The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 51-98 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, December 17, 1998 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Westfield Community Says ‘Yes’ To $11.7 Million School Bond By Vote of 2800-1033

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN 3,751, or 19 percent, participated in nated in what it maintains is a con- the polls. munity.” She called the vote a “wide at the enrollment crunch in the el- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the election, not including absentee tinued commitment to excellence. When The Westfield Leader first margin.” ementary schools, which he felt would On Tuesday, the Westfield Board ballots. The successful referendum will contacted Mrs. Walsh on election She also expressed her apprecia- cripple the academic growth of stu- of Education received resounding Fifty-nine absentee voters decided allow the board to fund everything evening, she stated that some polls tion to all of the volunteers who were dents district-wide. acceptance from Westfield citizens to cast a “yes” vote, while 23 absentee from window replacements to com- had registered votes of 2 to 1, 3 to 1 involved in the organization of the CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 in all 25 districts of an $11.7 million voters chose to reject the bond. puter cabling to new classrooms to or 5 to 1. bond report and the support at the school bond for improvements to Since the referendum was officially combat the reported enrollment cri- After the votes were in, Mrs. Walsh polls. schools throughout the district. approved for formal vote by the board sis. stated that she was “thrilled that the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. With a vote of 2800 to 1033, resi- on October 8 and thus presented to At the October 8 meeting, school community has come out and set William J. Foley, had previously dents gave their support to the bond, Westfield voters, there has been a board President Darielle Walsh had priorities for the children in the com- stated that the board took a hard look which will fund construction of new mixture of moderate debate and over- asked members of the community to classrooms, technological infrastruc- whelming support regarding the ne- become as informed as possible about ture work, and capital improvements. cessity and importance of the bond. the issues included in the referen- Out of approximately 19,489 reg- But the board’s long and winding dum. She also asked citizens to pro- istered voters in Westfield, a total of road in pursuit of the bond has culmi- vide as much support as possible at DEMS Charge Politics in GOP Delay in Picking Insurance Rep.

By PAUL J. PEYTON “We are going to pull all stops Frigerio “appears to be willing to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader because we feel it is (the possible stop at nothing in order to get the Westfield Democrats and Republi- appointment of AGA) wildly inap- town business.” (The release will be cans on the Town Council are once propriate,” said Mayor Jardim. run in next week’s paper.) again at odds over the appointment The Mayor admitted that, unlike Anthony M. Laporta of North of the town’s risk management con- last year, Democrats only have three Chestnut Street, a former council- sultant, the individual who repre- of the nine votes on the council. man, said Mr. Lefevre does not have sents the town in worker’s compen- Thus, Democrats cannot reappoint political ties to either party in William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader sation and town property casualty Bollinger without at least some Re- NAUGHTY OR NICE Little Westfield. Rebecca Lenox visits with Santa dur- claims. publican support. “It (the rumored appointment of ing last Sunday’s “Welcome Home to The Democrats are seeking to re- Fourth Ward Councilman Mr. Frigerio) is patronage; that’s all Westfield” festivities. MotoPhoto and appoint Louis E. Lefevre of Bollinger Lawrence A. Goldman, a Democrat, it is,” he said. William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader Portrait Studio sponsored a “free photo Fowler. Mr. Lefevre has held the indicated that he will make a motion Mr. Laporta, employed in the in- CHRISTMAS PIPES Members of the Watson Highlanders Pipe Band per- with Santa” for a donation of two non- position for years, while his firm, for a vote on a resolution re-appoint- surance field, served on a special form traditional festive bagpipe music for downtown shoppers. They will perishable food items for The Food although changing names over the ing Bollinger this Tuesday if Finance perform again this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bank at Holy Trinity Church. years due to mergers, has represented Committee Chairman and Second the town for half a century. Ward Councilman James J. Gruba The Republicans’ attempt to delay does not. Mr. Goldman serves on that Westfield Library Celebrates10th Birthday the appointment of Mr. Lefevre last committee. year was defeated when former Re- Mr. Gruba, the veteran Republican publican Councilman Norman N. on the council, said Mr. Lefevre’s Greco abstained and First Ward current term could be extended five With Gala Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick was days until the council organizes in By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL The party honored all those who its current location at 550 East Broad The first cake, donated by Lia’s in absent. The end result was a 4-3 vote January. This, he indicated, would Specially Written for The Westfield Leader were instrumental in making the $3.5 Street. Westfield, was lit by former Mayor favoring Bollinger’s return. All four ensure that the town is adequately Many Friends of The Westfield million building possible 10 years According to Eva Wiley, Chair- Ronald Frigerio, who was in office Democrats on the 1997 council, in- represented in insurance claims filed Memorial Library gathered Saturday ago, including local groups and resi- woman of the Birthday Party Plan- when the town was in need of a new cluding Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, against the town in the interim. evening to celebrate the building’s dents who helped move more than ning Committee which organized the library. Also lighting the first cake supported the appointment. Republican Second Ward Coun- 10th birthday — on the very day that 103,000 books from the library’s prior celebration, and an active member of was Alex Williams, another former Democrats say the battle is really cilman Matthew P. Albano simply it first opened its doors in 1988. location at the Municipal Building to the Friends of the Library, stated that Mayor and Councilman who sup- over a desire by Republicans to ap- wants to “look at all the alternatives the Kolterjahn family “was very ac- ported the library project. point Amalgamated General Agen- that are available out there” for the tive in making the new building a The second cake, donated by Cline cies (AGA), a firm run by former town’s insurance representative so reality.” & Murphy of Westfield, was lit by Westfield Mayor Ronald Frigerio. the council can make a “well thought Ms. Wiley explained that not only Mrs. Kolterjahn in honor of her late AGA once was the town’s secondary out decision.” did the late Paul Kolterjahn serve as husband, as well as her own work as insurance agent through a brokerage In a press release just issued by the the President of the Library’s Board a founding member of the Friends arrangement with Pearsall & Mayor to The Leader, Councilman of Trustees and donate a large sum of Committee that was started 26 years Frankenbach Inc., now Bollinger. Goldman is quoted to say that Mr. money to the new library, but he also ago. worked hard to help pass a referen- The third cake, which was donated dum to attain the present facility. by Kings of Garwood, was lit by John His wife, Lynn Kolterjahn, who is Malloy, who had served as the Town Board of Ed Reviews very active on the Friends commit- Administrator at the time the new tee, stated, “I know he is very proud library was constructed, and Edward of this library and he would have A. Gottko, the current Town Admin- loved to be a part of this event to- istrator. Intermediate School night.” Lighting the fourth cake – donated According to Friends of the Li- by Bovella’s Italian Pastry Shop in brary President Barbara McIntyre, Westfield and designed to resemble a Mathematics Program other key people who helped make big stack of books — was Ray Stone. the new library possible were asked Mr. Stone was Westfield’s Mayor By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN problem-solving projects with equa- to help celebrate by lighting candles during the first two years of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tions, tables and graphs. on 10 different cakes, marking the library’s construction. During it’s Monday evening meet- “From the Ground Up,” another library’s success year by year. Also lighting this cake was David ing, the Westfield Board of Educa- seventh-grade module, involves mod- According to Ms. McIntyre, the Rock, who represented the Westfield tion examined a presentation by Fran eling, measuring and constructing Kimberly A. Broadwell for The Westfield Leader grand cakes which adorned the party’s Board of Education when plans for Elson, Mathematics Coordinator for CELEBRATING A DECADE Barbara McIntyre, President of the Friends of model homes from scales, measure- the Westfield Memorial Library, left, lights a candle with Michele Picou as part dessert tables were donated by local the library were being made. It was kindergarten through grade 8, re- ments and geographical construc- of the library’s ten year anniversary. Mrs. Picou was President of the Friends bakeries and restaurants to mark the also mentioned by the Friends that garding the mathematics program at tions, according to Ms. Elson. during the construction of the library. Candles on ten cakes, donated by local special occasion. She noted that a Mr. Rock’s son, Patrick, organized the intermediate school level. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 bakeries, were lit to mark the event. total of 12 cakes had been donated. the book moving effort from the The board had originally intended library’s old headquarters to the new to analyze recommended revisions building as part of his Eagle Scout on the grading policy at Westfield New Fire Trucks, Restrooms at Tamaques, Gumbert project. High School as a part of the Harrison “Hap” Watson, the cur- Superintendent’s Report. However, rent Library Board of Trustees Presi- the scheduled speaker, Dr. Robert G. Included in Proposals by for ’99 Municipal Budget dent, lit the fifth cake, which was Petix, Principal of the high school, donated by Robert Treat Bakery of was unable to attend. By PAUL J. PEYTON In addition, Town Engineer Ken- outside a burning building. This in- The Public Works Center project Westfield. Mr. Watson developed the The discussion of revisions was Specially Written for The Westfield Leader neth B. Marsh has proposed $135,000 cludes communication between town includes $30,000 for an addition, plan in which townspeople were asked tabled for the board’s regular meet- The Westfield Town Council this in improvements for the Public Works firefighters and those in other com- $50,000 for an emergency generator, to help move the library books to ing on Tuesday, January 19. week began paring down the $4.7 Center on North Avenue. munities to which Westfield provides and $15,000 to upgrade the building’s their new home – an initiative that Ms. Elson, who filled the vacancy million in proposed purchases and Fire officials explained that the assistance. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 in the Superintendent’s Report at a improvements submitted to the gov- two pumpers would replace 1975 and moment’s notice, detailed the pro- erning body during its capital budget 1978 model year trucks, one of which grams, or “modules,” contained in deliberations. was refurbished at a cost of $60,000 Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE, the mathematics curriculum in grades About $1 million of those funds just three years ago. 6 through 8. will be supported by grants and tax “It’s unfortunate that we need to The program includes Pre-Alge- assessments. look at two trucks at this time,” said Teachers Reach Tentative Pact bra in sixth grade; a choice of Alge- The council is expected to con- Fire Chief Paul A. Battiloro, Jr., not- bra-Prep, Part I; Algebra I, Part I, or clude those discussions and move on ing that the two older trucks in the By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN tomorrow at the individual schools Larkin, who chaired the negotiating Algebra I: Geometry Strand, Part I, to the operational side of the 1999 town’s fleet are not pumping to ca- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader by the building’s Professional Im- team, stated, “I’m glad we finally in the seventh grade, and Algebra- municipal budget – comprising sala- pacity. With the help of a state fact-finder, provement Committee member. He reached resolution, and I look for- Prep, Part II, Algebra I, Part II, or ries and wages along with daily ex- “We are not asking for anything negotiating teams for the Scotch or she will, in turn, hand over the ward to working with the SPFEA on Algebra I: Geometry Strand Part II, penses involved in running town elaborate,” he added. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education votes to the Election Committee for issues in the district. It’s certainly a for eighth-grade students. government – some time in January. In addition, the Fire Department is and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Edu- counting. nice way to start the new year.” “This is a course for those students Budget proposals include every- seeking $135,000 to upgrade its com- cation Association (SPFEA) have The board is scheduled to take Prior to last week’s negotiating not succeeding in the advanced alge- thing from the purchase of two new munications system, thus putting it reached a tentative contract agree- action at its regular public meeting session, the board’s offer stood at bra program,” explained Superin- pumper trucks for the fire depart- in line with those of surrounding ment. on Tuesday, December 22. annual salary increases of 3.8, 3.6, tendent of Schools Dr. William J. ment — each carrying a $350,000 towns. The system, Deputy Fire Chief The tentative pact, born of late- “I’m happy that we’re finally com- and 3.6 percent over three years, Foley. price tag — to the replacement of John Castellano said, will meet with night bargaining from December 8 to ing down to a settlement,” said spanning 1998-2001, for a net value “This is hardly what I would call a restroom/storage facilities in new Federal Communications Com- 9, marked the hopeful conclusion of SPFEA President Barbara McGuane. of 11 percent. Under that proposal, slow curriculum, but more of a con- Tamaques Park (located near the ten- mission requirements mandating nearly 12 months of negotiations that “I’m hopeful that membership will there would be no change in medical crete, hands-on approach,” he later nis courts) at $157,000, and at two-way communication capabilities saw the teachers’ union enact a job ratify (the revised contract).” benefits for union members. stated. Gumbert Park, for a cost of $121,000. between fire personnel inside and action and authorize a strike. Details of the agreement will not When negotiations were launched Ms. Elson explained some of the The SPFEA’s 450 members were be released until both sides have rati- last January, both sides were optimis- projects included in the modules. In INDEX presented with the changes to the fied the contract in accordance with tic that a settlement could be reached seventh grade, students are intro- Business ...... Page 17 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 proposed contract yesterday, Wednes- the “fact-finder’s blackout” currently prior to the expiration of the existing duced to topics such as “The Lan- County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 day, December 16. in place. contract. In June, however, the board guage of Algebra,” which involves Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 A ballot vote will be conducted Board Vice President Theresa CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Page 14 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOE, Westfield Community Says Dems Charge GOP Teachers Reach Pact ‘Yes’ To School Bond Delay in Picking Insurance

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 announced that it had filed for an have forced closure of district schools. “Enrollment will continue to increase construction. insurance review committee in 1991 both its city insurance matters as well impasse “in an effort to expedite the During recent months, Mrs. and we have no place to put the chil- He added that architects for the projects appointed by than Mayor Richard H. as its interest in the JIF. negotiating process.” McGuane criticized the board for dren,” he had noted. plan to meet with board members as Bagger which released a report on how The Fund is made up of nine com- To display the union’s dissatisfac- “negotiating in public” with its un- During the meeting to approve the early as January. the town could ensure competitive bid- munities which operate as an insur- bond for public vote, Dr. Foley had Dr. Foley told The Westfield Leader ding for insurance brokers. Such mat- ance pool to save the municipalities tion with the contract proposed by precedented release of written state- stressed that the state viewed Westfield that interested construction companies and the school board, the SPFEA Action ments of its position on contract talks. as a rich district, thus limiting state aid to representatives had asked to be contacted ters are exempt from the state public money on workers compensation and Committee recommended pickets As mediation sessions yielded no fund necessary projects. He called the as soon as the bond vote results were contracts law. liability insurance. The town is cur- before and after school hours, and results, the board called for fact-find- outcome of Tuesday’s election “a re- calculated. He said that he would be con- Tuesday’s discussion began when rently assessed $635,000 annually as a that association members not deco- ing, a process which the district re- sounding victory.” tacting these contractors as early as yes- Republican Fourth Ward Council- member of the JIF. rate bulletin boards or attend Back- sorted to during previous stalemates He also expressed his thanks to all of terday morning. woman Janis Fried Weinstein asked The insurance risk manager’s fee, 6 to-School Night. in contract negotiations. the people who “worked so hard” to The approved bond will result in an the appointment of a risk manager be percent or more of the municipal as- Union leadership retracted its rec- While the original fact-finding accomplish passage of the bond and the $18.08 increase in property taxes in 1999- removed from the December 22 coun- sessment, is paid through the JIF. ommendation that teachers not work session was scheduled for Monday, volunteers who evaluated the projects 2000 for the average assessed home in cil agenda to which Democrats cried When asked by Democrats for his on Veteran’s Day and Election Day in December 21, an opening in the fact- and needs of the various schools. Westfield of $174,000. wolf. opinion of the current risk manager, With the approval of this bond, the Slightly increasing, the bond will tack “This position really should be kept Mr. Gottko said, “I have no problem” November, an option they are legally finder’s schedule enabled the two school board has promised that 40 per- on $37.45 in 2000-2001. In 2001-2002, entitled to choose, but which would sides to come together last week. out of partisan politics,” Councilman with Mr. Lefevre. cent of the funds will be applied to the the bond price tag will rise to $56.59. Republican First Ward Ward Coun- construction of 16 additional elementary Taxpayers can expect an increase of Walsh responded. classrooms: nine at Franklin School, six $56.74 in 2002-2003. Finally, the bond With Democrats pushing for an an- cilman Gregory S. McDermott said the at McKinley School, and one at Wilson will level off in 2003-2004 at a cost of swer as to why the matter should be council has the right to look at the School. $56.69. deferred to January, Councilman availability of other professionals for Board of Ed Reviews The board has also stressed that 50 These figures are based on an average Albano indicated that he personally the position prior to making a final percent of the bond will be applied to home assessment of $174,000. believes that Mr. Lefevre may have a determination on the appointment. capital improvements. These renova- Business Administrator Robert conflict of interest. “You could say that status quo may Mathematics Program tions will include roof repair and re- Berman had previously noted that the He indicated that Mr. Lefevre serves not be best for the town,” he indicated. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 placement, lavatory renovations in com- principal and interest payments on the both as the risk manager for the town Councilwoman Weinstein said her pliance with the Americans with Dis- bond, as included in the school budget, as well as for the Surburban Joint In- motion to put the matter on hold until Another module, “Getting Down to be scheduled from Friday, December abilities Act (ADA), floor replacement, will rise slightly in the first five years surance Fund (JIF), of which Westfield the council reorganizes in January was Business,” enables students to simu- 24 to Friday, December 31. four converted classrooms at Westfield before leveling off in the following years is a member. only intended to look at the possibility late business situations through exer- Students will not report to class on High School, and an expansion of the through 2011. It would drop dramatically Town Administrator Edward A. of changing the insurance risk man- cises with functions and spreadsheets. Monday, January 17, 2000 due to the Wilson School library. thereafter, he said. Now that the bond has been given the In 1994, the board had proposed a $7.6 Gottko said that while Mr. Lefevre agement consultant. She said this is the Among the eighth-grade modules observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s does represent the town, another agent same as changing town prosecutors or are “Mathematics of Motion,” which birthday. green light, when can taxpayers expect million bond to Westfield citizens to the projects to begin? erect 22 new elementary school class- represents Westfield in its member- municipal judges, both of which are helps students learn distance, speed Due to President’s Weekend, stu- ship in the JIF. Mr. Lefevre represents part-time paid appointed town posi- and time by utilizing computer soft- Dr. Foley stated that the bulk of the rooms. That bond, which was met with dents will not report to school on Mon- projects necessitated by the bond will more open opposition and controversy, Summit, also a member of the JIF, in tions. ware. In “Roads and Ramps,” students day or Tuesday, February 21 or 22. begin in the summer in terms of actual was rejected. learn the relationship between slopes These days will be considered addi- and angles by constructing a “slope-o- tional “snow days” if necessary. If fur- meter.” ther snow days are required, the time Students learn linear functions, will be taken from the end of the spring Library Celebrates 10th Fire Trucks, Restrooms graphs, tables and slopes in the mod- vacation. ule called “Exploring the Unknown.” On Wednesday, March 22, students Included in Budget Proposals The investigation of cross-sections, will have a half day due to a four-hour Birthday With Gala three-dimensional concepts, and vol- session for teachers. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ume occurs in another module, “Shapes Students will not report to school on restrooms in accordance with stan- improvements. The DWC requests and Space.” Friday, April 21, due to Good Friday, saved a great deal of money in moving evening’s reception by Brick Oven of dards established under the Ameri- would be appropriated within the town Ms. Elson explained that the math- and will be off from Monday, April 24, expenses. Westfield and The Green Grocer of Scotch Also lighting this cake was Arnold Plains. cans With Disabilities Act. budget and not the organization’s ematics program includes a teacher to Friday, April 28, for spring vaca- Another $40,000 has been included spending plan. training manual, seven separate and tion. Resnick, a former Secretary to the The evening’s gala was catered by J & Library’s Board of Trustees. M Caterers of Westfield, with music in the proposal for the repaving of the The DWC also plans to upgrade the conceptual student workbooks which On Monday, May 29, students will Public Works Center parking lot. Central Avenue entrance to Westfield are used each year, and a “Hot Word, The sixth cake, donated by J & M provided by the William Raye Orchestra. have off from school for Memorial Market in Mountainside, was lit by Jody Members of the Birthday Party Plan- As for the addition, Mr. Marsh has by installing plantings, better lighting Hot Topics” textbook, which contains Day. Melloan, who was a library trustee in the ning Committee included Anne Arkel, said the building is in need of a confer- and a fence near the railroad overpass. mathematics vocabulary and basic top- Schools will close on Tuesday, June 1980s and, according to the Friends, was Linda Guiditta, Jane Curtis, Sadie Schoss, ence room and a lobby area to conduct The capital budget also includes ics with exercises. 20, for students and Thursday, June 22, Chairwoman of the 1988 fund drive which Mrs. Kolterjahn, Jane Stephanski, Mrs. business with the general public. Ex- $100,000 for a sidewalk repair incen- Ms. Elson has also coordinated par- for teachers. paid for computers and other needs at the Melloan, Ms. Wiley, Ms. McIntyre, Peggy pansion of a garage bay for DPW trucks tive program as proposed by Mayor ent guides to help illustrate and define Mrs. Gardner asked Dr. Foley to library. Bender, Jane Kelly and Letty Hudak. is included in the budget request. Thomas C. Jardim. each module for parents to aid children compose a letter of concern to the New This fundraiser resulted in a total of According to the Friends, all members “We really don’t have the facilities The Mayor has said the cost of the in their studies. Jersey State Department of Education $300,000, which was $100,000 over the of the committee were instrumental in program could be split between the group’s goal. helping to put the non-binding referen- to serve the public,” he told the council Board member Carol Molnar ob- regarding distribution of an auto injec- during its December 1 agenda meet- town and residents. served that the mathematics program tor called an Epi-pen for epinephrine Lighting the seventh cake, donated by dum for the new library building on the ShopRite of Clark, was Gaile Boothe. ballot for a vote by Westfield residents ing. Mr. Gottko said the town would so- was “a good cross-section.” to aid students with severe allergic Mr. Marsh said $25,000, budgeted licit bids from contractors after which Dr. Elson concluded that the math- reactions. Mrs. Boothe lit the candle on behalf of back in 1984. The passing of the referen- her husband, former Mayor Bud C. dum was the first step in making the new by the council last year, would be used residents would be contacted to see if ematics program for fifth-grade stu- School nurses and an alternate des- Boothe, who, according to the Friends, library a reality. to have an architect draw up construc- they are interested in having the work dents is currently being examined and ignee are permitted to administer the was a huge supporter of the new library. According to Mrs. Melloan, who did a tion specifications for the improve- completed. perfected. injection. However, if these officials The eighth cake, which was donated significant portion of the research for the ments to the restrooms, along with the Repair of slate sidewalks, which Board member Arlene Gardner, who are not available, the medication is not by Edwards Super Food Store in birthday party, the Friends, under then- proposed addition. usually involve grading and popping leads the Policies Committee, outlined allowed to be distributed and a call Westfield, was lit by Barbara Thiele, President Gini Issacson, “worked hard in Council members asked that the the slate into place, is paid for on the the 1999-2000 school calendar for ap- must be placed to 911 instead. who has been the Library Director since the early 1980s to educate Westfield money be used to fund a facilities study operational side of the budget, the ad- proval on first reading. Board member Annmarie Puleio re- 1984. Friends members described how residents as to how overcrowded the old of the building to determine its actual ministrator explained. “We were really very limited as to ported that the Long Range Planning she shared her knowledge and ideas dur- library was.” ing the planning stages of the library. Mrs. Melloan revealed that on any needs. Recreation Director Glenn Burrell what we could do,” stated Mrs. Gardner. Committee will convene next week to Town Administrator Edward A. said the Recreation Department is pro- The calendar will include 181 stu- discuss the enrollment crisis as it be- Ms. McIntyre lit the ninth cake, do- given night, or on a Saturday, the old nated by Ferraro’s in Westfield. Michele library was so crowded that there were Gottko, who served as Town Engineer posing to tear down the existing dent contact days plus two “snow days.” gins to move through the intermediate prior to Mr. Marsh, described the Pub- restroom/storage structure, located Students will report to class on Picou, who served as President of the no empty tables at which to study or read, schools. Friends at the time the new library was and no additional shelf space for new lic Works garage bays as “woefully near the tennis courts at Tamaques Wednesday, September 8, after Labor During their next regular meeting built, also lit the cake. books. inadequate” for the type of equipment Park, and constructing a similar build- Day weekend. On Monday, September on Tuesday, January 12, board mem- The 10th cake, donated by Classic “For every new book the library re- and trucks currently operated by the ing. 20, schools will be closed for Yom bers will formally discuss and prepare Thyme of Westfield, was lit by Mayor ceived, an old book had to be removed,” town. He said a 1996 study determined the Kippur. a resolution to send to the New Jersey Thomas C. Jardim, who, according to the remarked Mrs. Melloan, who said the The 1999 Public Works budget also current building to be inadequate. A Schools will be closed on Monday, State Department of Education regard- Friends, is a “supporter of (bringing) the Town Council approved the bond ordi- includes around $500,000 for road concession area has been removed from October 11, in observance of Colum- ing the state-mandated School-to-Work library into the 21st century.” nance for the library in 1986. The bond projects, a portion of which will come the building proposal, and a mobile bus Day. Students will have a half day Initiative. Ms. Wiley announced that the two issued for the new library will be paid off additional cakes were donated to the this year, the Friends confirmed. from state aid and previously assessed facility for the park, operated by a pri- of classes on Wednesday, October 27, The mandate, which has provoked properties. vate vendor, has been proposed instead. to allow for a four-hour teachers’ ses- strong controversy and board discus- The department has done $600,000 Council members, including Finance sion. sion, will require students to begin in road construction and/or paving Committee Chairman James J. Gruba, Elementary school students will at- career preparation in the elementary Commuter Fees Jump 50 projects this year. questioned the need for a heated tend school for half days on Tuesdays, grades, with actual applied employ- Among those roads in this year’s restroom facility. November 2, and November 16, due ment in the 11th grade. proposed budget are Crossway Place, The facility will also house storage to conferences. Teacher Professional This employment in high school Percent In Westfield Union Street, Willow Grove Avenue, space, the majority of which would be Days will be scheduled for Thursday would keep students in classrooms for By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Laporta asked the council to table Prospect Street, Boulevard, Gallows used by the Westfield Police Athletic and Friday, November 11 and 12. four days, with the fifth day spent in a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the ordinance and, instead, come back Hill Road, Myrtle Avenue and Ripley League, a football league for kids. Their Thanksgiving recess will begin with a working environment. Students would WESTIELD — As expected, the Town with a plan to build a parking deck. He Place. equipment is currently stored at the half day on Wednesday, November 24, enter the working world by becoming Council Tuesday night approved an in- said he would support higher permit fees crease in commuter rates for the South Another $430,000 is proposed to police station. and continue with a full day recess for either a volunteer or a temporary em- if they were specifically used to build and upgrade the town’s municipal parking The restrooms at Gumbert Park are Thursday and Friday, November 25 ployee. Avenue train station parking lot and at maintain a parking facility. the Watterson Street lot by 50 percent. Another commuter, Harvey Davidson lots, with an additional $125,000 slated based on a plan submitted to the Rec- and 26. Board President Darielle Walsh re- to combine municipal lots nos. 1 and 8 reation Commission by the Westfield The holiday school break, which will Rates, effective January 1, will be of Carlton Road, emphasized that the ported that the board discussion will raised to $30 a month from $20 at the on Prospect and Elm Streets, respec- Baseball League, the primary user of include Christmas and Kwanzaa, will be televised on Channel 36. new revenue must be used to generate South Avenue lot, and $15 at Watterson improvements such as better lighting and tively, thus creating one lot. the park, which is located near the for residents with non-residents paying town action to stop the placement of Councilman Neil F. Sullivan, Jr., Garwood border. A concession area is $22.50. An original 100 percent increase flyers on cars in the lots which create who represents the Third Ward and included in the Gumbert plan. had been proposed but, facing a Council litter. chairs the Transportation, Parking and The council has authorized $70,000 Chambers full of angry commuters ear- Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis Traffic Committee, said he envisions in its 1998 budget for Gumbert, with lier this month, the governing body backed Fried Weinstein said she would like the the new configured lot being divided to half that amount funded through a off on the original proposal. council to take action to end the distribu- Commuters will now pay $360 a year provide sections for both long-and Union County “Project Pocket Park” tion of loose flyers on windshields. short-term meters. grant. The remaining $51,000 would at the south side train station lot and Town Attorney Charles H. Brandt $180 at Watterson Street. noted that the town has an ordinance Michael LaPlace, Executive Direc- be funded in the 1999 budget. Third Ward Councilman Neil F. prohibiting the distribution of literature tor of the Downtown Westfield Corpo- The Commission is seeking funding Sullivan has said the intention of the in that manner. He said, however, that ration (DWC), said the DWC is pro- for a number of other projects not council is to bring the commuter lot rates the town needs to enforce the code. posing $140,000 in improvements this funded under the Pocket Park pro- more in line with what downtown work- Councilman Sullivan said the town year. gram, such as a touch and scent gar- ers pay for their permits. has included over $400,000 in its pro- The proposal includes $40,000 to den, as proposed by the Rake and Hoe Despite the lower increase, a few resi- posed 1999 municipal budget for en- install a bricked crosswalk at Elm and Club of Westfield, and improvements dents did protest the new rate. hancements at town parking lots, includ- East Broad Streets, $75,000 for down- to Clark Memorial Park. Anthony M. Laporta of North Chest- ing fixing and improving lighting, repav- town trash receptacles, and $25,000 The garden, originally suggested for nut Street, a former councilman and ing and re-striping of the lots. Shadowlawn Drive and Rahway Av- mayoral contender, said the new rate for new directional signs for the town, Another $125,000 is included to com- as well as the purchase of benches, enue, is now proposed for Clark Park. actually amounts to “a tax on parking” or bine the lots on Prospect and Elm Streets. a user fee on those persons using the lots. Mr. Sullivan said the project is expected bicycle racks and other street furni- Meanwhile, Police Chief Anthony J. “This is nothing more than a revenue to generate another 30 to 35 spaces after ture. Scutti has submitted a proposal for generator,” he explained to the council. the reconfiguration of the lots is done. Another $135,000 is proposed for several equipment purchases, includ- Central Avenue underpass pedestrian ing seven new radar scanners.

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By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN “I’m hopeful that membership will Specially Written for The Times ratify (the revised contract).” With the help of a state fact-finder, Details of the agreement will not negotiating teams for the Scotch be released until both sides have rati- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education fied the contract in accordance with and the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Edu- the “fact-finder’s blackout” currently cation Association (SPFEA) have in place. reached a tentative contract agree- Board Vice President Theresa ment. Larkin, who chaired the negotiating William A. Burke for The Times William A. Burke for The Times The tentative pact, born of late- team, stated, “I’m glad we finally TREE DECORATION Fanwood Lions Club members kick off the holiday FA LA LA LA LA Members of the Scotch Plains Fanwood High School gather night bargaining from December 8 to reached resolution, and I look for- season with the trimming and decoration of this tree, part of the Fanwood last Sunday at the Fanwood Train Station to sing carols. The group performed 9, marked the hopeful conclusion of ward to working with the SPFEA on holiday celebration sponsored by the Fanwood Recreation Commission. Pic- as part of a holiday celebration which included tree decoration, refreshments, issues in the district. It’s certainly a tured, left to right, are: Paul Barlow, Bob McCarthy, Shiela Barton, and of and a visit from Santa. nearly 12 months of negotiations that course, Santa Claus. saw the teachers’ union enact a job nice way to start the new year.” action and authorize a strike. Prior to last week’s negotiating The SPFEA’s 450 members were session, the board’s offer stood at New Fanwood Police Lieutenant Sworn in; presented with the changes to the annual salary increases of 3.8, 3.6, proposed contract yesterday, Wednes- and 3.6 percent over three years, day, December 16. spanning 1998-2001, for a net value A ballot vote will be conducted of 11 percent. Under that proposal, Bus Stop Ordinance Gets Council Okay tomorrow at the individual schools there would be no change in medical by the building’s Professional Im- benefits for union members. By SUZETTE F. STALKER of the Fanwood Policeman’s Benevo- enues in Fanwood. intersections, which reduces visibil- provement Committee member. He When negotiations were launched Specially Written for The Times lent Association Local No. 123. Heretofore, busses had been pick- ity. or she will, in turn, hand over the last January, both sides were optimis- Family members and more than On another topic concerning the ing up passengers at nearly every Chief Carboy said at the council’s votes to the Election Committee for tic that a settlement could be reached half a dozen law enforcement col- department, Council President and corner along the two thoroughfares, December 2 agenda session that the counting. prior to the expiration of the existing leagues watched as former Sergeant Police Commissioner Bruce H. Walsh whether or not the corners were ac- designated stops, established in co- The board is scheduled to take contract. In June, however, the board Edward J. White, Jr. of the Fanwood — who presided at last week’s meet- tual stops, Chief Carboy recently in- operation with NJ Transit, are lo- action at its regular public meeting announced that it had filed for an Police Department was sworn in as a ing — noted that Fanwood police formed the governing body. cated near places where passengers on Tuesday, December 22. impasse “in an effort to expedite the Lieutenant during the Borough worked closely with the FBI in devel- The 17 regulated bus stops, offi- can safely park their vehicles. “I’m happy that we’re finally com- negotiating process.” Council’s regular meeting last Thurs- oping sketches which led to the iden- cials hope, will alleviate problems Two other ordinances were also ing down to a settlement,” said To display the union’s dissatisfac- tification of a suspect in the Novem- created by bus commuters leaving adopted on second reading last week. day. SPFEA President Barbara McGuane. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 The appointment, effective Janu- ber 17 armed robbery of the First their cars parked near driveways and CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 ary 1, fills the vacancy created when Savings Bank in Fanwood. then-Lieutenant Donald Domanoski That suspect, 20-year-old Michael was elevated to the rank of Captain Terrance Howard of Plainfield, was Prospective Buyers Present Conceptual Drawing earlier this year. Captain killed by police November 25 after Domanoski’s promotion followed that firing on officers from Scotch Plains, of Police Chief Robert Carboy, who Mountainside and Union County who For Planned Apartments at Dean Oil Site took over as head of the Fanwood were attempting to take him into force last New Year’s Day. custody after blocking his vehicle on By SUZETTE F. STALKER neighboring communities, presented fices in Elizabeth, revealed that he Association, as well as law offices Lieutenant White was accompa- Route No. 22 in Scotch Plains. Specially Written for The Times a conceptual drawing for the project and Mr. Bontempo have a contract and units maintained by Mr. nied as he took his oath of office by In addition to the bank robbery A proposal to develop a three-story to the board as a prelude to a formal option to purchase the one-and-a- Bontempo and Mr. Mollozzi, the lat- his wife, Dawn, and seven-year-old charges, authorities confirmed that residential apartment complex on the application. quarter-acre lot from its current ter stated. daughter, Erika, who held the Bible Howard was wanted in connection Dean Oil property drew favorable The Dean Oil site, located at the owner, contingent upon site plan Borough officials have long antici- for her father. Also on hand were his with a Baltimore homicide and the responses Monday evening from the corner of LaGrande Avenue and Sec- approval of the development pro- pated redevelopment of the Dean Oil parents, Edward, Sr. and Dorothy shootings of two police officers in Fanwood Planning Board during a ond Street in Fanwood, has been posal by the Planning Board. site as part of a comprehensive, long- White. Plainfield shortly before he died. concept hearing at the board’s agenda vacant since the company ceased its Fanwood tax records list the prop- range plan to give the downtown an The new Lieutenant has been a Under subsequent council business, meeting. operations there a decade ago. It had erty, located in what is presently a economic boost. The property was member of the Fanwood Police De- the governing body unanimously Vincent Bontempo and John D. served since 1947 as a storage and general commercial zone, as owned particularly viewed as an ideal loca- partment since 1987. He was pre- adopted an ordinance on second read- Mollozzi, who together and sepa- distribution facility for fuel and heat- by Savers’ Shares of Morristown. tion for additional ratables, includ- sented with a congratulatory plaque ing which formally designates bus rately have developed residential and ing oil. According to Mr. Mollozzi, the ing retail. by Officer Richard Trigo, President stops along South and Midway Av- commercial properties in several Mr. Mollozzi, an attorney with of- proposed brick and glass structure, However, the property first had to facing LaGrande Avenue, would be cleared of contaminated soil and house 12, two-bedroom apartment ground water which had seeped from ‘School-to-Work’ State Mandate Worries units on each of the three floors. The underground storage tanks formerly building would also feature laundry located on the property. The cleanup facilities, a fitness area and a com- effort reportedly cost $300,000, it Parents, According to November Forum mon lobby, he said. was revealed during the concept hear- He projected the rental units, each ing. By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN place by establishing partnerships Lynch or through a volunteer oppor- Board of Education, entitled, “Cau- measuring 955 square feet, would go Councilwoman Karen M. Schurtz, Specially Written for The Times with local businesses and industries. tunity. tion: New Jersey’s School-to-Career for between $1,000 and $1,100 per Chairwoman of the Borough A special meeting to analyze the In 11th and 12th grade, the stu- Mrs. Adams, who vehemently op- Initiatives May Be Hazardous to Your month. Mr. Mollozzi described this Council’s Land Use and Historic Pres- School-to-Work Initiative mandated dents would be required to work no poses School-to-Work, quipped, “Bill Child’s Educational Health.” range as necessary in order to make ervation Committee, confirmed re- by the New Jersey State Board of less than one day per week in the Gates (the founder of Microsoft Cor- The authors suggested, “School- the project “economically feasible.” cently that the borough received cer- Education was held on November 9 workforce. Students and parents must poration) did not need the govern- to-Work is about limiting students’ He noted that 52 or 53 parking tification about a year ago from the at Roosevelt Intermediate School in enter into a contract with the school ment to help him establish his busi- choices far too early in their lives and stalls were planned for use by resi- state Department of Environmental Westfield. and their child’s employer at this ness” through School-to-Work. imposing job-specific skills training dents of the proposed apartment Protection that required cleanup pro- The forum, which was organized juncture. She posed the following questions on the educational system at the ex- building, saying this would provide cedures had been completed at the by concerned parents from the school All students must participate in to audience members: Who pays for pense of instructional time in aca- the 1.5 spaces per unit required un- site. district and Dr. B. Carol Molnar, a School-to-Work – it is not a volun- insurance? Who pays for criminal demic subjects.” der the Borough Code for such struc- Mr. Mollozzi said he had also re- member of the Westfield Board of tary program. background checks or the time nec- A similar forum on School-to-Work tures. The property would also be ceived a letter from the state agency Education, supplied parents with bro- Raye Adams, a 16-year old 10th essary for training of an employee to was held on November 19 in the landscaped, he said. confirming appropriate cleanup re- chures, informative books, and other grade student in a New Jersey high mentor a high school student? school auditorium of Clifton High Among the projects which Mr. quirements had been fulfilled. “We’re resources to make parents aware of school, expressed her concern and “I don’t want my child to be en- School in Clifton. Mollozzi and Mr. Bontempo have satisfied, as potential buyers, that the the issues and aspects of School-to- frustration with the School-to-Work slaved to the Federal Government of How can parents further educate developed are the Cranford Execu- property has been cleared for devel- Work. Initiative. She stated that when she the United States of America,” she themselves? Officials suggested that tive Plaza professional building on opment,” he remarked during the Darielle M. Walsh, President of was two years old, she had ideas as to stressed. parents educate themselves about North Avenue in Cranford, which concept hearing. the Westfield Board of Education, what she wanted to be when she Concerned parents provided an School-to-Work by participating in won a design award in 1992 from the “I’m pleased to see something done spearheaded the meeting by stating would grow up. She noted that those article by Arthur Frank, President, local parent groups and attending the Cranford Chamber of Commerce. with the property, it’s been a long that she and Dr. William J. Foley, objectives have changed drastically and Brian McMullen, Legislative meetings of their local Board of Edu- That building houses two suites time coming,” commented Planning Westfield Superintendent of Schools, over time. Chairman of the Holmdel Township cation. owned by the New Jersey Education CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 have attended several meetings about She compared School-to-Work the School-to-Work mandate. with child labor, stating that this She added that they have com- concept is “spreading like a prairie Municipal Aggregation Could Save Towns plained to Assemblyman Richard H. fire.” She believes that the Initiative Bagger, the New Jersey State Board will “hurt hopes and dreams for stu- of Education, and the Department of dents” like herself. Education about the measure. Carolee Adams, Raye’s mother, Dollars in Deregulated Electric, Gas Era “This cannot be a one-size-fits-all supplied the audience with an exten- mandate,” she stated. “This is an sive overview regarding her experi- By PAUL J. PEYTON Christine Todd Whitman by the end than the national average, Assem- biggest electrical costs is for street Specially Written for The Times of this month. blyman Bagger told the council that lights. The town currently pays important matter that requires close ences in meetings with state officials New Jersey residents could see sig- attention.” She encouraged parents regarding School-to-Work, as well If the legislation becomes law, de- additional savings could be gener- $225,000 annually for the service. nificant savings as a result of the regulation is set take effect by Thurs- ated by a system known as “munici- Westfield Town Administrator to become as informed as possible. as her personal feelings about the deregulation of the natural gas and The School-to-Work Initiative re- Initiative as a mother. day, July 1, 1999. New Jersey will be pal aggregation.” Edward A. Gottko revealed that the electricity industry, according to State joining New York and Pennsylvania, This program would provide an town is charged per street lamp and quires “Career Awareness” in which She noted that it is “a sad state of Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger of students are introduced to a variety of affairs to pin down” a 10th grade along with 10 other states, which additional savings on top of the 10 not by usage. That rate is set by the Westfield, one of two prime sponsors have deregulated their electrical and percent cut for all customers man- state Department of Environmental careers from kindergarten to fourth student to the career choice. She be- of the energy deregulation bill cur- grade. Students then begin a “Career lieves that School-to-Work is “chang- gas industries. dated under the deregulation bill. Protection. rently before the Assembly Policy “If New Jersey didn’t deregulate, That cut will stay in effect a mini- Noting that the town currently pays Plan” in the fifth grade, in consulta- ing the structure of education to fit and Rules Committee. tion with teachers, school staff and the economy.” we would just sit here as an island mum of four years. Public Service Electric and Gas During a presentation to the with high electrical rates,” said As- In addition, the Board of Public (PSE&G) for the service, he asked, their parents. Mrs. Adams explained that School- Westfield Town Council on Decem- In grades 7 through 10, students to-Work is funded in part by the semblyman Bagger. Utilities (BPU), which sets maxi- “Will we now expect to see two ber 1, he said Assembly Bill No. 10, Once signed into law, residential, mum rates, could decide to cut the bills...one for pole and light fixtures examine career opportunities based Federal government. She claimed that introduced on September 14 and co- on their skills and talents. This is if Governor Christie Todd Whitman industrial and commercial custom- rate further, according to Mr. Bag- and the second bill for power?” sponsored by Assemblyman Paul ers will have a choice among energy ger. Customers, including the town, called, “Job Shadowing” and takes does not fulfill this mandate, the DiGaetano of Rutherford, is expected place outside of the classroom in a Governor would be held criminally suppliers. Municipal aggregation helps cre- who select the program would be to be passed by the full Legislature Noting that electricity rates in the ate buying power for individuals, billed by the new supplier as part of workplace environment. libel. and signed into law by Governor Students select a career from a list She explained that School-to-Work Garden State are 50 percent higher groups and municipalities by allow- their electrical bill. which was determined from a local would require students to complete INDEX ing them to band together to buy “It’s like switching from AT&T to electricity as a purchasing pool. MCI for your long distance service,” Workforce Investment Board by the one day of vocational experience per Business ...... Page 17 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 Third Ward Councilman Neil F. Assemblyman Bagger explained dur- end of 10th grade. These boards are week, whether working as a cashier County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 Sullivan, Jr. said one of the Westfield’s created to link schools to the work- at Nordstrom, an intern at Merrill Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Page 14 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Lieutenant Sworn in; Bus Stop Ordinance Okay

