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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 28, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 29-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Westfield Board of Education Passes Final Budget Version With $55.9 Tally By ROBERT COAKLEY per $100 of assessed home value. than the cost of cable television. unfairly treated by the state school Specially Written for The Westfield Leader According to the school board, the Dr. Foley explained the tax levy is financial system according to Dr. The final version of the 2002-2003 average Westfield property is worth high since state aid is being frozen Foley. school budget was passed at the spe- $180,000. Thus the increase to the for the first time in 25 years. State aid Another factor causing increase in cial budget meeting on March 21 homeowner will be $487 per year, is frozen for all school districts across the school budget is the lack of rev- with a unanimous vote of the six $41 a month, or $9.37 a week. School the state, with the exception of the 30 enue from investments, since inter- board members present; three mem- Superintendent Dr. William Foley Abbott districts. Those districts are est rates are low, resulting in a total bers of the school board were absent pointed out that the increase is less part of a lawsuit stating they were CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 from the meeting. While the new budget will result in the largest tax increase in Westfield history, the school board was confi- Reeve Home Being Considered dent they created the best budget they could. Board member Richard Solomon stated his feeling that some people would think the board was For Town Museum and Offices spending too much money, while others would think they were not The Westfield Historical Society from the council before beginning Edgar, executed a deed to their home spending enough. has commenced studies, which will the spending of its own monies, the since the early 1900’s to the Town of The general public will vote on the hopefully lead to the creation of a town government was not opposed Westfield in 1985 with the express base budget of $55.9 million on April Town Museum in the former Reeve to such an arrangement. condition in the deed “that the prop- 16. home at 314 Mountain Avenue, ac- During a recent meeting, the coun- erty conveyed shall be used for chari- The total budget is $65.4 million. cording to an announcement made at cil indicated general agreement with table, municipal or other public non- This consists of the general fund of the Society’s last meeting. this approach, although both sides profit uses and purposes” and further $61.9 million, which is limited by a Giving an update, Society trustee understand that at this point the town “if the property...shall be used for cap set by the state; the debt service and former Mayor Garland “Bud” is not obligated to make the property other than such purposes, then this of $2.3 million, not regulated by the Boothe said that the Long Range available, and the society is not com- property shall be conveyed to the cap; $2.05 million for the fund bal- Planning Committee, which he mitted, pending further study on its Reeve Foundation, its successors and ance, which covers emergencies; and chairs, had recently given a tour of part. assigns.” $1.1 million in federal projects. The the building to the Town Council and The Reeve brothers, Ralph and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 general fund reflects a 5.7 percent Town Property Com- increase over last year and the debt mittee. All members service is a 38.6 percent increase. agreed that the struc- The debt service, which includes the ture was in fine condi- elementary and high school construc- tion. Thereafter, the two groups met to dis- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader tion projects, is an increase of 4 cents per $100. cuss a plan of action EGG-CELLENT FIND…During an Easter Egg Hunt in Westfield five years for the future. ago, this youngster discovered an orange egg that would make the collection in The total tax levy is $57.7 million, her basket complete. and reflects an increase of 27 cents The Society ex- plained to the council members that they ex- pected to and were Westfielder Donnell Carr Receives willing to incur all the expenses involved in converting the 100- year-plus structure ‘Unsung Hero’ Award from NAACP from a residence into Donnell Carr, a resident of ment was addressed and several im- a museum, and there- assignments, he was employed by after operating it as a Westfield was honored Friday, March the Celanese Corp. as a Senior Elec- provements were realized, including museum and as office 15 at the Annual Freedom Fund Ban- trical Project engineer and Construc- the reduction of “ability” groupings space. This would be quet held by the Roselle Branch of and “tracking”, and the repealing of made possible through the National Association For The certain segregation rules that had a combination of its Advancement Of Colored People, resulted in the busing of children own funds, grants and (NAACP). from one predominantly minority donations that the so- Donnell Carr is a native Tennes- community to five of six Westfield ciety would seek. sean, raised in Silver Point and Nash- Elementary Schools. This practice However, the Soci- ville and educated in Nashville’s had effectively destroyed the con- ety said it could not Public Schools. cept of the neighborhood school for pay the town anything by way of rent for the He graduated from Tennessee State the affected minority children and building. The group University with a degree in Electri- negatively impacting their socializa- asked for an indication Jennifer Pinto for The Westfield Leader cal Engineering and entered the tion skills and their academic perfor- United States Air Force after his com- mance. missioning through the Reserve Of- Donnell is First Vice President of fice Training Corps as a Second Lieu- the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Asso- Similarities and Changes Revealed tenant. Donnell Carr ciation of Westfield, an organization After four and one half years of dedicated to the high moral principals duty (and a final rank of Captain) he tion Superintendent. and teachings of Dr. King. He cur- In Study of School District Since ’76 left the Air Force and entered Oxford Donnell has been actively involved rently co-chairs the annual commemo- By LAUREN S. PASS Education asked for $11.7 million Taxpayers complained that there University in England where he with the town of Westfield since ration service, a program that honors Specially Written for The Westfield Leader from voters, including $1.1 million were too many teachers. But the earned his diploma in Plasma Phys- moving there in 1981. He is a co- Dr. King’s memory and encourages, Taking a look back to 1952, the for reserves, because it didn’t know budget passed 57 percent to 43 per- ics. founder of the Concerned African through an essay, art and poetry con- entire Westfield High School was what the state aid figure would be. cent. After leaving Oxford, he began American Parents (CAAP) an orga- test, the children of Westfield’s public housed in the Elm Street building There was also a lot of discussion This was also at the dawn of the work for the General Electric Com- nization created to address the needs and private schools to consider Dr. that is now occupied by the district’s and controversy over a hike in school Open Public Meetings Act. School administrative offices. pany as a principal design engineer. of minority children in Westfield King’s life and teachings. lunch costs, from 55 to 60 cents. board meetings went from being held In the 1970s, after the high school Ending several years with General schools and the community. Through Donnell is also a trustee of the The average home was assessed at in private in someone’s living room moved to its current location, there $50,000, and this tax increase was to being public in the high school Electric in a variety of position and CAAP minority educational achieve- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 were graduating classes that exceeded 9.3 percent. It cost residents $2.77 cafeteria. The public then needed to 800 students. per $100 of assessed value. be advised and encouraged to attend. The year 1976 doesn’t seem to be The board had closed a school and Over all the years of the Westfield all that different from 2002 eco- reduced staff by 22 percent. One school system, the student popula- nomically speaking. Inflation rates board member even said that if the tion has risen and dropped. The board were high, state aid was unknown voters overturned the budget, they has closed schools, built new schools, and taxes were about to skyrocket. would just have to cut more staff. torn down some schools, expanded There was a fair amount of scuttle The school board election was existing schools and leased out oth- about whether or not the Westfield highly contested; candidate support- ers. Public School budget would pass. ers ran ads in the newspaper, listing As an example, the Westfield Me- Residents had turned down previous their names in endorsement. There morial Library now stands where an budgets and the school board had were six candidates for three open elementary school once did. Lincoln obvious concerns that a 22-point tax seats, and one of the winners later School is currently being leased. increase would be rejected by voters. found her victory contested, but was Discussion is occurring about poten- In 1976, the Westfield Board of able to keep her seat. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Rescue Squad Crew Describes Service As Highly Rewarding The Westfield Volunteer Rescue experience for me. I love that I am years, she is currently a Training Squad Saturday morning crew spends giving back to my community in a Sergeant on the rescue squad. a part of each weekend giving back truly meaningful way,” Miss Behr “Working on the rescue squad is to the community, working from 8 remarked. “I also really enjoy work- the absolute joy of my life; it was a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays covering ing with my crew; I know that we are something I have always wanted to emergency medical calls in Westfield. there for one another and I have do. I take a lot of pride in doing this The crew consists of three Emer- learned so much from them,” she job and I find it rewarding and grati- gency Medical Technicians (EMTs), added. fying,” she explained. including Tara Behr, Lisa Sortino Ms. Sortino processes insurance Mr. Sullivan is the group leader for and Dan Sullivan. bills for a medical group and attends communications for Solaris Health Miss Behr, a Westfield High School Union County College part time, with System. He is currently the Vice senior and a member of the National a goal of earning her degree as a President of the rescue squad and has Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader Honor Society, plans to pursue a paramedic. An EMT for almost two CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CALL TO DUTY CONTINUES…The first class of probationary firefighters hired after the September 11 terrorist nursing degree at college in the fall. attacks graduated on December 31, 2001. Among the new Probie Class of 309 was Westfield resident Charles Sullivan’s PAGE INDEX nephew Robert Werneken. Firefighter Werneken graduated third in his class, and has been assigned to Engine Company She took the EMT course over the No. 28 in Lower Manhattan. Mr. Sullivan is a retired New York City Police Officer, formerly assigned to Patrol Borough summer in order to receive her certi- Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16 Manhattan South. Pictured, left to right, are: Tom Hammerton, a New York City firefighter from Midtown Manhattan, fication. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 17-18 Mr. Werneken and Mr. Sullivan. “The squad has been a wonderful Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 28, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION SP-F BOE OKs $55.2 Mil. Budget, Historical Society Considers Utilizing Ballot to Include $47.8 Mil. Tax Levy Reeve Home for Town Museum, Offices CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By JENNIFER PINTO voted against the resolution as opposed dents desktop publishing through Edgar Reeve, the remaining brother, nominal dollar a year rent if it is to gent on having the project approved Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to the other members that voted “yes.” programs like QuarkExpress, ac- had the right to live in the house during incur all the expenses of upgrading the under the zoning ordinance of SCOTCH PLAINS -- The Scotch However, board members did not quiring mobile presentation units his lifetime. He died late last year at the building, converting it and operating it Westfield, and getting various waivers Plains-Fanwood Board of Education have a choice due to Judge Edward for all schools, which will teach age of 101. into the future for museum and His- from the state building code. adopted the 2002-2003 school bud- The father of the Reeve brothers, toric Society office purposes. “Until the town enters into a lease, Beglin’s decision that the Scotch students PowerPoint and other pro- William Edgar Reeve, was a leader in get during its regular public meeting Plains-Fanwood Board of Education grams that they can use in the The Society recognizes that the which will be a matter of public busi- the Westfield community in the early present Town Council, for financial ness, the town is not bound to make the on March 21. The total budget is would pay the monies due to the workforce. 20th century. He gave or sold to the $55.2 million and the voters will see reasons, probably has no interest in building available to the Society no Union County Vocational-Technical Other priorities discussed by the town some of the land now in spending tax dollars on such upgrad- matter what expenses and efforts the a tax levy of $47.8 million on the School. The total due, exclusive of board include implementing wire- Mindowaskin Park. Both the late Edgar ballot on Tuesday, April 16. ing. Hence this project will proceed in Society has expended to that point,” interest, is $146,400. less laptops for students in middle Reeve and his long-time housekeeper, a series of steps, with the Society hav- Mr. Boothe added. Residents of Scotch Plains are It seems ironic that, “there are school and on high school levels so and in his last year and a half, wife, ing the right to walk away if it con- The officers expect to hold a meet- looking at a 5.74 percent school tax three teachers to teach 25 kids. Par- they can communicate constantly Christine commented to various Soci- cludes the project is not realistic. ing, not yet scheduled, to which all increase, while Fanwood residents ents are using that school as an es- with teachers simply through their ety members about how they looked The first step is fact-finding by pro- Society members will be invited for the are looking at a 4.74 percent in- cape. The program has a lot of flaws, laptops. Also, buying new sewing forward to the building becoming a fessionals, inspections and estimates purpose of discussing all aspects of crease. allowing only selected students to be machines for fashion design classes town museum. as to the cost of electrical, heating, this project. That includes the costs, For the owner of an average home involved…that is not public educa- was discussed. The Society is very interested in roofing and other mechanical work that the programs, and the future member- in Scotch Plains assessed at a value tion,” stated Mr. Saridaki. The Annual School Board Elec- investigating the feasibility of using are underway, to be paid for by the ship of the Society. The meeting will be of $117,000, the bond referendum The Scotch Plains-Fanwood bud- tion will be held on April 16. Polls the building for a Museum and as His- Society. dedicated to that purpose, and will not will increase taxes by $108 for the get includes plans for teaching stu- will be open from 2 to 9 p.m. torical Society offices. The Society is Concurrent with this building-related involve any other program. year. The current expense for the unable to pay anything other than a work the Trustees of the Society have “If your Trustees conclude that we average homeowner is $246 a year. to address the serious issue of whether can and should proceed, we will do so,” If voters approve this year’s budget this Society will have the membership, Mr. Boothe said. “If we do not believe the average homeowner will pay enthusiasm and community support to that the Society can carry a Historical $354 a year. That is 3.97 cents per Senator Corzine sustain a major commitment such as Museum into the future, we will so $100 of assessed value. This is an total control and responsibility for a advise the town and withdraw from the 8.28 percent increase from 2001. Slates Discussion building. project. It is apparent that we will need The average assessed value of a Mr. Boothe of the Westfield Histori- a high level of dedication and commit- United States Senator Jon cal Society commented that, “it would ment from all of our members before home in Fanwood is currently be a disaster for the society and the $83,000, which means that the bond Corzine will speak at a pro- we proceed. We also will need much gram hosted by the Scotch town to start down this road only to find support from the Westfield commu- referendum will increase taxes by that the society does not have the sup- nity.” $159 for the year. The current ex- Plains Democratic Commit- port to keep it going into future years “This town is constantly portrayed pense for the average homeowner is tee on Sunday, April 7, from and decades.” by real estate agents and by mer- $175 a year. If approved by voters, 3:45 to 5 p.m. at the Scotch The Society will apply for state, fed- chants as a historic colonial town the average homeowner in Fanwood Hills Country Club on eral, county and private foundation well aware of its history and proud will pay $334 a year. That is 4.85 Plainfield Avenue and Jerusa- grants, plus seek local community sup- of its heritage,” he concluded. “Many cents per $100 of assessed value. port. All of these potential fluid sources communities around this country and This is a 9.07 percent increase from lem Road in Scotch Plains. want information to gauge the viability the world have community muse- 2001. Members of the community of the applicant’s organization and ums, including nearby Clark, Superintendent of Schools Dr. are invited to attend the dis- project as well as the reports, estimates Cranford, Plainfield and Rahway. If Carol Choye asked the board to ex- cussion. To attend, please con- and bids for work. they can do it, so can Westfield,” plain to the public why Fanwood has tact Kenneth Lipstein at (908) Further proceedings, will be contin- said Mr. Boothe. a harder impact from the bond refer- 232-7880 or [email protected]. endum. Board member Craig Nowlin ex- FOSSILS AND FOOLS’ GOLD…Recently, third graders from Wilson Elemen- plained “that the reason for the dif- tary School in Westfield traveled to Sterling Hill Mines in Ogdensburg. The Westfield BOE Pass Final ference is that Fanwood operates on students visited the museum, where they searched for dinosaur fossils, fools’ gold, a calendar year as opposed to Scotch Thomas Edison’s magnetic rock and a rock that contained 5,000 soda cans. A rock Plains who operates on a school year, hunt was held and the pupils collected samples of coal, granite, sandstone, marble Version of 2002-2003 Budget thus Fanwood absorbs a total amount slate and basalt. They also received a guided tour through the zinc mine, which of the budget at this point.” included a visit to the film set featured in the recent movie, Zoolander. Pictured, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 President Donald Sheldon stated left to right, are: Katie Halliburton, Jenny Sexton and Nate Suri. shortfall of $1.4 million. Dr. Foley pointed nurse, the office will be empty at times that, “though the budget was in- out that with the debt service added to and the affect that will have on students creased, it was not increased as that, there is automatically an increase of with special health needs, including her WESTFIELD 12 cents in taxes without any increase in own daughter. high as it could have been.” All the budget. school budgets fall under a state Dr. Foley and Ms. Gardner said re- POLICE BLOTTER Most of the cost increases are difficult sources will be rearranged to make sure mandate, limiting the amount of for the school board to control, such as someone is in the nurse’s office at all their budget. The total budget was Jon Corzine special education, and insurance. “We fit times. Ms. Gardner explained the second increased by approximately 8.6 TUESDAY, MARCH 19 she was contacted by a credit card com- • pany about a $2,580 balance on a card (in) everything we could conceivably nurse position was cut for fiscal reasons, percent from last year’s budget. A Massachusetts Street resident fit,” Dr. Foley said. reported the theft of a change purse and that she does not own. Admission is free. However, not because the school board thinks there This includes the cost of nine new School Board President Arlene are too many nurses. Board member various credit cards from her pocket- MONDAY, MARCH 25 reservations are recom- staff positions. The new positions book, although it was unknown where • A Faulkner Drive resident reported Gardner agreed that the budget has been Kimberly Rhodes said she would like to are mainly due to the additional the incident occurred. that someone burned a spot measuring mended due to limited seat- very difficult this year. “We had to bite a use a moving teacher and keep a nurse in changes caused by the fifth grade THURSDAY, MARCH 21 four feet in diameter in his front yard. ing. few bullets, and they didn’t go down all the office at all times. move from elementary schools to • Jorge Aguilar, 25, of Passaic was TUESDAY, MARCH 26 that well,” she said. Ms. Gardner went on Ms. Gardner defended the establish- middle schools. charged with possession of less than 50 • Two home burglaries were reported, to discuss the board’s questions on how ment of a grounds person to improve Other factors causing increases grams of suspected marijuana following although it was unknown at press time to fund the All-City Music Program and district fields as a safety issue, since in the budget are plans for smaller a motor vehicle stop on Central Avenue. whether the incidents were related. In the Television Technician position, which thousands of students use those fields. class sizes for all grade levels. Aguilar was also arrested on a warrant the first case, someone entered a Windsor are two items restored to the budget that The creation of a Gifted and Talented Grades kindergarten through sec- issued by the Clifton Municipal Court. Avenue residence and took assorted jew- Donnell Carr were previously cut. pilot program was also discussed, and Bail was set at $250 on the Westfield elry of unknown value. The music program allows the cre- the replacement of fifth grade computers ond would have less than 25 stu- charge. The second case involved a Prospect CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dents, grades third through fifth ation of an all-city band, chorus and was deferred from last year’s budget into SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Street residence, from which an undeter- United Fund of Westfield where he orchestra. The technician position al- would have 23-26 students and • this budget. Police reported an incident of iden- mined amount of cash and jewelry was serves as Admission Chairman and a lows high school students to work on Hopefully by next year, there will be grades sixth through 12 would have tity theft, in which a local resident said removed. Director of the Westfield Commu- programs for TV-36. Members of the 25-30 students. an increase in state and federal aid for the nity Center He worships with the public had spoken to restore these items school board, Ms. Gardner said. School Other expenses are mostly for new at the previous meeting, asking the board board member Ginny Leiz said that the textbooks, paperbacks, trade jour- Echo Lake Church of Christ where he is actively involved in church to look into grants. school board is mindful of the public’s nals, and supplies for all schools. Looking Back Approximately ten members of the Rescue Squad programs and chairs the Board of needs, and that they will do all they can to The schools are also implementing CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 public were present at the meeting to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 find the necessary money. Board mem- new courses such as zoology and tial leasing of space in the Board of Trustees. In 1997, Donnell was ap- address the budget. ber Richard Solomon said the difficulty astronomy. These were courses that been an EMT for 31 years. Education administration building. pointed to serve as a member of the Judith Cabanas, a physical education is finding the right amount of money, so students showed interest in when “The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Whatever the point in time, there Westfield Town Council, the first teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate School the public does not think too much or too they were surveyed by the schools. Squad is a great place to come and are many dynamic aspects in the (and thus far) the only African Ameri- and the eighth grade field hockey coach, little is being spent. Televisions, electronic supplies, new work. It is unique because it is a history of public education in can to have served in that capacity. questioned the elimination of 8th grade Ms. Leiz said the school board de- uniforms for athletes and new instru- resident squad and gives a real team Westfield. He is actively involved in the search sports from the budget. She said Westfield pends on the Parent Teacher Council and feeling to each crew, because you students usually start organized compe- ments for the music program are also for other African Americans and other organizations to get voters to sup- part of the expenses. always know who you will be work- tition in the eighth grade, and it helps port the budget at the polls. Valerie Wicks Placed minorities to place as candidates for “Our most important resources of ing with,” he noted. with their personality and self-esteem. Meetings will be held at Westfield Scotch Plains-Fanwood are our stu- Mr. Sullivan went on to say, “Tara On Fall Dean’s List the local governing body and related Ms. Cabanas went on to say that the only High School on April 3, Roosevelt Inter- dents. We hire excellent teachers and and Lisa are both new EMTs who WESTFIELD -- Bates College in commissions/committee. money needed for field hockey is for mediate School on April 4, Tamaques we focus on programs to give every have learned very fast. They both Lewiston, Me. has reported that Valerie Donnell and his wife, Christine, referees and busses to take teams to the Elementary School on April 9, and the went for advanced training in Pre- Z. Wicks of Westfield was named to have two children: Briony, a public games. Presbyterian Church assembly hall on single boy and girl the best education Westfield resident Leonard Schork said to prepare them for college and life,” Hospital Trauma Life Support the Dean’s List for the first semester of school teacher in the Bronx, New April 10, giving the public the opportu- the 2001-2002 academic year as a that the school board should look for nity to ask questions about the budget. stated Dr. Choye. (PHTLS) early and are constantly York and Ashley, a senior at Westfield more volunteers to help out with the working to increase their working result of her scholastic standing. Each meeting will begin at 7:45 p.m. The Letters to the school board were High School. schools, which would save a lot of money. public can also look at the budget and ask addressed briefly at Thursday’s meet- knowledge of Emergency Medical A sophomore at Bates, Valerie is a Others honored by the NAACP Dr. Foley responded that the board is Services (EMS). member of the women’s field hockey questions at Business Administrator ing. The letters discussed issues that were: Jonathan C. Young, Commu- looking for volunteers. Robert Berman’s office at 302 Elm Street, concerned parents, such as changing “They provide excellent patient team. She was named a 2001 Dana Parent and resident, Bonnie Kaplan, or contact Lorre Korecky who coordi- arrival/dismissal times by a couple care with compassion and support,” Scholar for her excellence in aca- nity Service Award; Meredith Rung Creswell, Community Service Award; was concerned about a part-time school nates school/community relations. of minutes and rotating schedules for he added. demics and leadership. nurse position cut from the budget. She Also at the meeting, School Board students. “I’m pleased and proud to have Valerie is a 2000 graduate of Rene N. Rasheed, Role Model Award, explained the full time nurse has to teach Vice-President Anne Riegel announced “As far as a rotating schedule for Dan and Tara as my partners,” Ms. Westfield High School and is the Karen E. Williams, Role Model classes sometimes, and the part time that Westfield scored in the 94th percen- students is concerned, that is some- Sortino said. “I consider Dan a very daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Award, and Ruth Baldwin, Unsung nurse covers for her. Ms. Kaplan voiced tile across the state in scores for the thing that will most likely be adapted important mentor and friend. He’s Wicks of Westfield. Heroine Award. her concerns that without the part time Elementary School Proficiency Test. in the future. The focus right now is taught me a great amount in the time to concentrate on the fifth grade tran- we’ve been partners and I’m sure sition and on renovations. Rotating there are many more things I can high school schedules will be dis- learn from him. Tara is an extremely Second Marking Period Honor Roll Students cussed next year,” Dr. Choye said. hard worker and I’m very proud of Business functions regarding reno- her.” vations, transportation, and funds An all-volunteer organization, the Reported at Terrill Middle School in S. Plains were approved. However the ongo- Westfield Rescue Squad is currently holding its annual fund drive. All ing controversial approval of resolu- SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Middle Andrew Livingston Gregory Weinstock Emily Mankoff Jesse Viands tion for payment to Union County donations are tax deductible and can REGULAR HONOR ROLL School in Scotch Plains has revealed Wesley Lorenzini Christina Woods Magda Mierzejewska Stephen Wallden Magnet High School was argued. be mailed to: Westfield Volunteer GRADE 6 - 78 Students Francesca Lumetta Tianyou Xu Matthew Miller Nina Williams Board members Edward Saridaki, Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 356, the names of students placed on the Kathryn Albanese-DeMair Andrew Manns Chelsea Lusk Jordan Yellen Michael Miller Lauren Wright Jr. and Patricia Hoynes-O’Connor Westfield 07091. Distinguished Honor Roll and Regu- Evan Aspell Casey Marks Nikki Moses Allison Zazzali lar Honor Roll for the second mark- Michael Bello Jesse Marvosa DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL ing period of the 2001-2002 aca- Michael Bover Lauren Mastroianni GRADE 7 - 22 Students Samantha Bremer Jeremy Mattimore Anne Arasin Brittany Larkin GRADE 8 - 19 Students demic year. Keith Bronikowski Elizabeth McMillion Jeremy Cole Melissa Loewinger James Alfano Kristen Henkels To qualify for the Distinguished Adam Brous Emily Meehan Megan Dyckman Jaclyn Lopez Michael Bonacum Alexander Kontur Honor Roll, pupils must obtain an Ashley Caldora Molly Meehan Morgan Finkel Simone March Kara Brass Caroline Lazur Douglas M. Fasciale “A” in all subjects. Students must Trevor Cannon Taylor Molinaro Genevieve Gilroy Benjamin Mathan Meryl Coker Matthew Linsenberg Kristen Cassidy Jessica Nagourney Casey Griffin Kimberly Molnar Elise Coker Jennifer Seemann receive at least two “As” and no Ryan Cassidy Brian O’Donnell Helen Han James Sacca Joseph Fallon Joshua Shvartsman Certified Civil Trial Attorney grade lower than a “B” in major Alina Chabus Brian Pak Allison Hoynes-O’Connor Kenneth Wasserman Samantha Feldman Leah Siegal subjects in order to be placed on the Anna Chapman Rachel Parker Austin Jefferson Eric Wasserman Victoria Fosdal Gabrielle Streep by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Regular Honor Roll. David Chapman James Perez Sindhu Kilakkathi Lauren Weissbrod David Ginsberg Emily Wallden Daniel Ciabattari Matthew Plagge David Kopylov Arianna Williams Katerina Wong DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Andrew Clark Steven Polhamus Concentrating in personal injury GRADE 6 - 35 Students Amanda Curcie Michael Ragan REGULAR HONOR ROLL REGULAR HONOR ROLL Allison Andrews Timothy Leischner Daniel DeCataldo Emily Rodriguez GRADE 7 - 46 Students GRADE 8 - 36 Students and malpractice cases. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, March 28, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 13-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] APRIL 16 ELECTION BALLOT TO INCLUDE $47.8 MILLION TAX LEVY Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Ed. Gives $55.2 Mil. Budget Green Light By JENNIFER PINTO Specially Written for The Times has a harder impact from the bond Grades kindergarten through sec- addressed briefly at Thursday’s referendum. ond would have less than 25 stu- meeting. The letters discussed is- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board Board member Craig Nowlin ex- dents, grades third through fifth sues that concerned parents, such of Education adopted the 2002-2003 plained “that the reason for the dif- would have 23-26 students and as changing arrival/dismissal times school budget during its regular pub- ference is that Fanwood operates on grades sixth through 12 would have by a couple of minutes and rotating lic meeting on March 21. The total a calendar year as opposed to Scotch 25-30 students. schedules for students. budget is $55.2 million and the voters Plains who operates on a school Other expenses are mostly for “As far as a rotating schedule for will see a tax levy of $47.8 million on year, thus Fanwood absorbs a total new textbooks, paperbacks, trade students is concerned, that is some- the ballot on Tuesday, April 16. thing that will most likely be Residents of Scotch Plains are look- adapted in the future. The focus ing at a 5.74 percent school tax in- right now is to concentrate on the crease, while Fanwood residents are It seems ironic that, “there are three teachers to teach 25 kids. fifth grade transition and on reno- looking at a 4.74 percent increase. Parents are using that school (Union County Magnet School) as vations. Rotating high school For the owner of an average home an escape. The program has a lot of flaws, allowing only selected schedules will be discussed next in Scotch Plains assessed at a value students to be involved…that is not public education,” year,” Dr. Choye said. of $117,000, the bond referendum Business functions regarding reno- will increase taxes by $108 for the Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. vations, transportation, and funds year. The current expense for the Board of Education Member were approved. However the ongo- average homeowner is $246 a year. ing controversial approval of resolu- If voters approve this year’s budget amount of the budget at this point.” journals, and supplies for all tion for payment to Union County the average homeowner will pay President Donald Sheldon stated schools. The schools are also imple- Magnet High School was argued. $354 a year. That is 3.97 cents per that, “though the budget was in- menting new courses such as zool- Board members Edward Saridaki, $100 of assessed value. This is an creased, it was not increased as high ogy and astronomy. These were Jr. and Patricia Hoynes-O’Connor 8.28 percent increase from 2001. as it could have been.” All school courses that students showed interest voted against the resolution as op- The average assessed value of a budgets fall under a state mandate, in when they were surveyed by the posed to the other members that home in Fanwood is currently $83,000, limiting the amount of their budget. schools. Televisions, electronic sup- voted “yes.” which means that the bond referen- The total budget was increased by plies, new uniforms for athletes and However, board members did not dum will increase taxes by $159 for approximately 8.6 percent from last new instruments for the music pro- have a choice due to Judge Edward the year. The current expense for the year’s budget. This includes the cost gram are also part of the expenses. Beglin’s decision that the Scotch average homeowner is $175 a year. If of nine new staff positions. The new “Our most important resources Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- approved by voters, the average ho- positions are mainly due to the ad- of Scotch Plains-Fanwood are our tion would pay the monies due to meowner in Fanwood will pay $334 a ditional changes caused by the fifth students. We hire excellent teach- the Union County Vocational-Tech- year. That is 4.85 cents per $100 of grade move from elementary schools ers and we focus on programs to nical School. The total due, exclu- assessed value. This is a 9.07 percent to middle schools. give every single boy and girl the sive of interest, is $146,400. increase from 2001. Other factors causing increases best education to prepare them for It seems ironic that, “there are David B. Corbin for The Times Superintendent of Schools Dr. EGG-CELLENT FIND…During an Easter Egg Hunt in Scotch Plains five years in the budget are plans for smaller college and life,” stated Dr. Choye. three teachers to teach 25 kids. Par- Carol Choye asked the board to ago, this youngster discovered a purple egg that would make the collection in her class sizes for all grade levels. Letters to the school board were ents are using that school as an basket complete. explain to the public why Fanwood escape. The program has a lot of flaws, allowing only selected stu- dents to be involved…that is not Mayor, Scotch Plains Council Members Praise Rescue public education,” stated Mr. Saridaki. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood bud- get includes plans for teaching stu- Squad for 65 Years of Work; New Vehicle to Be Bought dents desktop publishing through By FRED ROSSI weapons of mass destruction. Mayor Marks announced that ra- Fanwood High School on The council’s next regular meet- programs like QuarkExpress, acquir- Specially Written for The Times “I feel confident that we’re well bies clinics will be stationed on Westfield Road. Mayor Marks ing will be Tuesday, April 9. It is ing mobile presentation units for all On the occasion of the 65th anni- prepared,” he said, in the event of Wednesday, April 24, at the North also issued a proclamation de- expected that the 2002 municipal schools, which will teach students versary of its founding, the Scotch any such occurrence. He also made Side Fire House behind the Mu- claring March to be Women’s budget will be formally introduced PowerPoint and other programs that Plains Rescue Squad was honored a plea for volunteers to serve on the nicipal Building on Park Avenue History Month. at that time. they can use in the workforce. by the Township Council on Tues- rescue squad and said those inter- and on Wednesday, May 22, at the Other priorities discussed by the day night with a resolution pro- ested can call (908) 322-2103 on South Side Fire House at the corner board include implementing wire- claiming March as Scotch Plains Tuesday nights to receive details. of Raritan Road and Martine Av- U.S. Senator Jon Corzine less laptops for students in middle Rescue Squad Month. In other business at the Township enue. school and on high school levels so Before accepting the resolution Council’s meeting, which lasted Hours for both clinics will be they can communicate constantly from Mayor Martin Marks, Rescue just 30 minutes, the shortest regu- 6:30-8:30 p.m., with the first hour Slates Discussion in SP with teachers simply through their Squad Vice President Bob Gurske lar session in several years, Town- devoted to cats and the second hour United States Sena- community are in- laptops. Also, buying new sewing thanked residents for making the ship Manager Thomas Atkins in- devoted to dogs. tor Jon Corzine will vited to attend the machines for fashion design classes squad’s recent fund drive a suc- formed the council that “a consid- Mayor Marks also asked inter- speak at a program discussion. To at- was discussed. cessful one. erable number of bids” had been ested residents for donations to- hosted by the Scotch tend, please con- The Annual School Board Elec- Providing a brief overview of the received by township officials for ward the cost of hand-held Ameri- Plains Democratic tact Kenneth tion will be held on April 16. Polls group’s activities, Mr. Gurske said the construction of a new pro shop can flags that will be distributed at will be open from 2 to 9 p.m. a new rescue vehicle will be pur- at the Scotch Hills Country Club. the Memorial Day Parade on May Committee on Sun- Lipstein at (908) chased to replace an aging one. He The bids are currently being re- 27. day, April 7, from 3:45 232-7880 or also said that squad members have viewed and Mr. Atkins expected to Tax-deductible donations can be to 5 p.m. at the Scotch [email protected]. been taking courses in response have more information for the coun- made to the DECA Parade Fund Hills Country Club on Admission is Please See Page 10 strategies against bioterrorism and cil next week. and sent to the Scotch Plains- Plainfield Avenue and free. However, For Honor Rolls Jerusalem Road in reservations are Scotch Plains. Jon Corzine recommended due From Terrill and Park NAACP Grants ‘Unsung Hero Award’ Members of the to limited seating. Middle Schools To Westfield Resident Donnell Carr Donnell Carr, a resident of volved with the town of Westfield had effectively destroyed the con- Westfield was honored Friday, March since moving there in 1981. He is a cept of the neighborhood school 15 at the Annual Freedom Fund Ban- co-founder of the Concerned Afri- for the affected minority children quet held by the Roselle Branch of can American Parents (CAAP) an and negatively impacting their so- the National Association For The organization created to address the cialization skills and their academic Advancement Of Colored People, needs of minority children in performance. (NAACP). Westfield schools and the commu- Donnell is First Vice President of Donnell Carr is a native Tennes- nity. Through CAAP minority edu- the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Asso- sean, raised in Silver Point and Nash- cational achievement was ad- ciation of Westfield, an organization ville and educated in Nashville’s dedicated to the high moral princi- Public Schools. pals and teachings of Dr. King. He He graduated from Tennessee State currently co-chairs the annual com- University with a degree in Electri- memoration service, a program that cal Engineering and entered the honors Dr. King’s memory and en- United States Air Force after his com- courages, through an essay, art and missioning through the Reserve Of- poetry contest, the children of fice Training Corps as a Second Lieu- Westfield’s public and private schools tenant. to consider Dr. King’s life and teach- After four and one half years of ings. duty (and a final rank of Captain) he Donnell is also a trustee of the left the Air Force and entered Oxford United Fund of Westfield where he University in England where he serves as Admission Chairman and a earned his diploma in Plasma Phys- Director of the Westfield Commu- ics. nity Center He worships with the After leaving Oxford, he began Donnell Carr Echo Lake Church of Christ where work for the General Electric Com- he is actively involved in church pany as a principal design engi- dressed and several improvements programs and chairs the Board of neer. Ending several years with were realized, including the reduc- Trustees. In 1997, Donnell was ap- General Electric in a variety of tion of “ability” groupings and pointed to serve as a member of the position and assignments, he was “tracking”, and the repealing of Westfield Town Council, the first employed by the Celanese Corp. as certain segregation rules that had (and thus far) the only African Ameri- a Senior Electrical Project engi- resulted in the busing of children can to have served in that capacity. neer and Construction Superinten- from one predominantly minority He is actively involved in the search KIDS ON TOUR…On March 11, Scotch Plains-Fanwood fourth graders toured the State Assembly Chambers in dent. community to five of six Westfield for other African Americans and Trenton. During their visit, they had the opportunity to meet with Assemblywoman Linda d. Stender, former Mayor of Fanwood, and former Union County Freeholder. Donnell has been actively in- Elementary Schools. This practice CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 28, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Second Marking Period Honor Roll Students Junior Woman’s Club Members Deemed Spelling Bee Successful Reported at Terrill Middle School in S. Plains SCOTCH PLAINS – For the par- Handsman from St. Bartholomew’s ents and potential participants in Interparochial School was the sec- Emily Mankoff Jesse Viands the fourth and fifth grade spell- ond place winner. SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Middle REGULAR HONOR ROLL Andrew Livingston Gregory Weinstock School in Scotch Plains has revealed Wesley Lorenzini Christina Woods Magda Mierzejewska Stephen Wallden down, members of the Junior Congratulations were offered to GRADE 6 - 78 Students Francesca Lumetta Tianyou Xu Matthew Miller Nina Williams all students competing, who suc- the names of students placed on the Kathryn Albanese-DeMair Andrew Manns Woman’s Club of Scotch Plains Chelsea Lusk Jordan Yellen Michael Miller Lauren Wright and the Scotch Plains Recreation cessfully negotiated words like Distinguished Honor Roll and Regu- Evan Aspell Casey Marks Nikki Moses Allison Zazzali lar Honor Roll for the second mark- Michael Bello Jesse Marvosa DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Department would like to apolo- “spaghetti,” “holiness,” “escalator,” DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL ing period of the 2001-2002 aca- Michael Bover Lauren Mastroianni GRADE 7 - 22 Students gize. and more. Samantha Bremer Jeremy Mattimore Anne Arasin Brittany Larkin GRADE 8 - 19 Students demic year. As in the past bees, third graders Winners from the Fall Bee were Keith Bronikowski Elizabeth McMillion Jeremy Cole Melissa Loewinger James Alfano Kristen Henkels invited to participate in the Junior To qualify for the Distin- Adam Brous Emily Meehan Megan Dyckman Jaclyn Lopez Michael Bonacum Alexander Kontur competed at 9 a.m. Fourth graders guished Honor Roll, pupils must Ashley Caldora Molly Meehan Morgan Finkel Simone March Kara Brass Caroline Lazur were scheduled for 10 a.m. and Woman’s Sixth District Bee, held obtain an “A” in all subjects. Trevor Cannon Taylor Molinaro Genevieve Gilroy Benjamin Mathan Meryl Coker Matthew Linsenberg fifth graders would be able to start in Cranford during February. This Kristen Cassidy Jessica Nagourney Elise Coker Jennifer Seemann Students must receive at least Casey Griffin Kimberly Molnar their competition from 10:30 to will be the goal for those entering Ryan Cassidy Brian O’Donnell Helen Han James Sacca Joseph Fallon Joshua Shvartsman 10:45 a.m. Regretfully, parents and fourth and fifth grade next Septem- two “As” and no grade lower Alina Chabus Brian Pak Allison Hoynes-O’Connor Kenneth Wasserman Samantha Feldman Leah Siegal than a “B” in major subjects in Anna Chapman Rachel Parker Austin Jefferson Eric Wasserman Victoria Fosdal Gabrielle Streep spellers arrived at 9 a.m. and waited ber. order to be placed on the Regu- David Chapman James Perez Sindhu Kilakkathi Lauren Weissbrod David Ginsberg Emily Wallden for hours. Organizers would also like to Daniel Ciabattari Matthew Plagge David Kopylov Arianna Williams Katerina Wong The normal course of spelling by thank Park Middle School’s main- lar Honor Roll. Andrew Clark Steven Polhamus REGULAR HONOR ROLL grades will be in effect for the Fall tenance department for their coop- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Amanda Curcie Michael Ragan REGULAR HONOR ROLL GRADE 8 - 36 Students Spelling Bee, which will be spon- eration and assistance. GRADE 6 - 35 Students Daniel DeCataldo Emily Rodriguez GRADE 7 - 46 Students Nora Ali Colin Moynihan Allison Abbott Christian Hambleton Allison Andrews Timothy Leischner Jaime Dedousis Theodore Rosenblatt sored by the Scotch Plains Recre- Samantha Bendik Michael Muller Claudia Ahiabor Gary Herzberg Alana Bencivengo Randy Lemence Tyler DelMauro Jennifer Rovner ation Department and the Scotch Courtney Berger Anthony Osterman Matthew Anderson Daniel Ingram Gregory Bencivengo Jacqueline Lenoff John DeLuca Scott Salmon Plains Junior Woman’s Club. Shyam Bhojani Christopher Rau Christopher Barry Kelli Kaskiw Amie Berlant John Loomis Michael Devizio Joseph Schiavo Donnell Carr Lisa Bloom Kyle Rowbotham Cheryl Beqaj Maria Kolakowska This year’s judges were Danielle Sky Cheung Joanna Naugle Sean Dolgin Courtney Slaten Jesse Brooks Zachary Saifi Daniel Bugg Andrew Lipstein Disano and Ann Stratton. First place CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Jarek Cohen Cecilia Osterman Bryan Dougher Kunal Sodhi Elizabeth Casserly Timothy Salisbury Neil Dalal Ricardo Lisojo Michael Cornacchia Minal Patel Jayne Dzuback Alyssa Straniero prize was a $20 gift certificate. The minorities to place as candidates Diana Chaves Alisa Schink Carolyn DiProspero Alyssa Markovits Noelle DeGregorio Brian Pesin Zachary Feldman Jeffrey Stuart second place prize was a $15 gift for the local governing body and Grant Darwin Travis Schwartz Megan Domenick Devang Patel Carina Gerveshi Jaclyn Petrow Ian Feller Timothy Stuart Kelly Dougher Nicole Perez certificate. related commissions/committee. Samantha Grecco Brian Piccola David Gordon Harrison Stuppler Brittany Fusillo Alexandra Sebolao Jennifer Gaglioti Danielle Sepe Danielle Egan Edward Ragan Third graders Kyle Mahoney of Donnell and his wife, Christine, Catherine Harley Maya Robinson Colleen Hagerty Thomas Sutter Charles Field Katherine Schreiber have two children: Briony, a public Mary Henkels Erin Rossi David Haynes Tyler Swanek Magda Isack Amanda Shukla School One Elementary and Allison Cristin Joy Brittany Skwirut Dennis Fitzpatrick Joanne Schurtz Brian Hessemer Aleksandra Segal Adam Horowitz Natalie Terens Staniec of Brunner Elementary school teacher in the Bronx, New Staci Goldberg Amira Selim Edward Kahn Barbara Slaugh Kate Johnson Jaclyn Turner Christopher Lacko Angela Smith School tied and were both awarded York and Ashley, a senior at Colleen LaForge Tovi Spero Shannon Gomes Barry Shapiro Brendan Kirby Jackson Udelsman Julia Joseph Samuel Ungar Maggie Gousman Arthur Thomas, 3rd $20 gift certificates to The Town Westfield High School. Cassandra Kontur Grace Wallden Ryan Krueger Cassandra Valdes Ryan Lemence Lauren Spirko Jessica Lieberman Ian Starker Jonathan GreenspanChristina Timoni Book Store in Westfield. Others honored by the NAACP Rachel Kreyer Kathleen Yan Rachel Leitner Allison Vogel Jillian Lusk Grover Sundstrom Sarah Halpern Guenevere Zucker were: Jonathan C. Young, Commu- Molly Yergalonis The fourth grade winner was Adam Offitzer from Coles Elemen- nity Service Award; Meredith Rung tary School. Second place was Creswell, Community Service awarded to Brandon Wheeler from Award; Rene N. Rasheed, Role Park Middle School Reveals Names of Students McGinn Elementary School. Model Award, Karen E. Williams, Fifth grader Kathryn Cockrell of Role Model Award, and Ruth Posted on Second Marking Period Honor Rolls Coles School placed first and Kevin Baldwin, Unsung Heroine Award. SCOTCH PLAINS – Park Middle Jacyln Lazarus Robert Zekunde Michael Cejovic Adam Perez Briana Falco Ian McNally Michelle Chan Christopher Pflaum Gabrielle Falco Raunaq Palejwala School in Scotch Plains has an- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL nounced the names of pupils earning Alex Cvetovich Rudyard Plesmid Shemane Fritz Melissa Sette GRADE 7 – 19 Students Jenna Delle-Donne Jeffrey Pober Andrew Goldberg Katherine Van Haasteren Distinguished Honor Roll and Regu- John Acito Matthew Huether lar Honor Roll status for the second Anh Dinh Portia Price REGULAR HONOR ROLL Kristen Barry Catherine Kaiserman Jessica Estriplet David Regal marking period of the 2001-2002 Kendal Boyda Katherine Lauaricella Linda Evins Anthony Ricci GRADE 8 – 50 Students academic term. Allison Brown Kristen Mandala Kelly Frazee Christopher Rodriguez Colleen Baines Brian Glassett Clayton Balch Adraina Guido An “A” in all subjects must be Cathleen Carr Stacy Marr Stephanie Fredas Alana Rosato Ana Castillo Heather Rodriguez Candace Barnes Keila Guzman achieved in order to be named to the Kirstan Fuller Andrea Rosko Marisa Bianco Shannon Hauser Distinguished Honor Roll. Students Nikolai Chowdhury James Spaeth Daisy Fung Melissa Rupnarain Robert Blabolil George Helock qualifying for the Regular Honor Karina DeMair Stacey Tanguy Alexandra Garber Alexander Russo Elizabeth Bourchtein Matthew Hirschhorn Roll must earn at least two “As” and Laurel Devlin Tiffany Wong Samantha Gates Sean Scott Justine Brown Joseph Jacobi Jason Zelesnik Matthew Gigiel James Sensor Robert Burke Loni Kaye no grade lower than “B” in major Matthew Canfield Meaghan Kelly subjects, such as English, math, sci- REGULAR HONOR ROLL Christina Guibas Andre Smith Andrew Haggan Katherine Stamler Lawrence Chan Kristen Kersey GRADE 7 – 66 Students Amy Chervenyak Katelyn Kosenick ence, social studies, reading, and at Ibrahim Helm Alycia Terry Lauryn Adams Maggie Kosciolek Soo Cho Jessica McGarry least a “C” or “P” in exploratory Ashley Jacobs Erin Voelker Yeershati Ahati Rachel Levy Sarah Cohen Hallie Mintz subjects. Steven Jacobus Stephen Wenson Kimberlee Appezzato Christopher Luby Christopher Cooper Jeffrey Mullen Shirley Kim Caleb Zimmerman DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Alison Baier Kathryn Magalhaes Henry Coxe Elijah Nam Athena Coyt Christopher Nilsen GRADE 6 – 42 Students Brittany Barnett Lauren Mains DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Deborah Albert Ming Lu Victoria Bauman Laura Marvelli Robert Dawson Jeffrey Ondeyka GRADE 8 – 22 Students Joshua Decker Alex Pardon Izabela Blach Brianna Mahoney Joseph Bianco Brennan McTernan Jennifer Bauer Viktoriya Gorbach Avery Boettcher Brian Many Amanda Bobyack Lauren Messina Kathryn Devlin Laura Percoco Sarah Boffa Joshua Green Brian Dickey Danielle Porter Ryan Bridge Maggie McLaughlin Sarah Boruch Patrick Mineo Courtney Burke Elizabeth Jacobs Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Daniel Buckley Christina Olsson Gregory Brand Martin Njoroge Aaron Doliber Cristina Reyes SWEET MUSIC…On March 15, Don Messina Quartet performed at the Yvonne Chen Elizabeth Katz Kristen Dyson Dana Sacks Deana Caicedo Stacia Piesch Megan Buckland Stephanie Oh Cleo Chou Melissa Koerner Watchung Arts Center. Don Messina, a Scotch Plains resident, pictured above, Katelyn Cavanaugh Nyanna Quoi Katherine Buro Jonathan Parisi Emily Everson Natalie Sanchez performed on bass, while Jimmy Helperin perfected the tenor sax, Larry Bluth Deirdre Clark Jessica Levine Matthew Ferrara Kara Sang Bridget Cornwell Margaret Reilly Colin Campbell Tiffany Pasko Jack Davis Rebecca McGuire played piano and Bill Chattin took the drums. The band performed a program Rebecca Fox Alice Ren Michael Fragna Joshua Zinman of swing and contemporary pieces. Alexandra Fragna Hillary Roberts Stephanie Goines Travis Rosado Christina Halma Marc Rosenberg Lindsay Hauptman Michael Scannell Similarities, Changes Westfield Board of Education Jessica Impellizzeri Adam Silverman Alec Jacobs Alex Soloway William Jacobs Katlyn Soriano Samantha Knierim Kristen Thompson Revealed in Study Passes Final Budget Version Marc L’Heureux Samantha Traiman Jacob Lavenhar Lindsey Traiman By ROBERT COAKLEY shortfall of $1.4 million. Dr. Foley the affect that will have on students Caitlyn Leist Nitin Viswanathan Specially Written forThe Times Alexia Lindenburg Andy Wang Of Schools Since ’76 pointed out that with the debt service with special health needs, including WESTFIELD -- The final version added to that, there is automatically her own daughter. *Elizabeth Minski (First Marking Period) of the 2002-2003 school budget was By LAUREN S. PASS discussion and controversy over a an increase of 12 cents in taxes with- Dr. Foley and Ms. Gardner said REGULAR HONOR ROLL Specially Written for The Times passed at the special budget meeting GRADE 6 – 70 Students hike in school lunch costs, from 55 out any increase in the budget. resources will be rearranged to make WESTFIELD -- Taking a look to 60 cents. on March 21 with a unanimous vote Most of the cost increases are dif- sure someone is in the nurse’s office Courtney Adamczyk Robert Leeper of the six board members present; Andrea Apuzzio Deidre Lyons back to 1952, the entire Westfield The average home was assessed ficult for the school board to control, at all times. Ms. Gardner explained Courtney Baines Mary MacDonald High School was housed in the Elm at $50,000, and this tax increase three members of the school board such as special education, and insur- the second nurse position was cut for Galina Bayok Valerie Madison Street building that is now occu- was 9.3 percent. It cost residents were absent from the meeting. ance. “We fit (in) everything we could fiscal reasons, not because the school Casandra Berwick Kyle Mihansky pied by the district’s administra- While the new budget will result Jason Boff Ryan Mullen $2.77 per $100 of assessed value. conceivably fit,” Dr. Foley said. board thinks there are too many tive offices. The board had closed a school in the largest tax increase in Westfield School Board President Arlene nurses. Board member Kimberly Rebecca Bush Karen Murad history, the school board was confi- Lisa Campbell Khalil Murphy In the 1970s, after the high school and reduced staff by 22 percent. Gardner agreed that the budget has Rhodes said she would like to use a Julia Capodicasa Nicholas Murray moved to its current location, there One board member even said that if dent they created the best budget been very difficult this year. “We had moving teacher and keep a nurse in Julian Cespedes Emily Nering were graduating classes that ex- they could. Board member Richard to bite a few bullets, and they didn’t the office at all times. Nicole Colineri Robert O’Connor the voters overturned the budget, ceeded 800 students. they would just have to cut more Solomon stated his feeling that some go down all that well,” she said. Ms. Ms. Gardner defended the estab- Robert Cunningham Taylor Paraboschi people would think the board was Lauren Cutrone Stacia Piesch The year 1976 doesn’t seem to be staff. Gardner went on to discuss the board’s lishment of a grounds person to im- John D’Agostaro Ryan Pinkowski all that different from 2002 eco- The school board election was spending too much money, while questions on how to fund the All- prove district fields as a safety issue, John DeMaio Neil Pratt nomically speaking. Inflation rates highly contested; candidate sup- others would think they were not City Music Program and the Televi- since thousands of students use those Dauna DeMarsico Gregory Pappaport were high, state aid was unknown spending enough. Patrick Doliber Brandon Reddington porters ran ads in the newspaper, sion Technician position, which are fields. The creation of a Gifted and and taxes were about to skyrocket. listing their names in endorsement. The general public will vote on the two items restored to the budget that Talented pilot program was also dis- Joseph Dunn Maria Pia Rivero base budget of $55.9 million on April Marcus Dyson Christine Roser There was a fair amount of scuttle There were six candidates for three were previously cut. cussed, and the replacement of fifth 16. George Elmer Dennis Ruiz about whether or not the Westfield open seats, and one of the winners The music program allows the cre- grade computers was deferred from Debbie Fung Andrea Santos Public School budget would pass. The total budget is $65.4 million. ation of an all-city band, chorus and last year’s budget into this budget. Andrea Guzman Brian Sensor later found her victory contested, Residents had turned down previ- but was able to keep her seat. This consists of the general fund of orchestra. The technician position Hopefully by next year, there will Wendy Harris Gabriella Sosnowski $61.9 million, which is limited by a Melissa Helock James Strobel ous budgets and the school board Taxpayers complained that there allows high school students to work be an increase in state and federal aid Kenneth Hessemer Melissa Swanton had obvious concerns that a 22- were too many teachers. But the cap set by the state; the debt service on programs for TV-36. Members of for the school board, Ms. Gardner Thomas Holt Matthew Tenzer point tax increase would be re- budget passed 57 percent to 43 of $2.3 million, not regulated by the the public had spoken to restore these said. School board member Ginny William Hubbard Alexis Turner jected by voters. cap; $2.05 million for the fund bal- Alyssa Karis Christopher Uehlinger percent. items at the previous meeting, ask- Leiz said that the school board is In 1976, the Westfield Board of This was also at the dawn of the ance, which covers emergencies; and ing the board to look into grants. mindful of the public’s needs, and Adem Kastrati Janell Vanderwiel $1.1 million in federal projects. The Nicholas Kauchak Anthony Vecchione Education asked for $11.7 million Open Public Meetings Act. School Approximately ten members of the that they will do all they can to find Brett Kerken Amanda Vitollo from voters, including $1.1 mil- board meetings went from being general fund reflects a 5.7 percent public were present at the meeting to the necessary money. Board member Steven Klehm Vivian Wang lion for reserves, because it didn’t held in private in someone’s living increase over last year and the debt address the budget. Richard Solomon said the difficulty Allison Kodan Danielle Wood service is a 38.6 percent increase. know what the state aid figure room to being public in the high Judith Cabanas, a physical educa- is finding the right amount of money, Alexandra Lambros Christine Yutz The debt service, which includes the would be. There was also a lot of school cafeteria. The public then tion teacher at Roosevelt Intermedi- so the public does not think too much needed to be advised and encour- elementary and high school construc- ate School and the 8th Grade field or too little is being spent. aged to attend. tion projects, is an increase of 4 cents hockey coach, questioned the elimi- Ms. Leiz said the school board Over all the years of the Westfield per $100. nation of 8th grade sports from the depends on the Parent Teacher Coun- school system, the student popula- The total tax levy is $57.7 million, budget. She said Westfield students cil and other organizations to get and reflects an increase of 27 cents Douglas M. Fasciale tion has risen and dropped. The usually start organized competition voters to support the budget at the per $100 of assessed home value. th board has closed schools, built new in the 8 grade, and it helps with their polls. Certified Civil Trial Attorney schools, torn down some schools, According to the school board, the personality and self-esteem. Ms. Meetings will be held at Westfield expanded existing schools and average Westfield property is worth Cabanas went on to say that the only High School on April 3, Roosevelt by the Supreme Court of New Jersey leased out others. $180,000. Thus the increase to the money needed for field hockey is for Intermediate School on April 4, As an example, the Westfield Me- homeowner will be $487 per year, referees and busses to take teams to Tamaques Elementary School on April $41 a month, or $9.37 a week. School morial Library now stands where the games. 9, and the Presbyterian Church as- Concentrating in personal injury Superintendent Dr. William Foley an elementary school once did. Lin- Westfield resident Leonard Schork sembly hall on April 10, giving the and malpractice cases. coln School is currently being pointed out that the increase is less said that the school board should look public the opportunity to ask ques- leased. Discussion is occurring than the cost of cable television. for more volunteers to help out with tions about the budget. Each meeting about potential leasing of space in Dr. Foley explained the tax levy is the schools, which would save a lot of will begin at 7:45 p.m. The public can Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP the Board of Education adminis- high since state aid is being frozen for money. Dr. Foley responded that the also look at the budget and ask ques- the first time in 25 years. State aid is tration building. board is looking for volunteers. tions at Business Administrator Rob- Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm frozen for all school districts across the Whatever the point in time, there Parent and resident, Bonnie ert Berman’s office at 302 Elm Street, are many dynamic aspects in the state, with the exception of the 30 Kaplan, was concerned about a part- or contact Lorre Korecky who coordi- 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue history of public education in Abbott districts. Those districts are time school nurse position cut from nates school/community relations. New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield. part of a lawsuit stating they were the budget. She explained the full Also at the meeting, School Board (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 unfairly treated by the state school time nurse has to teach classes some- Vice-President Anne Riegel an- financial system according to Dr. Foley. times, and the part time nurse covers nounced that Westfield scored in the [email protected] Visit us on the Web: Another factor causing increase in for her. Ms. Kaplan voiced her con- 94th percentile across the state in the school budget is the lack of rev- www.hoaglandlongo.com www.goleader.com! cerns that without the part time nurse, scores for the Elementary School enue from investments, since inter- the office will be empty at times and Proficiency Test. est rates are low, resulting in a total CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, March 28, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Resident Winter Honored By Freeholders Westfield Recreation Events WESTFIELD — Ernest Winter, a Insurance Companies. lifelong Westfield resident, was rec- By 1951, Mr. Winter was Vice Crafty Kids: This class is de- alertness. They will train directly ognized by the Union County of President and Secretary of all three signed to be a fun time for children under former Korean National Cham- Chosen Freeholders for his many companies, as well as elected Direc- between ages 6 to 10 years. Chil- pion, Master Yoo. Classes are April 2 achievements, including celebrating tor of the Washington Assurance Cor- dren will be guided in developing to May 21 on Tuesday 6 to 7 p.m. his 100th birthday. poration. different craft projects, some as a Mad Science Workshop: Calling Freeholder Chairman Lewis Mingo He became interested in the Red class and some according to all Jr. Scientists to create hands-on Jr., said, “Ernest Winter is an active Cross through his first wife, Eva, children’s individual interests. educational science experiences! member of Westfield and Union County who encouraged him to assist with Classes are held Wednesdays Topics include: Lights, Color Ac- and still participates in the Westfield/ driving a Red Cross truck to can- March 20 to April 17 from 4:15 to tion, Lasers, Dry Ice, Acids & Bases, Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- teens, dropping off refreshments to 5:15 p.m. The fee is $60. Rocket Building, Optical Illusions, can Red Cross. He has an impressive soldiers during World War II. Junior Drawing: This class is Slime and more! This workshop list of awards and achievements, which Mr. Winter had a long successful for young people 11to17 years and will be held March 25 to 29 from 9 includes being named Westfield’s Vol- fundraising career for the Red Cross, is designed to teach the fundamen- a.m. to noon. The cost is $100. unteer of the Year in 2000. He was also United Way and other organizations. tals of learning; drawing and de- Discount Lift Tickets: Tickets called an Extraordinary Person by The He was instrumental in creating the veloping artistic talent. Classes are are available for Camelback, Star-Ledger in 1998.” Union County Paratransit System, held on Thursdays from March 28 Shawnee, Jack Frost, Blue Moun- Freeholder Mingo continued, “He which offers free transportation for to April 25 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. tain and Mountain Creek. was recognized as the Rotarians’ 1992 the elderly and disabled. (For the first class bring a 9X12 NJ Nets vs. the 76ers! Saturday, Humanitarian of the Year and also as Working with the United Way, he CONGRATULATIONS…Westfield resident Ernest Winter, seated, was re- sketchpad, ebony pencils, and a March 30 at 1 p.m. Bus departs the United Way of Union County raised $138,000 for 10 vans to start cently honored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders for celebrat- kneaded eraser). The fee is $60 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $35. ing his 100th birthday and for his many accomplishments in the community. Bumper Bowling: A program Devil Hockey Tickets: Discount 1986 Volunteer of the Year. He was the Paratransit program, which after Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. Winter, seated, Freeholder Rick Proctor and awarded a Special Appreciation 10 years became the Union County for Pre-K and Kindergarteners is tickets available for the Devils vs. Union County Freeholder Chairman Lewis Mingo, Jr., presenting a Resolution held on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. Boston Bruins Sunday, April 7 at Award by the Westfield United Fund Paratransit System. congratulating Mr. Winter on his various achievements. and is a 50-year honorary member of “Ernest Winter exemplifies the ideal or 12:30 p.m. All bowling fees are 1:05 p.m. Tickets are $40. the Masons.” of working hard to reach your goals. $6/week and can be paid for at the Night Place: (Grades 6-8) 7:30 Mr. Winter graduated from We are proud to recognize him for Senator Bagger Receives Linden Lanes. to 9:30 p.m. Features: Disc Jockey, Westfield High School in 1920 and being a dedicated volunteer and we In-Line Skating Family Nights: food, games, movies and dancing. went to New York City to work in the extend our sincerest congratulations Join the Westfield High School Ice The cost is $2 in advance and $3.00 insurance industry. He worked his on celebrating his 100th birthday,” Good Citizenship Medal Hockey Team for fun family skat- at the door. Future dates: 3/22 and way up in the Rockefeller Ballard Chairman Mingo said. ing! Held at the Armory during the 5/17. WESTFIELD—Senator Richard of the Overlook Hospital Founda- following dates: April 5, 12, 19, For more information, please con- H. Bagger received the Good Citi- tion, a Trustee of the Westfield Foun- 26; May 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7 tact the Recreation Department at zenship Medal of the Sons of the dation and of the New Jersey His- from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee is $6 for 425 E Broad St. at (908) 789-4080 American Revolution at the group’s adults and $3 per child (payable at www.westfieldnj.net toric Trust. He took his law degree Bowling: This 8 week program is annual dinner meeting at Echo Lake with honors from Rutgers Law the door). County Club on Sunday. Self Defense Workshop: Gain for all children from ages 5-14 years. School. Held at Linden Lanes. April 8 to The award recognizes a high de- The meeting also featured recog- essential skills by experiencing gree of service to the state or com- Master Yoo’s self defense tech- June 17 on Mondays at 3:45 p.m. nition of Army Junior Reserve Of- Daddy Daughter Dance: Fri. April munity. Before being named a State ficer Training Corps Cadet Col. An- niques on Saturday, April 13 from Senator, Mr. Bagger gained promi- 3 to 5 p.m. The fee is $20 per 19 from 6:30- 9:30. thony Ali of Union High School and Held at Tavern in the Park in Roselle nence as an outstanding member of election of officers for 2002-2003. person and is located at the Martial the New Jersey Assembly. During Arts Institute of America in Park. The evening will consist of Named to lead the chapter were: dinner, dessert, & dancing to the his 10-year tenure in the Assembly President Forrest Blanding, Vice Westfield. approximately 120 bills which he Taekwondo for Teens: Students hottest tunes! A 5x7 photo also Presidents William Millar, Bruce included. Tickets are $32 each. sponsored became law, including Ryno, and Warren Fristensky, Secre- learn physical fitness and mental Free Nationwide measures concerning economic de- tary John Lawson, Treasurer C. Mar- velopment, energy policy, human lin White, Registrar George Gross, Long Distance services, open space preservation, Chaplain John Akerley, Asst. Chap- Included! education, state budgeting and lo- lain Kenneth Hoover, Historian Harry cal government. A lifelong resident C. Jester and Color Guard Captain of Westfield, he served as mayor in John Lawson. Designated trustees 1991. A graduate of Princeton, Sen. were John Akerly, Christopher A. Bagger’s community affiliations Beck, Stephen M. Clarke, Dr. George County Surrogate LaCorte FREE PHONE with have included service as a Trustee J. Hill, and Robert Vivian any new activation with carrying case, car charger and Ensign Cuca to Train Updates Night Office Hours headset. COUNTY — Union County Sur- tice of meeting with residents in need rogate James LaCorte has updated who may be unable to come to my As Navy Supply Officer his schedule of evening office hours. regular office hours at the Union WESTFIELD — Ensign Zachary overseas or aboard a United States As the Court Surrogate, he is re- County Courthouse during the day,” Cuca, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gre- Navy ship. sponsible for probating wills and Surrogate LaCorte said. “I try to be as gory Cuca of Westfield, has reported NSCS Athens has been the Navy’s appointing executors, administrators, accessible as possible to families who to Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS) training center for Navy Supply Of- guardians, and trustees of decedents’ need my services at a difficult time.” in Athens, Ga., for the Supply Of- ficers and Marine Corps aviation estates, among other constitution- The Surrogate’s Court can be ficer Basic Qualification Course supply personnel since 1953. Supply ally-mandated duties. reached at (908) 527-4280. 132 East Broad St. Surrogate LaCorte is available, by Westfield, N.J. 07090 Winter Sale (BQC). Officers are the Navy’s business and (908) 789 - 5302 This six-month course will qualify logistics managers and serve at afloat, appointment, to meet during the Storytelling Theater 20% Off All Accessories him as a United States Navy Supply ashore and overseas commands. evening with residents who have mat- Mon - Wed, Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & 10% Off All Palm Products On Tap at Library Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Officer. Upon completion, he will Ensign Cuca applied for and was ters pending before the Surrogate’s Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. attend Basic Officer Leadership accepted into the Supply Corps in Court. Appointments must be added WESTFIELD – “The Brothers Training before proceeding to his January. Currently, he is a temporary at least 48 hours in advance. Grinn,” an improvisational first supply officer billet — either student of the Naval Post Graduate The updated schedule of evening storytelling theater troupe, will per- school, enrolled in graduate level office hours is as follows: form at the Westfield Memorial Li- economics taught by Professor Cranford Community Center, 220 brary on Thursday, April 18, at 7 p.m. Raymond Franck, Brigadier General, Walnut Avenue, the first Monday of The program is intended for children United States Air Force (ret.). the month; in kindergarten and above, as well as His credits from the post graduate Rahway Recreation Center, 275 adults. Each show is created by audi- school will be applied to a graduate Milton Avenue, the second Tuesday ence suggestions and participation. degree at a later date. He will begin of the month; Seating is limited. Tickets are re- FREE COMFORT supply school (BQC) in April, and, Union Township Municipal Build- quired for admission and will be avail- FREE COMFORT able free to Westfield Library card while a student, will be promoted to ing, 1976 Morris Avenue, the third Lieutenant j.g. by June 15. Wednesday of the month; and holders at the Children’s Desk start- Ensign Cuca is a 1996 graduate of Summit City Hall, 512 Springfield ing Monday, April 1. Westfield High School and a 2000 Avenue, the fourth Thursday of the The library is located at 550 East graduate of Northwestern Univer- month. Broad Street. For more information, sity in Evanston, Ill. “I’m pleased to continue my prac- please call (908) 789-4090.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 28, 2002 Page 3 Munoz Legislation Supports Lessons on Founding Fathers TRENTON – Assemblyman Dr. we honor these men.” Eric Munoz (R-21) has introduced Locally, boards of education would legislation aimed at ensuring that be required to teach about the found- today’s youth are fully educated on ing fathers, “in an appropriate place” the important contributions of the within the elementary, middle and nation’s founding fathers. high school curriculums, Assembly- A-1914 would require instruction man Munoz stated. on the founding fathers of the United The legislation would take effect States as part of the Core Curriculum within 180 days of enactment by the Content Standards for social studies. Governor. “The State Board of Education, as “Our youngsters need to know the part of its review and update of the contributions these great leaders pro- Core Curriculum Standards for So- vided in creating the foundation for cial Studies, released in January, does which our nation and government not specifically mention any of the exist today,” said Assemblyman founding fathers of this nation in its Munoz. “We need to make sure our proposed revision to these standards,” school-aged children have this valu- explained Assemblyman Munoz. able knowledge that they can some- “The children should be reminded day share with their own children.” that David Brearley, Jonathan Day- Mr. Munoz was appointed to fill ton, William Livingston and Will- an Assembly vacancy last spring and iam Paterson were the founding fa- was elected to a full, two-year term thers and delegates from New Jersey. in November. He serves on the As- Lauren Pass for The Westfield Leader and The Times “They are more than names on sembly Commerce and Economic GOP WEEKEND POLITICS…State Senator Richard Bagger, left, and State maps and buildings,” he said. Development Committee. Assemblyman Guy Gregg take a moment to talk during the Union County GOP “They attended the Constitution The Assemblyman is a trauma sur- convention on Saturday. Convention for the sole purpose of GOOD CITIZEN…Janice Jones listens as Warren Victor delivers a proclama- geon at the University of Medicine tion issued by Governor James McGreevey on March 17 at the Bethel Baptist revising the Articles of Constitu- and Dentistry of New Jersey in New- Church in Westfield, honoring her on being chosen to receive the Rebecca Oakes tional Confederation, which re- ark. The 21st District includes 16 Good Citizenship Award. Union County GOP Nominates sulted in the Constitution. Our towns in Union, Essex, Morris and children should understand why Somerset Counties. Janice Jones Receives Candidates for Freeholder Scotch Plains Recreation Events

By LAUREN S. PASS mental issues and has been speak- Adult Dance held on Saturdays Sandra Miller. This program is on Annual Citizenship Award Specially Written for the Leader and TheTimes ing at Freeholder meetings. will teach several dances to Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 On Saturday, the Union County Ms. Clericuzio was born in adults, such as Salsa, Meringue, p.m. at Kramer Manor Park. WESTFIELD – At Bethel Baptist the Sunday school. She has gained the Republican Committee nominated Puerto Rico. She is a mother of Hustle, Swing and the Cha-Cha. Baltimore, Md. Bus trip: Trip is Church in Westfield on March 17 the respect of her fellow church members its candidates for Freeholder. three and a graduate of Rutgers The fee is $70 per couple or $45 scheduled for Saturday, April 13. annual Rebecca Oakes Good Citi- through her efforts to improve the There are three seats on the County Law School. per person. The bus will leave from the Mu- zenship Award was presented to quality of life in her community. Freeholder Board open this No- Five candidates were nominated Punjabi Weaving, a type of knit- nicipal Building at 8 a.m. and will Janice Jones by Warren Victor of Ms. Jones believes in the ability of vember and the board is currently for United States Senate, State As- ting/crocheting, will be geared to return approximately at 9 p.m. The Westfield, in recognition of outstand- an individual to make a difference. all Democrat. semblyman Guy Gregg, State mature adults. Classes are Mon- cost is $65 per person. ing acts of volunteerism performed Her lifetime of service to others and The committee nominated Anira Senator John Matheusse, State days and the cost is $35 for resi- Women’s Softball Teams are be- by Ms. Jones in her community. her church serves as a symbol of Clericuzio from Cranford, Elyse Senator Diane Allen, Essex County dents and $40 for non-residents. ing arranged for the spring season. Mr. Victor has funded the Annual inspiration and encouragement to the Bochicchio Medved from Rahway Executive James Treffinger and Tennis Ladders will be formed If anyone is interested in partici- Rebecca Oakes Good Citizenship many individuals whose lives she and Joel Whitaker from Fanwood. Millionaire Businessman Douglas depending upon registrations for pating, please contact Yvette Easley Award since 1982. has touched. Mr. Whitaker has served on the Forrester. Mr. Treffinger won the men’s, women’s, singles, doubles at (908) 654-7131. Games will be Ms. Oakes, in whose honored Great acts of volunteerism and a Fanwood Council for seven years nomination from the committee. and seniors. There is a $5 registra- played weeknights at 6 p.m. on memory Mr. Victor established the caring community have been gener- and as council president. He is an The candidate that wins the pri- tion fee. township fields. Award, was a citizen whose examples ated by past Recipients of the award, attorney and a graduate of Indiana mary in June will face incumbent Additional Children’s Programs Overnight Vacation Trips are spon- of charity, compassion and under- among them an ongoing after school University. Robert Toricelli. are a basic skills Gymnastics Class sored by Scotch Plains, Mountainside standing built strength of character tutorial program for both church and Ms. Bochicchio Medved is a The committee also endorsed for children ages 3 to 6, Ballet and New Providence Recreation in all whose lives she touched in an non-church children on a broad group member of the Rahway City Coun- Mike Ferguson as the incumbent Class for 3 year olds, followed by a Departments. The trips are as fol- ever-widening circle. Her personal of subjects; primarily aimed to help cil. She has worked on environ- for Congress. Dance Combo Class for 4 and 5 lows: Montauk, LI, April 13 and 14, acts of unselfishness and service to the student with homework in a con- year olds, which teaches jazz, bal- Gettysburg, Pa. August 17 to 20 and others are a keystone to the strength ducive atmosphere with able assis- let and tap. Also included is a cheer- Pigeon Forge, Tenn. September 28 to of community and country. tance available. Munoz Proposes Lifesaving ing class for ages 4 to 6. October 4. For further details, con- The award is presented annually to A body of professionals, such as Another program will be taught tact the Recreation office at (908) a member of the congregation who lawyers, teachers, chemists and col- by USPTA certified Tennis Pro, 322-6700 ext. 221. inspires others by practicing good lege graduates, provide free help to Eqm’t For Health Clubs citizenship and volunteerism. keep students up to grade. This pro- Governor James McGreevey paid gram has been called The Student TRENTON — New Jersey health they must test and maintain special tribute through a proclama- Tutorial And Mentor Program clubs would be required to obtain life- defibrillators and notify their local tion honoring Ms. Jones with the (STAMP) and has led to great scho- saving equipment and have at least rescue squads of their purchase in- award. lastic achievement for many children. one employee trained in cardio-pul- cluding type of debrillitator and its Ms. Jones is a member of the Bethel To contribute to the program, please monary resuscitation on-site during location. Baptist Church, serving the church in contact The Westfield Foundation, normal business hours under legisla- “With exercise being one of the many capacities. She works with the where the Warren Victor Student Tu- tion recently introduced by Assem- keys to a healthy lifestyle, it is para- Water Wise Gardening Youth Ministry, the Women’s Fellow- torial and Mentor Program Fund has blyman Eric Munoz, M.D. (R-21). mount that our health clubs are www.goleader.com ship Auxiliary, and Superintendent of been established, at (908) 233-9787. Any establishment which devotes equipped to act promptly and effec- Seminar Is Announced 40 percent or more of its square tively in cases of heart attacks and A Water Wise Gardening Seminar footage to physical fitness would fall other sudden illnesses,” said Assem- will be held on Thursday April 4 at under the proposed provision. Re- blyman Munoz, a trauma surgeon at 6:30 p.m. at Williams Nursery, 524 ducing salons, health spas, exercise the Newark-based University of Springfield Avenue in Westfield. The gyms, health studios and health clubs Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer- seminar will discuss plants that are would all be required to keep equip- sey. drought tolerant, provide tips for con- ment including oxygen tanks and “Medical evidence has shown us serving water and demonstrate items defibrillators in their facilities. that both CPR and the use of a defibril- to increase conservation. There is no Health club operators would be lator can significantly increase the charge, but space is limited. RSVP is required to arrange and pay for CPR survival rate of heart attack patients,” requested. Call (908) 232-4076 for training for employees. In addition, Assemblyman Munoz added. more information. You can open an IRA anytime before you retire. (We suggest you do it before April 15th.)

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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader THE TIMES Letters to the Editor of Scotch Plains – Fanwood D — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— D The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and Board of Education Should Keep DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Public Informed of Expenditures Below are four arcane words, each with four definitions – only one is cor- National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association I applaud The Westfield Leader for its Fanwood Business & Professional Association simply tell us that they are aware of a rect. The others are made up. Are you Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce editorial on the Westfield Board of private group looking into the possibil- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Education’s lack of judgment in failing ity of using 302 Elm Street as a Cultural diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue to publish the school budget in our local Arts Center. I believe they know more If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 town papers. than they are telling us. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- It seems that the Superintendent and If this renovation takes place, I, as a Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 vidual. If you get three – word expert. If our elected board members fail to recog- taxpayer, would like to know before I you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at nize that the citizens of Westfield need vote on the school budget. What, if any, free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 to be better informed if they are to vote taxpayer dollars will be used to com- All words and correct definitions intelligently in April. plete this project? In a time when the come from the board game Diction PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. The Board of Education, along with a Board of Education is asking for a 24 Deception. “private citizens group,” has rumored percent tax increase, they should not Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte plans to renovate the auditorium at 302 only be expected to publish the budget Answers to last week’s arcane words. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR Elm Street and make it a Cultural Arts but they should be forthcoming with any 1. Longimanous – Having long hands 2. Inescation – The act of baiting Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo Center. information pertaining to the possible Although the residents of the neigh- use of taxpayer dollars to fund a Cultural 3. Suggillation – A black-and-blue COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION mark; a bruise Karen M. Hinds borhood have asked the board for infor- Arts Center in our town. Robert P. Connelly mation about this renovation, the Super- 4. Prease – A crowd OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS intendent and the President of the board H.R. Schliesske Westfield HOUVE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE 1. To howl; moan One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 2. In France, an egg BOE Should Offer a Budget That 3. To benefit, assist 4. A hood or cap Reflects Creativity and Sacrifice HORDEACEOUS 1. Plundering We Urge NJ State Government to Follow Is it just I, or are others tired of hearing cipals of both middle schools extolling 2. Resembling barley the same incantations whenever it comes the renewed school spirit and improved 3. Assembling in large numbers; to non-performance? I refer to the most classroom conduct as a direct result of amassing Through With Revising Property Tax Law recent quotes by our Board of Education the after school sports activities. 4. Occurring hourly members and Superintendent of Schools, With so many dual working families TABINID Our local governments are putting the finishing of a system going back hundreds of years, to a time concerning the “historically” high bud- and single family households, the more 1. A spear or a dart get they are asking us (Westfield taxpay- supervised activities we have for our 2. A buckle or padlock touches on their 2002 municipal budgets. The Union when property owners were considered to be people ers) to approve. children, the better. 3. A horsefly County Freeholders will soon consider their spend- of substantial means. But it’s not that way anymore. “We’ve spent long hours,” “we’ve So to the board, please stop with this 4. Slate for writing; a blackboard ing plan for this year and the local boards of educa- A constitutional convention would prepare pro- done the best we could,” “after all, there politically correct, feel good, “we did EREPTION is a cut in state aid,” “our per pupil cost the best we could” explanation. Go back 1. Taking or snatching away by force tion will soon submit their budgets to the voters for posals consisting of amendments to the state consti- is less than the state average,” “we have to the drawing board and offer the com- 2. Violent, physical behavior approval. Unlike recent years, this year’s budget tution and revisions to existing state statutes, all new construction,’ blah, blah blah!!!!!! munity a school budget that shows sac- 3. In medicine, projective or explo- processes have been difficult because of the weak revenue-neutral. It would help eliminate the inequi- And, on top of this 9.7 percent increase rifice and creativity. A 24-cent increase, sive emesis or vomiting (from 1995-1999, the percentage tax in- All-City chorus and eighth grade sports 4. In anatomy, an involuntary muscle economy and the large appetite of the public. ties in the current property taxation system, ensure crease averaged 2.7 percent), the Super- back in. I, for one, will vote in favor. contraction Municipal and school board revenues are strained greater uniformity in the application of property Answers will appear in next week’s intendent and board are eliminating the Keith S. Hertell due to state aid threats and lower investment income, taxes, reduce property taxes as a share of overall eighth grade sports program, plus cuts in Westfield issue. the All-City chorus. and local property owners should again expect sig- public revenue and help communities reduce their As a past member of the Board of nificantly larger property tax bills this summer. high dependence on property taxes. Education, member of the Finance Com- Answers Are Needed Regarding Perhaps, property taxes in this area will rise by about Our state legislators should seize the moment and get mittee for three years and the Chairman of the Finance Committee for one year, Proposed Cultural Arts Center 10 percent this year. the ball rolling on this important issue. Already, munici- I am somewhat familiar with the budget This turn in fiscal fortunes is coinciding with a new palities are doing their part. The New Jersey State process and the difficult decisions nec- I am writing to express my outrage at that is only one third in use, while heating push to reform the property tax system in New Jersey. League of Municipalities has scheduled two informa- essary to provide a quality education for the politics as usual attitude of organiza- the entire building, only to prepare it for our children. tions in our community. For months, use by The Cultural Arts Center. Legislation has again been introduced in Trenton by tional sessions on the proposed legislation and invited I am also aware of the many financial neighbors in our area have been trying to At a time when they are crying to lawmakers from both parties that could eventually top officials from every community in the state to sacrifices families make to live in this obtain information from elected offi- “help our children and schools” with lead to a constitutional convention to examine and attend. A number of state legislators are scheduled to community, so that they may avail them- cials concerning the proposed “Cultural higher tax dollars, this is an outrage. The selves and their families of the educa- Arts Center” in the Board of Education Cultural Arts Center Committee wants reform the property tax system in the state. speak at these sessions, which are set for April and May. tion offered. building on the corner of Walnut and to plan a 500-seat concert hall in this If the legislation were passed, the question of The time has surely come to change this archaic Having said that, no board has ever Elm Streets. building, renting from the Board of Edu- whether to convene a convention would be put to the system and to give local property owners some sacrificed a quality education for money. We have attended council meetings cation. A project surely to destroy our Quite the contrary, the previous boards and Board of Education meetings, only residential neighborhood, which again voters this November. If the referendum is approved, much-needed relief. We hope our legislators don’t let have delivered “acceptable” budgets and to be told “we’ll get back to you,” or “we has fallen on deaf ears. a constitutional convention, which would address this opportunity slip by again. had them passed, with perhaps one ex- have no knowledge of this, please keep We insist on answers, Mr. Mayor. We only the property tax system, would probably be held We support changes to the property tax system in ception, in the last 15 years. us informed.” insist on answers from the Board of Sacrifices were made, creative plan- We have councilmen who do not re- Education. We insist on answers, “Cul- in the summer of 2003, with recommendations ulti- New Jersey. They are sorely needed. The current ning was executed and a favorable prod- turn calls, so in doing our homework, we tural Arts Center Committee”. As tax- mately submitted to the voters for their approval. system pits neighbor against neighbor - school sys- uct was offered. discover contractors with “large work- payers, it is time we all become con- Although a similar effort was made last year before tems against municipal and county governments. It I urge the board to direct the Superin- ing budgets” continuing to plan this cerned with the waste and tax attitude in tendent to prepare a more palatable bud- project, in a building owned by the Board our town. it petered out in the State Senate, perhaps there’s makes poor citizens of some, and it is so confusing get, one that includes both the eighth of Education, who still know nothing. We have copies of letters dating back J.W. Tingley some new momentum this year. Property taxes in our that fewer and fewer people even care to vote. grade athletic activities and the entire Westfield state account for almost half of all state and local Included on this page are some tables to illustrate All-City chorus. A budget that shows an four years to the Board of Education concerning this project, while they still revenue; an appallingly high level, especially com- the property tax issues for our towns. These tables increase of no more than 24 cents, down from the present 27 cents. deny knowledge. Another Letter pared to the national average of less than one-third. attempt to summarize many complex items. We While this would still be historically The Board of Education has spent half a Unlike federal and state income taxes, where one thank the tax assessor offices in Westfield, Scotch high, it would reflect the concern, dili- million taxpayer dollars fixing up this old on Page 5 gence and creativity needed to face addi- building in the last three years, a building pays according to their income level, the property tax Plains and Fanwood for providing the data to us. We tional years of similar increases. Our levy is basically beyond the control of those who pay, thank the school systems for providing information district’s ability to generate the neces- a reality that makes it unfair in many cases. and helping to explain it. Although unsuccessful to sary surplus to avoid tax increases has Westfield Board of Education President been decreasing at an increasing rate. Consider the case of two neighbors, both living in date, we will continue to reach out to Union County And now, we must make that difference Responds to Leader ‘Stealth’ Editorial similar houses that are assessed, for tax purposes, Superintendent of Schools, Glenn Tillou, to further up via tax increases. The charge in your March 21 editorial April 3, at Westfield High School; at about the same. One homeowner is young and earns our understanding of the subject. Finally, the $40,000 plus that it costs that the Westfield Board of Education 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, at to pay for the eighth grade sports pro- has engaged in “stealth budget tactics” Roosevelt Intermediate School, and at 7 $100,000 annually; his property tax bill is, for in- On page 14 of this edition, the proposed budget for gram is a very small price to pay, consid- stance, $8,000, or about 8 percent of his income. His the Westfield school system is published. The Scotch has no basis in fact. When our Business p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Tamaques ering the elimination thereof would re- Administrator asked on March 13 if he Elementary School. These meetings are neighbor, meanwhile, is a senior citizen who relies Plains-Fanwood school district budget was pub- sult in over 200 of our children without could place the budget in your newspa- open to any interested members of the organized activity or organized supervi- per, he was told that it was past the public. on a much smaller retirement income that makes his lished in our March 14 edition. We urge you to study sion at a time, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., when it’s own $8,000 property tax bill harder to swallow. How this information and draw your own conclusions. deadline. The same response occurred at Regarding your comment about the needed the most. The Record-Press and The Star-Ledger. size of the tax increase, I would like to fair is that? And what is the elderly neighbor to do in For those who are interested in doing research, go The prevailing argument that there The only newspaper willing to publish point out that the 6.7 percent increase in are already similar activities that these the budget on such short notice was The the school budget is within the state cap, some instances except move out of his house? If all to the libraries and read the newspapers of past years. children could move into is just not what the seniors leave the area and families move in, the The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- Home News. As you pointed out, the in spite of large increases in special edu- the past has shown. The eighth grade proposed budget needed to be published cation and insurance costs, as well as school systems will face financial chaos. Fanwood are also available on the Internet at program was removed once before and four days prior to the public hearing, accumulated enrollment increases of more The property taxation system in New Jersey is part www.goleader.com since 1997. the disenfranchised children were not which was Thursday, March 21. than 800 students from 1996 to 2002. assimilated into the existing programs, Since we did not have even a tentative Due primarily to no increase in state and there’s no reason to believe they will budget approved until the evening of and federal funds, the community is Westfield Homeowner Property Tax 2001 Data & 2002 Estimates be now. March 12, it was not possible to bring it being required to shoulder a great per- There are letters on file from the Prin- to a newspaper until March 13. The centage of the budget this year. Projected budget was not in this newspaper be- The Leader could make a major contri- cause of any “stealth budget tactics” on bution to the public discussion of the Tax Year 2001 2002 Est. Increase Comment Publisher’s Note: the part of the Board of Education, but school budget by reviewing its provisions Property Mix 90% 90% residental At the time in question, this news- rather because of an unreasonably tight and implications rather than making un- schedule for the school budget process founded claims about “stealth tactics.” Number of homes 9563 9563 paper sent a reporter to the Westfield Library and found that the budget imposed by the Department of Educa- Arlene Gardner Assesment $ 175,000 $ 175,000 avg. home was not there. We then called the tion this year. President Westfield Public School administra- I would also like to respond to your Westfield Board Assesment $ 1,840,877,500 $1,840,877,500 total assessed tion. A courier delivered a copy of questions: “how is the public supposed of Education to be well-informed; how are they even Property Value $ 4,000,000,000 $4,000,000,000 total market value the budget to our office — five min- utes later, a representative of the supposed to know there is a public meet- Deadlines Tax Rate 2001 451 496 10.1% cents/hundred ing on the budget?” Notice of every General News - Friday 4pm school administration came into our board meeting is advertised in this news- office and removed the budget from Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm 1-cent/hundred = $ 180,865 $ 180,865 paper, as well as The Star-Ledger and Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm our countertop, stating that the docu- The Record-Press. Property Tax: $ 81,513,177 $ 89,737,976 $ 8,224,799 ment was full of errors and could not The meeting dates are also posted on be published. As we have done for How To Reach Us County share $ 90.1 96.1 6.0 cents/hundred TV Channel 36 and the westfieldnj.com E-Mail - [email protected] years in cooperation with the school website. Every board meeting is tele- system, we set up the budget tem- Phone - (908) 232-4407 County share $ 16,302,635 $ 17,387,824 6.7% vised. The Board of Education has a Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 plate the previous weekend in antici- synopsis of every meeting on-line at PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 County share 20.0% 19.4% pation of receiving the completed westfieldnj.com. We have also placed Town share 70.6 76.6 6.0 cents/hundred information in time for publishing. budget information on this website. A In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield After we went to press on Wednesday copy of the budget is available at the 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains Town share $ 12,764,964 $ 13,850,152 8.5% afternoon, we received a call from a Office of the Business Administrator Submittal Formats and the Office of School-Community Town share 15.66% 15.4% secretary asking us to publish the Photos - B/W and Color budget. On page 14 of today’s news- Relations at 302 Elm Street. A copy of the budget has been given to the Library. No Panoramic or Polaroid Schools share 290.0 323.4 33.5 cents/hundred paper, the budget is published. Al- Typed, not handwritten though this is not in time for public Copies have been made available to re- Schools share $ 52,445,578 $58,500,000 11.5% deliberation and comment to the porters from this and any other inter- Upper and lower case Need name & daytime phone Schools share 64.34% 65.2% Board of Education, we hope that it ested newspaper. is otherwise found to be useful. In addition, budget presentations will For our complete editorial policies Homeowner Tax $ 7,887 $ 8,683 $ 796 avg. home be made at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, request a copy of our Policy Guide

Avg. Home Avg. Home Tax Rate Taxes Unit Value County Municipal Schools Assessed Property Tax cents/$100 Collected 1-cent/100 Portion Portion Portion Fanwood $ 83,500 $ 6,000 719 $15,761,549 $ 21,935 16.3% 21.86% 61.80% Scotch Plains $ 117,000 $ 6,670 570 $54,317,052 $ 95,279 17.7% 18.08% 64.23% Westfield $ 175,000 $ 7,887 451 $81,513,177 $ 180,865 20.0% 15.66% 64.34% 2000 Property Tax Notes Fanwood $14,983,913 4.9% increase 2001 Scotch Plains $49,942,202 8.1% increase 2001 Westfield $76,592,866 6.0% increase 2001

Westfield Public School Budget History (from legal advertisements) Proposed Item 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002-3 Budgeted $ 48,900,000 $50,200,000 $52,200,000 $54,500,000 $57,200,000 $59,900,000 $65,400,000 (Revised) $ 53,900,000 $53,400,000 $54,200,000 $57,000,000 $58,700,000 $65,500,000 Students_Full-time 4613 4742 4905 5114 4665 4786 4848 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 28, 2002 Page 5 Parent-School Partnership Vital to In-District Special Ed By ALICE HUNNICUTT The process of developing special Westfield Board of Education Candidate education involves planning and coor- One of the long-range goals of the dination, and parents should be involved Westfield Board of Education is to de- in the process, from the first to final step. velop suitable in-district programs as an One must also make sure that teach- alternative to out-of-district placements. ers will be given the support they need. The high costs of special education I have provided technical assistance to in Westfield, and in the nation at large, school districts and to teachers all over have necessitated this goal. One must the state in special education planning, be careful, however, in designing such and I believe that Westfield citizens programs. should be proud of the caliber and dedi- Special education is not a place- cation of its teaching staff. ment; it is a program of specially de- However, even the most dedicated signed instruction developed to meet teacher cannot provide appropriate in- TRUE COLORS…The members of Girl Scout Cadette Troop No. 192 present the unique needs of the student in struction without support. Adequate Westfield Mayor Gregory McDermott with the “Caring Flags” they had made need. Students are sent to out-of-dis- teacher training will not only provide at the Brownie Ingathering they hosted for 125 Brownies, representing grades trict placements when it is determined teachers with the tools they need for 1 through 3, on February 1. “Caring Flags” were made and dedicated to the that their educational needs cannot be educating selected out-of-district stu- DERBY CHAMP…Zachary Copeland, team leader for Boy Scout Troop No. police, fire, rescue squad and Post Office. 72’s Rabid Squirrels, displays a model sled commemorating his team’s first met appropriately with our district dents, but it will also enhance their place win on January 26 in the Senior Scout Division of the annual Klondike class offerings. overall ability in teaching all the stu- Derby, organized by the Patriots’ Path Council. The event, which tests the Taking students who share the same dents they have. scouts’ skills in various categories, took place at Trailside Park in Mountainside. Public Invited to Attend classification and assuming that they I support this goal as long as the board will equally benefit from a shared class addresses adequate teacher preparation, space does not necessarily meet their and involvement of the parents in the SP-F BOE Candidates Night individual needs. decision-making process. Troop No. 72 Scores High The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA the Board. New candidates are asked Council will host a Board of Educa- what they plan to contribute as mem- tion Candidates’ Night on Monday, bers of the Board of Education. College Women’s Club In Scout Klondike Derby April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Board of The PTA Council has prepared a fire and performing a rescue, among Education offices, located on Ever- series of questions for the candidates. WESTFIELD — On January 26, green Avenue and Cedar Street. Can- Members of the Junior Statesmen As- Awards Scholarships the Boy Scout Patriots’ Path Council other activities. Final scores for the Troop No. 72 didates Night provides an opportu- sociation at Scotch Plains-Fanwood held its annual Klondike Derby at WESTFIELD — The College current college sophomore for the Trailside Park in Mountainside, scouts found the Rabid Squirrels in nity for the voters of Fanwood and High School will also pose one ques- Women’s Club of Westfield is fulfill- $1,000, and an additional grant of Scotch Plains to see and assess the tion to the candidates. After these ques- where scouts demonstrated various first place in the Senior Scout Divi- ing its original mandate, “to serve $500 that was given to the graduat- sion. The Squirrels included team school board candidates. The school tions have been answered, the forum skills by simulating the trials and the general interests of this commu- ing senior girl with the highest aca- tribulations of the miners who tra- leader Zachary Copeland, Kevin board election and vote on the school will be open to inquiries from the nity and to further the higher educa- demic standing. budget is Tuesday, April 16. The audience. At the end of the session, versed the Yukon Territory in north- Anderson, Rich Brautigam, Jason tion of women,” by supporting Monies for scholarships and grants Kolterjahn, Matthew Patel-Schneider polls will be open from 2:00 p.m. candidates will be given the opportu- western Alaska a century ago in Westfield High School’s senior girls are raised through membership dues, search of gold. and Sean Young. until 9:00 p.m. in both Fanwood and nity to present closing statements. with financial aid for college. investment profits, donations and Scotch Plains. The public is invited to attend this Two of the participating teams were The Junior Scout team, the Hawai- For 2000-2001, over $18,000 in fund-raising activities. ian Surfers, shared third place and This year, there are two seats avail- important event to see and question the the Rabid Squirrels and the Hawai- grants was awarded to four young Individuals interested in joining or ian Surfers, representing the senior included team leader David able in Scotch Plains and two candi- candidates. A videotape of the event women from Westfield. This in- giving a donation to the College dates, Norman “Trip” Whitehouse will be broadcast on Channel 34. and junior scouts in Westfield Troop Hennessey, Brian Bayne, Jonathan cluded two, four-year scholarships Women’s Club of Westfield, now in Connor, Brendan Gallagan, Kevin and incumbent Edward Saridaki, Jr. Questions about the April 1 evening No. 72, respectively. Organized for totaling $14,000; one freshman its 85th year, may call Jill Sitcer at the event under the adult supervision Hennessey, Dan Johnson, Michael There is one seat available for program may be addressed to Bar- grant for $3,000; one grant for a (908) 233-0415. Fanwood and one candidate Susan bara Cronenberger-Meyer, SPF PTA of Peter Copeland, they competed Mandelbaum, Andrew Patel- Schneider and Sean Sullivan. Dyckman. Council, at (908) 322-9148. against scouts from over 15 other The winning teams received hand- The evening will be moderated by troops. a representative from the Westfield While there was no snow for this made models depicting sleds tradi- Westfield Chamber Of Another Letter to the Editor tionally used in the Klondike Derby League of Women Voters. The pro- year’s event, the scouts, divided into in gold and bronze colors. gram will begin with an introduction Commerce News: teams of 10 or so, split up their gear and backpacked over a wide area of of the candidates. Each candidate will “How will the drought affect McGinn School Parents Ask BOE present introductory remarks, includ- the park that substituted for the Yukon Barbershop Quartet Westfield businesses and resi- Territory. ing their reasons for running for the dents?” To Keep First Grade Teacher To Perform at Library Board of Education, and how they The scouts used a compass to get Elizabeth Water will present a to outlying “towns,” named after real have prepared themselves for this role. program on the current water short- Our children attend McGinn ter. My daughter looks forward to going MOUNTAINSIDE – Cosmopoli- Elementry School. It is a wonderful to school everyday and learning with places found in the Yukon. In each tan, an all-women barbershop har- The incumbents are asked to note age in our area and how it will school with outstanding teachers and their most significant contributions to Ms. Zalinski. Ms. Zalinski has showed location, the “mayor” (adult volun- mony quartet, will perform at the affect us in our businesses and in staff. We are happy and fortunate to our daughter respect and the value of teers associated with the various par- our homes. Strategies for water Mountainside Public Library on have our children attend such a terrific learning as a member of the class and as ticipating troops) told the teams the Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. conservation will be reviewed and school. That is why we were very disap- Blood Drive Scheduled an individual. We hope that the district predetermined job they had to per- A registered Sweet Adelines Inter- questions will be answered. pointed to learn that our daughter’s first will reconsider and find a place for such In Westfield on April 3 grade teacher, Ms. Zalinski, was not a dedicated and fine teacher. Thank you form to earn some gold nuggets (yel- national quartet, Cosmopolitan sings Plan to attend the informative low plastic disks). WESTFIELD — The Blood Cen- discussion on Tuesday, April 2, at asked to return to the district next year. Ms. Zalinski for making a difference in a cappella, four-part harmony bar- ter of New Jersey will hold a blood Jennifer Zalinski is a caring and out- our child’s life. The time between towns and the bershop style music from many eras. 7:45 a.m. The meeting will be held time to accomplish each task, along drive on Wednesday, April 3, from 3 in the Kellogg Room at the standing educator. She made that, some- Jim and Dawn They have performed together times hard, transition from a half-day Fabricatore with the amount of “gold nuggets” since November 2000 and have 27 to 8 p.m. at the Westfield/ Westfield Y, breakfast will be kindergarten to full day first grade is Fanwood Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- each team earned for its solution to a years of barbershop experience be- served. very smooth and exciting for my daugh- problem, was later radioed back from can Red Cross, located at 321 Elm tween them. each town to a score board in order to Street in Westfield. The concert will last approximately Donors must be 18 years old. Sev- determine the winning team. 30 minutes and is free and open to the Presented with real-life challenges, enteen-year-olds may donate with library. The library is located at Con- the scouts were graded on such skills parental permission. There is no up- The Devlin Spirit Continues. . . stitution Plaza. For more informa- per age limit for donors, provided as first aid, detailed ability to use a tion, please call the library at (908) compass, erecting a tent, building a they meet health requirements. 233-0115. Donors should know their Social Security number and bring a signed We are deeply saddened by the loss of a or picture form of identification. People with a fever or sore throat dear friend. But it is with pleasure should wait until they are feeling better before donating and there is a that we announce that Barbara Devlin Invest in These 24-hour deferral for teeth cleanings and fillings. will continue the spirit of the Devlin Individuals who have traveled out- side the United States recently are team with us. Barbara has worked side asked to call the Blood Center at Great Rate CDs Now! (973) 676-4933, extension no. 132 by side with her husband Bob during for eligibility criteria. For more in- formation or to sign up for a blood his real estate career and is ready to drive, please call the Blood Center at 1 (800) 652-5663, extension no. 140. offer her expertise, knowledge and the 2 /2 Year CD Center For Hope Sets same quality service the Devlin team Six-Lecture Series was noted for. She may be reached at the Westfield office at A.P.Y.* On Coping With Grief AREA – The Center For Hope (908) 233-5555 or her direct line at (908) 301-2891. Hospice and Palliative Care has an- % nounced a six-week lecture series on 4.00 the dynamics of grief and loss. “Journey Through Grief” will be hosted by Roselle Catholic High 4 Year CD School, located at 1 Raritan Road in Coldwell Banker Roselle. Each session will be offered A.P.Y.* from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The dates for the lectures are as -since 1906- follows: Mondays, April 8, 15 and 22; Wednesday, May 1, and Mon- days, May 6 and 13. 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They will have an Library Seeks Books opportunity to interact with and touch any of the nearly 200 lifelike wax For Upcoming Sale figures of famous people such as SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Plains Junior Women’s Club and the John Travolta. Friends of the Scotch Plains Public After the museum, the group will Library are asking area residents to have lunch at Carmine’s Restaurant. donate “like new” books during the David J. Tonking, Jr. and Ms. Susan Jane Curtis Participants will then be able to spend month of April. time on their own in the Rockefeller The books will be resold at the Philip Reimer, Jr. and Miss Sara Bradley Center area. The fee is $65. library’s annual Book Sale, to be On Wednesday, May 22, there will held on Saturday, May 18. be a tour of Kykuit, home to three The library is seeking works of Ms. Susan J. Curtis Engaged generations of the Rockefeller fam- fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, cook- Miss Sara Bradley ily. The mansion is furnished with books, how-to books, craft books antiques, gardens, modern sculptures and children’s books, among others. To David J. Tonking, Jr. and panoramic views of the Hudson Friends President Ted Czarnomski To Wed Philip Reimer, Jr. River. said contributions “should be in very Mr. and Mrs. G. Graydon Curtis of tional Business from Columbia Visitors will have lunch in the good condition, since they will be Westfield have announced the en- University’s School of International Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Bradley, Group in Wilmington as the man- Tarrytown area and then visit his- resold.” gagement of their daughter, Ms. Su- and Public Affairs. Jr., of Scotch Plains have announced ager of the web content and design. toric Sunnyside, the riverside The Junior Women’s Club has been san Jane Curtis, to David James Also employed by Debevoise & the engagement of their daughter, Her fiancé graduated from St. “snuggery” of author Washington sponsoring this event for more than Tonking, Jr. He is the son of Mr. and Plimpton, Mr. Tonking is the firm’s Miss Sara Bradley of Wilmington, Agnes Elementary School in Clark Irving. The fee for this trip is $75. 20 years. The Friends group will also Mrs. David J. Tonking, Sr., of International Practice Coordinator. Del., to Philip Reimer, Jr., also of and from Union Catholic High Y membership is not required for participate in planning and promot- Bronxville, N.Y. The couple will be married in Wilmington. He is the son of Mr. School in Scotch Plains. He earned these trips. Transportation, bus driver ing the day’s activities. A 1985 graduate of Westfield High Westfield in October. and Mrs. Philip Reimer, Sr. of a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts gratuity and all entry fees are in- Any resident wishing to donate School, the bride-elect earned her Rahway. from the University of Delaware cluded. Meals are included where books for the sale may bring them to Bachelor of Arts Degree in French ‘Memoirs of a Geisha’ The bride-to-be graduated from and is employed by Delhaven Jew- specified. the library, located at 1927 Bartle and International Relations from Holy Trinity Elementary School in elers in Wilmington as a jeweler and To ensure a space, please register Avenue, on Wednesdays between 5 Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Will Be Discussed Westfield and from Westfield High jewelry designer. in person at the front desk of either and 9 p.m. and Saturdays between 9 Pa. School. The wedding is planned for March the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA a.m. and 4 p.m. She currently serves on the At Fanwood Library She was awarded a Bachelor of of 2003. Bucknell Alumni Association Board FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- Arts Degree in English from the of Directors and expects to receive morial Library, located at North Av- University of Delaware in Newark, Nature Club to Learn About her Master of Arts Degree in Organi- enue and Tillotson Road, will present Del., and is employed by the Access Jacqueline Noel zational Psychology from Columbia a book discussion on Thursday, April University in New York City this 11, at 7:30 p.m. Daddy/Daughter Dance Welcomed By Wonders of Costa Rica May. Librarian Ruth Ahnert will lead a Ms. Curtis is employed by the discussion of “Memoirs of a Gei- Announced By JCC LaMastra Family MOUNTAINSIDE – The Greater Bert Hixon of Falcon Tours of New York law firm of Debevoise & sha,” written by Arthur Golden. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Jewish Al and Kathy LaMastra of Watchung Nature Club will meet on Costa Rica will present a program on Plimpton as Manager of Associate To best participate, individuals are Community Center (JCC) of Cen- Westfield have announced the birth Tuesday, April 2, at 8 p.m. in the the natural history of that tropical Development. asked to read the book before the tral New Jersey, located at 1391 of their daughter, Jacqueline Noel Courthouse of the Mountainside country, from the coastal mangrove Her fiancé received a Bachelor of meeting date. Copies are available at Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains, LaMastra, at 9:55 a.m. on Saturday, Municipal Building, located off of swamps to the cloud forest in the Arts Degree in International Rela- the library. For more information, will host its Second Annual Daddy/ December 15, at St. Barnabas Medi- New Providence Road. highlands. The country’s rich bird tions from Boston University and a please call the library at (908) 322- Daughter Dance on Sunday, April cal Center in Livingston. The driveway is the last right turn life will also be featured. Master of Arts Degree in Interna- 6400. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. Jacqueline weighed 7 pounds and before the traffic light at Route 22. On Saturday, April 13, the club The event is open to girls ages 5 5 ounces and measured 19½ inches will sponsor a trip to Sandy Hook to through 12, accompanied by a spe- in length at birth. Mothers’ Center Slates see migrant birds traveling north cial adult. There will be dinner, She joins her three-year-old along the Atlantic flyway. dancing and a complimentary keep- brother, Daniel. Consignment Sale The group will meet at the Introducing... sake photograph for each “couple.” The baby’s maternal grandparents AREA – The Mothers’ Center of Marshall’s parking lot in Clark at 7 In addition, every girl will receive a are Veronica Brady of Westfield and Central New Jersey will hold its semi- a.m. or at the first parking lot at wrist corsage. the late Joseph C. Brady. annual consignment sale on Wednes- Sandy Hook at 8 a.m. Individuals are For reservations, please call Her paternal grandparents are day and Thursday, April 10 and 11, asked to bring lunch and binoculars Tammy Hampson, Director of Youth Alfonso and Giovanna LaMastra of from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, at the and scopes. and Family Services, at (908) 889- Westfield. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Club members will participate in 8800, extension no. 218, by Wednes- Jacqueline’s godparents are Rob- Church, located at Watchung Av- Wildlife Sunday on April 21 at the day, April 10. The cost is $15 per ert and Michele LaMastra of enue and East 7th Street in Plainfield. Trailside Nature and Science Center Monday thru Friday child and $18 for adult. Cranford. The sale will feature gently-used in Mountainside, from 11 a.m. to 5 children’s spring and summer cloth- p.m. The club will have an informa- 4 to 6:30 pm ing in sizes from newborn to 14. tion table there and will conduct a Other merchandise will include toys, beginners’ birdwalk for families. To First Wednesday Luncheon maternity clothes, videos and books, volunteer for these activities, please 16 oz $1.50 Domestic Draft Beers as well as baby equipment. More call Beth Dolan at (908) 789-3670, & Special Drink Prices! than 100 consignors are expected to extension no. 223. To Feature Talk on AAA participate. The club’s first Walker Walk, named for Bob and Molly Walker, WESTFIELD – “The History of Proceeds will benefit the Mothers’ ditions that made it necessary to Center, a non-profit, nonsectarian will be held the following Sunday, the AAA and the New Jersey Auto- establish a national association that April 28, at Echo Lake Park in mobile Club” will be presented by organization that provides friendship Complimentary would serve the public’s increas- Mountainside. Participants will meet Pamela S. Fischer, Assistant Vice and support for all parents across Hors d’ oeuvres ing needs for motoring informa- Central New Jersey. at the Birches parking area at 7 a.m. President of Public Affairs for the tion and safety. These walks are described as ideal club in Florham Park, at the First The group offers discussion groups, She will also discuss the growth for beginners, and families are in- Wednesday Luncheon of the workshops, playgroups, library and Visit our website at: www.weddingsatpantagis.com and development of the AAA, as referral resources and special events. vited. Afterwards, at about 9 a.m., Westfield Historical Society. well as the leadership role that New coffee and assorted refreshments will Park & Mountain Ave., (off Rt. 22) Scotch Plains • (908) 322-7726 The luncheon will take place at On-site babysitting is available for Jersey and the New Jersey Auto- be served. Guests are always wel- noon on April 3 at B.G. Fields most daytime activities. New mem- mobile Club has played in its 100- bers are always welcome. come at club meetings and on trips. Restaurant, 560 Springfield Avenue year history. in Westfield. For more information, please call IN UNION COUNTY, IT’S: Regular attendees of the luncheon (908) 561-1751 or visit the Mothers’ The AAA (American Automo- will be contacted by a telephone See it all on the Web! bile Association) and the New Jer- Center website at http:// committee of the Society to verify westfieldnj.com/mccnj. sey Automobile Club celebrated its their reservations. Space permit- www.goleader.com 100th anniversary of service to the ting, others may attend. Interested motoring public on March 5, 2002. individuals are asked to call (908) Ms. Fischer will describe the con- 233-2930 by Monday, April 1. Rutgers Cooperative Sets

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      difficulty, you will not drown! 550 East Broad Street, Westfield With a new one- or two- year agreement on select 30th Annual 2002 Book Sale Isaiah 43:2 The Gospel digital calling plans of $35 monthly access and above for as long as you remain with the group of calling plans selected at activation. DONATION DAYS April 5th (Friday) NOON - 5 PM $35 Monthly Access Looking for more than a make-believe April 6th (Saturday) 9 AM - 5 PM 300 Peak Minutes April 8th (Monday) 9 AM - NOON rabbit & chocolate candy this Easter? SALE DAYS Find meaning in the season at Monthly Home Airtime Allowance April 9th (Tuesday) MEMBERS PREVIEW 9 AM - NOON (Membership may be purchased at door.) 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 28, 2002 Page 7 Jesus Is the Friend Who Comes First Congregational Prepares To Our Rescue Through It All For Celebration of Easter By REV. KEVIN M. BRENNAN WESTFIELD — The First Con- paired. For further information, of Nazareth. gregational Church, located at 125 please call the church office at (908) Author Earl Willer tells the story It says the following in the New Elmer Street in Westfield, will ob- 233-2494. of two men who grew up best friends. Testament book of 1 Peter: “For Christ serve Easter weekend with services Though Jim was just a little older also died for sins, once for all, the just beginning this evening, Thursday, than Phillip, and often assumed the Civic Youth Club Sets for the unjust, in order that He might March 28, and continuing through role of leader, they did everything bring us to God, having been put to Sunday, March 31. Visitors are wel- ‘Rites of Passage’ together. They went to high school death in the flesh, but made alive in come to attend. together, college together and the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Genera- the Spirit.” Jim risked his life for his Tonight, the church will mark Marines together. friend, and we are moved by his love tion Of Xcellence Civic Youth Club, Maundy Thursday at 8 p.m. with a an affiliate of the New Jersey State By an unusual set of circumstances, and dedication for Phillip. Tenebrae service (a service of shad- they were sent to Germany to fight Federation of Colored Women’s The astounding news of Good Fri- ows), the retelling of the Last Sup- alongside one another in one of day is that Jesus gave His life for His Clubs, Inc., will sponsor the “Rites per, and Holy Communion. of Passage,” an intensive, eight-week history’s ugliest wars. enemies. The just died for the unjust, The Good Friday service, tomor- One sweltering day during a fierce so that we might be brought closer to program for youth ages 10 through row, March 29, at noon, will include 17. battle, amid heavy gunfire, bombing God. In our lostness and state of the reading of the Passion Story and and close-quarters combat, they were abandon, Jesus came. He left heaven The weekly sessions will be held the service of Holy Communion. on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at given the command to retreat. As the Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times to come to earth’s battlefield to res- Easter Sunday will be celebrated men were running back, Jim noticed cue us. We can look to Him and say PASSOVER EXPERIENCE…The Traveling Model Matzah Bakery gives all St. John’s Baptist Church, located at ages the opportunity to participate in the ancient tradition of making hand- with identical services at 9 and 11 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. that Phillip had not returned with the with love, “I knew you’d come.” a.m. Special choral and instrumental others. made matzah. Pictured above is the four-year-old nursery school class at the Yvonne Nambe, Professor of En- It would be a terrible waste to be Jewish Community Center in Scotch Plains rolling wheat. Rabbi Avremel music will be presented. Panic gripped his heart. Jim knew offered such a gift and leave it un- glish at William Patterson College Blesofsky of Chabad of Union County lead the group. A one-room schoolhouse for chil- and a dance instructor at the Rosa if Phillip was not back in a minute or opened. Allow the tremendous love dren ages three through third grade two, then he wouldn’t make it. Jim Parks School of Performing Arts, of Jesus displayed for you on Good and child care for infants to two- begged his commanding officer to Friday, and the awesome power of His will be the instructor. Willow Grove Presbyterian year-olds will be available during Students interested in participat- let him go back and look for his resurrection manifested on Easter both services. One coffee hour will friend, but the officer forbade his ing are invited to attend the April 11 Sunday, to bring you closer to God. be held for both services at 10 a.m. request, saying it would be suicide. * * * * * Plans Easter Celebration meeting. For further information, Reverend Brennan is Senior Pas- The sanctuary is wheelchair ac- please call advisors Lisa Easley at Risking his own life, Jim disobeyed cessible and an infrared audio sys- and went back after Phillip. His heart tor at the Evangel Church, located at SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow Paul Schryber will be the trumpet (908) 322-4457 or Judi Ali at (908) tem is provided for the hearing im- was pounding as he ran into the 1251 Terrill Road in Scotch Plains. Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch soloist for the service. He will join 322-2189. gunfire, calling out for Phillip. Plains will hold its Easter Sunday Marilyn Thorne, church organist, in A short time later, his platoon saw Library Awaits Visit worship service on March 31 at 10:30 playing several English trumpet tunes Jim hobbling across the field carry- a.m. in the Sanctuary. All are invited by Henry Purcell, and will accom- Calvary Lutheran Posts ing a limp body in his arms. Jim’s By ‘Toddler Teddy’ to attend. pany the Chancel Choir’s anthem, commanding officer upbraided him WESTFIELD – The Westfield The Reverend Kenneth Hetzel, “Risen, Alleluia!” by Allen Koepke. Schedule for Holy Week for disobeying orders and shouted Memorial Library has announced that Pastor, will preach on “Do You Be- The recessional will be “Lift High that it was a foolish waste of time and “Toddler Teddy” will visit the li- lieve This? – the Glory Story,” and the Cross!” by Donald Busarow. CRANFORD — The Calvary Good Friday will be observed with a an outrageous risk. “Your friend is brary for a morning of stories, songs, during the Children’s Sermon he will The Easter offering will be do- Lutheran Church, located at 108 service of prayer and meditation with dead,” he added, “and there was noth- refreshments and a teddy bear pa- draw cartoons related to the story of nated to One Great Hour of Sharing, Eastman Street in Cranford, has an- Tenebrae at 7:30 p.m. ing you could do.” rade on Friday, April 19, from 10:30 Christ’s resurrection. a multi-faceted mission project de- nounced its schedule for Holy Week. Music will be provided by the “No, sir, you’re wrong,” Jim re- to 11:30 a.m. voted to helping people in the United The public is invited to all services. Calvary Choir and will include Bach’s plied. “I got there just in time. Before Free tickets will be available to all Caregivers to Meet States and around the world. The Reverend Carol A. Lindsay “Crucifixus” from the B minor Mass, he died, his last words were, ‘I knew Westfield Library card holders begin- In addition to providing for food will lead worship and preach at all with soprano Mellisa Toddings and you would come.’” ning on Monday, April 1. The event At Parish Center and material needs, the program pro- services. Music will be provided alto Donna Schlenker, both of Is there someone in your life like will be held as part of the National On Monday Evening vides training in farming and other under the direction of Jaye S. Cranford, as soloists. Jim? I would certainly hope so, but Library Week celebration at the li- skills, as well as disaster relief assis- Newbold, Associate in Ministry. The Calvary Quartet — made up none of us can ever know so until it brary, located at 550 East Broad Street. WESTFIELD – A support group tance. A Maundy Thursday service will of Ms. Toddings, Cynthia Nordstrom, happens to us. I want you to know Photographs may be taken. for individuals caring for elderly be offered this evening, March 28, at alto; Sean Garnhardt, tenor, and Chris this Easter season there is Someone, For further information, please visit or chronically ill loved ones meets Communion Breakfast 7:30 p.m. The service will be in the Miller, bass – will sing “Go to Dark on the first non-holiday Monday who would go anywhere, and risk the library or call the Children’s To Feature Author round, as worshippers gather in the Gethsemane,” by L. Sateren. anything, for you. His name is Jesus Department at (908) 789-4090. of each month at 8 p.m. in the chancel around the altar for absolu- The Easter celebration will begin Parish Center of St. Helen’s Church WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity tion, the symbolic washing of feet, on Sunday, March 31, with services on Lambert’s Mill Road in Roman Catholic Church in Westfield and Holy Communion. of Holy Communion at 8:30 and 11 AARP to Meet on April 1; Westfield. The next meeting will will hold its Annual Communion The youth performing ensemble, a.m. Each service will offer a full take place on April 1. Breakfast on Sunday, April 21, at the SPIRYT, will provide music. Kate festival liturgy with trumpet, choirs These are information and shar- Gran Centurions, located at 440 Vaupel will be the vocal soloist and and seasonal music. Guest trumpet- Upcoming Trips Revealed ing sessions. For more informa- Madison Hill Road in Clark. Heather Patterson will be the flute ers will include Robert Abrams and tion, please call Marilyn Ryan at The breakfast will follow the 9 soloist. Both are residents of Sean Garnhardt. WESTFIELD — Westfield Area ber 18 and 19. Participants will visit (908) 232-1867. a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Church. Cranford. Easter music will include “Haec Chapter No. 4137 of the American the Sight and Sound Millennium Lorna Kelly will be the guest This service also will include the est Dies,” by Gallus; “Hilaritare,” by Association of Retired Persons Theatre in Strasburg, Pa., to see its Rosarians to Nominate speaker. She is the author of “The stripping of the altar in preparation K. Lee Scott; “Song at the Empty (AARP) will hold its regular monthly latest show, “Daniel.” The trip will Camel Knows the Way,” in which for Good Friday. Tomb,” by Haugen, and “Hallelu- meeting on Monday, April 1, at The also include a backstage tour and a Officers, Hear Singers she chronicles her experiences vol- On March 29, the solemnity of jah,” from Handel’s Messiah. Presbyterian Church in Westfield. stay at the Willow Grove Resort. SCOTCH PLAINS – The next unteering with Mother Theresa in The entrance and parking area are Reservations cost $182 for a meeting of St. Bartholomew’s Ro- the slums of Calcutta. located to the rear of the building. double, $234 for a single and $168 sary Altar Society will be held on Ms. Kelly will be available for Are you looking for Something REAL this year? Guests and prospective members are for a triple, and may be made by Monday, April 8, following the 7:30 personalization of book purchases invited to attend. calling (908) 232-7153. p.m. Mass. after the breakfast. The social period with refresh- Trips and Tours Co-Chairwoman During the meeting, the nomina- Tickets will be on sale after all Find GOD at the First Baptist Church ments will begin at 1 p.m., followed Marie Stauder may be called for tion of new officers will be an- Masses on Sundays, April 7 and 14. by a brief business meeting. After- information about a new trip called nounced. Entertainment will be pro- Tickets may also be purchased at the 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28 - remember the Lord’s Supper wards, guest speaker Norman Weiss “Country Christmas in Nashville and vided by the Evangel Singers of church Rectory, located at 315 First 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 29 - meditate on the crucifixion will discuss “Best Methods for Maxi- Gatlinburg,” from Thursday through Scotch Plains, and guests are wel- Street in Westfield. 10:20 a.m. Sunday, March 31 - Celebrate the Resurrection! mum Interest Gains on Investments.” Wednesday, December 5 to 11. come. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for Mr. Weiss, an investment counse- senior citizens and $6 for children. Professional childcare is provided at all of our services lor who has lived in Westfield for All are welcome. For further infor- more than 35 years, will outline mation, please call the Rectory at 170 Elm Street, Westfield simple ways for senior citizens to Join us for the (908) 232-8137. (908) 233-2278 / [email protected] better manage some of their assets. Donations of canned and boxed grocery items are requested for the Journey of Holy Week needy as part of the AARP chapter’s Community Service Program. In addition, the Knitting Group needs knitting and crocheting yarns Celebrate Easter to make hats, shrugs and lap robes Maundy Thursday for patients at Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County in Berke- March 28, 8 p.m. ley Heights. Tenebrae (a service of shadows) A trip is scheduled for Wednesday, MAUNDY THURSDAY May 15, to Atlantic City. The cost is Holy Communion $18, with a coin rebate, with the Thursday, March 28 at 8:00 P.M. hotel to be announced soon by Katie Good Friday Choral Eucharist, foot washing, Menzer. stripping of the Altars & watch An overnight trip is planned for March 29, 12 noon Wednesday and Thursday, Septem- Reading of the Passion Story Holy Communion OOD RIDAY Spiritual Teacher Set G F To Discuss Kaballah Easter Sunday Friday, March 29 At Temple Emanu-El March 31, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Good Friday Service at 12:00 P.M. WESTFIELD – Guest lecturer Ja- Special Choral and Instrumental Music with Homily & St. Paul’s Parish Choir son Shulman will discuss the study of Kaballah on Thursday, April 4, One-room Schoolhouse Stations of the Cross at 1:00 P.M. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Temple Emanu- Children’s Good Friday Service at 3:30 P.M. El, located at 756 East Broad Street Crib Room for infants to 2-year-olds in Westfield. Kaballah, defined as the mystical path of Judaism, was once closely associated only with Orthodox Juda- THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER ism. Mr. Shulman will explain how it is now possible for all to study Visitors are Always Welcome! Saturday, March 30 Kaballah and why it has important Holy Baptism & Holy Eucharist at 8:00 P.M. ramifications for Reform Jews. First Congregational Church A healer and spiritual teacher, Mr. Shulman is also the founder of A Society of Souls, a three-year train- 125 Elmer Street, Westfield EASTER DAY ing program in Kabbalistic healing in Princeton. Sunday, March 31 The program next week will be (a member of the United Church of Christ) offered free of charge. For additional Holy Eucharist (Rite I) at 7:45 A.M. information, please call Carolyn For further information, please call (908) 233-2494 or Shane at (908) 232-6770. visit our website at www.westfieldnj.com/fcc Children’s Holy Eucharist at 9:00 A.M.
   with Flowering of the Cross, Children’s Choirs & Brass Holy Eucharist (Rite II) at 11:15 A.M. with Sermon by the Rector,
    The St. Paul’s Parish Choir, Brass Quintet & Percussion . Clark Street at Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield The Rev’d Andrew C. Hamersley, rector Easter Saturday Vigil 7:30 p.m. (908) 232-1517 The Rev. Paul E. Kritsch, Pastor Easter Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. The Rev. Robert H. Vogel, Associate Pastor St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 414 East Broad Street - Westfield, New Jersey Information: 908-232-8506, EXT. 14 at St. Paul’s

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, March 28, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dr. Michael Curry, 81, Owned Firm; – Obituaries – Dr. Elbert Harris, 82, Research Fellow; Had Long Career at Celanese Corp. Drug Co-Inventor Held 23 Patents Dr. Michael Joseph Curry, 81, of Karen Curry and Susan Curry. Dr. Elbert E. Harris, 82, of Dr. Harris was a member of the Westfield died on Wednesday, March Robert Comstock, Jr., 57, Director A memorial Mass was held on Westfield died on Tuesday, March First Congregational Church in 20, in the Garden Terrace Nursing Monday, March 25, at St. Michael’s 19, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Home in Chatham. Westfield and the American Chemi- Roman Catholic Church in Cranford. Of Finance and Administration Born in New York City, he lived in cal Society. Born in Queens, N.Y., he was a Arrangements were under the di- Robert Edward Comstock, Jr., 57, Westfield and Jennifer Comstock Westfield for 38 years. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Westfield resident since 1960. rection of the Dooley Funeral Home, Dr. Harris had been a Senior Re- Dr. Curry had been the owner and of Westfield died on Monday, March Reed of Westport, Conn., and a Ann Harris; a daughter, Jean Fox of 218 North Avenue in Cranford. search Fellow for 35 years at Merck Falls Church, Va., and a son, Richard President of Michael J. Curry Asso- March 28, 2002 25, at his home. brother, David Comstock of Lake Born in Waterbury, Conn., he was Forest, Calif. and Company in Rahway before re- Harris of Kendall Park. ciates, Inc., of Scotch Plains and tiring in 1987. He held 23 patents Westfield from 1970 until retiring in Veronica Spengler, 83 a Westfield resident for 34 years. A memorial service will be held at A memorial service will be held at Mr. Comstock had been a Director and was the co-inventor of “Vasotec,” 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the 1990. Veronica E. Spengler, 83, of 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, March of Finance and Administration for 29, at The Presbyterian Church in a drug for the heart. First Congregational Church. Earlier, he worked for American Fairfax, Va., died on Saturday, March He received his bachelor’s degree Cyanamid as a development chemist Societé Internationale de Telecom- Westfield. Arrangements were under the di- 23, at her home. munications Aeronautique before from Wagner College in Staten Is- rection of the Gray Funeral Home, from 1950 to 1951. Born in Bayonne, she had lived in Arrangements are under the direc- retiring. tion of the Higgins land and his master’s degree from 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. He then spent 16 years with the Scotch Plains for many years before Columbia University in New York Celanese Corporation, where held He graduated and Bonner Echo Memorial donations may be made relocating to Virginia three years ago. from Colby College City, where he also was awarded his to the First Congregational Church various positions, including product Mrs. Spengler was a homemaker Lake Funeral Home and received his in Westfield. Doctoral degree in 1951. Memorial Fund or to the Society of development engineer, manager of and a member of the Scotch Plains He was a Staff Sergeant in the technical services, laboratory man- Master of Business In lieu of flowers, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Golden Agers. Administration De- United States Army Air Corps during Woodholme Medical Building-Suite ager, manager of plastics research She was predeceased by her hus- memorial contribu- gree from Seton Hall tions may be made to World War II, serving in the South 515, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Balti- and Director of the Plastics Develop- band, George Spengler, in 1995. Pacific. ment Center. University. Memorial Sloan more, Md. 21208. Surviving are a daughter, Darlene As a First Lieu- March 28, 2002 He was also an Associate with Stupak of Westfield; a son, John Kettering-Robert E. tenant in the United Comstock, Jr., Me- Heidrick and Struggles from 1967 to Spengler of Sterling, Va.; a sister, 1970. States Army Signal morial Sloan Harold Schantz, 87, Was Plant Foreman; Florence Jahn; three grandchildren Corps, he served in He was employed as an Assistant and a great-granddaughter. Kettering, in care of Quang Tri, Vietnam. Dr. Paul Chapman, Fanwood Fire Department Volunteer Professor with the College of St. A Mass of Christian Burial was Thomas from 1948 to 1950. Mr. Comstock was 1275 York Avenue, Harold “Bill” Schantz, 87, of Catherine Alexander Schantz; two offered yesterday, Wednesday, March active in the Dr. Curry received a Bachelor of 27, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic New York, N. Y. Bridgewater died on Saturday, March daughters, Donna LoStocco and Killington Ski Club 10021; The Cancer Science Degree in Chemistry from Church in Westfield. Interment took 23, at Somerset Medical Center in Marilyn Egles, both of Bridgewater, St. John’s College in Brooklyn, N.Y., and the Westfield Robert E. Comstock, Jr. Center-Robert E. Somerville. and two grandchildren. place at St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in Jaycees and had in 1941, and his Doctoral Degree in Colonia. Comstock, Jr., St. Born in Kearny, he had lived in Funeral services were held yester- been a coach for the Westfield Soc- Barnabas Cancer Center, in care of Organic Chemistry from the Univer- Arrangements were under the di- Fanwood for many years before day, Wednesday, March 27, at the cer Association and the Westfield Dr. Stuart Leitner, 94 Old Short Hills sity of Wisconsin in 1948. rection of the Dooley Funeral Home, moving to Bridgewater 15 years ago. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South He was a member of the American Football League. Road, Livingston 07039, or the Cen- Mr. Schantz had worked for Avenue in Fanwood. Interment was 218 North Avenue, Cranford. Surviving is his wife of 34 years, Chemical Society, Sigma Xi Frater- March 28, 2002 ter for Hospice Care, 188 Millburn Purolator Filters in Rahway for 44 at Restland Memorial Park in East nity and the American Institute of Frances Richter Comstock; two Avenue, Millburn 07041. years, retiring in 1980 as a plant Hanover. Chemists. Dr. Curry was also listed Kathryn Jacobus, 95 daughters, Ginger Comstock of March 28, 2002 foreman. Memorial donations may be made in American Men of Science. Kathryn M. Jacobus, 95, of Naples He was an active member of the to the Salvation Army, State Head- He was a United States Navy vet- Fla., died on Friday, March 8, at the Fanwood Volunteer Fire Department quarters, World Services, P.O. Box eran of World War II, having served Chateau at Moorings Park in Naples. Dorothy Hatfield, 95, Former Teacher; for more than 30 years. 3170, Union 07083-1970. as a chemist in the Naval Research Born in Bloomfield, she had lived He served in the United States March 28, 2002 Lab in Washington, D.C. in Westfield from 1937 to 1971, when Scotch Plains Baptist Church Member Army Medical Corps during World Surviving are his wife, Susan Niles she relocated to Naples. She also had War II. Curry; a son, Michael Curry, and a summer residence in Mantoloking. Dorothy Souder Hatfield, 95, of lished two memorial scholarship Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Helen S. Kordys, 91 three daughters, Kathleen Curry, Mrs. Jacobus was a graduate of the Scotch Plains died on Wednesday, funds, one in her name and the other Helen S. Kordys, 91, of Wantage New Jersey College for Women, March 20, at Muhlenberg Regional in her husband’s. Township died on Thursday, March where she was Professor of Speech Medical Center in Plainfield. Mrs. Hatfield was a Past President Jane Marie Demos, 70 21, at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Sus- Alyce Ann Borden, 60 before her marriage. Born in Swedesboro in 1906, the of the Monday Afternoon Club of Jane Marie Demos, 70, of Westfield sex. Alyce Ann Borden, 60, of Clark She was an active member of The daughter of Harry and Linda Packer Plainfield and was also a past mem- died on Friday, March 22, at the Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she had died on Friday, March 22, at Cranford Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Souder, she had lived in Scotch Plains ber of the Order of the Eastern Star. Father Hudson House in Elizabeth. lived in Mountainside prior to mov- Health and Extended Care in serving as an Elder and as President from 1946 to 1998. She had recently She was predeceased by her hus- Born in Linden, she had lived in ing to Wantage Township 11 years Cranford. of both the Jane Morrow Guild and been a resident at Runnells Special- band, J. Horace Hatfield, whom she Elizabeth and Miami, Fla., prior to ago. Born in Rahway, she had lived in the Women’s Association. ized Hospital of Union County in married in 1942. moving to Westfield 35 years ago. She was predeceased by her hus- Westfield and Clark before coming In Naples, she was an Elder of the Berkeley Heights. Funeral services will be held at 11 Mrs. Demos had been a legal sec- band, Joseph R. Kordys, Sr. to Cranford. First Presbyterian Church and sup- Mrs. Hatfield taught first grade for a.m. today, Thursday, March 28, at the retary, last working for AT&T in Surviving are a son, Joseph R. Miss Borden had been a legal clerk ported Habitat for Humanity and 20 years at School One in Scotch Scotch Plains Baptist Church. Inter- Basking Ridge for 10 years before Kordys, Jr.; a daughter, Carol Oesen; for the law firm of Stern, Lavinthal, hospice of naples, Inc. Plains before retiring in 1946. ment will be at the church cemetery. retiring in 1994. a sister, Sophie Ragkowski; seven Frankenberg and Norgaard in She was predeceased by her hus- An alumna of Swedesboro Public Arrangements are being handled She was a member of St. Helen’s grandchildren and six great-grand- Livingston for four years prior to band, Dudley E. Jacobus, in 1976. Schools, she graduated from by the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. children. retiring this year. Surviving are two daughters, Glassboro State Teachers College South Avenue in Fanwood. She was predeceased by her hus- A Mass of Christian Burial was She was a member of Saint Paul’s Carolyn J. Fowler of Washington, in 1926. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- band, Andrew George Demos, Sr., in offered on Monday, March 25, at St. Episcopal Church in Westfield. D.C. and Susan J. Pierson of Etna, She was a member of the Bethesda tions may be made to the Dorothy 1974. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church in Surviving are her mother, Grace N.H.; four grandchildren and six Methodist Church in Swedesboro and Souder Hatfield Memorial Scholar- Surviving are a son, Andrew Sussex, following the funeral from Borden of Clark, and a brother, great-grandchildren. a long-term communicant of the ship Fund, in care of the Scotch George Demos, Jr., of Montclair; a the Ferguson Funeral Home in Sus- Donald A. Borden of Doylestown, A memorial service will be held at Scotch Plains Baptist Church, Plains Baptist Church. daughter, Elizabeth L. Demos of sex. Interment took place at the Clove Pa. 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, at The through which she recently estab- March 28, 2002 Westfield; a sister, Lorraine Lynch Cemetery in Wantage Cemetery. Private arrangements were under Presbyterian Church in Westfield. of Hollywood, Fla., and four grand- Memorial contributions may be the direction of the Gray Memorial Arrangements were handled by the children. made to Eva’s Kitchen and Shelter- Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Av- Hodges Funeral Chapel in Naples. A Funeral Liturgy was held on ing Program, 393 Main Street, Pater- enue in Cranford. Memorial donations may be made Tuesday, March 26, at St. Helen’s son 07501. Memorial contributions may be to the First Presbyterian Church, 250 Church. Interment followed at the March 28, 2002 made to the American Cancer Soci- 6th Street South, Naples, Fla. 33940, Mount Olivet Cemetery in Newark. Loretta T. Timko, 96 ety, NCICFUL, P.O. Box 102454, or to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box Legal Advertising Arrangements were under the di- rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Loretta T. Timko, 96, of Edison Atlanta, Ga. 30368-2454. 1671, Immokalee, Fla. 33934. died on Sunday, March 17, at the JFK March 28, 2002 March 28, 2002 MORE IN BACK SECTION 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Memorial contributions may be Medical Center in Edison. made to the Center For Hope Hos- Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she had pice Program, 176 Hussa Street, Lin- lived in Scotch Plains before moving Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE den 07036. to Edison two and a half years ago. March 28, 2002 Mrs. Timko was a self-employed SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE seamstress since the age of 14. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Caring & Courteous Service to the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE She was a member of the Interna- DOCKET NO. F-8066-01 DOCKET NO. F-15990-01 tional Ladies Garment Workers Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, FGC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE FI- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Union Local in New York. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. NATALIA C. NANCE DBA FREMONT MORTGAGE, PLANNING BOARD She was predeceased by her hus- FERNANDEZ, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. MICHELE PRIDGEN, ET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at the Plan- band, John J. Timko, Sr., in 1965. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, AL, DEFENDANT. ning Board Meeting of the Township of DATED DECEMBER 28, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Scotch Plains held on Match 11, 2002, the Surviving are a son, John J. Timko, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED DECEMBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE application of United Financial Services, 2nd; a brother, Andrew Milcarek; a By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Community Federal Credit, 320 Park Av- sister, Frances Milcarek; four grand- Westfield ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- enue, Block 1001, Lot 46, B-2 Zone, for a children and 12 great-grandchildren. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Change of Use application was approved 556 Westfield Avenue ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- with conditions. This action was memorial- Funeral services were held on 233-0255 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ized by the Board at the meeting of March Thursday, March 21, from the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 25, 2002. Higgins Home For Funerals in John L. Dooley APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF The file pertaining to this application is in Watchung. A Mass followed at the Manager afternoon of said day. All successful bid- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the the office of the Planning Board and avail- ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- able for inspection during business hours. Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in Barbara Horev Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of Secretary to the Board Graveside services took place at The judgment amount is SEVENTY SIX the sales. 1 T - 3/28/02, The Times Fee: $16.83 THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED FORTY The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED St. Patrick’s Cemetery in White FOUR & 75/100 ($76,244.75). TWO THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED Haven, Pa. Property to be sold is located in the City THIRTY SEVEN & 45/100 ($102,337.45). PUBLIC NOTICE March 28, 2002 of Elizabeth, County of Union and State CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- of New Jersey. TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD SHERIFF’S SALE Premises commonly known as 222 South MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. COUNTY: UNION; STATE OF NEW CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Cranford BEING KNOWN as LOT 1133, BLOCK JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-17084-00 SHERIFF’S SALE 9, on the official Tax Map of the City of STREET & STREET NO: 924 Bond DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 218 North Avenue Elizabeth. Street PLAINTIFF vs. THE HEIRS, DEVISEES CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 276-0255 Dimensions: 112.50 feet x 25.00 feet x TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK 8; LOT: AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES DOCKET NO. F-18749-98 112.50 feet x 25.00 feet. 278 W08 OF LEROY WHITE, ET ALS., DEFEN- EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Charles V. Dooley Nearest Cross Street: Third Avenue (for- DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 DANT. PLAINTIFF vs. EUGENE EARLE, ET AL, Manager merly known as William Street). feet CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DEFENDANT. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right NEAREST CROSS STREET: 286 feet DATED DECEMBER 28, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, to adjourn this sale without further no- from Henry Street OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED MARCH 24, 1999 FOR SALE OF tice by publication. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MORTGAGED PREMISES. Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, There is due approximately the sum of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- water and sewer liens. ONE-HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale There is due approximately the sum of SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY ONE & 03/100 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE-HUN- ($107,791.03) together with lawful interest Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DRED FIFTY EIGHT & 60/100 ($84,158.60) and costs. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- We appreciate together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- our neighbors The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF The judgment amount is NINTY FOUR the sales. SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED TWENTY The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED do our best to be good neighbors. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. CHARTERED & 09/100 ($94,520.09). THIRTY ONE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 737 Stokes Road City Of Elizabeth, County of Union, State DRED FOURTEEN & 42/100 As established members of the Westfield business community, we 216 Haddon Avenue PO Box 1088 of New Jersey ($131,214.42). understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 STREET ADDRESS: 1025 Emma Street, The property to be sold, is located in the We've built our reputation on this trust. CH-756464 - (WL) CH-756426 - (WL) Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, 4 T - 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 TAX LOT 8 BLOCK 573 New Jersey. For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice & 4/11/02 Fee: $193.80 & 3/28/02 Fee: $193.80 DIMENSIONS: 100 feet X 26 feet X 100 Commonly known as: 843 Summer Street, feet X 26 feet Elizabeth, New Jersey 07207 and caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most NEAREST CROSS STREET: Catherine Tax Lot No. 1556 in Block 4 by listening and providing choices. Street Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 32 ICHOLAS IUDITTA As of January 16, 2002, there are unpaid feet wide by 125 feet long. We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can N A. G , III municipal charges in the amount of $976.69 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- also talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the and liens in the amount of $1,703.42 which easterly side of Summer Street 518 feet ATTORNEYCLEARANCE! AT LAW the successful purchaser at the sale must from the northwesterly side of Grier Avenue. minds of others. Please call us or stop by. pay upon taking title to the property. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOU- ONE-HUNDRED ONE THOUSAND SAND NINE-HUNDRED NINETEEN & 06/ 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. FOUR-HUNDRED ELEVEN & 97/100 100 ($167,919.06) together with lawful in- ($101,411.97) together with lawful interest terest and costs. CRANFORD, NJ 07016 and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. FUNERAL the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn DIRECTORS 908. 709. 1999 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH – Since 1897 – RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: SHERIFF ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN HARVEY, PENNINGTON, CABOT, ATTORNEYS • FRED H. GRAY, JR. • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER GRIFFITH & RENNEISEN, P.C. 1139 Spruce Drive • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL •ESTATE PLANNING •PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS AT LAW P.O. Box 1024 Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle •ELDER LAW •ZONING Suite 360 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 • 535 Route 38 East (Cherry Tree) 1-908-233-8500 WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 FILE NO. XVZ38682 • • CH-756485 - (WL) CH-756586 - (WL) CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL LITIGATION 4 T - 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 4 T - 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 & 4/18/02 Fee: $199.92 & 4/18/02 Fee: $191.76 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 28, 2002 Page 9

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12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 Period Honor Roll at Westfield High School 12345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121234567890123456 WESTFIELD — Westfield High Thomas Byrne, 3rd Lauren Musacchia Charles Hely Emily N. Suda Megan Hein Marie B. Tracy Holy Trinity Students Noted School Principal Dr. Robert Petix recently an- Sean Callahan Pamela Musat Samantha Hermann Anna Tabachnik Katherine Hild Adam Turner nounced that the following students were Matthew Calvaruso Amanda Nehring Toby Hershkowitz Ashely Tate Eric Hollander Jessica Tyminski named to the second marking period honor Benjamin Cheah Katherine J. Nicol Ryan Hoens Andrew J. Tucker Karen Huskey Andrea Waksman As ‘Do Something’ School roll for the 2001-2002 school year. Michael Checchio Adam Seth Novick Zontee Hou Christian Urban Gerritt Ill Thomas Weingarten Dorothy Chou Michael O’Connor Gabriela Izmirlian Stephanie Valenti Nicole Infantino Karen Zelawski WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity forming 500 or more acts of kindness REGULAR HONOR ROLL Brian Ciacciarelli Vladimir Oukhmylenko Christa Jensen Christine Velazco Hannah Israelow Miriam Zichlin Interparochial School in Westfield and justice. GRADE 9- 143 STUDENTS Mikaela Cruz Pooja Patel Matthew Kahn Matthew Velderman DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL has been named a “Do Something “The staff of the student run, “HTIS Elizabeth Cullen Sean Perlman Michael D. Agresta Sara A. Lesko Daniel R. Kane Patricia Veltri GRADE 9- 57 STUDENTS National Champion School” for its News for Students” was instrumen- Michael J. Beil Andrew R. Levy Christopher De Freitas Alison V. Petrow Joshua Dennerlein Laura Pietruszki Lawrence J. Kao Lisa Venezia Jeffrey Bane Michelle Kuppersmith outstanding participation in the fifth tal in bringing the Do Something Jeremy S. Berk Alyson Ludmer Adam Karnish Christopher Wagner Evan D. Bilheimer Abigail M. Lewis Amy Bernstein Christian K. Luker Matthew DeSantis Brian J. Pirot annual “Do Something Kindness & Kindness and Justice Challenge to Ariel B. Kaye Melissa Walsh Jacqueline A. Burns Elizabeth M. MacKay Diego R. Betancourt Brendan Mahoney Alexandra Devlin Gregory Psomas Justice Challenge,” a national edu- the school,” said Beverly Caldora Gabrielle Blitz Nicholas Malaspina Jonathan Dickstein Eadaoin Quinn James Kennedy Jordan Warner Caroline R. Cariste Emily Rose MacNeil cation initiative in which students in Volunteer School Nurse and parent. Olena Borkowsky Michelle Markowski Jessica Donner Alex Regenstreich Susan E. Kennedy Alison Weinstein Allison M. Clancy Suzanne Merkelson Ashley M. Kent Gregory Whitney Garrett R. Cockren Michelle L. Morawski grades K-12 perform acts of kind- “Our students are truly keeping Dr. Matthew P. Boyle John Marks Sagiv Edelman Margaret Reynolds ness and justice for two weeks fol- King’s dream alive, and they are Jake P. Brandman Sarah Masel Brendan J. Egan David B. Riggs Jake A. Kramer Amanda Wilhelm Amanda L. Cohen Kathryn R. Mulvey Samuel J. Brenner Mary McCall Rebecca Fallon Catherine Rimondi Whitney Laird Susan E. Williams Daniel P. Cohen Hillard Nicoll lowing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. realizing the power to make a differ- Wesley C. Brockway Tara J. Meagher Maxine Fertig-Cohen Matthew Rowe Heather A. Lane Sean Wright Arielle A. Confino Lauren E. Nolan In January, Holy Trinity students ence. Scott P. Callender Jared Messina Elizabeth Fetissoff Andrew Royston Elizaabeth LatulippeAlison Yuhas Christina N. Cordeiro Tara O’Donohue honored the life and legacy of Dr. King Students documented acts of kind- Lauren Campo Britany Mironovich Daniel Francis Meredith Rucinsky Jessica Lee Joshua Zucker Lyndsay Couture Katharine Okamoto by performing 752 positive acts to ness and justice they saw or did at Rebecca Cass Mark T. Molowa Carolyn Freundlich Alice Ryan Joseph Zulewski Urmi R. Dedhiya Annie Onishi improve their school and community. school or in the community. Gene Chen Jennifer Monnet Steven Fromtling Rebecca Sabreen REGULAR HONOR ROLL Thomas Del Duca Brian Oxman Ariel Garfinkel Carolina Saafar Each day, during the two-week One second grader wrote, “One of Katie Cole-Kelly Taylor Mulvee GRADE 12- 128 STUDENTS Leah Di Matteo Giovanna Palatucci Ashley Current Joel Nemec Danielle Gelber Christina Santilli period, students learned the values the boys accidentally knocked over a John Edward AlvaroKatie Jenkins Carina C. Don David P. Reinhardt Lindsay DeGiralamo Barrett Newell Amanda Genova Joshua Schoenfeld Mark Doss Abigail Rosenstein taught by Dr. King – responsibility, pencil case. Another case helped him Erin Goldberger Matthew Schoenfeld W. Matthew Andzel Mara Judd Jacqueline Delafuente Lisa H. Novick Gilad Edelman Rebecca K. Schulman compassion, honesty, non-violence, pick them up. It is an act of kindness Amanda Dickson Roshan Nozari Alyson Goodman Tarik Shah Christopher Annese Daniel Kaagan and moral courage. because this person did not have to Scott Grobstein Adam D. Sharpe Michael Attanasio Leah Kaplow Katherine Fahrenthold Kirsten Selert Jeffrey Dresely Adrienne O’Rourke Michael J. Fantini Sasha Sharif The students joined millions of help him. To me it is also following Brian Dunstan Michael S. Oliff Gianna Guasconi Michael Sheflin Sasha Bartolf Theresa Keil Scott B. Fishberg Anne E. Siwulec Meaghan Egan Emily R. Ortuso Jessica Guerriero Laura Shelman Rachel Bavolar Kyung Tae Kim students nationwide in participating the law of love: ‘Do unto others as Lauren Eisenberg Brett Paulan Samuel Gurdus Irina Sheremetyeva Tara BehrAaron L. Klinger Megan Fowler Amanda Spector in the program, and Holy Trinity is you would have them do unto you.’” Jamie Elbaum Jeffrey Pazdro Christina Hamway Caroline Sheridan Jonathan Bender Kirsten Kolb Lauren Gelmetti Kayli Spialter one of 400 schools to receive recog- A third grader wrote, “I cut 13 Shaun Elwell Rebecca Perch Carolyn Harbaugh Ella Shuster Joshua Bengal Steven Krakauer Justin Goncalves Monica C. Sull nition as a “Do Something National inches of my hair for kids that have Evan Falk Sarah Perch Erika Hasenfus Andrew Sinnenberg Charles Benisch Katherine Kreil Camille Hausheer Brendan J. Sullivan Champion School” for having per- cancer.” Jenna Federgreen Nicholas Petrarca Christian Heinen Andrew Jay Spiegel Priya Bhasin Michael Lau Alexandra K. Hermann Elizabeth T. Trimble Allison Feldman Bryan Power David C. Hewit, Jr. Erin Sullivan Alicia Bilheimer Matthew Leiz Kate JuddBenjamin Wieder Michael Feniger Emily M. Printz Kevin Hobson Anne Tabachnick Sara Bobertz Megan A. Lesko Henry H. Koehler Kathy Yang Matthew Hodges Shari Thomashow Michael R. Finne Elizabeth Purcell Samantha Bourque-Trieff Brian J. Jeremy N. Krell Lisa Zhang Meaghan K. Fitzpatrick Patrick G. Rizk Carrie Hubbard Tovah Tripp Dana Zichlin Michael K. Huber David Urban Levy Sara Flood Alison Beth Rodino James Bridgeman David Louie DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Kristina Fraites Jessica N. Ropars Heather Idland Shanna Vella Alexandra Brill Joshua Ludmer GRADE 10- 28 STUDENTS Courtney Franko Gregory Ryan, Jr. Peter Itz Aaron Webb Alana Fraser Perry Sacks Anthony Johnson Allison Wicks Matthew BrinkmannMary M. Lygate Stephen Adamo Danny Mahoney Danielle Fried Willa A. Schaefer Paul Johnson Christine Wicks Theodore A. Brown Michael MacKechnie Brooke Austin Polina Opelbaum Benjamin Fulton William Schoenbach Elizabaeth Keating Donald Williams, 3rd Lesha Brummell Caitlin MacDonald Youri Choi Carolyn Pecoraro Joseph Geissler Jessica Schor Thomas Killian Christopher Wolski John Brunetto, 3rd Christopher MacKay Danielle Coleman Erica S. Raiff Jennifer L. Gerckens Ryan Shallcross Daniel Kim Alex Wright Jessica Caravello Elizabeth Madresh Stefanie Courtney Amanda C. Reider Deanna Goldner Emily K. Sheehan Kimberly Lam Ashley Yarusi Lauren Caravello Timothy Mansfield Kathleen Ferio Aurora Rivendale Ashton Golembo Neda Simaika Hrvoje Landeka Kyle Yost Erica Cenci Katie Massenzio Suzanna Fowler Neril Sandeep Julia Gormley Andrew Skoller Rachel Lazar Jenna Zorn Michael Charmatz Samantha Materek Katherine Geenberg Caitlin Stanley Michael Gorski Katherine Smith REGULAR HONOR ROLL Charles Chaung Martta McGlynn Adam Gerckens Jaclyn Steinbach Julie Gralla Dana Brett Spass GRADE 11- 131 STUDENTS Wan Ting Chen Katherine McGuiness Scott Grau Lauren Steller Emily Rose Greenberg Gregory J. Speir Sara H. Ackerman Allison Lemberg Remington E. Cherin Kathleen Miller Sarah M. Hoban Emily J. Warren Francine Agnone David Lizmi James R. Hanas Brian Stotter Valerie S. Chu Julee Noguchi So-Mi Kim Kate Warren Mark D. Harbaugh Elizabeth Strickland Anthony Agresta Kristen LoBrutto Kelli Layton Laura M. Yee Joseph Amato Christopher Lynn Erin E. Cockren Neil Owens William Hearon Adam Subhas Stephen Collucci Anura Patil Meghana Limaye Kathryn Yoo Max Heitner Evan M. Sullivan Michael Babetski Matthew Marks Maureen Cooke Morgan Pearlman Christina Henry Jessica Sussman Sean M. Baran Benjamin Masel DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Craig H. Hewit Jonathan Tannenbaum Alison Bennett Sarah Masterson Erin Corbett Christine M. Pecoraro GRADE 11-21 STUDENTS CHAMPIONS FOR VALUES…Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield Christopher Hild Mikala Tidswell Beniam Biftu Gregory Matthews Kevin J. Cutro Elizabeth Perrella Gil Arbitsman William Masket has been named a “Do Something National Champion School” for its outstand- Meisha J. Hill Allison Tiedrich Mary Bogatko Alexandra Maus Ngoc Lan Dang Andrew Pilecki Raj Bhandari Beth Mokrauer ing participation in the fifth annual “Do Something Kindness & Justice Katelyn Hoens David Torres Catherine Bonard Christina McCabe Katharine Danskin Alexandra Pino David Eisenberg Tyler Patla Challenge.” Pictured, left to right, are: Ann Fiedler, Robert Coloney, Lorraine Jeffrey Hogan Thomas Tresnan Kenneth Borland Joseph McCabe Robert Daurio Kristen Pollock Angela W. Kim Alexander Pinho Cambria, Erin Kelly, Marissa Minnicino, Michael Kane, Claire Teasdale, Ralph D. Iannazzone Christopher Tropeano Jacquelyn Born Paul Meierdierck Courtney Donahue Christina Popola Marisa K. Lau Angela M. Ricci Kinya Alexander, Max Reo, Carolyn Williams, and John Caldosa. Kevin Jean-Louis Allison Turitz Ryan Cahill Ryan Mench Amy Beth Early Laura Pregenzer Joshua T. Lawrence Tracy Rood Bryan M. Kahn John H. Velasco Karen Castaldo Stefan Mogielnicki Erica Eisner Christopher Quackenbush Christine Leiz Vincent Shen Lauren Kelley Christopher Velderman Angelina Chaplygina Jenise Morgan Gregory Elliott Gregory Ralph Joshua Lerner Juhie Tamboli James Charatan James R. Nelson Brian R. Kender Brittany Vella Alex Emmet Valerie Rawnicki Albert Lin Christopher Thayer Education Enrichment Group Emily Chen Colleen Nika Edward Kerins Bailey Verdone Kiera Evans Christine Romano Orlee J. Maimon Jill Woodbury John Kerr Alec Wasserman Shelby Cherin Jenna Noonan Joseph Fischetti Sarah E. Round Kelly Yang Valerie Kerr Jacqueline Weidman Vanessa Church Scott E. Nuzzo Heather Fishberg Carol Rudnicki To Honor Grant Recipients Matthew Cleaves Darcy O’Brien DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Philip Kim Lauren Winchester Bret Fleming Pedro A. Ruiz Holly Coleman Adam Osborn GRADE 12- 23 STUDENTS SCOTCH PLAINS – The Educa- portunities of local students. The Samuel Kim Cameron Wong Amy L. Frank Elisabeth Salemme Jennifer Dalrymple Jihae Park Ashley A. Carr Sarah Mahran tion Enrichment Foundation of 2001-2002 grant recipients include Colleen Kirk Anne Yingling Christopher Freisen Rory Schulman Sarah L. Klass Zoe Zachariades John Daly Kaitlyn Patella Michael Charney Erin M. McClellan Scotch Plains-Fanwood will host a teachers from each of the district’s Robert Freundlich Daniel Seeger Perri J. Koll Lorena Zamarelli Michael DeFazio Elizabeth Paynter Moriah H. Cohen Sara McGovern Pamela Fried Shaun Simone reception in honor of the 2001-2002 elementary schools, as well as Park Rebecca K. Korn Nicole Zubizarreta Sean Devaney Christine Pirot Jacquelyn Cusimano Ashley Nemec Eric Gale Edward Singh Baba grant recipients on Sunday, April 7, Middle School and Scotch Plains- Edward Kramkowski Tammy Zurawa Dominique Diaz Lauren Pollock Daniel DeSerio Caroline Page-Katz Jonathon Gerson Lauren Solon from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall of Fanwood High School. REGULAR HONOR ROLL Tammi Dondiego Jaqueline Ramalho Rachel Falcone Rosanne Palatucci Daniel Driscoll Daniel N. Rea Katherine A. Gilrain Jessica Ann Speir All Saints Episcopal Church, Park For more information about the GRADE 10- 144 STUDENTS Daniel J. Goldberg Gina Pepe Allison Edles Katlyn M. Ropars Christopher Gismondi Erin Steinbrecher Avenue, Scotch Plains. reception of the Foundation, please Kimberly Adams James Leong Eli Harel Blair Richardson Gregory Engel Alexa Rose Elyse Goldweitz Gregory Stewart Katherine Albino Jared Leung Sarah Heitner David Santoriello The Foundation’s 2001 Service to call Foundation President Sally Tara Amelia Kaitlin Lipe David A. Falk Corie Rosenberg Jessica Gordon Rebecca Swenson Shannon E. Kunath Rosemary Topar Education Awardee will also be an- Hogan at (908) 889-4361. Stephen Anderson Cssandra Lo Lauren Federgreen Matthew Rothstein Adam Gormley Joanna Todaro Michael Federici Chad Rubin Matthew K. Lowenstein Adam G. Yoffie nounced and honored during the re- David Axelrod Jourdan Loffredo Alvaro Guerra Meghan Tomlinson ception. High tea will be served. The Leigh Mary Bannworth Caitlin L. Lojo Stephanie Finn Andrew Ruotolo, 3rd David Zorn Absentee Ballot Deadline Emily L. Barnes Kristina Lucarelli Jennifer Fleck Kathleen Salmon public is invited to attend. Carl Baron Jeremy MacKechnie David R. Flynn Erin Salmond A non-profit community organi- Nears for BOE Election Alexander Barrett Christopher MacDonald Vivian J. Futran Kenny Sanocki zation celebrating its eighth anniver- WESTFIELD – If Westfield resi- Ryan Bartholomew Kevin MacDonald Mara Ganz Rita Santos sary, the Foundation has granted more dents will not be in town for the Rebecca Bellovin Marykate Maher Maryanne Garry Kelly Schmidt than $24,000 over the past eight Sabrina Bengal Rachel Mandragona Pryce T. Gaynor Marc Schott school election on Tuesday, April Ravi Bharadwaj Dana Ann Marra Eileen Gessner Jessica Schwahl years to local educators through its 16, absentee ballot applications are Annual Grant Program. Rahul Bhasin Jennie T. Mathew Mollie Gibbons Douglas Shineman available at www.westfieldnj.com. Maximilien Blanton Jeffrey Mathews Kurt Giresi Julian Siano The grants support programs that Benjamin Bogen Alison McCabe Jason Gundrum Rachel Skolnick enrich or enhance educational op- By clicking on “2002-2003 Kathryn Brucia Matthew McManus Amanda Haddad Staci Spass School Budget,” the application Nicole Brunetto Lauren M. Meriton form can be printed, filled out and Jennifer Buccino Jason Mesches Budget Presentations WHS Debate Team mailed to the Union County Clerk Hannah A. Burke Jacob Mirsky Ryan Burslem Richard Moran in Elizabeth. Forms must be re- Scheduled in Town Gets Strong Start ceived no later than Tuesday, April Laura Goscicki Named WESTFIELD – The Westfield Board WESTFIELD – The Westfield 9. of Education invites the public to attend High School (WHS) Debate Team Applications are also available To Dean’s List for Fall presentations on the 2002-2003 school participated in their first competi- at the Westfield Board of Educa- budget by Superintendent of Schools Dr. tion of the year, the Philipsburg Re- SCOTCH PLAINS – The State William Foley and Board of Education tion Business Office at 302 Elm gional Tournament, on February 23. Street in Westfield, the Westfield University of New York at New Paltz members on the following dates: The topic of the debate was “Op- has named Laura Goscicki of Scotch •Wednesday, April 3 at Westfield High pressive Government Is More Desir- Municipal Building on East Broad Plains to the Dean’s List for the fall School, 7:45 p.m. able Than No Government At All.” Street, and the Office of the Union 2001 semester. •Thursday, April 4 at Roosevelt Inter- Over 200 people and 10 schools at- County Clerk in Elizabeth. mediate School, 7:30 p.m. tended the 12-hour-long tournament. For more information about the ‘College and Social Scene’ •Tuesday, April 9 at Tamaques El- Competing for the Westfield team 2002-2003 school budget, please ementary School, 7 p.m. visit the website or 302 Elm Street. Information on the budget, which was were Rebecca Bellovin, Jon Discussion Slated by PTA Dickstein, Michael Sheflin, Chris SCOTCH PLAINS – On Monday, adopted by the Board of Education on March 21, is available in the board’s Urban and Kathy Yang. The team April 8, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood won several debates and Michael High School (SPFHS) Parent Teacher Business Office at 302 Elm Street and at Lauren Talbot Receives www.westfieldnj.com. took fourth place overall in novice Association (PTA) will sponsor “Col- debate. Dean’s List Recognition lege and the Social Scene” at 7:30 Fitzherbert, Manies, The team, which meets in Room WESTFIELD – Lauren Tal- p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at No. 261 at WHS, is currently prepar- SPFHS. bot, a freshman from Westfield, McConnell Named ing for the next debate with the topic, was awarded honors on the Father Ed Reading of Georgian “Laws That Limit the Freedom of Court College will lead a discussion To Fall Dean’s List Marist College Dean’s List for Expression of Adults Are Necessary the fall 2001 semester. Lauren is of college social situations, advising MOUNTAINSIDE – Montclair BEE WINNER…William Mascarich of Wilson Elementary School in Westfield to Protect Our Children.” parents about what they can expect University in Upper Montclair has won his school-level competition of the National Geography Bee and a chance the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. New members are always wel- Gregory Talbot of Westfield. for their student, pitfalls to avoid, announced that Mountainside resi- at a $25,000 college scholarship. Brian Hart was the runner-up. This is the ninth come to attend. and ways to help keep their young dents Jacqueline Fitzherbert, Patrick year that the fourth and fifth graders have participated in this bee. Classroom adult safe. Ian Manies and Gerald Leon bees produced 10 finalists. Other finalists included Tara Castellone, Andrew Cordeiro, James Eills, Rachel Friedman, Casey Kerkhof, Lauren Nemiroff, During the program, Father McConnell have been named to the Julian Seltzer and Connor Sheehan. Pictured, above, William poses with Wilson Redding will outline the potential Dean’s List for the fall 2001 semester. Principal Dr. Andrew Perry, following a successful win. changes, the ramifications for young Jacqueline is majoring in business TM people on their own for the first time administration with a concentration We call it the Sylvan Advantage. and present parents with strategies in management. COME ONE.... COME ALL.... You’ll call it a miracle. for a positive experience for their Patrick is focusing his studies in kids and themselves. human ecology with a concentration A brief general PTA meeting will in food and nutrition/dietetics. COME SEE IF WE HAVE precede the discussion. Gerald has not declared a major. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN Piniat, who was proficient with was deadly with a .435 BA and the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the “metal stick”, gained her ac- chief thief once on the base paths. Last year, the Scotch Plains- claim as a pitcher. Known for her LaForge, an all-around athlete, was Fanwood softball team emerged to control on the mound, she finished also a captain of the soccer team and the top rungs of the Union County her career 49-19 with a 1.4 earned the basketball team. status ladder, finishing second to run average. “Kellie has had a great career,” Governor Livingston in the county Although the quality seniors will expressed Raider Head Coach Frank tournament and completed its sea- be missed and a few positions must Butz. “She probably will be our lead- son with a 20-7 record. This rise to be filled, the Raiders’ softball future off hitter because she does run very prominence could primarily be at- still looks strong with several tal- well and she gets on base a lot.” tributed to the hitting of Katie Church ented players returning. Guiding the Junior Captain’s Assistant Caitlin (catcher), Megan Miller (first base), Raiders will be senior Captain Kellie McNelis and sophomore Laura Katie Blom (shortstop) and the su- LaForge, who was a vacuum at sec- Manzi are the prime candidates for perb pitching of Alicia Piniat – all ond and was involved in the majority the pitching position. Last year, who have graduated. of putouts. As the leadoff hitter, she McNelis gained a lot of experience at third base and was the most pro- ductive Raider hitter with a steaming .486 batting average. Manzi was used as a pinch runner last year but is quite successful offensively and will play left field if not on the mound. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Caitlin did a little bit of pitching PART OF THE WESTFIELD OFFENSIVE BARRAGE...Seniors Brett Picaro, left, Captain Josh Ludmer, center, and for us on the varsity last year,” said Jay Cook are part of the Westfield High School baseball team’s ominous offensive barrage. The Blue Devils have power Butz. “But I have been rotating them throughout their lineup. in the scrimmages to decide who will be the primary pitcher.” Junior Captain’s Assistants, Lind- LUDMER IS CAPTAIN, COOK WILL CONTROL THE MOUND say Pennella, who batted .364 last year, will play right field and Megan Reddington will occupy center. Freshman Taylor Cianciatti will play Blue Devil Diamond Boys May third when McNelis is on the mound and may be in left when Manzi takes to the mound. Junior Chrissy Cardinale may also see time in left. Be Among Union County Elite “They are both outstanding defen- sively and are good hitters,” said By DAVID B. CORBIN not afraid to go inside and own that part All the Blue Devil pitchers will Butz of Pennella and Reddington. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cianciatti “swings a nice bat and is a of the plate. He’s got a nice breaking enjoy the luxury of veteran senior good fielder”. Almost the entire starting lineup ball. He will be a threat for us every Captain Josh Ludmer, probably one David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times from last year has returned and that of the best catchers in the area. “He LEADING THE RAIDERS’ CHARGE...Three Captain’s Assistants and a Junior Kelly Lusk and senior time he goes on the mound.” Captain will lead the Raiders’ softball team this season. Pictured, left to right, Sharika Pleasant are the prime can- spells good news for the Westfield The remainder of the Blue Devil understands the game extremely well. are: juniors Lindsay Pennella and Caitlin McNelis, senior Captain Kellie didates to play shortstop. Lusk saw High School baseball team this sea- pitching staff, although young, are He calls all his own pitches. He calls LaForge and junior Megan Reddington. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 son. The Blue Devils, with power talented with juniors Brian Butts and all the pickoffs and is really a student throughout the lineup, won eight Andrew Garrison and sophomores of the game. All the skills he has, he out of their last 11 games and beat John Boyd and Joe Wisniewski. developed through hard work and his MCCOY, REAVIS, ANDZELL NAMED TRI-CAPTAINS some traditional rivals, like Cranford However, all things don’t always own effort. He’s a great kid to coach,” and Union. turn out smoothly. “We have had a said Brewster. With just two starters who have lot of little nagging injuries that some At the plate, seniors Cook and Mike graduated, “We are in good shape of the kids brought into the season Sofka amassed impressive statistics Hungry Blue Devil Trackmen with experience,” Blue Devil Head but we are slowly rounding it into last year with respective batting aver- Coach Bob Brewster pointed out. shape,” said Brewster. ages of .424 and .417. Cook and With virtually the same group, the One example is number two pitcher Ludmer led the team with four home Westfield American Legion team fin- junior Brian Butts. “Right now, his runs apiece. Sofka led the team in ished its summer season with a 24-5 arm is shutdown for four to six weeks,” runs scored and on-base percentage. Want to Chomp the ‘UC’ Pie record. Emerging as the cream of the explained Brewster. The number-three “He is a long ball threat every time Union County pitchers was Jay Cook. pitcher is expected to be Garrison he comes up to the plate,” said By DAVID B. CORBIN “We should do very well in the 4x400, Conference meet. “He did very well last summer and, who was the main pitcher on the Brewster of Cook. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the 4x200 and the 4x100.” With a friendly grin and some right now, he is going to be the ace,” junior varsity team that won the Union But with Sofka, Ludmer, senior Balance has improved and so has The SP-F Raiders have won five- chuckles, McCoy said, “We’re try- said Brewster. “He is throwing a little County Tournament last year. lefty Brett Picaro, senior Blair team speed. The Westfield High straight UCT titles and their 4x400 ing to let Scotch Plains know that harder and understanding how he can “He’s got nice movement on the Richardson and Butts, Brewster said, School boys’ track and field team team, anchored by 400-meter state they are not going to win counties make the ball move, by just moving ball, a nice curve ball and is a “We will have hitting throughout the seems hungry to take a big chomp champion Ray Williams, did edge like they did last year. Just let Ray fingers around on the ball. He’s got that good competitor,” said Brewster lineup like we did last year, but on a out of the Union County (UC) status the Blue Devils in the Watchung CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 little nasty streak in him where you are of Garrison. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 pie that has been savored predomi- nantly by Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP-F), Plainfield and Elizabeth. PAVONI, DOCKERY, BAUMWOLL NAMED TRI-CAPTAINS Known primarily for being rela- tively strong in the distance events, the Blue Devils shocked county op- ponents last year with a very effec- Raider Diamond Boys Must tive 4x400 team that captured first in the UC meet and came in second in the UC Relays and the North 2, Group 4 meet. Four of the five speedsters involved in the relays return – se- Rely on Young Pitching Staff niors Richard Miller, Laquan McCoy, Diano Reavis and Earl Lambert. By DAVID B. CORBIN pitchers Dave Senatore, Steve ball in the fall. Anchorman Adam Walker has gradu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pietrucha and Josh Wexler. With only “All of those guys were starters ated but joining the foursome is se- The future of the Scotch Plains- two seniors on the starting lineup, last year and we will have to fill the nior Alexis Gonzalez who can also Fanwood High School baseball team the Raiders expected to return a tal- spots with people who haven’t played burn the turf. looked quite bright at the end of the ented and experienced squad. varsity,” Homm pointed out. “It’s “This year, we should do well in season last year. The Raiders rose to However situations have changed. going to be a tough year but we have the sprints and, perhaps, come out on the occasion and finished 9-4 in the Four senior starters, Brad Belford – some good players. They are very top in the counties,” opined Tri-Cap- Watchung Conference National Di- the number one Raider power hit- inexperienced so you don’t know tain McCoy who will also be com- vision and had big wins over ter—, center fielder Brian Schiller, what to expect.” peting in the 100 and 200 meters, the Cranford, Union and Westfield (open- shortstop Josh Finkelstein and out- Maroney may have been the ace hurdles and possibly the 400 meters. ing day). fielder Steve Williams have opted to pitcher but Senatore impressed many David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times In addition to ace pitcher Brian condition themselves for college foot- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 SINKING THEIR TEETH IN THE PIE...Tri-Captains Laquan McCoy, left, Maroney, who graduated, Raider Diano Reavis, center, and Matt Andzell all concur that the Blue Devils will take H. S. Wrestling a bigger chomp out of the Union County pie this season. 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Hungry Blue Devil Trackmen Want to Chomp the ‘UC’ Pie CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 know that we’re coming for them.” A pleasant surprise, junior Adam In winter track, the Blue Devils Wendell, raised the bar and raised proved that they also have strength some eyebrows when he cleared 6’2” in the middle distance events when to place second at the UC indoor junior Dan Lynes placed second in meet. Wendell has cleared 6’4” in the 800 meters at the UC winter practice and, along with senior Joe indoor track meet. In some circum- Hubbard, the No. 1 Blue Devil in the stances, Lambert and Miller may be pole vault who has cleared 11’6” and included in the middle distance has his sights on a towering height of events. The length events – 1,600 13 feet this season, will contribute and 3,200 meters– will be led by more valuable points in those lofty seniors Jim Bridgeman and Dan events. Finestein. Senior Tri-Captain Matt Andzell, Tri-Captain Reavis, who also will the top Blue Devil in the discus and javelin, said of the power field events compete in the relays, the 200 and FAMILY ROLLER SKATE...Westfield High School hockey team Tri-Captains the long jump, feels that Westfield squads, “We did well last year, but Scott Nuzzo, left, Brian Luck, center, and John Burnham with the help of the has been more balanced than in pre- now we have more depth with our Westfield Recreation Department want citizens to support Westfield Hockey vious years and definitely will be in juniors and sophomores. We may not David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and come to the Friday Night Family Roller Skate sessions at the Westfield RAIDER DIAMOND TRI-CAPTAINS...Seniors Marcus Dockery, left, Andrew contention for the UCT title. Last win counties in discus and javelin Armory. “Shoot at the Target Goalie” and “Give it your Best (Radar-timed) Slap Pavoni, center, and Dave Baumwoll will guide a very young Raider baseball year, Miller soared onto the long but we will pick up valuable points Shot” Sessions will be featured. Dates are: April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 17, 24, 31 and team this season. jump scene with a personal-best leap that we will need.” June 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. The cost for adults is $6 and children is $3. of 21’ 8.75” to place third at the UCT. One week later, he alit 21’ 8.25” from the strip to place fifth in the CARUSO, DRAKE WILL PITCH; LESNOWICH TO CATCH Raider Diamond Boys Must North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 meet. Reavis and Miller will present Rely on Young Pitching Staff a formidable twosome in the long jump. Highlander Baseballers May CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 with several effective performances, expected to play shortstop. especially with a big win over The Raiders can expect plenty of Youth Track Club Cranford and six superb innings, al- bang from the bats of senior Tri- Be Labeled ‘Field of Young’ lowing just one run, against Gover- Captains Marcus Dockery, Dave Being Formed nor Livingston. Baumwoll and Andrew Pavoni. Last The Westfield Flyers Track Club, By FRED LECOMTE ball followers will be, “What about will play third when not pitching. “We lost Brian Maroney who was year, Baumwoll led the team with a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a youth track team affiliated with the the pitching?” Indeed that will cer- The catching duties will befall on big and a three-year starter,” said .415 batting average and was very New Jersey Track and Field Associa- Governor Livingston High School tainly be the factor in how the season Homm. “Dave really came on strong dangerous on the base paths. Pavoni returning senior Steve Lesnowich tion, has been formed. The club, for baseball, considered a team among may swing. who batted .361. for us last year. We are looking for was out a few games last year but had boys and girls in grades 4 through 8, the elite in Union County, finished The Highlanders have lost two fine him to be our No. 1 pitcher. He is plenty of “rip”, especially down the Coach Howard views his outfield will start practices in April and plans the 2001 season with an 18-9 record starting pitchers due to graduation in as pretty solid with returning senior going to have to keep us in games.” third baseline. Dockery, a lefty, can to compete in regional meets in May and, although not winning, received Andrew Gropper and Dan Bussiculo. Pietrucha showed steady improve- scatter the ball to all fields. Tommy Lallis playing the center and June. For more information, the top seed in North Jersey, Section Gropper, the No. 1 starter finished 6- field. Junior Marcello Cavallaro will ment in his limited experience on the Pavoni, a very fine catcher, will please contact the Westfield Y Sports 2, Group 2. 5 with a 3.03 ERA and averaged a mound last year, exhibited a fine settle the young pitching staff. be in right while the left position Department at (908) 233-2700 ex- Led by outstanding Head Coach 7.47 strikeout ratio, while Bussiculo remains open at this time. sidearm delivery and kept the ball Dockery will play first base and tension 258 or e-mail Bill Howard, the Highlanders in 2002, excelled with a remarkable 8-0 record low. Baumwoll will play left field. Jeff Offensively, the Highlanders are [email protected]. may be labeled as a “field of the and a 1.89 ERA with a strikeout ratio expected to hit although the task may “Pietrucha and Wexler didn’t get a Hensal will play second, third is up young” as just three senior starters of 5.37. lot of varsity time on the mound so for grabs but freshman Kevin Urban be a more difficult one as the 2001 will be returning to the lineup. “Certainly my big question this team managed a .292 team batting we don’t know quite what to expect is the primary candidate for the “hot In what perhaps may be the key year will be, ‘do we get the pitch- from them yet,” said Homm. corner”, junior speedster Kyle Adams Girls’ Swimming average. With two big bashers out of question asked by Highlander base- ing?’ If we do, we will be at the level the line-up in Frank Cavallo, who Junior Steve Horn has also looked will play center and Wexler will play we were last year. If we don’t, we pretty good and could add some sup- right. All-Area Team: had a .423 batting average and Pete won’t be,” said Howard. “So that’s Caggiano with a .303 batting aver- port in relief. Sophomore Kyle Baker “If we are .500, I will be very Local Only (Courier News) were it’s all at. Let’s see what hap- will see some relief time and may be happy,” said Homm. “The pitching is First Team: Boys’ Swimming age, G.L. will need to hear the sound Sandy Zaeh (Governor Livingston [GL]) pens.” of cracking bats with consistency, going to have to keep us in games.” 50-freestyle PUBLIC NOTICE All-Area Team: The Highlanders anticipate receiv- hits that deliver a barrage of singles Jennifer Hand (Union Catholic) 500- ing a big year from junior right- with some occasional pop. BOARD OF EDUCATION freestyle Local Only (Courier News) hander Doug Caruso, and senior WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE Second Team: First Team: “I think our team speed is going to Morgan Larkin (Scotch Plains- Vin Shen, Jay Sobala, Zack Coppa, right-hander Dan Drake while some be very important, “said Howard. NOTICE TO BIDDERS SHERIFF’S SALE Fanwood) 100-butterfly Ryan Bartholomew (Westfield [W]) 200- of the younger guys may need to step SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, “Almost like a Billy Martin, Oak- Sealed proposals will be received by the Alexa Vantosky, Kelli Layton, Kirsten medley relay CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, up big when called upon. land A’s type of team, where we are Board of Education of the Westfield School Selert, Neda Simaika (Westfield) 200- Coppa (W) 200-freestyle DOCKET NO. F-8828-01 Other than pitching, the Highlander District, Union County, New Jersey, at the freestyle relay Bartholomew (W) 50-freestyle going to run a lot and hit behind the FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- Shen (W) 100-butterfly defensive line-up should perform runners, hit singles and doubles and PLAINTIFF vs. IRENE MCDUFFIE, DE- field, New Jersey, for the following supplies, Steve Swenson (Scotch Plains- very strong and confidently. Taking FENDANT. score runs that way as opposed to the equipment or services: Fanwood [SPF]) 100-breaststroke CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PUBLIC NOTICE to the field with the senior veterans long ball. It’s going to be a different BID FOR: Matt Sincaglia (Governor Livingston) DATED DECEMBER 7, 2001 FOR SALE will be a big mix of six or seven B 03-09 DATA PROCESSING/COM- Diving approach to the game. I’m not a big OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SHERIFF’S SALE PUTER SUPPLIES FOR THE 2002-2003 Second Team: junior newcomers with maybe one running coach, but I think I’m going By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SCHOOL YEAR Ryan Hauptman, Steve Swenson, Eric sophomore starter. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, to have to be this year.” DOCKET NO. F-1672-01 Swenson, David Hauptman (SPF) 200- Junior Mike Fullowan will start at If the Highlanders get the pitch- BIDS DUE: by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- medley relay APRIL 19, 2002 AT 11:00 AM ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE shortstop while returning senior ing, look for 18 or more wins and a CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. Devin Power, Rob Freundlich, Coppa, The bids will be received at the Adminis- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Bartholomew (W) 200-freestyle relay speedster Jon Regenye will play his shot at the sectionals while reaching tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF MICHAEL COLE; GREEN TREE FINAN- CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION; ET Ryan Hauptman (SPF) 100-backstroke second base position. Junior Chris the final four in the county tourna- New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Eric Swenson (SPF) 100-breaststroke time indicated, and then publicly opened afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ALS, DEFENDANT. Floyd will cover first while Drake ment. and read aloud. ders must have 20% of their bid available in CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Bids must be in strict compliance with cash or certified check at the conclusion of DATED OCTOBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE specifications. Bids must be made on the the sales. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. proposal forms in the manner designated. The judgment amount is SEVENTY By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- SHERIFF’S SALE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Proposals must be endorsed on the outside SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT of the sealed envelope, with the name of FORTY & 15/100 ($77,440.15). by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday April ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 the bidder, the bidder’s address and the PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED DOCKET NO. F-8755-01 8, 2002 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- IN: City of Elizabeth, County of Union, in the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- EQUICREDIT, PLAINTIFF vs. MARIA New Jersey at 7: 30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for variance from the vices for which the bid is submitted. It is State of New Jersey sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF MARIDUENA AND MR. MARIDUENA, ET requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the understood and agreed that proposals may PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: ALS, DEFENDANT. 1. David J. and Lara M. Ruckman, 788 Carleton Road seeking permission to retain 6 feet be delivered before the time or at the place 1009 Emma Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, high fence. Contrary to the requirements of Section 12.07 C of the Land Use specified for opening. The Board of Educa- TAX LOT #566 BLOCK #8 ders must have 20% of their bid available in DATED DECEMBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE Ordinance. Ordinance states that, fences shall not exceed four (4) feet in height when cash or certified check at the conclusion of tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS (TO- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. located in the street side yard or in any portion of the rear yard which is closer to the or misdirected in delivery. TAL): 100 feet X 26 feet the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- abutting street than 1) the principal building on the lot. The Board of Education of the Town of NEAREST CROSS STREET: Spring The judgment amount is EIGHTY THREE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale 2. Stormcrest LTD, 212 Lenox Avenue, Block 3114, Lot 4 seeking a use and preliminary THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, Street (NJ State HWY. Route 1, f/k/a Route by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- and final site plans approval. Applicant seeks permission to erect a building on a lot that reserves the right to accept or reject any 295) TWO & 67/100 ($83,182.67). ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 is presently vacant. Applicant seeks permission to use the first floor as office space and/or all bids for the whole or any part and There is due approximately the sum of The land referred to in this Commitment is Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- (which is contrary to Section 11.25 A of the Land Use Ordinance) and have two described as follows: waive any informalities in the interest of the EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF apartments, one on each of the second (2nd) and third (3rd) floors, which is permitted Board of Education. No bid may be with- DRED SEVENTY NINE & 00/100 ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PARCEL APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the by Ordinance. Applicants also seek the following variances. drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the ($81,879.00) together with lawful interest AND LOT OF LAND LYING AND BEING afternoon of said day. All successful bid- LIST OF NEW C.40-55D-70 C. AND D. VARIANCES REQUESTED: SITUATE IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, date set for the opening thereof. and costs. ders must have 20% of their bid available in Section 11.25 E.3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard Bidding shall be in conformance with the There is a full legal description on file in COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW cash or certified check at the conclusion of setback of 35 feet. Applicant proposes 2 feet. applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. JERSEY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY the sales. Section 11.25 E2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires a minimum side yard DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the "Public The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED setback of 10 feet. Applicants propose 3 feet. School Contracts Law". this sale. BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- Section 17.02C5(c) and 17.02 C1 (d), (g) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance Bidders are required to comply with the RALPH FROEHLICH NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF DIVISION DRED FORTY EIGHT & 50/100 requires 7 parking spaces. Applicant proposes none. STREET DISTANT ALONG THE SAME requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC SHERIFF ($127,648.50). Section 11.25 A (1) of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows retail on first floor. 17:27) PARKER, MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, P.A. NORTHEASTERLY, 74 FEET FROM THE The property to be sold is located in the Applicant proposes business office use on 1st floor. By order of the Town of Westfield Board (CHERRY HILL) CORNER FORMED BY THE INTERSEC- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State 3. Josie Porter, 12 Azalea Trail seeking permission to erect an addition in the rear contrary TION WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Suite 500 1701 Route 70 East of New Jersey. to the requirements of Section 11.06 E6 of the Land Use Ordinance. Side yard setback Robert A. Berman PO Box 1806 SIDE OF MARTIN STREET; THENCE It is commonly known as 207 1/2 Catherine proposed (and present) is 13 feet. Ordinance requires 15 feet. Board Secretary Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 1) ALONG THE SAID NORTHWEST- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey property as- 4. Edward Maguire, 156 Harrow Road seeking permission to erect an addition contrary ERLY SIDE OF DIVISION STREET, 1 T - 3/28/02, The Leader Fee: $45.39 CH-756437 - (WL) sessed as 207 Catherine Street, Elizabeth, to the requirements of Section 12.03 D of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 NORTH 20 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST New Jersey by the Elizabeth Tax Assessor. a front yard set back of 23.4 feet. Ordinance requires front yard set back to be the PUBLIC NOTICE & 3/28/02 Fee: $181.56 25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE It is known and designated as Lot 377, estimated front yard setback, which is 29 feet. 2) NORTH 69 DEGREES 24 MINUTES Block 8. 5. Matthew and Laurie Garfinkel, 793 Lenape Trail seeking permission to erect a front BOARD OF EDUCATION WEST AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE The dimensions are 25 feet wide by 86 porch and circular drive contrary to the requirements of Section 12.03 C, 17.05A and WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE FIRST COURSE, 100 FEET TO A POINT; feet long. 12.04 F of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes front yard setback of 46.5 feet. THENCE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SHERIFF’S SALE Nearest cross street: Situate on the east- Which requires a variance from the estimated front yard depth. Proposed is maximum SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 3) SOUTH 20 DEGREES 36 MINUTES erly line of Catherine Street, 75 feet from the improvements coverage of 35.6%. Ordinance allows 30%. Maximum front yard Sealed proposals will be received by the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE FIRST northeasterly line of East Grand Street. coverage by improvements proposed is +58%. Ordinance allows 50%. Maximum Board of Education of the Westfield School COURSE, 25 FEET TO A POINT; DOCKET NO. F-7770-98 Prior lien(s): Tax Sale Cet. #006756 sold coverage of above grade structures is 4,750 square feet/19.2%. Ordinance allows District, Union County, New Jersey, at the NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- THENCE on 6/11/01 to Phoenix Funding, Inc. in the 4,000 square feet/15%. Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- TIFF vs. REGINA SCHUMAN, ET AL, DE- 4) SOUTH 69 DEGREES 24 MINUTES sale amount of $1,196.48. The total amount 6. Regina Weiner, 827 Nancy Way seeking permission to erect a deck in the Back of an field, New Jersey, for the following supplies, EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE SEC- FENDANT. to redeem to 11/9/01 is $4,593.50. Lien- existing screened porch, which is on the side of the house contrary to the requirements equipment or services: CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OND COURSE, 100 FEET TO A POINT IN holder paid subsequents. The total amount of Section 11.06 E.6. and 13.02 C1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Side yard setback BID FOR: DATED DECEMBER 12, 2001 FOR SALE THE SAID NORTHERLY SIDE OF DIVI- due as of 11/9/01 for unpaid water/sewer proposed (and present) is 12.75 feet. Ordinance requires 15 feet. Deck location B 03-10 PRINTED FORMS FOR THE SION STREET, BEING THE POINT AND OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. charges and lien payoff is in the aggregate proposed is in technical side yard. Ordinance allows only in rear yard. 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PLACE OF BEGINNING. sum of $5,043.77. Subject to unpaid taxes 7. Robert J. and Susan V. Petrow, 763 Knollwood Terrace seeking permission to erect BIDS DUE: ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale BEING ALSO KNOWN AS (REPORTED and municipal liens. Amount due will be an addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.06 E.6. of the Land Use FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES APRIL 19, 2002 AT 11:30AM by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- announced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is avail- Ordinance. Minimum side yard setback proposed (and present) is 10.2 feet. Ordinance The bids will be received at the Adminis- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ONLY): LOT 175, BLOCK 7, ON THE able upon written request to plaintiff’s attor- requires 15 feet. tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF neys. 8. George and Catherine Kattak, 856 Embree Crescent seeking permission to erect an ELIZABETH IN THE COUNTY OF UNION. New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF There is due approximately the sum of addition contrary to the requirement of Section 11.08 E5, 11.08 E.6, 13.01 F, 12.03 D, time indicated, and then publicly opened APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the 86 DIVISION STREET, ELIZABETH. ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN and 12.04 F2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Street side yard setback proposed is 14.20 and read aloud. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- There is due approximately the sum of THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED SEVENTY feet. Ordinance requires 20 feet. Side yard setback proposed is 6.29 feet. Ordinance EIGHTY NINE THOUSAND SIX-HUN- Bids must be in strict compliance with ders must have 20% of their bid available in SEVEN & 63/100 ($127,677.63) together requires 10 feet. Side yard set back fro shed proposed is <0. Ordinance requires 20 specifications. Bids must be made on the cash or certified check at the conclusion of DRED NINTY ONE & 74/100 ($89,691.74) with lawful interest and costs. feet. Proposed front yard setback proposed is +40 feet, which requires a variance from proposal forms in the manner designated. the sales. together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Estimated front yard setback. Additional coverage permitted for decks proposed is There is a full legal description on file in Proposals must be endorsed on the outside The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 2.8%/+473 square feet. Ordinance allows 2%/<=400 square feet. of the sealed envelope, with the name of FORTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 9. James Schiffer and Dorinda Cosimano, 912 Prospect Street seeking permission to the bidder, the bidder’s address and the DRED THIRTY FOUR & 08/100 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. erect an addition in the rear of house and deck in side yard contrary to the requirements this sale. name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- ($147,634.08). RALPH FROEHLICH of Section 11.06 E-7 and 13.02 C1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicants propose rear vices for which the bid is submitted. It is Municipality: Town of Westfield RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF yard setback of +22.6 feet. Ordinance requires 35 feet. Also proposed in deck in side understood and agreed that proposals may Street Address: 120 Green Place SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, yard. Ordinance only allows decks in rear yard. HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN be delivered before the time or at the place Tax Lot: 12 NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP 10. Ernest Jacob and Kathleen Hull, 547 St. Marks Avenue seeking permission to erect an specified for opening. The Board of Educa- Tax Block: 4801 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 300 addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.08 E.6. of the Land Use Ordinance. tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed Approximate Dimensions: 50 feet x 125 318 Bergen Boulevard 293 Eisenhower Parkway Applicants propose minimum side yard setback of 7.74 feet. Ordinance requires 10 Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 or misdirected in delivery. feet Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 feet. The Board of Education of the Town of Nearest Cross Street: Central Avenue CH-756438 - (WL) CH-756433 - (WL) 11. Cynthia L. Foulke, 334 East Dudley Avenue seeking permission to erect an addition and Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, There is due approximately the sum of 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 bay-type window. Contrary to the requirements of Section 11.08 E5 of the Land Use & 3/28/02 Fee: $269.28 reserves the right to accept or reject any ONE-HUNDRED NINTY ONE THOU- & 3/28/02 Fee: $232.56 Ordinance. Applicant proposes corner lot-street side yard set back of 13.34 feet and and/or all bids for the whole or any part and SAND FIVE-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR & 11.46 feet. Ordinance requires 20 feet. waive any informalities in the interest of the 63/100 ($191,564.63) together with lawful PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 12. Bryan Burkey and Mariana Ovnic, 422 Lenox Avenue seeking permission to erect an Board of Education. No bid may be with- interest and costs. addition contrary to the requirements of Section 12.04 F1 of the Land Use Ordinance. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the There is a full legal description on file in Applicants propose a maximum building coverage of 24.5%. Ordinance allows 20%. NOTICE OF MEETINGS date set for the opening thereof. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 13. John and Teresa O’Donnell, 4 Village Circle seeking permission to erect a second story (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) Bidding shall be in conformance with the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.08 E.5. of the Land Use Ordinance. ADDENDUM applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. this sale. Applicants propose side yard set back of 7.1 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the "Public RALPH FROEHLICH TYPE OF MEETING: Special Meeting Variances, waivers or exceptions from certain site plan details or relief from require- School Contracts Law". SHERIFF DATE OF MEETING: Monday, April 8, 2002 ments may be sought as appropriate. Bidders are required to comply with the PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & LOCATION: Administration Building Documentation of the above is on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC SALTZMAN Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4: 30 17:27). A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 p.m. By order of the Town of Westfield Board 905 North Kings Highway TIME: 8:00 p.m. Any interested party may appear at the hearing, either in person, or by their attorney, and of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 PURPOSE OF MEETING: The Board will meet to discuss Agreement/Contract be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to this application. Robert A. Berman CH-756484 - (WL) with the SPFEA for possible ratification. Colleen Mayer, Secretary Board Secretary 4 T - 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action may be taken. Board of Adjustment 1 T - 3/28/02, The Leader Fee: $44.37 & 4/18/02 Fee: $171.36 1 T – 3/28/02, The Times Fee: $26.52 1 T - 3/38/02, The Leader Fee: $142.80 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 28, 2002 Page 13

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some action in the outfield last year right now. When you had a pitcher and Pleasant, who played her fresh- like Piniat, you get a little spoiled. man year, sat out last year. Sopho- We have two good pitchers but they more Michelle Fischer may also ex- are relatively inexperienced pitch- perience some infield time. ing wise at varsity.” Sophomore Shanayia Willis, who Butz concluded, “I think that we saw action as a designated hitter, will will be pretty solid though.” be behind the plate. She should also provide some clout to the lineup. Last year, she had some key game- Villa Gets 2nd Team winning hits, including a dramatic two-run single in the bottom of the All-State Bowling Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times sixth to defeat Cranford in the semi- HIGHLANDER SENIOR TRACKSTERS...Pictured, left to right, are: front finals of the Union County Tourna- Westfield High School junior, row; Erin Coughlin, Dana McCurdy, Jackie Schlichting and Daria Szkwarko; ment. Scott Villa, has been named to The back row, Andrea Knapp, Tina Fernandez, Michelle Marvin and Deena Vicendese Junior Jen Oshner is the leading Star-Ledger All-State Second Team David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in Boys’ Bowling. Villa was also GREETING HIS TEAMMATES...Josh Ludmer, right, is about to be greeted by candidate to play first base but sopho- his teammates after smashing a two-run home run against Irvington in May of more Jodi Fiorino also has talent at selected to the North Jersey, Sec- 2001. The Blue Devils have a lot of offensive clout this year. the position. tion 2 First Team. Blue Devils An- Highlander Girls Made “We should be pretty good defen- drew Royston and Matt Rothstein sively,” said Butz. “Obviously, we made the North Jersey, Section 2 may not have the pitching strength Second Team and Willy Masket Blue Devil Diamond Boys May that we had last year and I’m a little made the Third Team. History in Winter Track concerned with the hitting right now but we have five or six good hitters Boys Winter Track Be Among Union County Elite By FRED LECOMTE ers in New Jersey. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times DiDario was crowned State Group All-Area Team: The Governor Livingston High I, 800 M champion, a first in GL Girls Winter Track little bit higher level. Potentially, we are going to have to reckon with.” School Highlander winter track team history. Individually, Dana Local Only (Courier News) First Team: should be able to score a lot of runs. Westfield opens at Linden on Mon- made GL school history by winning McCurdy, 400M and 55H and All-Area Team: Everyone is capable of hitting a home day, April 1, and will host Malcolm X. its first team championship ever by Ray Williams (Scotch Plains-Fanwood DiDario, 88M, were named all Local Only (Courier News) [SP-F]) 400-meters run. Pitchers are going to have to be Shabazz on Wednesday, April 3. capturing the Mountain Valley Con- Mountain Valley Conference First First Team: Chris Feighner (SP-F) Shot Put Dana McCurdy (Governor wary of that. They cannot make mis- ference Championships, although it team and were unanimous choices Second Team: takes on our lineup.” PUBLIC NOTICE did not come easy. Livingston[GL]) 400-meters Michael Carmody (Governor Livingston) as the “Best All Around Performer” Second Team: Kevin Touhy, Jr. will be the backup The issue was not settled until the and “Outstanding Performer”, re- 800-meters SHERIFF’S SALE Megs DiDario (GL) 800-meters Bob Wallden (SP-F) 3,200-meters catcher. Richardson will play first SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, last heat of the last event, the 4x400 spectively. They and the 4x400 team Katie Marshall (Union Catholic) 1,600- Adam Wendel (Westfield [W]) High CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, meters along with Cook and Boyd. Picaro relay. A heroic effort by Jackie also received “All Area (Courier Jump and senior John Leonardis will cover DOCKET NO. F-5662-00 Schlichting, Chrissy McCurdy, Meg News), “All County” and “All State” Dana McCurdy, Chrissy McCurdy, Rich Miller, Earl Lambert, Alexis FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COM- Jackie Schlichting, Megs DiDario (GL) second base. O’ Neill and Megs DiDario sealed (Star-Ledger) recognition. Gonzalez, Diano Reavis (W) 4x400- PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. ELAINE C. 4x400 relay meters “One will play the outfield when EDWARDS, ET AL., DEFENDANT. the victory, 44.25-44, over archrival Highlander Head Coach, Bill the other plays second,” said Brewster CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Basking Ridge. In that meet, Dana Gorski summarized the girls’ per- DATED OCTOBER 11, 2000 FOR SALE of Picaro and Leonardis. “Either one OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. McCurdy became the 400-meter formances by saying, “This season of them can play the outfield without champion and took second in the was just flat amazing! We had a Union Catholic HS Sponsors By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- a problem.” ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale 55-hurdles and third in the 55- roller coaster ride of all time! In the Senior Jim McKeon backed up by by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- meters. The 4x400 team crossed MVC meet, in one five-minute pe- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 11th Annual Golf Outing sophomore Emmanuel Glock is ex- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- fifth and the all-important 0.25- riod, we went from packing the bus pected to play shortstop and Sofka point, margin of victory was se- to packing the trophy. Our goal was sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF The 11th Annual Golf Outing spon- ers of all skill levels and abilities can will occupy third. APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the cured by Daria Szkwarko in the to win all five championship meets. sored by the Union Catholic (UC) enjoy a day on the links for the “Mike could be the best one (third afternoon of said day. All successful bid- high jump. We got two of them and a near miss ders must have 20% of their bid available in High School Athletic Department benefit of UC Athletes. A Golf Ticket baseman) in the county. He swings cash or certified check at the conclusion of Yet another milestone and per- at the group meet. Our seniors gave will take place on Tuesday, April 16, includes 18 holes of golf, greens fees the bat as well as anybody I had,” haps the greatest track victory in us great leadership and production. the sales. at the Knoll Country Club in and cart, luncheon, a cocktail hour, stated Brewster. The judgment amount is SIXTY THREE school history ever was reached Our coaches, Roman, Cap and Parsippany. Registrations are now open bar, door prizes and golf awards. Matt Rothstein and Tyler Patla will THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FORTY when the Lady Highlanders upset McKinney did their normal amaz- THREE & 10/100 ($63,543.10). being accepted for this fun-filled day Non-golfers can come and enjoy also be in the infield mix. Ben Koket The property to be sold is located in the Group IV powerhouse Elizabeth, ing jobs of training. This will be of food, golfing and prizes. cocktails and dinner with the UC and Mike Defonzio will play in the 42-40, in the Union County Cham- hard to top, but we’ll try!” City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, Alumni, parents and friends – golf- Community of friends. outfield. New Jersey. pionships. The 4x400 team of Dana A sponsorship program is avail- Last year, the Blue Devils frus- Commonly known as: 225-227 Westfield McCurdy, Chrissy McCurdy, Avenue a/k/a, 219 Westfield Avenue, Eliza- able as another way to support the trated opposing teams with crafty beth, New Jersey 07208 Schlichting and DiDario went wire UC Athletic Program. The areas are base stealing. The frustration will to wire to win the event. Dana St. Bart’s Softball League To Tax Lot No. 1581 in Block 13 Golf Tee Ad $150, Tee Ad and Golf continue. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50.00 McCurdy was second in the 55- $275, Golf Carts $500, Cocktail “I love to run. I think we have good feet wide by 150.00 feet long hurdles and the 55-meters while Hour $500, and Luncheon $500. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- Hold Annual Player Draft team speed but I don’t think we have erly side of Westfield Avenue 293.4 feet DiDario was second in the 800- Gift donations, merchandise, ser- anybody who is going to go out there meters and the 1,600-meters. from the westerly line of Chilton Street. This year marks the 24th season on April 16 at the St. Bartholomew vice or cash donations for the pur- and steal 35-40 bases, of course, that’s There is due approximately the sum of The Highlanders placed second for the St. Bartholomew Men’s School Cafeteria, on the lower level. chase of prizes are appreciated. UC rare. We can run in a lot of different NINTY ONE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED in the NJSIAA Group I Champion- FIVE & 97/100 ($91,605.97) together with Oldtimers Softball League of Scotch Sunday practices will begin April alumni are encouraged to partici- spots in the lineup,” said Brewster. lawful interest and costs. ships and fourth in the Union County Plains. For the past 20 years, Dom 14 at Park Middle School. When the pate and support this event as spon- Brewsters expects Elizabeth, Relays. Additionally, the Lady High- There is a full legal description on file in Lawrence has served as Commis- renovations are completed at Forest sors and golfers. Get a foursome of Cranford, Plainfield and Union to be the Union County Sheriff’s Office. landers broke 10 records during the sioner. Under Dom’s leadership the Road, practices will be moved there. friends together for a great day on a major contenders for the Union The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn season, including the 55H, 55M, this sale. league has grown from four to 10 Scorekeepers are needed for the Championship course. County crown but was particularly RALPH FROEHLICH 300M and 400M by Dana McCurdy. teams. The league is open to all men, season. The salary is $8 dollars per Golf and Dinner tickets are $180 impressed with Plaifield’s prospects. DiDario broke the 800M and 1,600 SHERIFF age 30 and over. game and bonuses will be given at each. Dinner only is $60 each. A “I think that Plainfield has a poten- ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN M while Jen Hauser broke the What separates this league from the end of the season based on per- $100 deposit or payment in full per tial to go a long way,” Brewster ATTORNEYS 1,000M. In the 4x400, Dana, 1139 Spruce Drive others is that new teams are chosen formance. If interested, please call golfer as soon as possible will assure pointed out. “They are all back and PO Box 1024 Chrissy, DiDario and Schlichting each year. This makes it easy for Nick Barrattucci at (908) 322-8649. your tee time. For more information they have a little lefty, Aladio Ortiz, set new Governor Livingston records Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 players to get to know one another, in For more information about the or to have a brochure sent, please who is very, very good. And they 1-908-233-8500 in the NJSIAA Meet of Champions what seems more like a fraternity league please visit the new website contact Jim Reagan, UC Athletic have couple of guys, if you make a FILE NO.: XCZ 42189 while Pole vaulter, Daria Szkwarko CH-755604 - (WL) than a softball league. This year’s at www.stbartssoftball.com which Director at (908) 889-1621 or e-mail mistake pitching, can lose the ball. 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 established a record at 10’. Szkwarko player draft will be held at 6:30 p.m. was created by all-star Karl Mende’. him at [email protected] They are going to be a team that we was ranked fifth among pole vault- & 3/28/02 Fee: $187.68

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, March 28, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield ‘Y’ Devilfish Finish SP-F Soccer Sparx Battle Strong at Junior Olympics Hazlet U11 to a 3-3 Tie The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Sparx Backfielders Brittney Veeck, Kim The Westfield Y Devilfish wrapped K. Morgan led an impressive show- U11 soccer team battled the Hazlet Shelus and Stephanie Glover refused up its season by scoring 30, top-20 ing from the 11-12 girls by posting Shooting Stars to a 3-3 tie on St. to let the Shooting Stars get off any finishes and Katie Morgan set two new team standards, placing 11th in Patrick’s Day in a very physical, rough good shots. Erika White saved a goal team records at the 2002 New Jersey the 100-breaststroke with a time of and tumble game. by leaping in front of the net on a fake Junior Olympics on March 15-17 at 1:15:44 and 14th in the 200-breast- Jennie Altman put the Sparx in front past the goalie. Goalie Jaclyn Law Rutgers University. stroke at 2:44.71. She also added a 1-0 then followed with another netter played phenomenally with outstand- 10th place in the 50 breaststroke. from 20 yards out. The Shooting Stars ing punts. PUBLIC NOTICE Brittany Reyes took 11th in the 50- scored next. Midfielders Jenna With time running out, the referee McGarry, Corinne Walker and called a very questionable penalty OFFICE OF QUALITY MONITORING fly and Elizabeth Hawkins placed JOINT COMMISSION ON 15th in the 50-back. Darrell Ann Samantha Bremer kept pushing the against the Sparx and Hazlet hit the ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE Smith snared 13th in the 100-breast- ball to the front line where Allison penalty kick to tie the game. Although ORGANIZATIONS stroke and 15th in the 400-IM. Alexi Goldberg, Becca Von Langen and disappointed, the Sparx did not back The Joint Commission on Accreditation Olivia Francavilla continued the of- down. Francavilla was unstoppable as of Healthcare Organizations will conduct an Kuska captured 19th in the 50-free accreditation survey of Overlook Hospital in and led the 200-free relay team with fensive pressure, taking numerous she rushed up the field and fired off a shots at goal that were barely turned strong shot to put the Sparx back on Summit, New Jersey, on Wednesday, May Reyes, Hawkins and K. Morgan to a CENTER CIRCLE CHAMPS...The Westfield Strikers won the championship 15 through Friday, May 17, and Monday, seventh place finish. back. top. The Shooting Stars quickly an- May 20, 2002. The purpose of the survey will of The Center Circle Winter Session League in Rahway on March 16, complet- Lisa Rauch (13-14) grabbed 11th ing an undefeated 8-0 season with a 4-2 win over Scotch Plains in the champi- The battle turned fierce with girls swered to tie. With seconds left, be to evaluate the organization’s compli- from both teams going down all over Goldberg sent a hard shot to the net ance with nationally established Joint Com- in the 100-back and 12th in the 200- onship game. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Emma Byer, Christina mission standards. The survey results will back. Kyle Higgins (9-10) placed Cognetti, Catherine Cognetti, Melissa Souto, Katharine Young and Corrine the field as they fought for the ball. that just sailed over the crossbar. be used to determine whether, and the con- 12th in the 50-fly and 19th in the Parkinson; and back row, Assistant Coach Peter Byer, Jessica Campo, Claire ditions under which, accreditation should 200-free. Bennett, Alli MacDonald, Annie DePalmer, Rachel Iannazzone and Head be awarded the organization. Coach Jose Souto. Not pictured is Marisa Fortino. Joint Commission standards deal with Matt Meserole guided a spectacu- Y Health Fair to Include organizational quality of care issues and the lar display from the 9-10 boys with safety of the environment in which care is seven top-20 finishes, highlighted provided. Anyone believing that he or she Activities for Youngsters has pertinent and valid information about by a sixth in the 100-back, seventh in SP-F Soccer Rebels Rout such matters may request a Public Informa- the 50-back and ninth in the 200- tion Interview with the Joint Commission’s free. Matt Morgan had six top-20 WESTFIELD Y — On Sunday, April Clark Street, will host its annual Health field representatives at the time of the sur- finishes, highlighted by a sixth in the Livingston Lightning, 6-2 14, the Westfield Y, located at 220 Fair and Healthy Kids Day. The activi- vey. Information presented at the interview 50-breaststroke, seventh in the 100- ties will be held from noon to 3 p.m. will be carefully evaluated for relevance to PUBLIC NOTICE breaststroke and a ninth in the 200- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood In the second quarter, Becky For children, the Y will have arts the accreditation process. Requests for a Rebels U10 Flight 1 soccer team public information interview must be made IM. Mike Oster touched 14th in the Krakora crossed to Lyndsey Douglas NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT and crafts, balloons, healthy snacks, in writing and should be sent to the Joint 200-free and an 18th in the 100- opened the spring season with a 6-2 who found the back of the net. Jen FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY wall climbing and more. Commission no later than five working days victory over the Livingston Lady Kickenweitz followed with a cross THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Representatives from various pro- before the survey begins. The request must back. The 200-free relay of Meserole, Oster, Adam Metz and M. Morgan Lightning. The Rebels, who were to Burke, and Burke then ended her CONTRACTOR: The Whitman Com- fessions will be available to answer also indicate the nature of the information to undefeated in the fall season, have panies, Inc., 44 West Ferris Street, East be provided at the interview. Such requests placed third and Meserole, M. Mor- hat trick with a hard shot from 15 questions, including podiatry, physi- moved up to the top flight in their age Brunswick, New Jersey 08816 should be address to: gan, Oster and Colin Terwelp fin- yards out to bring the score to 6-1. NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed to cal therapy, dentistry, chiropractic, Office of Quality Monitoring division. Offensive pressure by Cassie Zito, expand the scope of services initially re- massage, nutrition and health and Joint Commission on Accreditation of ished fifth in the 200-medley relay. Devilfish who capped their season The Lightning struck early with a Michelle Goldberg and Kickenweitz, tained via Resolution #147-01 for environ- fitness. Also available will be bone Healthcare Organizations quick goal in the first minutes, but mental examination of real property located One Renaissance Boulevard with strong performances were: Elaine who all had numerous shots on goal, density screenings, pulmonary test- the Rebels answered with a shot by at 2460-2470 Plainfield Avenue, more par- Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Anderson, Like Baran, Megan Boersig, kept the Lightning goalie active. The ticularly described as Block 6502, Lots 5 ing and blood pressure screenings. The Joint Commission will acknowledge Morgan Burke that slipped over the strong Rebels defense of Sarah and 6 in the Township of Scotch Plains Various handouts from the Ameri- such requests in writing or by telephone and Alex Cameron, Julie Cederroth, Suzanna Fowler, Mike Fragna, Nick goalie’s hands. From that point on, Canfield, Devon Daly and Ally which the Township is contemplating pur- can Heart Association and the Ameri- will inform the organization of the request for the Rebels totally dominated their chasing. any interview. The organization will, in turn, Gilligan, Cassie Green, Morgan Larkin, Prestridge refused to give the Light- can Cancer Society will also be avail- opponents. DURATION: As needed. notify the interviewee of the date, time, and Alice Li, Dan McGrath, Callie ning any openings, keeping the ball AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000. able. place of the meeting. Meserole and Megan Rauch. Kim Many rocketed in the next out of the Rebel backfield. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT The bone density screenings will This notice is posted in accordance with ball, followed by a precise shot from With five minutes remaining, the FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- require an appointment and payment. the Joint Commission’s requirements and FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. may not be removed before the survey is Colleen Sweeney in the corner. Lightning put together a nice play to For additional information, please Within the first 10 minutes, the Rebels Barbara Riepe completed. www.goleader.com sneak a ball past the Rebels goalie Township Clerk call Michael Johnson at (908) 233- 1 T - 3/28/02, The Leader Fee: $41.82 were already up 3-1. for the final goal. 1 T - 3/28/02, The Times Fee: $20.91 2700, extension no. 251. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 6,327,086 6,379,465 7,884,322 Food Services 11-000-310-XXX 10,309 20,000 16,000 BOARD OF EDUCATION Total Undistributed Expenditures 27,375,273 29,946,044 32,892,410 TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE 54,054,787 58,558,610 61,398,673 302 ELM STREET CAPITAL OUTLAY Increase in Capital Reserve 10-604 229,520 Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-73X 195,782 150,501 94,291 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090 Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 12-000-4XX-XXX 499,988 547,043 211,600 TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 695,770 927,064 305,891 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal voters of Westfield, in the county of Union, New Jersey, that a Public Hearing for the proposed SPECIAL SCHOOLS budget for 2002-2003 was held on Thursday, March 21, 2002, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, Summer School New Jersey, at 8:00 P.M. Instruction 13-422-100-XXX 23,823 13,223 The budget will be on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for examination Support Services 13-422-200-XXX 5,261 3,750 by the public between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. each school day. Total Summer School 29,084 16,973 Your school district has proposed programs and services in addition to the Core Curriculum Content Standards adopted by the State Board TOTAL SPECIAL SCHOOLS 29,084 16,973 of Education. Information on this budget and the programs and services it provides is available from your local school district. GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 54,779,641 59,502,647 61,704,564 Robert A. Berman SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Board Secretary Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 174,920 The Westfield Leader Distance Learning Network Aid: Publication Date: March 28, 2002 Support Services 20-213-200-XXX 249,069 234,137 268,007 Facilities Acquisition and Construction Services 20-213-400-XXX 18,488 TOTAL DISTANCE LEARNING NETWORK AID 267,557 234,137 268,007 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT Other State Projects: Nonpublic Textbooks 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 33,285 28,134 Nonpublic Auxiliary Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 54,548 46,928 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2002-2003 Nonpublic Handicapped Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 112,287 117,148 Advertised Enrollments Nonpublic Nursing Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 39,187 38,787 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 27,023 24,660 UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN Total State Projects 533,887 489,794 268,007 Federal Projects: October 15, 2000 October 15, 2001 October 15, 2002 P.L. 103-382 Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 74,973 76,699 106,782 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY Actual Actual Estimated P.L. 103-382 Title VI 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 58,166 23,477 77,296 Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 4,665 4,786 4848 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 717,533 708,822 903,894 Pupils on Roll Regular Shared-Time 4 6 6 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 25,145 38,091 41,991 Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 659 670 670 Total Federal Projects 875,817 847,089 1,129,963 Pupils on Roll - Special Shared-Time 21 16 16 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1,584,624 1,336,883 1,397,970 Private School Placements 76 68 68 Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 33 40 39 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Pupils Received 1 Debt Service - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 1,165,260 1,662,597 2,305,479 Pupils in State Facilities 1 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 1,165,260 1,662,597 2,305,479 Resident Enroll. Per State Aid Calc.-Infor. Only 5,673 5,700 Total Expenditures/Appropriations 57,529,525 62,502,127 65,408,013 UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN Advertised Revenues ADVERTISED RECAPITULATION OF BALANCES 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 General Fund General Fund General Fund General Fund Special BUDGET CATEGORY Account Actual Revised Anticipated (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) Revenue GENERAL FUND General Fund Capital Reserve Adult Ed. Maintenance Legal Debt Cap. Res. Budgeted Fund Balance-General Fund 10-303 1,941,500 1,000,000 Budget Category (Unreserved) Account Programs Reserve Acct. Reserves Service Acct. Totals Revenues from Local Sources: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Local Tax Levy 10-1210 48,229,575 51,592,044 55,991,817 Est. Approp. Bal Tuition 10-1300 14,322 13,889 6-30-00 (Prior Budg) 2,922,918 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,922,918 Transportation Fees from Individuals 10-1410 2,904 Approp. Balances Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 1,010,214 670,000 500,000 6-30-00 (from Audit) 4,324,909 0 0 0 1,630,280 316,989 0 6,272,178 SUBTOTAL 49,257,015 52,275,933 56,491,817 Revenues from State Sources: Est. Approp. Bal. Special Education Aid 10-3130 3,433,228 4,028,521 4,083,349 6-30-01 (Prior Budg) 2,945,217 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,945,217 Bilingual Education 10-3140 23,223 Approp. Balances Academic Achievement Reward Program 10-3193 150,626 129,398 129,398 6-30-01 (from Audit) 3,607,884 1 0 0 693,704 183,611 0 4,485,200 SUBTOTAL 3,607,077 4,157,919 4,212,747 Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances 1,127,295 Amount Budgeted Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev (Over)/Under Expnd 1,915,549 during FY 01-02 -1,941,500 229, 520 0 0 0 -183,611 0 -1,895,591 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 54,779,641 59,502,647 61,704,564 Add. Bal. to be Approp SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS during FY 01-02 0 -229,521 0 0 0 0 0 -299,521 Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX 174,920 Revenues from State Sources: Add. Bal. Anticipated Distance Learning Network Aid during FY 01-02 0 0 0 0 0 86,659 0 86,659 - Pr Yr Carryover 20-3213 50,000 Approp. Bal. 6-30-02 Distance Learning Network Aid 20-3213 267,557 234,137 218,007 (est.) before Trans. 1,666,384 0 0 0 693,704 86,659 0 2,446,747 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 266,330 255,657 TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 533,887 489,794 268,007 Anti. Excess GF Bal. Revenues from Federal Sources: Trans during FY 01-02 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P.L. 103-382 Title I 20-4411-4414 74,973 76,699 106,782 Approp. Bal. 6-30-02 P.L. 103-382 Title VI 20-4415-4416 58,166 23,477 77,296 (est.) after Transfer 1,666,384 0 0 0 693,704 86,659 0 2,446,747 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420 717,533 708,822 903,894 Other 20-4XXX 25,145 38,091 41,991 Amount Budgeted TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 875,817 847,089 1,129,963 in FY 02-03 -1,000,000 0 0 0 0 -86,659 0 -1,086,659 TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1,584,624 1,336,883 1,397,970 Appropriation Balance DEBT SERVICE 6/30/03 (est.) 666,384 0 0 0 693,704 0 0 1,360,088 Budgeted Fund Balance 40-303 183,611 86,659 Current state law requires that unreserved general fund balance (surplus) in excess of the established statutory limitation (generally 6% Revenues from Local Sources: of the prior year budget) must be appropriated in the budget for tax relief purposes. Below are the amounts for the proposed and prior two Local Tax Levy 40-1210 976,882 1,074,119 1,772,910 years given the current statutory limitations: Miscellaneous 40-1XXX 55,000 260,598 187,786 TOTAL REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES 1,031,882 1,334,717 1,960,696 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 Revenues from State Sources: 1,260,298 1,014,810 0 Debt Service Aid Type II 40-3160 144,269 258,124 TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE 1,031,882 1,662,597 2,305,479 UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN Act (Excess) Deficiency of Rev Advertised Per Pupil Cost Calculations (Over)/Under Expnd 133,378 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 1,165,260 1,662,597 2,305,479 2001-02 2001-02 2002-03 TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES 57,529,525 62,502,127 65,408,013 1999-00 2000-01 ORIGINAL REVISED PROPOSED UNION - WESTFIELD TOWN ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET Per Pupil Cost Calculations: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Advertised Appropriations Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 8,548 9,085 9,645 9,576 9,888 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 Total Classroom Instruction 5,320 5,601 5,867 5,803 5,877 BUDGET CATEGORY Account Expenditures Rev. Approp. Appropriations Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 5,040 5,335 5,550 5,461 5,575 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 188 140 206 217 196 Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX 21,848,230 23,184,315 22,989,604 Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 92 127 111 125 107 Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 3,158,188 3,489,465 3,608,653 Total Support Services 1,246 1,406 1,580 1,583 1,653 Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-100-XXX 571,210 700,820 643,530 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 1,085 1,216 1,350 1,334 1,388 Bilingual Education - Instruction 11-240-100-XXX 168,177 195,128 182,475 Total Administrative Costs 963 953 983 982 1,066 School-Spon. Cocurricular Activities-Instruction 11-401-100-XXX 225,648 256,588 277,441 Administration-Salaries and Benefits 789 790 761 760 805 School Sponsored Athletics - Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 708,061 786,250 804,560 Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant 808 919 986 988 1,062 Undistributed Expenditures: Operations & Maintenance of Plant- Instruction 11-000-100-XXX 3,973,853 4,552,441 4,988,679 Salary & Ben. 565 624 669 663 729 Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000-211-XXX 89,759 100,853 104,917 Total Food Services Costs 2 2 4 4 3 Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 900,357 959,588 952,875 Total Extracurricular Costs 204 200 220 217 227 Other Supp Serv - Stds - Related & Extraordinary11-000-216,217 964,039 1,169,477 1,263,802 Total Equipment Costs 32 40 27 28 17 Other Support Services - Students - Regular 11-000-218-XXX 1,342,006 1,545,032 1,427,250 Employee Benefits as a % of Salaries 15.1 17.0 16.1 16.1 19.7 Other Support Services - Students - Special 11-000-219-XXX 1,038,106 1,071,715 1,210,536 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained Improvement of Instructional Services 11-000-221-XXX 911,301 1,296,059 1,257,513 in the 2002 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education’s Internet address: http:// Educational Media Services - School Library 11-000-222-XXX 1,024,457 1,214,351 1,183,317 www.state.nj.us/njded/guide/. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000-223-XXX 111,277 132,271 302,131 performed using the 2001-02 revised appropriations and 2002-03 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Support Services - General Administration 11-000-230-XXX 904,131 1,105,530 1,226,038 Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and Support Services - School Administration 11-000-240-XXX 2,655,621 2,642,861 2,754,095 judgments against the school district. For all years, it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000-26X-XXX 4,418,993 4,894,260 5,209,003 Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, Student Transportation Services 11-000-270-XXX 1,775,869 1,805,470 1,917,090 although all components are not shown. Business and Other Support Services 11-000-290-XXX 928,109 1,056,671 1,194,842 1 T - 3/28/02, The Leader Fee: $578.34 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 28, 2002 Page 15

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WESTFIELD $519,900 Quality 3000 (+) square foot home to be built in Manor Park with flexible floor plan. Featuring an entrance Foyer; Living Room; Dining Room; Kitchen with granite counters; Family Room; 4 Bedrooms; including a master suite with bath and walk-in closet; 2 1/2 Baths; a 2 car attached Garage; Recreation Room and more. WSF00204 FRANK D. ISOLDI Broker / Sales Associate NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 19931993 - -2001 2000 Gold Level 19991999 - -2001 2000 (908) 301 - 2038 Direct Line Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233 - 5555 cEExpectt ThexpectcExpectt The Best TheThe Best The BestBest Best CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, March 28, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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To adopt or for other information, HELP WANTED letter and resume to Mary Wiener, Among the many pets available please call (908) 688-1073 and press SECRETARY - Part Time for Head of School, Far Brook School for adoption will be “Dorothy” and 8 for cat adoption and 1 for dog Your new home synagogue office. 20 Flexible at [email protected], fax “Toto,” a mother-and-son pair that adoption. Other pets available for Hours Per Week. Knowledge of (973) 379-8830, and/or phone were abandoned in an apartment adoption may be seen on the Internet Word Perfect and Quicken help- (973) 379-3442. when the owners moved. at www.pfa.petfinder.org. may be here. ful. Fax resume to 973 376-5478 SUMMER RENTAL or call 973 376-0539 x 11. LBI-Beach Haven, Oceanside Fanwood Library Posts FLOOR REFINISHING New Victorian Home Applied Wood 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Refinishing & new floors. Great Location, Walk to Movie Series For April 900 types of wood. Shops/Restaurants. Available VISA/MC Month of July. $18,000. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- widowed, Mexican-American chef Call days 908-232-3032 or morial Library’s Friday Film Festi- and his three attractive daughters 908-874-7179 evenings 908-232-5248 val will continue in April with four each find romance. new offerings. On April 19, the library will offer OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT SUMMER RENTAL The series remains completely free Captain Corelli’s Mandolin (R), in 2-rm office suite w/heat & CAC, and all films will start at 7:30 p.m. in which an Italian captain stationed in 2nd flr, center of bus. dist. 400 s.f. Sea Girt - Near Beach, Large the Fanwood Room downstairs at the the Greek Isles during World War II Call for details/appt. $675/mo. Bedsit, Private Entrance & Bath, library. falls in love with a woman there and A/C, TV, Fridge, Dining Area, Use Curse of the Jade Scorpion (PG- woos her with his mandolin. of Outside BBQ, July 1 - 30/$3,000, 13), a film noir comedy directed by Billy Elliot (PG), the story of an 3-rm office suite w/heat & CAC, Aug 1 - Sept 2/$3,300. and starring Woody Allen, will be 11-year-old boy in northern England 2nd flr, center of bus. dist. 500 s.f. 732-449-4061 presented on April 5. who discovers a love for ballet, will Call for details/appt. $825/mo. WANTED Tortilla Soup (PG-13), planned for be featured on April 26. April 12, is a comedy in which a The movies will be shown on the Spectacular View! Burgdorf ERA PICTURES AND ARTIFACTS library’s large screen television. The Mountainside- Breathtaking 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths Realtors Westfield OF HISTORIC WESTFIELD See it all in Color! series is co-sponsored by the Friends 908-233-0065 PRE 1960. of the Fanwood Memorial Library Colonial, featuring two-story foyer, Family Room See it all on the Web! and with the cooperation of Palmer FOR RENT PLEASE CALL 908-232-4321 Video in Scotch Plains. with stone fireplace, huge Eat-In Kitchen, marble For more information, please call WESTFIELD - Oversized 2 car ELDERLY CARE www.goleader.com baths, 3-car garage, possible in-law suite. Virtual garage, ideal for storage. the library, located at North Avenue and Tillotson Road, at (908) 322- tour on website. Offered at $789,000. Immediate availability. Safe, Elderly Care Service provides PUBLIC NOTICE secure location. $295.00/m Call European trained live-ins. They 6400. Lori 973-397-3541 or evenings assist with personal care, house- SHERIFF’S SALE TAKE A VIRTUAL OFFICE keeping and cooking. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE TOUR ON WEBSITE. 973-540-1671. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 973-827-6105 Ask for Barbara. DOCKET NO. F-14034-01 SHERIFF’S SALE TUTORING WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, WESTFIELD OFFICE: BABY SITTER PLAINTIFF vs. JULIO PORTALATIN, ET CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Experienced Math Teacher. ALS., DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-16414-01 908-232-5664 Tutoring for Algebra I & II, Dependable college student CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, EASTERN AMERICAN MORTGAGE Geometry and SAT. to baby-sit children of all ages DATED DECEMBER 18, 2001 FOR SALE CO., PLAINTIFF vs. TINA WHITFIELD, Offices Throughout New Jersey OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DEFENDANT. www.PruNewJersey.com Individuals or small groups. and care for pets. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, An independently Owned and Operated Member of Call 908-789-1693 References available. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED JANUARY 03, 2002 FOR SALE The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. email [email protected] Phone 908-232-4655 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale sey on WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Century 21 Taylor & Love, Inc., Receives High Honors ders must have 20% of their bid available in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF cash or certified check at the conclusion of APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ders must have 20% of their bid available in FORTY SIX THOUSAND NINE-HUN- cash or certified check at the conclusion of March 2002: At a recent Century 21 Real Estate DRED FIVE & 78/100 ($146,905.78). the sales. The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- Corporation award ceremony Century 21 Taylor & CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY DRED TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND 07201, County of UNION and State of New ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE & 95/100 Love, Inc. was honored with the Gold Medallion Jersey. ($228,153.95). Commonly known as: 545-547 MADI- The property to be sold is located in the Award and the Pinnacle Quality Service Award for SON AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY SEY 07201. 07090, County of UNION and State of New Tax Lot No. 744 in Block No. 12 Jersey. high production achievement and dedication to cus- Dimension of Lot: irregular 50.00 feet Commonly known as: 122 CACCIOLA wide by 150.00 feet long PLACE f/k/a 122 PARK STREET, WEST- tomer satisfaction and quality service. We are most Nearest Cross Street: Julia Street FIELD, NEW JERSEY 07090. Situated at a point on the southeasterly Tax Lot No. 5 in Block No. 4001 proud of the Pinnacle Quality Service Award which is sideline of Madison Avenue distance ap- Dimension of Lot: approximately 51.20 proximately 25 feet southwesterly from its feet wide by 125.00 feet long based on accumulative quantified results from surveys intersection with the southwesterly sideline Nearest Cross Street: Stirling Place F/k/ of Julia Street. a Par Place PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES: 2000 Situated at a point on the southeasterly received from previous clients at the conclusion of a Third Party Water and Sewer Lien; Date of sideline of Cacciola Place f/k/a Park Street Sale: June 11, 2001; Certificate #6895S&W distance approximately 75 feet southwest- transaction. Also at a recent Greater Union County $488.90. erly from its intersection with the southwest- There is due approximately the sum of erly sideline of Stirling Place f/k/a Par Place. Association of Realtors awards dinner, Century 21 ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND There is due approximately the sum of FIVE-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE & 08/100 TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOUSAND Taylor & Love’s Sales Associates were honored with ($155,563.08) together with lawful interest SEVENTY FOUR & 16/100 ($256,074.16) and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in awards for high production achievement. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. Barbara Doherty received the NJAR 2001-Gold Level, RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF Million Dollar Award and the 2001 Century 21 Centurion Award. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Suite 201 Suite 201 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive Judy Bell received the NJAR 2001-Silver Level, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-756446 - (WL) CH-756480 - (WL) Million Dollar Award and the 2001 Century 21 Centurion Award. 4 T - 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 4 T - 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 Carmen Imgrund received the NJAR 2001-Silver Level, & 4/4/02 Fee: $206.04 & 4/18/02 Fee: $197.88 Million Dollar Award and the Century 21 Gold Associate Award. Brian Kastner reveived the NJAR 2001-Silver Level, Million Dollar Award and the 2001 Century 21 Gold Associate Award. Janet DeFiore received the NJAR 2001-Bronze Level, Million Dollar Award and the 2001 Century 21 Gold Associate Award. Jennifer Love received the NJAR 2001-Bronze Level, Million Dollar Award and the 2001 Century 21 Gold Associate Award. Karen Roman received the 2001-Bronze Level, Million Dollar Award and the 2001 Century 21 Million Dollar Award. Carol Wood received the 2001 Century 21 Million Dollar Award. Tamantha Hamill received the 2001 Century 21 Million Dollar Award. William Jordan received the 2001 Century 21 Million Dollar Award. Miriam Tedesco received the 2001 Century 21 Million Dollar Award. William Moffitt received the 2001 Century 21 Million Dollar Award. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 28, 2002 Page 17 Symphony Pen & Ink

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 French horns could have given a recognize her beyond the door little more in volume and outright where she was seated. aggressiveness when called upon by During our short reunion, I Wroe, the quality of their sustained learned that most of what “trauma- excellent intonation was notable, tized” me during high school was especially by the fourth movement. One fine performance. truly minimal in comparison with The WSO can be reached at (908) our everyday lives. The 9-11 we 232-9400 or www.westfieldnj.com/ Gerry Heydt Weathers Elements never thought we’d experience Get Outta wso. paled in comparison to the popular guys who passed us in the hall- Sondra Tammam’s In the ways without a glance. The friends The House In Recent NJCVA Exhibition and family that passed on over the By CAROL F. DAVIS Students Win First Galleries years meant more than the gym Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By Cold Brook Preserve in Oldwick, The of Rahway. classes we were forced to take. In In December, you were told about MARYLOU Great Swamp, Fairview Farm Wildlife From Sunday, May 5, to Tuesday, a musical comedy, Pageant, at the Prizes in Contest MORANO fact, I remembered little of those Forum Theatre in Metuchen. Well, Specially Written for The Preserve in Bedminster and the Eliza- May 7, Heydt will conduct a workshop Westfield Leader and The beth D. Kay Environment Center in for artists of all levels on outdoor painting four years – an amnesia I am sort of it’s back for a second round. This WESTFIELD – Seven pupils of Times Sondra Tammam, pianist, of Chester Township are also part of the with a direct method in oils. The work- grateful for. farce on beauty pageants has an Westfield won first prize in the Mu- SUMMIT — exhibit’s landscape collection. shop will be held in Cape May. But, I remembered my friend interesting twist, and it’s guaranteed sic Educators Association of New Colors, shapes Two of the Plainfield landscapes, The workshop takes place during “Tu- and the lesson which seemed to to “have you rolling in the aisles.” and juxtaposi- “March Snow” and “White on Winter” lip Week” and offers participants echo over the evening (even over You get to pick the winner of this Jersey Educators Association of New tions are the ele- crazy competition, from among six Jersey 32nd Annual Piano Competi- are on loan to the exhibits from private streetscapes, nature walks and beach ar- the screaming Duke fans in the bar ments which collections. eas as focal points for landscape study wacky beauty “queens” who com- tion. motivate Plainfield artist, Gerry Heydt, Heydt holds a Master in Fine Arts and painting. nearby) – nothing is ever what it pete for the crown - if you are one of Stefan Curic won the Solo Cat- whose autumn and winter oil paintings Degree from the Instituto Allende in For more information about Landscape appears to be and first impres- the judges selected from the audi- egory for six year olds. Jean and were recently displayed in a exhibition Mexico. She is currently on the faculty of Painting with Gerry Heydt, call Nancy J. sions, whether overheard through ence. Who will be the next Miss Henry Namkung won the Ensemble entitled, “baby it’s cold outside,” at the the Somerset Art Association in Ori, workshop coordinator at (908) 790- eavesdropping or experienced 10 Glamouresse? It will be playing on Category, ages 13-14. Kathy Yang New Jersey Center for Visual Arts Bedminster, NJCVA and The Arts Guild 8820. years after high school graduation, weekends, from April 5-28, and tick- and Thomas J. Killian of Westfield (NJCVA) in Summit. ets are $25. Call to reserve your seats won the Two Piano Ensemble Cat- Despite it being a time of the year with are always worth a second glance. at (732) 548-0582. egory for ages 15-16. limited time to create, the autumn and These students performed in the winter seasons are the artists two favorite * * * * * Winners’ Recital, which was held at times to paint. My Take on It Or, take a ride to the 12 Mile West Kean University. Heydt has painted under all types of Theatre Company in Montclair for weather conditions and believes that CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 their production of The Elephant Jean also won the second prize in the So what was missing? I can’t put my Concerto Division and the third prize painting outdoors lends interpretation and Man. You know this story — John atmospheric results to her landscapes. finger on it. In light of the events of Sep- Merrick, an incredibly sensitive guy, in the Solo Category. Grace Kim won tember 11, perhaps people were feeling a second place in the Concerto Category Looking for truthful representations of has a hideously deformed body. It’ll her work, the artist makes repeated visits bit more reserved and serious, which is be there from April 4-28, with a for 12 year olds. Dorothy Chou won totally understandable. The moment of third prize in the Solo Category for 16 to a site at different times of the day and “Meet the Artists” post show recep- under different weather conditions. silence for the victims who lost their lives tion on Friday, April 5. The Theatre year olds. “These places became old friends, fa- was touching and quietly noble. is located at 488 Bloomfield Av- Another first prize was won by Dor- miliar yet offering something new at But most of the show bored me, enue, in the lower level of the othy Chou in the Andrew De Grado each visit,” said Heydt in a prepared frankly. I found myself not caring. And Claridge Cinema Building, and can Competition, accompanying Jason author’s statement. I hate that! I’m an actor myself and be reached at (973) 746-7181. Tammam on cello. They were featured award shows used to thrill me. Some- The artist’s hometown of Plainfield is * * * * * in a concert at Wilkins Theater at Kean. represented in several paintings, includ- thing is getting lost in the translation Stefan Curic and Jean Namkung here. I’m not sure what it is. For something a little different, ing two of the city’s Madison Avenue. Actors are an interesting breed, but check out the George Street Play- were also winners in the Concerto house in New Brunswick on April 1, Contest of the Young Pianist Competi- those who take themselves and their A&E Story Idea? One of the serene landscapes on linen offered by Gerry Heydt in a recent work seriously should be commended. for one of their Naked Plays. No, no, tion of New Jersey. They participated exhibition at the New Jersey Center for Visual Arts in Summit. For every skirt-chasing, booze-guzzling no. Not the actors! It’s the sets that in the winners concert at Steinway [email protected] Hollywood bad boy (or girl) there is also will be stripped of elaborate scenery, Hall in New York City earlier this year. POPCORN™ a dedicated, hard-working artist who props, costumes, and lighting. This truly believes that what they do is impor- rehearsal reading for Let Me Sing tant. And it is. — a celebration of the American art The Time Machine: Movies allow us to forget our own form, the musical — is free, and will lives for awhile. They have the ability to be followed by a discussion with the educate us, to enlighten us, to warn us artists. Reservations are strongly and to comfort us. That is indeed some- suggested. Call (732) 246-7717. Remake Travels Well thing to be celebrated. If it could only be * * * * * One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent done in three hours or less. On April 6, the Westfield Jaycees By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Moorlocks. And while the peaceful but Pianist Paul DiDario are hosting a benefit concert with now cattle-like Eloi on the surface are Marshall Crenshaw. Beginning 3 popcorns not allowed to talk about it, you also To Perform at Church with the eponymous release in 1982 One of the best remakes to come know who, er, I mean what, the (remember “Someday, Someway?”), down the cinema pike in eons, director Moorlocks eat. SCOTCH PLAINS – Pianist Paul this guy has been making music for Simon Wells’ The Time Machine de- Of course this turn of events is anath- DiDario will perform a benefit concert for a long, long time. Tickets are $25 rives much of its inspiring appeal from ema, even to a native New Yorker. And Willow Grove Presbyterian Church in each and are available from Jaycee an obvious reverence for H.G. Wells’s therefore it only follows that it will Scotch Plains on Saturday, April 20, at 4 members, sports team members, groundbreaking novel and a respectful take someone from our advanced civi- p.m. Ahrre’s Coffee Roastery on Elm tip of the hat to the original movie by lization to instill the spirit of liberty The program will include “Two Part Street in downtown Westfield, or by filmmaker George Pal. among the Eloi and lead the revolu- Creation,” with sonatas by Scarlati, calling (908) 233-6591. But then, how would it look if the tion. Beethoven, and other music on piano and * * * * * author’s grandson didn’t do right by Naturally, Alexander must have a harpsichord. In a “surprise event,” Mr. The Country Folk Art & Craft his famous sci-fi pioneering ancestor? female afflatus. So replacing romantic DiDario will perform “the most famous interest Weena is a more politically Show will be at the NJ Convention Yep, the similarity in last names is transcription in the world.” & Expo Center in Edison from April no coincidence. However, what are the correct Samantha Mumba as Mara. Beginning his piano studies at 9, Mr. 5-7, during the following hours: Fri- odds of this? Prior to embarking on his She’s a single mom much less child- DiDario studied at Manhattan School of 1960 interpretation of H.G. Wells’ Vic- like than her blonde sister from the day evening 3-9 p.m., Saturday 10 Music and completed his bachelor and a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 torian time travel tale, most of Pal’s first movie, but every bit as fatalistic master degrees at the Juilliard School. He illustrious dabblings were in the realm when it comes to those Moorlocks. has performed throughout the state. p.m. Admission $7 for the general of animated features. Once the good fight begins, it is For directions, please call the church public, and kids under 10 get in for Well, it just so happens that before replete with seat-edged tension and office at (908) 232-5678, Monday through $2. Parking is free, strollers aren’t singing this simply swell paean to heart-thumping derring-do. And it is Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets allowed in, and your admission is PRIZE PIANISTS…Seven pupils of Sondra Tammam, pianist, of Westfield won good throughout the entire week- first prize in the Music Educators Association of New Jersey Educators Association grandpa H.G.’s book, young Mr. Wells’ to director Wells’ credit that he waits are $10 per adult or $8 per student, and of New Jersey 32nd Annual Piano Competition. Pictured, left to right, are: Faye Xu, directorial career, comprised thus far until this point in the action to unleash may be purchased at the door. Children end. They say there will be top qual- Dorothy Chou, Stefan Curic, Thomas J. Killian and Kathy Yang of Westfield. of only three films, were — you guessed the super cache of special effects that under 12 are admitted for free. ity, handcrafted folk art and crafts by it — feature-length animations. filmdom has accumulated in the last Refreshments will be served after the hundreds of outstanding artisans Whether the product of coincidence 42 years. concert and all proceeds will benefit the from across the country, including St. Peter by the Sea Concert or fate, The Time Machine circa 2002 The now rudimentary fx work that 50th Anniversary Building Fund of the Northwoods, rustic and primitive is everything a remake should be. While Gene Warren and Wah Chang did on Willow Grove Presbyterian Church. country, fine and contemporary folk occasionally but judiciously updating the first film, especially in the actual art, French country, Americana, On Tap at Westfield Church the anthropological fantasy to reflect a time travel sequences, were cutting Dance Course Expects shabby chic, Victorian, Southwest- slightly more contemporary take on edge efforts that have weathered the ern, wearable art and gourmet food WESTFIELD – The Reverend Westfield. H.G. Wells’ view of the future, it is test of time in good stead. To Sizzle in Westfield items. All shows are juried. See for Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of Tickets may also be purchased at the refreshing that Wells the descendant And one-upmanship here, just for yourself. St. Peter by the Sea will present a concert Parish Center of St. Helen’s Roman Catho- doesn’t exhibit some artistically suf- the show of it, would have appeared as WESTFIELD – In the Westfield on Saturday, April 20, at 8 p.m. at The lic Church from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. week- focated need to ply his own revisionist unseemly as it is unnecessary. Community Room, from February to Presbyterian Church in Westfield. This days or at the YFCS office at 233 Prospect version of the tale. Voyaging us through the subterra- March, John Russitano, Jr. taught begin- will be the 12th annual concert conducted Street in Westfield. Utilizing the David Duncan screen- nean world of the Moorlocks, the film- ner students Latin dances such as Salsa, by Fr. Alphonse to benefit Youth and Fam- “This year has required great efforts by play that formed the basis of Pal’s maker has satisfactorily refashioned Meringue and Cha Cha, as well as the ily Counseling Service (YFCS). Youth and Family Counseling Service to film, along with current work by John their digs and made even more de- Hustle and Swing. Fine Fr. Alphonse and his 45-member or- help those personally affected by the Sep- Logan, the director does polish an oc- pressing H.G.’s metaphor for the In- A lifelong Westfield resident, Mr. casional edge here and sands a corner dustrial Age’s less aesthetic aspects. Art tember terrorist attacks, in addition to regu- Russitano has worked for the town’s Pub- chestra of professional musicians have Unlike how the positive attributes of & played for audiences for the past 16 years, lar counseling assignments,” stated Frank there. It’s usually with the intent of lic Works Department for the past 13 the era’s inventions are depicted via both on tour to raise money for worthy Sullebarger, Chairman of the Concert Com- making the characters more accessible years. He started his dance career moon- to modern (read younger) viewers. the shiny brass optimism of the time Fine mittee. lighting as a ballroom dance instructor. causes and at their summer concert series, machine itself, it is a dark squalor the Festival of the Atlantic, at Point Pleas- “Our agency depends on support for this Hence the turn-of-the-century sci- Mr. Russitano taught at Shall We Dance at the Craft benefit concert from new, as well as repeat entist replacing Rod Taylor’s George profuse with big, uncaring, greasy gears in Kenilworth and the Paramount Dance ant Beach. and smoldering foundries. In recent years, operatic vocalists have concertgoers, to maintain this community (actually intended to be Wells himself) Studio in Roselle Park. However, he took resource in healthy financial condition. We is Guy Pearce’s Alexander Hartdegen. As you’d expect, the fiends them- time off from dance to marry native been well-received. Fr. Alphonse presents He’s a handsomely intense nerd osten- selves have enjoyed a high-tech Westfield an eclectic program of classical and popu- hope that many who have enjoyed these Westfielder Melissa Williams. The couple sibly fashioned to strike a chord with makeover. Thanks to the newfound ca- shares a daughter, Gabriella. lar music, enhanced by witty and educa- concerts in the past will consider becom- pabilities of digital technology, the ing a patron or a sponsor this year.” today’s computer geeks and the women Deciding to become an independent Armory tional introductions. who love them. underworld’s ugly denizens sure can Since September 11, Fr. Alphonse, who Tickets are $25 for general admission, dance instructor, Mr. Russitano began to An absent-minded professor sort, leap ... probably well enough to letter teach a social rhythm program, which is is Chaplain with the rank of Lieutenant $20 for senior citizens (over 65) and $10 the scientist only occasionally takes in long jump at any university with a Colonel in the New Jersey Air National for students 18 and under. Patron seating is based on ballroom dancing. Students learn time out from his experiments to court good track team. basic steps and movements for five weeks, Guard, has included patriotic selections in available for $60. Sponsorship listings in his ladylove (Sienna Guillory). Even Now drawn far more realistically, his programs. the evening’s program, which include two one hour per week. A new dance is learned then he inevitably confounds the lass the dastardly creeps look less like the weekly. Tickets are now available at Country patron tickets to the concert, are available with his tardiness and forgetfulness. bogeymen in Laurel and Hardy’s Babes Squire Men’s Shop in Clark, Michele’s for contributions of $300. “I want people to realize that dancing is Disenchanted with the stodgy conven- in Toyland (1934) and a lot more like meant to be fun,” said Mr. Russitano. “It Hallmark in Cranford, Irma’s Hallmark in For more information about the con- tions of Victorian society, he is infatu- something that might pop out of Fanwood, Shawn’s West Mountain Auto cert, to become a sponsor, or to purchase is social, uplifting and therapeutic. Some ated with the idea of venturing to an- someone’s stomach in Alien (1979). people use dance as a form of exercise.” Center in Mountainside, Nuts ‘n Plenty in tickets, please call the agency at (908) other age. But no matter. Whether depicted in Scotch Plains, and Lancaster, Ltd. in 233-2042. 1960 or now, you wouldn’t want either Mr. Russitano will offer a 6-week be- But in this permutation of the tale, it ginner course, as well as an advanced isn’t until an ill-fated wind snuffs out variety at your dinner table, which April would then make it their dinner table. class, at the end of April. For more infor- his love affair that Alexander ventures mation about the classes, please call (908) . . upon time travel, and then primarily to The biggest departure from the origi- 12 13 14 789-4080. retrieve what he has lost. On the other nal movie, probably thanks to the popu- 110 Artists & Artisans hand, adventure is the propelling fac- larity of Darth Vader and the ilk of tor in the 1960 edition, and it isn’t until New Age villains he ushered in, is the George arrives in the future that ro- inclusion of an Uber Moorlock. An Pysanky 500 Rahway Ave mance manifests itself in the lithe form eerily gaunt but unmistakably power- Westfield NJ of Yvette Mimieux’s Eloi beauty, ful specter effectively portrayed by CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Weena. Jeremy Irons, he is the apologist for “Paints are not true to the natural spirit of I knew a lot of 14-year-old boys who everything unthinkable ... a philoso- pysanky,” said Ms. Gwiazda, adding that were infatuated with the alluring pher monster, if you will. many pysanky are dyed with onion skin or Weena. She was different. She was You see everything’s pr and spin beet juice dye. All supplies needed to create foreign. nowadays. Even the bad guys have a pysanky are available in craft stores. In this go-round, after first traveling front man. And his job here is to con- More intricate pysanky designs in- backwards to see if he can change the vince Alexander that the human ex- volve drawings of the Madonna and Christ past, Alexander then catapults a full periment has come full circle. That Child. For larger designs, goose eggs or 800,000 years into the future to learn alas, after 800,000 years, it has failed. duck eggs can be used. humankind’s fate. Suffice it to note, our time traveler “Pysanky are usually created during Weekend Pass $6 Now, while some folks today fear isn’t buying. But you should ... a movie Lent, in anticipation of the Resurrec- Kids under 10 Free that the Democratic and Republican ticket, that is. Completely up to date tion,” Ms. Gwiazda continued, adding Fri 5-8:30pm; Sat 10am-6pm while still properly old-fashioned, parties have begun to indiscernibly that they are displayed in baskets or as Sun 10am-5pm merge, be informed that what we are today’s Time Machine, just like centerpieces from Easter until either As- Exit 135 GSP, Follow the Signs shown here dispels the fear of left and yesteryear’s, makes the most of your cension Thursday or Pentecost Sunday. right overlapping. But then this alter- movie moments. Some people, however, display native is hardly heartwarming. * * * * * 800. 834. 9437 Per Mr. Wells, the allegorical news The Time Machine, rated PG-13, is pysanky all year long, she added, stating ANTICIPATING THE CONCERT…Trustees of Youth & Family Counseling is that we have evolved into two races. a DreamWorks and Warner Bros. re- that the significance of the pysanky is not www.american Service Barbara Nelson and Frank Sullebarger discuss plans with Father The more warlike of the groups — and lease directed by Simon Wells and stars only in the egg itself, but also in the faith Alphonse Stephenson for the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea concert at The you know who you are — has taken to Guy Pearce, Samantha Mumba and Jer- development process and life experience craftmarketing.com Presbyterian Church in Westfield. the underworld. They are the evil emy Irons. Running time: 95 minutes. it conveys. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, March 28, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

THE MUSIC CORNER

Have a Blessed Easter W ITH DAVID PALLADINO and PPand assoverassoverassover Westfield Symphony Soloists Dazzle Saturday Audience

By DAVID PALLADINO sity. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The reading of the Concerto for WESTFIELD – The Westfield Violin and Cello in A minor by Symphony Orchestra (WSO) under Brahms was highly engaging includ- the direction of Maestro David Wroe ing wonderful discourse between Pysanky Cracks Surface of Dyeing offered a concert of “Vintage Ger- soloists and orchestra. After a hall- man Finery” this past Saturday night mark aggressive attack, which set Artist ofofArtist at the Presbyterian Church in the tone of excellence by Maestro Westfield. Wroe and the en- Process By Infusing Faith, Ritual The immense con- semble, the soloists cert of Germanic pow- responded with accu- the WWthe eekeekeek erhouses included Ri- racy and fine intona- By MARYLOU MORANO and dried, a pattern is lightly drawn the egg. chard Wagner’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion. on the egg in pencil. A stylus, a “Creating pysanky is a time con- Siegfried Idyll, the Projection of solo The simple egg, a sign of new life, wooden stick with a funnel, is used to suming, step by step process,” said Concerto for Violin and sound in the Presbyte- is one of the most enduring symbols apply melted beeswax on the areas Janet Gwiazda, of Bedminster, the Cello in A Minor by rian Church was both of Easter. Just as a baby chick breaks of the shell that are not to receive the Director of Religious Education at Johannes Brahms fea- warm and clear. The free from the egg’s shell and enters dye. St. John the Apostle Byzantine Catho- turing WSO Concert- risers have definitely new life, so also does the rock seal- Successive waxing and dipping in lic Church in Rahway. “A lot of master Anton Miller enhanced ensemble ing the tomb open to allow Jesus and Principal Cellist sound projection. Christ to break out of death into new Eliot Bailen and finally The forceful third life. Ludwig van movement allowed The earliest known decorated egg Beethoven’s Symphony the soloist to show originated in the Bronze Age. In the No. 7. their technical prow- early days of Christianity, colored While Beethoven ess in several cadenza eggs were integrated into religious was one of the great sections. As the two celebrations of Easter. Over the years, spiritual mentors of soloists were very fa- the use of decorated eggs to cel- Wagner and Brahms, Anton Miller miliar with their play- ebrate Easter has become imbedded Maestro Wroe opened ing styles, the finesse in ethnicity, with each culture em- the concert with a refined Siegfried in the dialogue between them was a ploying a particular style of decora- Idyll. The sensitive reading of the true hallmark of the piece and most Sean PennPennSean tion. Idyll was apparent from the first bar. pleasurable to experience. In the Ukrainian Wroe’s offering was evocative of The orchestral knockout of the culture, the eggs the love that Wagner had for his wife evening came with Wroe’s powerful, are known as Cosima, who incidentally was the fast and furious, slow and plaintive (1960- ))(1960- pysanky, a word daughter of one of Wagner’s great Beethoven 7. Yes, in fact, the that means “to mentors, Franz Liszt. The perfectly Beethoven Seventh Symphony is all By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN write.” The pro- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times set tempo of the Idyll was ideal and of these things and more. cess of their in- the phrasing was a study in attention Obviously close to Wroe’s heart, Perhaps he was more renowned tricate decora- when he was married to the Material to detail. the symphony was a testament to the Girl, punching out paparazzi and tion — the wax This is no easy task as many an fact that this music is still able to snarling like the bad boy that he was. resist method — ensembles would have choked on the move the hearts of humans and stir For, despite his Academy Award nomi- has been handed start/stop phrasing and modulations. the emotions as when it was first nation this year for I Am Sam, Sean down from generation Dynamic control was superior. performed in 1812. Penn, the now-good guy, could not to generation, resulting in beautiful yellow, red, black dyes — the color planning and conceptualizing of de- Principal French horn Patrick While the work has a general joy- quite capture the notoriety and fame eggs as treasured as the process that scheme that emerged from Easter sign and color scheme is involved.” Milando and Principal clarinetist ful tone, the inherent underlying he had acquired when he was the creates them. Europe — allows a pre-determined The pattern can be a free style William Shadel deserve special men- driven passion of Beethoven mani- then-bad guy. To create pysanky, a small hole is pattern to emerge. design, or a symbolic motif that con- tion for their beautiful intonation. fests in the work in a “forceful con- Penn was born in Burbank, Calif., tapped on both sides of the egg and After the final dye bath, the egg is veys a message to the receiver of The second work highlighted two fidence.” into a family familiar with the enter- the contents gently blown or dried and all excess wax is removed. pysanky. Sun and stars drawn on a incredible musicians of the WSO, The initial blast was exemplified tainment industry, so it wasn’t a sur- suctioned out. After being washed A coat of varnish is applied to protect pysanky represent life, growth and Concertmaster Miller and Principal prise when he flocked to the local beautifully by the full ensemble and good fortune. Crosses are reminders cellist Eliot Bailen. then carried on wistfully by the wood- theater to tap into his talent. Commit- of Christ’s victory over death. Flow- Both virtuosos in their own right, ted to his craft, he left Santa Monica winds in numerous solo sections. ers symbolize love and triangles rep- Miller performs nationally and inter- This understated power of the first College to serve as an apprentice at MY TAKE ON IT resent the Holy Trinity of God the nationally on a regular basis on his the Group Repertory Theatre in L.A. movement and of Beethoven in gen- Father, God the Son and the Holy 1780 Nicolo Gagliano violin and eral, cannot be avoided. Before transforming himself into W ITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT the beloved brain-fried surfer, Jeff Spirit or the family of father, mother Eliot Bailen is well known for his It is apparent that Wroe demands Spicoli, in Fast Times at Ridgemont With An Awards Season Behind Us, and child. chamber music engagements, which excellence. The concert was heavy High (1982), Penn starred in Heart- The color of a pysanky also con- he performs throughout the east coast repertoire in every way and while the land (1981) and Taps (1981). During a Something Unexplainable Is Missing tains a message. Red means “I Love and as a teacher at Columbia Univer- Continued on Page 17 string of B- movies, the actor turned You,” blue wishes good health, white tried his luck at marriage and got By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT celebrate cinematic excellence. brings a blessing and black promises Pen & Ink quite a Shanghai Surprise (1986) when Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The season begins with The Golden always to remember. it didn’t work with the fickle Ma- FANWOOD — It could be heard Globe Awards, which, to some, are fa- The recipient of a gift pysanky By Michelle H. Le Poidevin donna (who still claims that she loved everywhere in Los Angeles this past vored due to their lighthearted ap- acquires the message along with the him more than ever). Monday morn- proach to the ceremony. The Globes egg. In many Ukrainian families, In the early 90s, Penn met and ing. also recognize distinction in the tele- psyanky are handed down from gen- PPParty of Twwwo, Non-Smoking: married Robin Wright (Forrest From the vision industry, so the evening al- eration to generation, with each suc- Gump), with whom he has two chil- deep, cactus- ways promises to feature a wide array ceeding family adding to the collec- EaEaEavesdropping Can Be Deceiving dren, Dylan Frances and Hopper filled canyons to of Tinseltown’s big and small screen tion. By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN Jack. He named his son, Hopper, af- the sloping hill- stars. To obtain the desired colors, herbal Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ter two buddies, Dennis Hopper and side of Griffith Some consider the Globes to be an and vegetable dyes are used. I don’t get out much, so when I do, it’s like a crash education in human Jack Nicholson. In comparison with Park where the indication of what is to come on Os- Continued on Page 17 his darker days, when he was swing- famous Holly- car night, but that isn’t always the nature – usually mine. And while eavesdropping may be considered ing at the media, Penn seems more wood sign stands case. rude, I was left with little else to do last week when I was waiting for serene. Maybe it has something to do proud…from the The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) WSO Friends my high school friend, whom I hadn’t seen in a decade. I figure that until with his mission to stay nicotine-free, 101 freeway that Awards (my they start to put Internet service on those gadgets that light up when which began on his 40th birthday. snakes through personal fa- Two of Penn’s most impressive per- the city to the Denzel Washington vorite) have Will Showcase your table is ready, I have no other choice but to bend my ear to the woes formances could be found as the shady corner of Holly- also recently of those around me. lawyer in Carlito’s Way (1993) with Al wood and Vine… from the studios where been a very Three teenagers, one Pacino and as a death row inmate all the magic is made to the bohemian good barom- Top Homes seeking redemption in Dead Man serenity of Venice Beach. If you listened eter of what who had a boyfriend When waiting Walking (1995) with Jersey girl Susan carefully, from wherever you stood, you is possible on WESTFIELD – The Friends working at the restau- Sarandon, one of his ex-girlfriends. could hear it. A collective sigh of relief. Academy of the Westfield Symphony Or- rant, almost literally for a table and The former Mr. Spicoli has also Award season is finally over. Award Sun- chestra (WSO) invites the public skipped into the wait- been romantically linked with actress For those of us who could truly care day, but there to join them on Saturday, May 4, a rra eunion forforeunion cescesces Elizabeth McGovern and singer less about award shows, the months of are always ing area next to me. Jewel. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for their January, February and March are sim- surprises. 18th Annual Home Tour, during Chattering about the you to eaves- Although he did not walk away ply winter stops on the calendar, a post- The SAG naughty books that with the Oscar on Sunday night, Penn Halle Berry which Westfield’s most endear- holiday hangover and a time to recharge Awards are ing residences will be opened might be shelved at the drdrdrop...op...op... still has a 1997 “Best Actor” award our batteries just in time for spring. unique be- from the Cannes Film Festival for wide in welcome. store nearby, I found But to those in the film industry, these cause winners are selected by fellow All funds raised will benefit his role in She’s So Lovely. He was three months represent the culmination actors. myself thinking how also Oscar-nominated for Dead Man of last season’s body of work, a time to The recipients of a SAG award al- the WSO, as well as its educa- oblivious to real life these girls were. One of the girls was planning a Walking and Sweet and Lowdown tional outreach programs, which congratulate one another and reflect on ways acknowledge that it is an honor to party, while the other was surgically adhered to her cell phone. (2000). a job well done, and, in some cases, to be chosen by your peers and that alone educate over 2,000 students makes the SAG Awards rather bitter- through special concerts and “How superficial,” I mused, looking around for my old pal. sweet. master classes. Later, I overheard the cell phone girl confiding in a friend about how The Golden Globes and The SAG According to Sharon Zydney, difficult it would be to get used to having an appetite again. She vowed Awards don’t take themselves quite as Chairwoman of the WSO Tour, to put on more weight on her nearly skeletal frame because she had been seriously as The Oscars, and, thank- “This year’s emphasis in keep- fully, the telecasts are never nearly as ing with our nation’s reflective sick for so long. “Everything that comes out of the fryer, I’ll eat that!” long. mood, is on the profounder plea- she promised. Giving her a second glance, I should have noticed she Last Sunday’s Oscar ceremony was sures of home creation.” was unwell. over four hours in duration. That’s tough Featured during the tour are The next crowd assembled in bits and pieces. A mother and daughter, to take for even the most diehard movie homes which represent a variety fan. But still, The Academy Awards are of signature American styles and joined by a boyfriend and some other relatives. They anxiously a Hollywood tradition and I doubt that periods. exchanged stories and lamented about how it had been “too long” since the allure (or the length) will ever change. Deirdre Malacrea, President they’d gotten together. I thought that the season was rather of the WSO Friends, stated, uneventful and not particularly surpris- Slightly envious of the ease of their familial bond, I thought of how “Each house draws on its own nice it must be to be part of such a functional, close-knit gathering. ing. Halle Berry absolutely deserved inspiration, inviting you in, mak- her SAG Award and her Oscar because ing you happy to be there and What I failed to notice was how, when asked if they wanted tables put she is a skilled, passionate performer. together to keep them united through their meal, they looked uneasily Those who keep bringing up the race revealing great design ideas card really irritate me. It was Halle’s along the way.” from one to the other, and, without reservation, declined the offer. year. Though her acceptance speech did Tour participants may enjoy “No family is perfect,” I surmised. get a bit long-winded as she went on and live music, free refreshments, a Eyeing my watch, it seemed my friend was either late or had her plans on about breaking racial barriers, I feel sale of spring flowers and a raffle changed. I would wait five minutes more. she won because she deserved to and for for gift baskets filled with luxury no other reason. I don’t care what color merchandise and services do- One frizzy-haired girl paced anxiously in the waiting area in front of she is. She can act. Enough said. nated by area businesses. me, double-checking her cell phone for messages and going in and out Denzel Washington was an Oscar Tickets are $20 in advance or of the front door to search for her friend’s car. Catching sight of her surprise, but his body of work certainly $25 on the day of the tour. Tick- friend, she seemed relieved, as if she were able to unburden herself of speaks for itself. Again, this is not a ets are available at Baron’s Drug black thing. Washington can act. Some Store, Lancaster, Ltd. Coldwell some deep, dark secret. feel that bad boy Russell Crowe might Banker Realtors, Weichert Real- “Oh, my God,” the friend begged, “tell me it isn’t what I think it have lost the Best Actor Oscar due to his tors, Burgdorff Realtors, Pruden- is…I mean, I had my suspicions, but I never thought it could be. No, recent arrogant behavior, but who cares? tial New Jersey Realty, The Town Crowe won the Golden Globe and The really, it couldn’t, right?” The friend, resembling a giddy cheer- Bank of Westfield, and other leader who had way too many espressos for dinner, began to unnerve SAG Award for his work in A Beautiful town locations. Mind, (plus last year’s Oscar for Gladi- The WSO, which is comprised me. ator) so I doubt he is too upset. By this point, I was so swept up in the drama that I didn’t see how A Beautiful Mind won best film and of professional musicians led by director and Ron Howard is still gra- Maestro David Wroe, is the Resi- the friend’s constant Valley Girl speak could be helping the visually cious and adorable. Sidney Poiter and dent Orchestra of Union County. distraught girl. But, when their table was ready, the two strode off Robert Redford proved that they are still For more information on the peacefully, set to drown their sorrows in a brownie sundae. the cream of the crop with humanitarian Home Tour or a schedule of WSO My friend was nowhere to be seen. and lifetime achievement awards and events, please call (908) 232- Whoopi Goldberg, as always, was an 9400 or visit I drove home, 15 minutes from the restaurant, only to get a phone call entertaining host. www.westfieldnj.com/wso. from my friend, saying she was there all the while. I just didn’t Continued on Page 17 Continued on Page 17 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK