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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 14, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 27-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS WESTFIELD COUNCIL SIGNS OFF ON SETTLEMENT TUESDAY Ward Commission Approves Reinstatement of Old Map

By LAUREN S. PASS voted against reinstatement of the borhood had felt disenfranchised and old map, while Republicans John wanted to be a part of the Third Ward Specially Written for The Westfield Leader DeSimone of Clark and Mary Ellen again. Now, she said, she would like The Ward Commission met on Harris of Kenilworth voted in favor “to see the whole system (of redis- Tuesday afternoon to adopt a settle- of it. Town Clerk Bernard Heeney tricting) changed to non-political.” ment in the lawsuit of Withers et al cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of The vote cast on October 18, 2001 versus the Ward Commission et al. returning to the old map. was also a 2-2 split, with Mr. Heeney The commission voted to throw The Ward Commission, which is casting the deciding vote in favor of out the map it adopted on October appointed after each census is com- moving the Cacciola Place neigh- 18, 2001, which had put the entire pleted, consists of two Democrats, borhood from the Third to the Sec- Cacciola Place neighborhood into two Republicans and the town clerk. ond ward. The map took effect on January 1 of this year. According to federal stat- utes, each neighborhood should be “compact contigu- ous,” while not showing a difference of more than 10 percent in population devia- tion between the smallest and largest wards. The population remained at less than a 10 percent dif- ference from the 1980 and 1990 to the 2000 censuses. Ms. Hale stated that, “al- Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader YOU’LL FLIP FOR THESE PANCAKES…Ray Luck, Westfield Rotarian and Deputy Fire Chief, cooked and served though I agree with the plain- fluffy pancakes during the annual Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Westfield. The event, which was tiffs … I never approved of held the first weekend in March, benefits the organization’s scholarship fund. that original map.” She continued, “I do not believe the map that was just voted for is legal.” Town Residents Could See Nearly “I never found (the map) in proper order,” Ms. Fischer stated. Ms. Fischer also served on the Ward Com- 5 Point Hike in 2002 Budget mission for Westfield after the 1990 census. By LAUREN S. PASS percent of the budget is discretion- unmarked cars that are on the streets ary; meaning that only $5 million of is that we are constantly, members of Westfield resident and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader former Mayor Thomas the $25 million budget can be the council, hearing about people Jardim, who is counsel for On Tuesday night the Westfield changed. speeding and (that is) a very, very big the plaintiffs in this case, Town Council held its regular public “How can we make this the best concern. I don’t think the police are Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader approached the dais Tues- session where they introduced and possible town with the resources we there to knock knee caps.” ADOPTING THE OLD MAP...Domenick Carmagnola, pictured, in the forefront, the approved the 2002 Municipal Bud- have,” Mayor Gregory McDermott Mr. Nuzzo urged the council to attorney from Lum, Danzis, Drasco, Positan and Kleinberg, representing the Westfield day afternoon to question members of the Ward Com- get in a 7-2 vote. posed to the council. reconsider this policy. Ward Commission, is shown as the old map, which existed before October 18, 2001, was The proposed budget includes a re-adopted. Pictured, in the background, are: June S. Fisher of Scotch Plains, a mission, as well as Mr. The council also approved an ordi- Police Chief Bernard Tracy ex- Democratic member of the commission, Westfield Town Clerk Bernard Heeney, and Heeney, on their October four and a half cent increase per $100 nance that bans smoking in and plained that the vehicle Mr. Nuzzo Mary Ellen Harris, Republican member of the commission. 2001 decision. of assessed value. The town saw a around the Memorial Pool Complex. was speaking about has Westfield Domenick Carmagnola of $900,000 increase in bills, the most The ordinance, bans the carrying of Police decals on both sides of the car, Westfield’s Second Ward, and to re- Lum, Danzis, Drasco, dramatic increase coming from the lighted pipes, cigars and cigarettes and lights in the back window, it instate the map previously in effect. The October 2001 map was pre- Positan & Kleinberg, LLC, repre- Rahway Valley Sewer Company. This within a twenty-foot radius of the however does not have a light bar on The former map, which went into sented by Second Ward Councilman senting the Westfield Ward Commis- is compacted by the lack of increase complex, and carries fines ranging the roof of the car, or decals on the effect in 1983, split the Cacciola Rafael Betancourt. Although Coun- sion, cautioned Mr. Jardim that he in state aid this year. There is also an from $50 to $500 for violations. A back. “The policy saves people from Place neighborhood between the cilman Betancourt wanted to keep needed to keep his questioning to increase in salaries and insurance. being hurt, people from being killed. town’s Second and Third wards. the 1983 map, he presented the Oc- that of a townsperson, and not the “I vote yes on this budget, know- I think people should obey the speed The council then approved the tober map because of the plaintiffs’ attorney, so as not to cre- ing we did the best that we could “I vote yes on this budget, limit laws,” Chief Tracy went on to settlement unanimously on Tuesday neighborhood’s request to be grouped ate a conflict with the settlement. with the tools that we had,” Council- say, that the car in question is driven woman Claire Lazarowitz stated. knowing we did the best that we night. together. Mr. Jardim proceeded to ask Mr. could with the tools that we had,” by a uniformed officer and though From the Ward Commission, Councilwoman Claire Lazarowitz Heeney why he voted in favor of the Councilman Lawrence Goldman there are four police cars in town that Democrats June S. Fisher of Scotch commented to The Westfield Leader map in October 2001, and was chang- stated that the council had not seen Councilwoman Claire Lazarowitz contain dashboard video cameras, an optional budget with a tax in- Plains and Teresa R. Hale of Hillside that the people in the Cacciola neigh- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 this car is not one of them. crease of zero, which would include Town residents were also on hand cuts in police, fire and department of second reading was also held on an to address the council about the pro- public works. Mr. Goldman then ordinance swapping a town owned posed ordinance allowing people with County Freeholder Bd. Distributes asked if Town Administrator James piece of land located at 1211 front porches to include 50 percent Gildae could provide those numbers Sedgewick Avenue for the property of the space of their front porch in a for consideration. at 1203 Sedgewick Ave. owned by new addition to their home. Grants for Town Athletic Fields Both Councilwoman Lazarowitz Needle Point Homes. Needlepoint Tony Laporta, a North Chestnut and Councilman Kevin Walsh men- will also pay the town approximately Street resident, who also sits on the By FRED ROSSI each municipality, will be disbursed junction with Fanwood and their tioned that Governor McGreevy has $150,000 for the price difference in planning board urged the council to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to each town upon completion of joint board of education, for field asked municipal governments the properties, and there is a prohibi- consider an ordinance that would their particular project. redesign at Park Middle School. throughout the state to “tighten their tion on the land being subdivided in forgive the front porch and allow for At the Freeholder meeting on Feb- Local mayors were on hand to Fanwood Mayor Louis Jung ac- belts.” ruary 28, Union County distributed the future. an extra 400 square feet or 28 percent receive their checks at the Board of cepted a check for $50,000 toward Councilman Walsh and Council- Mike Nuzzo, a Lawrence Avenue of lot coverage, whichever is less, for the first half of the grant funds ear- Chosen Freeholders’ meeting on Feb- the joint effort. A $50,000 check woman Susan Jacobson cast the two marked for municipalities to use to resident, spoke to the council about additions. “A front porch, you can ruary 28. Westfield Mayor Gregory will be sent to Mountainside for dissenting votes. “I can’t support the his concerns of the Westfield Police argue, is good for the whole neigh- purchase and upgrade athletic fields. McDermott accepted a check for lighting at Echo Brook field and the budget with a tax increase like this,” The “Field of Dreams” program, Department using unmarked cars to borhood, it brings people together.” $9,175, which will be used for work Little League field as well as study Ms. Jacobson stated. “I’m afraid (my catch speeders on Lawrence Ave. “It Sherrie Fritz, a Maye Street resi- announced last fall is funded through at several parks, including Tamaques, of expanding the field at constituents) are being taxed out of the county’s Open Space, Recreation really goes into big brother kind of dent, told the council that her home Gumbert, as well as Houlihan, Sid Beechwood. Westfield.” tactics. It needs to be redressed ... it has a wrap around porch, and with the and Historic Preservation Trust Fund. Fay and Sycamore Fields. The next project under the “Field “As a matter of philosophy I can’t Voters approved the fund in Novem- just seems like it’s a big city tactic in ordinance currently being considered Scotch Plains Mayor Martin of Dreams” program will be an effort support an almost 5 point tax in- a small place that doesn’t need it,” it would not be cost effective for her to ber 2000. The other half of the grant Marks accepted a check for by Union County municipalities, crease in this year of all years,” Mr. money, which will be matched by Mr. Nuzzo said. “In a case of un- put such a small addition on her home. $100,000 that will be used, in con- through their local historical societ- Walsh said. marked cars there’s no pretense what- “I’m with Mr. Laporta, giving half is ies, to identify relevant sites they feel Councilman Salisbury explained soever, they just want to break your almost like giving nothing.” are important and would like to see that the majority of the budget is knee caps.” Kerry Hanson of Harrison Avenue preserved. non-discretionary, meaning that it Mayor McDermott responded that, urged the council to, “find a balance In other business, Freeholder cannot be changed, and only 14-16 “one of the reasons why we do have CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Daniel Sullivan said the hearings on the county’s proposed 2002 budget are complete. He praised the efforts put forth by the various departments at paring their spending requests. He said that—given certain areas of the budget that are beyond the control of county officials, such as skyrocketing medical insurance costs, as well as the weak economy—trying to keep expenses under control in this envi- ronment “is difficult.” Freeholder Board Chairman Lewis Mingo con- curred saying, this will “be a tough year” in terms of the county’s budget. Several members of the Freeholder Board also congratulated County Man- ager Michael Lapolla, who was ap- pointed by Gov. James McGreevey last month to be the new Executive Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority. Mr. Lapolla, 45, has served in his posi- tion since 1997, following stints on the Freeholder Board in the 1980s and posts Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader with former Gov. Jim Florio and Sen. DELICIOUS BREAKFAST…Tramayne Spooner, 3, of Westfield enjoyed be- Bill Bradley afterwards. ing served a forkful of pancakes by his mom, Keisha. A number of Freeholders also PAGE INDEX praised officials at the county-owned Runnells Hospital for their success Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 21-22 in recently opening a new psychiat- BEAUTIFICATION CONTINUES…Mindowaskin Park in Westfield continues to reap the benefits of hard work by ric wing at the facility. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 construction crews to beautify the structure around the pond. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 14, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELDFANWOOD POLICE BLOTTER Ward Commission Approves TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Plainfield was arrested on Charles • Jerzy Kania, 45, of Scotch Plains Street and charged with driving while Reinstatement of Old Map was arrested at the South Avenue intoxicated and refusal to submit to a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 traffic circle and charged with driv- breathalyzer test. She was released ing his mind now. like their town looking like a state ing while intoxicated. He was re- to a responsible party. Mr. Heeney responded that, “The from the 1950s.” leased on his own recognizance. Her husband, Orlando Navarro, 34, reason why I’m supporting this “I think it’s a reasonable settle- THURSDAY, MARCH 7 also of North Plainfield, was arrested settlement is I believe it is the right ment and a reasonable resolution,” • An automotive firm on South at Westfield police headquarters and resolution (to the lawsuit).” First Ward Councilman Carl Elmer Street reported that $100 in charged with obstructing administra- Mr. Heeney said that he voted to Salisbury told The Leader. “This cash was missing from the payment tion of law and resisting arrest. He was approve the October 2001 map be- released on his own recognizance. could have had a disastrous effect for a repair bill. cause it reunited teh neighborhood. • Rachel Benko, 18, of Clark was • A Cottage Place resident reported and it’s not going to.” arrested and charged with shoplifting that someone broke two windows on He went on to cite the costs the The town was asked to sign off about $50 worth of cosmetics from a her motor vehicle while it was parked town was incurring and the amount on the settlement because of its North Avenue pharmacy. She was re- outside her home. of time spent as justification for the involvement in the lawsuit, which leased on her own recognizance. • James Conahan, 40, of Fanwood current settlement. began last month. The attorney the FRIDAY, MARCH 8 was charged with criminal mischief According to Mr. Jardim, the resi- town had retained, Ronald J. Riccio, • A Westfield resident reported for allegedly kicking out the back dents he is representing were satis- resigned from the case last week. that her 1991 Nissan was stolen from window of a police vehicle after fied with the settlement. He said The council will have Vince in front of her residence. The vehicle being taken into custody on a no-bail many would have preferred that the Loghlin, the attorney for the plan- was recovered the following day in contempt of court warrant issued by Ward Commission had reverted to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ning board, sign the settlement. Newark, police confirmed. the map that existed prior to the SATURDAY, MARCH 9 He was arrested after being stopped Town Attorney Robert Cockren is • Elizabeth Hatfield, 36, of Scotch at North Avenue and Prospect Street 1980 census, or had gone with the unable to sign it because he is rep- Plains was arrested in the 500 block for a motor vehicle violation. Bail on map presented by Councilwoman resenting the Ward Commission. of East Broad Street and charged the Westfield charge was set at $2,500. Lazarowitz in 2001. Fourth Ward Councilwoman Su- with driving while intoxicated. She MONDAY, MARCH 11 The map presented by Mrs. san Jacobson was the only one to was released to a responsible party. • A Cliffwood Beach resident re- Lazarowitz would have put the en- comment on the Ward Commission • Antonia Lamanna, 53, of Clark ported that someone damaged her tire neighborhood in the Third at the council meeting, stating that was arrested and charged with shop- motor vehicle by inflicting scratches Ward, keeping with the natural Mr. Riccio’s fees were waived when lifting clothing valued at about $340 along the back portion of the trunk. boundary of the railroad tracks. he resigned, and the only cost the from a North Avenue store. She The incident occurred while the ve- Third Ward Councilman James hicle was parked on Central Avenue. town would incur was for the Ward was released on her own recogni- Walsh told The Leader that the Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader zance. • Police reported that someone en- Commission’s expenses and attor- BROWNIES IN BLOOM…Troop No. 835 of Franklin Elementary School in • A North Plainfield resident re- tered a classroom at Roosevelt Inter- neighborhood was cut in half after neys’ fees. Westfield spent last Saturday crafting flowers and painting flower pots to bring ported that someone scratched her mediate School on Clark Street and the 1980 census and that no one As of press time, telephone calls to to brighten up the lives of nursing home residents. The event was part of Brownie from the neighborhood spoke in Union County Superior Court Judge Service Day, held at the high school. motor vehicle while it was parked stole a Toshiba video projector and outside a North Avenue store. ancillary equipment, along with a favor of the October map. He also Edward W. Beglin, Jr., the judge who SUNDAY, MARCH 10 cellular telephone. The total value of stated that residents have ap- will ultimately approve the settle- • Ana Navarro, 30, of North the missing items is $3,800. Gala Wine Tasting to Benefit proached him saying, “they don’t ment, had not been returned. Westfield HS Marching Band Scotch Plains Council WESTFIELD – Fine wines, hors 6011. d’oeuvres and music will be the The Blue Devil Marching Band highlights of the evening during a has a current membership of 90 Seeks Ways to Reduce fundraiser planned by the Band musicians and color guard under Parents Association of the Westfield the direction of Michael High School Marching Band. Fackelman. Municipal Tax Hike The “Gala Wine Tasting,” which In addition to performing at all By FRED ROSSI “We should strive to get (the tax is scheduled for Friday, April 12, Westfield High School football Specially Written for The Westfield Leader increase) closer to the average” in- from 7:30 to 11 p.m. at the Knights games and various community ac- crease of three-and-a-half points of of Columbus, 2400 North Avenue tivities, the band performs com- SCOTCH PLAINS -- Facing an eight point increase in the municipal recent years, Councilman Rossi said. in Scotch Plains, will include a petitively in the United States “This isn’t the year to be doubling silent auction. Scholastic Band Association cir- portion of local property taxes, the Scotch Plains Township Council is the average.” Admission is $20 per person, cuit each fall. He outlined a host of proposed which includes a selection of fine The band and color guard kick asking the township’s professional cuts that would amount to about red, white and sparkling wines, a off each season at a five-day train- staff, using some ideas provided by $105,000 of the $185,000 in cuts souvenir wine glass, food and mu- ing session held at an overnight Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader council members, to make further WAITING THEIR TURN…Youngsters attending the Kids Carnival at Temple spending cuts in the proposed 2002 needed to keep the tax increase — sic. All proceeds will benefit the camp in Pennsylvania every Au- Emanu-El in Westfield last Sunday waited patiently for their chance to decorate not including the LOSAP program Marching Band’s Scholarship gust and continues a rigorous balsa wood airplanes. The event was held to raise funds for the Temple Nursery budget, in order to keep the increase School. Pictured, left to right, are: Meredith Bell, 6, Brittany Ellam, 8, and her in taxes to a maximum of five points. — to four points. Fund, as well as provide support practice schedule throughout the He said that reallocating funds from for other band projects. fall. sister, Rylie Ellam, 3. At its fourth budget meeting of the the Council On Affordable Housing Tickets will be available at the The band’s next performance year, held after Tuesday night’s regu- would result in a one point reduc- door or can be purchased in ad- will be at the 2002 International lar meeting, the council discussed ways to further pare the $18 million tion, and then listed an array of local vance. For tickets or for more in- Azalea Festival in Norfolk, Va. on Author Dan Gutman Visits government departments where funds formation, please call (908) 233- Saturday, April 27. township spending plan, proposed in late January by Township Manager could be cut. Jefferson Elementary Pupils Thomas E. Atkins. Public Works is one area, with Mr. Noting, as others have earlier, that Rossi noting the lack of snowfall this Two Final Public Meetings WESTFIELD – Children’s author a good athlete. Instead, he could this is “a very difficult budget year” winter and saying that funds allo- Dan Gutman visited Jefferson El- read and write about the sports he because of threats to state assistance cated for potential snow removal On BOE Budget Scheduled ementary School in Westfield on loved. to localities, lower interest on in- could be pared back. February 22, encouraging the stu- “I was lucky that I was able to make vestments, health care costs and the He also proposed small cuts in the WESTFIELD — The Westfield tion on a Westfield home) in the base dents to enjoy writing and reading sports part of my career when I grew subdued economy, Councilman budgets for recreation, downtown Board of Education will hold its two budget. during an assembly entitled, “Read- up,” he said. Frank S. Rossi outlined several areas business district activities and sala- final public meetings on the 2002- The second question would repre- ing, Writing and Sports.” Daria Bonavita, Jefferson School where he felt the township budget ries for the township’s attorneys, as 2003 school budget on Tuesday, sent an additional 1.7 cents. As of Mr. Gutman is the author of “The Librarian prepared the pupils for Mr. well as several other departments. March 19, and Thursday, March 21, March 12, the budget was still in the could be cut a bit more in order to Kid Who Ran For President,” Gutman’s visit during their library He noted that no programs or ser- at 8 p.m. at 302 Elm Street. working stage with items in the base “Honus & Me,” “Jackie & Me,” classes. The students read and dis- shave three tax points off the coming The tentative budget will be voted budget and second question still to “The Million Dollar Shot,” “Ice cussed many of the author’s books in tax hike. vices are being “drastically cut or on March 19, with a special public be determined. Skating,” and more. the weeks prior to the assembly. A one tax point increase is already eliminated,” and that, in the midst of hearing and final vote by the board Christian Fagin Ends Explaining to the children that he Mr. Gutman led the students through built into the budget to pay for the the tight fiscal environment, new ini- on March 21. didn’t like to read as a child, Mr. all of the steps of the publishing pro- new LOSAP (Length Of Service tiatives are being undertaken this Once the budget is approved by January Internship Gutman said, “But, around the time I cess for fiction and non-fiction litera- Awards Program) for the local fire year, including road maintenance, the board, it will be presented to the WESTFIELD – Randolph-Macon was 10 years old, I became a big ture. He showed them his original department and rescue squad that the coming jitney service and new voters at the School Election on Tues- College in Ashland, Va. has revealed sports fan. I wanted to know every- manuscripts, early cover designs, and was approved by voters in Novem- ballfield construction. day, April 16. that Christian Fagin, a Westfield resi- thing about sports. Reading baseball read a few of the rejection letters he ber. “There is no fluff here,” Mayor At the meeting held on March 12, dent and a 1998 graduate of Westfield cards, magazines, and biographies of received from publishers. Martin L. Marks said, referring to the board recommended a second High School, recently completed a my favorite athletes made me into a the lack of significant budget items question on the budget ballot. The January internship at Financeware.com reader.” board is proposing a 26 cents in- in Richmond, Va. Christian is a senior Mr. Gutman also shared that while that could be cut sharply without crease (per $100 of assessed valua- at Randolph-Macon College. he loved sports as a child, he was not having a big effect on residents. The council agreed in general with 30th Annual Edition Mr. Rossi’s ideas, although Council- woman Geri M. Samuel said she didn’t favor cutting as much money This Is Westfield earmarked for downtown develop- ment as Mr. Rossi proposed. Call the Spaceman to Reserve Your Ad Space Mr. Atkins will now have another look at the budget, to see where additional cuts can be made to meet the council’s goal of a five percent tax increase, with one point account- ing for the LOSAP program. The Township Manager noted that Mr. Rossi’s proposals did not elimi- nate any program or service, or even diminish a service. GOOD CHRISTIAN CITIZENS…Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Mr. Atkins said he hoped to have Westfield announced the names of the recipients of the school’s Christian additional ideas for spending cuts in Citizenship Award for the second marking period of the 2000-2001 school year. council members’ hands by the week- Honorees, pictured above, are in the fifth through eighth grades at the school. end. Final decisions will be made at next Tuesday’s conference meeting and, it is hoped, the budget can for- mally be introduced at the governing body’s regular meeting of Tuesday, Douglas M. Fasciale March 26. Certified Civil Trial Attorney by the Supreme Court of New Jersey Town Budget CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Concentrating in personal injury that doesn’t overbuild Westfield or lend itself to being miss used.” Ms. and malpractice cases. Hanson showed the council photos of homes where verandas were torn down in order to build small addi- Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP tions. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, March 14, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 11-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] School Board President Donald Sheldon Retires

By DEBORAH MADISON tendent, Dr. Carol Choye,” Dr. Specially Written for The Times Sheldon recalled. “It has been a privilege working Dr. Donald Sheldon, President of closely with her for over eight years,” the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of he said. Education, has withdrawn his appli- Dr. Sheldon served on the school cation for the Board of Education board for nine out of the past 10 seat for this year’s school board elec- years, as Vice President for two years, tion campaign. and as President for six years. He He told The Times of Scotch Plains- reflected that he has probably served Fanwood that he is retiring from his on every board of education commit- 35 years of service with the district tee over the past nine years. so that he and his wife can spend He was also involved in develop- more time with their five children, ing the initial strategic plan for the their spouses and their 11 grandchil- district and in negotiating four Scotch dren. Plains-Fanwood Education Associa- “My wife and I are in our mid-70s. tion contracts as well as managing I have been reflecting on this for Dr. Donald Sheldon many annual budgets. sometime now,” he said. Dr. Sheldon also participated in Dr. Sheldon’s many years of ser- developing the bond referendum to vice to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Pupil Personnel Administrators for finance the district’s building reno- school district began in 1967, as Di- two years; on the New Jersey School vations and he represented the Board Cheri Rogowsky for The Times rector of Guidance for two years. EVERY PINT HELPS…Colonia resident James Pignataro had his blood drawn by Averion Nor during a recent blood Board’s Finance Committee and rep- on the Shared Services Coordinating drive in the Scotch Plains Municipal Building parking lot, sponsored by the New Jersey Blood Services. In 1969, he served as Director of resented the District on the Union Council, as well as at the Garden Pupil Services for the next 21 years. County Educational Services Board State Coalition along with Dr. Choye. During that time, Dr. Sheldon also of Education. During the 34 years that Dr. served on the advisory committee to When he retired in 1990, from his Sheldon and his wife have lived in Fanwood Council Green Lights the Union County Vocational-Tech- professional career, Dr. Sheldon said Scotch Plains, he has also served the nical School for their special educa- that he missed being actively in- community in a number of leader- tion program, worked on developing volved in education. So, in 1991, he ship roles, including as an officer for a special education program and ran for and won a seat on the SP-F the Tiny Tim Fund for the past 19 Redevelopment Plan Ordinance gifted programs for the SP-F district. school board. years. Dr. Sheldon was also the President “I played an active role in the By KIMBERLY MERZ tatives Gregory Cummings and Eric opinion, will establish a He said, “It has been a pleasure to of the New Jersey Association of selection of the District’s Superin- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Specially Written for The Times Hess; Downtown Revitalization Co- process…I’m assured that we main- With a vote of 4-2, the Fanwood ordinator Clayton Pierce and Mayor tain some control over that process. Borough Council approved the rede- Jung as an ex officio member. We can reject proposals that don’t velopment plan for a 6.5-acre block “We have a beautiful town and that meet our needs,” Mr. Kline said. of downtown property during its regu- whole area (property behind the store- Prior to the vote, Fanwood resi- lar meeting Tuesday night. fronts on Martine Avenue) has been dents reiterated their concerns about Democrats Katherine Mitchell and something of an eyesore,” said Re- the plan’s potential impact during a Michael Brennan opposed the ordi- publican Councilman Stuart Kline, a public hearing on the ordinance. nance supporting the plan, with Ms. Fanwood resident for 13 years, ex- Second Street resident Harry Mitchell expressing concerns about plaining his vote in favor of the rede- McNally, who said he recently stud- the possibility of people losing their velopment plan. ied the plan and maps in more detail, livelihoods if the borough exercises “I believe that this plan, in my CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 its right of eminent domain. The block, bordered by South, Martine and LaGrande Avenues and S. Plains Council Passes by Second Street, is earmarked for mixed residential and retail develop- ment. One corner of the property, at LaGrande Avenue and Second Street, Resolution Concerning is occupied by the long-vacant Dean Oil site. In addition to the council’s adop- Cutbacks in State Aid tion of the ordinance, Mayor Louis Jung announced the appointment of By FRED ROSSI “If the Governor cuts state aid by a Blue-Ribbon committee to evalu- Specially Written for The Times even one tax point or more,” the ate Request for Qualifications (RFQ) Joining a number of other New resolution stated, “it would put a from developers interested in the site. great burden” on Scotch Plains “be- The committee is comprised of Jersey communities concerned about the potential of state aid cutbacks, cause it does not have an overabun- Fanwood property and business own- dance of revenue to fall back on ers, along with Councilwoman the Scotch Plains Township Council passed a resolution on Tuesday night because of everyday expenses” used Mitchell and Council President Joel to run the government. Whitaker; Planning Board represen- asking Governor James McGreevey to at least maintain assistance levels. Any cut in state aid would likely result in a higher property tax levy on Scotch Plains residents. At its regular meeting, the council also passed a resolution repairing a County Distributes Grants longtime quirk in which the state Department of Transportation (DOT) had, for years, been the owner of the Cheri Rogowsky for The Times For Town Athletic Fields property housing Booth Field at the WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS…For the fourth consecutive year, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) DECA corner of Route 22 and Westfield Chapter captured all of the chapter competitions during their annual statewide competitions, winning first place in all By FRED ROSSI Beechwood. Road. six chapter competitive events. The chapter also set a school record, winning 77 state awards. See Page 11 for the story. Specially Written for The Times The next project under the “Field The 50,000 square-foot property, At the Freeholder meeting on of Dreams” program will be an which is the site of a baseball field February 28, Union County dis- effort by Union County munici- that has been used for more than 45 New Office and Apartment Building tributed the first half of the grant palities, through their local histori- years by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood funds earmarked for municipali- cal societies, to identify relevant Youth Baseball Association, has been ties to use to purchase and upgrade sites they feel are important and considered to be part of the right-of- athletic fields. The “Field of would like to see preserved. way connected with the state-oper- Opposed by Scotch Plains Residents Dreams” program, announced last In other business, Freeholder ated highway. fall is funded through the county’s Daniel Sullivan said the hearings Recently, the state had offered the By DEBORAH MADISON on the county’s proposed 2002 bud- property to Union County, which building, adjacent to the existing dential neighborhood. Open Space, Recreation and His- Specially Written for The Times The existing building has been get are complete. He praised the then determined that it had no use for building, for additional offices on toric Preservation Trust Fund. Vot- An application was heard before the ground floor, as well as a rental there since the early 1950s and is ers approved the fund in Novem- efforts put forth by the various the property. Union County Counsel departments at paring their spend- Carol Cohen informed the state in the Scotch Plains Planning Board on apartment on the second floor. grand-fathered. The proposal re- ber 2000. The other half of the quests several variances for less than ing requests. He said that—given January that the county would prefer March 11, requesting several vari- The existing building houses two grant money, which will be ances for a non-conforming building businesses on the ground level and required set backs, less than required matched by each municipality, will certain areas of the budget that are the DOT to convey the title to the beyond the control of county offi- property directly to Scotch Plains. to be constructed on the corner of two apartments on the second story. buffering distance and less than the be disbursed to each town upon required number of parking spaces. cials, such as skyrocketing medical The resolution approving this trans- Mountain Avenue and Williams The property lies in a B-2 zone, completion of their particular Street. which is zoned for mixed commer- Zoning Officer Robert LaCosta project. insurance costs, as well as the weak fer states that the property will be economy—trying to keep expenses used solely for recreational purposes. The applicant, Ryan Piesco cur- cial and residential use, necessitat- estimated that the new building would Local mayors were on hand to require an additional eight spaces, under control in this environment In other business, Mayor Martin rently owns a two-story structure on ing that the lower, ground level be receive their checks at the Board and currently only has seven, leaving “is difficult.” Freeholder Board Marks announced that the Village that property and is requesting to used for commercial purposes. That of Chosen Freeholders’ meeting build a 1154 square foot, two-story zoning predated the surrounding resi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 on February 28. Westfield Mayor Chairman Lewis Mingo concurred, Green next to the Municipal Build- Gregory McDermott accepted a saying this will “be a tough year” in ing will soon be renamed Augustine check for $9,175, which will be terms of the county’s budget. Park in memory of former Mayor used for work at several parks, Several members of the Freeholder Alan Augustine, who was serving in Scotch Plains Council Seeks Ways including Tamaques, Gumbert, as Board also congratulated County the State Assembly when he died last well as Houlihan, Sid Fay and Sy- Manager Michael Lapolla, who was year. camore Fields. appointed by Gov. James McGreevey Mayor Marks said a committee is Scotch Plains Mayor Martin last month to be the new Executive being formed to raise funds for a To Reduce Municipal Tax Hike Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Marks accepted a check for fountain to be placed in the park. make further spending cuts in the because of threats to state assistance Authority. Mr. Lapolla, 45, has served By FRED ROSSI $100,000 that will be used, in Residents wishing to contribute to proposed 2002 budget, in order to to localities, lower interest on invest- in his position since 1997, following Specially Written for The Times conjunction with Fanwood and this effort can send checks made out keep the increase in taxes to a maxi- ments, health care costs and the sub- their joint board of education, for stints on the Freeholder Board in the to “Augustine Park Committee” to Facing an eight point increase in 1980s and posts with former Gov. mum of five points. dued economy, Councilman Frank field redesign at Park Middle the Municipal Building on Park Av- the municipal portion of local prop- At its fourth budget meeting of the S. Rossi outlined several areas where Jim Florio and Sen. Bill Bradley School. Fanwood Mayor Louis enue. erty taxes, the Scotch Plains Town- year, held after Tuesday night’s regu- he felt the township budget could be Jung accepted a check for $50,000 afterwards. Mr. Marks also noted that the new ship Council is asking the township’s A number of Freeholders also lar meeting, the council discussed cut a bit more in order to shave three toward the joint effort. A $50,000 water restrictions imposed by the professional staff, using some ideas ways to further pare the $18 million tax points off the coming tax hike. praised officials at the county- check will be sent to Mountainside CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 provided by council members, to township spending plan, proposed in A one tax point increase is already for lighting at Echo Brook field owned Runnells Hospital for their success in recently opening a new PAGE INDEX late January by Township Manager built into the budget to pay for the and the Little League field as well Thomas E. Atkins. new LOSAP (Length Of Service psychiatric wing at the facility. Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 as study of expanding the field at Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 21-22 Noting, as others have earlier, that Awards Program) for the local fire Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 this is “a very difficult budget year” CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 14, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Milberger Researches Life, New Building CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Council Work of Journalist Sevareid it one space shy of the ordinance. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 SCOTCH PLAINS – An interest ing to piece together the kind of The proposed addition would be situ- stated he did not want to slow the in journalism and World War II has person Mr. Sevareid was and how ated five feet apart from the existing building, so as to permit the windows process down, but argued the num- inspired Michael Milberger of his mind worked, “almost in a psy- bers did not add up. in the older building to remain usable, Scotch Plains, a Lafayette College chological fashion.” explained the designer of the plan, Mr. McNally said he agreed that A graduate of Scotch Plains- development incentive bonuses were history major, to investigate Eric Steven Parker of Parker Engineering in Fanwood High School, Eric is a needed; however, he was worried Sevareid’s work as a radio corre- Somerville. that there were not enough controls. spondent during the war for his member of the varsity soccer team, The proposed building will be de- According to the downtown rede- senior honors thesis. Phi Gamma Delta fraternity and signed with a Victorian/Colonial façade velopment plan document, develop- Mr. Sevareid, a former national Phi Alpha Theta, the history aca- to be more congruent with the sur- ers may be awarded the maximum correspondent for “The CBS demic honor society. rounding residential neighborhood. The gross density, in exchange for imple- Evening News,” joined CBS as a He wrote for the student newspa- existing building would also be reno- vated with the same façade. menting certain criteria, such as uti- broadcast journalist to cover the per, The Lafayette, last spring and participated in Lafayette’s Alumni A one-way ingress would be located lizing traditional Victorian architec- outbreak of the war in Europe in off of Mountain Avenue and a one-way tural designs. 1939. Externship Program during the egress to the parking area behind the The maximum gross density, unit/ “The general themes of my the- January interim session between building would be off of Williams acre for apartment houses, is 16, sis include a character sketch of regular semesters, shadowing Pe- Street. according to the document. Sevareid’s personality and talents, ter T. Holran, a 1987 Lafayette Re-grading of the entire property is “We could end up with an apart- the emergence and impact of radio graduate who is deputy general planned to prevent coagulation of run- ment house there, just like we fought during the war, and how Sevareid’s manager of the full-service gov- off or flooding and landscape buffer- there on the corner,” Mr. McNally work reflected the brutal realities ernment relations firm, The Wexler ing is proposed to minimize the impact said, referring to a developer’s un- of modern way against the politi- Group in Washington, D.C. of car headlights on neighboring prop- successful attempt several years ago cal and social backdrop of the time erties. Over 20 residents from the surround- to build an apartment complex on the period,” explained Eric. Dean Oil site. ing neighborhood attended the meet- The student said the project ex- Scotch Plains Pupils CELEBRATING 100…March 8 was the 100th day of school for children Mayor Jung responded, “abso- ing after being notified by the appli- cites him because of the opportu- in the Pre-K Title I classes at Brunner Elementary School in Scotch lutely not!,” a statement with which Named to Dean’s List cant of the hearing. Several neighbors Plains. The children kept track on the first day of school and planned a other members of the governing body nity to explore primary sources for voiced their objections to the board, celebration to mark their 100th day, which included decorating 100-day concurred. a topic on which little secondary At Univ. of Sciences citing the increase in traffic, parking headbands, making necklaces with 100 Cheerios and booklets to mark “I just can’t reconcile the way literature has been produced. SCOTCH PLAINS –Scotch problems and flooding, which, they the day. Each class backed a cake and counted out 100 candles for the top. these things are put together. I don’t A psychology minor, Eric said Plains residents Jennifer Del claimed plagues their neighborhood. Parents helped pupils cover a counting mat with 100 stamps, filled a Residents from Williams Street, know if anybody else has sat down he was also intrigued by the idea of Roio and Sejal Dhanji Patel goody bag with 100 treats and decorated strips of paper 100 inches long. focusing on one individual and try- Henry Street, Elm Street and Moun- Pictured, above, Evan Pasternak shows off his goody bag. and studied all the maps behind this,” have been placed on the tain Avenue claimed that commuters to Mr. McNally continued. “It’s going Dean’s List for the fall 2001 New York City park in front of their to be just like our consultant, who Regina Afful Qualifies semester at the University of homes to take the bus on the corner. Seventy-Seven State Awards was supposed to give us the right the Sciences in Philadelphia, They believe that this building will numbers on Forest (Road) Park…I For Fall Dean’s Listing Pa. only worsen the traffic and parking hope I am wrong.” SCOTCH PLAINS – Sister Jennifer is a doctor of phar- congestion in their over-burdened Garnered By DECA Students Another resident asked the coun- Patricia A. Morris, Vice President macy student, while Sejal is a neighborhood. cil if new businesses coming to the for Academic Affairs at Felician physical therapy student. The residents also cited traffic safety SCOTCH PLAINS – For the fourth activities. downtown block would be two or concerns and headlights becoming a consecutive year, the Scotch Plains- In the individual and team events, SP- College in Lodi and Rutherford, three tiered, and expressed concern has announced that Scotch Plains nuisance. Fanwood High School (SPFHS) DECA F continued its 32-year tradition of suc- Scotch Plains attorney for the appli- Chapter, an Association of Marketing that overbuilding the area might cause resident Regina Afful has received cess. cant, Robert Kraus, also pointed out Students, swept all the chapter competi- In the Market Research categories, even more problems, due to addi- Dean’s List honors for the fall 2001 that the tenants and the commercial/ tions at their annual statewide competi- the team of Rob Mattar and Dan tional traffic and parking needs. The semester. SP Budget tions, winning first place in all six chap- Zelikman won first place in General resident was told that building heights office leasers would be utilizing the ter competitive events. Marketing; Andrew Pavoni was first could be either two or three stories. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 existing parking on opposite sched- In addition, the contingent set a school place in Hospitality, junior Sara “The parking is a very critical is- department and rescue squad that ules. He plans on bringing in a traffic record, winning 77 state awards. Ninety- Finkelstein took first place in Retail, sue; it is probably the driving force was approved by voters in Novem- expert to testify on the parking and five SP-F students were among over and the team of junior Steve Doremus behind what does and doesn’t hap- SP Resolution ber. traffic situation at the next hearing. 1,200 students from over 60 schools in “We should strive to get (the tax Several residents however, told the and senior Bob Wallden was awarded pen on the block,” Mayor Jung re- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the state, competing in areas they learn in first place in Business/Financial Mar- marked. increase) closer to the average” in- board that the there is not enough park- their related marketing class. ket Research. state government this week in an crease of three-and-a-half points of ing for the existing tenants. Senior David Baumwoll, New Jersey Second place winners included jun- He explained to the public that the effort to combat the long drought. recent years, Councilman Rossi said. Resident Helen Jacobs requested DECA President, said, “All we cared ior Lenore McMillion and sophomore document is to be used as guidelines In Central New Jersey, the restric- “This isn’t the year to be doubling permission to submit a petition to the about was winning the chapter events. Catherine Milligan, E-Commerce Mar- for developers. The council has full tions are not as severe as elsewhere the average.” board signed by many of her neighbors While we won a lot of individual awards, ket Research; senior Christine Troiano control and it can reject or accept in the state, but Mayor Marks said He outlined a host of proposed objecting to the proposal, which the winning first place in all chapter events and Tiffany Kane, Food Marketing Re- bids submitted for developing the outdoor watering in Scotch Plains cuts that would amount to about board was not permitted to accept or was exciting and gratifying because of search; juniors Joey Bartolotta and property. Mayor Jung said officials would be on an odd-even system, $105,000 of the $185,000 in cuts consider. all the work we put into our community Emily Cabalero, Hospitality Market could still put a stop to the plan, or where odd-numbered homes could needed to keep the tax increase — Coles Avenue resident Nick Alloy activities.” Research; senior Steve Lowen, Busi- amend it. use water to wash cars, water lawns, not including the LOSAP program told the board, “A different type of In the Free Enterprise Promotion event, ness Finance; senior Naor Chazan, Re- “This is a starting point,” Mr. Jung etc. on odd-numbered days. Even- — to four points. person moves into an apartment than the team of seniors David Baumwoll, tail Market Research; Ryan Crawford, explained. numbered homes would be able to do buys a home.” Adam Bendik, Michael Hughes, Rob Business & Financial Services Mar- He said reallocating funds from The Blue Ribbon committee will so on even-numbered days. the Council On Affordable Housing Mountain Avenue resident Debra Mattar and freshman Michael Baumwoll, keting; senior Matthew Bartiromo, En- Mayor Marks urged those wanting won for their report on their corporate trepreneurship; senior Michael Kaiser, meet the first week of April and would result in a one point reduc- Joseph echoed that sentiment, saying further information to visit tion, and then listed an array of local that people who live in apartments do interviews with executives from Food Marketing; junior Danielle proposals from developers may be www.njdrought.org. Panasonic, JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, Hirschhorn, Apparel & Accessories; accepted as soon as May. government departments where not always take care of their proper- At the start of its meeting, the funds could be cut. ties. Both residents would prefer to see First Boston, Microsoft, Mc Kinsey & and Sara Finkelstein, Retail Merchan- Borough Attorney Wilfred council honored a dozen or so mem- Co., DeutschBank and Pfizer. dising. Coronato, former Borough Attor- Public Works is one area, with Mr. a single-family home constructed on bers of the local Girl Scouts and Rossi noting the lack of snowfall this that site. Seniors Ryan Crawford, Lucas Third place honors went to Jesse ney and special counsel Dennis Brownies, who led the council in Francavilla, and freshmen Jason Krueger Rogowsky, E-Commerce; sophomores Estis, and Richard Preiss, the plan- winter and saying that funds allo- The continuation of this application and Chris D’Annunzio won in the Cre- Jack Meade and Nick Bruno, Advertis- saluting the flag. The council also cated for potential snow removal will be heard on Monday, April 22. ner who crafted the redevelopment passed a resolution congratulating ative Marketing event, for the group’s ing Campaign; junior Michael Zatorski, plan for the borough, are currently could be pared back. An application by United Financial development of the Discount Card for International Business Plan; senior Matt the Girl Scouts of the USA on the He also proposed small cuts in the Service located at 320 Park Avenue on local businesses. Vanderheyden, Entrepreneurship; and drafting the RFQ document to be 90th anniversary of its founding. budgets for recreation, downtown the corner of East Second Street to rent Sophomores Michael Hessemer and Alfred Twu, Food Marking Manage- submitted to the Borough Council The council’s next regular meeting business district activities and sala- out basement office space was approved Matt Goldberg won in the Learn & Earn ment. for approval. will be held on Tuesday, March 26. ries for the township’s attorneys, as by the board. The applicant is request- event for their creation of a School Store Other SP-F student winning awards well as several other departments. ing a waiver of site plan and a parking Debit Card. included seniors Katie Sprauge, Kerry He noted that no programs or ser- variance for less than the required num- In the Civic Consciousness event, se- McVey, Jasmin Roshansky, Ryan Article Omission vices are being “drastically cut or ber of parking spaces, to lease out the niors Andrew Pavoni, Dan Zelikman, O’Donnell, John DelMauro, Pamela Dr. Sheldon eliminated,” and that, in the midst of basement of the building to another Jesse Rogowsky and sophomores Ted Is Clarified Fischbein, Eva Stepanwicz, Christina CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the tight fiscal environment, new business for storage or office space. Sensor and Brian Kopnicki took first DeLusant, juniors Jon Bezrutczyk, work cooperatively with all of the mem- Editor’s Note: The following place for their planning and execution of Jovonne Jones, Josh Heffler, Chris initiatives are being undertaken this Board Chairman, Joseph Doyle sug- bers of the board. I will always have paragraphs were unintentionally year, including road maintenance, gested that the applicant lower the re- a Substance Abuse Program for eighth Zidonik, sophomores Robert Kucinski, love for the education of our students. omitted from the end of a story graders. Josh Kay, Ryan Breznitsky, Ashley the coming jitney service and new quested leased space from 1600 square However, at this time in my life, it is that appeared in last Thursday’s ballfield construction. feet to 800 square feet of leased base- Seniors Josh Finkelstein, Jay Cordes, Brownstein, freshmen Jeremy Sanders, most important to my beloved wife and edition about the March 5 Jack Egan and freshmen Elizabeth Elko Terrance Charles, Jay Hankin and “There is no fluff here,” Mayor ment space so as to reduce the parking I that we get to spend time with our five Fanwood Borough Council Martin L. Marks said, referring to requirements, considering that the other and Christine Gillie won first place in the Jeanette Franzone. children, their spouses and our 11 agenda meeting. Public Relations Campaign event, for Andrew Pavoni received further rec- grandchildren.” the lack of significant budget items 800 square feet is already being used the group’s work for the homeless fami- ognition, as he was awarded a $1,000 Dr. Sheldon has three sons, who live * * * * * that could be cut sharply without for storage or is unusable. lies of the Interfaith Council. state scholarship. in Connecticut, Maryland and South The Garden Club is looking to having a big effect on residents. The owner’s attorney, Michael Junior Ricky Fleissner teamed up with Forty SP-F DECA students are now Jersey, a daughter in Texas and another relocate the fundraiser, due to The council agreed in general with Dupont of McKenna, Dupont, Higgins Ted Sensor and Brian Kopnicki, winning eligible to represent New Jersey at daughter in Scotch Plains. parking problems and conges- Mr. Rossi’s ideas, although Council- and Burns said that the owner was in a Chapter Activities Program event, DECA’s national competitions, to be held “We plan on doing quite a bit of tion in Scotch Plains, according woman Geri M. Samuel said she agreeable to that reduction as well as to which was an evaluation of all chapter in Salt Lake City, Utah in April. roaming around,” he said. to Mrs. Farkas, who said that it didn’t favor cutting money earmarked a condition that any new tenant would was “time to change with the for downtown development as much have to come before the Planning Board 30th Annual Edition times.” as Mr. Rossi proposed. with the applicant to seek approval for “We are not really getting Mr. Atkins will now have another that type of business, so as to give the enough money back (from the look at the budget, to see where board some control over the parking This Is Westfield fundraiser) to do all the plantings. additional cuts can be made to meet needs for the entire building. Everyone (members) seems to the council’s goal of a five percent The condition also ends the lease Call the Spaceman to Reserve Your Ad Space want to do it before Mother’s tax increase, with one point account- approval if the current owner were to Day. Because of the weather in ing for the LOSAP program. sell or vacate the building. New Jersey, we don’t have much The Township Manager noted that The board welcomed Daniel choice,” commented Garden Mr. Rossi’s proposals did not elimi- Bernstein, who was recently hired as Club member Pat Slein. nate any program or service or even Planning Board Attorney to replace Mayor Louis Jung suggested diminish a service. Lawrence Woodruff, who became As- that the area around the Millen- Mr. Atkins said he hoped to have sistant Town Attorney. nium Clock, at the intersection additional ideas for spending cuts in Mr. Bernstein has been a practicing of South and Martine Avenues, council members’ hands by the week- attorney for 30 years and practicing in would be a good location for the end. Final decisions will be made at Scotch Plains since 1981. He is a part- sale. It was the consensus of the next Tuesday’s conference meeting ner in the South Avenue law firm of council to grant permission for and, it is hoped, the budget can for- Bernstein and Hoffman. He is the son the plant sale to be held in the mally be introduced at the governing of former Town Attorney, Harry borough. body’s regular meeting of Tuesday, Bernstein, who served as Town Attor- March 26. ney from 1940 to 1965. The Planning Board also unani- mously approved a motion to solicit resumes from potential candidates to fill the newly-approved position of Planning Consultant to the Planning Douglas M. Fasciale Board and Board of Adjustment. The resumes will be reviewed and potential candidates will be interviewed Certified Civil Trial Attorney by a joint committee of both Boards. by the Supreme Court of New Jersey The Consulting Planner will be used by both boards on an as-needed basis for the boards’ edification on applica- Concentrating in personal injury tions. and malpractice cases. Alfred Univ. Places Benjamin M. Lee Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP On Fall Dean’s List Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm FANWOOD – Alfred University in Alfred, N.Y. has placed Benjamin M. Lee, a Fanwood resident, on its 30th Annual Edition 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue Dean’s List for the fall 2001 semes- New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 ter. 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DiFrancesco will be hon- new digitized driver’s license. reported FY 2001 net loss of $541 ored for his many years of public His quarter of a century as a legis- George Warrington has been million compared to FY 2000 net named by Governor McGreevey to service to the state and Union County lator included a number of mile- loss of $468 million on revenues of during a reception in his honor slated stones, from his sponsorship of nu- replace Jeffery Warsh as executive $555 million and $510 million re- director of New Jersey Transit. Mr. for Sunday, March 17, from 5 to 7 merous laws to assist families in spectively. Prior to leaving Amtrak, p.m. at the Grand Summit Hotel, Warrington has resigned his posi- Mr. Warrington caused a stir on crisis, including the Catastrophic Ill- tion of four years as president of located at 570 Springfield Avenue in ness in Children Relief Fund and the Capitol Hill by telling Congress that Summit. Amtrak to undertake his new posi- federal funding of $1.2 billion in KidCare subsidized health insurance tion. Jeffrey Warsh, a Westfield resi- There is a cost of $80 per person to program to the state’s family leave FY 2003 would be required to keep attend the St. Patrick’s Day cocktail dent, reportedly plans to start a con- the highly politicized Amtrak sys- law, which allows employees to take sulting business. New Jersey Tran- tem intact. On March 6, he testified reception. up to three months of unpaid, job- sit is one of the nation’s biggest and before a Congressional subcommit- Mr. DiFrancesco recently com- protected leave to care for a newborn most prestigious operators of rail tee to press for long-term funding to pleted the longest tenure for an act- baby or adopted child or a seriously and bus services. NJ Transit, with pay for $5.8 billion of improve- ing governor in New Jersey’s history. ill family member. headquarters in Newark, serves the ments to the system’s trains, track, He succeeded Governor Christine Former New Jersey First Lady Westfield, Fanwood and Cranford yards, and stations. Todd Whitman in January 2001 upon Diane DiFrancesco, introducing her train stations and others in the re- While at Amtrak, Mr. Warrington her appointment by President George husband at last year’s Union County gion through the Raritan Valley Line, introduced an unconditional satis- W. Bush to head the Environmental Republican Convention, said, “Don and it provides bus service. faction guarantee and the equiva- Protection Agency. is a man who has built his career lent of a frequent flyer program. In addition to his record tenure as trying to help those who need it the Since 1997, ridership grew 12 per- acting governor, Mr. DiFrancesco most. He is a man who knows the cent and ticket revenue increased 23 served an unprecedented 10 years as meaning of commitment and loyalty percent. Last year, 22.5 million in- President of the New Jersey State in good times and in bad times.” tercity passengers were served. Senate. He served as Minority Leader As a legislator, Governor Amtrak expanded mail, express in the Senate from 1982 to 1984. DiFrancesco sponsored the 1999 package business and non-passen- He was first elected to the State bond act that led to the establishment ger commercial revenue to $1 bil- Legislature in 1975 and reelected of the Garden State Preservation Trust lion. Still, critics point to the fact two years later. Mr. DiFrancesco Fund. The $98 million initiative was that the system lost hundreds of moved to the Senate upon a special dedicated to preserving over one millions of dollars. election held in 1975 and was re- million acres of open space in New Warrington, born in 1952, earned elected six times. Jersey. his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974 GRAND MARSHAL…Marilyn Ryan, Director of the Helping Hands and Following the September 11 ter- Born on November 20, 1944, Mr. and his Masters of Public Adminis- Hearts Program at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Westfield and a rorist attacks in New York City, Gov- DiFrancesco is a graduate of Scotch tration from Syracuse University. In Pastoral Associate there, is honored by Rahway Mayor James Kennedy with a ernor DiFrancesco created the Of- Plains-Fanwood High School and a press release regarding the ap- proclamation for being named Grand Marshal of the 2002 Union County St. fice of Recovery and Victim Assis- holds a degree from Pennsylvania pointment of the NJ Transit head, Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will begin this Saturday, March 16, at 1 p.m. tance and signed legislation to speed State University. He received his law Governor McGreevey says “George in Union Township center. Ms. Ryan is a Rahway resident. up the distribution of benefits to the degree from Seton Hall University families of victims. George Warrington Warrington is arguably the nation’s Law School in 1969 and was admit- foremost rail expert. He has led He also established a Domestic ted to the New Jersey state bar the Amtrak to record growth through Scotch Plains Recreation Events Security Task Force and proposed same year. Warrington leaves Washington improved quality of service.” The D.C. and returns to New Jersey governor further said, “In addition Girls Softball League: Registra- instruct a tennis class to beginner where he spent most of his career. to addressing the agency’s financial tion is $50 per person. The program players. Saturday, April 6 from 10 March 18 Deadline Set He was vice president of rail opera- problems, I am charging George is for 3rd-8th grades. All games will a.m.-12 p.m. at Kramer Manor Park. tions at NJ Transit from 1980 to with taking action to resolve over- be played at township fields on Tues- The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is 1990. Then, he became deputy state day/Thursdays and Saturdays. The Saturday, March 23, on the Village For Voter Registration crowding and improve the agency’s season will begin on April 6. transportation commissioner. After- day-to-day reliability. Literally, Green at 10 a.m. This event is open to wards, he became executive direc- New Programs: Adult Dance will boys and girls ages 4-8. This event is TRENTON — The president of the 2002 Annual School Election. George will be responsible for mak- be held on Saturdays teaching several co-sponsored by the Scotch Plains tor of the Delaware River Port Au- ing sure the trains run on time.” New Jersey School Boards Associa- Voters unable to go to the polls on dances such as Salsa, Meringue, Junior Women’s Club and Scotch tion reminded citizens who are not April 16 can apply for absentee bal- thority. In 1994, he became presi- NJ Transit is New Jersey’s public Hustle, Swing and the Cha-Cha. The Plains Business and professional As- dent of Amtrak’s Northeast Corri- transportation corporation. Covering registered to vote that they have until lots, which are available at the county fee is $70 per couple or $45 per person. sociation. Monday, March 18, to do so if they clerk’s office. Residents can apply to dor. In 1998, he went to Washington a service area of 5,325 square miles, Punjabi Weaving, a type of knit- Baltimore, Md. Bus trip: Saturday, to become corporate president of NJ Transit is the nation’s third larg- want to participate in the 2002 Annual their county clerk for absentee ballots ting/crocheting, will be held on Mon- April 13, the bus will leave from the School Election. by mail. In addition, voters have until Amtrak. est provider of bus, rail and light rail days. The cost is $35 for residents Municipal Building at 8 a.m. and Mr. Warrington leaves financially transit, linking major points in New On Tuesday, April 16, voters will 3 p.m. on April 15 to apply for absen- and $40 for non-residents. return at 9 p.m. Included is a seafood have the opportunity to approve or tee ballots in person at the office of the troubled and reeling Amtrak to head Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. Tennis Ladders will be formed buffet at Harborplace and a guided financially troubled NJ Transit. Both The agency’s fleet of 2,025 buses, reject their districts’ proposed 2002- county clerk. depending upon registration for tour around the Inner Harbor. The 2003 school budgets and to select the “The New Jersey School Boards is organizations are experiencing in- 614 trains and 45 light rail vehicles men’s and women’s singles and cost is $65 per person. creased losses as operations are ex- serves more than 380,500 customers doubles including seniors. There is a men and women who will represent a federation of more than 600 local We are also looking for women’s them on their local boards of educa- boards of education. Established more panded. Amtrak reported FY 2000 daily. On 238 bus routes and 12 rail $5 registration fee. softball teams for the spring season. net loss of $768 million compared lines statewide, NJ Transit provides Additional Children’s Programs If anyone is interested in participat- tion. More than 90 percent of the state’s than 80 years ago, NJSBA represents to FY 1999 net loss of $702 million nearly 224 million passenger trips are a basic skills Gymnastics Class ing in a women’s league, please con- 602 local school districts have elected the education and related health and on revenues of $2.11 billion and each year. for children ages 3-6. Ballet class for tact Yvette Easley at (908) 654-7131. boards of education. More than 1,500 safety interests of New Jersey’s 1.2 3 year olds followed by a Dance Games will be played weeknights on school board positions will be on the million public school students and Combo Class for 4 and 5 year olds, township fields at 6 p.m. ballot statewide. advocates the positions of the state’s which teaches jazz, ballet and tap. Overnight Vacation Trips: “School boards play a critical role local school districts. The Association We have also included a Cheering Montauk, Long Island, April 13 and in the education system. Local school also provides training and technical Join Us This Saturday, Class for ages 4-6. 14; Gettysburg, Pa, August 17-20 and boards set the education goals for the assistance to the state’s 4,800 local Another program will be taught Pigeon Forge, Tenn., Sept. 28-Oct. 4. community and the policies under board of education members. School 16 by USPTA certified Tennis Pro, For further details, contact the Recre- which school districts operate. These board members, who serve without March th Sandra Miller. Ms. Miller has volun- ation office at (908) 322-6700 exten- policies address curriculum, student compensation, are the largest group teered to teach teens how to properly sion 221. discipline, personnel matters, use of of elected and appointed public offi- As We Begin our Celebration of the school buildings and other impor- cials in the state”. tant matters. School boards also nego- Important dates for 2002 school .The Feast of St.Patrick... tiate employee contracts and oversee election: March 18, voter registra- . expenditures totaling more than $1.5 tion deadline—for citizens not cur- .. around 1p.m. we will be paid a visit billion statewide,” explained Patti J. rently registered to vote in their mu- by the “Kelly School of Irish Pawling, NJSBA president. nicipalities. April 9, deadline for To become a registered voter, an county clerks to receive applications Dancing...” throughout the day we will individual must be at least 18 years for the absentee ballots by mail. April old, a U.S citizen and must maintain 15, deadline to apply at the county be serving tea and Irish soda bread... primary residence in the municipality clerk for absentee ballot in person So plan on stopping by- in which he or she seeks to vote. (up to 3 p.m.). 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TAG, Westfield Recreation Events The Adjutant General Dancercise: Exercise with dance Taekwondo for Teens: Students learn Jennifer Pinto steps to contemporary music on Tues/ physical fitness and mental alert- for The Westfield Leader and The Times sibility to direct, control, and manage Thurs. from March 25–June 6. Class ness. They will train directly under The Senate confirmed Colonel the New Jersey Department of Mili- time is 6:45-7:30 p.m. The fee is $50. former Korean National Champion, Glenn K. Rieth as The Adjutant Gen- tary and Veterans Affairs in the execu- Jean Ann’s Art Studio of Cranford Master Yoo. Classes are April 2- eral (TAG) of New Jersey on March 4. tion of federal and state missions. The teaches Art classes listed below: May 21 on Tues. 6:00-7:00 p.m. Governor James McGreevey named TAG office is located in Lawrenceville. Crafty Kids: This class is designed Mad Science Workshop: Calling all Col. Rieth to replace Major General In remarks made at the Senate Judi- to be a fun time for children between Jr. Scientists to create hands-on edu- Paul Glazar in the position. The TAG ciary Committee on February 25, Col. ages 6-10 years. Children will be cational science experiences! Top- is the top state military commander Rieth stated, “In state government, we guided in developing different craft ics include: Lights, Color Action, and reports to the governor. are all facing the harsh realities of our projects, some as a class and some Lasers, Dry Ice, Acids & Bases, Col. Rieth was born in Livingston, current budget. As a result, I do not according to children’s individual Rocket Building, Optical Illusions, N.J. and has a distinguished military anticipate requesting additional state interests. Classes are held Wednes- Slime and more! This workshop will career stemming from 1980. The Colo- funds for new programs, except pos- days March 20 to April 17, 4:15-5:15 be held March 25 through 29 from 9 nel was awarded the New Jersey Medal sibly for new homeland security ini- p.m. The fee is $60. a.m. to noon. The cost is $100. of Honor, the New Jersey Merit Award, tiatives.” Junior Drawing: This class is for Discount Lift Tickets: Tickets are and the New Jersey Desert Storm Rib- “New Jersey is leading the way with young people 11-17 years and is available for Camelback, Shawnee, bon. He is a graduate of The Citadel the modern naval militia concept. I designed to teach the fundamentals Jack Frost, Blue Mountain, & Mtn. have directed my staff to aggressively of learning, drawing and developing Creek. pursue federal grants and other sources artistic talent. Classes are held on NJ Nets vs. the 76ers! Sat. March 30 of funding to support the expanded Thursdays from March 28 to April at 1 p.m. Bus departs 11:30 am. ANNUAL APPEAL…The Westfield Rescue Squad recently kicked off its 25 from 4:15-5:15 p.m. (For the first Tickets are $35. operation of this new organization,” annual fund drive with a proclamation signed by Mayor Gregory McDermott, said Rieth. class bring a 9X12 sketchpad, ebony Devil Hockey Tickets: Discount tick- seated. Joining him, pictured left to right, are: Jeanne Gladis, Dan Sullivan, pencils, and a kneaded eraser). The Col. Rieth told The Westfield Lynn Feldman, Miki Urso and Diane Sanchez. ets available for the Devils vs. Bos- Leader and The Times of Scotch fee is $60 ton Bruins Sunday, April 7 at 1:05 Plains-Fanwood that homeland se- Bumper Bowling: A program for Pre- p.m. Tickets are $40. th curity is clearly an issue for N.J. In Westfield Rescue Squad K and Kindergarteners is held on 12 Annual Five Miler & Fun Run: Union County, port security for Eliza- Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 (See Sports Section, Page 13): beth (including New York and New- p.m. All bowling fees are $6/week Teen Center: and can be paid for at the Linden (High School Students on Friday ark harbors) involves several issues Launches Fund Drive Lanes. that are in progress, the details of nights from 8 p.m.-12 a.m.). Fea- In-Line Skating Family Nights: Join tures music, movies, pool tables, which could not be discussed for WESTFIELD — The Westfield squad receives no operational fund- the Westfield High School Ice obvious reasons. He relayed that in Rescue Squad recently kicked off ing from the Town of Westfield. video games, ping-pong, foosball, Hockey Team for fun family skat- air hockey, big screen TV, refresh- Westfield, the Distance Learning its annual fund drive with a resolu- “We are one of the last remain- ing! Held at the Armory during the Center at the armory is an important ments, lounge area and special tion from Mayor Gregory ing in house squads in the state. following dates: April 5, 12, 19, 26; events. part of the National Guard commu- McDermott. The people of Westfield have been May 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7 from Night Place: Colonel Glenn K. Rieth nication initiative. The Naval Militia The resolution thanked the rescue very generous to us over the years,” 7-9 p.m. The fee is $6 for adults and (Grades 6-8) 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fea- The Adjutant General of NJ is active in the Westfield and Scotch squad for taking care of all the sick said Vice President Dan Sullivan. $3 per child (payable at the door). tures: Disc Jockey, food, games, Plains area, as well as Union County. and injured in Westfield, and also “We know that this is a difficult Self Defense Workshop: Gain essen- movies, & dancing. Cost: $2.00 in Efforts are being made at the federal thanked the squad for its help in time economically and hope that tial skills by experiencing Master advance and $3.00 at the door. Fu- Military College of South Carolina. level with the assistance of U.S. Sena- New York following the September people will continue to give what Yoo’s self defense techniques on Sat- ture dates: 3/22, & 5/17. The TAG commands more than tor Jon Corzine to obtain federal as- 11 attacks. they can.” urday, April 13 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. For more information, please con- 9,000 soldiers of the New Jersey Army sistance for the further development A mailing has been sent to each The Westfield Rescue Squad has The fee is $20 per person and is tact the Recreation Department at and Air National Guard with respon- of the N.J. Naval Militia. The militia home and business in Westfield, de- Emergency Medical Technicians located at the Martial Arts Institute 425 E Broad St 789-4080 serves as a model, whereby N.J. is scribing the rescue squad and ask- (EMTs) and dispatchers who volun- of America in Westfield. www.westfieldnj.net one of only three states with such a ing for donations. teer their time to help the members Fanwood Democrats volunteer force. Originally, the mili- The squad is an independent, all- of the community. Slated to Interview tia concept involved a “zero cost” volunteer organization; all donations Fully trained and certified EMTs concept. Matters are now driving go directly to the operation of the respond to all emergency medical federal funding efforts, with positive unit. The squad was founded in 1951 calls in Westfield. The building is Council Candidates results hoped for out of Washington, FANWOOD – The Fanwood and is fully operational with three manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a D.C. from meetings occurring on ambulances. year. Democratic Committee is laying the March 19. campaign groundwork for the Tues- A private organization, the rescue “We invite the residents to stop day, November 5 General Election. down at our building, or stop us The committee is in the process of when we are out in town. We’ll be interviewing prospective Democratic “Where Do We Breakfast?” more than happy to show them our candidates who are interested in run- building and equipment that they ning for two Borough Council seats make possible with their donations,” currently held by Republicans. only @ Mr. Sullivan stated. “The Fanwood Democratic Com- The squad is a non-profit organi- mittee would like to talk to any bor- DeZots zation and all donations are tax de- ough Democrat who is interested in ductible. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, March 14, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION McGinn School Teaching Staff ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Airs Its Views For the Record — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and As members of the Scotch Plains- perks as bonuses, company cars, tele- DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Fanwood teaching staff, we have not phones and laptops. Diction Deception often felt the need to advocate for our- We have chosen to spend unpaid weeks Member of: Member of: selves or defend our integrity to the each summer to prepare our classrooms Below are four arcane words, each New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association community we serve. and ourselves for the upcoming year. with four definitions – only one is cor- National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association rect. The others are made up. Are you Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association However, the recent letters to the edi- We have chosen to have approximately tor by James Flath and Janet Mann con- two weeks paid vacation, plus legal holi- sharp enough to discern this deception of Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey tained inaccuracies or misperceptions days, no matter how many years we have diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue that motivated us to respond. worked. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Mr. Flath wrote that teachers are cur- We have chosen to go back to gradu- guess. If you get two – well-read indi- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 rently making $90,000 per year. In fact, ate school, often at our own expense. We of the 380 teachers in our school district, have chosen to work in buildings with- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at 101 are making under $40,000 per year; out air conditioning. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 207 make between $40,000 and $67,000, We have chosen, for many past years, All words and correct definitions and 69 are making between $67,000 and to attend evening presentations even come from the board game Diction PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. $83,000. though it was not a contracted item. We Deception. Those in the top categories reflect have chosen to attend these evening Answers to last week’s arcane words. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte professionals who have one or more meetings to make it more convenient for 1. Percoid – A fish of the perch family A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR master’s degrees and have taught in this the working parents, but remember that 2. Pererration – A wandering or ram- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo district for over 25 years. many of us are also working parents, bling through various places COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION In order to make the top salary, who choose to use their two personal 3. Pupelo – Cider brandy Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly $87,300, one must have attained a doc- days to attend activities at their own 4. Clinamen – A curve, turn, or bend OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS torate and worked in the district over 25 child’s school. MEROCELE years. There are three such high achiev- We have chosen to work second and 1. A tidal wave SUBSCRIPTION PRICE ers in our district. It may also be of third jobs in order to support ourselves 2. A relapsing fever One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 interest to note that unless a teacher and our own children and still continue 3. Of song or poetry pursues graduate level studies beyond to do the work we love. 4. A femoral hernia their bachelor’s degree, their salary will In other words, we chose we chose to MESELRY be frozen after 10 years of employment, be teachers. You say we insist on being 1. Leprosy Landlord-Tenants Dispute Has Created and that all of our salaries were frozen by called professionals. No, we need not 2. Lack of pigment in the skin the Board of Education for this school insist. We are professionals. You said 3. Extreme poverty; homeless year. we are trying to elicit sympathy from the 4. A mild form of smallpox Blemish on Westfield’s Downtown The letter of January 31, 2002 also public. No, we are asking for respect FEUILLEMORTE stated that the teachers association has earned by those who, second only to you, 1. The decaying flesh of a dead body in recent years, with few long-term business vacan- reversed its position by asking that large has the greatest impact on your most 2. Using deadly force The dispute between tenants and their landlord increases in salary go towards the begin- precious possessions —your over living conditions in some apartments in down- cies and a number of national retailers locating here. 3. In music, decreasing in intensity ning teachers. In fact, it is the Board of children...and ours. 4. The color of a faded leaf town Westfield is certainly unfortunate, for it reflects Those residents who live in the second- and third- Education asking for this change. A be- Sanford G. Harlan ACONTIA negatively on the owner of the dwellings and, by floor apartments above the street-level businesses are ginning teacher in Scotch Plains- North Plainfield 1. In a confused state; dazed Fanwood currently makes $36,645. Marjorie R. St.Clair 2. The defense organs of the sea extension, the town. an important part of the success of downtown When compared to a beginning teacher Westfield. They live where the businesses are, they Martinsville, anemone Earlier in the year, several tenants residing in in the neighboring town of Westfield, on behalf of the entire McGinn 3. Tired, mean, or worn out apartments on East Broad Street told this newspaper shop here, they eat at the restaurants and many work who earns $41,000, you can see why the School faculty 4. Well-groomed; smart Board of Education is anxious to be- about living conditions in their units as a result of in the neighborhood. come competitive. ongoing renovations being made by the building’s Building owners and landlords, of course, have to It was also suggested that teachers Editorial On Local Budgets owner. Holes in the walls, faulty electrical work, dust look after their property interests from the viewpoint of should compare their health benefits with making money, but it’s also important for them not to those who must pay $10,000 per year for Is School Board Eye-Opener and debris from construction were affecting their private premiums. We can only assume quality of life. These residents said their complaints see themselves as lords and their tenants as common that this amount is not one-fourth of Your editorial on local budgets was of 22 for Westfield High School. A solid to the building’s owner, Arthur Potyk, and manager, people who aren’t entitled to some respect and fairness. their gross salary, as it would be for outstanding. The idea that local entities public high school education does not Anthony Schilling, were met with angry responses Reported comments by Mr. Schilling to a com- many of us. “must determine the cost to conduct require the offering of many specialized The letter continued by saying that their work, not budgets based on how courses with small numbers of students, and threats of eviction. plaining tenant: “If you don’t like it, you can get out,” parents should look at their property tax much money they think they can get” nor does it require general class sizes for Mr. Potyk and Mr. Schilling, meanwhile, claimed don’t help matters at all. Neither do the photographs bills. We hope this suggestion includes could be an eye-opener to the Westfield the college bound much smaller than for they were the true victims in this instance, saying some that appeared in this newspaper in January of apart- the large number of Scotch Plains- Board of Education. similar students in New York City pub- Fanwood teachers who live in town and The board proposes a budget “which lic high schools, which send many to the people were living in the apartments illegally, and also, ments with gaping holes in the walls and ceilings. pay those same taxes. includes an 8.6 percent tax increase.” finest colleges in the country. that some had refused to sign a rules and regulations The building owner’s seemingly cavalier attitude Yes, as Mr. Flath stated, we chose, It seems that a recession affecting After all, in a short time, most agreement. They maintained the renovations being toward the repairs and his tenants’ living conditions and would choose again, a career filled many taxpayers does not count for much Westfield High School students will be is unacceptable and shows a lack of respect for the with intrinsic rewards. Our love and in proposing an increase larger than any in freshman college classes with up to done were in conformance with local regulations and dedication to children and learning is the I can remember in 20 years of living in 100 or more students. that the delay in finishing the work was due to the Town tenants and a lack of the sense of community that motivation that led us to this profession. Westfield. This increase is perhaps five In my opinion, it is time that the Building Department not coming to inspect. makes the downtown district unique. But please note that we have also times the rate of general inflation and school board stop seeing its mission as The Building Department, meanwhile, said the We’d like to see this nightmare end, and soon. chosen to spend an average of two to about triple the typical salary increase a supplying a private school education at three hours before and/or after the taxpayer might get from his employer, if public expense. delay was because the electrical work had failed Complete the repairs so that they can pass inspection. children’s school day in order to pre- he gets any, or even still has a job. Perhaps when a significant number of numerous inspections. Return the apartments to a truly livable condition, pare. We have chosen to take home I find this apparent lack of sensitivity taxpayers think about an increase in There is obviously a problem here, the least of not one that makes tenants dread returning to a home hours of work each school day and on to community needs as a whole, during their next real estate tax bill approaching which is the image this dispute is giving the down- they are paying for. And remove this ugly blemish weekends. We have chosen to call par- tougher times, appalling. $1,000, things will start to change. ents, write plans, read professional jour- Note that the School Report Card just Jeff Bash town business district. Things have been fairly good from downtown Westfield’s reputation. publicized shows an average class size nals, make decorations, devise learning Westfield tools, meet with colleagues, write re- ports and progress reports on our own The Westfield War of the Wards: time. Weldon Family Thanks We have chosen to spend an average of $701 out of our own pockets each year Community for Support to make sure that your children have Squandering Your Money Must Stop everything needed to make their lessons I would like to thank all the surrounding nine-year-old daughter, Whitney, who was The political war going on in Westfield between involved, had to walk away from the situation when he most effective (according to Time maga- communities, especially Westfield and diagnosed with a rare genetic condition zine, February 25, 2002). We have cho- Mountainside, for your kind hugs, notes, called FOP. The love and support from the Democrats and Republicans can’t be dismissed saw what was going on. How disappointed he must be, sen to not receive a salary during two phone calls, prayers, donations to the friends, neighbors, store owners, and their anymore by saying, “well, that’s just politics.” Mat- after a distinguished career, to see how some current months each year and to forgo such Weldon FOP Fund, and fundraisers for our employees, Dr. Panza and his staff, churches, the Westfield and Mountainside ters have stooped so low now as to squander your generation lawyers conduct themselves. Police Departments, businesses, Rotary taxpayer money in their egomaniacal skirmish for Unfortunately, in our view, the absurdity will Westfield Foundation Thanked Club, Elks Club, Junior Women’s Club, power. In our opinion, this waste of money and total continue because the public has no way and seem- Mountainside Newcomers, Overlook Hos- disregard for the citizens of Westfield must stop. ingly little will to stop it, and they know it. We hope By Arbor Chamber for Support pital Emergency Room, Westfield Fire Department, CSH Auxiliary Girls, we’re wrong. Even if the public was determined to The players and their troubadours act in a manner This is a difficult time for arts organi- cians and was composed by Stravinsky Mountainside/Westfield Baseball leagues, devoid of statesmanship, displaying little under- bring it to an end, how would this be accomplished? zations seeking funding. Hard times may as a response to the first war of the last local television stations, schools from all standing of the concepts of right or wrong. They’re As we follow these events and try to reasonably stretch a donor’s commitment to the century. Through music, drama and cho- over New Jersey and anyone else whom I playing political power games and collecting litiga- report matters to you, we admit that our heads are aesthetic and spiritual needs of a com- reography, this work tells a seemingly may have forgot to mention, has been so munity. simple story of a soldier on leave, tempted touching and so very much appreciated by tion fees from your pockets. They are also keeping the spinning. They have us (and you) out-gunned, but we We are grateful that The Westfield and tricked by the devil, unable to get our entire family. public ill informed as to what is going on, burying have ink. We’re not afraid, because with you, they are Foundation remains committed to these back home. This April will mark one year of learn- important issues in committee reports and not telling outnumbered. We want to hear from you. goals. Recently, the Foundation awarded We are grateful to The Westfield Foun- ing about Whitney’s diagnosis. It took a $10,000 grant to Arbor Chamber Mu- dation for enabling us to bring The me one month to learn how to say the the public what the status or outcome is. We don’t Admittedly, these are strong words for a local sic to produce Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Soldier’s Tale to the community. words Fibrodysplasia Ossificans know if this is legal or not, but we think it must at least newspaper but they could be stronger. Everyone Tale later this spring – one performance Arbor Chamber Music has been bring- Progressiva, but it only took days to find be unethical. Even Ronald J. Riccio, former Dean of likes a good fight every now and then but this is at The Presbyterian Church and one in ing a bit of Lincoln Center to its home out what a wonderful community we Westfield High School. base in Westfield for over 10 years. We live in, especially during a time of deep Seton Hall Law School, who was solicited to be ridiculous. This is a work for actors and musi- have served our ever-expanding audi- personal sadness. This year has devas- ence in many ways. tated our family, but Whitney has stayed Reader Thinks Women’s Opposition For the past few years, we have ex- her happy, funny, stubborn self. She will Town of Westfield Is Not ‘Stuckyville,’ panded our mission by developing and not let FOP stand in her way. She has enhancing musical talent in our public chosen a path of living her life to the To Store is Not Really About Kids List Special Is Timely And Relevant schools with mentoring programs fea- fullest and we just have to step aside and try to keep up with her. Your kindness I am sick and tired of hearing about life a long time ago. I bet they don’t have turing the same professional musicians In the February 28 issue there are “chasing down the truth.” She then who perform in concert. has helped me get through each and the “concerns” of several women in a problem with Brummer’s, because two articles under the heading of Pen goes on to say that as a reporter, she every day. Westfield regarding the front window of chocolate is always good to them. And The Westfield Foundation has & Ink by Michelle H. Lepoidevin. encounters a “different type of hos- been there to support our endeavors. We Thank you again and please keep Victoria’s Secret and how it may make It is time you ladies got a life and Whitney in your prayers. their children go blind. realized that Westfield is not the real One with the heading of “Reporter’s tility” when she gets resistance from are most grateful. Killing Rekindles Need For Justice” sources that she is following up on. Hillary Weldon The real concern is that their husbands town where “Ed” lives. It is a TV show. The Board of Trustees, Westfield may actually expect them to lose some If you think it’s real, then what happened and the other “Chung Interview with People dodge interviews and don’t Arbor Chamber Music Society www.ifopa.org weight, start to look halfway decent and to the episode that has Ed helping local List: When Westfield Doesn’t Need want to face the facts head on. To that try on some of that stuff. scamp John List beat his multiple mur- The Spotlight.” I add my support and say, “Hurrah, The protest has nothing to do with der charges? In the first article, Ms. LePoidevin and so say all of us!” kids; it has everything to do with uptight John Krug recounts the reporter’s brutal death But in the second article, she is Kean Bill Would Enable women who lost interest in a healthy sex Garwood while doing the very noble task of infuriated at Connie Chung for air- ing a report on the John List murders. “Westfield doesn’t need the spot- Teenagers to Work at Polls light!” Do I sense an inconsistency here? With the recent drowning mur- TRENTON – Legislation that would democracy in action,” he stated. “It is ders in Texas by Andrea Yates of her enable 16- and 17-year olds to be- my belief that by extending the oppor- five children, I presume Ms. Chung come election poll workers cleared tunity to serve as poll workers to high thought it timely to investigate a the Assembly State Government Com- school seniors that they will develop a similar tragedy. It was the first time mittee on Monday by a 5-0 tally and better appreciation of civic responsi- I had heard John List recount his now heads to the full Assembly for a bility, and they will share what they’ve explanations on television in his own vote. learned with their peers.” words. I had read his attempt at jus- Assemblyman Thomas H. Kean, Jr., Assemblyman Kean also noted the tification quite a few years ago when (R-21) said the intent of his legisla- legislation instituted a number of safe- he was captured. It was enlightening. tion, A-415, is to increase the number guards appropriate for younger poll As a long-time resident of Westfield, of available poll workers while piqu- workers. Applicants would have to I did not turn “beet red with embar- ing the interest of high school stu- submit a written statement signed by rassment and disgust.” It’s ludicrous dents to get involved in the electoral their parents or guardians giving them to surmise that one single tragic inci- process. permission to serve as poll workers. dent that took place over 30 years The legislator also noted that his Also, applicants would be required to ago would paint this town as a “hot- bill will help increase the pool of Board get written permission from their bed of criminal activities, where lu- of Education workers that has been on school in case poll worker training or the decline in recent years. Adults natics like List are allowed to carry elections are held during school hours. affiliated with either the Republican A-415 follows legislation spon- out their mischief.” or Democratic Parties would be cho- When you decide that a story might sored by Assemblyman Kean and sen for poll workers’ slots first. Re- signed into law by former Governor embarrass and offend, you open the maining openings would be filled by Donald DiFrancesco last year, which door to something un-American. persons unaffiliated with either of the extended the polling hours in New That’s censorship! No, we are not two political parties. Jersey by an extra hour. Polling places “Stukeyville” or “Pleasantville.” We Sixteen and 17-year-olds would be now open at 6 a.m. In addition, that are Westfield, a very agreeable place considered unaffiliated under the leg- legislation hiked workers’ pay to $200. to live in the midst of a mighty islation, and as such, would never Compensation had been $100. megalopolis in the year 2002. constitute a majority of workers in a Assemblyman Kean said this mea- Jack R. Dazzo polling place. In addition to being at sure should be part of an ongoing Westfield least 16 years of age, the legislation effort to educate school-aged children would require poll workers to be on the electoral process so that more Cartoon Needs United States citizens and enrolled in youth exercise their right to vote upon Computer Spell Check high school. reaching their 18th birthday. I think the protagonist of the cartoon “The purpose of this bill is two-fold If enacted into law, New Jersey wants to become an architect, not architech. to address the well-known shortage would become the 11th state to permit Victor Sloan of poll workers during elections and high school students to serve as poll Scotch Plains to familiarize our young people with workers. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 14, 2002 Page 5 Westfield Jaycees Focus on Needs of Community While Preparing to Mark 50th Anniversary in 2003

By DEBORAH MADISON Today, women make up more than their concert, featuring famous pop others,” he reflected. Which is em- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 50 percent of the Jaycees’ member- star personalities. Over the past few bodied in the International Jaycees WESTFIELD – While ship nationwide, with no female years, Jaycees member and music Motto, “All that is necessary for evil volunteerism and membership in contribution, however, from the lover, Craig Stock has organized the to prevail is for good men to do many local civic organizations has Westfield Chapter. Although the concert series featuring: Roger nothing.” (They surely meant waned in recent years, the Westfield Jaycees are chartered to serve both McGuinn of the Byrds, Livingston women, too). Jaycees has experienced a 66 percent men and women as members, the Taylor, Steve Forbert and this year, Membership in the Jaycees is open rise in membership in the past year. Westfield Chapter has reputedly Marshall Crenshaw. to anyone between the ages of 20 According to Westfield Jaycees earned a bit of a “boys’ club” repu- “I love music and wanted to bring and 40. However, some chapters President, James Foerst, member- tation, said Jaycees’ member, Timo- that to the community, while also have modified those restrictions to ship in the local chapter rose from thy McCabe. seeing that there were organizations allow senior members to participate 30 to 50 members last year, even as Currently, all of the members of that needed our help,” Mr. Stock said. and young adults between 18 and 21 many other local chapters of the the Westfield Jaycees are men. That All of the proceeds of the concert are to join young Jaycees chapters. Jaycees in New Jersey dissolved for gender statistic is not by design, donated to support the Westfield High The Westfield Jaycees have held lack of volunteers. claimed Mr. Foerst. “Nationwide, School Girls’ Lacrosse and Boys’ Ice membership drives in the past by Currently, there are only six chap- the Jaycees welcome members of Hockey Teams, the Jaycees Scholar- handing out flyers and literature. ters of Jaycees left in New Jersey, both sexes,” Mr. Foerst said. “A few ship and this year, to the September However, most members join the down from 20 chapters several years women have visited the local chap- 11 Memorial Fund. organization by word of mouth or ago. Three of those six chapters are ter meetings on occasion, but for Mr. Stock, who is a landscape being recommended by other mem- in the towns of Westfield, Cranford one reason or another they didn’t designer, along with Jaycees mem- bers. Residents of any town are wel- and Summit, which operate inde- come back,” he said. ber Mark Fischbach, a local archi- come to join any chapter of Jaycees, pendently of each other, under the “We certainly do not discourage tect, have also designed the Sep- Mr. Foerst said. The Westfield Jay- same umbrella organization, the In- women from joining and we have tember 11 Memorial, which will be cees has members that reside in ternational and National Jaycees. had women join in the past,” said constructed at the corner of North several of the surrounding towns, as The Jaycees is an international Mr. McCabe, “but there does seem Avenue and East Broad Street. The well as alumni who have moved civic organization of volunteers with to be a bit of old fashioned chauvin- construction of the nine-foot glass away, but still belong to the Westfield over 8,000 chapters in more than ism operating here. Maybe we’re a and granite monument has been ap- chapter. 123 countries. They share the com- rough crowd.” proved by the Town Council. Mr. The Westfield Jaycees limit most mon focus of contributing to the Mr. Foerst attributed the lack of Stock said that they hope to have the of their projects to the Westfield betterment of each community while female members and the waning monument, which will have all 3000 area and the towns immediately sur- also supporting the advancement of numbers of volunteers in many other names of the victims etched in glass rounding Westfield. They often work their members in leadership roles. chapters to the current economic and a seating area, ready to be dedi- in conjunction with other local civic Most local Jaycees provide edu- situation. “Many families just don’t cated by September 11 of this year. organizations on joint projects, such cational and training programs for have time anymore,” he surmised. The Jaycees, along with the Rotary as assisting Habitat for Humanity in Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times their members, educational litera- “In this era, of two-parent working Club, will also participate in the con- Plainfield with building houses or PANCAKE GOOD! ELMO WANT MORE...A larger than life Elmo eyes an ture, community scholarships, chari- families, people are just too tired or struction of the monument. The Jay- donating time to Children’s Spe- uneaten pancake at the Westfield Rotary Club annual Pancake Breakfast held table donations and other local com- busy to volunteer.” Which makes cees also contribute to the community cialized Hospital in Mountainside. March 2 at the Westfield High School cafeteria. This popular event is a munity services. the community service projects that by sprucing up public parks, town- However, Mr. Foerst pointed out fundraiser for scholarships for graduates of Westfield High School. Over 5,000 The Westfield Jaycees, which was the Jaycees have accomplished all owned parcels of land, such as the that they do not feel the need to seek pancakes and 3,000 sausages were served during the event. established in 1953, will be cel- that much more valuable to the com- Millennium Garden next to Starbucks, out projects outside of Westfield ebrating its 50th anniversary in 2003. munity. and even neighbors’ gardens, if some- because, “there are plenty of needs Mr. Foerst attributes their success Chaired by Mr. McCabe, the Jay- one in the community needs their in Westfield to take care of.” Assemblywoman Stender honored to the strong commitment to cees sponsor and carry out Child help, Mr. Foerst said. “Other Jaycees chapters occasion- volunteerism in the Westfield com- Shield, which affords local gram- They have also sponsored the child ally work on joint projects together, With Women of Excellence Award munity and to their organization’s mar school children a number of safety helmet program, which was but most chapters operate indepen- ability to focus on the particular safe houses to retreat to, should they more of a focus in prior years, be- dently to address the needs of each FANWOOD – Assemblywoman tunities for residents. She has made needs of the surrounding commu- run into any trouble on their way fore the mandatory helmet laws were local community,” he said. Linda d. Stender will be awarded the additional contributions in the areas nity. home from school. Prospective fami- passed. “It’s very satisfying helping For more information: please visit “2002 Women of Excellence Award” of environmental protection and his- “Our members keep an eye on the lies are screened with a background others,” Mr. Foerst said. “I can’t westfieldnj.com/jaycees, Tele- by the Union County Commission toric preservation. She was an impor- needs of the community and then check by the local police, before imagine not doing something for phone: (908) 232.5123. on the Status of Women; at the Tenth tant advocate for the passage of Union try to fulfill those needs,” Mr. Foerst earning the right to display a child Annual Dinner honoring “Women of County’s Open Space, Recreation and said. shield label in their window, alert- Excellence” on Friday, March 22. Historic Preservation Trust Fund, ap- “People who want to make a dif- ing children to that home being a Freeholders Help Deliver Mrs. Stender will receive the award proved by voters in 2000. Her efforts ference in the community recog- safe house. Mr. McCabe said that under the category of Government- to improve quality of life have also nize that we have no ulterior mo- program has been in existence for State. included the county’s largest-ever tree tives, but to help others,” he added. over 35 years and new volunteer Funds to Crossroads School Mrs. Stender was recently elected replacement program and initiating “We make a real effort to keep costs families are processed for the pro- to the New Jersey General Assembly, the Clean and Green Program, which down and donate as much as pos- gram each year. Union County Freeholder Chester in September 2001 as an offshoot representing the new 22nd Legisla- improves the appearance of county sible.” Mr. McCabe, who owns Westfield Holmes joined Celeste Carpiano, from the Westlake School in tive District. She was elected as a property. Among their many contributions Pediatric Dental Group, also volun- Director of New Jersey Association Westfield for children with special member of the Union County Board Assemblywoman Stender is a life- to the community, the Jaycees raise teers his time, along with other Jay- of Counties and local dignitaries from needs. The 50 students who attend of Chosen Freeholders in 1993 and re- long resident of Scotch Plains and scholarship money, volunteer at lo- cees members, at Children’s Spe- the Crossroads School in Westfield, Crossroads School have disabilities elected in 1996 and 1999. As Chair- Fanwood. She served on the cal hospitals, clean and renovate cialized Hospital in Mountainside at a recent breakfast meeting held to that span a wide spectrum, from hav- woman of the board in 1997, she Fanwood Borough Council from public land, and donate money to every Halloween to paint pumpkins discuss plans to build a new play- ing difficulties relating to people, initiated a reorganization of county 1987to1990 and was elected to a support other local organizations. with disabled children, who reside ground for autistic children. objects and events, to lacking the government that resulted in the for- four-year term as Mayor of Fanwood According to the Jaycees Interna- in the hospital. The pumpkins are “As the Union County Freeholder ability to break down tasks into ele- mation of the Union County Depart- in 1991. She and her husband, Rich- tional website, the origin of the Jay- donated each year by Williams Nurs- Liaison to the New Jersey Associa- ments. ment of Economic Development, cre- ard, have three children and cur- cees can be traced back to 1910, ery. Mr. McCabe admitted that like tion of Counties, I am so excited to In the past, children with autism ating new jobs and economic oppor- rently live in Fanwood. when a Missouri man named Henry many members, he initially joined visit the new Crossroads School and were taught through the behavioral Giessenbier and his friends formed the Jaycees to network and market see the dedication and hard work method based on the research of B.F. the Herculaneum Dance Club, with himself in his line of work. How- done by the staff here working with Skinner. Skinner used rewards and Unlimited Communications the main objective being the preser- ever, after making so many good children with autism. I am also happy punishments for conforming or not celebrates Youth Art Month, vation of conservative dance styles. friends and working together with to join NJAC Director Celeste conforming to certain socially ap- a collaborative effort Five years later, in 1915, Colonel others in the community on projects Carpiano in support of the school’s propriate behaviors. At Crossroads between town merchants and H.N. Morgan inspired the members such as this, he stays on for other efforts to build a playground to better School, students are supported using the Fine Arts Department of of the dance club to become more reasons now. meet the needs of children with such a method developed by Dr. Arnold Westfield Public Schools to involved in civic issues. This orga- “Networking with other profes- special needs,” Freeholder Holmes Miller. Children are taught to suc- present the best in student nization eventually became the Jun- sionals in the community and get- artwork. Featured in the said. ceed and many are returned to their window of Unlimited ior Citizens, or JC’s, which evolved ting great advice from them has “NJAC is happy to lend it’s sup- regular school setting, enabling them into the Jaycees. Communications are pieces always been a part of it, but the port and present this check for $5,000 to go on and lead fulfilling personal by Ashley Current, Emily However, the Jaycees became an underlying goal to help the commu- to help Crossroads School meet its and professional lifestyles. Ortuso, Irina Sheremetyeva, entirely male-dominated organiza- nity ties us together. I’ve made some $80,000 goal to build a specially The playground will be built on a Ariel Garfinkel, Shari tion until that fight was taken to the great friends and everyone has been designed and equipped playground 6,875-square-foot area and will in- Thomashow, Christine Supreme Court in 1974, explained genuinely nice,” he said. for children with autism,” Ms. clude climbing structures for two Kessler and Dana Zichlin. Mr. Foerst, who is also a practicing One of the fund-raising events Carpiano said. age groups, including slides, swing attorney in Westfield. that the Jaycees sponsor each year is The Crossroads School was opened sets and spring rides. IN UNION COUNTY, IT’S:

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PUBLICATION Mothers & More Meeting To Feature Vacation Ideas CRANFORD – Local mothers each month at the Hanson House, looking for spring and summer fam- located at 38 Springfield Avenue. ily vacation ideas are invited to at- New members are always welcome. tend the next meeting of the Union For more information, please call County Chapter of Mothers & More, Heidi at (908) 810-7165. on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Hanson House in Cranford. Maple Sugaring Slated Carol Ginsburg, a travel agent from Empress Brand Travel in Westfield, At Miller-Cory Sunday will provide ideas for drive-to desti- WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory nations, weekend getaways, cruises, House Museum in Westfield will fea- Disney vacations and other activities. ture Jack Petersen of Westfield in a Mothers & More is an interna- demonstration of maple sugaring on tional, not-for-profit organization Sunday, March 17, from 2 to 5 p.m. supporting women who have altered The museum is located at 614 their career paths in order to care for Mountain Avenue. Admission is $2 their children at home. for adults, 50 cents for students and Activities include evening discus- free for children under age 6. sion groups, guest speakers, mom’s On Sunday, March 24, the mu- night out, a book discussion, craft seum will feature “Tinsel Painting,” club, mom-and-tot outings and presented by museum volunteers Robert M. Rafferty and Miss Kimberly A. Fisher weekly daytime play gatherings. Laurie and Amy Mills. For more The Union County chapter meets information about the museum, on the first and third Wednesday of please call (908) 232-1776. Miss Kimberly A. Fisher Newcomers Club Reveals To Wed Robert M. Rafferty Activities Starting Tonight Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher of Her fiancé graduated from Westfield have announced the en- Smithtown High School in WESTFIELD – The Newcomers Elm Street in Westfield. gagement of their daughter, Miss Smithtown, N.Y. and also from Keene Club of Westfield has announced the No appointment is necessary but Kimberly A. Fisher, also of Westfield, State College. He is currently pursu- dates for several upcoming activi- individuals are asked to bring their to Robert M. Rafferty of Nesconset, ing a master’s degree in physical ties, starting with a Ladies Dinner social security card and proof of N.Y. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. education at Hofstra University in Out that will take place tonight, identification and their blood donor Robert T. Rafferty of Nesconset. New York. Thursday, March 14, at 7:30 p.m. at card if they have one. Participants MR. AND MRS. MICHAEL LAMBIASO the Samba Grill, located at 102 East are also reminded not to skip a meal The bride-to-be is a graduate of A wedding is planned for July of (She is the former Miss Katherine Burslem) Westfield High School and Keene State 2003. Broad Street in Westfield. The event before donating. Any questions can College in Keene, N.H. She received a will feature Brazilian cuisine and be directed to the Red Cross at (908) Bachelor of Science Degree in Early live entertainment. 232-7090. Childhood Education and currently Brendan Thomas The Social Committee’s Annual The Newcomers Club is open to teaches second grade in Linden. Miss Katherine Burslem Progressive Dinner is set for Satur- women over age 21 who are new to Born to Hiltzes day, March 23. The couples event Westfield or surrounding communi- African Violet Group Kathleen and Richard Hiltz of will kick off at 6:30 p.m. with the ties or are established residents who Westfield have announced the birth whole group meeting for appetizers have experienced a change in To Hold Show, Sale of their son, Brendan Thomas Hiltz, Marries Michael Lambiaso at a member’s house, and at 8 p.m. lifestyle, such as the birth or adop- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union on Sunday, January 13, at 2:27 a.m. Miss Katherine Burslem of Lake maid of honor. Miss Anne Lambiaso everyone will divide up for dinner at tion of a baby, a marriage, job change County Chapter of the African Violet at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Hiawatha, the daughter of Mrs. Paula of Franklin Square, the sister of the their assigned host house. The group or move within the town. Society of America will hold the Morristown. Vaning of Westfield and Robert bridegroom, was a bridesmaid. will gather again at 10 p.m. for des- For more information about the Annual African Violet Show and Plant Brendan weighed 8 pounds and 6 Burslem, also of Westfield, was mar- Joseph Lambiaso of Franklin sert at yet another member’s home. Newcomers Club of Westfield or its Sale on Friday, March 22, from 6 to ounces and measured 21 inches in ried on Saturday, September 29, to Square was the best man for his The theme of dinner houses will activities, please call Carrie Votta at 9 p.m. and Saturday, March 23, from length at birth. Michael Lambiaso of Franklin brother. Thomas Fogarty of vary and guests will be asked to bring (908) 389-9248 or Renee Cox at 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. He joins his brother, Cory. Square, N.Y. He is the son of Mr. and Hicksville, N.Y., was an usher. one of the following: appetizer, (908) 233-5605. The sale will take place at the All The baby’s maternal grandparents Mrs. Joseph Lambiaso, also of Serving as readers were Jonathan entrée, side dish or dessert. Saints’ Episcopal Church, located at are Ronnie and Jim Dudgeon of Franklin Square. Cook of Connellsville, Pa., Mrs. Vir- The Activities Committee has Gardenaires to Hear 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. Washingtonville, N.Y. The afternoon ceremony took place ginia Ciliberto of Roslyn, Pa., the planned a “Chick Flick” night on This year’s theme will be “Star His paternal grandparents are Harry at the Parsippany Presbyterian bridegroom’s godmother and aunt, Tuesday, March 26, beginning with a Talk by Tree Expert Spangled Violets.” Admission and Hiltz of Palm Coast, Fla., and the late Church in Parsippany, with the Rev- and Mrs. Donna Burslem of social period at 7:30 p.m. at a WESTFIELD — The monthly member’s home. The featured movie parking will be free. Ruth Hiltz. erend Donald Bragg officiating. A Westfield, the bride’s aunt. meeting of the Gardenaires will will begin around 8:30 p.m. reception followed at the Bretton A Westfield High School alumna, take place on Wednesday, March Woods in Morris Plains. the third generation of her family to Members are also encouraged to 27, from noon to 3 p.m., at the All participate in a blood drive spon- Given in marriage by her grandfa- attend, the bride also graduated from Saints’ Episcopal Church, located The Only Place You Need sored by the Westfield/Mountainside ther, Edward Johnson of Westfield, Lycoming College in Williamsport, at 559 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. To Buy Your Corned Beef. . . the bride had her sister, Miss Chris- Pa., with a Bachelor of Arts Degree chapter of the American Red Cross The speaker will be Martin on Wednesday, April 3, from 3 to 8 tine Burslem of Bridgewater, as her in Biology. Schmiede, a state certified tree p.m. at the Red Cross building, 321 She is a Medical Technologist expert. He has operated his fam- Synagogue to Hold (American Society of Clinical Pa- ily-owned business in the Westfield thology) at Chilton Memorial Hos- area for over five decades. Interfaith Seder pital in Pompton Plains and a Refer- Spring Story Times Mr. Schmiede’s lecture and slide AREA – The Social Action Com- ence Technologist at Bergen Com- presentation will be entitled “Trees, mittee of Temple Sha’arey Shalom munity Blood Center in Paramus. On Tap at Library from seedlings to 4,000-year-old The bridegroom graduated from in conjunction with the African- FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- specimens.” American Jewish Coalition, will Long Island Lutheran High School The general meeting of the in Brookville, N.Y., and earned a morial Library, located at North Av- sponsor the Chick Danziger Memo- enue and Tillotson Road, has an- Gardenaires is on the fourth rial Interfaith Freedom Seder on Tues- double major Bachelor of Arts De- Wednesday of each month. Re- gree in Computer Science and Music nounced its spring session of story day, March 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the times. freshments are served. Guests are temple. (Classical Guitar) from Lycoming welcome and there are no geo- John, College. He is an information tech- The library will host a 3-year-old Monk Located at 78 South Springfield and a 4- and 5-year-old story time graphic limitations. & Nick Avenue in Springfield, the temple nology consultant in New Jersey. Following a wedding trip to Rome, with craft. Individuals are asked to has a Reform Jewish congregation register in person for these story times which includes residents of Westfield. Florence and Venice, Italy, the couple ‘Dads and Daughters’ reside in Lake Hiawatha. between Saturday, March 16, and All are welcome to attend. Reser- Saturday, March 23. vations are required. The cost is $10 There will also be a story time To be Program Topic per person. For additional informa- See it all on the Web! with craft for 2-year-old children, SUMMIT – The Girl Project at the CORNED BEEF tion or to make a reservation, please accompanied by a parent or another Women’s Resource Center will spon- The Old Fasioned Way, call the temple office at (973) 379- www.goleader.com adult. This program is designed for sor a program called “Dads and Being Prepared For Your Holiday ! 5387. parents and children to participate Daughters” at the Summit Middle All Natural ! • No Chemicals ! and listen, seated together. School auditorium on Tuesday, All those interested in the 2-year- March 19, at 7:30 p.m. It’s Now In The Brine, So Order In Time ! old story time must attend an orien- Joe Kelly, the Executive Director Free Home Delivery tation on Wednesday, March 20, at of Dads and Daughters, will lead the A Real Butcher Shop Good News 10:30 a.m. Registration for the story presentation. Dads and Daughters is 389 Park Avenue • Scotch Plains time will take place during the orien- a non-profit organization that seeks (908) 322-7126 “But my God shall supply all your tation. to help strengthen father-daughter Individuals are asked to sign in for relationships and give girls a positive need according to his riches in glory the orientation at the Children’s In- self image. formation Desk upon arrival. The fee for the program is $10 for by Christ Jesus.” Family story time will be on Mon- individuals and $15 for couples. Reg- day nights at 6:30 p.m. for children istration is suggested, but walk-ins Valley Furniture Shop of all ages. Youngsters age 4 and will be welcome. A question-and- Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions PHILIPPIANS 4:19 The Gospel under must be seated with an adult. answer period will be included. Prior registration is not required for For more information about this this story time. program, please call the Women’s LAST CHANCE Fanwood residents will be given Resource Center at (908) 273-7253. priority in all registrations. All story Information about center programs STOREWIDE times will begin the week of April 1 is also available at and end the week of April 29. For www.womensource.org. Individuals INTER LEARANCE Prudential Securities times and details, please call (908) visiting the site should click on Girl W C 322-4377. Project. ENDS MARCH 19TH announces the expansion of their SAVE 30-50% AND MORE Mathew Brady Westfield Office located at 155 Elm Street Cameraman of the Civil War with the expansion comes opportunity for Financial Advisors. AN ILLUSTRATED LECTURE BY If you would like to explore MR. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 14, 2002 Page 7 Six Months After September 11, Presbyterian Church Lists We Still Journey Through Grief Services for Holy Week By REV. KENNETH G. HETZEL I find these opportunities a healthy WESTFIELD — Special services, Christ,” accompanied by strings, It has been six months since Sep- testing of where we are as a group, music and activities will mark the oboes and harpsichord at the evening tember 11. We have been well re- and where we may be as individuals. celebration of Holy Week at The service. minded through all the media cover- I find these opportunities a time to Presbyterian Church in Westfield. An Easter Vigil will begin at 8 age in these past days. see where the people in our congre- Worship services will be held on p.m. on Saturday, March 30, in the In these long six months, we have gations are in their grief journeys. Passion/Palm Sunday, March 24, at 8 Sanctuary. On Easter Sunday, March gathered together to mourn and bury As a pastor, I learn where along the a.m. in the Chapel and at 10:30 a.m. 31, identical services celebrating the the victims of the terrorist attacks. path we may be struggling and what in the Sanctuary of the church, lo- Resurrection of Jesus Christ with We have gathered around the fami- help and what hope yet needs to be cated at 140 Mountain Avenue. words, music and Holy Communion lies in practical support. We have offered. I suggest that each of us The Children’s Choirs, under the will be conducted in the Sanctuary at continued to offer our prayers and might look to our family and friends direction of Cyrene Foltz, will par- 9 and 11 a.m. A brass quintet will love. in these times, take a look to see how ticipate. The solemn Maundy Thurs- perform at both services. We have contributed generously they are responding, to see how far day service will be conducted on Dr. William Ross Forbes is the to various organizations offering re- they have traveled, to see where they March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctu- Senior Pastor. The Associate Pastors lief and support to the families of the yet need to go. ary. are the Reverend Christina September 11 victims. Our emer- Do they need a gentle embrace? On Good Friday, March 29, there McCormick, the Reverend Victoria gency response teams have done ex- Offer it. Do they need professional will be two services — at noon in the Ney and the Reverend Wendy Thode. tra duty, some still in New York, clergy or counseling assistance? Sug- MMM-MMM MAPLE…Two-year-old Grace Ascione of Westfield tasted some Chapel and at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanc- while others resume rushing to care gest it. Help others. And let them sap at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s annual Maple Sugaring in Summit on March 2. Besides the taste test, Grace and her family watched a wood-splitting tuary. for our own recent crises. help you. If they suggest you need to The Chancel Choir, directed by Saint Barnabas Offers Some of us continue to volunteer consider your reactions, to reassess demonstration, saw a sugar maple tree being tapped and visited the Sugar Shack, where the sap was boiled down to a syrup. William Clisham, the Director of our time working at the various relief where you are in your grief, listen to Music, will perform George Cancer Support Group centers still open. How many of us your family and friends. Frederick Handel’s “The Passion of LIVINGSTON – Saint Barnabas have taken a private personal pil- Their suggestions, like yours to Medical Center in Livingston will grimage down to Ground Zero, and them, are grounded in genuine con- Torah Center Schedules offer a free “Beyond Primary Cancer there offered our prayers or bless- cern and love. Mass of Healing Slated Support Group” on Monday, March ings? * * * * * Activities for Passover At St. Bartholomew 18, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the We have resumed our daily lives, Reverend Hetzel is the Pastor of Cancer Center Conference Room of commuting to work, returning to the Willow Grove Presbyterian WESTFIELD — The Union take place from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at the SCOTCH PLAINS – St. the Medical Center. families, blessing loved ones on their Church in Scotch Plains and Presi- County Torah Center, located at 418 Torah Center. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman The group provides individuals travels. We have returned our chil- dent of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Central Avenue in Westfield, has re- Youngsters will listen to a story, Catholic Church in Scotch Plains coping with cancer that has returned dren to the care of schools and Ministerium. vealed the dates for several upcom- learn about the holiday and do a will celebrate a Mass of Healing on or spread beyond the primary site coaches and directors and other men- ing events related to Passover. related arts and crafts project. The Saturday, March 23, at 1:30 p.m. with an opportunity to share their tors. We have slowly begun lifting On Wednesday, March 20, Rabbi fee is $3 per child. All families who The church, located at 2032 experiences. our own griefs to place them in a Dr. Dorlen to Speak Levi Block of the Torah Center will participate will receive a compli- Westfield Avenue, is accessible by Saint Barnabas is located on Old slightly more convenient location. present a lecture at 8 p.m. at the mentary Shmura Matzah. an elevator to the right of the en- Short Hills Road. To register, please We clergy have been told in many About Bioterrorism Jewish Community Center of Cen- A Family Model Matzah Bakery is trance of the building. call (973) 322-2414. different seminars and training ses- tral New Jersey, located at 1391 scheduled for Sunday, March 24, at 4 sions that the full extent of grief and At Hadassah Forum Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. p.m. at the Torah Center. The do-it- personal responses to September 11 WESTFIELD – Dr. Rosalind S. He will discuss how to conduct a yourself Matzah Bakery is a hands- is yet to be measured. Dorlen will present “Bioterrorism: Seder and the reasons behind many on activity where children and adults Many folk will carry their con- Dealing With the Psychological Ef- of the customs and traditions. The will mix, knead, roll and bake their cerns privately until those concerns fects,” at the Westfield Hadassah program is free and open to the pub- own round “Shmura Matzah.” break free. We know, and we are told, Educational Forum on Monday, April lic and everyone in attendance will Admission is $3 per child and a that grief must be felt, must be ex- 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Emanu- receive a complimentary Shmurah complimentary Shmura Matzah will pressed. Grief must come to closure. El, located at 756 East Broad Street Matzah and holiday guide. be given to every family in atten- No matter if our collective grief is in Westfield. On Thursday, March 21, a Pre- dance. The program is open to the tragedy seen at distance, or if our The program will focus on the Passover Jewish Story and Crafts public and everyone is welcome. grief is a personal loss on September emotional and psychological aspects Hour for children ages 3 to 5 will For more information on any of 11, it still must be expressed — of bioterrorism and how the fear of these programs, to respond for the personally, individually, specifically. terrorism can be just as crippling as Story and Crafts Hour or to obtain a Perhaps the pain of recent televi- any terrorist act. A question-and- Nurse Specialist to Tell free Passover Guide, please call the sion programs is still raw to some. answer period will follow. Hadassah Members Torah Center at (908) 789-5252. Perhaps the renewed media attention Dr. Dorlen is a clinical psycholo- seems inappropriate, or even offen- gist and psychoanalyst who has been About Heart Disease Historian to Discuss sive to some. Perhaps the personal in private practice in Summit for WESTFIELD – The next meeting attention given to one group over more than 25 years. of Westfield Hadassah will be on Life of Mathew Brady another seems unbalanced. A member of the Allied Profes- Monday, March 18, beginning at WESTFIELD — The final event No matter the reaction, it actually sional Staff of the Department of 12:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, lo- of the Westfield Lecture Series’ 2001- all is very predictable; each is under- Psychiatry at Overlook Hospital in cated at 756 East Broad Street in 2002 season will take place on Thurs- standable, as we pass through grief. Summit, she is a diplomate in clini- Westfield. day, March 21, from 12:15 to 1:30 It is almost a textbook passage, clas- cal psychology and a fellow of the Featured speaker Cyndi Hermey, p.m. in the First Congregational sic in appearance and experience. Academy of Clinical Psychology. a Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Church, located at 125 Elmer Street Specialist at Overlook Hospital in in Westfield. Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Summit, will discuss “Women and Admission is $5 and will include LEARNING HOW THE PAPER GETS OUT...Members of the Tiger Cubs at Emmanuel Cancer Foundation Heart Disease.” Tamaques Elementary School in Westfield learn what it takes to get a weekly beverages to be served following the newspaper completed at The Westfield Leader office in Westfield. A nurse for 16 years, Ms. Hermey lecture. Attendees are invited to bring Welcomes Monica Vermeulen has spent her entire career in criti- a bag lunch. cal and cardiac care as a staff nurse, The lecture, to be accompanied by SCOTCH PLAINS – The counseling, emergency financial re- nurse manager, director of cardiac slides, will explore the life and times Emmanuel Cancer Foundation (ECF) lief and material assistance. services and clinical nurse spe- of celebrated New York City photog- • Criminal Defense - Federal & State recently hired Monica Vermeulen as The Central Region is seeking cialist. rapher Mathew B. Brady. The dis- • Complex Civil Litigation In her present position, she works the Central Regional Director at its volunteers and a variety of activities cussion will focus on Brady’s efforts • DWI & Municipal Court location at 1815 Front Street in Scotch and responsibilities are available. with staff, physicians and patients in to preserve the events of the Civil Plains. Interested individuals may call Ms. teaching patients, families, medical War on film. Ms. Vermeulen, herself a cancer Vermeulen at (908) 322-4323, ex- personnel and the community about Independent historian Charles F. survivor, grew up in Scotch Plains and tension no. 17. heart disease and its prevention. McSorley, a member of the Ameri- moved away in 1972. After 30 years can Political Items Collectors, will ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. she has returned to the township to give the presentation. Former Federal Prosecutor assume her new position with ECF. The Westfield Lecture Series is ECF is a statewide, non-profit or- Chelsea at Fanwood Sets sponsored by the Westfield Y. Mr. ganization founded in 1983 by Jo- McSorley will appear with the sup- 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 seph and Susan Vizzoni in memory Dates for Various Events port of the New Jersey Council for of their son, Emmanuel, who died of the Humanities and its Speakers Tel: (908) 301-9001 Fax: (908) 301-9008 cancer at age 7. FANWOOD – The Chelsea at “The History of Our Flag,” followed Bureau. The organization’s mission is to Fanwood assisted living residence, by a presentation of the flags of the For further information, please call help preserve the quality of life for located at 295 South Avenue in Mexican War of 1845, the Civil War Dave Mueller at the Westfield Y, any New Jersey family whose child Fanwood, has announced several ac- (including the present-day conflict (908) 233-2700, extension no. 233. [email protected] has been diagnosed with cancer, by tivities in which it is participating. with the Confederate flag) and the providing professional in-home The Chelsea is a sponsor of this year’s flag of the “Greatest Generation,” Dress for Success New Jersey’s “Clean among others. Your Closet Week,” March 17 to March As seating is limited, participants 24. Dress for Success is a non-profit are asked to register for the program. organization that provides interview- To register, please call Marjorie Deas, appropriate clothing to low-income Director of Community Relations, at women who are entering the workforce. (908) 654-5200. The Chelsea will accept donations On Saturday, March 23, from 10 of new or gently-used skirt and pant a.m. to noon, an Egg Dyeing and suits, dresses, blouses, shoes, scarves Easter Bunny Visit will be held at The and unused pantyhose. Clothing Chelsea. Youngsters will be invited to should be cleaned, pressed and on join Chelsea residents as they dye hangers. Donations will be accepted Easter eggs and meet the Easter Bunny between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. that week and his live bunny friend, “Cadbury.” and are tax deductible. All children will take home a com- On Wednesday, March 20, at 2 p.m. plimentary photograph of themselves vexillologist Gerry McCavera of with the Easter Bunny and will also Media, Pa., will present the second of receive a “goody bag.” four talks about the history of flags. For further information on any The event will include a review of of these events, please call (908) Monica Vermeulen Mr. McCavera’s previous program, 654-5200.

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Ring, 3rd, 74, of He was also a member and Trustee of Plainfield died on Wednesday, Feb- the Plainfield Country Club. Dr. Jesse W. Huff, 85, Biochemist; Harold C. Waugh, 85, of Largo, been founding members. ruary 27, at Morristown Memorial Surviving are his wife, Joan Price Fla., died on Sunday, February 24, Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Hospital in Morristown. Ring; three sons, William J. Ring, Active With Scouting’s ‘Flintlocks’ at Morton Plant-Mease Hospital in Muriel Duff; two daughters, Carol Born in Bangor, Me., he had lived Michael A. Ring and Joseph E. Ring; Clearwater, Fla. Storz of Cranford and Trudy Carr in Scotch Plains for 30 years prior to a daughter, Mary L. Ring, and two Dr. Jesse W. Huff, 85, of Westfield zation, a group of senior men from Born in Montreal, Canada, he of Cherry Hill; a son, Douglas moving to Plainfield in 1989. grandchildren. died on Thursday, February 21, at 15 towns and three counties who had lived in Bayonne before mov- Waugh of Wall Township; a brother, Mr. Ring joined the staff of the The funeral was held on Saturday, Overlook Hospital in Summit. remain involved with scouting. ing to Westfield in the mid 1920s. Robert Waugh of Scotch Plains; American Water Works Service Com- March 2, from the Memorial Funeral Born in Penn Township, Pa., he With the Flintlocks, he traveled to He relocated to Largo in 1982. four grandchildren and a great- pany in 1952, designing and super- Home, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. grew up in Lansdale, Pa., residing in Camp Winnebago, the Boy Scout Mr. Waugh had been employed grandson. vising distribution systems through- A Mass followed at the Immaculate Westfield for the past 45 years. camp in Rockaway, to build docks, for 45 years as an engineer for the A memorial service will be held out the United States. Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church Dr. Huff worked as a biochemist buildings, picnic tables and keep up International Nickel Company in at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March A licensed professional engineer, in Scotch Plains. Interment followed at for the Sharp and Dohme Company, with maintenance of the camp. New York City prior to retiring in 20, at the First Baptist Church in he joined the Elizabethtown Water St. Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. which was later acquired by Merck He recently donated funds to the 1981. Westfield. Company in 1959 as Chief Engineer Memorial contributions may be & Company of Rahway. He contin- Flintlocks for construction of a large A United States Army veteran of Arrangements were under the di- and served as President from 1987 made to the Fanwood-Scotch Plains ued working there and retired in 1987 building to be used by youth and World War II, he participated in the rection of the Gray Funeral Home, until his retirement in 1992. After YMCA, 1340 Martine Avenue, after 40 years. Earlier in his career, adults in Boy Scouting. Battle of the Bulge. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. retiring, he continued to serve on the Scotch Plains 07076. he had taught at Duke University’s He was predeceased by his daugh- He was a member of the First Memorial donations may be March 14, 2002 Medical School. ter, Karen Huff and son, Larry Huff. Church of Christ, Scientist in made to Habitat for Humanity. Board of Directors. March 14, 2002 Mr. Ring had served as President He received his Bachelor of Sci- Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Westfield, of which his parents had of the American Water Works Asso- Joan Di Maggio, 78 ence Degree from the University of Catherine B. Bedsworth Huff; a ciation and of the National Associa- Joan Yolanda Di Maggio, 78, of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pa., and his daughter, Debra Huff Evans of tion of Water Companies. He was Bayville died on Wednesday, Febru- doctoral degree from Duke Univer- Malibu, Calif., and two sons, Randy Beverly E. Levitt, 64, Worked With also a member of the Board of Direc- ary 20, in the Community Medical sity in Durham, N.C. Huff of Exton, Pa., and David Tho- tors of the Philadelphia Suburban Center in Toms River. Active with Boy Scout Troop No. mas Huff of Westfield. Special Ed Students in Westfield 172 of Franklin Elementary School A funeral service was held on Water Company. Born in Westfield, she had lived in Beverly E. Levitt, 64, of Bennett, Jr. of Pennsylvania, and He was a member and Past Presi- Clark prior to moving to Bayville in Westfield for 25 years, he also was Wednesday, February 27, at the Way- a member of the “Flintlocks” organi- side Chapel of Whitemarsh Memo- Readington Township died on Sun- four grandchildren. dent of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains five years ago. day, February 24, in the Hunterdon Funeral services were held on Rotary Club and was awarded the Mrs. Di Maggio had been an in- rial Park in Ambler, Pa. Interment Elizabeth Silverman, 66 took place at the Whitemarsh Me- Medical Center in Raritan Town- Tuesday, February 26, in the Clover Paul Harris Fellow by his club. spector for Electric Industries in ship. Hill Reformed Church in Clover Mr. Ring additionally served as Murray Hill for 15 years before retir- Elizabeth Haas Silverman, 66, of morial Park Cemetery. March 14, 2002 Born in Watchung on March 22, Hill. Interment was at Clover Hill President, Director and Trustee of ing 15 years ago. Neptune City died on Monday, Feb- ruary 18, at her home. 1937, the daughter of the late Alfred Cemetery in Clover Hill. the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. She was predeceased by her hus- and Florence Eager Bennett, she Arrangements were under the di- band, Anthony Di Maggio, in 1998, Born in Avington, Pa., she had Rose E. Romeo, 97 been a resident of Scotch Plains and Rose E. Romeo, 97, of Westfield had lived in Westfield before mov- rection of the Holcombe-Fisher Fu- Stefan Zukowski, 90 and by two brothers, Nicholas and ing to Readington Township four neral Home in Flemington. Stefan Zukowski, 90, of Scotch John Yarussi. Morristown before moving to Nep- died on Monday, March 11, at her tune City four years ago. residence. years ago. Memorial donations may be made Plains died on Sunday, February 17, Surviving are two sons, Michael Mrs. Levitt was Recreation Coor- to the Hunterdon SPCA, 576 Stamets at the Ashbrook Nursing and Conva- Falocco of Dunellen and Leonard Mrs. Silverman was awarded a Born in Montozzoli, Italy, Prov- bachelor’s degree from Cedar Crest ince of Chiete, she lived in Westfield dinator for Avalon Assisted Living Road, Milford 08848. lescent Center in Scotch Plains. Falocco of Avenel; a daughter, Carol March 14, 2002 College in Allentown, Pa., in 1957. since 1921. in Bridgewater. Earlier, she had been Born in Brooklyn, he had resided Ann Maggs of Bayville; two sisters, a teacher’s aide and bus driver for in Linden before moving to Scotch Elsie Berry of Connecticut and She bred and showed English set- Mrs. Romeo had worked for the Margaret Leavitt, 85 ters and was a member of the English Westfield Board of Education for special education students in the Plains 63 years ago. Eleanor Vastino of Plainfield; four Westfield Public School system for Margaret R. Leavitt, 85, of Brick Mr. Zukowski had been employed grandchildren and four great-grand- Setter Association of America. many years as a cafeteria employee died on Monday, February 25, at her She was predeceased by her hus- before retiring. 15 years. as a plumbing salesman for Spring- children. Surviving are two sons, Mark residence. field Plumbing Supply for 15 years A Mass was offered on Saturday, band, Stanley Silverman, in 1975. She was a member of the Meridian Born in Plainfield, she had lived Surviving are a son, Jeffrey Senior Citizens Club in Scotch Plains. Levitt of Raritan Township and Scott prior to his retirement in 1977. February 23, at St. Agnes Roman Levitt of Forks Township, Pa.; three in Scotch Plains for 40 years before He was predeceased by a son, Catholic Church in Clark. Interment Silverman of Laguna Beach, Calif.; She was predeceased by her hus- relocating to Brick two years ago. a daughter, Lori Silverman of Man- band, John Romeo, in 1970. sisters, Gertrude Napoli of Bushkill Stephan Zukowski. took place at St. Gertrude’s Cem- Falls, Pa., Florence Knowles of Mrs. Leavitt had worked in the Surviving are his wife of 63 years, etery in Colonia. hattan, N.Y., and her brother, Charles Surviving are two sons, Russell Tax Department of Seamen’s Medi- B. Haas of York, Pa. Romeo and George Romeo; a daugh- Wyalusing, Pa., and Mary Ann Albina Petsche Zukowski; two daugh- Arrangements were under the di- Hilliker of Alpha; a brother, Alfred cal Systems in Iselin prior to retir- ters, Mary Ann Smith and Anita rection of the Krowicki Gorny Me- Graveside services were held on ter, Frances Ridge; six grandchil- ing in 1985. DeBlasio, both of California; a son, morial Home in Clark. Wednesday, February 20, at Mount dren and three great-grandchildren. Prior to that, she had worked in Christopher Zukowski of Maryland; March 14, 2002 Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin. A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Memorial Service Set the Accounting Department of First two sisters, Helen Mady of New York Anne M. Bailey, 80 Bloomfield-Cooper Jewish Chap- today, Thursday, March 14, at the Art Color Corporation of Dunellen and Emelia Ruby of Clark; eight grand- els of Ocean was in charge of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church For John R. Montag from 1946 to 1966. Anne M. Bailey, 80, of Basking arrangements. in Westfield, following the funeral at A memorial service will be held at children and three great-grandchildren. Ridge died on Tuesday, March 5, at She was a communicant of St. A Mass was offered onThursday, Memorial donations may be made 9 a.m. from the Dooley Colonial 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, Morristown Memorial Hospital in Dominic’s Roman Catholic Church February 21, at the Immaculate Heart to AKC CAR Canine Support and Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in for John Richard Montag, 85, of Morristown. in Brick and a member of the North of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Relief Fund or Dose Inc. Westfield. Westfield, who died on Saturday, Plainfield High School Alumni As- Born in Bayonne, she had lived in March 14, 2002 March 14, 2002 Scotch Plains, following the funeral February 16, at Parker Home in Scotch Plains for 22 years before sociation. from the Walter J. Johnson Funeral Piscataway. Surviving are a son, James Leavitt relocating to Westfield in 2000. She Anthony Venutolo, 81, Was Jersey City’s The service will take place at The Home in Clark. Interment was at St. had recently moved to Fellowship of Toms River; a brother, Joseph Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. First Presbyterian Church, located at Village in Basking Ridge. Repac of Frostberg, Md.; a sister, March 14, 2002 Director of Recreation and Public Works 11 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Dorothy Rigby of Brick, and two Mrs. Bailey was a communicant of Arrangements are by the Gray Fu- the Immaculate Heart of Mary Ro- Anthony Venutolo, 81, of Scotch followed at the Immaculate Heart of grandsons. Leonarda Tartamella man Catholic Church in Scotch neral Home, 318 East Broad Street in A Mass was offered on Friday, Plains died on Thursday, March 7, Mary Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. Leonarda Tartamella, 95, of Scotch Plains, where she was a member of at the Scotch Plains home of his Scotch Plains. Interment was at Holy March 1, at St. Dominic’s Church. Plains died on Tuesday, March 5, in the Rosary Society. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Interment followed at St. Gertrude’s daughter, Jeanne Giordano, with Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. tions may be made to the Alzheimer’s the JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was predeceased by her hus- March 14, 2002 Cemetery in Colonia. whom he lived. Foundation, Northeast Chapter, 400 Born in Sicily, Italy, she had lived band, John M. Bailey, who died on Born in Jersey City, he had retired Arrangements were under the di- in Elizabeth and Edison before re- March 24, 2000; her brother, Joseph to his summer home in Manahawkin Maria L. Perna, 97 Morris Avenue, Suite 251, Denville rection of Colonial Funeral Homes cently moving to Scotch Plains. Devine, and two sisters, Helen Leddy 07834-1365. in Brick. in 1993 and came to Scotch Plains Maria Louise Perna, 97, of Scotch March 14, 2002 March 14, 2002 Mrs. Tartamella had been a seam- and Marie Travers. in 2001. Plains died on Monday, March 4, at stress for Hilton Manufacturing in Surviving are four daughters, Ellen Mr. Venutolo had worked for Jer- Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Linden for 18 years prior to her re- M. Stagg and Kathleen Schoenhaus, sey City for more than 30 years, first ter in Plainfield. Florence Venutolo, 76, Payroll Clerk; tirement in 1977. both of Basking Ridge; Anne M. as Director of Recreation and later as Born in Newark, she had lived in She was predeceased by her hus- McGrew of Modesto, Calif., and Director of Public Works before re- Belleville before relocating to Scotch Had Served in Women’s Army Corps band, Paola Tartamella, in 1991. Mary B. Morrison of Hingham, tiring in 1983. Earlier, he had been a Plains. Surviving are a son, Gino Mass.; a brother, Harry Devine of physical education teacher at Nutley Mrs. Perna had been a teacher’s aide Florence Venutolo, 76, of Scotch Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Tartamella; a sister, Francesca Houston, Tex., and 10 grandchildren. Middle School and at North Bergen in the Belleville school system for Plains died on Sunday, March 10, at Plains. Interment took place at the Inzerillo; three grandchildren and a The funeral was held on Saturday, High School. He was the varsity foot- many years. Prior to that, she was an Overlook Hospital in Summit. Holy Cross Cemetery in North Ar- great-grandson. March 9, from the Memorial Funeral ball coach while teaching at both assembler for the Charms Candy Com- Born in Jersey City, she had lived lington. Funeral services took place on Fri- Home, 155 South Avenue in schools. After retiring, he taught at pany in Bloomfield for several years. in Manahawkin before relocating to Arrangements were handled by day, March 8, at the Gosselin Fu- Fanwood. A Mass followed at the the Hudson County Prep School in She was a Vice President of the Scotch Plains last year. the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch neral Home in Edison. A Mass fol- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Jersey City from 1983 to 1993. Belleville Senior Citizens and the Mrs. Venutolo had been employed Plains. lowed at St. John Vianney Roman Interment took place at St. Gertrude’s A 1942 graduate of Columbia Scotch Plains Senior Citizens. as a secretary and payroll clerk with March 14, 2002 Catholic Church in Colonia, with Cemetery in Colonia. University in New York City, he re- She was predeceased by two hus- the Hudson County Roads Depart- interment in the St. Gertrude’s Cem- Memorial contributions may be ceived a degree in education and bands, William Coviello and ment in Jersey City for 20 years, Eugene Procopio, Sr. etery Mausoleum in Colonia. made to a favorite charity. played on the varsity football team. Salvatore Perna; five sisters, prior to retiring in 1983. Eugene M. Procopio, Sr., 87, of March 14, 2002 March 14, 2002 He also completed a master’s degree Josephine Tobia, Elizabeth Massa, She served with the United States Longwood, Fla., died on Monday, at Columbia University. Beatrice Guarino, Edith LinFante and Women’s Army Corps during World March 4, at his home. Mr. Venutolo served in the United Faye SanFilipo, and a brother, Louis War II. Born in Brooklyn, he had lived in NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III States Army during World War II. Schiavone. She was predeceased by her hus- Westfield and Columbia, S.C., be- He was appointed as President of Surviving are a daughter, Mae band, Anthony Venutolo, who died fore moving to Longwood. ATTORNEYCLEARANCE! AT LAW the Board of Education in Jersey Agolia of Scotch Plains; a son, An- on Thursday, March 7, at the home Mr. Procopio had been employed City from 1976 to 1980 and was a thony Coviello of Wildwood Crest; of the couple’s daughter, Jeanne by Accurate Bushing Company in 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. member of the Hudson County Teach- four grandchildren and six great- Giordano, in Scotch Plains. Garwood for 42 years prior to retir- ers Association. grandchildren. Also surviving are three other ing in 1983 as a plant superinten- CRANFORD, NJ 07016 His wife of 59 years, Florence A Mass was offered on Friday, daughters, Elizabeth Fesken, Susan dent. Gajewski Venutolo, died on Sunday, March 8, at the Immaculate Heart of Montovani and Antonia Reo; two He received a degree in mechani- March 10. Mary Roman Catholic Church in sons, Timothy Venutolo and Michael cal engineering from Manhattan 908. 709. 1999 Also surviving are three other Scotch Plains, following the funeral Venutolo; three sisters, Sally Tyaka, College. daughters, Elizabeth Fesken, Susan from the Walter J. Johnson Funeral Jean Richardson and Claire Swidryk, Surviving are two sons, Robert Venutolo-Montovani and Antonia GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: Home in Clark. Interment took place and 12 grandchildren. Procopio and Eugene Procopio, Jr.; Reo; two sons, Timothy Venutolo at the Immaculate Conception Cem- A Mass was offered for Mr. and four sisters, Frances, Helen, Vera and Michael Venutolo; a brother, etery in Montclair. • • Mrs. Venutolo on Tuesday, March and Ida; two brothers, Mario ESTATE PLANNING PERSONAL INJURY Michael “Mickey” Venutolo, and 12 Memorial contributions may be 12, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Procopio and Arthur Procopio, and •ELDER LAW •ZONING grandchildren. made to the American Kidney Fund, eight grandchildren. •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT The funeral took place on Tues- 6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite Helen Shea Solan, 80 A Mass was offered yesterday, •REAL ESTATE •COMMERCIAL LITIGATION day, March 12, from the Rossi Fu- 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852. Wednesday, March 13, at St. Anne’s neral Home in Scotch Plains. A Mass March 14, 2002 Helen Shea Solan, 80, of Scotch Roman Catholic Church in Plains died on Monday, March 11, Garwood. at Genesis ElderCare – The Wood- Arrangements were handled by lands in Plainfield. the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North We appreciate Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Born in Plainfield, she had lived Avenue in Cranford. in South Plainfield before relocat- March 14, 2002 ing to Scotch Plains in 1976. our neighbors Caring & Courteous Service to the She was predeceased by her hus- Esther Longbothum, 79 band, Martin J. Solan, in 1989. Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Surviving are a son, Thomas J. Esther Longbothum, 79, of do our best to be good neighbors. Solan of Bridgewater; a daughter, Fanwood died on Thursday, Febru- ary 21, at her family’s home in Fort As established members of the Westfield business community, we Debra A. Welch of Scotch Plains, and five grandchildren. Solonga, N.Y. understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! Born in Deposit, N.Y., she had We've built our reputation on this trust. The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Westfield tomorrow, Friday, March 15, from been a resident of Plainfield before For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 moving to Fanwood two years ago. and caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most 556 Westfield Avenue South Avenue in Fanwood, followed Mrs. Longbothum served as a reg- by listening and providing choices. 233-0255 by a Mass at 10 a.m. at the Immacu- istered nurse with the United States late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Army in the Pacific Theater during We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can John L. Dooley World War II. Manager Church in Scotch Plains. Interment also talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Later, she was a volunteer nurse minds of others. Please call us or stop by. Scotch Plains. with the Red Cross at Muhlenberg Visitation will take place from 2 Hospital in Plainfield and also to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. today, trained other volunteers at the hos- Thursday, March 14, at the funeral pital. home. She received her nursing degree FUNERAL In lieu of flowers, memorial do- from Syracuse University. She taught Sunday School at the DIRECTORS nations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of North- Crescent Avenue Church in – Since 1897 – Cranford ern New Jersey, 299 Cherry Hill Plainfield and was a member of the 218 North Avenue Road, Parsippany 07054. Plainfield Country Club. Surviving are two daughters, • FRED H. GRAY, JR. • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER 276-0255 March 14, 2002 Louise Longbothum Spears and • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Charles V. Dooley Elizabeth Axtell; two sons, George Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle Manager See it all on the Web! Briggs and Orrin Walter, and six WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 grandchildren. www.goleader.com Funeral services were private. CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 March 14, 2002 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 14, 2002 Page 9

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Garneva William Schwartz Alena Fleming Julie Anne Shelman MOUNTAINSIDE – Principal of Divya Desai Katheleen Melnyk named to the second marking period Lindsay Brown Natalia Mavrogiannis Sarah M. Garry Jonathan M. Sheflin Claire S. Fox Marlena Sheridan Deerfield School in Mountainside, Joshua Dubinsky Ryan Penk honor roll for the 2001-2002 school Melanie Brown Melissa K. Mc Dermott Andrew D. Gately John-William Sidhom Emily GeeThomas J. Sheridan M. Priscilla Church, has announced Scott Foster Andrew Robertson year. Julia Brundage Patrick F. McCabe Melissa J. Gerckens Leanne Skorge William M. Harbaugh Jacqueline D. Snyder the names of pupils placed on the Karole Fristensky Raquel Rodrigues SEVENTH GRADE Jennifer Burns Lauren E. McCurdy Ilene R. Goodman Bryan J. Smith Matthew K. Harris Zachary Sproull High Honor Roll and Regular Honor Noelle Gostyla Michael Tate REGULAR HONOR ROLL Colin J. Callahan Amanda McQuade Kayley Graham Darrell Ann Smith Phillip John Kate M. Statton Roll for the second marking period. Lauren Hauser Dominique vonSeckendorff -123 STUDENTS Matthew S. Carville Rebecca McQuade Anne G. Greenberg Brent Souders Edward L. Kane James N. Thayer To qualify for the High Honor Diane King Thomas Weakley Justin A. Adams Jennifer Laspata Tiffany Cayado John T. Meagher Tegest Hailu Jamie Steiner Anya M. Kaplan Samantha Vitale Roll, students must attain all “As” in Catherine Wilson Kimberly J. Angus Brian Lee Chloe E. Cherin James Meylor Caroline Hansen Thomas Stewart Anna E. Koehler Leigh C. Weissman major and minor subjects. At least a Christopher Chou Russell J. Miller Amanda C. Hayden Colin R. Sullivan Molly G. Williams “B” in all major and minor subjects, Theodore Chou Feraan Mohamed Leanne P. Hewit Kelsey Sullivan EIGHTH GRADE Vincent Clark Thomas Moore Alexandra Jenkins Sean M. Sullivan HONOR ROLL-100 STUDENTS and no “B-” grades must be received Westley C. Clarkson Suzanne Morgan Samuel G. John Katherine L. Taylor Jason Anderson Han Gil Kim in order to qualify for the Honor Christine L. Cobuzzi Alexander J. Mucci Daniel J. Johnson Julia Tomaszewsky Roll. Kristina M. Cofone Jaclyn Nicoll Troy Johnson James Tonges James S. Arbes Stephen G. Kowalski Approximately 63 students are Jessica A. Cohen Julienne E. Niemiera Madeline C. Joyce Francesca Welham Julie Bennett Lucija Landeka enrolled in the sixth grade, 74 stu- Samuel J. Crawford Caitlyn Oster Daniel J. Kahaner Heather Welham Caitlyn M. Berkowitz Jennifer Ann Lane dents are included in the seventh THE STUDENT VIEW Tara E. Daly Christopher Patella Emily Kieczykowski Maxwell H. Wieder Lee J. Bernstein Guglielmo B. Laurenzi grade, and 75 pupils are eighth grad- Brian A. Davidson Emily K. Perry Elizabeth J. Kline Ryan Yarusi Michael G. Bialick Matthew E. Liebowitz Seth I. Davidson Courtney A. Phillips Bryan Knapp Benjamin Zakarin Thomas R. Bottini Caitlin P. Mahoney ers. The total school enrollment, in- The weekly column written by local high school students cluding Moppet, K-8, equals 641. Emily De Rosa Colleen E. Psomas Adam D. Koll Aron L. Zavaro Amy Bourke Samantha A. Manetti Ashley Dunnan Anna A. Pullicino SEVENTH GRADE Michael A. Burns Kathryn M. Matthews HIGH HONOR ROLL Scott Dyer David R. Purdy DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Megan Camillo Daniel I. McGrory GRADE SIX-12 STUDENTS Adam G. Eisen Sarah E. Queller Melissa Addonizio Nicole Heersema -39 STUDENTS James Campbell Matthew Melino Aaron E. Eisenberg Jonathan Ramalho Stephanie P. Baeder Kate Kovalenko Chelsea Aranjo Joshua Hu Teenage Drinking: William B. Farrell, 4th Albert J. Rimondi Stephen Caprario Andrea Molowa Andrew DeRose Elena Lopez Gregory H. Boyle Bryan Krichilsky Alfred Carpetto Kyle E. Murray Jonathon Fichter Drew Ritter Patrina Caruana Sarah H. Lapidus Meghan Eichner Christina Pindar Jonathan D. Finkel Amelia Anton Hannan Cataldo Tyler Maccubbin Allison Foster Madelyn Starkey Emily C. Cataldo Philip J. Micele Gabriela Chabrier Julia M. Nelson Rodriguez-Dunn Lindsey Romano Julia P. Cederroth Lindsay C. Monnet Samantha Garber Ashley Wilson Honesty Is Best Policy Rachel A. Charatan Neal L. Nemiroff HONOR ROLL Abby E. Chazanow Alexandra Nish GRADE SIX-21 STUDENTS By STEVEN KRAKAUER The main issue is not that high school Jeanine H. Clark Bryan E. Nolan Robert Adashev Joseph Kizmann Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times students consume alcohol, but how they Matthew Glassett Wins Emily C. Cleaves Thomas Q. O’Brien Sara Boyle John Matarredona In a study released in late February consume alcohol. Since the beginning Ryan P. Cockren Eunice Park Thomas Carannante Esther Novik conducted by Columbia University, it of civilization, humans have a tendency Nicholas Colucci Danielle Partenope Christina DeCosta Ashley Osieja was reported that 81 percent of all high to be tempted by what they cannot, Evergreen Geography Bee Maura Connolly Jeffrey R. Perrella Peter DeJianne Louiza Ouazzi should not, do. Adam and Eve broke Karolyn L. Cook Alex Pitchen Anson school students have consumed alco- SCOTCH PLAINS – Matthew Evergreen School Principal Randy Stephen Cruikshank Gregg Purdy Sagar Desai Marc Perez-Santalla hol. The study also revealed that 31 their promise to God and tasted the Paige Geiger Christopher Perna Glassett, a fourth grader at Ever- De Brito. Runner-up in the finals was Daniel De Corral Caitlin Reilly percent of teenagers binge drink (con- forbidden fruit, and just like those bib- green Elementary School in Scotch fifth grader Cody Kalebota. Brian F. Debbie Luke A. Ricci Robert Goense Gwendolyn Perrin lical figures, teens are going to be Trevor Hain Jonathan Soong sume five drinks successively), and Plains, was the school-level winner Matthew and all other school win- Kevin J. Devaney Thomas J. Ricciuti Tatiana Kingston Mary Strodel that 91.3 percent of high school seniors tempted to drink. of the National Geographic Bee, ners in New Jersey will now take a Monica Dreyer Michael E. Ring Alina Zoraian who had tried alcohol were still drink- Therefore, parents need to guide their which was held recently at the school. written multiple choice test that is Margaret E. Driscoll Kelly Ann Ruhl Salvatore Esposito Alexander T. Schoch HIGH HONOR ROLL ing. teens on the safe, responsible drinking The school-level competition, dur- scored by the National Geographic Rachael Ettinger Kaitlyn Shulman GRADE SEVEN-7 STUDENTS Assuming these statistics to be ac- methods, and relinquish the futile “do ing which students answered oral ge- Society. curate, it sure seems like I’m not alto- as I say, not as I do” technique. Robert Evans Andrew Siegel Christine Bennett Melissa Montagna ography questions at a student assem- The top 100 scorers in each state Joshua Fishman Nicole A. Smith John Cho Jaclyn Sokol gether unlike most of young America. There will undoubtedly be those in- bly, was the first round in the 14th and territory will be eligible to com- MaryKate Flannery Steven D. Smith Nora Kinney Renee Thompson The only difference is, I’m one of only credulous parents who consider me, as annual National Geographic Bee. pete in their state Bees in April. State MSNBC titled the segment about the Kerilyn A. Foley Tony Smith Matthew Zimmerman two teens in the country who has an- By winning at the school level, champions will receive all-expense Michael Fontenelli Kathleen M. Solan HONOR ROLL nounced this fact on national televi- surging percentages of teenage drink- Matthew earned the opportunity to paid trips to Washington, D.C. in Martin S. Fox Diana Spiridigliozzi GRADE SEVEN-27 STUDENTS sion. ing, a “wasted youth.” Just like there advance in the Bee and possibly at- May when they will vie for the na- Pierce T. Gaynor Katlin R. Swadosh Thomas Amalfe Claire Golomb The day the report came out, Febru- are parents who will read this and pat tain a $25,000 college scholarship. tional title in the televised finals of Justin Rourk Gelb Jeffrey Thomashow Salvatore C. Arpino Peggy Hennings ary 26, I was one of three teenagers themselves on the back for raising a All fourth and fifth grade students the Bee, moderated by “Jeopardy” Tyler C. Greenfield Jennifer Urciuoli Salvatore R. Arpino Mackie Hill from Westfield High School to appear child who has never consumed alco- at Evergreen School participated in host, Alex Trebek. Ryan A. Gundrum Evan R. Vanarelli Lauren Arrigoni Andrew Hoydich hol. Kunal Gupta Jenna Vandervort Natalie Basile Reid Kelley on an interview segment concerning the contest by answering several The National Geographic Society, this Columbia study for MSNBC as Maybe that really is the truth, but as Lauren Heffernan Megan Vandervort Brittany Catalano Naomi McKenna rounds of multiple choice and other the world’s largest non-profit scien- Joshua Hill Casey Vitanza Alexandra Contini Francesca Montalvo part of “The News with Brian Will- the survey clearly shows, most teens types of questions. tific and educational organization, do drink. And it’s far more rare to see a James J. Hoban Mary L. Walsh Anthony Corsi Justin Quaglia iams.” The top five fifth and fourth grade supports this educational program as Andrea C. Hollander Kevin Wicks Joseph D’Antuono Veronica Thomas The interview was brief, almost too teenager who is honest with their par- scorers then competed in the school one way to combat geographic illit- Katherine Itz Jeremy P. Wolf Toni DeCristoforo Katherine Wagner brief to truly report the “startling data” ents about drinking then it is to find a finals, which were conducted by eracy. Katherine L. Jarmas Brian Thomas Yee Amy DeGaetano Bei Wang revealed in the study. I was pitted from teenager who doesn’t drink at all. Matthew R. Kamel Alex Zierler Robert Gilcrest Kevin Wheaton the beginning to be the “occasional It’s infinitely safer for a teenager to Michael Kenny Lindsey Gilcrest Benjamin Witt drinker,” sitting between the “heavier be open with their parents about their EIGHTH GRADE Brian Wyvratt drinker” and the “non-drinker.” drinking habits then be forced to keep DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL HIGH HONOR ROLL The experience was certainly an en- it a secret for fear of punishment. Pro- -50 STUDENTS GRADE EIGHT-18 STUDENTS joyable, interesting one, but the issue viding guidance on responsible drink- Kristin Aguero Rachel A Mack Hali Alpert Marissa Masellis ing and setting defined, yet realistic Cornelius Banta Jonathan R Maimon Joseph Baseil Lauren Parlapiano of underage alcohol consumption limits on alcohol consumption should Dana Barrasso Stephen Markowski Linnea Buttermore Tess Perrin needed to be further developed. Rachel Barrett Anna McGrath Christopher Chan Mary Jane Pijanowski Yes, some of the statistics displayed be the main goal of parents, and in Miriam Becker-Cohen Callie W Meserole Sarah Dempsey Jillian Richard in the survey were disquieting among essence, schools today. Brian Burdulia Thomas Y Meylor Andrew Gennaro Jocelin Thau many concerned parents, but there Don’t tell your teenager never to Christopher Byrne Ravenna Neville Bryan Heersema Lindsay Thomas drink, because there’s an over 80 per- shouldn’t be an uprising over what Justine J Cassidy Carly D Oliff Justine LaBrutto Kara Uzzolino cent chance they will be sipping that must be done to cut these numbers Lisa Chen Carrie L Palumbo Ana Lopez Molly Zhang down. After all, it’s not like they’ve Budweiser anyway. Instead, command Jesse Cohn Sarah Patankar HONOR ROLL changed since my parents were under- them never to get in the car with a drunk Diana Dunnan Jayne R Ruotolo GRADE EIGHT-17 STUDENTS age drinkers. driver, and never to drive while drunk Jane C Eilbacher Michael P Ruskin themselves. Make yourself available if Kristina Fietkiewicz Richard Scialabba needed, without the fear of reprimand, Courtney E Fox-Sherman Benjamin Shiffman SPFHS Alumni Meeting to Include if they need to be picked up from a Alan S Futran David Scott Shottland party. Force them to always inform you John Gagliano Emily F Singer Presentation on Literary Magazine of their whereabouts. Diana Goodman Lauren Elizabeth Sinnenberg For those parents who think their Erica R Greene Kevin Patrick Smith SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Grossman, “Dinner” by Danielle Amanda H Gross Stoytcho Stoytchev Plains-Fanwood High School Hirschhorn, “The Rose” and “Moon- child is “too smart” to be a drinker, Caitlin D Jennings Rachel Barri Tucker (SPFHS) Alumni Association has an- lit Dance” by Ali Rosloff, and “Mid- consider that the Westfield teen, Chip GETTIN’ IT WRITE…Principal Randi De Brito of Evergreen School in Scotch Noelle Kandigian Kayla Vandervort nounced that part of its meeting on night in Philadelphia” by Jessica Benisch, who was set up by MSNBC Plains, presents a first place award to Matthew Glassett, center, winner of the Emma Laird Hannah G Vickers Tuesday, March 19, will feature a Schink. as the “heavier drinker,” had a 4.0 aver- school’s National Geographic Bee that was held recently. Runner-up in the Feng Kevin Liang Tianyu Anny Wu presentation by the student contribu- A discussion will follow the pre- age this semester. fourth and fifth grade competition was Cody Kalebota, left. Matthew earned the Caitlin Lisooey Michael Yee tors to the school’s literary maga- sentation, which is slated to begin at For those parents who think they’re right to compete in the New Jersey state competition. Caroline Luppescu Yuchen Zhang zine, The Muse. 7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room exempt from worrying because their Prior to the poetry readings, the of the high school. child is a girl, consider that the survey editors, Susannah Grossman and The public is invited to attend and also points out that the gender-gap has Albert Thrower, Jr. PERFECT PAINTING, INC. Michael Heinrich, will offer intro- refreshments will be served. Attend- nearly disappeared, as the number of Achieves Dean’s Award ductory remarks. ees will also have the opportunity to girl and boy drinkers are separated by ✺ HEPA Vacuum Sanding System The following readings will make order a copy of The Muse at $3 per only a 2 percent margin now, as op- At Colgate University ✺ House & Desk Power Washing posed to a 9 percent margin 10 years up the program: Michael Allen will copy. WESTFIELD – Colgate Uni- ✺ Free Estimates, Fully Insured read “Three O’Clock,” Erin Baer For more information, please call ago. versity in Hamilton, N.Y. has will offer “Funeral Behind Stained Laura Swidersky at (908) 889-2089 Pragmatic education by both schools reported that Albert Thrower, ✺ Residential or Commercial Glass” and “Ice Cream,” Liz Black or Kathy Van Horn at (908) 232- and parents for their teens is needed to Jr., the son of Drs. Albert and ✺ Professional Color Design will read “Soup and Bread” and “Car- 4132. teach teenage drinkers who pose a threat Patricia Thrower of Westfield, to both themselves and others the re- ✺ Deck Staining & Sealing pal Tunnel,” Rhea Chakraborty will is a recipient of the Dean’s ✺ 25 Years of Experience read “Checkmarks and Crossouts.” Melissa Grzywacz sponsible alternatives to dangerous Award for academic excellence 100s of Other readings will include: “Un- drinking. The “just say no” routine is during the fall 2001 semester. Satisfied ✺ Custom Detail Work titled and Duct Tape” by Eric Fields, Studies in England no longer acceptable, and never was A member of the Class of Area Customers ✺ Exteriors, Interiors “White Like the Clouds” by Ben SCOTCH PLAINS – Melissa effective. 2004, Albert graduated ✺ General Carpentry Flath, “Rocky Nude” and “The Sum- Grzywacz of Scotch Plains, a sociol- It’s time to become realistic and ra- Delbarton School in 2000. At mer Comes Undone” by Susannah tional with our teens. Fostering that Colgate, he is concentrating in ogy major at the Florham-Madison healthy relationship of honesty, with Campus of Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- economics and political sci- (908) 272-4456 parents and teenagers, could someday ence. See it all on the Web! versity, is spending the spring 2002 save a life. Owner on Job • No Subs semester studying at Wroxton Col- www.goleader.com lege, the university’s overseas cam- pus in Oxfordshire, England. PERSONAL INJURY PERSONAL ATTENTION

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-14 BLUE DEVIL DECAMPO, RAIDER CONNELLY FALL ONE SHORT OF A.C. Francavillas, Regenye, Coughlin Advance To NJSIAA Wrestling State Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN 1, then topped Nick Mattia of cided as a matter of interpretation, “It was the same thing the whole Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Belleville, 4-2, to advance to the Connelly lost by overtime criteria match. He wasn’t going in on me. I Two Scotch Plains-Fanwood wres- third round. Next, Francavilla was rideout decision to Corey Dunn of wasn’t worried too much about los- tlers – sophomore Derek Francavilla defeated, 15-5 by Nick Manochio of Rutherford. ing the match, just how I was going (105-lbs) and senior Lucas Manalopan to finish in 7th/8th place. Connelly initiated a slick double to score,” explained Francavilla. “I Francavilla (142-lbs) – and two Gov- In Union, DeCampo faced Anthony leg takedown in the first period. Af- really didn’t want the match to go ernor Livingston matmen – senior Massina of Bloomfield and became ter choosing to let Dunn escape in the into double overtime because he Jon Regenye (154-lbs) and Shawn the victim of five double leg second period, Connelly added an- would had the choice to take bottom Coughlin (217-lbs) – advanced to takedowns to drop an 11-4 decision other takedown but ceded a reversal and that would have placed me in a the NJSIAA state tournament in At- in his bout. to carry a 4-3 lead into the third bad position. I got a good position lantic City on March 9-10. By losing DeCampo had a great run at the period. Connelly escaped but Dunn and the duck was there.” evened the score with a takedown, Francavilla lost his pre-quarterfinal Connelly escaped then took an 8-5 bout with Mark Cartella of Clearview lead with another takedown. With 27 then ended his quest for placement David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times seconds left, Connelly released Dunn, with a 6-1 loss to Tyler Tisdale of MAKING IT TO ATLANTIC CITY...Raider Lucas Francavilla, right, scored but with nine seconds left Dunn Washington. a takedown in overtime to defeat 142-lb. Dave D’Elia of Belleville, 3-1, and to scored a takedown to send the bout CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 advance to the state tournament in Atlantic City. into overtime. After a standing overtime period, the bout then was to be decided on a THE YOUTH OF 2001 WILL BE 2003’S TOP VETERANS 30-second rideout. Connelly chose down. If he escaped within the time limit, he would advance to A. C. With six seconds left, he stood up and got Blue Devil Boys Are Emerging behind Dunn with a tight waist. But Dunn, with his arm behind his back, still had a grip on Connelly’s head and was awarded the trip to A. C. To Be State’s Top Swim Team “I thought, in the situation that it was, it was a good call,” said Raider Head Coach Dave Bello. “It was By DAVID B. CORBIN loss coming on February 27, in the schools – St. Joseph, CBA and Bergen Eric’s match to win. He had it won. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times NJSIAA Public A Division finals Catholic. Arguably, the Blue Devils He didn’t have to go behind for the Last year, a very young Westfield against Cherry Hill East. swam the toughest schedule in state. reversal. He should have just pushed High School boys’ swimming team At that time, according to Blue In addition to the “big three”, away for the one. He had the oppor- finished 10-6, but all six losses were Devil Coach Bruce Johnson, Westfield competed against tunity to win. You can’t put a match to teams ranked in the top 10. The “Westfield has the best sophomore Vineland, Vernon, Bridgewater, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times like that in the hands of an official.” last time the Blue Devils had six and freshman classes in the state.” Shawnee, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NEARLY MAKING IT TO ATLANTIC CITY...Blue Devil Joe DeCampo, top, losses was in 1983 when they also fell one victory short of making the trip to Atlantic City by losing, 11-4, to “It was a tough match. I thought I He was right! This year, the Blue East Brunswick and Plainfield (only Anthony Massina of Bloomfield. had control in the first and second finished 10-6; however, the 2001 team Devils finished 14-3 and all three two losses) and 14-2 Livingston. periods. I flicked it away in the third was more successful with the final losses were to the top-three catholic “This was a very, very deep team. their bouts in the state pre-qualifying end of the season, finishing third in period. I was relaxing a lot,” ex- Our third swimmer was often equal round held in Union on March 5, District 11, second in Region 3 and plained Connelly, who finished with or better to the other team’s number Westfield High School matman, jun- missing the trip to A. C. by one bout. a 25-9 record. “In the second over- two swimmer,” said Johnson. “We ior Joe DeCampo (121-lbs), and At the beginning of the season, who time, I knew I had to get out. I got didn’t win meets by winning races. Raider sophomore Eric Connelly would have thought that he would behind, he had me hooked and, I In the state semifinal verse Vernon, (121-lbs) fell one victory short of have done so well? “I didn’t know I guess, I didn’t get one. I definitely we won four of 11 events and won making the trip. was. I just kept wrestling hard to see thought I was out and went for the 97-73. In the state final verse Due to winning the Region 3 title what would happen,” answered two. I should have just pushed away.” Vineland, we won three of 11 events Derek Francavilla automatically DeCampo. In Union, Raider Lucas Francavilla and won 88-82. That’s seven firsts in qualified for the trip to A. C. and As to his bout with Massina and had a battle of nerves with Dave 22 events. But we also took almost received the seventh seed. Against the five takedowns, he said, “I was a D’Elia of Belleville in his 142-lb. no ‘zeroes’ – sixth in individual 10th-seeded James Grant of St. little disappointed about my last bout and also sent the bout into over- events, fourth in relays.” Mary’s (Rutherford), he was edged, match. I couldn’t sprawl back on time tied 1-1. Thirty-eight seconds By winning the Public A title this 6-4. In the first round wrestleback, him. He was really strong and that later, Francavilla nailed a duck un- year, the Blue Devils now have 18 Francavilla defeated Ryan was what hurt me.” der to a double leg takedown to earn state championships, one behind McCormick of Camden Catholic, 5- In a bout that may have been de- the trip south. Trenton’s all-time record. Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times “That alone should be enough to Blue Devil junior Vince Shen CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 JACKIE CUSIMANO SETS THREE WHS CAREER MARKS Frustrating Opener Dictated Blue Devil Boy Cagers Post Lady Devils’ Hoop Season Best Season in 24 Years By STEVEN KRAKAUER “We pretty much did what we They fell to Elizabeth, Newark Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times wanted to this year. We wanted to Eastside and Plainfield in a two- By DAVID B. CORBIN the hands of Highland Park (56-37) Hutchinson and Jackie Cusimano. In 1977, the boys’ basketball team make states and we accomplished week period. Both Elizabeth and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on December 20, St. Peter’s (64-21) Also starting the majority of the time from Westfield High School recorded that,” said DeSerio. Eastside were ranked in the top-5 Some years are good, some are on December 28 and Newark East was junior Lisa Venezia. 14 victories. Since then, 14 wins As DeSerio pointed out, the Blue teams in the state, but Westfield held super good, some are fair and some Side (52-50) on January 19. The Passananti was second on the team seemed as unobtainable as a half- Devils reached the state tournament the lead to as close as four points up are not so good. Unfortunately, this Blue Devils’ upsetting season seemed in scoring with 166 points (8.3 aver- court shot buzzer-beater. for the first time since before Coach until the fourth quarter against both was the year for the Westfield High to be dictated from the start with a age) and proved to be quite danger- Then, came this season. This was Kevin Everly took over as head coach teams. School girls’ basketball team to suf- heartbreaking 53-46 loss to Harrison ous from 3-point range, netting 22 in “The Year.” in the early 90s. They went on to win Cook contributed greatly to the fer the latter. The Blue Devils fin- on opening day. 85 attempts. Her high game of 16 The Westfield Blue Devils finished their first game, against Union, but team’s success throughout the year, ished with a 3-14 record and were The Blue Devils featured four se- points came against Plainfield on with an above average record of 16- fell in the second round to as he totaled 307 points (13.9 per outscored, 1,115-804. niors on their starting five – Dana January 24. She hit 16-28 (57.1 per- 9, finishing fourth in the difficult Morristown. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Westfield’s three victories came at Passananti, Nicole Infantino, Suanne cent) from the charity line, had 32 Watchung Conference. “There (were) definitely some assists – second on the team – and 21 Co-captain Dan DeSerio, who upsides to our year. We beat a couple steals. scored a whooping 570 points during of good teams,” said senior Jay Cook. RAIDER SOCCER CAMP Infantino’s strength was under the the season, averaging 23.7 points per Cook was referring to an early PRESENTS boards where she pulled down 51 game, led the Blue Devils, both physi- season victory over the Linden Ti- Spring 2002 Mini Camp offensive and 74 defensive rebounds cally and mentally. He also managed gers, who were ranked in the Star- at for a 125 total – second on the team. 285 rebounds, or 11.9 rebounds per Ledger top 20 at the time. Also a big Scotch Plains Fanwood Of the starting five, however, she had game. victory for the Blue Devils was a High School the best free throw percentage at He was tied for second on the team convincing win over the Irvington Director Home of the Tom Breznitsky 7 time 58.1 – 25-43). Infantino also led the in steals (28) and ranked fourth on Blue Knights, by a 73-62 margin. SP-FHS NJ State Champion team in blocked shots with 24, had the team in assists (58). On top of The Blue Devils began their sea- Boys’ Varsity Coach Boys’ Soccer Team 21 steals and totaled 81 points. Her that, he led the team in blocks, with son with streaks of perfection, play- game high was 13 points against St. 32. His field goal percentage was the ing tough defense and offense for all Peter’s. best out of all starters, a 57 percent four quarters. Their record showed March 26 - 28 • 9:00-12:00 From her point guard position, mark. Also out of the starters, he the strong performance, as they be- Call For Summer Camp Brochure Hutchinson was second on the team ranked last in turnovers, with 34. gan the year 10-1. with 33 thefts (steals), had 36 re- DeSerio found his way to the free- But at the middle of the season, the “Tactics and Techniques” bounds, 20 assists and two blocked throw line 174 times, more than all Blue Devils began to hit roadblocks shots. Offensively, she was 8-18 from other starters combined. as they faced more competitive teams. (908) 322-6102 the free throw line and totaled 28 Those 570 points gave DeSerio points. more than 900 points for his career Venezia was the top Blue Devil in with Westfield, a remarkable num- Westfield Baseball League rebounds with 129 – 79 defensive ber considering he was only a two David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times BREAKING FOUR WHS RECORDS...Senior Jackie Cusimano, No. 33, set CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and a half year starter. SPRING TRYOUTS three all-time career Westfield High School records – assists (154), steals (146) and Major & Pony Leagues Only 3-pointers (88) – and one all-time WHS season record – seven 3-pointers in a game. 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Licenced Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking A maximum of only six 4th Grade / 10 year olds may be selected to play in the Free Estimates • Fully Insured Equal Housing lender major leagues. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, March 14, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devil Boys Are Emerging To Be State’s Top Swim Team CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 get the kids fired up about next year,” Shen and the talented sophomores suggested Johnson. “They have a included Carl Baron, Ryan chance to make history, or equal Bartholomew, Sam Gurdus, Dave history. We’re already the winningest Hedman, Chris Heinen, Kevin team in New Jersey history as far as Hobson, Tim Kolenut, Brandt Miller, dual meet victories. We have the Jay Sobala and Josh Schoenfeld. most individual state champions, and Additionally, freshmen Dan the most relay state champions. And Chabanov, Jeff Dresely and Andrew we have the national record for con- Prunesti earned letters. secutive championships (42 union “‘Respect All, Fear None,’ was county from 1957-1998). Most of team’s motto,” “We went after tough- our guys are very aware of the WHS est schedule we could.” swimming tradition, and they’re very Next year, those sophomores and happy to be a part of it.” freshmen of 2001 will be seniors and Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times In this year’s state final, the Blue juniors. MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO SUCCESS...Junior Zack Coppa has been a major contributor to the Blue Devil swim team’s success for three seasons. Devils power pointed 4,135. “Only “On paper at least, next year’s team PENN RELAY CHAMPS...The 1973 Monsignor Farrell High School two-mile St. Joseph, CBA and maybe Cherry should be – or could be – the best since relay team recreates the photo taken after winning the Penn Relays. From the Hill East may have had more,” said the ’92 team that ended St. Joe’s 12- left are: George Kochman, coach; John Daly; Ken Panebianco; Joe Reina; Chris Johnson. year reign as state champs,” expressed Ryan; and moderator Monsignor Peter Finn. Westfield accomplished it all with Johnson. “We graduate three seniors, Frustrating Opener Dictated just three seniors – Rob Freundlich, and have at least one really good fresh- Devin Power and Jon Williams. The man coming in. But assuming that Chris Ryan Gets Inducted powerful junior class included Sean everybody gets bigger and stronger Lady Devils’ Hoop Season Baran, Ryan Cahill, John Chiesa, over the summer, and that they work CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Zack Coppa, Rob Eckman, Greg hard to fulfill their immense potential, Into S. I. Hall-of-Fame Matthews, Keith McCloskey, Sean it’s ‘gonna’ take a super team to beat and 50 offensive. She had 21 steals and bucketed 20 three-pointers. O’Neill, Andrew Ruotolo and Vinny Westfield next year.” Westfield’s Chris Ryan was in- yards off the lead, when Ryan took and seven blocked shots. Offensively, Cusimano also had an amazing 59 ducted into the Staten Island Sports the handoff. Ryan made his move on she hit 14-34 from the charity line swipes, 43 assists and a high game of Hall of Fame on March 2. This honor the final lap, opening up a lead he and totaled 84 points. She had a high 32 points. Union County Basketball was awarded to commemorate the never relinquished and somehow game of 12 points against Plainfield This season, Cusimano led in scor- 1973 victory of the two-mile relay finding the strength of hold off future on January 24. ing with 317 points (15.8 average). team in the Penn Relays Champion- Olympian Matt Centrowitz of Power The real story, however, was She was 51-87 from the line (57.5 State Tournament Results: ship of America, before 35,000 fans. Memorial. Cusimano. During her three seasons percent) and sank a team-high 38 It was Staten Island’s first and, to this In his presentation of the award, as a varsity starter, she set a Westfield three-pointers. In five games, she hit GIRLS GROUP 4 with 24 points but Phylicia Holmes day, only team title in the oldest, Tony Mascolo said, “Chris Ryan. High School (WHS) record in assists more than 20 points – her highest Morristown 44, Union 34 (Section netted eight of her 15 points in the most prestigious high school track Senior Captain. Naturally gifted as a (154), steals (146) and 3-pointers being 33 against Newark East Side. Finals) third overtime to seize the title. meet in the nation. Ryan was Senior runner. Naturally gifted as a leader. (88), and totaled 729 points. In her 25-point game against Union Monique Blake scored 14 points Roselle 4 9 21 15 10 6 13 78 Captain and ran the anchor leg in Told the best jokes on the team. During her sophomore season, on January 12, Cusimano set her for the 20-6 Farmers. Orange 14 10 16 9 10 6 7 72 1:57.2 to win in 7:57.8. When he ran, he was actually grace- Cusimano nailed 30 three-pointers, fourth WHS record with seven three- Union 3 9 14 8 34 Newton 51, Roselle 34 (Group 2 By the time they showed up at the ful. He reminded me of a gazelle. was 25-38 at the line (65.8 percent) pointers. She continued her reputa- Morristown 1 11 22 10 44 Philadelphia’s Franklin Field in April Fluid, graceful, it was actually beau- and totaled 217 points for a 10.3 tion as a master thief with 44 steals Semifinals) GIRLS GROUP 2 The Rams’ fabulous run fell short 1973, Monsignor Farrell’s foursome tiful to watch him run. It always average. She had 43 steals, 35 assists and abetted with 68 assists. of John Daly, Ken Penebianco, Joe seemed to me that his running was and a high game of 19 points. She Part of the Blue Devils’ future, Roselle 78, Orange 72 (Section Fi- against Newton. Yolanda Byron nals) scored nine points and Phylicia Reina and Ryan had established accompanied by an orchestra. When was the team leader in every cat- Cari Rock and Jessica O’Neill expe- themselves as one of the area’s best he ran, it seemed as if his already egory. rienced some playing time and each Luci Custis led the 20-6 Rams Holmes netted eight points and eight rebounds. two-mile relay teams. The four had long legs stretched so they started In her junior year, Cusimano led in pulled down 30 rebounds. Rock already set an Island record of 7:49.1 somewhere near his armpits. You every category except total points, scored 28 points and had eight steals Newton (19-8) 9 7 18 17 51 WTA Announces Roselle (19-7) 6 11 8 9 34 in the highly competitive Queens- never felt you were out of a race as missing by just one point. She to- while O’Neill scored 18 points, had Iona Relay, finishing second to the long as Chris was waiting at the taled 195 points (10.8 average), was six steals and nine assists. Membership Drive GIRLS PAROCHIAL B national powerhouse Boys High of receiving end of the baton. Almost 33-43 (76.7 percent) from the line Obviously, with four graduating Morris Catholic 66, Oak Knoll 52 Karen Dorne, newly-elected Brooklyn. 30 years later, those moments are seniors, Westfield will be in a build- (Section Finals) Daly, the only underclassman, led still vivid in my mind. It is a moment ing stage next year. president of the Westfield Tennis The Royals experienced their first PUBLIC NOTICE Association (WTA), announced that off in 1:59.9, followed by Panebianco in time that never went quiet. And it section finals and had it slip away in and Reina, but the team was third, 15 never will.” SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE membership applications are now the third quarter. Tracey George led SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS available for the 2002 season. Ap- Oak Knoll with 17 points. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, plications can be downloaded from DOCKET NO. F-5662-00 NOTICE IS hereby given that at a regular meeting of the Township Council of the Morris Cath. (27-2) 14 9 21 22 66 FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COM- the WTA website, Oak Knoll (22-3) 4 13 6 29 52 Shabazz Hoop Ladies Stop PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. ELAINE C. Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- www.westfieldnj.com/wta/. EDWARDS, ET AL., DEFENDANT. day, March 12, 2002 the following ordi- The WTA is an active organiza- BOYS GROUP 2 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, nances entitled: Roselle 97, Pascack Hills 74 (Sec- AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING tion with approximately 300 mem- Raiders, 55-46 in Finals DATED OCTOBER 11, 2000 FOR SALE tion Finals) OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. GAMES OF CHANCE ON SUN- bers. Membership is open to By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DAY JUNE 2 AND SEPTEM- Westfield residents. The WTA of- Jesse Holley led the 25-1, 10th- The second-seeded Scotch Feeley scored two points apiece. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale BER 1, 2002 IN THE TOWN- ranked Rams with 32 points. Nolan SHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS fers tennis ladders that provide com- Plains-Fanwood High School girls’ Shabazz had a 30-21 lead at the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- petition for beginner thru advanced Leonard led 23-4 Pascack Hills with basketball team gave top-seeded half but Klimowicz scored all 14 of ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE 24 points. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- A DEDICATED RIGHT OF WAY players. The ladders offered are Malcolm X. Shabazz a run for its the Raiders’ points in the third quar- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF KNOWN AS A PORTION OF Women’s Singles, Men’s Singles, Pascack Hills 18 15 19 22 74 money, falling just 55-46 in the ter and narrowed the lead to seven APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the O’DONNELL AVENUE IN THE Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Roselle 21 26 20 30 97 North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 at the start of the final quarter. The afternoon of said day. All successful bid- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Mixed Doubles and Men’s Masters BOYS PAROCHIAL B finals at Roselle Catholic High Raiders cut the Bulldogs’ lead to ders must have 20% of their bid available in PLAINS, COUNTY OF UNION cash or certified check at the conclusion of AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Singles. St. Anthony 64, St. Patrick’s (Eliza- School on March 4. The lady Bull- four late in the game as Klimowicz the sales. AND TO RELEASE AND EX- Ladder play begins Wednesday, beth) 45 (Section Finals) dogs, ranked second in the state, bucketed seven more points. How- The judgment amount is SIXTY THREE TINGUISH THE PUBLIC May 1, and runs thru Labor Day. Robert Hines sank 15 points and had previously defeated the Raid- ever, Shabazz was proficient from THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FORTY RIGHTS THERETO The WTA also offers tennis lessons Mike Nardi scored 10 for the 22-5 ers by wide margins but definitely the free throw line and maintained THREE & 10/100 ($63,543.10). were duly passed on second and final The property to be sold is located in the reading. for children and adults. Visit the Pat’s in the loss. had difficulty shaking them this its lead. City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS website for details and applications. St. Patrick’s 8 14 14 9 45 time. Shabazz was effective from three- New Jersey. Barbara Riepe St. Anthony (26-1) 12 15 19 18 64 Freshman center Hillary point range, hitting five. Matee Commonly known as: 225-227 Westfield Township Clerk PUBLIC NOTICE Klimowicz pumped in a career- Avajon fired in 10 points and made Avenue a/k/a, 219 Westfield Avenue, Eliza- 1 T - 3/14/02, The Times Fee: $23.97 GROUP 2 FINALS: high 29 points, grabbed eight re- five thefts and Shalonda Williams beth, New Jersey 07208 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT Middle Township 61, Roselle 55 Tax Lot No. 1581 in Block 13 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY bounds and made three blocks for pulled down 12 rebounds and sank PUBLIC NOTICE The Rams’ outstanding season fell Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50.00 THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the Raiders. Senior Kellie LaForge nine points for the Bulldogs who one shy with an overtime loss. Jesse feet wide by 150.00 feet long SHERIFF’S SALE CONTRACTOR: Brenda Coppola and sophomore Jen Russell each elevated their record to 27-1. Scotch Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Cuba, Esq., 324 East Broad Street, P.O. Holley netted 11 points. netted for points and junior Lind- Plains-Fanwood finished its sea- erly side of Westfield Avenue 293.4 feet CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Box 2640, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 from the westerly line of Chilton Street. DOCKET NO. F-1672-01 Middle (25-5) 16 5 19 12 9 61 say Pennella put in three while son at 22-5. NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed as Roselle (25-2) 12 13 12 15 3 55 There is due approximately the sum of CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE Alternate Municipal Prosecutor in the event Erin Gillooly, Jen Burke and Kate Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 13 8 14 11 46 NINTY ONE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. of a conflict or absence of the duly appointed PUBLIC NOTICE Shabazz 17 13 12 13 55 FIVE & 97/100 ($91,605.97) together with MICHAEL COLE; GREEN TREE FINAN- Scotch Plains Municipal Procecutor. PUBLIC NOTICE lawful interest and costs. CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION; ET DURATION: As needed. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT There is a full legal description on file in ALS, DEFENDANT. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $250 per court FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, session or upon a sharing basis with The THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS PLANNING BOARD The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn DATED OCTOBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE Town of Westfield. Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- SHERIFF’S SALE this sale. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CONTRACTOR: Richard Jankowski, NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT 5628 White Horse Pike, Egg Harbor, New RALPH FROEHLICH By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- FANWOOD after public hearing granted CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Jersey 08215 approval to Mr. Andrew Calamaras to con- DOCKET NO. F-15841-00 FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. NATURE OF SERVICE: To conduct an ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Barbara Riepe struct a deck on the property at 232 North BENEFICIAL NEW JERSEY, INC. D/B/ ATTORNEYS ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 in depth review of various employment policy Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO., PLAIN- Township Clerk practices within certain township depart- 1139 Spruce Drive Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 1 T - 3/14/02, The Times Fee: $17.34 being Block 13 Lot 18. TIFF vs. HORACE THOMPSON, ET ALS., PO Box 1024 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF ments. Documents pertaining to this application DEFENDANT. Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the PUBLIC NOTICE DURATION: As needed. are available for public inspection at Bor- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 1-908-233-8500 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AMOUNT: Not to exceed $10,000. ough Hall during normal business hours. DATED JUNE 1, 2001 FOR SALE OF FILE NO.: XCZ 42189 ders must have 20% of their bid available in SHERIFF’S SALE THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Mr. Andrew G. Calamaras MORTGAGED PREMISES. CH-755604 - (WL) cash or certified check at the conclusion of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- 232 North Martine Avenue By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 the sales. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale & 3/28/02 Fee: $187.68 The judgment amount is EIGHTY THREE DOCKET NO. F-9959-96 Barbara Riepe (908) 322-2350 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B., Township Clerk 1 T - 3/14/02, The Times Fee: $15.30 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 PUBLIC NOTICE TWO & 67/100 ($83,182.67). PLAINTIFF vs. HOWARD ROBY AND 1 T - 3/14/02, The Times Fee: $16.83 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The land referred to in this Commitment is DIANA ROBY, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. PUBLIC NOTICE sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF SHERIFF’S SALE described as follows: CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PUBLIC NOTICE MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PARCEL DATED MAY 14, 2001 FOR SALE OF SHERIFF’S SALE afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AND LOT OF LAND LYING AND BEING MORTGAGED PREMISES. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ders must have 20% of their bid available in DOCKET NO. F-12757-01 SITUATE IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, cash or certified check at the conclusion of WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-8828-01 the sales. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. BERNARDO JERSEY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DOCKET NO. F-9641-01 FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, The judgment amount is NINETEEN ASENCIOS, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 THE PROVIDENT BANK, PLAINTIFF PLAINTIFF vs. IRENE MCDUFFIE, DE- THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED TWENTY CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- vs. ANDREW ALLEN, DEFENDANT. FENDANT. EIGHT & 75/100 ($19,628.75). DATED DECEMBER 6, 2001 FOR SALE NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF DIVISION sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Schedule A OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. STREET DISTANT ALONG THE SAME MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DATED OCTOBER 1, 2001 FOR SALE DATED DECEMBER 7, 2001 FOR SALE All that certain tract of land, including any By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- NORTHEASTERLY, 74 FEET FROM THE afternoon of said day. All successful bid- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. improvements, lying and being in Union ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CORNER FORMED BY THE INTERSEC- ders must have 20% of their bid available in By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- County, New Jersey being commonly known by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- TION WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY cash or certified check at the conclusion of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale as 215 Catherine Street, Elizabeth, New ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SIDE OF MARTIN STREET; THENCE the sales. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Jersey and described as Lot 381 Ward 8 of Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 1) ALONG THE SAID NORTHWEST- The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 the Tax Map of Elizabeth City, being more sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF ERLY SIDE OF DIVISION STREET, DRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND ONE- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- particularly described as follows: MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the NORTH 20 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST HUNDRED FIFTY NINE & 62/100 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF BEGINNING at a point in the easterly line afternoon of said day. All successful bid- 25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE ($249,159.62). MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the of Catherine Street distant northerly 185 ders must have 20% of their bid available in 2) NORTH 69 DEGREES 24 MINUTES The property to be sold is located in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- feet from the corner formed by intersection cash or certified check at the conclusion of WEST AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE Township of Westfield, County of Union ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in of Catherine Street with the northerly line of the sales. FIRST COURSE, 100 FEET TO A POINT; and State of New Jersey. cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of East Grand Street; thence running along The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED THENCE It is commonly known as 1110 Columbus the sales. the sales. said line of Catherine Street North 48 de- TWENTY THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED 3) SOUTH 20 DEGREES 36 MINUTES Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is SEVENTY grees 32.25 minutes; thence easterly at EIGHTY SEVEN & 77/100 ($120,987.77). WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE FIRST It is known and designated as Block 536, SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED right angles with said line of Catherine Street Property to be sold is located in the City COURSE, 25 FEET TO A POINT; Lot 1-B (assessed as Block 4901, Lot 72). SIXTY ONE & 38/100 ($116,261.38). FORTY & 15/100 ($77,440.15). 123 feet; thence southerly parallel with said of Elizabeth, County of Union and the THENCE The dimensions are 50 feet wide by 100 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth, County PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED line of Catherine Street 31.10 feet; thence State of New Jersey. 4) SOUTH 69 DEGREES 24 MINUTES feet long. of Union and State of New Jersey; IN: City of Elizabeth, County of Union, in the north 42 degrees 13 minutes west 123 feet Premises commonly known as 42 EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE SEC- Nearest Cross Street: Sycamore Street. 2. Mailing Address: 1080 Lafayette Street, State of New Jersey to the place of beginning. Raymond Terrace, Elizabeth, New Jer- OND COURSE, 100 FEET TO A POINT IN Prior lien(s): None. Elizabeth, New Jersey; PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: Being lot number 12 and a strip of land sey 07201. THE SAID NORTHERLY SIDE OF DIVI- SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND 3. Tax Lot and Block: Lot 930 and Block 9; 1009 Emma Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 2.25 feet in width front and rear off the BEING KNOWN as LOT 13, BLOCK SION STREET, BEING THE POINT AND OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, 4. Approximate Dimensions: 25.00 x TAX LOT #566 BLOCK #8 southerly side of lot number 13 in block H as 1278, on the official Tax Map of the City of PLACE OF BEGINNING. AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE 127.65 x 28.00 x 63.30 x 64.00; APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS (TO- said lots and block are laid down and desig- Elizabeth. BEING ALSO KNOWN AS (REPORTED SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM 5. Approximate Number of Feet to Near- TAL): 100 feet X 26 feet nated on "A Map of the Real Estate late of Dimensions: 40 feet x 123.78 feet x FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- est Cross Street: 191.50 feet Southeasterly NEAREST CROSS STREET: Spring the Stephen P. Brittan, deceased", now on 18.05 feet x 43.70 feet x 87.42 feet. ONLY): LOT 175, BLOCK 7, ON THE TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- from the intersection of the Southeasterly Street (NJ State HWY. Route 1, f/k/a Route file in the office of the Registers of Union Nearest Cross Street: State Highway OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF NEYS. side of Madison Avenue. 295) County. Route S-24 ELIZABETH IN THE COUNTY OF UNION. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of The Sheriff hereby reserves the right 86 DIVISION STREET, ELIZABETH. TWO-HUNDRED NINTY NINE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOU- EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- to adjourn this sale without further no- There is due approximately the sum of SAND THREE-HUNDRED ONE & 02/100 SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE & DRED SEVENTY NINE & 00/100 DRED FIFTY & 18/100 ($21,850.18) to- tice by publication. EIGHTY NINE THOUSAND SIX-HUN- ($299,301.02) together with lawful interest 29/100 ($124,751.29) together with lawful ($81,879.00) together with lawful interest gether with lawful interest and costs. Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, DRED NINTY ONE & 74/100 ($89,691.74) and costs. interest and costs. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in water and sewer liens. together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 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 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, SHERIFF SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, JAMES D. DONNELLY PARKER, MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, P.A. P.C. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 14, 2002 Page 13 Blue Devil Boy Cagers Post Best Season in 24 Years CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