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 One of these amends Chapter 93 of several dead trees should also be the Borough Code dealing with side removed. In addition, he suggested and rear yard setbacks for accessory the creation of a walking path in the structures. The second amends the park so people would not have to borough’s salary ordinance to reflect walk in the street. an increase in the number of hours He also stated that municipal lead- worked by a Fanwood Memorial Li- ers should concentrate on attracting brary employee. ratables to offset residents’ tax bur- The statute concerning setbacks den, rather than creating a park, makes it easier for homeowners to which he said would generate addi- install structures, such as sheds, in tional maintenance costs to the com- the corner of their property. Prior to munity. the amendment, many people were Council President Walsh responded compelled by setback regulations to that elected officials have held sev- put sheds in the middle of their prop- eral meetings at which residents were erty instead, which curtailed the given an opportunity to express their amount of yard space. opinions on the park proposal. HOLIDAY BAKERS During the month of December, children from the Pre- Officials introduced on first read- He added that the governing body Kindergarten Tip Top classes at Brunner School in Scotch Plains, baked ing an ordinance requiring property also appointed a Pocket Park Com- gingerbread cookies with the help of their teachers. The cookies were made for owners to place leaves, branches and mittee, comprised of members with the young patients in Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. Pic- other such debris, along with bulky differing views on the proposal, to tured, left to right, are: Kevin Scully, Ashley Holanda and Jason Cepparulo, displaying a tray of cookies that they helped to make with classmates. waste, exclusively along their own coordinate development of the curb lines for pickup. The discarded project. materials must not be allowed to “We’ve done everything we can to encroach on neighboring properties, listen to every viewpoint,” he re- Municipal Aggregation according to the decree. marked, although he conceded that, During the public portion of the “in the end, not everyone’s wishes Could Save Dollars meeting, Alan Ebersole of Woodland can be satisfied.” Avenue discussed what he described At the outset of the meeting, the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 as “strong mixed emotions” within council saluted the Scotch Plains- ing a telephone interview with The ties, Westfield Mayor Thomas C. the community over the proposed Fanwood High School boys soccer Times. Jardim noted the League’s concern pocket park being eyed for a parcel of team with a resolution congratulat- The town would contract with the regarding the state public contracts Watson Road land. supplier for its electrical needs. law, which forbids towns from enter- ing the players on having captured The property, once occupied by the Through municipal aggregation, ing into municipal contracts which their seventh state Group 3 Title in a Mr. Bagger said towns would be al- extend more than five years. borough’s administrative offices and November 20 game against the Delsea lowed to purchase their electricity Assemblyman Bagger said he Fire Company headquarters, has been Crusaders at the College of New Jer- from a utility other than PSE&G, one would favor a change in the law to vacant for more than a decade and sey in Ewing. of the major providers in the state. allow longer-term contracts for elec- has lapsed into a state of disrepair. A proclamation was also issued PSG&G would continue to maintain tricity aggregation agreements. He Earlier this year, Fanwood received designating December 1 as Eliza- the wires and deliver the electricity to said this change, in fact, “is probably a $125,000 grant through Union beth Gordon Day. More familiarly its service area, while the town buys essential to make this work.” County’s one-year Project Pocket Park known as Liz Knodel Gordon, she its electricity from any utility or inde- Mr. Gottko noted that Westfield Program. The borough is expected to was honored for recently having been pendent power producer in the United has opted to join a cooperative pur- match the grant through a combina- named the recipient of the first “Vol- States. chasing agreement offered by Union Another firm, General Public Utili- County. tion of cash and in-kind services, for unteer of the Year Award” from the ties (GPU) has opted to pull out of the The council approved the contract a total of $250,000. Local Advisory Committee on Alco- retail electricity business and has with NUI Energy Solutions on Au- Arguing that Fanwood had the holism and Drug Abuse and the sold off its power plants. The utility gust 11 to provide a comprehensive option of using the money for pur- Municipal Alliance of Scotch Plains- will continue, however, to service energy program for the town. poses other than a pocket park, Mr. Fanwood. lines and deliver electricity in its A kickoff meeting to launch the Ebersole said he did not believe offi- Last week’s session was Council- region. PSE&G and Elizabethtown county program, originally sched- cials “had explored all their alterna- man Walsh’s final regular meeting Gas have both opted to sell electricity uled for this Tuesday, December 8, tives,” and suggested that funds could as a representative of the governing in a deregulated marketplace. was postponed as a result of a strike have been channeled instead toward body, although officials are expected Mr. Bagger said that under the by NUI workers. upgrades at existing parks. to meet on Monday, December 28, at aggregation program, Westfield could Mr. Gottko said the county pro- Mr. Ebersole, who lives near For- go out to bid to gain a better rate than gram will enable the Town of Westfield 7 p.m. to conduct end-of-the-year currently offered by PSE&G. Firms to gain better prices for its electrical est Road Park, maintained the money business. would be asked to provide several needs, while also identifying improve- could have been used to make im- Mr. Walsh, who decided not to run rates based on a certain number of ments to cut energy usage. provements there. He said there is a for a fourth term in this year’s Gen- households, businesses, etc., that join School boards, also contacted for need for additional parking spaces eral Election, will be succeeded on the program. the county program, will be making and fence repairs at the park, and that the governing body come Friday, After a final rate has been set, their own decisions on whether to join January 1, by fellow Democrat residents and businesses would be the energy efficiency arrangement. Katherine Mitchell. contacted to see if they are interested The councilman, who received a in the rate, which would be offered on a voluntary basis. Buyers Present Conceptual round of best wishes from his col- Groups such as the American As- leagues at the conclusion of last week’s sociation of Retired Persons (AARP), meeting, fondly recalled the many the New Jersey Chamber of Com- Drawing at Dean Oil Site people he had met and worked with merce and the New Jersey Business during his tenure on the council. and Industry Association would also CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I think the reason things have be able to seek a lower rate for their Board Chairman Gregory S. further. gone well in this town is because of members. Cummings. Borough Engineer Richard the people and because they care He wondered at one point whether Marsden said he planned to request Currently, a proposal by Governor about this town,” he said. Whitman would require a three-year the tentative three-story building a review of the sanitary sewer sys- moratorium prohibiting towns from might “overpower” neighboring tem where the proposed apartment entering into aggregation agreements. structures, but said the positive as- building would impact it, to deter- BOE-Union Groups and associations, though, pects of the proposal would likely mine whether the system could ac- would be able to enter the program as outweigh any drawbacks. commodate the additional develop- Arrive at Deal soon as deregulation takes effect. Board Vice Chairman Jack ment. Assemblyman Bagger said the bill Molenaar said he felt the site was Mr. Mollozzi told The Times the For Contract appropriate for the proposed apart- day after the meeting that additional is being amended to remove the wait- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing period for towns to enter the ments and would bring more patrons architectural and engineering work aggregation business. to the downtown, but voiced concern must still be done on the plans before tion with the contract proposed by Counties or towns could band to- over pedestrian traffic in the area, a formal application is presented to the school board, the SPFEA Action particularly since the property is the board, which he said could hap- Committee recommended pickets gether to offer what Mr. Bagger de- Joanna B. Marsh for The Times scribed as a “super municipal aggre- within close proximity to the pen by February. before and after school hours, and OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY FUN Over 3,000 people enjoyed the day- gation.” Fanwood Train Station. that association members not deco- long festivities Sunday, December 6, in Scotch Plains Towne Centre. The day Commenting on a resolution is- He asked Mr. Bontempo and Mr. Open Forum Planned rate bulletin boards or attend Back- was hosted by The Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association and sued by the League of Municipali- Mollozzi to review this aspect of to-School Night. The Scotch Plains Recreation Department. their proposal as the project develops With PSE&G Officials Union leadership retracted its rec- FANWOOD — Maryanne S. ommendation that teachers not work Connelly, Mayor of the Borough on Veteran’s Day and Election Day of Fanwood, has scheduled a meet- in November, an option they are le- ing with Public Service Electric gally entitled to choose, but which and Gas Company (PSE & G) would have forced closure of district representatives and residents of schools. Fanwood for Monday, December During recent months, Mrs. 21, at 7 p.m. McGuane criticized the board for The meeting will be held in the “negotiating in public” with its un- Mayor and Council’s Chambers at precedented release of written state- Borough Hall, 75 North Martine ments of its position on contract talks. The TIMES of Scotch Plains–Fanwood Avenue, to discuss electric out- As mediation sessions yielded no welcomes press releases from local, ages in the borough. results, the board called for fact-find- This meeting will focus on on- ing, a process which the district re- community organizations. They may be going difficulties Fanwood resi- sorted to during previous stalemates dents have experienced over the in contract negotiations. dropped off at our new downtown years. PSE&G representatives will While the original fact-finding Scotch Plains office located at be on hand to answer any ques- session was scheduled for Monday, tions relating to these problems. December 21, an opening in the fact- 1906 Bartle Avenue or All residents are invited to at- finder’s schedule enabled the two tend the meeting. sides to come together last week. e-mailed to [email protected]

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BLACK By PAUL J. PEYTON will help the county continue its wel- as “gaps” in the county’s welfare the county has asked the North Jersey Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fare reform initiative “to reduce fam- reform program. Transportation Planning Authority Coming on the heels of a $5 mil- ily dependency on public assistance “We are going to start a clothing to hold off on consideration of a lion Federal grant this past spring, through maintenance of state priori- center,” explained Mr. Guzzo. He Master Plan for the Port of Elizabeth Union County has been awarded two tized employability services” for the said the program will operate through and Newark by the Port Authority of state grants totaling $3.7 million county’s Temporary Assistance for a partnership with clothing manu- New York and New Jersey until the aimed at welfare reform. Needy Families (TANF) program, facturers to provide people with suit- county completes its own Master Plan Union County was recently recog- according to a resolution passed by able outfits to wear to work. for development. nized for its early success in the the Freeholder board last Thursday In addition, the grant, which is “This plan affects Union County Welfare-to-Work program during a night. serving as a backup to the Federal drastically, as 60 percent of the Port MAGENTA

press conference at the White House. The funds come from a $23.3 mil- grant, will be used by the county to is in Union County,” he noted. The county received accolades from lion grant awarded September 25 by expand its substance abuse counsel- The Freeholders have been in battle Vice President Al Gore, Secretary of the Federal government’s Depart- ing program for welfare recipients with the Port Authority in an effort to Health and Human Services Donna ment of Labor as part of the $2.2 with drug and/or alcohol dependency. have the Authority pay its fair share Shalala, and Secretary of Labor Alex billion being awarded to states and Funds will also be used to assist of funds in lieu of property taxes for M. Herman as having one of the 10 territories over a two-year period to persons with transportation moneys its massive holdings in the county. best Welfare reform programs in the fund local programs which help long- to enable them to get to work. Earlier this year, Union County nation. term Welfare recipients enter the “The state was very good in allow- Manager Michael J. Lapolla told The Union County Director of Human world of work. ing us to have flexibility to look at Leader that the Port Authority owns WELCOMING JAX Members of the Union County Bomb Squad recently YELLOW

Services Frank Guzzo told The New Jersey has matched the Fed- what our definite needs were and 2,000 acres in Elizabeth, which ac- welcomed Canine Jax as its newest member. Pictured, left to right, are: kneeling, Westfield Leader and The Times of eral grant with an additional $11.6 allowing us to put programs in place counts for 27 percent of the city’s Union County Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich, Prosecutor Thomas V. Manahan; Scotch Plains-Fanwood that since million. to help fill some of those gaps that we land mass. If they paid taxes, it would and, standing, Sergeant John Gillespie, Trainer Chris Aversa and Prosecutor’s September, the county has moved 83 “In an effort to increase our Tem- have identified,” Mr. Guzzo stated. account for an additional $40 million Office Detective Joseph Genna of the Bomb Squad. people off the Welfare rolls and into porary Assistance for Needy Fami- The county program, called Jobs annually for the county’s tax rolls. employment through the Federal lies (TANF) participation rates sig- Plus, has been designed to address Instead, the Authority, which is

CYAN Union County Bomb Squad grant program. These individuals nificantly above minimum Federal client barriers which include inad- exempt from paying property taxes earn an average hourly wage of $7.50. requirements, the Division is signifi- equate education or job skills, as well in the county, pays just $67,000 an- “It (the county program) is doing cantly increasing the county-con- as transportation needs. nually to Elizabeth as part of a lease Welcomes Belgian Canine better than we anticipated,” he said, tracted allocations. After getting people off public as- agreement. The Authority, mean- noting that companies in the county “The methodology of allocating sistance and into the work force, the while, pays the City of Newark $25 The Union County Bomb Squad has “He’s a bit smaller than a German have provided jobs with benefits for funds was based upon the non-ex- program includes services aimed at million annually to lease land in that announced the addition of an explo- shepherd but he has that high spirit individuals previously on welfare. empt TANF caseload and the number keeping these individuals in their city. sive-sniffing 60-pound Belgian dog and drive that’s needed for a dog doing Union County received the $5 mil- of cases closed due to employment,” new jobs. The Port Authority, county offi- named Jax to its unit. police work but as you can see he’s lion grant last May in the first round according to a letter to county offi- Most of those individuals served cials say, is looking to expand its The Belgian Malinois, was trained very sociable,” said Sergeant Gillespie of Federal grants totaling $186 mil- cials from David C. Heins, Acting by the program reside in Elizabeth holdings by acquiring land near New- to give certain signals when it locates at the press conference. lion awarded by the Department of Director of the state Department of and Plainfield. ark International Airport. Thus, if a real device. He graduated on Novem- He added that Jax will be assigned Labor. Union was only one of two Union County has the fifth highest acquired, the county would lose ad- ber 6 from the Vohne Liche Canine to Sheriff’s Office Chris Aversa for his Human Services. handling and additional “in-service counties in New Jersey and 49 na- The second grant, totaling number of Welfare cases in New Jer- ditional tax revenues. Law Enforcement Training Academy, tionally from over 600 applicants to according to Sergeant John Gillespie, training.” $578,764, was awarded to the county sey. Union County has pulled out as the Supervisor of the Sheriff’s Canine Unit. Prosecutor Thomas V. Manahan said be awarded Federal grants. from the New Jersey Department of While receiving good news regard- lead sponsor of a proposed freight Jax was introduced to two of his he is grateful that the sheriff is making The Union County program fo- Labor. The grant comes as an addi- ing Welfare reform funds, the Free- rail link between Staten Island and new bosses, other bomb squad mem- “such a valuable resource” available cuses on the 500 most difficult to tion to $1,575,752 previously holders passed a resolution critical of Union County over concerns that its bers, county employees and members to the members of the bomb squad, employ welfare recipients. awarded, bringing the total amount a state plan to cut funding for the objective of increasing development of the press at a recent press confer- which has increased the number of The first of the two state grants, to $2,154,516. Food Stamps program. along the line was being ignored by ence. officers assigned and utilized a mobile which the Freeholders accepted last Mr. Guzzo said the $3.1 million According to the resolution, the the Authority. “He is a much sought-after addition robot and bomb disposal trailer to its week, totals $3,151,720 and was Work First New Jersey grant will be result of the state action would be an Also, concerns have been expressed to law enforcement officers who must arsenal. awarded through the New Jersey used to take persons off public assis- annual reduction in Food Stamp rev- by groups in the county that if acti- deal with the threat of an explosive Department of Human Services, Di- tance by placing them into steady enues in the amount of approximately vated, the line could be used to trans- device. I am more than happy to make More County News vision of Family Development, as employment. $722,000, funds that will have to be port garbage from the soon-to-be- him available on a 24-hour, seven-day part of the Work First New Jersey In its grant application, Mr. Guzzo made up by the county over each of closed Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten a week basis,” said Union County On Page 20 employability program. said the county included some op- the next four years. Island. Sheriff Ralph G. Froehlich. The 12-month program for 1999 tional services which it has identified The resolution, sponsored by Free- Freeholder Sullivan said the holder Chairman Daniel P. Sullivan, county’s trash incinerator in Rahway notes that as part of the “spirit of the is at full capacity, a fact that “should County Clerk Appointed agreement” of the TANF block grants lay any fears that there will be any between states and the Federal gov- trash coming into our county from ernment, “funding for other programs New York City.” To Steering Committee would not be subject to reduced fund- Fresh Kills is slated to be closed as ing.” of December 21, 2001. Union County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi dures, and management. The resolution notes that unlike According to a published report, was recently named as a member of the It also concentrates on intergovern- the state, “counties do not have ac- 6,000 tons of garbage are slated to National Association of Counties’ mental relations between the county cess to the (Federal) block grant and head to Carteret and Newark, where (NACo) Intergovernmental Relations and its subdivisions and state and Fed- have derived no benefit from the the cargo will be unloaded from barges Steering Committee by NACo Presi- eral governments, as well as liability Food Stamp administrative monies.” and placed in containers before be- dent Betty Lou Ward. and insurance. On another matter, Freeholder ing shipped to disposal sites within NACo’s 13 steering committees com- The committee is additionally re- Donald Goncalves announced that New Jersey as well as other states. prise the policy-making branch of the sponsible for oversight of platform association. 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Special Holiday Hours Open Wednesdays now thru Dec 23rd Mon-Fri 9:45-8:30 • Saturday 9:30-5:00 • Sundays 11am until 5pm NOW IN OUR 53rd YEAR A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 3 CYAN Mountainside to Become Member Scotch Plains Awaits State Aid

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By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the RVSA, Mountainside will be en- He also requested a bus shelter at By SONIA V. OWCHARIW concrete and is subject to change, Mr. McClintock added that offi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times titled to peak flow rights of 3 million the bus stop located at the corner of Specially Written for The Times Mr. Atkins observed. cials are looking into grants and other The Mountainside Council unani- gallons per day and will have a rep- Route No. 22, West, and New Provi- Last Tuesday, the Scotch Plains He recommended that three spe- financial resources which could be mously voted “yes” to an ordinance resentative at RVSA meetings. dence Road. Township Council tackled a diverse cial council meetings be scheduled to used to pay Sunrise for the property. on second reading Tuesday which Other members of the RVSA in- Mayor Viglainti said officials agenda during its conference ses- begin the budget discussion process. He noted it was difficult to raise

will make the borough a part of the clude Scotch Plains, Garwood, would look into the situation further. sion, including preparation of the He suggested they be held in January, money for the zoo and that the town- MAGENTA Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority Kenilworth, Roselle Park, Rahway, Finally, Councilman David M. Hart 1999 municipal budget and the fu- February and March, with a fourth ship needed to design a plan. (RVSA) District. Westfield, Clark, Cranford and recalled his six years on the govern- ture of the Scotch Plains Zoo prop- session possible in April, if needed. In addition to the Pocket Park grant A bond ordinance of $300,000 to Woodbridge. ing body, including his service as erty. Councilman William F. already dedicated to purchase of the have Mountainside become an RVSA In other business, the council ap- Liaison to both the Mountainside In a letter to the council, Munici- McClintock, Jr. then discussed plans park, the township may need to raise member was also unanimously ap- proved on second reading an ordi- Board of Education and the pal Manager Thomas E. Atkins dis- for developing the Scotch Plains Zoo between $500,000 and $1 million to proved by officials on second read- nance appropriating $25,000 from Children’s Specialized Hospital cussed the tentative budget for 1999, property at the intersection of Raritan develop the land and restore the his- ing. the borough’s Capital Improvement (CSH) Board of Trustees. While a which covers operating expenses, and Terrill Roads. The 6.5-acre site toric home on the property. Mayor Robert F. Viglianti stated Fund for the purchase of computer Liaison to the hospital board, he also until the governing body adopts its was purchased from its former own- The zoo committee has recom- that becoming a member of the RVSA equipment. served on the CSH Buildings and municipal spending plan for the year, ers more than a year ago for over mended that the site be called “Frazee-

was important to the borough be- According to Councilman Paul Grounds Committee. which typically occurs in March or $800,000 by Sunrise Assisted Liv- Terry Lou Park” in honor of its his- BLACK cause “it takes us from being a renter Mirabelli, the equipment would be This was Mr. Hart’s final meeting April. ing. toric legacy and in tribute to former to being a partial owner and gives us used to upgrade computer systems before retiring from the council at the “The Chief Executive Officer is Earlier this year, however, the coun- zoo owners Frank and the late Louise our own representation on the RVSA for the borough. end of this month. On Tuesday, Janu- supposed to present the recommended cil condemned the property and took Terry. without having to go through During another part of the meet- ary 5, Glenn Mortimer will be sworn (tentative) budget to the governing ownership of it under the “right of The committee plans to develop a Cranford.” ing, resident Rich Granzeil spoke in as Mr. Hart’s successor on the body on or before January 15,” the eminent domain,” which earmarks more complete report which will be For the last two years, Mountain- before the council to request a bus council during the governing body’s letter to elected officials stated. the land for public use. presented to the council and the Rec- side has been purchasing its flow shelter on Central Avenue where he annual reorganization meeting. However, as noted in the letter, this Officials hope to transform the lot reation Commission and will be used rights through the Township of and others wait daily for a bus into Councilman Hart reported he was deadline is sometimes not met due to into a passive park using $100,000 for fundraising. Cranford. Under its agreement with Plainfield. “very proud of the Board of Educa- time restrictions or the availability of the township recently received tion” for its efforts in working with state aid. through Union County’s one-year Knights of Columbus Dr. Gerard Schaller, Chief School By comparison, Mr. Atkins recalled Project Pocket Park Program. They Administrator, in reevaluating the how in 1973, during Governor Wil- are also considering restoration of Holds Christmas Drive school’s mission statement, goals and liam Cahill’s administration, the aid the “Aunt Betty Frazee House” on WESTFIELD – The Knights of objectives with the many community figures were ready by January 1 and the property, which is said to date, in Columbus of Westfield recently held volunteers who formed the district’s were submitted to towns right after part, from the Revolutionary War its Christmas gift program of the Strategic Planning Committee. the start of the new year. era. Monsignor Henry Patterson Council. Councilman Hart read aloud the He observed that municipalities A committee which is reviewing The Knights and their families do- district’s new mission statement, an- are sometimes unable to meet their development proposals for the zoo nated more than 200 Christmas gifts nouncing “the mission of the prescribed timetable because the state site plans to target the needs of the which were distributed to the children does not provide towns with any rev- of the Union County Day Training Cen- Mountainside School District is to elderly and children, as well as his- ter in Scotch Plains. develop self-confident, independent, enue figures until February at the toric and open space preservation, The Knights also donated more than responsible citizens by providing the earliest. and environmental concerns. $500 which will be delivered to the highest quality education to all stu- It follows that the annual financial Although the township assumed Community Support Program in Roselle. dents through (a) school, family and statement certified by the Municipal ownership of the property, it is re- This organization cares for and trains community partnership.” Finance Officer and the Township quired by law to pay a “fair” price to people with physical and mental dis- Councilman Hart reported that Auditor, as the registered municipal the owners. Sunrise is reportedly ask- abilities. CSH has also been actively working accountant, is delayed. ing Scotch Plains for $1.1 million for The drive also included the donation to improve its facility, and is cur- Finally, if any municipality does the lot. A panel of three court-ap- of a new 18-speed girls mountain bi- try to comply with the January 15 cycle by Jay’s Cycle Sales in Westfield rently looking into affiliating itself pointed Condemnation Commission- to a nine year-old girl who otherwise with the Robert Wood Johnson Health deadline, the information provided ers is currently attempting to deter- would have received nothing for Christ- System and the University of Medi- to the elected body is not always mine the value of the site. mas. cine and Dentistry of New Jersey- Robert Wood Johnson Medical HOLIDAY LUNCHEON The annual holiday faculty luncheon at Wilson School. Elementary School in Westfield was held on December 9. The occasion was an Through these new affiliations, opportunity for parents to express their appreciation to faculty members by Councilman Hart said the hospital preparing a gourmet luncheon. This year’s theme was “Paris Bistro.” The menu will be able to offer even more ser- of French delicacies included crepe suzettes filled with fresh fruit and whipped vices to their young patients and the cream. The staff received individual handmade invitations, and the faculty children’s parents. lounge was transformed in a French Bistro, complete with decorations depicting Councilman Hart added that while the famous sights of Paris. Pictured, left to right, are: Mary Kane, Pam Lubiner, Tara Daly, Beth Friedman and Lauren McCurdy. on the board, he was a part of the Building and Grounds Committee.

YOUR ONE-STOP HOLIDAY SHOPPING and ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION! “Welcome Home to Westfield” Holiday Events Calendar 1998 For more info contact: Downtown Westfield Corp. (908) 798-9444 or Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce (908) 233-3021 Thursday, December 17 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Musical Performance in Downtown Stores Saturday, December 19 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Watson Highlanders Pipe Band Bagpipers and drum perform traditional festive music throughout downtown Westfield Sunday, December 20 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. - “Picture Windows on the Word: The Nativity Illustrated by Renaissance Art” At the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Play at the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street 12:00 Noon - Ice Sculpting Contest - Quimby and Elm Sts. in Downtown Westfield Thursday, December 24 4:00 p.m. - Spontaneous Children’s Pageant - First Congregational Church, 125 Elmer St. 5:00 p.m. - “A Shepherd’s Story” by Hal Hopson led by the children, First United Methodist Church, One East Broad Street 6:00 p.m. - Reenactment of the Christmas Story, Church School youth, First Congregational Church, 125 Elmer Street 7:30 p.m. - Service of Readings & Carols, First Baptist Church, 170 Elm St. 8:00 p.m. - Service of Lessons & Carols, led by the Youth Choir, First United Methodist Church, One East Broad Street 11:00 p.m. - Service of Lessons & Carols, First Congregational Church, 125 Elmer St. 11:00 p.m. - Service of Lessons & Carols, led by the Sanctuary Choir, First United Methodist Church, One East Broad Street Sunday, December 27 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - “Picture Windows On The Word: The Nativity illustrated by Renaissance Art” at the First Baptist Church, 170 Elm Street. Thursday, December 31 First Night Westfield An alcohol-free celebration of the arts throughout Westfield - 908-518-2983. Sunday, January 3, 1999 4:00 p.m. - Festival of Lessons & Carols for Epiphany Presented by the Holy Trinity Choir and Holy Trinity Handbell Choir, this festival will consist of scripture readings, congregational carols and carols presented by the choir.

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BLACK Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association By Michael S. Goldberger National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent THE STORY Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey 2 & 1/2 popcorns blood they witnessed washing down OF AMERICA P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 Like Dr. Manette in A Tale of Two the shower drain in Psycho was crim- Amerigo Vespucci was an Italian Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Cities, and with no less a sense of son red. navigator and ship chandler who, in earth-shattering importance, Psycho Most filmgoers are nonplused Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 letters to his patrons, the Medicis, has been recalled to life. And simi- when reminded that the original film claimed to have discovered the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at larly to the good doctor, it arrives a was not in color. “Mundus Novus” (new world) in little worse for wear. Van Sant’s project has engendered MAGENTA P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 1497. Psycho circa 1998 is at once old a debate far more interesting than the PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. Why was the Western Hemisphere and new — old because it’s practi- film itself. Some cineastes have even named after Vespucci, when Chris- Horace R. Corbin Paul J. Peyton cally a literal reprise of the original, decided to make it their life’s work to topher Columbus discovered it five PUBLISHER Gail S. Corbin MANAGING EDITOR new because of its experimental na- comb the film for nuances, quirks, years earlier in 1492? Join our voy- Suzette F. Stalker GENERAL MANAGER David B. Corbin ture. and any clues with which the direc- age of discovery as we sail back in tor may have imbued his revivifica- ASSISTANT EDITOR SPORTS Director Gus Van Sant, feeling his time to find the answer. oats following the successful Good tion. Vespucci’s benefactor was a young Joanna B. Marsh Karen M. Hinds Will Hunting, allows himself an in- Director Van Sant defends his MARKETING DIRECTOR OFFICE MANAGER German geographer, Martin

YELLOW dulgence heretofore untried and not project by arguing that if a classic Waldseemuller, who, in 1507, wrote SUBSCRIPTION PRICE without its controversy: his homage play can be done over and over, why his “Cosmos Graphiae Introductio.” One-year subscription in county – $20 • Out-of-county – $24 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 to Alfred Hitchcock is a scene-by- not a film? He further notes that the His atlas included a map of South scene copy of the original, except in new Psycho affords a whole new America, which he named color. generation an opportunity to see the “America,” “since Americus Will Deregulated Electric, Gas Industry It is as if Van Sant single-clicked film. Vespuccius (Latin name) discovered

CYAN Hitchcock’s black and white 1960 Is this a consideration our educa- a fourth part of the world.” classic, moved his cinematic cursor tional establishment has somehow The word “American” was first Create More Headaches Than Savings? to file, and then clicked duplicate. failed to address? In any case, one used in 1578 to describe local dark- Van Sant’s devotion to the origi- must then assume that Van Sant skinned natives. They were later This month, the State Legislature is expected to late the sale of power – not the transmission and nal, though impeccably filmed, is wouldn’t mind if someone in turn called “Indians” because Columbus approve a bill which will deregulate the gas and distribution of electricity. Electricity is sold by kilo- ghoulish. But its actual horror quo- decided to replicate his colorized thought he had found a new route to electric industry in New Jersey. Garden State con- watt hour. For instance, 10 100-watt light bulbs used tient pales in comparison to the carbon copy. Psycho indeed. India. sumers currently pay rates that are 50 percent more for one hour equal one kilowatt-hour of electricity. slasher stuff that claims the genre * * * * * In 1697, clergyman Cotton Mather these days. Still, no modern horror Psycho, rated R, is a Universal called the English colonists “Ameri- than the national average. The legislation, if signed as The New Jersey legislation, according to the Leg- purveyor can match that Bernard expected by the Governor, would take effect July 1. islature, is aimed at opening the state’s utility system Pictures release directed by Gus Van cans,” while author Thomas Paine Herrmann score, re-created here by Sant and stars Anne Heche, Vince coined the term “United States of Like most consumers, we remain skeptical until we up to competition, which in turn “will promote effi- Danny Elfman. Vaughn, and William H. Macy. Run- America.” And there you have the actually see lower electric bills and not simply addi- ciency, reduce regulatory delay, and foster productiv- Joseph Stefano’s script, based on ning time: 100 minutes. story of America. tional products or services like caller identification, ity and innovation.” The bill is aimed at ending the Robert Bloch’s thriller once again tells the tale of Marion Crane, a real return call or call waiting, as offered by the telephone monopoly in order to allow New Jersey consumers estate executive who makes an im- company. When this occurred, we wound up spend- access to a competitive market. moral choice and takes it on the lam ing money for services that we were able to do without If aggregation is put into play, it will be something with $400,000 in company receipts. Letters to the Editor all these years. Will the deregulation of electricity totally different for towns to be involved in. Aggrega- Played with professionalism by create a similar system? PSE&G, for instance, is tion enables towns and organizations to purchase Anne Heche, Marion’s initial plan is to get her lover, Sam (Viggo Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Ed already offering service contracts for furnaces and electricity at bulk prices in an effort to lower the cost. Mortenson), out of debt and render major appliances to customers outside of its service One area which went to the new system just last year him marriageable. Deserves Vote of No Confidence area. was Cape Cod, Massachusetts. However, as she leaves Arizona, a state trooper shakes her up, the At the November 24 meeting of the structs its administrators to the fact. Or The new process will resemble the deregulation of In an effort to lower electricity prices for a portion Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- the administration is not heeding the long-distance telephone call providers. Consumers of Cape Cod, 15 towns in Barnstable County and six weather turns bad, and exhaustion tion, Board President August Ruggiero attorney’s advice, and the Board is not sets in. So, it only makes sense that will have a choice of where their electricity is pur- communities from Dukes County on Martha’s Vine- stated that the board followed the profes- holding the administration responsible. she stops at what has to be the spooki- sional advice of its attorney in labor Whatever the situation is, the resi- chased. However, the billing will still come from the yard, along with their respective county governments, est, most out of the way hostelry in matters. dents of Scotch Plains and Fanwood are regional supplier, Public Service Electric and Gas signed an inter-municipal agreement to create the California. As a matter of curiosity, I found out the recipients of negative policies that (PSE&G). Within that bill will be services from the Cape Cod Compact late last year. The Compact then At Bates Motel, she is welcomed that since Dr. Carol B. Choye has been have a direct effect on the education of Superintendent, there have been at least new electricity provider, the same as AT&T or MCI sought bids from utilities for 184,000 customers by creepy Norman Bates, portrayed their children. valiantly by Vince Vaughn. 25 grievances filed against agents (ad- A grievance is a contention that a long-distance bills are included within Bell Atlantic included in the Compact. It is expected to be a while, But, Marion isn’t reading between ministrators) of the Board of Education. superior has violated the agreed upon billing statements. however, before any significant savings are generated Out of the 25 grievances, five were de- contract or an applicable law. For an the lines when soulful Norm, a lonely cided in favor of the Scotch Plains- outside arbitrator to find fault with school A 10 percent reduction in bills, as mandated in the through the plan. boy, tells of his poor widowed Mom Fanwood Education Association labor policies 89 percent of the time, no legislation, would take effect on July 1. While a 10 New Jersey Ratepayer Advocate Blossom Peretz and how “a son is no replacement for (SPFEA), 11 are still pending, and nine matter who advises it, shows that there percent cut is nothing to sneeze about, it really does has sought an “opt out” approach to municipal aggre- a lover.” were sent to arbitration. are real problems within the Board of Ms. Heche’s guilt-ridden embez- I was stunned to find out the results. Education. not help much in cutting expenses for the average gation. Under this option, an aggregation agreement zler has by this time decided to seek Out of the nine arbitrations, eight were As a Fanwood resident, a professional household. That’s where the system of “aggrega- automatically includes all homes and businesses which redemption and return the money on awarded to the Education Association staff member in the district and a con- tion” – both government and private – comes into either do not choose to remain with their old utility or the morrow. But it’s too late; she has and one was rejected on the basis that cerned citizen who cares about the edu- committed the one sin for which a arbitration was not the proper venue for cation of the children of our towns, I play. seek a new provider on their own. the issue. believe that it is time for the citizens of Since individual persons have little buying power A proposal by New Jersey’s Board of Public Utili- Hitchcockian character can never be Even conceding the one issue that our towns to take a hard look at the absolved. She has dared to dream themselves when it comes to gaining the best price ties (BPU) would require towns to get residents and was not decided by the arbitrator as an situation and make the necessary changes, outside the lines. award for the school board, I find it whether it be replacing school board on electricity, the legislation allows for towns, school businesses to sign up for an aggregation deal like the Hence, it’s curtains for Marion — incredible that impartial arbitrators are members, the Superintendent of Schools boards, counties, etc., to bid out contracts for elec- Cape Cod Compact before soliciting bids from utili- shower curtains, to be exact. What finding the school attorney’s profes- or the school attorney. tricity and natural gas. Groups such as the state ties. Ratepayer Peretz has opposed this plan, saying follows when boyfriend Sam and sis- sional advice is wrong 89 percent of the We taxpayers can ill-afford for the time. Chamber of Commerce, the American Association it would force governments to spent significant dol- ter Lila (Julianne Moore) try to lo- Board to spend at least $1,000 and some- cate the missing gal is dull and anti- I’m not sure about other people, but times as much as $4,800, just to be told of Retired Persons (AARP), and the New Jersey lars on marketing for such as program. climatic, although William H. Macy I know that if a professional such as my that they are wrong. Business and Industry Association, could also get We believe that a deregulated market is an interest- attorney or physician was wrong 89 Maybe now it’s not too hard to see why as private detective Milton Arbogast percent of the time, I would no longer recently the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Edu- favorable prices for their membership. ing concept. However, we are not sure if having is winningly pesky. be employing his/her professional ser- cation Association, which works with Electricity deregulation was put into motion in government involved is the best plan. Since Town The 1960 shocker was among the vices. the school board and the administration 1992 upon the passage by Congress of the Energy Hall is not involved in our telephone bills, is it wise for most sexually explicit films to date. Of course, there are other possibili- all the time, has given a unanimous vote The 1950s were ebbing in favor of ties. The advice from the attorney may be of no confidence in both the superinten- Policy Act. The Act left the decision about the form them to make deals for our electricity bills? What if the radical 1960s, and Hithcock’s correct, but is being rejected either by dent and the board of education. of deregulation and when to make it law in the hands the system creates even more annoying nightly calls film punctuated this with what was the Board of Education, which then in- Ted Wurster of state legislatures. As of this year, nine states from telemarketers trying to get us to switch electric- then cutting-edge terror. Yet, Van Fanwood (including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Califor- ity suppliers? Sant’s handsome curio piece rarely nia and Rhode Island) have passed deregulation laws. There are positives and negatives with change. It achieves anything above novelty value. Thank You to All Who Helped Make New York and Pennsylvania are also deregulated. will be interesting to see if a deregulated market The experiment is not without its Like many states, New Jersey only plans to deregu- creates more headaches than savings. ground swell of media-induced in- ‘Holiday Treasures’ Benefit a Success trigue. Advance publicity noted that the filmmaker timed scenes to match This is an open letter of appreciation Mountainside. Township Banners Hitch’s tempo and meter. And, in a to readers of The Westfield Leader and All proceeds from the Monday, De- Letters to the Editor Need to Reflect a More clever but pretentious conceit, the The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood cember 21 raffle of the 200 Beanie Baby director emulates the master’s trade- who attended and supported the recent tree will be donated by the shop’s own- ‘Historical’ Image mark cameo by placing himself in a “Holiday Treasures” benefit for ers, Harvey and Beatrice Alter, to “Holi- Fanwood Resident Reflects Upon Children’s Specialized Hospital. day Treasures.” I would ask that the authorities in scene with a Hitchcock look-alike. On behalf of the nearly 200 members Maggie Cimei Importance of the Battle of Bulge Scotch Plains take a leaf from Fanwood, What about the shower scene? of the hospital’s Auxiliary and four Twig Westfield and Plainfield regarding the Actually, it’s rather good insofar as groups (Westfield, Fanwood/Scotch Westfield I’ve got a bone to pick with the snow and freezing kept U.S. planes Tom types of banners flying from their util- homicidal terror is concerned, and Plains, Mountainside, and Summit/Short “lifestyle” editors and television coming to the aid of the ground troops. ity poles. still pretty frightening even though Hills), I would like to publicly say “thank Sports Editor Honored newsmagazine producers who are The lifting of the siege of Bastogne, Westfield says “Welcome Home To you” to everyone who supported this new tempted to dredge up their annual fea- Belgium, where American General there’s never been a horror sequence Westfield” on a field of deep green. in the history of cinema that has fundraiser, held in November at the For Excellent Coverage ture stories on holiday feasting, New McAuliffe said “Nuts!” to the German Fanwood has the most creative and Westfield National Guard Armory. Year’s resolutions and the ever-expand- demand for kits surrender, is perhaps the afforded its audience this many de- I want to thank David Corbin for all colorful, namely, patterns and colors Because so many people supported the coverage he gave us in The Westfield ing American waistline. Please, do me a best known episode of the “Battle of the cades to brace itself. this fundraiser as volunteers, corporate favor and don’t refer to the latest diet Bulge.” It marked the turning of the tide that change with the seasons. Finally, But there’s an interesting phenom- Leader both before the Westfield Ath- Plainfield uses a banner with a bright tree sponsors, designers, program book letic Hall of Fame Dinner and the event craze or exercise regimen as a new for the hundreds of thousands of Ameri- enon at work here, attesting to how sponsors, entertainers from local musi- weapon in “The Battle of the Bulge.” can soldiers who struggled tenaciously yellow field with poinsettias and no the film has insinuated itself into our itself. The community enjoys this induc- message. cal groups and schools and attendees tion dinner, which we do every two years. Sure, ‘tis the season to eat, drink and in the snow 54 years ago. psyche. Americans of Baby Boomer who purchased some of the hundreds of be merry and it’s a real drag to be politi- Their struggle was not in vain. Several What do those who walk or drive Our attendance at this year’s Hall of through Scotch Plains see on our utility age or older invariably claim three “Holiday Treasures,” we expect to do- Fame event was 255. We will keep you cally correct while reaching for another months later, Hitler and Mussolini were nate approximately $60,000 to the hos- piece of pie. But it’s also the anniversary dead and the Axis powers were defeated. poles? Banners proclaiming “Enjoy certainties in their lives: that they posted on our future plans. had, but frittered away, Mickey pital. Your attendance at and pictures of the of the largest pitched battle of World But victory had its price. Among the That Home Towne Feeling,” a totally On behalf of the thousands of children War II, a battle that cost the lives of dead in the Ardennes Forest, the setting empty and meaningless phrase. Mantle’s rookie baseball card; that luncheon were wonderful. who are helped at Children’s Special- The inductees get to know one another nearly 20,000 American soldiers. of the Battle of the Bulge, was a young I would urge that these Scotch Plains they were at Woodstock; and that the ized Hospital and will be further helped The Battle of the Bulge, also known as man from Brooklyn by the name of Tom banners be scrapped and replaced with at that affair and get to see the trustees, by the proceeds of “Holiday Treasures,” the high school building, and the Hall of the Ardennes Campaign, began suddenly Plante. something of class that is more in simply and sincerely, “thank you.” on December 16, 1944, and ended uncer- I never met my uncle, but I’m told I keeping with our town’s historic im- Fame wall outside the Athletic Director’s Letters to the Editor You still have an opportunity to add to office. emoniously on January 25, 1945. would have liked him. I think about him age. the proceeds of this benefit by purchas- For those unfamiliar with the cam- at this time of year — and all the others Also, the “Towne Centre” signs, ing tickets for the Beanie Baby tree being Lee M. Hale, President paign, perhaps British Prime Minister left behind because of that terrible war. while “okay,” should have the totally Thank You For Support raffled off by Bayberry Card Shop in Westfield Athletic Hall of Fame Winston Churchill’s remarks to Parlia- Sad as that may be, that’s what I’d inappropriate advertising panels re- ment will serve to put the baffle into the prefer to think of when I read or hear moved from what should be a commu- In Poinsettia Benefit proper historical perspective: “This is about “The Battle of the Bulge” and pray nity welcome. The Westfield High School Ice undoubtedly the greatest battle of the for peace. Hockey Association wants to thank the war and will, I believe, be regarded as an Alan R. Howe Tom Plante Scotch Plains local merchants and residents who sup- ever-famous American victory.” Fanwood ported our Annual Poinsettia Sale It was certainly bad enough that more than a half-million Americans involved Fundraiser. All the proceeds directly in that protracted battle missed the holi- benefit the self-funded Westfield High day fare that season. But, after all, there Santa Claus Thanks Scotch Plains School Ice Hockey team and help to was a war on. Servicemen and women keep them skating. were doing their duty through thick and For Welcome at Holiday Celebration This successful annual fundraiser has thin. Besides, on the European front it grown, year after year, through the gen- looked to the Americans like the end was I would like to take this opportunity to everything. erous support of the contributors and near for Hitler and Nazi Germany. The thank the people of Scotch Plains for the I need everyone’s help to make this a word-of-mouth advertising, and has en- troops would be coming home soon. incredible reception I received at the joyous holiday season for all. Whether it abled the team to continue its efforts. The hope of a quick end to the war was holiday celebration on December 6. is helping out the victims of the hurricane Your enthusiasm and support mean shattered in mid-December, 1944 when To see all the smiling faces of the in Central America or helping out those a tremendous amount to the students three German armies suddenly counter- children and their parents was a tremen- less fortunate in your community, please who participate on the team. Please attacked in Belgium and Luxembourg. dously exciting experience for me. It was take some time during this season to do keep them in mind for next year’s or- For the next six weeks the American so uplifting, I could have flown back whatever is possible to help out. ders. forces fought to contain the “bulge” in home to the North Pole without Rudolph Again, I would like to wish everyone a and company! Again, thanks for your support! From their front lines and eventually push the Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. all the members of the Westfield High Germans back toward the Rhine. I also want to thank Mayor Joan Papen, Happy Hanukkah, too! the folks from the Recreation Depart- By the way, if you are leaving out milk School Ice Hockey Association — The few remaining survivors of “The Happy Holidays! Bulge” will never forget those frigid ment and Fire Department, as well as all and cookies for me on Christmas Eve, weeks. Soldiers slept standing up, lean- the volunteers from the Scotch Plains make it 1 percent milk — I’ve put on Jane Fitter-Schoenfeld ing on one another to keep from freezing Business and Professional Association some weight since last Christmas. Noreen Lund for helping make my visit a happy one. to death. Those who slept on the ground Santa Claus Co-Chairwomen and A special thanks goes out to Mrs. huddled together in groups for warms. North Pole Westfield High School The skies were overcast for weeks. Fog, Claus and the elves for helping with Ice Hockey Association Members A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 5 CYAN Ice Sculpting Contest Planned

For ‘Welcome Home’ Finale YELLOW WESTFIELD – The annual “Wel- p.m. throughout the downtown. come Home to Westfield” festivi- The annual Ice Sculpting Con- ties will continue today, Thursday, test will be held this Sunday, De- December 17, with musicians from cember 20, at noon in downtown the New Jersey Workshop for the Westfield. Individuals and teams Arts performing in downtown will compete for prizes as they stores. transform blocks of ice into sculp-

Rosemary Topar will play the tures along Quimby and Elm MAGENTA violin in Ann Taylor from 6:30 to Streets. 8:30 p.m.; Anna Evans will play The events this weekend will cul- the coronet in Lancaster Ltd. from minate the annual “Welcome Home 7 to 7:30 p.m., and Donny Will- To Westfield” promotions spon- iams will play the string bass in sored throughout December by the Williams Sonoma, also from 7 to Downtown Westfield Corporation 7:30 p.m. (DWC) and the Westfield Area PICTURE PERFECT Postcards of Mindowaskin Park are being sold by The On Saturday, December 19, the Chamber of Commerce. Friends of Mindowaskin Park as a fundraiser to continue the group’s work Watson Highlanders Pipe Band, For further information, please toward preservation and restoration of the park. The packet of postcards depicts

based in Freehold, will perform BLACK BETTER ACCESSIBILITY The Westfield “Y” has received a series of grants call the Chamber of Commerce at eight views of the park in all seasons, and is available for $5. They may be since 1994 from the Union County Department of Economic Development’s Irish, Scottish and holiday classics (908) 233-3021, or the DWC at purchased at the following locations in town: Blindworks, the Miller-Cory Community Development Division which has enabled the facility to become with bagpipes from 11 a.m. to 1 (908) 789-9444. House Museum, Periwinkle’s Fine Gifts, Rorden Realty, The Town Book Store, more accessible to members with disabilities. Pictured, left to right, are: and Williams Nursery. For more information, please call Postcard Chairwoman Courtney Clarke, Supervising Program Analyst for the Union County Commu- Karyn Tate at (908) 654-9671. nity Development Program; Westfield First Ward Councilwoman Gail S. Vernick; Roberta Kresch, a member of the Westfield “Y”’s Board of Directors New Program Director and Chairwoman of the “Y’”s Americans with Disabilities Act Committee; Lee Alzheimer’s Support Group Hale, Westfield “Y” President; William Smith, Program Development Special- ist with the Union County Office for the Disabled, and Union County Freeholder Joins CONTACT We Care Mary P. Ruotolo, Americans with Disabilities Advisory Board Liaison. FANWOOD — CONTACT We CONTACT We Care, a United To Meet Today at Overlook Care, based in Fanwood, has an- Way agency, is a 24-hour telephone Overlook Hospital in Summit, in monthly support groups for Grants Help Westfield ‘Y’ nounced that Ilona Tomaszewsky of conjunction with the Northern New caregivers of individuals with Westfield joined the agency in No- Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Disease, other demen- Improve Accessibility vember as the Program Director Association, sponsors several free tia illnesses, chronic conditions and overseeing the volunteer-staffed tele- behavior problems. phone hotline and crisis interven- WESTFIELD – A series of grants The grant money also went toward A support group meets the fourth tion service. Thursday of each month in Confer- received since 1994-1995 from the some of the demolition work and prepa- Ms. Tomaszewsky has nearly 20 First Night Westfield Union County Department of Eco- ration for later renovations at the site. ence Room 1 of the Bernice and years of experience providing direct Seeks Volunteers Joseph J. Negley Education and Con- nomic Development’s Community The fourth grant, in the amount of clinical service to troubled adults $50,000, was received in 1997-1998 ference Center at Overlook Hospi- Development Division has enabled the and teenagers in Europe and the WESTFIELD – Organizers of Westfield “Y” to make its facility even for the second phase of the project. First Night Westfield ’99 have tal, 99 Beauvoir Avenue. This money went toward actual con- United States. This month’s meeting will be held more accessible to those with disabili- She most recently served as Vice announced that volunteers are ties. struction of ADA-accessible dress- today, Thursday, December 17, be- President of Charity Projects for the needed to work on New Year’s The first grant, for $20,000, facili- ing rooms and a fully-accessible Eve to man the various sites around cause of the Christmas holiday. Par- tated independent access by those with restroom. American Friends of Warsaw in Po- ticipants may attend a meeting from land. Westfield. disabilities through the installation of “When I was on vacation in Italy, Individuals interested in volun- 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., facilitated by improved lighting on the “Y” ramp, as wherever I went, individuals with dis- A 1982 graduate of the University Shari Isenberg-Cohen, or one from of Warsaw, with Bachelor of Arts teering for two- to three-hour slots well as new doors, including an auto- abilities would have had difficulties,” between 6:45 and 11:45 p.m. may 7 to 9 p.m., facilitated by Jack stated Union County Freeholder Mary and Master of Science degrees in matic door, and a call button for any- Ilona Tomaszewsky call the First Night Hotline at Becker. one requiring assistance at the bottom P. Ruotolo. Clinical Psychology, Ms. Another support group meets the Tomaszewsky also received certifi- (908) 518-2983 and leave a mes- of the ramp. “In the United States, we have the hotline and crisis intervention ser- sage in Box No. 3. second Thursday of every month A second grant of $11,000, received Americans with Disabilities Act which cation as an alcohol and drug coun- vice located in Union County. between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. in Con- selor in 1995. Assignments will be made by in 1995-1996, enabled the “Y” to pur- is meant to ensure that individuals Trained volunteers take calls from the First Night volunteer com- ference Room 1 with Shirley Howell, chase and install specially adapted with disabilities have access to all pub- She worked at Morristown Me- those in need throughout Union, facilitator. morial Hospital as the Supervisor of mittee. All volunteers will re- exercise equipment which can be used lic buildings. Here in Union County, Somerset, Middlesex and Essex ceive a First Night Westfield ’99 The regular schedule for meet- we take that seriously,” she added. the Chemical Dependency Unit for by the disabled. This equipment in- Counties. T-shirt, which will entitle them ings will resume on Thursday, Janu- cluded the Pro II Power Trainer for “I’d like to applaud the ‘Y’ in the Juvenile Evaluation and Treat- For information about volunteer- ary 28. For further information, Westfield for looking to help all of ment Services. to enter all venues when they are cardiovascular training, and the Biodex ing at Contact We Care, please call not working. please call Ms. Isenberg-Cohen at Cable Column for use of weights. their members. I’d also like to applaud Ms. Tomaszewsky also worked as (908) 889-4140. (908) 522-2953. The grant also allowed for the pur- the hard-working staff of the County’s a therapist, dealing with psycho- chase of four evacuation chairs to as- Division of Community Development logical and psychiatric problems sist disabled individuals in exiting the for helping to bring this progress to through the Parenting Center at Your Home Care facility in the event of a fire or other fruition,” concluded Freeholder Morristown Memorial Hospital in SINCE Headquarters emergency. Ruotolo. Morristown. 1956 • Vacuums In 1996-1997, a third grant of • Central Vacuum Systems $75,000 went toward part one of a • Sewing Machines two-phase project designed to bring • Outdoor Power Equipment the locker room area of the “Y” into LittleLittle TTrreasureasureses • Janitorial Supplies conformance with the Americans with • Air and Water Purification Disabilities (ADA) Act. 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BLACK To Wed Evan Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Martin, of Law in May. 3rd of Westfield have announced the Ms. Martin is currently an associ- engagement of their daughter, Ms. ate with the Boston law firm of Jennifer Kendall Martin, to Evan Lawson & Weitzen, LLP. Scott Reynolds. He is the son of Dr. Her fiancé graduated in 1992 from and Mrs. L. Raymond Reynolds of Lexington’s Henry Clay High School. Lexington, Kentucky. He earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree A 1989 graduate of Westfield High in English from the University of

MAGENTA School, the bride-elect was awarded Kentucky in Lexington in 1996, and her Bachelor of Arts Degree in French will graduate from Harvard Law and English from Boston College in School in June. 1993. She received her law degree A wedding is planned for May in from the Boston University School Boston. YELLOW

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MR. AND MRS. MILFORD BLONSKY MR. AND MRS. BRETT RAPHAEL COHEN (She is the former Miss Miriam Landerman) (She is the former Miss Susan Cathleen Halpin) Mr. and Mrs. Blonsky Miss Susan C. Halpin Are Married 50 Years Marries Brett R. Cohen Miss Susan Cathleen Halpin, the is employed by Toshiba America Con- Mr. and Mrs. Milford Blonsky of Mrs. Blonsky has been involved in daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Halpin sumer Products, Inc. in Wayne as a Westfield celebrated their 50th wed- many local charitable organizations. CONGRATULATIONS Union County Freeholder Linda d. Stender con- of Westfield, was married on Saturday, marketing associate. ding anniversary at a party held on She is a Past President and an active gratulated Bob “A.Y.” Austin at a recent celebration at his home in Fanwood. June 20, to Brett Raphael Cohen of The bridegroom, a 1990 graduate of November 15 at Giovanna’s Restau- member of the Westfield Chapter of Freeholder Stender, a former mayor of Fanwood, presented a resolution to Kay and Bob Austin in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary. North Caldwell. He is the grandson of West Essex High School in North rant in Plainfield. Hadassah. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Raphael of For- Caldwell, was awarded his Bachelor Mrs. Blonsky is the former Miss est Hills, New York. of Science Degree in Finance from Miriam Landerman of Elizabeth. The The evening ceremony took place at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, in couple was married on November 10, Serena Elizabeth Elizabeth Van Ipren Serves the Chapel of the Immaculate Concep- 1994. He is employed as an invest- 1948 at the Clinton Manor in Newark. tion at Mount Saint Mary Academy in ment specialist with New England Fi- The party was hosted by their chil- Born to Milnes Watchung, with the Reverend Richard nancial in Fairfield. dren, Ms. Barbara Blonsky of Mount Mr. and Mrs. Eric Milne of Lake As Academic Assistant Kelly officiating. A reception was held A bridal attendants luncheon was Laurel and Dr. Stephen Blonsky and Mohawk, Sparta have announced the at the Ellis Island Immigration Mu- given by Mrs. Martha Triarsi and Mrs. his wife, Susan, of Watertown, New birth of their daughter, Serena Eliza- WESTFIELD – Elizabeth Van tional, Drew Ambassadors, the Drew seum in New York Harbor. Jill Sitcer of Westfield and Mrs. Jane York, and was attended by friends and beth Milne, on Sunday, October 25, at Ipren of Westfield has been employed University Chemical Society, and Tri Mrs. Barbara Reed Bresnahan of Ann Ripperger of Springfield, formerly relatives. Morristown Memorial Hospital in by Drew University as an Academic Beta, a biology honors society. Addi- Hoboken was the matron of honor. The of Westfield, at Mrs. Triarsi’s home. The couple also have five grand- Morristown. Assistant in the biology department tionally, she is the president of the bridal attendants included Mrs. Julie Mrs. Marta Genoni of Westfield hosted children, Daniel, Rebecca, Sarah, Serena weighed 8 pounds and 7 during the fall semester. Pre-Med Society. Halpin of El Granada, California and a bridal shower at the bride’s home in ounces and measured 21 inches in Joshua and Adam Blonsky. As an Academic Assistant, Ms. Mrs. Melissa Halpin of Cincinnati, Westfield. Mr. Blonsky, a certified public ac- length at birth. Ohio, the sisters-in-law of the bride; The rehearsal dinner was given June countant, was a founding partner of the She joins her sister, Amber Marie. Van Ipren manages laboratories, sets Concert to be Presented up experiments, and answers stu- Ms. Christine McMahon of Reading, 19 by the grandparents of the bride- firm of Redfield, Blonsky and Com- The mother is the former Miss Mar- Tomorrow Morning Pennsylvania, Mrs. Marcy Murray of groom at Restaurant Serenade in pany, Certified Public Accountants, in garet Kowalczyk. dent questions. She also conducted biology and chemistry research with Basking Ridge, formerly of Westfield; Chatham. They also hosted a brunch Elizabeth. He retired from his account- Serena’s maternal grandparents are At Wardlaw-Hartridge Mrs. Cynthia Ammirati of Staten Is- Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kowalczyk of a scientist from the Charles A. Dana the day after the wedding at the Echo ing practice three years ago. land, the bride’s cousin; Mrs. Jennifer Lake Country Club in Westfield. A Past President of the Union County Toms River, formerly of Westfield and Research Institution for Scientists The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, Scotch Plains. Emeriti. Rush of New York City and Ms. Hillary Following a two-week wedding trip Chapter of the New Jersey Society of located at 1295 Inman Avenue in Cohen of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the to the Hawaiian islands of Lanai, Kauai Certified Public Accountants, Mr. Her paternal grandparents are Mr. Ms. Van Ipren is a chemistry ma- Edison, will present a holiday con- and Mrs. Alexander Milne of Hilton sisters of the bridegroom, and Ms. and Maui, the couple reside in Blonsky is active with the Westfield jor and a biology minor. She is a cert by Lower School students to- Danielle Ettl of Jersey City. Mountainside. Foundation and the Temple Emanu-El Head Island, South Carolina, and Mrs. student in the seven-year dual degree morrow, Friday, December 18, at 11 Dorothy Milne of Basking Ridge. Serving as best man was Timothy Library. bachelor of arts and medical degree a.m. Erday of Jersey City. The ushers were program. It is a joint program offered The concert, to be held in the All Marc Halpin of Cincinnati and Joseph Interfaith Singles Sets by Drew University and the Univer- Purpose Room of the Upper School Halpin of El Granada, the brothers of Next Meeting Dates sity of Medicine and Dentistry of building, will feature students in pre- the bride; Greg Gold of Baltimore, Jeff Dudick & Son New Jersey Medical School. kindergarten through grade 5 per- Budd and William Hauser, both of WESTFIELD – Interfaith Singles, a Quality Kitchens & Baths Ms. Ipren has also served as a forming vocal and instrumental mu- North Caldwell, Richard Rush of New group for single adults over age 45, chemistry teacher’s assistant. She is sic. 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WESTFIELD — Alan Gutterman, bution. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Resource children. President of the Board of Trustees of • Ask About Professional Center for Women, a regional non- The Resource Center for Women the United Fund of Westfield, re- Fundraisers — Charities sometimes profit organization in Summit, re- served over 2000 area women last cently issued consumer tips for char- hire professional fundraisers. These cently appointed Joanne Kaplan year with career, family, financial, ity giving. professionals may keep as much as Bartosik of Scotch Plains as the Di- personal growth and legal concerns. “With over 1 million charities to 80 percent of the money raised as rector of Development. The center is run by and for women

select from throughout the country, fees and expenses. Ask the solicitor Ms. Bartosik, who grew up in and is currently expanding its ser- sometimes the choices can be over- if a professional fundraiser is being Westfield, graduated from Westfield vices. MAGENTA whelming, said Mr. Gutterman, who used, and if so, what percentage of High School. She earned a Bachelor The center is located in donated noted that requests for donations are the total money will actually go to the of Fine Arts Degree from Ohio Uni- space in Calvary Episcopal Church especially frequent during the holi- charity which is asking for your help. versity and a Master of Arts Degree in downtown Summit. For more in- day season. Some Important Don’ts: and a certificate in Fund Raising formation about the center’s pro- “The problem faced by the poten- • Don’t give your credit card num- Management from New York Uni- grams, please call the center’s office tial giver at this time of year is coping ber to strangers on the telephone. versity. at (908) 273-7253. with the rising tide of requests — • Don’t respond to letters that say Ms. Bartosik resides in Scotch distinguishing the responsible and you have pledged money, unless you GENEROUS DONATION The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad recently Plains with her husband, Edward received a donation from the Y’s Men of the Westfield YMCA for the emergency accountable from the fraudulent and are 100 percent certain you did. Ketubah Unit Plans BLACK mismanaged,” he said. • Don’t pay attention to dunning medical services the squad provides to the children of Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: Reid Edles, President of the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad; “The majority of charities are repu- letters. Authentic charities might Dominic DiGiorgio, Vice President of the Westfield Y’s Men; and Richard Hanukkah Party table and do their best to use your send you a polite reminder, but will Jackson, an associate member of the Rescue Squad. contribution for worthwhile chari- not dun you or report you to a credit SCOTCH PLAINS – The B’nai table activities,” he added. rating agency. B’rith Ketubah Married Couples Mr. Gutterman’s tips are based on Givers also can check with several Rescue Squad Receives Unit (40-plus) will hold its Ha- information from the New Jersey organizations before making a con- nukkah Party and Gift Exchange Division of Consumer Affairs con- tribution. These organizations in- at a member’s home in Hazlet this cerning organizations which solicit clude: Donation from ‘Y’s’ Men Sunday, December 20, beginning money. • The United Fund. Organiza- WESTFIELD – The Westfield Vol- Ambulances are available by call- at 4 p.m. When You Decide to Contribute, tions receiving support through the A deli dinner will be provided, Beware of: United Fund have undergone a rig- unteer Rescue Squad recently received ing 9-1-1 for emergencies involving a donation from the Y’s Men of the infants or children including illnesses, and each couple is asked to bring a • High pressure telephone calls orous review of their budgets, pro- wrapped gift with a value of $5 to urging you to give immediately. grams and services. Local volunteers Westfield YMCA for the ongoing home or school accidents, motor ve- emergency medical services the squad hicle or bicycle related accidents, and be exchanged. The cost of the din- • Telephone calls informing you complete the reviews based on as- ner is $18 per couple. Non-mem- that you’ve won a large amount of sessments of community needs. The provides to the children of Westfield. for all sports related emergencies. The Y’s Men, which has been in “The Westfield Rescue Squad is an bers are invited to attend, and if money or other valuable prizes from United Fund may be reached at (908) they join the Ketubah Unit at this a “charity.” existence for 51 years, is part of an integral part of this community’s youth, 233-2113. international organization of similar event, there will be no charge for • Callers who say that a messen- • The Charities Hot Line of the and the youth do get hurt. Donating to Joanne Kaplan Bartosik clubs. Every year, the club raises the Rescue Squad fits with our man- the dinner. ger or delivery service will come to State of New Jersey Division of Con- money, primarily through the sale of Bartosik, Director of Community To respond and obtain directions, your home to pick up your contribu- sumer Affairs. This resource main- date because the squad provides an Christmas trees, and donates that important service to the children of Services for Phipps Community De- please call Phyllis at (973) 992-5791 tion. tains a listing of all accredited chari- money to the community. velopment Corporation, and their two by tomorrow, Friday, December 18. Tips For Charitable Giving: Westfield,” stated Mr. DiGiorgio. ties in New Jersey, including infor- “We are a group of volunteers who The Westfield Rescue Squad and • Know Your Charity — Never mation on whether they use profes- come together to raise money, so that the Y’s Men need new members. To give to a charity you know nothing sional fundraisers or have a history we can in turn give it to organizations learn about becoming a member of the about. Ask for literature and read it. of complaints. The telephone num- such as the Rescue Squad. While our Rescue Squad, please call (908) 233- Ask questions, honest charities en- ber is (973) 504-6215. mandate is primarily to give our money 2501. To become a member of the Y’s courage you to do so. • National Charities Informa- to youth organizations, we recognize Men, please call (908) 233-2700. • Don’t Be Fooled By A Convinc- tion Bureau. The bureau evaluates that groups like the Westfield Rescue The Westfield Volunteer Rescue ing Name — A dishonest charity will national charitable groups against a Squad contribute a lot to the commu- Squad is an all-volunteer organization often have an impressive name, or set of eight standards, and also ad- nity and provide an important service serving the community of Westfield. one that closely resembles the name of vises contributors through its reports to the youth of Westfield,” stated Tax deductible contributions can be a respected, legitimate concern. about individual agencies. Dominic DiGiorgio, Vice President of made to: The Westfield Volunteer Res- • Demand Identification — Al- It does not advise donors whether Westfield Y’s Men. cue Squad, P.O. Box 356, Westfield, ways ask to see identification for or not to give to a charity, but encour- The Westfield Rescue Squad aids 07091-0356. both the solicitor and the charity. Be ages potential contributors to request Westfield children each year. Emer- suspicious of anyone who can’t re- detailed reports about the national gency vehicles are stationed at sport- spond satisfactorily. charitable organization in which they ing events such as the Westfield High • Beware of Telephone Solicita- have an interest. School football games, the 5K races tions — Refuse to commit yourself To obtain a list of organizations throughout the year, and town festivals on the first call. If the charity sounds meeting the bureau’s published stan- and street fairs. worthwhile, ask to be sent written dards, please write to: 19 Union ® information. Square, West, 6th Floor, New York, Support Your CONTACT • Don’t Fall for the Tearjerker — 10003. The bureau may also be We Care, Inc. Don’t give simply because of a pa- reached at (212) 929-6300. Local Merchants We’ll listen and help thetic “sob story.” The hard luck tale you with that problem is a favorite of fraudulent operators. you thought you had • Don’t Succumb to Pressure — no answer to at all. Don’t let yourself be pressured into giving and don’t feel you have to contribute on the spot. No legitimate 908-232-2880 organization will expect you to con- A member of The United Way. CONTACT USA and Life Line International tribute immediately. Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion • Check Out Mail Solicitations — Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums Mail solicitations are often accom- Lessons for the Learning Disabled panied by a trinket or other item which you are told you can keep if Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 you contribute. Federal law says that Riverwalk Plaza unless you asked for the item, you 34 Ridgedale Avenue 281 Main Street East Hanover, NJ 07936 Millburn, NJ 07041 may keep it without making a contri- (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688 Page 8 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FBLA and Chubb & Sons AIDS Benefit Committee Team for Business Project Volunteers Prepare Auction WESTFIELD – A reception was BLACK SCOTCH PLAINS – The Future The students learned the back- in New Jersey,” will once again serve Business Leaders of America (FBLA) ground of e-commerce, using a web held November 15 at Pereaux Inte- as auctioneer. The auction will in- Chapter at Scotch Plains-Fanwood site on the Internet, how Chubb & rior Design of Morristown for vol- clude art, antiques, and services. High School recently received a les- Sons utilizes a web site for the mar- unteer participants in the AIDS Minimum bids will range from $50 son in e-commerce when they at- keting of insurance, and security prob- Benefit Committee of New Jersey and up. tended a day-long forum on “the lems related to the Internet. (ABCNJ) Auction to benefit people Tickets for the cocktails, dinner electronic marketplace” at Chubb & Throughout the day, all of the stu- afflicted with the AIDS virus. and auction are available for $50 Sons Insurance in Warren. dents gained hands-on experience The 11th annual ABCNJ auction each. Individual sponsorships are Chapter members worked with using computers and the Internet. will be held on Saturday, March 6, available for $75 each. Corporate Chubb & Sons personnel as a part- Students will incorporate what they at Temple Emanu-El, located at 756 sponsorships, which include 10

MAGENTA learned from the project into a pre- East Broad Street in Westfield. Mike tickets and a listing in the pro- nership with business project. Stu- dents organized, planned and devel- sentation the chapter is developing Kenny of Westfield is the AIDS gram journal, are available for oped the project with Kathy Marvel, for the annual statewide competi- Benefit Committee’s newly-elected $750. Assistant Vice President, and Mitzi tions during the FBLA State Leader- President. For information about the AIDS Chaney, Senior Programmer Ana- ship Conference to be held in Cherry Cocktails, preview and a silent Benefit Committee of New Jersey lyst. Hill in March. auction will begin at 6 p.m. Dinner auction tickets, sponsorships or do- will be served at 7 p.m. A live auc- FIRST NIGHT DONATION PNC Bank representatives present a $5,000 nations, please call Ron Oberdick at check to the First Night Committee to sponsor Vidbel’s Olde Tyme Circus at this tion, accompanied by coffee and des- (973) 993-8255. year’s First Night Westfield celebration. Pictured, left to right, are: Gail sert, will begin at 8 p.m. Donations may be sent to ABCNJ, YELLOW Horvath, Vice President of PNC Bank; Julia Black, First Night Chairwoman; Jon Bramnick of Westfield, who care of Pereaux, 126 South Street,

Chris Svoboda, First Night Publicity Co-Chairwoman, and Tom Dwyer, Vice was voted as the “Funniest Lawyer Morristown, 07960. President of Retirement and Investment Services at PNC Bank. PNC Bank Donates $5,000 CYAN To First Night Westfield

WESTFIELD – PNC Bank recently First Night will be held at various made a $5,000 donation to First Night venues around Westfield from 6:30 Westfield to enable the addition of p.m. until midnight and will conclude Vidbel’s Olde Tyme Circus to this with the grand finale at the National year’s roster of festivities. Guard Armory. The family-owned, independent cir- Other acts scheduled to perform at cus will feature a one-ring format with the event include musical groups, acrobats, clowns, aerialists and ani- children’s entertainment, dance mal attractions performing under a red troupes, puppetry, a magic show, mind and white striped big top. reading, and acrobatic dogs. Circus owner Joyce Vidbel per- First Night is being sponsored in part formed with Ringling Brothers and by the Westfield “Y” and the Westfield Barnum and Bailey Circus. She is the Foundation, with support from the Town HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE Students in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High only woman in the country to own and of Westfield, as well as many local School Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) learn how operate a traveling tent circus. private and business donors. modern technology is used by companies during a day-long forum at Chubb & “Thanks to the generous support of For more information about First Sons Insurance in Warren. The students plan to incorporate the knowledge they PNC Bank, we are able to offer Vidbel’s Night, please call (908) 518-2983. acquired during the seminar into a presentation at the FBLA State Leadership Olde Tyme Circus as a part of our third Conference in March. TICKET SALES The AIDS Benefit Committee of New Jersey (ABCNJ) annual First Night activities,” said Julia gathered on November 15 to prepare their 11th Annual Auction to benefit people Black, First Night Westfield Chair- Scout Council Seeks afflicted with AIDS. The auction will be held on Saturday, March 6, at Temple Alumni Directory Available for SP-FHS woman. Donations for Camping Emanu-El in Westfield. Cocktails, preview and a silent auction will begin at 6 SCOTCH PLAINS –The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SP-FHS) “We invite everyone to come and p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. A live auction, coffee and dessert will begin Alumni Directory is now available at the Scotch Plains and Fanwood libraries. enjoy this exciting new attraction, WESTFIELD – The Washington at 8 p.m. Dick Lane of Watchung is pictured selling AIDS Benefit Committee A copy is also kept in the SP-FHS Library’s Reference Room and may be viewed which will be featured in three shows Rock Girl Scout Council (WRGSC) raffle tickets to board member Helen Walton of Bernardsville. The drawing for by request. at the Armory,” she added. has requested that individuals and lo- the raffle will be held during the auction. The directory, published in 1995, lists classmates alphabetically, by class First Night is a family-oriented, al- cal businesses contribute a “gift of year, and the state where the classmate lived at the time of publication. cohol-free New Year’s Eve celebra- camp” during the holiday season for Information is available for classes from 1930 to 1994. tion of the arts for all ages. young girls who cannot afford to go to Applications Now Available The family of Michael Curren of Fanwood recently donated a Scotch Plains Admission buttons are available for camp for $25. baseball uniform from the early 1930s to the SP-FHS Alumni Association, $8 at the following locations: the For more information on the which hopes to display it at the high school periodically. Westfield “Y,” Town Book Store, The council’s resident camp, Camp Lou For Read Law Scholarship For more information, please call the Alumni Association at (908) 233-3829. Westfield Leader, Lancaster Ltd., the Henry Hoover, the five other day Scotch Plains-Fanwood YMCA, the camps, or to make a donation, please WESTFIELD – Stanley A. call Debra Lampert-Rudman at (908) for the coming year. The scholarship Westfield Recreation Department, Kaslusky, President of the Rotary is also available to any full-time stu- Kings Supermarket in Garwood, The 232-3236, Extension 209 or send a Club of Westfield, has announced donation to WRGSC, Camp Dona- dent enrolled at Fordham Law School. Leader Store, Town Bank of Westfield, that applications for the Read Law The Law Scholarship Fund was Fleet Bank, Summit Bank, PNC Bank, tions, 201 Grove Street, East, Scholarships are available at the guid- Scott Shoes, the Westfield Area Cham- Westfield, 07090; Attention: Debra established by Robert and Winifred Lampert-Rudman, Fund Develop- ance office of Westfield High School. Read. Mr. Read, who was of counsel ber of Commerce, and Vintage Vinyl Completed applications must be in Fords. ment/Public Relations Director. to the Westfield law firm of Lindabury, submitted to the guidance office be- McCormick and Estabrook before fore the close of school on Friday, his retirement, is a Past President of April 9. the Westfield Rotary Club and of the To be eligible, applicants must have Union County Bar Association. graduated from Westfield or The fund is administered by the Plainfield high schools, and be in Westfield Foundation. The recipi- attendance, or have been accepted, ents of annual grants are selected by as a full-time student at a law school the Scholarship Committee of the Westfield Rotary Club. See Us On The Web In awarding grants, the selection Valerie & Eileen committee will consider need as well as merit. Two grants, to be awarded www.goleader.com in amounts to be determined, will be presented in June. 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WESTFIELD — Linda Christo- and have fun. pher, a preschool teacher at the The Mother-Daughter Reading Westfield “Y”’s Children’s Center, Club is offered to girls aged 8 to 12 recently received the “Y”s Garden and their mothers. Mothers and State Cluster Annual Recognition Award for her work with the Mother- Daughter Reading Club at the

Westfield “Y.” MAGENTA The Garden State Cluster is a group of YMCA professionals in northern New Jersey who gather for training and program sharing. The award was established to recognize programs and events that give participants the oppor- tunity to grow personally, clarify values, improve personal and fam-

ily relationships, appreciate di- BLACK SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP Resolve Community Counseling Center in Scotch versity, become better leaders and Plains recently elected new officers to serve on the Board of Directors for 1998- supporters, develop specific skills ALL GEARED UP Four-year-old students from the Westfield Cooperative 1999. Pictured, left to right, are: Acting Executive Director Elaine Metro Acting Nursery School in Westfield recently learned about fire prevention and safety Director of Financing Chris Minor, board Treasurer Carol Kraus, Acting during a trip to the Westfield Fire Station. Pictured above, with the students, is Director of Counseling Rosemarie Diener; President Judith Dillon, and imme- Marge Carabba who modeled the firefighter’s protective gear. diate Past President, Joe Britt. Linda Christopher Resolve Counseling Center daughters spend an evening together Parents Group Sponsors to discuss books that have relevant themes for girls and women. Elects New Officers to Board “The topic of the book leads to Enrichment Marketplace what’s really on the daughter’s SCOTCH PLAINS – Resolve Com- ate Past President, Joe Britt, will mind,” said Ms. Christopher, who WESTFIELD – The Advanced school through grade 9. munity Counseling Center in Scotch serve as Parliamentarian. has facilitated the program since its Learning Program Parents Associa- Representatives were also on hand Plains recently elected new officers “The Board of Directors is very inception. tion (ALPPA) sponsored its first an- from “Space Camp” in Huntsville, to serve on the Board of Directors for excited about the future of Resolve. “A dialogue between mom and nual Enrichment Activities Market- Alabama; summer institutes spon- 1998-1999. We have a wonderful staff under the daughter is created, and they get a place on December 2 in the cafeteria sored by Montclair State and Drew The new officers will be President leadership of three outstanding coun- chance to see, relate, and admire of Edison Intermediate School in universities for gifted and talented Judith Dillon; Vice President Rebecca selors. Elaine Metro is Resolve’s each other in a new way.” Westfield. students; the UK Elite Soccer Camp O’Connor; Secretary Michael Walch; Acting Executive Director along with Additionally, the class tries to bal- Representatives of two dozen sum- and the Westfield Recreation Com- and Treasurer Carol Kraus. Immedi- Rosemarie Diener and Chris Minor ance cultural images and messages mer camps and programs, from the mission. overseeing the counselors and fi- with women characters who are posi- local area to as far away as Alabama Representatives of Stagestruck Laura Cashman Named nances, respectively,” stated Mrs. BAH HUMBUG Alan Semok will tive and strong, and parents who are and Florida, attended the event. They Kids in Cranford involved some of Dillon. play Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles available at time when their children answered questions, distributed bro- the visiting youngsters in improvisa- To Psychology Society “As Resolve approaches its 25th Dickens’ A Christmas Carol at the need them the most. chures, and provided video displays tional theater exercises as part of the anniversary, we look forward to con- Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC) to- For more information about the of their offerings. festivities. WESTFIELD – Laura Cashman, the tinuing to provide counseling and morrow and Saturday, December daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael program, please call Dave Mueller, Kitty Schlossberg discussed the For more information on summer programs to our schools and commu- 18 and 19, at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, upcoming season of the Westfield enrichment programs for area chil- Cashman of Westfield and a senior at December 20, at 2 p.m. The full- Family Life Director, at the Westfield Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, nities at large. “Y” at (908) 233-2700. Summer Workshop, now in its 28th dren, please visit the ALPPA web site “Resolve is a non-profit center and length, radio-style production will Pennsylvania, will be inducted into Psi be presented by the Westfield Young year, which offers classes in the per- on the Internet at http:// Chi, the National Honor Society in Psy- we rely heavily on the generous do- Artists Cooperative Theatre in as- forming arts for students in pre- www.westfieldnj.com/alppa. chology, in the spring. nations from individuals, corpora- sociation with the CDC. Mr. Semok Union County College She is a 1995 graduate of Westfield tions, and foundations as well as is known for his portrayal of Tex on High School. private grants so we can keep our fees the PBS program “Shining Time Plans Spring Semester Psi Chi is a member of the Associa- as low as possible,” stated Mrs. Station.” Tickets are available at SCOTCH PLAINS – Union tion of College Honor Societies and is Dillon. The Music Staff on Quimby Street in Westfield or by calling (908) 276- County College has announced that an affiliate of the American Psycho- Donations may be sent to Resolve its spring semester will begin on logical Association and the American Community Counseling Center, East 7611 for reservations. Psychological Society. Wednesday, January 20. Students Front Street, Scotch Plains, 07076. may register until Tuesday, Febru- ary 2. Westfield Library Plans Over 75 programs which can lead to degrees of certificates will be Internet Training Class offered during the spring semester. WESTFIELD — The Westfield Mary Beth Reilly, Union County Memorial Library will hold a class College Director of Recruitment, on Internet searching techniques on stated, “For those wishing to pursue Wednesday, January 6, from 7:30 to a bachelors degree, the economics 8:30 p.m. at the library. of spending the first two years at The presentation, which will be a Union County College coupled with hands-on introduction to the Internet, the dual admissions and transfer/ will also include instruction on us- articulation agreements that the col- ing EBSCOhost, an on-line maga- lege has in place, can ease the road zine database. The course will be to junior year status at a long list of given by the library’s reference staff. colleges and universities through- In person or telephone registration out the U. S.” ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES The Advanced Learning Program Parents will begin on Monday, December 28, “Whether you are a recent high Association sponsored its first annual Enrichment Activities Marketplace on at the Circulation Desk. The library, school graduate, an adult returning December 2 in the cafeteria at Edison Intermediate School. Pictured above are located at 550 East Broad Street in to school, or an employee seeking representatives from the Westfield Young Artists Cooperative Theatre with a Westfield, may be reached by calling additional training or a new career, display at the event. (908) 789-4090. Union County College can be your A valid Westfield Library card is access to the 21st century.” required to attend the classes. Class For more information, please con- Send Your Press Releases In Via E-Mail To: ALL ABOUT MOVIES Film critic Michael S. Goldberger, left, discussed his work at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Westfield. Mr. Goldberger writes size will be limited to eight indi- tact the Recruitment Office at (908) [email protected] the movie column “Popcorn,” which appears weekly in The Westfield Leader and viduals. 709-7518. The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, as well as in newspapers in Vermont and Pennsylvania. He began his career with a newspaper in Elizabeth, where he did food and movie reviews and eventually became editor. Mr. Goldberger stressed that critics should be objective and fair in their reviews and, after reminiscing about films of the past, recommended the current Italian production Life is Beautiful as a movie to see. Pictured with Mr. Goldberger is Dr. William B. Bonsall, Program Chairman of the Westfield Rotary Club. Mackie Furniture 320 Somerset Street, North Plainfield (908) 756-3274 Holiday Special – Grandfather Clocks

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CYAN A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 11 CYAN Dr. Thomas McHugh, 78, Educator; Catherine Smith, 81, Retired Lunch Aide; Assistant Principal In Town Schools – Obituaries – Employed at Edison School for 15 Years

Catherine Sisto Smith, 81, a life- Piscopo, Esther Furino and Marie YELLOW Dr. Thomas McHugh, 78, of Scotch viser to Squires. Judson Diehl, 81, Citibank Executive; long resident of Westfield, died on Merkler, all of Westfield, and five Plains, whose career with the West- He was also a Fourth Degree mem- Sunday, December 13, at Muhlenberg grandchildren. field school district spanned 24 years, ber of the Knights of Columbus Was Church Financial Secretary Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. A Mass of Christian Burial was died on Sunday, December 13, in Watchung Assembly, and served on Judson Pond Diehl, 81, of Scotch dent after 13 years in the Account- Mrs. Smith had been employed by held yesterday, Wednesday, Decem- Overlook Hospital in Summit. the Board of Directors of the Young Plains died on Friday, December 11, ing and Regulatory Reporting de- the Westfield Board of Education as ber 16, at the Holy Trinity Roman Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Men’s Temperance Society. at home. partments. a lunch aide at Edison Intermediate Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- he moved to Scotch Plains 30 years Dr. McHugh had served in the Born in Greencastle, Pennsylva- Mr. Diehl received a Bachelor of School in Westfield for 15 years be- ment took place at Fairview Cem- ago. Royal Canadian Air Force during nia, he had moved at an early age to fore retiring in 1983. etery in Westfield. World War II. Arts Degree in Accounting from the Dr. McHugh had retired in 1993 as MAGENTA Minneapolis, Minnesota. He had later University of Minnesota. She was predeceased by her hus- Funeral arrangements were Assistant Principal of Westfield High Surviving are his wife, Mary lived in Michigan and Quebec, band, Rowland L. Smith. handled by the Dooley Colonial School, a post he assumed in 1988. McHugh; a daughter, Maryellen He served on a special assignment Canada, before moving to Scotch with the United States Navy during Surviving are a son, Rowland L. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in He had previously served in the same McHugh-Pengelly; three brothers, Plains 34 years ago. Westfield. capacity at both Edison and Roosevelt John McHugh, Charles McHugh and World War II. Smith, Jr. of Westfield; two daugh- Mr. Diehl had worked for U. S. He was a member of the Fanwood ters, Linda M. Pisano of Roselle Park Memorial contributions may be junior high schools, now Edison In- Eugene McHugh, and a grandchild. Steel in New York City for 31 years made to the Westfield Volunteer Res- A Funeral Mass will be offered Presbyterian Church since 1969 and and Carol L. Brennan of Brick; a termediate and Roosevelt Intermedi- before retiring in 1970. During his cue Squad, 335 Watterson Street, ate Schools, in Westfield. today, Thursday, December 17, at 10 was an ordained Elder and Deacon. brother, Peter Sisto of Cape Cod, tenure with the firm, he traveled to Massachusetts; three sisters, Julia Westfield 07090. He had been an Assistant Principal a.m. in St. Bartholomew the Apostle Mr. Diehl additionally served as December 17, 1998 and two-time Principal of Westfield Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Brazil, Venezuela and Columbia to Financial Secretary of the church supervise the accounting on numer- High School’s summer session, and Plains. since his second retirement, and was Diana Yuro-DeStefano, 53, Had Served BLACK was also the Protempore Adminis- Arrangements are being handled ous projects. also a member of the American Le- trator at Hillside Middle School in by the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch He had a second career at the New gion. As Financial Manager for AT&T, Lucent the Bridgewater Raritan Regional Plains. York City headquarters of Citibank, Surviving are his wife, Joan Grady District for the 1985-1986 school December 17, 1998 retiring as an Assistant Vice Presi- Diehl; two sons, John Diehl of Diana T. Yuro-DeStefano, 53, of most of her life in Scotch Plains. year. Princeton and Daniel Diehl of Scotch Plains died on Friday, De- Mrs. Yuro-DeStefano was em- Earlier, he had been the Principal Chester, California; a daughter, Sally cember 11, at home. ployed as a financial manager at of Saint Ann’s Elementary School in Dr. George Laird, 85, Decorated Veteran; Gentile of Scotch Plains, and seven Born in Perth Amboy, she lived AT&T and Lucent Technologies in Newark and a history teacher and grandchildren. Morristown for 13 years. guidance counselor at Middlesex Was Dentist in Westfield for 26 Years A memorial service was held on William A. Freist, 71 She was a member of the Immacu- late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic High School. Monday, December 14, at the William A. Freist, 71, of Spring- Dr. McHugh graduated from Dr. George S. Laird, 85, of President of the Westfield Rotary Club Church in Scotch Plains. Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania died on and the Newfoundland Rotary Club. Fanwood Presbyterian Church. field died on Thursday, December Surviving are a son, Kevin Yuro Moravian College in Bethlehem, Funeral arrangements were 10, in St. Barnabas Medical Center Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s de- Tuesday, October 27, in Sacred Heart He was an honorary member of the of Scotch Plains; her mother, Janet Hospital in Allentown, Pennsylva- Harrisburg Rotary Club. handled by the Memorial Funeral in Livingston. Sorensen Yuro of Scotch Plains; a gree in social studies. He earned Home, 155 South Avenue in Born in Edgewater, he had lived in master’s degrees in secondary ad- nia. Dr. Laird was a member of Sigma brother, George M. Yuro of Born in Westfield, the son of the Chi Fraternity and a life member of the Fanwood. Union City and in Scotch Plains Westfield, and her husband, Rich- ministration, history and guidance In lieu of flowers, memorial con- before moving to Springfield 30 years from Lehigh University, also in late Dr. George S. and Caroline Gilpin Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Company. ard DeStefano. Laird, he graduated from the Pingry He was predeceased by his first tributions may be made to the ago. A Mass of Christian Burial was Bethlehem. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 Mr. Freist had been a salesman for In 1986, he was awarded his Doc- School in Elizabeth in 1931. wife, Marjorie Merritt Laird, in 1981. held on Tuesday, December 15, at the Dr. Laird had practiced dentistry in Surviving are his wife, Alice South Martine Avenue, Fanwood Schickhaus & Company in Kearny, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. torate in anthropology from Rutgers 07023. where he worked for 28 years before University in New Brunswick, and Westfield from 1939 to 1965 and in Knight Laird; a daughter, Margaret Interment was at Fairview Cemetery. Newfoundland, Pennsylvania, from Kronus of Bradenton, Florida; a son, December 17, 1998 retiring in 1980. Funeral arrangements were was certified in Alaska, Connecticut, He was a United States Army vet- New Hampshire, New Jersey, New 1965 until his retirement in 1981. Dr. George S. Laird, Jr. of Goleta, handled by the Gray Memorial Fu- He attended Wesleyan Univer- California; a stepdaughter; four Horst Deeg, 65 eran of World War II. neral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue York and Pennsylvania. Surviving are his wife, Ruth S. He began his education career in sity and Franklin and Marshall grandchildren; three step-grandchil- Horst Deeg, 65, of Scotch Plains in Cranford. College, and graduated from the dren and a step-great-grandson. Freist, and two brothers, Valentine December 17, 1998 1959 with the Allentown, Pennsyl- died on Monday, December 14, in Freist and George Freist. vania school system, working as a Temple University School of Den- Services were private. tistry in 1939. A memorial service will be held at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Funeral services were held on Agnes F. Rosera, 90 student teacher, substitute teacher and Born in Germany, he came to the Monday, December 14, in the Gray interim principal. He also served as He served as a Captain in the a later date in the Poconos area in Agnes F. Rosera, 90, of Scotch Medical Battalion of the United Pennsylvania. United States in 1960 and had lived Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street the Director of Guidance for Central in Colonia and Fanwood prior to in Westfield. Plains died on Tuesday, December 8, Catholic High School, also in Allen- States 4th Infantry Division during Funeral arrangements were in the Muhlenberg Regional Medi- World War II. Dr. Laird, who par- handled by Fry’s Funeral Home in moving to Scotch Plains in 1971. December 17, 1998 town. Mr. Deeg was employed by the cal Center in Plainfield. Before entering the education field, ticipated in the Normandy invasion, South Stirling, Pennsylvania. Born in Spruce, Wisconsin, she was awarded the Bronze Star, Silver Memorial contributions may be Hago Manufacturing Company in he had been employed in the Person- Mountainside as a mechanical engi- Helen C. Witzal, 79 had lived in West Allis, Wisconsin nel Department of the Bethlehem Service Star, Bronze Oakleaf Clus- made to the Newfoundland Rotary Helen C. Craonsdale Witzal, 79, before moving to Scotch Plains three ter, Assault Arrowhead and the Bel- Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 32, New- neer for 38 years. Steel Company in Bethlehem. Surviving are his wife, Lore Deeg; of Mountainside died on Friday, De- years ago. Dr. McHugh was a member of the gian Courragere. foundland, Pennsylvania, 18445, or cember 11, at the Dover Christian Mrs. Rosera had been a quality He was a member of the Pennsylva- to the Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire three daughters, Sabine Elsasser, Westfield Association of Adminis- Ursula Deeg and Cornelia Deeg; a Nursing Home in Dover. control inspector for the Briggs & trators, the Association for Supervi- nia, New Jersey and American Dental Company, P.O. Box 301, Gouldsboro, Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Stratton Company in Milwaukee, Associations, and a member and Past Pennsylvania, 18424. brother, Herbert Deeg, and five sion and Curriculum Development, December 17, 1998 grandchildren. she had lived in Westfield before Wisconsin for 10 years before leav- the American and New Jersey Per- A memorial service will be held moving to Mountainside in 1996. ing in 1946. sonnel and Guidance associations. Katherine Lewis, 45, Active in Education; tomorrow, Friday, December 18, at Mrs. Witzal was a member of the She was active with Boy Scout He was also a member of the Na- 10 a.m. in the Fanwood Presbyterian First United Methodist Church in Troop No. 595 in West Allis and was tional and New Jersey education as- Formerly Employed as Financial Analyst Church in Fanwood. Westfield. a host for the scout exchange pro- sociations, and the New Jersey and Arrangements are under the direc- She was predeceased by her hus- gram with England, France and National Associations of Secondary Katherine Tarry Lewis, 45, of King She was active in St. Matthew’s tion of the Rossi Funeral Home in band, Clarence Witzal, in 1974. Sweden. School Principals. of Prussia, Pennsylvania died on United Methodist Church of Valley Scotch Plains. Surviving are two sons, Robert D. She was predeceased by her hus- He was also a member of the Tuesday, December 8, at home. Forge in Wayne and its youth pro- December 17, 1998 Witzal of Nashville, Tennessee and band, Everett Rosera, in January. Schoolmen’s Club of Allentown, the Born in Newark, she had lived in grams. James W. Witzal of Randolph; two Surviving are a son, Richard S. American and Lehigh County his- Westfield for 21 years before moving She was predeceased by her father, sisters, Louise Green of Akron, Ohio Rosera, and three grandchildren. torical societies, the Watchung Na- to King of Prussia. Eldred G. Tarry, and her brother, Raymond T. Nelson, 93 and Martha Williams of Baltimore; Services will be held at 11 a.m. on ture Club, the National Audubon Mrs. Lewis graduated from Evan S. Tarry. two grandchildren and a great-grand- Saturday, December 26, in the Schaff Society and Kiwanis International. Raymond T. Nelson, 93, of Hood son. Funeral Home in West Allis. Westfield High School in 1971, and Surviving are her husband, Vernon River, Oregon died on Tuesday, De- Dr. McHugh was a former Deputy received her Bachelor of Arts Degree Funeral services were held on Tues- Funeral arrangements were com- R. Lewis; two sons, Craig K. Lewis cember 8, in the Hood River Care Grand Knight of the Monsignor in Mathematics from the University day, December 15, at the Tuttle Fu- pleted by the Walter J. Johnson Fu- and Glen S. Lewis of King of Prussia; Center. Watterson Council of the Knights of Maine at Orono in 1974. her mother, Marjorie Tarry of neral Home in Randolph. neral Home in Clark. of Columbus in Westfield, and had She had been employed as a fi- Born in Westfield, he had lived in December 17, 1998 December 17, 1998 Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, and Summit for 58 years before moving received recognition for outstand- nancial analyst for Philadelphia a brother, Stephen G. Tarry of New ing work as the organization’s ad- Life Insurance Company, Colonial to Hood River. Hampshire. Mr. Nelson had been a carpenter Penn and Penn Mutual. She retired A Memorial Service was held on with the New Jersey Bus Transporta- Barbara S. Dinielli, 67 from Penn Mutual in 1990 after 10 Saturday, December 12, at St. Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. tion Company in Newark for 44 years Barbara Stamato Dinielli, 67, of years. Matthew’s United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lewis was active in the Caley Interment was private. before retiring in 1968. Caring & Courteous Service to the Lakewood died on Tuesday, Decem- He was a volunteer with Meals On ber 8, in Brick Hospital in Brick. Elementary School Parent Teacher Funeral arrangements were Council for eight years, and in the handled by the Alleva Funeral Home, Wheels and a member of the Summit Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Born in Stamford, Connecticut, she Area Gerontological Endeavor had lived in Jersey City until 1966 and Middle School Parent Teacher Coun- Inc. in Paoli, Pennsylvania. cil for four years, serving as Presi- Memorial contributions may be (SAGE), both of Summit. in Westfield from 1966 to 1997 before Surviving are two sons, Kenneth moving to Lakewood last year. dent during 1997-1998. made to St. Matthew’s United Meth- She was active on the “Wall of odist Church, Handicapped Access R. Nelson and Roger L. Nelson; four Surviving are her husband of 47 grandchildren, and five great-grand- years, Harry Dinielli; two sons, Fame” for the Upper Merion Area Fund, 600 Walker Road, Wayne, children. Westfield Daniel Dinielli and Frank Dinielli; School District. Mrs. Lewis was also Pennsylvania, 19087, or to the Juve- 556 Westfield a cub scout den leader for many nile Diabetes Foundation, 225 City Funeral services were held on Tues- three daughters, Diane DiCecilia, Avenue Lisa DiCecilia and Constance Santo, years, and had served as an assistant Avenue, Suite 208, Bala Cynwyd, day, December 15, in the First United a brother, Dominic Stamato, and pack master. Pennsylvania, 19004. Methodist Church in Summit. 233-0255 seven grandchildren. December 17, 1998 Funeral arrangements were handled by the William R. Dangler John L. Dooley A Funeral Mass was offered on Manager Friday, December 11, at St. Helen’s Frank D. Starr, 93, Retired Butcher; Funeral Home in Summit. Roman Catholic Church in Westfield. December 17, 1998 Arrangements were handled by the Was Great-Great Grandfather of Four Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Frank D. Starr, 93, of East & Allen Funeral Home in East MASTER Avenue in Westfield. Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania died on Stroudsburg. December 17, 1998 Tuesday, December 8, at home. Memorial contributions may be MEMORIALS Born in Westfield, he had lived in made to St. Matthew’s Catholic Benjamin C. Dow, 85 Blairstown before moving to Penn- 1171 E. Broad St. Cranford Church in East Stroudsburg, Penn- 218 North Avenue Benjamin C. Dow, 85, of Plainfield sylvania 12 years ago. sylvania, 18301. Westfield, NJ died Thursday, December 3, at home. Mr. Starr had owned, operated and December 17, 1998 276-0255 Born in Somerville, Massachu- was a butcher at Starr’s Market in Marjorie Wright, 88 233-2350 Charles V. Dooley setts, he had lived in Westfield and Martinsville for 12 years before re- Colonia before moving to Plainfield tiring in 1978. Marjorie Wright, 88, of Westfield Manager in 1987. He was predeceased by a son, John died on Saturday, December 12, at Mr. Dow was graduated from Starr. home. Northeastern University in Boston Surviving are his wife, Roberta Born in New York City, she had in 1936. Conley Starr; four sons, Donald Starr resided there before moving to He served in the United States of South Plainfield, Robert Starr of Westfield 65 years ago. DESIGNER • BUILDERS OF FINE Army in World War II. Rahway, Frank Starr of Irving, Texas, Mrs. Wright had been a supervisor MONUMENTS We appreciate Mr. Dow worked with Bristol- and David Starr of Clark; two daugh- with several stock brokers before re- Myers Squibb in Hillside for many ters, Noreen Spitzenfeil of Wind Gap, tiring in the 1960s. MARKERS years, retiring in 1975. Pennsylvania and Carol Brown of She was predeceased by her hus- MAUSOLEUMS our neighbors Surviving is his brother, Richard Middlesex; two stepsons, Richard band, Frank Wright, in 1963. Dow. Surviving is a daughter, Barbara Woehrel and Robert Woehrel, both Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also A Funeral Mass was offered Mon- Marsh of Westfield. LETTERED • CLEANED of Bridgewater; a sister, Margaret do our best to be good neighbors. day, December 7, at St. Mary’s Ro- MacKenzie of Westfield; 20 grand- A memorial service was held on man Catholic Church in Rahway. children; 27 great-grandchildren; Monday, December 14, at the Gray Bruce Bauer, Pr op. As established members of the Westfield business community, we Arrangements were handled by the and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street (Established 1938) understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! Pettit-Davis Funeral Home in A funeral service was held on Fri- in Westfield. We've built our reputation on this trust. Rahway. day, December 11, at the Lanterman Interment was private. 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• FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Page 12 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Paul’s Collects $1,500 First Baptist Church Plans Holiday Program WESTFIELD – The First Baptist Church in Westfield will hold a Christmas program on Sunday, December 20, at 10:30 a.m. For Disaster Relief Fund The pre-kindergarten through fifth grade children of the church will recite poetry and sing carols during the worship service.

BLACK WESTFIELD — During the Mountainside Red Cross Chapter’s The combined choirs of the church which include the Cherub, Chorister, Thanksgiving season, St. Paul’s Epis- goal of raising $15,000 for the Disas- Youth, Chancel, and Chancel Ringers will open the service with “On Christmas copal Church in Westfield held a ter Relief Fund through her involve- Night, All Christians Sing.” special collection on behalf of the ment with the United Fund of The music program will be directed by Minister of Music William R. American Red Cross Disaster Relief Westfield. Mathews. Katie Virzi of Westfield and Cheryl Fine of Mountainside will direct Fund. “Ed Gottko, Past President of the the children’s program. “We were all familiar with the board for the Westfield Red Cross During the Sunday, December 13, worship service, the Chancel Choir sang devastation caused by the recent hur- chapter, had alerted the trustees of Bach’s Cantata No. 142, “For Us a Child is Born.” The choir was accompanied ricanes in the Caribbean, and felt the United Fund that the national by Mr. Mathews on the organ and the Classical Arts String Quartet. that a collection of ‘thanksgiving’ headquarters of the Red Cross had Danwen Jiang, violin; Hangang Zhang, Violin II; Jacqueline Young, viola; and Elizabeth Thompson, cello comprised the quartet. MAGENTA was appropriate,” noted Richard assigned the Westfield/Mountainside Reid, interim rector at St. Paul’s chapter an ambitious goal of Church. $15,000,” she explained. “I knew St. – Directory to Houses of Worship – “Our parishioners responded Paul’s would respond.” quickly and enthusiastically,” he Added Town Administrator Mr. ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH added. The church raised $1,500 to Gottko, “This shows that the com- 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 1571 South Martine Avenue, Westfield benefit the fund. munity supports its local chapter. I (908) 322-8047 (908) 889-2100 Reverend Robert Griffiths CREATING A TREE Members of the First Baptist Church in Westfield Lynne Pomerantz, a board trustee am very grateful to St. Paul’s Church Reverend John F. Kennedy recently prepared a Christmas tree to be placed at the door of the church’s and parishioner at St. Paul’s, said for assisting our efforts so expedi- BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH YELLOW sanctuary. Approximately 40 members of the congregation helped to decorate she learned about the Westfield/ tiously.” 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road the church for Christmas. The decorations include painted figures of the (908) 232-4250 (908) 233-2855 Nativity and angels in flight by graphic artist and church member Art Taylor of Reverend Kevin Clark Reverend Clement Griffin Mountainside. The sanctuary will be open for viewing the decorations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Pictured, left to right, are: Erin Klein, THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside Jeff Rea and Elliott Johnson, all of Westfield, and the Reverend Dee Dee 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains Turlington of Summit, Minister of Christian Education at the church. (908) 232-3456 CYAN (908) 889-5556 Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg Bishop Kirk Bristol OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH Holiday Services Planned COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, (908) 232-1162 Mountainside Reverend Patrick J. Leonard (908) 232-9490 Reverend Christopher R. Belden At Willow Grove Church THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA IN WESTFIELD SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow Service in the Wedgewood Room on 140 Mountain Avenue Grove Presbyterian Church, 1961 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Thursday, December 31, New Year’s (732) 541-4849 (908) 233-0301 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, will Eve. This will be an informal gathering (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes hold special holiday worship services of church members, friends and others featuring music, dramatizations, medi- CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH for prayer, personal testimonies, the 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield tations and decorations. singing of hymns and Holy Commun- 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains (908) 889-1830 (908) 232-1517 On Christmas Eve, Thursday, De- ion. All are invited to attend. Rabbi George Nudell Reverend Paul E. Kritsch cember 24, at 8 p.m., there will be a Family Candlelight Service of carols, ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE lessons and meditations. Youth from Hadassah Chapter Sets 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH the church will present a “Living Na- (908) 233-4946 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains Hanukkah Meeting Dr. Ellis Long (908) 322-5192 tivity,” with individuals reflecting on Reverend Michael A. Merlucci the roles of those present for the birth WESTFIELD — The Westfield EVANGEL CHURCH of Christ. Chapter of Hadassah will sponsor a 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Music, under the direction of Jared Hanukkah meeting on Monday, De- (908) 322-9300 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield Reverend Kevin M. Brennan (908) 232-1214 Dougherty, will be provided by the cember 21, at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke Chancel Choir, the children’s Joyful Emanu-El in Westfield. HELPING THE CAUSE Lynne Pomerantz, a parishioner at St. Paul’s Epis- copal Church in Westfield, presents a check for $1,500 to Westfield Town FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Noises Choir, and several soloists. In President Carole Thau will conduct Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH Administrator Edward A. Gottko of the Westfield/Mountainside Chapter of the Fanwood addition, a newly organized Women’s a brief business meeting. American Red Cross. Members of St. Paul’s donated varying amounts, ranging 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains Quartet will perform a Christmas med- The evening’s program, “Another (908) 889-8891 (908) 232-6972 from $5 to $250, as part of their Thanksgiving offering to help hurricane victims Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. ley. Marilyn Thorne will play the or- Vision of 235,” celebrates Israel’s 50th in the Caribbean. gan. anniversary. An original program, it THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST On Sunday, December 27, at 10:30 was written and will be presented by 170 Elm Street, Westfield EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH a.m. during the singing of carols, the Hadassah member Molly Tobert. Fanwood Presbyterian Church (908) 233-2278 500 Downer Street, Westfield Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel, Pastor, Book reviews on Jewish women Dr. Robert L. Harvey (908) 233-2547 Reverend Leon E. Randall will give a meditation entitled “What authors will be presented by another FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST They Should Have Known,” as well as Hadassah member, Dorothy Ehrich. Plans Special Dec. 20 Service 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH an illustrated children’s sermon. Hanukkah foods will be served in (908) 322-8461 414 East Broad Street, Westfield There will be an 8 p.m. Watch Night celebration of the holiday. FANWOOD – The Ministry of Mu- singing some of the hymns and car- (908) 232-8506 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Reverend Richard W. Reid sic of the Fanwood Presbyterian ols of the season. 422 East Broad Street, Westfield Calvary Lutheran Church Church will present “A Festival of At 9 a.m. that day, an Adult Edu- (908) 233-5029 SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH Lessons and Carols” this Sunday, De- cation program will be held at the 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH cember 20, at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. church, located at the corner of United Church of Christ (908) 322-5487 Schedules Holiday Services Robert Gangewere will direct the Martine and LaGrande Avenues. The 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Reverend Gary Rothwell (908) 233-2494 carols to be sung by the choirs of the Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH WESTFIELD – Calvary Lutheran dren See Him.” church following the reading of se- will deliver a sermon entitled “An Reverend Harry Taylor Reverend Pamela Gilchrist 111 Valley Road, Clark Church in Cranford, which serves the The 7:30 p.m. family service will lected scripture passages. The con- Engagement Goes Awry” at the 10 (732) 381-8403 Westfield area, has announced its include instrumentalists Christopher gregation will be invited to join in a.m. worship service. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rabbi Shawn B. Zell Christmas Eve and Christmas Day ser- Nelson, trumpet; Laura Patterson, 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains vices. violin; Elizabeth Kopf, violin; Kate (908) 322-9222 TEMPLE EMANU-EL Vaupel, cello; and Leah Matteo, Reverend Sam Chong 756 East Broad Street, Westfield The Reverend George W. Freyberger (908) 232-6770 will preside over all services. Jay bass. Good News FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Newbold, associate in ministry, will At 10:45 p.m., the Calvary Bell Choir 1 East Broad Street, Westfield lead the service music. will present a concert of carols includ- Who shall tell thee words, whereby thou and all thy house (908) 233-4211 TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH On Thursday, December 24, the ing “In Dulci Jubile,” “O Come Little shall be saved. Reverend David F. Harwood 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains church will offer a young children’s Children,” “Infant Holy,” “He is Born,” (908) 322-7151 And as I began to speak, the Holy Ghost fell on them, as on GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Michael C. Seaman service at 5 p.m. with carols, the read- and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” 1100 Boulevard, Westfield ing of the Christmas story and placing A candlelight service of Holy Com- us at the beginning. Then remembered I the word of the Lord, (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL of nativity figurines. munion will be held at 11 p.m. with how that he said, John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood Communion services will be held at seasonal music by the Calvary Choir be baptized with the Holy Ghost. (908) 322-4055 7:30 and 11 p.m. with seasonal music. singing “O Magnam Mysterium,” HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH At 7:15 p.m., the Youth Handbell “Psallite,” and “In the Bleak Mid- (908) 233-8533 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains Ringers will perform “Infant Holy.” winter.” Acts 11:14,15,16 The Gospel Reverend Dimitrios Antokas (908) 232-5678 The children’s choir, SPIRYT, will Christmas Day services will begin Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel sing “Long Ago and Far Away,” a at 10 a.m. with a festival service of HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield WOODSIDE CHAPEL traditional German carol. Soprano Holy Communion. Music will be pro- (908) 232-8137 vided by Jaye Newbold. 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood Katie Mertens will sing “Some Chil- Redeemer Lutheran Reverend Joseph Masielio (908) 889-2375 THE Church & School PRESBYTERIAN Clark at Cowperthwaite (across from Roosevelt School) CHURCH IN Westfield WESTFIELD 140 Mountain Avenue Westfield, NJ Cordially invites our friends and neighbors (908) 233-0301 to join us in celebrating the birth of CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Jesus Christ Thursday, December 24

5pm Christmas Family Service and Pageant Christmas Eve 8pm Candlelight Communion, with 6:00 p.m. Family Holy Communion organ and choir 10:40 p.m. Carol Sing 11pm Candlelight Communion, with 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion organ and Noel choir Christmas Day – 10:00 a.m. Worship

Rev. Dr. William Ross Forbes, Senior Pastor James A. Simms, Director of Music Rev. Tina McCormick, Associate Pastor Annette White, Organist

Fanwood Presbyterian Church Martine & LaGrande Avenues, Fanwood (908) 889-8891 Interim Pastor - The Reverend Stephanie Miller-McLane 10am Public Worship on Sundays Festival of Lessons and Carols 4 pm on Sunday, December 20 The Story of Salvation in Scripture and Song Christmas Eve 5:00 pm - Family Service of Worship 10:40 pm - Special pre-service music 11:00 pm - Traditional Candlelight Worship & Communion Christmas Day 10:00 am - A short, joyful service of Word and song to mark the meaning of the day. Coffee and sweet rolls follow, by tradition. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 13 CYAN Tamaques Elementary Hosts Christopher Phelan Attains

Special Enrichment Event Special Eagle Scout Rank YELLOW WESTFIELD – Tamaques Elemen- ence classes taught by Tamaques teach- WESTFIELD — Boy Scout Troop He designed and executed a plan to tary School in Westfield recently an- ers Linda Loesner, Trista Pollard, and No. 72 in Westfield recently recog- make 45 colorful mobiles to help nounced the success of its 1998 After- Frank Fuzy. nized Christopher Phelan as an Eagle brighten the days for bedridden chil- School Enrichment Program, in which A chess class was taught by Scout — the highest rank in Boy dren in the facility’s long-term care more than 160 students took part dur- Tamaques Principal Salvatore J. Scouting. ward, and organized many members ing three afternoons in November. DeSimone. Westfield High School Only 2 percent of Boy Scouts re- of his scout troop to assist with the The classes were taught by neigh- students taught magic, science and ceive the Eagle Scout Award by earn- project.

borhood professionals, Tamaques German language. Parents taught ing more than 21 merit badges and Christopher is a senior at Westfield MAGENTA teachers and parents, as well as West- classes in art, cooking, and crafts. planning and providing leadership High School, where he is a member field High School students. The program was organized by Par- for a community service project. of the National Honor Society and Classes offered included Master ent Teacher Organization After-School A member of Troop No. 72 since the German Club. He is currently a Yoo’s Tae Kwon Do, Surgents Elite Enrichment Chairwomen Heidi 1992, Christopher rose through the Captain of the cross-country track Gymnastics, Center for Dance Ackerman, Sue Kaufold and Ronna ranks to achieve Star Scout status in team. The Eagle Scout hopes to study Education’s Hip Hop, and varied sci- Pecker. January of 1995. He earned Life rank engineering in college. in May of 1996. Troop No. 72 is sponsored by the Christopher’s Eagle project was Questers Bible Study group of The inspired by his work as a volunteer at Presbyterian Church in Westfield. REACHING OUT OVERSEAS The Westfield/Mountainside Chapter of the Children’s Specialized Hospital in The scout troop meets at the church BLACK American Red Cross, Girl Scout Troop No. 989, and scout leader Leslie Streit Mountainside. on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. collected, sorted, and wrapped items donated to troops stationed overseas for the holidays. Pictured, left to right, are: back row, Scout Leader Leslie Streight, Tamara Handy; front row, Christina Henry, Robin Streit, Christine Clark, Rachel Isamen, and Emily Ortuso. Girl Scouts and Red Cross Wrap Gifts for Military WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ Bosnia, Camp Doha, Kuwait, Op- Mountainside Chapter of the eration Joint Forge in Hungary, and American Red Cross, Girl Scout Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Troop No. 989, and scout leader Arabia. WARMING UP Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Tamaques Elementary Leslie Streit collected, sorted, and School in Westfield warm up for a Hip Hop class during the 1998 After-School Enrichment Program. This class was taught by staff members from Center for wrapped items donated to send to Casey Garrels Named Dance Education in Clark. troops stationed overseas for the holidays. To Honor Society The donated items were collected WESTFIELD – Casey Garrels of McKinley Kindergartners during November from schools, Westfield was among 72 other stu- churches, and families, and in- A SPECIAL RANK Boy Scout Troop No. 72 recently honored Christopher dents from Clemson University to be Phelan with the rank of Eagle Scout. Pictured shaking hands with Christopher cluded holiday decorations, can- recently inducted into the Phi Kappa is Assistant Scoutmaster Gordon Specht, while his parents, Carol and Tom Learn First Aid Procedures dies, cookies, microwave popcorn, Phi national honor society. Phelan, look on. coffee, teas, hot chocolates, and Casey, a senior majoring in En- WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ The program was presented by Red cider mixes. glish, was selected because she is Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- Cross volunteer instructors Stephen They also collected decks of Westfield Fireman’s Mutual Benevolent Fowler, who gave the morning pro- ranked in the upper 10 percent of her can Red Cross recently presented a cards, CD’s, cassette tapes, videos, class. program on simple, basic First Aid gram, and Richard Storch, who con- Association’s Food Drive Ends Dec. 18. Donations ducted the afternoon session. small board games, checkers, chess, The honor society was founded in skills, entitled “’Til Help Arrives,” to dominoes, cribbage, paperback kindergarten students at McKinley El- The Red Cross presents the program 1897. There are more than 275 ac- Accepted at the Fire Dept., 405 North Ave., West books, and crossword puzzles. tive chapters with 700,000 mem- ementary School in Westfield. to children throughout the year, based Donations of Non-Parishable Items Please Youngsters learned how to stop a on the availability of the instructors. It In 1997, troops received over bers. nose bleed, how to clean a cut, first aid can be adapted for children or adults, 1,000 boxes from Red Cross Chap- for a burn, and how to call for help. and is given to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, ters throughout the country. The church groups and seniors citizens. gifts gave the troops a touch of To become a Volunteer Red Cross home for the holiday season. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First The boxes will be distributed by Aid Instructor, please call the chapter at the Red Cross to all troops through- (908) 232-7090. out the camps stationed in Tuzla

Celebrate the Christmas Season at First Congregational Church 125 Elmer Street, Westfield (Member, United Church of Christ) Fourth Sunday in Advent Sunday, December 20, 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve Services Thursday, December 24 4:00 p.m. – Spontaneous Children’s Pageant 6:00 p.m. – Reenactment of the Christmas Story FIRST AID LESSON The Westfield/ 11 p.m. – Service of Lessons and Carols Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- can Red Cross recently presented the “’Til Help Arrives” program of basic Visitors are always welcome! • Child care is available. first aid skills to the McKinley El- ementary School kindergarten class For further information on membership & activities, please call in Westfield. Pictured above is Stephen (908) 233-2494 or visit our website at Fowler, a Red Cross Volunteer Car- www.westfieldnj.com/fcc diopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ First Aid Instructor. Richard Storch, another such instructor, also presented Rev. Dr. Harry Taylor Dr. Barbara Thomson Rev. Pamela Gilchrist the program at the school. Interim Pastor Organist & Music Director Pastoral Associate

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Welcomes You for Christmas

Christmas Eve – Thursday, December 24 4pm – Children’s Pageant and Eucharist Service 8pm – Holy Eucharist with Choir & Brass Ensemble 11pm – Holy Eucharist with Choir & Brass Ensemble Each service preceded by Choral Meditation and Brass Ensemble

Christmas Day – Friday, December 25 10pm – Holy Eucharist with Carols & Homily Sunday, December 27 10pm – Holy Eucharist with Seasonal Music The Rev. Richard W. Reid The Rev. Diane Nancekivell Interim Rector Associate Interim Rector St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 414 East Broad Street • Westfield • (908) 232-8506 (across from Mindowaskin Park) A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 15 CYAN THE WEEK IN SPORTS

YELLOW LOCAL TEAMS HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING INCREASED NUMBERS Western Union County Offers Several

New Jersey State Wrestling Contenders MAGENTA

By DAVID B. CORBIN this article and a general description Westfield Blue Devils ments and wrestled his way to fifth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of their accomplishments and out- The Blue Devils are low in expe- place at the state tournament at Last year, Western Union County looks for this season have been noted. rience and are still in a rebuilding 147-lbs. Tezucar finished his sea- was represented well at the New Jer- * Denotes “Dark Horse Candidate.” phase but increased their turnout to son at 27-4. sey State Championships in Atlantic ** Strong contender for a district 28 wrestlers. Glen Kurz is now the This year, Tezucar will wrestle at City. This year, several of those con- title and good placement in the re- Head Coach and Don MacDonald 152-lbs and, since he got the taste of tenders return to make their mark on gion. has shifted to Assistant Coach. Many glory at the states, he seems to be the state wrestling scene. In addition, *** Very strong contender for a coaches and wrestlers, however, will quite motivated to do even better. BLACK nearly every team appears to have Region 3 title and good prospect to be focusing on senior Onur Tezucar Mike Kivetz - 160-171, Junior. been in a numbers building mode. place high in the state tournament. who caught fire last year and blazed Kivetz must have liked the roar of the Virtually every team has been expe- No star means that the wrestler is his way to Atlantic City. crowds because he always seemed to David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times riencing increased turnouts. a good prospect to do well in a district ***Onur Tezucar - 152, Se- like scores which totaled in double WORKING HIS WAY TO THE STATES Last year, Blue Devil Onur Tezucar Representatives from eight high tournament and has the potential to nior. Tezucar caught fire, won the figures. Last year, at the districts, he caught fire toward the end of the season and placed fifth in the state at 147-lbs. school teams have been profiled in progress further. District 11 and Region 3 Tourna- won a 12-10 decision to place third at 154-lbs. Kivetz finished with a 13-9 record. Kivetz has grown physically TEZUCAR, KIVETZ LEAD THE WAY but still could make some noise at the heavier weight. Scotch Plains-Fanwood The Raiders will have another Devil Matmen Increase strong team and their numbers are up. They feel that they can make an impression in the Watchung Confer- Size, Need Experience ence and in Union County. ***Tony Melendez - 130-135, Senior. Melendez is a two-time re- By DAVID B. CORBIN as a sophomore and was involved in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times several high-scoring bouts. Last year, turning District 12 Champion and a Last year, the Westfield High he placed third in the District 11 returning Union County Champion School wrestling team had 24 wres- Tournament at 154 and finished with in the 127-lb class. Last year, tlers, mostly young. This season, the a 13-9 record. Donny DeFilippis - 140-145 Onur Tezucar - 152-160 Brett Vanderveer - 119 Melendez lost a close 9-7 bout in the New Prov. Pioneers Westfield Blue Devils Blue Devils’ numbers have increased Tezucar caught fire toward the GL Highlanders Region 3 finals to Nick Cilento of to 28 and the team is even younger. end of last year after being upset in Colonia. Melendez fell one match With such a young team, experience the county tournament. From that short of taking the trip to Atlantic is needed, so the Blue Devils are still point on he was on a mission. City. He finished with a 24-7 record. in a rebuilding phase. Tezucar captured the District 11 This year, at 130-lbs, Melendez Last year, the Blue Devil Matmen and Region 3 crowns at 147, then will most likely be the top-seed at lost only four seniors to gradua- placed fifth in the states, finishing the districts but is in a very competi- tion, but they were indeed quality with a 27-4 record. tive weight class in Region 3. He has wrestlers. Dan Todd wrestled 127 This year, Tezucar appears to be the talent to make the trip to Atlan- and finished with a 15-11 record, highly motivated and is definitely tic City. Jeff Kivetz, who wrestled 132 last more physical than last year. “I’m year finished 16-12 and Nick Fried- not caring who is in my weight man placed first in the district at class at this point,” said Tezucar. 142 and finished with an 18-9 “I’m just going to go out there and record. Mike Baly had a fabulous wrestle my hardest against whom- wrestling career, winning over 90 ever it is.” Tony Melendez - 130-135 Todd DeWitt - 152-160 Pat Ekstrom - 215 matches, and finished his senior Tezucar added, “I’m more moti- SP-F Raiders A. L. J. Crusaders Cranford Cougars year with a 25-4 record. Even more vated toward wrestling tough the impressive, all four wrestlers were entire season. My first priority is outstanding academically. making weight, then next, I want to This season, the brunt of the re- place in the top-three in the state.” Rugged Raider Matmen Look sponsibility will lie in the hands of The Blue Devils are very thin in senior Onur Tezucar and junior Mike the lower weight classes and may Kivetz who will lead the very young forfeit a few weight classes in the team by example. beginning until some of the newer Very Balanced and Strong Shawn Stueber - 130-135 Kivetz had a “rock and roll” style CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Rahway Indians By DAVID B. CORBIN with the addition of senior Scott Pater- out, “Dave Bello still being in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times son who will compete in the 189- school really helps out the program Attention was received in a big 215-lb classes. and our recreation program is also way last year, when the Scotch “Scott is doing a great job. He is doing very well.” Plains-Fanwood wrestling team pre- really picking up his skills well,” The Raiders have their eyes set on sented seven finalists on the mats at said Artigliere. “It’s great to have making big waves in the Watchung the District 12 Tournament in South that addition.” Conference; however, they are aware Plainfield and came away with three With respect to the large turnout that there will be turbulence ahead. champions. Two of the first-place and strong nucleus of additional vet- Knowing that they have good po- finishers and two of the second- eran wrestlers, Artigliere pointed CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 place finishers have returned. In addition, the Raiders have 34 wres- tlers on the team. Team Captain senior Tony Melendez leads the Raiders to what appears to be an even more promis- Aaron Morton - 171 ing season. Melendez won the dis- Plainfield Cardinals trict title at 125-lbs twice in a row **Josh Ricca - 160, Senior. Last and was last year’s region runner-up year, Ricca placed second in the dis- in that class. He needed to win only tricts at 154-lbs. and lost in the Re- one more match to make the trip to gion 3 Tournament to a very tough the state championships. Todd DeWitt from A. L. Johnson. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Tony is doing a great job and is a Ricca finished with an 18-11 record. NOT JUST A GAME Blue Devils Pete Anzelone, left, and Tom Langton, good team leader,” commented Head At 160-lbs., his competition in right, take the game of basketball very seriously. Coach Mike Artigliere. “He is a very the district tournament may come tough top-wrestler and will always from sophomore John Foscolo of do his best to get an opponent on his South Plainfield. In the counties, his back. He is definitely more patient stiffest competition may come from Devil Boy Cagers Return and always takes advantage of an returning champion Kevin Kolbeck opening when it presents itself.” from Roselle Park. Junior Dave Loewinger placed sec- *Scott Paterson - 189-215, Se- Three Strong Starters ond in the districts at 105-lbs last year nior. Paterson is a “Dark Horse” can- and finished with an 18-11 record. didate because he is relatively new to This year Loewinger will compete at By DAVID B. CORBIN a lot of smart kids.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the wrestling scene; however, he is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 112-lbs. Senior Josh Ricca also placed VERY TOUGH ON TOP Raider Tony Melendez, front, has been very very strong and rugged and possesses Everly will look to senior forward second in the districts at 154-lbs and effective on the top position. Three strong senior starters will be CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Oliver Janney to be one of his starters. compiled a record of 19-11. This sea- leading the way for the Westfield Senior Matt Rosen and junior Jeff High School boys basketball team son, Ricca will wrestle at 160-lbs. Weber will be seeing action as guards. Senior Jim Feeley won the district November Scholar Athlete this season. However, with the ex- Juniors Brian Kemp, Lawrence Persky heavyweight crown and finished with SURGENT’S ception of 6’9” senior center Tom and Mike Sonacki along with sopho- Langton, the Blue Devils will not be a 19-10 record. Feeley has added 12- Westfield High School more Mark Kolvities also will be see- 15 pounds of muscle and hurts the showing much size. Skill and disci- ing some action this season. pline will be the key. scale at 260 pounds. Also aware of the possible effects “He is a big kid and he has bulked TARA BHANDARI Senior Girls cross country. “We will be small,” said Head Coach Taylor & Love of having a small team, Everly said, up the right way,” stated Artigliere. Kevin Everly. “But we have a disci- “Rebounding will be our biggest chal- SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS Number four or five runner on the Blue Devil plined team and that will be a plus.” “Jim is much better on his feet this lenge. We must be fundamentally year and he is working hard on posi- • Ages 6-18 The man to watch will be Maurice ‘Pac’ who recently set the “Standard of 436 South Ave sound and disciplined.” tion wrestling.” • Small Classes Boatwright who led the team in scor- • Ability Grouping Excellence” by recording the best average time Westfield ing last year with 229 points. He has Bowers and Ballweg Artigliere was particularly pleased a great touch and is a fine outside Westfield for any previous Westfield girls X-C ‘Pac’ at shooter. Boatwright is also a great Named Girls Soccer 469 South Ave ball handler and may be bringing the 908-317-0523 Branchbrook Park in Newark. She has a string of 654-6666 ball down court. If he is not guarded All-State 1st Team academic achievements which may be closely, he will score. & The big man in the center is Scotch Plains-Fanwood High se- D LL unparalleled by anyone in her class except one or nior Christine Bowers and Union LL Langton, towering at 6’9”. Last year, he pulled down 67 rebounds and hit Catholic Viking sophomore Jessica two other students. Tara takes extremely for 57 points. Langton is bigger than Ballweg have been selected to the LOCKSMITH progressive courses and is ranked in the top 2 or he was last year and will feel even Star Ledger 1998 All-State Girls Subs, Deli & more comfortable in the position. Soccer First Team list. In addition, 3 in her class. The Scholar-Athlete of the Month “Tom is jumping better this year two other Vikings and one Westfield Replacement Catering Doors & Windows has been created by The Westfield Leader and has and is positioning himself better,” Blue Devil have been named to their 221 South Ave said Everly. respective All-Group list. Complete Senior Pete Anzelone will acquire Bowers, as the leader of a very Locksmith Services been made possible by the listed sponsors. Westfield more responsibility as a forward. young Raider team, recorded six shut- 233-0430 Last year, he contributed 95 points, outs this season as a goalie and has 908-233-4606 set up eight assists and yanked down amassed 42 shutouts in her high The Mattress E ducational Achievement Kehler’s 35 rebounds. school career. She is expected to at- Factory Athletic “Our team leaders are Pete, Mo tend the University of Georgia in A thletic Achievement Balance (Boatwright) and Tom,” said Everly. Athens next fall. Langton is the team captain. Ballweg, a midfielder, has taken Everly will be looking primarily to advantage of her mastery ball control G ood School Standing his juniors and sophomores to fill in and kicking accuracy to nail 18 goals the open positions and to be doing the and set up 17 assists. L eadership substituting. Also, knowing that he Vikings Jessica Broderick and has a small team, Everly pointed out, Lissette Brandao have been selected David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times E nthusiasm “We will mixing between zone and Second Team All-Group 2 and senior ALL-STATE Senior Raider Chris- 261 South Ave man-to-man. We may start man-to- Blue Devil Liza Yannuzzi has been tine Bowers has been selected First The Leader Store Westfield man but will keep changing. We have selected Third Team All-Group 3. Team All-State for her skills as a goalie. 789-0140 109 East Broad Street • Westfield • 233-5609 232-1919 Page 16 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION BLACK

Josh Ricca - 160 Jim Feeley - Hwt. Scott Paterson - 189-215 Mike Kivetz - 160-171 Tim Marcantonio - 152 Kris Lecomte - 145 SP-F Raiders SP-F Raiders SP-F Raiders Westfield Blue Devils G L Highlanders G L Highlanders MAGENTA

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a dogged determination and a “Line- We are very young. We are all sopho- “My biggest competition this year nament. Lecomte finished with a 19- backer” mentality since he was the mores and a couple of seniors.” will be Pat Ekstrom,” said Garay. 7 record. Raiders’ middle linebacker and a Joe Majocha - 145, Junior. Last “Ismael Medley (Elizabeth) is who I **Tim Marcantonio - 152, Jun- captain on the football team. year, Majocha placed third in the really want this year. Since we were ior. Despite being injured for part of **Jim Feeley - Heavyweight, district at 147 and finished with a 17- little kids, he was always beating me, the season, Marcantonio returned to CYAN Senior. Feeley is the returning Dis- 11 record. but this year is my year to beat him.” the lineup and won the 147-lb. title Danny Garay - 215 Dan Freer - (140)-152 trict 12 heavyweight champion. Av- ***Todd DeWitt - 152-160, Se- “Tom (Petrusko) and Dan (Freer) Rahway Indians Rahway Indians at the District 12 Tournament. eraging about 245 pounds last year, nior. DeWitt has a lot of talent and can both make 140, but they both Marcantonio finished with a 17-4 he lost to state champion Antonio could do some serious damage at decided for the good of the team to record. Garay in the second round of the 152-lbs. Last year, he placed second wrestle up,” pointed out Coach Region 3 Tournament and finished in the counties, first in the districts Stueber. New Providence with a 19-10 record. and third in the regionals. He was a Stueber has a good outlook for his The Pioneers have 32 wrestlers on This year, Feeley added 12-15 state qualifier and finished with an team this season. “I got a lot of hustle their squad but only four are seniors pounds of muscle maturity and will impressive 28-6 record. DeWitt will and six are juniors according to Head demand respect at heavyweight. wrestle 160-lbs early in the season. Coach Gary Bremer. Another disad- Feeley will probably be seeded first **Mike Mergott - 160-171, Se- vantage the Pioneers have at this at the district tournament but can nior. Mergott placed first in the Dis- point is that most of their good wres- expect some competition from Colin trict 11 Tournament at 171 last year tlers are clumped in a few weight Hunter of South Plainfield. In the and lost in the second round of the classes. For example, talented fresh- Counties, his stiffest competition Region 3 Tournament. He finished man J. J. Infantini is wedged in the will come from Mike Munoz of at 24-7. same weight class with two other fine Roselle Park. This year, he is certified at 160- wrestlers, senior Peter Paradise and junior Greg Buttitta. Senior Pete Cranford Cougars lbs but will begin the season at 171- lbs. “It matters what DeWitt does. If Holderied will make some noise at Mike Mergott - 160-171 Pete Paradise - 125-130 The Cougars under Head Coach 189-lbs, but nobody will ignore the A L J Crusaders New Prov. Pioneers Ron Standridge have experienced an he drops to 152 and if I can make it, I will drop to 160,” said Mergott. Pioneers when their “monster star” amazing increase in their turnout. Donny DeFilippis steps onto the mats. More than 40 wrestlers have taken to Rahway Indians Pete Paradise - 125-130, Senior. the mats. The Cougars definitely have Once again the Indians will Finally, Paradise will have the op- Devil Matmen Increase the youngest team of the eight men- present a strong team and will be in John Donofrio - 152-160 portunity to wrestle at his proper tioned, with only one senior and three the top-4 in Union County. The big Cranford Cougars weight class. Each year, he had to juniors. loss this year will be the absence of Size, Need Experience **John Donofrio - 152-160, Jun- New Jersey State Heavyweight Cham- ior. Donofrio placed first at 145-lbs pion Antonio Garay who graduated CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 in the Union County Tournament and Region 3 runner up at 162-lbs. wrestlers gain some experience. sity matches at 215 last year and and placed second to Tezucar at 147- Jason Crutchfield. Other than Tezucar and Kivetz, sophomore Jim Villane experienced lbs in the District 11 Tournament. The Indians’ big gun this year the Blue Devils have four juniors and six varsity matches. This year, Donofrio will be right in will be senior Shawn Stueber who two sophomores who have adequate More good news for the Blue Dev- the hunt in a potentially very tough has been a varsity terror for three varsity experience. Junior Nick Clark ils’ future is the fact that their sev- weight class. Donofrio finished with years and plans to take a trip to wrestled 22 matches last year at enth and eighth grade programs have a 13-2 record. Atlantic City this season. “Presently heavyweight. This year, Clark has massive numbers and that could spell ***Pat Ekstrom - 215, Senior. Shawn will be wrestling 135-lbs but added muscle and tips the scale at success in the years to come. At the Ekstrom was last year’s “dark horse” he is certified at 130-lbs,” said Head 252 pounds. intermediate level, Coaches Dave selection. As a sophomore, he had Coach Fred Stueber. Junior Francisco Vasquez, who may Duelks and Lou Cerchio have been virtually a .500 record but showed **Blake Jackson - 112, Sopho- certify at 135, will spend a large doing a fine job of recruiting and definite promise. As a junior, Ekstrom more. Last year Jackson was the Dis- portion of the season at 140. Junior training the potential high school came alive and tore up the scene. He trict 11 Champion at 105 and lost in Joe Majocha - 145 Louis Ott - 125 Dan Sawicki and sophomore Mike stars of the future. won the Union County, District 11 the second round of the Region 3 A. L. J. Crusaders Rahway Indians Sawicki acquired plenty of varsity and the Region 3 title at 217 and Tournament. He finished with a 23- Possible Lineup: in our young kids, I have some expe- jump at least one weight class be- matches and could be an asset. Junior (*Not carved in stone*) placed seventh in the state, finishing 3 record. Brian Williams chalked up 22 var- 103: — Undecided with an astonishing 29-4 record. Louis Ott - 125, Senior. Came on rienced seniors and I like what I see cause exceptional wrestler and team- 112: — Mike Sawicki or John Leonardis This year, Ekstrom will be the strong toward the end of the year and in the room right now,” commented mate Rich Sachsel just happened to Moser Gets Named 119: — Dan Sawicki man to beat at 215 in Union County. placed third in the Districts at 127- Stueber. “We have several kids who be at that weight. Last year, Paradise 125: — Jim Villane His competition will come from lbs. Ott finished with a 14-9 record. are stepping up the pace. I think that placed second in the District 12 Tour- 130: — Undecided Ismael Medley from Elizabeth and ***Shawn Stueber - 130-135, we are going to be in the mix this year nament at 132-lbs and finished with All-State 1st Team 135: — Sean Joffe although the Watchung Conference a 13-6 record. 140: — Francisco Vasquez Danny Garay of Rahway. Senior. Definitely the top Brave on Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the powerful Indians’ squad. Stueber is going to be tough.” ***Donny DeFilippis - 140-145 School senior Todd Moser has been 145: — Tom Hanscom Johnson Crusaders Senior. The “monster star” has a 152: — Onur Tezucar The Crusaders are a very young has wrestled varsity every year and Governor Livingston selected to the Star Ledger 1998 boasts a 76-14 career record. As a The Highlanders are in the pro- string of accomplishments that could First Team All-State Boys Soccer 160: — Matt Castaldo team and bring about 25 wrestlers to fill a good sized newspaper and has 171: — Mike Kivetz the mat, but all eyes will be on senior sophomore, he won the Region 3 cess of a rebuilding year but do have list. Two other Raiders and one 189: — Josh Ray (Later in season) made the trip to Atlantic City three Todd DeWitt who gave state runner- title. Last year, after winning the a few shining stars and especially Westfield High School Blue Devil 215: — Brian Williams District 11 title at 132-lbs., he placed one which glows with brilliance. The times. His freshman year, while at have been named to an All-Group Hwt: — Nick Clark up Eric Swick all that he could handle Seton Hall Prep, he placed second in at 154-lbs in the Regions last year. second in the Region 3 Tournament Highlanders also like the spirit and 3 list. and finished with a 25-5 record. dogged determination of their 125-lb the state in the 114-lb. class. As a Moser found the net 25 times “We won’t fill all the weight sophomore at Seton Hall Prep, he classes this year,” said Head Coach Although he is certified at 130- wrestler Kevin Nadrowski. this year and set up nine assists for Caravello Named lbs, Stueber will wrestle 135 early in “Kevin can probably win about was the No. 1 seed in the 127-lb. class the Group 3 State Champion Raid- Ron Ferrara. “We won’t have a heavy- at the states but was upset in the weight and maybe a 140-pounder. the season then make his move come 12-15 matches this year and help our ers. Moser has participated in four All-State 1st Team tournament time. team out significantly,” said Assis- quarterfinals. Last year, at 142-lbs straight Group 3 finals in which Westfield High school freshman Dan Freer - 145-152, Senior. The tant Coach Vince Crisafi. “The sky is for the Pioneers, DeFilippis won ev- the Raiders have won three. Lauren Caravello has been selected DEADLINE INFO. rugged Freer placed third at 137-lbs. the limit for this kid. He never gives ery match until he lost 5-4 to two- Raider junior Eugene Ferrara was First Team All-State by the New in the District 11 Tournament and up and is very aggressive.” time state champion Mark Worthy, selected to the First Team All-Group Jersey Girls Gymnastic Coaches Sports deadlines are: finished with a 17-8 record. Mountainside resident Tom also an exceptional wrestler. 3 list and teammate senior Tafarie Association for her excellence on All sports that take place Tom Petrusko - 145-152 Senior. Ehrhardt will be competing at the Rarely does a “Phenom” come Laing made the Second Team All- the uneven bars. Caravello along during the week MUST be Last year, he placed second in the 125-lb or 130-lb class. around, and even with more rarity do Group 3 list. Westfield Blue Devil with teammate senior Julie submitted by FRIDAY, 4 District Tournament at 142-lbs. and ***Brett Vanderveer - 119, Se- two “Phenoms” meet each other in a junior Ralph Rapuano was also se- P.M. Weekend sports ONLY state title match, but that is what Elmuccio have been named to the will be accepted up till Noon finished with a 21-5 record. nior. Vanderveer represented Union lected to the Second Team All- Star Ledger’s Second Team All- *Danny Garay - 215, Sopho- County very well at the state tour- happened between DeFilippis and Group 3 list. on Monday. Aritcles must Worthy in 1998. DeFilippis, who State list. be typed, double spaced, more. Younger brother of Antonio. nament, placing fifth at 114-lbs. Blue Devil freshman Jessica upper and lower case and As an undersized 215-pounder, last year. He is a two-time District certified at 140-lbs this season, has a PUBLIC NOTICE Caravello made the Star Ledger’s no longer than 1-1/2 pages. weighing 195-lbs, Danny placed third 12 Champion, a two-time Union career high school record of 78-3. NO EXCEPTIONS UNION COUNTY BOARD Third Team All-State list. in the District 11 Tournament and County Champion and is a two- Plainfield Cardinals OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS finished with a 14-11 record. time returning Region 3 Champion. For several years, the Cardinals NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Garay is a smart wrestler and has Vanderveer finished with an out- have had only four or five wrestlers Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 acquired more muscle maturity, now standing 28-4 record. on their squad, but recently, they Public Notice is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD weighing 208-lbs and having dropped “I will be moving up classes de- have been increasing their numbers Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD from 220-lbs after football season. pending on what the other team has,” and now have 12. Presently, the petitive bidding as a professional service or Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 He will reek havoc in his weight class said Vanderveer. Cardinals have two wrestlers who extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the and should not be underestimated. When asked who he believes will have made an impact on the District ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- be his stiffest competition at 119-lbs 12 scene. tract and the resolution authorizing it is ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- available for public inspection in the Office petitive bidding as a professional service or petitive bidding as a professional service or PUBLIC NOTICE this season, he replied, “I think that Jason Howard - 171-189, Se- of the Clerk of the Board. extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Alexander who won the states at 119 nior. Howard was a mild surprise RESOLUTION NO.: 1366-98 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD last year will be tough. He will prob- when he captured the 162-lb crown AWARDED TO: Rev. Leroy Alexander, tract and the resolution authorizing it is tract and the resolution authorizing it is Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. ably be wrestling at 119-lbs this year.” last year. He finished with a 12-7 345 East Stearns Street, Rahway, New available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office 98-17-S Jersey. of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Vanderveer has a 75-14 career record. This year, he is heavier and SERVICES: To provide religious services RESOLUTION NO.: 1370-98 RESOLUTION NO.: 1368-98 AND SUPPLEMENTING CHAP- high school record and most likely will probably be competing at 189 for the Protestant patients/residents of AWARDED TO: Janet Heinzer, 153 Risoli AWARDED TO: Frank Losavio, 730 TER 31, SALARIES AND COM- will surpass the 100 career victory come tournament time. Runnells Specialized Hospital. Terrace, South Plainfield, New Jersey. Somerset Street, Watchung, New Jersey. PENSATION, OF THE CODE mark this season. ***Aaron Morton - 171, Senior. AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed SERVICES: To provide beautician ser- SERVICES: To provide barber services OF THE BOROUGH OF $8,000. vices for the patients/residents of Runnells for the patients/residents of Runnells Spe- FANWOOD Kris Lecomte - 145, Senior. Morton is a two-time returning Dis- PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 Specialized Hospital. cialized Hospital. was passed and adopted on the second and Lecomte was selected as a Dark Horse trict 12 Champion at 171-lbs. He through December 31, 1999. PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 final reading at the Regular Meeting of the Candidate last year and proved him- made a big impact when he won the M. Elizabeth Genievich through December 31, 1999. through December 31, 1999. Mayor and Council of the Borough of self well. He placed second in Dis- Region 3 crown and finished with a Clerk of the Board M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Fanwood held on December 10, 1998. 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $23.97 Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Eleanor McGovern trict 12 at 137-lbs and made it to the 21-4 record. 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $21.42 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Borough Clerk second round of the Region 3 Tour- Morton said that he had one re- PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 12/17/98, The Times Fee: $14.79 gret about last year. “I let up in my PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE last match, but this year I intend to go UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD full force.” NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as a professional service or ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- petitive bidding as a professional service or petitive bidding as a professional service or ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- petitive bidding as a professional service or petitive bidding as a professional service or Public Notice is hereby given that the tract and the resolution authorizing it is ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- available for public inspection in the Office tract and the resolution authorizing it is tract and the resolution authorizing it is ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- ers has awarded a contract without com- of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office tract and the resolution authorizing it is tract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a professional service or RESOLUTION NO.: 1360-98 of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- AWARDED TO: Somerset County Homes RESOLUTION NO.: 1362-98 RESOLUTION NO.: 1363-98 of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- for Temporarily Displaced Children, 49 AWARDED TO: The Consortium, AWARDED TO: The Consortium, RESOLUTION NO.: 1364-98 RESOLUTION NO.: 1365-98 tract and the resolution authorizing it is Brahma Avenue, P.O. Box 6871, Bridgewater Office Center/Building 4, 674 Bridgewater Office Center/Building 4, 674 AWARDED TO: Catherine Zambito, AWARDED TO: Rabbi Jacob Zakheim, available for public inspection in the Office Bridgewater, New Jersey. Routes 202-206, North, Bridgewater, New Routes 202-206, North, Bridgewater, New COTA, 125 Hillcrest Avenue, Cranford, New 23 Mansel Avenue, Maplewood, New Jer- of the Clerk of the Board. SERVICES: To provide mandated ser- Jersey. Jersey. Jersey. sey. RESOLUTION NO.: 1369-98 vices to youth who are homeless, abused, SERVICES: To provide physical therapy SERVICES: To provide occupational SERVICES: To provide COTA services SERVICES: To provide Jewish religious AWARDED TO: Bruna Cordones, 512 neglected and in crisis as referred by the for patients/residents of Runnells Special- therapy services for patients/residents of for the patients/residents of Runnells Spe- services for the patients/residents of East 3rd Avenue, Roselle, New Jersey. Courts. ized Hospital. Runnells Specialized Hospital. cialized Hospital. Runnells Specialized Hospital. SERVICES: To provide grooming ser- AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed vices for the patients/residents of Runnells $20,000. $231,660. $159,120. $58,500. $5,000. Specialized Hospital. PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999. through December 31, 1999. through December 31, 1999. through December 31, 1999. through December 31, 1999. through December 31, 1999. M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $25.50 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $21.42 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 17 CYAN DEVILS GRADUATE 4 OF 5 STARTERS Raider Boy Cagers Will Have

Lady Devils Must Build YELLOW Team Around McKeon New Faces and Lots of Size By DAVID B. CORBIN men who, later in the season, could and being the first man off the bench By DAVID B. CORBIN team.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times alternate at the position while will be 6’1” Richard Brown. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Blue Devils also lack team Plenty of new faces will be shown Jenerette shifts to another position. Aware that the Raiders do not have Rebuilding may be considered the size and Hauser commented further in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys Simms will be playing as a guard. the speed that they have had in the

status for the Westfield High School on their strategy, “Senior Monique basketball lineup this season and Junior Derek Brown, 6’6” and 220+ past, Leonardi said, “I think that we girls basketball team this season. Four Brendel, who is 6,’ is our only tall there is a possibility that the style of pounds, and sophomore Andrew will be more of a zone oriented team MAGENTA of the five starters from last year’s girl. She is in the middle but she play may change due to the addition Feeley, 6’7”, offer additional immense than a man-to-man. We’ve had some squad which finished 15-6 have since played JV last year. Because we are of several sizable players in the var- size to the Raider roster. Also juniors good speed in the past and played graduated. Only one, senior Liz not that tall, we have to be strong sity lineup. 6’2” Dave Herrmann, starting for- man-to-man. McKeon, remains. defensively off the ball, on the ball The Raiders had a very successful Summing up his team’s recent Last year, the Blue Devils were and take perimeter shots and make season last year, finishing 16-7, and progress, Leonardi indicated, “I felt stopped in the quarterfinals of the layups.” made it all happen with a very ver- that we played better in the summer Section 2, Group 4 State Tournament Still in the incubation stage of team satile squad. The highly accurate as a team than we are right now, but by then 13th-ranked Bloomfield. development and wondering who will outside shooting of Dave Gewirtz after yesterday’s scrimmage against With fine players like Megan DeVitt, hatch first to bring the ball upcourt, David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times and Jeff Feighner forced opponents’ Phillipsburg, I thought that we played Vicky Nusse, Suzanne Vinegra, Hauser explained, “Who knows! Blue Devil Liz McKeon defenses to spread thin. Once that pretty good as a unit. Our guards BLACK Heather Simpson, Missy Francz and There are five guards. Right now, I occurred Don Patterson and Ben played very well in our scrimmage. Anne Ruvolo having graduated, fin- am waiting for somebody to step Martinez would cut through the Our big men need a lot of work yet.” ishing with a fine season similar to forward. Right now we need shoot- seams and bite their soft underbel- Working with such a relatively last year’s would be quite a chal- ing guards and dribbling guards. They lies with layups. Doug Bishop had young team which has not played lenge. can’t just dribble. They must be able the vision to spot an opponent’s much together, Leonardi explained, “We are pretty much new except to shoot and dribble. We are in the weakness and set up the play that “We have been doing a lot of substi- for Liz McKeon,” said Head Coach process of figuring who works the would topple their defense. tuting just to see how our kids will Kathy Hauser. “Emily Lieberman had best together. With Bishop, Gerwirtz, Patterson react. We are hoping that people can some playing time and Val Griffeth Hauser continued, “We may have and Feighner having graduated, step up who are playing behind our played when Jessica Lutkenhouse was to go eight or nine people deep. Ev- Martinez is the only remaining starter starting lineup. I think that we have injured.” erybody will have to contribute. In a from last year’s squad; however, se- depth, but they must realize that when Hauser continued with respect to year or two, they will get better at it, nior Steve Simms and junior Ron they go in the ball game, they will McKeon, “She will shoot inside and then they will be the team to reckon Jenerette, who saw much playing have to play.” outside, but can not be the dribbler, with. You just have to grow.” time, will be a huge asset to the team. The Watchung Conference has sev- the shooter and the rebounder too. Hauser added, “Last year, we had a Initially, Martinez will be bring- eral very good teams this year, such Everybody has to contribute.” very good season. We were the team ing the ball upcourt and setting up as: Union, Linden and Malcolm X. Lutkenhouse, a senior, Lieberman to reckon with, but we graduated the plays. If not guarded closely, he Shabazz and Leonardi relayed his has the ability to hit the three-pointer. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times thoughts. and Griffeth, both juniors, and sopho- almost the whole team. Now Lizzie Raider Ben Martinez more Carolyn Matthews will be step- will be the star and the rest of the If guarded too closely, he has the “You have to be at the top of your ping in to fill part of the void. team will have to support around her, dexterity to slick around the defend- ward 6’4” James Allen Osborne, Jim game every time you play in the “Carolyn Matthews is a pure but you just can not live and die with ers and nail a layup. Pei, Mike Jackson and Hal Burwell Watchung Conference. Each team shooter,” stated Hauser. “She can one player.” Jenerette, at 6’3” and well over along with seniors Ryan Hahner and will take its turn knocking off one help offensively.” With reference to the Blue Devils’ David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times 200 pounds, will be starting at cen- 6’1” Richard Brown will add to the another.” Commenting on the Blue Devils’ chances and what must be done, Jessica Lutkenhouse ter, but the Raiders have several big Raiders’ depth. Leonardi modestly concluded, “We offensive and defensive strategies this Hauser explained, “The bottom line is “Feeley is going to do a good job would like to be competitive and season, Hauser said, “We will try to that we need to win. We want to go to for us. We feel that we have about 15 have a little bit of success.” push the ball up the floor before the the states and do well in the counties. Blue Devil Boys Sink Pingry; fouls to waste at the center position,” other team gets back on defense. We We don’t play because it is recreation. stated Raider Head Coach Willie will play zone, matchup zone, man, We play because we want to get better Leonardi about his leverage to put press full court or do whatever we can and play competitively in this league Devil Girls Swimmers Edged several players in the center position. to disrupt the tempo of the other which is very competitive.” “Ronnie would move to forward if we The Westfield High School boys 200 medley relay – (P) (Lili Shek, put Feeley or (Derek) Brown in at swimming team evened its record at Mindy Wu, Kristen Peters, Lauren center” added Leonardi. Raider Bball Girls Get 1-1 by sinking Pingry, 105-65; how- Washychyn) 2:14.6 With reference to Brown, Leonardi ever, the Blue Devil girls were edged 200 free – Jesse Coxson (W) 2:09.94 commented, “He is kind of raw and 90-80. Blue Devil Jesse Coxson was 200 IM – Peters (P) 2:30.22 he’s got to work hard at what he is involved in four first-place finishes 50 free – Lindsey Whalen (P) :29.31 doing. He needs to get himself in real Added Punch to Team 100 fly – Kitty Fromtling (W) 1:15.03 good basketball shape to get up and for the girls and Seth Burstein and 100 free – Coxson (W) 1:02.34 Mike Smith were both involved in 500 free – Peters (P) 5:56.22 down the floor. He has some talent. By DAVID B. CORBIN “Bowers has some strength as an three first place finishes for the boys. 200 free relay – (W) (Ashley Saul, It’s just a matter of him bringing it Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times outside shooter,” said Homm. Individually, Coxson touched first Fromtling, Chrissy Schwebel, Coxson) out of himself.” Struggling through a rebuilding Junior Katie Feighner was a very in the 200-yard freestyle at 2:09.94 1:59.03 Backing up Martinez and Simms year compounded with an injury to pleasant surprise last year. She led and in the 100-yard freestyle with a 100 back – Alexa Gale (P) 1:11.03 will be Hahner and Jackson. Burwell then junior Nikki McCoy, the team’s the team in scoring with 137 points time of 1:02.34. She was also a mem- 100 breast – Katie Bartholomew (W) could swing at guard or forward. and was tremendous under the ber of the winning 200-freestyle re- 1:22.5 Probably backing up the forward spot leading scorer, the Scotch Plains- 400 free relay – (W) (Saul, Fromtling, Fanwood girls basketball experienced boards as she pulled down a team- lay team which touched at 1:59.03 Schwebel, Coxson) 4:19.75 a 6-15 record; however, the outlook leading 181. and the 400-freestyle relay team for the Raiders may be much brighter “Feighner is an inside shooter and which finished at 4:19.75. POSTERS this season. led the team in rebounds last year,” Burstein placed first in the 100- Kaslusky Voted The Westfield Leader and The Times Losing only one starter to gradua- pointed out Homm. yard breaststroke with a time of have the capabilities of making large David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times tion, Kate Vanderheyden, the Raid- Senior Jeannie McCoy saw plenty 1:10.75 and was on the winning 200- X-Country MVP color posters (24x18 and smaller) of Raider Ron Jenerette ers return nearly a full lineup and of action last year and was second in medley relay team which was timed sports photos or any photos you may presently have a healthy Nikki assists with 35. She sank 61 points at 1:58.16 and the 200-freestyle relay The Westfield High School boys wish to be reproduced. Prices are PUBLIC NOTICE cross country team recently selected reasonable. Call David Corbin at UNION COUNTY BOARD McCoy. In addition, the Raiders have and took advantage of her quickness with Smith which finished at 1:49.41. (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for the services of senior Krista Hicks by nabbing 37 steals. Jeannie McCoy Smith won the 100-butterfly at senior Gordon Kaslusky to receive OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS the Booster Club Most Valuable information at [email protected]. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD who will definitely fortify their de- will play point guard. 1:05.65 and the 200-freestyle with a Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 fensive punch. Adding to the depth are junior time of 2:15.22. Player of the Year Award. Public Notice is hereby given that the Kaslusky’s efforts has placed him Despite sitting out half of the sea- Courtney Gray and sophomore Najwa Blue Devil Boys: PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- son, Nikki McCoy still was second in Glover. Gray will be coming off the third on the Westfield High School ers has awarded a contract without com- (Pingry, 25 yds) All-Time Performance list at UNION COUNTY BOARD petitive bidding as a professional service or scoring with 128 points. Her quick- bench and playing at forward. Last 200 medley relay – (W) (Kyle OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ness enabled her to snatch 47 steals year, Glover sank 33 points, seized 18 McCloskey, Matt Vidovich, Seth Warinanco Park and fourth at NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- and her leaping ability earned her 75 steals, had 15 assists and pulled in 26 Burstein, Cliff Haldeman) 1:58.16 Holmdel Park. Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 tract and the resolution authorizing it is rebounds. This season, a healthy rebounds. Also contributing to the 200 free – Smith (W), 2:15.22 Public Notice is hereby given that the available for public inspection in the Office 200 IM – Steve Edell (P) 2:16.67 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- of the Clerk of the Board. “Real McCoy” could spell trouble for cause will be freshman Kelly LaForge. 50 free – Allen Lam (P) :24.79 PUBLIC NOTICE ers has awarded a contract without com- RESOLUTION NO.: 1372-98 petitive bidding as a professional service or opposing teams. Defensively, the Raiders will be UNION COUNTY BOARD (Amending Resolution No. 1131-98) 100 fly – Smith (W) 1:05.65 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- “Nikki has the offensive skills to using primarily a 1-3-1 zone. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AWARDED TO: St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, 100 free – Lam (P) :56.72 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 226 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- drive to the basket,” said Head Coach “We may also press a little and 500 free – Devin Power (W) 6:18.15 tract and the resolution authorizing it is Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 sey. Brian Homm. “She is our primary sometimes use a man-to-man,” added 200 free relay – (W) (McCloskey, available for public inspection in the Office Public Notice is hereby given that the SERVICES: For the purpose of providing of the Clerk of the Board. offensive weapon.” Homm. Scott Koutzmann, Burstein, Smith) Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- any necessary hospital, emergency, gen- RESOLUTION NO.: 1382-98 With reference to Hicks, Homm As far as the progress of his team 1:49.41 ers has awarded a contract without com- eral and specialty care to the inmates of the Authorizing and directing the County Man- 100 back – Edell (P) 1:09.84 petitive bidding as a professional service or Union County Correctional Facility and the commented, “We are hoping that she so far, Homm said, “Defensively, we ager to execute Contract(s) for the Risk 100 breast – Burstein (W) 1:10.75 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- residents of the Juvenile Detention Center. will do some scoring for us, but she are looking okay, but we were strug- Control Services for the County of Union for ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed 400 free relay – (P) (Mike Fisher, the period June 1, 1998 through June 1, can help us a lot with offensive re- gling with our offense in our scrim- tract and the resolution authorizing it is $200,000 for a total contract amount not to Kevin Koernig, Edell, Lam) 4:04.89 1999, as recommended by the Citizens’ bounds.” mages except for Nikki.” available for public inspection in the Office exceed $700,000. Insurance Review Committee in an amount of the Clerk of the Board. PERIOD: For the period October 1, 1998 Senior Christine Bowers put in 88 With reference to his team’s out- Blue Devil Girls: of $18,000. RESOLUTION NO.: 1371-98 through December 31, 1998. points last year and created 42 steals. look this season, Homm surmised, M. Elizabeth Genievich AWARDED TO: Ms. Barbara Myers, R.D., M. Elizabeth Genievich PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board Bowers was tough under the boards, “We are hoping that we can qualify One Newport Drive, Wayne, Pennsylvania. Clerk of the Board 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $21.42 pulling down 59 rebounds. for the states and be competitive.” NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT SERVICES: To provide consultation to 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $27.03 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY the clinical dietitians and dietary services at THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Runnells Specialized Hospital. RESOLUTION NO. 98-12-156 AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed CONTRACTOR: JEM Engineering Inc., $15,200. P.O. Box 1691, Cranford, New Jersey 07016- PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 5691. through December 31, 1999. NATURE OF SERVICE: Engineering M. Elizabeth Genievich Services for the Preparation of Public Com- Clerk of the Board munity Enhancement Overall Concept Plan. 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $22.95 DURATION: For a period ending no later than January 31, 1999. PUBLIC NOTICE AMOUNT: Not to exceed $2,000. A copy of the resolution and contract UNION COUNTY BOARD relating to the services are on file and avail- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS able for public inspection in the office of the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Borough Clerk. Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 1 T – 12/17/98, The Times Fee: $16.83 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE petitive bidding as a professional service or SHERIFF’S SALE extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tract and the resolution authorizing it is DOCKET NO. F-762-88. available for public inspection in the Office SEARS MORTGAGE CORPORATION, of the Clerk of the Board. PLAINTIFF vs. EUGENE BLANDING, ET RESOLUTION NO.: 1383-98 AL, DEFENDANT. (Amending Resolution No. 85-98) CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, AWARDED TO: Multi-Care Health Cen- DATED JUNE 13, 1997 FOR SALE OF ter, 100 Commerce Place, Clark, New Jer- sey. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times MORTGAGED PREMISES. LEADING THE RAIDERS Seniors Christine Bowers, left, Nikki McCoy, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- SERVICES: For the purpose of providing center, and Krista Hicks will be leading the Raider girls basketball team tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by pre-employment physical examinations and public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union other related medical services for all County this season. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Departments/Officers/Agencies and the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Union County Board of Social Services. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1999 AMOUNT: In the sum of $10,000 for a at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All total contract amount not to exceed $50,000. UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD successful bidders must have 20% of their M. Elizabeth Genievich OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS bid available in cash or certified check at the Clerk of the Board NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD conclusion of the sales. 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 The judgment amount is $206,411.94. Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Municipality: Town of Westfield. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Street Address: 112 Windsor Avenue ers has awarded a contract without com- ers has awarded a contract without com- Tax Lot: No. 2, Tax Block: No. 510. petitive bidding as a professional service or petitive bidding as a professional service or Approximate dimensions: 112.73 feet x extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- 26.25 feet x 140 feet x .98 feet x 37.50 feet. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Nearest cross street: Grandview Avenue. tract and the resolution authorizing it is tract and the resolution authorizing it is There is due approximately the sum of available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office $212,450.26 together with lawful interest of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. and costs. RESOLUTION NO.: 1373-98 RESOLUTION NO.: 1374-98 There is a full legal description on file in AWARDED TO: Aculabs, Inc., 99-103 AWARDED TO: Mobile Diagnostic Ser- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Glendale Avenue, Edison, New Jersey. vices, Inc., 40 Glaesi Drive, Wayne, New The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SERVICES: To provide laboratory ser- Jersey. this sale. vices to the patients/residents of Runnells SERVICES: To provide x-ray, EKG, Dop- RALPH FROEHLICH Specialized Hospital, which includes equip- pler studies, holter monitoring and ultra- SHERIFF ment supplies, support services, pathology sonography services to the patients/resi- KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, KURZWEIL, consultation related to services provided. dents of Runnells Specialized Hospital. WEBER & SCIALABBA, P.C., Attorney AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed 905 North Kings Highway $30,000. $50,000. Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034-1569 M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich CH-753260 (WL) Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board 4 T - 12/17, 12/14, 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $22.95 12/31 7 1/7/99 Fee: $148.92 Page 18 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil Icemen Grab First Win, Then Fall to Hudson Catholic BLACK

By TIM CAPRARIO It’s been harder to score. I just try to our lines should help us be more Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times do my job as best as I can.” successful.” The Westfield High School ice Ten minutes into the first period, In the third period, Westfield came hockey team captured its first win of Kashlak converted on a break away out strong and was able to tally two the season in round one of the Holi- to give Westfield a 1-0 advantage. more scores as Kashlak converted on day Tournament at Warinanco Park. However, two penalties gave both goals, one a power play. The victory over Mendham on De- Mendham a five-on-three power play. “Although I score, it’s been frus- cember 8 sends Westfield into the Soon enough, Mendham connected trating,” said Kashlak. “When a team

MAGENTA semi-finals where they will face off on the opportunity to tie the game. doesn’t win, there’s no satisfaction.” against arch rival Summit. Near the end of the first period, Unfortunately, Westfield could not Senior captain, Ronnie Kashlak, Westfield picked up another penalty keep up with Hudson Catholic’s continued his onslaught against op- and was forced to play a man down skilled offense which out shot West- posing goalies by obtaining a hat for the rest of the period. On the field 52-14. Hudson Catholic scored trick in the game, his second this ensuing power play, Kashlak stole a three more times to win 11-3. season. pass at mid ice, skated in on another Junior defenseman, Matt O’Neill FIGHTING OFF A BEE Blue Devil defenseman Kevin Anton, right, fights off Kashlak stated, “I’ve been fortu- break away and scored his second said, “We came out in the third pe- a Bee forward in Bayonne on December 11. The Bees buzzed to a 9-4 victory over nate to score ten goals so far this goal of the game. riod loosing, but we came out to- David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times

YELLOW the Blue Devils. The Westfield icemen did defeat Mendham on December 8 at SECOND DOUBLES Raider senior season, but it’s not like last year Westfield and Mendham ex- gether as a team. We lost as a team the Holiday Tournament at Warinanco Park in Roselle. because teams are more aware of me. changed goals in the beginning of and that is very important.” Jan Weiner at second doubles the second period. Kashlak tallied his third goal on an assist by forward Brandon Kape. Raider Girls Release Blue Devil Bowlers Finish With Westfield clinging to a one CYAN goal lead, senior defenseman, Mike Bird, skated behind Mendham’s goal, stopped short, watched his defender Final Tennis Results Fourth at Summit Tourney slide past, then beat the goalie on a wrap-around shot to give Westfield a The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High came in the North Jersey Section 2 two goal lead. School girls tennis team had an- Group 3 semifinals. By TIM CAPRARIO top three. Although Caprario and Unfortunately, Westfield’s comeback Bird boasted, “It was a great game. other outstanding season but still This year, the Raiders had a battle Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Diamond managed scores over 200, fell 86 pins short of third place. We all went out there wanting to win. could not get past their perennial with the Blue Devils but were edged The Westfield High School bowl- Westfield still shot its lowest score of Caprario said, “We set a school Everyone went out there and gave nemesis Westfield. The Raider girls in a match which could have gone ing team traveled to Madison Plaza the day, 862 pins. Caprario finished record of 3122 pins for three games. 110 percent, and it paid off. We really finished with a 16-3 record, losing either way. Junior Carolyn Pilkington Lanes where they competed in the the first series with a 601. Everyone shot well over their aver- needed this victory.” only to the Blue Devils twice during at first singles and senior Diegi annual Summit Tournament on De- During the break, Westfield was ages. We bowled terrific, but the When the third period came the regular season. Their other loss Notoane at second singles had clas- cember 12,. The tournament in- in eighth place and knew it would be four teams that beat us were just a around, Westfield outplayed sic matches with Blue Devils Jen and cluded some of the best teams in the a tough uphill battle to reach the little bit better.” Mendham and managed to score two Becky Matro, respectively. state as well as one team from Penn- third spot. Overall the team averaged 990 pins more goals allowing only one to the Pilkington recorded a 17-4 record sylvania. According to Rosenblatt, “The a game, which is 198 a bowler. Half opposition. Converting for Westfield and placed second in the Union In the first of six games, West- third game hurt us. It was still a of the games the team bowled were were sophomore forward Dave County Tournament. Three of her field shot a total of 960 among its possibility to reach the finals, and we over 200. Strassberg and senior defenseman losses came at the racket of senior top five bowlers. Contributing to bowled well but not well enough.” After the six games, Baum led the Kevin Anton. These goals were the Jen Matro. Pilkington has been se- the score were senior tri-captains, After intermission, Westfield came team with a 221 average and a school first of the season for both Strassberg lected First Team All-Area by The Evan Baum and Brett Rosenblatt, out with great enthusiasm. Game record of a 739 pin series for his last and Anton. Courier News. Next year, she will be with scores of 202 and 211, respec- four marked a sensational game by three games. Rosenblatt followed with On December 11, Westfield trav- the person to beat at first singles in tively. With 960, Westfield found Baum who scored a 299, the fifth of a 212 average and a 711 pin series in eled to Pershing Field in Jersey City Union County. itself in sixth place. The Blue Dev- his career. Rosenblatt added a 227, his last three games as well. Round- to take on state powerhouse, Hudson Notoane defeated Becky Matro ils would have to shoot their best to and Westfield totaled a 1043 pin to- ing out the averages were Caprario Catholic. Hudson Catholic dominated early in the year to gain the first- place in the top three positions and tal. In the next game, Westfield man- with a 192 average, Rock with a 186, from the beginning with a 4-0 lead by seed at second singles for the Union advance to the finals. aged to keep up this amazing pace. and Diamond with a 179. the end of the first period. County Tournament, but Matro came Game two saw an improvement of Rosenblatt led the team with a 252. Coach Michael Tirone spoke opti- The second period was similar as back to win the title. Notoane fin- 32 pins. Baum led the game with a Junior Dan Rock shot 218, Baum mistically, “It was an outstanding Hudson Catholic recorded the next ished with a 15-4 record and was 224 score. Senior tri-captain, Tim added 215, and Caprario totaled 199. way to start the season. The only four goals to increase their lead to 8- named Second Team All-Area by Caprario, followed with a 217 and The total of 1044 nearly matched thing we need to do is work on our 0. Westfield was able to convert one The Courier News. Rosenblatt, with a 202. Westfield that of game three. spare bowling. We need to improve, time before the period was over. Bird Third singles player junior Cara jumped into fifth place and now ap- Baum remarked, “It was exciting and, if we can, we should have no connected on a two man advantage Bristol also had an excellent sea- proached the third of six games. to do so well on an individual basis trouble in continuing our success from for Westfield. son, finishing 14-4. Unfortunately, Senior, Jeff Diamond, said, “I was while we continued to move up in the the past years.” Senior center, Joe Petruccelli said, during the Union County Tourna- excited that we got off to such a standings as a team.” In the past few years, Westfield “I don’t think that everyone was ready ment, she sustained an injury and strong beginning. I knew that if we Westfield climbed to fifth place has captured the Watchung Confer- for the game. Our concentration was had to drop out. could keep up that pace, we would with one game remaining. Rosenblatt, ence Title, has placed in the top not there. We played more as indi- Seniors Jan Weiner and Danielle remain in contention for the top spots Baum and Rock helped carry the three in both the Union County and viduals and less as a unit. We need to Kapner worked well together at first for the rest of the day.” team with scores of 232, 225 and State Sectional Tournament, and has be ready as a whole. We need to David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times doubles and finished with an 8-4 The third game greatly hurt 214, respectively. Westfield totaled qualified for the New Jersey State practice harder and focus on team- SECOND SINGLES Raider Diegi record. Weiner and Kapner were up- Westfield’s chances of reaching the another outstanding score of 1035. Championship. work. Together with this, changes in Notoane set in the quarterfinals of the Union County Tournament. PUBLIC NOTICE Sophomore Gail Hannigan and UNION COUNTY BOARD Raider Matmen Look senior Kari Whitley finished with a OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 5-6 record as the primary second NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD doubles partners. Sarah Anderson Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 Public Notice is hereby given that the Balanced and Strong and Caitlin Mahony had a 3-0 record Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- at second doubles and Anessa Sataur ers has awarded a contract without com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 tential but the competition will be lineup.” and Karena finished with 4-0 records petitive bidding as a professional service or at second doubles. extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- tough in the Watchung Conference, As far as a personal goal. Melendez ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Melendez said. “I believe our stiffest expressed, “I want to win the state tract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office competition in the conference will be title at 130 this year.” Carpenter Voted of the Clerk of the Board. Rahway. Since I have been here, for Artigliere concluded, “We have RESOLUTION NO.: 1387-98 the three years, we haven’t beaten good balance and have no huge gap- X-Country MVP AWARDED TO: The Musial Group, 191 Rahway. So, we are looking to beat ing holes.” Mill Lane, Mountainside, New Jersey. Rahway.” Melendez added, “Kearny Possible Lineup: The Westfield High School girls SERVICES: To provide architectural ser- is always tough for some reason. We (*Not Carved in Stone) cross country team recently selected vices at the Galloping Hill Golf Course Club- senior Sara Carpenter to receive house. just haven’t beaten them.” 103: — Freshmen Lucas Francavilla and AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed Artigliere added, “We are looking Matt DiNicolo the Booster Club Most Valuable $27,500. for a real good season and are setting 112: — Dave Loewinger Player of the Year. Carpenter, a M. Elizabeth Genievich our goals high. We start with Kearny 119: — Mike Loewinger Second Team All-Union County Clerk of the Board 125: — Charlie Tripet selection and team captain, has 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $21.42 and we must be ready for them. It can 130: — A. J. Romeo, junior David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times been an inspiration to her team- be pivotal for our season.” 135: — Tony Melendez PUBLIC NOTICE RAIDERS TO BE RECKONED WITH Wrestlers Jim Feeley, left, Josh Ricca, mates. kneeling, and Scott Paterson will add plenty of punch in the upper weight classes. Musing over the Raiders’ compe- 140: — Mike Natale, junior BOARD OF EDUCATION tition in Union County, Melendez 145: — Mike Grabel, junior WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE said, “As far as the county goes, our 152: — Mark Ricca or Matt Oley DEADLINE INFO. NOTICE TO BIDDERS toughest opponent is going to be 160: — Josh Ricca DEADLINE INFO. TOWN OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF WESTFIELD 171: — Wesley Warchol freshman Sealed proposals will be received by the Roselle Park. Union, we wrestle late Sports deadlines are: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Invitation to Bid for the 1999 skid in the season and by that time we 189 and 215: — Scott Paterson, Gary Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey, Notice is hereby given that the Westfield steer loader that was advertised in the De- Cousar or John Zommer All sports that take place in the Board of Education Office, 302 Elm Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions cember 10, 1998 edition was advertised in should be pretty well stacked in our Hwt: — Jim Feeley during the week MUST Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, at at its December 14, 1998 meeting for the error. The only bid proposals that will be be submitted by FRIDAY, 11:00 A.M. (Prevailing Time) on Wednes- following applications heard at its November opened on December 21, 1998, will be One PUBLIC NOTICE day, December 30, 1998 at which time bids 9, 1998 meeting: (1) Extended Cab Pick-up or Equivalent. PUBLIC NOTICE 4 P.M. Weekend sports will be opened and read aloud for: 1. Danielene O. Holder, 1150 Central Marianne K. Horta Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- ONLY will be accepted “FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION AT Avenue seeking permission to install Purchasing Agent nances as follows were passed and adopted UNION COUNTY BOARD up till Noon on Monday. TAMAQUES SCHOOL a circular driveway on the front yard of 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $10.20 by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Aritcles must be typed, B9-117” property – granted with conditions. meeting thereof held December 15, 1998. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS WILL 2. John M. Sisto, 1527 Lamberts Mill PUBLIC NOTICE Joy C. Vreeland Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 double spaced, upper BE AVAILABLE ON DECEMBER 18, 1998. Road seeking approval by the Board Town Clerk Public Notice is hereby given that the and lower case and no Plans, Specifications, form of bid, contract of the settlement of pending litigation SHERIFF’S SALE GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1721 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- longer than 1-1/2 pages. and bond for the proposed work and other commenced by John M. Sisto against SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ers has awarded a contract without com- NO EXCEPTIONS Contract Documents thereto, as prepared the Town of Westfield Zoning Board CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, THE TOWN CODE OF THE petitive bidding as a professional service or by M. Disko Associates, are on file in their and the Town of Westfield relative to DOCKET NO. F-20757-97. TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHAP- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- offices at 493 Lehigh Avenue, Union, New the denial of his prior application to THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TER 13, “MOTOR VEHICLES ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Jersey 07083, and in the offices of the Board construct a twelve (12) unit apart- TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND AND TRAFFIC” BY AMEND- tract and the resolution authorizing it is PUBLIC NOTICE of Education, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS available for public inspection in the Office ment building on the subject property ING CERTAIN PROVISIONS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD New Jersey, and may be examined at the – granted as amended with condi- OF FEBRUARY 29, 1996, SERIES 1996- THEREOF of the Clerk of the Board. office of M. Disko Associates during busi- A, PLAINTIFF vs. RAFAEL D. TORRES, RESOLUTION NO.: 1367-98 Notice is hereby given that Ordinance No. tions. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1722 98-16-R ness hours. ET AL., DEFENDANT. AWARDED TO: The Archdiocese of 3. Prudential New Jersey Realty, 215 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC- Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the North Avenue seeking permission to CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, THE TOWN CODE OF THE Newark, Sr. Thomas Mary Salerno, S.C. Plans and Specifications by the Engineer, DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 1998 FOR SALE Chancellor, 171 Clifton Avenue, Newark, TION 93-9 OF THE FANWOOD use part of the first floor of an existing TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHAP- BOROUGH CODE TO REVISE upon proper notice and payment of a check OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. New Jersey. building as a real estate sales office – TER 16, “PARKS AND REC- SIDE YARD AND REAR YARD for FIFTY ($50.00) (dollars), payable to M. granted with conditions. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- REATION” BY AMENDING SERVICES: To provide Chaplaincy ser- DISKO ASSOCIATES, said cost being the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by vices for the patients/residents of Runnells SET BACKS FOR ACCES- 4. Donald A. Fishbein, 314 Scotch CERTAIN PROVISIONS SORY STRUCTURES IN RESI- reproduction price of the documents and is public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Specialized Hospital. Plains Avenue seeking permission to THEREOF DENTIAL ZONE not returnable. demolish an existing garage and erect County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1723 AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed Proposal forms (as contained in the Speci- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY $7,500. was passed and adopted on the second and a new garage and also erect a deck – AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND final reading at the Regular Meeting of the fications) provide for the awarding of all the THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1999 PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 granted as amended with conditions. THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF Mayor and Council of the Borough of work to the lowest qualified bidder under a Colleen Mayer, Secretary at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All WESTFIELD CHAPTER 13 through December 31, 1999. single contract. successful bidders must have 20% of their M. Elizabeth Genievich Fanwood held on December 10, 1998. Board of Adjustment “MOTOR VEHICLES AND Eleanor McGovern The quaranty accompanying the bid shall 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $30.09 bid available in cash or certified check at the TRAFFIC” BY CHANGING Clerk of the Board be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) conclusion of the sales. 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $24.48 Borough Clerk FEES AND CHARGES FOR 1 T – 12/17/98, The Times Fee: $15.81 of the bid and may be given at the option of PUBLIC NOTICE The judgment amount is $149,749.00. PARKING AT METERS AND the bidder by a Certified Check, or Bid Bond The property to be sold is located in the BY PERMIT IN PARKING LOTS PUBLIC NOTICE from a reputable insurance company. UNION COUNTY BOARD City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $27.54 PUBLIC NOTICE All bidders must be prequalified in accor- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Jersey. UNION COUNTY BOARD dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Commonly known as: 153 Inslee Place, PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD amended by Chapter 188, Laws of 1968 as Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS set forth in Instructions to Bidders. Public Notice is hereby given that the Tax Lot No. 213 in Block No. 1. UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Labor in connection with the project shall Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 be paid not less than wages as listed in ers has awarded a contract without com- feet wide by 100 feet long. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Public Notice is hereby given that the Prevailing Wage Rate Determination, pur- petitive bidding as a professional service or Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 ers has awarded a contract without com- Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- easterly side of Inslee Place 125 feet from Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding as a professional service or ers has awarded a contract without com- Laws of 1963, or the U.S. Department of ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- the southeasterly side of Second Street. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- petitive bidding as a professional service or Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are tract and the resolution authorizing it is There is due approximately the sum of ers has awarded a contract without com- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- higher for each class of labor. available for public inspection in the Office $153,709.08 together with lawful interest petitive bidding as a professional service or tract and the resolution authorizing it is ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Bidders are required to comply with the of the Clerk of the Board. and costs. extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- available for public inspection in the Office tract and the resolution authorizing it is requirements of PL 1975, C. 127. (NJAC RESOLUTION NO.: 1398-98 There is a full legal description on file in ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- of the Clerk of the Board. available for public inspection in the Office 17:27). (Amending Resolution No. 15-98) the Union County Sheriff’s Office. tract and the resolution authorizing it is RESOLUTION NO.: 1393-98 of the Clerk of the Board. Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- AWARDED TO: DeMaria, Ellis & Bauch, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn available for public inspection in the Office (Amending Resolution No. 447-98) RESOLUTION NO.: 1375-98 tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days L.L.C., 744 Broad Street, Suite 1400, New- this sale. of the Clerk of the Board. AWARDED TO: Susan B. Fellman, Esq., AWARDED TO: NeighborCare, 121 from the date of the opening of Bids for the ark, New Jersey. RALPH FROEHLICH RESOLUTION NO.: 1390-98 313 South Avenue, P.O. Box 485, Fanwood, Algonquin Parkway, Whippany, New Jer- purpose of reviewing the bids and investi- SERVICES: To provide legal services to SHERIFF AWARDED TO: F. X. Browne, Inc., 220 New Jersey. sey. gating the qualifications of bidders, prior to represent the County of Union in connection ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & South Broad Street, Lansdale, Pennsylva- SERVICES: To provide additional legal SERVICES: To provide pharmaceutical awarding of the Contract. with labor negotiations with the various col- ACKERMAN, Attorney nia. services on behalf of the County of Union in services to the patients/residents of Runnells The Board of Education reserves the right lective bargaining units representing County 1139 Spruce Drive SERVICES: To provide professional en- the matter entitled Gomez v. Union County, Specialized Hospital. to reject any or all bids if in its judgment the employees for the year 1998. P.O. Box 1024 gineering services for dredging at Upper et al. AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed public interest will be served by so doing. AMOUNT: For an additional amount of Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Echo Lake. AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed $500,000. By order of the Board of Education, West- $90,000, for a total contract amount not to 1-908-233-8500 AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed $10,000, for a new contract amount not to PERIOD: For the period January 1, 1999 field, New Jersey. exceed $290,000. File No. XCL-36462 $32,500. exceed $15,000. through December 31, 1999. Robert Berman M. Elizabeth Genievich CH-754130 (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Board Secretary Clerk of the Board 4 T - 12/17, 12/14, Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board 1 T — 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $57.63 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $25.50 12/31 7 1/7/99 Fee: $185.64 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $23.97 A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 19 CYAN Senior 50+ Hoopsters Split

With Shore Match-Ups YELLOW

DECEMBER 8: The Cranford Cougars delivered Berkeley Heights 54, North a strong case for team play as they Plainfield 31 rolled over the Dunk-Nots of the Ocean Division by 23 points. The Scotch Plains 39, Team Law 31 Cougars used passing and cutting to DECEMBER 12: gain the advantage over the visitors, Court Crew (Ocean) 44, North who relied more on individual moves

Plainfield 36 with less passing. MAGENTA Westfield Pearls 2, Donovan’s Reef The visiting Hawks, last year’s (Monmouth) 0 second-place finishers in the Monmouth loop, squeaked by Cranford Cougars 44, Dunk-Nots Areana Sports by two points in a (Ocean) 21 game that went down to the final Hawks (Monmouth) 36, Areana buzzer. Areana’s effort was led by THE MIGHTY WESTFIELD EMERALDS Pictured, left to right, are: Sports 34 Bill Healy and Jim Carovillano. bottom row, Beth Mokrauer, Lauren Federgreen, Erica Triola, Heather Lane, Staci Spass, Alexa Vantosky and Emily Mortenson; second row, Jessica Fazio, TEAM W-L Percentage In the final game of the evening, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pryce Gaynor, Kelley Schmidt, Sarah Masterson, Ashley Kent, Alison Weinstein, Scotch Plains 2-0 1.000 THE REAL SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS The Christmas gift program of the Westfield registered a forfeit victory Jessica Lee and Fran Agnone; back row, Coaches Joe Masterson, Kevin Lynott BLACK Cranford Cougars 2-1 .667 over Donovan’s Reef of Sea Bright, Monsignor Henry Watterson Council of the Knights of Columbus in Westfield Berkeley Heights 1-1 .500 and Ron Kent; missing, Kate Wade was highlighted by a generous donation of a new 18-speed Mountain bicycle by Westfield Pearls 1-1 .500 last year’s division winner. Jay’s Cycle sales in Westfield. Pictured with the bicycle, from left to right, are: Team Law 1-1 .500 Earlier in the week, Scotch Plains past Grand Knights Keith Gibbons and Dave D’Agostino, Grand Knight Paul North Plainfield 1-2 .333 notched its second win of the year, Westfield Emerald Girls End Busch and Jay. Areana Sports 0-2 .000 in a defensive battle. Lenny The second week of Senior hoops Braunstein’s scoring was down a action in Scotch Plains saw the local bit due to pressure from newcomer Successful Soccer Season Highland Park Boys Dowse teams in a pair of double headers Lloyd Dowdy, but was still the main- against visiting teams from the The Westfield Emeralds Girls un- and Woodbridge. stay for Scotch Plains. The Emeralds boast one of the Fanwood Flames, 30-21 Monmouth and Ocean Divisions on The 6’6” Joe Zailsky blocked seven der 14 soccer team recently com- December 10. pletely a very successful fall soccer finest defensive units in the state shots, and was aided underneath by season. The record was 13-6-4. In the featuring sweeper Sarah Masterson, The Fanwood Flames fifth grade D. J. Garrett pumped in four points. Visiting from Toms River, the Court the 6’4” Richie Hale, who was re- Crew defeated North Plainfield. The 13 wins the Emeralds outscored their stopper Ashley Kent and fullbacks travel recreation basketball team lost Tiffany Smith and Matt Canfield sponsible for double teams and steals opponents by an average of three Jessica Fazio, Kate Wade and Emily their second game of the season fall- played fine defensive games and hit game which saw the local squad, down of interior passes all game. goals. The Emeralds never lost a Mortenson. Goalkeeper Kelly ing to Highland Park 30-21 in a for a bucket each. Bobby Blabolil seven at half time, storm back, run- In the December 8 opener, Ber- game by more than one goal. Schmidt ended the season with an Central Jersey League contest. directed the offense and hit a foul ning eight-straight points to get within keley Heights showed a new power, The team started out the season incredible .75 goals against per game The Flames held a surprising 15- shot. Andrew Colon, Brian Halpin four. Unfortunately, the faster visitors unveiling star forward Pete on a high note winning the average. 12 halftime lead despite playing High- and Brian Glassett all played well. closed the game in convincing fash- Tierney, formerly on Scotch Plains’ Millburn Invitational Tournament. Helping the transition to the of- land Park’s older sixth and seventh Coach Bob Blabolil stated, “I’m ion to gain an eight-point win. championship team. The balanced Beth Mokrauer led the team to the fense are the halfbacks. Center half- grade team. Highland’s superior really proud of our team. We are Leading the way for North Plainfield scoring saw contributions from championship with her eight-goal back Staci Spass led the team in height advantage wore down the playing against teams older and taller were Dave Bell, with a rash of 15- John Hindelong, John Wilson, explosion. Congratulatory com- assists and was the second leading Flames late in the game. and our kids have been responding footers, and John Wieczerack, bulling Tierney, and Howie Heller, defy- ments from the opposing coaches goal scorer. Outside halfbacks were Ricky Lisojo led the Flames with a very well. This will help make us his way underneath to score layups or ing his age of 55 by diving for centered on the exceptional team Fran Agnone, Lauren Federgreen, game high five points and six steals. much better for the playoffs and tour- get to the line. loose balls. passing skills. Heather Lane and Alison Weinstein. Sean Young was again a force off the naments.” In the Parsippany Pride Columbus The forward line was anchored boards and hit for three points and The team’s record slipped to 0-2. Day Tournament, the Emeralds faced by leading scorer Beth Mokruaer nine rebounds. Travis Morgan was The team travels to Millburn on De- Westfield Devilfish Squeak several of the Elite programs in the who converted on 14 goals. Also superb connecting for four points cember 19 for an independent game. State of New Jersey. The Emeralds helping with the scoring up front and eight rebounds. tied State Cup Quarterfinalist were Pryce Gaynor, Jessica Lee, Past Hillsborough, 111-97 Somerset Hills, 2-2. Several outstand- Erica Triola and Alexa Vantosky. ‘Y’ Announces Club Sparky Lyle Will ing saves by Goalkeeper Kelly Combined, the Emeralds’ attack For Marathon Training The Devilfish girls swimming team 18’s, with teammate Kerry Hart Schmidt kept the team in contention produced 46 goals. Always noted Speak at County through out the tournament. Even for exceptional team play it is WESTFIELD — The Westfield won a squeaker against Hillsborough placing second. by a score of 111-97. The Westfield Cathryn Winchester was the fast- though not placing in the tourna- only tatting that every field player “Y,” 220 Clark Street, will begin ment, the Emerald’s were awarded contributed with at least one goal its Marathon Training Club with Awards Dinner team qualified several swimmers for est Devilfish in breaststroke for the the “Y” State Meet and the East Field 8-unders and Callie Meserole placed the Tournament’s Sportsmanship or one assist during this excep- a winter session on Sunday, Janu- The 63rd Annual Union County Award. tional season. ary 3. Baseball Association Hot Stove Din- Meet, both held in the spring. first for the 9-10s with 44.25. During Mid-New Jersey Youth Participants will have the oppor- ner, sponsored by the Union County Tori Maffey started the ball rolling Westfield again had the top three Soccer League play the team re- PUBLIC NOTICE tunity to train under the direction Board of Chosen Freeholders, will be with a win in the individual medley for the 11-12’s as Meral Akyuz, mained undefeated through the first of an experienced marathon run- held on January 20, 1999, to induct for the 11-12’s with 1:12.29. Chrissy Gianna Guasconi and Danielle eight games of the season. A critical SHERIFF’S SALE ner. The club will meet twice a Kolenut did the same for the 13-14’s Heffernan swept the event. Smith SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Union County’s top male and female injury to stopper Ashley Kent in the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, week, with sessions increasing as baseball players of 1998 into the in her 200-yard event with 2:29.89. posted another win in her age group eighth game hurt the offensive pro- the marathon season approaches. DOCKET NO. F-12697-96. Union County Baseball Association Jen Bezrutczyk was the fastest Dev- with 1:18.30, as did Bartholomew duction. Loses in the last two games EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Training will take place indoors Hall of Fame. The guest speaker at ilfish for the 15-18’s. for the 15-18’s. cost the Emerald’s the league cham- PLAINTIFF vs. RONSON LEE SMITH A/K/ and outdoors, and will include runs, A RONSON L. SMITH, BRENDA A. SMITH, the dinner will be Sparky Lyle, the In freestyle, Alexi Kuska swam In backstroke, Kuska won with pionship. H/W, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. drills, cross-training, strength former relief pitcher for the New a fast 16.38 for the 8-unders, and 20.53 for the 8-unders and Jen Metz To end the season the Emeralds training and stretching. Informa- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, York Yankees who is presently the was the fastest Devilfish for the 9- entered the Rahway Invitational tour- DATED DECEMBER 17, 1997 FOR SALE tion on marathon entry procedures for the 9-10’s, Jen Kujawski placed manager of the Somerset Patriots second with her time of 33.87. 10’s. Lauren Winchester led the 11- nament. Again the team was unde- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. will be discussed. baseball team of the independent feated with wins against Linden and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- For more information, please call Nada Simaika, Carolyn Harbaugh 12’s with 35.83 and Maffey placed tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Atlantic League. and Liz Joyce placed one, two and first for the 13-14’s. Bezrutczyk Scotch Plains and ties with Cranford public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Karen F. Simon at (908) 233-2700, The awards dinner will begin at County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, or stop at the “Y” to register. three for the 11-12’s as Westfield paced Westfield with a second in her 6:30 p.m. at L’Affaire Banquet Cen- swept that heat, and Meg Smith 15-18 age group. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY ter on Route 22 East us Westfield YMCA Sets THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1999 swam a 1:04.50 race for the 13- Devan Giordano butterflied to a at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Mountainside. The top male base- 14’s, good for first place. Kitty win with 21.68 in the 8-unders, Box Aerobics Program successful bidders must have 20% of their POSTERS ball player will receive the Chris bid available in cash or certified check at the Fromtling won a blue in the 15- and Simaika won in the 11-12s WESTFIELD – On Tuesday eve- The Westfield Leader and The Times Zusi Award and the top female player conclusion of the sales. with 32.46. Kolenut and Fromtling nings at 7:15 p.m., beginning on The judgment amount is $20,569.47. have the capabilities of making large in the county will receive the Joseph were the fastest Devilfish in their January 5, the Westfield YMCA The property to be sold is located in the color posters (24x18 and smaller) of Lombardi Award. Lifeguard Training City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New sports photos or any photos you may age groups. will offer Box Aerobics, a new pro- Tickets for the Hot Stove Dinner gram in the fitness industry which Jersey. wish to be reproduced. Prices are are available for $30 from the Union The Devilfish cemented the win Commonly known as: 905 Olive Street, Slated at Westfield ‘Y’ incorporates cross-training tech- reasonable. Call David Corbin at County Division of Parks & Recre- in the relays, as they won firsts in Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. WESTFIELD – The Westfield niques for an all around-workout. Tax Lot No. 1443 in Block No. 8. (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for ation. For reservations and further four of the five relays. In the 8- information at [email protected]. “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street, Box Aerobics combines aerobics, Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 information call (908) 527-4900. unders, the team of Winchester, feet wide by 100 feet long. will conduct the YMCA “On boxing and kickboxing techniques. the Guard II” Lifeguard course Giordano, Kuska and Josie Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- Reinhardt were victorious, and for Participants will begin with a basic erly side of Olive Street 50 feet from the Olympian Is Guest Speaker Monday through Wednesday, warm-up and stretch and then move westerly side of Henry Street. December 21, 22 and 23, from 7 the 11-12’s, Maffey, Akyuz, onto punching and kicking combi- There is due approximately the sum of to 10 p.m. Harbaugh and Simaika were too. nations. $21,764.48 together with lawful interest and The $165 course fee includes a In the 13-14 age group, Kolenut, costs. At Black Achievers Function The workout also includes drills, There is a full legal description on file in book and certification upon suc- Guasconi, Smith and Julianne muscle toning, and endurance con- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. cessful completion of the course. Vanarelli out-touched their compe- ditioning using a variety of props, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn WESTFIELD — Joetta Clark, a the movie Lean on Me. this sale. three-time Olympic athlete and cur- She graduated from Columbia All classes are mandatory for tition, and for the 15-18’s, Hart, such as gloves, hand wraps, target certification. RALPH FROEHLICH rently President of Joetta Sports High School in Maplewood in 1980, Bazrutczyk, Bartholomew and mitts, heavy bag, jump ropes, and SHERIFF and Beyond, was one of many Afri- and was named New Jersey’s best Students must be 16 years of age Fromtling provided the final win. weights. Personal attention will be ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & and possess current certification New State Qualifiers include provided to ensure safe and proper ACKERMAN, Attorney can-American professionals who track athlete. 1139 Spruce Drive were guest speakers during the Prior to graduating from the Uni- in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Kolenut, Bezrutczyk, form and to provide individual mo- for the Professional Rescuer and P.O. Box 1024 Black Achievers “Career Cluster” versity of Tennessee, Ms. Clark was Bartholomew, Kujawski, Smith, tivation. Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 program on November 21 at the a nine-time National Collegiate Ath- standard First Aid. “Y” member- Hart, Fromtling, Meserole, To register or obtain further in- 1-908-233-8500 Westfield “Y.” letic Association champion, and col- ship is not required. Simaika and Metz. Maffey quali- formation, please visit the YMCA File No. XCL-37182 For more information about CH-753598 (WL) The program, designed to encour- lected 16 All American titles. She fied for the East Field Meet with or contact Karen Simon at (908) 4 T - 12/17, 12/24 the program, please call Dianne age African-American youth to re- participated in the 1988, 1992 and her time in the 100 backstroke. 233-2700. 12/31 & 1/7/99 Fee: $177.48 alize their full potential, includes 1996 Olympic Games. Favor or Jamie Farnam, Aquat- approximately 30 students from For more information about the ics Department, at the Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield, Scotch Plains and Cran- Black Achievers Career Cluster Pro- “Y” at (908) 233-2700, Exten- PUBLIC NOTICE sion No. 223. SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE ford schools. gram, please call Natalie Tyler, Teen UNION COUNTY BOARD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Born and raised in New Jersey, Ms. Director, at the Westfield “Y,” at OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD DOCKET NO. F-1221-98. DOCKET NO. F-17470-97. Clark is the daughter of Jetta Clark (908) 233-2700, Extension No. 232. Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 COMMERCIAL CREDIT CORP., PLAIN- SELECTIVE FINANCE LTD., PLAINTIFF and educator Joe Clark, the subject of SHERIFF’S SALE Public Notice is hereby given that the TIFF vs. JOSEPH EMILUS AND vs. ENRIQUE MATEO AND ANNA PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- BERNADETTE EMILUS, H/W, DEFEN- MATEO, HIS WIFE; CARIDAD PAZ; CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ers has awarded a contract without com- DANT. MARIA MIKHAIL, DEFENDANT. PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-2471-98. petitive bidding as a professional service or CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION, extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- DATED MAY 21, 1998 FOR SALE OF DATED MARCH 26, 1998 FOR SALE OF A meeting has been scheduled by CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM A. HUNTER, JR.; ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. Maryanne S. Connelly, Mayor of the Bor- DOCKET NO. F-9329-98. ET ALS, DEFENDANT. tract and the resolution authorizing it is By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ough of Fanwood, with Public Service Elec- BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, AS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, available for public inspection in the Office tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tric and Gas Company (PSE & G) and the TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. ARMINDO DATED OCTOBER 1, 1998 FOR SALE of the Clerk of the Board. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union residents of Fanwood on Monday, Decem- GOMES, ET AL, DEFENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. RESOLUTION NO.: 1384-98 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, ber 21, 1998, 7 PM, Mayor and Council CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- AWARDED TO: Health Works of New Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Chambers, Borough Hall, 75 North Martine DATED OCTOBER 8, 1998 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Jersey, 606 Dowd Avenue, Elizabeth, New THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1998 at THE 13TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1999 Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey to discuss OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Jersey. two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All electric outages in the Borough of Fanwood. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, SERVICES: To provide pre-admission successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their This meeting will focus on ongoing diffi- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY physicals for youth referred to the Union bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the culties Fanwood residents have experienced public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1998 at County Shelter. conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. over the years and representatives from the County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed The judgment amount is $54,870.04. The judgment amount is $134,560.94. utility will be on hand to answer any ques- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their $6,500. BEING THE PREMISES KNOWN AS SELECTIVE FINANCE LTD. VS. tions relating to these problems. All resi- THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 1998 at bid available in cash or certified check at the PERIOD: From January 1, 1999 through THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF ENRIQUE MATEO AND ANNA MATEO, dents are invited to attend this informative two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. December 31, 1999. UNION AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY. HIS WIFE; CARIDAD PAZ; MARIA meeting. successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $102,903.66. M. Elizabeth Genievich LOT 1669, BLOCK 13. MIKHAIL. Eleanor McGovern bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the Clerk of the Board DIMENSIONS OF LOT: N/A. LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZA- Borough Clerk conclusion of the sales. municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $23.97 NEAREST CROSS STREET: GROVE BETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE 1 T – 12/17/98, The Times Fee: $18.36 The judgment amount is $130,101.96. UNION and State of New Jersey. STREET. OF NEW JERSEY. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Commonly known as 572 WALNUT PUBLIC NOTICE COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 326 WEST- PROPERTY ADDRESS: 539 GRIER PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. FIELD AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY SEY. Tax LOT 12 BLOCK 1331. UNION COUNTY BOARD SEY. 07206. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD STREET AND STREET NO. 651 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 172.68 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE TAX LOT NO. 738 BLOCK NO. 4. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF McKinley Street. x 50.19 x 168.32 x 50.00 (IRREGULAR). NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OBTAINED FROM THE SHERIFF OF DIMENSIONS: 32.00 FEET WIDE X ORDINANCE 98-18-R AND TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 4 LOT: Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Date Adopted: December 10, 1998 UNION COUNTY. 95.00 FEET DEEP. PUBLIC HEARING 1029 WESTERLY side of WALNUT STREET Public Notice is hereby given that the COMMERCIAL CREDIT CORPORA- NEAREST CROSS STREET: SITUATE An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 60.00 feet x 74.30 878.67 feet from the NORTHWESTERLY Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- TION VS. JOSEPH EMILUS AND ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF GRIER and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on feet. side of MARY STREET. ers has awarded a contract without com- BERNADETTE EMILUS, H/W DOCKET AVENUE 24.85 FEET FROM THE SOUTH- December 10, 1998. Copies of this ordi- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Intersec- There is due approximately the sum of petitive bidding as a professional service or NO. F-1221-98. EASTERLY LINE OF NEW JERSEY HIGH- nance can be obtained without cost at the tion of McKinley Street and Richmond Street. $105,675.46 together with lawful interest extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- There is due approximately the sum of WAY ROUTE 1. Fanwood Borough Hall, 75 North Martine There is due approximately the sum of and costs. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- $56,458.14 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the $133,558.59 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in tract and the resolution authorizing it is costs. $138,197.50 together with lawful interest hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. available for public inspection in the Office There is a full legal description on file in and costs. Friday. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn of the Clerk of the Board. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. RESOLUTION NO.: 1396-98 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Chapter 60, Littering, of the Code of the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH AWARDED TO: Bradford Bury, Esq., this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Borough of Fanwood as it relates to the this sale. SHERIFF 1122 Route 22, Mountainside, New Jersey. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. placement of leaves, branches, and other RALPH FROEHLICH EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, BROWN & SERVICES: To provide legal services on SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH natural growth and bulky waste on pub- SHERIFF BOSEK, Attorney behalf of Corrections Officer Mark Paskon THE LAW OFFICE OF MICHAEL A. SHERIFF lic property. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney 245 Green Village Road in the matter entitled Diaz v. Union County, ALFIERI, Attorney SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A., Attorney A public hearing on this ordinance will be 737 Stokes Road P.O. Box 901 et al. Suite One 1034 Laurel Oak Road held on December 28, 1998 at a special P.O. Box 1088 Chatham Township, New Jersey 07928- AMOUNT: In an amount not to exceed 187 Route 34 Suite 1 meeting of the Mayor and Council. Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 0901 $5,000. Matawan, New Jersey 07747 Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 Eleanor McGovern CH-754117 (WL) CH-754121 (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich CH-754123 (WL) CH-754132 (WL) Borough Clerk 4 T - 12/10, 12/17 4 T - 12/10, 12/17 Clerk of the Board 4 T - 12/10, 12/17 4 T - 12/17, 12/14, 1 T – 12/17/98, The Times Fee: $21.42 12/24 & 12/31/98 Fee: $165.24 12/24 & 12/31/98 Fee: $171.36 1 T – 12/17/98, The Leader Fee: $22.44 12/24 & 12/31/98 Fee: $189.72 12/31 7 1/7/99 Fee: $189.72 Page 20 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholders to Help Develop Cheryl Hathaway Named Wildlife Preserve in Clark Employee of the Month The Union County Board of Cho- Catfish, sunfish, carp and bass live The Union County Board of Cho- two years, she enabled the center to BLACK sen Freeholders voted December 10 in the lake, and township officials sen Freeholders and County Man- close with a surplus of 2 percent and to provide the Township of Clark hope to stock the waters with game ager Michael J. Lapolla recently that figure continues to be realized,” with $140,000 to develop a wildlife fish in the future. named Cheryl Hathaway Employee- he added. preserve on the banks of the Clark “The planned improvements will of-the-Month for November for turn- Ms. Hathaway, an Assistant Direc- Reservoir, the largest body of water open the banks of the reservoir to ing the deficit-ridden Intoxicated tor for the IDRC, works for the De- in Union County. passive recreation like fishing and Drivers Resource Center (IDRC) partment of Human Services-Divi- The county funds will help the bird-watching,” said Clark Mayor into a surplus generating depart- sion of Planning. She has been a township to develop nature trails Robert Ellenport. ment. county employee for 11 years. along the 2.3-square mile reservoir, “This is an important resource for The center, which is operated by “The Employee-of-the- Month

MAGENTA which runs through the center of the people of Clark and Union County, the Union County Department of Recognition Program is a way to Clark. The township also plans to and we intend to ensure that they can Human Services-Division on Plan- recognize and reward employees for create piers, accessible by trails, to enjoy its natural beauty,” the Mayor ning, is a state-legislated program valuable contributions and accom- allow for fishing and observation. remarked. serving residents who have been con- plishments, professional growth and Currently, there are no nature trails Under an agreement with the New victed of operating a motor vehicle quality performance,” Mr. Lapolla along the banks. Jersey Conservation Foundation, the while intoxicated. It is the only project stated. “We are proud to help Clark Town- reservoir cannot be used for “active of its kind in the state. Each employee honored receives a ship improve this important natural recreation,” the Mayor said. TECHNOLOGY BOOST Union County Freeholder Linda d. Stender re- “We acknowledge Cheryl for her plaque from the County Manager, a area,” said Freeholder Chairman Earlier this year, Clark Township cently delivered checks to county school officials that will fund computer hard work initiating a process to resolution from the Freeholder board YELLOW equipment and training for teachers. Pictured, left to right, are: Freeholder recoup revenue from the non-com- and a day off from work. Daniel P. Sullivan, who sponsored purchased the inactive reservoir, the resolution. “Equally important, which was once operated by the Stender, Director of Institutional Technology for Scotch Plains and Fanwood pliant Driving while Intoxicated “What Cheryl accomplished is Schools Don Williams, Union Township School Business Administrator Karen (DWI) offender’s project. This off- quite impressive,” Mr. Lapolla said. this funding will help bring a love Middlesex Water Company. The Dunn, Superintendent of Union County Vocational-Technical Schools Dr. Tho- and understanding of nature to chil- township is currently using state sets a long-term operating deficit,” “She carefully considered many op- mas Bistocchi, Westfield School Assistant Business Administrator Tamar Sydney- stated Freeholder Chairman Daniel tions, decided on the best way to dren and adults,” he added. funding to repair the dam, which is Gens and Union County Education Services Technology Coordinator Linda P. Sullivan. eliminate a deficit and then followed The reservoir and the land around located near Madison Hill Road. Maloney. CYAN “In 1995, the Intoxicated Drivers through. Her work has saved the it are an important habitat for fresh- “This year, Union County made a Resource Center had a long-term county money and we are pleased to water fish, birds, frogs, turtles and major investment in parks, play- operating deficit of $25,000. In just recognize her.” plants. It also provides an important grounds and athletic fields,” said Freeholders Deliver Funds source of food for wading birds, like Freeholder Sullivan. “These invest- herons and egrets, ducks, migrating ments will result in a better quality of birds and birds of prey, such as hawks life and better opportunities for our To Facilitate Access 2000 and osprey, according to the Free- residents and their children,” he con- holders. cluded. Union County Freeholder Linda d. county classroom by the end of the Stender recently delivered year 2000 and to have every teacher $2,240,890 million in funds to accel- trained in computer technology. erate county public school district’s “These goals parallel local, state access to technology by providing and national technology goals,” Mrs. matching funds for computers, net- Pepper said. SERVICES AND working and wiring of classrooms, “Access 2000 funds will accelerate teacher training and Internet con- each district’s five year technology nection. plan by supplementing current dis- “I am pleased to join officials from trict technology spending, not re- GOODS YOU NEED! Union County schools to institute a placing it. The result will be a $6 program that will place state-of-the- million infusion of funds for com- art computer equipment in our class- puter technology in the public rooms to better prepare students for schools,” she stated. the next century,” stated Freeholder Mrs. Pepper is a former President AIR CONDITIONING CLEANERS Stender at a meeting of county offi- of the Westfield Board of Education. cials at the Magnet School in Scotch Plains. G.O. KELLER'S Susan Pepper, Director of Access More County News better dry cleaning since 1894 2000, said the county’s goals are to On Page 2 Repairs • Sales • Service • CLEANING have a computer with high-speed – Since 1945 – • COLD STORAGE Internet access available in every HONORED EMPLOYEE The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders All Makes & Models • SHIRT LAUNDERERS and County Manager Michael J. Lapolla recently named Cheryl Hathaway Repaired and Ser viced • DRAPERY & RUG CLEANING Employee-of-the-Month for turning a deficit-ridden program into a surplus generating department. Pictured is Cheryl Hathaway and Freeholder Chair- Energy Saving Thermostats Installed 11 E. Broad St., Westfield man Daniel P. Sullivan. Electronic Air Cleaners 233-4381 Fast Service 1201 South Ave., Plainfield 908•232•5070 756-0100 County Grant Program Aids Local Organizations, Artists CONTRACTING FENCING WESTFIELD – The Union County in 1991 to foster communications (908) 209-2945 • (908) 851-0732 Board of Chosen Freeholders has an- through the art of music for those who Wayne Mohr A. PLAIA & SON nounced the third group of organiza- are confined to institutions. tions and artists to receive funding un- General Contracting der the 1998 HEART Grant Program. – Snow Plowing – All Types of Fence HEART, which stands for History, Kean University Names • Re-Modeling Education, Arts-Reaching Thousands, • Front Porches Expertly Installed was established by the freeholder board Dr. R. Daniel DiSalvi to help enhance their ability to provide • Georgian Facades New and Repairs projects relating to history, the arts and Professor Emeritus • New Construction the humanities. WESTFIELD – Dr. R. Daniel DiSalvi • Residential or Commercial Free Estimates “When proposals to the HEART of Westfield, a former Kean University • Interiors – Kitchens – Bathrooms Grant program are accepted, individu- psychology professor, has been named (908) 654-5222 als and groups are able to present ex- Professor Emeritus for his contribu- [email protected] ceptional programs for Union County tions and service to Kean University. SUPPORTING LITERACY Karen Paardecamp of Fanwood, Executive Di- residents,” stated Freeholder Sullivan. Dr. DiSalvi retired this year after a rector of the Union County Chapter of Literacy Volunteers of America/New 32-year career at Kean. Jersey Affiliate, based in Scotch Plains, accepts a $1,500 donation from Comcast “The awards to the 21 recipients in FLOORS GUTTERS & LEADERS executives Joseph J. Fischer, Area Vice President, center, and Buck Dopp, Vice this third group total $66,600, but thus While at Kean University, he received President and General Manager. The cable company donated a total of $9,000 far, 37 organizations and individuals two “Teacher of the Year” awards. Kean Flooring Cleaned & Flushed to six New Jersey chapters of Literacy Volunteers. The money was raised have received a total of $115,900,” he During his tenure, he served on almost – Insured – through Comcast’s Third Annual Charity Sports Tournament at the Forsgate stated. every department committee and on Specializing in Hardwood Floors Country Club in Monroe Township. The money will be used to purchase supplies “Projects such as this are one of the several Middle States Evaluation Com- • Underground Rainpipes Unclogged and training support materials for the literacy program. rewards of being a freeholder,” said mittees and recently helped develop a Scraping • Repair • Gutters Screens Freeholder Mary P. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 21 CYAN First Marking Period Honors WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER

Told for Terrill Middle School YELLOW WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 vehicle which was parked on Kensington Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains Rachel Goor Michael Sprung Drive. Nicole Hagerty Chloe Sundstrom • An employee of Centennial High recently released its honor roll for the School on Westfield Avenue reported • A front license plate was reported first marking period. To be included on Laura Harrison Michelle Swick Shannon Hassett Kevin Urban that her purse, containing $60 and a pair stolen from a motor vehicle in the 600 the Distinguished Honor Roll, students block of Norman Place. must achieve an “A” in all subjects. Laura Henderson Sean Varsolona of sunglasses, was stolen from her desk, Rachel Herzberg Jennifer Villas according to police. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 To be placed on the Honor Roll, stu- Vester Howard Amanda Walker • Several lawn ornaments were re- dents must have at least two “A’s” and • Kevin Hoover, 35, of Scotch Plains Stephanie King Laura Webb was arrested at The Presbyterian Church ported stolen from a Springfield Avenue no grade lower than a “B” in major Aaron Klemow Carly Wells in Westfield on Mountain Avenue and business. MAGENTA subjects and at least a “C” in other Hillary Klimowicz Kelly Zajac WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 subjects. Kristin Zyla charged with criminal mischief after he allegedly punched out a small plate glass • A motor vehicle parked in the rear SIXTH GRADE SEVENTH GRADE window on a rear door there, following of an East Broad Street restaurant sus- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL an argument with someone from the tained damage through criminal mis- Matthew Bonasia Gregory Leischner Flora Alexander Vaidehi Patel chief, police said. Someone dented the Aliza Burns Jessica Lieberman Dani Finkel Roshni Patel church, police said. Hoover was released Celina Chaves Jason Livingston Hannah Greenspan Allyson Salisbury on his own recognizance. right rear fender and the vehicle’s an- Elizabeth Elko Marissa Mastroianni Cheryl Kaplun Tracy Salmon • A Stirling Place resident reported tenna had also been broken, authorities Anthony Ferrante Christopher Mattern Vani Kilakkathi Kimberly Schurtz that he was assaulted on Cacciola Place confirmed. Alexander Gerveshi John Monti Amanda Miller Eric Swenson on November 6 by an acquaintance dur- • Approximately $1,000 in cash was Robert Gordon Alan Neuhauser Christina Minniti Christopher Wallden ing a verbal disagreement. The victim reported stolen from an unlocked desk

Karina Gotliboym Katherine Newcomer Jessica Neuringer Talla Weinberg told authorities the suspect pushed him drawer at an apartment complex on Cen- BLACK Abraham Hiatt Sara Parisi SEVENTH GRADE SOWING SCOUTS The fifth-grade Girl Scout troop from Holy Trinity to the ground, after which several other tral Avenue, police said. Justin Hla-Gyaw Jamie Quale HONOR ROLL Interparochial School in Westfield recently planted an azalea bush in honor of individuals then punched and kicked • A bicycle was reported stolen from Casey Hoynes-O’Connor Rebekah Sedwin Jesse Allen Laura Manzi Nora Isack Brittany Speer 80 years of Girl Scouting in Westfield. him, according to police. the south side Westfield Train Station. Ricardo Arocha Deryck Middleton The victim did not report any injuries, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Rebecca Koransky Erica Stuppler Ryan Aspell Jared Montagna Robert Lasher William Swenson Sara Beckerman Scott Moynihan and no charges have been filed in con- • Police said an incident of criminal Michael Leighton Allison Taylor Shaun Bendik Lindsay Ordower nection with the case, officials said. mischief occurred on North Avenue in Katie Zaleski Erica Bloom Arianna Power SP-F High School Announces THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 which the entire length of a motor ve- SIXTH GRADE Kristen Bover Lukasz Pukalo • A business on Cardinal Drive re- hicle was scratched. HONOR ROLL Alexander Clark Abigail Rosenblatt ported that two tires were punctured on • A Westfield resident reported the Brittany Adisano Jason Krueger Sean Colvin Rosanna Ryskasen First Marking Period Honors a company vehicle. theft of a briefcase, a cellular telephone William Albizati Daniel LaForge Kevin DelMauro Barie Salmon • A Standish Avenue resident reported and $68 in cash from his locker at a local Michael DeNichilo Juliana Sams Jonathan Altman Jessica Leide Two hundred seventy-four students Jay Cordes Kerri Quinn that her motor vehicle was entered while recreational facility. Michael Baumwoll Jonathan Lorenzini Caryn Feder Kristin Schardien Nikhil Bhasin Joseph Macchia Kristi Gayara Alyssa Scizak have been named to the first marking Marquitta Davis Brian Raszka it was parked in her driveway and a FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 Jessica Binkiewicz Nicole Malchow Matthew Goldberg Elaine Shea period Honor Roll at Scotch Plains- Allison De Maio Patrick Romeo backpack containing $420 in cash, a • A bicycle was reported stolen from Carlene Bronikowski John Mangan Jaime GomezSalvador Dana Skwirut Fanwood High School. Lauren De Martino Timothy Ryan cellular telephone, credit cards and other a garage on Hort Street. Jenny Burke Kaityn Meredith Michael Hessemer Stephen Tavares Four freshmen, or 1.45 percent of the Matthew Deegan Lana Sacks personal items was stolen. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Krystina Byron Taylor Montagna Kara Kaskiw Dustin Tenenbaum 276-member class, were named to the Sonia Dutta Amy Schwartz • Tahia Ragland, 26, and Sonya • A Garwood resident reported see- Jennifer Calvo Laura Mortkowitz Morgan Larkin Michael Thompson Jaclyn Fiorino Steve Shin Vinson, 27, both of Newark, were ar- ing a woman at a North Avenue depart- Amanda Cameron Vanissa Okora Joshua Liss Daniel Wasserman High Honor Roll, which requires Jennifer Harrison Eva Stepanowicz straight “A’s” if the student is taking rested at the Monmouth County Jail on ment store wearing a jacket which he Joscelyn Chang Manish Pandya Arleta Lobacz Anne Weber Brian Kaplun Jason Subbie claimed had been stolen from him in Rachel Charme-Baum Lauren Perrotta Sara Woods four or five subjects, or at least five Laura Kavinski Stephen Swenson charges of theft and receiving stolen property in connection with a November April of 1993. He confronted the woman, Dori D’Aloisio Sarah Quale EIGHTH GRADE “A’s” and a maximum of one “B.” Jaclyn Lavery Lan Trinh Christopher D’Annunzio Stephanie Reed Forty-five students, or 16.30 percent Michelle Lockhart Catherine Trombley incident in which clothing was reported who told him she had purchased the DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL jacket at a garage sale, according to Brent Davis Matthew Richers Rhea Chakraborty Emily O’Connor Jessica Maggs Alfred Twu stolen from a store on North Avenue, Tiffany Davis Sophia Riordon of the class, made the Honor Roll, which Sofia Fayngold Elizabeth Pilkington requires no mark less than a “B” and at Jennifer Vadas West, according to police. Bail for each police. Elizabeth DeCataldo Sean Robinson Benjamin Flath John Piniat of the suspects was set at $2,500 in cash. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Jacquelin DeJohn Nathalie Rodriguez least three “A’s.” SOPHOMORE • Sonya L. Salone, 18, of Roselle was • A Westfield woman reported the Tomo Gibson Amy Ryan HIGH HONOR ROLL Christine DeLuca Michael Ross Alex Hofer Delsa Slaugh Among sophomores, 17 students, or arrested at a North Avenue department theft of a 1.5 carat ring, which she told Elise DeVries Christina Roth Malina Milonnet Nisha Tamhankar 6.27 percent of the 271-member class, Christina Albizati Katherine O’Connor Alexa DiGiorgio Jessica Sapienza Sarah Anderson Alexis Ottati store on two counts of shoplifting, au- police was missing after she shook hands Aurpon Mitra Amanda Wells achieved High Honor Roll status. Sixty- thorities said, after she allegedly at- with someone at a local house of wor- Michael Dinizo James Scalfaro Judith Wicker-Briscoe Andrea Cristiani Shivani Parmar Rachel Dolgin Sarah Schwartz two students, or 22.89 percent of the Kathleen DeLuca Adam Powers tempted to steal $191 worth of clothing. ship. Janee Easley Matthew Scibek EIGHTH GRADE class, were named to the Honor Roll. Andrew Elko Eric Pugia She was released on her own recogni- MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 Marc Fabiano Alyssa Shea HONOR ROLL Thirty juniors, or 12.24 percent of the Christin Kurz Jeffrey Reichman zance. • Caitlin Kozik, 20, of Scotch Plains Thomas Ferro Michael Sheffield Kendra Andrews Sarah Konzelman 245-member class, achieved High Catherine Mangan Vincent Salvadore FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 was arrested in the 200 block of South Stefano Gaetano Amber Sizemore Rebecca Babicz Holly Kramer Honor Roll status. Forty-seven juniors, Shannon McEneely Jennifer Seto • A Central Avenue business reported Avenue and charged with driving with a Ariel Gershman Samuel Slaugh Joseph Bartolotta Prianka Kumar or 19.18 percent of the class, were Ilana Weinberg Christine Gillie Sean Smith Anisha Bhasin Rachel Kurtter the theft of a fireplace mantel. revoked license, according to police. Nicole Bodenstein Daniel Kurtter named to the Honor Roll. SOPHOMORE • Rafael O. Perez, 31, of Linden was She was also taken into custody on a Jessica Bruntel Alicia Lazur Thirteen seniors, or 5.22 percent of HONOR ROLL arrested at South Avenue near Boulevard fugitive warrant out of Sayreville for Jamie Buteas Jeremy Lipstein the 249-member class, were named to Paul Barnas Gregory Kerian and charged with driving with a revoked burglary, law enforcement officials con- Deerfield School Tells Marc Calello Kelly Lusk the High Honor Roll. Fifty-six seniors, Jennifer Bassman Susanna Klassel license, along with three out-of-town firmed. Kozik was turned over to Nancy Callahan Ayaka Maruko or 22.49 percent of the class, achieved David Bell Kenneth Kocses warrants for contempt of court, accord- Sayreville authorities. First Marking Period Pamela Cameron Lenore McMillion Brittany Bellizeare Eric Konzelman • A bicycle was reported stolen from David Chang Melissa Mollen Honor Roll status. ing to police. He was transported to the Dana Berkowitz David Larkin Union County Jail on $2,025 bail. the south side Westfield Train Station. Honor Roll Students Evan Chinoy Esther Ogunyemi FRESHMEN Anthony Blasi Jessica Lobrace Colleen Coyle Charles Ortiz HIGH HONOR ROLL Michelle Bover Sheila Marikar • Police received a report that a man Deerfield School in Mountainside re- Alyssa David Melinda Palomares who appeared to be intoxicated entered a cently released its honor roll for the first Matthew Denichilo Caitlin Mahony Eryn Bushinger Brian Maroney Cristina Fabiano Sonall Phatak William Gonch Matthew Ortyl Robert Cardinale James McClintock restaurant on South Avenue, East, and FANWOOD marking period. To be included on the Nicole Fallon Abby Price became disorderly. Authorities were FRESHMEN Conrad Cho Matthew Metzger High Honor Roll, students must achieve Gianna Ferrante Steven Rodriquez Jennifer Curren Brian O’Neil called and the man left the scene. POLICE BLOTTER four “A’s”, one “B” in all subjects with Elizabeth Gassler Alexandra Rosloff HONOR ROLL Kaitlyn Adelaar Karen McCourt Lindsey Davis Anne Percoco SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 a minimum of a B letter grade in minor Sarah Ginsberg Adam Siegal Jamie Dougher Alicia Piniat Michael Gleason Bruce Smith, Jr. Jennifer Alonzo Daniel Nelson • A Tice Place resident reported that MONDAY, DECEMBER 14 subjects. Erin Baer Kristy Novak Myla Flake Thaddeus Price, Jr. his wallet and some money were stolen To be placed on the Honor Roll, stu- Kate Gousman Erica Speer • Lance Forneyhush, 21, of Plainfield Samantha Grzywacz Jorge Valladares Kristen Baird Laura O’Neil Michael Franzone Rennier Razal when his motor vehicle was burglarized. dents must have at least two “B’s” in all David Baumwoll Jennifer Ordelt Timothy Gander Ruth Rohrer was arrested and charged with giving Joshua Heffler Sarah Van Wagner • Donald Bradbury, 61, of Newark false information to a police officer dur- major and minor subjects. Jovonne Jones Jorge Walker J. Raymond Bover Andrew Pavoni Christopher Gawryluk Nina Sado was arrested at Springfield Avenue and To be placed on the Principal’s Honor Stefanie Katz Caroline Webb Erin Breznitsky Maggie Pepe Kelly Gayara Alyssa Sams ing investigation of a suspicious person Regina Cappio Christine Perrotta Douglas Gillie Christopher Sensor charged with possession of less than 50 report on Terrill Road, authorities said. Roll, students must achieve a minimum Annmarie Klimowicz Kristen Wuest grams of marijuana, according to police, of all B’s and only one C. Due to a change Gershon Zebovitz Joanna Cichon Jonathan Quijano Najwa Glover Sunita Shah He was released on his own recogni- Laura Goscicki Lynn Shin who said Bradbury was also wanted on a zance. in the honor roll criteria, the first mark- warrant out of Kearny. He was held in ing period is the only time this honor roll Gail Hannigan Amit Shoor Thomas Hardy Christopher Silva lieu of $500 bail. will be utilized. After this period, only Park Middle School Reports Amanda Heffler Kristen Simberg • Ramon Juarez, 32, of Garwood was SCOTCH PLAINS the High Honor and Honor rolls will be Jessica Hensal Michael Stanley arrested in the 700 block of North Av- used. Emma Hiatt Jennifer Stearns enue, East, and charged with driving POLICE BLOTTER SIXTH GRADE First Period Honor Roll Dennis Jones, Jr. Elizabeth Tumolo while intoxicated and with refusal to HIGH HONOR ROLL Carolyn Keeton Lisa Wagner take a breathalyzer test, authorities said. Julia Arpino Freddi Mack Park Middle School recently released Derek Francavella Tyler Rodgers Erin Kelly Alison Wilks Philip Kelly Felicia Williams He was released after posting $900 bail. MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 Brittany Bento Christine McCurdy its honor roll for the first marking period. Sean Fuller Christopher Russo SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 • Two bicycles were reported stolen Phonishia Borsellino Matthew Miller To be included on the Distinguished Robert Fusco Victoria Sale Jessica Kenderdine Alexander Zajac Katie Checklin Stacey O’Sullivan Allison Gebler Daniel Sandiford • Authorities received a report that a from local schools during the day. One Honor Roll, students in grades 6, 7 and 8 JUNIOR man threatened a video store clerk after was taken from Scotch Plains-Fanwood Anthony DeRose Joseph Pijanowski must achieve an “A” in all subjects. Roseann Ghabour Theodore Sensor Ryan Faella Samantha Pingor HIGH HONOR ROLL being told he owed a late fee on a past High School and the other from Park To be placed on the Honor Roll, sixth- Daniel Granda Victoria Shelus Brigitte Argueta David Loewinger Ashley Force Molly Schmidt Lauren Haertleiln Courtney Stewart Melissa Benski Michael Loewinger movie rental. The clerk advised the sus- Middle School. Both bicycles were locked Allison Gionta Morgan Starkey grade students must have at least two Brittany Hessemer Patrice Taylor Jessica Biegelson Julie Lowen pect he would call the police and the in bicycle racks at the schools, police James Hughes Vera Souvorova “A’s” and no grade lower than a “B” in Stephanie Jacobus Sarah Trezoglou latter left the store without further inci- major subjects including mathematics, Claire Cappio Tracy Macalintal said. Evan Kaplan Matthew Taeschler Timothy Karis Courtney Veeck dent, officials confirmed. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 Nicholas Keller Lyndsey Thomas English, science, social studies and read- Jamie Kaye Erika Viglianti Veronica Cruz Matthew McCartney ing, and at least a “C” or “S” in other Jessica Kim Eric Wildstein Ankur Dalal Marisa Melendez • An inspection sticker was reported • A Myrtle Avenue resident reported SIXTH GRADE Robert Giordano Amy Mitchell stolen from a motor vehicle on Prospect that someone entered the house through HONOR ROLL subjects. llya Laksin Allison Williams Celine Lavigne Richard Zebleckas Kevin Grinberg Timothy Pai Street. a bedroom window and took a small Gabrielle Apigo Andrew Huber Seventh-grade students must achieve Jay Harris Amanda Rice Jillian Bottita Zachary Januik at least two “A’s” and no grade lower Kathryn Zinman MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 amount of cash. The incident occurred Christopher Hartelius Justin Ross • A telephone and two packs of ciga- sometime between December 8 and De- Patrice Cusano Michael Kolanko than a “B” in major subjects including Daniel Jimenez Jaclyn Sanders Adam Foti Jessica Landis EIGHTH GRADE rettes were reported stolen from a motor cember 9. mathematics, English, science, social DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Nathaniel Jones Rebecca Silver Louise Fristensky Nicholas Margello studies and study skills, and at least a Adam Geiger Ashley Massa Alicia Cristiani Monique Lemus Megan Kiel Sarah Vilim Jennifer Hahner Pedro Neto “C” or an “S” in other subjects, to be Jillian DeMair Eric Pratt Iris Kim Elizabeth Weiler Matthew Hiller Glynis Philips named to the honor roll. Katie Downey Edward Saridaki James L’Heureux Jessica Wietsma WESTFIELD Jason Hipp Jessica Seto Gregory Rehm Eighth graders must earn at least two JUNIOR “A’s” and no grade lower than a “B” in Laura Klastava Nicholas Sette SIXTH GRADE Melissa Wergland HONOR ROLL FIRE BLOTTER PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL major subjects including mathematics, Jennifer Ascolese Jacqueline Klock Brian Arrigoni Aaron Covington English, science, social studies and for- EIGHTH GRADE Sara Baer Ron Kuhler Joshua Bumpus Nicole Galatilis eign language, and at least a “C” or an HONOR ROLL Steven Berkowitz Shawn Lafkowitz MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 MONDAY, DECEMBER 7 Michelle Cirasa Robert Mack “S” in other subjects. Leslie Argueta Ryan Keogh Cara Bristol Daniel Loomis • One hundred block of Carol Road • One hundred block of Fair Hill Morgan Stellwagon SIXTH GRADE Lauren Baines Elise Koerner Justin Brodersen Jennifer Miller – lock out. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Lauren Bauman Catherine Madurski Kelli Church Richard Milligan Drive – gas odor investigation. SEVENTH GRADE • Seven hundred block of Winyah TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 HIGH HONOR ROLL Byard Bridge, 3rd Christopher Huether Kathryn Benski Caitlin McNelis Martin Cichon Allyson Novorro Jesse Bruch Danielle Pietrucha Schuyler Boyda Deanna Mustachio Kaitlen Colville-McGuire Elazar Nudell Avenue – system malfunction. • Three hundred block of South Av- Marissa Basile Chase Golomb Matthew Capodicasa Joanna Rosenberg Elizabeth Billy Brittany Hamtil David Campbell Jennifer Ochsner Monique Davis Marla Pachler TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 enue East – odor investigation. Marissa DeAnna Jennifer Hauser Tayler Cianciotta Justin Rowinsky Mary Cerchio Yeojin Park Diana Filo Sergio Pereira • Three hundred block of Clark • Six hundred block of Dorian Road Daniel Deegan Jeremy Sanders Steven Dickey Robert Percoco Adam Fineman Carolyn Pilkington Neha Desai Sarah Hu Alexandra Fredas Shrenik Shah Street – gas odor investigation. – lock out. Justin Polce Eve Donovan Megan Reddington Rachel Fisher Raymond Raszka Christopher Gigel Elizabeth Stamler Steven Doremus Joshua Sanders Evan Flath Dara Reeves • North Scotch Plains Avenue and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 SEVENTH GRADE Brandice Flournoy Philip Saraceno Rebecca Garcia Charles Rowe Roosevelt Street – wire down. • Two hundred block of Welch Way HONOR ROLL SIXTH GRADE Joshua Haggan Christopher Seeman Daniel Goehry Sophia Salman • Five hundred block of Dorian Road – lock out. Michael Amalfe Morgan Hill HONOR ROLL Courtney Hannig Patrick Shevlin Matthew Goldenberg Andrew Schwartz – unintentional alarm. • Four hundred block of Summit David Apigo Arda Hotz Francesca Albano Sean Mahoney Stephanie Heath Arthur Silber Michael Grabel Colleen Sellers Avenue – system malfunction. Nicole Baseil Jonathan Landis Kimberly Barry Luke Makowski Jodi Heavey Kevin Watson • Nine hundred block of Wyandotte David Herrmann Nicole Senatore Trail – unintentional alarm. • Two hundred block of Springfield Michael Beil Irene Lentis Briana Berry Sara McArdle Danielle Hirschhorn Deana Wilks Kerri Herrmann Jane Ann Shih Jenna Blasi Stephanie Lombardi Robert Bethea Sean McNelis Avenue – unintentional alarm. Nicole Impellizzeri Laura Wittish Edward Jackson Debra Slaugh • Five hundred block of Springfield Frank Bleibdrey Kaitlyn Moore Matthew Blasi Amy Mills Michael Zatorski Avenue – system malfunction. • Seven hundred block of St. Marks Jamie Boyce Danielle Pace Mallory Brockway Steven Mineo Chitra Kalyanaraman Victoria Smith James Kao Shalice Toney • Seven hundred block of Kimball Avenue – smoke scare. Eric Csaszar Helena Scholz Stephen Carroll Jessica Moore THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Anthony DeAngelis Marcy Stickles Salvatore Cerchio Heather Novorro Wardlaw-Hartridge Travis Kipping Alex Wasserman Avenue – water leak. Christopher DeVito Gregory Trimmer Jessica Cicalese Michael Paraboschi Erin Wilkinson • Nine hundred block of Mountain • Three hundred block of Clark Street Eric Feller Christopher VanderMeer Abbegail Cohen Jason Parker Announces Honor Roll SENIOR View Circle – unintentional alarm. – system malfunction. Jessica Garry Brian Wolford Jenner Cole Anket Patel FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Wardlaw- HIGH HONOR ROLL WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Arthur Gussis Kevin Wyvratt David DeMair David Rappaport Lauren Blalock Amanda Koscielecki • Four hundred block of Roanoke • Two hundred block of Midwood Jamie Zawislak Kelsey Foy Michelle Regg Hartridge Middle School in Edison Bridgette Carter David Lasus Place – carbon monoxide detector acti- Melissa Franks Jennifer Roth Road – unintentional alarm. SEVENTH GRADE has announced that seven students Celeste Coleman Robert Leichner Kerry Gander Kyle Rzonca • Three hundred block of Clark vation. PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL from Scotch Plains have been named Jacquelyn Dempsey Kathryn Lies • Two hundred block of Scotch Maura Gilloolly Anthony Sarceno Gerald Kavinski Andrea Liss Street – unintentional alarm. Steven Bobko Jeffrey Hoffman Kimberly Grizzard Stephanie Shomade to the Upper School Honor Roll for Plains Avenue – wire down. Jean Brodian Brielle Luciano • Carleton Road and Fairfield Circle Gerald Halloran Emma Sparber the first marking period. Mariya Koroleva Jason Meehan • Three hundred block of North Av- Alex Caffrey Gaetano Marretta Ruyun-Luc Zhao – leaf fire. David Hauptman Kelly Syring To be named to the Honor Roll, enue West – emergency medical call. Joseph DeRosa Jonathan Moss Nicole Honeycutt Nicole Tanguy • Two hundred block of Seneca Place Kristin Wedge students must achieve a “B plus” SENIOR • One hundred block of Fair Hill Lamont Hunt Ryan Thompson HONOR ROLL – electrical short. EIGHTH GRADE Daniel Kaiserman Heather Vitollo average and have no grade lower Drive – unintentional alarm. Ashish Advani Brielle Kerken THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 • Fifteen hundred block of Rahway HIGH HONOR ROLL Kevin Klehm Andrew Watson than a “B” in their academic sub- Joana Alonzo Eun Jin Lee • Springfield Avenue, Cranford – Katrina Blasi Michael Margello Stephanie Koleda Michael Whitney Avenue – unintentional alarm. jects. Nanna Asgeirsdottir Adam Levoy mutual aid. John Bodenchak Shaun Modi Frederick Kovalyov Yijiao Xu Falon Becker Lauren Mangione • Nineteen hundred block of Daniel Drake Jessica Nichols Bethany Zimmerman Township students who earned FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Honor Roll status include Samantha Mena Bernaba Antonio Melendez Grandview Avenue – leaf fire. Jude Faella Deirdre Norris Jennifer Blauth Diana Mendez • One hundred block of Mountain • One hundred block of Elm Street – Brian Gardner Constance Souder SEVENTH GRADE Schackman, Grade 10; Atul Jain, Erin Brandt Jessica Miller Avenue – smoke scare. Suzanne Hopkins Nicole Taeschler DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL service call. Kimberly Karlen and Eric Rosenberg, Allison Breidenstein Todd Moser • Five hundred block of Kimball Estrella Lopez Lindsay Vlachakis Jessica Cavanagh Chelsea Mintz Grade 11, and Ben Friedland, Kavitha SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 Kristin Manzo Stacy Vlachakis Lauren Fox Caitlin Shevlin Christine Brock Jessica Mullarkey Avenue – lock out. • Two hundred block of St. Paul Laura Manziano Nancy Twu Janardhan and Michelle Schackman, Stacy Bushinger Lauryn Nanni EIGHTH GRADE • Coleman Place and Edgewood Av- Street – system malfunction. Zachary McGuire Camille Vecchione Grade 12. Allison Campell Erin Paruta HONOR ROLL Melissa Canniff Adena Plesmid enue – brush fire. • Four hundred block of North Av- • Three hundred block of Clark Craig Andersson Kenneth Kolanko SEVENTH GRADE Gwendolyn Schundler Erin Cassidy Nickeshia Richards enue West – emergency medical call. Salvatore Arpino Stephen Kress Liad Chazan Tamoya Rose Street – system malfunction. • One hundred block of Elm Street – Tara Crane Jonathan O’Dowd HONOR ROLL Meral Akyuz Mariela Lemus Tara Chen Chantal Roshetar SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Ashley Criscitiello Chuck Orlando Named to Honor Roll unintentional alarm. Charles Bachi Karen Lucey Jessica Choynake David Russ • Five hundred block of Trinity Place • Eight hundred block of Summit David Dempsey Jennifer Punsal WESTFIELD – Mount Saint Nicholas Cvetovich Tomasz Sado Nicole Ehrhardt Christine Reidy Kyle Baker Peter Maricic – gasoline spill. Nina Baker Jenna Marionni Elise Daniledes Lauren Schwartz Avenue – assist police. Ashley Ferrell Kimberly Risch Dominic Academy in Caldwell has • Eight hundred block of Ramapo • One hundred block of Elm Street – Kathryn Bantz Christa Maravelli announced that Gwendolyn Erin DeProspero Eileen Sweeney Katelyn Fenton Brittany Sanders Nicole Dietlmeier Rachel Teutonico Way – hazardous condition. spill on roadway. Aimee Johnston Jamie Tam Andre Baruch Joseph Matrale Devon Bonstein Lauren McVey Schundler has received second hon- Dana Dixon Susan Tiedemann SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 • Eight hundred block of Forest Av- Joseph King Beatrice vonSeckendorff Ryan Breznitsky Andre Melendez ors for the first quarter of the mark- Peter Klebaur Christine Weag Elizabeth Drown Paul Valenzano • One hundred block of Mountain enue – dumpster fire. Kailey Wheaton Judith Brown Kyla Mendes ing period. Kourtni Fortune Jan Weiner Avenue – oil burner malfunction. • Five hundred block of Springfield G.D. Clark Daniel Metzger Gwendolyn is a sophomore stu- Steven Halas Dorothy White • One hundred block of Sandra Avenue – system malfunction. EIGHTH GRADE Lauren Conway Kristin Oley dent at the academy. She is the daugh- Jaime Hawkins Kari Whitley PRINCIPAL’S HONOR ROLL Alyson DiFiore Scott Pober Stacey Heppt Matthew Wilks Circle – lock out. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 Britanny Grillot Tim Scofield Jaclyn Eannucci Matthew Powers ter of Robert and Pamela Schundler Jonathan Hyman Lisa Yagi • Four hundred block of Otisco Drive Eleven hundred block of Boynton Av- Kevin Guidicipietro Rebecca Paskow Ronald Ferrara Meaghan Roberts and resides in Westfield. Danielle Kapner Alyssa Yetka – trash can fire. enue – service call. Page 22 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Sen. DiFrancesco Seeks To Adjust Aid to Towns

BLACK Based on Inflation Rate During a keynote address at the tion account for the “financial, logis- annual League of Municipalities tic, practical needs of our munici- Convention which was recently held palities,” Senator DiFrancesco said in Atlantic City, Senate President he is committed to drafting enabling Donald T. DiFrancesco said he would legislation that provides for the vary- ask Governor Christine Todd ing needs of New Jersey’s diverse Whitman and Assembly Speaker Jack communities. Collins to work with him in estab-

MAGENTA “We recognize that some towns lishing an inflation adjustment pro- may need funds to prevent a crum- vision in the state’s municipal aid bling historic site from fading into program that would be used for di- the history books forever. Some com- rect property tax relief. munities may need help protecting “The inflation adjustment program local family farmlands. for municipal aid would ‘be fair to “Some of our cities may need as- taxpayers because it helps hold the sistance setting aside recreation space TELEVISION CREW Pictured above are some of the students who play an line on property taxes without a tax or creating ‘vest pocket parks.’ These CARING AND SHARING The Westfield/Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- can Red Cross worked with students from the Westfield “Y” Pre-School YELLOW active role in television production and stage activities at Terrill Middle School increase,’ said Senator DiFrancesco, diverse needs will not go overlooked in Scotch Plains. Joseph Farrell teaches the students how to hook up sound and who was serving as Acting Governor or unfunded,” DiFrancesco said. program on “Friendship Around the World.” The project, in which youngsters filled boxes with small toys and other items for needy children, was coordinated lighting equipment as well as techniques in using the camcorder for television at the time of his speech. The Senate President also reaf- work at school. In addition to filming and doing stage work for school produc- by Eileen Rooney of the Westfield “Y” Preschool Program. Pictured are the “Y” “The adjustment component would firmed his intention to develop a children hand-delivering their “friendship boxes” to the Westfield/Mountainside tions and class activities, students also work additional hours for pay when the be the most realistic and equitable matching grant program within the Red Cross Chapter in Westfield. auditorium is used by community groups. The students raise funds for some way to help municipalities cope with open space initiative that would re- microphones and small equipment by conducting pizza sales. CYAN the inevitable increases in the cost of ward communities and counties that operating local government,” he ex- dedicate funds to open space preser- Westfield YMCA Students plained. vation through self imposed taxes, Union Catholic Announces In his remarks, Senator budget allocations or general obliga- DiFrancesco also called on develop- tion bonds. Join Red Cross Charity Local Honor Roll Students ers, builders, municipal officials and “Many towns and counties went to legislators to come to back to the the ballot this year to ask residents to WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ four-year-old children in the special SCOTCH PLAINS — Union First Honors were Joseph Gregov, negotiating table and move forward support future open space programs Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- project. Catholic High School in Scotch Gina Hernandez and Thomas Werner, on legislation that would expand a and I am confident that a formal can Red Cross recently worked with The students received one box to Plains recently announced Honor Grade 12; Jamie Bennett and Nicole municipality’s power to assess im- rewards program would encourage students from the Westfield “Y” Pre- be filled for a girl or a boy with small Roll standings for the first marking Manziano, Grade 11, and Laura Co- pact fees. even more communities to invest in School in the Red Cross Program toys, personal items such as a tooth- period. lon and Kelly Feil, Grade 10. “I invite all parties to join me in a long-term open space plan,” said “Friendship Around the World.” brush, toothpaste, washcloth, soap, To be eligible for First Honors, Those students from Scotch a results-oriented discussion that Senator DiFrancesco, who originally Eileen Rooney of the Westfield shampoo, brush and comb, or sup- students must achieve a grade point Plains who achieved Second Hon- will produce a fair system of im- proposed a state matching grant pro- “Y” Preschool Program coordinated plies of paper, pens, pencils, rulers average of 3.6 with no grades of “C” ors were Allison Mack and Brian pact fees,” said Senator gram last January. the participation of the three- and and erasers. or “D.” Reagan, Grade 11, and Laura Boes, DiFrancesco. “Finding the right The youngsters hand-delivered For Second Honors, students must Grade 9. balance between economic reality their gifts to the Westfield/ earn a grade point average of 3.0, Fanwood students who achieved and aesthetic and environmental Phyllis Diller to Welcome Mountainside Red Cross Chapter. with only one “C” and no “D’s” First Honors were Matthew Price, quality is a goal that we cannot The Red Cross distributes the filled permitted. Christopher Sandiford and Thomas afford to take lightly as we ap- boxes to a central location, and they From Westfield, those students who C. Williams, Grade 12, and Kathryn proach the next century.” New Year at Paper Mill are shipped to children all over the achieved First Honors were Albert Schurtz, Grade 10. Senator DiFrancesco also asked world. the League of Municipalities’ mem- Comedienne Phyllis Diller will Ms. Diller began her career as a This year-round project works into Nodar, Grade 12; Katie Behr, Grade Students from Fanwood who were headline the gala New Year’s Eve stand-up comedienne in 1955 and 11, and Leanne Kacsur and Lisa awarded Second Honors were Erica bership to assist him and the Legis- the “Y” program entitled “Character lature in preparing the legislation celebration at Paper Mill Playhouse has performed in nightclubs, mov- Count,” in which pre-school age chil- Mortkowitz, Grade 9. Schweikert, Grade 12; Edward in Millburn for two performances on ies, television and theater. Receiving Second Honors from Winsor, Grade 11, and Ryan Price, that will implement the new consti- dren learn responsibility, commu- tutional amendment approved by the Thursday, December 31, at 7 p.m. She also starred as Dolly Levi on nity support, and that everyone is not Westfield were Tiana Mayes, Grade Grade 10. and 10 p.m. Broadway in Hello, Dolly! and has 12; Tracey Doherty, Grade 11, and Mountainside students Andrea voters on November 3 that will dedi- as fortunate as them. cate $98 million toward open space The Duprees and magician Mer- John Wilkinson, Grade 10. Keller and Tarat Puzyk, both in Grade cer Helms will also perform at the Scotch Plains students who earned 9, achieved First Honors. preservation. Citing his concern that the legisla- gala. Ralph Mattison Wraps Army Training Course MOUNTAINSIDE – United States Students Invited to Compete Army Second Lieutenant Ralph S. Mattison, Jr. has graduated the ar- mor officer basic course at Fort Knox, In Theatre, Speech Festival Kentucky. The course covers branch training High school students from around tion, 15-minute performance. in armor for newly-commissioned the state are invited to compete in the Each high school may enter up to officers, with emphasis on the duties third annual New Jersey High School five students in each of the six com- of tank and reconnaissance platoon Theatre Festival and Speech Compe- petition categories. Judges will pro- leaders. tition on Saturday, January 30, from vide written critiques to each partici- It also includes instruction in au- 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Rutgers Uni- pating student. tomotive principles and maintenance, versity in New Brunswick. The snow Awards will be given to the top five communications, weapons and tac- date for the event is Sunday, January contestants in each category. Stu- Phyllis Diller tics. 31. dents who win the top awards at the Lieutenant Mattison is the son of The festival, sponsored by the festival will be honored at the New performed as a piano soloist with symphony orchestras in the United Ralph S. Mattison of Richmond, Vir- Speech and Theatre Association of Jersey Governor’s Awards in Arts ginia and Alice Oberman of New Jersey, Inc., is being presented Education dinner in May. States and Canada. Her artwork has also been displayed in galleries across Mountainside. in association with the New Jersey Students or teachers may receive He is a 1988 graduate of John F. Governor’s Awards in Arts Educa- registration material by calling the the country. The Duprees are best known for Kennedy High School in Suffolk, tion. Speech and Theatre Association of Virginia, and a 1995 graduate of Old All high school students are eli- New Jersey at (973) 748-0313 or their songs “You Belong to Me,” “Have You Heard,” “My One True Dominion University in Norfolk, gible to compete in the following (973) 655-5214. The registration Virginia. performing arts categories: deadline is Friday, January 15. Love,” and “Goodnight My Love.” Show tickets are $55, $65, and $70 The Lieutenant received his Dramatic Monologue or Comedy The Speech and Theatre Associa- master’s degree earlier this year from Monologue, five minute perfor- tion of New Jersey, Inc. is a profes- for the 7 p.m. performance, and $55, $70, and $75 for the 10 p.m. perfor- Tarleton State University in mance; Dramatic Pairs or Comedy sional organization for speech and Stephenville, Texas. BEAUTIFUL BROWNIES During the half-day session of conference week, Pairs, 10-minute performance; Im- theater educators. It advocates the mance. Brownie Girl Scouts from McGinn Elementary School’s Troop No. 640 were provisational Pairs, seven-minute inclusion of theater arts and speech A special “Duets” package will be treated to an afternoon of beauty at the Union County Vocational-Technical performance, and Scene Competi- in educational curricula. available at $145 per person for the 7 Paul Faulkner Halfway School in Scotch Plains. Senior cosmetology students practiced their washing, p.m. performance, and $150 for the Through Deployment curling, braiding, and manicuring skills on the third-grade girls. Pictured, left 10 p.m. show. This package will in- to right, are: front, Jayne Dzuback and Christine Leide; center, Barbie Slaugh clude dinner at the F. M. Kirby Car- FANWOOD – United States Navy and Michele Silverstein; and back, Annie Smith and Emily Jones. riage House Restaurant, show tickets Petty Officer First Class Paul D. and parking. Faulkner, the son of Carmel Cox of Westfield Review Reveals Tickets for the Midnight Buffet Fanwood, is currently halfway and the 10 p.m. show are $120. through a six-month deployment to To order tickets, please call the box Middle East Forces Pacific aboard Upcoming SAT Class Dates office at (973) 376-4343. For ticket the guided missile destroyer USS Paul package information, please call Hamilton, home ported in Pearl Har- WESTFIELD – Les Jacobsen, Di- program which emphasizes the strate- Millie at (973) 379-3636, Extension bor, Hawaii. rector of Westfield Review, Inc., has gies and techniques needed for suc- No. 2432. Petty Officer Faulkner’s ship is announced the Winter/Spring 1999 cess, according to Mr. Jacobsen. part of the multinational intercep- schedule of Preliminary Scholastic Each class is taught by certified in- tion force in the Arabian Gulf to Assessment Test (PSAT) and SAT structors in their subject area who are High School Hosts support United Nations sanctions preparation courses. currently teaching at Westfield High levied against Iraq after the 1991 The upcoming program will begin School. Students are encouraged to Programs for Gay, Gulf War. in February on three different dates. discuss techniques and strategies and Lesbian Awareness During the deployment, crew mem- Classes will be held on Wednesdays to ask questions. bers from Petty Officer Faulkner’s starting February 10; Thursdays start- Instruction techniques vary from WESTFIELD – The Human Rela- ship participated in Project Hand- ing February 11, or Sundays starting class lecture to individual work to small tions Committee of Westfield High clasp, an official Navy program es- February 14. Classes are held at The student groups interacting with the in- School recently sponsored “Season tablished in 1962 to promote good- Presbyterian Church in Westfield on structor. Students practice their tech- of Light: Spirit of Inclusion,” a week- will between American citizens and Mountain Avenue. niques on actual SAT examinations long program of activities designed those of other lands through direct, All three sections will consist of 24 that are published by the College Board WINNING PUBLICATION The Edison Intermediate School newspaper, The to raise student and staff awareness person-to-person contact. hours of total instruction in both ver- which makes up the SATs. Edison Wildcat, was recently acknowledged as a gold medal winner by Columbia about teenage gay and lesbian issues. Petty Officer Faulkner graduated Scholastic Press Association in the annual critique contest. The newspaper is The committee organized a series bal and mathematics given over eight Classes are small and seats are lim- published six to eight times per year with a staff that changes each semester. from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High different sessions which last three hours ited. The classes will be filled on a first Advisor Bob Hild has led the staff for 17 years. He has taught interviewing of workshops and focus groups. Fac- School in 1979. He joined the Navy each. come, first served basis. To reserve a techniques and writing fundamentals. The 1997-1998 editors Crystal Aldrich, ulty members structured lessons in in February of 1984. Westfield Review offers a compre- class space or for further information, Valerie Chu, Katherine Hild and Bree Sherry were also honored. Pictured above their classes to feature themes of hensive SAT and PSAT preparation please call (908) 317-2774. is Bob Hild discussing the next Wildcat edition with staff member Andrea Pinho. diversity or contributions by gays James Johnson Retires and lesbians. Members of PFLAG (Parents and From Brooklyn College Jermal Quinn Serving Friends of Lesbians and Gays), as WESTFIELD — James P. Johnson, Union County Residents $20/Year • All Others $24/Year well as a panel of speakers from the a professor and historian at Brooklyn On USS Carl Vinson Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Alliance College since 1966, will retire at the Aircraft Carrier of Rutgers University, held discus- end of the fall semester. sion groups in the library during the Mr. Johnson received a bachelor of SCOTCH PLAINS – United lunch periods. arts degree from Duke University. HAPPY States Navy Petty Officer Third Messages highlighting the contri- He taught at Poly Prep County Day Class Jermal A. Quinn recently butions of gays and lesbians were School and later earned his doctoral departed on a six-month deploy- read each day during homeroom an- degree from Columbia University. HOLIDAYS ment to the Western Pacific and nouncements, and a showcase dis- He won the Louis B. Pelzer Prize Indian Oceans and the Arabian play of scholarly material on gay/ for history from the Organization of Gulf while assigned to the air- lesbian issues was created by the American Historians in 1966 from craft carrier USS Carl Vinson, library. Columbia University. He also taught home ported in Bremerton, Wash- Westfield High School Principal, at Pace University. NAME ington. Dr. Robert G. Petix, stated at a recent Mr. Johnson was named a Teach- Petty Officer Quinn is among faculty meeting, “Addressing the ing Fellow by the Danforth Founda- STREET more than 11,000 Pacific Fleet needs of gay and lesbian students at tion in 1974. He also served on the sailors and Marines who have Westfield High School reflects our Westfield Board of Education from CITY been assigned to the ships of the school’s ongoing commitment to cre- 1972 to 1975. USS Carl Vinson Battle Group. ating an inclusive environment in He has authored “The Politics of ZIP The group is comprised of seven which all students feel safe, valued Soft Coal,” “Westfield: from Settle- surface combatants, two subma- and respected. ment to Suburb,” and “New Jersey: PHONE “By honoring diversity of sexual A History of Ingenuity and Indus- Give A Gift That Gives All Year rines and 10 aircraft squadrons. orientation, race, class, gender and try,” as well as articles in profes- A 1990 graduate of Union ethnicity, we hope to make all stu- sional and scholarly journals. He co- Catholic High School in Scotch Enclose Your Payment With This Coupon and Mail to PO Box 368, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 dents and staff feel comfortable and authored “Righteous Carnage: The Plains, Petty Officer Quinn joined welcome at Westfield High School,” John List Murders in 1991,” with the Navy in November of 1995. he concluded. Timothy Benford of Mountainside. A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 17, 1998 Page 23 CYAN

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Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, the sale of 395 Wil- West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its MAGENTA low Way, Clark. The property was marketed 20 Waldon Road, Fanwood. The selling listing and sale of the above property at 538 listing and sale of the above property at 38 participation in the sale of the above prop- by Doris Kopil. agent was Lynn MacDonald. Bradford Avenue, Westfield. The property Lenhorne Drive, Cranford. The property erty at 43 Grove Avenue, Metuchen. The was listed by Diane Pelino and negotiations was listed by Tom Bianco and negotiations property was handled by Anthony Nuzzo. of the sale were by Mary McEnerney. of the sale was by Susan D’Arecca. BLACK

Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its sale of 400 Otisco Drive, Westfield. The 54 Highlander Drive, Scotch Plains. The participation in the sale of the above prop- sale of the above property at 208 Myrtle participation in the sale of the above prop- property was marketed by Lois Berger. selling agent was Lois Berger. erty at 639 Benson Place, Westfield. The Avenue, Westfield. The property was erty at 248 Hazel Avenue, Westfield. The property was handled by Ruth Tate. handled by Ruth Tate. property was handled by Nancy Bregman.

Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of 121 Beech Avenue, Fanwood. The 49 Sherold Road, Clark. The selling agent listing and sale of the above property at 515 listing and sale of the above property at 276 sale of the above property at 1403 Madeline selling agent was Cathy Splinter. was Linda Daly. Colonial Avenue, Westfield. The property Partridge Run, Mountainside. The property Drive, Avenel. The property was handled was listed by Carol Lyons and negotiations was listed by Valerie Lynch and negotiations by Sally Colder. of the sale were by Mary McEnerney. of the sale were by Stacy Kostas.

Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of 6 Pittsfield Street, Cranford. The 810 Highland Avenue, Westfield. The sell- listing and sale of the above property at 718 participation in the sale of the above prop- sale of the above property at 28 Diana Drive, selling agent was Mark Troxler. ing agent was Faith Maricic. Carleton Road, Westfield. The property was erty at 2376 Longfellow Avenue, Scotch South Plainfield. The property was handled listed and sold by Lucille Roll. Plains. The property was handled by Kathy by Madeline Sollaccio. Shea.

Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of 110 Hillcrest Avenue, Cranford. The 41 Spruce Hollow Road, Green Brook. The participation in the sale of the above prop- sale of the above property at 22 East Clay sale of the above property at 220 William selling agent was Gina Suriano-Barber. selling agent was Mary Ellen O'Boyle. erty at 305 Elm Street, Cranford. The prop- Avenue, Roselle Park. The property was Street, Scotch Plains. The property was erty was handled by Anne Kelly. handled by Janice Tittel. handled by Kay Gragnano.

Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its sale of 2415 Bryant Avenue, Scotch Plains. 78 Shady Lane, Fanwood. The selling agent listing and sale of the above property at 520 sale of the above property at 2232 Morse participation in the sale of the above prop- The selling agent was Lois Berger. was Susan Dinan. Topping Hill Road, Mountainside. The Avenue. The property was handled by Kevin erty at 711 Summit Avenue, Westfield. The property was listed by Marilyn Kelly and Bamrick. property was handled by Don Whellan. negotiations of the sale were by Karleen Burns.

Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue, Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the West, Westfield, has announced the sale of tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its sale of 26 Acken Drive, Clark. The selling 722 Castleman Drive, Westfield. The sell- sale of the above property at 1787 Fernwood sale of the above property at 385 North Av- participation in the sale of the above prop- agent was Greg Young. ing agent was Faith Maricic. Lane, Plainfield. The property was handled enue, Fanwood. The property was handled erty at 515 Trinity Place, Unit BLN, West- by Betty Lynch. by Gloria Kraft. field. The property was handled by Donna Nackson.

Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Av- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- enue, West, Westfield, has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the sale of 120 Sycamore Street, Westfield. The listing and sale of the above property at 224 listing and sale of the above property at 21 listing and sale of the above property at 125 sale of the above property at 61 Giggleswick selling agent was Rebecca Wampler. N. Chestnut, Westfield. The property was West Grant Avenue, Roselle Park. The prop- County Park, Cranford. The property was Way, Edison. The property was handled by listed by Roz Alexander and negotiations erty was listed and sold by Tom Bianco. listed by Karleen Burns and negotiations of Susan Callender. of the sale were by Tom Shea. the sale were by Rosanne DeLorenzo.

Paid Advertisement RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement Page 24 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION AAA Advises Planning Burgdorff’s Westfield Office Ahead For Holiday Trips Receives Company Award AAA New Jersey Automobile Club a vehicle safety kit. WESTFIELD – The Westfield of- home it sold came within 97 percent BLACK has announced travel tips for New Jersey · Take your time. The current land fice of Burgdorff ERA was recently of the list price, and that 88 percent of drivers during the holiday season. speed record is 733 miles per hour. Don’t presented with a company award by the homes that the office listed were Jennifer Schneider, manager of public try to break it on the way to grandma’s. Judy Reeves, President and Chief sold, according to Mrs. Massard. The relations and safety for the AAA New It’s better to plan extra time and arrive Operating Officer, in recognition of study focused on transactions in Jersey Automobile Club in Florham Park safely. Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, stated, “When you take a holiday, add the · Take a 15- to 20-minute break every its number one placement for dollar threat of bad weather and throw in 25 to few hours. Stop at a safe rest area and production during the month of Oc- Mountainside and Cranford. 35 million motorists, you get a recipe for stretch your legs. Also, drink plenty of tober. “These are high statistics when frustration.” fluids. Jean Massard, Vice President and compared to the marketplace aver- AAA has offered the following tips for · Bring activities. The attention span Manager of the Westfield office, cred- age, which indicate that slightly above 50 percent of homes listed by Real-

MAGENTA safer holiday auto travel: of children is shorter than adults, so they · Leave early, stay late. If possible, quickly lose interest when traveling. Pack tors actually proceed to closing,” she leave a day earlier than normal and re- some special snacks and favorite toys to added. turn a day early or a day late. You can keep them busy. Try a recorded story or The findings were based on statis- avoid wasting time in traffic and enjoy sing-along tape. tics released by the Garden State more time with family and friends. · Don’t eat and run. After the third Multiple Listing Service for the pe- · Plan ahead. Know your route and helping of stuffing, take a long walk to riod of October 1, 1997 through Sep- have an alternate plan in case of get the blood flowing again. Better yet, tember 30, 1998, Mrs. Massard re- heavy traffic. Also make sure your take a long nap in your father-in-law’s SUCCESSFUL CHARITY Community Service Committee members of the vealed. vehicle is in top condition and carry recliner. Greater Union County Association of Realtors recently collected coats and YELLOW

business clothing for charities in Union County. Pictured, left to right, are: Tracy Wilde, Elaine Resnick-Gechtman, Michael Buban, Marge Cuccaro, Michael Buccola, Eileen Passananti, Larry Kraft, Camie Delaney, Tim Foreman, and Roe Dunlap Named Roe Dunlap, as they sort donations from the drive. Salesperson of Month By Burgdorff ERA CYAN Realtors Association Holds WESTFIELD – The Westfield of- fice of Burgdorff ERA has an- Successful Clothing Drive nounced that Sales Associate Roe Dunlap was named Salesperson of WESTFIELD – A recent coats The coats were distributed to the Jean Massard the Month for November, with sales and business clothing drive, spon- Department of Human Resources, ited her team of sales associates for of four units sold and total volume sored by the Community Service the Westfield Neighborhood Coun- the accomplishment. amounting to over $1.2 million. Committee of the Greater Union cil, St. Joseph’s in Elizabeth, the “Our achievements are the direct Ms. Dunlap, a resident of County Association of Realtors, re- Plainfield Action Service, Cranford result of cohesive teamwork among Westfield for 19 years, has earned sulted in the collection of hundreds Family Care, the Salvation Army, our exceptionally well-trained company awards for production, of coats and an extensive amount of and the Plainfield YMCA and Holy agents,” she remarked. “In this new business clothing to aid the needy. Trinity programs for the homeless. age of technology, customers also The Association was assisted by The business clothing collected, need the human touch and caring of a girl scout troop from Holy Trinity which will benefit those going on highly trained professionals that as- Church and the Parent-Teacher Or- job interviews who had previously pire to provide service and integrity,” ganization and students of lacked appropriate clothing, were added Mrs. Massard. McKinley Middle School in donated to New Attitudes and Suit A recent study prepared for the Westfield. WESTFIELD $299,000 Yourself and the Salvation Army. Westfield office showed that every LET IT SNOW Stay warm and cozy in this custom built 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Ranch with 2 car garage. Many newer features. Enjoy the spacious property, perfect for building snowmen. Beautifully maintained at $299,000. Top 1% in Coldwell Banker President’s Elite Club 1978-1997 NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club – ’97 Gold COLD WELL B ANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERA GE Roe Dunlap Westfield Office including membership in Burgdorff ERA’s President’s Club. She is also 209 Central Avenue a member of the New Jersey Asso- Lucille K. Roll (908) 233-5555 ciation of Realtors’ Million Dollar Broker/Sales Associate Sales Club for 1991, 1992, 1995 and 1996. SCOTCH PLAINS $159,900 A real estate professional for 11 BRIGHT AND SHINY Holiday Greetings years, Ms. Dunlap has served as a The perfect holiday present is this convenient to town 3 Bedroom, 1½ Bath member on the Board of Realtors’ Colonial. Many updates, center hall styling and spacious rooms. Yours at $159,900. Professional Standards Committee and is an active member of the Com- Westfield Office My gift to you... A complimentary munity Service Committee. To reach Ms. Dunlap, please call 153 Mountain Ave. her direct business line at (908) 233- 232-5664 Market Analysis of your home. Call Lu. 6533.

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED YELLOW Awarded in De Beers Contest VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Banking Westfield Rescue Squad seeks WESTFIELD – Thomas D. He has also received the De Beers trainees for Emergency Medical TELLER Cherin, Designer – Goldsmith was award in 1992 - 1993, and 1995. Technicians. Valid NJ Driver’s Lic. recently recognized as the winner in Mr. Cherin was also awarded the req. Min., 4 hrs./wk. Full time position is now avail- the De Beers Diamond Competition, able in the following branch: Diamonds International Award, as * * * * * a prestigious award in the diamond well as the Diamonds Today award. and jewelry industry. He submitted an 18-carat yellow Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. WESTFIELD (WF) EXT. 6212 Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training pro- According to Mr. Cherin, the gold and platinum diamond pin/pen- awards are traditionally given to na- dant which was copyrighted under vided. If you enjoy working with people MAGENTA tional or international manufactur- the title, “Re-invented Oval: Liberty Call Miki Leitner and numbers, WE WILL TRAIN ers. He noted that it is an accom- Crown” for his entry in the competi- (908) 233-2501 YOU! Experience as a cashier plishment for a small manufacturer. will be a plus. tion. HELP WANTED “I do these competitions to keep Mr. Cherin will also participate in Company paid benefits and me on the cutting edge of design,” the upcoming Millennium competi- TEACHERS salary increase in 6 months. Mr. Cherin stated. tion. Come grow with us. Looking for a challenging, exciting way to help If interested, please call (201) kids succeed? We have great 262-6574 and identify the part-time teaching positions with branch you are applying for by Westfield Post Office Offers flexible hours, paid training & dialing the extension that BLACK CLOTHING DRIVE The Westfield office of Coldwell Banker and the Westfield appears next to it. High School Key Club will collect toys and clothing for needy children until great growth potential. If inter- Holiday Mailing Advice Monday, December 21. Donated items will benefit youngsters served by the ested, call the Huntington Learn- Family and Children’s Counseling and Testing Center of Elizabeth. Pictured, ing Center in Springfield at (973) Hudson City left to right, are: Beverly Healey of Coldwell Banker, Key Club President 258-0085 or the Edison Center at Savings Bank WESTFIELD – Westfield Post- transportation, the United States Rebecca Goldberg, and Kathy Shea of Coldwell Banker. (732) 767-9742. (201) 262-6574 master Kenneth Brown has suggested Postal Service has advised that par- HELP WANTED that using priority or express mail cels mailed after Sunday, December PART TIME Equal Oppty. Employer can make mailing holiday packages 20, be sent by express mail to ensure Coldwell Banker, Key Club M/F/H/V simpler. delivery by Christmas. RESALE SHOP ASSISTANT – Postmaster Brown noted that pri- Express mail items will be deliv- for busy not-for-profit shop. Du- APARTMENT FOR RENT ties include display, pricing, sales ority mail allows packages weighing ered overnight to most major United Holds Toy, Clothing Drive Scotch Plains – Clean, 3 rooms up to two pounds to be sent anywhere States cities. The cost for packages and stock. Experience with retail, furniture and/or antiques a plus. in 2-family house, 1st floor, pri- in the country for $3. Larger pack- weighing up to half a pound is $10.75, WESTFIELD – The Westfield of- office of Coldwell Banker and vate entrance, no pets, non- ages weighing up to five pounds may and $15 for packages up to two fice of Coldwell Banker Residential Excellent opportunity for creative, Westfield High School will be dis- responsible self-starter. Saturday smoker, near transportation, many be sent for as low as $6. pounds. Brokerage and the Westfield High tributed to the Family and Children’s extras. Immediately available. Priority mail is normally delivered Express mail includes $500 insur- availability essential. School Key Club will collect toys and Counseling and Testing Center of Call J. Gentile (908) 273-5564 Call (908) 232-7851 in two or three days, and merchan- ance and there is no additional fee for clothing during the Christmas sea- Elizabeth. dise insurance is available for an delivery on Christmas Day. son, until Monday, December 21, for The center provides help to physi- HELP WANTED additional fee. The Post Office will provide free Family and Children’s Services. cally and emotionally abused chil- Summer ’99: Children’s day camp CLASSIFIED Since winter weather conditions priority and express mail cardboard All gifts collected at the Westfield dren, as well as to children of fami- counselors. WSI/Lifeguards, ac- can close airports and halt highway boxes, envelopes, and mailing labels. lies in crisis. The center is a private, tivity instructors. Ideal for teach- DEADLINE FOR Woman’s Club Holds non-profit social service agency. ers, college students. Watchung DECEMBER 24 Dessert, Card Party “We want every child to experi- area. ence happiness, especially during the Call 1-888-THE CAMP ISSUE IS FANWOOD – The Woman’s Club holidays,” said Marilyn Kelly, Man- of Fanwood held its Dessert and Card ager of the Coldwell Banker office. HOUSE FOR SALE Monday, Dec. 21 Party, an annual fundraiser to sup- “Unfortunately, these are difficult BY OWNER 2 P.M. port the club’s scholarship fund, on times for many families, and we don’t North Edison – 3 BR Ranch, hot November 18 at the Scotch Hills want to see the children deprived,” tub, fireplace, manu upgrades, Please Call Country Club. she said. excellent area, excellent condi- (908) 232-4407 Area merchants which contributed This will be the fourth year that the tion. to the event were Rice Inn, Irma’s Key Club and Coldwell Banker have Call (908) 755-1836 Hallmark, Florida Fruit Shoppe, worked together for the holiday toy Lemon Tree Beauty Salon, Lenny’s drive. Bakery, South Street Café, House of “Many students from the high Westfield ‘Y’ to Present Workshop Styles Beauty Salon, A Tasteful school are interested in helping needy Touch, Statewide Savings Bank, children and we feel that helping Fanwood Liquor Store, First Savings Family and Children’s Services is a For Parents of Pre-school Children Bank, Scotchwood Florist, and Vita- way to help within our communi- min Specialities. ties,” remarked Key Club President WESTFIELD — The Westfield Odell, Principal of Washington El- Other merchants included Scoops Rebecca Goldberg. “Y” will host “Ready, Set, Shall I ementary School in Westfield; Teddi - The Ice Creamery, John’s Meat Kathy Shea and Beverly Healey Go?,” a kindergarten readiness and Ritter, a kindergarten teacher at information workshop for the par- Tamaques School, and Jordan Schiff, GREATLY APPRECIATED The College Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Market, Pellicones Beauty Salon, are serving as Co-Chairwomen for B.J.’s Dress Shop, Park Place Res- the event for Coldwell Banker. ents of preschool age children, on Principal of Jefferson Elementary presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Mildred McCloskey, third from right, Friday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m. at at the club’s 65th Anniversary party held at the Scotch Hills Country Club on taurant, Friendly’s Restaurant, Dial All types of toys, including puzzles, School in Westfield. November 15. The award was given for creative assistance and dedication Electronics, Palmer Video, Barry’s games, coloring books, stuffed toys the “Y,” located at 220 Clark Street The workshop will be free and toward helping local high school students further their education by providing Frame Shop, Parker Greenhouse, and the like may be brought to in Westfield. open to the public. Seating is limited, College Club Night for over 40 years. Other Past College Club Presidents, Manhattan Bagel Co., Raven Opti- Coldwell Banker at 209 Central Av- The presenters this year will be and all parents and guardians must pictured left to right, are: Kay Taillon, Eleanor Strum, Ginger Rachko, Mari cal, Scotch Plains Music Center, enue in Westfield. Salvatore DeSimone, Principal of register at the Westfield “Y.” McDevitt, Marie Leppert, Peggy Tan, Bernadette Hoyer and Marie Walford. Burger King, and the Fanwood- To arrange for items to be picked Tamaques Elementary School in For more information, please call Not pictured are Jean Winsor, Helen Aron, Constance Russell, Nancy Anderson Scotch Plains YMCA. up, please call (908) 233-5555. Westfield; Janet Harrison, an elemen- Susan Beelitz or Eileen Rooney at and Jean Thatcher. tary school psychologist; Connie the “Y” at (908) 233-2700.

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WESTFIELD $265,000 WESTFIELD $329,000 WESTFIELD $359,900 Great location close to all transportation and shopping. First floor Unique 3 Bedroom Colonial in the heart of Westfield. Suitable for Quality fieldstone Colonial. French doors to open porch, Living has 2 Bedrooms, 3 Bedrooms on 2nd. Move-in condition, many residential and or professional office use. WSF-7682 Room with fireplace, Dining Room, Family Room, country Kitchen upgrades. WSF-7665 with dining area, 4 Bedrooms, 1 full, 2 ½-Baths. Professionally landscaped. WSF-7694 Page 26 Thursday, December 17, 1998 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Martin Luther King Assoc. Announces Essay Contest

BLACK The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 18, the win- Association has announced that it ners will be announced and prizes will hold its 12th Annual Essay Con- will be awarded during the 12th test for all Westfield students from Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. In- 1st to 12th grade. terfaith Service at 1 p.m. at the First All students are advised to sub- United Methodist Church. mit essays by Tuesday, January Participants may submit their es- 5. The theme of the contest fo- says to their school or to Dorothy cuses on how “Martin Luther Kirkley at the Westfield Neighbor- King Jr. and Mohandas Ghandi hood Council, 127 Cacciola Place, MAGENTA

both used non-violence to achieve Westfield 07090. victory.” For further information regarding Last year, 18 winners obtained U.S. the essay contest or the interfaith Savings Bonds and books. This year, service, please contact Sylvia Ballat a computer has been added to the at (908) 232-4606 or Dorothy Kirkley prize winnings. at (908) 654-3813. DANCING SCOUTS Third grade Brownie Troop No. 640/88 from McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains recently took an overnight trip to the Imagine That! Children’s Museum in East Hanover. The event was sponsored YELLOW

by the Washington Rock Girl Scout Council. Enjoying the dance exhibition, pictured left to right, are: Emily Jones, Annie Smith, Courtney Greenwood, TOWN PLANTERS Members of the Garden Club of Westfield recently Michele Silverstein and Noelle DeGregorio. finished decorating the town planters for the holiday season. The planters, located on the corners of Broad and Elm Streets, are filled with evergreens and adorned with large, festive red bows. Pictured, left to right, are: standing, Ottilie Junior Musical Club Party Griessemer, Lucille Finter, Mary Ann Malloy and Nancy Roff, and kneeling, Irene Ilaria, Jody Melloan and Ruth Paul. CYAN Is Scheduled for Sunday Mental Health Agency Offers WESTFIELD — The holiday Westfield will take place at the home party for college and regular mem- of last season’s President, Marina bers of the Junior Musical Club of Yu, this Sunday, December 20, at 3 Tips to Stop Holiday Blues p.m. at 132 Summit Court in The New Jersey Association of too). Westfield. Mental Health Agencies, Inc. • Plan ahead. Try not to leave The club, comprised of perform- (NJAMHA) in Manasquan and things to the last minute. Planning ing high school pianists, instrumen- Donald J. Parket, Executive Director ahead will help alleviate the feeling talists and vocalists from Westfield of AtlantiCare Behavioral Health and of being out of control, which can and surrounding areas, held its first President of NJAMHA Board of Di- lead to feelings of depression. meeting of the season on October 4 rectors have offered the following • Keep things simple. Do things at the home of Kathleen Zawrotniak tips to help end the blues or depres- that are realistic and manageable. in Edison. sion during the holiday season. Anytime that you feel overwhelmed This year’s head officers are: Presi- HAPPY HOLIDAYS The Ninth Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and • Limit your expectations. All too or out of control, you run the risk of dent, Ms. Zawrotniak; Vice Presi- Charity Drive, sponsored by the Union County Freeholders and Comcast of New often, people have grandiose expec- feeling depressed. dent of Programs, Kathy Chern; Vice Jersey, was held at the Watchung Stable in Mountainside last week. The event tations of the holidays. When these • Know the difference. There is a President of Auditions, Tanya Tran; included an arrival by Santa, a petting zoo, caroling, refreshments and a expectations fail, people’s disappoint- big difference between the holiday Secretary, Kate Walsh; Treasurer, Watchung Mounted Drill Team demonstration. Over 2,000 people attended and ment can lead to depression. blues and clinical depression. Clini- Heather Baxier; Hospitality, Eliza- donated more than 500 toys and food items for the needy. Pictured, left to right, • Don’t overeat. Overindulging cal depression can affect sleep pat- beth Powell, and Publicity, David are: Comcast Vice President and General Manager Buck Dopp, Debbie Leib of can have far-reaching negative ef- terns, appetites and concentration. If St. Clare’s Homes for Children in Elizabeth, Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. Paik. fects. Some people become upset at you feel that you are suffering from Sullivan, Freeholder Alexander Mirabella, Freeholder Mary Ruotolo, and the prospect of having to lose weight The club held the first of its audi- Freeholder Deborah Scanlon. depression, seek professional help. tions on November 4 at the Westfield they gained during the holidays; oth- Either get a recommendation from a home of Ms. Chern. The successful ers may simply not be used to eating doctor or religious leader, or reach participants included Jenn-tyng Vo-Tech Offers Part-Time the abundance of rich foods. out to your local mental health center Chern, Grade 11, violin; Jodie • Don’t drink too much. Be care- for a referral. Freeland, Grade 9, flute; James Ryan ful when indulging in holiday cheer. Hogan, Grade 10, piano; Ariel Evening Courses for Spring After all, alcohol itself is a depres- sant. Also, drinking too much, espe- William Barton Ends Millman, Grade 11, piano, and Kelly DEE DEE NEEDS A HOME People SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union Courses such as cabinet making, cially when driving, can lead to its Naval Deployment Yang, Grade 8, flute. County Vocational-Technical Schools manicuring, automotive repair, weld- for Animals, a non-profit animal wel- own set of problems. Moderation, as WESTFIELD – Navy Seaman Will- fare organization serving New Jersey, The next audition will be held on in Scotch Plains has announced that ing electricity, carpentry, masonry, always, is essential. will sponsor pet adoption events this Wednesday, March 3, at the home of registration will begin on Monday, and power engineering will be of- iam G. Barton recently completed a six- • Limit spending. Going into debt month deployment to the Mediterra- Saturday and Sunday, December 19 Ms. Chern. Applicants must be in January 4, for part-time spring fered. during the holidays will only lead to and 20, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at grades 8 to 12 and must be currently nean Sea and Arabian Gulf with the evening courses. Registration will take place Mon- problems after the New Year. Try amphibious transport dock USS Aus- PetsMart, 1022 Route No. 22, East, at studying music with a private Director of Adult Education, John days to Thursdays, January 4 to 14, West End Avenue in North Plainfield. grab bags with groups of friends or tin, home ported in Norfolk, Virginia. teacher. Crowley, has stated that some of the from 2 to 7 p.m. in Baxel Hall on the family members, or make homemade Seaman Barton and crew members Among the cats and dogs available For further information, please will be Dee Dee, a four-year-old spayed course offerings have not been regu- Raritan Road Campus. gifts to limit the number of gifts you participated in the multinational exer- female Dalmatian who was abandoned call Ms. Tran at (908) 232-3518 or larly listed. He noted that some For more information, please call must purchase. cises Matador Livex ’98, Dynamic Mix by her owner. She is current with her the Club Adviser, Mrs. Donald courses have been developed due to the Evening Session office at (908) • Focus on the real meaning of the ’98, Cooperative Assembly ’98, Sea vaccinations. To adopt a pet, or for Belcher, at (908) 233-0759. popular interest and others will help 889-2922 or (908) 889-2914. Reg- holidays. Focusing on material things Breeze ’98 and Rescue Eagle ’98. more information, please call (908) At the club’s November 8 meet- students maintain certification re- istration will also be available by will only add pressure to this already He also visited Greece, Malta, Ro- 688-1073, or visit www.petfinder.org/ ing, members performed and quirements. mail. overwhelming time of the year. mania, Spain, Turkey, and the Ukraine shelters/pfa.html on the Internet. For plans were discussed for the • Emphasize positive aspects. while participating in community rela- low cost spay and neuter information, group’s trip to see the musical Keeping a positive attitude is always tions projects in host countries. please call the People for Animals Seaman Barton is the son of William Clinic at (908) 964-6887. Jekyll and Hyde. important. Concentrate on doing things that you do well and delegate and Kathleen B. Burton of Westfield. Barb and Chuck Timko invite you to come see our tasks that may not be your forte to He graduated Carson Long Military others. Institute of New Bloomfield, Pennsyl- • Spend time with family and vania in 1996. He joined the Navy in November 1996. TimkoTimko TreesTrees friends (and make time for yourself Fresh, Fragrant Balsam Fir Mother Seton Collects CHRISTMAS TREES Gifts for Local Needy Wreaths • Grave Covers The Student Council of Mother Seton Regional High School in Clark Starting from $19.95 is continuing its collection of gifts for needy families and organizations Route 22 West, Scotch Plains from faculty and students until Fri- (In the BOWCRAFT Parking Lot) day, December 18. Sister Jacquelyn Balasia, Student Council advisor, has coordinated the Monday-Friday: 2pm to 9pm gift drive. Saturday: 10am to 9pm • Sunday: 12pm to 9pm Students chose from gift tags which were placed on the high school’s “giving tree” and purchased a gift to place under the tree. Prior to Christmas vacation, the ELF TEAM Santa and his elves gather in the gazebo on the Scotch Plains students will deliver the gifts to local Village Green December 6 to greet visitors to the annual holiday celebration in Happy Birthday the downtown, organized by the Scotch Plains Business and Professional needy families. The packages will Association and the Scotch Plains Parks and Recreation Commission. Pictured, also be mailed to families in the left to right, are: Gerry Vadas, Debbie DiGuisepp (Mrs. Claus), Vi Brown, Steve Ukraine and delivered to Raphael’s Art Fried Straight from our farm in Maine Goldberg (Santa), Nancy Woodward, Joe Donatelli and Steve Hoeckele. Life House in Elizabeth. Your Plan Should Fit Your Lifestyle

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