtown area for the traffic volumes coming from the deck. Waste Committee, chaired by Mayor- County of Union. The county study Levels of service would be devel- elect Gregory S. McDermott, to re- was focused on determining if traffic oped for the following intersections: view the T&M proposal. signals are warranted at the intersec- Elm and East Broad Streets; Pros- In other business Tuesday, Mr. tions of East Broad Street and Moun- pect and East Broad Streets; North Marsh announced that he is recom- tain Avenue and East Broad and Cen- Avenue and East Broad; Central Av- mending the council turn the collec- tral Avenue. enue and East Broad; Mountain Av- tion of trash at downtown recep- The T&M proposal for the town enue and East Broad; Elm Street and tacles back over to the Department would determine if signals are war- North Avenue; Ferris Place and Pros- of Public Works (DPW). To accom- ranted at East Broad and Prospect pect Street and Clark Street and North plish this feat, Mr. Marsh is seeking Streets. Avenue. the purchase of a small garbage truck The Town Council agreed in Au- “It looks like a fairly straight for- at a cost of $85,000 in his DPW Courtesy of Robert Meiklejohn gust to build a deck of 600 to 800 ward proposal and it’s probably some- budget proposal. MAKING THE HALL...Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler, left, a Westfield High School (WHS) alumnus and star spaces in the downtown at a con- thing we should move on,” Town The town had privately contracted athlete, is shown here with Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame inductee Owen Brand, center, and his son, Ryan, at last week’s struction cost ranging from $8.7 to Engineer Kenneth B. Marsh told the the service last year, at a cost of Hall of Fame induction program. At right is former WHS football coach Hall of Fame member, Gary Kehler. Please see $11.5 million. Town Council. $43,680, to Waste Management Inc. another picture in Sports Section. Third Ward Councilman Neil F. The same firm was the low bidder Sullivan said traffic numbers for ad- this year, as per the state Public jacent roadways near the proposed Contracts Law, with a proposal of Vacancies On Westfield Planning Board deck will be important in determin- $65,208. The other two bids received ing design criteria for the parking were $84,105 and $85,000. structure in terms of ingress and Since Waste Management’s con- egress. He said those T&M findings tract expired, the DPW has leased a Filled by Mayor Jardim; Process Criticized very possibly will dictate the size of truck at $3,000 a month and is cur- By MELISSA BETKOWSKI the deck the town eventually builds. rently collecting downtown garbage. who has moved out of town. and “underhanded” move. have to resign. He said the T&M proposal seems Fourth Ward Councilman AND PAUL J. PEYTON Mayor Jardim indicated at the While saying the Mayor had the At the end of the month, the seats Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to assume traffic from the deck would Lawrence A. Goldman noted that a council’s November 21 meeting that power to make the appointments, held by Planning Board members head westbound down Ferris Street few years ago council members re- With a month to go in his tenure, Mr. Stoner and Mr. McCabe had GOP council members objected to Pamela McClure and Rosemary Mil- Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim or southbound toward East Broad ceived numerous complaints about resigned from the board. how they were done. Mayor Jardim let will expire. Ms. McClure is a full Street or south on Clark Street. overflowing receptacles. Mr. Marsh announced last week that he was Mr. Laporta is a former Mayoral e-mailed council members earlier in member and Ms. Millet is serving as making several appointments to the “I think we also need to be con- said new receptacles have been placed contender and Town Councilman. the day. Mr. McDermott, who as a an alternate board member. cerned about going north on Pros- throughout the downtown at addi- Planning Board. Mayor Jardim, the Mr. McCabe and Mr. Ziff were coun- sales executive for a printing firm In other council news, two Boy first Democrat to serve in eight de- pect (Street) and north on Elm at tional locations, which has allevi- cil candidates in 1997 and 2000, does not have e-mail capability in his Scout troops, one from the First least as far up as Dudley (Avenue),” ated that problem. cades, will be replaced by Republi- respectively. All three are Demo- car, did not learn of the appointments United Methodist Church and the can First Ward Councilman Gregory Mr. Sullivan explained. On another matter, the council is crats. Mr. Stoner ran for council in until arriving at the meeting. other from The Presbyterian Church Mayor Thomas C. Jardim said the set to take action this Tuesday, De- S. McDermott in January. 1998 and 1999. “He did it. What are you going to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 T&M study should concentrate solely CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Appointments to the Planning The appointment process has gone do?” Mr. McDermott said in declin- Board are among the few municipal through some bumpy terrain in re- ing to make much of Mayor Jardim’s board and commission selections that cent years, as Democrats have sup- actions. do not require consent of Town Coun- ported the appointments made by Second Ward Councilman Mat- cil members. Mayor Jardim, while Republican thew P. Albano questioned whether Mayor Jardim appointed William council members, as the majority Mr. LaPorta should have resigned Ziff to fill the seat previously occu- party, have used their “consent” from his board seat before being pied by Marc McCabe for the past power to defeat or at least have the appointed to fill out the unexpired three years. He named Anthony list of municipal appointments term of Mr. Stoner. Town Attorney LaPorta, a current board member amended. William S. Jeremiah, 2nd, a former whose term was to expire on Decem- Some Republicans felt last week’s Planning Board attorney, stated that, ber 31, to fill out the final three years appointments were a “lame-duck” in his opinion, Mr. LaPorta did not of the unexpired term of Joe Stoner, Permit Renewal Applications With Higher Rates to Be Mailed By PAUL J. PEYTON percent, thus reducing their cost from parking decals in an effort to reduce Specially Written for The Westfield Leader an average of $50 to $45 per month. the number of persons using vehicles In the next three weeks, Westfield Permit holders had been paying for which permits have not been is- residents who hold commuter per- $30 a month for those permits. sued. mits will be mailed information to The Watterson Street lot permits “If it doesn’t match, you get a renew their applications for another are increasing to $360 for a year and ticket,” Mr. Gildea explained. year per new rates established by the $180 for six months, both equating The new system, he reasoned, is Town Council. to $30 a month. Watterson permits aimed at helping police enforcement Assistant Town Administrator Jim currently cost $15 per month. efforts. Currently, all permit stickers Gildea said the council raised the Mr. Gildea said applications will can be placed on an index card and rates at lots 3 (South Avenue train be mailed to commuter permit hold- placed on the dashboard or attached station), 9 (Shell lot on North Av- ers at the South Avenue train station to the rear-view mirror. enue) and 8 (Citco lot on Elm Street) and Watterson Street lots first. Under “It was a very antiquated system,” to $540 for a year or $300 for six a new program, new permits will be he said. months. Those persons who pay an- issued using the permit holders’ li- There are no plans to use this sys- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader nually will receive a discount of 10 cense plate numbers on rear window CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 A WESTFIELD TRADITION...Westfield High School band members lead marchers in the November 22 Homecoming Parade down East Broad Street. Red Cross Initiates Transportation Service for Local Senior Citizens By PAUL J. PEYTON Kaufmann, an administrative assis- Ms. Kaufmann emphasized that Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tant who heads up the new program, the program is solely for emergency Senior citizens residing in Westfield told The Westfield Leader. medical appointments. Other trans- and Mountainside can now take ad- Chapter Executive Director Den- portation needs can be arranged vantage of a new emergency transpor- nis Kinsella said the Red Cross is through the Paratransit program. tation program run by the local chap- currently utilizing two seven-seat The County of Union requires that ter of the American Red Cross. vehicles with the goal of expanding reservations be made three to five days The initiative, begun in October, the program at some part. in advance, according to the county’s enables seniors who have an emer- “It’s new so we are working out the Web site. The Paratransit program cov- gency medical appointment to call kinks right now,” Mr. Kinsella said. ers medical, mental health, dental, the Red Cross Chapter for a ride. The The agency had been part of Union hospital, employment, educational, service is available for trips to doctors County’s Paratransit program five nutritional, and recreational trips. offices as well as to appointments at years ago and thus is familiar with Unlike Paratransit, the Red Cross area hospitals including Overlook senior transportation issues, Red service currently cannot accommo- Hospital in Summit, Muhlenberg Cross officials said. date wheelchairs. Medical Center in Plainfield and Twenty-five persons are currently “Additional funding sources are Union Hospital in Union Township. utilizing the free Gap Transportation being explored to expand the service “We are trying to fill in the void” Services program, as it has been to meet the needs of the community,” left by the Union County Paratransit named, which is available Monday according to a press release put out program which generally requires through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. last week by the Red Cross. advance reservations for its trans- Residents needing transportation can The agency’s initiative follows a portation program, Maureen call the Red Cross at (908) 232-7709. survey among Westfield seniors, conducted over a year ago by a task force READY TO GIVE THANKS….These youngsters, dressed as pilgrims and American Indians, celebrated Thanksgiving INDEX organized by the United Fund of a little bit early this year, winning first place for their costumes during the annual Westfield Halloween Parade. Pictured, A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Social ...... Page 6 Westfield. The survey found trans- left to right, are: front row, Rachel Leffelholz, Christopher Harris and Andy Murphy, and second row, Shannon Schaefer, Business...... Page 18 Education ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 13 portation as the top need among this Lena Morello, Michael Cash, Jessica Cobuzzi and David LaVelle. Classifieds..... Page 19 Obituary ...... Page 10 segment of the population. Page 12 Thursday, November 30, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration’ SP-F DISTRICT CAN REAPPLY FOR FUNDS FOR PARK MIDDLE GYM SP-F Superintendent Dr. Choye Says On Tap Sunday in Scotch Plains Lower Aid Will Not Impact Local Taxes By SUZETTE F. STALKER (SPBPA) sponsors an “Old Fash- museum’s final event for the year. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ioned Holiday Celebration.” Capping the day’s activities will SCOTCH PLAINS -- Holiday rev- A tradition for the past six years, be the lighting of the official town- By DEBORAH MADISON meet certain criteria necessary to the new fifth-graders, who will be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be funded under this grant pro- elers of all ages are invited to help the celebration will once again take ship Christmas tree on the Village switched to the middle school next ring in the season this Sunday, De- SCOTCH PLAINS -- The Scotch gram. year, but also to accommodate a place in the Towne Centre and along Green at 5 p.m. and the arrival of Plains-Fanwood Board of That project, the new gym at greater number of sixth- through cember 3, between noon and 5 p.m., the Village Green adjacent to the Santa Claus at the Municipal Build- Education’s Business Administra- when the Scotch Plains Business Park Middle School, can be re- eighth-graders expected in the next Scotch Plains Municipal Building, ing, arranged with the cooperation tor Anthony Del Sordi announced applied for at a later date after and Professional Association few years. located at 430 Park Avenue. Ad- of the Scotch Plains Recreation De- at the November 21 Scotch Plains- certain criteria are met, Mr. Del She stated that whether the bond mission is free. The rain date is the partment and with assistance from Fanwood Board of Education meet- Sordi said. referendum passes or not, the dis- WESTFIELD following Sunday, December 10. the Scotch Plains police and fire ing that the school district will re- Superintendent of Schools Dr. trict will still find it necessary to A potpourri of activities and ex- departments. ceive $11,611,447 from the state to Carol Choye said that she was move the fifth-grade out of the el- POLICE BLOTTER fund a portion of the district’s pro- pleased that this amount was ementary schools in order to make hibits will be featured, among them Youngsters from toddlers through posed $35.7 million school facili- sidewalk sales and store specials age 7 will then be able to visit with awarded and that it does not sig- more room at those facilities for an ties expansion and renovations nificantly change the previously- influx of kindergarten through MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 presented by downtown merchants; Santa in the Village Green gazebo projects. • reported tax liability amounts for fourth-graders. A resident of Manhattan re- a petting zoo, pony rides and face and have their pictures taken. Each According to Mr. Del Sordi, the homeowners in Scotch Plains and The annual audit report was pre- ported the theft of a cellular tele- painting. There will also be horse- child will also receive a treat pro- district was approved for the fund- Fanwood, which were calculated sented by the district’s auditors, phone from his motor vehicle drawn wagon rides from noon to 4 vided by the Recreation Depart- ing under the state’s School Facili- using the $12 million figure. Barre and Cannone of Springfield. while it was parked on Elmer p.m. Ride tickets will be $2, with ment. ties Construction and Financing A six-page breakdown of the fa- A corrective action plan was also Street. Act, which is a portion of the $2.6 • no charge for children under age 2. Proceeds from the holiday cel- cilities expansion and renovations recommended to correct deficien- A burglary accompanied by Youngsters will also have an op- ebration will benefit scholarships billion that the state has earmarked project, including total costs, a cies found in the district’s book criminal mischief was reported at a portunity to e-mail their letters to awarded by the business associa- for facilities expansion projects breakdown for each school and es- keeping methods. Sinclair Place residence. The per- throughout New Jersey. timated tax liabilities has been The board discussed a bill before son or individuals responsible en- Santa Claus from the office of The tion. The $11.6 million will cover ap- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Any other school or community mailed to all households in the dis- the New Jersey State Legislature tered the home through an east side proximately 32.5 percent of the trict. located at 1906 Bartle Avenue, be- group in the township that is inter- that would require students to door, authorities confirmed. Police $35.7 million facilities expansions Board Member Jessica Simpson memorize a 55-word passage from did not have a list of missing prop- tween noon and 4 p.m. Each child ested in participating in the cel- and renovation costs, proposed by reported that the state aid will come the Declaration of Independence. erty at press time. who sends a letter will receive an e- ebration may make arrangements the district. Mr. Del Sordi explained in the form of a grant and will be Board Member Edward Saridaki WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 mail response from Santa. by calling SPBPA Chairperson Vi that the amount is $475,000 short given to the district in several pay- • A Prospect Street resident re- told the board that many districts Entertainment will include a pup- Brown of Realty World PAR of the $12 million requested by the ments over the coarse of the con- are coming out against this mea- ported that someone broke the pet show entitled “T’was the Night Agency at (908) 322-4700. district because one project did not struction projects. driver’s side rear view mirror on her sure, because it takes valuable time Before,” to be presented on the Dr. Choye also reported that the away from other studies and does motor vehicle while it was parked in state aid amount and total bond front of her home. Village Green by the SPBPA at not teach qualitative comprehen- SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 3:30 p.m. referendum cost will be shown on sion of history. Several other board • A resident of the 500 block of Throughout the day, Mrs. Claus the ballots when the public votes members agreed that they did not on the school bond referendum in Prospect Street reported that a metal and a band of elves will be circulat- support this bill for those reasons arch over her front sidewalk was December. and because it would take time and ing among the crowd, visiting with Board of Education Vice Presi- money away from other more quali- damaged. children and providing an extra dose • Four dollars in change was re- dent Donald Sheldon explained to tative programs. of holiday cheer. In addition, the the public that even though the Board Member Jean McAllister ported stolen from a motor vehicle Scotch Plains Volunteer Fire De- owned by an Elm Street resident district replaced a portion of the said that this bill “confuses quan- which was parked in front of an Elm partment will have an engine on roof at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High tity with quality.” The board agreed Street food store. display during the event. School and some of the windows at to write a letter stating their oppo- The glove compartment was dam- In addition to contemporary holi- Park Middle School several years sition to the bill, if the bill was aged during the burglary and its con- day fare, visitors will be offered a ago, those were only partial re- passed. tents dumped on the floor of the glimpse of yuletides past during placements and that different sec- Board President Theresa Larkin tions of each building were in need vehicle. the Osborn Cannonball House’s reported that she was contacted by of those renovations at this time. township officials regarding that a MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 28th annual Colonial Christmas • A Winyah Avenue resident re- Dr. Choye explained that the 12 plan by the Township Council to Open House, to be held between additional classrooms being added seek a change in the zoning of the ported that an unknown person or noon and 4 p.m. Refreshments will individuals spray-painted his motor to Terrill Middle School were nec- Donato site, a piece of property vehicle with white and blue paint be available. essary to accommodate not only owned by the Donato family on while it was parked outside his resi- The circa 1760 landmark, oper- New Providence Road. dence. ated as a museum for more than 25 Mrs. Larkin told the board that • A burglary occurred at a Sum- years by the Historical Society of Parking the township was seeking to change mit Avenue residence during which Scotch Plains and Fanwood, is lo- FAMILY FUN…Wesley Hall Nursery School in Westfield held its semi-annual the zoning to commercial, but not Family Fun Night on Friday, November 3. Children and their families cel- retail, which would allow light in- approximately $1,000 in jewelry cated at 1840 Front Street in Scotch ebrated a night of animal fun and enjoyed spending time together as a school was reported missing. There were Plains, around the corner from the dustrial placement on that site, but community. Dancing, desserts, pizza, popcorn, tattoo making, face painting, Permits not residential. no signs of forced entry, authorities Village Green. This will be the animal ear creating and game playing were some of the event’s highlights. said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Donato property is the sub- Police revealed they have a pos- tem at employee lots, namely the ject of litigation by developer K. sible suspect in the case, described Citco and Shell lots, since employ- Hovnanian, who is appealing the as a white male, approximately 30 Mayor Jardim Fills Vacancies ers like to be able to switch permits Planning Board’s decision reject- years old, with brown hair, who was Traffic Impact due to employment changes, the as- ing their proposed townhouse de- last seen wearing a vibrant blue and sistant administrator said. velopment for that site. black jacket. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 On Westfield Planning Board On-street and municipal lot meter Mrs. Larkin stated that K. The suspect was seen walking from cember 5, to approve an application CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rates are scheduled to be hiked from Hovnanian could challenge that a rear yard to area homes, where he for a state Division of Alcoholic in Westfield, were in attendance at the Town Engineer and Director of Pub- 25 to 50 cents per hour. The proposal zoning change in court, arguing is still in the discussion stage at the reportedly rang doorbells and told Beverage Control (ABC) grant aimed November 21 governing body meeting lic Works Kenneth B. Marsh, said he that the township is changing the as part of their requirements to earn Town Council level, Mr. Gildea re- homeowners he was starting a land- at combating purchases of alcoholic “needs no convincing” on this matter, zoning to close them out of con- citizenship and communications noting he has observed the condition of vealed. structing residential housing at that scaping business, according to po- beverages by individuals under the lice. badges, respectively. the roadways firsthand. Mr. Marsh said Plans are also in the works to location. • legal age to do so. Underage drink- During the public comment portion that this is something the council needs install pay stations at lot 5 behind the She said that the change in zon- A metal chainlink fence and a ing laws are enforced by the Office of the meeting, resident Jim Thomas to deal with in terms of its budget priori- downspout were damaged at the Rialto Theatre sometime in the ing “seemed positive for us,” refer- of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency addressed the council about the way the ties for next year. spring, officials revealed. Mr. Gildea ring to less of a burden on the office of the Westfield Neighbor- town and the Westfield Police Depart- He observed that in 2000, the road hood Council on Cacciola Place. Prevention. That office is adminis- said two pay stations handling 60 school system if the zoning disal- ment monitor the crosswalks. He called shoulders around the school were com- parking stalls each will be purchased. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 tered by the ABC. Westfield “a pedestrian community” and lowed residential housing there. • pleted. In addition, all municipal lots, with A representative of St. Paul’s Town Assistant Administrator Jim said he has seen the town progress from The engineer also informed residents That appeal is scheduled to be Episcopal Church Day School on Gildea explained the grant would be the exceptions of lots 1 and 8 at Elm heard in State Superior Court in “mom and pop stores to mall stores.” of the town’s sidewalk program, whereby and Prospect Streets and lot 2 (North East Broad Street reported the theft used to support the Westfield Police His comments were followed by a citizens can have their sidewalks re- Elizabeth on December 18. of $170 from a cash box stored in a lengthy discussion between the council Avenue train station lot), will be re- Department’s Cops in Shops pro- paired or replaced. The town and resi- paved and re-lined next year. desk at the school. and Town Administrator Thomas P. Sh- dents split the cost. • gram, whereby police officers go Lots 1 and 8 have been designated An Alden Avenue resident re- into stores to observe whether un- annon about improving traffic safety in Mr. Marsh also noted that “the Sec- ported that her home was burglar- town, including the South Avenue traf- ond Ward has a legacy of not wanting for a multi-tiered parking deck, while The Best Scoop ized and an undetermined amount of der-aged persons are trying to buy fic circle. curbing or paving” when these elements realignment plans for lot 2 require In Town: property was taken. alcohol. Mr. Shannon indicated that the town would increase the lifespan of the road state Department of Transportation was waiting to hear from the state about work. approval since they impact North www.goleader.com making improvements to the circle. On another matter, Ben Thomas and Avenue, a state highway. Mayor Jardim asked “why do these Patrick Hughes, members of the Meth- improvements have to wait?” odist Church Boy Scout troop, ad- The council was addressed by resi- dressed the council on the lack of an dents of the Baker Avenue area who are area in town for skate boarders. The concerned about what they said is the boys told the council that they have state of disrepair of Baker and Winyah been kicked out of other locations and Avenues in the vicinity of Wilson El- are really just looking for a place to ementary School. They noted that it’s so skateboard. bad that when people park on both sides They were urged by Mayor Jardim of the street, pedestrians are forced to and Third Ward Councilwoman Claire walk in the middle of the street and that Lazarowitz to contact the Westfield Rec- All year long traffic can only travel in one direction at reation Commission, which has juris- she a time under these circumstances. diction over town recreational programs. 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SP-F DISTRICT CAN REAPPLY FOR FUNDS FOR PARK MIDDLE GYM Dr. Choye Says Lower Aid Will Not Impact Local Taxes By DEBORAH MADISON the amount is $475,000 short of the reported that the state aid will come Specially Written for The Times $12 million requested by the district in the form of a grant and will be The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board because one project did not meet given to the district in several pay- of Education’s Business Administra- certain criteria necessary to be funded ments over the coarse of the con- tor Anthony Del Sordi announced at under this grant program. struction projects. the November 21 Scotch Plains- That project, the new gym at Park Dr. Choye also reported that the Fanwood Board of Education meet- Middle School, can be re-applied for state aid amount and total bond ref- ing that the school district will re- at a later date after certain criteria are erendum cost will be shown on the ceive $11,611,447 from the state to met, Mr. Del Sordi said. ballots when the public votes on the fund a portion of the district’s pro- Superintendent of Schools Dr. school bond referendum in Decem- posed $35.7 million school facilities Carol Choye said that she was pleased ber. expansion and renovations projects. that this amount was awarded and Board of Education Vice President According to Mr. Del Sordi, the that it does not significantly change Donald Sheldon explained to the district was approved for the funding the previously-reported tax liability public that even though the district under the state’s School Facilities amounts for homeowners in Scotch replaced a portion of the roof at Construction and Financing Act, Plains and Fanwood, which were Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School which is a portion of the $2.6 billion calculated using the $12 million fig- and some of the windows at Park that the state has earmarked for fa- ure. Middle School several years ago, cilities expansion projects through- A six-page breakdown of the fa- those were only partial replacements out New Jersey. cilities expansion and renovations and that different sections of each The $11.6 million will cover ap- project, including total costs, a break- building were in need of those reno- proximately 32.5 percent of the $35.7 down for each school and estimated vations at this time. million facilities expansions and tax liabilities has been mailed to all Dr. Choye explained that the 12 renovation costs, proposed by the households in the district. additional classrooms being added Cheri Rogowsky for The Times district. Mr. Del Sordi explained that Board Member Jessica Simpson to Terrill Middle School were neces- THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR…Lights, sculptures, and unique decorations of every kind have sary to accommodate not only the sprouted up around Scotch Plains and Fanwood this past week. Joe Geraldes of Berkeley Heights, left, and Glenn Koleda new fifth-graders, who will be of Scotch Plains, recently pieced together lawn sculptures featuring carolers laced with white lights. switched to the middle school next year, but also to accommodate a greater number of sixth- through eighth-graders expected in the next ‘Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration’ few years. She stated that whether the bond referendum passes or not, the district will still find it necessary to move the On Tap Sunday in Scotch Plains fifth-grade out of the elementary schools in order to make more room By SUZETTE F. STALKER Santa Claus from the office of The ated as a museum for more than 25 at those facilities for an influx of kin- Specially Written for The Times Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, years by the Historical Society of dergarten through fourth-graders. Holiday revelers of all ages are located at 1906 Bartle Avenue, be- Scotch Plains and Fanwood, is lo- invited to help ring in the season this tween noon and 4 p.m. Each child cated at 1840 Front Street in Scotch The annual audit report was pre- Sunday, December 3, between noon sented by the district’s auditors, Barre who sends a letter will receive an e- Plains, around the corner from the and 5 p.m., when the Scotch Plains mail response from Santa. Village Green. This will be the and Cannone of Springfield. A correc- Business and Professional Associa- Entertainment will include a pup- museum’s final event for the year. tive action plan was also recommended tion (SPBPA) sponsors an “Old Fash- pet show entitled “T’was the Night Capping the day’s activities will to correct deficiencies found in the ioned Holiday Celebration.” Before,” to be presented on the Vil- be the lighting of the official town- district’s book keeping methods. A tradition for the past six years, lage Green by the SPBPA at 3:30 ship Christmas tree on the Village The board discussed a bill before the the celebration will once again take p.m. Green at 5 p.m. and the arrival of New Jersey State Legislature that would place in the Towne Centre and along Throughout the day, Mrs. Claus Santa Claus at the Municipal Build- require students to memorize a 55- the Village Green adjacent to the and a band of elves will be circulat- ing, arranged with the cooperation of word passage from the Declaration of Scotch Plains Municipal Building, ing among the crowd, visiting with the Scotch Plains Recreation De- located at 430 Park Avenue. Admis- children and providing an extra dose partment and with assistance from Independence. sion is free. The rain date is the Board Member Edward Saridaki of holiday cheer. In addition, the the Scotch Plains police and fire following Sunday, December 10. Scotch Plains Volunteer Fire Depart- departments. told the board that many districts are A potpourri of activities and ex- coming out against this measure, be- ment will have an engine on display Youngsters from toddlers through hibits will be featured, among them during the event. age 7 will then be able to visit with cause it takes valuable time away sidewalk sales and store specials pre- from other studies and does not teach In addition to contemporary holi- Santa in the Village Green gazebo sented by downtown merchants; a day fare, visitors will be offered a and have their pictures taken. Each qualitative comprehension of history. petting zoo, pony rides and face paint- Several other board members agreed glimpse of yuletides past during the child will also receive a treat pro- ing. There will also be horse-drawn Osborn Cannonball House’s 28th vided by the Recreation Department. that they did not support this bill for wagon rides from noon to 4 p.m. those reasons and because it would annual Colonial Christmas Open Proceeds from the holiday cel- Ride tickets will be $2, with no charge House, to be held between noon and ebration will benefit scholarships take time and money away from other for children under age 2. more qualitative programs. 4 p.m. Refreshments will be avail- awarded by the business association. Youngsters will also have an op- able. Any other school or community CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 portunity to e-mail their letters to The circa 1760 landmark, oper- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Sharing Services With Board of Education, Ballfield Project Top Mayor Mark’s Agenda By FRED ROSSI year,” he told The Times of Scotch taxes for the municipal government and the local board of education. Specially Written for The Times Plains-Fanwood last week. “If it portion of residents’ property tax “We have had some minimal suc- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. is regenerated like it has in the bills. cesses so far, and it seems there is a Marks says if the township’s fiscal past few years, we’ll freeze taxes Mr. Marks, who was elected to a lot of potential to take the shared health remains strong, he is hopeful again.” four-year mayoral term earlier this services committee and have some that another municipal property tax Earlier this year, the Republican- month in Scotch Plains’ first-ever major accomplishments,” Mayor Cheri Rogowsky for The Times freeze can be implemented next year. SNOWFLAKES IN THE AIR…Near Front Street in Scotch Plains, within the controlled Township Council de- Marks stated. Towne Centre, pristine white snowflakes cling to telephone poles, reminding “We’ll know what the level of cided to use a portion of the more- The Mayor noted that “the way passersby that the holiday season has arrived. the surplus is at the end of this than $2 million surplus when it froze local governments in New Jersey are set up, we’re fooling ourselves into thinking we can keep a lid on property taxes.” SHARYNN PORTER SWORN IN AS FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN COUNCILWOMAN “Trenton isn’t supporting us, so we’re going to have to do it on our own,” he said. Scotch Plains Township Attorney to Advise Council Mayor Marks is also hopeful of making further progress in getting approval to build the ballfields in the Ashbrook Reservation. On Outcome of Vote Regarding Conservation Zone Recalling the “five ballfields in five years” proposal put forth a few By FRED ROSSI meant that, at least in Mrs. Samuel’s Rajoppi and Freeholders Louis the downtown business community. Specially Written for The Times thinking, the necessary two-thirds Mingo and Chester Holmes and pre- Separately, the Council passed a years back by Councilman William F. McClintock, Jr. and himself, the It remains uncertain whether the majority vote to pass such a zoning sented with a gift from Township resolution supporting legislation be- change failed. Democratic Party Chairwoman ing pushed by State Senate President Mayor said a finalization of the Scotch Plains Township Council last Martin L. Marks Ashbrook proposal would mean that week actually passed an ordinance Mr. Hansen promised last week to Pamela E. Boright. Donald T. DiFrancesco, a Scotch research the legalities of the vote and Mrs. Porter replaces the late Tarquin Plains resident, that would increase “we’ll accomplish it ahead of sched- creating a new conservation zone, direct mayoral election, spoke about ule.” but Township Attorney Douglas told The Times earlier this week that Jay Bromley and will serve until a state assistance to municipalities and he is continuing to look into the mat- special election is held in 2001. provide some property tax relief to some of his goals and plans for his He said a field meeting between Hansen promised a final determina- tenure, which officially begins on Scotch Plains, the State Department tion by the Council’s next public ter. He did state, though, that “com- The Council also introduced sepa- property owners. mon law says that, with some excep- rate ordinances revising the rate sched- Mayor Martin L. Marks said it was January 1. of Environmental Protection and the meeting on December 12. “Number one, I want to follow township’s consulting engineer will At its November 21 meeting, the tions, abstentions count as being with ule at Scotch Hills Country Club and possible that Scotch Plains “could the majority,” which, in the case of the eliminating tennis court usage fees. realize a substantial aid increase” — through on some of the projects and be held soon to finalize the param- Council voted 3-0-2 to create the initiatives started in the past few eters of the buffer area that will sepa- new zone, which would designate conservation zone ordinance, would The public hearings on both ordi- $180,000 in the first year and more in mean that it passed unanimously. nances will be held on December 12. the following years — “if this impor- years and see them through,” he rate the park itself from the wetlands certain township-owned tracts of land said. area within the reservation. as being off-limits to development of Also at last week’s meeting, Coun- An ordinance was also introduced tant piece if legislation is ultimately cilwoman Porter was formally sworn that would allow township businesses passed.” He cited the shared services ini- After the buffer zone is set, “then any sort — be it residential or com- tiative that began to take shape this we’ll know how many fields we can mercial or even the development of a into office by attorney Kirk Rhodes that sell liquor to remain open past At the close of the Council’s meet- year between Scotch Plains, Fanwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 new park. But Democratic Council- with her husband and two children by the currently restricted Sunday hours ing, the Mayor also proclaimed No- women Geri M. Samuel and Sharynn her side. of operation whenever Christmas Eve vember as National Epilepsy Aware- Porter abstained, leading to a dis- Afterwards, Mrs. Porter, the first and New Year’s Eve fall on a Sunday. ness Month in Scotch Plains, the week INDEX agreement over whether the three African-American to be seated on Councilman William F. of November 19-26 as Bible Week and A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Obituary ...... Page 10 votes in favor of passage were suffi- the Council, was praised by, among McClintock, Jr. noted that the ordi- the week of November 12-18 as Ameri- Classifieds..... Page 19 Education ...... Page 8 Social ...... Page 6 cient or whether the two abstentions others, Union County Clerk Joanne nance was requested by members of can Education Week in Scotch Plains. Business...... Page 18 Sports ...... 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fit,” Mr. Marks said. Service for Local Senior Citizens Mayor Marks is also looking for- By PAUL J. PEYTON the local chapter of the American Red lizing the free Gap Transportation Ser- ward to finding more open space in Specially Written for The Times Cross. vices program, as it has been named, Scotch Plains, and hailed the fact WESTFIELD -- Senior citizens re- The initiative, begun in October, en- which is available Monday through Fri- day, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents need- that the town, the state and, now, siding in Westfield and Mountainside ables seniors who have an emergency the county will all have open space can now take advantage of a new emer- medical appointment to call the Red ing transportation can call the Red Cross gency transportation program run by Cross Chapter for a ride. The service is at (908) 232-7709. trust funds from which Scotch available for trips to doctors offices as Ms. Kaufmann emphasized that the Plains can tap to get the funds well as to appointments at area hospitals program is solely for emergency medi- needed to purchase available land. SCOTCH PLAINS including Overlook Hospital in Sum- cal appointments. Other transportation Mr. Marks also says he wants to mit, Muhlenberg Medical Center in needs can be arranged through the take advantage of the township’s POLICE BLOTTER Plainfield and Union Hospital in Union Paratransit program. The County of Union requires that new Web site to “communicate bet- Township. ter with the public, with other lev- “We are trying to fill in the void” left reservations be made three to five days TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 in advance, according to the county’s els of government and with each • An East Second Street resident by the Union County Paratransit program which generally requires advance Web site. The Paratransit program cov- other on the council and among reported the theft of a Sony Play ers medical, mental health, dental, hos- department heads.” Station taken from a bedroom some- reservations for its transportation program, Maureen Kaufmann, an adminis- pital, employment, educational, nutri- Turning back to local property taxes, time during the day. Police said there trative assistant who heads up the new tional, and recreational trips. were no signs of a forced entry. Unlike Paratransit, the Red Cross ser- Mayor Marks expressed hope for pas- program, told The Westfield Leader. sage of a proposal being pushed by THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Chapter Executive Director Dennis vice currently cannot accommodate • A burglary reportedly occurred at Kinsella said the Red Cross is currently wheelchairs. State Senate President Donald T. residence on Cecilia Place sometime utilizing two seven-seat vehicles with “Additional funding sources are be- DiFrancesco that would increase prop- during the early afternoon hours. Entry the goal of expanding the program at ing explored to expand the service to erty tax relief to taxpayers and step was apparently gained by forcing a rear some part. meet the needs of the community,” ac- upstate aid to municipalities. window, police said. Numerous items “It’s new so we are working out the cording to a press release put out last “If it goes through,” the Mayor of jewelry were reported missing. kinks right now,” Mr. Kinsella said. week by the Red Cross. The agency’s initiative follows a survey said, “it will go a long way to offset FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 The agency had been part of Union the need for major tax increases.” • A resident of the 1500 block of County’s Paratransit program five years among Westfield seniors, conducted over East Second Street reported that some- ago and thus is familiar with senior a year ago by a task force organized by the He said the potential exists for sev- one entered the residence by forcing a transportation issues, Red Cross offi- United Fund of Westfield. The survey eral tax points worth of state aid cials said. found transportation as the top need among coming into Scotch Plains annu- rear window then fled the scene when this segment of the population. the alarm activated at 6:25 p.m. Twenty-five persons are currently uti- ally if Senator DiFrancesco’s pro- • A Round Hill Road resident re- posal is passed. ported that someone damaged their mailbox overnight. Permit Renewal Applications SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 The Best Scoop • A Second Street business re- With Higher Rates to Be Mailed Cheri Rogowsky for The Times In Town: ported the theft of approximately MAKE PLANS FOR A DETOUR…A portion of Martine Avenue Bridge in www.goleader.com $1,000 in cash from behind a counter By PAUL J. PEYTON tant administrator said. Fanwood was closed down for construction, causing this minivan to plan a Specially Written for The Times On-street and municipal lot meter detour leading down South Avenue. sometime around 10:30 a.m. WESTFIELD -- In the next three SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 rates are scheduled to be hiked from • weeks, Westfield residents who hold 25 to 50 cents per hour. The proposal A customer of Park Avenue bank commuter permits will be mailed reported that someone cashed a fraudu- is still in the discussion stage at the information to renew their applica- Town Council level, Mr. Gildea re- Mayor Jardim Fills Vacancies lent check against his account for $375. tions for another year per new rates • A Princeton Avenue resident vealed. established by the Town Council. Plans are also in the works to in- reported that jewelry was taken from Assistant Town Administrator Jim the bedroom area over the weekend. stall pay stations at lot 5 behind the Gildea said the council raised the Rialto Theatre sometime in the On Westfield Planning Board Police did not find any sign of forced rates at lots 3 (South Avenue train entry to the premises. spring, officials revealed. Mr. Gildea By MELISSA BETKOWSKI require consent of Town Council mem- In other council news, two Boy Scout station), 9 (Shell lot on North Av- AND PAUL J. PEYTON bers. troops, one from the First United Meth- said two pay stations handling 60 Specially Written for The Times enue) and 8 (Citco lot on Elm Street) parking stalls each will be purchased. Mayor Jardim appointed William Ziff odist Church and the other from The to $540 for a year or $300 for six In addition, all municipal lots, with WESTFIELD -- With a month to go to fill the seat previously occupied by Presbyterian Church in Westfield, were SP-F School Bd. months. Those persons who pay an- the exceptions of lots 1 and 8 at Elm in his tenure, Westfield Mayor Thomas Marc McCabe for the past three years. in attendance at the November 21 gov- nually will receive a discount of 10 and Prospect Streets and lot 2 (North C. Jardim announced last week that he He named Anthony LaPorta, a current erning body meeting as part of their CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 was making several appointments to percent, thus reducing their cost from Avenue train station lot), will be re- board member whose term was to ex- requirements to earn citizenship and Board Member Jean McAllister said an average of $50 to $45 per month. the Planning Board. Mayor Jardim, the pire on December 31, to fill out the final communications badges, respectively. paved and re-lined next year. first Democrat to serve in eight de- that this bill “confuses quantity with Permit holders had been paying Lots 1 and 8 have been designated three years of the unexpired term of Joe During the public comment portion quality.” The board agreed to write a cades, will be replaced by Republican Stoner, who has moved out of town. of the meeting, resident Jim Thomas $30 a month for those permits. for a multi-tiered parking deck, while First Ward Councilman Gregory S. letter stating their opposition to the bill, The Watterson Street lot permits Mayor Jardim indicated at the addressed the council about the way the if the bill was passed. realignment plans for lot 2 require McDermott in January. council’s November 21 meeting that town and the Westfield Police Depart- are increasing to $360 for a year and state Department of Transportation Appointments to the Planning Board Board President Theresa Larkin re- $180 for six months, both equating Mr. Stoner and Mr. McCabe had re- ment monitor the crosswalks. He called ported that she was contacted by town- approval since they impact North are among the few municipal board signed from the board. Westfield “a pedestrian community” and ship officials regarding that a plan by the to $30 a month. Watterson permits Avenue, a state highway. and commission selections that do not Mr. Laporta is a former Mayoral con- said he has seen the town progress from Township Council to seek a change in currently cost $15 per month. tender and Town Councilman. Mr. “mom and pop stores to mall stores.” the zoning of the Donato site, a piece of Mr. Gildea said applications will McCabe and Mr. Ziff were council can- His comments were followed by a property owned by the Donato family on be mailed to commuter permit hold- didates in 1997 and 2000, respectively. lengthy discussion between the coun- New Providence Road. ers at the South Avenue train station All three are Democrats. Mr. Stoner ran cil and Town Administrator Thomas P. Mrs. Larkin told the board that the and Watterson Street lots first. Under for council in 1998 and 1999. Shannon about improving traffic safety township was seeking to change the zon- a new program, new permits will be The appointment process has gone in town, including the South Avenue ing to commercial, but not retail, which issued using the permit holders’ li- through some bumpy terrain in recent traffic circle. would allow light industrial placement cense plate numbers on rear window years, as Democrats have supported Mr. Shannon indicated that the town on that site, but not residential. parking decals in an effort to reduce the appointments made by Mayor was waiting to hear from the state about The Donato property is the subject of the number of persons using vehicles Jardim, while Republican council mem- making improvements to the circle. litigation by developer K. Hovnanian, for which permits have not been is- bers, as the majority party, have used Mayor Jardim asked “why do these who is appealing the Planning Board’s sued. their “consent” power to defeat or at improvements have to wait?” decision rejecting their proposed “If it doesn’t match, you get a least have the list of municipal appoint- The council was addressed by resi- townhouse development for that site. ticket,” Mr. Gildea explained. ments amended. dents of the Baker Avenue area who are Mrs. Larkin stated that K. Hovnanian The new system, he reasoned, is Some Republicans felt last week’s concerned about what they said is the could challenge that zoning change in aimed at helping police enforcement appointments were a “lame-duck” and state of disrepair of Baker and Winyah court, arguing that the township is chang- efforts. Currently, all permit stickers “underhanded” move. Avenues in the vicinity of Wilson El- ing the zoning to close them out of While saying the Mayor had the ementary School. They noted that it’s constructing residential housing at that can be placed on an index card and placed on the dashboard or attached power to make the appointments, GOP so bad that when people park on both location. council members objected to how they sides of the street, pedestrians are forced She said that the change in zoning to the rear-view mirror. were done. Mayor Jardim e-mailed to walk in the middle of the street and “seemed positive for us,” referring to less “It was a very antiquated system,” council members earlier in the day. Mr. that traffic can only travel in one direc- of a burden on the school system if the he said. McDermott, who as a sales executive tion at a time under these circumstances. zoning disallowed residential housing There are no plans to use this sys- for a printing firm does not have e-mail Town Engineer and Director of Pub- there. tem at employee lots, namely the capability in his car, did not learn of the lic Works Kenneth B. Marsh, said he That appeal is scheduled to be heard in Citco and Shell lots, since employers appointments until arriving at the meet- “needs no convincing” on this matter, State Superior Court in Elizabeth on like to be able to switch permits due ing. noting he has observed the condition of December 18. to employment changes, the assis- “He did it. What are you going to the roadways firsthand. Mr. Marsh said do?” Mr. McDermott said in declining that this is something the council needs to make much of Mayor Jardim’s ac- to deal with in terms of its budget tions. priorities for next year. Second Ward Councilman Matthew He observed that in 2000, the road P. Albano questioned whether Mr. shoulders around the school were com- LaPorta should have resigned from his pleted. GENEROSITY AT ITS BEST…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA board seat before being appointed to The engineer also informed residents Chapter, an Association of Marketing Students sponsored its 9th annual fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Stoner. of the town’s sidewalk program, Thanksgiving Day Dinner for the needy at the Black United Community Center Town Attorney William S. Jeremiah, whereby citizens can have their side- in Plainfield. Nearly 200 guests were treated to a sit-down dinner which included 2nd, a former Planning Board attorney, walks repaired or replaced. The town turkey, all the trimmings and an array of desserts. The students organized the stated that, in his opinion, Mr. LaPorta and residents split the cost. dinner with the Black United Fund, and coordinated the guest list with the did not have to resign. Mr. Marsh also noted that “the Sec- All year long Interfaith Council, the Park Hotel for Adults, and the Plainfield Welfare At the end of the month, the seats ond Ward has a legacy of not wanting Department. Over 100 students participated. To prepare the dinner, 25 turkeys held by Planning Board members curbing or paving” when these ele- were used and each guest was given a “take home” dinner. Pamela McClure and Rosemary Millet ments would increase the lifespan of she will expire. Ms. McClure is a full mem- the road work. Fine INVENTORY CLOSEOUT ber and Ms. Millet is serving as an On another matter, Ben Thomas and indulges you. 14 Karat gold F alternate board member. Patrick Hughes, members of the Meth-

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Habitat for Humanity is an international non-profit organization, whose goal is to create affordable housing by building or renovating houses through volunteer work and Deborah Madison for The Westfield Leader and The Times donations of money and materials. FINAL TOUCHES...Fanwood resident Jane Sapienza, Vice President of the Habitat now boasts 1,400 chapters Plainfield Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, spackles a ceiling of a new home called affiliates, world-wide, 22 of build by Habitat volunteers. which are in New Jersey. Habitat affiliates have built approximately tist Church, Community Presbyte- out the United States, on occasion, working alongside Habitat supporter, 30,000 houses around the world and rian in Mountainside, as well as several Plainfield churches have been former President Jimmy Carter. Habitat is the 15th largest home- “When people say they have no builder in the world. especially generous in terms of do- The Plainfield Chapter of Habitat nating money, office space, volun- skills, I refuse to accept that. We can teers and materials to Habitat on a use people who can clean up the site or for Humanity builds and renovates simply organize materials. Everyone houses in Plainfield and all of the regular basis, said Ann Brackbill, towns that border Plainfield, includ- Habitat’s Corresponding Secretary. can do something,” Mr. Boothe stated. Mrs. Brackbill and her husband, Mountainside resident Cliff ing South Plainfield, North Plainfield, Bekkedahl has been volunteering for Piscataway, Fanwood and Scotch along with two other Mountainside Plains. couples were the founding members Habitat since 1991. Formerly a Navy Captain and Senior Vice President Families in the Greater Plainfield of the Plainfield Affiliate in 1989. Former Westfield Mayor Garland for a Consulting Firm, now retired, area, that will eventually occupy the Deborah Madison for The Westfield Leader and The Times new homes, are selected by a com- TEAM WORK...Kristy Gallina and Marvin Rothman from Westfield tape over rough spots on a ceiling of a home under “Bud” Boothe has been donating his Mr. Bekkedahl got started with Habi- construction by Habitat for Humanity. skills to the Habitat community for tat after taking a masonry course at mittee based on their housing need Union County Vocational Technical and financial circumstances. Fami- Marv Chasek, Habitat’s Construc- Chasek asked a young female volun- zations send volunteer work-crews many years. Mr. Boothe has worked lies pledge to work 500 hours in tion site Supervisor. Mr. Chasek from teer who had just arrived. “Good, get to Habitat projects once a month or on Habitat sites all over the world, School. He now supervises most of the masonry and foundation work partnership with other volunteers to Berkeley Heights has helped habitat up on that scaffold and take this several times a year. Fanwood Pres- including Hungary, the Philippines, help build Habitat houses. build more than 16 houses over the hammer with you and wait for me.” byterian Church, Scotch Plains Bap- Canada and various locations through- CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Houses are constructed or renovated past 10 years. On the construction site, everyone is with the help of volunteer artisans, In between nailing up siding, in- treated equally with no regard for many of whom are retired profession- stalling wallboards and laying down age or gender. roof tiles, he spends a good deal of Since its inception in 1989, the YOUTH AND FAMILY WE WILL MEET OR BEAT COUNSELING SERVICE ALL OF OUR COMPETITORS PRICES! 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and Passage of Westfield Bond Question and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: Will Benefit All Who Pass Through WHS New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association I am writing as the mother of a recent issue referendum. CRONY Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Westfield High School graduate, a cur- The science and technology programs A long lasting or close friend or Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey rent Westfield High School freshman will benefit. The fine arts program will and an Edison sixth grader - as well as benefit. The sports programs will ben- companion. Crony and crone are not P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue the President of the Westfield High efit. In short, all members of the West- doublets, words that are derived from Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 School PTSO. field High School community — stu- the same source, and they should Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Even as the confusion surrounding the dents, teachers, parents and administra- never be confused. Crone, you see, is recent Presidential election continues, tors, will benefit from the improvements a highly disparaging term for an eld- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at on December 12th the citizens of West- this bond will fund. erly woman and is derived from old P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 field will again be asked to cast their I know that the expenditure this bond French, carogne, which is related to votes on an important issue that effects represents is a significant one, but it PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. carrion. Crone is defined as a with- all Westfield residents. On December must be considered as a long-term in- ered witch-like old woman. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh 12th, Westfield will be holding a special vestment in our children’s future. The Crony, an intimate friend, by con- A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING election on a $14.9 million school bond infrastructure improvements that these referendum to fund the construction of a expenditures can provide will give us trast, is a very decent sort of word Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin new science wing and other additions the needed room for the expected high that had the “h” knocked out of it COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS and renovations to Westfield High School school enrollment increase, will increase during its evolution from the Greek Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds and to the field house at Kehler Stadium. the educational options open to our stu- root, chronios, meaning long contin- BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER These improvements to our high dents, and will give us the opportunity to ued. Chronios can tick off many school will benefit all of the children provide much needed technological im- modern derivatives related to time SUBSCRIPTION PRICE who will pass through the high school’s provements to our venerable 48-year old such as: One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 halls for years to come and provide a Westfield High School. Chronicle - a chronological record modern, technologically up-to-date So in closing — I again urge you vote learning environment for our children. “yes” for the bond referendum on De- of historical events I urge you to vote “yes” on the bond cember 12th. If there is one thing the Chronic - of long duration; con- recent Presidential election has taught tinuing. Despite Weariness In Our Election Process, us, it is the importance of every vote synchronize - simultaneously ‘Yes’ Tally on Bond cast. Please come out and vote on De- chronological - arranged in order Voters Need to Cast Ballots on Referendums cember 12th! of time. Is A Vote for Kids Nancy Musat chronograph - a stop watch The nation is weary, but everyone is getting a money and save voter time. It would increase President, Westfield High School anachronism - something out of lesson over the importance of voting. Will we learn participation and improve validation of community In SPF Schools Parent/Teacher/Student Organi- time. Combines ana- meaning back- The schools of Scotch Plains-Fanwood zation ward. anything from this debacle of the Presidential decisions. In our view, we’d all be better off. School District are in major need of election? We hope so, but we’re not sure. We’ve received answers like “the public school additions and renovations to provide our On December 12th, the public in our region is issues are too important, and they would be over- increasing school population with an Reader Wants Westfield Bond Funds adequate as well as safe reaming envi- being presented with another voting duty. The whelmed by the issues of the general elections.” ronment. Spent Solely on School Buildings public school systems of Westfield, Scotch Plains- We’ve heard from some that voters will disapprove Our board of education has responded Fanwood, Clark, Springfield and Roselle are hold- bond requests if given the high visibility when to this need by asking the residents to Now that another effort of the board of this. It does not. The sight of this eleva- vote on a $35 million bond referendum education to address the facilities needs tor, complete with landscaping and gran- ing special elections requesting the public to ap- presented in the general elections. We’ve even on December 12th. and requirements for Westfield’s stu- ite curbing, will break your heart when prove bonds. These requests represent substantial heard that “we like it this way because we’re more This construction could not have come dents is nearing conclusion, it is appro- you consider the shabby condition of sums of money. likely to win.” These don’t sound like convincing or at a better time. State aid, “only ear- priate to raise questions and concerns Westfield’s school buildings. Shabby is marked for this year,” will fund approxi- about balance and priorities. a kind word to describe some of the Characteristically, voter turnout is low for these good reasons to us. There must be others - we’ve mately $12 million of the $35 million More than three-and-half years ago, conditions seen on a recent tour of West- special elections. Perhaps as little as 15 percent of just not heard them. project. Yes, it is a lot of money. But, the question was raised why Westfield field High School. It is appalling that the the registered voters will turn out. This means that With declining voter turnout and increasing com- when you break it down, Scotch Plains has two money draining properties and board wants to spend millions on an residents will pay on the average of buildings with no Westfield students administration building at a time when as little as 8 percent of the voting public may decide plications of validation, voting and campaign re- $14.25 per month, and Fanwood resi- when Westfield’s young people were in there are conditions like this in our school the most significant property tax issues for the next forms must be made to reverse the trend. As pointed dents will pay $12 per month. I couldn’t portable classrooms; science labs were buildings. Neglect on a scale like this two decades. In our view, such a low turnout is not out last week in this newspaper by Union County have said it better when someone wrote seriously outdated and deteriorating; took a very long time to accumulate. this is a night out at Burger King or schools were overcrowded and shabby There is no excuse for conditions like a validation of the public will. This is a serious Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan, the county ordering pizza for dinner. and programs were diminishing. A bond this in a community like Westfield. concern for the public school system and for the took an important step two years ago by installing The J. A. Coles School PTA supports issue addressed some of the needs at the The proposed bond issue will address efficacy of the property tax system in New Jersey. modern voting machines. This has worked out the school bond referendum. A “yes” elementary level and proposed bond is- only some of the facilities needs of our vote for the school bond is a “yes” vote for sue would address some needs at West- students. We need ongoing annual bud- All year round, people complain about their well. We hope the rest of the nation does this. our children as well as our community. field High School. geting to cover what is necessary such as property taxes. Why don’t they vote in these special The voters and the candidates are calling for The question remains why Westfield elementary lunchroom facilities (75 per- Sue Spirko has two buildings with no Westfield cent of elementary students eat lunch at elections? Is it because they don’t care? Have they campaign finance reform. Can we find the will, and Corresponding Secretary students. three-and-half years ago, the school; there are sanitary issues.); smaller given up? Is it that the date normally chosen for this can we construct a fair way to do this? Coles PTA board of education proposed spending renovation projects, furnishings, etc. voting is obscure? Is it because the polls don’t open Should we also require that all elections occur on several million dollars to renovate the The building at 302 Elm Street is a until 2 p.m., making it difficult for commuters to the same day, such as during the general election? Deadlines administration building at 302 Elm Street white elephant, an albatross draining General News - Friday 4pm at a time when student facilities were in classroom dollars from our students. vote? Should we also require that all requests of the Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm desperate condition. This was challenged Solutions have been found and commu- Whatever the reasons, it’s not a good situation for public for bonds from the state, the county, the Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm early in 1997 and continues to be ques- nicated to the board on concerns they tioned and opposed. raised. Other districts in the county have anyone. We’ve asked why these elections are not towns and public schools occur on the same day? How To Reach Us The Union County lease at Lincoln much more modest administration fa- combined with the general elections. We’ve asked Isn’t it time now to re-examine how and why we E-Mail - [email protected] School expires June 2001. Westfield cilities. why the elections for school board are not com- vote - and how and why we don’t vote. We believe Phone - (908) 232-4407 should notify the county (as did Berke- This is a matter of equity for our bined with the general elections too. It would save matters need to be fixed. Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 ley Heights previously) that the building young people. I strongly hope that the PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 will no longer be available, move the funds from the bond issue will not moti- In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield administration offices to Lincoln School vate the board to spend budget dollars on 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains and put 302 Elm Street on the market to anything but the nine buildings Times Urges Residents to Pass SP-F Bond, be developed and become an income- Westfield’s students occupy every school Submittal Formats producing property as school conver- day. Why build a political empire on the Photos - B/W and Color sions at 515 Trinity Place in Westfield backs of our students? Stay Active During Implementation Phase No Panoramic or Polaroid and Cleveland Plaza in Cranford have Joanne Hone Typed, not handwritten done. The homeowners in Westfield are Westfield Upper and lower case already generous hosts to numerous Bond, championed by Mr. Nagy and others, will Union County facilities in town. Last week, Joe Nagy of Fanwood, in his letter-to- Need name & daytime phone the-editor, called for The Times of Scotch Plains prevail in its position this December 12th and that Perhaps the board of education be- MORE LETTERS For our complete editorial policies lieves that the installation of a luxurious ON PAGE 5 and Fanwood to comment on the school bond this is the right thing to do. So, let’s be confident and request a copy of our Policy Guide elevator at a cost of $404,000 precludes referendum coming to the voters for decision on get the job done. December 12th in the borough and the township. And while this investment is being made, let’s not The Times believes that the citizens of Fanwood forget the needs of others - such as those who are and Scotch Plains should do all of several things as single, those who are without children, those who Giving Patients Right to Sue HMO’s In NJ listed below. First, vote on December 12th. Second, are needy and those who are seniors on fixed approve the bond. Third, stay active during imple- incomes. We must have a balanced society. Would Reinvigorate Health Care Market mentation to ensure the results. Fourth, fight to This newspaper believes that our towns should achieve property tax reform in New Jersey. Fifth, not forget to complete the job. We urge the citizens By DONALD T. DIFRANCESCO Beginning in February of this year, I, making health care treatment decisions. Editor’s Note: The following is the as President of the New Jersey Senate, Currently, health insurance carriers em- insist on modernization of the public education of Scotch Plains and Fanwood to join with other first of a three-part series written by directed the Senate Health Committee to ploy defenses that enable them to elude system. Sixth, work to ensure a balanced society in communities to achieve property tax reform and State Senate President Donald T. hold hearings on this problem and other accountability for treatment decisions that our towns. modernization of the New Jersey public education DiFrancesco in support of the problems which plague our health care amount to malpractice. Giving policy- Legislature’s 24-point health care re- system, frustrating not only patients and holders the right to sue would restore The Times believes that the needs defined for the system. form package. their families, but health care profes- accountability for the choices that HMOs SP-F school system are real, needed and well * * * * * * * * * * sionals from Mahwah to Cape May. and other carriers routinely make. considered. This newspaper believes that the citi- Editor’s Note: This bond referendum is the larg- The news can be devastating: The After hearing extensive testimony, On October 2, the full Senate voted doctor enters the waiting room and in- including a host of heartbreaking sto- 38-0 in favor of the right-to-sue bill, zens are involved in their civic projects and that this est tax proposal ever to be put to the voters in SP- forms a family that one of its members is ries, we concluded that no one seemed which is now before the General As- will ensure success. Our towns have proved that F. It seeks approval from the citizens to spend $35.7 gravely ill. The stunned family now must satisfied with how health care is being sembly. they can get things done right - such as completing million on the schools and to tax the citizens for this decide on options for treatment, from delivered. If the bill becomes law, New Jersey conservative approaches to major pro- Based on that testimony, we’ve since will join a select group of states, includ- the Hetfield Bridge project in 85 days, 100 days amount by increasing property taxes. It is hoped by cedures including surgery. put together a comprehensive, 24-point ing Texas, California and Georgia, which ahead of schedule. We see a spirit in our towns. the SP-F Board of Education that the State of New For that family and its stricken mem- legislative package to reform and have similar laws that empower their There are numerous examples. Jersey will provide $11.6 million to reduce the tax ber, this is a time of great anxiety and strengthen New Jersey’s health care sys- citizens as patients and policyholders. apprehension about the future. Imagine, tem from the ground up. The road to victory, though, may have We believe that The Coalition to Support the impact correspondingly. then, how they would feel if, having One of the cornerstones of this land- obstacles. The managed care industry chosen a treatment option, their HMO mark package is a bill which would give and its allies will argue that passage will decides that there will be no such treat- New Jerseyans the right to sue their trigger a flood of frivolous lawsuits which ment. Having paid for coverage, the HMOs for malpractice related to the will drive up health insurance costs. Good Samaritans Tax Hike for SP-F Bond Offers family feels betrayed, frightened and denial or delay of care. They will also contend that the practice powerless. What was already a daunting The logic is simple: If you can sue of ordering unnecessary tests and treat- Thanked for Helping challenge has now become a surreal your electrician for rewiring your home ments to avoid malpractice will drive up Bang for Buck to Homeowners nightmare. incorrectly, your lawyer if he defends the cost of care. Victims of Accident Sadly, this nightmare is hardly an you inadequately, and even your neigh- Such scenarios are, in fact, highly un- I am writing this letter in support of (Who is?), however, this modest raise in uncommon one throughout our state. bor if his dog barks too loud, why can’t likely. Under our bill, suing is neither On Sunday, October 22, I was driving the school bond referendum. This would taxes will provide quite a bang for the According to Meridian Health System, you sue the people whose health care easy nor automatic. A suit cannot be down Boulevard with my four-year old provide needed funding for our schools, buck. which owns four hospitals in the New decisions can mean life or death for you commenced until other avenues have been son and my husband’s parents when and entitle us to a one-time only grant I know that if this bond referendum Jersey shore area, 8 percent of its claims or your loved ones? exhausted, including going through an another driver on Washington Street from the state, which will cover ap- passes, the value of my home will con- were recently denied by insurers. In 1999 Our bill would hold insurers to a com- insurer’s channels and, if that is unsuc- failed to stop at a stop sign, causing a proximately 34 percent of the construc- tinue to increase. If the bond referen- alone, according to studies, four million mon-sense standard of “ordinary care,” cessful, appealing to a state review board. major collision, in which my car over- tion costs. dum should fail, the value of my home, patient claims were denied by health the degree of care that a prudent carrier Further, Texas has had such a law turned. As a parent of school-age children in and the homes of all properly owners in insurance companies. would use under similar circumstances in since Governor George W. Bush signed As I emerged from my window, I saw Fanwood/Scotch Plains, will tumble. it in 1996 and there has been a woman holding a cordless phone. She our Fanwood-Scotch Plains school system, I, of course, put a priority on The first question that is often asked no appreciable effect on pre- had already dialed 911. By the time I had miums. reached the other side of the car to improving over-crowded classrooms when determining where to buy a house and modernizing our school buildings. is, “What are the schools like?” This HMOs may oppose this retrieve my son, another person had bill, but according to the Kai- safely removed him from his booster They are currently outdated and insuf- question is not only asked by people ficient for providing a quality learning who are concerned about their children’s ser Family Foundation, more seat. Others assisted my mother-in-law than 60 percent of employers and father-in-law out of the car. Within environment for our children. Other education, but by most prospective resi- people and letters have focused on this dents of a town, who basically want to polled across the nation sup- a few minutes, many people had emerged port a basic right to sue. And, to help, including a man named Joe who critical issue. So I will not. know if they are making a wise invest- However, I am not only a parent, I am ment decision. here in New Jersey, our health gently placated my very frightened son care legislative package, in- and waited with us until my husband also a property owner. This bond refer- In a town with a poor school district, endum affects me directly, and would home value languishes; in a town with cluding this bill, enjoys the arrived. widespread support of doc- The police department and rescue even if I did not have children in our a good school district, value soars. The public school system. I am not thrilled axiom of the real estate business is that tors and provider groups such squad were extremely helpful and re- as the Medical Society of New sponsive, especially to my husband’s at the prospect of paying more in taxes the value of a home is determined by three things: location, location, loca- Jersey. parents who were seriously injured. The If passed, our right-to-sue people who helped us were so wonderful Retired Town Barber tion. Well, I believe that you could law could only invigorate our and, in my state of shock and horror, I further refine this: The value of location health care marketplace. It neglected to thank them. My four-year Issues Special Thanks is determined by three things: school would promote HMO ac- old has written “Joe” with our refrigera- Thank you to all my loyal clients and district, school district, school district. countability. It would en- tor magnets many times and he is talking By voting to approve this Bond Ref- hance access to health care. about the “nice strangers” who helped friends. Whether you sat in my chair once or a hundred times in my 36 years erendum on Dec. 12, you are voting not It would help restore con- him out of the car. only to improve the quality of our pub- sumer confidence. Most of If I were able to identify and contact in Westfield, I remember each and every one of you. I take with me a fond memory lic schools’, you are helping to ensure all, it would help place our you individually I certainly would; how- that the value of your home is main- health care system back ever, please accept this letter as my from each of you, whether it be a warm smile, a joke or a funny story. Wishing tained and increased. It’s OK to do well where it belongs — in the statement of gratitude. My entire family by doing good. Do it for the kids, of hands of patients and their is very appreciative of your assistance you and your families a healthy and happy holiday! course, but do it for yourselves as well. providers. and concern. Clearly, this bill is an idea Gus Oliveri Ellen Swiss Rosi Lesley E. Greco Fanwood whose time has come in our Westfield Former Westfield Barber Garden State. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 30, 2000 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Habitat for Humanity Future is Now; SPF Voters Need Volunteers Help Families

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 To Support Bond Referendum for newly constructed Habitat houses. Gary Rothwell of the Scotch Plains On December 12, voters in Scotch build new classrooms where needed, “It’s a lot of fun and full of per- Baptist Church, is Habitat’s finan- Plains and Fanwood will decide a school add instruction areas in all elementary sonal satisfaction,” Mr. Bekkedahl cial counselor. Mrs. Rothwell coun- bond referendum which has unique ben- and middle schools, and improve access remarked. “You also learn a great sels prospective Habitat families to efits for school -children, taxpayers, and for physically disabled students. The deal about home maintenance.” assist them in budgeting and finan- property values. board of education unanimously ap- Fanwood resident, Jane Sapienza, cial readiness for owning their own Having served on our board of educa- proved $35.7 million in estimated costs, a realtor with Real Realty in Westfield, home. Mrs. Rothwell said that she tion for 19 years (1976-79 and 1984 - of which $11.6 million would be re- is on the land-procurement commit- gets great personal satisfaction out 2000), I have first-hand knowledge about ceived from a state-funded program. tee for Habitat. She uses her profes- of helping people learn how to bud- why this bond referendum is so neces- Because our board and administra- sional knowledge to help acquire af- sary. During the last 25 to 30 years, our tions submitted its proposed bond refer- get and save their money. boards of education built proposed school endum to the state prior to a deadline of fordable parcels of land for future Mrs. Sapienza explained that vol- budgets based upon two generally ac- October 1, we will avoid bureaucratic home sites, but every Saturday morn- unteers need not be career profes- cepted priorities: maximizing the qual- delays which will result in many dis- ing, you can also find Ms. Sapienza sionals, but simply having a skill or ity of education and keeping taxes as low tricts competing for a pool of money AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA either up on a ladder or covered in craft in some aspect of home con- as possible. which may not be enough for all of their students are shown with some of the food they purchased after a successful spackle and paint. She has been help- struction and the ability to oversee Consequently, money for maintain- needs. This uncertainty, plus rising costs cannister drive for the needy. The students expect to deliver over 120 food ing Habitat build houses for three projects, would be very helpful. ing our buildings and grounds was typi- from inflation and further deterioration baskets, comprised of fresh fruits and vegetables, staple items like rice, flour, years and is currently the Vice Presi- Habitat is also in need of many cally “frozen,” i.e., kept at the same over at least one to two years, mean that eggs, bread and turkey with all of the trimmings. The baskets will be given to needy families in the area. The students worked with the Fanwood Presbyterian dent of the Plainfield Chapter. other types of donations and volun- levels as the previous year. In years a “yes” vote on December 12 is in all of “Everyone here learns to become when budgets were defeated, money for our best interest. Church, St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains and the teers, Ms. Sapienza explained. Civic buildings and grounds was often cut Not only will we be doing the right Scotch Plains Welfare Department. very resourceful and we all wear organizations that can make and do- below the “frozen” levels. In the 30+ things for our children, while reducing many hats,” Ms. Sapienza remarked. nate lunches, people who can help years since the last major bond referen- the impact on local taxes by utilizing President of the Plainfield Chap- on various committees with market- dum, many repairs and renovations were state funding, but the property values of Angels Are Heaven-Sent ter, George Pringley, has been with ing, corporate relations, zoning ap- put off to the future due to more impor- our home will grow in comparison to Habitat for five years and the plications, land-acquisition and all tant budget priorities. The future is now. those districts facing delays and uncer- affiliate’s President for two years. aspects of office management are The December 12 bond referendum tainty. In Torn Curtain Production Professionally, Mr. Pringley has been also needed. will not only provide for some major a rehabilitation specialist with the “It isn’t all hammers and nails,” repairs and renovations, but will also August Ruggiero SCOTCH PLAINS – Torn Curtain Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the Scotch Plains City of Plainfield is currently a Relo- Mr. Bekkedahl remarked. Productions of Scotch Plains will wisemen, King Herod and all the cation Officer with City Hall. “We would also like to hear from present a dramatic musical with a familiar cast of Christmas will be “Right now, there is a much greater municipalities that have land that is High School Student Supports new view on the events of Christmas represented, along with the angels in need for housing than we can supply. reasonably priced and appropriately through the eyes of angels in its all of their glory. The birth of Jesus If we could find more skilled labor- zoned for residential housing,” Mrs. Westfield Bond Referendum upcoming offering, From Heaven’s Christ and their actions surrounding ers to supervise our projects, then we Sapienza added. Throne at Evangel Church in Scotch this religious event will be dramati- As a 9th grade student beginning her the projected figures, future class sizes could build more houses at a faster For more information on the first year at Westfield High School, I will not decrease unless the addition is Plains. cally detailed. pace,” Mr. Pringley explained. Plainfield Chapter of Habitat, their must say that I was thrilled to hear about built. The building is tired, old and is in Performance dates are Friday and From Heaven’s Throne will fea- Carol Rothwell, wife of Pastor office number is: (908) 769-5292. the new addition proposal. When I en- need of a giant facelift. Saturday, December 15 and 16, and ture a score sung by soloists and cast tered the building for the first time two This bond referendum is not a waste Thursday and Friday, December 21 members, dramatic performances, months ago I was not only disappointed of taxpayer dollars but a utilization of and 22. and exquisite sets, lighting and spe- but shocked at the physical condition of them to promote and provide a facility Interpretation of the Deaf will be cial effects. Luminaria Sale the overall building. I could not believe that compliments and enhances available. Doors will open at 7 p.m. For more information, please call that a school with such an outstanding Westfield’s current reputation of aca- with a curtain time of 7:30 p.m. (908) 322-9300 or visit The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Kiwanis Club will be academic record could be in such poor demic achievement. I cordially invite anyone who feels Evangel Church is located at 1251 www.evangelchurch.comfor direc- distributing the luminaries at the Fanwood Municipal shape. In comparison to other schools Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. tions and dates. our overall facility is pathetic, it is out that this bond issue would be a waste of Garage (by RR station) from 9 AM to 3 PM on: dated and desperately needs to be mod- the taxpayer dollars to visit the high ernized. school and tour our facility. I believe th th th Aside from the building’s physical wholeheartedly that they will leave the Sat, Dec. 9 , 16 & 23 9am to 3pm appearance, the addition is sorely needed school in favor of the bond referendum. Special Sale Time on to accommodate an estimated 36 per- Carolyn Harbaugh December 24 1 to 3 p.m. cent increase in the high school’s enroll- Westfield High School Student THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL ment within the next five years. 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SWEETEST SLICE…Scott and Regina Curia make the first cut into their wedding cake at the Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotch Plains, where both are employed. The couple, who met at the center three years ago, recently renewed their vows there. They also enjoyed a champagne reception with Ashbrook residents, staff and family. Mr. and Mrs. Curia took their original vows on April 1. Mr. and Mrs. Curia Renew Wedding Vows at Ashbrook SCOTCH PLAINS – The Ashbrook class. Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabili- in Scotch Plains recently became a tation Center, a 120-bed facility lo- wedding hall for a day, as Director of cated at 1610 Raritan Road, is an Building Services Scott Curia and affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Social Services Director Regina Cu- Care System. ria renewed their vows and enjoyed a MR. AND MRS. RANDALL KIM HAMBERLIN champagne reception with residents, Daniel Joins (She is the former Miss Jennifer Mary Chamberlin) staff and family in the long-term care MR. AND MRS. R.D. TRUITT facility’s Courtyard Café. (She is the former Ms. Roberta Kay Daniels) The couple was married on April 1 Wilkinson Family of this year at St. Helen’s Roman Cheryl and John Wilkinson of Miss Jennifer M. Chamberlin Catholic Church in Westfield. Scotch Plains have announced the “When the residents found out we birth of their son, Daniel Neil Ms. Roberta K. Daniels were getting married, they were very Wilkinson, on Thursday, October 19, Weds Randall K. Hamberlin excited,” recalled Regina. “Every- at 1:51 p.m. at Overlook Hospital in Miss Jennifer Mary Chamberlin, was the flower girl. Jeff Wanek of one wanted to be a part of the cel- Summit. Is Bride of R.D. Truitt the daughter of Drs. Earl and Mary Coxsackie, N.Y. was the best man. ebration, so we decided to have an- Daniel weighed 8 pounds and 13 Ms. Roberta Kay Daniels and R.D. bridegroom’s grandchildren, were the Helen Chamberlin of Scotch Plains, Mrs. Hamner wore a sleeveless other ceremony here with our ounces and measured 21 inches in Truitt were married on Saturday, May ring bearer and flower girl. was married on Friday, October 27, princess gown of soft green satin and Ashbrook family.” length at birth. 27, at the Unitarian Church in Sum- A graduate of the Taylor Business to Randall Kim Hamberlin. He is the carried a bouquet of peach and or- The couple met at Ashbrook three He joins his sister, Lindsey, age 5, mit. A reception was held at The Institute, the bride is employed in the son of the late Otis Hamberlin and ange roses and carnations. Her daugh- years ago. “We started out as friends and brother, John, Jr., age 3. Westwood in Garwood. offices of Westfield Oral Surgery. the late Mrs. Mary Ruth Snyder. ter wore an ankle-length dress of Held at the Spruce Pine Lodge in white organdy with a Victorian Ber- and began dating about a year later,” Daniel’s mother is a 1985 graduate The daughters of the bride, Miss The bridegroom, a Continental said Scott. “Two years later, we were of Westfield High School. Durham, N.C., the late afternoon tha lace collar, puffed sleeves and an married.” The baby’s maternal grandparents Sharon Gambino and Miss Christine Airlines captain and an attorney, ceremony was performed by the organdy sash, and carried a basket of The wedding cake for the nuptials are Neil and Rose Horne of Westfield. Gambino, were the bridesmaids. operates his own aviation consulting Reverend Kevin Meadows. The fall flowers. was prepared by the Ashbrook Food His paternal grandparents are Dr. Blake Truitt, the bridegroom’s son, firm. lodge was decorated on the inside Music was provided by the bride’s Service Department, with help from and Mrs. Robert Wilkinson of was the best man. Charles and Miss Following a wedding trip to France, and outside in Halloween motifs, longtime friend, Mrs. Jennie Bridges, the residents during cake decorating Cataumet, Mass. Madeline McDonald, the the couple reside in Westfield. with carved pumpkins and orange a flutist who played Trumpet Volun- mini-lights. tary for the wedding march. A large stone fireplace, which The bride received a Bachelor of served as the background for the Science Degree in Medical Technol- ceremony, was adorned with two ogy from the University of North cascades of white candles on black Carolina at Greensboro. She is em- candelabra. Guest tables were deco- ployed by Glaxo-Wellcome in rated with carved lit pumpkins, green Durham as a data manager. candles and sequins of fall leaves. A The bridegroom, a Vietnam vet- reception followed the ceremony. eran, is self-employed as a plumbing Given in marriage by her parents contractor. He is also a sky diving and escorted by her father, the bride instructor at Carolina Sky Sports for wore a dress of white satin with a pilot training and sky diving instruc- halter bodice of silk brocade, a ball tor training in Louisburg, N.C. length skirt and tulle overskirt. Her The couple had planned a wed- attire also featured a pearl and silver ding skydive as part of the nuptial Holiday Greetings headband. She carried a bouquet of festivities, and the day after the wed- peach carnations, roses and chrysan- ding three guests jumped from air- from themums, gold solidus and seeded planes with the aid of the new bride- beautiful things eucalyptus. groom. 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Sunday: 9:00am to 4:00pm Does not apply to any prior purchases or Special Orders. No exceptions. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 30, 2000 Page 7 Pneumonia and Flu Vaccines Miller-Cory to Hold Program To be Available December 7 On Polish Holiday Customs WESTFIELD – The Westfield son, without exception, for the flu WESTFIELD – On Sunday, De- mark house’s past. Regional Health Department will vaccination with the Westfield Health cember 3, from 2 to 5 p.m., the Admission to the museum is $2 for sponsor a Pneumonia Vaccination Department. Miller-Cory House Museum’s Presi- adults, 50 cents for students and free Program on Thursday, December 7, Annual flu vaccinations are rec- dent of Volunteers, Thomas Sherry, for children under age 6. On Sunday, at 6 p.m. at the Westfield Municipal ommended for individuals who are will present a program on ancient December 10, from 3 to 7 p.m., the Building, located at 425 East Broad at increased risk of lower respiratory Polish Christmas customs. museum will present “A Holiday Street. Pre-registration is required. tract infections due to pre-existing Diane King of Cranford and Jean Gathering in Elizabethtown,” a The vaccine will be available to conditions such as: Peters of Edison will demonstrate candlelight tour. individuals who have not been vacci- Acquired or congenital heart dis- open hearth cooking using authentic For further information regarding nated for pneumonia within the past ease. Polish holiday recipes. Visitors will the Miller-Cory House Museum’s 10 years. The inoculations are spe- Chronic kidney disease, chronic also have an opportunity to sample schedule of activities, please call the cifically geared to the senior citizen anemia or diabetes. taste treats as prepared by the cooks. office at (908) 232-1776. population (age 65 and over) and Any chronic disorder or condi- The museum is located at 614 Moun- those with chronic illnesses. tions affecting respiratory function. tain Avenue in Westfield. Author-Historian to Interested individuals must pre- Conditions or therapy which Costumed docents will give tours Discuss Women register in person with the Westfield would lower an individual’s resis- of the 1740 farmhouse, with the last Regional Health Department, located tance to infection. tour beginning at 4 p.m. WESTFIELD – Jean-Rae Turner, at the Municipal Building. There Senior citizens (age 65 and over) The museum gift shop offers a Secretary of the Union County His- will be no exceptions. who are at increased risk of medi- variety of Colonial reproductions, torical Society, will discuss “Women of Union County” at the First Wednes- In addition, there will be a limited cal problems as a result of flu in- NEW SEASON…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Garden Club, which meets on the crafts, cookbooks and educational amount of flu vaccine available. As a fection. second Tuesday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., from September through June at the items. As an added attraction, Sandra day Luncheon of the Westfield His- result, the Board of Health reserves Medicare or Medicaid cards must Fanwood train station Community House, recently announced its officers for the Frank of Westfield, a Miller-Cory torical Society at noon on December 6 the right to restrict distribution to be presented at the time of registra- 2000-2001 season. Pictured, left to right, are: Gloria Snell, Second Vice President; volunteer, will exhibit several of her at B.G. Fields Restaurant in Westfield. people age 65 and over or individu- tion. These programs will be open Shirley Farkas, President, and Lena Licwinko, First Vice President. Not pictured watercolors, which depict the land- Ms. Turner, an author, historian als with chronic illnesses. exclusively to residents of Westfield, are Beth Venezia, Recording Secretary, and Lynn Novello, Treasurer. For further and lecturer, is presently researching Any individual who meets these Fanwood, Mountainside, Garwood information, please call (908) 753-1781 or (908) 889-6208. Blood Drive Is Slated the lives of women from Union criteria must also pre-register in per- and Springfield. County who had an effect not only on At Holy Trinity School the history of Union County but also Runnells Hospital to Present of the nation. WESTFIELD — The Blood Cen- Regular attendees of the luncheon ter of New Jersey has announced that will be contacted by a telephone a community blood drive will be committee of the Society to Boutique on December 7 held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sun- BERKELEY HEIGHTS…The pose Room of the facility, located at day, December 3, at the Holy Trinity Book Fair to Benefit Volunteer Guild of Runnells Spe- 40 Watchung Way in Berkeley Parochial School, 336 First Street in cialized Hospital of Union County Heights. Westfield. After-School Program will hold its annual Holiday Bou- The event, which is free and open As part of a public awareness pro- WESTFIELD – A book fair will be tique from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thurs- to the public, will feature gift items gram this season which focuses on held in Assembly Hall, located in the day, December 7, in the Multi-Pur- such as jewelry, compact discs and the blood needs of children, the Blood lower level of the Parish House at tapes, gift baskets and baked goods. Center is conducting its Pints for The Presbyterian Church in Old Guard Reveals Crafts and items from the “Guilded Half-Pints campaign. For every 1000 Westfield, located at 140 Mountain Cage” gift shop will also be avail- pints of blood donated from now Avenue, on Sundays, December 3 December Programs able. until Valentine’s Day, 100 teddy bears and 10, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area The Volunteer Guild and the Of- will be donated to children in local Books for children and adults will Old Guard, an organization offering fice of Volunteer Services of Runnells hospitals. be provided by The Town Book Store activities and fellowship for retired and Specialized Hospital are interested Anyone interested in becoming in Westfield. Twenty percent of all semi-retired men, has announced its in new volunteers. Flexible hours more involved in the Pints for Half- proceeds will be donated to the After- programs for Thursdays in December. and a variety of opportunities exist Pints campaign may call Judy School Program for children at the December 7 — Ruth Yablonsky with resident contact, as well as per- Daniels, BCNJ spokeswoman, at Presbyterian Center in Elizabethport. will discuss “Snakes of New Jersey.” forming other tasks. (800) 652-5663, extension no. 104. Shoppers will have an opportunity December 14 – The Cranford For further information, please call To sign up for a blood drive or for to buy gifts or to purchase books to High School Madrigal Singers will the Office of Volunteer Services at more information, please call (800) donate to the children at the perform a holiday recital. (908) 771-5847. 652-5663, extension no. 140. Elizabethport center. The Westfield Area Old Guard meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Westfield Y, located at 220 Clark Street in Westfield. The chapter also Come To Scotch Plains Towne Centre serves Scotch Plains, Fanwood and SCOUT VISIT…Cub Scouts from Pack No. 172 - Den 2 recently visited the Mountainside, among other area Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad headquarters, where they were given a tour communities. Enjoy An Afternoon of and learned safety tips. Pictured, left to right, are: Back row, Emergency For more information, please call Medical Technicians Bettylou Yevich and Lauren Pass, and front row, scouts Robert Broadwell at (908) 232-5150 Jonathan Erman, Daniel Sproull and David Kabakow. or Roy Bowman at (908) 376-8299. Old Fashioned Holiday Fun Junior Women to Host Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ‘Pictures With Santa’ Dudick & Son FANWOOD — The Fanwood and Scotch Plains Junior Woman’s Clubs Quality Kitchens & Baths Sunday, December 3rd 12 to 5pm Satisfying Customers For Over 50 years will host “Pictures with Santa” at the Raindate: Sunday, December 10 Fanwood Train Station Community House on Saturday, December 2. We are your source for complete Pony Admission is $4 and includes re- custom bathroom remodeling: Relax On A Live Entertainment Rides freshments, a child’s craft, face paint- Horse-drawn Wagon On The ing and a picture with Santa. The Face Ride Around Town Village Green event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., • Custom Cabinets Painting with Santa arriving on the 10:22 a.m. From 12:00–4:00 Free Puppet Show train. • Corian™ Tops Starting on Bartle Ave. Westfield Oratorio Petting The Community House is located Tickets $2.00 Singers Zoo on the corner of Martine and North • Whirlpools Avenues in Fanwood. Both the Fanwood and Scotch • Steam Units Visit The Historic Annual Christmas New This Year! Plains Junior Woman’s Clubs are Osborn Cannonball Tree Lighting & Letters To Santa part of the National Organization of (908) 789-1790 • 40 North Avenue, Garwood House Museum Stop By The Times’ Bartle Woman’s Clubs. All proceeds from Showroom Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9-5 • Sat. 9-12 • All other hours by appointment Santa Arrives this event will go to local charities. Front St. off Park Ave. Ave. Office to E-mail Santa Open House With Starting At 5:00pm & Receive a Personal Food & Refreshments On The Village Green Response Via E-mail! Visit The Many Shoppes Offering Holiday Gift Ideas Have Lunch or Dinner At The Many Food Establishments Throughout Town www.VisitScotchPlains.com Organized by the Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association & The Scotch Plains Parks & Recreation Dept.

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The band also gar- been working hard to obtain new equip- This past summer, Phase One was $32,000 for Phase Two of Three Phases. nered the Best Guard Award. ment for the school’s playground. installed at a cost of $21,500. The PTA To help coordinate Casino Night or Under the direction of Marching Over the past few years, old metal Playground Committee also started the make a donation, please contact Ms. Band Director Michael Fackelman playground equipment, including a year successfully. Under the chairman- Clancy, Playground Committee, c/o and assistants Dina Turchi of the swing set and monkey bars were re- ship of Carol Clancy and Laurie Max- Coles Elementary School, Kevin Road, Science Department and Roy Cham- moved from the playground because well, the committee sponsored an Art Scotch Plains or call (908) 490-0780. bers of the Art Department at WHS, they posed a safety hazard. This equip- the Marching Band participated in ment was a gift of the PTA in 1966. the competition with approximately When this equipment was removed, Commended Scholars Posted 40 other high schools from New the only plaything left was “Tire Play- Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, ground” purchased by the PTA in 1972 Pennsylvania and Virginia. for a student population of over 500. By WHS Principal Dr. Petix “It was obvious during the compe- Three years ago, the PTA felt that the WESTFIELD – Dr. Robert G. the achievements of our 23 seniors,” tition that parents were proud of the lack of playground equipment needed Petix, Principal of Westfield High Dr. Petix commented. “Their top- display of their children’s wonderful to be addressed. Cheryl Hankin de- School, recently announced that 23 ranking performance in the highly talents that were developed through cided to chair the Playground Commit- members of the graduating class of competitive National Merit Program the guidance and direction of our tee which sponsored many sales in- 2001 have been designated as Com- speaks of their outstanding academic Marching Band instructors,” com- cluding Pies, Mums and Holiday/Sta- mended Scholars in the 2001 Na- potential. In our school which values mented K-12 Fine Arts Supervisor tionary cards as well as sought out tional Merit Scholarship Program. excellence, they exemplify to all stu- direct monetary donations. Letters of Commendation from dents the value of developing their Linda King. Mrs. Hankin recalled that the stu- “I am also proud of our students Westfield High School and the Na- scholastic abilities to the fullest.” and our Marching Band instructors tional Merit Scholarship Program Matthew J. Gorbaty have been presented by Dr. Petix to SPECIAL PRESENTATION…Education Fund of Westfield President Tom for what they have accomplished Morabito presents a check in the amount of $24,400 to Westfield High School together as students and teachers,” Marks Halfway Point seniors Jacob Albertson, Ian Area Kent Place (WHS) Principal Dr. Robert G. Petix. The donation was made possible through she added. Federgreen, David Geenberg, Daniel fundraising efforts of the Education Fund, whose share in the contribution was In Six Month Deployment Gruen, Matthew Hall, Eleanor Students Named $18,000. The Optimist Club and Westfield High School Parent Teacher Student ‘The Still Point Beyond WESTFIELD – Marine Corps First Hodara, Jennifer Korecky, Lisa Organization (PTSO) provided $6,400 from their raffle proceeds of a Dell Lieutenant Matthew J. Gorbaty, the son Krieger, Evan Lee, Alexander Leger, computer. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Social Studies teacher and Good and Evil’ of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gorbaty of Sean Lewis, Brigh Ann Menza, Jes- AP Scholars Optimist Club member at WHS Tom Hornish, Dell computer winner Greg Westfield, is halfway through a six month sica Meylor, Rachel Moloshok, SUMMIT – Kent Place Head of Stewart, PTSO President Nancy Musat; back row, Optimist President Marty To Be Discussed deployment to the Mediterranean Sea Conner Mulvee, Andrew Olsen, School Susan C. Bosland has an- Silverman, Dr. Petix and Mr. Morabito. and Arabian Gulf while assigned to the Katherine Onishi, Julie Phelan, Ri- nounced that local pupils from the At Society Meeting 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), chard Rowe, Randi Siegel, Kyle Class of 2000 have earned the desig- WESTFIELD – On Thursday, home-based at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Swingle, Stephen Wilson and Allen nation of Advanced Placement (AP) Education Fund of Westfield December 7, at 7:30 p.m., the During the deployment, Matthew’s Yu. Scholars. Westfield Study Group of the Theo- unit is defending U.S. policy and sup- Some 34,000 Commended Stu- dents throughout the nation are being Senior Rachel Shulman of Berke- sophical Society of America will porting international interests in the ley Heights was named an AP Donates to HS Technology host Edward Abdill who will facili- Middle East and Europe. recognized for their exceptional academic promise. The 23 WHS Com- Scholar. tate a talk and discussion on the Matthew’s unit visited cities in From Scotch Plains, Lauren WESTFIELD – Education Fund of cation Fund, whose share in the contri- Croatia, Italy and Spain, where Ma- mended Students placed among the Westfield President Tom Morabito pre- bution was $18,000. subject of “The Still Point Beyond top 5 percent of more than one mil- Bouffard, a 2000 graduate, and se- Good and Evil.” rines had the opportunity to shop, sight nior Jennifer Melillo were both sented a check in the amount of $24,400 The Optimist Club and Westfield see and enjoy the local culture and lion students who entered the 2001 to Westfield High School Principal Dr. High School Parent Teacher Student The discussion will focus on the Merit Program by taking the Prelimi- named AP Scholars. evident polarities of life such as: cuisine. Marines also participated in Robert G. Petix. Organization (PTSO) provided $6,400 community relations projects. nary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Ashley Pinakiewicz, a 2000 gradu- The donation was made possible from their raffle proceeds of a Dell male and female, life and death and Qualifying Test. ate from Westfield, was named an good and evil – and the inherent Matthew’s unit is an expeditionary through fundraising efforts of the Edu- computer. intervention force with the ability to “We are impressed by and proud of AP Scholar with Distinction. “We are thankful for the generosity of struggles faced to live a harmonious rapidly organize for combat operations Storytelling Evening Dell, who provided the laptop for our life. in virtually any environment. MEUs Planned at Brunner raffle,” said PTSO President Nancy Musat. Mr. Abdill will explore a still point are composed of more than 2,000 per- “I’d like to especially thank Dell that gives rise to a power that makes sonnel and are divided into an infantry SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch representative and Westfield parent all things new and is accessible for battalion, aircraft squadron, support Plains-Fanwood Pre-K staff will be read- Shirley Donahue for arranging the all. group and command element. ing, telling and acting out stories for the raffle. I am especially glad to announce A former Director of the Theo- With this combination, Matthew’s Pre-K students on Thursday, December that the winner of the computer is one sophical Society of America and past unit supplies and sustains itself for 7, at 7 p.m. in the Media Center of of our own Westfield High School stu- President of the New York Theo- either quick mission accomplishment Brunner Elementary School. dents, Greg Stewart,” she added. sophical Society, Mr. Abdill has lec- or clearing the way for follow-on forces. A selection of young children’s favor- “On behalf of the staff and students tured for the Society throughout the Matthew is a 1993 graduate of ite stories will be presented. at Westfield High School, I would like Westfield High School. He joined the All Pre-K students are invited to at- to thank all those who made this dona- United States and internationally. The discussion will be hosted at Marine Corps in May of 1997. He is a tend, but they will need to wear their tion possible,” stated Dr. Petix. “The 1997 graduate and Bachelor of Arts pajamas. funds will be used to purchase com- the home of Charles Whedon at 667 Fourth Avenue in Westfield. For more Degree recipient from Purdue Univer- Due to the size of the Media Center, puter projection devices and large sity in West Lafayette, Ind. only the Pre-K pupil and his/her parents screen monitors for the classrooms, information, please call (908) 232- are invited to attend. which is consistent with the district’s 9452. The event is expected to end at 8 p.m. technology plan.” Proud of Your Child’s Achievements? You Could Wish... Tell Us About It! To Be Shamelessly Pampered With [email protected] A Magnificent Prime Oyster Cut London Broil That Has Been Aged PRE-SEASON For 4 Weeks and Is So Tender That VISITING MISS LIBERTY…Junior Girl Scout Troop No. 829 from McGinn The Memory Stays Forever!! 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Where Does She Get This Stuff? MetLife Plans to Donate Protecting My Child’s Spirit 100 Teddy Bears to CSH MOUNTAINSIDE — MetLife has mote blood donation programs. A Weekly Column From Members of the announced that it will donate 100 For each pint of blood that was Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ministerial Association teddy bears to children at Children’s donated at the last MetLife blood Specialized Hospital (CSH) in drive in October, the company will By REV. CHAZ HUTCHISON something more – we weren’t alone Mountainside through a program donate one teddy bear to the young Recently, my wife was out of town in the crowd. She was hearing simi- called Operation Teddy, part of a patients at CSH. for the weekend and I spent all the lar comments all around us. People nationwide effort by MetLife to pro- Across the country, MetLife will time with a beautiful young lady. loudly explained why they were leav- donate approximately 1,100 teddy Catch your attention? My daughter ing. After each unsuccessful play, bears to children at designated hos- and I had four straight “Daddy/ folks voiced increasingly strong opin- Fanwood Library pitals on Wednesday, December 13. Daughter Days.” She planned the ions. She repeated what she heard. Offers Fax Service Fourteen MetLife offices have been I try to rear my daughter in a way agenda, I drove. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- selected to participate in Operation We got a Halloween costume, went that seems right. We talk about things, morial Library is now offering a public Teddy. out to dinner twice, breakfast once we pray together, we deal with disci- faxing service as part of its focus on “MetLife is proud of its corporate and lunch twice. We went pumpkin pline issues, we go to church to- increased and improved services fol- blood program and our role as a picking. We went to cooking class. gether. We discuss fairness, man- lowing the recent completion of reno- corporate citizen in local communi- ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN…Children’s Specialized Hospital’s new Presi- We designed a costume for “Global ners, right and wrong, responsibility. vations at the facility. ties,” said Nicholas Latrenta, Senior dent and Chief Executive Officer, Charles L. “Rex” Riley, meets with officers Guy.” Went shopping for shoes, twice. But when it comes down to it, I’m not Patrons may bring their documents Vice President and Chairman of of the hospital’s Auxiliary for 2000-2001. The officers, pictured left to right, are: We also went to a Rutgers football the only voice she hears. We live in a to the main Circulation Desk for the MetLife’s Corporate Blood Program. Doris Molowa, Recording Secretary; Hillary Weldon, Vice President-Ways and world where my ideals and values Means, and Janet Jackson, President, all Westfield residents. Other officers game. Of course, before we even fax service. The fees are $2 for faxes in “Operation Teddy allows us to include Sally Brown, Vice President, and Teddy Taranto, Treasurer, both of located our seats, we had to load up are not always taught or respected. New Jersey and $3 for out-of-state ones. share with our local community the Westfield, and Kerstin Rosen, Secretary, of Mountainside. with hot dogs and drinks and we So I try to be choosy about what she There is a five-page maximum, includ- dedication of our employees, fami- didn’t make it past the souvenir stand watches on TV, who she invites over ing a cover sheet, with a 25-cent per lies and friends to the corporate blood without a T shirt ( I did mention to the house. I try to surround her page charge for each additional page. donation program and to raise com- Mommy wasn’t with us, right?) with people who reflect my values – Anyone wishing further information, munity awareness about the impor- Later in the game, it was a pretzel, her grandparents, aunts, uncles and or who has comments or questions, may tance of blood donations,” he added. cotton candy and the best hot choco- church family. visit the library or call (908) 322-6400, or MetLife has sponsored a national late someone had ever had in her As we huddled on an empty send an e-mail to [email protected]. blood program for over 50 years and bleacher, I saw a gentle spirit be- The library is located at North Avenue MetLife employees and their friends whole life, even if there were no and Tillotson Road. marshmallows in it. We shared bin- come steadily more fragile. When have donated more than 800,000 pints oculars and a portable radio and she turned to me and said, “Daddy, over this time period. snuggled close when it got breezy. I’m ready to go. I’ve had enough of Pathways to Present If you don’t mind missing most of this d—m nonsense,” I agreed. It was the game, it can be great fun to attend time to take my daughter home. Program on Healing Rev. Rutler to Offer a sporting event with a child. The * * * * * With Holistic Methods Advent Reflection C O M P A N Y monologue was almost non-stop, Reverend Hutchison is Minister of SUMMIT — Pathways, a women’s broken up occasionally by questions Christian Education at the Scotch breast cancer and support agency, will At Lady of Lourdes like, why couldn’t we sit in one of Plains Baptist Church, located at hold a program called “Healing: A MOUNTAINSIDE — Lecturer, au- those rooms with the glass windows 333 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. 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Elmira College in Elmira, N.Y. and Served in Coast Guard in World War II Born in the Bronx, she had lived in Art Chairwoman. Fanwood before moving to Scotch Surviving are her husband, Irwin Born on November 2, 1904, in then studied at the American Acad- Robert F. Johnston, 83, of Scotch Episcopal Church in Cranford. Oak Park, Ill., the daughter of Cecil emy of Dramatic Arts and the New Plains died on Tuesday, November Surviving are his wife, Eleanor Plains 28 years ago. Gardner; two daughters, Joan Mandel Robert and Catherine Scott Mills, York School of Music and Art. Mrs. Gardner was a self-employed and Linda Ann Gardner-Chalem; a 21, in Muhlenberg Regional Medi- Johnston; a daughter, Marjorie Crane; artist who did educational and chari- brother, Leonard Koch, and two she had lived in Westfield before She was predeceased by her hus- cal Center in Plainfield. three sons, Richard Johnston, Dou- moving to Cooperstown in 1972. band, Charles Ward Crampton, Jr., in Born in Brooklyn, he had lived in glas Johnston and Craig Johnston; table art work for Hadassah art shows. grandchildren. Mrs. Crampton had operated the 1958, and by a brother, Robert Mills. She also created holiday cards for Services were held under the di- Cranford for 52 years before relocat- nine grandchildren and three great- Temple Beth Israel in Scotch Plains rection of the Menorah Chapels at Marion Mills Studio of Dramatic Surviving are two sons, Robert ing to Scotch Plains five years ago. grandchildren. Arts in Westfield, where she trained Mills Crampton of Hartwick Semi- Mr. Johnston had been an Assis- A memorial service was held on and designed a chuppa for the temple. Millburn in Union. aspiring actors and actresses. She nary, N.Y. and William Scott She earned a bachelor’s degree November 30, 2000 tant Vice President and Trust Officer Saturday, November 25, in the Trin- from the Fashion Institute of Tech- also coached many plays for various Crampton of Cooperstown, and seven with the National Bank of North ity Episcopal Church. Westfield organizations and was a grandchildren. America in New York City for eight Arrangements were under the di- nology in New York City and at- Marjorie Schulze, 79 member of the Westfield Commu- A funeral service was held on tended Alfred University in Alfred, Marjorie Cluley Schulze, 79, of years before retiring in 1980. He had rection of the Dooley Funeral Home, N.Y. nity Players. Wednesday, November 22, at the previously been an Assistant Vice 218 North Avenue in Cranford. Hilton Head, S.C., died on Saturday, Mrs. Gardner was a life member Appointed as Chairwoman of New Connell, Dow and Deysenroth Fu- President with Empire Trust Com- November 30, 2000 November 25, at the Cypress Retire- Jersey Public Welfare in 1934, she neral Home in Cooperstown. Inter- pany in New York. ment Home on Hilton Head Island, initiated such projects as audio books ment took place on Friday, Novem- He was a member of the Stock S.C. for the blind, providing milk for pre- ber 24, in Fairview Cemetery in Transfer Association and the Ameri- Sophia A. Kemps, 87, Active in Parish; Born in Titusville, Pa., the daugh- school children, collecting toys and Westfield. can Bankers Association, both of ter of the late James LaSerre Cluley clothing during the holiday season Memorial contributions may be New York City. Named Woman of the Year by Knights and Anna Benson Cluley, she grew and conducting story hours at local made to the Friends of the Village Mr. Johnston served with the Sophia A. Murad Kemps, 87, of lumbus Council No. 3946 in Roselle. up in Westfield. She had also lived in public libraries. Library for the Children’s Collec- United States Coast Guard in the Westfield died on Wednesday, No- She was predeceased by her hus- New York and in Columbia, S.C. She was also Co-Chairwoman of tion, 22 Main Street, Cooperstown, Pacific during World War II. vember 22, at Overlook Hospital in band, Jacques C. Kemps, Sr. before relocating to Hilton Head in the Junior Women’s Clubs of the N.Y., 13326. He was a vestryman at the Trinity Summit. Surviving are three sons, Jacques Beaufort County, S.C. She moved to State of New Jersey and state Chair- November 30, 2000 Born in Troy, N.Y., she had lived in C. Kemps, Jr. of Union, Dr. Anton P. the Cypress Retirement Home after woman of the New Jersey Garden Roselle for 45 years before moving Kemps of Haddonfield and Thomas the death of her husband, Professor Clubs for several years. During this Chester P. Frederick, 88, Was Mason; to Westfield 13 years ago. H. Kemps of Westfield; two daugh- Chris Schulze. period, she won several gardening Mrs. Kemps had been employed ters, Bernadette Fideli of Maryland Mrs. Schulze graduated from awards. Member of All Saints’ for 52 Years by the Prudential Insurance Com- and Marian Caprario of Westfield; a Skidmore College in Scarsdale, N.Y. After relocating to Cooperstown, pany in Newark for 10 years until sister, Julia Doolittle of Connecti- She was a member of the Ladies Mrs. Crampton became active in the Chester P. Frederick, 88, of Scotch service. He had previously worked as leaving in 1942. cut; 20 grandchildren and six great- Golf Association and the Presbyte- Cooperstown Woman’s Club, the Plains died on Thursday, November a technician with Diehl Electric in She was active with the Church of grandchildren. rian Church in Beaufort. Lake and Valley Garden Club and 23, at Runnells Specialized Hospital Finderne for 28 years. St. Joseph the Carpenter in Roselle, A Mass was offered on Monday, Surviving are a niece and two neph- the Glimmerglass Opera. In addi- of Union County in Berkeley Heights. He was a member of Atlas where she was a member of the Ro- November 27, in the Church of St. ews. tion, she was instrumental in launch- Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in Pythagoras Lodge No. 10 in Westfield sary Society, the Save the Parish Joseph the Carpenter, following the The funeral service was held on ing and conducting the story time Rahway before moving to Scotch and the Salaam Shrine Temple in Committee and ran the Chinese Auc- funeral from the Sullivan Funeral Tuesday, November 28, in the Chapel program at the Village Library in Plains in 1948. Livingston. He was also a 32nd De- tion and the clothing drive. She also Home in Roselle. Interment took of the Greenlawn Memorial Park Cooperstown. Mr. Frederick had worked as a gree Mason with the Valley of North- sewed costumes for parish Christ- place at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in Mausoleum in Columbia, S.C.. She was a member of the First mechanic with the Elizabethtown ern New Jersey. mas pageants. Colonia. Arrangements were under the di- Presbyterian Church of Cooperstown Water Company in Bound Brook be- Mr. Frederick had served as the Mrs. Kemps was a member of the Memorial contributions may be rection of the Greenlawn Funeral and a former member of The Presby- fore retiring in 1990 after 13 years of Past Patron of Azure Chapter O.E.S. Republican Party, the Mothers’ Club made to the Sophia Kemps Memo- Home in Columbia. in Cranford and received the Legion of Roselle Catholic and Girls Catho- rial Fund, care of Mrs. Marian Memorial contributions may be Mary T. Ferrari, Was Marketing Director; of Honor from the Order of DeMolay. lic schools and a Girl Scout leader, Caprario, 212 Sunset Avenue, made to the Newberry Opera House, He was a member of the All Saints’ all in Roselle. Westfield, 07090. 1201 McKibbon Street, Newberry, Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains November 30, 2000 S.C., 29108. Belonged to Chansonettes Singing Group She received the Woman of the November 30, 2000 for 52 years. Year award from the Knights of Co- Mary T. Ferrari of Westfield died Westfield. He was predeceased by his wife, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE on Saturday, November 25, at the Surviving are her husband of 23 Dorothy Frederick, in 1998. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Father Hudson House in Elizabeth. years, Joe L. Ferrari; a daughter, Surviving are a son, Alan Frederick Norma Weitz TOWN OF WESTFIELD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Born in Boston, she had lived in Danielle M. Ferrari of Westfield; two Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- of Fairfax, Va., and four grandchil- Norma Weitz of Monroe Town- following proposed ordinance was introduced nance of which the following is a copy was Staten Island before relocating to sisters, Kathleen Murray of New York dren. ship died on Monday, November 20, and passed on first reading at a meeting of introduced, read and passed on first reading Westfield 20 years ago. City and Dorothy Connelly of Staten the Township Council of the Township of Funeral services were held on Tues- in the Medical Center at Princeton. by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, State Mrs. Ferrari had been a Marketing Island and a brother, John Connelly day, November 28, at All Saints’ Epis- Born in Newark, she had lived in meeting held August 8, 2000, and that the of New Jersey, held on the 21st day of Director for The Baker and Taylor of Aiken, S.C. said Council will further consider the same copal Church. Union and Scotch Plains before mov- November, 2000, and that said ordinance for final passage on the 12th day of Decem- Company in Somerville for more A Funeral Liturgy will be offered Arrangements were under the di- ing to Monroe Township five years will be taken up for further consideration for ber, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. in the Administrator’s than 10 years before retiring in 1985 at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Novem- final passage at the meeting of said Town- rection of the Memorial Funeral ago. Conference Room, 425 East Broad Street, ship Council to be held in the Council Cham- to become a homemaker. ber 30, at St. Helen’s Church, fol- Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Surviving are three sons, Howard Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and bers in the Township Hall, 430 Park Avenue, She was a member of the lowed by interment at Fairview Cem- place any person who may be interested Memorial donations may be made Weitz, Neil Weitz and Robert Weitz; Scotch Plains, New Jersey, on the 12th day therein will be given an opportunity to be Chansonettes Singing Group of The etery in Westfield. to All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 559 a brother, Eugene Blackman; nine of December, 2000, at 8:00 o’clock, P.M., or heard concerning said ordinance. Presbyterian Church in Westfield and Arrangements were handled by the as soon thereafter as said matter can be Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, 07076 or grandchildren and two great-grand- Bernard A. Heeney reached, at which time and place all persons a communicant of St. Helen’s Ro- Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad to Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled children. Town Clerk man Catholic Church, also in Street in Westfield. who may be interested therein will be given Children, 249 East Mount Pleasant Graveside services were held on an opportunity to be heard concerning the SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. Memorial donations may be made Avenue, Livingston, 07039. Wednesday, November 22, in Beth same. AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE to the Center for Hope Hospice Pro- November 30, 2000 A copy of this ordinance has been posted Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge. THE EXCHANGE OF A PIECE on the Bulletin Board upon which public gram for Father Hudson House, 176 Arrangements were handled by the OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY Mildred Sigler, 84 notices are customarily posted in the Town- William Holloway, 83 Hussa Street, Linden, 07036. THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Menorah Chapels at Millburn in ship Hall of the Township, and a copy is William P. Holloway, 83, of November 30, 2000 Mildred E. Jenkins Sigler, 84, of FOR A PIECE OF REAL ES- Union. available up to and including the time of such Mountainside died on Wednesday, TATE OWNED BY RALPH Ashland, Ky., died on Tuesday, No- November 30, 2000 meeting to the members of the general pub- RAPUANO. vember 14, in Our Lady of Bellefonte November 22, at Fellowship Village lic of the Township who shall request such Hospital in Russell, Ky. Elizabeth H. Pavlick, 94 in Basking Ridge. copies, at the office of the Clerk in said SECTION I. N.J.S.A. 3A:12-2(a) provides Born in Americus, Ga., he had Elizabeth H. Pavlick, 94, of Scotch Born in Newark, she grew up in Josephine Jiran Township Hall in Scotch Plains, New Jer- that a municipality may acquire by exchange Union and had lived in Westfield for Josephine Jiran of Scotch Plains sey. a piece of real property. The Town Council lived in Westfield before relocating Plains died on Friday, November 24, Barbara Riepe has examined the configuration of the lot to Ashland in 1979. at home. many years before moving to died on Sunday, November 19, at Township Clerk owned by the Town on Grove Street and the Mr. Holloway had been a supervi- Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in Mountainside in 1958. home. Township of Scotch Plains adjoining parcel owned by Ralph Rapuano on Grove Street and Town Council has sor in the Newark office of the Fed- Rego Park, N.Y. before moving to Mrs. Sigler had been employed as a Born in Brooklyn, she moved to CAPITAL ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN- determined that it would be appropriate to customer service representative in the Scotch Plains in 1986. SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE eral Bureau of Investigation, where Scotch Plains five years ago. exchange a portion of the property owned by COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY AU- he worked for 34 years before retir- She was predeceased by her hus- Westfield office of the New Jersey Mrs. Jiran had been an interna- the Town of Westfield for a portion of the THORIZING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF Bell Telephone Company for more tional collections clerk for the Chase property owned by Ralph Rapuano and this ing in 1975. band, Stephen Pavlick, in 1959. THE HETFIELD AVENUE BRIDGE BE- Ordinance allows the Town to exchange its He served in the United States Surviving are two daughters, than 30 years until her retirement in Manhattan Bank Corporation of New ING UNDERTAKEN JOINTLY BY property for the property of Ralph Rapuano. the late 1970s. York City for 15 years before retiring SCOTCH PLAINS, THE BOROUGH OF Navy during World War II. Blanche Vetusi and Carolyn Pavlick; SECTION II. The Town of Westfield shall FANWOOD AND NEW JERSEY TRAN- Surviving are his wife, Dorothy three granddaughters and six great- She was a longtime member of the in 1986. convey to Ralph Rapuano the parcel of land SIT CORPORATION, APPROPRIATING First United Methodist Church in Surviving are a son, Joseph Jiran; described as follows: Holloway; three sons, James Holloway grandsons. THEREFOR THE SUM OF $546,467.99 of Ellicott City, Md., David Holloway The funeral was held on Monday, Westfield and its women’s organiza- a sister, Maria Stojek; a brother, AND PROVIDING THAT SUCH SUM SO Beginning at the most easterly corner of of Brownsville, Vt. and Richard November 27, from the Memorial tion. Michael Barone, and a grandchild. APPROPRIATED SHALL BE RAISED Lot No. 1, Block No. 4804 as designated Holloway of Long Valley; a daughter, Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in She was predeceased by her hus- A Mass was offered on Wednes- FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE on the Town of Westfield Tax Maps, band, William G. Sigler, in 1983. day, November 22, in St. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AND NEW said point being located from the inter- Patricia Rhodes of Ashland; 10 grand- Fanwood, followed by a Mass at the JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION AND section of the northwesterly sideline of children and a great-grandchild. Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Surviving are two sisters, Jeanette Bartholomew the Apostle Roman FROM FUNDS PROVIDED BY SCOTCH Elizabeth Avenue with the southwest- Services were held on Friday, No- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Jenkins of Union and Bernice Martin Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. PLAINS FROM STATE GRANT MONEYS erly sideline of Columbus Avenue, by vember 17, under the direction of the Interment took place at St. Philip of Rindge, N.H.; a stepson, William Arrangements were handled by the AND FROM THE TOWNSHIP’S CAPITAL the following two courses, (1) North 54°- Sigler of Wayne; a stepdaughter, Bar- Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. IMPROVEMENT FUND. 50' East, along the southwesterly side- Lazear Funeral Home Chapel in Neri Cemetery in East Northport, line of Columbus Avenue, a distance of November 30, 2000 BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Coun- Ashland. Long Island. bara Mitchell of Morris County, and a 300.00 feet to a point, (2) South 35°-10' cil of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the November 30, 2000 November 30, 2000 number of step-grandchildren and West, a distance of 60.00 feet to the County of Union, New Jersey, as follows: aforesaid beginning point and running; step-great-grandchildren. Paul Taylor, 81 Section 1. The Township of Scotch Plains, A graveside service took place on Paul Taylor, 81, of Plainfield died in the County of Union, New Jersey (the Thence (1) South 35°-10' West, along Richard Cunningham, 62, Was Machinist Monday, November 27, at Somerset on Thursday, November 23, in “Township”) is hereby authorized to recon- the southeasterly line of Lot No. 1, a Hills Memorial Park in Basking Ridge. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- struct the Hetfield Avenue Bridge over the distance of 56.51 feet to a point, New Jersey Transit railroad tracks. Said Thence (2) North 54°-50' West, along For Over 30 Years at Plainfield Company On Saturday, December 2, at 1 ter in Plainfield. improvement is being undertaken jointly with the southwesterly line of Lot No. 1, a p.m., a memorial service will be held Born in Westfield, he lived in the Borough of Fanwood and New Jersey Richard H. Cunningham, 62, of Cunningham, James A. Cunningham distance of 50.00 feet to a point, Westfield died on Tuesday, November and Michael T. Cunningham, all of at the Liberty Corner Presbyterian Plainfield for many years. Transit Corporation and shall include all Church in the Liberty Corner section Mr. Taylor had worked for Van work, materials and appurtenances neces- Thence (3) North 35°-10' East, a long a 21, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Westfield; two brothers, George F. sary and suitable therefor. newly created line in Lot No. 1, a dis- of Bernards Township. Born in Martinsville, he moved to Cunningham of Martinsville and Blaricom Inc. of Dunellen for 38 Section 2. The sum of $546,467.99 is tance of 56.51 feet to a point, Arrangements are being handled years before his retirement. hereby appropriated to the payment of the Westfield 18 years ago. Ralph Cunningham of Bound Brook, Thence (4) South 54°-50' East, along cost of the improvement authorized and by the Bruce C. Van Arsdale Funeral He served in the United States the northeasterly line of Lot No. 1, a Mr. Cunningham had been a ma- and a sister, Marjorie Mursell of described in Section 1 hereof (hereinafter Home in Somerville. Army during World War II. distance of 50.00 feet to the point and chinist for Thul Machine Works Inc. Florida. referred to as “purpose” or “project”). Said place of beginning. in Plainfield for 31 years before retir- Services were held on Monday, In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Surviving is a son, Paul Taylor. appropriation shall be raised from funds ing in 1995. November 27, in the Taggart-Cham- butions may be made to the American Private services were held on Tues- contributed by the Borough of Fanwood, SECTION III. The implementation of this Surviving are his wife of 40 years, berlain Funeral Home in Bound Cancer Society, the American Heart day, November 28, under the direc- New Jersey Transit Corporation (“NJ Tran- Ordinance shall be conditioned upon the Association or to a charity of one’s tion of the Plinton-Curry Funeral sit”) and the Township, as hereinafter pro- receipt of a Deed from Ralph Rapuano con- Marjorie Emery Cunningham; four Brook. vided. The following sums received or to be veying good and marketable title to the prop- November 30, 2000 choice. Home in Westfield. received from third parties are hereby ap- erty which is to be exchanged for the transfer sons, David R. Cunningham, Paul H. November 30, 2000 November 30, 2000 propriated to the payment of the cost of said to Ralph Rapuano of the land owned by the purpose: (1) $89,341.60 from the Borough Town of Westfield. The parcel of land to be of Fanwood; and (2) $367,784.79 from NJ conveyed to the Town of Westfield is de- Transit. The sum of $76,234.75 received or scribed as follows: to be received by the Township as grant Beginning at the point of intersection of Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. funds from the State of New Jersey Depart- the southwesterly sideline of Columbus ment of Transportation (“NJDOT”) is hereby Why should you plan Avenue with the southeasterly sideline appropriated to the payment of the cost of Caring & Courteous Service to the of Grove Street East, and running; said purpose. The sum of $13,106.85 is Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 hereby appropriated from the Capital Im- Thence (1) South 54°-50' East, along your own funeral? provement Fund of the Township to the the southwesterly sideline of Columbus payment of the cost of said purpose. Any Avenue, a distance of 26.08 feet to a supplemental funding received from NJ Tran- point, said point also being 350.00 feet sit or NJDOT and intended to reduce the northwesterly along the southwesterly ® Township’s share of the project shall reduce sideline of Columbus Avenue from its Forethought funeral planning: the amount appropriated from the intersection with the northwesterly side- Westfield Township’s Capital Improvement Fund, as line of Elizabeth Avenue, provided above. Forethought funeral • Relieves your family of emotional burden Thence (2) South 35°-10' West, along a Section 3. Said improvement is a lawful 556 Westfield planning is funded through newly created line, a distance of 60.00 capital improvement of the Township having • Expresses your own wishes in your plans feet to a point on the northeasterly line of Avenue policies from Forethought a period of usefulness of at least five (5) lands belonging to the Town of West- Life Insurance Company • Protects funeral costs from inflation years. Said improvement shall be made as a 233-0255 field, general improvement, no part of the cost of John L. Dooley • Makes it easier for those you love which shall be assessed against property Thence (3) North 54°-50' West, along specially benefited. the aforesaid Town of Westfield lands, Manager Section 4. The capital budget is hereby a distance of 54.01 feet to a point on the Call for details today ... amended to conform with the provisions of southeasterly sideline of Grove Street while you’re thinking about it. this capital ordinance to the extent of any East, inconsistency herewith and the resolutions Thence (4) In an easterly direction along promulgated by the Local Finance Board the southeasterly sideline of Grove Street showing full detail of the amended capital East, along an arc curving to the right, FUNERAL budget and capital program as approved by said arc having a radius of 922.40 feet, the Director, Division of Local Government DIRECTORS an arc distance of 66.97 feet to the point Services, is on file with the Township Clerk Cranford and place of beginning. – Since 1897 – and is available for public inspection. 218 North Avenue Section 5. Ordinance No. 97-33 adopted SECTION IV. If any section, subsection, by the Township Council on November 25, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is, for 276-0255 1997 (the “Prior Ordinance”) is hereby re- any reason, held to be unconstitutional or Charles V. Dooley • FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER pealed. All contracts, expenditures, encum- invalid, such decision shall not affect the • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL brances and charges made pursuant to the remaining portions of this Ordinance. Manager Prior Ordinance shall be deemed to have SECTION V. This ordinance shall take Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle been made pursuant to this ordinance. effect immediately upon final passage, ap- Section 6. This ordinance shall take ef- proval and publication as required by law. WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 fect at the time and in the manner provided INTRODUCED the 8th day of August, CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 by law. 2000. 1 T – 11/30/00, The Times Fee: $100.47 1 T – 11/30/00, The Leader Fee: $100.98 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 30, 2000 Page 11 Professor to Discuss Conflicts Monsignor Harms Installed Concerning Jewish Issues As St. Helen’s New Pastor WESTFIELD – Professor Fred light religious conflicts among Is- WESTFIELD – Monsignor Will- remarked. Lazin will return to Temple Emanu- raeli Jews, conflicts between Ameri- iam C. Harms was recently installed as “Even though this is an extremely El for a three-session mini-course on can Jewish leaders and the Israeli the third Pastor of St. Helen’s Roman active parish, I look forward to a contemporary Israel on Sundays, government about where Soviet Jews Catholic Church in Westfield by Bishop little more relaxed setting than the December 10 and 17 and January 7, should settle, and conflicts concern- Dominic Marconi. Nearly 30 fellow university and to see the many theo- from 9 to 11 a.m. at the temple. ing Ethiopian Jewish people in Is- priests celebrated the Mass, during ries I have taught over the years in An American who has lived in rael. There will also be updates on which Monsignor Harms was officially actual practice,” he said. Israel for more than 20 years, Dr. Mideast current events. presented to the congregation. Lazin is the Lynn and Lloyd Hurst The lectures are free of charge. Many of Monsignor Harms’ fam- Family Professor of Government at Temple Emanu-El is located at 756 ily and friends attended the service, Ben Gurion University in Israel and East Broad Street in Westfield. For including his two sisters, Marianne is currently on leave at Hunter Col- additional information, please call Harms of North Arlington and Bonnie lege in New York City. Carolyn Shane at the temple office at Lynch of South Orange. Professor Lazin’s talks will high- (908) 232-6770. Many cousins and students from Seton Hall University, where he had been Director of the church’s Man- agement Program and Vice Presi- dent for Planning, also attended the Immaculate Heart to Sponsor celebration. A Bronx native, Monsignor Harms Advent Mission December 3-6 grew up in North Arlington. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Se- SCOTCH PLAINS – A Catholic The theme of the Advent Mission ton Hall and continued studies for Advent Mission to renew the Chris- will be “Towards Jubilee 2000: Chris- the priesthood at Immaculate Con- tian spirit will be held at the Im- tian Life in the 21st Century.” Each FAMILY EVENT…Cheri and Jeff Pate, their son, Jeffrey, and daughter, Jill, ception Seminary, where he was or- maculate Heart of Mary Roman evening’s program will explore a of Westfield have been chosen to turn on the lights at this year’s Christmas Tree dained in 1965. Catholic Church, located at 1571 different topic. The topics for the Lighting Ceremony and Carol Sing on Sunday, December 3, at 6 p.m. at The Monsignor Harms’ first appoint- South Martine Avenue in Scotch four evenings will include “Love,” Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the Assembly Hall of the Parish House. All are invited to attend. ment was as Pastoral Associate for Plains, December 3 to 6 at 7:30 p.m. “Forgiveness,” “Healing” and “Evan- St. Michael’s Roman Catholic each evening. gelization.” Church in Elizabeth from 1965 to The event will be conducted by the The Advent Mission combines Presbyterian Church Reveals 1971. He later served at Our Lady of WARM WELCOME…Monsignor Franciscan Friars Ministry of the scripture readings and hymns with Perpetual Help Roman Catholic William C. Harms speaks to the con- Word and moderated by the Rever- inspirational talks and periods of re- Church in Oakland from 1982 to gregation of family, friends, parishio- end Claude Lenehan. All parishio- flection. On Sunday evening, the ners and fellow priests during his re- Calendar of Advent Events 1985. cent installation as the third Pastor at ners and members of surrounding program will include exposition of He was also Associate Dean of the WESTFIELD – The Presbyterian cember 5, 12 and 19. St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church communities are invited to join this the Blessed Sacrament and Benedic- School of Theology at Seton Hall in Westfield. Regional Bishop of Union retreat. tion. Church in Westfield, located at 140 The church’s annual Candlelight University from 1989 to 1992; Coor- Mountain Avenue, will launch its Carol Service will take place on De- County, Dominic A. Marconi, pre- On Monday night, following the dinator of the Archdiocesan Synod sided over the ceremony. Local PBA Launches program, the priests will be available full calendar of events for the Advent cember 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctu- from 1992 to 1994, and Director of for individual confessions. Anoint- season with wreath making, the ary. The service, featuring works by Special Projects at Seton Hall Uni- Holiday Toy Drive ing of the Sick will take place on Christmas tree lighting and the sing- Brahms, Herbert Howells, Peter versity from 1994 to 1995. Scotch Plains Baptist SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Tuesday night. The mission will close ing of carols on Sunday, December Cornelius and the final movement of The Pastor, who holds three Begins Rehearsals Plains Policeman’s Benevolent As- with a candlelight service at the con- 3. Ralph Vaughan Williams’ cantata master’s degrees, has written several sociation has kicked off its sixth clusion of Wednesday’s program. The wreath making project will “Dona nobis pacem,” will conclude articles on pastoral planning, as well For Christmas Cantata take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the with the playing of Henri Busser’s annual “Toys For Tots” toy drive to as a book entitled “Who Are We and SCOTCH PLAINS – The choir of benefit disadvantaged children. Assembly Hall of the Parish House. “The Sleep of the Infant Jesus” for Where Are We Going? A Guide for There is a $7 cost to cover materials. viola, harp and organ. the Scotch Plains Baptist Church is Last year, more than $3,000 in Neighborhood Council Parish Planning.” holding rehearsals for a Christmas games and toys were donated during Westfield residents Cheri and Jeff Middle and high school youth He has also served as college chap- Pate, together with their son, Jeffrey, groups will visit families and sing Cantata entitled “Season of Praise,” the campaign. These gifts were Plans Bingo Games lain to students at Rutgers Univer- to be presented on Christmas Eve, placed in baskets and distributed to and daughter, Jill, will light the Christmas carols between 3 and 7 sity, Rowan and Ramapo colleges WESTFIELD – Beginning on Christmas tree on the front lawn at 6 p.m. on December 3 and 10. Sunday, December 24, at 7 p.m. as local churches and religious organi- Monday, December 4, a weekly game and been a member of many local part of the church’s annual Candle- zations throughout the community. p.m. A brass quartet will accompany On Christmas Eve, the only morn- civic and non-profit organization of bingo will be played at the the singing of Christmas carols, with ing service will be at 10:30 a.m. and light Service. New toys and games are once again Westfield Neighborhood Council’s boards and committees throughout Anyone wishing to join the choir needed for this year’s drive. All do- refreshments to follow in the Assem- will consist of lessons and the sing- his career. main office, located at 127 Cacciola bly Hall. ing of carols. There will be three for this community presentation may nations may be dropped off in the Place in Westfield. All are invited to “I am thrilled and astounded by come to rehearsals on Thursday lobby of the Scotch Plains Police On Sundays, December 3, 10 and evening services: a family worship the rich diversity at St. Helen’s. I am participate. 17, there will be free lunches of service and children’s pageant at 5 nights at 8 p.m. at the church, located Department, where a special barrel The game will be played on Mon- excited by the many activities and at 333 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. has been placed. homemade soup, bread and bagels in p.m. and identical worship services ministries in the parish and the ex- days between 1 and 3 p.m. There is a the Assembly Hall following the with Holy Communion at 8 and 11 For more information, please call The cut-off date for donations will 50-cent admission fee and guests are tremely high level of parishioner Choir Director Irma Ferdinand at be Wednesday, December 20, in or- 10:30 a.m. worship services. Evening p.m. Everyone is invited to attend all participation,” Monsignor Harms welcome. To respond, please call prayer services will be held in the events. (973) 374-7625. der to allow for distribution for the (908) 233-2772. holiday season. For further informa- Chapel at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, De- tion, please call (908) 322-7100. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers in the Municipal Building of said Township on Wednesday, November 8, 2000, there was introduced, read for the first time, and passed NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting on such first reading, the following ordinance: of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- ORDINANCE NO. 31-00 bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- AN ORDINANCE SUPPLEMENTING AND AMENDING CHAPTER XXIII, T.O. ship on Tuesday, November 21, 2000, there 23-3.1.8(a) SPECIFICALLY TO RE ZONE LOT 3, BLOCK 4901 (DONATO was introduced, read for the first time, and TRACT ONLY) WHICH IS ENTITLED ML-2 BY ADDING AS AN ADDITIONAL passed on such first reading, the following PERMITTED USE, BUSINESS OFFICES AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES, ordinance: AS SAID TERMS ARE DEFINED IN SECTION 23.1.8(a)(14) AND (89) AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS FOR SAID USES AS SET FORTH AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND IN SECTION 23-3.13 (B-4 OFFICE ZONE ONLY), WHICH ALTERATION AND CHAPTER VI (ALCOHOLIC AMENDMENT SHALL APPLY ONLY TO THE DONATO TRACT IN SAID ML- BEVERAGE CONTROL) SEC- 2 ZONE. TION 6-4.2 (SUNDAYS) OF THE GENERAL ORDINANCES OF WHEREAS, the subject property (Lot No.3, Block No. 4901, Donato tract) is currently THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH zoned “ML-2”, Multi-Family Zone as set forth in Section 23-3.18(a); and PLAINS WHEREAS, that site is an inclusionary housing site under the Township’s Mt. Laurel Fair Share Plan and, as such, is entitled to the granting of reasonable variances in the application The purpose of the ordinance: Sale of alco- process and to have the land use ordinances of the municipality flexibly applied, and provided holic beverages on December 24 and 31, same may be accomplished in accordance with good planning concepts and in the interest 2000 and any year thereafter when Christ- of all citizens as to health and safety; and mas Eve or New Year’s Eve falls on a WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains has, after substantial Sunday. Beverages cannot be sold, served, and detailed multiple hearings (27 in all) determined on December 7, 1998 and again on July delivered to or consumed in the licenses 17, 2000 on a separate application, to deny the said applications for site plan approval for premises between the hours of 2:00 a.m. townhouses on the Donato tract; and and 9:00 a.m. WHEREAS, the Township Council has studied the Resolutions of the Planning Board and A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, has been informed by the Planning Board as to the concerns of the Planing Board with regard December 12, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. in the to issues of health and public safety at the subject site; and Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- WHEREAS, the Planning Board concluded on December 7, 1998 and again on July 17, ing, or any time and place to which a meeting 2000 that the particular site plans which were presented to the Planning Board by a for the further consideration of such ordi- competent and knowledgeable developer were deemed to be detrimental to the health and nance shall from time to time be adjourned, safety of future residents at the site; and and all persons interested will be given an WHEREAS, the Township Council recognizes that there may be possible ways to develop opportunity to be heard concerning such this particular site as a Mt. Laurel site, so as to satisfy the requirements of site plan approval, ordinance. but that none of the plans submitted have been able to so satisfy these requirements; and A copy of same may be obtained from the WHEREAS, the Township Council, not wishing to deprive the owner of the parcel of a office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- reasonable alternative use thereof, and it is deemed by the Township Council that the enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between property may be developeable for professional office and business office use as defined in the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday Township Ordinance 23-1.8(a)(14) and (89) respectively, with the use of B-4 Zone office through Friday by any member of the gen- standards only; and eral public who wants a copy of same with- WHEREAS, the Township Council believes that the additional zoning (business office and out cost. professional office only) provided herein would more readily allow the owner to address and/ BARBARA RIEPE or mitigate the health and safety hazards and concerns, since residences would not be Township Clerk included in said plan; and 1 T – 11/30/00, The Times Fee: $37.74 WHEREAS, emergency procedures and/or other accommodations could be prepared and promulgated more readily, safely and effectively in a case of business office and professional PUBLIC NOTICE office use as opposed to residential use; and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Township Council that providing an alternate use for SHERIFF’S SALE this site only (as distinguished from other designated Mt. Laurel sites set forth in T.O. 23- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 3.18(a)) will give the owner an additional use it would not otherwise have available for said CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, parcel; and DOCKET NO. F-5932-98 WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the municipality to alter and amend said Ordinance CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPO- (T.O. 23-3.18) to add an additional business office and professional office use in said zone RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MYRENDIA on Lot No. 3, Block No. 4901, only (Donato tract); and CARTER, DEFENDANT. WHEREAS, the Mayor and Township Council recognize that an Ordinance that is CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, inconsistent with a Master Plan may be altered and/or amended provided that the reasons DATED JANUARY 24, 2000 FOR SALE for said deviation are set forth, which in this instance are set forth hereinabove and are OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. incorporated herein by reference. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by in the County of Union and State of New Jersey as follows: public vendue, at the Union County Admin- 1. Sub-Section 23-3.18(a) of the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Scotch Plains is istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown amended to read as follows: Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 23-3.18 SC-2 Senior Citizen Zone, ML-1 Multi-Family Zone, ML-2 Multi- WEDNESDAY, THE 13TH DAY OF Family Zone, MFR-1 Multi-Family Residential Zone. DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in a. Permitted Uses: the afternoon of said day. All successful 1. Principal Uses: bidders must have 20% of their bid available (a) Multi-family (garden apartment) dwellings. in cash or certified check at the conclusion (b) Attached single-family (townhouse) dwellings. of the sales. 2. Accessory Uses and Structures: The judgment amount is SEVENTY ONE (a) Garages and off-street parking facilities. THOUSAND SIXTY FOUR & 01/100 (b) Storage and maintenance buildings. ($71,064.01). (c) Customary accessory structures approved as part of the site plan for the The property to be sold is located in the development, including fences, walls, lamppost, trellises and the like. Township of Elizabeth, County of Union and (d) Signs. State of New Jersey. 3. Additional Principal and Secondary Uses for ML-2 Zone (Donato) (Lot No. 3, It is commonly known as 1009 Bond Street, Block No. 4901 only) Elizabeth, New Jersey. (a) Buildings for business offices and professional offices, as specifically It is known and designated as Block No. 8, defined in Section 23-1.8(a)(14) and (89) and including standards in Lot No. 353. accordance with the standards for said business office and professional The dimensions are 37.50 feet wide, office uses only as set forth in the B-4 Office Zone, and that it is the 115.00 feet long. specific intent that all other uses permitted in the aforementioned B-4 Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Office Zone are not permitted uses on this parcel. easterly line of Bond Street, 100.00 feet (b) Off-street parking facilities in conjunction with a permitted office use, from the northwesterly line of Spring Street. subject to the following: Prior lien(s): None. (i) For office building one space for each 200 feet of gross floor area. There is due approximately the sum of (ii) Each use located in this zone shall set aside ten percent of the Tract EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHTY ONE for seeding and landscaping and use this area for no other purpose. & 96/100 ($85,081.96) together with lawful (iii) Section 23-2.3, Regulations Applicable to All Zones, shall apply to interest and costs. this use. There is a full legal description on file in BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days after the Union County Sheriff’s Office. final publication. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. A public hearing for same was scheduled to be held November 27 but had to be recessed RALPH FROEHLICH and carried until Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the SHERIFF Municipal Building, or any time and place to which a meeting for the further consideration of STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, such ordinance shall from time to time be adjourned, and all persons interested will be given NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LL an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Suite 300 A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, 293 Eisenhower Parkway Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of same without cost. CH-754384 (WL) BARBARA RIEPE 4 T - 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 Township Clerk & 12/7/00Fee: $185.64 1 T – 11/30/00, The Times Fee: $169.32 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 30, 2000 Page 13

Check it out on the Web! Sports Section - Pages 13-16 WWW.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS FRESHH2O FLOWS FOR 2 TDS; SCHILLER PASSES 1, RUNS 1 Raiders Strike Fast, Trample Farmer Footballers, 34-14

By DAVID B. CORBIN 3 tournament, the Raiders rebounded of kids was special.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times magnificently to gain a big win in Last year the Raiders rebounded True spirit and pride emerged from their season’s final game. Secondly, from a disappointing 14-2 loss to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the Raiders made it two-in-a-row Rahway in the NJ, Section 2, Group School football team on Thanksgiv- over the Farmers. 3 tournament at Kean University to ing Day. And that attitude combined “We were devastated. We had kids topple, for perhaps the first time in with their proven versatility and skill crying in the bus and crying during their history, the then 17th-ranked earned the Raiders a 34-14 tram- the films on Monday,” said Raider Farmers, 27-13. The offensive he- pling of the hosting Union Farmers. Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli of his roes in that game were standout Actually the Raiders made a double team’s reaction to their loss against Nathan Jones, who plowed for 169 killing. First, after losing a heart- West Morris. “We had to put it aside yards and three touchdowns, and Gary breaker in the final 50 seconds to and say it’s over. Let’s go play. And Cousar, who had a 59-yard touch- ninth-ranked West Morris just five that is the character of this team. You down interception. days before in the semifinals of the had to be around all year to sense it, Last year, the huge Raider line David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times North Jersey (NJ), Section 2, Group to smell it and to see that this group CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 STUFFING CARDINALS LIKE TURKEYS…A mob of Blue Devils stuff a Cardinal halfback like a Thanksgiving turkey at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield. Westfield defeated Plainfield, 42-25. MROZ RUSHES 112 YDS FOR 2 TDS, MAKES 11 TACKLES Blue Devils Win a Wild One; Thrash the Cardinals, 42-25

By BRUCE JOHNSON had combined for 53 points, just two all day. And middle linebacker Matt Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times less than the record 55 both teams Andzell had another monster game. When you have ancient rivals meet- combined for in 1970! When the But, as has been the case most of ing for the 96th time in a series that frost had thawed at chilly Hub Stine the year, it was Mike Mroz who time dates back to 1900, just about any- Field, the Blue Devils had held on for and again delivered the big play. thing can happen. When it’s West- a wild 42-25 victory, finishing off a “That No. 22, Mmm-rose, he’s field-Plainfield, throw out the won- 6-4 season. The Cardinals fell to 4-6. amazing,” said PHS public address loss records and see what happens. For the Blue Devils, who now lead announcer Martin Cox. “He’s every- This is a series where twice the the series 48-41-7, it was their best where. Scoring touchdowns. Mak- final score has been a World Series- offensive showing of the year as they ing tackles. Returning kicks.” ish 3-2 — Plainfield winning in 1923, piled up 25 first downs and ran for Mroz capped an excellent senior Westfield in 1979. And of the seven 331 yards. And the defense, shred- year with 112 yards rushing on 12 ties, six have been scoreless, includ- ded in the first half, put up a second- carries, with two TDs, two pass re- ing 1985 (Ed Tranchina’s first year half shutout. ceptions for another 19 yards, and a as WHS coach) and 1993. “Twenty five first downs, wow, team-high 11 tackles. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times EXECUTING THE RAIDER OFFENSIVE MACHINE…Raider quarterback Brian Schiller, No. 15, hands off to Clifton So, what happened this year, when that tells it all,” Tranchina said. “Mike’s been unbelievable,” Freshwater, No. 21, as fullback Gary Cousar, No. 5, heads forward to make a block. the two teams met in their respective There were many heroes for West- Tranchina said. “He’s a gutty kid.” season’s finale? By halftime, they field. Jim McKeon had a couple of Things didn’t start well for WHS key defensive plays, including an in- as MacDonald and Mroz missed con- terception that turned the tide early in nections on a handoff on the game’s COLOR PAGES the fourth period. And Matt Daly third play, and Plainfield’s Kevin Powder Puff Game Assumes For approximately four weeks, the rumbled for 77 yards and two scores. Wright picked it up and raced 47 front page of sports and the back page Ryan MacDonald had another steady yards for the touchdown. in the A&E Section of The Westfield game at quarterback, throwing two But Westfield showed its game plan Leader and The Times will most scores and hitting six of nine passes. on the next drive, going 70 yards in six likely not have color. Our printing The offensive line of TE Jim Mitchell, plays. Daly had an 11-yard run, Posture of Presidential Race company is in the process of purchasing a new machine and certain tackles Chris Dodge, Chris MacKay Terrence Jenkins went for 18, Diano adjustments are being made. and Matt Seagull (filling in when Reavis for 11, MacDonald hit Daly By DAVID B. CORBIN game was played in the athletic arena and Melissa Fry were the most ag- MacKay was injured), guards Dave for 13 and, after a 2-yard run by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times However, all of the pictures can be of spirit and good “clean” fun and the gressive senior flag grabbers. Tara seen in color on our Web site. King and Paul Johnston and steady Reavis, Daly went up the middle for a NOTE: The Powder Puff game is hitting was actually part of the game Dowling and Jenny Hayes alternated WWW.goleader.com. center Tim Young opened gaping holes CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 done in good clean fun and so is this and not done with malice. the quarterbacking for the juniors story as it has been for the past four A spirited junior offense ruled and initially handed off to fleet-footed years. The parallel drawn is merely a nearly the entire first quarter, but the Morgan Lang, who chewed up huge dramatization. veteran seniors dug in and denied clumps of turf but not without taking It’s over thought the seniors. Not them the endzone. Defensive per- some vicious hits. yet! It’s over now. Not yet! Oh, it’s a sons Nikki Herttua, Chrissy Schwebel CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 tie and we must go into overtime. Who is going to win? This was the scenario when the Westfield High School senior girls battled to a 12-12, overtime tie with the juniors in the annual Powder Puff Invites You to Our game at Gary Kehler Stadium in Westfield on November 22. What initially seemed to be a lock for the seniors – projected winners – became frozen in time while the jun- 2000 HOLIDAY iors, after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown, came back again and were judged to have scored just as regulation time ran out. The Powder Puff game could be eerily paralleled to the ongoing presidential race. One side got a big jump and, as the final 1:30 in regulation seemed to last five minutes, the other side edged back to gain a tie in the nick of time to force the overtime. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times SATURDAY DECEMBER 2nd (7am-6pm) Both scenarios had their degree of SENIOR BREAD AND BUTTER PLAYER…Senior Patti Oslislo, with the heavy hitting; however, unlike the football, scored two touchdowns and rushed for more than 100 yards in the & SUNDAY DECEMBER 3rd (9am-5pm) election situation, the Powder Puff Annual Powder Puff Game. • Over 1000 Live & Cut Christmas Trees COACH BREZNITSKY BOOSTS RECORD TO 426-108-28 • Custom Decorated Wreaths & Centerpieces • Huge Selection of Lights & Decorations • Lighted & Unlighted Reindeer Raider Soccer Boys Complete • 1000’s of Light Sets-Miles of Ribbons • Scents of the Holiday Candles • Free Refreshments Successful, 22-2-2, Season • See our Famous Light Display By DAVID B. CORBIN Gillie (1997) – now at Princeton “Brad, without a doubt, was the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times University – and his 19 shutouts this most outstanding goalkeeper I have Plus the Area’s Largest Another successful season went season topped the 17 set by Pat ever had,” stated Breznitsky. “He has into the books for the Scotch Plains- Acipink in 1987. the quality to develop into a great Selection of Poinsettias Fanwood High School boys soc- college goalie and the potential cer team. The Raiders outscored to play on the professional level. •Starting at $1.99• their opponents, 65-8, and fin- With him at goal, all we needed ished with a 22-2-2 record which was one goal to get by.” Parker Is Your Christmas Headquarters Where Your was highlighted by a 0-0 tie with Senior Mike Zotti led his team Family’s Holiday Traditions Begin. No 1 ranked St. Benedict’s Prep. in scoring with 25 goals and in Head Coach Tom Breznitsky’s assists with 13. His four-year var- career record rose to an astound- sity total of 60 goals placed him ing 426-108-28. second on the all-time SP-F list “The 65 goals was the least behind Leno DiCuollo (1984-87) amount of goals scored by any who totaled 105. (SP-F) team which finished with “He had a tremendous career. 20 or more victories,” pointed out He was a one in a lifetime player, Breznitsky. especially with his athleticism,” Once again, for the seventh time expressed Breznitsky. “He was during his tenure, Breznitsky’s the finest athlete in my 26 years. Raiders won the Union County His tenaciousness, his vertical championship by shutting out A. leap and never give up attitude It’s Worth A Trip From Anywhere To The Award Winning... WESTFIELD CLARK G L. Johnson, 2-0. Additionally, the was second to none. He left ev- S . CENTRAL AVE. P R EXIT A Raiders captured their 15th- T 135 R erything he had on the field.” . K 2 PARKER W 2 A straight Watchung Conference However, it takes more than GREENHOUSES Y title. Parker Greenhouses great two players to make a great TERRILL RD. Probably the best goalkeeper team and the Raiders had many. SEARS SCOTCH PLAINS FARM & GARDEN CENTER WATCHUNG in the state, if not one of the finest Seniors Andrew Babicz, Mike DEBIT EDISON in the nation, senior Brad Lowyns Franzone, Dave Sigmon, Dave Holiday Hours: Mon., Tues. & Wed. 7am-5pm, Thur. & Fri. 7am-7pm, Sat. 7am-6pm, Sun. 9am-5pm PLAINFIELD broke two SP-F records. Lowyns’ Bell and Brett Bushinger have 1325 Terrill Road • SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ • (908) 322-5555 career shutout total of 43 eclipsed David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times been playing with the varsity the Complete Nursery • Greenhouses • Landscaping • Silk Plants • Custom Design Services the 40 amassed by standout Jeff Raider senior Mike Zotti CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, November 30, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION MEGLAUGHLIN HAD 13 SHUTOUTS, HINDS LED SCORING Lady Devils’ Defense Played Key Role in Soccer Success

By DAVID B. CORBIN though playing injured all year, led man Laura Shelman netted three goals. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the Blue Devils in assists with eight Behind the scene this season was Strong defense was key to the while netting one goal. Always a senior Elisa Cognetti, who acted as Westfield High School girls soccer scoring threat, senior Jenny Korecky team manager because a knee injury team’s successful season record of drilled in five goals and had three she had last year kept her out all this 14-6-3. The Blue Devils outscored assists while junior Jenny Hayes season. opponents, 45-17, and were never ripped in two goals and had five “She played an important role be- blown out in any of their losses. assists and sophomore Stacey Spass ing there for the girls even though The last line of defense, senior netted four goals and two assists. she wasn’t on the field,” explained keeper Michelle Meglaughlin, was “Stacey, Jen (Korecky), Jenny Giordano. “I just want to thank her spectacular. In the 21 games that she Hayes and Alex did great in midfield,” for her help. We really missed her.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times participated in, she yielded just 16 said Giordano. “Although she (Alex) Summing up the season, Giordano WILD DOGS ATTACKING A FARMER…Raiders Andrew Pavoni, No. 33, goals, recorded 133 saves and had 13 wasn’t at the top of her game because said, “We had a bunch of girls who did David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times and Damon Clark, No. 32, bring down a Farmer. The Raiders crushed the shutouts. Sophomore backup keeper of being injured all year.” not want to quit. I’m proud of them.” Blue Devil Morgan Lang Farmers, 34-14, in Union. Kelly Schmidt, who played in five Senior Gwyn Lederman, who was games, allowed one goal and had injured late in the season, had one two saves. goal and provided five assists but, most importantly, she was Powder Puff Game Assumes instrumental in keeping the Raiders Strike Fast, Trample ball out of Blue Devil territory and redirecting it to her Posture of Presidential Race forwards. Farmer Footballers, 34-14 “Gwyn had a lot of skill. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 She knows the game well,” When the seniors finally got pos- second half.” held the potent Farmers to just two rushing. Junior quarterback Brian stated Giordano. “It was too session, they startled the juniors when When asked about the juniors’ early touchdowns. This season, it was the Schiller hit 8-for-12 passing for 129 bad that she got hurt.” quarterback Patty Oslislo, operating offensive success, Mitchell answered, “Wild Dogs” who rocked the Farm- yards, including a 47-yard TD strike Senior Taryn Wyckoff, a out of a shotgun offense, faked a “We made a couple of changes de- ers back on their heels. The “Wild to tight end Andrew Pavoni early in four year starter, netted three handoff and rolled around the right fensively (later) and it seemed to Dogs” held the Farmers to just 14 the second quarter. Additionally, goals and added an assist. side on two-straight occasions for confuse them.” yards total rushing but did allow 146 Schiller crossed the goal line on the “I have a lot of respect for huge gains. After handoffs to a vari- “We have been doing good offen- yards passing – one a 65-yard touch- next drive by hooking six yards her,” commented Giordano ety of running backs netted small sively in the first half,” commented down pass to Ron Booker in the third around the right end. feeling nostalgic. “She gains, a gutsy flag grab by junior junior coach Jim McKeon. “We just quarter. “We had a great year and every- started for me as a freshman. Stacy Ciarrocca temporarily slowed have to block up the line more and “It’s amazing,” expressed body played hard,” pointed out Fresh- She worked very hard on down the drive, but Oslislo rolled run towards the outside. We have Ciccotelli of the Raiders’ second- water. “Everybody came together. It and off the field this season. again for 32 yards to the three to end some tricks up our sleeve and we will straight win against Union. “They was all about teamwork. We had a She was a real team leader.” are a good program. It has been a young team and everybody matured. The Blue Devils totaled measuring stick in this county for a Last week we lost to West Morris but 45 goals and 35 assists, but long time. And our kids just did not this showed the character of this throughout the season they back down. We play hard and we team. We came out, we played, we seemed to have difficulties work hard. That is what we have won.” (Veni, vidi, vici)! getting some crucial goals. done since the first day of practice.” Freshwater initiated the scoring “Overall, the team did In the meantime, the Raiders with a five yard glide in the first well. We did have scoring opportunities but we didn’t mixed an influential running game quarter. Midway through the second David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with a devastating passing game to quarter, Freshwater flowed 52 yards MINISTER OF DEFENSE…Keeper Michelle finish,” said Giordano. command a 27-7 lead at the half. for his second TD to give the Raiders Meglaughlin kept the Blue Devils in every game Part of offensive difficul- Also the Raiders’ kicking game was a 27-0 lead. The Farmers responded and recorded 13 shutouts and 133 saves. ties came about due to inju- effective in keeping the Farmers in with their first score toward the end ries and thinness in the de- their “back 40”. of the half when Rob Ramirez bashed “Michelle did a great job. She made fense which forced Giordano to play “Our kicking game was good. It into the endzone from the one. some big saves in big games,” pointed junior scoring threat Morgan Lang came down to blocking and tack- The Raiders added their final out Head Coach Pete Giordano. “De- back on defense. Lang did, however, ling,” added Ciccotelli. “And again, touchdown when sophomore Kyle fense kept us close. She kept us in the contribute one goal and one assist. we mixed it up well. We have a Adams returned a punt 41 yards to Cranford game twice.” The second- Gaining adequate playing time were package in which we can run and the endzone in the third quarter. ranked Cranford Cougars edged juniors Dana Passananti, Kristen Pol- throw. And that makes you (Union) Cousar, who rushed twice for six Westfield twice with 2-1 scores. lock and Katie Danskin, who contrib- play defense always guessing.” yards, also had two completions for Senior Susan Hinds and sopho- uted three assists, one goal and one Senior halfback Clifton Freshwa- 42 yards, Steve Williams had four more Susan Williams were the Blue assist, respectively. Sophomore Ashley ter accounted for two of those touch- receptions for 38 yards and Mike Devils’ primary scoring threats. Kent contributed one assist and fresh- downs and reeled off 96 total yards Buffardi had one reception for nine Hinds, who had great breakaway PUBLIC NOTICE yards. The Raiders finished their sea- speed, did most of the scoring and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times netted 15 goals. Williams was sec- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NO FLUFF! JUST TOUGH!…Junior quarterback Tara Dowling rolls right for son with an 8-3 record while Union big yardage in the Annual Powder Puff Game. Dowling scored a touchdown. See See it all on the Web! finished with a 6-4 record. ond in scoring with seven goals and NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting added five assists. of the Township Council of the Township of another picture on page 16. www.goleader.com Sc Plns-Fanwood 6 21 7 0 34 Senior midfielder Alex Lee, al- Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- Union 0 7 7 0 14 bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- ship on Tuesday, November 21, 2000, there the quarter. On the first play of the be ready for the second half.” was introduced, read for the first time, and second, Oslislo flowed in for the On the very first play of the second PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE passed on such first reading, the following only score of the half. half, Oslislo galloped 70 yards for TOWN OF WESTFIELD ordinance: “Our strategy was to use a lot of the TD and a rout seemed imminent. PUBLIC NOTICE TO VOTERS AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND backs to confuse the juniors,” ex- But no concessions were made, the UNION COUNTY CHAPTER 10 SECTION 10-1.5 plained senior coach Jim Mitchell changes were made in the juniors’ OF THE GENERAL ORDI- A SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON DECEMBER 12th, 2000 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:00 P.M. NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP during halftime. “Because it is work- defense and the seniors were sty- AND 9:00 P.M. FOR THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD: OF SCOTCH PLAINS EN- ing we will continue using it in the mied for the remainder of the game. THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD BE VOTING FOR: TITLED “PARKS AND GOLF But the juniors were not to be BOND PROPOSAL: COURSES” counted out. In the fourth quarter, PROPOSAL PUBLIC NOTICE The purpose of the ordinance: Establishing Lang and Dowling kept chipping off The Board of Education of the Town of Westfield in the County of Union, New Jersey is authorized (a) to construct additions and TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS renovations at the Westfield High School and girls’ athletic facilities at the fieldhouse, including acquisition and installation of furnishings fees for Scotch Hills Country Club Golf the yardage until the ball rested on Course and usage of Scotch Hills Club- PLANNING BOARD and equipment and site work; (b) to appropriate $21,495,000 therefor, funded in part by a $6,571,130 State grant; and (c) to issue bonds NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the the 20. From there, Dowling rolled of the School District to Finance the district’s local share of the project in the principal amount of $14,923,870. The final eligible cost house. A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, Regular Meeting of the Scotch Plains Plan- right and in for the score. of the project approved by the Commissioner of Education is $16,427,825. This project includes $5,067,175 for school facility ning Board scheduled for December 4, 2000, construction elements, in addition to the facilities efficiency standards developed by the Commissioner of Education. In the event the December 12, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. in the Time was running out but very Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- has been canceled. A Special Meeting of the State cannot provide a grant in the amount of the State’s share, bonds of the school district are authorized in the principal amount of Scotch Plains Planning Board has been slowly. The juniors continued chip- the appropriation set forth herein, and debt service aid would be 31% of debt service for the project. ing, or any time and place to which a meeting for the further consideration of such ordi- scheduled for WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER ping away until the ball rested on the INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT nance shall from time to time be adjourned, 6, 2000, 6:00 p.m., in Council Chambers, 35 with :50 left in regulation. A few This proposal will authorize the issuance of bonds to pay for construction of an addition and renovations to Westfield High School and all persons interested will be given an 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, to discuss plays elapsed and the juniors crept to and an additional athletic facility at Kehler Stadium. If the proposal is approved by the voters at this election, the total cost of the project opportunity to be heard concerning such pending litigation in Executive Session on the 25. When was it going to end? A will be $21,495,000. The State’s share of the project will be $6,571,130, and the local share of the project will be $14,923,870. ordinance. the K. Hovnanian/Donato application, 175 Union Avenue, Block No. 4901, Lot No. 3 screen pass over the middle to Hayes POLLING PLACES A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- and also to memorialize the Board’s report netted 22 yards and the ball rested on TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between and recommendation to the Township Coun- the three. As time ran out, Lang WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 1 WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 1 the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday cil in Open Session regarding Ordinance looped right and was knocked out- The Polling Place for this Electlon District is The Polling Place for this Election District is through Friday by any member of the gen- No. 31-00 to add office use to the ML-2 Roosevelt Intermediate School Westfield Rescue Squad eral public who wants a copy of same with- Zone. of-bounds as she “dimpled” the 301 Clark Street, Gym 335 Watterson Street out cost. Barbara Horev, Secretary endzone. Overtime was needed! Township of Scotch Plains TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD BARBARA RIEPE Each team got four plays in over- Township Clerk Planning Board WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 2 WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 2 1 T – 11/30/00, The Times Fee: $19.89 time to score but neither defense The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is 1 T – 11/30/00, The Times Fee: $34.68 would yield. Roosevelt Intermediate School Edison Intermediate School, Rahway Ave. 301 Clark Street, Gym Entrance-from Parking Lot, Gym PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Juniors 0 0 0 12 0 12 Seniors 0 6 6 0 0 12 TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 3 WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 3 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE FOR PUBLIC NOTICE The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS Benjamin Franklin School, Newton Place Auditorium Edison Intermediate School, Rahway Ave. SHERIFF’S SALE Public notice is hereby given that the undersigned, The Collector of Taxes of the Town of Entrance from Parking Lot, Gym SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Westfield, Union County, New Jersey, will sell at public auction on the 27th day of December, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD 2000 in the Tax Collector’s office in the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, DOCKET NO. F-8528-00 WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 4 WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 4 New Jersey, at two o’clock in the afternoon, the following described lands: CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is The said lands will be sold to make the amount of Municipal liens chargeable against that CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DEVON Library, 550 East Broad Street Program Room Edison Intermediate School, Rahway Ave. same on the 27th day of December, 2000 together with interest and cost of sale, exclusive STANIGER, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. Entrance from Parking Lot, Gym however, of the lien for taxes for the year 2000. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, The said lands will be sold in fee to such persons as will purchase the same, subject to TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD DATED SEPTEMBER 08, 2000 FOR SALE redemption at the lowest rate of interest, but in no case in excess of eighteen percent (18) WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 5 WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 5 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. per annum. Payments for the sale shall be made by cash or certified check before conclusion The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- of the sale or the property will be resold. Benjamin Franklin School, Newton Place, Auditorium Jefferson School, Boulevard, Auditorium tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Any parcel of real property for which there shall be no other purchaser will be struck off public vendue, at the Union County Admin- TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD and sold to the Municipality in fee for redemption at eighteen percent (18%) per annum and istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 6 WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 6 the Municipality shall have the right to bar or foreclose the right of redemption. Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is The sale will be made and conducted in accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF Library, 550 East Broad Street Program Room Jefferson School, Boulevard, Auditorium Chapter 5 of Title 54, Revised Statutes of New Jersey, 1937, and amendments thereto. DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in At any time before the sale the undersigned will receive payment of the amount due an the TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD the afternoon of said day. All successful property, with interest and costs incurred up to the time of payments, by certified check or WARD No. 1 DISTRICT No. 7 WARD No. 3 DISTRICT No. 7 bidders must have 20% of their bid available cash. The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is in cash or certified check at the conclusion Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. Benjamin Franklin School, Newton Place, Auditorium Jefferson School, Boulevard, Auditorium of the sales. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.) and the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.) In addition, the municipality is FIFTY NINE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 1 WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 1 precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be DRED SEVENTY EIGHT & 75/100 The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. ($159,978.75) Union County Annex, Venneri Bldg. 300 North Avenue, East McKinley School, Osborn Avenue, Auditorium The said lands so subject to sale, described in accordance with the tax duplicate, including Property to be sold is located in the City of the name of the owner as shown on the last duplicate and the total amount due thereon TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New respectively on the 27th day of December, 2000, exclusive of the lien for the year 2000 are WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 2 WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 2 Jersey. as listed below: The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is Premises commonly known as 572 Adams Washington School, St. Marks Avenue Auditorium McKinley School, Osborn Avenue, Auditorium Location of Block Amount Due Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey, 07201. TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Property Address Owner & Lot Dec. 27, 2000 BEING KNOWN as LOT No. 22, Block No. 12, on the official Tax Map of the City of WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 3 WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 3 1 819 Standish Ave. COSTINE, William & Barbara 509/16 $10,864.35 Elizabeth. The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is 2 760 Propsect Sreet RAPUANO, Samuel & Jo Ann 603/43 11,074.95 Dimensions: 150 feet x 25 feet x 150 feet Washington School, St. Marks Avenue Auditorium Senior High School, Dorian Road, Aud. Lobby 3 762 Clark Street Linnea Corp. 709/6 2,801.53 x 25 feet. 4 605 Short Hills Court DRISCOLL, Jr., Myles F. & Margaret 801/30 3,200.69 TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD Nearest Cross Street: Julia Street. 5 723 Glen Avenue KLEIN, Theodore E. & Judith 803/21 8,583.64 WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 4 WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 4 There is due approximately the sum of 6 1 Bradson Court 725 East Broad Street Corp. 2211/10.04 5,788.85 The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT THOU- 7 445 Downer Street JOHNSON, Vanessa 2512/2 1,763.06 Wilson School, Linden Avenue, Auditorium Senior High School, Dorian Road, Aud. Lobby SAND THREE-HUNDRED NINTY FOUR 8 428 Palsted Avenue BUDD, Donald M. 2607/27 2,879.07 & 36/100 ($168,394.36) together with lawful TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD 9 529 Downer Street BARBATO, Luigi & Maria 2708/15 2,190.67 interest and costs. WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 5 WARD No. 4 DISTRICT No. 5 10** 646 Downer Street BARNES, Minnie L. 2710/21 5,159.04 There is a full legal description on file in The Polling Place for this Election District is The Polling Place for this Election District is 11** 614 Stirling Place HARRIAT, Sammy 4001/9 6,021.25 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Wilson School, Linden Avenue, Auditorium Jefferson School, Boulevard, Auditorium 12 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 13 128 Marlboro Street SWEARER, Robert & Patricia M. 5010/9 5,643.78 TOWN OF WESTFIELD this sale. 14 10 Village Circle SHANANHAN, Kevin 5202/18 3,111.74 WARD No. 2 DISTRICT No. 6 RALPH FROEHLICH 15 2 North Wickom Dr. O’NEILL, John & Linda 5203/8 1,684.53 The Polling Place for this Election District is SHERIFF 16** 13 Moss Ave. MALINOWSKI, Matthew J. Washington School, St. Marks Avenue, Auditorium FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. & Barbara 5510/4 7,475.84 Suite 505 VOTERS DESIRING ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THEIR POLLING PLACE LOCATION CAN CALL (908) 527-4123 17 113 Connecticut St. VENEZIO, Albert 5714/6 4,689.87 JUNE S. FISCHER, CHAIRPERSON Sentry Office Plaza JOHN DeSIMONE, SECRETARY AND ** EXISTING PRIOR LIEN 216 Haddon Avenue COMMISSION OF REGISTRATION Susan Noon Westmont, New Jersey 08108 TERESA M. HALE, BOARD MEMBER Collector of Taxes CH-755549 (WL) MARY ELLEN HARRIS, BOARD MEMBER Westfield, New Jersey 4 T - 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 1 T — 11/30/00, The Leader Fee: $227.97 4 T — 11/30, 12/07, 12/14 & 12/21/00, The Leader Fee: $383.52 & 11/30/00 Fee: $181.56 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 30, 2000 Page 15 Blue Devils Win a Wild One; Thrash the Cardinals, 42-25 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 15-yard TD. Andy Lessner’s PAT kick end zone by a slew of blockers. was no good, and PHS led 7-6. Lessner’s kick made it 28-25. MacKay recovered a fumble by The Cardinals engineered a drive Cardinal quarterback Amar Dixon to the WHS 10, but a penalty stalled which set up a 39-yard WHS TD the drive and Mitchell and Jenkins march. Mroz accounted for 28 of broke up passes as the Devils defense those yards, including the final 7 for held. After a series of punts, McKeon the TD. Jenkins ran the two-point came up with his big play. conversion. On first down from their 29, the The Cardinals drew within 14-13 Cardinals sent Joshua Belle in mo- by the end of the opening period, as tion to the same side of the field as Dixon had a 19-yard run and a 15- Hollomon, whose job was to sprint yard pass to Bobby Holloman to set downfield and take the defenders WESTFIELD ALUMNI ICEMEN…Westfield Ice Hockey Alumni team boasted up his own one-yard sneak. Andzell a one-point win over the Blue Devil’s Varsity Icemen on November 22, at with him, while Dixon hit Belle. But Warinanco Ice Rink. Seventeen fired-up alumni melted the varsity players with blocked the PAT. Plainfield had tried the play earlier, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a close 5-4 victory. It was a hot kick-off to the 2000-2001 hockey season. Westfield’s next drive saw Jenkins and McKeon sensed the play and was LOOKING FOR A RECEIVER…Blue Devil quarterback Ryan MacDonald, rip off an 11-yard gain and Daly go there to steal the ball from Belle. No. 7, spots a receiver and prepares to throw. MacDonald tossed for two Eight plays later, Mroz got blocks touchdowns against the Cardinals. Devil Alumni Ice Men Stop from Johnston and Young and scored his second touchdown for a 35-25 lead. Varsity Hockey Men, 5-4 The wildest play of the game Raider Soccer Boys Complete came at the end of Plainfield’s By RYAN BURKE next series. After the Cardinals Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times charged up the team by sinking the puck at the end of the first period. penetrated to the Westfield 43, Successful, 22-2-2, Season The Westfield High School Ice Two scores by Chris Schwarz and two incomplete passes and two CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Hockey team kicked off the 2000- one by Brian Luck brought the var- penalties forced a punt. Mroz 2001 season on November 22, with sity score to four. Goals by Ronnie disdained the fair catch but last three years and had been playing pointed out Breznitsky. And an exciting, 5-4, loss to the alumni. Kashlak, Matt Gaultieri, and Josh fumbled around the Westfield 45 together since their elementary days. Franzone, “As a left-sided player, he The alumni were stacked with big Falcone brought the alumni total to and a highlight film ensued, with Babicz netted eight goals and three did very well at midfield or in the time scorers Ronnie Kashlak, Josh five. players from both teams picking assists and Bell fired in four goals backfield.” Falcone and Matt Gaultieri as well as Even with six players on the ice in up, then dropping the ball, be- and added one assist. The Raiders also got some fine skilled defensemen like Brad the waning minutes the varsity was fore Mitchell recovered at the “He was quite versatile and could offense from sophomore Jeff Hensal, Schwarz and Brendan Hickey. The not able to defeat the alumni. WHS 6! A fair-catch interfer- play outside or center midfielder or who scored eight goals and had two alumni’s goalies, Chad Puschel and The Blue Devil’s Ice Hockey team ence penalty against Plainfield on defense,” said Breznitsky of assist but also got great assistance John Diorio, were on fire, playing is anxious to see all its fans out this brought the whole play back and Babicz. “And Bell’s size helped bol- from defensive “Steel Curtain” backs one of the best games of their ca- season and will work hard to make it the next punt rolled quietly dead ster our defense and shut down the senior Jim Cooney and sophomore reers. This is only the second time in a winning season. at Westfield’s 48. opponents.” Dwight Simms. Also providing depth the history of Westfield Ice Hockey The all-junior backfield of Bushinger netted six goals and four were: seniors James Annese, Dan that the alumni has taken the glory. Daly (12 yards), Reavis (23) and assists and Sigmon had two goals Gaetano, Matt Metzgar, Patrick This year’s varsity team has high Hershey’s Deli Will Jenkins (14) needed just three and eight assists while Franzone, Meredith and Brian O’Neil; juniors hopes. After last seasons disappoint- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times plays to reach the PHS three, who played left midfielder and left Matt Vanderheyden and Mike ing record the team is working hard Sponsor Toy Drive Senior fullback Mike Mroz where Daly went in for his sec- back, played a major role on defense. Kobliska; sophomores Mike Miller, to regain the glory and status of past ond TD, finalizing the score. “Bushinger was one of the most Rick Fleissner and Ray DiNizo; and years. The Blue Devils have been Tis’ the season to be giving! for 15 more, setting up MacDonald’s Westfield (6-4) 14 14 0 14 42 improved players on the team and freshmen Ryan Breznitsky and practicing and conditioning almost From now until December 8, 31-yard TD pass to a wide-open Plainfield (4-6) 13 12 0 0 25 Sigmon was a good field general,” Ricardo Arocha. four days a week during the pre- Hershey’s Deli located at 221 South Mitchell. The Cardinals responded season, spending time both on the Avenue in Westfield will be con- as Dixon connected with Holloman ice and off to have what it takes to be ducting its First Annual Toy Drive. for a 60-yard touchdown to narrow winners. Donations of new, unwrapped toys the score to 21-19 (King broke up the Wyckoff ‘Y’ Girls Sink The varsity looked and played bet- will be accepted. The gifts will be conversion pass). ter than last year; however, all the given to the patients at Children’s Plainfield recovered a MacDonald pre-season training was not enough Specialized Hospital. fumble on the next series, but the FSPY Swimmers, 111-97 to defeat the Ice Hockey legends. All donations can be dropped off WHS defense came up big, with With many best-time swims, the berly Many had her best time, and Pressure was even from both teams Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. MacKay stopping Dixon on a fourth- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girls “B” there were two sets of second- and with the puck spending equal time at to 9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sun- and-4 at the Westfield 13. But on swim team, rallied from a 26-point third-place finishes: for the 11-12s, both ends. It was not until the middle day until 8 p.m. at Hershey’s Deli. second down, Reavis fumbled on the deficit but fell short against Wyckoff, Nina Williams and Cecilia Della Peruti, of the first period that the seasoned Help Hershey’s spread the holi- nine and Cardinal Leslie Collins 111-97, on November 25. and for the 13-14s, J. Foster and Sarah alumni took control with two goals. day spirit and brighten the day of a picked it up and ran in for the touch- In the individual medleys, Janene Schwartz. Varsity captain Brandon Kape child. down. The PAT run by Dixon was Senofonte, Casey Griffin and Kate Melissa Desnoyers, Elizabeth Peach stuffed by King and McKeon, but the Gousman all posted best times to take and Ariana Lyons combined to sweep Cardinals were back on top 25-21. third place for their respective age the 9-10 backstroke event while C. Westfield kept its composure, as groups while Diane Fitzpatrick and Colon and N. Williams followed with Mroz and MacDonald both ran for Theresa Son turned in their fastest a one-two finish for the 11-12s. 10, MacDonald hit Mroz for 11, then efforts to clinch first and second in the Allyson Salisbury won for the 13-14s Mroz went for 11 up the middle. 13-14 200. In freestyle, 11-12 Chris- and K. Gousman posted a best-time With 28 seconds left in the half, tine Colon and 13-14 Jesse Foster swim for the 15-18s, taking second. MacDonald hit Reavis on a screen won their events with best-time swims Eight-and-under Emma Nagle opened and the junior was escorted into the while Lindsay Hauptman posted her the butterfly events with a first-place fastest taking second for the 9-10s. touch, C. Griffin flew to a best-time PUBLIC NOTICE Although the Piranhas could not win for the 11-12s, and A. Salisbury David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Raider senior Dave Sigmon TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS clinch a first in breaststroke, 9-10 Kim- won the 100 fly for the 13-14s. NOTICE IS hereby given that at a special meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues., November 21, 2000 the following ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAF- FIC.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times OCTOBER SCHOLAR-ATHLETE…Governor Livingston senior Shabby was duly passed on second and final read- 2000 FALL HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM Ghaffari is presented a plaque from Door Boy owner and Governor Livingston ing. Scholar-Athlete sponsor Bob McManus. Pictured, left to right, are: Homer TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Barbara Riepe Ghaffari, McManus, Shabby Ghaffari and Fred Lecomte of The Westfield Township Clerk December 2 in Rahway River Park Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. 1 T – 11/30/00, The Times Fee: $18.36 St. Georges Avenue, Rahway POSTERS The Westfield Leader and The Times have the capabilities of making large color posters (24x18 and smaller) of sports photos or any photos you may wish to be reproduced. Prices are reasonable. Call David Corbin at (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for information at [email protected].

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-4015-00 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE The Leader Store ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LEONEL MARQUES & MRS. LEONEL MARQUES, H/W, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., DEFENDANT. GET READY FOR THE COLD CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, with technology and comfort DATED SEPTEMBER 05, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. $ .90 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Prices Start at 69 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Admin- istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 6TH OF DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Trail Running - Hiking check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is FORTY TWO Multi-Sport Outdoor THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY Back Country - Mountaineering FIVE & 68/100 ($42,795.68). The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of UNION, and the State of New Jersey. Tax LOT No. 213 C-3D, BLOCK No. 4. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 535-541 TRAIL RUNNING BAYWAY AVENUE, UNIT 3D, ELIZABETH NEW JERSEY 07207. Men: 7-12, 13 - 12oz. No Dimensions - CONDO. There is due approximately the sum of Women: 5-10, 11 - 10oz. EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- DRED FIFTY & 57/100 ($81,950.57) together with lawful interest and costs. And in the second place to defendant COUNTRY WIDE HOME LOANS, INC., THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND SIXTY FIVE NEW! JAVA GTX & 00/100 ($34,065.00) more or less, plus interest. Black / Sand / Steel SPONSORED BY THE UNION COUNTY There is a full legal description on file in Men: 7-12, 13 - 13oz. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Women: 5-10, 11 - 11oz. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH MULTI-SPORT OUTDOOR Rahway River Park, Union County Parks & Recreation (St. GEORGES AVENUE) SHERIFF From Roselle/Linden areas: take St. Georges Avenue (Route 27) into Rahway. Entrance to SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, ATTORNEYS AT LAW The Leader Store the Park on the right between Scott Ave. and W. Grand Ave. Follow signs once in the Park. Suite J From Parkway South: Exit 135, bearing left off exit ramp onto traffic circle. Go under Park- 406 Lippincott Drive Marlton, New Jersey 08053 109 E. Broad St.Westfield way and take 2nd exit ramp off of circle onto Valley Road. Go through one light and continue CH-755542 (WL) straight. Turn right into Rahway Park. Follow signs. 4 T - 11/9, 11/16, 11/23 (908) 233-5609 & 11/30/00 Fee: $191.76 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, November 30, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP-F Piranhas Take Down Westfield Y ‘B’ Wins Second Straight West Monmouth, 110-98 On November 18, the Westfield YMCA Girls “B” swim team won its The Fanwood Scotch Plains YMCA freestyle. Jonathan Feeley, Erick Walker second consecutive meet by defeating boys swim team held on for a 110-98 win and Andrew Smith turned in best-time Raritan Valley 110-96. which was decided in the final relays efforts for the 9-10s; James Livolsi took Westfield opened the meet with Kim against Western Monmouth YMCA on second with his best time for the 11-12s; Morawski (11-12), Alyson Goodman November 23. while David Hauptman and Deryck (13-14) and Kelly O’Neil (15-18) taking The Piranhas leaped ahead in the indi- Middleton were just out-touched, taking first place in the individual medley. vidual medleys, with victories from second and third in an exciting 13-14 Westfield continued to build its lead by Daniel Livolsi (1:13.25) in the 9-10 100- 100-yard battle. sweeping all freestyle events with Mel- yard, Chris Haldeman (2:09.31) in the In breaststroke, Scottie Marino won issa Morawski (8&U), Marguerite 15-18 200, and a one-two finish in the for the 11-12s (37.38), E. Swenson Sulmont (9-10), Maegan Foley (11-12), 13-14 200 by Eric (2:09.56) and Billy (1:04.74) and D. Middleton took first Emily Barnes (13-14) and Julie Vanarelli Swenson. and second for the 13-14s, and C. (15-18) all winning. WMY claimed the lead after the Haldeman (2:31.63), Stevie Swenson and First place finishes were turned in for Marc Calello posted a sweep in the 15- breaststroke by Ceclia Burkey (8&U), 18 200. One-two finishes in the 13-14 Kim Morawski (11-12), Michelle SP-F Gold Takes and 15-18 backstroke by Brian Gartner Morawski (13-14) and Julie Vanarelli (1:00.20) and B. Swenson, and Frank (15-18). Backstroke was also dominated Eaton (2:04.42) and Ryan Hauptman, by the Westfield Girls as Lizzie Stellar Fourth at Rahway respectively, put the Piranhas ahead. (8&U), Marguerite Sulmont (9-10), Jes- On November 25, the Scotch Plains- FSPY butterfliers took firsts in three sica McLaughlin (11-12), Kelly O’Neill Fanwood U-10 Soccer Gold closed out age groups: D. Livolsi for the 9-10s (13-14) and Tatiana Roll (15-18) all the season with a split in the Rahway (32.28), B. Gartner (58.31) for the 13- captured victories. Tournament. The Gold tamed the Dover 14s, Michael Sheffield swimming well Westfield stretched its lead to 96-82 Courtesy of Robert Meiklejohn Photographer Tigers, 3-0, then fell to the Piscataway to take a third, while Frank Eaton (59.15) after Megan Kaveney (8&U), Megan WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES…The recent Westfield High School Hall of Fame and Mike Hector combined for a one- Foley (11-12) and Emily Barnes (15-18) inductees, from left to right, are: Robert Duncan, Cliff Sheehan, Cheryl Gleason, Robert Flynn, Tim Goski, Greg Moore, Eagles, 4-1, to place fourth. Against the Tigers, keeper Brendan two punch for the 15-18s. In the relays, swam to victory in butterfly. Westfield Sally Parizeau, Owen brand and Neil Horne. FSPY’s two needed victories were each wrapped up the meet by taking the (8&U), McEvoy turned in a flawless perfor- won by less than a second. mance and was assisted by the smother- 11-12, 13-14 and 15-18 freestyle relays. ing defense of Mike Roth, Danny Gore, West Monmouth Tops Danny Rodriguez and Greg Bencivengo. Scotch Plains JCC Will Host Marc Fusillo scored first with a perfect Westfield Y Devilfish corner kick past the goalie. Eddie Byron out-raced all the Tiger defenders to score Maccabi Games Open House The Westfield Y Girls’ “A” swim team unassisted. Angelo Cerimele also notched lost, 121-87, to visiting Western a goal on a pass from Joseph Del Prete. The Jewish Community Center (JCC) teens from all over the world for a week Monmouth Y on November 18 and saw Also supplying pressure on the offensive of Central New Jersey will host its of competition in team and individual their season record fall to 0-2. Lisa end was Matt Nobbs, Andrew Smith and Maccabi Games Open House on Mon- sports, social activism and cultural pro- Rauch and Tori Maffey were the only Paul Spicer. day, December 11, at 8 p.m. at the Wilf gramming. The goal of the Games is to Devilfish to register double individual Against the Eagles, Del Prete got the Jewish Community Campus located at contribute to the maintenance and en- wins. lone Gold goal as he took a perfect feed 1391 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. richment of Jewish identity in youth and Individual Medley victories from 9- from Nobbs and found the far corner of The Jewish Community Centers to the development of democratic values 10 Elizabeth Hawkins, 11-12 Rauch the net. Byron, Smith and Spicer added Maccabi Games bring together Jewish and leadership through sportsmanship. and 13-14 Maffey propelled the Devil- offensive pressure. McEvoy turned in This year, the JCC has the opportunity another good performance in net and to attend the Maccabi Games in fish to a 16-point lead but Western Jessica Patterson Signs Monmouth tied it after the freestyle. was helped by Roth, Gore, Cerimele, Monmouth from August 19-24. Athletes Bencivengo, Rodriguez and Fusillo. must be between 13-16 years of age and 13-14 Neda Simaika had the lone Dev- Gymnastics Scholarship ilfish victory. Jessica Patterson of Westfield has re- may compete in a variety of sports such as Boys Basketball, Girls Soccer, Girls Westfield went up by two after the cently signed a National Letter of Intent breaststroke. 8-U Elaine Anderson, 9- Gottdenker Receives to attend the College of William and Volleyball, Coed Dance, Coed Swim- ming, Coed Tennis, Coed Art and Coed 10 Devon Giordano and 15-18 Krissy Mary in Williamsburg, Va. on a Gym- Kolenut all took first and 11-12 Darrell All-Conference Honors nastics scholarship. She signed during Track and Field. Everyone who com- the national early November signing petes at the Games strives to do his/her Ann Smith and 13-14 Kirsten Selert Kent Place School of Summit Varsity period. best, but no matter the result, lasting placed second. Western Monmouth tied tennis team members Suzi Gottdenker friendships are made on and off the field. the score after the backstroke despite (Class of 2000) of Westfield and Rachel After several recruiting trips, Jessica David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times chose William and Mary over offers If you are interested in participating victories from 11-12 Rauch and 13-14 Rosenthal (Class of 2000) received Hon- orable Mention All-Conference in the SENIOR OFFENSIVE THREAT…Melissa Fry was another senior offensive from The University of Pennsylvania, or coaching any of these sports, please Maffey. threat who confused the juniors early on in the Annual Powder Puff Game. Cornell University and Brown Univer- attend the Maccabi Games Open House Western Monmouth then won nine of Colonial Hills. sity. on December 11 or call Rebecca Rice, the last ten races as only the 13-14 relay The Kent Place Varsity tennis team Jessica, a senior at Westfield High Aquatics Director at (908) 889-8800, team of Selert, Danielle Heffernan, finished their season with a record of 6- School, currently is the New Jersey Level Extension No. 219. Simaika and Maffey was able to secure 6, a fourth place standing in the Union Soccer Highlanders Shutout 10 State Champion on the vault and is The JCC of Central NJ is a constituent a Westfield victory. County Tournament and fifth place in the U.S.A.I.G.C. National Floor Cham- agency of the United Way and the Jew- the NJIS State Tournament. The record pion. ish Federation of Central NJ. PUBLIC NOTICE for the Junior Varsity team was an im- pressive 9-1-3. U9 West Windsor Boys, 6-0 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF WESTFIELD the third goal. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Scotch Plains U9 boys soccer UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS The Board of Adjustment of the Town of team defeated West Windsor, 6-0. Joe Great defensive efforts by Michael Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, NOTICE TO CREDITORS D’Auria led with two goals. Henkels, Rick Shevlin and goal tending PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS OF CLARK, FANWOOD, December 11, 2000 in the Council Cham- ESTATE OF: JOSEPHINE BARTELL, ROSELLE, SCOTCH PLAINS, SPRINGFIELD and WESTFIELD IN UNION COUNTY Brian Laspe carried the ball up the left by Vincent Bianco kept West Windsor bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Deceased. side and scored early in the first quarter. scoreless in the first half. PURSUANT TO N.J.S.A. 19:12-9, YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED OF THE Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. Rory Szeto followed with another fine In the second half, the Highlanders FOLLOWING PROCEDURE TO BE USED IN THE SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD p.m. to hear and consider the following LaCORTE, Surrogate of the County of Union, continued dominating. Travis Whitney, ELECTION ON DECEMBER 12TH, 2000. appeals for variance from the requirements made on the 22nd day of NOVEMBER, shot on goal that was stopped by the of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: A.D., 2000, upon the application of the un- Windsor keeper but Matt Alfano fol- Shevlin and Michael Riesenberg con- (1) any person attempting to vote may be challenged by the duly authorized challenger a dersigned, as Executor of the estate of said lowed up with a shot squarely into the trolled the midfield and continually fed public question, or by a member of the district board of elections, because the challenger or 1. William Siegel, 546 Washington deceased, notice is hereby given to the the ball into scoring territory. Szeto got board member has good cause to believe that the voter is not entitled to vote; Street, Westfield, New Jersey, seeking net. Moments later, Alfano got off a creditors of said deceased to exhibit to the (2) members of the district board and all duly authorized challengers are prohibited from to create an addition to a single family great shot but the goalie made a diving off the first shot which was stopped by a subscriber under oath or affirmation their challenging, delaying or preventing the right to vote of any person because of that person’s dwelling violating Section 11.09 E.5 save. Mike Marsan carried the ball up great save by the Windsor keeper. Mo- claims and demands against the estate of race, color, national origin, expected manner of casting a vote or residence in a particular (minimum front yard) violating Section the right side, cut back and nailed an ments later, Ian Weinberg drilled a great said deceased within six months from the ward, housing complex or section of a municipality or county; 11.09 E.6 (minimum interior side yard) date of said order, or they will be forever angle shot into the far side of the net for shot which was deflected by the goalie (3) a person who is challenged may seek to establish his or her right to vote by swearing and violating Section 11.09 E.10 (maxi- barred from prosecuting or recovering the but Szeto followed up and scored. out and signing an affidavit attesting to the voter’s qualifications and/or providing a suitable mum building coverage not including a same against the subscriber. Goalie Brian Kahn made a great save identifying document for inspection which may be — but is not limited to — the following: a deck). PUBLIC NOTICE Lawrence Schwin III valid New Jersey Driver’s License, a sample ballot with the voter’s name and address, an when he deflected a hard shot by Windsor Anyone being interested in said applica- Executor official Federal. State, County or Municipal document, a utility or telephone bill or tax or rent TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS and caught it as it ricocheted off the tion should appear in person with or without Nichols, Thomson, Peek & Phelan, receipt dated — or a piece of mail postmarked on or after the 60th day before the election; crossbar. Alfano scored the fourth goal an attorney to be heard that evening. Attorneys NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting a copy of the affidavit shall be given to the challenged voter; the district board shall determine and later fed the ball to Joe D’Auria who James B. Flynn 210 Orchard Street of the Township Council of the Township of the validity of the challenge by voting on it pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:15-24; Attorney for the Applicant Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- scored the fifth goal. D’Auria added the (4) any person who is challenged by a duly authorized challenger or by a member of the 1 T – 11/30/00, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T – 11/30/00, The Leader Fee: $20.40 bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- final goal a few minutes later. district board of elections may seek to establish his or her right to vote by swearing out and ship on Tuesday, November 21, 2000, there signing the affidavit and/or providing the proof described in Paragraph (3) above; the district PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE was introduced, read for the first time, and PUBLIC NOTICE board shall determine the validity of the challenge by voting on it pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:15- passed on such first reading, the following 24; SUPERIOR COURTY OF NEW JERSEY ordinance: NOTICE TO CREDITORS (5) any challenger who succeeds in denying a voter the right to vote must sign an affidavit CHANCERY DIVISION ESTATE OF: JANE ELIZABETH stating the reason why the voter is not entitled to vote and must furnish a copy of the affidavit AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND UNION COUNTY HACKETT, Deceased. to the challenged voter; the district board may, in its discretion, require that the challenger CHAPTER 10 SECTION 10-1.5 DOCKET NO. F-8133-00 Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. affidavit be signed when the challenge is made; OF THE GENERAL ORDI- LaCORTE, Surrogate of the County of Union, (6) any person who is denied the right to vote by reason of a successful challenge made NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS NANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP made on the 22nd day of NOVEMBER, at the polls may seek permission to vote by going before a Superior Court Judge at UNION OF SCOTCH PLAINS EN- STATE OF NEW JERSEY A.D., 2000, upon the application of the un- COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. to seek a court order allowing that person to vote; the TITLED “PARKS AND GOLF dersigned, as Administrator of the estate of applicant should take copies of any affidavits given to him or to her at the polls and any proof TO: COURSES” said deceased, notice is hereby given to the submitted at the polls in support of that person’s right to vote; UNKNOWN OWNERS/UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS. THEIR HEIRS, The purpose of the ordinance: Abolishing creditors of said deceased to exhibit to the (7) forms to register complaints about the conduct of an election shall be available at each DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND THEIR fees for tennis court usage. subscriber under oath or affirmation their polling place in the county. OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS, IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST: A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, claims and demands against the estate of Further information can be obtained from the Union County Board of Elections at (908) December 12, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. in the said deceased within six months from the 527-4121 LEE DANCE and LEOLA DANCE, his wife, their heirs, devisees and personal represen- Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- date of said order, or they will be forever JUNE S. FISCHER, CHAIRPERSON tatives, and their or any of their successors in right, title and interest: ing, or any time and place to which a meeting barred from prosecuting or recovering the JOHN DeSIMONE, SECRETARY & MRS. LEE DANCE: for the further consideration of such ordi- same against the subscriber. COMMISSIONER nance shall from time to time be adjourned, Jane E. Egan TERESA M. HALE, MEMBER JOHN DOE, husband of LEOLA DANCE, said name John Doe being fictitious: and all persons interested will be given an Administrator MARY ELLEN HARRIS, MEMBER ARAPAHO CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION opportunity to be heard concerning such Donald D. Vanerelli, Attorney 1 T – 11/30, & 12/07/00 The Leader Fee: $157.08 ordinance. 211 North Avenue East YOU ARE HEREBY summoned and required to serve upon the Law Offices of Goldenberg, A copy of same may be obtained from the Westfield, New Jersey 07090 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Mackler, Sayegh, Mintz, Pfeffer, Bonchi & Gill, A Professional Corporation, Attorneys for office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- 1 T – 11/30/00, The Leader Fee: $19.89 Plaintiff, whose address is 660 New Road, Suite 1-A, Northfield, New Jersey 08225, an enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE answer to the complaint filed in the civil action, in which James Pilewski is plaintiff and Lee the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Dance, et al are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, within 35 days after through Friday by any member of the gen- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, November 30, 2000, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, Judgment by default may be eral public who wants a copy of same with- SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-2963-00 DOCKET NO. F-20938-97 rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You shall file your answer and out cost. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAINTIFF proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, BARBARA RIEPE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. AIDA I. vs. IVAN E. PENA AND SONIA PENA, HIS CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625 in accordance with the rules of Civil Practice and Township Clerk DOCKET NO. F-10484-97 GOMEZ, AND ADRIENNE GOMEZ; WIFE, DEFENDANT. Procedure. You are further advised that if you are unable to obtain an attorney you may 1 T – 11/30/00, The Times Fee: $33.15 AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION, MICHELE MANOR CONDOMINIUM CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, communicate with the New Jersey State Bar Association or Lawyers Referral Service of the PLAINTIFF vs. SALVATORE SAVATTERI ASSOC., INC., DEFENDANT. DATED APRIL 16, 1998 FOR SALE OF County of Venue and that if you cannot afford an attorney you may communicate with the AND KAREN SAVATTERI, HIS WIFE, ET CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. Legal Services Office of the County of Venue. The names and telephone numbers of such PUBLIC NOTICE ALS, DEFENDANT. DATED AUGUST 15, 2000 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- agencies are as follows: CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TOWN OF WESTFIELD MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Lawyers Referral Service: 908-353-4715. DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE INVITATION TO BID By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Legal Service: 908-354-4340. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown This action has been instituted for the purpose of foreclosing a tax sale certificate No. 97- Sealed proposals will be received by the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 017, dated July 21, 1997 made by David Marshall, Collector of Taxes of the City of Plainfield, Mayor and Council of the Town of Westfield, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF County of Union, and State of New Jersey, to Saunders & Fresco LLC, and covers real estate New Jersey, on Friday, December 15, 2000 public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in located at 1370-72 Belleview Court, in the City of Plainfield, County of Union and State of New at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time at the Municipal istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF the afternoon of said day. All successful Jersey, known as Block No. 19, Lot No. 33, as shown on the Tax Assessment Map and Tax building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in bidders must have 20% of their bid available Map duplicate of the City of Plainfield. New Jersey for the following: WEDNESDAY THE 6TH DAY OF the afternoon of said day. All successful in cash or certified check at the conclusion By assignment dated May 10, 1999, said tax sale certificate was assigned to James DECEMBER A.D., 2000 at two o’clock in Television TV36 bidders must have 20% of their bid available of the sales. Pilewski, the plaintiff herein, which assignment was recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union the afternoon of said day. All successful Broadcasting Equipment in cash or certified check at the conclusion The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED County on May 11, 1999, in book 1091 of assignments, page 114. bidders must have 20% of their bid available of the sales. FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX-HUN- YOU, UNKNOWN OWNERS/UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS, THEIR HEIRS, DEVISEES Proposals must be delivered at the place in cash or certified check at the conclusion The judgment amount is NINTY SIX DRED SIXTY SEVEN & 74/100 AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCES- and before the hour above mentioned in a of the sales. THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED SIXTY ($148,667.74). SORS IN RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, AND EACH of you are made defendants in the sealed envelope marked “Bid for TV Equip- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED TWO & 19/100 ($96,262.19). The property to be sold is located in the above entitled action because you have or may claim to have some right, title, lien or other ment” bearing the Name and Address of the SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVENTY Property to be sold is located in the: City of CITY OF ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY interest affecting the real estate being foreclosed by virtue of ownership, inheritance, bidder, addressed to the Town of Westfield, & 34/100 ($179,070.34). Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New 07202, County of UNION and State of New descent, intestacy, devise, dower, curtesy, mortgage, deed, or conveyance, entry of 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jer- The property is LOCATED IN THE BOR- Jersey. Jersey. judgment or other legal or lawful right. sey, and must be in the office of the Pur- OUGH OF MOUNTAINSIDE, COUNTY Premises commonly known as: 515 Cherry Commonly known as: 215 PALMER YOU LEE DANCE and LEOLA DANCE, his wife, are made defendants in the above chasing Agent on or before the hour named. OF UNION AND STATE OF NEW JER- Street, Unit 3D, Elizabeth, New Jersey STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY entitled action because you are the record title owners of the property being foreclosed. Bids must be accompanied by a proposal SEY. 07208-1890. Tax Lot No. 87 W11C-3D, 07202. YOU, HEIRS, DEVISEES AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF LEE DANCE guarantee in the form of certified check, PROPERTY ADDRESS: 380 NEW Block No. 11. Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 1012. AND LEOLA DANCE, HIS WIFE, AND THEIR OR ANY OF THEIR SUCCESSORS IN cashier’s check or bid bond in an amount of PROVIDENCE ROAD, MOUNTAINSIDE, Dimensions: (approximately) N/A. Dimension of Lot: approximately 50.00 RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST, are made defendants in the above entitled action because 10% of the total bid, payable to the Town of NEW JERSEY 07092. Nearest Cross Street: Michele Manor feet wide by 100.00 feet long. plaintiff has been unable to ascertain whether Lee Dance and/or Leola Dance, are living or Westfield. Each proposal must be accom- TAX LOT NO. 10, BLOCK NO. 15E. Condominium. Nearest Cross Street: Second Avenue. dead, and if dead, the names of their heirs, devisees and personal representatives. panied by a surety company certification DIMENSIONS 100.00 FEET WIDE X The Sale will be subject to outstanding Situate at a point on the northerly sideline YOU, MRS. LEE DANCE and JOHN DOE, husband of LEOLA DANCE, SAID NAME stating that the said Surety company will 360.00 FEET DEEP. municipal taxes and/or other municipal liens. of Palmer Street distance approximately JOHN DOE BEING FICTITIOUS, are made defendants in the above entitled action in the provide the bidder with the required perfor- NEAREST CROSS STREET: SITUATE Outstanding taxes as of September 30, 2000 174.07 feet westerly from its intersection event Lee Dance and Leola Dance, his wife, divorced, or one died, and the other remarried, mance bond in the full amount to be con- ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF are $2,040.00. with the westerly sideline of Second Av- or they both remarried. tract. NEW PROVIDENCE ROAD 365.41 FEET There is due approximately the sum of enue. YOU, ARAPAHO CAPITAL INVESTMENTS CORPORATION, are made a defendant in Bidders must be in compliance with all FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF ONE-HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND NINE- There is due approximately the sum of the above entitled action by virtue of any interest you may have in the premises being provision of Chapter 127 pl 1975 supple- OLD TOTE ROAD. HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE & 18/100 ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE THOU- foreclosed under a tax sale certificate dated December 28, 1989, and recorded in the Clerk’s ment for the law against discrimination (Af- There is due approximately the sum of ($101,989.18) together with lawful interest SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FORTY THREE Office of Union County on May 24, 1991, in book4245 of mortgages, page 349. Said tax sale firmative Action). Bidders statement of Own- TWO-HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND and costs. & 12/100 ($181,843.12) together with lawful certificate was assigned to you by assignment recorded in the Clerk’s Office of Union County ership, as required by Chapter 33 of the THREE HUNDRED TWENTY ONE & 44/ There is a full legal description on file in interest and costs. on June 29, 1995, in book 823 of assignments, page 41. Public Laws of 1977, must be submitted 100 ($216,321.44) together with lawful in- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The nature of which and the reason that you and each of you are joined as defendants is with all bids. terest and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. set forth with particularity in the complaint, a copy of which will be furnished you on request Specifications and proposal forms can be There is a full legal description on file in this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn addressed to the attorneys of the plaintiff at the above mentioned address. examined and procured at the office of the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. DONALD F. PHELAN Purchasing Agent, 425 East Broad Street, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Monday this sale. SCHWALL & BECKER, SHERIFF OF NEW JERSEY through Friday between the hours of 8:30 RALPH FROEHLICH ATTORNEYS AT LAW FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. GOLDENBERG, MACKLER, SAYEGH, MINTZ, a.m. and 4:30 p.m. SHERIFF 80 Broadway Suite 201 PFEFFER, BONCHI & GILL The Mayor and Council reserve the right SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. PO Box 460 7 Century Drive Attorneys At Law to reject any and all bids, also waive any 1034 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 1 Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 660 New Road, Suite 1A informality if it is deemed advisable so to do. 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Children’s Specialized Hospital in and 7 to 9 p.m.; December 8 and 9, 5 present Winter Storytimes with craft on For additional information, please call Tuesday, December 5, and Wednesday, (908) 322-4377. Mountainside, will be held during to 8 p.m.; December 10, 9 a.m. to 7 December 13, at 4 p.m. and on Saturday, December at 4 Heritage Lane in p.m.; December 11, 12, 14 and 15, 9 December 16, at 1 p.m., for children age Foothill Club to Hold Scotch Plains. Admission is free. a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.; 4 and older. The boutique will feature such December 16 and 17, 9 a.m. to 7 Participants are asked to register prior Christmas Luncheon items as clothing, shoes and accesso- p.m.; December 18 to 22, 9 a.m. to 2 to each storytime session and Fanwood MOUNTAINSIDE – The Foothill Club ries created to fit the American Girl®, p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and December residents will be given priority in regis- of Mountainside will meet at noon on Bitty Baby®, Magic Attic® and My 23 and 24, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visits may tration. Thursday, December 7, at B.G. Fields Twinn® dolls, along with matching also be made by appointment by Winter Family Storytime, open to all Restaurant in Westfield, for the group’s children’s clothing. calling (908) 490-0008. ages, will be held on Monday, December Christmas luncheon. Guests are welcome. There will also be Additional children’s and dolls’ 11, at 6 p.m. The program will feature soloist There will also be a New Year’s Party, Kasandra Ciasulli performing holiday WEARWITHALLS, which are hand- clothing and WEARWITHALLS will open to all ages, on Friday, December songs and familiar show tunes. For res- made soft home furnishings and ac- 29, at 11:30 a.m., featuring games, mu- ervations, please call Genevieve at (908) cessories; seasonal decorations, Su- Rosarians Announce sic and snacks. Children age 4 and under 232-3626. san Preston hand-painted clothing and glassware; hand-painted wood Christmas Party items; candles and wreaths, WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity and Longaberger baskets, Tupperware St. Helen’s Rosary Altar Society will and Pampered Chef items; Pleasant hold their annual Christmas Party on Company publications and Thursday, December 7, at noon in Dr. William F. Ricciani USBORNE educational books. the Blue Room of St. Helen’s Parish Heirloom maple baskets, soft Center. sculptures, potpourri and soaps will Rita Curran and Betty Avis will also be offered. In addition, there accompany the Rosarians for a Christ- VISION OF CHRISTMAS PAST…The historic Osborn Cannonball House, Takes Pleasure in Welcoming will be a free drawing to win Kit, the mas sing-a-long. Attendees are asked located at 1840 Front Street in Scotch Plains, will be the scene of the 28th annual latest American Girl doll, compli- to bring a “brown bag” meal, with Colonial Christmas Open House on Sunday, December 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. The The Addition of an Associate ments of the Pleasant Company. Re- dessert to be provided. All are wel- event will coincide with the Towne Centre’s “Holiday Celebration” and will be freshments will be available. come to attend. the museum’s final event of the year. The Cannonball House will reopen on Sunday, March 4, 2001. 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PUBLICATION Cookie Program Recent Home Sales Burgdorff, Era WESTFIELD — Unique Homes, Set for Today; a magazine specializing in luxury WESTFIELD A. Taglieri, 1922 Grandview Avenue, Holiday Sale Is real estate, has announced that Su- V & R Realty Company, Inc. to $246,000. san Massa, a CRS broker with Jerald Boyle and Debra Hirsch-Boyle, Burgdorff Era, Realtors in Westfield, 128 Hamilton Avenue, $750,000. FANWOOD On Saturday has been named a member of the Estate of Loretta M. Hengst, in care George Woods to Dennis and CRANFORD – The Junior League Unique Homes Registry of Distinc- of Dennis Sailer, to Alfred A. and Su- Priscilla Barkman, 376 Midway Av- of Elizabeth-Plainfield (JLEP) will tion, the international referral net- san J. Priscoe, 3rd, 552 Chestnut Street, enue, $295,900. present a holiday cookie demonstra- work of luxury specialists. North, $300,000. Vicki Beerman to Michael and Ann tion today, Thursday, November 30, Stanley J. and Lynn H. 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POPCORN Adele Kenny How The Grinch Stole Christmas CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 classes in Ballet, where the feet Publishing, Ltd. Advance orders sen Ghosts.” Hip, Hip, Who-Ray are taught to “turn out.” of this most recent book are al- Ms. Kenny was kind enough to Dancing became a vital part of ready available on Amazon.com. offer The Leader/The Times read- By Michael S. Goldberger her recovery and she went on to Ms. Kenny is also beginning to ers an exclusive preview of one One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent dance with Carnegie Hall Ballet lay the groundwork for another the poems that will be featured in Arts and The Princeton Ballet. collectors’ resource book on deco- the new collection. 3 popcorns ers hope against hope will emerge He is relegated to voice-over duty. as the spirit of Christmas touches She also studied in It was such a pleasure getting More creative editing, wherein the New York with While How The Grinch Stole Christ- him. The only one cuter is his dog whirligig visuals are interspersed with to know my incredibly talented Charles Kelley and mas may not steal your heart en- Max, a terrific pooch who puts in the literal passages from the book, would neighbor. I feel honored to have tirely, it will make it a little lighter film’s best supporting performance. have been a bold stroke. But then Luigi. someone with such integrity this holiday season. Practicing what He’s The Grinch’s long-suffering ser- again, Howard’s quick-splice stance While studying at Toward Night-© 2000, and joie de vivre living just down it preaches about the true meaning vant and moral conscience. Other is understandable. When dealing with Kean University, her the street. of Christmas, this is a welcome re- secondary players, who all seem an entire country suffering from at- advisor, Charles by Adele Kenny As the holidays approach, I make of the 1966, made-for-TV car- DeFanti, who became like distant cousins of the Emerald tention deficit disorder, anything di- We walk through twilight think we can all learn a valu- toon. Despite its big budget, special City’s Munchkins, busily populate verging from lickety-split exposition her mentor in many able lesson from Adele Kenny. effects trappings, there is a pleasant in a borrowed hour the scenario and whimsically foster poses a risk. ways, asked Ms. far removed from the center of life. Write from your heart, dance honesty throughout the effort. the fantasy of societal bliss. Yet even with its compromises, Kenny what was most like no one is watching, and Although director Ron Howard’s Afternoon breaches and slides towards night. Unfortunately, director Howard it’s a sure thing that How The important to her. She It is almost winter, that acute emptiness learn to value and appreciate commercial ambitions are doubt- flubs an important element in his Grinch Stole Christmas won’t give replied, “Poetry and less, it is a tribute to his coxswaining which always makes me see deeply. all things, great and small. quest to have true holiday classic you that shortchanged feeling this writing.” Her mentor The wind, keening and moaning, As I was gathering my things that the sound of the cash register status conferred on How The Grinch holiday season. then suggested that doesn’t drown out the merry tintin- remembers a greener season; to leave Ms. Kenny on the day Stole Christmas. Namely, the narra- she change her major the year winds down. nabulation of jingle bells. tion. Granted, Anthony Hopkins can of our interview, she brought * * * * * to English. But here, time past and time present me upstairs to see her two lovely But the real plum in this Yuletide enunciate with the best of ‘em. But How The Grinch Stole Christ- pudding is Jim Carrey’s fine title This was the begin- are silent and standing still. finches, Chirp and Tweet. When he needs more to say. mas, rated PG, is a Universal Pic- ning of a wonderful Sunlight slips behind the thinning tree-line role portrayal. Making fully real Without a script fully committed to tures release directed by Ron she arrived at their cage, she what before only existed in book literary journey for Ms. as afternoon deepens and retreats. gasped with delight. There was offering Seuss’s actual words along- Howard and stars Jim Carrey, Chris- The hills lose shape. and cartoon form, his eventually side their filmic interpretation, Sir Kenny, who, to this a tiny, perfect egg lying at the tine Baranski and Taylor Momsen. date has 21 books and Tenebrae factae sunt. lovable Grinch is suitable for fram- Tony’s aristocratic tones are wasted. Running time: 108 minutes. bottom of the cage. A baby ing in your child’s bedroom, along chapbooks to her On the forest side, finch on the way. a half moon crossed by branches with the inscription, “My Very First credit, including the “Isn’t that wonderful?” she Antihero.” SP-F HS Marching Band successful “Stafford- rises above the waste-sad world in a vast and open country smiled. Carrey’s green and hairy bogey shire Spaniels” and Yes, it is. And so is she. man recalls, and sings a winking “Staffordshire Ani- where no one knows our names. paean to, the great costumed mon- Participates in Competitions mals”, which impart sters of Hollywood past. Misun- the author’s love and derstood and maligned for his SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ognized as the Best Drum Majors. knowledge of art and physical differences, the Who who Plains-Fanwood High School Raider Under the senior leadership of Chris- Marching Band finished its competi- tina Albizati, Andrea Cristiani and Beth antique collecting. rated eggs, which include, of The majority of A&E quit Whoville to become a woeful, She is currently celebrating the course, the popular eggs from press releases will Christmas-hating recluse in his tion season with two performances in Tumolo, the Color Guard was awarded November. first place as the Best Auxiliary. publication of another book for The House of Faberge. appear as brief calen- garbage-strewn mountain refuge During the autumn campaign, the collectors, “Photographic Cases: is also junior’s first lesson in toler- On November 3, the band partici- Her talent as a poet will soon be dar announcements to pated in the Yamaha Cup Series spon- Raiders performed at 10 football games Victorian Design Sources 1840- on bookshelves once again with save space for our by- ance. sored by the U.S. Scholastic Band and eight musical festivals. With Emma 1870”, which will be available in Liberties are taken, both by the Christmas release of her latest line stories. Association at Giants Stadium in East Hiatt serving as President, the band the spring 2001 catalog of Schiffer poetry collection, entitled, “Cho- Howard and screenwriter Jeffrey Rutherford. The Raiders received an was comprised of 85 musicians and 20 Price, in adapting the cherished excellent rating for its overall musical Color Guard members. The group source material for contemporary performance. Under the direction of began its season with a two-week tastes. Considering how fraught Alex Zajac, the Percussion Group band camp in late August. with peril an undertaking of this posted a score of 91.5. During the fall, the band practiced for sort is, the artistic balance achieved On November 5, the band per- 2 1/2 hours on two weekday nights. is commendable. formed at the Bloomfield High School This was augmented with additional For example, while the film’s FX Marching Band Festival. Kathleen practices on weekends prior to the quotient is estimable, who better DeLuca and Gary Fletcher were rec- football games and music competitions. than the folks of Whoville to benefit from modern technology? Dr. Seuss’s neo-Rube Goldberg penchant for Musical Theater Workshop contrived contraptions and glorious gizmos, matched only in creativity by his ingeniously eccentric word On Tap at Calderone School construction, is ready-made for the MILLBURN – The Calderone assigned scenes geared toward high-tech treatment. School of Music is offering a the- their individual abilities. And as it takes some doing to ater workshop designed for boys The Broadway Musical Theater out-do the far-fetched fantasies of and girls. Classes will commence repertoire is the basis for the scenes everything that goes along with Tuesday, January 9, for 12 weeks and songs used in these work- being a Who, the filmmakers stop with a performance on March 27. shops. Early meetings are devoted happily short of overdoing it. The An audition will be required for to introducing the students to pan- colorful, mood-enhancing special class placement. A maximum of 12 tomime and other improvisational effects usually complement and students will be accepted per class games designed to develop com- rarely overpower. at a cost of $175. Rehearsals are 90 petence in appropriate skills. Insofar as the amended tale is minutes for the appropriate ages: Weekly rehearsals culminate in concerned, story updates and flour- • 8-12 years of age, Tuesdays, a performance at the final work- ishes don’t hamper the original mes- 6:30-8 p.m. shop session. sage. Curious about the Grinch, Little • 13-17 years of age, Tuesdays, Cindy Lou-Who (Taylor Momsen) is 8:30-10 p.m. part psychologist, part budding Bar- The workshop will introduce Editorial bara Walters. She interviews people participants to stage movement, about the beast. Having witnessed a presence and vocal projection. Stu- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 rare good side of the Grinch when he dents will be led through various spared her from tragedy quite against physical warm-ups and ultimately Glitches, Mrs. Geisel stood by on his worse instincts, the hopeful cherub the set to see The Grinch come to has dedicated herself to his redemp- Music (continued) life – with her approval, of course. tion. This miffs the stuffy Mayor of AREA – Local musicians and She was also paid handsomely for Whoville (Jeffrey Tambor). Back in members of the New Jersey Youth permission to transfer the beloved “Welcome Home to Westfield” grammar school he viewed the Symphony Orchestra (NJYS) will character to screen for tots and strange classmate as his natural com- ushered in the holiday season grown-ups to relish during the with an orchestra program on petition for the affections of Martha holiday season. May Who-vier (Christine Baranski), Sunday, December 3 at the Holiday Events Calendar 2000 the most pulchritudinous of all the Morristown High School located Mrs. Geisel is not a Grinch Whos. And even with The Grinch’s on Early Street in Morristown. For letting Grinch be a cinch, Sunday, December 3 self-imposed exile, His Honor still Area musicians included: She held every legal right 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM MotoPhoto Portrait Studio, 251 North Avenue feels threatened. So much so, in fact, ·Jessica Nichols, Youth Orches- To put the Grinch in truest Photos with Santa. Free 5x7 with donation of 2 cans of non-perishable food for the Westfield Food Pantry. tra, Mountainside. ·Carl Baron, that he has perpetuated the light. Grinchophobia which has envel- Youth Orchestra, Westfield. Thursday, December 7 oped Whoville ever since. And now, ·Christina McCabe, Youth Orches- We admire the widow’s gusto, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Musical Performances in downtown stores Christmas approaches. tra, Westfield. ·Jason Tammam, To keep the movie from going Saturday, December 9 Carrey is the centerpiece here, Youth Orchestra, Westfield. ·Kelly busto 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Watson Highlanders Pipe Band even though the winning perfor- Yang, Youth Orchestra, Westfield. With potty humor to offend Bagpipers and drummers will perform traditional festive music throughout downtown Westfield. mance he contributes is not in- New Jersey Youth Symphony Inc. has been granted a citation The ears of little children 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Yuletide Carolers stantly discernible. And that’s be- Carolers dressed in "Dickens" attire will stroll through downtown Westfield entertaining shoppers. cause of all the magic now at the of Excellence by the New Jersey Kudos to the great Mrs. G. ready disposal of directors. We are Council on the Arts/Department Who helped fill theaters with 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Women's Barbershop Quartet jaded. We forget for a moment that of State for 1997-2000. glee. Barbershop harmony group will perform throughout downtown Westfield. there’s a human underneath that Sunday, December 10 outlandish costume and all that 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Musical Performances in downtown stores makeup. Yet once it sinks in that The Grinch is not a figment of some Thursday, December 14 computer’s imagination, the won- 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Musical Performances in downtown stores ders of Carrey’s marvelous creation Saturday, December 16 become obvious. 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Watson Highlanders Pipe Band Generally, costume roles are dis- Bagpipers and drummers will perform traditional festive music throughout downtown Westfield. missed as easy work for actors. The 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Yuletide Carolers suit does all the talking. All the player Carolers dressed in "Dickens" attire will stroll through downtown Westfield entertaining shoppers. need do is show up for his or her scene. But this really only applies to 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Women's Barbershop Quartet gambits featuring generic entities with Barbershop harmony will entertain shoppers throughout downtown Westfield. little or no human attributes. Odds Sunday, December 17 are The Thing (1951) would have 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Musical Performances in downtown stores been every bit as frightening if James Arness hadn’t played the title role. Saturday, December 23 And with all due deference, the same 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Watson Highlanders Pipe Band goes for whoever it was wore the Bagpipers and drummers will perform traditional festive music throughout downtown Westfield. rubber outfit in The Creature From 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Yuletide Carolers The Black Lagoon (1954). Carolers dressed in "Dickens" attire will stroll through downtown Westfield entertaining shoppers. But can you imagine The Invisible 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Women's Barbershop Quartet Man (1933) as positively chilling Barbershop harmony will entertain shoppers throughout downtown Westfield. without Claude Rains in his first film performance? Not hardly. And what Sunday, December 31 sympathy could we afford a Cow- 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM First Night Westfield ardly Lion not played by Bert Lahr? An alcohol-free celebration of the arts throughout Westfield. Information: 908-518-2983. Not much. Sunday, January 21, 2001 And so it is with Carrey’s por- 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Ice Sculpting in downtown Westfield trayal. A Grinch depicted by anyone Westfield Winterfest else would not be as petulant, per- turbed, puckish or perversely prob- lematic. Nor could he exhibit such a great balance between his cynical Happy Holidays! dark side and the true Who- manitarian that we optimistic view- CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, November 30, 2000 Page 21 Arts & Entertainment Calendaro fE vents

Holiday Happenings Music SCOTCH PLAINS – The Parent RAHWAY – Local residents will prano Lisa Layman and pianist John Guild of Union Catholic (UC) Re- sing in a barbershop quartet and cho- Conte, at noon on Wednesday, Decem- gional High School in Scotch Plains rus as part of the Rahway Valley ber 6. These free, half-hour concerts are will host its second annual Tree of Jerseyaires 53rd Annual Holiday Show, followed by a soup and sandwich lun- Lights on Tuesday, December 5, at “The Phantom of the Barbershop” on cheon available for $4.50 in the church’s 6 p.m. In remembrance of a loved Saturday, December 2, at 1:30 and 8 social hall. For further information, please one, a special light will be placed p.m. at Rahway High School. The contact the church office at (908) 233- on the tree for a donation of $2, $5, show will feature the Jerseyaires cho- 2494. $10, or any amount. A remem- rus and the 1999 SPEBSQSA Interna- brance service will be held with tional Gold Medal winners, FRED. For CRANFORD – The Celebrations scriptural readings. The UC chorus reservations or ticket information, Singers and Children’s Chorus will will sing and candles will be let. please visit www.users.drew.edu/ present their annual holiday concert Caroling and light refreshments will jbazewic/rvc or call Jack Silverman at on Friday and Saturday, December 8 follow. To attend, please call (908) (973) 376-8927 or Charles De Agazio at and 9, at the Cranford United Method- 889-1600. (732) 494-3580. Tickets may also be ist Church. Members of the ensemble purchased at Fanwood Bagel and Deli hail from local communities, including Art in Fanwood, Musical Discount Center Scotch Plains and Westfield and range in Garwood, City Music Center in in age from 9-70. Performances begin WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art Kenilworth, Roselle Foodtown in at 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at Association has announced that Roselle, and Hynes Jewelry in Cranford. the door, $10 for adults, $5 for senior its “Small Works” exhibit and sale WESTFIELD – The Zephyros citizens and children. Tickets are also will be on display at The Town Quintet, one of America’s leading wind available by calling (908) 241-8200. Book Store in Westfield, 255 East quintets, will perform on Saturday, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT…Members of the Westfield Public Schools Childrens Chorus are shown in Broad Street, through December December 2, at 8 p.m. at the Burgdorff Literature rehearsal to perform holiday songs at the Westfield Glee Club’s 76th Winter Concert to be presented on 30. Visiting hours are Monday and Cultural Center in Maplewood, and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednes- Saturday, December 9, at 8 p.m. at Roosevelt Intermediate School in Westfield. The chorus includes: Sunday, December 3, at 4 p.m. at St. WESTFIELD – “Muckraker,” the Stephanie Albright, Jennifer Calello, Christine Clark, Charlotte Clarke, Victoria Dardov, Chloe Demos, day through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Hall in p.m. and Sunday, 12-5 p.m. For No. 1 selling novel in Westfield accord- Joseph Faustine, Ryan Ferro, Amy Frattarola, Melissa Gallagher, Alexandra Goldin, Grace Hanley, Katie Westfield. The event will include a ing to amazon.com sales rank, is now Kline, Anusuya Krishman, Tim Kuehn, Rebecca McNulty, Mairead O’Boyle, Mia Pafumi, Alice Pyo, more information, please call (908) special award presentation by the Ar- 233-3535. specially available at stores and eater- Chiara Sabino, Dara Silverman, Alexa Vendetti and Trevor Yee. Men’s Glee Club Altos include Courtney bor Chamber Music Society to Chase ies in the local area. Beall, Chris Chin, James Diddell, Elizabeth Foltz, Amanda Garfinkel, Jared Greene, Lauren Krichilsky, Manhattan Bank for their support of PLAINFIELD – Westfield resident Set in and around landmarks, streets, Paula Leonard, Keri Faith Pringle, Anne Re, Darren Tighe, Sarah Vincett, and Jordyn Zucker. the arts. Student tickets to both con- and businesses of Westfield, Cranford, Patricia Brentano and Fanwood resi- certs are free. Adults are $18 or $15 for dent S. Allyn Schaeffer are two and Scotch Plains, “Muckraker” tells artists showcasing their small scale senior citizens. Tickets will be avail- the partial true story of a boy who, Westfield Childrens Chorus to Sing able at the door. For more information, Jungle on Ice art from December 2-31 in Swain upon discovering his older brother’s Galleries “Christmas Miniatures” ex- please call (908) 232-1116 or visit involvement, uses his high school www.westfieldnj.com/arbormusic. newspaper to reveal a Mindowaskin CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 hibit. The gallery is located at 703 At Glee Club Concert December 9 Watchung Avenue in Plainfield. WESTFIELD — The First Congrega- Park drug ring. Adventure, harassment youngsters. And, I’m not just talk- Landscapes, still life, florals and tional Church of Westfield, 125 Elmer and mayhem subsequently follow the WESTFIELD – The Westfield tions, “Light Your Christmas” and ing about the $5 bag of cotton other miniature artwork will be fea- Street, will continue their series of Mid- boy into a stunning resolution on a Public Schools Childrens Chorus, “Little Drummer Boy.” candy. No, the Jungle Adventures tured. A reception will be held on Day Musicales with a program by so- descriptive Halloween night. with children from all of the town The Childrens Chorus and its on Ice program surpasses Saturday, December 2, from 5-7 Along with The Town Book Store in schools, will again perform at director have been rehearsing be- anyone’s expectations. Even the p.m. and continue Tuesday through Westfield and all Barnes & Noble out- lets, “Muckraker” can now be found at Roosevelt Intermediate School on fore school hours, thanks to the most cynical of imaginations, like Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat- Saturday, December 9, at 8 p.m. parents that have transported the urday from 9:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Williams Nursery, West Coast Video, The children will sing two sec- singers. mine. Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. For Duke’s Deli, Score Kaplan, Baron’s, tions of the concert and also join In one section of the concert, the You don’t have to be a Disney more information, please call (908) Celtic Imports, and Vicki’s Diner, all of with the Glee Club in two selec- chorus will sing “And We Sang officianato. In fact, the show 756-1707. Westfield and Bayberry Gift Shop in Gloria,” “Something Told The Wild doesn’t cater only to those tots Mountainside. Geese,” “Shepherds Come A-Run- who don’t know what an “Muckraker” is published by Town Theatre Book Press and written by Westfield Gertrude Wood ning,” and “Al Shlosha & Varim.” officianto is! There is plenty avail- resident Billy Callahan. A book signing In another section, the chorus able for adult eyes to stay glued CRANFORD – The Cranford Dra- will be held at Nuts N’ Plenty on Park CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 will sing, “December Greeting,” to the ice. matic Club (CDC) will present its Avenue in Scotch Plains, Sunday, De- nature connoisseur. Do not be one “Camel Kneel Softly,” “Do Di Li,” children’s show, the childrens theatre cember 3, from 2-4 p.m. A different way to get in touch production of Cinderella on Saturday bit surprised if she respectfully cor- “Reindeer Rap,” “Rejoice and Sing with your “inner child” and not the Good News.” and Sunday, December 9 and 10. Per- ners you after a game of bridge or at want to let him or her go. the holiday table with a query. The Glee Club will perform a formances will be held on December 9 “I’ve sort of made a hobby out of second concert on Sunday, De- Ticket prices ranged from $14- at 10:30 a.m. and 1 and 3:30 p.m. $45. A mere pittance when you December 10 performances are slated The majority of A&E studying people,” she admitted with cember 10, at 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s press releases will a grin. consider the unreal eye candy for 1 and 3:30 p.m. Children’s tickets are Episcopal Church, 414 East Broad $5. Adult tickets are $7. Senior citizens Such inquisitiveness helped the Street, Westfield. Director Thomas you get in return. Jungle Adven- appear as brief calen- author construct the 20 characters in are $5. Tickets may be reserved by dar announcements to Booth will perform seasonal selec- tures ran from November 21-26 at calling the box office at (908) 276-7611. “Sincerely Yours,” as well as an inter- tions and play numbers requested Continental, appearing before- save space for our by- esting event that she shared with The CDC is located at 78 Winans Avenue, by the audience. hand at the Nassau Coliseum. off Centennial Avenue. Lisa Layman line stories. Leader/The Times. Tickets for either concert are About 50 years ago, when things Continental will host the next available from Glee Club members Disney on Ice production featur- were a little leaner and Christmas and also at the door for a donation gift giving was tougher, Mrs. Wood of $10 for seniors and students and ing Beauty and the Beast in late wondered how some of her Christ- $12 for general admission. January. mas card recipients would react to My advice? Don’t even think her request of $1. Keep in mind that For more information, please call $1 held more value 50 years ago Dale Juntilla at (908) 232-0673. about missing it. than today. While she didn’t go through with it, the idea recurred to her about 15 years ago. She filed the story notion in what she called a “Writing Possibility” file and un- earthed it recently. “It takes a lot of self discipline to write a book,” confided the author. Mrs. Wood decided that the premise of the book should not be one of simply accepting the money, but making it a loan instead. The loaner’s relationship to the donor would make the plot even more juicy, as different reactions would be elicited by the unusual request. The author reveled in the endless possibilities of how her characters would react. And, make no mistake, the couples depicted in “Sincerely Yours” are detailed studies in human nature – proving Mrs. Wood is not only a strong researcher on the subject, but a thoroughly fascinating writer. Speaking on the different styles of NEW JERSEYS OLDEST writing and how some hard news COMMUNITY THEATER articles have taken on an editorial • • bent in the media today, Mrs. Wood maintained that there should be “a • The Cranford Dramatic Club definite line between the two.” Proudly Presents... • “Once one’s opinion is injected,” she stressed, “it becomes opinion. There should be a line.” • HILDREN S HEATRE Despite one’s age, Mrs. Wood said C ’ T • she would encourage any interested author to pursue the craft. • “I would ask the young person Cinderella • more about their background and encourage experience in publishing,” advised Mrs. Wood. “Try a A musical based on the fairy tale short story and an article.” • • She quipped that an 80-year-old by Charles Perrault person should, keeping age in mind, Adaptation and Lyrics by Jim Eiler receive the most prodding of all. • Music by Jim Eiler and Jeanne Bargy “A lot of people have good stories • in their lives if they could just put it on paper,” she said. Saturday, December 9 If you are wondering if Mrs. Wood • 10:30am • 1:00pm • 3:30pm used Thanksgiving Day with her • relatives as an opportunity to quiz Sunday, December 10 them for research, have no doubt. While during the interview, Mrs. • 1:00pm • 3:30pm • Wood blushed at the thought, she $7 Adults / $5 Children Under 13 & Seniors called back from home and reported that, indeed, she would poll her relatives around the Thanksgiving table. • Box Office (908) 276-7611 • “I’m interested in finding out reactions to the sight of a person with to reserve your tickets! piercings,” she noted. “I want to know Mastercard and Visa accepted if they find them unacceptable.” • • Mrs. Wood and I agreed that Free lighted on-site parking piercings in the navel, tongue and other uncomfortable areas are simply • unappealing and, well, disgusting. • “Sincerely Yours” is available at The Town Book Store, 255 East Broad • • Street, Westfield. The paperback, the • • • • ideal stocking stuffer, is $12.50. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, November 30, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Arts & Entertainment Extraordinary Women in the Arts Pen and Ink Mrs. Woods Survey Says: Adele Kenny Knows What By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Audrey Geisel Is Not ARTIST OF THE WEEK A Writer Who Knows Its Like to Multi-Task ‘A Mean One’

p For Keeping Human Nature Is Ageless In the World of the Arts Grinch Respectable Melanie Griffith No one believed the Seussian By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN she has lost count! By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT The daughter of a police officer, legacy would crumble when Dr. (1957- ) Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times While taking night courses at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Ms. Kenny was raised in Rahway. Seuss/Theodore Geisel died in WESTFIELD –Before we start Rutgers University, Mrs. Wood wrote FANWOOD — “Why me?” When she was stricken with polio By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN this story, could each of you loan me for The Roselle Spectator and further This is the answer I received 1991. Certainly not his widow, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times p as a child and bedridden, her $1,000? I promise to return it supplemented her income going when I told Fanwood resident Audrey Geisel, who has worked You have to admire anyone who mother taught her to read using promptly. I can’t tell you why I need door to door surveying people about Adele Kenny that The Westfield the poetry of Eugene Field and the diligently to preserve her admits they have a problem and is the money or any other details. products. Though she was greeted willing to nip it in the bud. Leader and The Times of Scotch Gospel of St. John. This is where husband’s wordsmithing since Thanks for your generosity. rudely by slamming doors, some Plains-Fanwood wanted to do an both her love of poetry and her New York City native and actress Pretty nervy of me, huh? his demise. So, when Universal Melanie Griffith feels so strongly about welcomed her inside. She always article about her. commitment to the church began. Well, this is the ingenious premise persevered. “Because you are fascinating,” I Pictures approached Mrs. Geisel conquering an addiction to prescrip- of Westfield resident Gertrude Though she was raised Episco- tion medication that she checked her- Mrs. Wood, who worked her way replied. palian, Ms. Kenny had Catholic (the head honcho of Dr. Seuss self into a rehabilitation facility this Wood’s book, “Sincerely Yours,” pub- through Rutgers University, worked “Oh, everyone is fascinating in Enterprises) whether or not a lished by the Town Book Press of on her high school newspaper, was cousins with whom she would month. While society places celebri- their own way,” Ms. Kenny memorize the Cat- movie translation of “How the ties on golden pedestals, Griffith re- Westfield. editor of the yearbook, said. “I don’t really see With 70+ years behind her, and always echism. A trip to Grinch Stole Christmas” was per- minds each one of us that stars are what is so special Rome in 1984 so- only human. the feisty Mrs. Wood has grabbed any op- missible, she had her reserva- tasted every angle of portunity to about me.” These lidified her be- Before sparkling the silver screen, are the humble tions. Griffith was nearly killed by a car on journalism imaginable. keep her cre- liefs, and in Sunset Boulevard, was clawed by a From creative writ- ative writing words of a lovely 1990 she be- Some have said her minor lioness, and battled drugs and alcohol. ing (her preference) skills flourish- woman whose came a objections and wishes to keep Her relationships also taught her sur- to hard news, the ing. She also life is anything Catholic. In the movie version as close to the but ordinary. vival techniques. 36-year Westfield served as fact, she is book version makes her Grinch- Don Johnson, who co-starred with resident is a testa- the editor/ She is the au- now a third Griffith’s mother, Tippi Hedren, be- ment to what ev- writer of thor of 21 order min- like. In this world of special came enamoured with 14-year-old ery author (young Lipton Tea books; a pub- ister at the effects and ad-libbing, who could Griffith when he was 22. They moved or old) should as- Company’s lished poet Immacu- blame Mrs. Geisel for seeking to in together and wed in 1975 when she pire to be. in-house whose work late Heart preserve the innocence and un- turned 18. Divorce followed one year In her initial let- publication, has been fea- of Mary Ro- later. After having a son, Alexander, ter to The Westfield The Link, for tured in numer- tainted folly that is Seuss? with actor Steven Bauer, Griffith and man Catho- Leader and The about three ous magazines lic Church in Ron Howard, the director of Johnson reunited. From that union, Times of Scotch years. Dakota was born and the pair offi- and poetry an- Scotch The Grinch and an avid Seuss Plains-Fanwood, This post thologies; cur- cially called it quits in 1996. Mrs. Wood wrote of afforded Plains. Ms. fan, was already close to the While the road to true love has rently an instruc- Kenny ex- heart of Mrs. Geisel. She held her age, “…it illus- Mrs. Wood tor at the John H. never been paved smoothly for Griffith, trates that senior citi- the chance to plained how great admiration for the man the actress who is famous for her Stamler Police Acad- closely tied art and zens are not just sitting do what she who played Richie Cunningham sugary voice and beauty, finally found around in their old rock- loved the most – emy in Scotch Plains religion are for her. bliss with Latin heartthrob Antonio ing chairs!” During her write features. One teaching report writing; “Both require and and Opie. When visiting the set Banderas. The acting duo gave life to interview at the Leader/ of these articles in- Director of Cultural Arts create a commitment of Man on the Moon, where Jim Stella del Carmen, Griffith’s third child. Adele Kenny Times office, it was as clear Gertrude Wood volved an employee in at the Patricia M. Kuran to service and com- Carey was playing the late Andy Most movie-goers associate Griffith as crystal that age does not Cultural Arts Center in Fanwood; with her work in Body Double, Night Lipton’s soup department munity. It is so important to live a Kaufman, she discovered on the factor into Mrs. Wood’s art of self- who just happened to be a columnist and featured writer for life of service, in any way. Life Moves, Working Girl and Bonfire of the spot that Carey was the Vanities, the actress broke some stereo- expression, poise or talent. circus performer. Tea tasters from Antiques and Auction News; the itself is so important, and art and types with her role in Crazy in Alabama, As a child, the author was re- England were also interviewed by recipient of numerous literary religious faith are an enormous one and only which was directed by hubby Banderas. stricted by a childhood illness, forc- the author-to-be. awards (notably two fellowships part of that for me.” actor who She also earned an Academy Award nod ing her to stay indoors while other For approximately 15-20 years, in poetry from the New Jersey As the Director of the Patricia M. could portray children pursued playtime outdoors. she has been a member of The State Council on the Arts); a po- for her work in Working Girl.. Kuran Cultural Arts Center in the green While Revlon, one of the nation’s This quality time was used construc- International Women’s Writing Guild etry judge; consultant; editor; Fanwood, Ms. Kenny puts this top cosmetics companies, has not al- tively, as young Gertrude absorbed which publishes a newsletter Net- teacher; Franciscan Minister; creed to good use. She is the meanie. ways been pleased with their the works of Charles Dickens and work. The publication announces former ballerina. Did I miss any- Things were other legendary wordsmiths. founder of the Carriage House spokesperson’s personal choices, published works by authors. Mrs. thing? Oh, yes. Multiple Sclerosis Poetry Reading Series, and events going along Griffith is still “defying her age” with “I always read a lot,” reflected Wood’s novel “Sincerely Yours” will patient and Cancer Survivor. at the Arts Center are open to swimmingly make-up commercials. Mrs. Wood, who represents the fourth be revealed to fellow Guild mem- Ms. Kenny told The Leader/The An actress willing to fight her battles generation of her family, one of nine bers shortly. residents of all ages and back- until Mrs. Geisel Times that it was fine to mention grounds and are free of charge. and take responsibility in Hollywood? children, with approximately 400 Mrs. Wood is quite the human came across Sounds unrealistic? Not for Griffith. nieces and nephews. She admitted Continued on Page 21 her medical history, even impor- Ms. Kenny recognizes the important, as she doesn’t feel “special” tance of the arts in the community what she or “singled out” when it comes to and she wants to make educa- termed “too her ailments, and they are the very tional and enriching art accessible many bathroom thing that keep her so focused on to all people. The Arts Center will jokes” in the her work and simply grateful to be continue to expand and she hopes alive. to put Fanwood on the cultural script. She put a One of the most profound things map of New Jersey. halt to those quips quickly. In that Ms. Kenny said was, “When Her interesting and diverse ex- addition, a Whoville family named faced with death, most people perience in the arts began, ironi- the Whosteins was deleted from say, ‘Why me?’, and I have come to cally, because of the polio in her the movie’s plans. The Whosteins, learn, ‘Why not me?’ Everything childhood. In addition to learning happens for a reason, and I feel how to read during the experi- who displayed a menorah for very blessed.” ence, this was also when her love Hannukah, struck Mrs. Geisel as Wow. When the student is ready, of dancing began. Her left foot being “not Seuss world, not at the teacher appears. This is ex- turned in, making walking diffi- all.” actly what I felt the day that I met cult, and it was the family doctor Aside from these small Grinch with Ms. Kenny, and indeed I who suggested that Adele take learned a lot from this amazing Continued on Page 20 lady. Continued on Page 20 Mix 1 Jungle, 34 Skaters, Pulsing Lights, Roaring Children And A Sheet of Ice: The Result? Disney Does It Again

By MICHELLE H. LEPOIDEVIN this part of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The ensemble deli- cately handled a program. Alliga- EAST RUTHERFORD - Droves tors soared, of Disney enthusiasts packed the frightful jungle scene - complete with a 30- Tarzan leapt and Continental Airlines Arena in East swung and mon- Rutherford last Tuesday evening foot neon slithery snake named Khaa keys catapulted to become entranced by the themselves into Disney’s Jungle Adventures on Ice and the evil Shere Khan. Despite some tall chairs over performance which included char- the ice. acters from The Lion King, The uncomfortable wrig- gling from my god- Disney and Jungle Book and Tarzan. the show’s spon- While children clutched whirl- daughter who asked me, “Uh, oh. What’s sor Feld Enter- ing light fixtures and lit up the tainment went arena, the elaborate set design, wrong? It’s dark out,” everything went out of their way lavish costumes and high-flying to amuse and feats equally amazed adults. smoothly. (No pun intended). captivate the Upon entering the arena’s seat- imaginations of these wide-eyed ing area, audience members nearly The tale of Tarzan followed the tripped over each other while 20-minute long intermission. The Continued on Page 21 catching an eye-popping glimpse sounds of gunshots were a bit of the rink. Transformed into a startling to younger children, but wild green jungle brimming with nothing could distract their eyes lush vines, bulky boulders and a from the brave stunts that filled multi-tiered Tree of Life with running water and streams of smoke, the scenery was phenomenally presented. The Main Ingredient Donning safari garb, classic The Main Ingredient Disney characters Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy, welcomed Ann Hatala’s Dog Biscuits everyone to “the jungle” as they rode onto the ice inside a cruise 2 c. whole wheat flour 1 clove of garlic or 1/4 tsp. garlic ship. Rafiki and Simba from The 1/2 c. cornmeal powder Lion King followed with the catchy 1 egg, slightly beaten 2/3 c. of beef broth Disney mantras, “I Just Can’t Wait 1/8 c. olive oil 1/4 c. each of grated mild cheese To Be King” and the Lion King and parsley theme, “Circle of Life.” The Jungle Book story took cen- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Combine all of the above in a ter rink when a procession of col- bowl. Use only a wooden spoon or hands. Roll out dough on orful elephants paraded about the floured surface to 1/4 inch thick, and cut with any cookie ice. One pink elephant took a cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 25 slight tumble, and while audience minutes or until lightly brown and firm. Cool on rack. Can members weren’t quite sure if that be stored in airtight container until eaten. was part of the act, the big fella made it back on his feet with the help of his trunked friends. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK