ISPS MMM20 Ol K 11 Ith YEAR - ISSUE NO. 37-111 Thursday, May 24. IIHli Published tsrrs Ihursdas Periodical - Postage Paid al « cMfU ld. NJ. Sinn' IHKI (908) 232-4407 FIFTY ( ENTS Council Amends, Then OKs Decree to Build Deck, Decks H> PAH.J.PEYTON McDermott broke a 4-4 deadlock. more spaces. Specially tonne* foe The W rtifaU l code • The ordinance on Tuesday was Councilman Sullivan said four of After hearing arguments over the passed following an amendment by the 11 so-called "parking principals." Course of four and a half hours, both Third Ward Councilman Neil F. approved last summer by the coun pro and con. ihe Town Council unani Sullivan, who chairs the Transporta cil, have been implemented to date. mously passed an ordinance Tues tion. Parking and Traffic Commit He said the town anticipates that the day night setting up a funding source tee, which changed the ordinance to valet parking and jitney service will of $700,000 for the design, construc reflect the possibility of building not be up and running by the fall. tion management and related profes- just one deck, as included in the Town Administrator Thomas B. iional serv ices for the building of a original ordinance, but two decks. Shannon announced that interviews parking deck or decks in the down- In addition, the document reflects among the remaining eight candi tow n that funds can be spent on other dates for (he newly created position " The vote occurred at I a.m. means of improving the parking situ of parking manager will he conducted Wednesday following comments ation within the town. the week of Monday, June 11, with a from residents which began at 8:30 These .include a commuter jitney recommendation made to Mayor p.m The ordinance on the council's service, a valet parking system at the McDermott and the council by the agenda was identical to one defeated South Avenue train station lot and end of that week. on first reading just two weeks ear reconfiguration of the "horseshoe" Mayor McDermott told The lier in a 5-4 vote. Mayor Gregory S. area o f the South Avenue lot to add Westfield Leader that he envisions this person moving all the parking projects forward, including the hir ing of a consultant to design the Full-Day Vo-Tech parking deck or decks by July. Fourth Ward Councilman Lawrence A. Goldman, in sup|x>rt- ing construction of a deck, said, Program Concerns 'There is never going to he a perfect Fred K Leconita lor The Westfield Leader location" to construct a parking fa READY TO PLAY...The Second (iarden .State Open Table Tennis Tournament was held in the Westfield National (>uard cility. Armory last Saturday and Sunday. Sponsored by “Idly Yip Sports, Inc.,” participants included 10 players from the North Local School Districts With over 35 persons speaking at Jersey Developmental ( enter. The event helped prepare for the Special Olympic Summer Oames to he held from Friday c o n tin u c o o n p a o c 10 to Sunday, June I to 3. See story on Pane 5. By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN certainly increase for a full-time pro ' SfHualh Written for The Wettfield Lender gram. § The stale's increased requirements It costs Scotch Plains-Fanwood Consultant Recommends Two Decks in Downtown; for high school graduation make it $2,500 per student for the existing difficult for a “shared time" Vocational-technical program like that offered at the Union While Mayor Forms Advisory on Parking Issue County Vocational-Technical By JAMES VI. FOERST dation and if so. whul would you of February 2(XX) found a parking commuter lots, Schools (UCVTS) in Scotch Specially Written for The Wettfield leadet Plains to work ihe way it used change'’" Mayor McDermott asked deficiency of some 617 spots with a Councilman Sullivan noted that Last week, Rich & Associates, the to, according to Superinten Mr. Rich. 10-year estimate of a 1,436-space many of the people on the wailing parking consultant to the Town of dent Thomas J. Bistocchi. ‘The community needs to he in shortfall. list would decline the permit if it Westfield, recommended thut the "There’s not enough time volved in the process," said Mr, Rich, “I think we have overestimated the were made available. tow n move ahead with plans to build in a child's day to fulfill the a ho continued by stating, "There need for parking,” commented Neil There arc presently 970 names on a parking deck at Llm and Prospect requirements." he said. was not enough public input in the F. Sullivan, Third Wafd Councilman waiting lists for parking permits at Streets and construct a second, The school has proposed a Ihe train station lots located on South smaller structure on North Avenue Avenue and Watterson Street, offi $12 million expansion that alongside the railroad tracks and cials said. would allow the school to of "The community needs to he involved in the process. behind the Paine Webber building. In the end Mr. Rich concluded, “I fer a full-time academic and The town council met last Thurs There was not enough public input in the initial process." strongly recommend two parking Vocational program; The pro day with Richard A. Rich of Rich & Richard A. Rich I structures. A smaller structure on posal calls for construction of Rich & Associates Associates to update recently elected lots I and 8 and a second structure on a new 80,000-square-foot Parking Consultant to Town of Westfield J Union County Vocational-Technical Schools council members on the parking prob lot 9," building for classrooms, sci lems in town, as well as to have Mr. “Frankly, anything would enhance ence and computer labs, fit Rich answer questions which have and Chairman of the council’s Trans the urea on Elm Street near lots I and ness center and auditorium. initial process," shared lime program. In discussing arisen since his last presentation to Councilman Echausse questioned portation, Parking and Traffic Com 8, ” said Mr. Rich. “It is important In a shared time program, a student the issue, some board members have them in the fall. Mr. Rich about the possibility of mittee. thut we add spaces now. We would eives academic instruction at his expressed concern about the impact In particular, both Second Ward building a deck on lot 9, also known “The enforcement of short-term decrease the size of a lots I and 8 al high school, then travels to of increased costs to the district for a Councilman Rafael Betancourt and as the Shell lot, at the corner of North parking has cleared out the down structure by approximately 40 per C’VTS for vocational training. While full-day vo-tech program. First Ward Councilman Peter and Central Avenues. town and reduced the number of cent to 500 stalls. This would miti :udenls spend three periods on the “It's all about making sure the Echausse were not members of the "I still think that your best shot is spaces needed in the central business gate citizens, traffic concerns and 'CVTS campus, Mr. Bistocchi said opportunities are there," said Mr. council when Mr. Rich gave his ini lots 1 and 8," Mr. Rich responded. district. We have created shoppers address design issues,” said Mr. Rich. y spend the equivalent of one pe- Bistocchi, who predicted a "devas tial presentation recommending a "Lot 9 is less efficient than lots I and space by getting out the short-term While the first structure is being iod or more traveling between schools. tating" impact on the county deck at lots 1 and 8, located al Elm 8 with cost per space being higher on (employee) parkers,” Mr. Sullivan built, Mr. Rich reasoned, the town Of New Jersey's 21 county voca- economy if the UCVTS program and Prospect Streets. lot 9. Also, even if we huilt to full said, while referring to meter feed could plan for the construction of a Jional-technical schools, approxi ceased to exist. "My goal is to leave tonight hav capacity on lot 9, with a net gain of ers. second structure at lot 9, which would mately 12 are full-time programs. ing all of the council's questions 262 spaces, there is still a serious He also noted that, "the permit add an additional 262 spaces. The UCVTS superintendent main answered,” said Mayor Gregory S. parking deficit downtown," he said. deficit is really only approximately “There would be additional cost tains a shift to a full-time program, McDcrmoti. Lots I and 8 arc located between 350 spots," calculating that numer with two locations," responded Mr. that offers both academic and voca Parade to Begin “If you had to do it all over again, Elm and Prospect Streets in Ihe down ous names were duplicates on the Rich, when asked by Fourth Ward tional courses at one location, is would you change your recommen town area. Mr. Rich’s parking study Soulh Avenue and Watterson Street CONTINUCO ON PAOC 10 necessary for the program to remain Monday at 9 a.m. a viable option for students seeking Westfield's annual Memorial vocational opportunities, Day Parade will kick off this i “it's the only way to get the kids to Monday, May 28, at 9 a.m. at the Local Chiropractor,Vietnam Veteran to Head j come," said Mr. Bistocchi. Veterans Memorial Monument Like Scotch Plains-Fanwood, at the circle intersection of East • Westfield High School (WHS) cur- Broad Street and North Avenue. | renlly enrolls approximately 20 stu- Opening remarks will be made Westfield Memorial Day Parade This Monday [ dents in the UCVTS program, though by this year’s master of ceremo By SUSAN BARBARA GORDON during the war. by ihe lack of support Dr. Cohen is Past Commander of nies, Peter Hogaboom, who as | that number varies from year to year. Specially Written for The Wettfield leader Dr. Cohen, this year’s for those fighting in Viet American Legion Post No. 3, Veter Superintendent of Schools in the American Legion Chaplain Dr. Martin E. Cohen, who served Grand Marshal of the nam), he was able to ans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No, will offer the opening prayer and j Westfield, Dr. William J. Foley, said as a medic in Vietnam, now practices Westfield Memorial Day Pa honor his friends who 11467 and Vietnam Veterans of benediction. Alfred Riker, Com that while a full-time program might his healing arts at the Chiropractic rade, will he the first Vietnam did not return home, by America Chapter No. 233. He and : be a viable option, he favors a shared- mander of the Martin Wallberg Center of Westfield, located at 434 veteran to hold that honor. visiting the Vietnam Me Janice, his wife of 30 years, have lived American Legion post No. 3; | time approach. "They're a little Summit Avenue, in a neighborhood The chiropractor, who morial in Holmdel. in Westfield since 1977. They have Alfred Shea, Commander of the ; young to get too specialized," he that is a world away from the struggle served in the Navy, provid When asked what he two daughters, Danielle and Jessica. Veterans of Foreign Wars, i said. for survival that faced him every day ing medical care for service chooses to impart to this Opening ceremonies for this year’s The time factor “is not a compel Mountainside Chapter, as well personnel and their fami year’s Memorial Day parade, on Monday, May 28, will beat as Westfield Mayor Gregory S. ling argument for us,” said Dr. Foley, lies, was sent to Vietnam as Parade viewers, Dr. 9 a.m. at the Monument to Veterans of McDermott, will address the i who noted it takes only 10 minutes a Marine combat eorpsman Cohen responded, “Vet World War I, at the plaza of East Broad ' for Westfield students to get to (he crowd. Dr. Cohen’s tour of duty dur erans should be treated Street and North Avenue in Westfield. UCVTS campus by bus. He did say, Representatives of the Ameri Dr. Martin K. Cohen ing 1968 and 1969 included with respect and ac Participants wishing to be in the line of however, if time is a problem, the can Legion and Veterans of For thcTctOffensive.QuangTri- knowledged, no matter march are asked to assemble at the eign Wars will place wreaths at school day might need to be ex Provence, Cua Viet, Dong Ha, Da what war they served in.” Lord & Taylor parking lot al 8 a.m. the monument. Cannon volleys tended. Nang and Hue. Mr. Bistocchi cited a 1992 study by the New York Lambs Artil He served with distinction, receiv conducted under former UCVTS lery will be followed by “The ing numerous medals and commen superintendent and present State Star Spangled Banner,” per dations, including the Republic ot Education Commissioner Vito formed by the Westfield High , South Vietnam Campaign Medal. Gagliardi, which suggested the School Marching Band. ■ Vietnam Service Medal, National school turn to a full-time delivery Taps and echo taps will be Defense Medal, Navy Commenda played by Christopher Velderman system. He also commented on the tion Medal with Combat “V” for reimbursement opportunities ore- and Adam Subhaiia accomna- vaks, and a Purple Heart. satttad hv tlaa Stdiool Facilities Con nietl by Di. Theodors Looking at photographs of him struction and Financing Act, saying Schlossberg of the New Jersey self as a handsome young Marine, it was an "opportune time” to ex Workshop for the Arts. Kerry Dr. Cohen speaks of that period, pand the program. Stubbs will sing an a cappella which compressed a life-time of UCVTS currently enrolls 600 to rendition of “God Bless lessons into two years, with a combi 700 students on a shared lime basis. America." • nation of dry humor and misty eyes. With a shift to full time, enroll The parade will start at the Two photos stand out — a smiling ment would drop closer to 500 stu completion of ceremonies at the Dr. Cohen wearing a cast on his leg dents. monument Marchers will go up (which still carries the shrapnel that Superintendent Bistocchi does not East Broad Street make a left he jokes sets off metal detectors) and anticipate a "dramatic impact on CONTINUED ON PAOE10 him with a young Vietnamese child local districts though, tuition would Courtesy of Dr. Martin E, Cohen SUSTAINING A MINOR in front of an orphanage where corps- INJURY... Vietnam veteran Dr. Mar men helped treat the youngsters. tin E. Cohen is shown wearing a cast Though he said there can never Courtesy of Dr. Martin E. Cohen HELPING THE CHILDREN...Dr. Martin E. Cohen is pictured here with a E ditorial...... Page 4 Religious...... Page 7 on his leg from an injury sustained in really be closure to his Vietnam A&E...... Page 21 young Vietnamese child in front of an orphanage where corpsmen helped treat Education...... Page 9 S ocial...... Page 6 the war. His leg still carries the shrap experiences (the day-to-day terror, Business Page 17 the vouiig-stei s. Classifieds .... Page 16 O bituary...... Page 8 Sports...... Page 11 nel to this day. inherent in any war, compounded A WaTOIUW. C» IMMINHA THINS, Inc, PltgUCA TIC IN p«g« Thursday, May 24, 2001 (Elif Hlrntfielb Urtlhrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plain* Fanwood Assemblymen Suliga, Green, Freeholder Stender Seotek Plains ‘Recreation Events The Scotch Plains Recreation Monday. June II lo Friday June 22 Commission is sponsoring the fol for ntm-rrsidents lowing upcoming events The cost ot the clinic is $20 for Join Mayor McGreevey at Senior Lunch trip In Berivhim m Waco* huwtt\ residenls and $.V) for non-nesidenis im Sunday and Monday. July I Sand /A Registration has begun for these clin The cost per person, based on ics. The location of these clinics is the issues that effect New Jersey’s the New Jersey and it is right for New LINDEN — Assemblyman and ning for the Senate seal being va double occupancy, is A295 A $100 still being determined Stale Senate Candidate Joseph cated by the retiring Acting Gover seniors. Jim's message is right lor Jersey’s seniors" ileposit is required for reservations Senuir Citizen Transportatum Pnr- Suliga, along with Democratic Gu nor and Senate President, Donald T. Come lo Recreation Office to pick up gram. bernatorial Candidate James DiFrancesco. Mr Suliga is running itinerary and fill out resetsation form. The Scotch Plains Recreation De McGreevey and Union County with current 17th District Assembly Summer Parks Pmgram rrgntru- partment is providing transportation Democratic Chairwoman Charlotte man Jerry Green and three-term mm. Monday June 4 to Fridas. June for Scotch Plains residents who have DeFilippo, welcomed over ViOUnion Union Ct >unty Freeholder and former 22. as well dt Saturday June 2, in the medical appointments Please call County Seniors to an afternoon lun Fanwood Mayor. Linda d. Slender Kecnatum Office i908i 722-6700 for further details cheon recently at Mr, Suliga's home Mr, McGreevey highlighted some The $10 per child fee includes a T- Drive, Chip. Putt Competition, in Linden of his key issues for the upcoming shirl The program will be held al Friday. July 6. at Scotch Hills-Courc "New Jersey's seniors have seri governor's race, such as improving Farley and Green Forest Parks from 9 try Club ous issues lacing them," said Mr. New Jersey’s bureaucracy, us well as am lo I pm .. Monday. July 2. to All kids ages 7 to 12 arc invited to Friday, Augustigusl 10 ' The special Satur Suliga, a Democrat who is running in protecting and improving the Home play in this competition The first 120 day, June 2 registrationr^ w if I *be held the newly realigned 22nd legisla stead and NJ Saver rebate programs, kids to register will play for free from 9 a m, to main Registration forms can he filled out tive District which includes Scotch lie said he was also quite impressed Volunteers Needed for Summer with llte show of local strength dis at the Recreation Office. Plains and Fanwood. "They are con Basketball ( ’Unit . cerned about getting their NJ Saver played by the Union County's se This program will be field Mon Scotch Plains Recreation Events and Homestead rebate checks quickly niors. day. July 9, through Wednesday. Au and on lime, They have trouble deal 'The give and take with people, gust 22, at Kramer Manor Basketball is published is every other month in ing with the problems of the bureau the interaction with local officials, Courts. Anyone interested should The Westfield leader and The Toney cracy in Trenton. New Jersey's se that is trademark Jim McGreevey," come to die Recreation Office of Scotch Plains and Fanwood. Infor niors have contributed so much to said Assemblyman Suliga. "This Junior Golf Clinic Monday. June mation is supplied hy the Scotch our state and now they expect their turnout speaks volumes about the 4 to Friday, June 22 for nr talents and Plains Recreation Department mblic officials to give something high level of support that Jim clack." McGreevey has developed with the TALKING SFNIOK INNI FS..,< urmil Avwmhlvman and State Senate candi Mr. Suligu, who has represented seniors of our state. Over the last few date Joseph Suliga, left. 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B> PAlH.J.reVTON level of a reasonable and articulable Hillside Police Chief John Bryson, VwWh V' tv S-mV U 1m *. M l FV limn suspicion of potential Or ac tual crimi who headed a special committee of SCOTCH PLAINS - As of Sun- nal activity.' the Union County Police Chiefs As day.July I,som e2,0001JnionCountv Officers will only be able to re sociation, which adopted the policy police officers will be under a new quest the search of a vehicle when last Thursday, said the document w iil mandate which was developed fol they delect "a reasonable suspicion he modified at changes are warranted. lowing reports of racial profiling hy that the search would reveal evi "Public confidence in the crimi some New Jersey State Police offic dence of a crime or offense," accord nal justice system can he eroded ers. Linton County is the first county ing to the new policy. If an individual whenever it is believed that law in the state to launch such a policy. withdraws his or her consent, the enforcement officers arc not per The new "Union County Law En officers must end the search. forming their duties in an impartial, forcement Traffic Stops and Investi Prosecutors are available 24 hours professional and unbiased manner." gatory Detention Policy" applies to a day to answer questions from offic according to a statement explaining both motor vehicle stops and the ers regarding searches, seizures, cus the new policy. detaining of persons for possible todial interrogations and other legal Mr. Manahan. who has served us criminal activity. questions, officials said. Union County’s highest law enforce It was formally announced at a Mr. Manahan said reports on con ment official since IW , explained Monday ultemoon press conference sent to search vehicles must include that law enforcement officers in the by Union County Prosecutor Tho who asked for the search, the person Union County Police and Sheriff's mas V. Manuhan, who emphasized who was asked to consent to the departments, as well as the munici that the policy "is not limited lo search, the results of the search and pal departments, will be trained on racial profiling” the reason for it. the new procedures within the next The policy was signed by Mr. All law enforcement agencies will few months, as will new recruits at Manahan. Union County's 21 mu he required to adopt procedures for the Stamler Police Academy in c i u c t a u t h i - , C fw i Rogowehv k> Hw KVwefdwW sod The Timee nicipal police chiefs, the Union written reports, logs, radio commu Scotch Plains. pik nT IN THr S LATF...I nioti County I'roseuitor Thonui* V, NUnahtui, pic turn) Hi podium. uiinmiiuvs Ihr county’s County police chief, county sheriff, nications, radio recordings and/or "We hope that this (improper traf new polio rtgurding motor trhick* stops and detentions. Abo pictured, left to right, are: Freeholder Linda d. Slender, police academy director und the head First Assistant Prosecutor Janies F. Keefe. Hillside Police Chief John Bry son and State Assembly man Jerry Creen. video recordings. Collected data will fic stops and detention of citizens) is of the Kean Univ ersity police depart be reviewed every 30 days by the not a problem in Union County. Bui ment. local police agencies. if it is a problem in Union County, we "The policy is not limited, in any The Prosecutor will also receive will not run from it. we will face it," Munoz Sworn in as State Assemblyman; fashion, to race. It is broader than quarterly reports from the head of the Prosecutor added. race. It covers gender, ethnicity, na each law enforcement agency ana Slate Assemblyman Jerry Green tional origin and age," Mr. Manahan lyzing the data collected. (D-17th), an African-American from Running With Bagger, Kean in District 21 told reporters gathered at the John H. Data will be scrutinized for such Plainfield, called the new policy "u Stamler Police Academy in Scotch criteria as demographies, traffic pat giant step" in addressing "a very TRENTON — Summit City Coun cal School and u trauma surgeon at Dr Murto/ becomes the only cur Plains, adding that his office and the terns, areas of patrol and so-called sensitive subject." lie said it is im cilman Dr. Eric Murto/ wax recently University Hospital. rent Hispanic Republican member Union County Police Chiefs Asso crime “hot spots." portant that all citizens learn that sworn into the New Jersey State As "My experience in medicine will of the Slate Assembly and one of just ciation felt it was important that all “If I believe further steps should while no one is above the law, all sembly to represent the ’ 1st legisla he a tremendous asset to my con a handful of surgeons in the nation residents of the county or anyone he taken (on a particular report), it persons will he treated equally by tive District. stituents," said Dr. Murto/. "I know serving as a slate legislator, He said traveling through or visiting the will he done," Mr. Manahan said. law enforcement officers and pros He will fill out the unexpircd term the issues confronting both patients he would fight to cut w asteful spend county "feel that they ure going to Reports will he required to include ecutors. Of Kevin O'Toole, who moved up to and doctors and will use my back ing and help municipalities lower receive the equal protection of the the name and identification number Union County Freeholder Linda tl. the Senate from the Assembly fol ground to ensure New Jersey's health property taxes. law," of the officer who initiated the stop; Slender of Fanwood added that, "it is lowing the retirement of C. Louis care system is the best in America." "I will bring a new voice lo Tren When making motor vehicle stops date, time and location of the stop; a giKHl day for Union County" when Bassano. ton. a voice that echoes the concerns in the future, officers will "not con reason for stop; license number and law enforcement agencies "can come . Dr. Mufloz is seeking a full Assem Lamp Lighting Slated of all constituents," said Dr. Murto/. sider the race, national or ethnic state of stopped vehicle; gender, race/ together and confront racial profil bly term on the Republican line that "I will work to ensure that each one origin or gender of individuals," ex ethnicity and age of the individual, if ing." includes Senate candidate Richard For Memorial Day of us has a chance to achieve the cept when detaining or apprehend known; information on whether a She said being the first county in H Bagger, a four-term Assembly- American dream." ing a suspect in a crime who has been search was conducted of the vehicle the state to adopt such procedures, Oian. and Assemblyman Tom Kean, In Downtown Fanwood Dr. Murto/ was horn of immigrant identified on such basis. and the basis for and results of the "says a lot about the values that we Jr of Westfield. The Town of FANWOOD - Mayor Louis C. parents and raised in an apartment Officers may also mukc the stop on search, and whether the driver wus have" in Union County. Westfield was moved into the 21st Jung and the Borough Council, the above a convenience store in the basis of skin color or gender, issued u summons or warning and/or "When we protect one person, we District as of January on the state's Fanwood Downtown Revitalization Monmouth County. among other criteria, when an the category of the violation and protect all of our rights,” Mrs. Slender new legislative map. Committee and the Fanwood Busi individual’s conduct “rises to the specific violations cited or warned. added. "I am honored by the opportunity ness and Professional Association to serve my friends and neighbors in have invited the public to attend the Stale Assembly." said Dr. Murto/.. "The Fanwood” lamp lighting cer '*1 am prepared to fight for the issues emony on Memorial Day. Monday, ,md concerns of the 2 1 si District in May 2b, at 12:30 pan. Trenton." The ceremony will take place at • Life Insurance Besides being a City Councilman. the Fanwood Clock, located at the Art • Disability Insurance Assemblyman Murto/ is the Repub entrance to the Fanwood train sta • Long Term Care lican Municipal Chairman in Sum tion at South and Martine Avenues, W eisemanH ely mit- He is currently President-elect Besides the ceremonial lamp light Ammermuller • Employee Benefits df the University of Medicine and ing, the program will also recognize D iG ioia&BoyleI ------I Dentistry of New Jersey-University the contributions of the many indi lli li>mr, / ’( (//>/( 90S.233.0920 Hospital stalT in Newark, Professor viduals who have made installation 1 A PMHI.UIONA1 AltOCIAnUNOf I 1 1 II |i 1 K 1 \ t 1 A \V Y 1 H s'] of Surgery of the New Jersey Medi of the light fixtures possible. L__ H I I ...... I I'M I Injury Cases I'/(IN I 7N'J-'HM)(I
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Public at>jn THE TIMES Redistricting Has Created 2The JBratficIii Jleaiier of Scotch Plain* - Fanwood - Established IKVO - — Established IVSV SLEUTHS' Thr Official Newspaper uf the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Eanwood and A Lot of Confusion In County the Township of Scotch Plains JO St JOHN JACOBSOfi and the C'ounly of Union By PAUL J. PEYTON cities of Linden. Plainfield and Rahway Member iif: Member of: Constituents in (he 21 «l and 22nd Leg along with the suburban towns of Clark. Newjeraey l*re*« A bwm m lio n New Jeraey Pre*» Association • National Newspaper Aasot u Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Winfield Scotch Plains Business ft Professional Association islative Districts will need a scorecard to ACELDAMA ; ! Natioiml Newspaper AwMXUUioti Want some more confusion? The 21 at Westfield Area Chamber o f Commerce Fanwood Business ft Professional Association keep up with who is representing them in Aceldama - In the New Testament, District, which currently includes five Periodical* Postage Paid at Weatfield, New Jersey Penodicals - Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Trenton. Judas was the apostle who betrayed Jesgt Kedistricting of New Jersey's 40 leg Union County towns, had been repre P.O. Box 250 • 50 Kim Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Christ to the pnests and elders for JO islative districts has not only resulted in sented for years by Republican Senator nieces of silver. Judas' family name, W ext field, NJ. 07001 Scotch Plains, NJ. 07076 C. Louis Bassano of Union Mr. Bassano a widely changed political landscape, Iscariot, probably came from the Latin Tele: (900) 232-44(17 • E-mall: press®(oleader.com • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 but has left a lot of confusion close to recently resigned to lake a job with the word sicarius meaning "murderer" ' New Jersey Sports and Exposition Au home Judas belonged lo an anti-Roman ter POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at thority. He was replaced by Kevin Here in Union Counly some constitu rorist group called the Sacarii. The Sacafli O'Toole, who moved up lo the Senate P. O. Box 250. Westfield. New Jersey 07091 ents. who have seen a change in local were similar to the Zealots of which officials due to resignations, will see after having served a few years in the another apostle. Simon Zeal cues, was! a PUBUSHEI) EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Assembly But Mr O'Toole will only another change in representation in Tren- member. It was the Zealots, a word that lon come January - regardless of whether serve in the upper house until January. comes from the Greek word zelos, mean Michelle H. LePoidevfn Horace R. Corbin David B. Corbin You see his home town of Verona in m l atl'CATION PUBLISHER SPORTS Republicans or Democrats arc victori ing "zeal," who defended ihemselvei ous. Essex County has been moved into the from the Romans at Masada in AD 66- Gail S. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte 40th District, one represented by veteran Suzette F. Stalker Let's look at the 22nd District. Per 73. ; COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER sMjis/srtms sons calling Assemblyman Tom Kean Republican Senator Henry P. McNamara. In Acts I. 18, it is said that Judas Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Melissa Betkowski Jr.'s office in Scotch Plains, will find Mr. O'Toole, thus, took the safe route by "bought a field with the reward of his BUSINESS tmd GOVERNMENT OEFICE MANAGER mvcAimt that if they reside in Scotch Plains and joining the GOP ticket in that district as wickedness." The field so purchased was Fanwood and five other towns, they an Assembly candidate. known as Aceldama, a word that carie SUBSCRIPTION PRICE More confusion? Mr O'Toole was will be gelling a new voice in Trenton from the Aramaic language and means replaced in the Assembly by trauma One-year - $24 • Two-year - $46 • Three-year - $66 • One-year college (September to May) - $16 Mr. Keah's hometown of Westfield "field of Carnage, slaughter, or butch surgeon and Summit City Councilman. has been redistricted into the 21st Dis ery." It was here that Judas is said jo Dr. Eric Munoz, who will join Senate trict. He just replaced Scotch Plains have thrown himself down upon the candidate Richard H. Bagger of resident Alan M. Augustine, who re rocks and killed himself. Aceldama wgs Westfield, a slate Assemblyman, and Political Rumblings In New Jersey signed on Saturday, March 31. due to used as a bunal place for foreigners. cancer, Mr. Kean on the GOP ticket in the new Today, despite Judas' duplicity, 21st District. Only four of the 13 towns The new 21st District includes Berke Aceldama is used as a meiaphor for ley Heights. Cranford. Garwood, he will represent until the end of the year Have At Least Entertained Public will be in his newly-redesigned district. bloodshed or slaughter because of its Mountainside. New Providence. Roselle ancient and original Aramaic meaning. Jusl think, we can do it all again next Those who follow politics or are directly involved The day after Mr. DiFrancesco’s announcement, Park, Springfield, Summit and Westfield in Union County: Millburn in Essex year when New Jersey's 13 Congres in the process probably can't recall such a tumultu the State Assembly Speaker, Republican Jack Collins, County; the Morris County towns of sional Districts are reapportioned. 'More Letters to ous period in New Jersey politics as has been expe announced that he would not proceed with impeach Chatham. Harding. Long Hill and Madi • • * • • the Editor Page 5j rienced in recent weeks. And what made it even more ment hearings against State Supreme Court Justice son, and Warren and Watchung in Paul J. Peyton is a political editor for ------tt.-,,* ■- •------' I f Somerset County. The Westfield Leader and The Times incredible was that the tumult affected — and in Peter Vemiero, who has been accused by some of The new 22nd district includes the of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. D eadlines some instances, continues to affect — different being misleading, during his tenure as state Attorney General News - Friday 4pm branches, different levels and different political par General under former Governor Christine Todd Flying Stars And Stripes Is The Least Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm ties of government. Whitman, with investigators looking into the racial Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm Late last month, we saw Acting Governor Donald profiling controversies surrounding the State Police. We Can Do To Remember Fallen Heroes How To Rcach-Us E-Mail - [email protected] T. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains suddenly withdraw Racial profiling is a serious issue that has been a topic Editor's Note: The writer of the fol otic holidays, I suggest that you not Phone - (908) 232-4407 from the gubernatorial election contest, 72 hours of discussion in New Jersey for several years. And it lowing letter is a retired social work share that opinion with Gold Star moth supervisor, author and freelance writer. ers. These beautiful ladies sacrificed Mall-PO Box 250, Westfield 070911 after he had declared, in formally kicking off his certainly is difficult to watch a justice on the state’s their children to reduce the need for PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 [ • • a • • campaign, that he was in the race to stay. His highest court be dragged into the matter, to the point future mothers lo suffer the same losses In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield As Memorial Day approaches. I am withdrawal climaxed several weeks of revelations in where his veracity is seriously questioned. in the defense of our freedoms. The stars 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains . reminded of the armed forces men and and stripes are a painful but important the press about some of his business and financial Even though the DiFrancesco and Vemiero matters women who died so that we may live in symbol to them. Submittal Formats dealings as well as some of his actions when he appear to be closed, or nearly closed, the controver a free democralic nation. In remem You may not find it convenient to Photos - B/W and Color brance of these heroes the least we can served as Scotch Plains Township Attorney. Mr. sies swirling around Democratic Senator Robert strictly observe the flag raising dates I No Panoramic or Polaroid do is to proudly display the American have listed or consider them all appro Typed, not handwritten DiFrancesco may have seen the writing on the wall Torricelli continue, with recent reports of question flag on patriotic holidays. The stars and priate. However, I am sure that you are Upper and lower case stripes should be flown on: during his campaign kickoff on April 22, when the able contributions to his 1996 Senate campaign and able to determine those that are of ut Need name & daytime phone Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, third most importance. expected crowd was not as large as anticipated and allegations of influence peddling. Monday in January; Lincoln's Birthday, For our complete editorial policies only a handful of county chairmen showed up to Investigators will likely continue to look into the February 12; Washington's Birthday Maurice Fenichel request a copy of our Policy Guide Fanwood publicly boost his effort. Whatever his reasons for Torricelli matter, and it appears that questions sur (President's Day), third Monday in Feb ruary; Peace Officers Memorial Day getting out of the race, Mr. DiFrancesco has served rounding the Senator will continue into next year, (half-staff), May 13; Willow Grove Pastor Thanks Carriers this area well, first as a State Assemblyman and then when Mr. Torricelli will be running for re-election. Armed Forces Day, third Saturday in as a State Senator, in a career that spans a quarter of The tumult in Garden State politics can even be May; Memorial Day (half-staff until noon) last Monday in May; Flag Day, For Foodstuffs Donated to Church a century. widened to include former Governor Whitman. Now June 14; Independence Day. July 4; Na Editor’s Note: The following letter had unexpected surgery. Unable to Work The end of the Acting Governor's candidacy brings the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, tional Korean War Armistice Day (half- was sent to the Scotch Plains Postmaster during her recovery, she will have food jn former Congressman Bob Franks of Berkeley Heights she, too, has had a rough time of it in her three months staff), July 27; POW/MIA Recognition and the letter carriers. her apartment. The baby foods, milks arid Day, third Friday in September; Consti ***** products were given to an unemployed back into the political arena, less than six months after in Washington. It’s hard to tell who speaks for the tution Day (Citizenship Day), Septem single mother with a newborn. Some his narrow loss to Jon Corzine of Summit in last year’s Bush Administration on environmental matters, with ber 17; Columbus Day, second Monday On behalf of our congregation family, foods were delivered to an elderly retyrqd and the individuals we serve, thank you U. S. Senate election. Mr. Franks is well-known to area Mrs. Whitman repeatedly being undercut by other in October; Navy Day, October 27; Vet couple who do not have any retireijieht erans Day, November 11; Thanksgiving for the foodstuffs you delivered and we incomes. Additional food were given toa voters, having served the Seventh District for four officials when she tries to speak with authority on Day. fourth Thursday in November; received May 12.1 know this added extra family moving into an apartment after terms in the House of Representatives after a stint in matters within her purview. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance stops, additional heavy carrying, and time being homeless. They will have a full taken from other responsibilities. Your , the State Legislature. And, it sets up not only an All in all, it hasn’t been the best of times for New Day, December 7. >■ ' :■ > pantry in their new home. And ,ssnr)e I believe that there should be an addi good will, your courtesies, and ybiirhelp foods were given to refugees from both interesting primary race next month with Westfield Jersey's politicians. tional holiday to honor Native Ameri have made the day's experience a won South American and Eastern Europe? * native and Jersey City Mayor Bret Schundler, but also But for those who look at politics as a spectator cans. derfully successful lime. Your individual Thank you again. I don’t know hoswwe efforts and the support of your postal a fascinating general election campaign this fall with sport, it has certainly been entertaining and compel Every town has it's share of people can thank your postal customers, but p( who state that they do not have to display customers resulted in an overwhelming least we thanked them in our heartfelt Woodbridge Mayor James McGreevey. ling. the American flag to prove their patrio amount of canned goods and foods. When prayers on Sunday, May 13. all was said and done, there were over 100 tism. They enjoy holidays without a Rev. Kenneth G. Hefifcl thought regarding what we are celebrat very bags of groceries, overflowing, burst ing. American service people died so ing at the seams. Thank you. Pastir Cooperation of Government, Common Sense Willow Grove Presbyterian Churth thal malcontents can have the freedom Some of the foods were delivered to a to bum the American flag in effigy and single mother, marginally employed, who Scotch Plains Will Help In Fight Against Spread of West Nile demonstrate against our government re garding injustices. Rearranging Furniture May Produce: j It’s back, apparently. It being West Nile Virus, the this summer is limited and doesn’t turn into something This country isn’t perfect yet, but mosquito-borne disease that was first detected in our serious. people throughout the world endeavor to come to the United States of America Some Relief for Downtown Parking :! area in 1999. Last week and then again this week, state Residents should heed the advice of those who tell us whenever the opportunity arises. A solution to the parking problem in Do we really need 800new parking spacfcl health officials identified several dead crows as being that now is a good time to rid their properties of places If you are one of those who insist that Westfield may be as simple as rearranging in Westfield? infected with the vims, which came into contact with a where standing water could provide a breeding ground there is no need to fly the flag on patri the furniture. Do the majority of Westfield resider&i number of people in the past two summers, killing a for mosquitoes. Gutters at the base of the roof of a house, really want a parking deck and the problems Free Speech Does Not Include Right associated with it? : handful. Infected birds were found in Union County in old water-filled tires in the yard, uncovered swimming I do not think so. Perhaps we should tafd 1999 and 2000. pools and areas of poor drainage are just a few of the a vote and see. A year ago, we urged state and local officials to begin spots that can easily turn into a mosquito maternity To Have Thoughts Published in Paper Or consider this: ; Maximize the existing parking lota working with each other, and with other officials, on ward. Ms. LePoidevin has misunderstood comic strip, that is his right. His First the concept of free speech. Johnny Hart Amendment rights do not extend to forc throughout the town by being efficient. J ways to best contain the problem. And keeping local Granted, West Nile Vims is not a health threat on the has every right to say whatever he wants ing someone else to air his views. Remove some fencing around existing officials in Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and scale of, say, the Black Plague. But it is making a regarding religion. That right does not I’m not quite sure what the Pope has to parking lots so that we can add more space jn these lots. Mountainside up-to-date on developments will make mosquito bite potentially more than just a summertime however include the right to have his do with any of this, but as a physician I thoughts published in a newspaper. That don’t think it is “editorializing” to say Remove or lessen the space that existing life easier for local residents as well as cut down on irritation. With cooperation between Trenton, Elizabeth decision is made by the editorial staff that a frail, 80+ year old man with concrete medians take up in these lots. Ev{n rumors, unintentional scares and actual emergencies. and local municipalities, as well as surrounding areas, after considering the wants and needs of Parkinson disease, a history of a serious if it means removing the parking meters.. Reduce the width of painted spaces Jo Like last year, we have some early warning this year, and precautionary steps from residents and, especially, their readership. gunshot wound and a malignancy is in If Mr. Hart wants to stand outside the “ill health.” It’s just a statement of fact. squeeze in more can. I work in an offlee and it’s our hope that everyone— local residents as well parents, we should all be able to enjoy the coming spring Star-Ledger offices handing out leaflets complex that has reduced the width of th$r as state, county and local officials — will do their and summer months without excessive fear for our protesting the decision not to publish his Dr. Victor Sloan parking spaces a few inches to help squeeze C ****«/*!* D ln | n r in more automobiles. It is sometimes a tigfil respective parts to ensure that the threat from the vims health. fit, but it works. Repave existing lots in town and repaint with narrower parking spaces. ; Not only would we be adding, in nay Letters to the Editor estimation, 100 to 150 new parking spojs, we could be saving taxpayers hundreds of l thousands of dollars. We would'also he THOSE OPPOSED TO NW repaving our current lots and help give Is Town Redefining Consultant’s Westfield a more finished appearance. : OPINION ON THE B4RKIN6 It may only be a temporary solution, but Parameters on Building A Deck I have to admit, on most days I do manage lo The cover story on May 17 regarding council’s goal is to build a deck on the o t find a place to park in town. Let’s keep the parking situation begins to move the southside that will not cure any down DECK JUST D N DAVIE Westfield the charming place we all fell in love with when we first moved here. Let's process into the ethereal, the unbeliev town parking problem but will attract woric with what we have able. What's decided is undecided. more commuter parking to Westfield A BROAD VIEW* What's done is undone. with the added benefit of a large empty Ken Zierltr The simple fact is that even though structure that will attract who knows Westfield the parking situation was initially and what every weekend? repeatedly defined as a downtown prob The consultant just has to make that Parking Problem Affects lem, Ihe northside of town does not sound like a good idea. Considering want any more parking. And yet, it that we seem to be paying them fre Commuters, Not Shopper; cannot be any clearer that increasing quently, that’s the least we should re Resident shoppers seem to be able |o parking at tire train station on the quest. Of course, we do have the fallback find parking spaces in our municipal lots. southside will not, in a any way, relieve of building two decks immediately so The commuters cannot. We do indeed the downtown parking problem. Jusl that everyone is upset at the same time have a parking problem — for commutes. look at the southside station lot on any and the town is firmly in debt. What’s How in die world did we squeeze 30,0$) weekend. Plenty of spaces! wrong with this picture? people into downtown during Spring Fling? Are we now redefining the RoWii Fry Commuters don’t park — thev store consultant's parameters.' Sounds like Westfield their cars tor eight to 10 hours. A cofli- It. Why don't we jttst teff them that the it nr tel storage space Worth $15,000 gener ates an annual income of $720. A return cm Westfield Mayor, Town Council Need investment of only 4.8 percent. A black market in commuter permits can develop if the system is not run prop To Refund ‘Exorbitant’ Meter Fees erly. There was very little NIMBY tank -j- The ordinance to set up a funding Council reimburse their constituents ■it was all about no garage. Keep Westfield source for the design phase of the through free downtown parking at all a smafi town — not a city. It’s “back to tlie parking deck has been voted down by meters for the same period of time that drawing board" again. More consulting; Mayor McDermott, Councilmen ihe doubled rates existed. A consultant is a person who can look at your watch and tell you what time it is. Echausse. Betancourt, Albano and While I felt it was my duty as a citizen to pay 50 cents an hour to help The idea of hiring a parking administra Councilwoman Weinstein. It is now tor was well-received. This person wjl incumbent upon the Town Council and cover the cost of a parking deck design phase, it is clearly the Town Council’s probably need an administrative assistant the mayor to issue Westfielders a cor T H e c c A t x z f m E f — a deputy assistant — enforcement rective refund on the exorbitant park duty to return this money to us at this time. people etc. A whole new bureaucracy ing meter rates we have been charged iJefEMfJ&ot for commuter storage specifically to support this fund, Lenorc Davis Dexter Fordt I propose that the mayor and Town Westfield Westfield A Watchuno Communications, Inc. Pubucation 1C11>■ Uu-tthrr ami T H E T IM E S of Scotch Plaint - Fanwood Thursday, Date, 2000 1’age 5 T The Time To Think Safe Teenage Driving Is Right Now iCEEEEiEffE) Table Tennis Tournament Draws RmllrMH Hoard Paid Strvtct of Tkt leader/Time, Letter Carriers Thank May 22,2001. Scotch Plains - Tha warmer temperatures ol Spring are here - Patrons for Supporting winging the Prom season, beach season and other recreational oppeopportunities for World Class Talent to Armory teenagers Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company believes now also the Food Drive on May 12 parted time tor parents to focus on anioiysafety when»viicu hit comes u jiib s to’ regulating nt e tdriving A* President of the Nutionnl Associa By FRKI11.ICCOMTK eluding 10 players from the Devel pracboee olthetr teenage children. an age-group closely associated with risky road Spo w«v WmmfrrlkrWttrfVM rv l.m,, Among those in attendance were behavior Citing statistical tacts which show that while young drivers comprise tion of Letler Carriers Branch 1492 of opmental Center, in preparation for former United States World Cham only 7% of the population, they account lor about 14% of motor vehiclev deaths, Westfield and Mountainside, 1 am writ WESTFl ELD — The Second Gar the Special Olympic Summer Games, pion Sol Schiff, a young X.Vyear-old. te New Jersey Insurance Company urges parents to take precautionary ing on behalf of myself and our member den State Open Table Tennis Tourna to be held Friday through Sunday. ship to thank the pairons of Westfield Mr. Schiff began table tennis compe to help their children avoid potentially dangerous situations ment was held ill the Westfield Na June I to .V and Mountainside for their generosity tition in elementary school at the age tional Guard Armory last Saturday Florham Park s 24-yeur-old Mat of 10; at the age of 11, he won his first Richard C. Crist, Jr.. President of Allstate New Jersey, said, "Traffic accidentsoou> are during our Food Drive held May 12. and Sunday, sponsored by "Lily Yip the number one cause of death for 15-20 year-olds This statistic a Your donations enabled us to collect thew Conway was having the time of Men's National Singles Tournament, id others Sports, Inc." his life. Mr. Conway, who won a numbers paint a dear picture. There are just mote risks associated with teen 2.1,000 pounds of food, which will help repeating that feat two years later in driving* our rival food bank thniuyh the summer Well over 270 entrants, including bronze medal in the Special Olym 19,14, This time of year is very difficult for world class competitors hailing from pics, is a New Jersey state table ten He won four National lilies, nine Nelson Espeland. Exclusive Agent said, "With many teens involved some families, as the children are not in as far away as Africa and China, nis champion and a bronze medal National Doubles, 10 Canadian Na alcohol-related accidents, it’s the parted time to focus on ways to reduce underage school and will not be receiving break Hawaii and California, participated winner in the 1090 World Games. tional Championships and the World drinking and driving, as well as other risk factors." Espeland added, 1itnmatunty fast or lunch through the meal programs before a packed house. Last weekend’s event coincided offered during the school year Doubles, and played on the United ico closely, Mrs. Yip, a two-time United States with the .10th anniversary of China I also wish to convey thanks from our Stales team that won the World Cham influence of competitor in the 1992 and 10% Sum and USA Ping Pong Diplomacy, an pionship in 19.18. Mr. Schiff laid drugs, ___ teenager ’ Parents can take guest. Postmousetriss Minnie, to all (he mer Olympics, has devoted her time precautions such as: children who stopped by with food dona event dedicated to improving people- down his paddle in the mid 1960s tions and warm hugs during her visil ul to instructing and tutoring the men to-people friendship between China due to glaucoma. tally disabled of the New Jersey De A limit on the number of passengers - teens are likely to have difficulty the Post Office. and Ihe United States, as well as The Garden State Open has gained concentrating on the road with music, laughter, food and other distrac velopmental Center in North Jersey. other countries. far-ranging support and sponsorships, Thomas J. Murphy , Even more significantly, Mrs. Yip tions. all of which increase with number <5 passengers Branch Manager The Cancer Q Cup Garden State although the tournament committee l etter Carriers Branch 1492 has introduced into the tournament Open is a USAITT-sanetioned, four is seeking additional support from Unit or supervise driving during high-risk periods - statistics show that Westfield the first Special Olympic event, in- star tournament. The competition was individuals, communities and enter the highest number of accidents occurs Friday and Saturday night, as divided into 29 categories, accord prises in order to maintuin such a well as early Saturday and Sunday morning. ing to age and ability levels. successful event. Geographical restrictions - require teens to obtain special permission if they plan to travel outside the parents' designated geographiicalarea.
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WESTFIELD The annual end- shop will close for the summer. All of-year sales of the Westfield Ser proceeds from the sales are donated vice League's Thrift and Consign to local charities. ment Shop, high located at 114 Elmer Street, arc now taking place. Physical Therapist The Consignment Shop is con ducting special sales on all merchan Plans Lecture at Y dise through Friday, June 8. On clos ing day, Saturday, June 9, mcrchan About Lower Back dise in the Consignment Shop will he priced at $1 per item. WESTFIELD - Larry Bock will The shop stocks adult and lead a lecture and discussion session children’s clothing, shoes, jewelry concerning the lower hack at the and accessories. For information re Westfield Y, located at 220 Clark garding the Consignment Shop, Street, on Monday.»y.. June 11. please call (908) 232-1223. Mr. Bock is a physical therapist at The Thrift Shop is also featuring TNvin Boro Physical Therapy Associ- special sales in all departments. Bag ates and a member of the Westfield Y I)k. ANI) M lts. BRIAN M. SLOMOVITZ Day will he held on June 9, at which Medical Advisory Committee. (She is the former Miss Philippa Jessica Tam) time customers may purchase a gro The discussion will focus on cery-size paper hag for $3 and fill it therapy, exercise, injuries, mechan to the brim with clothing, accesso ics and anatomy of the lower hack. © M iss <£Philipj)a Jessica 'Tsanz ries, books, household items and toys. The lecture will start promptly at 7 There is no limit on the number of p.m. and is open to the public. hags that may be purchased. Interested individuals are asked to For information regarding the call the Westfield Y at (908) 233- Q 4hds U )r. © pJrian ©M . t^fom opitz Thrift Shop, please call (908) 233- 2700 to register with the front desk. 2530. The shop hours are Tuesday For further information, please call Miss Philippa Jessica Tan/., the at the ceremony. through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Michael Johnson at the Y, extension daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Tan/ The bride, known as P.J., gradu After business hours on June 9, the no. 251. NEW PRESIDENT...Ruth Paul of Westfield, pictured above, will receive the ' of New York, was married on Satur ated from Wellesley College in President's gavel today during the annual meeting of the Garden Club of New day, March 17, to Dr. Brian M. Wellesley, Mass. She is an editor in Jersey, to be held at the Doubletree Hotel in Somerset. She has long been active Slomovitz. He is the son of Dr. and Manhattan with the online group of In both the state club and the Garden Club of Westfield. Mrs. Jay S. Slomovitz of Westfield. the Sesame Workshop, the television Red Cross Chapter Holds ______The nuptials and reception took production company formerly known place at the Plaza in Manhattan, with as the Children's Television Work Rabbi Haskel Lookstein officiating shop. Raffle to Benefit Programs |[Ruth PauFiTN^edlNresideiir Her lather is a retired obstetrician WESTFIELD - The Westfield/ Elm Street, or at Town Bank of and gynecologist who practiced in . Library Friends Seek Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri Westfield, The Windmill, Of Garden Club of New Jersey Manhattan. The bride's mother, can Red Cross is hosting a raffle, Mountainside Deli and Bonsall Chi Yard Sale Donations Judith Tanz, a registered nurse, is a with proceeds to benefit chapter pro ropractic and Sports Center. WESTFIELD - Ruth Paul, who at the Doubletree Hotel in Somerset. lactation consultant in Manhattan. grams. The winning tickets will be drawn has been active for many years in the Before Mrs. Paul and her husband, MOUNTAINSIDE - The Friends The bridegroom is u resident in The top prize is four days and three on Sunday, September 23, at 4 p.m. Garden Club of Westfield, will be retired Navy Commander Raymond of the Mountainside Public Library will obstetrics and gynecology at New at the Chapter House. For further come President of the Garden Club Paul, settled in Westfield, they had hold their third annual Yard Sale on nights in an ocean front condominium York Presbyterian Hospital. He is a information, please visit the Chapter of New Jersey today, Thursday, May lived and gardened in many different Saturduy, June 2, from 9 a.tn. to noon in at Amelia Island, Fla. The package 1988 graduate of Westfield High includes airfare, meals, golf and ten House or call (908) 232-7090. 24, during the club’s annual meeting climates. They experienced fog in the commuter parking lot next to the School and attended the University Monterey. Calif., near-tropical heal library, located at Constitution Plaza in nis for two. of Rhode Island. The second prize is a sports pack in Pensacola, Fla., and the cold win Mountainside. The rain dutc is Sunday, He received a master's degree in June 3. age: four tickets to New Jersey Dev ters of Stuttgart, Germany. , physiology from Georgetown Uni Cosmetology Program Slated Donations for the sale may be dropped ils hockey, four tickets to Mets base Mrs. Paul has been a member of versity in Washington, D.C. and his off at the library on Saturday, Tuesday ball, four tickets to Yankees baseball the Garden Club since 1980 and a and Wednesday, May 26, 29 and 30, medical degree from the University and two tickets to Nets basketball. For Female Cancer Patients board member since 1982, serving during regular library hours. Items must of Medicine and Dentistry of New The third prize is dinner for two in as Flower Show Chairwoman in 1984 register, please call Eloise Heacock be clean and in working condition. Jersey in Newark. New York City at Tavern on the Green AREA - The next session of “Look and President from 1987 to 1989. at (908) 277-3663. Household items, toys, games, col Dr. Slomovitz’s mother, Iris with limousine service. Good Feel Better,” a free, one-time She has also served on many com Individuals interested in more in lectibles, art, kitchenware, small pieces Slomovitz, is a transition facilitator Tickets are $ 10 a piece and may be service offered by the American Can mittees. The club is one of 125 asso formation about the American Can of furniture and other such articles will for special education at Elizabeth purchased at the Chapter House, 321 cer Society, will take place on Mon ciated garden clubs with more than be accepted, but no clothing or books. High School in Elizabeth. His father, day, June 11, front 10 a.m. to noon at cer Society are asked to call (800) 5,000 members throughout New Jer For more information, please call the a retired dentist, practiced in Dongan Overlook Hospital, located at 99 ACS-2345 or visit www.cancer.org. sey. library at (908) 233-0115. Hills, Staten Island. Performance of Sabrina Beauvoir Avenue in Summit. She was in charge of "America the The program teaches female pa Book Discussion Set To Benefit Girl Scouts Beautiful,” the Westfield club’s 1999 tients who are undergoing chemo On ‘Color of Water’ (lower show, which won the Patriotic WESTFIELD - Tickets are now therapy or radiation treatments Theme Award from the National PRE-SEASON on sale for a performance of Sabrina beauty techniques to help enhance At Fanwood Library Council of State Garden Clubs, as Fair on Friday, June l, at 8 p.m., to their appearance and self-image. well as New Jersey’s Tricolor, Cre FANWOOD - The Fanwood Me benefit the Washington Rock Girl Women in the Union County area ativity and Best Schedule Awards morial Library will hold a book dis Scout Council. who have been diagnosed with can from the Garden Club of New Jersey. cussion on Thursday, June 14, at The Westfield Community Play cer are invited to participate. Mrs. Paul is also a national accred AIR CONDITIONING ers will present the romantic comedy Offered in cooperation with the 7:30 p.m. at the library, located at ited (lower show judge, a landscape at 1000 North Avenue, West, in National Cosmetology Association, North Avenue and Tillotson Road in Fanwood. Members of the public arc design consultant and a gardening Westfield. “Look Good Feel Better" is an out consultant. Tickets are $15 each and all pro reach program run by American Can invited to participate. 1 Librarian Ruth Ahnert will lead a Among the positions she has held ceeds will benefit Council programs cer Society volunteers and certified with the state garden club are Dis BIG SAVINGS NOW ! ■ML discussion on “The Color of Water,” n l and services. Refreshments will be cosmetologists who teach women a trict Director. Recording Secretary, available at intermission. 12-step makeup program and beauty written by James McBride. Participants are encouraged to read Chairwoman of Awards and Land Plus...GET up to *1200 Tickets may be purchased at the tips using wigs, turbans and scarves. scape Design School, editor of the Council service center, located at Participants also receive a compli- the book before the meeting date. IN REBATES!* Anyone needing the book may pick News L eaf newsletter and First Vice 201 Grove Street, East, in Westfield. mentary box of makeup containing President. She is also currently a NO PAYMENTS OR INTEREST For more information, please call the products used in the program. up a copy at the library. For more information, please call the library at board member of the National Gat- Virginia Cockerline at (908) 232- Registration for the program is den Cluhs. Inc. FOR 12M0S.1 3236, extension no. 1209. required. 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WESTFIELD - The Reverend Dr. can Revolution, who will break from \ \\ 11 1.1\ ( uliiiim 1 Mini Mt inln is ii| iln BERKELEY HEIGHTS - The "All the income the Guild receives ;Darla Dee Turlington of the First the line of march as the parade pro lb si/a hi \hm\itiml bw n union Volunteer Guild of Runnells Special from the sales is used to purchase Baptist Church of Westfield will de ceeds to Fatrview Cemetery t ______ized Hospital of Union County will items for Runnells' residents and pa liver the Memorial Day a&lress at In addition to Reverend By REV. ANDREW HAMERSI.EY sponsor a linen sale from 8 a. in. to 4 tients. such as VCRs, televisions and the Revolutionary Cemetery on Turlington's message, the program There were some noisy tourists p in. on Thursday, May 31. prizes for ihe bingo games," she added. Mountain Avenue on Monday. May is scheduled to include greetings from I am writing this article in the who joined me. speaking neither The linen sale, featuring sheets, tow "The Volunteer Guild also spoil the Regent of the D.A.R. week leading up to Memorial Day English nor French and, in one look, els, comforters and dish towels, will stirs a summer picnic and a Christmas The ceremony is expected to start More than 100 veterans of all wars weekend and, as I think about the I bid their silence. This was sacred be held in the Mulli-purposc Rooinol party/gift distribution each year, in between 9:30 and 10 a.m„ after the arc interred in the cemetery and grave celebrations that will take place, I space. the facility, located at 40 Walchung cooperation with the Berkeley Heights Memorial Day Parade has passed the locations have been marked with am reminded of a trip my family and 1 cannot imagine how Christians Way in Berkeley Heights. Lions Club," Freeholder Scanlon cemetery. (lags Some 70 Revolutionary War I took a couple of years ago to ever enter war easily, 1 also expect "The public is always invited to noted. This traditional observance in soldiers' graves are decorated, as well France. that Christians wage war with ter attend our vendor sales, free of charge, The Guild and the Office of Vtilun memory of veterans of the Revolu as those of more than 25 World War We went to France following my rible regret and remorse. That be thanks to the efforts of our Volunteer leer Services of Runnells Specialized tion and other wars is sponsored by II and later servicemen. wife as she was doing research for ing said, 1 salute the men und Guild," said Freeholder Deborah Hospital of Union County ure always the Westfield chapters of the Daugh Graves also include soldiers from her dissertation on French cultural women of the rapidly diminishing Scanlon, Liaison to the hospital's interested in recruiting new volun ters of the American Revolution the French and Indian War. the War history of the 18th century. My goal ranks of World War II veterans and Advisory Board of Manugers teers. Flexible hours and various op (D.A.R.) and the Sons of the Ameri of 1812 and the Civil War. was, quite frankly, a tourist's — I had others who have given their lives portunities exist with resident con food, wine and church architecture for freedom. May their sacrifices tact, as well as performing other tasks. on my mind. inspire us to our own sacrifices to People for Animals Sets For further informal ion, please cull We rented an apartment, took in wage war against ihe tyrannies of Pet Adoption Event the Office of Volunteer Services at Mobile Meals Thanks Many lots of sites, ate well and were quite our own era. (908) 771-5847. pleased. I, by the way, speak only CRANFORD-People for Animals, menu French, so I was quite relieved a non-profit animal welfare organiza Jennifer Genlot Enrolls Volunteers at Annual Brunch from the responsibility of communi Reverent! Andrew Hamersley is the tion serving New Jersey, w ill sponsor a “Paws in the Park" dog and cat adop cating, a welcome relief for some Rector of St. Paul's Episcopal WESTFIELD - On March 9. selves by sharing a few minutes of tion event on Saturday, May 26, from In Program at Cittone one in my line of work! Church, located at 4!4 East Broad Mobile Meals, a private, non-profit their lime with each client — many 11 a m. to 3 p.m. in Nomahegan Park WESTFIELD - Lincoln Techni In addition to exploring Paris, we Street in Westfield. meal delivery service, thanked over times they are the only visitors of on Springfield Avenue in Cranford cal Institute in West Orange lias noted decided to rent a car and drive to 75 volunteers at its annual brunch the day. (across from Union County College). that Westfield resident Jennifer A. Normandy. Driving in Paris was un held at the First Baptist Church in "This is the one opportunity many For information about pets available Genlot is newly enrolled as un nerving, given that I don’t read French Westfield. of the clients have to see somebody Torah Center to Hold for adoption, please call (908) 688- evening student in the help desk if it is not describing food; however, The parly is an annual tradition else. Or else they're by themselves. 1073 or visit www.pfa.pellinder.org. analyst program at The Cittone In we arrived in Normandy in one piece Shavuot Celebration where volunteers who pack and Low cost spay and neuter informa stitute in Edison. All arc very receptive and thankful," and we toured the D-Day beaches, deliver freshly prepared meals in WESTFIELD - On Monday, May tion is available by calling the People A graduate of Westfield High said Pete Porter, Coordinator for struck dumb by the impossibility of Westfield, Clark, Cranford, Cranford, Treasurer and board mem 28, the Union County Torah Center for Animals Clinic at (908) 964-6887. School, Ms. Genlot attended Union the mission w hich the allies accom Spay and neuter surgery costs range Fanwood, Garwood, and Scotch ber. “Everybody is so pleasant and will celebrate Shavuot with a spe County College. She is Ihe daughter plished in June of 1944. from $35 to $55 and include rabies and Plains are appreciated for volun so appreciative when you deliver cial reading of the Ten Command of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Genlot of I am reminded of this trip now as I distemper vaccinations. teering their time to help the eld the meals," said Tony Wright, one of ments at 11 a.m., followed by an ice Westfield. think about Memorial Day because cream party for children and a dairy erly, homebound and disabled com the volunteer drivers. The volun of my experience in the American munity members. Jean Duma. Mo teers agree that although the time Kiddush for the adults. Everyone is cemetery (the one featured in the welcome and there is no charge. bile Meals nutritionist, works with commitment is small, the rewards movie Saving Private Ryan) First of Shavuot, the two-day festival that Good News clients, packers and drivers. are great. Muny volunteers have all, it is beautiful and it is meticu commemorates the giving of the “I think that this is a much-needed worked with Mobile Meals for over lously maintained. Second of all, it is Ten Commandments and the Torah service. Programs like Mobile Meals 20 years. overwhelming to see the rows upon on Mount Sinai, will be ushered in “For where two or three are are becoming increasingly impor Reverend Dr. Darla Dee rows of immaculate white crosses on Sunday evening, May 27, and tant in serving the nation's elderly," Turlington, Senior Minister at the and Stars of David. gathered in my name, there am I in she said. First Baptist Church, said, “I see Leaving my wife and children be will continue through Monday and The Mobile Meals gathering was volunteers going quietly in and out hind, I wandered to the center of the Tuesday. the midst of them” an opportunity lor volunteers to meet of the church. I know they're deliv cemetery where there is a small For more information, please call and talk, sharing experiences and ering a good meal and encouraging chapel and there, 1 was undone. the center at (908) 789-5252. The anecdotes about the lives they have words to people of our community. Having grown up in the '60s, 1 had Torah Center is located at 418 Cen Matt: 18:20 The Gospel touched. Individuals who would like more not often experienced the deeply felt tral Avenue in Westfield. Many of Mobile Meals subscrib information or want to volunteer patriotism that was common for ear ers arc housebound for a variety of one to two hours per week to deliver lier generations. Yet. in the small reasons. The volunteers share a or pack food for Mobile Meals, may chapel in Normandy, I had a pro common bond in knowing that in call (908) 233-6164 or visit foundly spiritual experience of grati addition to providing a hot. nutri www.westfieldnj.com/ tude and pride for those Americans 0n& Step at a tious meal, they are giving of them mobilemeals. who paid the price for freedom. urn Construction Sals r»") I w
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Warden, 72, Worked for Bank; •; Member and President of Women’s Clubs Spina Delicatessen in Westfield — a^bttuartea — Lorraine P. Warden, 72, of bruthers. Richard Pfeiffer and James Jennie Alois Spina. 88, of Palm Mrs, Spina was the former owner Macungic, Pa., died on Tuesday. May Pfeiffer Huy, Fla., died on Sunday, May 1.1, of Spina Deliculcssen in Westfield. Lisbeth Brodie, 90, Holocaust Survivor; 15. at Somerset Medical Center in A Mass of Christian Burial wag nl Ihe SI. Cloud Health Center in She wus predeceased hy her hus Somerville. offered on Friday, May 18, at S t.;! St. Cloud, Fla. band, Santo Spina, in 1973, and by Founded Nursery School at Temple Bom in Westfield, she had lived in Helen's Roman Catholic Church in • Westfield Interment took place at Born in Westfield, she had lived a son, Patrick Spina, in 2000. Lisbeth Brodie, 90. a longtime resi Germans. Plainfield for many yean before mov Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. there until moving In Palm Buy in Surviving arc three sons, Ignasio dent of Westfield and survivor of the After the Germans eliminated the ing to Macungic. Pa. 20 yean ago. Arrangements were under the di Spina, Santo Spina, Jr. and Leonard Holocaust during World War II. died Warsaw Ghetto and deported the pris Mrs. Warden had been employed as 1971. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, on Friday, May 18, at home. oners, Miss Brodie was sent to a a customer service representative for Spina; a daughter, Mary Coleman; 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Bom on May 15, 1911 in Poznan. camp in Berlin and later to the Queen City Bank in Plainfield for 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grand Memorial contributions may be Poland, she had briefly worked as a Thercsicnstadt concentration camp. many years. She last worked as an Joan E. Eonergan, 60 children and two great-great grand made to the American Heart Associa journalist before she and her mother SheemigraledtoNcwYork in 1950, executive secretary for Air Products Joan E. Loncrgan, 60, of Belle children. were sent to the Warsaw Ghetto in where she worked at a summer camp, Inc. of Piscataway before retiring sev tion. Mead died on Friday, May 11, at St. A Funeral Mass was offered on May 24 2001 1942. and subsequently relocated to eral yean ago. Peter’s Hospital in New Brunswick. Friday, May 18, in the Holy Trinity While there, she was forced to Westfield. She was a member of the Junior Dorothy Shoemaker, 88 - Bom in Summit, she had lived Roman Catholic Church in Miss Brodie earned a bachelor's Women’s Club of Scotch Plains and worked 16-hour days reading En Dorothy M. Shoemaker. 88, of there before relocating to Belle Mead Westfield. Interment took place at degree in early childhood develop was also a Past President and long glish and Polish documents and trans Scotch Plains died on Saturday, May. 10 yeurs ago. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. ment in 1958 from Kean College, time member of the Federated lating them for the Germans. As she 12, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi She hud worked for ARC of The Dooley Colonial Home, 556 later recalled in her memoirs, she now Kean University, in Union. Women's Club of America in Macungic. cal Center in Plainfield. Somerset. Westfield Avenue in Westfield, was would on occasion intentionally mis A year earlier, she founded a She was predeceased hy her hus Bom in Springfield, the daughter She was predeceased hy a sister, translate documents in an attempt to nursery school at Temple Emanu- in charge of the arrangements. bands, Charles L. Barry in 1964, Jo of the late G. E. Eckermann and May 24.2001 save lives or retaliate against the El in Westfield, and served as the Mary Piraneo. Mildred Allen Eckermann, she had school's director until her retire seph F. Coleman in 1970 and Robert Surviving arc four other sisters, lived in Millhum and Lakewood be ment in 1986. K. Warden in 1997, and hy a daughter, Bridget Browne of Scotch Plains, fore moving to Scotch Plains in 1997. Doris Jarvis, 81, Air Corps Veteran; Surviving arc two cousins. Erica Ellen Bany Mulkeen, in 1985. Mrs. Shoemaker was a homemaker Eileen Russell of Summit, Rose West and Tony Matthews of London. Surviving are a son, Charles Barry; and a member of the Order of the of Madison and Kathleen Was Photo Interpretation Expert Services were held on Sunday, May a daughter, Barbara Barry Goodefl; Sanguiliano of Fanwood, and two Hebblethwaile Funeral Home 20, at Temple Etnanu-EI. her mother, Honora F. Brown Pfeiff er; Eastern Star. Doris Jacobsen Jarvis, 81, of She was predeceased by her hus brothers, Dennis Loncrgan of Sum Glenview. May 24. 2001 a sister, Bernice Phillips, and two Glenview, 111., died on Friday, May band. Albert L. Shoemaker, in 1975, mit and Michael Lonergan of South In lieu of flowers, memorial con 4, in the Rosewood Care Center in and by a daughter, Cynthia Webb, in tributions may be made to the Salva Plainfield. Northbrook, III. Verna Lipford Luisi, 79, Was Director 1994. tion Army, 5040 N. Pulaski, Chi A Mass of Chrisliun Burial was Born in Oak Park, III., she had Surviving are a daughter. Alberta offered on Tuesday, May 15, in St. been a resident of Fanwood before cago, III. 60630. Of Arts and Crafts at Park and YMCA May 24. 2001 Giacomara; seven grandchildren and Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic moving to Glenview. Verna Lipford Luisi, 79, of Fanwood. Interment took place at 12 great-grandchildren. Church in Summit. Interment look Mrs. Jarvis served as a First Lieu Fanwixxl died on Tuesday, May 15, Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Funeral services were held on Sat tenant in the United Stales Women’s place in St. Teresa’s Cemetery in Manuel J. Araujo, 81 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Memorial contributions may be urday. May 19, at the Higgins Home Army Air Corps during World War II Manuel J. Aranjo, 81, of Bom in Trooper, Pa„ she had lived made to the Recording for the Blind for Funerals in Plainfield. Interment Summit. as a photo interpretation expert. Mountainside died on Monday, May in Somerville before relocating to and Dyslexic, 20 Roszel Road. took place at St. Stephen's Cemetery Arrangements were handled by She was predeceased by her hus 14, in Overlook Hospital in Summit. Princeton, 08540. in Millhum. Ihe William R. Dangler Funeral band, Howard Jarvis, Jr., and by a Fanwood 46 years ago. Born in Framingham, Mass., he May 24. 2001 May 24. 2001 Home in Summit. brother, Albert Jacobsen. Mrs. Luisi attended Antioch Col had lived in Irvington before moving Memorial donations may be made Surviving are two sons, Howard lege in Yellow Springs, Ohio, study to Mountainside in 1956. Stanley Jennis, 73, Health Shop Proprietor; Jarvis, 3rd and Tyler Jarvis; a daugh ing in the Liberal Arts program. to United Cerebral Palsy and sent in Mr. Aranjo had been a longshore ter, Lynly Jarvis; a sister, Charlotte She was active in the Girl Scouts in care of the William R. Dangler Fu man with the International Former Owner of School and Restaurant Baytus, and four grandchildren. the Scotch Plains-Fanwood area. neral I lome, 309 Springfield Avenue, Longshoremen’s Association for 20 Stanley Jennis, 73, of Westfield Army during World War II. A memorial service will be held at Mrs. Luisi was also the Arts and Summit, 07901. years before retiring. He had previ died on Wednesday, May 16, at He was predeceased hy a sister, 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, at Crafts Director at Forest Road Park May 24, 2001 ously worked for the American Can home. Arlene Schwartz. the Lutheran Church of the Ascen in Fanwood, as well as for the Company in Newark. Bom in Newark, he had lived in Surviving are his wife, Esther L. sion in Nortflfield, 111. Interment was Julia Tornambe, 78 Surviving are his wife, Marie Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, for Cedar Grove before relocating to Sher Jennis; two sons, Mark Jennis to be private. many years. Julia Tornambe, 78, of Westfield DeRosc Aranjo; a daughter, Maryjo Westfield 36 years ago. and Paul Jennis, and four grandchil Arrangements are under the direc Surviving are her husband. T. Rob died on Saturday, May 12, in the Sperlazza; a son, Manuel Aranjo; a Mr. Jennis owned the New Dawn dren. tion of the N.H. Scott & ert Luisi; adaughter, Amy E. Smeltzer home of her daughter, Judith brother. Max Augusta, and fivegrand- Health Shop in East Brunswick. He The funeral was held on Sunday, of Scotch Plains, and a son, Robert T. May 20, from the Bemheim-Apter- DcAngelis, in Mountainside. children. had previously owned a secretarial Eleanore F. Walker, 69 A Mass was offered on Thursday, Luisi of New Hope, Pa. school in Elizabeth and, prior to that, Goldsticker Suburban Funeral Born in Madison, she had lived Eleanore F. Armann Walker, 69, of May 17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Funeral services were held on Sat the International House of Pancakes Chapel in Maplewood. Interment in Clark before moving to Westfield Scotch Plains died on Monday, May Roman Catholic Church in urday, May 19, at the Memorial Fu in East Brunswick. took place at B’nai Abraham Memo four years ago. 14, in Muhlenberg Regional Medi Mountainside, following the funeral neral Home, 155 South Avenue in He was a volunteer with the New rial Park. Mrs. Tornambe was a Eucharis cal Center in Plainfield. from the Hacberle & Barth Colonial Jersey State Division of Consumer Memorial contributions may be tic minister and a member of the Born in New York, she lived in Home in Union. Interment took place Lucretia Moore, 95 Affairs Mediation Office in Newark. made to cancer research. Prayer Group, the Senior Citizens Scotch Plains for 41 years. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East He served in the United States May 24. 2001 Mrs. Walker co-owncd the Linden Lucretia Crump Moore, 95, of Club and the choir, all of St. John Hanover, Westfield died on Friday, May 11, the Apostle Roman Catholic Pork Stores and Pan Am Provisions May 24,2001 in Linden. at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Martin Herbst, 92, Managed Family Farm; Church in Clark. She was a member of the Scotch Jean L. Wiese, 77 Center in Plainfield, She-was predeceased by her hus Later Worked for Area Lumber Company Plains Junior Women's Club. Jean L. Wiese, 77, of Born in Petersburg, Va„ she lived band, Michael D. Tornambe. Surviving are her husband of 48 Brodheadsville, Pa„ died on Friday, in Westfield for more than 80 years. Martin Herbst, 92, of North ters, Frances and Elizabeth; two Also surviving are another years, Dixie Walker; two daughters, May II, in St, Luke’s Hospital in Mrs. Moore had been employed Plainfield died on Sunday, May 13, brothers, Charles and Fred; a half- daughter, Patricia Duprat; a son, Debra A. Walkerand PatrieiaL. Staib, Bethlehem, Pa. as a housekeeper in Westfield for at the McCutchen Friends Home in sister, Anna, and four half-brothers, Dominick F. Tornambe; five sis both of North Plainfield, and a grand Born in Rahway, she had lived in many years. North Plainfield. Adolph, John, Peter and George, and child. ters, Florence Priore, Rose Moore, Fanwood before relocating to She- was u member of the Bethel Born in Bayonne on August 30, a grandson. Services were held on Wednesday, Mary Bishop, Theresa Guerin and Brodheadsville. Baptist Church in Westfield for more 1908, he moved to Scotch Plains Surviving are his wife of 65 years, May 16, at the Higgins Home for Surviving arc three sons. David Ann Marie Sarno; three brothers, than 60 years, where she was an with his family the following year. Irma Hansen Herbst; a daughter, Joseph Malrisciano, Angelo funerals in North Plainfield. Wiese of Fanwood, John Wiese of Memorial contributions may be organizer and President of the He later relocated to Basking Ridge Doris Herbst of Burlington, Vt.; a Matrisciano and Louis Malrisciano, Blairstown and Douglas Wiese of made to the Muhlenberg Founda Flower Club for more than 50 years, and moved with his wife to the son, David Herbst of Tewksbury and eight grandchildren. Virginia Beach, Va.; three daugh tion, in care of Intensive Care Unit, ters, Kathryn Elguicze of Somerset, as well as a member of the choir. McCutchen Friends Home a month Township, and two grandchildren. A Mass was offered on Tuesday, Park Avenue and Randolph Road, Suzanne Seilus of Bridgewater and She was also a nurse’s aide for the ago. At Mr. Herbst’s request, there were May 15, at St. John the Apostle Plainfield 07060, or to the American Patricia Freeman of Effort, Pa.; a Westfield Community Center Drum After graduating from Plainfield no funeral services. Memorial dona Church, following the funeral from Lung Association of New Jersey, sister, Eleanor Mathis of Lakewood, and Bugle Corps and a member of High School, Mr. Herbst managed tions may be made to the McCutchen the Werson Funeral Home in Lin 1600 Route 22, East, Union, 07083. and 10 grandchildren. Centennial Temple No. 246 Inde the family farm in Scotch Plains Friends Home, 112 Linden Avenue, den. Interment was at St. Gertrude’s May 24, 2001 Memorial services were held on pendent Benevolent Protective Or until 1953. He was later employed North Plainfield 07060. Cemetery in Colonia. Sunday, May 20, at the Donald N. der Elks of the World of Westfield. by the J.D. Loizeaux Lumber Com Arrangements were handled by the Memorial contributions may be Blanche Loeffler, 76 Gower Funeral Home in Gilbert, Pa. Her husband, Russell Moore, died pany in Plainfield until his retire Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South made to St. Jude Children's Re Blanche M. Langley Loeffler, 76, Interment will lake place at a time to of Scotch Plains died on Tuesday, in 1943. ment in 1973. Avenue in Fanwood. search Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, be arranged by the family. May 24. 2001 May 15, in Morristown Memorial Surviving are a niece and cous He was predeceased by two sis Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Memorial donations may be made M«y 24, 2001 Hospital in Morristown. to Brookmont Health Care Activi ins. Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in ties Department, in care of Sue Services were held on Thursday, Virginia Holschuh, 83, Duke Alumna; Todd David Bixler, 33 Long Island before relocating to Oswald, Box 50, Effort, Pa. 18330. May 17, at the Judkins Colonial Scotch Plains. May 24. 2001 Home in Plainfield. Affiliated With Library, Theater Group Todd David Bixler, 33, of Mrs. Loeffler had been a secretary May 24. 2001 Westfield died on Monday, May at K.M.V. Associates, an insurance Carrie Anderson, 95 Virginia Chason Holschuh, 83, of to New Providence three years ago. * '■ 14, at home. company in Scotch Plains, before Carrie Anderson, 95, of John Bachanes, 42 New Providence died on Sunday, Mrs. Holschuh had been employed i Born in Plainfield, he lived all of retiring in 1979. Mountainside died on Saturday, May John Bachanes, 42, of Scotch Plains May 20, at Overlook Hospital in as a bookkeeper and secretary for * Summit. many years by Elsie Betz Realty and his life in Westfield. She was predeceased by her hus 12, in Manor Care of Mountainside. died on Wednesday,May I6,in Rahway Hospital. Bom in Elizabeth, she had lived in Lennox Realty, both of Westfield. Mr. Bixler was a self-employed band, William Loeffler, in 1975, Born in Newark, she lived in and by a son, William Loeffler. Mountainside for 49 years. Bom in Newark, he had lived in East Westfield for 58 years before moving She graduated from the Elizabeth construction worker. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Anderson had been a super Newark before moving to Scotch Plains school system and attended Duke Surviving are his parents, Robert Elizabeth George, Barbara visor in the lamp department of Gen 12 years ago. Karin S. Schmidt, 41 University in Durham, N.C. A. Bixler, Sr. and Jean M. Messner Morasso and Janice Keller; a sis eral Electric in Newark for 38 years Mr. Bachanes was an officer with Karin Sue Schmidt, 41, of Mrs. Holschuh was affiliated with Bixler; four brothers, Carter Bixler, ter, Audrey Lasher; a brother, before retiring in 1962, the Haledon Police Department for the Meyersville died on Friday, May 18, at the Westfield Community Players, Robert A. Bixler, Jr., Eric Bixler Frank Langley, and six grandchil She was a member of the Eastern last 14 years. Overlook Hospital in Summit. Planned Parenthood, the Westfield and Joel Bixler, and two sisters, dren. Star Sharon Chapter 61 in Caldwell He was a member of Police Benevo Bom in Glen Ridge, she had lived in Memorial Library and the American lent Association Local No. 349 in A Mass of Christian Burial was and the Foothill Club of Mountainside and Westfield before Civil Liberties Union. Dana Bixler and Jill Bixler. Haledon. offered on Saturday, May 19, at the Mountainside. relocating to Meyersville three years She was predeceased by her hus Arrangements were under the di He was predeceased by his parents, Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman She was predeceased by her hus ago. band, Frank Johnston Holschuh, in rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Charles and Frances Bachanes. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. band, Richard Anderson. Miss Schmidt graduated from Kean 1972, and a grandson, Gary. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Surviving are four brothers, Charles University in Union in 1981 with a Interment took place at St. Gertrude's Surviving is a sister, Beatrice Escobedo. Memorial donations may be Bachanes, Frank Bachanes, Joseph degree in education. Cemetery in Colonia. Kellogg. Surviving are a son, Louis William made to the American Heart Asso Bachanes and Steve Bachanes. Surviving are her parents, Werner H. Arrangements were handled by Services were held on Wednesday, Private services were arranged by Holschuh of Columbus, Ohio; three ciation, 208 West End Avenue, and Eleanor Braun Schmidt, and a the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 May 16, in the McCracken Funeral the Condon M emorial Home in daughters, Linda Blair of Edison, Bridgewater 08807. brother, Werner H. Schmidt. Jr. Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Home in Union. Harrison. A memorial service will be held at Anne Escobedo of Ventura, Calif., M iy 24, 2001 May 24. 2001 M«y 24. 2001 May 24.2001 11 a.m. today, Thursday, May 24, in and Jane Holschuh of Tucson, Ariz., the Community Presbyterian Church and five grandchildren. in Mountainside. A memorial gathering was held W e appreciate Arrangements were handled by yesterday, Wednesday, May 23, at Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Smith and Smith (Suburban! of Spring- the home of Robert and Vena Sharer our neighbors % field. of Westfield. C aring & Courteous Service to the M ly 24. 2001 Arrangements were under the di Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also do our rection of the Gray Funeral Home, best to be good neighbors. Cranford/W estfield Area Since 1913 Maxine Bradie, 72 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. As established members of the Westfield business community, we Maxine Bradie, 72, of Memorial donations may be made understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! Mountainside died on Friday, May to the Westfield Memorial Library, We’ve built our reputation on this trust. 18, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. the American Stroke Association or Planned Parenthood. For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice and Bom in Brooklyn, she had lived in May 24, 2X1 caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most by W estfield Westfield before moving to listening and providing choices. 556 Westfield Mountainside in 1958. Brenda.L. Rizzi, 59 We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can also Mrs. Bradie was a member of the Brenda L. Rizzi, 59, of Berkeley Avenue Westfield Chapter of Hadassah, the talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the minds of OQQ.HOCC Heights died on Friday. Mav 18. others. Please cal! us or stop by. •-M W Wa.W W Sisiethood of Teiupie Emanu-bl in Bom in Garwood, she had lived in Jotmt Dootey Westfield and the Northern New Jer Mountainside before moving to Ber sey Branch of the National Jewish M anag er keley Heights 30 years ago. Association. Mrs. Rizzi was a member of TRIO, She was predeceased by her hus the Transplant Recipients Interna band, Mitchell Bradie. tional Organization, Inc. FUNERAL Surviving are three sons, Neil, Surviving are her husband of 37 DIRECTORS Glenn and Jon, and a sister, Roslyn years, Vito L. Rizzi; a son, Steven L. Denard. -Since 1897- Rizzi of Watchung; a daughter, Cranford Funeral services were held on Denise L. Micca of Manhattan, and Monday, May 21, at Temple Emanu- two grandchildren. 218 North Avenue • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER El. Interment was at Beth Israel Cem Arrangements were handled by • DALE SCHOUSTR.A • USA LO RICCO SHARP 276-0255 etery in Woodbridge. the Valley Memorial Funeral Home Arrangements were under the di in Gillette. Executive Administrator- William A. Do\le C h a rle s V. D ooley rection of the Menotah Chapels at Memorial contributions may be M anager WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., William A. Doyle. Mgr. • 233-0143 Millhum in Union. made to Transplant Recipients Inter CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave.. Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. 276-0092 Memorial contributions may be national Organization, 1000 16th made to the Westfield Chapter of Street NW, Suite 602, Washington, Family Owned and Operated Hadassah. D.C. 2C036-5705. May 24. 2X 1 May 24. 2X1 A Watchunu Communications. Inc. Publication tTl|>- MUtfirlh leuhrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plaint Fanwood Thursday, May 24, 2001 Page 9 Cotusefjts S Thought Westfield High School Principal Dr. Robert Petix Announces Names of Students Placed on Third Marking Period Honor Rolls - Principal Saglv Fdeiman WESTFIELD of Alice Ryan John Daly ('ari-Nkule Rock Katherine Mild Mark H. Tracy Dr. Robert Westfield High School, Brendan J. Egan Rebecca Sabreen Mkhad YV. Drfazk Kailsn M. Roparx *.. . • «ti IV III K aillin ' alia G. Petix, recently revealed the names Kathleen Eerio ( Volina Safar Dominique M. Diaz Curie A. Rosenberg Hannah G. Ixrurlnw t hristina M \ illaiohm of students placed on the Distin Elizabeth Eethmoff t hristlna Sanlilli lanuni Dondkgo Matthew Rothxtein Katk H. Jenkins Rachel M. W agner guished Honor Roll and Regular Suzanna Fowler Joshua Schornfrld Robert h Annin, 3rd Yndrew K. Ruotnki, 3rd Daniel R. Kagan Yndrru W aksmun Honor Roll for the third marking Daniel Francis Tyler A. Sceger Yllixon M I die' Frin F. Salmond period. Janna Kamel Thomas Wringarten Steven P. Kromtling Michael N. Sheflin Rachel F. Kmmet Y irginia Sanders Cameron D. Kelly Fmily G. Y udkoiitz Jennifer Frost Laura Shelman Gregori Engel Janies Scnriati Yaron I.. Klinger Karen I inn /clawski ERLSHMAM1ASS Milan Fry Caroline Sheridan l.aurrn K. ledergrren Kelly Si'hmkll Katherine R. kreil Stephen Yrianio krill I avion Ariel Garfinkel Andrew P.Sinnenherg Jennifer Fleck Amanda Schneider Jennifer Y. I antoitl Stephen Anderson James I rung Danielle Gelher (aillin Stanley Christopher Ford Marc Schott Morgan H. I ang R>mn M. Bartholomew Meghana l.imuye Amanda Genova Shari H. Thomashow Vivian J. Full an Mncent Shen Megan Y. Lexko Rebecca Hellov in Danny Mahoney Adam Gerckrm Ja’net Tiller Mara (inm Ihiuglas F. Shineman Brian J. Levy Rebecca Fallon Alison Mci abe Christopher Gonzalez ('aillin Towey Fileen M. Gamer Julian I). Siam* Daisy D. Linares Alison I). Goodman Maxine Fertig-( uhen Adam Seth No vie k David Crban MollieO. Gibbons Rachel Skolnkk Rult.u Katherine Geenberg Amanda C. Ketder Scott S. Grobctein Kristen G. Valla Thomas J. Greene Staci Spaxx Joshua l.wtnier \manda J. Glkkmun ( atherine Rlmondi Carol) n E. Ilarhaugh Shanna Vella I'imuih) Heine Bryan Slupak Mary M. I y gale F.rfn G. Goldberger Matthew F. Rowe Erika L llasenfus Bartholomew Walsh Charles I). Hety F.mll) N. Suda HONOR ROLL Gianni K. Guasconi Neril Sandeep Christian E. Ileinen Emily J. Warren Samunihu Hermann Anna K. lahuchnik Sarah M. Hohan Irina Sheremetyeva David C.Hewit, Jr. Kale W arren Ry an tloens Juhie I amlmli SENIOR ELANS Jacob D. Albertson Jonathan H. I au Kevin Hobson Lauren SteUer 'Nwuithi Hooprr Hammlrv Henry W. Williams,3rd Zontee llou Jason Tamilian) Carol Aliche Fian J. Lee Anthony Johnson Tovah Tripp Carrie Hubbard ( 'hristopher W olski Andrew Junney Ashley late Megan (i. Amelia Andrew Lin Paul Johnson Allison Wicks Michael K. Iluher Alev Wright Christa Jensen (hristopher Thayer A SKIT FULL OF STARS...On April 20, (he Brunner Elementary School Marisa Anthony Anne loughlin Elizabeth Keating Christine Wicks Heather Idland Laura M. Yee Fmily Kahn Andrew J. Tucker Variety Shim, “A Night of 175 Stars." was held. Directed by Yeronique Jocelyn M. Arlington Kelley Masters'in So-Mi Kim Donald E. Williams, 3rd Peter Itz Kyle Yost Matthew Kahn JulianneM. Vanurrlli Rosenberg and Robin Pace, the show Included children from kindergarten to Ingrid Arnold Shawn YV. Me ( ahe filth grade. They performed limericks, gymnastics routines, piano solos, com Kimberly Lam Ashley A. Varus! Thomas Killian Jordan /akarin Daniel R. Kane Alexa Vantoxky !■'Hen Debra Bernstein Filet*n Me Keeier edy skits and choreographed dance numbers. The largest act included 21 second Kathryn Yoo Jtwrph I), Korfmacher Jenna Zorn l^wrence J. Kan ('rixtine \ ela/co Steven M. Black Claire K. !Y|cNamaru grade girls, dancing and twirling their umbrellas in sync lo the tune. "Singing Ariel B. Kaye Matthew J. \eklerman 1)1 STING L ISHED HONOR ROLL HONOR ROLL Matthew Borchin Scott C. Mehorter in the Rain." The cast of 175 stars sparkled through the show, that ended with Janie*. Kennedy Patricia Veltri SOPHOMORE CLASS Jessica A. Bowers Breigh Ann Menza the entire ensemble singing "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Susan K. Kenned) ('hristopher Wagner Gil Arhitsman Joshua Lamer Sean Adams Albert Lin ReheccH Brachniun I .rannr M. Meriton David M. Koeppel !Melixsu Walsh Raj Hhandari William Maskel Anthony S. Agresta Daniel Lynes Meredith S. Campbell John YV. Merriman Ghristiiw I.. Endow ski Jordan W arner Janies Charatan Tyler Patla Matthew J. Azzara Oriee J. Maimon Mari Nicole ( andelore Kristin Messina WHS French Students Excel Whitney Luird Alison I.. Weinstein Sean ML Devuney Alexander Pinho Michael Babetski Matthew Marks John (). ( 'arpenter Evan J. Mutiny Heather A. Lane Amanda \1. W ilhelm David Eisenherg Tracy Rood Sean M. Baran Benjamin A. Masel Timothy Carroll Rachel E. Moloshok Marten K. Lau Susan K. YV illiams Toby L Hershkowiti Matthew Toriello Alison Bennett Gregory W. Mathews Francesca Chahrier Caroline (J. Moore In National Competitions Joshua T. Lawrence Jill Woodbury Angela W. Kim Christian Crban Beniani T. Biflu Gregory Matthews Julie Cleaves Julie M. Muroff Jessica Lee Sean W right WESTFIELD - Fifly-five state, ninth place in nation; Jenise Mun Yin Yeow Justin S. Bludgus Alexandra Maus Elisa ( ognetti Erin ( FBrien Christine Leiz kelly V ang Westfield High School (WHS) stu Morgan. 10th place in state, Keith Boday la ('hristlna Me Cahe Jessica L. ('ohen I knise ( P( 'minor miiNGLisHEV hoso rroll Allison N. Lemberg Alison Vuhas dents recently took the French Na •French IV: Ashley Carr. 10th place Andrew R. Bridgman Christine McGrath Lauren E. Coltrera Andrew Olsen JUNIOR CLASS Andrew Lexxner Joshua Zucker tional Exam, sponsored by the Ameri in state. Ryan A. Cahill Lindsay E. Miller Kmlger V. Curlik Kristen Ostrega Ashley A. Carr Eli Hard can Association of Teachers of The following WHS students won Jenni Chang Beth Mokrauer Salvatore Curro Eli/aheth Ottoson Michael ('barney Sarah Heitner HONOR ROLL French. Approximately 1.900 stu second, third and fourth place in a Angelina ( haplyginaJenise Morgan Cristina \ . Dacostu Joseph I. Petrsoric Wan Ting ( 'hen Mara Judd JUNIOR CLASS dents participated in the test in New National Weh Page Contest spon Emily ('hen James R. Nelson Dania K. Aguero Michael Mac Kechnie l 'shma Dedhiyu Julie E. Phelan Valerie S. f'hu Shannon E. Kunath | Jersey. sored by the French Embassy. Stu Shelby E. Cherin Jenna Noonan Jane Anderson Caitlin MacDonald Katherine Dohson Michael J. Pollack Erin E. Cockren David Louie Out of the WHS students, 12 were dents designed a Weh site specifi John J. Chiesa Adam Osborn W. Matthew Andzel Christopher Mac Kay Christopher Dodge Caroline L. Powell Moriah H. ( 'ohen Matthew K. Lowrnstein 1 ranked in the state and four were cally for teenagers and young adults Holly Coleman Christine J. Pirot Kristin Anton Elizabeth A. Madresh Kevin Doyle M. Frances Re Daniel Deserio Erin M. Me Clellan R ranked nationally. The rankings fol- studying French in the United States. Margaret Curran Daniel N. Rea Jamie Archamhault Sarah Mahran Bethany Dresely Meryl L. Roche Rachel Falcone Rosanne Palatuecl B low: •The winners were: Sean Dcvancy, Jennifer E. Dalrymple Angela M. Ricci Michael Altanasio Kristin L. Mann Tyne Duffy Megan E. Kodd Robert Freundlich Adam G. Yoffle I ‘French I: Julee Noguchi, seventh second place, Neril Sandeep and Lauren A. Baeder Timothy ManxflehJ Brian Dyke Jacob K. Koxenxteln David Zorn . place in state. Kevin Hobson, third place, and Tom Tara Crane Named Sasha M. Bartolf ('hristlna M. Massa Sara Elizabeth Kuwcr Kathry n M. Schott •French II: Sarah Hohan, second Killian, fourth place. Recipient of Tara Behr Katie Massenzio lun D. Federgreen ( hristopher Schwarz. place in state and sixth place nation SENIOR CLASS Joshua M. Bengal Samantha Materek Jennifer M. Fowler Christine Schwebel ally; Kimberly Adams, fourth place Evan Flath Earns Kathleen ( zap Richard R. Rowe Honor Roll Award Prlya Bhasin Marita McGlynn David P. Geenherg Matthew J. Seagull in state, eighth place nationally; Jenna Davino Christian Santomauro MOUNTAINSIDE - The United Moa T. Rlftu Sara McGovern Nicholas Geissler Alexander Shopiro Dorothy Chou, ninth place in state; Honors at Skidmore Peggy M. Doerr Ashley Saul Alicia Bilheimer Theresa B. Murphy Bradley S. Glllin Gavin Shulman Stutes Achievement Acudemy re Laura Yee, ninth place in state; Max SCOTCH PLAINS - Skidmore Paul Isolda R. Ariana Siemoneif Sura L. Robert/ Michael Nahaczewski Amanda (). Goncalves Lilya Shuster cently reported (hut Tara Anne Crane Blanton, 10th place in state; Kelly College in Sarasota Springs, N.Y. Kelly Ann Lane Shell J. Tamboli Samantha Bourque-Irieff Ashley Nemec Cheryl Gordon ('arolyn F. Singer Layton, 10th place in state. has revealed that Evan Flath of Scotch Victoria Me Cabe Kristina Williams of Mountainside has been recognized James Dridgeman Julee Noguchi Dana T. Grau Samuel Sobel •French III: Quentin Pilchen, third Plains has been selected for mem Mary Nielsen Christina Yang for academic achievement asa United Alexandra S. Brill Jeremy Owens Lindsay Guerrlero Elizabeth A. Sweeney place in state, seventh place nation bership in the Honors Forum. Kate Onishi Peter Yu Stales National Honor Roll Award Matthew Brinkmann Nell Owens Matthew T. Hall Elizabeth E. Tubuchnik ally; Angela Ricci, fourth place in The son of Mr. and Mrs. James winner. Lauren Caravello Caroline L.l’age-kat/ Kerry Hart Lauren Talbot HONOR ROLL Flath of Scotch Plains and a member Erica Cend Dana Passu mint i FRESHMAN CLASS Tara, who attends Governor Susan M. Hinds Kutherine Trimble Elizabeth Encarnacion of the Class of 2004, Evan's mem Michael Charmatz Meeta Patel Eleanor llodaru Esther Van Pijkeren Kimberly Adams Cassandra Lo Livingston High School, will appear bership in the forum recognizes his Charles Z. Chuung A mini A. Patll Edward W. Hogan Jill Veltri Aces National Latin Exam Katherine Albino Jourdan Loffredo in the United States Achievement academic accomplishments. Remington E. Cherin Morgan Pearlmun Tricia Jukuhik Matthew J. Vidovich Tara Amelia Caitlin L. Lojo Academy Official Yearbook, which WESTFIELD - Westfield resident Lindsey Ciarrocca Christine M. Pecoraro Richard Kaplan Alexis Vigilante Brooke Austin Jeremy Mac Kechnie Is published nationally. Elizabeth Encarnacion, an eighth Neil Clemniecki Gina Pepe Timothy Kelman Kelly F. Wuncu Delbarton School Sets Emily L. Barnes Marykate Maher grader at The Pingry School, received The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Collucci Elizabeth A. Perrella David King Kristin M. Wuncu Carl Baron Rachel Mandragona a perfect score on the 24th National (graduation Ceremony William Crane, Jr, of Mountainside, Maureen Cooke Andrew Plleckl Sabrina 0 . Bengal Jennie T. Mathew 1 Allison D. Klass Daniel J. Weinberg Latin Exam offered under the joint Tara is the granddaughter of Mr. and Erin Corbett Alexandra Pino Stephanie KolterJahn Carolyn E. White WESTFIELD - Westfield resi Ravi Krishna Bharadwaj Alexandra McMahon spoHkdrshlp of the American Classi Mrs. William Crane of Mountainside Bryun Cordes Kristen Pollock Liunnu M. Kong Stephen Wilson dents Campbell Anthony and Tho Rahul Bhasin Matthew McManus cal'League and the National Junior and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shea of Kevin J. Cutro Marian Pomann Jennifer M. Korecky Taryn WyckofT mas Wade will graduate Delbarton Brian Bigelow Lauren M. Meriton Classical League. Ngoc Lun Dang Cristina Popola Lisa E. Krieger Mun Ling Yeow School in Morristown during com Benjamin Bogen Jason Mesches Westfield. Elizabeth's achievement came af Robert Daurlo Laura Pregenzer Joseph Kukis Allen Yu mencement exercises planned for Victoria Brynildsen Jacob Mirsky ter she took the Latin I exam, one of Sunday, June 3. Dana Desimone Gregory Ralph Catherine Kuza Eric Zimuk Hannah A. Burke Celine Mogielnicki Condi Thiam Awarded six different examinations offered. Amy Beth Early Kevin M. Riley Thomas Byrne, 3rd Richard Moran Nationally, 112,000 students from Washington & Lee Univ. Achievement Scholarship Gregory R. Elliott Christine Romano Sean Callahan David A. Muroff County Vo-Tech Pupil all 50 states and eight foreign coun Alex Emmet Jennifer Rosenthal Matthew Calvaruso Pamela Musat WESTFIELD - Westfield resident tries took the National Latin Exam. Places Andrew C. Stein Kiera Evans Sarah E. Round Nanci Shepluck Honored Bradford Cantor Amanda Nehring Condi Thiam, a senior at The Pingry Heather H. Fishberg Elisabeth P. Salemme SCOTCH PLAINS - Union Peter Jeydel Inducted On Winter Dean’s List Sarah M. Caprario Katherine J. Nlcol Schtxil, has been selected as a win Amy L. Frank David J. Suntoriello County Vocational-Technical WESTFIELD - Andrew Corey Lydia S. Carson Jeffrey Nusse ner of the corporate-sponsored ('hristopher Freisen Scott Salkin Schools announced that Scotch Into Cum Laude Society Stein, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich Michael Checchio Polina Opelhaum Achievement Scholarship award by Eric Gale Elizabeth Schaffer Plains resident Nanci Shepluck was 'WESTFIELD- The Pingry School ard Stein of Westfield, has earned YouriChoi Vladimir Oukhmylenko the National Achievement Scholar Jonathon Gerxon Daniel B. Seeger in Martinsville has noted that Dean’s List status for the Winter DorothyChou Carolyn Pecoraro recognized by the district’s hoard ship Program, a privately financed Katherine A. Gilrain llree Sherry , Westfield resident and junior Peter Term at Washington & Lee Univer Brian Ciacciarelli Laura Pietroszki of education in March for outstand academic competition for Black ('hristopher GLxniondi Edward Singh Buba Jeydel was recently inducted into sity in Lexington, Va. Jessica Conner Brian J. Pirot ing achievements in a field of study. American high school students. The Bethany Goldman Lauren E. Solon the school's chapter of The Cum Andrew is a junior at Washington Stefanie Courtney Gregory J. Psomas Nanci was recognized in the Stu award is sponsored by the Warner- Elyse F. Goldweitz Jessica Ann Speir Laude Society. & Lee. Mikaela Cruz Eadaoin Quinn dents of the Month category. She Lambert Company. Adam Gormley Gregory Stewart Annika Danielsson Erica S. Raiff Alvaro Guerra Rebecca M. 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By M tFJ) ROSSI the dearth of new oil refineries in the husband's car takes premium gas, she \pt,*aU, > U a A» n* HntfiM United States, while some point the it "writing down places where I tee Allhough the suggcnng 30 to 40 finger at everyone' i favorite scapegoats cheap gas " cent rite in gasoline prices of the owl — OPEC (Organization of the Petro Gina Bonneau. v isitmg the area from two months Appears to have ended, or leum Exporting Countries) and the oil the shore area, explained that the in al least stabilized, the fact remains that, crease in gas prices has been a sort of as the summer holiday season begins blessing in disguise this weekend, gas prices are. for the “I had been thinking about how to most pan. the highest they've ever been increase my physical activity in my A year ago, price* at the pump shot up busy schedule." she added to about $1.50 for a gallon of regular 155& She said the higher gas prices made gasoline. 1 6 7 6 her realize “that I didn't have to drive to However, prices remained steady the boardw alk or a park to accomplish throughout much of last fall and began 1 7 5J> my walking routine I can walk to do to decline during the winter, with prices errands such as going to the post office at some gas stations dropping to as low or local stores in a healthy way. while as $1.29 per gallon saving on gasoline " Two months ago. however, pnee in Suzanne Dominguez of Milltown said creases started to become an almost she "considers the rise in gas prices to daily occurrence as the nation’s energy he a major dram on my pocketbook " woes began to affect consumers across She said that "instead of spending around the country. Gas prices in our area are $20 a week, now die expense looks now well above $1.50 for a gallon of more like $25 or $30 Over a year's time, regular, and some stations are charging that'll add up to more than I'd like lo spend" nearly $2 for a gallon of premium ra« proto* rs» whnop lmo* Some are blaming the Bush Admin She added that the increased cost of Oswl B Cort»n tor Tlw W u ttm kl L M m istration for its admitted lack of options companies — for the rapid rise in gas gas “won’t break me, but it does affect SPECIAL GUEST...Acting Governor Donald T. DiFranrtncn made a special appearance al llnaikslde Park In Scotch Plains to stabilize gas prices. Others blame prices this spring Whoever if at fault, the way I think about going out for a on May 20 for the Jim Alrey Al-S Awareness Tournament. Pictured, above, Mr. OlFrancesco meets with baseball fans. the fact is (Jut consumers have to dig nice drive in the country or my cross much deeper in their wallets in order to country summer plans. fill up their gas tanks Cleis Murilloof Bound Brook drives Susan Konray of Westfield told The a van she said she uses to shuttle Slower Economy Impacts Some Area Stores; Westfield Uader that the Bush Admin around her mother, her sister and their istration “is probably orchestrating a kids. She said she had never worried gas crisis in order to push through about the wear-and-tear and the cost Talbot’s, Target Report Increase In Sales Volume policies to lower our emission and pol of gas. lution standards and allow the industry "Now," she joked. “I practically But that wasn't the case this year in Claudia Santo, with Sojourn Travel so far this year. to bum dirtier fuel oil and coal The charge (my family) al the door before By I KI D KOSM they get in! It's a major financial under Spri tally Written far The ttm r* Westfield. In fact, she said, "people arc on Him Slrect, said she had “abso "The first quarter was better than people will pay and big business will taking to fill my tank now." A year ago, il almost seemed (hat the looking to open in Westfield." lutely'' seen a slowdown in bookings in usual for cruising," she told The Times, reap huge benefits " Local gas retailers say the price hikes good limes would Iasi forever. The Pointing to the recent revival in the all areas of travel She first noticed a attributing the rise to the fact that cruises Dale Cassidy from New York said arc out of their hands as they are forced national economy was barreling ahead stock market, Ms. Schmidt expressed downturn early Ibis year. typically have a fixed price with nearly that, despite the spike in gas prices, she to pass on the higher prices they pay to into the 10th year of its expansion — her hope that the worst of the economy's Hut Jean Ann Honig, with ScaBound everything included in that price. "The is "still doing normal stuff.'' one that had seen unemployment drop decline is over. She also noted thul Cruises/World Cruises Ltd. on Front cruise lines tell us that their sales are She said that partly because her their suppliers to its lowest level in decades; one that Talbot's, the national clothing retailer Street in Scotch Plains, slated she has flat," she said, hut her business has had turned a triple-digit federal budget with a store in Westfield, just announced seen a 20 percent increase in hookings huckcd that trend deficit into a triple-digit surplus; one its sales were up 10 percent for the last Memorial Day Parade that had provided stock market inves fiscal ycur. In audition, Target, although \\ I S I I II I I) tors with trillions of dollars in capitui not located in Westfield, was cited by Two Decks gains, und one that had given consum Ms, Schmidt as also having reported ers reason to believe that everything healthy sales figures. r o u t i: To Begin Monday at 9 a.m. was somehow affordable and nothing “So I think that the retail sector is BLOTTER Recommended commute non n o t r was unattainable. doing well." she said. onto Elm Street, a right onto Orchard WestfieldCominunit) Band and 0 k New What a difference a year makes. The She added that Trader Joe's, the spe cornmutononnot i 1 •— TUESDAY, MAY 15 Street, then a right onto Mountain Av Jersey Music Studio Jazz Band spon economy slammed on its brakes late cially grocer on Him Street, is serving Councilman Lawrence A. Goldman, k • James Tobin, 35, of Buy villc und enue. sored by 0 New Jersey Workshop for lust year as stocks skidded into a bear some 7,000 customers a week and "do about the financial ramifications of At the Revolutionary War Cemetery, ihe Arts. LuanneTuch, 26,ofToms River were market and whispers about a recession ing very well," according to u recent two decks. the Sons and Daughters of Ok Americun The parade will conclude al Fairview grew louder. Joblessness has risen as conversation she had with the store's arrested on Washington Street on nur- Mr. Rich noted that there would be Revolution will break ranks and conduct Cemetery, where memorial services will luyoffs have mounted. Stock losses manager. And banks in Westfield arc cotics charges, police confirmed. required duplications in two struc services in 0 k cemetery, where over 100 be held by the Westfield and ulso healthy. While there is consolida have forced many to pare back their Tobin, charged with possession tures such as "stairs, elevators, foun war veterans are buried, including those Mountainside Veterans of Foreign Wars spending. Consumers are more ner tion occurring in the industry, "we're of suspected heroin, drug parapher dations and facades.” Mr. Rich also who served in Ok French and Indian War. Soft drinks will be available at 0k cem vous than they were six or seven months not seeing closures due to a lack of nalia und a hypodermic syringe, noted that similar concerns were 0k War of 1812 and Ok Civil War etery entrance. Rags will also be avail ago. Locally, the picture is a mixed activity." able Oiroughout Oic parade route for a was held on $25,000 hail. raised in other towns and cities where The parade will conOnue left onto East one, as discovered this week during a Kay Pardon, President of the Scotch Broad Street. There will be a brief stop al donation of $1 to help offset parade quick check with area businesses and Plains Business and Professional As Tuch, charged with possession of he has been involved. "The two deck solution was suc Ok Municipal Building, where the veter costs. business leaders. sociation, says that, overall, "general suspected heroin and possession of ans ’ contingent will observe a momenl of In addition, all marchers are welcome With no businesses in town closing walk around trade and business acliv cessful in both Appleton, Wise, and drug paraphernalia, wus also wanted silence in from of Ok World War II me to come back to Ok American Legion their doors recently, Debbie Schmidt, ity in town seems to be down." Davenport, Iowa," Mr. Rich com on a $50,000 contempt of court morial plaque hearing Ok names of Ok Hall on the comer of North Avenue and Hxccutive Director of the Westfield lie told The Times his feeling is that mented. men and women who died serving their Crossway Place. warrant out of Ocean County. The council reintroduced and Area Chamber of Commerce, said it’s the current economic slowdown muy country. Marchers or anyone interested in he- y ‘‘a good sign that things arc going be “more of a psychological recession She was released on her own recog amended Tuesday an ordinance au The parade will be led by Ok National in* included in this year's parade .me line." than a financial one." Seeing big losses nizance with summonses on the thorizing the allocation of $700,000 Guard, police escort wlOt the Mayor and asked to be in Ihe Lord & Taylor pnrkinf Typically, she told The Times of in the stock market, reading ulroul lay Westfield charges and released to die of general revenue funds toward capi 0k Town Council, Otis year's Grand Mar lot at 8 a m on 0 k morning of i l l « Scorch Plains Fan wood, after the win offs and paying more for gasoline "sets Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, tal parking solutions. shal, Dr. Martin Cohen, and Ok veterans' parade. ter holidays, those businesses that had up a negative psychological outlook in • A Lincoln Road resident re The same ordinance was rejected contingent, followed by various civil and Any questions on the parade should he ' struggled just to make il through the people’s minds," he said. ported the theft of her wallet, con al the May 8 council meeting after youOt organizations. Ok Westfield Fire directed lo Sian Cuba al (908) 654-9181 December shopping season then close A blight side to u slower economy taining $80, while she was al an Elm Mayor McDermott broke a 4-4 dead Department and Ok rescue squad. If Ok weaOKr is questionable on ihe day their doors. for local merchants, Mr. Pardon said, is Street supermarket. lock by voting against the ordinance This year's musical accompaniment of 0k parade, there will be recorded that "people tend to stay home and not THURSDAY, MAY 17 in favor of further discussions. The will include Ok Westfield Fife and Drum, message at Otis number. In case of in take longer vacations," thus making it • An unknown individual at ordinance, in part, funds the design Bound Brook Dram and Bugle Corp., clement w eadKr, ceremonies will be held Joanna Kreil Elected more likely that they'll spend their Westfield High School Marching Band. at Ok American I-egion Hall money closer to home. tempted to pry open the driver's phase of a deck although it does not To Skidmore Honor Society Mr. Pardon added that business at side door of a motor vehicle at the give specifics on the size or location. WESTFIELD - Joanna Kreil, the his own store. Nuts N’ Plenty on Park south side train station. Police said That would be decided by the firm to daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kreil, Avenue, has "definitely slowed down. entry to the vehicle was not gained. be hired by the town to handle this has been elected to the Pcriclcan Honor I see it in my numbers," Another indi • The theft of $31 from a hook phase of the project. Council Amends, Then OKs Society at Skidmore College in Sarasota cator to him of less-rosy times is the bag in the gym area of Westfield The mayor also announced that a Springs. N.Y. Joanna is a member of the increase in the number of customers High School was reported to police. Citizens Parking Committee had Class of 2002. The society was formed paying for their orders with credit cards • A Prospect Street resident re been formed to gather information Decree to Build Deck, Decks to stimulate intellectual curiosity, to rather than cash. ported that the front driver's side from the public regarding the park com mute/ n o n n o t i encourage creative activity, and to honor One area where conflicting stories mirror on her motor vehicle was ing proposals. The mayor described the meeting, comments ranged from a from $12'million to $20 million" to academic achievement. were heard was the local travel industry. damaged while the vehicle was the committee as “non-political." recommendation to build a deck on die build a deck "that will forever alter the parked on Cowperthwaitc Place. The committee is made up of towns Lord & Taylor parking lot on North character of our 100-year-old commu FRIDAY, MAY 18 people and includes a broad spec Avenue to the acquisition of a mangle nity." • Richard Ycrich, Jr., 42, of trum of citizens. The mayor said that of land on Lenox Avenue, so that it He cited increased traffic, higher Mountainside was arrested and the committee includes "pro-deck could be added to lot 7 on North Av pollution emissions, obstructed site charged with driving while intoxi people and ami-deck people, people enue to construct a parking structure. lines and safely issues for children and cated at Woodland and Kimball from northside and people from First Ward Councilman Carl A. adults alike, as well as 0 k “potential Avenues. Ycrich was subsequently soulhside, engineers, merchants and Salisbury noted dial the town had had financial burden" on taxpayers a park released on his own recognizance. people in the building trades.” discussions with Lord & Taylor corpo ing facility would bring. rate executives on putting a deck on • Joseph Robinson, 18, of Westfield “The committee should include Mr. Hertell said the Chamber and Oteir property, “and Okv arc not inter DWC, in supporting a deck, "must he was arrested and charged with posses stakeholders," stated Mr. Rich. “The ested." seen as representing their base," the sion of a fictitious driver's license on end-user should be involved." Vernon Place. He was released on his Debbie Schmidt. Executive Direc town’s merchants. The committee will meet twice a tor of die Westfield Area Chamber of own recognizance with a summons. The former Board of Education me ru week for six weeks, culminating with Commerce, an organization that last ber. who served as Finance Committee • Johnathan J. Singhhahu, 18, of a public presentation by Westfield summer came out in favor of building Chairman on the board, said he sup Westfield was arrested and charged resident and Committee Chairman two decks, announced that over the ports a parking garage on the Soudi with possession of less than 50 grams of Andy Cataldo at an upcoming coun course of two weeks, 1,393 persons Avenue train station parking lot. marijuana ami possession of alcohol by cil meeting. have signed petitions supporting "tiered Ferris Place resident Randall Packer a person under 21 years of age. He was In other matters, Town Administra parking in Westfield." was among diose deck opponents who released on his own recognizance. tor Thomas B. Shannon told The Of dial number. 854 signatures were took offense to a full-page, pro-deck SATURDAY, MAY 19 Westfield Leader that the final deci from people residing in Westfield, with advertisement run last week in The • A Trinity Place resident reported sion on the hiring of a parking direc another 539 from employees, business Westfield Leader by the Chamber and that someone used her identity to tor will be made before the end of owners and shoppers. The petitions the DWC. Describing the two entities open an account with a business, June, Mr. Shannon stated that out of were available al various stores in 0 k as "advocacy groups," he called infor • Nicholas D. Klastava. 19, of the 39 candidates who submitted downtown. illation included in die ad "nothing Scotch Plains was arrested at Clark resumes for the position, the field had "A business owner who comes to more dian speculation." Street and Ludlow Place and charged been narrowed to eight, Westfield risks his livelihood to be a Favoring the deck, Richard Andreski with possession of alcohol while “We expect to make a decision in part of the Westfield business commu of Eaglecroft Road said, “this is the nity,” Ms. Schmidt said. “He pays taxes underage. He was released on his approximately a month." said Mr. opportunity we have been waiting for." directly to the town if he is a property Shoty Characters own recognizance with a summons. Shannon, A commuter, he noted that he walks ro owner or dirough his lease if he is a die train station and is not on any of the tenant." lists for commuter parking permits Downtown Westfield Corporation "We have lo move forward and we Coleus M o u n ta in (DWC) Executive Director Sherry have to do it now,” said 31-year resi •Amazingly Easy to G r o w Cronin offered a slide presentation dent Carol Cohen of Roanoke Road. showing Westfield from die early and In other business, the council adopted •Exciting colored Foliage la u r e l Douglas M. Fasciale mid 1990s, when die downtown had a an ordinance approving die town's par » •Thrives in Shade & N a tiv e 40 percent vacancy rate, to today, when ticipation in Otis year's Union County Certified Civil Trial Attorney most of the downtown has been filled Improvement Authority lease program. • Over 2 0 varieties Rhododendron and even renovated The Authority will float $15 million in by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Julie Diddell of Elm Street, a mem bonds to help purchase equipment and •Takes Heavy Shade ber of the Concerned Citizens for the vehicles for participating tow ns in 0 k Buy 2 •GnnA fnr Srneening Preservation of Residential Westfield, Concentrating in personal injury said die group has collected almost ii pypqrjm to •Late Spring Stooms 1,000 signatures opposing a north side purchase $955,870 worth of equipment Get One Free and malpractice cases. deck. for die Public Works, Fire and Police 20% Off She said the petition asks 0k coun departments. Included is a new pumper cil "to implement less costly, less inva truck for the Fire Department and Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, l l p sive measures prior to spending more $235,000 for sewer and catch basin resources on a $12 million garage." Good Thru trucks for the DPW Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm Mrs. Diddell said she believes the Also, Mayor McDermott announced 0 5 /2 9 /0 1 bulk of the Chamber's petition sign dial he was appointing Darielie Walsh to ILLIAMS URSER 40 Paterton Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue ers were non-residents, while die Citi fill out Ok term of Richard Solomon on zens’ petition was signed by resi 0k TV 36 Advisory Board. Mr. Solomon, & The Gift House New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 dents. She said the 1,000 signatures whose term expires December 2003, was (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 represented only a “modest effort" recendy elected to 0k Westfield Board of wtww.vvilliams-nursery.com by the group and dial die effort was Education and will now serve as school kfcuUttt / I ongoing. 524 Springfield Ave*\Vestfield, 908-232-4076 DF asciaie @ hoaglandlongo.com board Liaison to Ok TV 36 Board. .Ifruw front Echo Like ftik • IT«i, MasterCard, Amcx Keith S. Hertell of Lawrence Av Mrs. Walsh had been the Board of Hed-Sflf 9am-7pm • Sun-Tue 9am-6pm / www.hoagiandlongo.com enue said he is trying to rationalize the Education representative on the TV 36 need for the town to spend "anywhere board from its inception. A Watcwno Commi mcations. Inc. Puilkation £ 111- UUtfirlfi Unibrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plain. nutwood Thursday, May 24, 2(H)! Page 11
Check it out o n the Web! Sports Section - Panes 11-16 www.Roleader.com T h e W e e k i n S p o r t s ANZELONF.. KELLY. MCCURDY EACH WIN 2 EVENTS Lady Devils, Raiders Finish Second at UC Track Meet
8} DAVID H. CORBIN girls were just behind (he Blue Dev best 5:16,3. Next, she breezed to a v - *» rv W . n , 1m,, ils and the Raiders with 58. first in the 3,200 with a time of Briefly. Ihe Westfield High School Blue Dev il senior Alexis An/elonc. 11:35.4 followed hy teammate and Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Raider senior Ertn Kelly and High Rachel Ackerman at 12:07.4. Blue School girls - each with 41 points - lander junior Dana McCurdy each Dev iljumor Jackie C usimano crossed hclkveJ thai ihcy had become co- came home with two first places. filth in the cvcnl with a time of champiotts at ihe Union County girls An/elone, who plans to allend 12:24.8. track and field championship lield at University of Massachusetts in Unlike the two easy first places Williams Field in Elizabeth on May Amherst, was the first of ihe three she grabbed just five days before ai 16 However, due to a point-totaling some to capture a first and did il in the Waiehung Conference champi 0«vtot ■ C of bin »of Tha Leant* amI Tha Time* David B Corbin tor Tha Waatftaid L mKtor and Th» Tima* mistake the real winner was Linden style in the 1,600 meters as she onships, An/elone did gel a push for PERSON AI BEST...Blue Devil senior \ GREAT \N \ \ ID GO OUT'...Raider senior Erin Kelly pusses lliKh with 44.5 The Governor Liv ingston crossed the finish line in a personal- three lups in the 1,600 from Mallory \le\U Aniflone vet n i h t n o i i h I-I h s I Huh* lumler sophomore Megs IBDurio timl crosses first to become Ihe Union Karlin of Cranford, who finished of 5:16.3 in Ihe 1,600 meters. County K00 meter chumpion. second a( 5:24.2 An/elone finished MILLER FUCKS IN 6. LANG GETS 5 the second lap in 2:37 jusi ahead of H.trlin. then was jusi two seconds WILLIAMS TIES MEET RECORD. DEVIL 4'SOME WIN 4X400 (3:58) ahead of Harlin al the end of Lady Devils Humble the third. However, she picked up her pace and won handily. "Thai was my best lime by two Raiders Capture 5th-Straight seconds.” An/elone pointed out "She Princeton Laxers, 15-7 really pushed me. As 1 hit that third lap. I had to make up my mind Hi STEVEN KRAKAI KR Scnior Julie Cleaves pul ihe hall in w hether I was going to win or not. I Union County Track Crown Sfmiaih ttVwiMifir r v WrpfuU U*kr .«.( IV Tmti ihe net first for Westfield. In less than knew lhal my regular race pace wasn 't The Westfield High School girls a minute she was matched hy going lo eul il. I could hear her right Hi l)A \ II) H. t'tIRHIN mine his own pace. lacrosse team continued their win the announcement, he exclaimed joy Princeton’s Casey LaMarche, who behind me. So. I knew I either had to S/mlNh *» IS. HritflrU/r,«l,. ,m,l Hr Tim, Jusi seconds before finding out he ning ways hy trouncing Princeton fully, “Hey! I just lied the meet rippled ihe opposite net Laler. with 'fight or flight’, in the words of Jack Strong performances across the hud tied the meet record, Williams Tigers. 15-7. The game, which was record!" Finnel sprinting half the field, the Martin - WHS track coach. So, I jusi board awarded the Scotch Plains explained his situation. "I had lo go played at Tainaqucs Park on May 18, Williams' dilemma, however, wus Tigers were able to jump to a 2-1 opened up my stride." Funwood High School hoys their out as fast us I could and just attack featured two strong attackers up competing in ihe long jump finals lead. Raider Kelly was impressive when fifth-straight Union County Track ihe turns. Most likely, if I had been jusi after completing the 400 meters, against one another in Blue Devil The remainder of ihe hall belonged she came from behind to heat out and Field championship the sev pushed, I might have come in at 47 or Brittney Miller and Louise Finnel of l ie qualified for the finals with a leap to ihe Blue Devils. Junior Morgan Highlander sophomore Megs enth in eight years at Williams better." of 21’ 1.5” hut found his legs just Princeton. Lang scored three times within the DiDario by one second to win the Field in Elizabeth on May 18. The A few seconds laler, alter hearing CONTINUED ON PAGE IS Although both girls performed with next 10 minutes, while senior co- 800 meters in a personal-best 2:20.1 Raiders, who totaled 78 points, Hying colors. Miller and the Blue captam Jen Korecky was also able to her previous best was 2:21,3 at Egg claimed five first places three Devils set the pace Miller finished (ally a goal By the end of ihe half, Harbor (Group 3 Championships). track events ranging front the 200 the game w ith six goals and an assist, Westfield had scored all 15 of its DiDario set Ihe pace and Kelly found meters to the 3,200 meters and while Finnel finished w ilh four goals. poinis to Princeton's four. herself in fourth al the end of the first two field events. Runner-up The game started quickly, as Much thanks w as due to ihe sei-up lap, significantly behind DiDario. Plainfield had 65 points, Gover Westfield and Princeton answered play of Westfield junior Ali Pino and "Mr. Klimas Raider Head Coach nor Livingston placed fifth at 43 each other with successive goals. COKTtNUtO ON PAGE It CONTINUED ON PAGE IS and Westfield was 10th at 18 Raider junior Ray Williams tied a CHURCH TIES IT UR WILLIS KNOCKS IN meet record in the 400 meters w ith a time of :47.7 - the state's fastest time this season - and crossed first in the 200 meters with a time of :2I.4. Raiders Grab Dramatic, 5-3, Preceded hy teammates Demon Ah erdeen, Mike Franzone and Mike Dixon, Williams ran a :47.2 anchor leg in the 4x400, earning the Raiders second place - 3:25.5 behind the UC Semi Win Over Cougars strong Westfield foursome of Deano Reavts, Luquun McCoy, Rich Miller and Adutn Walker, who captured first By D A M I) B .( OKB1N lain Katie Church scored the lying nerve-racking in the beginning. The with a near personal-best lime of Specialty Wruien h r The WetlfieU leader and The limes run and freshman Shnnayia Willis Cougars tested that nerve in the lop Two outs, no one on in the bottom later followed with a two-run single. 3:23.6. of the first as Ashley Lebria, who Williams was virtually running of ihe sixth and losing. 3-2! But the "It's aboift the fourth time this David B. Corbin lor Tha Wamltlald Lead* and Thm Tlmma finished with three hits, singled and alone in the 400, beating his nearest top-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood season she had come through in a Christine Pemoulie followed with a IN A CLASS BY IHMSELE...Riiicler Junior Ray Williams tied a Union County competitor hy three seconds. With High School softball learn put it all clutch situation,” said Raider Head single, then stole second, pulling meet record in the 400 meters with a time of :47.7 which also happens to be the no one pushing him, he had to deter together with a three-run rally and Coach Frank But/ of Willis. runners in scoring position with two fastest time In the stale. went on lo defeat Cranford. 5-3, in The Cranford Cougars have hail ouls. Raider pitcher Alicia Pinial Ihe semifinals of the Union County plenty of semifinal experience hut fanned the next hatler, temporarily tournament al Memorial Field in ihe Raiders were finding their first cooling Ihe nerves. Linden on May 18. Senior Tri-Cap- visit to ihe semis since 1477 a little Raider sophomore CuitlinMcNclis ^ WESTFIELD SOCCER bashed a one-out triple in the bottom of the first hut was left stranded. A f i n W.S.A. YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION Then in the third, the Cougars frayed the Raiders’ nerves and scored all PO Box 582 « Westfield, NJ 07091 three of their runs. Jackie Cuo/./o singled and Lauren O'Donnell's hum was successful. Lebria looped an RBI single over short and Pemoulie WSA TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS | slushed a Iwo-run single to center. McNelis got the Raiders rolling in the fourth by bouncing a leadoff The W c S A will hold tryouts for its Fall 2001 and Spring 2002 travel double down the third baseline. Pinial teams in accordance with the following guidelines and schedule: yanked an RBI single to left and darted around second to third when Our plan is to field 2 teams in each gender/ugc group from Ull lo U 14. The U9 & U10 age Ihe ball eluded the left fielder. Megan Miller's ground out brought cour groups will eaeh have 3 teams if enough players iry out. tesy runner Laura Man/.i home, nar rowing the score to 3-2. Girls Tryouts at Sid Fay Field • 6:00 - 8:00 pm Miller, playing first, made a key diving catch in Ihe fifth and the Raid Boys at Houlihan Field - 6:00 - 8:00 pm ers did some testing of their own in ihe hotlom of the inning. Willis Second Tryout Date David S. Corbin for TUP H— HINd U n Nr and Thp TimM walked and Kellie LaForge heat oul Div Date of Birth Grade Full '01 First Tryout Date SAFE WITH A TRIPI.K...Raider sophomore (ailiin McNeils thumped a triple an infield dribbler hut Cougar short- to left in the first inning. McNeils also drilled a double and scored in the fourth. CONVNUEO ON PAGE It U9 8/1/92-7/31/93 3"1 Tuesday, May 29 Monday, June 4 4'h UI0 HI 1/91-7/31/92 Tuesday, June 5 Thursday, June 14 SCHILLER S HR. IN 5TH. BUNT IN 6TH ROUSES RAIDERS U ll 8/1/90-7/31/91 s* Thursday, June 7 Wednesday, June 13 U12 8/1/89-7/31/90 6"' Friday, June 1 Monday, June II UI3 8/1/88-7/31/89 7'* Wednesday, June 6 Friday, June 15 Raiders’ Comeback Startles UI4 8/1/87-7/31/88 S'” Friday, June 8 Tuesday, June 12
AGE REQUIREMENTS Cougar Baseball Boys, 6-4 Players may try out for EITHER (but not both) the Division they tall into based on (1) Date of Birth (age appropriate) OR By DAVID B. CORBIN runners get good jumps on him," when we made a few mistakes in the (2) School grade they are entering in Fall 2001 (grade appropriate) Spenail) Wrinrn for The Wenfield Leader and The Timet explained Raider Head Coach Brian field. That’s where they scored three If you choose grade appropriate, you must still be born after the 1" Date of Birth listed for Team determination and spirit took Homm "It's not easy for him to keep runs. But he (Senatore) got stronger that Division For example, if player is born on 8/15/92 and entering 4"' grade, he or she may runners on first. That's something as the game went on. His curve hall hold and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood try out for U9 (age appropriate) or UK) (grade appropriate) Division. High School baseball team scored we’ve got to keep working on." was working really well He did a three runs in the fifth inning and Further explaining, Homm said, heck of a job!” another dtree in the sixth to startle “The only problems we had were c o n t in u e d o n p a g e is FREQUENCY OF TRYOUTS Cranford. 6-4. on May 17 in Cranford. Tryouts are conducted once per year with team assignments for play during the following Fall The catalyst in the Raiders' positive and Spring seasons. Players selected frfr teams are expected to Plav both seasons, reaction was junior Brian Schiller, who started it all with a solo home TRYOUT APPAREL run in the fifth and kept the enthusi No part of a WSA travel uniform may be worn to a tryout. Players wearing such will not he asm bubbling with a key bum in the allowed to tryout. Shin guards must be worn and cleats are highly recommended. sixth. Raider sophomore pitcher Dave ScniLtCrC, trjso « romolfMf* EXCUSED ABSENCES c iiiTtc ifefl (fiiUv mmum* to liis in tbs Players most attend both tryouts. If * player » umtWe *«*«4 a scheduled tryout, he or she final four innings, recording eight of must contact the appropriate VP of Travel prior to the tryout in order to he considered for a his 10 strikeouts during that time. travel team position. Please contact David Reich (Girls Travel) or Sarino Tropeano (Boys Senatore fanned three of four Cou gars in the fifth and fanned three of Travel) at WSATraveltg>»nl-com. If you do not have access to e-mail, please contact us at five in the final inning. 233-4482, Box 2 for Girls Travel and Box 3 for Boys Travel. However, Senalore’s road was a bit rocky in the first three innings. RAINOUTS Cougar Andy Bausch thumped a lead- Any information about cancellations, alternate field locations or time changes will be posted off triple in the first and scored on Dave Drechsel’s sacrifice fly to cen on both our website: ter. In the third, a series of errors and http;//e9mmunitY-nj.cottVM>ce£r/wsa ..0, . . . n , Senatore's difficulty holding base and the WSA Message Center which can be accessed by dialing 233-4482 and selecting Box 1 runners - four stolen bases, a balk David B. Corbin for Tht Wartfiaid Lmdar and ThaTim— (Cancellations). Rain make-ups will be held June 16th (all day), 17* (after !2pm) and if and a passed ball - resulted in three COMPLETING THE HOME RUN..Junior Brian Schiller slides safely home necessary, the week of June 18th. more runs and a 4-0 Cougar lead. to complete his solo home run which began a Raider comeback in the fifth "He has a high-leg kick, so the inning against Cranford. A WaitawNO CoMMUKicA-nuNy Inc. Pimuomos « 12 Thursday, May 24. 2001 (Tin- Httiortiflh lly n h r r and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Raiders Capture. 5th-Straight Union County Track Crown CONTINUtP n o * PAQt it
ere not responding well enough to the pole vault, both clearing 12 feet increase it in the finals and had to anil teammate Jerry Fang grabbed 'file for sixth sixth al lO’O. ''Fatigue was just bothering me. Raider Andrew Elko look fifth in ly legs fell extra heavy, like I had the 1.600 at 4.35.8 and teammate 5-pound weights on them," said Walter Biner crossed fifth in the 3,200 illiams. at 10:17.5 followed by Blue Devil Optimistically, Williams added, senior Mail Borchin at I0:21.7. Blue I'My coaches know the situations Devil Tri-Captain Ryan Burke placed hat will happen in the meets. And sixth in both the 110 hurdles and 400 |hcy will prepare me." hurdles with respective times o f : I6.1 Aberdeen cleared 21'11.5 to take and :59.8. irst in the long jump. Previously TEAM SCORES: herdeen cleared ft’2" to tic for sec 1. Scotch Plaina-Fanwood 78,2. ond in the high jump. Although pick Plainfield 65, 3. Elizabeth 58, 4. ing up an individual first and a sec- Cranford 57, 5. G overnor Fred L*o
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- told me that at the end of the first liced she was just a half a step a head lap lo wake up because lhal is w hen of McCurdy after the final hurdle. everyone lends lo slow down I no From there. McCurdy turned on the ticed lhal people were slow ing down burners. at ihe 300 murk, so, 1 passed Rebecca "She hit the Iasi hurdle and I said (Bubicz of Union Catholic) and to myself, '1 have to go now '," said thought lhal Megs was going to be McCurdy. “I heard the hurdle knock really tough to catch. She didn't hear ing and It didn't slow her down, So, anyone behind her. Then around 150 1 had to push it." left. I came up on her and gave it all McCurdy did take first in the 400 1 got." intermediate hurdles with a time of “1 did not hear her coming from 1:06.4 and Maya Monroe cleared behind." said DiDario. who lied her 5’2" to seize first in the high jump. best time. “Most of the race, every Blue Devil Sara Burke ran neek- one kepi screaming, 'you're in the and-neek with Elizabeth's April Wil lead! You got a great lead!'. So, w hen liams in the 100 meters hut was she passed me in the end, 1 was nosed out. finishing in :I2,9. Burke surprised." also glided 15'4" to place fifth in the "It's a great way to go out as a long jump. Williams soared an amaz senior." said coach Klinias of Kelly. ing 18*0.25" lo win the event. David B Corbin tor The Weetfieid Leeder and The Tlmee "She has been our givto person for "It’s in my regular range." said DISAPPEARING INTO THE SAND...KaitUr J»yim Ferrara nearly dWap- four years. One of the things we Burke of her nine in the l(K). "My best |H*ars into (ho sand during her first attempt ill Ihe long jump event at the I'nion talked about was staying under con is :I2.6. This track seems to he slow ( ount> girls track and field championship held at Williams Eleld in Elizabeth on Muv 16. . David ■ Corbin for fh * Weetfieid Leeder and Th» Tlmee trol in the first 400 and let the other for me. Last year I did around : 13.2." ALMOST LIKE QUICKSAND...Blue junior Devil Sara Burke sinks Inin the sand during one of her attempts in the long jump event at the I'nion County girls track and field championship at Williams Field In Elizabeth on May 16. Raiders’ Comeback Startles Area High School Devil Laxers Sink Cougar Baseball Boys, 6-4 B rid g eH 2 0 ,11-7 Boys Tennis: CONTINUED FNONt PAGE 11 The 10-7 Westfield High Sehixil MAY 16: boys lacrosse learn rolled on with an With the game seemingly under second, Baumwoll ripped a two-run NJ SEC. 2, GROUP 3 11-7 victory over 10-7 Bridgcwaler- Cougar domination, Schiller haltered single lo right-center off Cougar Scotch Plains-Fanwood 3, Mount Raritan in Westfield on May 19. Se his solo hlasi lo remote left field. Jell reliever and ace Tom Polito, giving Olive 2 nior Chris Dodge led the Blue Devil Hensal hissed a single past short and ihe Raiders the lead. After Maroncy 1st singles: Mike Morano (MO) attack with four goals and Mike Dave Baumwoll wiggled a squibhler as hit-hy-a-pitch. Anthony Blasi d Gennady Bekkelman, 6-3, 6-1 Debrossy netted three goals and an lowuril ihe mound. The confused added insurance with an RBI single 2nd singles: John Corbin (SPF) assist. pitcher. IX'rrck Zulick, threw wild lo lo center. d. Kevin Sheurs, 6-1, 6-1 Off lo their normal slow start, the first and Hensal ami Baumwoll scani- "We wanted him to execute the 3rd singles: Mike Thompson Blue Devils scored seven goals in ihe pered lo third and second, respec bunt, so we could lie the game. And, (SPF) d. Bart Ringwelski, 6-3, 6-2 that's what he did," said Homm of second half and shutout the Pan tively. Next, Zulick balked and 1st doubles: Joe Wilkinson and Hensal was allowed lo score. Then thers, 3-0, in Ihe final quarter. Goalie Schiller's hunt. "Polito is iheir num Josh Sanders (SPF) d. Arun Rajaram Brian Maroncy narrowed the score ber one pitcher. They brought hint in apd Jeff Mahmood, 6-3, 6-3 Dan Morrissey had 17 saves. Billy lo 4-3 with a RBI single to center. to close the game and we hit their 2nd doubles: Nitish Gangoli and Schultz had a goal and two assists In ihe sixth. Josh Finkelstein number one. I was very proud of Al Helemski (MO) d. Rob Bugg and and Tim Mansfield had a goal and an David B. Corbin tor The Wes l field Leeder and The Times singled over second and Marcus Terry Levine, 7-5, 6-1 assist while Dan Kane and Brian WINNER OF THE HIGH JUMP...Highlander Ma,va Monroe won the high these kids." Dockery walked. With no one out, The win improved the Raiders Boltini each scored a goal. jump at the Union fount) championships with a height of 5'2". MAY 17: Schiller stepped to the plate and laid to 9-10 while Cranford lowered to NJ SEC. 2, GROUP 3 Bridgewater 2 14 0 7 down a perfect bum, advancing both 16-8. SEMIFINALS W estfield 2 2 4 3 11 girls go. I thought they ran it a little TRACK RESULTS: (1st Place and Local) runners. Willi pinch runner Kyle Pl.-Fanwood 000 M illhum 5.Scotch Plains-Fanwood 0 loo fast. Ami Erin responded well Sc. and was patient. It was a very strate 100-meters: 1. Williams (E) 12.9, Adams on third and Dockery on Cranford 103 1st singles: Reed Hagmann d. 2. Burke (W) 12.9 Local High School gic race." Gennady Bekkelman, 6-0, 6-0 200-maters: 1. Carla Wynler 2nd singles: Jon Magnes d. John Kelly also teamed with Rachael (Roselle) 26.2, 4. Jayme Ferraro Corbin, 6-0, 6-2 Golf Results: Jones. Jill Kosciclecki and Jaymc (SPF) 26.7 '■ 3rd singles: Jeff Schnell d. Mike MAY 17: Ferraro to place first in the 4x400 400-meters: 1. Nina Njoku (P) Thompson, 6-0, 6-1 Westfield 167, Newark East Side relay with a time of 4:05.5. 59.6, 6. Jones (SPF) 1:01.5 > 1st doubles: Andrew Mackessy Midway through the meet a realis 800-meters: 1. Kelly (SPF) 2:20.1, and Andrew Draznin d. Joe Wilkinson 228 Blue Devil Brent Bramnick led the tic Highlander Head Coach Bill 2. DiDario (GL) 2:21.1, 4. Rebecca and Rob Bugg, 6-0, 6-2 Babicz (UC) 2:25.8 2nd doubles: Brad Rice and field with a two-over par 37 at Gorski assessed his team’s chances. "I expected us to win the high jump. 1,600-meters: 1. Anzelone (W) Shaun Kessler d. Harry Yang and Weequahie followed by Kevin Doyle 5:16.3, 4. Stephanie Heath (SPF) Simon Poplyanski, 6-1, 6-2 at 38, Adam Gerckens at 45 and I’m looking for u win in the 400 5:29.2, 6, Sara Mahran (W) 5:37.5 Geoffrey Ostrega at 47. hurdles, be second or third in Ihe 100 3,200-metars: 1. Anzelone (W) REGULAR SEASON hurdles and place in the discus and MAY 16: 11:35.9, 2. Ackerman (W) 12:07.4,5. Scotch Plains-Eanwood 168, the shot. could be ii) Ijie 35 Union Catholic 3, Bound Brook Cranford 169 Cusimano (W) 12:24.8 1st singles: Mario Iturraldi (B) 4y400-metsrs: $PF (Jones, The 15-2 Raiders polled off an Koscielecki, Ferraro, Kelly) 4:05.5 JT Wilkinson, 6-1, 6-2 upset over ihe 16-1-1 Cougars, sans 100-hurdles: 1. McCurdy (GL) 15.4 ‘2nd singles: Drew Terpennlng he expected whjen McCurdy nosed Mike Oeci. Doug Gillie and Steve 400-hurdles: 1. McCurdy (GL) ■(DC) d. Chris Metzler, 7-6, (9-7 tie out Linden’s Amy Sura for first in the Lowen took top honors each with a I(X) hurdles, finishing in : 15.4. Sura 1:06.4 breaker), 6-0 High Jump: 1. Monroe (GL) 5'2" 3rd singles: Dan Majcen (UC) d. 40. Raider Lou Schults shot a 43 and had a significant lead early but no- Matt Notoane came in at 45. Jerry Long jump: 1. Williams (E) Marcos Hanech, 6-2, 6-3 18'0.25 ,5 . Burke (W) 15'4" 1st doubles: Ryan Price and Erik Cuozzo and Tom Newmann both shot PUBLIC NOTICE Shot put: 1. Rachelle Jenkins (L) DaRocha (UC) d. Chris Cammerer 41 for the Cougars. 39’0", 2. Ruth Rorher (SPF) 35’6” and Brian Sauitt, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 UNION COUNTY BOARD Discus: 1. Ashley Holmes (S) 2nd doubles: Matt Hardgrove and See it all on the Web! OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 116'2", 4. Rorher (SPF) 105'0" Juan Barragan (B) d. Tom Kierzkowski NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Javelin: 1. Megan Bauer (Ra) and Dan Ferraro, 6-0, 6-2 Date Adopted: May 16,2001 www.goleader.com Public Notice is hereby given that the 115’4.5” David B. Corbin for Thp Wtttfl&ld LpAdpr and Thd T/maa Union County Board of Chosen Freehold I’AVONI MAKING THE PUTOUT...Ralder catcher Andrew Pavonl makes the , Devil Laxers Maul PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com PUBLIC NOTICE tag on Cougar Chris Marino in the fourth inning. The Raiders beat the Cougars, petitive bidding as a professional service or 6-4. Mendham Boys, 17-4 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- NOTICE TO CREDITORS ' ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con ESTATE OF LOWELL C. DOAK, ^^eoeoeoeoecececeoec*^ NOTICE TO BIDDERS tract and the resolution authorizing it is The tenth-ranked, 9-7, Westfield Deceased. Devil Laxers Lace * * R a id er S occer C a m p VP' available for public inspection In the Office 2001 High School boys lacrosse team NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. at Scotch Plains-Fanwocxj High School of the Clerk of the Board. mauled Mendham, 17-4, in Westfield bids will be received by the Borough of LaCORTE, Surrogate of Ihe County of Director Tom BraznIMky Fanwood (“Fanwood”) for RUBBERIZED RESOLUTION NO.: 523A-2001 Union, made on the 18th day of MAY. A D., Lady Lancers, 18-8 Boys' Varsity Soccer Coach on May .16. Junior midfielder Mike ASPHALT EMULSION SLURRY SEAL (A m ending Resolution No. 1233-2000) 2001, upon Ihe application of the under The Westfield High School girls Scotch Plalna-Fanwood High School AWARDEDTO: Matrix Environmental and in association with Qebrossy led the Blue Devil attack ING ON VARIOUS STREETS and all work signed. as Executor of the estate of said lacrosse team evened its record to 7- with five goals and sophomore Gil incidental thereto, and such bids shall be Geotechnical Services, 215 Ridgedale Av deceased, notice is hereby given to the Brazilian Soccer Academy enue, Florham Park, New Jersey 7, qualifying for the slate tourna Dutch Soccer Academy Arbitsman netted three goals and received, opened and read in public at the creditors of said deceased to exhibit to the Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, SERVICES: Increasing the appropriation subscriber under oath or affirmation their ment, by defeating the Livingston Session I - July 9 -1 3 added an assist. Fanwood, New Jersey, on MONDAY, June for professional environmental engineering claims and demands against the estate of Lancers, 18-8, in Westfield on May G Camp Feature* services to prepare an environmental re- _ • Novice to advanced Chris Dodge flicked in two goals 4,2001 at 10:00 AM local prevailing time said deceased wljhln six months from the 16. Junior center Morgan Lang net After the proposals have been opened and port/8tudy In the pending litigation entitled. date of said order, or they will be forever 1 • Ability grouping and abetted with two assists while • Kinder Soccer program j reviewed and examined by Fanwood’s rep C ounty o f U n ion v. Aetna, et al. barred from prosecuting or recovering the ted seven goals, five in the first hall. Billy Schultz had a goal and four COST: Not to exceed $25,000 for a new • Tactical camp for teams )| resentatives, the results will be made public, same against the subscriber. Jen Korecky flicked in four goals • Goalkeepers school assists. Tim Mansfield, Mike but until the actual award and execution of total contract not to exceed $75,000 KATHERINE B. DOAK • Indoor facilities M. Elizabeth Genievich and Brittany Miller had three goals Charney, Marc Schott and Brian contract, Fanwood reserves its right to re Executor • Family discounts Clerk of the Board and two assists. Katie Schott had two ject all proposals. ATTORNEY | Session II -July 30 - August 3 j Bottini each added a goal. Dan 1 T - 5/24/01, The Leader Fee: $24.48 goals and an assist. Sara Beth Euwer Morrissey had seven saves. Complete sets of the bid documents for the JOSEPH E. MURRAY & ASSOC. For a camp brochure please call: proposed work are on file in the Office of the 391 Springfield Avenue had nine saves. Tom Brexnltsky - 900 322-6102 4 Borough Clerk at Fanwood's Municipal Build PUBLIC NOTICE PO Box 36 Home of the '87, '89. ‘91, '92, '95, '97, '96 Mendham 2 0 1 1 Livingston 4 4 4 5 17 ing, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood. Berkeley Heights, New Jersey 07922 X n J State Champions Boys Soccer TeamH W estfield W estfield New Jersey, and may be examined Monday SHERIFF'S SALE 1 T - 5/24/01. The Leader Fee:$21.42 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, except holidays. Copies may CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-1062-99 b= , SHERIFF S SALE be obtained by prospective bidders as of Scliolii*~ /Vtlileto SUPERIOR COURT OF NEWJERSEY, Thursday, May 24,2001 upon application NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., PLAINTIFF vs. OMAR TANGARIFE, ET CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, to the Borough Clerk and payment of a non- EKA AL, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-20579-99 refundable fee of $20.00. * CIVILACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION, Associates, P. A. PACIFIC THRIFT AND LOAN COM Bids must be submitted by the date and DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000 FOR SALE Scotch Plains-Fanwood Engineering and Planning PANY. PLAINTIFF vs. JORGE A. time provided above; on the standard pro OF MORTGAGED PREMISES I and nod i typographic RODRIGUEZ; ADDIA I. RODRIGUEZ; ET posal forms provided, in the manner desig By virtusof the abova-statod writ of execu j '-^Orypying ALS. DEFENDANT. nated in the bid documents and required by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Fam ily ' CIVILACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, the specifications; must be enclosed in a Month V 2050 m. 22 E. public vendue, atthe Union County Adminis Investors Wain), N) 07076 DATED JULY 19, 2000 FOR SALE OF sealed envelope bearing the name and ad tration Building, 1 st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown MORTGAGED PREMISES. dress of the bidder, addressed to the Bor C om pany Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu ough Clerk of Fanwood, with words, "P ro 2tS South Avs Fanwood sates R. Watson WEDNESDAY THE 30™ DAY OF MAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by posal for Slurry Saallng Various Straats" in of the ()icc (408) 322-2030 A.D., 2001 at two o'clock In the afternoon of KATIE CHURCH - public vendue, atthe Union Counly Adminis placed on the outside of the envelope in the CALLT00AYF0R0UR f “8 said day AH successful bidders must have tration ButMing, lalFtoor, tOEItoebethtown lower laft-handoomar; andbeaccompaniad 20% of their bid available In cash or certified MARKETREPORT softball team. As a cal has recorded Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on by either a certified check, cashier’s check or rtiefflbavaciewr. check at the conclusion of the sales (908) 822-1600 WEDNESDAY THE 13TH DAY OF JUNE bid bond drawn to the order of Fanwood for The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 116 putouts as of May 18. tter, she A.D.,2001 attwo o'clock In the afternoon of not less than ten (10%) percent of the amount EIGHTEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN Member NASO $ SIPC said day. All successful bidders must have of the bid, but not In excess of Twenty Thou DRED FIFTY ONE &09/100 ($118,361.09). carries a .418 batting aver 23 hits, 20 20% of their bid available in cash or certified sand ($20,OCX)) Dollars except as otherwise The property to be sold is located In ELIZA check atthe conclusion of the sales. provided by N.J.S.A. 40A:11-21. BETH, In the County of UNION, and the RBI. In the The ludgment amount is SEVENTY Bidder must also furnish at the time the bid runs scored and a team-lea State of New Jersey. SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHTY FIVE & is submitted a Consent of Surety with power of attorney and financial statement evidenc Commonly known as: 641 -643 GARDEN itegories, Church ]0ads i ome runs 96/100 ($77,085.98). STREET, FORMERLY KNOWN AS 641 The property to be sold is located In the ing that a performance bond with material USDA municipality of ELIZABETH inlheCountyof and payment bond In the full amount of the GARDEN STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW is second with 3 triples. She has JERSEY 07202 Prime UNION and State of New Jersey. contract price shall be provided at the ex pense of the Bidder to Fanwood at the time Tax Lot No. ACCTff: 407, in Block No. |he volleyball team, Commonly known as 425 FULTON WARD; 6 FKA LOT NO. 6, BLOCK NO. 407 STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. designated by Fanwood for the execution of the contract. No bid may be withdrawn within Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 40 trong. diurch has been a Class Tax LOT NO. 490 BLOCK NO. 3. feet -.vide 11C feet long fRRFGULAP C ontrol Dimension* of Led. (Approximaifily) ^ sixty (SC) days of the date specified for the receipt of tide except ee provided for in Nearest Cross Street Situate on the on the staff NORTHERLY side of GARDEN STREET, Nearest Cross Street: Situate at the N.J.S.A.40A:11-24. Bidders are required to distant 285 feet from the EASTERLY side Intersection of the Northeasterly side of comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. hoo 'm il.. of MAPLE AVENUE. (908)322-7126 Fulton Street and the Northwesterly side 10:5-31 etseq. (L 1975, c. 127). The specifications may contain a com There is due approximately the sum of o f Fourth Street. ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOU There is due approximately the sum of plete set of bidding and contract forms. If so, they are for the convenience of bidders and SAND SIX-HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 05/ EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN 100 ($129,616.05) together with lawful in DRED EIGHTY THREE & 58/100 are not to be detached from the specifica terest and costs. iev ($85,883-58) together with lawful interest tions or filled out or executed. Separate copies of the “bid” proposal and other sub There is a full legal description on file In and costs. mittals will be furnished for that purpose in the Union County Sheriffs Office. ■There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn vemen the Union County Sheriffs Office. duplicate, one to be submitted with each bid and one to be retained by the bidder for his this sale. • The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH (Its) records. SHERIFF 1 Standin this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The right is reserved by Fanwood to reject FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C. - SHERIFF any or all bids if deemed to be in the interest COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW CASALE AND PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. of Fanwood to do so, to waive any informali ties in the bids received and to accept the 4 Brighton Road up 4 Century Drive Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Parsippany, N e w Jersey 07054 lowest responsible bid. Eleanor McGovern CH-755668 (WL) otc CH-755459 (WL) Borough Clerk 4 T - 5/3, 6/10, 5/17 lthusiasm 4 T - 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 „ „ „ „ & 5/24/01______‘______Fee: $187.68 06/7/01 ______Fee: $177.48 1 T - 5/24/01, The Times Fee: $65.28 A Watchdno Communications, Inc. Pubucation Page 14______Thursday, May 24, 2001 CTln- HHratfirlb Hu-mVr and THE TIMES of Scotch Plain. Fanwood Union County Senior 50+ Scotch Plains Men’s Softball Standings: Softball League Standings A DIVISION: SO PLUS DIVISION: Hicrman (S-lor-J) for Rehaheo (Aaol May IS) Marlon Jacobson Roofing 14, I egg 60 PLUS DIVISION TEAM Mason 10 LA law 2H. Mangel Realtors IR Checchehk) Chiropractic Luke Harrell (4 hits). Jerry Rolella (4 Lawmen Tony Orlando and John The Stanley Cup Themla hits, triple. HR) and Bill Watson (3 hits, Scanlon (4 hits each). Scanlon and Bob Ferrara’s Auto Center HR) led MJK Oxner (HR each) and Buich Emu (2 Jade tale The Office 12, Rehabco 8 HRs) Mick McNicholus (4 hits. HR, for Pep Again Howard Smilh (HR. 3 hits) and Jerry Mangels. DAL Locksmith Neighborhood Painting Permoulie (HR and 2 hits) led the Office. Creative Industries 14, II Giardino For Rehaheo. Pete Osborn went S-for-J. Restaurant 4 B DIVISION: Comcast Cablevlslon 20. l.cios Mason 5 Bob Canales (3-for-3, double. HRi TEAM # Comcast was led by Bill Reichle George Mcrlo (HR. 3 hits), while Bill Chico’s Bell Bonde 5 (single, double. HR, 6 RBI )• Frank Ritchie, Dorn Deo, Don Robertson and Theresa/Mohave Grill 4 D’Amato, Fred DiMarlino and Ron Joe Murano (2 hits each) for Creative Cellular Signal Plus 4 Virgilio had 3 hits and Brian Williams Charles Lindner and Pete lerino (3 hits Fridays 2 each) for Giardino. Misfits 2 home red. Post Office 0 Nilsen Detective Agency IS, Marlon Mangel Realtors 22, Creative Indus 0 Jacobson Reading 3 tries 5 Ron Ivory and Jerry Barrett (2-run Frank Carina (5 hits). Dave Dempsey, HRs and 2 hits). Lenny Yenish, Alan Mick McNicholus and Henry Banics (4 Soccer Azzuri Ties Feigcnbaum, Buclh F.rnst, Brian hits)and Barnes(2 HRs). Mangels lumed McDermott and Frank Ciampi (2 hits five double plays. For Creative, Bill Hunterdon Jaguars each). Ritchie (triple, 2 hits), Ed Malko ami George Fochesato ) HR. 2 hits) and Jim Scotch Plains-Fanwood’s Girls U-12 Bottoms Up 19, Antones Pub & Grill 4 intercity Soccer Team hosted a May 13 Steiner (2 hits). re-match against the North Hunterdon Union Center National Hank 26, Crest Haven Savings Bank 23, II Giardino Jaguars, and succeeded in holding the Refrigeration II .....C contest to a I -1 tie. Dan D'Arcy (2 doubles. HR. 4 hits). Joe Wolosen (2 hits, HR) :for The Jaguars scored their only goal in David Bell and Pat Catino (HR. 3 hi)s) Giardino’s. the first minutes of the game. The A/zurri and Sal Lahella (2 HRs. 3 hits) led the Bank. Tom Connolly, Dennis Baker and 50+ DIVISION 1 retaliated with an offensive charge by (As of may 20) Maggie McLaughlin, Sam Gates, Col Bob Swigel (2 hits each). David B. Corbin for The Weetfleid Leader and The Timee TEAM w l leen l^aForge and Allie Zazzali, whose TAKING A HARD SWAT AT AI.S...Acting Governor Donald T. DIFrancesco enjoyed hilling the softball during the Antones Pub & Grill 24, The Office 9 Antone s Pub ft Grill 5 1 determined scoring attempts neverthe "Knock Out AI.S
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Trust for Historic Preservation's His nation to over $1.6 million. toric Real Estate Program. "The President's Elite designation The honor was based on the associ symbolizes the hunt w ork and dedica She has received many distin Judy Sagan. Vice President and ates' sales production for the year tion it takes to become one of the top guished awards and has been a mem Manager of the Westfield Office, 2(XX). sales associates in the real estate in ber in the New Jersey Association of stated that. "Julie is an estremely Introduced in 1998, the President's dustry." said Ms. Reeves. "For litis Realtors Million Dollar Sales Club. knowledgeable agent in our office Elite designation is awarded to reason. I am proud to recognize Faith. 1003-2000. Ms. Murphy has been a and has taken advantage of our cut Burgdorff sales associates producing Joyce and Carol for their truly out New Jersey real estate professional ting edge training and focus ses over $8 million in sales dollar volume standing efforts." for 11 years and resides in Cranford. sions to help her clients and expand She is an active member of the her own production, Ms. Murphy Cranford Junior Woman's Club, the has a vast knowledge of the Carden Club of Cranford and the Cranlord-Westfield vicinity, along Junior League of Elizaheth- with a comprehensive understand fail Plainfield. and is a Trustee of the BURGdORf ing o f the area.” F REALTORS 1 ■ E R A Gina Suriano-Barber Named V ISITING AUTHOR...Sherry Russ, a locu! author who has recently published Listing Agent of the Month “The l.ight uf Lucinda," discussed the role of seientille informulloii and fantasy in her novel with sixth graders at Roosevelt Intcrmcdiutc School in Westfield. WESTFIELD — Gina Suriano- She is a lifelong Scotch Plains Two students. Kate Kovalenko and Courtney Phillips, discussed the writing Barber, a Broker/Sales Associate with resident with over 12 years experi process and details about Ms. Ross' novel during n liaieli session with the author. Burgdorff Realtors ERA's Westfield ence selling residential homes in bfiicc, recently earned kudos for hav Union County. Ms. Suriano-Barber ing been named Listing Agent of the has extensive knowledge of the mar I’Roi i s s io n \ i o n h i : m n mini, rrtonth for April 2001, w ith live units keting area, specializing in Westfield. listed and dollars amounting to over Scotch Plains and Fanwood. $1.6 million. Judith A. Sagan. Vice President Ms. Suriano-Barber is a member and Manager of Burgdorff ERA's of New Jersey Association of Real Westfield Office, added. 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Turner Honor Roll at Park Middle School in Jeffrey Pober Brian W. Kaplun Hubert 0. Wallden, Vd Mauimihan IMNcgro Kelley Prestridge Honor Roll were recently an HIGH HONOR ROLL Kristin A. Stiffler Scotch Plains were recently an nounced by Scotch Plains-Pan wood Sydney N. Thorne Laura J. Kasinski Hanna Y. Woo nounced. Linda Evins David Regg som m oR E s Michael Koliliska Christopher B. W A column by freelancers inun the AAR section of the Westfield l eader and The limes of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Written whenen t '------POPCORN’ the muse hits them. The Golden how! ‘Star Trek Voyager' kneis Brimming With Cultured Pearls And (So Does My Life By Michael S. Goldbtrger HvCXHOI F. 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For that matter, what does and I just needed stead of his less-than-rich lover, is just some time alone. The Golden Bowl say about the devel what the doctor ordered — for your Ncelix, you opment of a new and emerging Ameri cultural health, that is. see, left the crew Directed by James Ivory, the tum- can aristocracy based on industrial of “Voyager.” of-the century tale of romantic in wealth? Is James using the Prince as Even though trigue promises to deliver philosophi an example of the withering Euro Nefelix had never cal meditations, high-minded ideals pean social classes and Verver as a been my favorite and thespic excellence to your enter symbol of capital triumphing over crew member, tainment diet. Gosh knows, even the genealogy? What is the author saying with his depar most cautious of big screen consum about the fate of marriage in the post- ture. out came the ers imbibes far too much junk cin Victorian era? Write a 400-word es box of tissues. It ema. say and explain. Be sure to make was during this, Hence, consider Ruth Prawer parallels and give cogent examples. the penultimate Jhabvala’s gloriously sophisticated Just kidding. Relax. But you get the episode before screenplay the motion picture equiva idea. the series finale, that it struck me: lent of an anti-oxidant. Just one view In summation, not only does The the ending of this ing of producer Ismail Merchant’s Golden Bowl prove salubrious via the CNin Rogowtky tof The Westfield L eeder and The Times stimulating exercise your gray matter THE GANG'S ALL HKRK...Students of Mary 1 u Farrell at Terrill Middle seven-year wonderfully costumed, beautifully “StarTrek" scries receives. But without having to fear a School In Scotch Plains offered their Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 15. filmed period piece is guaranteed to would leave a dreaded test, you also get all the intel Performances, such as Ihe one depleted above, were given by members of the cancel out the ill effects of six car huge void m my lectual joy of that inspiring English Glee Club, Choir and Choruses of the school. chases, five wanton murders, and four life, both because moronic plots. class you once had, when you were hilvrrstvtl in n vinvin g rt stain anh in the ana ami writing of the one-hour I However, while folks suffering from actually encouraged to contemplate about tin < x/n l in m r im s i < -m ail mu lu lled'^oletnlvr.t am faithfully devoted unusually high levels of gratuitous ideals instead of the humdrum and to it each film violence may have to enjoy The practical. Your energized brain ec Wednesday. Yes, Golden Bowl twice, medical research statically fires on all four lobes and even to the exclu ers arc still not sure if any number of ebulliently exclaims, “No Terminator sion of picking up viewings can help moviegoers who 2 tonight, Mr. Schwarzenegger. Nope. Ingredients for (Season finales the telephone have seen Freddy Got Fingered(2001). No Rambo this evening. Mr. Stallone." when l clearly Even modem science has its limits. Now, if only we could talk your health c o n t in u e d f r o m pa 22 ...... — ...... could hear my voyage has ended, hut will Carol survive? Happily, the film is as entertaining as plan into covering the theater admis- she snaps out of it, she musters up watch next season? Gulp....yes. mother speaking it is healthful. the strength to save her sis. Before Finally, “Providence" writers into the answering machine wanting The concept of Sturfleet working to know what 1 had for dinner that Heading a superb cast is Nick Nolte in unison with the handsome, spiri leaving forhernewchannel, UPN- took the death approach by kill night, and because I had become in as industrialist Adam Verver, a study The Golden Bowl, rated R, is a 9, Buffy plunges herself into the tual, (did I mention handsome?) ing/not killing off the patriarch of volved in a relationship with the crew. Chakotay and his crew of Maquis in control, power and autocratic be Miramax release directed by-James abyss of the end of the world in Ihe Hanson family. Who doesn't Ivory and stars Uma Thurman, Nick Especially Chakotay. But never mind worked well in this series. If you forget nevolence. A widower, the tycoon has about dial part. Nolte, and Jeremy Northam. Running order to save it. She dies and we love Dr, Hanson - the town veteri how they were thrown together, try to been amassing art treasures to one I have watched "StarTrek" since the time: 128 minutes. catch a rerun of “Caretaker," the two day occupy a museum he is building days of Captain Kirk and Spock, and part episode that premiered on Janu back in American City. It's the em l can easily say that “Voyager,” the ary 16, 1995, and started it all. It has blematic coal-mining town where he fourth series, is my favorite. Perhaps been the nearly perfect seven-year jour amassed his fortune, and the richest NJSO Concert one reason is because this show truly ney through the DeltaQuadrant. man in America would like to give empowered women, showing them in 1 don’t know about you, but I am leadership roles making tough calls something back. CONTINUED FROM PO 22 looking forward, although skeptically, But, he holds no interest above the and decisions that effected lots of lives. to the fifth series, “Enterprise,” and to accurate and became more engaging but Jane way was a great Captain, and happiness of his only child, Maggie, was almost driven by the primary fire of the new Captain Bakula. portrayed with elegant innocence by her female crew members were just Some Of my friends were glad Vo the orchestra, who absolutely excelled in as powerful. Kate Beckinsale. Thus, he is under musical performance here. see “Voyager" end. They think l need Feminism aside, "Voyager" gave a break. I disagree. It is — ^ tip# is standably delighted when dear daugh The conceit took off again after inter us some superb futuristic technology ter finds the love of her life in Prince mission with the great German power for real, guys me only program and highlighted some fascinating I’ve watched on television with regu Amerigo. house — Beethoven 7. Mr. Macal had alien races in the Delta Quadrant. larity since the demise o f “Twin Jeremy Northam is excellent as the his job cut out for him, programming the I especially liked the episodes in Peaks” in the early 90s. Heck, I never Prince, embodying that rare, seem same piece in the wake of George which Janeway and her crew didn’t even hud cable service until my hus ingly ambiguous combination of ro Marriner Maull's Beethoven 7th of the Is Rachel “carrying" a secret? Will Syd cany on with married always stick to their Prime Directive band insisted on having it installed mantic and pragmatist that Europe previous week in the same venue. politician Joe Connelly? of non-interference. several months ago. ans do so well. While Mr. Macal failed to live up to And then there’s the Borg, the ter Oh, and don’t start calling me on Replete with castle but no funds to Mr. Maull and his memorable offering rorist aliens who deserve a category Wednesday nights all of a sudden. restore it, he represents just the sort of with the Philharmonic Orchestra of New are left with a still shot of her narian and widower with a heart of their own. The Borg Queen is my I’ve come to enjoy my’hour of isola pauper aristocracy that royalty-starved Jersey, the NJSO members presented a headstone. The catastrophic death of gold, juggling canaries, adult ideal female — cool, bald, beautiful, tion from you, uh, I mean it all. J Americans have swooned over for wonderful effort. The opening chords of the first move of one of my favorite heroines children and golden retrievers'? For years. An ominous family history dat ment were strong, aggressive and clear. guarantees that 1 am ready to dig something to happen to one of the ing back to Medieval days includes a Highlights included a most excellent my fangs (that’s vampire-speak) main characters would be tragic - legend about an indiscreet wife and dynamic control form the orchestra, and into next season. Like, for sure, and it’s one of the oldest tricks in Piano Qecilals Planned her treacherous step-son beheaded for a superior bass sound, both of which the the book. Why wouldn’t we watch their infidelity. And, no lie, Amerigo we know we haven’t seen the last Philharmonic Orchestra lacked. of her. in the fall? Dear oF dad just has to is actually a direct descendant of the At someone's suggestion, the NJSO Al Paul Nazzaro cSludio fellow for whom they named America. has finally closed all of the gaps behind When President Bartlett’s sec make it! But presently more important, the the orchestra by packing the "acoustic retary and lifelong friend Mrs. So, let’s recap: President Bartlett W E ST FIE L D -T he Paul Nazzaro On Monday, June 4, the musicians Prince understands the moral and so cabinets" directly against each other, Landingham is killed in a car ac is on the campaign trail, Buffy Music Studio in Westfield will present spotlighted will include: Yahiza cial ramifications that his nuptial rep helping to enhance lower end sound. cident (more death), the prez goes will be back on UPN-9, Rachel is its Annual Spring Recitals for piano Jaramilto, Lynn Babich, Daphney Noel, Annie McGee,Dun Berman, Nick resents. We even get the feeling he Several musical crashes, one from end pregnant. Dr. Hansen may die, students from Thursday, May 31, to into his own kind of catatonic Shorrock, Kaitliu Kaminsky, Kate sometimes mistakes for love his tac chair horn and one from two converging state, flashing back to his child and the 7th Heaven clan is going Tuesday, June 5. itly understood gratitude to Maggie. clarinets, ripped clearly through the mu On May 31, the performers will in McGee, Melanie Kaujhold, adult slu hood when he first met Mrs, L. to you know where in a hand- dents Lisa Sharkey, Yvonne Fu, Don In short, he lives up to his end of the sical fabric. “Wrong notes are of little clude: Marc Brody, Jack Fraser, Clair Caught somewhere between grief basket. McGee, Trisha Wheeler, Karen Vowells, bargain — for a while. Which brings consequence, but to play without pas Chin, Peter Wanfried, Jeffrey Brody, Unless you plan on spending Maureen Aylward, Bonnie Feldman us to the matter of Charlotte, exquis sion is inexcusable,” said Beethoven. and shock, he has the doors of the Jessica Natali, letter a Romanowski, the summer in the Grand Canyon and Mary Kaminsky. itely realized by Uma Thurman. The second movement Allegretto cathedral sealed off after her fu Allison Acevedo, Derek Wanfried, which can be emotionally devastating, On June 5, the performing students It gets a little complicated, how all neral and goes into an over-thc- or mountain climbing, don’l ruin George Williamson, Crista Ricci, Kylie features a series of heartbeat rhythm's in will be: Mary Muldoon, Julia these folks doing the social scene in top temper tantrum that would your nails hanging off that cliff we Fraser, Danielle Ferrari, Josh Fishman, variation in the opening measures. This Wasilewski, Emily Doskow, Julian and around London, circa 1905, know rivet Satan. “You’re a feckless talked about. Next fall is bound to Mark Raimondi, Michelle Morganoff, movement was so well loved at its pre give us enough safety nets so we Matt Carville and Michael Fee. Seltzer, Emily O 'Brien, Lisa Neliriiig, each other. But what’s hidden from mier that it was immediately encored. In thug!” he screams, strutting up to Steve Marino, John Thomas Colucci, our winsome bride by matchmaker can bounce back just fine from a Performing on Friday, June 1, will fact, it was also used to replace the brief the front of the church before put he: Ryan Jennings, Jacob icing, Alex Colucci, Harry Marino, Patrick and fellow American, Fanny slow movement of the 8th Symphony ting out a newly-lit cigarette on summer fraught with re-runs. Connor Jennings, Seton Hartnett, McGowan, Patrick Muldoon, Ed Assingham, cleverly expressed by several times during Beethoven’s life the cathedral’s marble floor. Will Jacob Lavenhar, Eamon Hartnett, Kerins, Max Kaplan, Cecilia Della Anjelica Huston, is that the Prince time. This is where Mr. Macal started to he or won’t he run for a second Dome festival To Include Andrew Calvaruso, Mallory Boesch, Peruti, Helen Kaplan, Allison and Maggie’s pal Charlotte were pre take a distant second to Mr. Maull. term? Will Bartlett lose the tod- Neil Pratt, Matt Liebowiti, Ben Cascone and iMura Fee. viously, well, er, acquainted. But if <$ix Local Youngsters The Czech Macal handled the inti Chewey, Ixtura Schwab, Matt Har For more information, please call you suspect a romantic triangle, rest macy of this section with typical musi dlerbehavior when facing the Press MOUNTAINSIDE — Six local ris, Jackie Nicoll, Hillary Nicoll, John (908) 232-3310 or visit assured it doesn’t stay one for very cal coarseness he affords much of the Corp? 1 predict an overwhelming singers have been selected to partici Boyd and Eric Pratt. www.NazzaroMusic.com, long. Henry James adds a fourth side. German repertoire. He has stated that “yes” to all questions, But, pate in the Rome Festival Young James, often credited with being he will probably “never set foot in Ger Schlamme and Sorkin stretched Artists Program in Rome, Italy dur the first to incorporate modem psy many"— for dubious reasons no doubt). the drama envelope with thechurch ing June and July. The youngsters chological theory into literature, thick His comparative breakneck speed killed scene, and how long do we need to will perform in the children’s chorus ens the brew by having the contem the ambiance. What is he thinking? of Englebert Humperdinck’s opera While the third and fourth move stare at Barlett’s rain-soaked face as singers and The Faculty of the ments featured excellent playing and before we start rolling the credits? Hansel und Gretel, Line Arle & Crafts Show control front the orchestra, the annoy “Friends” writers took a differ dancers. ing body language of Macal was also ent path with their season finale - Carolyn Mulvey is a sixth grade Carolyn Klinger-Kueter On Tap June 2 and 3 highlighted. Macal’s arm gestures are who’s pregnant? Years ago, this student at Edison Intermediate School where she plays the cello and CRANFORD-T h e 15th An vague - confusing section attacks, and approach was as hackneyed as a nual Spring Fine Art and Crafts his head does not seem to move at the the trombone. Music Studio... Madonna song on the radio. It’s Her sister, Katie Rae Mulvey, is an at Nomahegan Park in Cranford neck, favoring the turning of his entire body towards varying sections of the fresher now, somehow. When eighth grader at Edison School. Katie will be held on Saturday and orchestra. Rachel and Phoebe find a positive Rae was the lead in Westfield Young Sunday, June 2 and 3, from 10 The NJSO has potential beyond imagi pregnancy test in Monica’s waste Artists’ Cooperative Theatre’s produc Wishes the a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event nation, but because of this vague con basket, they think, “Baby shower? tion of Oliver! in 1999 at the New Jersey very best to will be held rain or shine. ducting style, misinterpretation and lack We haven’t even gotten through Performing Arts Center in Newark. Sponsored by the Union of direction, the orchestra cannot truly the wedding yet!” When Monica Jackie Weidman is also in the their students County Board of Chosen Free excel. eighth grade at Edison School. Jackie Leadership is everything A hem will reveals that she isn’t expecting, holders, the Ur,tor. County Di the freeze frame and uncomfort was in The Music Mutt ami The me vtt their up be needed to take the orchestra beyond an/ of Oz and she performs with The vision o f Rartts and Recreation able look on Rachel's face gives their limits. If the NJSO is smart, they Broadway Singers. coming recital and Janet and Howard Rose of will choose talent over a name. away the identity of the true mama. Alysson Tieman is in seventh grade Squared Productions, Inc., the There’s no real cliffhanger here, at Edison School where she per Summer • Fall art and craft show will include but it’s refreshing to see the death/ forms with the Mixed Chorus. many artisans from the area. flashback ploy passed up here. Freddi Mack is in the eighth grade al Registration Now The Fine Art and Crafts Show Sabrina Fair One of the only programs on Deerfield School in Mountainside and will feature fine art. photogra has performed lead roles in Annie and in Progress CONTINUED FROM PO 22 television with any hint of family CarotynKSutger-Kueter phy, weaving, clothing, pottery, in Fiddler on the Roof at Deerfield. this production could be brilliant. values is “7th Heaven.” The writ wood, fiber, leather, stained She is an honor student and an active The set design, as always at WCP, ers took a big risk with their fi Brochures Available Upon Request glass, and more. The music of member of the Middle School Chorus. was fabulous. I applaud Vem Keller nale, introducing the topic of the 70s by “New Hearts” will Martha Strickland is a sophomore 424 ST. MARKS AVENUE, WESTFIELD NJ 07090 and Bill McMeekan for designing “adult relations” into the script at Westfield High School, where she provide entertainment. For Tel:(908)233-9094 Fax:(908)317-0588 and constructing the exquisite scen and watching the family go topsy is active in the Chorus and the March more information, please call E-mail: [email protected] Website: carolynmusic.com ery. turvy. The entire situation was ing Band. Martha was recently a cast (908) 874-5247 or visit Sabrina Fair will continue its run at almost comical and slapstick at member of the high school musical Www.rosesquared.com. WCP through Saturday, June 9. times. Have I taken the bait to 42nd Street. She is a voice student. A Watchunu CoMMUNK AnoNs, Inc . Puiujc aiion Page 22 ThuraUy, May 24, 2001 Cln- llU effirift H w tbrr and THE TIMES of Scotch Ptalni - Fanwood Take the$Jtag WITH K o t u m 9KUM 1 ( 0*1 Sabrina fair at WCP <®et Outta Aches (or Jumpslarl PenS- Ink tF»e House By CAROL F. DAVIS By KKKRIANW Sl»H I MAN C OK I The cast is talented, the play itself If. *h Wmm (hr Tht M.gOU ml TV ft*,. tfW M tti Wettten far Ike Westfield trader and The Timet is well-written and enjoyable, so solv Ingredients fo r (Season finales: Death, Throughout the month of June, W B T B IP sub, mu M r . .« ing this problem could make this visit the Member's Gallery at the romantic coming-of-age comedy hy production of Sabrina hair a terrific flashbacks, babies and fngagements New Jersey Center for the Visual Samuel Taylor Is probably most rec piece of theater. It is no one particu Arts, 68 Elm Street in Summit lar person's fault, but the company, By MICHF.I.I.K H. UPOIDCVIN ognized by the two successful film \imi«lh Wnrm fn 7S. *r.i/OU UaJn md th* Tmo for an exhibition of fine art pho versions, entitled, Sabrina. The origi unanimously, must join forces to keep Feel like your nails are gripping the edge of a cliff? You’re suspended tographs by Nancy J. Ori of Ber nal Billy Wilder directed version the energy Bowing or the play will keley Heights. "A New Photo based on Taylor's play first hit screens continue lo come across as a nebu over a canyon, filled with uncertainty, wondering what will happen graphic Journal" consists of a in 1954 and starred Audrey Hepburn lous offering with no heart. That first next? Suddenly the credits roll and there are three long summer months scries of fine art photos high and Humphrey Bogart. scene should start with a bang and ahead of you with nothing to watch but re-runs. Ah, there’s nothing like lighting our great state's parks The heartwarming Cinderella story never stop moving. an old-fashioned cliffhangcr to keep you pondering the fate of your and other areas of natural beauty. Mary Pickford tells the tale of Sabrina Fairchild, the I only mention this issue because The focus is on historic and natu daughter of u chauffeur who works WCP is a terrific company with enor favorite television characters. ral preservation. Ms. Ori studied for a wealthy family that owns a mous potential. When I sec a tal Let's put “The West Wing” (NBC), "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" with the acclaimed Ansel Adams, ented cast such as this, it is painful to (1892-1979) beautiful home in the elegant (WB), “7th Heaven" (WB again), “Friends" (NBC) and “Providence” gaining from this master a deep Hamptons. see their hard work fall short because (NBC) under the microscope to see how they handled every TV writer’s respect for our land. She is now The Sydney Pollack remake of the of something that is so easily avoid an international freelance pho By MICHELLE II. LtPOIDKVIN film was quite successful and starred able. With more energy and focus, quagmire - THE FINALE. Spet iall> Written far The Westfield Leader and The Tunet Keep in mind that, under these circumstances, writers will usually go tographer and video producer. Harrison Ford and Greg Kinnear as Continued on Page 21 The best time to visit this and the During the early 1900s, silent the two Larrahec brothers that be to any length to shock-blast your imagination in order to guarantee big other galleries is during the week film actress Mary Pickford was come entangled in lovely Sabrina’s ..III...... ratings in the fall. Okay, now that from 12 to 4 p.m. and on week the Julia Roberts of her day. Fram web. The Paris-educated Sabrina is **•*» that's been explained... ends from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission ing the label, “America’s Sweet searching for true love and hoping to • * David Palladino’s Vamp killer Buffy Sommers is free. heart," she had once charmed her find it at home, yet is still, admit way into a lead role in a Broadway tedly, drawn to a life filled with ► discovers that the only way she The Warrens o f Virginia riches and distinction. Having grown B a s i c G o p r g p can save the world from hocus The Jewish Community Cen play. fea turing the author's brother, Cedi up on the outside of all this intrigu * * * ■ ■ ■ ------... i b H!-* pocus, hellish events, and other ter of Central New Jersey, De Milk. ing wealth and power—now the ghoulish hoopla, is to kill one of Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, mature and cultivated Sabrina wants will present M ark Levy on Tues In Manhattan, Pickford was a to be recognized as a bona fide lady. the most powerful gods, Glory. day, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. Mr. long way from her native home in The Westfield Community Play New Jersey (Symphony Orchestra Otherwise, her sister Dawn will Levy, a singer and a lecturer Toronto, Canada. Bom on April 8, ers (WCP) is currently staging this be toast. When Glory captures who specializes in Judaic folk 1892 Gladys Louise Smith, charming piece us the last offering ol tealures (Solid Qepertoire music, sings in various languages Pickford's father died after a job- their successful season. Directed by including Yiddish and Hebrew. related accident, leuving Mary, Ken Rosenblum, the WCP produc By DAVID PALLADINO in the Underworld. The composer He has performed as a cantorial mother Charlotte, and siblings to tion is light, harmless and enjoyable S/tfciaih Written far The Westfield I ruder and The Timet wrote this piccfc as a riotous musical soloist, and he has throughout. The able cast performs NEWARK — The New Jersey satire based on the exploits of the taught and performed the blithe material earnestly, and, Symphony Orchestra (NJSO), under gods, as told in the legend of Orpheus in the San Francisco with a few exceptions, it is a nice the direction of Zdenek Macal, re and Euridice. The piece included his area for 25 years. Re evening of theater. cently offered a solid rendition of the famous Can-Can melody. cently, he released his The actors, all in all, are quite Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A Orchestral sound highlighted ap fourth album of Yid good, particularly Patti Vidakovtc as Major, the Mendelssohn violin Con propriate and exciting tempos, ag dish work songs, in Sabrina, Stan Kaplun as Linus certo in E Minor and the Overture to gressive and accurate horn and cello commemoration with Larrahec, SR, Rick Brown as Linus section performance, the tOOlh birthday of Larrahec, Jr., and Alan Niebuhr as and several solo sec Workmen’s Circle. David. Jim Caffrey and Becky tions of pure excel It’s just $5 for the per Randazzo also turn in good work in lence by concertmas- formance and $7.50 smaller roles. ter Eric Wyrick. Well- if you would like The main problem with this pro placed dynamics ex some lunch. What a duction, and, unfortunately, with sev ecuted by the trom deal. Call them at eral WCP productions that I have bone section was no (908) 889-8800 by attended recently is the pacing. With table. Friday, June I, to reg the exception of their brilliant sea One musically ister. BUSINESSWOMAN PICKFORD...Mary Pickford son opener, The L ist Night o f Bally savvy audience mem • ••••••• sits beside business partners and actors Douglas hoo, most of this years’ offerings Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin and I). VV. Griffith. The ber was correct in sur • • • have suffered from this theatrical mising, “It takes a quartet established United Artists Corporation, w hich Tomorrow night, the enigma, which, frustratingly, can be great orchestra lo pull later became MGM. so easy to fix. of a lightweight piece Fanwood Memorial Library will closeout Particularly noticeable in the open GUEST PERFORMER...Shlomo Mlntz, who was guest like that." ing scene, the stilted, slow delivery violinist with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Next, guest violin the Friday Night at the Movies eke out a living. of the material starts the enchanting also performed with The Jerusalem Academy of Music ist Shlomo Mintz took series with the romantic comedy. At the age of eight, Pickford won play off in the entirely wrong direc und Dance and th Paris National Conservatory. his place in front of Dr. T. & the Women, directed by the role of a young girl in a play. The tion. Tragically, when a play begins the orchestra to offer a Robert Altman. Richard Gere Silver King. Soon, Pickford was scur in this sluggish manner, it is hard to Orpheus in the Underworld by solid and respectable Mendelssohn plays a wealthy Dallas gynecolo rying around the United States with get it back on track. Offenbach with guest concerto, but noth gist (try getting an appointment various theater troupes, accompa Slow and uninspired pacing can with him). His life starts to un violinist Shlomo Minlz. ing more. While all nied by the family she was strug kill weeks of hard work. It is disap The sound of the of the notes were ravel as his wife, Farrah Fawcett, pointing and difficult to watch, as the starts falling apart just when their gling to support. It was at this time NJSO has been improv there, Mr. Mintz that they settled in Manhattan at actors are all quite talented and truly ing with every concert daughter, a lesbian who is in failed lo infuse Eighth Avenue and 39th Street. have what it takes to excel. and has reached their passion. While he volved with her maid of honor, Pickford always fought hard for When a production has several season peak with these had good projec plans to get married — to a man. days off in between performances, as final concerts. tion over the or But wait, there’s more. Just go see a salary equal to her male counter this show, and most other local pro Only next week's fi chestra, his open it. Don’t tell your date it was free. parts, starting at a $10,000 weekly ductions do, it is imperative to have nal concerts of ing melody was wage and finally reaching $350,000 some sort of re-connection exercise Wagner” s-Tannhauser somewhat stiff, per film. Eking out a living gave the or brief rehearsal prior lo the first A variety of voices from age 9 Overture, and O rff’s- solid and straight- actress, who commonly depicted performance of the weekend. After to 70 will entertain all as the Carmina Burana prom laced. several days away from their roles, Celebration Singers present their sweet and soft characters, a tough ise to top off the season Transitions be the qctors need to reacquaint them annual Spring Concert on two skin. Proving that she was just as completely. These con tween the second selves with the play. nights, June 1 and 2 at 8 p.m. at business-minded as the guys, the certs are not to be movement were It is a shame when weeks of hard Hillside Avenue School in doe-eyed Pickford teamed up with missed. seamless and ulti work are destroyed because of Eric Wyrick Cranford. "Pops of the Decades” filmdom’s big leaguers Charlie The orchestra began mately well- flubbed lines and eternal pauses that will include medleys from the the concert with a stel handled by Mr. Chaplin, D.W. Griffith and future could so easily have been avoided. 50s, 60s and 70s, like “I Got lar rendition of Offenbach’s Orpheus Macal — no musical pauses to allow husband Douglas Fairbanks to es Dawn and she realizes how much Rhythm” and “Danny Boy." The inappropriate, distracting audience Children's Chorus will take you tablish the United Artists Corpora “At The Edge Of The Watchung Mount.tins' applause. Melody in second move her mother's recent death has af back to the 20s with tunes includ tion. United Artists, which struggled ment was again solid, but with no fected her, Buffy goes into a cata ing “Singing In The Rain" and financially for years, was eventu frills or passion. tonic state with flashbacks from “Everything’s Coming Up Rases." ally bought out and became known The third movement was highly her childhood and teen years. Once Khy Gamer leads this group of as MGM. Continued on Page 21 Continued on Page 21 locals. Tickets range from $5 to The death of her mother Char $10, and you can get them at the lotte in 1928 caused Pickford to door. shed her innocent image (portrayed in movies such as Daddy h>ng Legs ^**EAM .Sr^X Fine Art Crafts at There are only a few days left to and New York Hal) by shedding her 5 Hours Open Bar & see the Scotch Plains-Fanwood lovely locks. She transformed her CcKktail Hour Art Association’s Members Ex self into an actress ready to adapt y Full Course Dinner hibit at the Union County Free to “talkie” films, sporting a new f Tiered Wedding Cake f. Nomahegan Park Silver Candlelabras, Flaming Jubilee Show, holders Gallery. The show fea bobbed hairstyle. Privute Bridal Rooms Springfield Ave, Cranford, across from Union County College tures ten local visual artists dis Ever the businesswoman and Specializing in White Glove French Service playing their paintings, woodcuts trendsetter, just like Roberts, Co-sponsored by Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and photographs. The gallery is Pickford started her own cosmet & Division of Parks & Recreation and Rose Squared, Inc. open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. week ics company. days, and is located on the sixth Although she divorced floor of the County Administra Fairbanks, they were one of tion Building on Rahway Avenue Hollywood’s most legendary in Elizabeth. 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