game) and 134 rebounds (6 per most five turnovers per game, while game). He also ranked second with the team as a whole averaged about blocks (30) and tied for second for 10 turnovers per game. steals (28). Personal achievements also high- Co-captain Jim McKeon had a solid lighted the season, as DeSerio scored season, scoring 184 points (8.4 per 37 points in a game against Shabazz, game) and grabbing 44 rebounds. He breaking the single-game scoring ranked second on the team in assists record, and later in the season broke (80) and three-pointers (26). the single-game block record, with Junior Eric Turner contributed to 10. He also broke the single-game the team, mostly from beyond the rebound record, with 24, in a game three-point line. “E” Turner knocked early in the year. Jay Cook toed the down a team-high 32 three-pointers, scoring record in the second game of which accounted for almost half of the season, scoring 33 against David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times his total points on the season. He also Cranford. BLUE DEVIL ‘BIG FIVE’ SENIORS...The Westfield boys’ basketball team had 93 rebounds, 75 assists, and a Although Westfield will lose seven had its most successful season in 24 years. Pictured, left to right, are: Jim team-high 33 steals. “E” led the team varsity players and four starters next McKeon, Jay Cook, Dan DeSerio, Adam Turner and Louis Mercer. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with three charges taken. season, they plan to be a force in the A BOUT OF STRATEGY...Rutherford’s Corey Dunn, left, chooses to allow Raider Eric Connelly to get an escape in an effort to get a takedown in the 121- Point-guard senior Louie Mercer Watchung Conference. “We have a lb. bout. scored 116 points and dished off a good JV team, who got really far in Westfield Recreation to Host team-high 84 assists. He also had 49 the counties,” said Cook. rebounds. Senior Adam Turner, who DeSerio was also confident for the will be playing basketball at Bard future of his alma mater. “We have 12th Annual 5-Miler/Fun Run Two Raiders, Two GL’s Advance College next year, scored 101 points some good youth and talent, but and grabbed 60 rebounds, good for they’re going to have to put work and The Westfield Recreation Com- and female winners of the 5-Miler To State Mat Championships third on the team. He also hit 52 time into the season if they want to mission will host its 12th Annual 5- and first, second and third place fin- percent, second on the team, from be successful,” he said. Miler & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, ishers in each age group of the 5- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 the floor. Even though the 16-9 record was April 27, at Tamaques Park in Miler. (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, Terrance “T” Jenkins scored 15 impressive, especially for Westfield, Westfield. Proceeds from the event 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over). Medals Highlander Regenye made it look Holy Cross via 15-0, technical fall. points and grabbed 18 rebounds, the Blue Devils were slightly disap- will benefit Project Graduation for will be awarded to all participants of easy against Raould Exune of Or- In the first round wrestlebacks, he Westfield High School students and the 1 Mile Fun Run and T-shirts will ange, winning 10-2 in Union. Regenye dropped an 11-0, majority decision the September 11 Fund for Westfield be awarded to the first overall male made good use of two barrel rolls – to Dave Ramos of Passaic. families. The 1 Mile Fun Run will and female runners of the 1 Miler. one in the first period that resulted in Only two wrestlers from Union begin at 9 a.m. followed by the 5- For race application information, a five-point move. In the third period, County – Dan Appello of Roselle Miler at 9:30 a.m. please contact the Westfield Recre- Regenye coasted on his lead. Park (127-lbs) and Greg Donofrio of Pre-entry registration fees (post- ation Commission at (908) 789-4080 “I wanted to get points early and the Cranford (217-lbs) – managed to marked before Saturday, April 20) or visit www.westfieldnj.net/ barrel roll is my best move on my place as high as third. will be $15 for the 5-Miler and $5 for townhall/recreation. feet,” said Regenye. “He kept grab- CHAMPIONSHIPS: the 1 Mile Fun Run. Registration bing my wrist and tying up but he got 105: — Pat Dattalo (Randolph) p. Bryan fees on race day will be $20 for the 5- PUBLIC NOTICE a little lazy and I hit the barrel. I was Nunziato (Bergen Catholic) 2:23 Miler and $10 for the 1 Mile Fun kind of upset I didn’t pin him but I got 114: — Ivan Wiggins (Sterling) d. Zach SHERIFF’S SALE Tanelli (Millburn) 8-4 Run. T-shirts will be issued to the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, my five points. I didn’t really give it 121: — Matt Valenti (Kittatinny) d. Ed Giosa first 200 registrants of the 5-Miler. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, everything I had on bottom (in the (Camden Catholic) 10-6 The race features a fast and flat DOCKET NO. F-11203-01 third period) because I knew he wasn’t 127: — Ryan Bridge (Absagami) d. Anthony USATF certified course with mile COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, going to turn me (to my back) twice.” Leardi (Butler) 3-2 PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN A/K/A JOHNNY 132: — Bob Stinson (Camden Catholic) d. splits and water stations. Runners PRADOS, ET AL, DEFENDANT. In Atlantic City, in a virtual carbon Matt Anderson (South Plainfield) 6-3 should come dressed to run. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, copy of the Region 3 finals, Regenye 137: — Don Fisch (Delsea) d. Mike Molosky Trophies will be awarded in the DATED NOVEMBER 27, 2001 FOR SALE (Pinelands) 10-9 was defeated, 5-3, by Vin Finaldi of following categories: overall male OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Hanover Park in the pre-quarters. He 142: — Antonio Mangione (Delbarton) d. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Mark Cartella (Clearview) 5-1 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale rebounded with a 3:24 fall over Steve 147: — Brandon Becker (Kingsway) d. Joe PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Fordyce of Seton Hall Prep then was Galante (Ocean City) 8-2 BOARD OF EDUCATION ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 pinned in 1:27 by Jordan Hicks of 154: — Ricky Frondorf (North Hunterdon) WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- md. Ryan Goodman (Absagami) 16-7 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF Eastern. 162: — Ryan Cunningham (Cherry Hill West) RECORDING THREE TAKEDOWNS...Highlander Shawn Coughlin, facing, NOTICE TO BIDDERS Highlander Coughlin advanced to MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the d. Vin Salek (Toms River East) 5-4 scored three takedowns on 217-lb. Mike Zaki of St. Peter’s Prep to win, 7-3, and Sealed proposals will be received by the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- A. C. with a 7-3 decision over Mike 173: — Nick Roy (Wall) d. Brian Lucas to advance to A.C. Board of Education of the Westfield School ders must have 20% of their bid available in Zaki of St. Peter’s Prep. Wrestling (Bergen Catholic) 5-2 District, Union County, New Jersey, at the cash or certified check at the conclusion of 191: — Jeff Black (Absagami) d. Dan Clark Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- the sales. one of his finest bouts, Coughlin (Southern Regional) 12-6 Bobby Wilt tallied 33 points and 16 pointed with their early exit in the scored an escape and three single leg field, New Jersey, for the following supplies, The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 217: — Adam Cooney (Holy Cross) d. Mike rebounds, Matt Chazanow scored 15 state tournament, and by some easy equipment or services: SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE-HUN- takedowns. Mendenhall (Paulsboro) 3-2 points and dished off three assists, losses. Still, the fanfare associated PROPOSAL FOR: DRED TWENTY THREE & 70/100 “That was my inside step that I Hwt: — Tom Curl (Paulsboro) p. Mike Jan Cocoziello scored 11 points and with the team was huge, for the first RFP 3-1 WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL ($171,123.70). have been working on all year and it Davidowich (Eastern) 0:27 PHOTOGRAPHY FOR 2002-2003 CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- stole three passes and Tyshon time in over a decade, and the Blue TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD finally came together,” said Coughlin THIRD PLACE (UNION COUNTY): Blackman scored 12 points and Devil boys had a fan following that SCHOOL YEAR AND 2003-2004 127: — Dan Appello (Roselle Park) d. Jaime SCHOOL YEAR MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth, COUNTY: of the takedowns. “He started to get Lijo (Hopatcong) 3-2 grabbed 16 rebounds, all in limited truly cared about their team this sea- UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY tired at the end and it was just so PROPOSAL DUE: STREET & STREET NO: 1088 Magnolia 217: — Greg Donofrio (Cranford) d. D. J. bench action. son. APRIL 4, 2002 AT 11:00 AM there. It was just my day!” DeChristofano (Pequannock) 9-3 Avenue Although Westfield had some 2001-2002 will go down in the The bids will be received at the Adminis- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 12, It was not his day in the pre-quar- 7th/8th PLACE (UNION COUNTY): strong numbers, by any high school books as “the year” Westfield turned tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, LOT: 876 ters in Atlantic City, as he met and 105: — Derek Francavilla (Scotch Plains- team’s standards, in assists and steals, their boys basketball program around. New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 30 feet x 100 fell to top-seeded Adam Cooney of Fanwood their turnover margin hurt them over- Will the success carry over into next time indicated, and then publicly opened feet and read aloud. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 161.5 feet all. Mercer and Turner averaged al- season? Only time will tell. Bids must be in strict compliance with from Madison Avenue. specifications. Bids must be made on the SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE proposal forms in the manner designated. There is due approximately the sum of Proposals must he endorsed on the outside ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND UC Parks and Rec Dept Offers of the sealed envelope, with the name of SEVEN-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR & the bidder, the bidder’s address and the 52/100 ($180,724.52) together with lawful name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- interest and costs. Softball Coaching Certification vices for which the bid is submitted. It is There is a full legal description on file in understood and agreed that proposals may the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Union County Department of made payable to NJASA and mailed be delivered before the time or at the place The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Parks and Recreation, in coopera- to: NJASA, 14 South Derby Road, specified for opening. The Board of Educa- this sale. tion with the Amateur Softball Asso- Springfield, NJ 07081. tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed RALPH FROEHLICH or misdirected in delivery. SHERIFF ciation/U.S.A. Softball, will conduct The Union County College Ath- The Board of Education of the Town of WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. an “ACE” Softball Coaching Certifi- letic Center is located on the campus Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, CHARTERED cation Program on Sunday, March at 1033 Springfield Avenue in reserves the right to accept or reject any 737 Stokes Road 24, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Cranford, across from Nomahegan and/or all bids for the whole or any part and PO Box 1088 waive any informalities in the interest of the Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Union County College Athletic Cen- Park. Board of Education. No bid may be with- CH-756422 - (WL) ter in Cranford For more information about the drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the 4 T - 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 The “ACE’, Program will cover ACE Program, please call Pat Spirito date set for the opening thereof. & 3/21/02 Fee: $191.76 Bidding shall be in conformance with the topics that include the psychology of at (973) 467-4034. applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. coaching, legal issues in sports, first 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the "Public PUBLIC NOTICE aid, the organization of practice, School Contracts Law". SHERIFF’S SALE coach/umpire relations, and skills See it all on the Web! Bidders are required to comply with the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, specific to softball. Participants in requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, www.goleader.com 17:27). DOCKET NO. F-8755-01 the program will receive the 90-page By order of the Town of Westfield Board EQUICREDIT, PLAINTIFF vs. MARIA ACE Coaching Manual and will be of Education, Union County, New Jersey. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MARIDUENA AND MR. MARIDUENA, ET eligible for liability insurance and Robert A. Berman ALS, DEFENDANT. EAGER TO RESPOND TO THE WHISTLE...Highlander Jon Regenye, bot- PUBLIC NOTICE Board Secretary tom, and Raould Exune of Orange concentrate on the ref in their 154-lb. bout. other softball-related benefits. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE 1 T - 3/14/02, The Leader Fee: $46.41 DATED DECEMBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE Regenye won, 10-2, and advanced to A.C. The fee for the ACE Program is SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. $20.00 per coach. Checks should be CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-14034-01 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale PUBLIC NOTICE WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, SHERIFF’S SALE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE PLAINTIFF vs. JULIO PORTALATIN, ET SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE ALS., DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-15990-01 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF DOCKET NO. F-13109-01 DOCKET NO. F-70-00 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED DECEMBER 18, 2001 FOR SALE FGC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE FI- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK vs. DOCKET NO. F-9038-01 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. NANCE DBA FREMONT MORTGAGE, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. ANTHONY CARLOS A. CERTUCHE, ET AL, DEFEN- CHOICE MORTGAGE SERVICES, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PLAINTIFF vs. MICHELE PRIDGEN, ET ders must have 20% of their bid available in BURNEY, ET AL, DEFENDANT. DANT. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERT BURRECI, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale AL, DEFENDANT. cash or certified check at the conclusion of CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ET AL., DEFENDANT. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, the sales. DATED DECEMBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE DATED DECEMBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED DECEMBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED NOVEMBER 30, 2001 FOR SALE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DRED FORTY EIGHT & 50/100 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ($127,648.50). by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale afternoon of said day. All successful bid- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- The property to be sold is located in the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 cash or certified check at the conclusion of Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- of New Jersey. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- the sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF It is commonly known as 207 1/2 Catherine MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey property as- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the FORTY SIX THOUSAND NINE-HUN- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- sessed as 207 Catherine Street, Elizabeth, ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- DRED FIVE & 78/100 ($146,905.78). ders must have 20% of their bid available in New Jersey by the Elizabeth Tax Assessor. cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in The property to be sold is located in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of It is known and designated as Lot 377, the sales. the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY the sales. Block 8. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. 07201, County of UNION and State of New The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The dimensions are 25 feet wide by 86 THIRTY THREE THOUSAND TWENTY TWENTY THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Jersey. TWO THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED feet long. TWO & 03/100 ($133,022.03). DRED NINTY & 97/100 ($120,890.97). FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND THIRTY TWO Commonly known as: 545-547 MADI- THIRTY SEVEN & 45/100 ($102,337.45). Nearest cross street: Situate on the east- CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- The property to be sold is located in the & 72/100 ($157,032.72). SON AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- erly line of Catherine Street, 75 feet from the TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- SEY 07201. TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD northeasterly line of East Grand Street. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth New Jersey. TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD Tax Lot No. 744 in Block No. 12 MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Prior lien(s): Tax Sale Cet. #006756 sold COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW Commonly known as: 833 Cleveland Av- MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth, COUNTY: Dimension of Lot: irregular 50.00 feet COUNTY: UNION; STATE OF NEW on 6/11/01 to Phoenix Funding, Inc. in the JERSEY enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY wide by 150.00 feet long JERSEY sale amount of $1,196.48. The total amount STREET & STREET NO: 1015 Anna Tax Lot No. 358 in Block No. 10. STREET & STREET NO: 942 Jackson Nearest Cross Street: Julia Street STREET & STREET NO: 924 Bond to redeem to 11/9/01 is $4,593.50. Lien- Street Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 40 Avenue Situated at a point on the southeasterly Street holder paid subsequents. The total amount TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 8, LOT: feet wide by 100 feet long. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 8, LOT: sideline of Madison Avenue distance ap- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK 8; LOT: due as of 11/9/01 for unpaid water/sewer 208 Nearest Cross Street: Situate in the north- 937 proximately 25 feet southwesterly from its 278 W08 charges and lien payoff is in the aggregate DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 30 feet x 100 easterly side of Cleveland Avenue 180.00 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 40 feet x 150 intersection with the southwesterly sideline DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 sum of $5,043.77. Subject to unpaid taxes feet feet from the southeasterly side of Verona feet of Julia Street. feet and municipal liens. Amount due will be NEAREST CROSS STREET: 163.33 Avenue. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 255 feet PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES: 2000 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 286 feet announced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is avail- feet from Spring Street There is due approximately the sum of from Alina Street Third Party Water and Sewer Lien; Date of from Henry Street able upon written request to plaintiff’s attor- SUPERIOR INTEREST (if any): NONE ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THOU- SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE Sale: June 11, 2001; Certificate #6895S&W SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE neys. There is due approximately the sum of SAND TWO-HUNDRED TEN & 79/100 There is due approximately the sum of $488.90. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOU- ($128,210.79) together with lawful interest ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOU- There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN SAND FOUR-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN and costs. SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY ONE & 03/100 THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED SEVENTY & 94/100 ($139,447.94) together with lawful There is a full legal description on file in 31/100 ($165,856.31) together with lawful FIVE-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE & 08/100 ($107,791.03) together with lawful interest SEVEN & 63/100 ($127,677.63) together interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. interest and costs. ($155,563.08) together with lawful interest and costs. with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in 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. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. SHERIFF this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF ATTORNEYS SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. 1139 Spruce Drive WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, CHARTERED PO Box 1024 CHARTERED FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. CHARTERED NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP 737 Stokes Road Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 737 Stokes Road Suite 201 737 Stokes Road Suite 300 PO Box 1088 1-908-233-8500 PO Box 1088 7 Century Drive PO Box 1088 293 Eisenhower Parkway Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 File No. XFZ L 41496 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 CH-756413 - (WL) CH-756409 - (WL) CH-756419 - (WL) CH-756446 - (WL) CH-756426 - (WL) CH-756433 - (WL) 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 4 T - 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 4 T - 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 & 3/14/02 Fee: $191.76 & 3/14/02 Fee: $191.76 & 3/21/02 Fee: $187.68 & 4/4/02 Fee: $206.04 & 3/28/02 Fee: $193.80 & 3/28/02 Fee: $232.56 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, March 14, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Flames Cagers Run Unbeaten Streak to 29 The Fanwood Flames 8th grade 72-20 in the Springfield Tournament. team pushed their unbeaten record Gibbs led with 17 points and Tom to 29-0 with four victories. Fanwood Pennella popped in 11. Colts Neck defeated Hillside 70-48 behind Der- defeated Fanwood 63-47 despite rick Caracter’s 34 points. Lance Tho- Darnell Dortch’s 16 points. mas scored 25 points and DJ Garrett The 6th grade team pushed their hit six. Fanwood beat Minnie Veal record to 25-1 beating Westfield of Edison 76-72 in overtime. White, 74-28. Mike Devizio and Caracter and Thomas drilled in 36 Gibbs led the way with 16 points and 31 points, respectively. Thomas each. Eric Browne and Grace netted nailed 33 points in a 75-54 win over nine and eight points, respectively. Summit. Caracter and Garrett had Will Hubbard and Neil Merchant 16 and 14 points, respectively. bucketed six points each. Gibbs Clayton Balch and Sean Young sank blazed in 35 points in a 50-48 vic- six points each. Fanwood turned tory over Branchburg. back Parsippany 78-64 in the first The 5th graders (15-12) fell to GREEN BROOK HOOPS CHAMPS...The Westfield Basketball Association’s round of the Springfield Tourna- Hillsborough, 50-26. Matt Berka 10/under Girls’ Travel Team, The Blizzard, recently participated in and won The ment. Thomas banged in 32 points, sank eight points. In a 63-42 win Green Brook Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Kaylin Santiago, Caracter tallied 18, and guards over New Providence, Sterling Gibbs MIDDLESEX CHAMPIONS...St. Helen’s 5th/6th Grade girls won the Middlesex Danielle Cofone, Amanda Markowski, Jessica Mondon and Seton Harnett; second Jameel Grace and Ashton Gibbs nailed 14 points, Chucky Oliver had County Basketball CYO Championship. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, row, Diana Venezia, Maria Niemiera, Nikki Aronson, Gabrielle Cerami, Elizabeth drilled in 14 and 10 points. Cassie Simcox, MVP Danielle Infantino, Nina Brownstone, Erin Miller, Rose 12 and Colin Grimm added 10. Bran- Driscoll and Kate Sheridan; back row, Allison Oberlander, Kris Wendel, Penczak and Cate Munkittrick; back row, Assistant Coaches Rosann Mondon and The 7th grade Flames (18-10) lev- don Boyd and Eddie Byron con- Bill Taylor, Head Coach Tony Cofone and Assistant Coach Mike Venezia. Elizabeth Harbaugh, Ali Macdonald, Stephanie Slodyzcka and Head Coach Ed eled Hillside, 69-53 with Gibbs scor- nected for nine and seven points. Miller; missing, Annie Depalmer. ing 19 points. Matt Wolff and Jason Sterling Gibbs put in 8 points in a Zelesnik had 14 and 11 points, re- 30-12 thrashing over Old Bridge. Westfield Rec. Arranges spectively. Gibbs fired in 18 points in Elizabeth beat Fanwood 44-27 to St. Helen’s Hoopsters Win a 53-41 win over Merrill Park. knock the Flames from the Central Zelesnik and Anthony Ricci tallied Jersey League playoffs. Berka and SAFETY Sports Clinics 10 and eight points. Wolff and Boyd led with seven points each. Middlesex Co. CYO Title Zelesnik hit 13 and 12 points, re- Fanwood cracked Branchburg, 47- The Westfield Recreation Depart- Saturday, September 21 at 9 a.m. at spectively, in a 44-37 loss to Sum- The St. Helen’s 5th/6th grade girls’ had eight points each and Wendel ment, headed by Bruce Kaufmann, Westfield Town Hall, sponsored by 36. Boyd and Oliver scored 12 and Westfield Soccer Association mit. The Flames crushed Springfield, eight points, respectively. basketball team won the Middlesex had seven points. has arranged four S.A.F.E.T.Y. clinics Tuesday, November 12 at 7 p.m. at County CYO Championship on In the IHM super league finals, St. during the year. Each clinic will be Westfield Town Hall, sponsored by March 2, beating St. Francis of Helen’s lost to Clark, 26-20, in a hard- sponsored by a different sports asso- Westfield Basketball Association Metuchen 38-24. St. Helen’s used a fought contest. Clark finished the sea- ciation. Walk-in registration begins one-half balanced attack led by game MVP son in super league undefeated. This program has been coordinated hour prior to the clinic start time. No Danielle Infantino, who finished with so potential coaches in any sport may one will be admitted once the clinic eight points. JCC Lakers Burn attend, however seating is limited. To has begun. In that game, Erin Miller bucketed assure a seat, a pre-registration form As noted, the next clinic, to be spon- seven points, while Nina Brownstone must be completed and mailed at least sored by Westfield Lacrosse Club, will and Stephanie Slodyzcka had six JCC Trailblazers seven days prior to the date of the be held at the Westfield Community points each. Alli Macdonald chipped Led by Zach Flanzman with 14 clinic. A minimum number of pre- Room at Town Hall (425 East Broad in with four points. In addition, Eliza- points and Michael Riesenberg with registration forms received seven days Street, Westfield) promptly at 7 p.m. beth Harbaugh, Kate Sheridan, 11, the Lakers defeated the Trail- in advance of the clinic are required or on March 25. Walk-in registration Cassie Simcox, Rose Driscoll, Krissy blazers, 30-25, in the JCC 3&4 Grade the clinic may be canceled or post- begins at 6:30 p.m., but seats are only Wendel and Allison Oberlander all Basketball League of Central New poned. To obtain a pre-registration guaranteed for those pre-registered. found the net. Jersey. form, please contact Westfield Recre- The clinic will take approximately With the win, St. Helen’s set an Several times the Lakers pulled ation at (908) 789-4080. three hours and will cover a variety of all-time St. Helen’s basketball record away only to have the Trailblazers CLINIC DATES: excellent topics, including legal and for the girls, winning their 50th game fight back from as many as eight Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Westfield psychological aspects of coaching; of the season against just eight losses. down, to close to 20-19 early in the Town Hall, sponsored by Westfield La- fourth quarter. Helped by baskets crosse Club training and conditioning; and first Earlier, St. Helen’s defeated St. Thursday, June 13 at 7 p.m. at aid. Please bring a pen or pencil. The John’s of Clark, 49-3, behind a tough from Greg Stein and Tyler Terens, Westfield Town Hall, sponsored by Girl’s cost to the attendee is $26 for the defense. Slodyzska led the team with and a foul shot by Jonah Offitzer, the Softball League of Westfield materials provided. The sponsoring 12 points. Harbaugh followed with Lakers withstood the onslaught and sports associations and Westfield Rec- eight points and Macdonald had six then pulled away with a late run, PUBLIC NOTICE reation will bear all other costs related points. St. Helen’s defeated third- thanks to four points each by COUNTY OF UNION to providing the clinic. place finisher Mary Mother of God, Flanzman and Riesenberg. Others BUREAU OF 54-12, to reach the finals. Erin Miller making large contributions were de- TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PUBLIC NOTICE led the scoring with 14 points, fensive specialist Todd Morling and REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HAVING A SUCCESSFUL SEASON...Unlike the professional team, the Eli Silverstein, who pulled down TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Westfield Basketball Association second grade boys basketball team, the Slodyzcka netted 12 points, Notice is hereby given that the County of ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Knicks, recently finished a very successful season. Pictured, left to right, are: Macdonald and Elizabeth Harbaugh some key rebounds. Union, New Jersey will receive proposals NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the front row; Jack Rickles, Jackson O’Leary, Kurt Kowalski and Ryan Elliot; (10 copies) from suitable qualified consult- meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment ants/teams to conduct a study entitled the second row, Alexander Williams, Joseph Handy, Ross Workman, Peter Mebane, of the Township of Scotch Plains held on Nicholas Ertman and Ned Allen; back row, Assistant Coach Larry Rickles and “Jitney Service Efficiency Study.” The study March 7, 2002, the following decisions of is being funded by the Regional Efficiency the Board were memorialized: Head Coach John O’Leary. Development Incentive Program (REDI Granted a Use Variance with conditions Grant) of the New Jersey Department of to Marke Enterprises, Inc. t/a Bowcraft PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Community Affairs and by the County of Amusement Park to construct a water park, NOTICE TO CREDITORS TOWN OF WESTFIELD Union. Awarding of the contract for the maintenance shed and to expand a parking Study is contingent upon the County of area on the property located at 2524-2545 Estate of: HELEN AAGRE, ALSO Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- Union being awarded the REDI Grant. Route 22 West (Block 4802, Lots 9, 10, 11 KNOWN AS HELEN JESSIE AAGRE, nances as follows were passed and adopted The purpose of this Study is to develop and 12), Scotch Plains. Deceased by the Town Council of the Town of West- viable, technical operating plans, using Granted front- and side-yard setback Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, field at a meeting thereof held on March 12, shared or regionalized program components Variances with conditions to Frank Lettera Surrogate of the County of Union, made on 2002. to maximize the effectiveness of three new in conjunction with the construction of an the 8TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2002, upon Bernard A Heeney jitney services serving the Fanwood, West- addition and front porch at the property the application of the undersigned, as EX- Town Clerk field and Roselle Park rail stations on the located at 2102 Aldene Avenue (Block ECUTOR of the estate of said deceased, GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1799 Raritan Valley Rail Line. The rail stations are 9701, Lot 4), Scotch Plains. notice is hereby given to the creditors of said AN ORDINANCE AMENDING situated within the boundaries of the South Granted a Variance with conditions to deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under AND SUPPLEMENTING Avenue/Route 28 Transportation Corridor. Kenneth Licata in conjunction with fence oath or affirmation their claims and de- CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE IV OF Products to be developed will include a height at the property located at 331 Rob- mands against the estate of said deceased THE WESTFIELD TOWN report defining the ridership markets, in- erts Lane (Block 5802, Lot 4), Scotch within six months from the date of said CODE TO REGULATE SMOK- cluding origin and destination locations to Plains. order, or they will be forever barred from ING ON THE GROUNDS OF be served; full route design and scheduling Granted a front-yard setback Variance to prosecuting or recovering the same against THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL for the proposed services; equipment needs; Edward and Deborah Saridaki in con- the subscriber. POOL COMPLEX administrative structure; and projected cost REPLEX SOCCER CHAMPS...The Westfield Cosmos U-9 Boys Soccer Team junction with the addition of a front porch at CAROL DEE ZEITOUNIAN SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2043 recently won two soccer tournaments at the Replex complex in Elizabeth. On and revenue estimate for current and future the property located at 440 William Street EXECUTOR years of service. A SPECIAL ORDINANCE AU- January 27, they defeated the Somerset Titans, Montclair United and the Westfield (Block 4101, Lot 21), Scotch Plains. ATTORNEY THORIZING THE EXCHANGE The type of contract will be a lump sum. Linda M. Lies ROCH T. WILLIAMS Galaxy. On February 24, they defended their title and beat the Montgomery The total costs should be segmented ac- OF TOWN PROPERTY INFOR- Cavaliers, Manalapan United and the Hillsborough Nitros. Pictured, left to right, Secretary to the 313 SOUTH AVENUE MALLY KNOWN AS 1211 cording to labor, indirect and direct costs Zoning Board of Adjustment SUITE 203 are: Matt Glover, Eric Byer, Evan Heroux, Ben Glover (team mascot), Zach and summarized by task. SEDGEWICK AVENUE IN THE Township of Scotch Plains FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07023 TOWN OF WESTFIELD Zagorski, Ryan Heine and Joakim Eriksson; back row, John Serzan, Ryan Murray, All applicable federal and state law provi- 1 T - 3/14/02, The Times Fee: $30.09 1 T - 3/14/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 Ian Kuhn, Eric Schoenbach, Brandon Gold and Andrew Garfinkel. sions will be applied. Where and when ap- 1 T - 3/14/02, The Leader Fee: $22.95 propriate, federal EEO provisions will be applied to this project. DBE and WBE firms are encouraged to apply. Requests for an RFP document can be made by mail or phone to: Mr. Ronald S. Weening, Supervising Transportation Plan- ner, Bureau of Transportation Planning, County of Union, Administration Building – 6th Floor, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07207, (908) 527-4086. All proposals must be received by 4:00 p.m., the close of the business day on Thursday, April 11, 2002. 1 T - 3/14/02, The Leader Fee: $44.88

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-16465-99 MIDFIRST BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. MIGUEL A. RODRIQUEZ, ET ALS., DE- FENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED NOVEMBER 29, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 20TH DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is SIXTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT & 70/100 ($66,848.70). The property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and the State of New Jersey. Commonly known as: 210 Clark Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Tax Lot No. 54 in Block No. 5. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 25.00 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Situate in the south- westerly line of Clark Place at a point therein distant northwesterly 125.00 feet from the corner formed by the intersection of the same with the northwesterly line of Second Street. There is due approximately the sum of SIXTY NINE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- DRED FORTY THREE & 93/100 ($69,743.93) together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF CARKHUFF & RADMIN, PC - ESQS. 598-600 Somerset Street North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 CH-756406 - (WL) 4 T - 2/21, 2/28, 3/7 & 3/14/02 Fee: $183.60 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 14, 2002 Page 15

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  CUSHIONS. EXC. COND. Quality Day Camp in Morris Westfield. Prime location, center 8 Millburn Avenue $1,000.00 OR SO. 908-389-0850. County has staff openings in the of town, in modern elevator build- Springfield following areas: Swim (LGT or ing. High ceilings, palladian win- Hearing Society Offers WSI), High ropes, Tennis Director, dows. Adj parking and NY trains. 973-376-0005 Sports, and Roller Hockey. 4,200 sq. ft. to divide. www.winelibrary.com College Scholarships Please call 973-895-3200 or email: [email protected] email us at [email protected]. WESTFIELD – The Hearing Soci- ph: (908) 561-3583 PUBLIC NOTICE ety, a small, non-profit service organi- NOTICE TO CREDITORS zation based in the First Baptist Church Hope a bit of Irish luck Estate of: JOSEPH P. DEALESSANDRO, in Westfield, has revealed it is now Deceased accepting applications for college will come your way and stay Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, scholarships for the 2002-2003 aca- Surrogate of the County of Union, made on demic year. throughout the year. . . the 8TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2002, upon Renewable scholarships are the application of the undersigned, as EX- ECUTOR of the estate of said deceased, awarded by the Society to deaf stu- Happy St. Patrick’s Day notice is hereby given to the creditors of said dents in the area. The amount and deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under number of scholarships depends on oath or affirmation their claims and de- resources from a Trust Fund estab- mands against the estate of said deceased lished in honor of Mrs. Sarah McGee, within six months from the date of said WESTFIELD...NEWLY LISTED. Early 1900 4 BR, 2 BTH Col. order, or they will be forever barred from the first President of the Society. prosecuting or recovering the same against Qualifications include financial LR, FDR, EIK, FR & enclosed porch. Easy walk to school, town the subscriber. needs, academic achievement, school and park. $399,500. (WSF6160) ANGELO MARIANI activities and character. At present, EXECUTOR ATTORNEYS nine college students are receiving BUTTERMORE & ATTENASIO scholarships of $2,500 each. 445 EAST BROAD STREET The Hearing Society also offers P.O. BOX 2189 speech reading and basic sign lan- WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07091 1 T - 3/14/02, The Leader Fee: $21.42 guage classes. Office hours are 9:30 a.m. to noon on Thursdays. For more PUBLIC NOTICE information, please call (908) 233- BOARD OF EDUCATION 0266 V/TTY or write to: P.O. Box WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 2534, Westfield 07091. NOTICE TO BIDDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received by the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Spectacular Split Board of Education of the Westfield School PLANNING BOARD District, Union County, New Jersey, at the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Westfield- This spacious 4 Bedroom home fea- Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- Planning Board of the Township of Scotch tures an abundance of amenities including Living field, New Jersey, for the following supplies, Plains will hold a public hearing on Monday, Room with fireplace, Formal Dining Room, and a equipment or services: March 25, 2002, at 8:00 p.m. in Council new eat-in Kitchen. The large Family Room with BID FOR: Chambers, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains B 03-08 COPIER SUPPLIES FOR THE to hear the Preliminary and Final Major fireplace is located on the grade level along with a WESTFIELD...Renov Col in “Wychwood” area. New gourmet EIK 2002-2003 SCHOOL YEAR Subdivision application for Ernest Fantini, t/ Bedroom and a half Bath, perfect for an au-pair or opens FR addition w/vaultceil, Palladian wndw & sldr to dk, DEN w/ BIDS DUE: a Scotch Meadows, King Street, Block in-law suite. The private landscaped yard hosts a skylt, 3 full updt BTHS, 3 BR. HWD FL, new 2zn CAC & GAS HT. Wlk APRIL 5, 2002 AT 11:30 AM 16501, Lots 2, 3, 4 & 5 which proposes the built-in heated pool and a gas BBQ pit, great for to sch, twn and park $799,000. (WSF6110) The bids will be received at the Adminis- subdivision of four (4) lots into six (6) lots. outdoor entertaining! Other amenities include tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, The following variances are requested with New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the this application: Central Air Conditioning, 2-zone heat, sprinkler time indicated, and then publicly opened Section 23-3.4a, Para. C, Col 4-Front system, new roof, windows, driveway and much and read aloud. yard setback , Lots 3, 4, 5, Required: 90 much more!!! (WSF6146) Call today for a private Bids must be in strict compliance with feet, Proposed: 0 showing! Offered at $559,000. specifications. Bids must be made on the All interested persons may be present and be heard. The file pertaining to this proposal forms in the manner designated. Mary McEnerney, CRS, GRI Proposals must be endorsed on the outside application is in the Office of the Planning 209 Central Avenue of the sealed envelope, with the name of Board and is available for public inspection NJAR Gold Level 1997-2001 Westfield, NJ 07090 the bidder, the bidder’s address and the during regular office hours. Direct: (908) 301-2052 (908) 233-5555 x189 name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- Barbara Horev E mail: [email protected] vices for which the bid is submitted. It is Secretary to the Planning Board All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Prices subject to change. © 2001 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark understood and agreed that proposals may 1 T - 3/14/02, The Times Fee: $21.93 Coldwell Banker Corporation. An equal opportunity company. Equal housing opportunity. Independently owned and operated by NRT, Inc. be delivered before the time or at the place specified for opening. The Board of Educa- tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed or misdirected in delivery. The Board of Education of the Town of Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids for the whole or any part and waive any informalities in the interest of the Board of Education. No bid may be with- drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the "Public School Contracts Law". Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC 17:27). By order of the Town of Westfield Board of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Robert A. Berman Westfield Office Board Secretary 1 T - 3/14/02, The Leader Fee: $44.37 185 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Another first from some of the best PUBLIC NOTICE Call 908-654-7777 trained agents in real estate. BOARD OF EDUCATION BUY FOR $1,918 WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY “We guarantee you’ll meet NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the your closing date or you’ll Board of Education of the Westfield School CONGRATULATIONS! District, Union County, New Jersey, at the get $1,000 credit.” Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- NIKI FRY field, New Jersey, for the following supplies, Call now for details! FOR ACHIEVING TOP PRODUCER equipment or services: Month of February BID FOR: Effective August 2001, Weichert Financial Services will provide individuals who elect to participate in the Weichert Gold Services program a credit decision on their loan NJAR Bronze Level 1998-1999 B 03-07 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CHARMING BRICK HOME request within 24-hours of receipt of complete applications. This decision is available on the majority of mortgage products offered through Weichert Financial Services. SUPPLIES FOR THE 2002-2003 Mountainside- Cozy & comfortable Split- Certain loan products require independent investor approval, which may exceed the 24-hour time frame. Your Financial Services Consultant will advise you whether the Silver 2000 product you choose qualifies for the 24-hour decision offer. The Gold Services program also guarantees to meet the closing date established with your Realtor as indicated SCHOOL YEAR Level, 3 Bedrooms, 2 full Baths, fireplace in your original contract of sale. The Gold Services guarantee requires that mortgage financing, homeowner’s insurance, and title insurance be obtained through the corresponding Weichert affiliated or licensed companies, Weichert Financial Services, Weichert Insurance Agency, Weichert Title Agency (except in NJ where Title Services Weichert Executive Club in Living Room, sun porch, patio, freshly Management, Inc. is licensed to utilize the Weichert name) or in Pennsylvania and Delaware Southeastern Abstract Co. d/b/a Weichert Closing Services Co., and is not BIDS DUE: conditioned upon doing business with, that is, listing with or purchasing through a Weichert, Realtors office. In the event the applicable Weichert Gold Services provider is painted in ‘99, finished Basement. unable to meet your closing date we will credit $1,000 to you at the time of your closing/settlement. Program subject to change without notice at any time. Final loan APRIL 5, 2002 AT 11:00 AM $369,900. (052008022) The bids will be received at the Adminis- tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the BUY FOR $2,300 BUY FOR $2,418 BUY FOR $1,757 time indicated, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be in strict compliance with specifications. Bids must be made on the proposal forms in the manner designated. Proposals must be endorsed on the outside of the sealed envelope, with the name of the bidder, the bidder’s address and the CONGRATULATIONS! name of the supplies, equipment, or ser- vices for which the bid is submitted. It is NANCY KRONHEIMER & LOLA REED understood and agreed that proposals may LOVELY HOME HOME OF DISTINCTION SPARKLING TOWN HOME FOR ACHIEVING TOP REVENUE UNITS be delivered before the time or at the place Mountainside- Spacious Split-Level, 3 Bed- Scotch Plains- Pristine & tastefully decorated, Springfield- 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, stun- Month of February specified for opening. The Board of Educa- rooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Family Room with wet 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, new Kitchen, banquet ning upgrades & amenities throughout. Ms. Reed for Achieving NJAR Silver tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed bar, Eat In Kitchen, sliders to patio & yard, sized Dining Room, fabulous finished lower $339,000. (052008027) 2000-2001 or misdirected in delivery. gas heat, Central Air Conditioning & more. level & more. $449,000. (052008013) The Board of Education of the Town of $427,000. (052007978) Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, reserves the right to accept or reject any BUY FOR $2,343 BUY FOR $2,418 BUY FOR $2,418 Mortgage: 1-800-829-CASH Home Warranty: 1-800-829-CASH and/or all bids for the whole or any pan and waive any informalities in the interest of the Insurance: 1-800-255-1869 Title Insurance: 1-800-528-8853 Board of Education. No bid may be with- drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the See more Open Houses on www.weichert.com date set for the opening thereof, Ask us about No Downpayment Financing Bidding shall be in conformance with the Monthly payments are for 30-year conventional fixed rate mortgages as detailed below. applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. Ask about: Lower Downpayments • Lower Monthly Payments • Other Options. 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the "Public For purchase prices up to $343,750 monthly mortgage payments (principal+interest) quoted in our ads are to qualified buyers, based upon a 20% downpayment and a conventional 30-year fixed rate loan at 6.00% with 3 points, A.P.R. 6.34%. As an example, a $100,000 loan would mean 360 monthly payments of $599.55. For pur- School Contracts Law". chase prices from $343,751 to $812,500, the monthly payments are to qualified buyers based upon a 20% downpayment and calculated at 6.375% with 3 points on a “Jumbo” 30-year fixed rate mortgage with an A.P.R. of 6.679%. An example of a $500,000 loan would mean 360 monthly payments of $3,119.35. Figures herein are Bidders are required to comply with the approximate and do not include property taxes, hazard insurance, or homeowners association dues for a condominium purchase. Interest rates quoted are as of November 1, 2001, and subject to change. Not responsible for typographical errors. Weichert Financial Services, executive offices 225 Littleton Road in Morris Plains, requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC OPEN & INVITING JUST MOVE IN CONVENIENTLY NJ 07950. 1-800-829-CASH. Licensed by the NJ Dept of Banking and Insurance. Licensed Mortgage Banker with the State Dept of Banking in NY, CT, and PA. Licensed Lender in DE, MD, VA, D.C., GA, AK, TX, IN. Licensed Mortgage Lender in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. License #ML1713, Certificate #43155. Equal housing 17:27). Westfield- Dramatic 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath home Westfield- Immaculate 4 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath Bi Westfield- Located near town, transportation lender. Weichert Financial Services is an affiliate of Weichert, Realtors. By order of the Town of Westfield Board with cathedral ceilings, new Kitchen, Central Level, newly refinished hardwood floors, new win- & major highway, 2 side by side duplexs with For your benefit, consider a career in real estate. of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Air Conditioning, hardwood floors in most dows, freshly painted interior, remodeled walk out 3 Bedrooms, Dining Room, Living Room, Call 1-800-301-3000 today! Robert A. Berman rooms, brick wall fireplace in Living Room. Family Room with fireplace, Living Room, Dining Den, walk up to attic & full Basement. Ask About Board Secretary $435,000. (052008035) Room, Eat In Kitchen & more. $444,000. (052008015) $449,000. (052008029) Weichert Gold Services 1-800-WEICHERT 1 T - 3/14/02, The Leader Fee: $45.39 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, March 14, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Professor to Discuss Westfield Y Reveals Trip History of Black Baseball To Raagini Restaurant SCOTCH PLAINS – Dr. Lawrence a Doctoral Degree in American and WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, The Raagini Restaurant is located Hogan, Professor of History at Union African-American History from In- located at 220 Clark Street, has an- at 1085 Route 22, East, in County College, will be the guest diana University. nounced a new activity entitled In- Mountainside. The fee is $17 per speaker for a discussion entitled “Be- He is the executive producer of a ternational Lunch and Learn. person, which includes a beverage fore You Can Say Jackie video documentary on the history of Participants are invited to meet at and gratuity. Y membership is not Robinson…Black Baseball in black baseball, which has aired on the Raagini Restaurant on Thursday, required. America,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March PBS. In January of 2001, he was se- April 4, at 12:30 p.m. to experience Interested individuals are asked to 21, at the Scotch Plains Public Library. lected as Co-Director of the National an introduction to Indian cuisine. sign up at the Y front desk by Mon- The free program, open to the pub- Baseball Hall of Fame/Major League The program will also feature a cook- day, March 25. For additional infor- lic, will be sponsored by the Friends baseball-sponsored study of the his- ing demonstration, an opportunity to mation, please call (908) 233-2700, of the Scotch Plains Public Library. tory of black baseball in America. sample the food and a luncheon. extension no. 335. The library is located at 1927 Bartle Friends of the Scotch Plains Public Avenue. Library is a volunteer organization Dr. Hogan’s discussion will also dedicated to raising funds and devel- feature clips from documentary films oping programs and awareness for the Workshop Series to Focus and there will also be a question- library and its many functions. Any- FRIENDLY GATHERING…Members of the Westfield Welcome Club are and-answer period. one interested in joining the Friends pictured socializing during a recent dinner at the Golden Palace in Kenilworth. On Coping With Cancer A Fanwood resident, Dr. Hogan may pick up an application at the The not-for-profit club is open to all women of Westfield and surrounding has been associated with Union library or call Friends President Ted towns and offers various activities. Pictured, left to right, are: Nina Norheim, LIVINGSTON – Saint Barnabas ics Counselor at the Cancer Genetic County College since 1977. He holds Laurie Grossman and Susan McDonough. For membership information, Czarnomski at (908) 232-5524. please call Lynn at (908) 233-5850 or Jen at (908) 317-9854 or visit Medical Center, located on Old Short Counseling Center, Saint Barnabas www.westfieldnj.com/welcome. Hills Road in Livingston, will host Ambulatory Care Center, will present its semi-annual Coping With Cancer “Cancer Risk Assessment for Breast, workshop series, which offers can- Ovarian and Colon Cancers.” Look carefully. Ms. Hetherington Named cer patients and their loved ones The final workshop, “Post-Treat- resources and tools to help them ment Group for Family and Friends,” cope with the challenges posed by will be presented on May 23. It will To YFCS Trustee Board this illness. offer an opportunity for a patient’s Your new home The Winter/Spring 2002 workshop loved ones to address any concerns WESTFIELD — Elizabeth Program. series will take place on Thursdays, they may have following a cancer Hetherington has been elected to a Ms. Hetherington is also a mem- March 14 and 21, April 11 and 18, diagnosis and treatment. may be here. three-year term on the Board of Trust- ber of the Westfield Community Play- and May 2 and 23, from 6:30 to 8 Jill Kaplan, Coordinator of Psy- ees of Youth and Family Counseling ers, the American Association of p.m. at Saint Barnabas Medical Cen- chosocial Support Services and On- Service (YFCS), headquartered in Retired Persons Nominating Com- ter. All six sessions are free and will cology Counselor at the Cancer Cen- Westfield. mittee and the Union County Master include special speakers. Participants ter of Saint Barnabas, will facilitate “Having lived and worked in Gardeners. may enroll in as many workshops as this workshop. Westfield and Mountainside for many YFCS Executive Director Milt they wish. In addition to the Coping with years, I know the valuable and com- Faith and Board President Jim Slabe “Illness, Religion and Hope,” Cancer Workshops, the Cancer Cen- passionate work provided by the lauded Ms. Hetherington’s willing- scheduled for March 14, will feature ter of Saint Barnabas will also host Youth and Family Counseling Ser- ness to assist the agency in achieving speakers representing three religious “Look Good…Feel Better” on Mon- vice,” said Ms. Hetherington at the its goals. traditions who will discuss hope and day, March 11, from 10 a.m. to noon time of her election. The agency, which is located at the significance it holds for those in the Cancer Center Conference “I am pleased to participate, with 233 Prospect Street in Westfield, pro- who are ill. Room. the professional and volunteer work- vides affordable, professional coun- On March 21, Joanne Campbell, Sponsored by the American Can- ers, in maintaining and strengthen- seling. It serves individuals and fami- Administrative Director of the Carol cer Society in partnership with the ing the counseling services for youth lies in Westfield, Scotch Plains, and Morton Siegler Center for Inte- Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance and families in our Union County Mountainside, Garwood, Clark, grative Medicine, Saint Barnabas Association of America, the program communities,” she added. Cranford and Berkeley Heights. Ambulatory Care Center, will be the helps women cope with the appear- Ms. Hetherington recently retired For information about the agency, speaker for “Symptom Reduction: ance-related side effects of cancer from teaching after 29 years in the which is preparing for its annual How Complementary and Alterna- treatment. Westfield public schools, at the el- fundraiser, please call (908) 233- tive Medicine Can Be a Part of the Registration is required for each of Charming Crestwood Cape ementary and junior high levels. As a 2042. Treatment Plan.” the “Coping With Cancer” work- reading specialist, she was concerned She will discuss how complemen- shops. Interested individuals are Scotch Plains- Freshly painted and ready for you to with basic and advanced reading tary and/or alternative medicine of- asked to call (973) 322-2668 and move in! This home features Living Room, Dining skills, study and library skills, test- fers treatment choices that comple- indicate which workshops they will Room, newer Kitchen, 3/4 Bedrooms, 2 full Baths, full ing, cooperative teaching and ment traditional cancer care. be attending. For “Look Good…Feel unfinished Basement offers “playroom potential”. mentoring new colleagues. “Health Insurance Issues in 2002” Better,” please call Tamara Among the highlights of her ca- will be the topic on April 11, when Bogdanova at (973) 322-2171. Wonderful park-like property. Convenient to schools reer was her participation in a Hands Irene Card, President, and Betsy Chan- All “Coping With Cancer” classes and NYC transportation. Offered at $309,000. Across the Water program, which dler, Vice President, of Medical In- are held in the Radiation Therapy entailed a three-week visit to Kirov, surance Claims, Inc. will discuss the Classroom, located on the first floor TAKE A VIRTUAL OFFICE Russia, that was reciprocated when complex health insurance issues that of the Medical Center. Guests are TOUR ON WEBSITE. the host teacher came to visit can accompany a cancer diagnosis. urged to park in the Emergency Westfield. “Coping with Cancer Fatigue” will Room/Cancer Center parking lot (no. WESTFIELD OFFICE: Prior to teaching, as a parent of be offered on April 18, during which 4) and to use the Radiation Oncology four children, Ms. Hetherington was Joanne Behr Stamatiou, Clinical entrance. 908-232-5664 active in family-oriented programs. Research Coordinator at the Cancer “Look Good…Feel Better” will She served as a member of the Center of Saint Barnabas, will pro- take place in the Cancer Center Con- Offices Throughout New Jersey Berkeley Heights Recreation Com- vide strategies to help individuals ference Room, on the second floor of www.PruNewJersey.com mission and currently volunteers with manage their fatigue. the Saint Barnabas Medical Center An independently Owned and Operated Member of Elizabeth Hetherington The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. the Presbyterian Church Homeless On May 2, Niecee Singer, Genet- East Wing.

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PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY NOTICE TO BIDDERS The School Business Administrator/Board Secretary of the Westfield Board of Educa- tion, in the County of Union, State of New Jersey, by authority of said Board, solicits sealed bids for pupil transportation. Bids to be received at the Business Office of the Westfield Board of Education, located at 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, up to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2002. PUPIL TRANSPORTATION 2002/2003 School Year Specifications and full information may be obtained upon application at the Business Office of the Westfield Board of Education, located at 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. All bids must be submitted on a bid form which will be furnished upon application at WONDERFUL RANCH the Office of the Westfield Board of Educa- tion. Bids which are not submitted on such Completely redecorated SCOTCH form may be rejected. Bidders are required to comply with the PLAINS home features 6 rooms; 3 Bed- requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127 (N.J.A.C. rooms, 1 Bath, Formal Dining Room, Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 17:27). Affirmative Action. GETTING A NOSE FOR NEWS...A nursery school class from The Presbyte- The Board of Education reserves the right Eat-In Kitchen, new electric service, rian Church in Westfield recently took a tour of The Westfield Leader office in to reject any or all bids. new walk and back steps. Out basement Westfield and learned some of the “tricks of the trade”. By order of the Westfield Board of Educa- tion. entrance. $295,000. Robert A. Berman School Business Administrator Girl Scouts Announce www.goleader.com Board Secretary 5K Run, Fun Walk 1 T - 3/14/02, The Leader Fee: $31.62 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE On Saturday, April 20, the Wash- WESTFIELD ington Rock Girl Scout Council will TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS GARDENS COLONIAL hold a 5K Run and a 2 Mile Fun Walk BOND ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 1 OF THE BOND ORDINANCE (ORD. NO. 10-2000) ENTITLED: “BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE at Nomahegan Park in Cranford. UNDERTAKING OF PHASES I AND II OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR Beautiful WESTFIELD home includes 5 Registration for the Run will be at THE PROPOSED ASH BROOK PARK RECREATION FACILITY IN, BY AND Bedrooms, 3.1 Baths, Formal Dining 8:30 a.m. and the race will start at 9 FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, Room, cherry Eat In Kitchen, Recreation a.m. Registration for the Walk will STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $225,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHO- Room, patio, beamed ceilings, parquet be at 9:30 a.m. and the event will RIZE THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION start at 10 a.m. AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES floors, enclosed porch and recent updates To register and participate, con- IN ANTICIPATION OF THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS”, ADOPTED that include painted exterior, roof, furnace tact the Washington Rock Girl Scout MARCH 14, 2000. BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the and thermo windows. $649,900. Council, 201 Grove Street East, County of Union, State of New Jersey, as follows: Westfield, NJ 07090; tel. 908-232- Section 1. Section 1 of Ordinance No. 10-2000 entitled: 3236. westfieldnj.com/girlscouts “BOND ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE UNDERTAKING OF PHASES I The event is to raise funds to ex- AND II OF ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED ASH BROOK PARK RECREATION FACILITY IN, BY AND FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF MAGNIFICENT pand programming, maintain Camp SCOTCH PLAINS, IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Hoover, provide training for adults TO APPROPRIATE THE SUM OF $225,000 TO PAY THE COST THEREOF, CONTEMPORARY and older girls and offer outreach TO MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF Mint-condition MOUNTAINSIDE home programs to low income areas. BONDS TO FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN ANTICIPATION OF THE includes 5 Bedrooms, 3.1 Baths, Formal Din- The Washington Rock Girl Scout ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS” ing Room, Living Room with fireplace, and Council serves nearly 11,000 girl adopted by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, and adult members from twenty-four New Jersey (the “Township”), on March 14, 2000, is hereby amended to add the undertaking many other updates including 3.5 Baths, gour- New Jersey communities in Union, of the design phase for the construction of recreation facilities on Township-owned property met Eat In Kitchen, heat, Central Air Condi- located at 2435 Plainfield Avenue (designated as Block 4303, Lot 12, on the Tax Assessment Middlesex, and Somerset counties. Map of the Township) to the improvement authorized to be undertaken, and shall hereafter tioning, siding, Anderson windows, foor and read as follows: Master Bedroom Suite with Bath & Jacuzzi, “Section 1. The Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, New Jersey (the Senior Adult Program “Township”), is hereby authorized to (A) undertake Phases I and II of engineering services 3 walk-in closets and private deck. Possible in connection with the proposed construction of the Ash Brook Park recreation facility to be extended family usage. $545,000. To Host Model Seder located in the vicinity of the intersection of Raritan Road and Martine Avenue in, by and for the Township, including Phase I - site analysis, environmental investigation and conceptual At JCC on March 20 design development and Phase II - final design, preparation of bid specifications and application for various permits, and (B) undertake the design phase for the construction of SCOTCH PLAINS – The Senior recreation facilities on Township-owned property located at 2435 Plainfield Avenue (desig- Adult Program at the Jewish Com- nated as Block 4303, Lot 12, on the Tax Assessment Map of the Township). Said WONDERFUL CAPE COD munity Center (JCC) of Central New improvements (collectively, the “improvement”) shall include all work, materials and appur- tenances necessary and suitable therefor, and the purpose authorized in clause (A) of the Move-in condition MOUNTAINSIDE Jersey, Wilf Jewish Community Cam- preceding sentence shall be undertaken in accordance with the proposal prepared by Killam pus, will host a model Seder on Associates, Consulting Engineers, and hereby approved and incorporated herein by this (perfect starter home) includes 4 rooms; 2 Wednesday, March 20, from 11:30 reference thereto. Such proposal is on file or shall be placed on file with the Township Clerk Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Living / Dining Room, a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and made available for public inspection during regular business hours.” Section 2. The capital budget is hereby amended to conform with the provisions of this Eat In Kitchen, full Basement, newer fur- The menu will include gefilte fish ordinance to the extent of any inconsistency therewith and the resolutions promulgated by with horseradish, hard-boiled eggs the Local Finance Board showing full detail of the amended capital budget and capital nace, roof, windows, hot water heater and with salt water, chicken, tsimmes, program as approved by the Director, Division of Local Government Services, is on file with 2-zone heat. Backs up to Mountainside kugel macaroons, fruit, holiday candy the Township Clerk and is available for public inspection. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect twenty days after the first publication thereof rereation area. $220,000. and matzos. after final passage. The telling of the Passover story STATEMENT and songs will also be featured at the The bond ordinance published herewith has been finally adopted by the Township Council event. The fee is $4.50 for members of the Township of Scotch Plains, in the County of Union, in the State of New Jersey, on the 12th day of March, 2002, and the twenty day period of limitation within which a suit, action and $5.50 for non-members. or proceeding questioning the validity of such ordinance can be commenced, as provided The JCC is located at 1391 Martine in the Local Bond Law, has begun to run from the date of the first publication of this statement. Avenue in Scotch Plains. Interested Barbara Riepe BRIGHT SPLIT LEVEL individuals are asked to respond by Township Clerk Move-in condition home in CRANFORD Friday, March 15, by calling Nan Township of Scotch Plains County of Union offers 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, Formal Statton at (908) 889-8800, extension State of New Jersey no. 207. 1 T - 2/28/02, The Times Fee: $106.08 Dining Room, updated Eat In Kitchen, newer carpets and much more. Near schools, pool and major roadways. A .LPEHUOH\$+DOH\ pleasure to show! $419,000. ([SHFW0RUH

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 14, 2002 Page 19 Biographies Biographies Four Westfield Candidates Vie For Three Scotch Plains-Fanwood Candidates Three Board of Education Seats Vie For Three Board of Education Seats Susan M. Dyckman Mrs. Susan M. Dyckman has been a resident of Fanwood for 16 years and has three children in the school district. She has been covering the district’s Board of Education meet- ings as a reporter for The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood since 1997. Susan Dyckman is President of the Coles Elementary School Parent- Arlene GardnerGeorge Kattak Alice Hunnicutt William Ziff Teacher Association (PTA). Trip Whitehouse Susan Dyckman Edward Saradaki This is her first year serving as was the Eastern Divisional Controller business concentration from Union Arlene Gardner Bogatko have lived in Westfield for William Ziff PTA President, after two years as for Tanon Manufacturing. My time in College, Cranford, NJ (class of ’81), Arlene Gardner has been a resi- the last 18 years. They have five chil- William B. Ziff, a resident of St. Recording Secretary for the PTA at the corporate world has led to many and a BS in Accounting from Univer- dent of Westfield for 17 years. Her dren: Bill and Adrienne graduated Marks Avenue, Westfield, New Jer- Coles and Corresponding Secretary instances of keeping that delicate bal- sity College, Rutgers University, husband, Ed Israelow, is an attorney from Westfield High School in 1998 sey announced his candidacy for the for one year for Terrill Middle ance of maximizing excellence, while Newark NJ (class of ’88). Both de- with Pinnacle Communities. Their and 2000 respectively; Mary is a jun- Westfield School Board. He is an School’s PTA. She also served on the keeping fiscally responsible. grees were conferred Cum Laude two children, Hannah and David, are ior at the High School. John, an eighth attorney with Ziff and Ziff, Esqs., board’s Facilities and Enrollment I enjoy sports (hockey, baseball, and were completed attending classes in the high school. grader, and Andrew, a sixth grader, whose offices are located on Elm Task Force from 1999 to 2000, which soccer), reading (historical non-fic- at night while working full time and Ms. Gardner is the founder and di- attend Roosevelt Intermediate School. Street. assessed the current facilities’ ability tion), as well as weekend getaways starting his family. rector of the New Jersey Center for Ms. Hunnicutt has been active in the Mr. Ziff serves as the Vice Chair of to accommodate increased enroll- with my family. My civic interests Ed has extensive experience as a Civic and Law-Related Education at Westfield public schools since mov- the Supreme Court of New Jersey ments. have centered on our children’s physi- Corporate Training Manager, Ben- Seton Hall University. A graduate of ing to town. She has been an active District XII Ethics Committee, is a Mrs. Dyckman additionally served cal and social development on the efits Administrator, Production Man- Rutgers University and Georgetown member of the special education com- member of the Westfield Planning on the Citizens’ Coalition to pass the ball field or rink. I would like to think ager, Marketing Director, Construc- Law School, Ms. Gardner has worked mittee representing Wilson elemen- Board, Historic Preservation Com- school facilities bond referendum in that I’ve made a difference. It has tion Foreman, Retail Store Manager, as Assistant Counsel to the Governor tary, Roosevelt, and the high school. mission, Westfield Tree Commission, 2000. certainly been a rewarding time to and as Controller for a post-second- of New Jersey and in private law prac- She served terms as secretary and and is a trustee of the Westfield Neigh- me. I would like to continue to serve ary proprietary technical training tice. She also led a Rutgers University president of the Westfield Parent borhood Council. He has participated our youth via membership to the school. He is currently employed as project on school partnerships, authored Teacher Council, and served as sec- with the parents of Washington Trip Whitehouse Board. I ask for your support on the Corporate Financial and Net- a book on the subject, and served on retary of the high school PTO for two School in the Annual Washington My name is Trip Whitehouse and April 16. work Controller for Enslow Publish- Governor’s Whitman’s Advisory Coun- years. She was a member of School Play the past 2 years. I’m seeking election to the SP-F ers, Inc. of Berkeley Heights, NJ, a cil on Juvenile Justice. Westfield’s Strategic Planning Com- In addition to holding a Law De- Board of Education, representing publisher of non-fiction library books Ms. Gardner has been on the mittee as well. She has participated gree from Widener University, Mr. Scotch Plains. Edward Saridaki for children and young adults. Westfield Board of Education since in the Sharing Talents and Skills Ziff earned a Masters of Science I’m married to the former Patricia Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. who is run- Currently on the Scotch Plains- 1996. She has served on every com- program with activities such as bread degree in Urban Studies from Tulane Russo of Scotch Plains, and together ning for his 3rd term on the Scotch Fanwood Board of Education and mittee, chaired the policies commit- baking, learning about sign language, University and a Bachelors of Arts we have three children: Elise 11, Plains-Fanwood Board of Education completing his 2nd term, Mr. Saridaki tee, was vice-president 1999-2001, and and discovering the relationship be- degree from The American Univer- Nowell 9, and Olivia 5. I have lived has resided in Scotch Plains for 26 is serving on the Finance Commit- is currently the board president. Ms. tween music, math, and science. In sity. in Scotch Plains-Fanwood for the years. tee, which he has chaired 4 out of the Gardner has brought her background town she served as the children’s Asked how he will contribute to past 14 years. During that time I have Edward Saridaki and Debbie, his last 6 years. He also serves on the in law, education and conflict resolu- choir director for the Presbyterian the School Board if elected, Mr. Ziff coached youth baseball for four years, wife of 27 years, have a 19 year-old Facilities Committee, Curriculum tion to bear on the decision-making Church for seven years. stated he will bring to the Board his youth soccer (boys and girls teams) daughter, Jillian, and a 17 year-old Committee (which he also chaired process of the board of education. Ms Hunnicutt graduated from Ball appreciation for education and a pro- for five years, and I’ve assisted with son, EJ, who is currently a junior at last year), and he is also serving as She is focused on the following State University Cum Laude with a fessional approach to the adminis- the Street Devils Youth Hockey Pro- SPFHS. Jillian graduated from SPF Chairperson for the Supervisors Ne- issues: making sure that Westfield’s degree in music. She received her tration of government. He holds firm gram for a season. I’ve felt both High School in 2000 and is currently gotiating Committee. In the past he educational programs are challeng- masters in music composition from the conviction the exemplary quality important and rewarding to be in- attending college in New England. has chaired the Grievance Commit- ing, up-to-date and well-articulated; the University of Michigan. Her stud- of life and property values in volved in our community. Mr. Saridaki attended the Westfield tee, served as the Legislative Liai- maintaining educationally sound ies also include participation in the Westfield require consistent vigilance Prior to moving to Scotch Plains, I public schools and graduated from son, served as Chairperson of the class sizes; seeking fiscally prudent Interpreter for the Deaf Program at to good schools, a vibrant central was elected and served on the Westfield High in 1971. He also holds Teamsters’ Negotiations Committee, budgets that continue to provide the Union County College. business district and the preservation Winfield Park town council. I also an Associates Arts degree with a and acted as liaison to the Union quality education that Westfield stu- She currently is the director for the of neighborhoods. “If we do not take represented Winfield as a county County School Boards Association. dents’ deserve; providing on-going Statewide Parent Advocacy an active role to realize our vision of committee person for two years. Prior to being elected to the Board, professional development programs Network’s Transition from School to Westfield, we loose a tremendous I’m a graduate of Rutgers Univer- MS-BOE Candidate Edward Sardaki served as a member for teachers; and assuring that the Adult Life project. She has given opportunity to insure the health, sity with a BA in Business Adminis- of the school district’s Strategic Plan- educational programs address the workshops throughout the state to safety and welfare of our families.” tration and Accounting. I have also John Perrin ning Team, as a member of the needs of all students. parents and educators on Parent/Pro- Mr. Ziff is married to Heidi Remak earned my MBA in Corporate Fi- April, 1999: The candidate is a district’s Technology Task Force, and fessional Collaboration, Transition, Ziff, an Employee Assistance Coun- nance from Fairleigh Dickinson Uni- licensed architect in New Jersey, New has also participated on the Citizen’s George Kattak Positive Behavior Supports, Person selor. Their son, Jacob, 7 years old, versity. Currently, I’m a Director of York and Pennsylvania and a Design Budget Review Committee. Centered Planning, and Assistive attends second grade at Washington Finance for Telcordia Technologies, Principal with the Henderson De- Other community service includes George M. Kattak, has been a resi- Technology. She has done national School. located in Piscataway. Prior to that I sign Group in Somerville. Mr. Perrin serving as a coach or manager for 7 dent of Westfield for ten years. George level training; in particular Region II studied architecture at the Univer- years in The Scotch Plains/Fanwood and his wife Cathy have two chil- US Department of Education “Keep- sity of California at Berkeley where Youth Baseball Association, a coach dren, Ashley who attends 2nd grade ing the Momentum” keynote panel he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soc- at Franklin School, and Christopher discussion. She has presented at MS BOE Candidate Peter Goggi Architecture with high honors. cer Association for over 10 years, a who will attend 1st grade at Franklin NJEA (New Jersey Education Asso- The Foothill Way resident, who driver for the “Bridges” project, a School in the fall. George has nine- ciation) conference as well as NJ Mr. Goggi has been a Mountainside cation. He has served on the Policy has resided in the borough for 23 monthly service project for High teen years experience as a certified Association of Private Schools. resident for over 12 years. He is a Committee (Chair), Technology years, was appointed to the board School Students to feed the home- public accountant, licensed school Ms Hunnicutt is also a consultant graduate of SUNY Cortland (’78) Committee (Chair), Negotiating last September to fill a vacancy. The less on the NYC streets, Cub-master accountant and a certified fraud ex- with The Elizabeth M Boggs Center with a B.Sc. in Chemistry and a Committee and as liaison to the Bor- candidate and his wife, Elizabeth, for Pack 34 at the Evergreen School, aminer. He is currently the corporate on Developmental Disabilities, a Uni- minor in Music Performance (Voice). ough Council. He also is Leader of have three children, two of whom as a member on The Board of Chris- controller of Foley Incorporated. versity Center for Excellence in De- He also received his M.B.A. in Mar- Song for Our Lady of Lourdes Church attend Deerfield Elementary School. tian Education at The First Congre- George coaches Westfield youth velopmental Disabilities Education, keting with a Certificate and a coach in Mr. Perrin has been an outspoken gational Church in Westfield, as Co- baseball and participated in Franklin Research, and Service. The Boggs in International Business Mountainside’s Recre- advocate for mathematics curricu- Chairmen of The Church School Project Playground. He is a member center is part of the University of from Seton Hall (‘89). Pe- ation Youth League. He lum development. The candidate has Committee at The First Congrega- of the Union County Chamber of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jer- ter has been employed by also serves as Vice Chair- questioned how the district can se- tional Church, and for seven years a Commerce, the New Jersey Society sey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical the Lipton Company for man of the Tea Associa- lect testing that better meets the needs teacher in Sunday School. of Certified Public Accountants, and School Department of Pediatrics. She over 23 years, and is cur- tion of the U.S.A., Inc., of the district’s students in prepara- Additionally, Mr. Saridaki has as- the American Institute of Certified also provides continuing education rently Director Supply and on the Board of Direc- tion for New Jersey’s new state stan- sisted with and participated in vari- Public Accountants. Part of his deci- workshops for Rutgers School of Management -Tea and tors of Unilever Bestfoods dardized tests. The candidate also ous activities for Evergreen, Park sion to reside in Westfield was be- Continuing Education Department President of Royal Estates Federal Credit Union. In says the board needs to take a hard Middle School, and SPFHS PTA’s, cause of its outstanding reputation of Social Work. Tea Company, division of the past, Mr. Goggi has look at the position of Vice Principal performed work for The Greater for education. George would like to I believe in public education. I Unilever Bestfoods N.A. served as a Trustee for in charge of curriculum at Deerfield. Newark Conservancy, participated be elected to the Board of Education hope that serving on the board of He is one of the world’s SAGE and has been on the Mr. Perrin said it must be determined in the Scotch Plains Clean-up Days, because he wants to work with the education will allow me to use my leading authorities in tea, Board of Directors for the whether this job description is ap- assisted with activities for his Westfield community to help main- strengths as an educator to ensure and has appeared on na- Peter Goggi Staten Island Community propriate or whether a curriculum is daughter’s Girl Scout troop, and per- tain excellence in our schools and continued high quality of our tional television (Weekend Theater. needed. formed work for Habitat for Human- provide a meaningful and rewarding children’s education. I am a dedi- Today, Home & Family), Peter resides on Ridge Mr. Perrin is a member of the ity in Plainfield. education for our children. cated member of our community and radio and print. He has been pub- Drive with his wife, Carol, their district’s Strategic Planning Research Mr. Saridaki looks forward to an- I will work to maintain Westfield’s lished in Tea, a magazine, as well as one-year old daughter and their 8 Committee, which published the other 3 years of constructive contri- Alice Hunnicutt high standard of excellence in edu- Tea & Coffee Trade Journal. He has year-old son who attends Deerfield State of the School Report, as well butions to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood cation. There is always a need to also been a guest lecturer at SUNY/ School. the Strategic Planning Council. Board of Education. Alice Hunnicutt has announced her challenge the system to improve its F.I.T. in New York City in the Inter- candidacy for a 3-year term on the programs while at the same time national Sourcing Program. Westfield Board of Education. Ms. maintaining financial management Mr. Goggi is just completing his Hunnicutt and her husband George of public funds. first three-year term as Board of Edu-

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30-Mar 31-Mar 1-Apr 2-Apr 3-Apr 4-Apr 5-Apr 6-Apr 7-Apr 8-Apr 9-Apr 10-Apr 11-Apr 12-Apr 13-Apr 14-Apr 15-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 18-Apr 19-Apr 20-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 25-Apr 26-Apr 27-Apr 28-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 1-May 2-May 3-May 4-May 5-May 6-May 7-May 8-May 9-May 10-May

11-May 12-May 13-May 14-May 15-May 16-May 17-May 18-May 19-May 20-May 21-May 22-May 23-May 24-May 25-May 26-May 27-May 28-May 29-May 30-May 31-May 1-Jun 2-Jun 3-Jun 4-Jun 5-Jun 6-Jun 7-Jun 8-Jun 9-Jun 10-Jun 11-Jun 12-Jun 13-Jun 14-Jun 15-Jun 16-Jun 17-Jun 18-Jun 19-Jun 20-Jun 21-Jun

22-Jun 23-Jun 24-Jun 25-Jun 26-Jun 27-Jun 28-Jun 29-Jun 30-Jun 1-Jul 2-Jul 3-Jul 4-Jul 5-Jul 6-Jul 7-Jul 8-Jul 9-Jul 10-Jul 11-Jul 12-Jul 13-Jul 14-Jul 15-Jul 16-Jul 17-Jul 18-Jul 19-Jul 20-Jul 21-Jul 22-Jul 23-Jul 24-Jul 25-Jul 26-Jul 27-Jul 28-Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul 1-Aug 2-Aug

3-Aug 4-Aug 5-Aug 6-Aug 7-Aug 8-Aug 9-Aug 10-Aug 11-AugScotch 12-Aug 13-Aug Plains-Fanwood 14-Aug 15-Aug 16-Aug 17-Aug 18-Aug 19-AugPublic 20-Aug 21-AugSchool 22-Aug 23-Aug Calendar 24-Aug 25-Aug 26-Aug (September 27-Aug 28-Aug 29-Aug 2002 30-Aug 31-Aug - August 2003)

Calendar Notes: September; 2nd is Labor Day, 4th Teachers start, 9th Students start, 16th is Yom Kippur: October; 14th is Columbus Day: November; 7-8 Teacher Professional Days, 11-15 Elementary Parent Conferences-single session (Nov. 14, Evening Parent Conferences), 27th half day, 28-29 Thanksgiving Recess: December; 23-31 Holiday Break, 1/1 Kwanzaa: January; 1st New Year’s Day, 2nd school reopen’s, 20th Martin Luther King Day: February; 17-18 Presidents’ Day Weekend: March 21st Staff Development Day: April; 14-18 Spring Vacation including Passover and Easter: May; 23rd and 26th Memorial Day Weekend: June; 23rd half-day, 24th half-day, last day of school, and Graduation.

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1-Sep 2-Sep 3-Sep 4-Sep 5-Sep 6-Sep 7-Sep 8-Sep 9-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep 13-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 19-Sep 20-Sep 21-Sep 22-Sep 23-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 26-Sep 27-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep 1-Oct 2-Oct 3-Oct 4-Oct 5-Oct 6-Oct 7-Oct 8-Oct 9-Oct 10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct

13-Oct 14-Oct 15-Oct 16-Oct 17-Oct 18-Oct 19-Oct 20-Oct 21-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct 24-Oct 25-Oct 26-Oct 27-Oct 28-Oct 29-Oct 30-Oct 31-Oct 1-Nov 2-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov 5-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov 12-Nov 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov 19-Nov 20-Nov 21-Nov 22-Nov 23-Nov

24-Nov 25-Nov 26-Nov 27-Nov 28-Nov 29-Nov 30-Nov 1-Dec 2-Dec 3-Dec 4-Dec 5-Dec 6-Dec 7-Dec 8-Dec 9-Dec 10-Dec 11-Dec 12-Dec 13-Dec 14-Dec 15-Dec 16-Dec 17-Dec 18-Dec 19-Dec 20-Dec 21-Dec 22-Dec 23-Dec 24-Dec 25-Dec 26-Dec 27-Dec 28-Dec 29-Dec 30-Dec 31-Dec 1-Jan 2-Jan 3-Jan 4-Jan

5-Jan 6-Jan 7-Jan 8-Jan 9-Jan 10-Jan 11-Jan 12-Jan 13-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan 17-Jan 18-Jan 19-Jan 20-Jan 21-Jan 22-Jan 23-Jan 24-Jan 25-Jan 26-Jan 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan 31-Jan 1-Feb 2-Feb 3-Feb 4-Feb 5-Feb 6-Feb 7-Feb 8-Feb 9-Feb 10-Feb 11-Feb 12-Feb 13-Feb 14-Feb 15-Feb

16-Feb 17-Feb 18-Feb 19-Feb 20-Feb 21-Feb 22-Feb 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb 27-Feb 28-Feb 1-Mar 2-Mar 3-Mar 4-Mar 5-Mar 6-Mar 7-Mar 8-Mar 9-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar 14-Mar 15-Mar 16-Mar 17-Mar 18-Mar 19-Mar 20-Mar 21-Mar 22-Mar 23-Mar 24-Mar 25-Mar 26-Mar 27-Mar 28-Mar 29-Mar

30-Mar 31-Mar 1-Apr 2-Apr 3-Apr 4-Apr 5-Apr 6-Apr 7-Apr 8-Apr 9-Apr 10-Apr 11-Apr 12-Apr 13-Apr 14-Apr 15-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 18-Apr 19-Apr 20-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 25-Apr 26-Apr 27-Apr 28-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 1-May 2-May 3-May 4-May 5-May 6-May 7-May 8-May 9-May 10-May

11-May 12-May 13-May 14-May 15-May 16-May 17-May 18-May 19-May 20-May 21-May 22-May 23-May 24-May 25-May 26-May 27-May 28-May 29-May 30-May 31-May 1-Jun 2-Jun 3-Jun 4-Jun 5-Jun 6-Jun 7-Jun 8-Jun 9-Jun 10-Jun 11-Jun 12-Jun 13-Jun 14-Jun 15-Jun 16-Jun 17-Jun 18-Jun 19-Jun 20-Jun 21-Jun

22-Jun 23-Jun 24-Jun 25-Jun 26-Jun 27-Jun 28-Jun 29-Jun 30-Jun 1-Jul 2-Jul 3-Jul 4-Jul 5-Jul 6-Jul 7-Jul 8-Jul 9-Jul 10-Jul 11-Jul 12-Jul 13-Jul 14-Jul 15-Jul 16-Jul 17-Jul 18-Jul 19-Jul 20-Jul 21-Jul 22-Jul 23-Jul 24-Jul 25-Jul 26-Jul 27-Jul 28-Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul 1-Aug 2-Aug

3-Aug 4-Aug 5-Aug 6-Aug 7-Aug 8-Aug 9-Aug 10-Aug 11-Aug 12-Aug 13-Aug 14-AugWestfield 15-Aug 16-Aug Public 17-Aug 18-Aug 19-AugSchool 20-Aug 21-Aug Calendar 22-Aug 23-Aug 24-Aug(September 25-Aug 26-Aug 27-Aug 2002 28-Aug 29-Aug - August 30-Aug 31-Aug 2003)

Calendar Notes: September; 2nd is Labor Day, 3rd Teachers start, 4th Students start, 16th is Yom Kippur: October; 14th is Columbus Day, 23rd grades K-5 half day - others parent conferences: November; 7-8 Teacher Professional Days, 19th grades K-5 half day - others parent conferences, 27th half day, 28-29 Thanksgiving recess: December; 23-31 Holiday Break, 1/1 Kwanzaa: January; 1st New Year’s Day, 2nd school reopen’s, 20th Martin Luther King Day: February; 17-18 Presidents’ Day week-end: March 12th Half day, March 31-April 4 Spring Vacation: April; 15th School Board and Budget Election, 17-18 Passover and Easter: May; 26th Memorial Day: June; last day for students, 23th Graduation, 24th last day for teachers.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1-Sep 2-Sep 3-Sep 4-Sep 5-Sep 6-Sep 7-Sep 8-Sep 9-Sep 10-Sep 11-Sep 12-Sep 13-Sep 14-Sep 15-Sep 16-Sep 17-Sep 18-Sep 19-Sep 20-Sep 21-Sep 22-Sep 23-Sep 24-Sep 25-Sep 26-Sep 27-Sep 28-Sep 29-Sep 30-Sep 1-Oct 2-Oct 3-Oct 4-Oct 5-Oct 6-Oct 7-Oct 8-Oct 9-Oct 10-Oct 11-Oct 12-Oct

13-Oct 14-Oct 15-Oct 16-Oct 17-Oct 18-Oct 19-Oct 20-Oct 21-Oct 22-Oct 23-Oct 24-Oct 25-Oct 26-Oct 27-Oct 28-Oct 29-Oct 30-Oct 31-Oct 1-Nov 2-Nov 3-Nov 4-Nov 5-Nov 6-Nov 7-Nov 8-Nov 9-Nov 10-Nov 11-Nov 12-Nov 13-Nov 14-Nov 15-Nov 16-Nov 17-Nov 18-Nov 19-Nov 20-Nov 21-Nov 22-Nov 23-Nov

24-Nov 25-Nov 26-Nov 27-Nov 28-Nov 29-Nov 30-Nov 1-Dec 2-Dec 3-Dec 4-Dec 5-Dec 6-Dec 7-Dec 8-Dec 9-Dec 10-Dec 11-Dec 12-Dec 13-Dec 14-Dec 15-Dec 16-Dec 17-Dec 18-Dec 19-Dec 20-Dec 21-Dec 22-Dec 23-Dec 24-Dec 25-Dec 26-Dec 27-Dec 28-Dec 29-Dec 30-Dec 31-Dec 1-Jan 2-Jan 3-Jan 4-Jan

5-Jan 6-Jan 7-Jan 8-Jan 9-Jan 10-Jan 11-Jan 12-Jan 13-Jan 14-Jan 15-Jan 16-Jan 17-Jan 18-Jan 19-Jan 20-Jan 21-Jan 22-Jan 23-Jan 24-Jan 25-Jan 26-Jan 27-Jan 28-Jan 29-Jan 30-Jan 31-Jan 1-Feb 2-Feb 3-Feb 4-Feb 5-Feb 6-Feb 7-Feb 8-Feb 9-Feb 10-Feb 11-Feb 12-Feb 13-Feb 14-Feb 15-Feb

16-Feb 17-Feb 18-Feb 19-Feb 20-Feb 21-Feb 22-Feb 23-Feb 24-Feb 25-Feb 26-Feb 27-Feb 28-Feb 1-Mar 2-Mar 3-Mar 4-Mar 5-Mar 6-Mar 7-Mar 8-Mar 9-Mar 10-Mar 11-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar 14-Mar 15-Mar 16-Mar 17-Mar 18-Mar 19-Mar 20-Mar 21-Mar 22-Mar 23-Mar 24-Mar 25-Mar 26-Mar 27-Mar 28-Mar 29-Mar

30-Mar 31-Mar 1-Apr 2-Apr 3-Apr 4-Apr 5-Apr 6-Apr 7-Apr 8-Apr 9-Apr 10-Apr 11-Apr 12-Apr 13-Apr 14-Apr 15-Apr 16-Apr 17-Apr 18-Apr 19-Apr 20-Apr 21-Apr 22-Apr 23-Apr 24-Apr 25-Apr 26-Apr 27-Apr 28-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 1-May 2-May 3-May 4-May 5-May 6-May 7-May 8-May 9-May 10-May

11-May 12-May 13-May 14-May 15-May 16-May 17-May 18-May 19-May 20-May 21-May 22-May 23-May 24-May 25-May 26-May 27-May 28-May 29-May 30-May 31-May 1-Jun 2-Jun 3-Jun 4-Jun 5-Jun 6-Jun 7-Jun 8-Jun 9-Jun 10-Jun 11-Jun 12-Jun 13-Jun 14-Jun 15-Jun 16-Jun 17-Jun 18-Jun 19-Jun 20-Jun 21-Jun

22-Jun 23-Jun 24-Jun 25-Jun 26-Jun 27-Jun 28-Jun 29-Jun 30-Jun 1-Jul 2-Jul 3-Jul 4-Jul 5-Jul 6-Jul 7-Jul 8-Jul 9-Jul 10-Jul 11-Jul 12-Jul 13-Jul 14-Jul 15-Jul 16-Jul 17-Jul 18-Jul 19-Jul 20-Jul 21-Jul 22-Jul 23-Jul 24-Jul 25-Jul 26-Jul 27-Jul 28-Jul 29-Jul 30-Jul 31-Jul 1-Aug 2-Aug

3-Aug 4-Aug 5-Aug 6-Aug 7-Aug 8-Aug 9-Aug 10-Aug 11-Aug 12-AugBerkeley 13-Aug 14-Aug 15-Aug Heights 16-Aug 17-Aug 18-AugPublic 19-Aug 20-AugSchool 21-Aug 22-Aug Calendar 23-Aug 24-Aug 25 -Aug(September 26-Aug 27-Aug 28-Aug 2002 29-Aug 30-Aug - August 31-Aug 2003)

Calendar Notes: September; 2nd is Labor Day, 5th Teachers start, 9th Students start, 16th is Yom Kippur: October; 14th is Columbus Day: November; 7-8th Teacher Professional Days, 27th early dismissal, 28-29 Thanksgiving Recess: December; 23-31 Holiday Break, 1/1 Kwanzaa: January; 1st New Year’s Day, 2nd school reopen’s, 20th Martin Luther King Day: February; 17-18 Presidents’ Day Weekend: April; 15th School Board and Budget Election, 18th Good Friday, 21-25 Spring Vacation: May; 26th Memorial Day: June; 25th early dismissal and High School Commencement.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Support Services - General Administration 11-000-230-XXX 801,317 874,667 1,002,337 BOARD OF EDUCATION Support Services - School Administration 11-000-240-XXX 2,645,358 2,669,545 2,802,557 Operation and Maintenance of Plant Services 11-000-26X-XXX 4,604,639 4,435,307 4,676,926 Student Transportation Services 11-000-270-XXX 1,919,681 1,891,907 2,002,600 SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY Business and Other Support Services 11-000-290-XXX 1,176,214 1,078,637 1,037,736 Personal Services - Employee Benefits 11-XXX-XXX-2XX 5,360,702 6,055,147 7,050,250 In accordance with the New Jersey Statutes relating hereto, Notice is hereby given that the Board of Education of the School District of Food Services 11-000-310-XXX 20,041 6,400 6,400 the Township of Scotch Plains and the Borough of Fanwood has prepared a tentative budget for the school year beginning July 1, 2002 and Total Undistributed Expenditures 23,901,714 25,889,035 27,577,456 ending June 30, 2003, which is on file and open to inspections at the Secretary’s office in the Administration Offices, Cedar Street and TOTAL GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE 45,722,066 48,030,171 51,224,898 Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. CAPITAL OUTLAY It should be observed that expenditures are shown under a GAAP format (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) approved by the Equipment 12-XXX-XXX-73X 155,891 234,233 140,215 New Jersey Department of Education. This format shows the School District’s tentative budget by general program rather than in the line Facilities Acquisition and item structure, thus providing the reader with a better understanding of how the District plans to utilize community resources. Construction Services 12-000-4XX-XXX 146,700 833,750 675,000 Public Hearing on said budget will be held at the Administration Offices, Cedar Street and Evergreen Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 302,591 1,067,983 815,215 at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2002. GENERAL FUND GRAND TOTAL 46,024,657 49,098,154 52,040,113 The tentative budget will be on file and open for examination from the date of this Notice until March 21, 2002 between the hours of 9:00 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS a.m. and 4:00 p.m., prevailing time, on regular school days, in the Office of the Secretary, Administration Offices, Cedar Street and Evergreen Local Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 54,133 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Distance Learning Network Aid: The school district has proposed programs and services in addition to the core curriculum content standards adopted by the State Board Support Services 20-213-200-XXX 84,776 of Education. Information on this budget and the programs and services it provides is available from your local school district. Facilities Acquisition and Anthony Del Sordi, Board Secretary Construction Services 20-213-400-XXX 103,589 208,472 212,149 Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education TOTAL DISTANCE LEARNING NETWORK AID 188,365 208,472 212,149 Scotch Plains, New Jersey The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Other State Projects: Publication Date: March 14, 2002 Nonpublic Textbooks 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 55,513 44,431 44,431 Nonpublic Auxiliary Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 32,372 29,558 29,558 Nonpublic Handicapped Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 105,177 105,177 SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET STATEMENT Nonpublic Nursing Services 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 65,268 61,819 61,819 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 173,316 Total State Projects 514,834 449,457 453,134 FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2002-2003 Federal Projects: P.L. 103-382 Title I 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 99,370 105,745 105,745 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG P.L. 103-382 Title VI 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 22,687 17,516 17,516 ADVERTISED ENROLLMENTS I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 740,059 478,083 600,000 Other Special Projects 20-XXX-XXX-XXX 73,491 32,125 32,125 OCTOBER 15, 2000 OCTOBER 15, 2001 OCTOBER 15, 2002 Total Federal Projects 935,607 633,469 755,386 ENROLLMENT CATEGORY ACTUAL ACTUAL ESTIMATED TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1,504,574 1,082,926 1,208,520 Pupils on Roll Regular Full-Time 4,086 4,199 4,436 Pupils on Roll Regular Shared-Time 11 15 15 DEBT SERVICE FUNDS Pupils on Roll - Special Full-Time 529 509 509 Debt Service - Regular 40-701-510-XXX 489,308 913,858 1,980,847 Pupils on Roll - Special Shared-Time 15 17 17 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 489,308 913,858 1,980,847 Private School Placements 38 45 45 Total Expenditures/Appropriations 48,018,539 51,094,938 55,229,480 Pupils Sent to Other Districts-Reg Prog 1 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Pupils Sent to Other Dists-Spec Ed Prog 27 29 24 Pupils Received 4 4 4 ADVERTISED RECAPITULATION OF BALANCES Pupils in State Facilities 1 1 General Fund General Fund General Fund General Fund Special Resident Enroll. Per State Aid Calc.-Infor. Only 4,738 4,869 (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) (Reserved) Revenue UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG General Fund Capital Reserve Adult Ed. Maintenance Legal Debt Cap. Res. Budget Category (Unreserved) Account Programs Reserve Acct. Reserves Service Acct. Totals ADVERTISED REVENUES (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 Est. Approp. Bal BUDGET CATEGORY ACCOUNT ACTUAL REVISED ANTICIPATED 6-30-00 (Prior Budg) 690,595 000000690,595 GENERAL FUND Approp. Balances Revenues from Local Sources: 6-30-00 (from Audit) 154,097 000000154,097 Local Tax Levy 10-1210 42,458,755 44,736,398 47,830,375 Tuition 10-1300 60,703 Est. Approp. Bal. Unrestricted Miscellaneous Revenues 10-1XXX 654,621 225,000 425,000 6-30-01 (Prior Budg) 268,071 000000268,071 SUBTOTAL 43,174,079 44,961,398 48,255,375 Approp. Balances Revenues from State Sources: 6-30-01 (from Audit) 1,108,905 0000001,108,905 Transportation Aid 10-3120 583,205 715,918 715,918 Special Education Aid 10-3130 2,700,809 2,922,326 2,936,944 Amount Budgeted Bilingual Education 10-3140 33,350 28,086 28,086 during FY 01-02 0 0000000 Stabilization Aid 10-3171 79,614 Add. Bal. to be Approp Academic Achievement Reward Prog. 10-3193 55,825 103,790 103,790 during FY 01-02 0 0000000 Other State Aids 10-3XXX 293,602 SUBTOTAL 3,746,405 3,770,120 3,784,738 Add. Bal. Anticipated Adjustment for Prior Year Encumbrances 366,636 during FY 01-02 0 0000000 Act (Excess)Deficiency of Rev Approp. Bal. 6-30-02 (Over)/Under Expnd -895,827 (est.) before Trans. 1,108,905 0000001,108,905 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 46,024,657 49,098,154 52,040,113 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS Anti. Excess GF Bal. Revenues from Local Sources 20-1XXX 54,133 Trans during FY 01-02 0 0000000 Revenues from State Sources: Approp. Bal. 6-30-02 Distance Learning Network Aid 20-3213 188,365 208,472 212,149 (est.) after Transfer 1,108,905 0000001,108,905 Other Restricted Entitlements 20-32XX 326,469 240,985 240,985 TOTAL REVENUES FROM STATE SOURCES 514,834 449,457 453,134 Amount Budgeted Revenues from Federal Sources: in FY 02-0300000000 P.L. 103-382 Title I 20-4411-4414 99,370 105,745 105,745 Appropriation Balance P.L. 103-382 Title VI 20-4415-4416 22,687 17,516 17,516 6/30/03 (est.) 1,108,905 0000001,108,905 I.D.E.A. Part B (Handicapped) 20-4420 740,059 478,083 600,000 Other 20-4XXX 73,491 32,125 32,125 Current state law requires that unreserved general fund balance (surplus) in excess of the established statutory limitation (generally 6% TOTAL REVENUES FROM FEDERAL SOURCES 935,607 633,469 755,386 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 years given the current statutory limitations: TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 1,504,574 1,082,926 1,208,520 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 DEBT SERVICE 000 Revenues from Local Sources: Local Tax Levy 40-1210 489,308 913,858 1,980,847 UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG TOTAL REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES 489,308 913,858 1,980,847 ADVERTISED PER PUPIL COST CALCULATIONS TOTAL LOCAL DEBT SERVICE 489,308 913,858 1,980,847 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE FUND 489,308 913,858 1,980,847 2001-02 2001-02 2002-03 TOTAL REVENUES/SOURCES 48,018,539 51,094,938 55,229,480 1999-00 2000-01 ORIGINAL REVISED PROPOSED ACTUAL ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET UNION - SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD REG Per Pupil Cost Calculations: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) ADVERTISED APPROPRIATIONS Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost 8,889 9,008 9,220 9,125 9,326 Total Classroom Instruction 5,787 5,752 5,534 5,283 5,467 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 Classroom-Salaries and Benefits 5,566 5,577 5,321 5,058 5,288 BUDGET CATEGORY ACCOUNT EXPENDITURES REV. APPROP. APPROPRIATIONS Classroom-General Supplies and Textbooks 176 136 156 160 128 GENERAL CURRENT EXPENSE Classroom-Purchased Services and Other 44 35 58 65 50 Regular Programs - Instruction 11-1XX-100-XXX 17,503,602 17,542,767 18,588,269 Total Support Services 1,054 1,062 1,287 1,440 1,436 Special Education - Instruction 11-2XX-100-XXX 2,711,938 2,950,991 3,343,263 Support Services-Salaries and Benefits 889 884 1,121 1,284 1,280 Basic Skills/Remedial - Instruction 11-230-100-XXX 611,217 635,215 653,131 Total Administrative Costs 978 1,006 1,106 1,121 1,129 Bilingual Education - Instruction 11-240-100-XXX 48,042 50,283 79,132 Administration-Salaries and Benefits 754 770 889 900 898 School-Spon. Cocurricular Total Operations and Maintenance of Plant 891 1,004 1,042 1,036 1,051 Activities-Instruction 11-401-100-XXX 254,050 265,608 260,385 Operations & Maintenance of Plant- School Sponsored Athletics - Instruction 11-402-100-XXX 554,358 577,657 599,676 Salary & Ben. 514 541 622 615 638 Other Instructional Programs - Instruction 11-4XX-100-XXX 137,145 Total Food Services Costs 0 4 1 1 1 Community Services Programs/Operations 11-800-330-XXX 118,615 123,586 Total Extracurricular Costs 180 176 209 204 200 Undistributed Expenditures: Total Equipment Costs 38 57 81 94 71 Instruction 11-000-100-XXX 2,591,010 3,032,094 2,955,450 Employee Benefits as a % of Salaries 0.0 0.0 18.7 18.8 20.5 Attendance and Social Work Services 11-000-211-XXX 66,274 70,120 73,103 Health Services 11-000-213-XXX 489,920 640,094 608,446 The information presented in columns 1 through 3 as well as the related descriptions of the per pupil cost calculations are contained in Other Supp Serv - Stds - the 2002 Comparative Spending Guide and can be found on the Department of Education’s Internet address: http://www.state.nj.us/njded/ Related & Extraordinary 11-000-216,217 807,794 1,146,259 1,167,550 guide/. This publication is available in the board office and public libraries. The same calculations were performed using the 2001-02 revised Other Support Services - Students - Regular 11-000-218-XXX 692,327 836,153 894,321 appropriations and 2002-03 budgeted appropriations presented in this advertised budget. Total Comparative Per Pupil Cost is defined as Other Support Services - Students - Special 11-000-219-XXX 744,237 1,017,075 1,062,228 current expense exclusive of tuition expenditures, transportation, residential costs, and judgments against the school district. For all years, Improvement of Instructional Services 11-000-221-XXX 1,036,173 1,170,727 1,178,418 it also includes the restricted entitlement aids. With the exception of Total Equipment Cost, each of the other per pupil cost calculations Educational Media Services - School Library 11-000-222-XXX 475,354 498,348 531,449 presented is a component of the total comparative per pupil cost, although all components are not shown. Instructional Staff Training Services 11-000-223-XXX 470,673 466,555 527,685 1 T - 3/14/02, The Times Fee: $569.16 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 14, 2002 Page 21 POPCORN™ We Were Soldiers: Back To The Antiwar Front One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent

By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER as devoutly religious as he is unflinch- 3 popcorns ingly brave. He assures his men that he will be the first to set foot on the battle- Get Outta “Whew!” That’s what you exclaim field and the last to leave it. Not unlike when the closing credits of We Were Patton, when he prays he asks God to Soldiers finally bring an end to the non- disregard the prayers of the heathen The House Youth Art stop killing. Simultaneously, you run enemy. By CAROL F. DAVIS the back of your hand across your brow Assigned to inaugurate the first fight- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in a gesture of both relief and astonish- ing force in Vietnam to ride into battle ment. on helicopters, Korean vet Moore ap- This is your absolute last chance to Month Relief that you didn’t participate in take advantage of The First Congrega- preciates the irony in his newest com- tional Church’s acclaimed Lenten series the battle of la Drang Valley (now mission. His 7th Cavalry was once the known as The Valley of Death). Aston- of free, half-hour, noontime concerts, charge of General George Armstrong the Mid-Day Musicales. The program ishment that the horrors of war are still Custer. a very real part of our so-called civi- of Wednesday, March 20, will feature Thus, when the dangerous combat trumpeters Donald Batchelder and lized world. mission he is given seems strikingly Charles Bumcrot and organist Barbara You have just witnessed director similar to his 19th century predecessor’s Thomson. Who are they, you may won- Randall Wallace’s depiction of last assignment, he hopes it isn’t all a der? Batchelder, recognized as an out- America’s first major military involve- big premonition. standing freelance trumpeter in the New ment in Vietnam, circa 1965. Under- But not to worry assures Sam Elliott as York area since 1983, holds the princi- standably, your emotions are mixed. the profoundly stouthearted Sergeant Ma- pal trumpet chairs in the Westfield Sym- Respect must be paid. Yet it’s frustrat- jor Basil Plumley, Moore’s devoted right- phony Orchestra (WSO), the Stamford, ing. Because you know that the greatest hand man. He’s the type of second in Conn. Symphony, and the New York respect you could possibly pay to any- charge that Victor McLaglen always Virtuosi. Bumcrot is currently Princi- one who ever fought in armed combat played, the meat ‘n’ potatoes career grunt pal/Solo trumpet with the New Haven- would be to once and for all figure out who no West Point officer could do with- based Orchestra New England. He has how to end our unceasing necessity for out. an extensive list of performances, in- Jennifer Pinto for The Westfield Leader and The Times antiwar movies. Using a derogatory term to imply that cluding the Mostly Mozart Festival Or- “Splooge” at Melody’s in Kenilworth. But you know that there will be more Custer was a sissy, the paratrooper vet- chestra, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, the wars which are inevitably followed by eran of WWII and Korea assures his Brooklyn Philharmonic, New York more antiwar movies. And you wonder, boss that said expletive does not de- Chamber Symphony, and WSO. ‘Splooge’: Chunky Pop how much more eloquent than All Quiet scribe him. Thomson, critically acclaimed for her on the Western Front (1930) would an Ordered to engage the enemy strong- technique, musicianship, and ability to antiwar movie have to be to finally get the hold at la Drang Valley, also known as communicate has performed extensively job done? Now, that film would be truly LZ X-Ray, the 7th Cavalry’s experi- both here and abroad. She is currently With a Fizz worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize. Not like ence turns out to be a microcosm of the Voorhees Chapel Organist at Rutgers some of the goons they’ve obsequiously entire Vietnam War experience. It is a University, Organist/Director of Music By JENNIFER PINTO along with the humorous remarks given it to. primer of what America should expect. at the First Congregational Church of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times made by the members of Splooge, In the meantime, at least we keep All the clues and hints were there. Westfield and Organist/Music Director who definitely have personality. The Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Leader/The Times KENILWORTH — “Chunky trying. Basing his effort on the autobio- Unfortunately, the foresight wasn’t. at Temple B’nai Abraham, Livingston. Tribal Masks, Grade 2, by Madison pop with a fizz” is how lead singer crowd loved it. graphical works of Lieutenant General On the home front, unaware that the Don’t skip the $5 luncheon. Yarusi, Christine Clarke, Joseph Tommy Diaz describes the music of Later in the evening, the band per- Hal Moore and war correspondent Jo- national blood bath has begun, the ex- * * * * * McDonald, Ryan Fleming, Stephanie rock ‘n’ roll band “Splooge.” formed original material from their seph L. Galloway, director Wallace gives otic-eyed Madeleine Stowe as Colonel Kiss Me Kate, the backstage musi- Olson and Casey Schuster at Liberty Diaz said the main influences for the most recent self-titled CD. The vo- it the old college try. The gripping, heart- Moore’s dutiful army wife is the sym- cal version of Shakespeare’s The Tam- Travel. band’s self-composed music comes cals and sound were completely rending result is the most explicit battle bol of grace. With Yellow Cab drivers ing of the Shrew, will be presented by from bands like Pink Floyd and The united, allowing their experience to footage since Saving Private Ryan delivering the first smattering of bad the Union Catholic Regional High Rolling Stones, as well as musicians show through in their performance. (1998). news telegrams mailed from an insen- School Performing Arts Company Holy Trinity to Present Peter Gabriel and Eric Clapton. The CD includes nine tracks, It is tough stuff indeed. Therefore, sitive War Department, she tries to on March 15, 16, 22, and 23 at 8 p.m., Splooge has been together for about plus a short but surprising 10th unless you think your antiwar resolve maintain calm among the panicked and on Sunday, March 17, at 3 p.m. Mozart, Schubert Works 12 years. Diaz is a Westfield High track, which is a lovely hard rock/ needs a booster shot, you may wish to young wives. Reserve your seats for just $10 - School graduate and fellow band mates electronic compilation, definitely spare yourself the two hours and 17 While everything it took us nearly seniors and students are $8 - by call- WESTFIELD -- On Sunday, are from Union County. worth listening to. minutes of very graphic violence and 10 years to learn was originally illus- ing (908) 889-1600, or fax your or- March 17, at 4 p.m. at The Catholic During a recent performance at “Make it Through The Day” and simply reaffirm to self, family and trated in the tragic details of this mu- der to them at (908) 889-7867. Church of the Holy Trinity, Westfield Melody’s in Kenilworth, band mem- “Mundane Living” are both very friends your conviction that war is bad. tual massacre, so imbedded in the poli- * * * * * Avenue and First Street, Westfield, bers, Diaz (vocals), Mike Novy (gui- mellow, yet exciting, which explains Whether war buffs will like it is another tics of the century’s first half was our the Holy Trinity Choir, Soloists, and the fizz part in “chunky pop with a If you prefer a different sort of tar), Jeff Phillips (bass), and Drew Koski matter. thinking that we missed the signals. musical, see the Scotch Plains - Orchestra will present a free concert, (drums), played an array of covers from fizz.” Granted, We Were Soldiers hardly glo- Thus while showing what selfless including the Grabmusik (K. 42) by Look for Splooge’s next gig, most Fanwood Repertory Theatre’s pro- REM and Jane’s Addiction. rifies armed conflict. And depicting very sacrifices were made by both sides, it is duction of Mame on March 8, 9, 15, Mozart and the Stabat Mater in F The crowd seemed pleased hearing likely, in April. The band is talented, real people dying very real deaths may to director Wallace’s artistic credit that Minor (D383) by Franz Schubert. and 16 at 8 p.m. in the refurbished their old favorites. They sang along, and they have a great following. put a damper on things for even the he also interweaves the battlefield he- SPFHS auditorium. Go back in time The public is cordially invited to they danced, and simply had a great For information about Splooge or staunchest of hawks. But they’re a tough roics with a pervasive and knowing attend. to the 20s, when the leading lady is time. Melody’s soon became packed their CD, e-mail [email protected] or crowd to fathom and we may have to sadness. It is the sort of melancholy faced with a new task in life- caring The Grabmusik (“Grave Music”), with people enjoying the good music [email protected]. wait for word of mouth from their num- remorse that comes with realizing that for an orphan nephew named Patrick. written by Mozart to be sung as a bers. no matter how brave or glorious were Seniors and Renaissance cardholders meditation before a replica of the Leading the cast of heretofore un- their actions, it is the woe of our gen- can see this for $3, students for $6, Holy Sepulcre at a church in sung heroes is Mel Gibson as Colonel eration that we didn’t use their ex- and everyone else pays $8. Salzburg, includes two horns, two Culinary Quips: Northside Trattoria Hal Moore, a romantic contradiction ample to save some of the 59,000 oboes, strings and basso continuo. American lives that then proceeded to * * * * * Joseph Loria will sing the part of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 follow them into battle. Emmanuel United Methodist Church of Springfield’s Coffee With the soul and Janet Natale will sing fish at Harvey Cedars Shellfish, while with sausage, hot peppers and Parmesan Perhaps it wouldn’t be as exciting. the part of the angel. On the Beat Conscience Concert Series will fea- Christopher worked at various res- broth over linguine. Maybe no one would buy a movie ture Dave Nachmanoff on March 16, The Stabat Mater in F Minor was ticket to see it. But certainly it would be taurants. Jumbo shrimp lovers might order their CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 at 8 p.m. $10 will buy you a wonderful written for chorus and soprano, tenor, favorite seafood sautéed in a white wine better for everyone concerned if we and bass soloists, with a rather large After graduating from Westfield The band, who could have easily evening of live entertainment, com- High School, Christopher headed to and fresh thyme sauce with mushrooms, could rewrite history. If there were no plete with treats and refreshments. orchestra of brass (trombones and zucchini and roasted peppers, while veal given the Ramones a run for the LZ X-Ray. Then the collective biogra- horns), winds (oboes, bassoons, the floor of the New York Stock money with their lightning-fast gui- This is a family-friendly event, in Exchange, while Timothy honed his stuffed with mushrooms and sun dried phy of all those who didn’t have to fight which the performer, who wrote his flutes), and strings. tomatoes arrives with pesto risotto and tar licks and direct lyrics. This re- in The Valley of Death could be titled The text is a free German render- first song at the age of nine, performs lease is essential for any punk rock, “We Were Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers songs backed with virtuoso acousti- ing of the traditional Latin Stabat surf music guitar-loving freak. and other Civilians,” instead of We Were Mater text, a text about Mary’s vigil cal guitar and interweaves them with From England, Rubric Records Soldiers. tales and philosophical insight. The at the foot of the cross on Good releases reissues of guitarist/singer Friday. Soloists include Ms. Natale * * * * * church is located at 40 Church Mall in Nick Saloman’s “The Bevis Frond.” We Were Soldiers, rated R, is a Para- downtown Springfield. Westfield’s (soprano), Jonathan Pilkington The latest reissue is 1988’s brilliant own Ahrre Maros of Ahrre’s Coffee (tenor), and Glenn Boothby (bass). mount Pictures release directed by “Triptych” CD, complete with six Randall Wallace and stars Mel Gibson, Roastery will give you more informa- Both works will be sung in Ger- tion. Call (908) 232-8723. man, with English translations pro- luscious bonus tracks. Madeleine Stowe and Sam Elliott. Run- vided. Rives Cassel, Director of Mu- Truckstop Records of Chicago ning time: 137 minutes. sic/Organist will conduct.

Local Stars Vintage German Finery March 23, 2002 Melissa Miller Works

As Asst. Light Designer Millicent K. Brody for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Northside Trattoria Sponsored By WESTFIELD – Melissa Miller, has been steadily releasing some great the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic culinary skills at the renowned Cor- marinara sauce, ($13.95). alternative country, the latest release The Members of The Wagner Society Miller of Westfield, recently worked don Bleu in Paris. “We’re happy to see people come in that has impressed me is Simon as the Assistant Light Designer in the “Going to Europe seemed the natural and read the menu,” said Christopher. Joyner’s, “Hotel Lives.” Moody, in- recent production of Angels in thing for me to do,” he said. “It was “Our customers are extremely loyal. trospective, even creepy at times, America, presented by The Experi- actually my father that proposed the Many of them are here for dinner at least this release nevertheless, left its mark mental Theater of Vassar College on idea. He continually recognized my ar- three times a week.” on my psyche. It would be the perfect March 4, 5 and 6. tistic, creative talent. Studying in Paris As the restaurant takes on the person- film music to accompany The Oth- Melissa is a graduate of Westfield was my first accomplishment.” ality and decor of its new owners, the ers, The Shining, or a visit to a haunted High School. “From the simplest foods like bread brothers are continually striving for the house. and cheese, to mastering foie gras, I informality found in the cafés and bis- tros of France. Joyner sounds just like a young Hamilton College Concert learned to appreciate fine cuisine,” he Leonard Cohen only more depressed said. “Having worked in many of New Jersey’s finest restaurants, I believe there if that is possible. Includes Julie Elmuccio Returning to Westfield, Timothy ac- Finally, Universal Music brings cepted a position at the once-popular are lessons you can learn from execu- WESTFIELD – Julie Elmuccio, tive chefs like Craig Shelton of the us another terrific Bob Marley De- Homeward Bounty, while his brother luxe Edition. This time it is the 1977 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John headed to the Culinary Institute in Hyde Ryland Inn,” said Christopher. “Good Elmuccio of Westfield, and a student Park, N.Y. From serving lunch to David food must be kept simple. At Northside album, “Exodus.” Many Marley afi- at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., Rockefeller in the Executive Dining Trattoria we aim is to do just that.” cionados claim this to be his final will perform in the annual spring Room at Chase Manhattan Bank, to the Feeling blessed with their family, the masterpiece and I would be hard- concert, presented by the Hamilton Ryland Inn and Stage House Inn, the brothers continually thank their dad Jack pressed to disagree with them. College Department of Theatre and brothers continually worked toward their Boyle and step-mother Lois Boyle for Featuring such classics a “Jammin” Dance on March 8 and 9. common goal. their huge amount of encouragement as well as the title track, the album A junior majoring in psychology, “We always wanted to own our own and wisdom. flows smoothly from beginning to Julie is a graduate of Westfield High business,” said Timothy. “Not only that, end without becoming too reggae- School. but we wanted the business to be lo- Mostly Music Series redundant. The sound quality is typi- cated in our home town.” cal of the whole Marley reissue cata- Approached by former owner Alan Comes to Temple log, stunning. Tricky Tray to Have Jones, the guys decided Northside Another must-have deluxe edition The Presbyterian Church in Westfield • 8:00 PM Trattoria was to become their first joint WESTFIELD – The Mostly Mu- is “The Who Live at Leeds,” featur- enterprise. On September 6, the Boyle sic Chamber Music Series will ing the whole “Tommy” performance ANTON MILLER ELIOT BAILEN Patriotic Theme Brothers became local restaurateurs. present violinist Ani Kavafian, Elmar for the first time. “We took over the existing menu, and Oliveira, Ida Kavafian, Daniel Finally, while not in the same league Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 At Union Catholic are gradually changing it to reflect our Phillips, and Carmit Zori, violist sonically as the two aforementioned Brahms: Double Concerto taste in food,” said Christopher. Steven Tenenbom, and cellists Carter albums, Universal has just released a SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- Popular with guests are the appetiz- lic High School in Scotch Plains will Brey and Ronald Thomas in a spe- three-disc set of live Velvet Under- Wagner: Siegfried Idyll ers of house made clams casino, ($6.25), cial concert on Sunday, March 17, at ground recordings, “Bootleg series sponsor the School Parents’ Guild puff pastry with shrimp, zucchini, and 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Annual Tricky Tray “Patriotic Piz- provolone cheese and a breaded goat Volume 1: The Quine Tapes.” cheese with baby greens, garlic crou- Westfield. Taped on a Sony cassette recorder WESTFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA zazz” on Friday, April 19, at 6 p.m. The evening’s program will in- in San Francisco and St. Louis 1969 in the cafeteria. tons, and red wine vinaigrette. “Whether you are in a fine dining clude Bach’s Concerto for Three Vio- by Robert Quine, who ironically be- David Wroe Tickets, which are currently on restaurant or enjoying casual fare, din- lins, Beethoven’s String Quartet No. came Lou Reed’s guitar player in the Music Director & Conductor sale, are $8 per person. The ticket ers should always expect quality food 10, Op. 74 (Harp) and Tchaikovsky’s early 1980’s, these performances were price includes admission, one sheet and service, which is our creed at Souvenir de Florence. never to have been known to exist TICKET INFORMATION of bid tickets, refreshments and a Northside Trattoria,” added Timothy. Tickets, which are available at the before and as such should be appreci- General Admission: chance on a door prize. Pizza lovers will enjoy the white pie door, sell for $20 (general admis- ated for their historical value alone. Adults – $25.00 Seniors – $22.00 Students – $15.00 For more information or to reserve with caramelized onions, sun dried to- sion), $18 (senior citizens), and $10 However, there are some rare songs matoes and sausage, ($8-$16), while an (students). For more information, here such as “Black Angel’s Death Song” Call 908-232-9400 a seat, please call the school office at entree of chicken breast is prepared please call (973) 762-0108. (908) 889-1600. “New Age” and “Ride Into the Sun.” CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, March 14, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CulinaryCulinary Quips:Quips: Boyle Brothers Do More Than Boil at Northside Trattoria

By MILLICENT K. BRODY stuffed with mushrooms and sun- food, Westfield born and raised Timo- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times dried tomatoes served with pesto ri- thy and Christopher Boyle recall WESTFIELD —Presenting: sotto and marinara. spending their summers working in Northside Trattoria, 16 Prospect FYI: VISA, AMEX, MasterCard hot kitchens on Long Beach Island. Street, Westfield accepted. BYOB. Wheelchair acces- As the story goes, Timothy served Call: (908) 232-7320 sible. Casually, neat dress. Open Sun- Continued on Page 21 Hours: Closed on Mondays; Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday Nearly 700 Pieces of Student Artwork Grace to Saturday; Dinner served 5 to 9:30 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday; and 5 to Town Windows for Seventh Consecutive Year 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sun- By MARYLOU MORANO Approximately 755 pieces of stu- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times day. dent art are on display at 69 down- Specialties of WESTFIELD — Tribal masks and town businesses. the House: clay sculptures, painted furniture and “In November, the businesses re- Lunch: Grilled tempera paintings. ceived a letter inviting them to par- portobello mush- Westfield Mayor Gregory room with mixed ticipate in Youth Art Month,” contin- McDermott has signed a proclama- ued Cheek, “and in January, the greens, crumbled tion making March Youth Art Month feta cheese, olives names of those interested were for- onions and sun in town, and for the seventh consecu- warded to the art teachers, who de- dried tomato tive year, the artwork of Westfield cided where the artwork would be vinaigrette. Grilled Public School students is on display displayed.” chicken Caesar with in the windows of downtown busi- Some of the businesses had spe- croutons, shaved nesses. cial requests. For example, the Gift Pecorino Romano Over 700 people attended the Monkey on East Broad Street asked cheese and cracked March 7 reception at the Municipal for art that could be hung and Classic pepper. St. James Building Rotunda which kicked off calzone, with sweet Thyme Kitchen Shoppe and Cook- this year’s exhibition. ing School, also on East Broad Street, sausage, mozza- During the reception, student art- rella and ricotta requested artwork with a food theme. cheese. Arugula and ists, their teachers, parents and other Bonnie Valentin, a third grade stu- fresh mozzarella guests, as well as downtown mer- dent at McKinley Elementary School with fresh basil, chants were given maps, identifying said, “I am happy I have my weaving roasted peppers and where each student’s artwork is be- in town. I am very excited.” balsamic ing displayed for the month. First grader Jack Frey agreed say- vinaigrette. Per- Millicent K. Brody for The Westfield Leader and The Times The artwork will remain on dis- PROUD PROPRIETORS...Brothers Christopher Boyle, ing, “I feel good and great that I have sonal pizzas and left, and Timothy Boyle, owners of Northside Trattoria, play until Sunday, March 31. sandwiches on my wire sculpture in the store.” Prospect Street, Westfield. “All schools of all levels through- “The students are always thrilled focaccia bread. out the entire district participated,” Dinner: Tomato said Trish Cheek of Westfield, the basil soup with pasta. Puff pastry day for private parties. Reservations Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Leader/The Times with shrimp, arugula, sun-dried to- Westfield Board of Education Fine Elizabeth Fetissoff, Art I, Watercolor and Pencil at Lancaster suggested for parties of 5 or more. Arts Secretary and Youth Art Coordi- Ltd. matoes and balsamic reduction. Veal $: Dinner for Two: Appetizer or roulade with fresh vegetables and a salad, entree and dessert, (excluding nator for the second year. fresh tomato herb broth. Spicy maca- tax and tip): $53. This was the first year the entire roni and cheese with chorizo sau- Crediting their late mom Jean Downtown Westfield Corporation has sage and oven-roasted tomatoes. Veal Boyle for fostering their love of fine participated, according to Cheek. Jersey Jokes, Soulful Blues Served Up By Malone During Coffee With Conscience

By MARYLOU MORANO gling listeners. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Accompanying Malone WESTFIELD -- Last month, the were drummer, Jake Jacobs, Coffee with Conscience Concert from Livingston, who also pro- Series presented bluesy, soulful duces Malone’s CD’s, and Jeff singer songwriter Bob Malone at its Eyrich on bass. sixth concert in the coffeehouse style Selections from Malone’s performance at the First United Meth- first CD, “The Darkest Part Of odist Church of Westfield. The Night” released by Delta Malone, a pianist, treated the au- Moon/Chartmaker won the dience to selections from his newest Great American Love Song CD, “Like It Or Not.” His perfor- contest. By the time his self- mance included selections ranging titled second CD “Bob from the melodious “Meet Me In Malone” was released, he had Manhattan” to the foot stomping been voted one of the best “Texas.” “Unsigned Artists in L.A.” five A New Jersey native, Malone punc- years in a row by Music Con- tuated his performance with personal Marylou Morano for The Leader/The Times nection magazine. Black and white etchings reflections and jokes. Coffee with Conscience is a collaborative effort of the First to see their artwork highlighted in Westfield Saxophonist United Methodist Church of storefronts for Youth Art Month. This Westfield and the Springfield tradition is a wonderful way to support To Join Jazz Program Emanuel United Methodist and encourage Westfield aspiring Church in Springfield. WESTFIELD – The New Jer- Web Photo from www.bobmalone.com young artists,” said Alison Hooper, Bob Malone The series alternates ven- sey Performing Arts Center in McKinley School’s art teacher. Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Leader/The Times Newark’s Jazz For Teens pro- ues between both churches and Feedback from business owners Brooke Austin, Art I, Tempera at Lancaster Ltd. gram, created in conjunction with “I’m originally from New Jersey,” sponsors performances on the third WBGO-Jazz 88.3 FM includes he told the audience, “but now I live Saturday night of the month Sep- teenage Westfield saxophonist in L.A. Don’t hold it against me.” tember through June. Gilad Edelman. At another point in the concert, The next Coffee with Conscience On the Beat Currently, Gilad is studying Malone told the audience why he concert will feature the multi-tal- likes to play to New Jersey audi- ented singer-songwriter and musi- under the tutelage of professional With Andy Goldenberg artists in the program. Gilad was ences. cian Dave Nachmanoff and will be selected as part of the arts center’s “It’s the only place where, when I held this Saturday, March 16, at Young Artist Talent Search. say I’m from New Jersey, I’m not Springfield Emanuel United Meth- asked ‘which exit,’” he told his gig- odist Church. Vinyl Records Remain “Lots of times churches are afraid to cooperate for fear of com- The Westfield Jaycees is a group of young men and women volunteering time and effort toward the betterment of our petition, but this is turning out to Popular? No Kidding community with a particular focus in the future of our youth. A number of our programs are listed below. be a really delightful experience,” We hold meetings the first Wednesday of every month at a local restaurant. Prospective members are welcome at all said The Reverend Kathryn Avery, meetings, and your first dinner is on us! Please also see the additional events below. By ANDY GOLDENBERG tuary III” and “Preflyte Sessions,” Pastor of the Springfield Method- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Dinner meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month. Contact us for time and place. which feature unreleased recordings ist Church. Instead of the usual CD or DVD April 6, 2002 Marshall Crenshaw Concert. from the mid 1960’s group which The Westfield Jaycees have scheduled their 5th annual benefit concert on April 6, 2002 at the Westfield High School “This is truly a win-win situa- review, let’s put vinyl records under later became the Byrds. Auditorium, featuring singer-songwriter and recording artist, Marshall Crenshaw. The proceeds will benefit the Westfield High School Girls' Lacrosse team, the Boys' Ice Hockey Team, Jaycee scholarships, and the September 11 tion,” commented Ahrre Maros, the microscope. Yes, you heard me As we leave the 60s to the mist of Memorial Fund. producer of the Coffee with Con- correctly music fans, vinyl records. time and head into the 70s, Sony Tickets are $25.00 each and are available from Jaycee members, sports team members, Ahrre's Coffee Roastery on Elm science series and a member of the Sundazed Records’ Bob Dylan Legacy brings us two patriotic, yet Street in downtown Westfield, or by calling (908) 233-6591. First United Methodist Church in series is in full flight as “The almost forgotten gems from the What we do Freewheelin Bob Johnny Cash canon, “America, We are a group of local individuals volunteering time and effort toward the betterment of our community with a Westfield. Dylan” and “High- particular focus in the future of our youth. “Quality music is brought to A 200-Year Salute” and The Westfield Jaycees sponsor several local programs including: Michelle H. Le Poidevin for The Leader/The Times way 61 Revisited” “Ragged Old Flag” from 1972 town, money is raised for charity Megan Camillo, Grade 8, Roosevelt make their first and 1974, respectively. Child Shield Working with the Westfield Police Department and the Board of Education to designate one home in every Intermediate School, furniture. neighborhood where a child may seek assistance in an emergency situation. and we keep professional singer- appearance since “America” is especially in- Helmet Safety These entertaining lectures developed in cooperation with the Humpty Dumpty Association are designed songwriters in business,” he added. to educate young children and teens about the importance of head injury prevention. the mid-60s. Both teresting as it features histori- Concert Series Annual concerts (featuring top-name talent such as Livingston Taylor, Steve Forbert, and The Byrds' “My husband and I were pres- has been very positive, according to contain classic Roger McGuinn) benefiting the Westfield Boys' Ice Hockey and Girls' Lacrosse Teams. cal dialogue from Cash in be- Spring BMW Raffle Dinner-Dance The reverse-raffle of a BMW Z3, along with dozens of other popular prizes, held ently surprised to find music of this Cheek. tracks like tween each tune. “Ragged Old each Spring to provide college scholarships for Westfield-area high school graduates and for other community projects as well. The Westfield Jaycees Foundation has given over $100,000 to local graduates over the years! caliber so close to home,” com- Each year The Town Book Store on “Blowin’ In the Flag” is vintage Cash, with Wind” “Masters of The Jaycee Creed mented Laurie Woog, a Westfield East Broad Street devotes an entire minimum background instru- We believe: attorney who was volunteering at display window to Youth Art Month. War” and “Don’t mentation. This is essential lis- That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life; Think Twice It’s That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations; the ticket table. “As a Westfield parent, I think it’s tening for any fans of country That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise; All Right” on Freewheelin’ and “Like or alternative country. That government should be of laws rather than of men; The February concert benefited great to be able to walk around town and A Rolling Stone” “Ballad of A Thin That Earth's greatest treasure lies in human personality, see the students’ art,” said Grace Roth, Sub Pop Records, out of Seattle, And that service to humanity is the best work of life. Eric Johnson House in Morristown, Man” and “Desolation Row” off of Wash., has operated under the ma- Officers the Interfaith Council for the Home- Town Book Store owner. “It’s so cool to Highway 61. President James M. Foerst jor-label radar screen for years. How- VP Chapter Affairs Rich Humphreys less of Union County and the Central see the kids bringing their parents to the What separates these releases from ever, that has not pre-empted it from VP Individual Development Steve Todd VP Community Relations Craig Stock New Jersey Chapter of the Names store to show them their work. We are their original pressings is the spec- releasing stellar Treasurer Jeff Christakos Project (the AIDS quilt). happy to offer this vehicle for their art.” tacular sound quality. Uti- Secretary Mark Fischbach punk, post-punk and Chairman of the Board Derek Wadlington For more information about Some of the businesses are dis- lizing a heavier, 180-gram alternative music Contact Us Malone, or to purchase his CDs, please playing art which reflects an integra- vinyl, these records exhibit second-to-none! A Phone: (908) 232-5123 tremendous presence so as E-mail: [email protected] log onto www.bobmalone.com. tion of the work of many students. terrific new archival P-mail: Post Office Box 517 The Westfield Coalition for the one feels they are in the release, “The Essen- Westfield, NJ 07091 actual recording studio tial Radio Birdman Arts assisted in the coordination of with Dylan. We appreciate your Youth Art Month. Fine art represen- 1974-1978,” from There is no surface noise the long-lost Austra- comments & input. tatives, consisting of members of the from the record itself so all lian punk band Ra- Parent-Teacher Organization, helped you get is pure blissful mu- dio Birdman, is a de- To reach us, write: students and art teachers by taking sic. Be sure to check out light from start to [email protected] the artwork to business display des- Sundazed releases “Da finish. tinations and setting it up for display. Capo” and “Forever Changes” from the L.A. band Love, as well as, “Sanc- Continued on Page 21 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK