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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 17-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, January 3, 2002 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Westfield Ward Map Challenged in Law Suit By DEBORAH MADISON was on vacation this week and could tracks, and kept the neighborhood Specially Written for The Westfield Leader not be reached prior to The Westfield contiguous, according customary Two Westfield residents have Leader’s publication deadline. practices. “The Republican map filed a complaint in the NJ Supe- According to Scotch Plain’s resi- splits the neighborhood in order rior Court, Law Division contest- dent, Democrat and member of the to weaken the Democratic vote in ing the ward map approved of in a Ward Commission, June Fischer, the that ward,” Ms. Fischer opined. 3-2 vote by the Westfield Ward Ms. Harris disagreed with Ms. Commission in November. At that Fischer’s assessment of the time, the Ward Commission voted Commission’s decision. She told 2-2 along party lines. Westfield “The Republicans blindsided The Leader and The Times that Town Clerk and Chairman of the us with a map of their own.The many other towns are divided by Commission, Bernard Heeney cast Republican map splits the railroad tracks, bridges, etc. the tie-breaking vote. The Com- “Those opposed to this proposal mission, by statute, consists of the neighborhood in order to at the hearing claimed that they Town Clerk and four members of weaken the Democratic vote in were not being represented and the Union County Board of Elec- that ward.” felt disenfranchised by this deci- tions. sion,” Ms. Harris stated. “But they The two residents, Mary Withers June Fischer, Scotch Plains resident, only expressed feelings and could and Ralph Prunty, represented by Democratic member of Westfield not come up with any clear rea- Attorney and Ex-Democratic Ward Commission soning as to why they felt disen- Amy Horowitz for The Westfield Leader Mayor of Westfield, Thomas DIGNITARIES DIG IN…Keith Hertell, left, Westfield Recreation Commission Chairman, and Mayor Gregory S. franchised,” she remarked. Ms. McDermott broke ground last Friday on the $1.7 million Memorial Pool expansion project. Supervising the work on the Jardim, filed the suit on November Harris said that she did not see right is M. Bruce Kaufmann, Director of Recreation. 30 contesting the decision by the why the Democrats were calling Westfield Ward Commission to Commission had initially discussed this “a Republican map”. consolidate the Cacciola Place approving a more “bipartisan map”, Ms. Withers told The Leader neighborhood in the Second Ward which would have placed all of and The Times that she did not New Council Members to be Part rather than in the Third Ward fol- Cacciola Place in the Third Ward. want to comment on the suit. The lowing a public hearing, held dur- The Republicans (commission mem- other Commission members and ing November’s Town Council bers) then surprised the (Democrat) plaintiff in the suit could not be meeting. The predominantly Afri- Commission (members) and the pub- reached for comment. Town At- Of Historic Democratic Majority can-American Cacciola Place lic, Ms. Fischer said, with their pro- torney, Robert Cockren declined neighborhood was previously split By NANCY CROSTA LANDALE certain problems, like street flood- teachers, as well as “alternate route” posal placing Cacciola Place in the to comment on the matter, stating Specially Written for The Westfield Leader between the Second and the Third predominantly Republican Second that it was a matter of client con- ing, cannot be solved overnight, but candidates. Alternate route individu- Soon-to-be Westfield Town Coun- Wards, since 1981. Ward. fidentiality. Mr. Jardim said that emphasized that “progress must be als are those teachers with work- The two residents were among cil members Kevin Walsh and Susan made on getting to a final solution” place experience, as opposed to tra- “The Republicans blindsided us he did not mind if his clients chose more than a dozen residents who with a map of their own,” Ms. Fischer to publicly comment in the news- Jacobson are making history by serv- on basic issues and services. ditional teaching degrees. ing on the first-ever Westfield gov- objected to the Ward Commission’s claimed. The Commission’s deci- papers, but that he would reserve Citing Governor-elect James Mrs. Jacobson also was the only decision to move the neighborhood erning body to seat a majority of McGreevey’s recent comments to Board of Education member from sion to move Cacciola Place to the his comments to clarifying the into the Second Ward. Several resi- Second Ward was split with the two legal aspects of the issue at a later members hailing from the Demo- mayors that local municipalities Westfield to serve on the state task cratic Party. dents of that neighborhood told the democratic Commission members, date. should not count on as much state aid force on school libraries, an effort Council that the new map made Citing his intention to work for the as in the past, Mr. Walsh said he designed to make school libraries including Teresa Hale of Hillside Initially, a third resident, Ken- them feel “disenfranchised” and and Ms. Fischer voting against the neth Sinclair was also among residents of Westfield as hard as he hopes the council, as a whole, will be “the heart of the schools.” campaigned, while also maintaining lacking proper representation. The map and the two Republican mem- the plaintiffs in the complaint, in a position not to raise the munici- In deciding to run for the council, Democrat Westfield Council mem- a “quiet excellence,” Mr. Walsh, rep- pal portion of local property taxes. Mrs. Jacobson cited her desire to bers, John De Simone of Clark and however, Mr. Sinclair removed bers also objected to the Mary Ellen Harris of Kenilworth himself from the suit on De- resenting the Third Ward, said he “Without state aid, we really have continue her service to the town and hopes to be known as someone who Commission’s decision at the pub- voting in favor. Westfield Town Clerk cember 18. an obligation to be conservative with be part of a decision-making body. lic hearing. “cares about everyday problems” and the public treasury,” Mr. Walsh com- She is most interested in finding an and Chairman of the Commission, Population-wise, based on the Union County Assignment Judge Bernard Heeney, cast the tie-breaker 2000 U.S. Census, the First Ward is willing to “advocate and go to bat” mented. answer to the parking issue, as well for Westfield residents. Edward W. Beglin, Jr., will now in the 3-2 vote. remained the same with a popula- He also expressed hope that Mayor “looking differently at how the bud- decide the matter by examining the Mr. Walsh is a lawyer with Gib- Gregory McDermott will “take the get is created,” with an eye toward Ms. Fischer said the first map, tion of 7,575 while the Second reasoning behind the Commission’s which placed the Cacciola neigh- Ward increased from 7,190 to bons, Del Deo, Dolan, Griffinger & lead on reaching a positive result” in not raising taxes. Vecchione in Newark who special- decision and whether the Commis- borhood and surrounding streets in 7,607. The Third Ward dropped conjunction with the efforts of the Mrs. Jacobson feels the town must sion acted appropriately. No infor- izes in complex commercial litiga- Special Advisory Parking Commis- do more in the way of providing the Third Ward on the south side, from 7,347 to 7,142 and the Fourth mation on a date for this procedure was more in keeping with the “natu- tion. Prior to his association with his sion. services, as well as increasing ways Ward decreased from 7,532 to law firm, Mr. Walsh clerked for Fed- could be obtained as Judge Beglin ral boundaries,” namely the railroad CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 He felt the commission did a “fabu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 eral Magistrate Joel Pisano and then lous job,” putting in “hours upon for the Chief Justice of the New hours of effort” to arrive at its recom- Jersey Supreme Court, Deborah mendations, which he hopes the Portiz. Mayor will put into practice. Mr. Walsh’s tenure as a council Mrs. Jacobson, a 33-year resident WTC Attacks, Dems’ Victory, Recommendation member will be his first in public of Westfield and former Mayoral office, although before earning his candidate in 2000, brings to the coun- undergraduate and graduate degrees, cil 12 years of experience on the he worked for Republican Assem- Board of Education, where she sat For Three Decks Dominate Second Half of ’01 blyman Leonard Lance. from 1987 to 1992, as well as educa- Mr. Walsh sees the role of local tional and vocational backgrounds By PAUL J. PEYTON signal timing changes and the elimi- Residents living in the area of to 7 p.m. government as “delivering services, in accounting and finance. She will Specially Written for The Westfield Leader nation of some turning movements. Chestnut and East Broad Streets Congressman Michael Ferguson and doing so in a fiscally responsible represent the Fourth Ward on the Editor’s Note: The following is a Plans to convert the second and voiced their objections to plans by was given a tour of Mindowaskin fashion.” He stressed that the council governing body. summary of news events that oc- third floors of an East Broad Street the County of Union to install a Park to see the town’s efforts at com- is “duty-bound” both to address is- While serving on the Board of curred in Westfield over the second office building to a catering facility traffic signal at the intersection. bating geese droppings through the sues raised by citizens and also to do Education, Mrs. Jacobson chaired half of 2001. and apartments, was met with strong The Westfield Blue 10-year-old use of plantings and fencing around something about them. the Finance Committee. She put in * * * * * opposition by area residents who were baseball team reached the national the pond. Mr. Walsh stated that while walk- place class size requirements and JULY concerned with the impending im- championship quarterfinals in Westfield joined the nation in ing door-to-door during his cam- new curricula, resulting in higher A study commissioned by the pact the plan would have on an al- Vincennes, Ind. mourning following terrorists’ attacks paign, a common theme emerged grades and SAT scores for the chil- County of Union to enhance traffic ready strained parking capacity With temperatures soaring past the in which hijacked jetliners crashed among residents who reported prob- dren attending school during her 12- flow along South Avenue was com- downtown. 100 degree mark, lifeguards at the into the World Trade Center Twin lems but failed to receive adequate year tenure. pleted. The report recommended Thomas Shannon announced his Westfield Memorial Pool walked off Towers in New York City and the responses from the town. Mrs. Jacobson also was involved eliminating on-street parking in some resignation as town administrator. the job, forcing the facility to shut for Pentagon in Washington, D.C., kill- Mr. Walsh said he understands that with staffing efforts to recruit newer locations, additional traffic signals, Assistant Administrator Jim Gildea a few hours. Two of the 15 guards ing thousands. replaced him. were fired after leaving the facility. A few weeks after the September Westfield resident W. Jubb Corbet, The others stayed and met with rec- 11 attacks, Westfielders gathered at a 69, and his daughter, Maggie, 41, reation officials. solemn candlelight vigil in the down- escaped death after their 22-foot The county began reconstruction town following the annual FestiFall Marshall Slope sailboat, “Short Sail,” work on the Springfield Avenue- street festival to remember the eight sank in a dangerous squall off the Broad Street intersection to improve Westfielders killed in the attacks on Bahamas. traffic flow and safety. the Twin Towers. The planning board approved the Third Ward Councilman Neil Reported missing from Westfield subdivision of the historic Charles Sullivan proposed a temporary com- were Michael Davidson, 27, Leo Marsh House property on Salter Av- muter, 90-day parking permit for Russell Keene, 3rd. 33, Richard B. enue. The home itself, built in 1775, pregnant women at the train station. Madden, 35, John S. Salerno, 35, would not be affected. Former Westfield Mayor H. Anthony M. Starita, 35, Andy The first ever Mayor’s Regatta was Emerson Thomas died at the age of Alameno, 37, and See-Wong Shum, held in Mindowaskin Park. 98. 44. Also among the missing was Robert Jeffrey Schundler, the Westfield police arrested a South Thomas Glasser, 40, son of Dr. Gerald brother of Bret Schundler, the GOP Plainfield man and charged him with Glasser of Statistical Research, Inc. candidate for Governor, jumped in four counts of burglary, four counts The Westfield Police Department the race for Union County freeholder of theft, and criminal mischief in initiated a new 25 mph Speed Limit after Paul Marques withdrew from connection with a series of robberies Car program, whereby members of the race. involving Westfield residences. the community place a placard in A car hit a pedestrian after at- SEPTEMBER their rear-view windows, to encour- tempting to cross the intersection at A parking advisory committee as- age motorists to slow down in Elm and Quimby Streets. The fol- sembled by Mayor Gregory Westfield neighborhoods. lowing week another pedestrian was McDermott issued a report, placing Temple Emanu-El dedicated its hit at Elm and East Broad Streets. the town’s parking deficiencies at new Charles A. Kroloff Center for None of the injuries were serious. 450 to 500 spaces for commuters and Jewish Learning in Westfield. AUGUST 350 to 450 spaces for downtown At the suggestion of Fourth Ward The Town of Westfield was among employees. The committee an- Councilwoman Janis Weinstein, the those parties interested in purchas- nounced it would release a final re- Westfield council announced plans ing the Fleet Bank drive-up property port, including how Westfield should for a memorial to Westfield residents on Clark Street. The town eyed the solve its parking woes, by the end of killed in the World Trade Center lot for additional parking capacity. the year. tragedy. The memorial would be lo- Westfield council candidate Su- The council prepared to introduce cated to the left of The Plaza near san Jacobson began echoing a cam- an ordinance to restrict garbage col- First Union Bank, where commuters paign theme by Democrats for the lections in town to the hours of 6 a.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 governing body to either move ahead INDEX Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader with plans for a parking structure, or WELCOME TO THE COUNCIL...Susan Jacobson and Kevin Walsh, pictured above, were welcomed into the Westfield roll back increases in parking fees A&E...... Page 15 Education ...... Page 14 Social ...... Page 6 Town Council this week. The duo made history by serving on the first-ever Westfield governing body to seat a majority passed by the mayor and council. Classifieds..... Page 13 Obituary ...... Page 7 Sports ...... Page 9 of members hailing from the Democratic Party. Editorial ...... Page 4 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, January 3, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WTC Attacks, Dems’ Victory, Recommendation For Three Decks Dominate Second Half of ’01 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 exit trains at North Avenue and East would hold events for between 40 ment had projected. After an expla- Broad Street. and 80 persons. nation by recreation officials in- Mrs. Weinstein donated a flag Residents living near Temple cluding the fact the $1.1 million flown over the U.S. Capitol to be Emanu-El began to speak of their estimate was over 18 months old, displayed at the location. A plaque, objections to plans by the Temple to the council approved a $1.6 mil- which would include the victims’ purchase an adjacent lot for extra lion bond ordinance for the project. names, would eventually be placed parking, following The Leader’s re- The project includes a new diving at the site. The memorial will be port of the probable sale of the lot by tank and pool, an eight-lane com- dedicated as, “The Town of Westfield a developer to the Temple. The Leader petition pool, two new slides and Memorial to the Victims who Per- reported that the Estate of Isaac Wil- an accompanying pool. ished in the Destruction of the World liam Thorne had agreed to sell the NOVEMBER Trade Center.” property to developer Michael Several residents approached the The United Fund of Westfield es- Mahoney on the condition it was town council at its first meeting in tablished a fund for the families of going to be developed for single- November seeking action to have a Westfield victims called, “The Sep- family homes. Mr. Mahoney was change in the window displays of tember 11 Relief Fund.” reportedly in negotiations to sell the Victoria’s Secret, which opened ear- As discussions on garbage disposal lot to the Temple, which wanted to lier in the year on East Broad Street pickup times continued, the council use it for a parking lot. across from the Rialto Theatre. Com- considered amending a proposed or- A town-wide arts committee, look- pany executives later agreed to dinance to set the starting time at ing at utilizing the auditorium in the change the display to a more conser- 5:30 a.m. rather than 6 a.m. Elm Street school district adminis- vative dress than the traditional lin- The Town of Westfield received a trative offices, told The Leader they gerie the store normally markets in Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader RESPONSE TO TRAGEDY…Members of the Fanwood Business and Professional Association (FBPA) present the NJ $25,000 from the Department of Envi- were eying the facility to be home for its displays. 821st AFJROTC of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School with one of two plaques October 22 for its efforts on behalf of ronmental Protection (DEP) to refur- some two dozen performance groups Democrats Susan Jacobson and families of World Trade Center victims. Pictured, left to right, are: Peter Chemidlin, FBPA President; Dan Abreu, Valerie bish the pathways at Brightwood Park. in town. Area residents began writ- Kevin Walsh won decisive victories Baratfucci, Major Eugene Pearson and Larry Ing from the NJ 821st AFJROTC; Fanwood Downtown Revitalization OCTOBER ing letters later in the following weeks over Republicans Neil Sullivan and Coordinator Clayton Pierce and Madhavi Patel of the NJ 821st AFJROTC. The Westfield Ward Commission to The Leader in an effort to gather Janis Weinstein to capture seats on began the task of reconfiguring the more information. They spoke of the town council, representing the town’s ward map. The commission, concerns over increased parking and third and fourth wards, respectively. SPFHS ROTC Cadets Pull Off consisting of the four partisan mem- activity in the residential neighbor- Republicans Peter Echausse and bers of the Union County Board of hood surrounding the area. Matthew Albano, both incumbents, Elections and the town clerk, even- The Westfield Y announced a “First defeated Democrats Reid Edles and tually voted to place the entire Sunday of Freedom,” featuring a Thomas Fuccillo. The victory gave Ground Zero Fundraiser Success Cacciola Place neighborhood in the pasta dinner and activities for the the Democrats a 5-3 majority on the By REBECCA TOKARZ them. performed from December 5 to 18, second ward instead of the third ward. whole family, to raise funds for Y council come January, the first time Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Major Eugene Pearson told The where homerooms collected change A number of Democrats, includ- families impacted by the September in the town’s history that the party SCOTCH PLAINS -- Cadets from Fanscotian of the ultimate goal of and competed against one anther to ing former Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, 11 attacks. the NJ-821 Air Force Junior ROTC would have control. the ROTC. “Our goal is that each of see which could raise the highest asked the commission to move the Area Postal Offices were put on Republicans Richard H. Bagger, Squadron of Scotch Plains-Fanwood the 13 families from firehouse 54 amount. High School have been doing their section of Cacciola located in the alert following several cases in which Tom Kean, Jr. and Dr. Eric Munoz will receive $300 by Christmas, and The ROTC cadets told The second ward back to the third ward. Anthrax was mailed to members of part to support families victimized hopefully more after that,” he said. Fanscotian, “We hope that posted a victory in their respective by the World Trade Center terrorist The Scotch Plains-Fanwood mem- homerooms (in the school) will not He was joined by a number of com- Congress in the Nation’s Capital. races for the State Senate and As- attacks by participating in activities bers of the ROTC have been working just donate change, but will go out munity leaders including represen- The County of Union and munici- sembly over Democrats Ellen at Ground Zero, as well as collecting diligently since the tragedy, creating collecting from parents, relatives, tatives from area churches and the palities began stepping up security Steinberg, Thomas C. Jardim of monetary donations in return for pa- various fund-raising activities, to sup- friends and work for this worthwhile Westfield Neighborhood Council, efforts as the nation continued to be Westfield, and J. Brooke Hern of triotic pins and other services. port the families. project.” representing the mostly African- under a heightened state of alert. New Providence. According to The Fanscotian, Three of the cadets dressed up in The homeroom that donates the American community. They felt a The Westfield Leader hosted a TV- 7-Eleven and the Westfield Police Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Santa and elf costumes for the High most money will receive a pizza decision by the 1981 ward commis- 36 broadcast called the “The First School’s student newspaper, five ca- Department joined forces to open a School Living with Children class. party, courtesy of the Scotch Plains- sion, dividing the Cacciola area, was Nine Days,” with members of the Police Community Network Center dets from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood The visit was so successful, the ca- Fanwood squadron of the ROTC. squadron of the ROTC, clad in their unjust and asked that it be rectified. New Jersey Naval Militia, recalling in the South Avenue store, the chain’s dets coordinated a photo-op with The Fanwood Business and Pro- The Leader learned of a court chal- the Militia’s response to the Septem- uniforms, traveled to Ground Zero Santa and his elves at the Scotch fessional Association also recognized 165th such center nation-wide. on December 1 and 2. Plains Municipal Building and the the cadets at its October 22 meeting. lenge to the approved ward map in ber 11 attacks on the Twin Towers. The Board of Education announced There, cadets Jason Parker, Steve Sears Roebuck Store. In a news release this week, the asso- December. The sole bidder on the renova- that work on the addition to Westfield Parker, Valerie Baratucci, Larry Ing A fundraising project called ciation said, “All proceeds raised, The Planning Board approved a tion project for the Westfield Me- High School would begin in November. and Dan Reedell sold the patriotic “money wars” assisted in creating minus the costs of the pins, will be controversial catering hall on East morial Pool, Metcon Construction, A proposal to start a valet parking pins to raise money for the families funds for the donation process. This 100 percent donated to a World Trade Broad Street. The biggest concern Inc. of Rockaway, bid $535,000 program at the southside train sta- of firefighters who perished on Sep- was a school-wide collection project Center fund, yet to be determined.” for objectors was parking, as the hall over what the recreation depart- tion was rejected by town council tember 11. The commemorative pins, donated members. Some council members by the Business and Professional felt such a program would work bet- Association of Fanwood, were sold Ward Map ter during the construction phase of a for a suggested $3 donation in New parking deck when some existing York City and are also being sold at lots would be shut, causing a parking businesses throughout Fanwood and Challenged shortage. the local high school. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Harry Devlin, an icon in the art 7,320. State statute dictates that The cadets made several trips to world, died after a long illness. The the largest ward’s population can- New York City and have collected community turned out in droves at not be more than 10 percent greater more than $8,000. a memorial service held at the First They took a brief tour of the area than the population of the small- Congregational Church of Westfield once known as the World Trade Cen- est ward and that the wards should to honor his memory. ter, now known as Ground Zero. be racially balanced. Union County Prosecutor Tho- Following the tour, the cadets were In Westfield, each ward is allot- mas V. Manahan announced at a taken to the meal center, where po- ted representation by two Council press conference that the county’s lice officers, firefighters, Port Au- members. Not all towns in New thority workers and volunteers eat new policy on how to conduct traf- Jersey are divided into wards. their meals during their rescue and fic stops and detain motorists had Scotch Plains, Mountainside and recovery shifts. not indicated that police through- Fanwood do not have wards, but There, the group distributed food out the county were pulling over have Council members at large. to the workers and ate a meal with persons based on their race. The Mayor’s Parking Advisory Panel recommended that the town New Council Members to be Part construct three small parking decks to be located on the existing Elm and Prospect Streets lot, the lot behind the Of Historic Democratic Majority LEARNING ABOUT CANCER…On December 19, Westfield High School (WHS) seniors attended presentations on Rialto Theatre, and the South Avenue CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cancer awareness as part of their health education classes. Dr. Malcolm Schwarz, a Westfield urologist, talked to male train station lot. The $40 million of communicating with residents In her current position, Mrs. students about testicular cancer, while Gabriella Kaplan, a nurse oncologist, spoke to the female students. Discussions project would generate 875 additional included medical implications regarding the diseases and the need to lead healthy lifestyles. WHS Educators Margaret parking spaces in town. by using available technologies, Jacobson helps create programs to Teitelbaum and Susan Kolesar planned the program. The female speaker was arranged through the Hadassah such as the Internet. She also feels advocate and advance the interests organization’s “Check it Out Program.” Pictured, above, are: Hadassah representatives Alice Weinstein, Rose Bauman DECEMBER safety is of the utmost importance, of the Chamber’s business mem- and Betty Dubman with Ms. Kaplan, second from right. After initially opting not to dis- stressing the need to add to the bers. She worked to create Cham- play a menorah in front of the efforts of the police department in bers of Commerce in Kenilworth, Westfield train station or the rep- controlling speeding on local Linden and Roselle Park and for Lipstein Heads Dem. Party; LOSAP lica of The Presbyterian Church in streets. Route 22, specifically the portion Westfield on the island in Mrs. Jacobson said she hopes to of Route 22 spanning Hillside to Mindowaskin Park, Mayor Gregory be known as a person who works Green Brook. Placed On November Ballot in 2001 McDermott opted to have both re- easily with all different types of She helped the Chamber’s Edu- ligious symbols displayed. He later people; makes fair decisions, and cation Committee create an Edu- By FRED ROSSI crashed passenger jets into the World Trade Republican Guy Celentano narrowly agreed to display a crèche with the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Center towers in Manhattan and into the defeated Democrat Patricia Romano in the menorah and a Christmas tree in a understands that the council’s de- cator Institute for Union County Pentagon. Thousands perished, including race for township council. The GOP vic- Editor’s Note: The first six months of controversial move. cisions affect and should benefit which arranges outings for high 2001 appeared in the December 27 edition several from the Scotch Plains-Westfield tory gave the party four seats on the gov- all town residents and business school teachers to visit various of The Westfield Leader and The Times of area. Local fire and rescue squads as well erning body. In the newly-drawn 22nd The board of education voted to owners. worksites and see the kinds of ca- Scotch Plains-Fanwood. The remaining as police personnel headed to the disaster legislative district, Democrat Joseph Suliga change the grading system at Mrs. Jacobson has a degree in reer opportunities available to their six months appear this week. site to help in the rescue and relief efforts. was elected to the State Senate while run- Westfield High School to include a The heavy black smoke in lower Manhat- ning mates Linda d. Stender and Jerry C plus and B plus only. No minuses accounting from Rutgers Univer- students. tan was visible from the train stations in Green were elected to the Assembly. JULY will be given. sity. She worked for the State of In May, Mrs. Jacobson was rec- SCOTCH PLAINS -- The township Westfield and Fanwood. Acting Governor DECEMBER New Jersey Department of Educa- ognized by the New Jersey division council voted to place a referendum on the Donald T. DiFrancesco declared a state of The township planning board approved Several bomb threats caused a tion from 1987 to 1992 and cur- of the United States Small Busi- November ballot asking voters whether a emergency. Those who had escaped or had real estate developer K. Hovnanian’s plan disruption at Westfield High rently is Vice President of the Union ness Association as Home-Based Length of Service Awards Program witnessed the collapse of the towers returned to build 100 townhouses on a site just north School. Police eventually nabbed (LOSAP) should be set up for the township home that evening with chilling stories. of Route 22 on New Providence Road. The former WHS student Anthony County Chamber of Commerce. Business Advocate of the Year. American flags became the hot sellers, and approval ended several years of applica- fire and rescue squads as a way to retain Brown, 19. existing members and attract new volun- many local groups raised money for the tions, denials, appeals and litigation, and teers. families of those who died in the attacks. was given despite concerns about flooding Chic Hansen announced his res- Kenneth Lipstein was chosen to head The township council passed an ordi- potential at the site, which is bordered by ignation as principal of McKinley the local Democratic Party. nance that repealed an existing local law the flood-prone Green Brook. Elementary School. AUGUST permitting accessory dwellings in residen- Douglas M. Fasciale Congressman Michael Ferguson held a tial zones for domestic or household or town hall meeting at the municipal build- farm employees. ing, during which he spoke mainly about OCTOBER Certified Civil Trial Attorney his education initiatives. The two candidates for Township Coun- by the Supreme Court of New Jersey The Scotch Plains Public Library began cil, Democrat Patricia Romano and Re- offering back issues of The Times on mi- publican Guy Celentano, faced off in two crofilm. debates, one sponsored by the local League Former Township Treasurer William of Women Voters and The Times and the Concentrating in personal injury Polidore pleaded guilty to embezzling more other by the Scotch Plains Business and than $330,000 in township funds. Professional Association. and malpractice cases. In a serious blow to township efforts to The council approved a zoning ordi- build new ballfields, the Union County nance that moved the “Broadway Redevel- Board of Chosen Freeholders decided not opment” project a step further by changing Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP to go forth with a plan to lease a small the area’s zoning designation that will portion of the Ashbrook Reservation to permit the development of detached single- Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm Scotch Plains so the land could be devel- family homes and recreational facilities oped into baseball, softball and soccer intended to be an adult community. fields. Two years earlier, the freeholders Scotch Plains, along with Fanwood and 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue had unanimously backed a letter of intent the joint board of education, received New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 giving the township the go-ahead to begin $300,000 in Union County grants to ex- (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 feasibility and environmental studies on pand ballfields at Park Middle School. The the proposed development. township also received an additional SEPTEMBER $650,000 to make improvements to exist- GIFTS OF GRATITUDE…In response to the September 11 attack on the World [email protected] Shortly before 9 a.m. on the morning of ing fields at the Union County Vocational- Trade Center, McKinley Elementary School students in Miss Kvalkauskas’ www.hoaglandlongo.com September 11, the U.S. was attacked by Technical Schools facility and in a park on fourth grade class and Miss Greenwald’s second grade class designed their own foreign terrorists who hijacked and then Route 22. t-shirts and cards for volunteers at Ground Zero. The shirts and cards were NOVEMBER delivered and distributed to volunteers working at the site. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK USPS 485200 Published OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 01-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, January 3, 2002 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Scotch Plains Mayor Looks To 2002 to Complete Projects

By FRED ROSSI and renovate several existing fields. for a one-year appointed term, there Specially Written for The Times Similarly, the Mayor noted the were a host of other appointments Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. “heartache of seeing an made by the Mayor and Marks is looking to the new year as employee breach the Council. Councilman Frank one in which a number of recently- public trust” in 2001, re- S. Rossi was named Deputy begun initiatives come to fruition. ferring to the embezzle- Mayor for a second one- In a brief address on Tuesday dur- ment of township funds year term, Douglas W. ing the Township Council’s reorga- by the former Treasurer, Hansen was reappointed to nization meeting, the Mayor pointed but said the Finance De- a third one-year term as to recent funding announcements partment was now “in Township Attorney, for planned ballfield development very capable and trusted Michael Blacker was reap- and renovation; the continuing ef- hands” under new direc- pointed Municipal Prosecu- forts by the shared services commit- tor Lori Majeski. Guy Celentano tor for 2002 and Randolph tee “to look for ways to save tax- Although the New Year’s Day Brause was appointed Public De- payer dollars and deliver services in meeting was notable because, for fender. a more efficient manner”; the the first time in recent memory, a A new member joined the town- planned Broadway housing project new mayor wasn’t sworn into office CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 giving senior citizens “the opportu- nity to remain in Scotch Plains”;

Cheri Rogowsky for The Times further efforts at identifying open space; and continuing improvements Lipstein Heads Dem. BIG DAY FOR THE JUDGE…Judge Douglas W. Hansen was sworn in as the new Fanwood Municipal Court Judge on to the downtown business district. January 1, after which he traveled to Scotch Plains, where he was reappointed to a third, one-year term as Township Attorney. Saying that “we have made tre- mendous strides in our Towne Cen- tre over the years,” Mr. Marks, be- Party; LOSAP Placed ginning the second year of his four- year term, urged the local business Ms. Mitchell, Mr. Brennan Start community “to reach out beyond On Nov. Ballot in 2001 the borders of Scotch Plains to en- tice new businesses to locate in ex- By FRED ROSSI AUGUST Specially Written for The Times Congressman Michael Ferguson New Terms on Fanwood Council isting retail space and to retail space Editor’s Note: The first six months yet to be constructed.” held a town hall meeting at the mu- of 2001 appeared in the December nicipal building, during which he By SUZETTE F. STALKER Mitchell, and her niece, Michele In a 5-1 council vote, Douglas Mr. Marks admitted that “the road Specially Written for The Times 27 edition of The Westfield Leader spoke mainly about his education Sahli, while Mr. Brennan was ac- Hansen was named to succeed Susan of 2001 had several bumps in it,” but and The Times of Scotch Plains- initiatives. A throng of well-wishers packed companied by his wife, Maryann. MacMullen as the borough’s new said that “in just about every case, the Fanwood Council Chambers New Fanwood. The remaining six months The Scotch Plains Public Library For the second year in a row, coun- Municipal Court Judge. He will also we were able to not only rebound, appear this week. began offering back issues of The Year’s Day as incumbent Council- cil members unanimously supported continue serving as Township Attor- but were also able to shine ever JULY Times on microfilm. woman Katherine Mitchell and fresh- the nomination of Republican Joel ney for Scotch Plains. brighter than before.” man Council- The township council voted to Former Township Treasurer Will- Whitaker to continue as Council “I know this is for political reasons Specifically, he noted the failure iam Polidore pleaded guilty to em- man Michael President. Fellow Republican Coun- and that’s the way things are done,” place a referendum on the November Brennan were to secure an agreement with Union ballot asking voters whether a Length bezzling more than $330,000 in town- cilman Stuart Kline made the nomi- remarked Councilwoman Mitchell, County officials regarding the de- ship funds. sworn into of- nation. who opposed the appointment, cit- of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) fice at the gov- velopment of land in the Ashbrook should be set up for the township fire In a serious blow to township ef- Although elected officials have not ing Judge MacMullen’s good rap- Reservation for ballfields. But he forts to build new ballfields, the Union erning body’s traditionally supported the nomina- port with the Fanwood Police De- and rescue squads as a way to retain annual reorgani- saluted the “perseverance” of town- existing members and attract new County Board of Chosen Freehold- tion of someone from the opposite partment and her performance on the ers decided not to go forth with a zation meeting, party, all seemed to concur that Mr. bench. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” ship officials that ultimately led to a volunteers. which began at deal with the county to develop new Kenneth Lipstein was chosen to plan to lease a small portion of the Whitaker had served well in that she commented. Ashbrook Reservation to Scotch noon. capacity for the past two years. ballfields at Park Middle School head the local Democratic Party. Ms. Mitchell, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Plains so the land could be devel- Michael Brennan now in her sec- oped into baseball, softball and soc- ond term, and cer fields. Two years earlier, the free- Mr. Brennan were the victors in last Downtown, WTC Tragedy, Federal Funding holders had unanimously backed a year’s race for two council vacan- letter of intent giving the township cies. Mr. Brennan succeeds former the go-ahead to begin feasibility and two-term Councilwoman Karen environmental studies on the pro- Schurtz, who did not seek reelection. Topped News in Fanwood in Second Half of ’01 posed development. SEPTEMBER Both Demo- Editor’s Note: Below is the second ment plan for the block that would borough’s zoning ordinance, giving did not permit medical business use crats, they en- Shortly before 9 a.m. on the morn- half of a two-part recap of the events, allow the municipality to acquire a borough officials more control over at the site. While the site plan provi- ing of September 11, the U.S. was abled their party issues and people that made news in property through the right of emi- the types of development allowed on sions were amended in 1999 to allow to retain its two attacked by foreign terrorists who the Borough of Fanwood from July nent domain, if officials felt improve- the block. space to be leased for a medical hijacked and then crashed passen- seats on the through December of 2001. ment efforts by existing owners were Later during July, Fanwood police laboratory, any further medical busi- council dais. ger jets into the World Trade Center By SUZETTE F. STALKER ineffective. However, Mayor Louis arrested a 37-year-old man they be- ness use there required prior permis- towers in Manhattan and into the Fanwood’s gov- Specially Written for The Times Jung maintained that such action lieved had broken into a LaGrande sion from the board. erning body cur- Pentagon. Thousands perished, in- JULY would only be considered as a “last Avenue home. He was also suspected SEPTEMBER cluding several from the Scotch rently reflects a resort.” in a car burglary in Westfield a month Fanwood residents and emergency 5-2 Republican Elected officials continued to de- Plains-Westfield area. Local fire and fend their decision to designate a Borough Attorney Wilfred earlier. service personnel joined their neigh- rescue squads as well as police per- majority, in- Coronato stated the block’s new sta- In the conclusion of a hearing on bors throughout the region in re- cluding the 6.5-acre downtown block of com- sonnel headed to the disaster site to Katherine Mitchell mercial land as an area in need of tus would not affect purchase of a an appeal by Commerce Bank, the sponding to the devastating attacks help in the rescue and relief efforts. Mayor’s seat. property by a private party and that if Fanwood Planning Board denied the on the World Trade Center and else- Administering the oath of office to redevelopment against arguments it The heavy black smoke in lower would negatively impact area busi- a site were acquired through con- bank’s request for the “C” sign at its where, in ways that ranged from Manhattan was visible from the train both was Union County Freeholder demnation, its owner would have to new branch at North and Hetfield simple compassion to extraordinary and former Fanwood Mayor Linda d. nesses, freeze property values and stations in Westfield and Fanwood. possibly compel the borough to ac- be paid no less than the market value Avenues to be internally illuminated. courage. Acting Governor Donald T. Stender, who will assume her new at the time the area was designated as AUGUST Borough officials and others, in- office as a State Assemblywoman cept development projects it did not DiFrancesco declared a state of emer- want for that area. being in need of redevelopment. During its first agenda session of cluding local police, fire department gency. Those who had escaped or from the 22nd District on Tuesday, It was also noted that the plan the month, Fanwood’s governing and rescue squad volunteers, met January 8. One of the primary concerns among had witnessed the collapse of the landlords and retail tenants was an would include specific development body received an update on the five- train commuters as they returned towers returned home that evening Ms. Mitchell was joined for the guidelines and would supersede the year history of the Plainfield Area from the city on the day of the trag- occasion by her sister, Janice anticipated provision in a redevelop- with chilling stories. American flags Regional Sewerage Authority edy to provide any necessary assis- became the hot sellers, and many (PARSA) and the cost-saving pro- tance. local groups raised money for the grams it had implemented during Fanwood police, firefighters and families of those who died in the that time. rescue squad members also assisted attacks. PARSA is the main body into which at Ground Zero, attended memorial The township council passed an sanitary sewer lines from eight towns services for fallen comrades and filled ordinance that repealed an existing feed, including Fanwood. Present- in for units from other communities local law permitting accessory dwell- ing the update were former Borough that were called to the scene of the ings in residential zones for domes- Councilman William E. Populus, Jr., disaster. tic or household or farm employees. Chairman of the commission gov- Among the myriad acts of heroism OCTOBER erning the Authority, and PARSA that emerged in the wake of the at- The two candidates for Township Executive Director Robert Villee. tacks, one of the most outstanding Council, Democrat Patricia Romano The Authority has been videotap- had to be that of Fanwood resident and Republican Guy Celentano, faced ing Fanwood’s pipelines, a service Tony Pecora. off in two debates, one sponsored by offered free to PARSA members, to Mr. Pecora, a 36-year-old accoun- the local League of Women Voters determine sources of infiltration and tant employed by the Port Authority and The Times and the other by the where repairs need to be made. of New York and New Jersey at the Scotch Plains Business and Profes- In addition, efforts such as placing World Trade Center, helped to carry sional Association. inserts under sewer covers, along a quadriplegic colleague down from The council approved a zoning with manhole grouting, have been the 69th floor of Tower 1 to the street. ordinance that moved the “Broad- enacted to combat infiltration into The tower collapsed less than 10 way Redevelopment” project a step the borough system. Increased infil- minutes after the group emerged from further by changing the area’s zon- tration hikes the annual fee Fanwood the building. ing designation that will permit the pays as part of its PARSA member- OCTOBER development of detached single-fam- ship. The Borough Council delayed the ily homes and recreational facilities Fanwood was among several area debut of its controversial redevelop- intended to be an adult community. communities impacted by a power ment plan for a downtown parcel of Scotch Plains, along with Fanwood outage that left thousands without land while governing body members and the joint board of education, air conditioning in the midst of a reviewed elements of the plan re- received $300,000 in Union County major heat wave. lated to density and building height. grants to expand ballfields at Park Later that month, the local Plan- Elected officials passed a resolu- Middle School. The township also ning Board gave its thumbs up for tion approving Fanwood’s participa- received an additional $650,000 to Children’s Specialized Hospital to tion, with Scotch Plains and the make improvements to existing fields lease a suite within a South Avenue CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Cheri Rogowsky for The Times professional building opposite the CHANGE OF COMMAND…Mayor Louis Jung of Fanwood, far left, administers the oath of office to new Fire Chief Rick existing hospital branch in the bor- INDEX Regenthal, second from left; First Assistant Chief John Piccola, center, who formerly served as Chief, and Dave Ziegler, ough. A&E...... Page 15 Education ...... Page 14 Social ...... Page 6 Second Assistant Chief. The ceremony took place during the annual reorganization meeting of Fanwood’s governing body Board approval was needed since Classifieds..... Page 13 Obituary ...... Page 7 Sports ...... Page 9 on New Year’s Day. the original site plan for the building Editorial ...... Page 4 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, January 3, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Westfield Ward Reorganization CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Defending the new appointment, Map Challenged Councilman Whitaker highlighted Judge Hansen’s extensive back- ground, including an active law practice for more than 30 years, In Law Suit and his connection to the local area. He noted, however, that Judge By DEBORAH MADISON were calling this “a Republican Specially Written for The Times MacMullen had “exceeded my ex- map”. pectations” and felt she could be a WESTFIELD -- Two Westfield Ms. Withers told The Leader and candidate for the Superior Court. residents have filed a complaint in The Times that she did not want to Thanking the governing body for the NJ Superior Court, Law Divi- comment on the suit. The other “having confidence in me,” Judge sion contesting the ward map ap- Commission members and plain- Hansen also acknowledged the sup- proved of in a 3-2 vote by the tiff in the suit could not be reached port of his family, who joined him Westfield Ward Commission in No- for comment. Town Attorney, Rob- for Tuesday’s ceremony. He addi- vember. At that time, the Ward ert Cockren declined to comment tionally commended both Judge Commission voted 2-2 along party on the matter, stating that it was a MacMullen and Superior Court lines. Westfield Town Clerk and matter of client confidentiality. Mr. Judge Melvin Whitken, who ad- Chairman of the Commission, Ber- Jardim said that he did not mind if ministered the oath of office to nard Heeney his clients chose him. cast the tie- to publicly com- Marking another transition, Rick breaking vote. Cheri Rogowsky for The Times “The Republicans blindsided ment in the news- Regenthal was sworn in as RESPONSE TO TRAGEDY…Members of the Fanwood Business and Professional Association (FBPA) present the NJ The Commis- papers, but that he 821st AFJROTC of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School with one of two plaques October 22 for its efforts on behalf of us with a map of their own.The Fanwood’s new Fire Chief, while sion, by statute, would reserve his former Chief John Piccola and Dave families of World Trade Center victims. Pictured, left to right, are: Peter Chemidlin, FBPA President; Dan Abreu, Valerie Republican map splits the Baratfucci, Major Eugene Pearson and Larry Ing from the NJ 821st AFJROTC; Fanwood Downtown Revitalization consists of the comments to Ziegler will now serve as First and Coordinator Clayton Pierce and Madhavi Patel of the NJ 821st AFJROTC. Town Clerk and neighborhood in order to clarifying the le- Second Assistant Chiefs, respec- four members weaken the Democratic vote in gal aspects of the tively. of the Union that ward,” issue at a later The formation of two new com- County Board June Fischer, date. mittees was revealed, including the SPFHS ROTC Cadets Pull Off of Elections. Scotch Plains resident, Initially, a third Strategic Planning Committee, The two resi- Democratic member of Westfield resident, Kenneth which replaces the borough’s Long dents, Mary Ward Commission Sinclair was also Range Planning Committee. Ground Zero Fundraiser Success Withers and among the plain- Headed by Donna Dolce, who Ralph Prunty, tiffs in the com- also chaired the previous commit- By REBECCA TOKARZ friends and work for this worthwhile fessional Association also recognized represented by Specially Written for The Westfield Leader plaint, however, Mr. Sinclair re- tee, the new group will monitor project.” the cadets at its October 22 meeting. Attorney and Ex-Democratic SCOTCH PLAINS -- Cadets from moved himself from the suit on how the governing body performs The homeroom that donates the In a news release this week, the asso- Mayor of Westfield, Thomas the NJ-821 Air Force Junior ROTC December 18. in moving toward nine goals set most money will receive a pizza ciation said, “All proceeds raised, Squadron of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jardim, filed the suit on November Population-wise, based on the forth in a 5-10 Year Strategic Plan party, courtesy of the Scotch Plains- minus the costs of the pins, will be 30 contesting the decision by the High School have been doing their Fanwood squadron of the ROTC. 2000 U.S. Census, the First Ward that was adopted in 2001. 100 percent donated to a World Trade part to support families victimized The Fanwood Business and Pro- Center fund, yet to be determined.” Westfield Ward Commission to remained the same with a popula- The second new committee, by the World Trade Center terrorist consolidate the Cacciola Place tion of 7,575 while the Second Ward called the Carriage House Park attacks by participating in activities neighborhood in the Second Ward increased from 7,190 to 7,607. The Advisory Committee, will coordi- at Ground Zero, as well as collecting rather than in the Third Ward fol- Third Ward dropped from 7,347 to nate completion of the pocket park monetary donations in return for pa- Downtown and WTC Top lowing a public hearing, held dur- triotic pins and other services. 7,142 and the Fourth Ward de- opposite the Borough Hall com- ing November’s Town Council creased from 7,532 to 7,320. State plex on Watson Road. Chairing this According to The Fanscotian, meeting. The predominantly Afri- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High News in Fanwood in 01 statute dictates that the largest committee will be former Council- can-American Cacciola Place ward’s population cannot be more School’s student newspaper, five ca- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 woman Schurtz, who headed the dets from the Scotch Plains-Fanwood neighborhood was previously split than 10 percent greater than the Pocket Park Committee that Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- professional building, the Fanwood between the Second and the Third squadron of the ROTC, clad in their cation, in Union County’s “Field of Planning Board granted the owners of population of the smallest ward launched the project. uniforms, traveled to Ground Zero Dreams” program for renovation of the building permission to lease addi- Wards, since 1981. and that the wards should be ra- The Times of Scotch Plains- on December 1 and 2. playing fields at Park Middle School in tional space there for medical use with- The two residents were among cially balanced. Fanwood was once again named by There, cadets Jason Parker, Steve Scotch Plains. out having to seek separate approvals more than a dozen residents who In Westfield, each ward is allot- Parker, Valerie Baratucci, Larry Ing from the board each time. the governing body as one of the As the 2001 campaign season wound objected to the Ward Commission’s ted representation by two Council official media for legal advertis- and Dan Reedell sold the patriotic its way toward the November 6 Gen- DECEMBER decision to move the neighborhood pins to raise money for the families eral Election, Fanwood’s four candi- A two-part public hearing by the members. Not all towns in New ing. It was also announced that, into the Second Ward. Several resi- Jersey are divided into wards. beginning in February, the govern- of firefighters who perished on Sep- dates for two open council seats shared Fanwood Planning Board on the rede- their views on topics ranging from velopment plan for a block of down- dents of that neighborhood told the Scotch Plains, Mountainside and ing body will hold its agenda and tember 11. Council that the new map made The commemorative pins, donated downtown redevelopment to the need town land culminated with the board’s Fanwood do not have wards, but regular meetings at 8 p.m. on the by the Business and Professional for additional programs for senior citi- 7-2 approval of the plan on December them feel “disenfranchised” and have Council members at large. first and second Tuesdays of the Association of Fanwood, were sold zens and youth, during a forum spon- 17. lacking proper representation. The month, respectively. for a suggested $3 donation in New sored by The Times of Scotch Plains- However, the board submitted 14 Democrat Westfield Council mem- Currently, agenda meetings gen- York City and are also being sold at Fanwood and the Westfield Area items for the Borough Council to con- bers also objected to the erally occur on the first Wednesday League of Women Voters. sider before it adopted the plan. The businesses throughout Fanwood and NOVEMBER items addressed ongoing concerns by Commission’s decision at the pub- Lipstein of the month, with regular meet- the local high school. Local Democrats retained their two landlords and retailers regarding the lic hearing. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ings held on the second Thursday, The cadets made several trips to Union County Assignment Judge seats on the Borough Council with the plan’s potential impact on the block. at the Union County Vocational- both at 8 p.m. This month’s agenda New York City and have collected Steven Clark, who retired as Presi- Edward W. Beglin, Jr., will now Election Day victories of Councilwoman Technical Schools facility and in a meeting will take place tonight and more than $8,000. Katherine Mitchell and newcomer dent of the Fanwood Memorial Library decide the matter by examining the They took a brief tour of the area park on Route 22. the regular meeting is scheduled Michael Brennan over their Republican Board of Trustees at the end of 2001, reasoning behind the Commission’s once known as the World Trade Cen- NOVEMBER for next Thursday, January 10. challengers. Mr. Brennan edged out Re- was honored by the Borough Council decision and whether the Commis- ter, now known as Ground Zero. publican David B. Trumpp by just 14 December 13 for his 10 years of volun- Republican Guy Celentano nar- In his remarks to the community, sion acted appropriately. No infor- Following the tour, the cadets were tallies, including absentee ballots. teer service to the board. rowly defeated Democrat Patricia Mayor Louis Jung congratulated mation on a date for this procedure taken to the meal center, where po- Fanwood was awarded a $490,000 During its end of the year meeting Romano in the race for township Ms. Mitchell and Mr. Brennan on could be obtained as Judge Beglin lice officers, firefighters, Port Au- legislative grant from the federal gov- December 27 to wrap up borough busi- council. The GOP victory gave the their new terms. He also thanked thority workers and volunteers eat ernment, to be used for economic revi- ness, officials bid a fond farewell to their was on vacation this week and could party four seats on the governing Dr. Chester Lindsey and David their meals during their rescue and talization and to repair the borough’s friend and colleague Councilwoman not be reached prior to The Westfield body. In the newly-drawn 22nd leg- Trumpp, their Republican challeng- recovery shifts. aging storm sewer system. The bor- Karen Schurtz, saluting her for her six Leader’s publication deadline. years of service and many contributions islative district, Democrat Joseph ers in last year’s race, for their There, the group distributed food ough also received $100,000 in state According to Scotch Plain’s resi- funds. during her tenure on the council. Suliga was elected to the State Sen- participation, as well as former to the workers and ate a meal with dent, Democrat and member of the After a postponement a month ear- The governing body also passed its ate while running mates Linda d. Councilwoman Schurtz for her past them. Ward Commission, June Fischer, Major Eugene Pearson told The lier, the governing body introduced its new sign ordinance at that meeting, Stender and Jerry Green were service. redevelopment plan for the block of which will become part of the the Commission had initially dis- Fanscotian of the ultimate goal of elected to the Assembly. Recalling highlights of the year downtown land bordered by South, municipality’s Land Use Ordinance, cussed approving a more “biparti- the ROTC. “Our goal is that each of DECEMBER 2001 in Fanwood, Mr. Jung touched Martine and LaGrande Avenues and but opted to delay adoption of the down- san map”, which would have placed the 13 families from firehouse 54 The township planning board ap- on achievements ranging from Second Street. The plan was then di- town redevelopment plan. all of Cacciola Place in the Third will receive $300 by Christmas, and rected to the Fanwood Planning Board Officials felt the 14 items submitted by proved real estate developer K. streetscape improvements, side- Ward. The Republicans (commis- hopefully more after that,” he said. for a 45-day review. the Planning Board regarding the block Hovnanian’s plan to build 100 walk repairs and the expanded The Scotch Plains-Fanwood mem- sion members) then surprised the Following its approval in August for were substantial enough to postpone townhouses on a site just north of South Avenue train station parking bers of the ROTC have been working adoption of the plan by the governing (Democrat) Commission (mem- Children’s Specialized Hospital to lease Route 22 on New Providence Road. lot to the awarding to the Borough diligently since the tragedy, creating a second floor suite in a South Avenue body. bers) and the public, Ms. Fischer The approval ended several years of $490,000 in federal and $100,000 various fund-raising activities, to sup- said, with their proposal placing of applications, denials, appeals and in state grants for storm sewers and port the families. Cacciola Place in the predomi- Three of the cadets dressed up in litigation, and was given despite downtown revitalization. nantly Republican Second Ward. Santa and elf costumes for the High concerns about flooding potential He also noted the opening of a “The Republicans blindsided us School Living with Children class. at the site, which is bordered by the new skate park at LaGrande Park; with a map of their own,” Ms. The visit was so successful, the ca- flood-prone Green Brook. the Fanwood Rescue Squad’s re- dets coordinated a photo-op with Fischer claimed. The Commission’s ceipt of a Governor’s Volunteer Santa and his elves at the Scotch decision to move Cacciola Place to Award; the debut of the borough’s Plains Municipal Building and the the Second Ward was split with the official Web site in April and the Sears Roebuck Store. two democratic Commission mem- SP Mayor Arbor Day planting of a new A fundraising project called bers, including Teresa Hale of Hill- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Fanwood Oak at the Carriage House “money wars” assisted in creating side and Ms. Fischer voting against ship legal team as Lawrence A. Woo- funds for the donation process. This Park. the map and the two Republican druff, former Planning Board Attor- was a school-wide collection project Mayor Jung additionally spot- members, John De Simone of Clark ney, was appointed as Assistant Town- performed from December 5 to 18, ship Attorney. He will succeed An- lighted the efforts of Fanwood’s po- where homerooms collected change and Mary Ellen Harris of lice, fire and rescue squad person- drew M. Baron, who served in 2000 and competed against one anther to Kenilworth voting in favor. and 2001 and will continue on an nel in the wake of the September 11 see which could raise the highest Westfield Town Clerk and Chair- interim basis through February. tragedies, reciting the names of 29 amount. man of the Commission, Bernard Several local politicos, past and individuals from the three units who The ROTC cadets told The Heeney, cast the tie-breaker in the present, attended the 70-minute meet- responded to Ground Zero and other Fanscotian, “We hope that 3-2 vote. ing, including Seventh District Rep. key locations to offer whatever as- homerooms (in the school) will not Ms. Fischer said the first map, Michael Ferguson, former Mayors sistance was necessary. just donate change, but will go out which placed the Cacciola neigh- Gabe Spera and William McClintock collecting from parents, relatives, MAKING THE HOLIDAYS HAPPY…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School borhood and surrounding streets in and former Councilwoman Sharynn DECA Santa Claus (also known as Josh Finkelstein) is pictured with a very Porter. The Council’s first regular happy child from the Union County Interfaith Council during a holiday party the Third Ward on the south side, was more in keeping with the “natu- meeting of the year will be held on sponsored by DECA students. Tuesday, January 15. ral boundaries,” namely the rail- road tracks, and kept the neighbor- SPFHS Alumni Assoc. Douglas M. Fasciale Annual Toy Drive Deemed hood contiguous, according cus- tomary practices. “The Republi- Schedules Meeting Certified Civil Trial Attorney Successful by DECA Pupils can map splits the neighborhood in SCOTCH PLAINS -- The regulary scheduled meeting of the Scotch Plains- by the Supreme Court of New Jersey order to weaken the Democratic SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains- trying to rebuild their lives. vote in that ward,” Ms. Fischer Fanwood High School Alumni Asso- Fanwood High School DECA’s 11th an- All of the Interfaith families reside in opined. ciation will be held on Tuesday, Janu- nual toy drive turned out to be a true temporary shelters, and many are housed ary 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Scotch Concentrating in personal injury community-wide effort. in various religious houses in Union Ms. Harris disagreed with Ms. Plains-Fanwood High School Multi- Several residents, businesses, commu- County on a rotating basis. Fischer’s assessment of the purpose Room. and malpractice cases. nity and school groups showed an out- DECA estimates that in addition to the Commission’s decision. She told Joyce Corritore will discuss “Frus- pouring of concern for 56 families and adopted families, over $6,000 worth of The Leader and The Times that many trations, Fun and Fruition of a School over 200 children of the Union County clothing, household goods and toys were other towns are divided by railroad Secretary.” She serves as the executive Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP Interfaith Council, and 25 families of the collected and distributed. tracks, bridges, etc. “Those opposed secretary at the high school. Scotch Plains Welfare Department. “The response was overwhelming and A letter, entitled “Silver Highlights” Attorneys At Law - A Full Service Firm According to DECA Adopt a Family the families, especially the children, were to this proposal at the hearing Chairperson Jay Cordes, 58 of the 81 so happy,” said Josh Finkelstein. “We claimed that they were not being by the 1951 salutatorian Vincent Tortorello will be read. 40 Paterson Street 116 S. Euclid Avenue families were adopted, as sponsors pur- want to thank everyone who contrib- represented and felt disenfran- chased gifts, such as clothing, household uted.” chised by this decision,” Ms. Har- Membership Chairman John Gausz New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Westfield, NJ 07090 goods and toys, for their adopted families So many gifts were donated that DECA will also be on hand to discuss becom- ris stated. “But they only expressed ing a member of this active organiza- (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 who filled out a wish list. had to use a large truck to transport the feelings and could not come up Many of the basic need items included gift bags. Over 70 DECA students as- tion. with any clear reasoning as to why [email protected] shoes, jackets, shirts, sweaters, undergar- sisted in the shopping for and organiza- Refreshments will be served. ments, and other clothing articles. In addi- tion of the gifts. They also attended the they felt disenfranchised,” she re- For more information, please call www.hoaglandlongo.com tion, hundreds of cash donations were holiday party for nearly 100 Interfaith marked. Ms. Harris said that she Laura Swidersky at (908) 889-2089 or made to help the families, who are all family members. did not see why the Democrats Kathy Van Horn at (908) 232-4132. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, January 3, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholder Stender to Vacate Seat to Fill Assembly Position

By REBECCA TOKARZ enue Park renovation project as well est tax decrease in the county’s his- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times as the formation of the new master tory,” Freeholder Stender said. Freeholder Linda d. Stender has plan for the borough’s recreation fa- At the board’s December 20 meet- announced that she will vacate her cilities. During her time as mayor, ing, Brian Toal, Clark’s Town Histo- seat on the Union County Board of she also helped celebrate the rian, and Eleanor Warren, who serves Chosen Freeholders in order to fill borough’s centennial year. as the President of the Clark Histori- her elected position of New Jersey Since being elected to the Union cal Society, presented Freeholder State Assemblywoman of District County Board of Chosen Freehold- Stender with a plaque. It honored 22, which includes Scotch Plains ers in 1993, Freeholder Stender has Freeholder Stender for her efforts in and Fanwood. Her official resigna- been involved in many county pro- the preservation of the Homestead tion will come some time after her grams. Freeholder Stender was re- Farms/Oakridge Golf House, which January 8, 2002 induction into the sponsible for initiating the reorgani- is located in Clark. “The Oakridge state office. zation of the county’s internal gov- Golf House, which served as the old While she may be moving upward ernment. This reorganization led to clubhouse of the golf course, has on the political scene, Freeholder Union County forming its first De- been around since the Civil War. Stender will remain local. As of Janu- partment of Economic Development. Judge Hugh H. Bowne, one of the ary 8, Freeholder Stender’s new of- “Union County was struggling and founding fathers of Union County, fice will be located at 1801 Second lacking in economic development at owned it,” Mr. Toal said. Street, Scotch Plains. This office is the time,” Freeholder Stender said. “Freeholder Stender played an in- the current office of Assemblyman “We were at the bottom of the barrel strumental role in finding a way to Thomas Kean, Jr., who will be mov- as far as counties and their economic preserve the house and saving it as an ing to his new District 21 office in development,” she continued. “The important part of New Jersey’s his- HELPING WOMEN AND CHILDREN…Assemblyman Richard Bagger of Westfield, Tom Booth of Pfizer in New York Westfield. county needed to create more jobs tory with her dedicated effort and City, Angelo Santisi and Jay Kosminsky, also of Pfizer, pictured from left to right, gather at the March of Dimes As part of her new position within for its citizens within the county in long hours,” Ms. Warren said in her Celebration of New Beginnings Breakfast on December 3. the government, Assemblywoman order to strengthen its struggling presentation. The building, which is elect Stender said she has requested economy.” located next door to Ms. Warren’s to become a part of the transporta- Freeholder Stender said she third generation home, was set to be Bagger Elected Senate Deputy GOP Whip tion, environmental and homeland achieved this goal by working with demolished back in 1994. preservation committees when she the Union County Alliance, an advo- Mr. Toal referred to Freeholder takes office. She hopes to investigate cacy group comprised of representa- Stender’s efforts as angelic and By State Senate Republicans for 2002-2003 the state’s transportation infrastruc- tives from the government, businesses patriarchic. “She has reached out to ture in order to look at the economic and education. “This group provided every aspect of the community from TRENTON — Assemblyman Ri- and his new leadership role as Deputy publicans. vitality of the system as well as the the leadership necessary to form the housing issues to medical issues, as chard H. Bagger, a Republican from Republican Whip on Tuesday, Janu- “I look forward to serving in a quality of life and the air quality, Department of Economic Develop- well as one important issue, preserv- Westfield, last week was elected Sen- ary 8, 2002 when the Legislature leadership role in the New Jersey Mrs. Stender continued. ment,” Freeholder Stender said. “To- ing our past,” Mr. Toal said. “With all ate Deputy Republican Whip by the meets to reorganize in Trenton. As Senate and developing policy to ad- Freeholder Stender, a lifelong resi- gether, they worked to expand eco- of her other responsibilities, she took Senate Republicans for the 2002- Deputy Whip, the Senator-Elect will dress some of the critical issues fac- dent of Union County, has been nomic development within the county on preservation. She is a true patri- 2003 Legislative Session. serve as a member of the Senate ing our state,” said Senator-Elect active in local governments since and bring it into the global economy.” arch.” Mr. Bagger, who was elected to Republican Leadership and will be Bagger. serving on the Fanwood Borough While Freeholder Stender was Upon acceptance of the award, Free- the State Senate in November, will responsible for expressing party Mr. Bagger served the past 10 years Council in 1987. She followed her Chairwoman of the Freeholder Board holder Stender said she works to pre- begin his first term as a State Senator policy on behalf of the Senate Re- in the New Jersey General Assembly, three years of service on the Bor- in 1997, a contract was signed with serve land marks within the county as including eight years in leadership ough Council with a four-year term Ogden Martin Systems for trash in- a way to improve the quality of life of roles as Majority Conference Leader as the Mayor of Fanwood upon her cineration. “This agreement de- the county’s residents. “You can’t know and Majority Budget Officer. election in 1991. creased waste disposal costs by $10 where you are going unless you know As mayor, Freeholder Stender over- million in 1998, which was the larg- where you’ve come from,” she said. See it all on the Web! saw the restoration of the Commu- nity House and the train station. She www.goleader.com also took part in the LaGrande Av- Mr. Corzine, Verizon Head DWI, SPEEDING? Honored For Health Efforts AREA — Senator Jon Corzine and work to prevent birth defects and DRUG CHARGES? Dennis Bone, President of Verizon, infant mortality. were honored at the “Celebration of The “Celebration of New Begin- New Beginnings Breakfast” on De- nings” typically honors political and We’ll Defend You In Court! cember 3. corporate leaders for their outstand- The event, sponsored by Pfizer ing leadership in support of infant Inc, American Home Products and and maternal health. Call Pharmacia, will benefit the March Senator Corzine has supported sev- 3500 of Dimes, which is based on the eral pieces of legislation that posi- GARY J. GRABAS idea that effective leadership can tively impact the future of maternal only come together as a result of and infant health. 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New Classes to Start Week Of This class uses exercise with Kean Board of Trustees January 7 dance steps. The cost is $50 per WESTFIELD — The Kean Uni- and is advising business owners. Kids Club, Tuesdays, 9:30 to person. versity Board of Trustees has se- “I’m very excited to take on this 11:30 a.m. Children’s Instrument Workshop, lected Robert W. Cockren of responsibility and look forward to the Children and their parents will Offered to Children in Pre-Kinder- Westfield to serve as Chairman of opportunity to serve the university participate in sing-a-longs, arts and garten through Grade 6. the board for the next three years. and its students,” Mr. Cockren said. crafts, free play, and much more. Piano, strings, and a new orches- Dr. Vivian Rodriguez of West Or- “It is my intention to reach out to all Kids Club is geared toward pre- tra will be offered at a cost of $55. ange was selected as Vice Chair- the members of the board and do my school and kindergarten-aged chil- Events, Tickets, Trips woman. William Shiebler of Park best to engage everyone in the board’s dren. The cost is $50 per child. Mad Science Workshop, March City, Utah, will serve as Secretary role in the future of the university.” Cardio Sculpt & Tone, Mondays 25 to 29. to the board. Mr. Cockren said, “I think we can and Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. This special workshop will be The board welcomed Richard do a much better job as ambassadors This class is for all adults who held during the winter Westfield Kinney of Spring Lake as a new for the university in the private sec- want to get in shape and tone their public schools vacation week from Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times Trustee, bringing the total member- tor. We have built some relation- body. Moms can bring their infant 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $100. WELCOME CHECK...The Fanwood Business and Professional Association ship to 15. ships, but we can do more.” (in their infant seat) while they Teen Programs (FBPA) accepts a check for $500 from Commerce Bank during a special Decem- Mr. Cockren has been a member He also noted that the new state work out. The cost is $40 per per- Teen Center, Friday Nights, 8 ber 27 meeting of the borough’s governing body to wrap up business for the year. Pictured, left to right, are: Candy Pierce, FBPA Vice President; Mayor Louis of Kean’s Board of Trustees since legislature might reduce funding for son. p.m. to Midnight. higher education. “Therefore, we Rhythm Social Dancing, Tues- This program, held in the Com- Jung; Peter Chemidlin, FBPA President; Ellen Cagnassola, FBPA Vice President; Clayton Pierce, Fanwood Downtown Revitalization Coordinator, and Darlene need to have a very active position days Beginning the Week of Febru- munity Room of the Municipal Pinto, an Assistant Vice President and Manager of Commerce Bank’s Fanwood in institutional advancement and de- ary 5. Building on East Broad Street, fea- branch and also a FBPA Vice President. The FBPA also presented a check for velopment and continue to attract This program will teach partici- tures music, movies, pool tables, $3,500 to the governing body that evening to underwrite the cost of wreaths that private funds for scholarships,” he pants the Salsa, Swing, Merengue, video games, ping-pong, foosball, adorned the new “Fanwood” lamps this past holiday season. remarked. Cha-Cha, Hustle and more. The class air hockey, a big screen TV, re- High on Mr. Cockren’s list of pri- will be held from February 5 to March freshments, a lounge area and spe- orities is to lead the search for a new 5 from 8 to 9 p.m. at a cost of $65 per cial events. Surrogate Announces Evening president to replace outgoing Presi- couple or $40 per individual. Night Place, Offered monthly to dent Ronald L. Applbaum, who will Arts and Crafts, Tuesdays, 4:30 all intermediate school youths, from leave Kean at the end of June 2002. to 5:15 p.m. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Office Hours For Year 2002 “It is my intention to arrange for The class offers art instruction Activities for Night Place include a special board meeting in January using various forms of media to disc jockey, food, games, movies Union County Surrogate James S. “The Surrogate’s office is one arm to discuss the process, which will create many different projects. The and dancing. The cost is $2 in ad- LaCorte has scheduled evening of- of government that is going to be a include all of the school’s interested cost is $30 per person. vance and $3 at the door. Upcom- fice hours for 2002. part of everyone’s life, eventually. I constituents,” Mr. Cockren said. Dancercise, Tuesdays and Thurs- ing dates include January 25, Feb- The Surrogate will be available by want to make that unfortunate expe- Dr. Rodriguez was appointed to days, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. ruary 15, March 22, and May 17. appointment, to meet with residents rience as least stressful as possible the board in 1998. She is Principal who have matters pending before the for the people of Union County,” of Bikers Elementary School in Surrogate’s Court. Those in need who Surrogate LaCorte said. Livingston. are be unable to meet during regular The Surrogate’s Court can, be Mr. Shiebler was appointed to the office hours at the Union County reached at (908) 527-4280. Robert W. Cockren board in 2000. He has served as Vice Courthouse can make evening ap- Chairman and senior adviser to pointments 48 hours in advance. Model Railroad Club 1998 and currently serves as the Putnam Investments. Scotch Plains Recreation Events Evening office hours will be avail- Celebrates Expansion managing partner of Rubin Baum’s Mr. Kinney has served as the able at the Cranford Community New Jersey law office in Short Hills. senior public affairs executive for The Scotch Plains Recreation Gentle Yoga, Mondays and Fri- Center, 220 Walnut Avenue, the first Department is sponsoring the fol- days, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m., Towne Of Its Union Facility He also maintains an office in the the Schering-Plough Corporation Monday of the month; Rahway Rec- firm’s principal location at the since 1981. lowing winter classes this year. House in Green Forest Park. The reation Center, 275 Milton Avenue, Mommy & Me classes, open for cost is $40 for residents and $45 for The Model Railroad Club recently Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. the second Tuesday of the month; dedicated the new addition to its head- He is accredited with overseeing babies 6 to 24 months old. Classes non-residents. Union Township Municipal Build- See it all on the Web! will be held on various days. The Senior Bowling League, Fridays, quarters in Union. The size of the the law firm’s New Jersey trusts and ing, 1976 Mont Avenue, the third facility was quadrupled with $250,000 estate practice, estate planning, ad- cost is $75 for residents and $80 for 9:30 a.m. at Linden Lanes. There is Wednesday of the month; Summit www.goleader.com non-residents. a one-time registration fee of $5, of its own funding and labor. ministration of trusts and estates, City Hall, 512 Springfield Ave., ev- The club operates a model railroad Karate — Session 2, Tuesdays, paid at the recreation office. The ery Thursday. for ages 5 to 15. The class will be cost is $1.70 per game or $5.10 for and is open to the public every Satur- The Union County Surrogate is day. The Model Railroad Club Inc. is offered at different times, at a cost three games. Shoes are included in responsible for probating wills and Senior Citizens to Enjoy of $30 for residents and $35 for the cost. a non-profit organization, located at appointing executors, administrators, 295 Jefferson Avenue off of Route 22 non-residents. Shoestring Players, Saturday, guardians and trustees of decedents’ Arts & Crafts, for children in February 9, an introductory work- East in Union. It maintains the facil- estates, as well as other constitution- ity and has donated the building to New Center Equipment grades 3 through 6, Tuesdays at shop that introduces kids to the joy ally mandated duties. various times. The cost is $25 for of performing. The program will the Union County Parks System. ELIZABETH — Senior citizens from Union County. residents and $30 for non-residents. be offered from 10 a.m. to noon for of Clark will soon enjoy the ben- The Senior Focus Grant was Children’s Bowling Program, children in grades 3 through 5, and efits of new exercise equipment established to improve the qual- Linden Lanes. A $10 registration 1 to 3 p.m. for those in grades 6 at their Senior Citizens Center, ity of life for senior residents on fee is included with this program. through 8. The program will be the Union County Board of Cho- fixed incomes, Freeholder Angel Also, there is a $6 fee to be paid offered at the Towne House in Green sen Freeholders has announced. Estrada said. In this particular weekly at the bowling center. Forest Park at a cost of $25 for The monetary funds needed for case, it was noted that both se- Bumper Bowling is available for residents and $30 for non-residents. the equipment and other improve- niors on fixed incomes and those children 5 to 7 years old and regu- Windham, Vt. Ski Trip-for teens ments to the facility are a part of who are not can enjoy the ben- lar bowling for those youngsters 5 in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, the $150,000 Senior Focus Grant efits. to 14 years old. March 1-3, 2002. Instrument Workshop, various The $375 per person fee includes classes and instruments will be two full days of skiing, lift tickets, offered for this program. all meals (except lunch at the lodge) • Criminal Defense - Federal & State Sketching, for fourth through and lodging. Registration is on a • Complex Civil Litigation sixth graders, Fridays, 4 to 5 p.m., first-come, first-served basis with Brunner Elementary School art a maximum of 40 persons accepted • DWI & Municipal Court room. The cost is $30 for residents for the trip. Payment must be made and $35 for non-residents. in full at the time of registration. Twirling, open to children aged Joint Trips: Mountainside, New 6 to 10 years. Beginner and inter- Providence and Scotch Plains have SPECIAL PRESENTATION…Freeholder Deborah Scanlon, fourth from left, ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. mediate classes will be offered at 4 joined forces to sponsor several is presented with a symbolic key to the Model Railroad Club’s expanded facility. Joining her, pictured left to right, are: Model Railroad Club First Lady Linda Former Federal Prosecutor and 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the trips in 2002. Russell, Director of Membership Claude Kelsoe, Club President Ray Russell, Terrill Middle School cafeteria. Vacation destinations will in- Club Vice President Bob Nalbone, Amanda Kuing and Richard Kuing. 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Or feel free to call for a copy of this healing treasure, and we will mail it to you. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, January 3, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION THE TIMES Donald DiFrancesco Finishes Up as Longest The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Serving Acting Governor In State History The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains By WALTER E. BORIGHT own right was not considered to be as Runyon was born in 1871 and lived Member of: Member of: brilliant as when he was Acting Gover- until 1931. He served as a member of New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Editor’s Note: The following is the nor.” The Journal article went on to the Plainfield Common Council, National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association second half of a column on the seven Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association compliment the quality of service and Plainfield city judge, a member of the governors from Union County. record Voorhees had rendered to the State Assembly, and finally as senator Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey * * * * * state in both capacities as governor. from Union County. He and his wife, P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue Foster M. Voorhees, 1898 and 1899- In his will he left his property in High Florence MacDonald, had five children: Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 1902 Bridge to the State. The land is now Paul, who was adopted; Jane; Frederick; Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 Foster M. Voorhees is the only acting known as Voorhees State Park in Nelson, Jr.; and Florence. Florence, who governor from Union County to ever Hunterdon County. still maintains a residence in Plainfield, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at make it to a full-fledged governorship. William N. Runyon, 1919-1920 is the sole surviving child. P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 To accomplish this fete, however, he It appears that William N. Runyon of Donald T. DiFrancesco, 2001-2002 had to perform somewhat of a political Plainfield became acting governor based Donald DiFrancesco was on a fast PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. gymnastic act to circumvent the provi- on “the luck of the draw.” The book, track to be the Republican nominee for Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte sion in the 1844 State Constitution pro- Northwestern New Jersey, Vol. III, pub- governor in 2001. But it was not to be. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR hibiting a governor from directly suc- lished in 1927, outlines what seems to A 10-year President of the State Senate ceeding himself. have taken place. he was jettisoned to front-runner candi- Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. 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Coupled with his popu- One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 McKinley as attorney general of the that the Senator, who became president larity for pro-children, pro-family, pro- United States. Voorhees took office as of the Senate that year, would be Acting working people, and pro-economic leg- acting governor on February 1, 1898. Governor during the period of about 10 islation, Mr. DiFrancesco was perceived But there was a complication down months. The position of president, there- by many as the most formidable oppo- Hello, 2002…Preparing to Start Anew the road. Voorhees had his eye on be- fore, became a very desirable office. nent to run against the potential Demo- coming the actual governor next time Senator Case and Senator [William N.] cratic nominee, Mayor James E. around. The 1844 constitution, which Runyon were candidates for the posi- McGreevey of Woodbridge. Mayor After a Tumultuous, Challenging Year extended governor terms to three years tion, but the Republican members of the McGreevey had come within a whisker and had them directly elected by the Senate, numbering 14, were equally of defeating incumbent Governor Many just couldn’t wait until the year 2001 came under profit pressure and workers are being people, prohibited a governor from im- divided in the allegiance. Through many Whitman in 1997. to an end. It was a bizarre year where not too many downsized. Government surpluses of the past — mediately succeeding himself. To get ballots seven members voted for Sena- In the late spring of 2001, Mr. around this constitutional prohibition, tor Runyon and seven for Senator Case DiFrancesco suddenly dropped out of good things happened, and several bad things did. imagined or real — have now become deficits. Voorhees would need to break his ser- until the conference in desperation sug- the race for the Republican nomination Now we’re starting the new year, 2002, with the In New Jersey, there will be sweeping changes in vice. He achieved this when he resigned gested the two withdraw and determine for personal reasons following a seem- intent of putting much behind us. People are dig- government as Governor James McGreevey assumes as acting governor on October 18, between them who should be president ingly relentless series of news stories, shortly before the November election. and which should be the majority leader. which many saw as attacks upon him ging in and redefining meaning for the future. We command. It will be out with the old and in with the The gamble barely paid off. Voorhees, a It is said that the matter was determined personally. This resulted in a primary all made the New Year resolution – “Let’s get new, as every available appointed position becomes Republican, narrowly defeated the by the drawing of lots. election between former Jersey City positive!” switched around. Local governments face similar Democratic candidate, Elvin W. Crane, Senator Case is said to have prepared mayor Bret Schundler and a former by a vote of 164,051 to 158,552. A two slips of paper upon one of which congressman, Bob Franks. Mr. Franks The September 11 terrorism, of course, was the last situations. Westfield will see some interesting number of minor party candidates drew was “Senator President” and the other entered the race at the 11th hour when straw that placed many upsetting events of 2001 in changes, too, as the town council switches to Demo- a total of 12,842 votes, leaving Voorhees “Leader.” Senator Runyon had the lucky DiFrancesco withdrew. Mr. Schundler perspective. We are changed. Is this change for the cratic control for the first time in history. with less than half of the votes cast. draw, and thereupon became the acting won the primary by a hefty margin, better, and is the change permanent? Will we slide Our leaders tell us that the positive of this country Voorhees was sworn to a full, three- governor. Senator Case became major- only to be handily defeated in Novem- year term as governor on January 17, ity leader for the year 1919, and the ber by Mayor McGreevey. back to normal? Are we prepared to act when faced is the strength of all of you as individuals. They have 1899 with the great seal of the state following year became president of the Mr. DiFrancesco’s popularity ap- with future bizarre events? confidence that you’ll do the right thing. Do we need being turned over by Assembly Speaker Senate, and as incident to this presi- peared to increase after his withdrawal The year started off with hanging chads in Florida to question ourselves? Do we need to question and Acting Governor David O. Watkins. dency was himself acting president dur- from the race. He continually built upon Watkins, of Gloucester County, had been ing the week preceding the inaugura- his reputation as a serious governor, that required the United States Supreme Court to whether we have trusted leadership in both business serving as acting governor since tion of Governor [Edward I.] Edwards.” intent on addressing many of the issues decide the outcome of the election for President. and government? Will executives focus on personal Voorhees resignation on October 18. Runyon as senate president took of- confronting state government. He kept Meanwhile, dot.coms collapsed and major industrial wealth and stockholder profit at the expense of Voorhees, who lived from 1856 to fice as acting governor on May 16, a steady hand at the helm during the icons such as Bell Labs at Murray Hill tottered. There employee interests? Will state and local govern- 1927, is often professionally and politi- 1919 once Governor Edge resigned. World Trade Center Crisis of Septem- cally linked with the City of Elizabeth Like Voorhees, the first acting governor ber 11, which adversely impacted New is no more @home.com (but there is @comcast.net) ments huddle in backrooms, or will they prioritize and Union County. Among New Jersey’s under the 1844 constitution, Runyon Jersey. He continued to do so for the and Enron paper appears worthless. and focus on the betterment of life for their citizens? youngest governors he was actually born desired to become governor in his own period that followed. The shroud was pulled on the economy, and reces- Are we Americans a united nation? Do we stand in Clinton and spent his early and retire- right. He entered the September, 1919 Mr. DiFrancesco is the first acting ment years in the Hunterdon County Republican primary for governor. Al- governor under the current State Consti- sion was acknowledged. Although the stock market together? If not, what will be our plan of action? region of the state. though he carried his home county of tution adopted in 1947. His tenure from has mostly recovered from its plunge, many people We have confidence. So, we bestow our trust and While a Union County resident he Union by more than 5,000 votes, he was January 31, 2001 to January 8, 2002, a are apprehensive about their jobs. Companies are give our support to all for the year 2002. practiced law here, served on the Eliza- defeated by Newton A. K. Bugbee. period of 11 months and nine days, will beth Board of Education, and was Bugbee was then defeated in the No- be the longest service for an acting gov- elected to the State Assembly, includ- vember general election by Democrat ernor under a State Constitution in which ing time as minority leader. He later was Edward I. Edwards. the people could elect the governor. Only Parks and Recreation Facilities Stand elected as the county’s state senator, When Runyon’s term as senate presi- John Lambert, acting governor in 1802 rising to the position of senate presi- dent expired on January 13, 1920, so to 1803, served a bit longer. dent, which enabled him to become did his service as acting governor. He Ironically, Mr. DiFrancesco’s place To Be Improved in Scotch Plains acting governor. immediately was succeeded by another in New Jersey gubernatorial history may Voorhees, the only acting governor acting governor, the new senate presi- be the fact that he made an indelibly It could have ended up being the year of the lost forward on the acquisition of property on Plainfield from Union County to become gover- dent, Clarence E. Case, who served for strong record as chief executive in such ballfields in Scotch Plains, but thanks to the hard work Avenue that will house public works and recreational nor, passed judgment on his own two just seven days, January 13 to January a short period of time and just as an and creativity of many officials, the township can look facilities; the present public works site on the same terms as governor. His obituary in the 20, 1920. On January 20, Edwards, the acting governor. People will only be Elizabeth Daily Journal stated, newly elected governor, took the three- able to speculate as to what else he may back on 2001 as a year with more pluses than minuses street could then potentially be turned into park land “[Voorhees’] career as Governor by his year oath of office as governor. have attained for the state had he had the when it comes to parks and recreational facilities. that would be adjacent to several acres of land opportunity to serve a full term. Last summer’s decision by the county to reverse its already being developed into ballfields. In addition Mr. DiFrancesco was first elected to position of two years earlier and reject the develop- the State Assembly in 1975 and then to to new developments, the township has also given Letters to the Editor the State Senate in 1979 where he soon ment of a small portion of the Ashbrook Reservation attention this year to improving and upgrading exist- was elected minority leader. He rose to into ballfields appeared to be a setback. Yet, the ing parks in Scotch Plains. the post of senate president when the Township Council and the Recreation Department The Township Council has worked hard on these Republican Party took control of that Area Residents Deserve to Know house in the early 1990s. seemed to turn that rejection into an impetus to move issues, made all the more difficult by the simple fact An attorney, Mr. DiFrancesco was aggressively on the pursuit of new land for ballfields. that there is not much available space in Scotch Plains. Facts on Parking Lot for Temple born at home in Scotch Plains in 1944. In October, the township and the county came together. Credit must also be given to the new Director of He and his wife, Diane Dragovic, have Our family has been neighbors of buildings on the lot should it be success- three daughters: Marie, Tracy, and Scotch Plains received close to one million in county Parks and Recreation for his hard work this year. Ray Temple Emmanu-El since 1987. ful in acquiring this property. Marci. grants for the expansion and renovation of parks and Poerio joined the township staff in late January and Though we are not congregants, over Area residents are informed that Dr. Walter E. Boright, a retired edu- those years our personal relationship Temple plans to purchase the lot in- cator, is Director of External Opera- ballfields. Township officials, in concert with Fanwood has impressed us with his energy and enthusiasm, not with the Temple’s management and cludes language in the contract that will and the joint board of education, moved quickly to apply tions of the Gateway Institute at Kean only when it comes to finding sites for new parks but facilities staff has been exceptional, allow any and all purposes that the town University, Union. A former classroom for $300,000 in grants under the county’s new Field of also for his plans for expanding his department’s even during the trying times of this will allow. past year as the Temple constructed a teacher and school administrator he A group of concerned citizens has has taught United States and New Jer- Dreams program; those funds will be used to expand the programs and services. Mr. Poerio and his staff new school facility. sought to meet with Temple representa- number of ballfields at Park Middle School. An addi- deserve a good deal of recognition for all they have Information has recently surfaced that tives to determine exactly what is planned sey history. Persons with information about the acting governors of New Jer- tional $600,000 will be provided for renovation of fields done this year in an often-times difficult environ- the Temple seeks to purchase adjacent for its proposed property expansion and residential property from an area devel- to work with them on solutions that sey are encouraged to contact Dr. at the county’s Vo-Tech facility and improvements to the ment that was beyond their control. oper, who initially intended to construct mutually benefit all parties concerned. Boright at [email protected]. field on the north side of Route 22. In our view, these recreation initiatives will lead to new homes on the lot, for parking expan- To date substantive discussions have not In recent weeks, the Township Council moved improving the quality of life in Scotch Plains. sion. We are informed that the suggested been held, as Temple management has ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ new parking lot will only add some 130 not been forthcoming. There is a percep- parking spaces, hardly sufficient for the tion among concerned citizens that once Temple’s large congregation. the property is acquired, the Temple will Resident Gives Thanks This concerns many area residents have free rein from a more than pliable DD Letters to the Editor To Red Cross Chapter who view the proposed new parking lot local government to do as it pleases no DDTM as a signal that the Temple intends to matter how adverse to the community. Diction Deception My name is Marguerite Renfree, and expand operations beyond what is ap- It’s time for some straight talk be- I would like to thank the Westfield/ propriate for the neighborhood. Many tween Temple management and area Below are four arcane words, each Leader Reader Sees Perceived Surge Mountainside Red Cross for their con- residents believe that adding the parking citizens on these issues. The with four definitions – only one is cor- tinuous support and gracious help – also, lot will decisively and adversely alter congregation’s safety concerns must be rect. The others are made up. Are you Overlook Hospital. the residential character of the neighbor- balanced with the right of local residents sharp enough to discern this deception of Of Anti-Jewish Sentiment In Town Thank you to the much-appreciated hood creating the atmosphere of a mini- to know the facts and have appropriate diction? staff; Dennis Kinsella, Executive Direc- mall in the midst of Victorian and colo- input into the decision making process As a regular reader of your fine news- churches versus only two synagogues, If you can guess one correctly – good tor; Maureen Kaufmann, Director of nial-style homes traditional to Westfield; on these matters. We need the facts now. guess. If you get two – well-read indi- paper, a resident of nearby Elizabeth, the Rabbinic Center Synagogue on East Transportation; Linda Johnson and John bringing increased traffic and conges- and a frequent downtown Westfield shop- It’s time that Temple Emmanu-El opens vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Dudley Avenue, and Temple Emanu- Brunetta, the driver who went above and tion, thus increasing noise and nuisance the dialogue. per-visitor-consumer, it has become in- you get all four – You must have a lot of El, the latest addition, the Union beyond for me. levels to the detriment of area residents. free time! creasingly difficult to ignore what can be County Torah Center on Central Av- Complicating matters are rumors that Lou and Eileen Stephens Marguerite Renfree Westfield All words and correct definitions perceived as a surge of anti-Jewish sen- enue, is not even mentioned. These Westfield the Temple plans to construct additional timent in Westfield. come from the board game Diction simple facts can be, and apparently Deception. Indeed, this has become a topic of are, interpreted by town leaders as conversation among members of the evidence that there is no strong Jewish Answers to last week’s arcane words. cohesive Jewish community here in “presence” in Westfield, and that deci- 1. Tregetour – A juggler or magician Elizabeth. The examples cited are the sions relating to Jewish issues can be 2. Dahoon – A small evergreen tree of Mayor of Westfield’s initial refusal to given short shrift without adverse con- the southern U.S. having white, soft, permit the erection of a menorah on sequences. That would be a mistake. close-grained wood municipal property, and the thinly veiled The Jewish community in Westfield, 3. Incicurable – Incapable of being hostility towards the purchase and con- tamed while maintaining a very low public 4. Cromlech – A prehistoric tomb version of residential property to park- profile, represents an important economic ing facilities for a burgeoning Temple consisting of a large, flat stone laid bloc that, if aroused, effectively can “per- across upright stones Emanu-El. suade” Westfield’s business community While these issues have received ex- that its interests are as important, or ANENTEROUS ceptionally even-handed coverage in The more important, than those of any other 1. In zoology, without a stomach or Westfield Leader, they nevertheless point group in town. intestine to a potentially ugly issue. From the In considering these Jewish issues, 2. Unapproachable; unfriendly perspective of an “outsider,” it is not Westfield’s leaders should remain keenly 3. Hidden or concealed surprising that the residents of Westfield aware of the fact that there are neighbor- 4. Mournful, sorrowful are uncomfortable with these Jewish is- ing towns in which one may shop and SOAM sues. After all, Westfield remains a beau- eat. With this in mind, perhaps Westfield 1. Topsoil tiful New England-style town dominated will better appreciate that, for example, 2. The foam formed by the force of a by stunningly well-maintained church if Temple Emanu-El needs parking waterfall on the rocks below architecture. spaces, it should be accommodated be- 3. A chain or rope used in pulling Its “centerpiece” (corner of East cause it is a “newcomer” and needs some anything, as a plow Broad and Mountain Avenue) traces its special consideration. 4. A film or slippery substance on the roots to the 1700s, whereas the oldest In the meantime, there’s plenty of free surface of wet rocks, as moss Jewish house of worship is an example parking here in the Elmora Section of HIRCINE of less esthetic 1950s architecture. Even Elizabeth, along with kosher food and 1. Overly hairy today, Westfield has no real Jewish friendly merchants. 2. Very strong or potent; virile amenities. 3. Pertaining to an owl` The closest Jewish bookstore is in Leonard R. Rosenblatt 4. Resembling a goat Maplewood. The nearest “shomer Elizabeth ATTAGEN shabbos,” which is closed on Satur- 1. One of the 28 amino acids neces- days, shops and restaurants are here in See it all on the Web! sary for building muscle tissue Elizabeth. The “House of Worship” 2. The common partridge page at Westfield’s Web site, 3. A religious zealot www.westfield-nj.com/church, lists 15 www.goleader.com 4. An enzyme that assists a bee in making honey CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 3, 2002 Page 5 Year 2001 Brought Us Together New Addition to McGreevey Family In Both Triumph and Tragedy Spends Her First Christmas at Home Governor-elect James E. “This holiday season is particu- remainder of her pregnancy under larly special to Dina and me. We are observation by her doctors. The baby By FREEHOLDER CHAIRMAN tion Trust Fund. This is the largest Board has filed suit against the lead McGreevey and his wife, Dina Matos ALEXANDER MIRABELLA McGreevey, have been celebrating especially blessed that our daughter was born one month premature. addition to our parks in more than 50 paint industry to clean up the mess Jacqueline is healthy and doing well McGreevey will be inaugurated On September 11, I watched the years, and it protects this land from the holidays at their home in they’ve created and the children who and that we will be able to spend the on January 15, 2002. The smoking wreckage of the World Trade future development. have been hurt by exposure to lead Woodbridge this year with their new Center from a window on the top daughter, Jacqueline Matos holidays together,” said McGreevey. McGreevey family will reside in We also created the “Fields of paint. This is a problem that impacts Dina Matos McGreevey was ad- Drumthwacket, the Governor’s man- floor of the Courthouse Tower, and I Dreams” program, a new $2.1 mil- McGreevey. families of all income levels and in mitted to the hospital the weekend sion in Princeton. The Governor- knew that every person in Union lion initiative which provided mu- every municipality in the county. Jacqueline arrived home after County would feel the impact of this spending one week in the hospital so before Election Day when she went Elect also has a nine year-old daugh- nicipalities with funds to acquire and Finally, we continued two invalu- into pre-term labor. She spent the ter, Morag Veronica. attack in some way. improve athletic fields. Many mu- able programs: doctors could monitor her weight The September 11 tragedy changed nicipalities have already applied and The Freeholder Scholars initiative and feedings. Born at 7:13 a.m. on our lives forever. It tested our resolve taken advantage of this program. For helps working class and middle class Friday, December 7 at St. Peter’s as a community and as people. And example, Using this program, Scotch families pay for the increasing cost University Hospital in New I’m proud to say that Union County Plains and Fanwood will build four of higher education. This initiative Brunswick, Jacqueline was delivered came together to help those in need. new athletic fields resulting from provides hundreds of students with by Caesarean section, weighed 4 Our response and our unity is a testi- various improvements at three recre- full scholarships to Union County pounds, 5 ounces and was 16 inches mony to our human spirit, proving ational facilities. College, and builds a better-educated, long at birth. that victory can be achieved through This year, we also delivered new better-qualified workforce in Union The McGreeveys daughter was our deepest resources of faith, passenger vans to 12 municipalities County. More than 200 students have named after the Governor-Elect’s strength, and courage — even in the through our Seniors in Motion initia- taken advantage of this initiative. father, John Patrick “Jack” face of great tragedy. tive. Any interested municipality had And, we continued, to promote the McGreevey. Emergency personnel from every the opportunity to contact Union arts, historic awareness and educa- town in Union County responded. County and request a vehicle for tional programs through the HEART Olympia Begins Some went directly to ground zero, local senior transportation Grants initiative. Union County con- many others provided relief and as- tinues to support art exhibitions, the- Direct Bus Service sistance to fire departments who were ater, musical, historic and educa- at the scene. Union County lent equip- tional presentation in our communi- To Lower Manhattan ment and personnel to New York to ties. With this support and encour- WESTFIELD — The Olympia help in the rescue and relief efforts. agement, we are building a vibrant Trails Bus Company recently begun We not only responded with man- Union County arts community. direct transportation to lower Man- power from our County Police, Emer- In my speech at the beginning of hattan from the Fanwood and gency Management and Sheriff’s Of- this year, I spoke about leadership Westfield train stations. fice, we also responded by reaching with vision and strength, and about Trains depart Fanwood at 6:35 and out to grieving families. Our County making decisions that rely on our 7:05 a.m. and 6:45 a.m. and 7:15 Police provided, families with around- hearts as well as our intellect. I know a.m. in Westfield. the-clock transportation to New York. that we’ve been able to accomplish Trains leave Manhattan at 5 p.m. We set up grief counseling, and held these goals, and as I look ahead into and 5:30 p.m. from Spring and Broad- our own tribute and memoriam, “In this New Year, I am confident that way, Whitehall and Broadway, Pine our Hearts” at Echo Lake Park in Freeholder Chairman our Freeholder Board will continue and Water Streets, and Canal and Mountainside. Sometime early in Alexander Mirabella the progress. Bowery Streets. 2002, Union County will erect a me- May God continue to bless you The cost is $7 per trip or 10 trips morial to the men and women lost in and your families in the upcoming for $65. For more information, please the attack to show that they will never We created the Veterans Affairs Of- New Year. call (908) 354-3330. be forgotten, particularly in one of fice, and the Office of Volunteer Ser- our most beautiful parks. vices; “one-stop” centers for infor- Even today, men and women from mation and referrals. For Veterans, it our Sheriff’s Office and County Po- means help in finding benefits, health Westfield S.A.R. to Hear lice and local police, fire and rescue assistance, and additional informa- workers go to Ground Zero or to tion. For volunteers, it means the op- Staten Island on their time off, to portunity to put their abilities to use in Talk On Culper Spy Ring volunteer their time. Words cannot the community, helping people in their WESTFIELD – The West Fields open to any man who is a lineal express our pride at their devotion to communities. Chapter of the Sons of the American descendant from a man or woman duty and to their fallen colleagues. In another measure aimed at pro- Revolution will meet on Tuesday, who served in the cause of American Because of the economic impact tecting our children, the Freeholder January 8, at 8 p.m. in the Commu- independence as a soldier, sailor, of the attack, we also applied for and nity Room of the Westfield Munici- marine or civil officer. won a $3.2 million grant to help pal Building, located at 425 East The West Fields Chapter origi- retrain workers who lost their jobs ‘Super Saturdays’ NEW ADDITION...Dina Matos McGreevey and Governor-elect James E. Broad Street. nated in 1921 and its current mem- McGreevey welcome Jacqueline Matos McGreevey, born December 7. due to the impact of the September The program will feature Andrea bership exceeds 100. It has the only 11 attacks. We are using the funds to On Tap at Library Meyer, a Scotch Plains-Fanwood active color guard in the state, and create an innovative training center, WESTFIELD – “Super Saturdays @ High School student, who will de- the unit appears to present the colors the Star Opportunity Center, for dis- The Westfield Memorial Library” will liver a presentation about the Culper at the New Jersey State Society and Gracious Center Hall Colonial placed workers from the airlines and begin on January 12, when the Plainfield Spy Ring which operated out of New other S.A.R. functions. its associated industries. The center Camera Club presents the first in a York City in Revolutionary times Guard members are Sam is the only one of its kind in the state series of special programs at 2 p.m. and provided information to General McCaulley, Ken Hoover and Steve and will located in Elizabeth, close Club members will discuss picture George Washington through Ben- Clarke of Westfield and Don Clark to Newark International Airport, and composition and offer picture-taking jamin Talmadge. The ring was also and John Lawson of Scotch Plains. it will be open to displaced residents techniques and tips. All are invited to involved in identifying Aaron Burr Information about joining the across the state. attend this first session. as a traitor. S.A.R. may be obtained from the In other areas, we were able to “Super Saturdays” will continue on Membership in the Sons of the Chapter Registrar, George P. Gross, fulfill our commitments, by doing January 26 at 1 p.m. when Deanna Trust American Revolution (S.A.R.) is at (908) 232-3845. more for our seniors, our veterans, explains “Empowerment Through Feng and our children. Shui.” Participants will learn how the We celebrated historic additions ancient art of placement can benefit a to our County park system, with the home. Tickets for Westfield patrons are OWEN BRAND completion of Phil Rizzuto field in available at the library. Elizabeth, and the planned purchase For more information about these of a 26-acre tract of land in Berkeley programs, or future “Super Saturdays,” Heights through the Open Space, please call (908) 789-4090 or visit the Your Hometown Recreation and Historic Preserva- library at 550 East Broad Street. MORTGAGE BANKER

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The photographs will meeting on Monday, January 7, in be taken at the chapter’s Monday, the Assembly Hall of The Presbyte- May 6 meeting. rian Church in Westfield, located at Chapter President Skeets Kuzmuk 140 Mountain Avenue. expressed appreciation to members The social period with refresh- for their monthly donations of canned ments will begin at 1 p.m., followed and boxed grocery items, along with by a brief business meeting at 1:30 cash, that have benefited poor, home- p.m., after which Union County De- less and temporarily unemployed tective Peter Campanelli, the guest persons. speaker, will discuss “Senior Citizen For the Thanksgiving and Christ- Scams and the Loss of Your Iden- mas holidays, $700 worth of $10 tity.” dollar gift certificates was donated He will explain how individuals for the purchase of meat. The certifi- can be entrapped and hoodwinked cates will not be honored for tobacco into revealing personal facts about or liquor. themselves to unscrupulous persons The next one-day bus trip will be on the telephone and in public places. to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse on Thursday, February 14, for a full UNICO Contributes luncheon, with a choice of four en- trees, and a production of the com- Funds for Research edy Butterflies are Free. The entire cost will be $48. Reservations may Into Cooley’s Anemia be made at the January 7 regular WESTFIELD – Westfield UNICO, meeting or by calling (908) 232- in conjunction with the UNICO Foun- 7153. dation, has announced the donation Reservations will also be taken at of $5,000 each to St. Jude’s Hospital the meeting by Trips and Tours Co- MR. AND MRS. JOHN BARRY MCDEVITT and Philadelphia Children’s Hospi- Chairwoman Marie Stauder for the (She is the former Ms. Martha-Jo Grant) tal, as well as $8,000 to the Univer- Central Florida Gems Trip from Sun- sity of Alabama and $5,000 to Cornell day to Wednesday, March 10 to 20. Presbyterian Hospital for Cooley’s This 11-day trip will include a stay Anemia research. at a deluxe hotel in Orlando, with DR. JONATHAN A. PASTOR AND DR. ALLISON DORLEN PASTOR Ms. Martha-Jo Grant Cooley’s Anemia, or thalassemia, day trips to nearby sites such as (She was formerly known as Dr. Allison Leigh Dorlen) is a blood disease caused by inher- Silver Springs, Leu Gardens, Winter ited gene factors. thalassemia is pri- Park, Glass Bottom Boat Ride, Vic- Marries John B. McDevitt marily an affliction of individuals torian Village, Cypress Gardens and living in the Mediterranean basin but Lake Buena Vista, among other at- Dr. Allison Leigh Dorlen Ms. Martha-Jo Grant of Manhat- Ring bearers were Collin James also affects others, notably from tan, the daughter of Dona-Rae and tractions. Hess of Copenhagen, N.Y., the Thailand, India and other far eastern Admission fees and 16 meals are Stephen W. Yaussi of Henderson nephew of the bride, and Luke people. Harbor, N.Y. and Joseph and Chris- included. The cost is $821 for double Weds Dr. Jonathan A. Pastor Connors, Jack Connors and Sam When it was discovered around occupancy and $1,032 for singles. tine Grant of Watertown, N.Y., was Connors of Yonkers, N.Y., all neph- 1960, children with the condition married on Saturday, September 29, Mrs. Stauder, who may be reached Dr. Allison Leigh Dorlen, the Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff per- ews of the bridegroom. rarely lived beyond six years of age. at (908) 889-6769, is also in charge daughter of S. David Dorlen and Dr. formed the evening ceremony at the to John Barry McDevitt of Jersey The readers were Mrs. Jeanne Presently, the survival age is more City. He is the son of Martha and of a one-day trip to River Edge in Rosalind S. Dorlen of Mountainside, Crystal Plaza in Livingston, where Dwyer of Lincroft, Mrs. Aimeé than 40 years. Reading, Pa., on Wednesday, May 1, was married on Saturday, October 6, the reception also took place. Jerome McDevitt of Scotch Plains Brace of Boston, N.Y., Lisa and The name is derived from the Greek and Avon-by-the-Sea. to see entertainer Charlie Prose in to Dr. Jonathan Andrew Pastor. He is A graduate of Tufts University, the Michael Ethington of East Grand words for blood and sea. Since 1975, concert. The cost is $57 for the show, the son of Mrs. Nina Pastor of Great bride received her master’s degree The nuptials took place in the Rapids, Mich., the aunt and uncle of UNICO has donated more than Italian Gardens at Boldt Castle on a full luncheon and the bus transpor- Neck, N.Y. and Manuel Pastor of and doctorate in clinical psychology the bridegroom, and Peter McDevitt $400,000 for research. tation. Mexico City, Mexico. from Fordham University. Heart Island, near Alexandria Bay, of Franklin Park, formerly of She is employed as a clinical psy- N.Y., on the St. Lawrence River. Westfield, and Timothy McDevitt Registration Underway chologist specializing in substance abuse Pastor Timothy Grant, a cousin of of Westfield, who are cousins of the evaluation and treatment at STARS the bride, and the Reverend Paul bridegroom. For Y Youth Programs (Substance Treatment and Research Wilderotter, a cousin of the bride- Performing the wedding music WESTFIELD – The Westfield Y, Service), part of the New York State groom, officiated. A reception was was the Trillium String Trio with located at 220 Clark Street, is offer- Psychiatric Institute and Columbia Pres- held at the Thousand Islands Club Ms. Cory Grant of New York, a ing a variety of eight-week courses byterian Medical Center. on Wellesley Island. cousin of the bride, as soloist. for children and adolescents that are The mother of the bride is a clini- Mrs. Allison Rose LaBarge of The weekend wedding celebration now underway. Registration is ongo- cal psychologist and psychoanalyst Copenhagen, N.Y., was her sister’s included a Mass and Nuptial Bless- ing. with a private practice in Summit. matron of honor. The bridal atten- ing in a small chapel on Wellesley Among the session’s featured pro- Her father, a management consult- dants included Mrs. Kelly Connors Island. Wedding guests enjoyed a grams are Gymnastics and Rhyth- ant, is Vice President of Transforma- of Yonkers, N.Y., Ms. Molly breakfast cruise around the Thou- mic Gymnastics, offered on various tion Solutions, Inc. of Mountainside. McDevitt Angeles of Jersey City sand Islands hosted by the bride- days; Tae Kwon Do-Martial Arts, The bridegroom graduated magna and Ms. Anne McDevitt of Hoboken, groom; a dinner at Foxy’s Restaurant offered on Mondays and Saturdays, cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from all sisters of the bridegroom; Mrs. at Fisher’s Landing, honoring the and Ballet, offered on Mondays, Brown University and received his Kendra Boice of Baltimore, Mrs. couple on the eve of their wedding, Tuesdays and Saturdays. master’s degree and Doctor of Psy- Darcy Burpee of Seattle, Wash., and and a Sunday Brunch at the Riveredge Many sports classes are also of- chology Degree from the Graduate Ms. Kathleen Santandrea of Hotel at Alexandria Bay, both hosted fered, including soccer, T-Ball, Bas- School of Applied and Professional Hoboken. by the parents of the bridegroom. ketball, Sports Sampler and Rac- Psychology of Rutgers University. Sean Dugan of Hoboken, Robert A 1986 graduate of Watertown TASTY TREATS…Following a holiday tradition that started more than 30 quetball. He is a clinical psychologist com- Pierson of Brooklyn and Brian High School, the bride received a years ago, members of the Woman’s Club of Westfield recently baked their In total, more than 60 classes within pleting a fellowship in clinical psy- Egenton of Cranford were the best Bachelor of Science Degree in In- favorite cookies for distribution to care institutions. This year’s recipients were the Sports Department are offered in chology at Columbia Presbyterian men. The groomsmen included Jo- dependent Studies from State Uni- veterans at the Roosevelt Care Center in Menlo Park and area residents in the all age ranges, from beginner to ad- Medical Center, with a field place- seph Grant of Oviedo, Fla., the versity of New York at Plattsburgh Association for Retarded Citizens. Displaying their gift tins, pictured left to brother of the bride; Mark Connors right, are: Co-President Juanita Shacklett, Delores Kilkenny, Bernadette Nelson, vanced. ment at the Audubon Community in 1990. Marie Dorne, Third Vice President Sally Brown and Co-President Nita McHugh. The session will run through Sat- Mental Health Clinic. of Yonkers and Ricardo Angeles of She also earned an Associate of urday, February 23. For more infor- Dr. Pastor’s mother teaches pre- Jersey City, brothers-in-law of the Science Degree in Fashion Buying mation on these or other classes of- kindergarten in Jackson Heights, bridegroom, and Kevin Whelan of and Merchandising from the Fash- fered at the Y from the Sports De- Queens, and his father is Vice Presi- Boston. ion Institute of Technology in New Westfield Library Posts partment, please call Deana Sroka at dent of Hierros de Neus, Inc., a manu- York in 1990 and studied interna- (908) 233-2700, extension no. 240. facturer and distributor of furniture Classes are Offered tional business at the American and fine jewelry in Mexico City. University in Rome, Italy. Upcoming Story Times Mrs. McDevitt is employed as a Following a wedding trip to Italy, For Individuals With WESTFIELD –The Westfield Blood Drive Slated the couple resides in Manhattan. Sportswear Product Manager for the and be the appropriate age for the Zegna USA division of the Italian Memorial Library, located at 550 Story Time. Sessions will start At Local Synagogue Osteopenia, Arthritis East Broad Street, has announced a corporation Ermenegildo Zegna. promptly at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 or 3:45 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Blood Kidney Foundation WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, variety of upcoming children’s pro- p.m. and no children will be admit- located at 220 Clark Street, is once The bridegroom, a 1987 gradu- Center of New Jersey (BCNJ) has ate of Bishop George Ahr High grams. ted after the session begins. Seeks Donations again offering two classes for adults “Two’s on Twos-day,” a 20-minute announced that a blood drive will School in Edison, earned a Bach- The group size will be limited, so take place this Sunday, January 6, that are currently underway. program of picture books, songs and participants are encouraged to come Of Used Vehicles The first of these classes, “Build elor of Science Degree in Math- from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Temple ematics from the University of fingerplays designed for 2-year-olds early to ensure a spot. For further Better Bones,” is designed for indi- and an accompanying adult, will be Beth Israel, 18 Shalom Way in Scotch AREA – The National Kidney Notre Dame in 1991 and a Master information, please call the Plains. Foundation of New York/New Jersey viduals who have been diagnosed held on Tuesdays, January 29 through Children’s Department at (908) 789- with osteopenia or osteoporosis, or of Business Administration De- Blood Center officials have noted is asking area residents to donate gree from the Leonard N. Stern March 12, from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. 4090. for those who are at risk for falls. “Pre-School 3’s” may attend a 30- that blood is perishable, with red their unused car, truck or van to the School of Business at New York cells lasting just 35 to 42 days. Dona- organization. The program is aimed at helping minute program on either Tuesdays, Pilates Master Class participants develop more strength University. tions are needed every day to ensure The Foundation will pick up ve- He was a member of the school’s from 1:30 to 2 p.m., from January 8 and improve everyday function. It through February 5, or Wednesdays, Planned by JCC a continuing and consistently avail- hicles free of charge and issue a letter Executive MBA in Finance program, able supply of blood. that can be used for tax purposes. will be held on Mondays and Wednes- from 10:30 to 11 a.m., from January SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish days from 9:10 to 9:55 a.m. Class of 1999 and is an Assistant “January is typically a month of A non-profit organization, the Vice President in Equity Portfolio 9 through February 6. Community Center (JCC) of Central The second class, called “People “4’s and Pre-K 5’s” will meet on blood shortages and we want to make Foundation relies solely on dona- Management for Brown Brothers New Jersey, Wilf Jewish Community this year an exception,” remarked tions from corporations and indi- With Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE),” Thursdays, from 10:30 to 11 a.m., Campus, located at 1391 Martine will be held on Tuesdays and Thurs- Harriman & Co. Judy Daniels, a BCNJ spokeswoman. viduals to help improve the care and The couple works in Manhattan from January 10 through February 7, Avenue in Scotch Plains, will offer a days, from 9:15 to 10 a.m., or on or Mondays, from 1:30 to 2 p.m., Donors must be at least 18 years treatment of people afflicted with and, after a two-week wedding trip Pilates Master Class featuring Ed old. Seventeen-year-olds may do- kidney, urologic and hypertensive Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from January 7 through February 4, Morand on Sunday, February 3, from from 10:15 to 11 a.m. to San Francisco, Napa Valley and nate with parental permission. There diseases, through advances in detec- Carmel, Calif., now resides in Jer- except for January 21. 10 to 11 a.m. This group exercise program is Children in kindergarten and the is no upper age limit for donors pro- tion, diagnosis and treatment. It also sey City. Pilates is a series of movements vided they meet health requirements. welcomes gifts of real estate and designed specifically for people with higher grades are invited to partici- designed to develop core muscle Donors should know their social appreciated securities. arthritis. It includes games and other pate in the library’s After School strength and is based on the work of security number and bring a signed For more information on how to activities, along with exercises that Activities Program. Joseph Pilates. It emphasizes core or picture form of identification. For make a donation, please call the may help participants look and feel African Violet Group This one-hour program will meet stabilization, controlled breathing, more information or to sign up for a National Kidney Foundation of New better, have more energy and im- on selected Thursdays, from 3:45 to balance and improved posture. blood drive, please call the Blood York/New Jersey at (800) 63-DO- proved function. To Gather January 5 4:45 p.m., and include stories, crafts, Mr. Morand, a former dancer, is a Center at (800) 652-5663, extension NATE or visit http:// These classes will continue through SCOTCH PLAINS – The Union videos and refreshments, all high- Master Pilates Instructor in New York no. 140. www.kidneynynj.org. Saturday, February 23, and registra- County Chapter of the African Vio- lighting a special theme and or event. City who has been featured in maga- tion is ongoing. A physician consent let Society will meet at 1 p.m. on The dates for the program are Janu- zines and has made various televi- form is required prior to the first Saturday, January 5, at the Scotch ary 10, February 14, March 21, April sion appearances. class. Forms may be picked up at the Plains Public Library, located at 25 and May 23. The fee for this special class is $15 ST. AGNES front desk. 1927 Bartle Avenue. No pre-registration is necessary. for members and $20 for non-mem- For more information, please call The program will be entitled Interested individuals just need to bers. To reserve a spot or for more Catholic Schools SCHOOL Jean White at (908) 233-2700, ex- “AVSA Slides From Convention in sign in at the Children’s Desk on the information, please call Karen Rosen, Where Faith & Knowledge Meet 342 Madison Hill Rd., Clark tension no. 246. Chicago.” All are invited to attend. day of the program. Youngsters must Director of Fitness, at (908) 889- © 2001 NCEA/USCC have a valid Westfield Library card 8800, extension no. 224. Grades Pre K - 8 NICHOLAS A. GIUDITTA, III Expert On Herbs Will Address Pre K - Five Day A.M. or P.M. Sessions ATTORNEYCLEARANCE! AT LAW Westfield Garden Club • All Certified Teachers • Computer Tech. Program 476 SOUTH AVENUE E. One of the foremost herbalists in country’s largest collections of herbs. • Foreign Language Program • After-School / Care Program CRANFORD, NJ 07016 New Jersey, Louise Hyde, will be the Gathered from all over the globe, the •Hot Lunch Program • Sports Program featured speaker at the Garden Club selection ranges from Acanthus to of Westfield’s meeting on Tuesday, Zatar and includes many rare and 908. 709. 1999 January 8. Her topic, “Planning Your exotic plants. Garden”, will include hints on grow- Jane Orto is the hostess chairman GENERAL PRACTICE INCLUDING: ing herbs and wild flowers and de- of the program, assisted by Anne MIDDLE STATES ACCREDITED signing a perennial garden. The club Keyko, Charlotte Baker, Lucille • • meets at The Presbyterian Church in Finter and Jody Melloan. ESTATE PLANNING PERSONAL INJURY Westfield, 140 Mountainside. Club members who will provide •ELDER LAW •ZONING Mrs. Hyde and her husband, Cyrus, flower arrangements at the Westfield REGISTER NOW! •WILLS AND TRUSTS •MUNICIPAL COURT have been growing herbs at their Memorial Library in January are Sr. Claire Ouimet, MPF, Principal • 732-381-0850 •REAL ESTATE •COMMERCIAL LITIGATION Well-Sweep Farm in Warren County Nancy Rainville, Jane Orto, Lucille since 1966. They have one of the Finter and Charlon Clark. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 3, 2002 Page 7 Susan Owsik, 82, Rosary Society Member; – Obituaries – Frank Elby, 77, Had Worked For CIA; Active in Italian-American Service League Westfield Rescue Squad Dispatcher Susan Owsik, 82, of Metuchen moving to Metuchen in 1948. Rachel Hylan, Was Research Assistant; died on Friday, December 21, at her Mrs. Owsik was a member of St. Frank Elby, 77, of Westfield died Lieutenant j.g. aboard a destroyer in residence. Francis of Assisi Cathedral in on Sunday, December 23, at his home. the Pacific. Born in Oxford, she had lived in Metuchen and St. Nicholas Byzan- Active in Church Choir and Fellowship Born in New York City, he was Mr. Elby was a long-time dis- the Phoenix section of the Clara tine Church in Edison. Rachel Lois Collins Hylan of band, Robert C. Hylan, in 1993. raised in Memphis, Tenn., moving to patcher for the Westfield Volunteer Barton section of Edison before She was also a member of the Rosary Westfield died on Tuesday, Decem- Surviving are two daughters, Westfield in 1957. Rescue Squad, where he trained many society at St. Francis Cathedral and of ber 25, at her home. Heather Innocenti of Cranford and Mr. Elby had worked for 29 years new volunteers. He was also a Past Betty Korn, 89 the Italian-American Civic League. Born in Manchester, Conn., she Heidi Hylan-Motyczka of Westfield; at Statistical Research, Inc. in President of the Westfield College Betty Martin Korn, 89, of Cranford Surviving are her husband, Frank grew up in East Windsor and South a son, Timothy Hylan of Reigelsville, Westfield before retiring. Earlier, Men’s Club. died on Saturday, December 22, at Owsik; a son, Francis Owsik of Brick Windsor, Conn, moving to Westfield Pa.; three brothers, Glendon Collins he had been employed in Opera- Surviving are his wife, Janet her residence. Township; a daughter, Anna Marie Gee in 1957. of Phoenix, tions Research at ESSO and Merck, Elby; two sons, Stuart Elby of Born in Elizabeth, she had been a of Lavalette; a stepdaughter, Roberta Mrs. Hylan had worked as a re- Ariz., Sherrill and with the Central Intelligence Ridgefield, Conn. and Andrew Elby resident of Cranford since 1974. Owsik of Piscataway; a sister, Betty search assistant in the General Elec- Collins of Agency. of Arlington, Va., and four grand- Mrs. Korn graduated from Salch of Scotch Plains; four grandchil- tric Research Lab in Schenectady, Tolland, Conn. He attended Southwestern College, children. Benedictine Academy in Elizabeth dren and two great-grandchildren. N.Y., and at the Bell Research Labo- and K. Lee now Rhodes College, in Memphis A memorial service will be held and later earned a degree in home Services were held on Monday, ratories in Murray Hill. Collins of and completed graduate studies in at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, at economics from Georgian Court December 24, at the Costello-Runyon She graduated in 1952 from the Lakeville, physics at Johns Hopkins University the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 College in Lakewood in 1933. She Funeral Home in Metuchen. A Fu- Northfield School for Girls in Conn., and a in Baltimore, Md. Westfield Avenue in Westfield. was active with the Alumnae Asso- neral Liturgy followed at St. Francis Northfield, Mass., and was awarded granddaughter. He served in World War II as a Memorial contributions may be ciation of Benedictine Academy. Cathedral. Interment took place at a Bachelor of Science Degree in A memorial made to the Westfield Volunteer Res- She was predeceased by her hus- Hillside Cemetery in Metuchen. Physics from Bates College in service will be Gary M. Duelks, 46 cue Squad, 335 Watterson Street, band, Leonard E. Korn, in 1987, and January 3, 2002 Lewiston, Me., in 1956. Rachel Hylan held at 2 p.m. Gary Michael Duelks, 46, a life- P.O. Box 356, Westfield 07091, or to by a son, Leonard E. Korn, Jr., in 1992. A volunteer with the Westfield on Saturday, long resident of Westfield, died of Atlantic Hospice of Overlook Hos- Surviving are four daughters, Su- Dr. Ellen Hochheiser Parent Teacher Organization, Mo- January 19, at the First Congrega- AIDS-related complications on Fri- pital, 33 Bleeker Street, Millburn san J. Hogan of Scotch Plains, Nancy Dr. Ellen Hochheiser, 43, of Tuc- bile Meals and the Wesley Hall Nurs- tional Church. Interment will be pri- day, December 7, at University Hos- 07041. Russo of Basking Ridge, Cynthia K. son, Ariz., died on Friday, December ery School, where she taught music, vate. pital in Newark. January 3, 2002 Regan of Huntington, N.Y. and Jane 21, at the Tucson Medical Center. she was also active with the Westfield Arrangements are under the direc- Mr. Duelks was employed as a M. Fietkiewicz of Westfield; three Born in Newark, she had lived in Volunteer Rescue Squad, serving as tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 nurse at St. Barnabas Medical Cen- Phyllis Gikow sons, John M. Korn of Cranford, Richland, Wash., and in Scotch Plains a bookkeeper for 10 years and as a East Broad Street in Westfield. ter in Livingston for seven years. Phyllis Gikow of Scotch Plains Peter L. Korn of Scotch Plains and for 25 years before relocating to Tuc- dispatcher from 1984 to 2001. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- He was a 1984 graduate of Union died on Monday, December 24, at James R. Korn of Westfield; 17 grand- son three years ago. Mrs. Hylan additionally was a tributions may be made to the Hylan County College’s School of Nursing her home. children and 10 great-grandchildren. Dr. Hochheiser was the manager member of the choir at the First Archives at the First Congregational in Cranford. Born in New York City, she had The funeral took place on Thurs- of radioactive materials at the Uni- Congregational Church of Westfield Church of Westfield, 125 Elmer Mr. Duelks was a member of the lived in Millburn before relocating day, December 27, from the Higgins versity of Arizona Radioactive Con- from 1958 until this year. She also Street, Westfield 07090, for printing Tibetan Buddhist Relief Society in to Scotch Plains five years ago. and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home trol Office for three years. had been President of the church’s of the church’s history book update New York City and the Hemlock Mrs. Gikow was a teacher at the in Westfield, and was followed by a She received a bachelor’s degree Women’s Fellowship and was the and upcoming 125th celebration, or Society of New York and New Jersey. Jewish Community Center in West Mass at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic in biology from Reed College in church’s Assistant Treasurer between to the Scholarship Fund of the Musi- He was predeceased by his par- Orange for 27 years. Church in Westfield. Interment was Portland, Ore., and her doctorate in 1981 and 2001 and bookkeeper from cal Club of Westfield, in care of 45 ents, Peter and Eve Matlaga Duelks. She was a graduate of Hunter Col- at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. environmental science from Rutgers 1985 until 2001. Manitou Circle, Westfield 07090. Surviving are two brothers, Peter lege in New York City. Memorial contributions may be University in New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her hus- January 3, 2002 Duelks and Ronald Duelks, and a She was predeceased by her hus- made to the Center for Hope Hos- She was a member of the Health sister, Kristine Wansaw. band, Samuel Gikow. pice, 176 Hussa Street, Linden 07036. Physicist Association in Mclean, Va. A memorial service will be held at Surviving are a son, Lewis Gikow; January 3, 2002 She was predeceased by her father, Delphine Sicola, 64, Was Miss Jersey City; 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, at the a daughter, Amy Milberger; a sister, Stanley Hochheiser. Former Banquet Coordinator at Snuffy’s Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Marjorie Hecht, and four grandchil- Ruth Burke Wilson, 86 Surviving are her mother, Elaine Street in Westfield. dren. Ruth Burke Wilson, 86, of Spinrad Hochheiser of Scotch Plains; Delphine L. Sicola, 64, of Scotch She was a member of St. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Funeral services took place on Yarmouthport, Mass., died on a brother, Sheldon Hochheiser of Plains died on Saturday, December Bartholomew the Apostle Roman tributions may be made to the Gay Thursday, December 27, at the Wednesday, December 26, at Scotch Plains, and a sister, Lynne 22, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Men’s Health Crisis, New York City Menorah Chapels at Millburn in Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Mass. Groff of Mclean, Va. Born in Jersey City, she had lived She was predeceased by her hus- or to the Hyacinth Foundation, 78 Union. Interment was at Beth Israel Born in Newark, she was raised in Funeral services were held on there before moving to Scotch Plains band, Paul A. Sicola, in 1974. New Street, New Brunswick 08901 Cemetery in Woodbridge. Chatham and had been a longtime Monday, December 24, at the 40 years ago. Surviving are a son, Dr. Paul T. January 3, 2002 January 3, 2002 resident of Westfield before coming Menorah Chapels at Millburn in Mrs. Sicola had been employed as Sicola of Miami Beach, Fla. and to Yarmouthport in 1975. Union. Interment took place at Mount a data entry clerk-secretary for the Pontiac, Mich., and her daughter, Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Wilson Lebanon Cemetery in Iselin. Asplundh One Call Center in Donna L. Sicola, Esq., of Scotch Plains. Nan Patricia McCloskey Giroux, 75, had been an executive secretary for January 3, 2002 Mountainside for eight years, retir- The funeral took place on Thurs- Guaranteed Trust in New York City. ing in 1997. day, December 27, from the Memo- Graduate of Mercy School of Nursing She was predeceased by her hus- Alfons Winter, 97 Prior to that, she had been the rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- band, Richard O. Wilson, in 1989, Nan Patricia McCloskey Giroux, James McCloskey of Westfield and Alfons Winter, 97, of Exeter, N.H., Banquet Coordinator at Snuffy’s enue in Fanwood. A Mass followed 75, of Hollywood, Fla., died on Tues- and by a grandson, Coleman Wilson. Pantagis Restaurant in Scotch Plains John McCloskey of Havelock, N.C.; died on Friday, December 21, at at St. Bartholomew the Apostle day, December 25, at Hollywood four daughters, Mariann Laucks of Surviving are two daughters, Exeter Hospital. for many years. Church. Interment was at the family Marcia Wilson Cavanaugh of Memorial Hospital in Hollywood. Hollywood, Fla., Jeanne Brotzky of Born in Marbach/Villingen, Ger- Mrs. Sicola, who attended St. plot in the Holy Redeemer Cemetery Born on March 17, 1926 in Milford, N.H. and Carol Wilson Peter’s College in Jersey City, was Davie, Fla., Nancy Webber of Holly- many, he had resided in Mountainside in South Plainfield. Scranton, Pa., the daughter of John wood, Fla., and Sharon Robinson of Gallagher of Westwood, Mass.; two and Brick before relocating to Exeter. crowned Miss Jersey City in 1960. January 3, 2002 sons, Richard O. Wilson, Jr. of Jack- and Mary Hoban, she had lived in Pembroke Pines, Fla.; three sisters, Mr. Winter, a self-employed Westfield before relocating to Hol- Joan Byrne of Scranton, Pa., Marilyn sonville, Fla. and Paul Burke Wilson painter and artist, was awarded a of Henniker, N.H.; six grandchildren Lucian Johnson, Sr., 71, Area Builder; lywood in 1977. McElroy of Woodbridge and Karen certificate of merit in painting and Mrs. Giroux graduated from the Healy of Cooper City, Fla., and 18 and a great-grandson. wood engraving from the Newark A Mass of Celebration took place Army Medic Earned Medal for Bravery Mercy School of Nursing in Scranton, grandchildren. School of Fine and Industrial Arts. Pa. as a registered nurse. A memorial service will be held at on Friday, December 28, at the Sacred Scotch Plains. Surviving are a daughter, Dolores Lucian Franklin Johnson, Sr., 71, In addition to her parents, she was 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, at Heart Chapel in Yarmouthport. Morse, and two grandchildren. of Scotch Plains died on Sunday, As a young man, he attended St. Arrangements were under the di- predeceased by her first husband of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church A memorial service was held on December 23, at his home. John’s Baptist Church in Scotch 38 years, Eugene James McCloskey, in Westfield. rection of the Hallett Funeral Home Plains. Sunday, December 30, in the First Born in Williamsburg, Va., on June and her brother, John Hoban. Arrangements are being handled in South Yarmouth, Mass. 6, 1930, he was a lifelong resident of He was predeceased by his wife, United Methodist Church of Surviving are her husband, by the Panciera Funeral Home in Memorial contributions may be Amesbury in Amesbury, Mass. Scotch Plains. Mae S. Johnson, and two sisters, made to the Boston Children’s Hospi- Lawrence Giroux; three sons, Michael Hollywood, Fla. Arrangements were handled by A self-employed builder, Mr. Mary Peterson and Lenore Johnson. McCloskey of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., January 3, 2002 tal Trust, 138 Harvard Street, Simplicity Burial and Cremation Johnson was involved with various Surviving are a daughter, Michele Brookline, Mass. 02446. Services in Newburyport, Mass. construction projects in the Scotch Johnson-Akbar of Scotch Plains; two January 3, 2002 January 3, 2002 Plains-Fanwood area, among them sons, Lucian Johnson, Jr. and Will- Freshwaters Southern Sensation in iam Johnson, both of Plainfield; two Plainfield and Rocco’s Tavern in sisters, Bernice Phillips and Carol More Community News Fanwood. Silver of Scotch Plains; a brother, He was a graduate of Scotch Plains- Bernard Johnson, Jr. of Scotch Plains, Fanwood High School and attended and four grandchildren. Morris College in South Carolina for Services were held on Friday, De- Trinitas Hospital Seeks Men two years. cember 28, at St. John’s Baptist He served in the United States Church. Army as a medic during the Korean Arrangements were under the di- For Prostate Cancer Trial Conflict and was awarded a medal rection of the Plinton-Curry Funeral ELIZABETH – Trinitas Hospital Dr. Alan Krieger, a urologist and for bravery. Home in Westfield. will hold an informational session principle investigator for the SE- Mr. Johnson was a member of the January 3, 2002 on Thursday, January 24, at 7 p.m. to LECT trial at Trinitas, will moderate National Association for the Ad- discuss the benefits of a new study to the meeting. vancement of Colored People and determine the effectiveness of two The by-product of earlier studies Stone Square Lodge No. 38, both of MASTER widely-used compounds – Vitamin have shown that both Vitamin E and Plainfield, and a board member of MEMORIALS E and Selenium – in the prevention the mineral Selenium may have a role the Jerseyland Community Center in of prostate cancer. in the prevention of prostate cancer. 1171 E. Broad St. The study, called SELECT (Sele- The SELECT Trial marks the first Ruth M. Fisher, 84 Westfield, NJ nium Vitamin E Cancer Trial) will time these two homeopathic com- Ruth M. Fisher, 84, of La Jolla, follow healthy men over a seven- to pounds will be studied exclusively Calif., died on Sunday, December 233-2350 12-year study period. The informa- for the purpose of determining their 16, at her home. tional session will be held in the long-range effectiveness in prevent- Born in Courtland, N.Y., she had Trinitas Hospital Clinic Building, ing prostate cancer. resided in Mountainside before mov- 210 Williamson Street in Elizabeth. The trial is being sponsored by the ing to La Jolla. South West Oncology Group, and is Mrs. Fisher had taught kindergar- Organization Seeks supported by the National Cancer ten for the Hillside school system for To Improve Lives Institute. 25 years prior to retiring. DESIGNER • BUILDERS OF FINE Healthy men over the age of 55 She graduated from Courtland MONUMENTS Of Mentally Ill People (African-American men over the age College in Courtland, N.Y. of 50), who have no history of pros- She was active with the Commu- MARKERS AREA – NAMI/Union County tate cancer and who are not currently nity Presbyterian Church in (National Alliance for the Mentally taking blood thinners or participating Mountainside for 40 years. MAUSOLEUMS Ill) has announced that it plans to in any other clinical trials, are being Surviving are her husband of 61 expand its membership base in Union sought as participants for the study. years, Sidney O. Fisher; a son, Ken LETTERED • CLEANED County during 2002. Trinitas Hospital is seeking to en- Fisher; a brother, Donald Marlatt; NAMI is an organization dedicated roll 100 men in the study, part of a five grandchildren and nine great- Bruce Bauer, Prop. to improving the quality of life of worldwide enrollment that is ex- grandchildren. (Established 1938) Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. individuals suffering from mental pected to total 44,000 men. For more Services were held in San Diego, illness and their families, through information on the SELECT Trial, Calif. ALSO: 300 Rt. 37 East support, education and advocacy on please call (908) 994-8070. January 3, 2002 Toms River, N.J. 349-2350 Caring & Courteous Service to the both county and state levels. It also seeks to eliminate unjust Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 stigmas attached to mental illness through its “End Discrimination Campaign.” The Union County group meets monthly to provide support and edu- Westfield cation. For more information, please call (908) 233-1628 or send an email 556 Westfield Avenue to [email protected]. Infor- 233-0255 mation is also available on the John L. Dooley Internet at http://community.njcom/ Manager cc/namiunion. Interfaith Singles Set January Meetings WESTFIELD – Interfaith Singles, a support group for single adults over age 45, holds weekly discussions on successful single living. Cranford Meetings will be held on Sundays, 218 North Avenue January 6, 13, 20 and 27, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 276-0255 located at 170 Elm Street in Westfield. Charles V. Dooley Continental breakfast is available Manager and a $2 donation is requested. For further information, please call (908) 889-5265 or (908) 889-4751. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 3, 2002 Page 9 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 9-12 Westfield Boy Cagers Upset In Rahway Tourney Finals

By STEVEN KRAKAUER high school hoops games. DeSerio newest edition to Westfield’s high- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was the game-leader in points, re- light reel of outstanding plays this The perfect Christmas gift seemed bounds, assists and blocks, totaling season, as “E” Turner brought the to have the Westfield Blue Devil 25 points, 19 rebounds, six assists ball up dished it deceivingly off to boys’ basketball team’s name on it. and an astonishing 10 blocks. the left of the basket, where Cook They were 4-0, and one win away For North Brunswick, Shaheid caught it floating over defenders for from the touted Rahway Christmas Williams was the leading scorer by a perfectly-executed alley-oop dunk. Tournament trophy. far, stockpiling 19 points (half of his Westfield out-rebounded the Raid- Then came Cranford. team’s total points) and four re- ers by a 35-20 margin, and recorded Westfield knew Cranford real well. bounds. more steals than North Brunswick They had whitewashed the Cougars North Brunswick started the game by a 12-5 margin. just two weeks before by 19 points. stronger than Westfield, spurring a DeSerio said, “We’re trying to put Westfield’s Jay Cook scored a colos- 10-point scoring run in the first quar- more pressure on the ball, but overall sal 33 points in that game. And, more ter to take a 12-5 early lead. As usual our team defense and rebounding importantly, Cranford was procedure for Westfield, they trailed has improved.” Westfield’s basketball archrival. after the first quarter. This time, For the Raiders, performing ad- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Cranford remembered the tough Westfield scored the lowest point equately were center Joe Celmer who RESPONDING TO THE BASKETBALL...Blue Devils Adam Turner, left, Jim McKeon, center, and Jay Cook watch the loss, and meticulously picked apart total in their nascent season, with CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 direction of the basketball in the Rahway Tournament championship game against Cranford on December 30. the highlights of Westfield’s game to nine. win the Christmas tournament, 66- But led by junior Eric Turner’s 58, on December 30 in Rahway. steals and assists, Westfield retook The Cougars previously served up the lead, going on their own 10-point wins over Scotch Plains-Fanwood run. “E” hit a deep three pointer to Powell Gets 2nd; Tomasso, Del Duca, 3rd and Union Catholic in the semi and take the lead, 15-12, for good. He quarterfinals, respectively. also finished the game with six as- Westfield, who had outplayed their sists and four steals. opponents by a much greater margin One thing that hurt both teams was At Blue Devil Classic Mat Tournament than Cranford’s games, defeated free throws. DeSerio reached the line By DAVID B. CORBIN minutes, who thinks he should be on pic arm bar to pin him in 3:26. round. Against top-seeded Archie North Brunswick and JP Stevens in nine times, but converted just five Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the attack. He has a lot more mental “I use it (lateral drop) a lot in Guliashvili of Middlesex in the fi- their first two games. times. Entering just nine wrestlers, the In the first round game, Westfield Cook, coming off his 33-point per- toughness than the average fresh- practice. I’m getting a good feel for nals, although never giving up, Powell hosting Westfield High School team man,” said Head Coach Glen Kurz of it. I like it,” said Powell. “He was became the victim of eight held the North Brunswick Raiders to formance against Cranford the game finished eighth among 10 schools a modest 36 points. The Blue Devils’ before, scored his first points in the Del Duca. hanging back on me on top and even- takedowns, a reversal, an escape and with 42 points at the Blue Devil Powell, seeded second, punished tually I got the switch and the (Olym- a near fall to yield a 22-7, technical amassed 58 points, down from their third quarter. Westfield held North Invitational on December 28. Howell season average of 82, led valiantly Brunswick to only seven points in Joe Capone of Roselle Park in the pic arm) bar just fell into place. I fall. won the team title with 161 points, opening round. Powell flattened learned it from Lee Tomasso.” “He didn’t quit. Guliashvili is a by co-captain Dan DeSerio. DeSerio the third quarter. followed by Hanover Park at 154 recorded a triple-double, a rarity in The fourth quarter brought the very good wrestler,” said Kurz and Roselle Park at 128. Hanover of Powell. “Ethan didn’t back Park boasted five champions. down and almost threw him. Blue Devil junior Ethan Powell I’m not too concerned about placed second in the 135-lb. class the score. Ethan went hard and improved his record to 9-1. for six minutes.” Freshman Tom Del Duca showed Wrestling an old acquain- that he was nobody’s pushover by tance in the opening round, placing third at 130-lbs. and sopho- Tomasso took advantage of more Lee Tomasso picked up a Middlesex 140-lb. Sal third at 140. Campanelli’s forward pres- Third seeded Del Duca wrestled sure and twisted him to his like an upperclassman in his first back in 0:24 using a head- round bout against Brian Griffiths and-arm lateral drop. of West Milford. Del Duca scored “I have wrestled him many a single-leg takedown, then pinned times and I know he was giv- Griffiths with an arm bar, half ing up some weight. So, I nelson in 1:22. In the semifinals, have to give him credit for Del Duca carried a 3-2 lead over jumping up a weight class,” Dan Sabba of Howell into the third said Tomasso. “He was push- period but got caught in a five- ing in. I had him in a front point move and lost 7-3. In the headlock and snapped him battle for third, Del Duca escaped down. He brought his arm up in the third period to defeat Mike so I under hooked it and Torsiello of Hanover Park. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times circled him over.” HEADING FOR THE BASKET...U.C. Viking Brandon Banks, No. 15, heads for “Tommy hates to lose. He hates Tomasso ran into top- the basket in the game against Cranford during the opening round of the to give up points. He’s very fo- seeded Greg Politi in the Rahway Tournament. See picture on page 12. cused. He is somebody, for six semis and dropped a 17-3, majority decision. How- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ever, Tomasso quickly re- BRANDON BANKS LEADS ALL SCORERS WITH 19 PTS CONTROLLING A HORNET...Blue Devil Tom Del Duca, left, controls Hanover Park covered to score a takedown Hornet Mike Torsiello in the 130-lb. bout for third place. Del Duca won, 1-0. and two, two-point near falls to carry a 6-0 lead Capone with a lateral drop and added Powell had a battle with Andy over John Woodward of Howell Viking Hoopmen Fall Short; a two-point tilt in the first period then Gosiewski of Hanover Park but scored into the third period. Tomasso scored a switch reversal early in the four takedowns and a reversal to win seemed to exhaust mentally but Scratched by Cougars, 45-41 second period before using an Olym- 10-7 to advance to the championship CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ‘MONTY’ SINKS 15 FREE THROWS, NETS 25 POINTS By DAVID B. CORBIN tum was not the only determining Traveling violations also hindered Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times factor in the game. Both teams were the Vikings in the first half, and Wild momentum swings in the off the mark offensively, partly due along with the shooting insufficiency, third quarter leaned in Cranford’s to very stingy defense. they entered the locker room trail- Raiders Withstand Battering; favor and helped the Cougars hold “We kept our half court pressure ing, 18-17. Banks had eight points, off the Union Catholic High School (on them), got some steals and we two steals and a blocked pass that led boys basketball team, 45-41, in the took their perimeter shooting away,” to a fast break lay up in the half. opening round of the Tri-County explained Viking Head Coach Bill The Cougars rattled the Vikings Halt Indian Hoopsters, 65-62 Tournament held at Earl Walter Gym Berger. “Their whole game is the with a successful full-court press that in Rahway on December 26. UC three-point shot. And if you look at caused many turnovers in the second By DAVID B. CORBIN Raider senior Adam Bendik, who and forward Steve Williams hit for Viking senior Brandon Banks was on their final stats, you will find that half. After Banks ran off seven- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times fire and led all scorers with 19 points. they had only two, three-pointers the straight points – a two-point jumper, finished with 13 points, including seven points. However, third quarter momen- whole game.” a three-point swish and a lay up – to Reminiscent of a wrestling match, one from three-point range, was the The Rahway Indians were consis- give the Vikings a 24-20 lead, the the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High major victim of rough play when he tent in maintaining a fast tempo fol- turnovers took effect and the Cou- School boys’ basketball team with- sustained a gash on his chin and a lowed up by very physical play ‘FRANCS’, LOOMIS TAKE FIRST gars roared with 10 unanswered stood a gashed chin, a chipped tooth chipped tooth late in the second quar- throughout the game; however, their points to carry a 30-24 lead into the and a body slam to defeat host ter. Senior Mike Brennan, who fin- ability to penetrate inside enabled final quarter. Rahway, 65-62, in the opening round ished with 10 points and led all in them to gain a 27-26 lead at the half. “Their defensive pressure must of the Tri-County Tournament held rebounds with 11, had an impressive Rahway’s Cisco Garay, who finished Raider Matmen Place have gotten to us. We were ahead 24- on December 26. Raider senior dunk early in the fourth quarter, but with 14 points, scored six points in 20 then all of the sudden we had three Anwar Montgomery was outstand- had his feet knocked out from under the first quarter with driving lay ups. or four turnovers in a row,” said ing at the free throw line, hitting 15 him on the way back to earth. “They are big. They are athletic. 4th at Goles Tourney coach Berger. “They (Cougars) were of 16, and finished with 25 points to Raider Mike Hughes finished with They are strong,” described Raider rebounding real well on the offen- lead all scorers. 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 By DAVID B. CORBIN “He completely outwrestled Eurell sive boards.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the entire match,” said Bello. “Jack- Cougar Mike Richardson scored The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High son wrestlers have a defensive style the first two points of the quarter School wrestling team placed fourth but Eurell got a takedown at the then Daryl Mays revived the Vikings at the John Goles Tournament in buzzer.” with a great assist to set up Matt North Warren on December 28. Dela- At 145, Matt DeNichilo placed McKen’s lay up. One minute later, ware Valley (DV) took first, Jackson third with three victories. He first Viking Joey Azydzik hit a three- placed second and Newton took third. won a 10-0 majority decision over pointer but it was matched by Cou- The Raiders claimed three champi- Anthony Keiling of Newton then gar Chris Drechsel. Viking John ons, a second, a third and a fourth fell to DV’s Jim Rosinsky – the Losavio hit a jumper to narrow the place. eventual champion. Next, DeNichilo score to 37-31. With less than two “I was very happy with our overall defeated Dom DiMeola of Jackson, minutes remaining, the Cougars in- performance,” said Head Coach Dave 6-2, then claimed third with a 5-0 creased their lead to 45-35 but Mays Bello. “But we did have a few wres- decision over Vinnie Sica of West hit for two and Banks added the final tlers who did not have their best day.” Morris. four points. Seeded second at 103, sophomore Sophomore Charlie Bachi con- “This was his come out game,” Derek Francavilla received a bye tinued to impress by placing fourth said Berger of Banks. “We moved then pinned Brian Costello of DV in at 160. Bachi edged Brett Imbimbo him from the front court to the back the semifinals. In the final, of Warren Hills, 5-4 then was pinned court. We are going to use him now Francavilla took it to state qualifier by Tom Andreopoulis of DV. After as the number one or two guard. That Jeff Pascarella (top seeded) from defeating Andy VanBillon, 8-3, will make him available to free up Jackson, pulling a five-point move in Bachi was shaved, 3-2, by Imbimbo his game.” the final seconds to win, 7-4. for third. McKen and Mays finished with Senior Lucas Francavilla, seeded “He had a good tournament. He is six points each and Losavio totaled first at 140, proved it by tech falling definitely our most improved wres- five points. John Brown led the Cou- Todd Romeo of Warren Hills, 16-0, tler,” claimed Bello. gars with 15 points and Hanif Davis pinning Matt Marino of West Morris Junior 215-lb. Matt Loomis, who sank 15. in 1:17 then by showing Dan won the tournament last year at the Berger concluded, “If you told me Calderone of DV the lights in 5:08. same weight, flattened Jason Yorn of before the game that we were going Francavilla also received an award Newton in 0:47 in the semis. In a to hold them to 45 points and just for most points scored in the tourna- very physical bout against last year’s two, threes, we would have a good ment. heavyweight champ, John Loff, chance to win. And it was a very Freshman Steve Mineo, seeded Loomis threw a wicked headlock close game. We just weren’t able to fourth, won by, 16-0, tech fall over and crushed Loff in 1:46 to reclaim make the necessary conversions to Brian Rowland of Sparta then upset the title. help us. We were pleased with the top-seeded Chris Kelly (DV), 7-1, to “It was a rugged match. They were effort. We will just build from there.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times advance to the finals where he was all over the place. It was very intense Union Catholic 8 9 7 17 41 RAIDERS HEADING TOWARD THE BASKET...Raiders head en masse toward the basket in the first round game edged by Joe Eurell of Jackson, 5-3. and physical,” expressed Bello. Cranford 12 6 12 15 45 against Rahway. Pictured, left to right, are: Steve Williams, Mike Hughes, Anwar Montgomery and Mike Brennan. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 3, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION High School Boys Basketball Results: DECEMBER 27: Elizabeth 66, Colonia 61 Ibrahim Jaabar scored 21 points and Rashad Robinson netted 20 for the Minutemen. Colonia (1-3) 15 19 14 13 61 Elizabeth (3-1) 20 14 15 17 66 Plainfield 58, Hun 49 Amir Dixon led the No. 16 Cardi- nals with 18 points. Jihad Muhammad fired in 16. Plainfield (2-0) 11 14 19 14 58 Hun (6-4) 21 8 10 10 49 DECEMBER 28: Elizabeth 69, St. Mary’s (Eliza- beth) 54 Rashad Robinson scored 20 points to lead 4-1 Elizabeth. St. Mary’s (4-1) 13 20 9 12 54 Elizabeth 18 23 17 11 69

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ROSELLE PARK TOURNEY: NEARLY GETTING THE FALL...Blue Devil Lee Tomasso, top, nearly pinned CHAMPIONSHIP: John Woodward of Howell in the first period in the 140-lb. bout for third place. Governor Livingston 56, A. L. Johnson 49 Highlander Doug Caruso netted half of his 16 points in the pivotal third quarter. Jason Gionta, the tour- Westfield Matmen Place Three nament MVP, scored 14 points and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pulled down nine rebounds. MAD SCRAMBLE FOR THE BALL IN A ROUGH GAME...The Raiders and the Indians scramble for possession of a Gov. Livingston 6 11 16 23 56 loose ball. Although the Raiders defeated Rahway, the game was a very physical one. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raiders At Blue Devil Tournament A. L. Johnson 10 10 8 21 49 held on to defeat the Rahway Indians, 65-62. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 held off Woodward to win, 7-5. Piscataway (P) 88.5, 5. West Milford (WM) 86, 6. Middlesex (Mx) 69, 7. Dover (D) 44, Lady Blue Devils Split “In short spurts, Lee is better than 8. Westfield (W) 42, 9. Madison (Ma) 17, Raiders Withstand Battering most people in the area. We are going Morristown (Mo) 6. to have to get him six-minutes strong. THIRD PLACE: In Cardinal Hoop Classic He wrestles for six minutes but I 103: — Dan Mangelli (WM) d. Joe Halt Indian Hoopsters, 65-62 think he needs to mentally get it Blackford (RP), 1-0 The Westfield High School girls’ scored 11 for North Brunswick. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 together for six minutes,” suggested 112: — Ryan Pincus (Ma) d. Luis Crespo basketball team dropped its first Westfield stunned St. Peter’s with (D), 6-4 Kurz. “Remember, he’s a sophomore. 119: — John Gura (RP) d. Steve game, 57-46, to North Brunswick a 15-4 run in the first quarter but Head Coach Dan Doherty of Rahway. 36 lead entering the final quarter. He’s got the athletic ability. He’s got Hompesch (Mx), 4-0 in the opening round of the St. made them spectators in the second “We knew it was going to be a physi- “We did a good job of keeping the talent. When we get the mental 125: — Mike Morando (WM) d. Grey Peter’s Cardinal Classic in New quarter with a 26-7 run to hold a 41- cal game. We got knocked for a loop them off the glass (in the third quar- part into the equation, he’s going to Bolivar, 8-6 Brunswick on December 27 but 11 lead at the half. Infantino scored 130: — Del Duca (W) d. Torsiello (HP), 1-0 when Adam went out. But he was an ter). We did a good job of doubling be tough to stop.” 135: — Andy Gosiewski (HP) md. Dan rebounded to dazzle St. Peter’s, 11 of her game-leading 13 points in absolute warrior, coming back with down on the lob shots. They lob the TEAM TOTALS: Kane (WM), 11-3 64-21, in the consolation round on the first half. Cusimano finished with stitches in his chin and chipped teeth. ball to Cisco Garay a lot and we 1. Howell (H) 161, 2. Hanover Park (HP) 140: — Tomasso (W) d. Woodward (H), December 28. The Blue Devils 12 points, McMahon had 10, We needed that.” came up to take that away,” explained 154, 3. Roselle Park (RP) 128, 4. 7-5 shifted their record to 2-3. Passananti scored nine and 145: — Matt Metta (H) d. Pete Mazzocci The Raiders’ defense was success- Doherty. (Ma), 3-2 Sophomore center Ali McMahon Hutchinson put in six while Rock ful in sealing off the Indians’ inside After Brennan’s impressive slam PUBLIC NOTICE 152: — Mike Procopio (HP) d. John led the Blue Devils with 14 points, and Venezia each netted five. Jackie move the third quarter. Down 35-34, dunk gave the Raiders a 55-40 lead, SHERIFF’S SALE Harmer (Mx), 3-2 including two three-pointers, against LeBlanc added four. Coach Dan Doherty called a time the Indians banged back with 10- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 160: — Derek Tranchina (P) d. Bob North Brunswick. She netted seven Appello (RP), 4-0 Westfield 6 13 13 14 46 out. From that point, the Raiders straight points to make matters very CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, of her points in the second quarter No. Brunswick 8 21 14 14 57 rolled with a 10-2 run, with the help DOCKET NO. F-7649-00 171: — Fabian Thompson won default difficult. The Indians kept hounding CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE over Scott Kirk (H) although North Brunswick, led by Westfield 15 26 14 9 64 of three assists from Montgomery the Raiders and caused chaos until CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. LENIN 189: — Shawn Kachnowski (RP) p. Ja- Alana Ponder who sank 10 of her 16 St. Peter’s 4 7 6 4 21 and one from Bendik, to seize a 41- the buzzer. However, persistent foul- JUNIOR RAMIREZ MOREL & MRS. LENIN son Woerner Mx), 4:27 points, outscored Westfield, 21-13, ing of Montgomery led to the Indi- JR. RAMIREZ MORAL, H/W, DEFEN- 215: — Greg Adams (H) d. Chris Lott (RP), 7-0 in the quarter. ans’ demise as he sank 13 of 14 in the DANT. Blue Devil senior Jackie CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Hwt: — Rob Ragana (WM), won injury Lady Raider Hoopsters Win quarter. DATED JULY 31, 2001 FOR SALE OF default over Jesse Manna (H) Cusimano, who hit two three-point- “That’s the difference between last MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHAMPIONSHIPS: ers in the third quarter, finished with year and this year. He (Montgomery) By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 103: — Cesar Cordero (D) d. John Reilly 11 points. Dana Passananti finished North Warren Championship stepped up like a senior. He worked ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale (H), 4-3 with five points, Carrie Rock put in by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- 112: — Jionni LaValle (HP) p. Jay Ucci hard and he wanted the ball at the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 (H), 1:44 six, Lisa Venezia scored four, and The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Against Newton in the first round, end. He wanted to win or lose the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 119: — Zac Cunliffe (H) p. Nick DiMeo Suann Hutchinson and Nicole School girls’ basketball team cap- freshman center Hillary Klimowicz game,” said Doherty. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF (HP), 3:48 Infantino each netted three. Lorene tured the North Warren Tournament fired in 14 points and pulled down 10 Concerned about the testy finale, JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the 125: — Dan Appello (RP) d. Rob Cunliffe Brown had 16 points and Patty Clark title with wins over Newton (48-38) rebounds while making two blocked afternoon of said day. All successful bid- (H), 10-3 Doherty commented, “We went up ders must have 20% of their bid available in 130: — Nick Panetta (RP) d. Dan Sabba on December 27 and North Warren shots. Senior Kellie LaForge sank 10 15 and got a little unsettled. We went cash or certified check at the conclusion of (H), 3-2 (52-44) on December 28 in points, junior Lindsay Pennella back to our old ways of panicking the sales. 135: — Guliashvili (Mx) tf. Powell (W), www.goleader.com Blairstown. The victories improved scored eight and senior Erin Gillooly The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED and we weren’t aggressive. We were 22-7, 5:22 Raider girls’ record to 5-0. and freshman Maura Gillooly had almost looking for the clock just to TWENTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- 140: — Kyle Poulsen (P) d. Politi (HP), 5-3 PUBLIC NOTICE DRED ELEVEN & 48/100 ($121,511.48). 145: — Sam Campanella (Mx) md. Jim six points each. run. You can’t do that against a team REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE Garrison (RP), 16-4 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE The Raiders nursed a 23-20 lead at like that. They smell fear and they If designated below, there are liens in the 152: — Ken Perry (WM) p. Bryan Ickles Notice is hereby given that Ordinance BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the half but opened the game with a went after us.” estimated sum as specified below. Plaintiff (H), 1:22 No. O1-25-R 12-6 spurt in the third quarter. Liz advises that the municipal tax office should 160: — Vin Finaldi (HP) d. Matt Ingrassia AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 14 12 15 24 65 be contacted to obtain any additional tax (H), 3-2 ARTICLES II AND XIII OF No. O1-23-R Sisca, who sank four three-pointers, Rahway 15 12 9 26 62 amounts that may be due. 171: — Dave Nichols (HP) d. Gus CHAPTER 89 OF THE CODE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING led Newton with 18 points. 1. Taxes: Current Vanderberg (WM), 8-3 OF THE BOROUGH OF CHAPTER 93 ARTICLE 17 OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH Klimowicz was also the downfall 2. Water & Sewer: $4,965.66 plus inter- 189: — John George (HP) d. Brian FANWOOD RELATING TO of North Warren as she burned the net Raider Cagers Fall est Farrington (H), 9-3 PARKING ON STREETS OF FANWOOD RELATING TO CONCISE DESCRIPTION 215: — Brian Butler (P) won injury de- was passed and adopted on the second SIGNS with 22 points, grabbed eight re- 1. The property to be sold is commonly fault over Ryan Cotelli (D) and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor was passed and adopted on the second bounds, and had six blocked shots. To Cougars in Semis known as: 520 E. Jersey Street Elizabeth, Hwt: — Matt Yeskel (HP) p. Chris and Council of the Borough of Fanwood and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor Freshman Jennifer Burke netted 10 The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High New Jersey 07206. Bouthoutsos (RP), 3:42 held on December 27, 2001. and Council of the Borough of Fanwood School boys’ basketball team dropped 2. Tax Block No.: Ward: 3 Lot No.: Acct#: This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- held on December 27, 2001. points, Pennella hit for eight, Erin 323.A PUBLIC NOTICE ately after final passage and publication as This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- Gillooly sank six and LaForge added a tough one, 45-42, to Cranford in 3. Dimensions of lot: 1.19 x 6.00 x 1.50 x required by law. ately after final passage and publication as three. the semifinals of the Rahway Tri- 63.30 x 22.59 SHERIFF’S SALE Eleanor McGovern required by law. County Tournament on December 4. Nearest cross street: 5th Street Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 12 11 12 11 48 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Newton (3-2) 10 10 6 11 38 28. Senior Steve Williams led the There is due approximately the sum of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 1 T - 1/3/02, The Times Fee: $17.34 Borough Clerk ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOU- DOCKET NO. F-18614-00 1 T - 1/3/02, The Times Fee: $16.32 Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 11 20 11 52 Raiders with 14 points. SAND SIX-HUNDRED FORTY FIVE & SOVEREIGN BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. PUBLIC NOTICE No. Warren (4-1) 10 12 12 10 44 Brian Zuravnsky sank a three- 94/100 ($132,645.94) together with law- HARRY ISAKSEN, DEFENDANT. PUBLIC NOTICE pointer with less than a minute re- ful interest and costs. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE maining to give the Cougars a 41-40 There is a full legal description on file in DATED AUGUST 30, 2001 FOR SALE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE the Union County Sheriff’s Office. MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE lead and Jon Brown, who finished The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DOCKET NO. F-11056-99 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, with 17 points, hit four free throws in this sale. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., DOCKET NO. F-488-00 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, the final 30 seconds. Adam Bendik, RALPH FROEHLICH by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM P. BARBA & BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF DOCKET NO. F-11163-99 Mike Brennan and Anwar Montgom- SHERIFF ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 MILUSKA BARBA, H/W; GLADYS NIEVES CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UN- SOVEREIGN BANK OF NEW JERSEY, HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- & MR. NIEVES, DEFENDANT. DER THEPOOLING AND SERVICING FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. HARRY ISAKSEN ery scored eight points apiece for the ATTORNEYS AT LAW sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JUNE 29, AND JOSEF HUDAK, DEFENDANT. 2-3 Raiders. 318 Bergen Boulevard JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DATED JANUARY 10, 2001 FOR SALE 1998, DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Cranford 10 9 12 14 45 Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. LOAN AND TRUST 1998-2 C/O DELTA DATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2001 FOR SALE Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 10 6 13 13 41 CH-756299 - (WL) ders must have 20% of their bid available in By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- FUNDING CORPORATION AS SERVIC- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 cash or certified check at the conclusion of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ING AGENT, PLAINTIFF vs. DEBORAH By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- &1/17/02 Fee: $206.04 the sales. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- BLOW; FRANCES LESTER A/K/A MARY ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale PUBLIC NOTICE The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 LESTER, DEFENDANT. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PUBLIC NOTICE DRED THIRTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SHERIFF’S SALE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT & 63/100 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF DATED DECEMBER 01, 2000 FOR SALE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE ($239,828.63). JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DOCKET NO. F-16992-00 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, with the building and improvements thereon ders must have 20% of their bid available in ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE DOCKET NO. F-14203-00 erected, situate, lying and being in the City cash or certified check at the conclusion of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ders must have 20% of their bid available in CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MELVIN COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New the sales. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 cash or certified check at the conclusion of SILVA, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. KEIR BROOKS, ET AL., Jersey: The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- the sales. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DEFENDANT. BEGINNING at a point in the Easterly SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUN- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, sideline of Westminster Avenue distant DRED SEVENTY FIVE & 32/100 JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DRED SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED MARCH 02, 2001 FOR SALE OF 285.65 feet Northerly from the intersection ($117,275.32). afternoon of said day. All successful bid- HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT & 95/100 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- MORTGAGED PREMISES. of the same with the Northerly sideline of ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or parcel of ders must have 20% of their bid available in ($276,528.95). ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Parker Road and running; thence land and premises situate, lying and being in cash or certified check at the conclusion of Beginning at the point of intersection of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale 1. Along the Easterly sideline of the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and the sales. the easterly sideline of Chilton Street with ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Westminster Avenue North 15 degrees 50 State of New Jersey, being more particularly The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the northerly sideline of Westfield Avenue, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 minutes East 62.5 feet to a point in same; described as follows: THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIFTY ONE and running; thence sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- thence BEGINNING at a point in the westerly & 30/100 ($137,051.30). 1. North 12 degrees 59 minutes West, JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF 2. South 56 degrees 39 minutes East sideline of Grier Avenue therein distant The property to be sold is located in the along the easterly sideline of Chilton Street, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the 157.0 feet to a point; thence 162.92 feet from the corner formed by the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State a distance of 111.98 feet to a point; thence ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- 3. South 15 degrees 50 minutes West intersection of the westerly sideline of Grier of New Jersey. 2. North 73 degrees 12 minutes 45 sec- cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in 62.5 feet to a point; thence Avenue with the northerly sideline of Sum- It is commonly known as 1076 onds East, a distance of 54.11 feet to a the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of 4. North 56 degrees 39 minutes West mer Street; thence LAFAYETTE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW point; thence The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. 157.0 feet to a point in the Easterly sideline 1) North 79 degrees 41 minutes West, JERSEY. 3. North 88 degrees 01 minutes East, a NINTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED of Westminster Avenue, the point and place 200 feet to a point; thence It is known and designated as Block 9, Lot distance of 70.52 feet to a point; thence FIVE & 01/100 ($190,205.01). EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND TWO-HUN- of BEGINNING. 2) North 10 degrees 19 minutes East, 40 928. 4. South 02 degrees 00 minutes East, a Property to be sold is located in the City DRED SIXTEEN & 51/100 ($186,216.51). This description was drawn in accordance feet to a point; thence The dimensions are 30 feet wide by 126.50 distance of 123.71 feet to a point on the of Elizabeth, County of Union and State CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- with a survey made by Gregory Prochoren, 3) South 79 degrees 41 minutes East, feet long. northerly sideline of Westfield Avenue; of New Jersey. TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD L.S., dated November 18, 1987. 200 feet to a point in the westerly line of Grier Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- thence Premises commonly known as 1025 MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth KNOWN AS Lot 1804 in Block 11 on the Avenue; thence westerly line of Lafayette Street, 441.65 feet 5. South 88 degrees 01 minutes West, Louisa Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth, Union 4) Along the same 10 degrees 19 minutes from the northwesterly line of Catherine along the northerly sideline of Westfield BEING KNOWN as LOT #8-1154, JERSEY County, New Jersey. West, 40 feet to the point and place of Street. Avenue, a distance of 101.50 feet to the BLOCK 8, on the official Tax Map of the STREET & STREET NO: 571 Walnut COMMONLY KNOWN AS 525 BEGINNING. Prior lien(s): The total amount due as of point and place of Beginning. City of Elizabeth Street Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jer- Known and designated as Block 4 Lot 742 11/10/00 for property taxes and unpaid wa- Being known as Block 13 in Lot 1574 on Dimensions: 100. 00 feet x 30.00 feet x TAX BLOCK AND LOT: sey. on the Official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- ter/sewer charges is in the aggregate sum the tax map of the City of Elizabeth. 100.00 feet x 30.00 feet. BLOCK: 12 LOT: 1390 BEING the same premises conveyed to beth, Union County, New Jersey of $2,965.07. Subject to unpaid taxes and Being also known as 157-165 Westfield Nearest Cross Street: Jackson Avenue DIMENTIONS OF LOT: 140 feet X 28.33 the mortgagors herein by deed from Edna Commonly known as 551 Grier Avenue, other municipal liens. Amount due is avail- Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right feet. M. Nicolini, unmarried dated January 14, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 able in the Sheriff’s office or from plaintiff’s The above description was drawn in ac- to adjourn this sale without further no- NEAREST CROSS STREET: 352.17 1988, recorded January 26, 1988 in the THIS IS A PURCHASE MONEY FIRST attorneys upon written request to plaintiff s cordance with a survey prepared by William tice by publication. feet from Fairmount Avenue. Union County Clerk’s Office in Deed Book MORTGAGE attorneys. N. Fritzinger, 888P.L.S. dated June 16, Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, There is due approximately the sum of 3538 page 0749. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of 1990. water and sewer liens TWO-HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE THOU- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of SEVEN-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN & TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOU- SAND NINE-HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE SAND THREE-HUNDRED NINTY TWO-HUNDRED NINTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND 43/100 ($203,747.43) together with law- SAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY & 54/ & 37/100 ($139,981.37) together with SEVEN & 67/100 ($153,397.67) together ONE-HUNDRED FORTY & 96/100 SIX-HUNDRED FORTY TWO & 57/100 ful interest and costs. 100 ($256,230.54) together with lawful lawful interest and costs. with lawful interest and costs. ($290,140.96) together with lawful inter- ($209,642.57) together with lawful inter- There is a full legal description on file in interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in est and costs. est and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SHERIFF SHERIFF CHARTERED MCOMBER & MCOMBER NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP MCOMBER & MCOMBER FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. 737 Stokes Road COUNSELLORS AT LAW Suite 300 SUITE 300 COUNSELLORS AT LAW SUITE 505 SENTRY OFFICE PLAZA PO Box 1088 54 Shrewsbury Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway 54 Shrewsbury Avenue 216 Haddon Avenue Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 CH-755863 - (WL) CH-756289 - (WL) CH-755792 - (WL) CH-756292 - (WL) CH-756291 - (WL) CH-755881 - (WL) 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 & 01/10/02 Fee: $187.68 & 01/10/02 Fee: $261.12 &1/17/02 Fee: $240.72 & 01/10/02 Fee: $238.68 & 01/10/02 Fee: $234.60 & 01/10/02 Fee: $193.80 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 3, 2002 Page 11 Fullowan, Regenye Win Rahway Mat Crowns

By FRED LECOMTE points. Later, he snatched his oppo- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nent into a cradle as time ran out. Winning the Rahway Holiday In- “I had him in a cradle, but he vitational Tournament on Decem- proved to be pretty strong, so I just ber 27 was not the primary goal for tried to get my points, holding for as the Governor Livingston High long as I could,” said Fullowan. “I School wrestling team and Head have been working on my takedowns Coach Rick Iocono. Instead the fo- and several offensive combination cus was directed more toward knowl- series that we have been working on edge, skill and execution. in the wrestling room. I’m looking Iocono expressed satisfaction with to get that down pat, ready for the the Highlanders’ total performances districts and regions.” on two fronts. First, G.L. captured Fullowan upped his record to 7-0. two first places with 130-lb junior Also undefeated at 7-0, Regenye Mike Fullowan and 152-lb. senior had his way as he shut out Adam Jon Regenye. Juniors Tim Rosen of J. P. Stevens, 10-0. Regenye Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Vanderveer, Colin Price and Shawn PIPE WRENCH, ARM-BAR TILT...Highlander Jon Regenye works a pipe scored a takedown in the first period wrench, arm-bar tilt against Adam Rosen in the 152-lb. title bout. Regenye won Coughlin placed second while with a fireman’s carry, then added a, 10-0 majority decision. Marcello Cavallero placed third. four in the second via a takedown David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Second, Iocono’s expectations, he and back points. A reversal with CONCENTRATING ON THE FREE THROW...Blue Devil senior Dan DeSerio feels, are right on target. back points added four more points concentrates on making his free throw as teammate Adam Turner watches. Blue Devil Icemen Lose “Everything went pretty much as for the win. I had hoped for this early in the “I watched him wrestle in his season,” said Iocono. “They are earlier matches so I would know Grip Against Summit, 5-2 learning they can’t win doing it their what to hit him with. I hit the Westfield Boy Cagers Upset way, I hope they have the courage to fireman’s, so right off the bat I got By BILL STEINFELD 26 at Warinanco Rink in Roselle but make those changes. That’s impor- two. I turned him a couple of times tant. They have the wisdom and put In Rahway Tourney Finals The Westfield High School (WHS) that was the exact situation they later in the match and that was it,” out the effort. We are going to clean CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 ice hockey team was not supposed were in. said Regenye. “From a learning The first two periods were up what we’re doing. They want to standpoint, I’m trying to set up my win, so they’ll be fine. You can grabbed eight boards, and small for- To make matters worse, DeSerio, dominated by the Summit shots better, look for other things to count on it.” use and control.” ward Aaron Carter who totaled seven the team’s leading rebounder at the Hilltoppers in the shots on goal points and seven rebounds, time, fouled out with three minutes department but Blue Devil J.P. Stevens, winner of the tourna- Regenye added, “As a team we’re ment, accumulated 139 points fol- Westfield’s next game proved left in the third quarter. goaltender Scott Nuzzo stepped getting better. We’re trying to vary lowed by Rahway at 119, New Provi- our arsenal, add different moves much of the same, as they provided For the three-game tournament, up and played strong to keep JP Stevens just one more point than DeSerio averaged 16 points, 14 re- Westfield in the game. Summit dence at 110 and Columbia at 105. from neutral, offense and defense.” The Highlanders placed fifth with they did to North Brunswick, tri- bounds, five blocks and three steals. scored first, however, and took Tim Vanderveer explained his 101 points ahead of A. L. Johnson at progress, saying, “My conditioning umphing over the Hawks 64-37. Co-captain Jim McKeon averaged a 1-0 lead into the second pe- The finale of the tournament came 12 points and two rebounds. Cook riod. 76, Millburn at 72, Colonia at 56 felt great, but I need to concentrate and Roselle Catholic with eight. as the Blue Devils and Cougars col- averaged nine points, 10 rebounds The Blue Devils took advan- some more on limiting the use of In the championship bout, too much use of motion which ham- lided in a hard-fought, high-spirited and two blocks. tage of some shaky goaltending escapade in which four players fouled “E” Turner averaged nine points, by the Hilltoppers in the second Fullowan decisioned Scott Valen- pers me from blocking my oppo- tine of Columbia 10-3. Fullowan out, DeSerio was hit with a technical five rebounds and four assists. period when the WHS icemen nents shots as well as I should.” led 2-1 then extended his lead to 7- foul and a fan was ejected. Adam Turner averaged six points picked up the pressure and cap- The Highlanders travel to Roselle 3 with a takedown followed by back Park on January 5 at 7 p.m. “We’ve just got to step up our and four rebounds. Louis Mercer tain Neil Ciemniecki scored the defense and come out strong. We averaged three rebounds and two equalizer on a wild scramble in need to use the loss to Cranford to assists. front of the net. fire us up,” said Deserio. Next up for Westfield is fellow Going into the third period Westfield was up 28-26 at half- Watchung Conference powerhouse the game was even on the time, but the tide turned at as the Linden, currently ranked 15 in the scoreboard, but the Blue Devil third quarter began, with Cranford state by The Star-Ledger. The Blue icemen were being heavily beginning the 16th minute of play on Devils face Linden today in outworked by Summit. With a 16-2 run. The 42-30 lead, which the Westfield. some rapid-fire action in the Cougars now held, was too much to “If we play to our potential, we can opening five minutes of the overcome. win,” DeSerio said. period, the Hilltoppers scored three unanswered goals, dig- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ATTEMPTING TO SCORE...The Blue Dev- ging a hole too deep for ils gave it their all, but fell to Summit, 5-2, as Westfield to climb out of. Af- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE John Burnham takes the puck in an attempt ter one more even-strength SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, to score. goal by sophomore Alex CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-8587-98 DOCKET NO. F-2082-01 Regenstreich, the final score EMC MORTGAGE, PLAINTIFF vs. THO- COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., to be tied with the No. 10 team in the was Summit 5, Westfield 2. MAS C. CHAMBERS, DECEASED, HIS PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE E. ZIMMERER AND state, Summit, going into the third HEIRS, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. ABIGAIL ZIMMERER, H/W, DEFENDANT. Westfield 0 1 1 2 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, period of their game on December Summit 1 0 4 5 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 29, 2001 FOR SALE OF DATED AUGUST 28, 2001 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Local High School Girls Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale UPROOTING A PIONEER...Highlander junior Colin Price lefts Shane Mallory by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- of New Providence off his feet during the 189-lb. title bout. Mallory regrouped ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- to win the title, 6-5. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Basketball Results: sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the NEW PROVIDENCE sank five. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in TOURNAMENT: Midwood (NY) 10 10 8 6 34 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS cash or certified check at the conclusion of Union Catholic 18 13 2 12 45 cash or certified check at the conclusion of DECEMBER 26: PLANNING BOARD PLANNING BOARD the sales. the sales. Governor Livingston 45, New Elizabeth 67, Hillside 19 Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Providence 39 The 3-1 Lady Minutemen were NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF Planning Board Meeting of the Township of FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- NINTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- FANWOOD after public hearing granted Scotch Plains held on December 3, 2001, DRED TWENTY EIGHT & 03/100 DRED FORTEEN & 66/100 ($192,814.66). Megan Butler led the 2-2 High- merciless against the 0-4 Comets The property to be sold is located in the landers with 21 points and Katie approval to Walter Hack to construct a deck the application of Joseph DeRose, for 2067 ($157,628.03). and were led by Gezel Virella with on the property at 10 Montrose Avenue, Mountain Avenue, Block 2803, Lot 24 was CONCISE DESCRIPTION City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, Dotto pumped in eight. 14 points. Fanwood, New Jersey being Block 14 Lot 4. approved for Minor Subdivision of one lot Municipality: Elizabeth and State of New Jersey Commonly known Documents pertaining to this application into two lots with the requested variances. Street Address: 457 Walnut Street, Eliza- as 451 New York Avenue; Elizabeth, Gov. Livingston 18 7 14 6 45 Hillside 0 10 7 2 19 New Jersey 07201; Tax Lot No. 749 in New Prov. (1-3) 7 13 12 7 39 are available for public inspection at Bor- This action was memorialized at the meet- beth, New Jersey 07201 Elizabeth 24 20 19 4 67 ough Hall during normal business hours. ing of December 17, 2001. Tax Lot: 1363 W12 Block No. 6. CHAMPIONSHIP: DECEMBER 28: Walter Hack The file pertaining to this application is in Tax Block: 12 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 36 DECEMBER 28: 10 Montrose Avenue the Office of the Planning Board and avail- Approximate dimensions: 187.22 feet X feet wide by 110 feet long. CHAMPIONSHIP: Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 able for inspection during business hours. 50.59 feet X 194.92 feet X 50.00 feet Nearest Cross Street: Elmora Avenue Rahway 46, Governor Livingston Elizabeth 43, Union Catholic 36 1 T - 1/3/02, The Times Fee: $14.28 Barbara Horev Nearest cross street: Mary Street There is due approximately the sum of 31 The Vikings were victimized by Secretary to the Board There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND Chante Small led the victorious Lady Minuteman Natasha Eleazor 1T - 1/3/02, The Times Fee: $15.81 ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOU- TWO-HUNDRED FORTY & 54/100 Indians with 12 points. Highlander PUBLIC NOTICE SAND SIX-HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE ($204,240.54) together with lawful inter- who blazed in 21 points, grabbed PUBLIC NOTICE & 03/100 ($167,675.03) together with est and costs. Meagan Butler led all scoring with 20 rebounds and had two blocked SHERIFF’S SALE lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in 13 points. shots. Kenyall Johnson led the Vi- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Rahway 12 7 15 12 46 kings with 10 points, Stephanie CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. Gov. Livingston 9 3 13 6 31 DOCKET NO. F-15841-00 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Green and Lauren Huber both sank BENEFICIAL NEW JERSEY, INC. D/B/A DOCKET NO. F-6420-01 this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ELIZABETH TOURNEY six while Amanda Kelly, Lisa BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO., PLAIN- SALOMON BROTHERS REALTY RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF DECEMBER 27: Mortkowitz and Amy Snyder had TIFF vs. HORACE THOMPSON, ET ALS., CORP., PLAINTIFF VS. LUCINDA SHERIFF GOLDBECK, MC CAFFERTY & MC KEEVER four points apiece. DEFENDANT. VARGES, ET AL., DEFENDANT. PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & ATTORNEYS Union Catholic 45, Midwood 34 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SALTZMAN SENTRY OFFICE PLAZA, SUITE 420 Senior Amy Snyder sank 14 of her Elizabeth 13 13 8 9 43 DATED JUNE 01, 2001 FOR SALE OF DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 FOR SALE A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, 216 Haddon Avenue game-leading 20 points in the first Union Catholic 8 11 2 15 36 MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 905 North Kings Highway Westmont, New Jersey 08108 half for the 3-1 Vikings. Lauren Huber By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH-756284 - (WL) PUBLIC NOTICE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CH-756301 - (WL) 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 netted eight and Stephanie Green by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 & 01/10/02 Fee: $175.44 SHERIFF’S SALE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 &1/17/02 Fee: $177.48 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-4743-01 JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND UR- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, BAN DEVELOPMENT OF WASHING- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-4206-01 TON, DC, PLAINTIFF vs. ALBERTO cash or certified check at the conclusion of cash or certified check at the conclusion of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-16355-99 M & T MORTGAGE CORPORATION, MORANTE, ET AL., DEFENDANT. the sales. the sales. DOCKET NO. F-4615-01. MIDFIRST BANK, STATE SAVINGS PLAINTIFF vs. JORGE G. SUAREZ, DE- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, The judgment amount is TWENTY The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. LEWIS V. PALMER, FENDANT. DATED SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 FOR SALE THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED NINE- NINTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- PLAINTIFF VS. STEPHANIE STANLEY, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. TEEN & 67/100 ($20,419.67). DRED & 75/100 ($191,400.75). ET AL., DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 2001 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- All that certain tract of land, including any The mortgaged premises are described CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 15, 2001 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale improvements, lying and being in Union as follows: ALL THAT certain land and DATED SEPTEMBER 17, 2001 FOR SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- County, New Jersey being commonly known premises situated in the Municipality of Eliza- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 as 215 Catherine Street, Elizabeth, New beth, County of Union, State of New Jersey, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Jersey and described as Lot 381 Ward 8 of and more particularly described as follows: ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF the Tax Map of Elizabeth City, being more BEGINNING, AT A POINT-IN THE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the particularly described as follows: NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF MARTIN ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid- BEGINNING at a point in the easterly line STREET DISTANT SOUTHEASTERLY Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ders must have 20% of their bid available in of Catherine Street distant northerly 185 ALONG THE SAME 125.00 FEET FROM sey on WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- cash or certified check at the conclusion of feet from the corner formed by intersection THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE OF JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in the sales. of Catherine Street with the nonherly line of MARTIN STREET AND THE SOUTH- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED East Grand Street; thence running along EASTERLY LINE OF SMITH STREET; ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. TEN THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED said line of Catherine Street North 48 de- RUNNING THENCE: cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE & 19/100 ($110,739.19). grees 32.25 feet; thence easterly at right (1) NORTH 29 DEGREES 26 MINUTES the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- angles with said line of Catherine Street 123 EAST 100.00 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE- SEVENTY EIGHT & 02/100 ($120,278.02). TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD feet; thence southerly parallel with said line (2) SOUTH 64 DEGREES 06 MINUTES TWENTY TWO THOUSAND SEVEN- HUNDRED FORTY NINE & 53/100 LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZA- MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth of Catherine Street 31.10 feet; thence North EAST 25.01 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE HUNDRED FIFTY & 04/100 ($122,750.04). ($148,349.53). BETH, COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW 42 degrees 13 minutes West 123 feet to the (3) SOUTH 29 DEGREES 26 MINUTES MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth City The property to be sold is located in the OF NEW JERSEY JERSEY place of beginning. WEST 102.88 FEET TO A POINT IN SAID COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and PROPERTY ADDRESS: 1018 FLORA STREET & STREET NO: 622 Madison Being lot nmnber 12 and a strip of land NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF MARTIN JERSEY the State of New Jersey. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Avenue 2.25 feet in width front and rear off the STREET; THENCE STREET & STREET NO: 906 Grove Commonly known as: 913 Emma Street, 07207 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: southerly side of lot number 13 in block H as (4) ALONG THE SAME NORTH 57 Street Elizabeth, New Jersey TAX LOT NO. 727 BLOCK NO. 8 BLOCK: 12 LOT: 647 said lots and block are laid down and desig- DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST 25.00 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Tax Lot No. 549 in Block No. 8. DIMENSIONS: 100.00 FEET X 25.00 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 145 nated on “A Map of the Real Estate late of FEET TO THE POINT AND PLACE OF BLOCK: 6 LOT: 457 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 100.00 FEET X 100.00 FEET X 25.00 FEET feet the Stephen P. Brittan, deceased”. now on BEGINNING. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet x 16.04 feet wide by 33.33 feet long. NEAREST CROSS STREET: NEW NEAREST CROSS STREET: 250 feet file in the office of the Registers of Union BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 857 feet Nearest Cross Street: Situate at a point in JERSEY STATE HIGHWAY ROUTE 25 from Fairmount Avenue. County. Martin Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey NEAREST CROSS STREET: 67.0 feet the northeasterly line of Emma Street, 150.00 There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Block 7 Lot 899 Tax map of Elizabeth from Washington Avenue feet northwesterly from its intersection with ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN ONE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWENTY TWO THOUSAND TWO- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of the northwesterly line of Henry Street. THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED THREE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT & HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR & 70/100 TWO-HUNDRED THOUSAND SIX- ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE There is due approximately the sum of EIGHTY ONE & 53/100 ($127,481.53) 66/100 ($116,338.66) together with law- ($22,274.70) together with lawful inter- HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX & 37/100 THOUSAND EIGHT & 44/100 ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN THOU- together with lawful interest and costs. ful interest and costs. est and costs. ($200,686.37) together with lawful inter- ($129,008.44) together with lawful inter- SAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in est and costs. est and costs. & 32/100 ($157,185.32) together with the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in lawful interest and costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in this sale. this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. MC CABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH LAW OFFICES CHARTERED LAW OFFICES WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. SHERIFF Suite 210 737 Stokes Road SUITE 600 CHARTERED CHARTERED CARKHUFF & RADMIN, PC - ESQS. 1020 North Kings Highway PO Box 1088 216 Haddon Avenue 737 Stokes Road 737 Stokes Road 598-600 Somerset Street Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 CH-756307 - (WL) CH-756286 - (WL) CH-756293 - (WL) CH-756269 (WL) CH-756273 (WL) CH-756290 - (WL) 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 4 T - 12/13, 12/20, 12/2701 4 T - 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/01 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 &1/17/02 Fee: $181.56 & 01/10/02 Fee: $191.76 & 01/10/02 Fee: $234.60 & 01/03/02 Fee: $232.56 & 1/03/02 Fee: $177.48 & 01/10/02 Fee: $181.56 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, January 3, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Golf Pro Offers Advice For Lowering Your Scores

By SCOTT KAUFFMAN 2. Take a Slightly Narrow and Scott Kauffman is a Golf Instruc- Open Stance – This will help restrict tor at Echo Lake Country Club in the length of the back swing as well Westfield. as accommodate for swinging the With each passing year, more and club with less club head speed. Again, more golfers become proud owners here we are sacrificing distance for of very expensive clubs, usually driv- accuracy. ers, ranging anywhere in price from 3. Position the ball in the Center $150 to $550; with the intent of of Your Stance – By doing so it will improving their golf game. better enable you to strike the ball What becomes painfully apparent first by allowing the club head to is that yes, you may now be out- contact the ball while it is traveling driving your friend or opponent by in a downward motion. It also helps some 10 to 15 yards now, but has to keep from hitting the dreaded your scoring really improved? In most “chunk shot” where your divot trav- cases the answer is a resounding els further than your ball. “No!” Don’t get me wrong, driving David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 4. Control Distance by Control- MINISTER OF DEFENSE...Union Catholic Viking John Losavio played a the ball well is important, however, ling Length of Swing – Shorter shots Golf Professional Scott Kauffman defensively sound game against Cranford in the Rahway Tournament. possessing a good short game is even require a shorter, more compact more important. swing, whereas longer shots require In order to become more profi- a longer swing. Regardless of which cient around the greens one should shot you are attempting to hit, al- UC Baseball Inducts Four FSPY Lady Piranhas Splash learn the correct technique for a chip ways try to have the length of the shot. You may be asking yourself, follow through match the length of Members to Hall of Fame Hamilton ‘Y’ Swimmers “What is a chip shot?” Well, a chip the back swing. In this picture I am shot is essentially a low trajectory attempting an intermediate chip shot Four outstanding athletes who inductee into the UCBHF. Before The Fanwood Scotch Plains Maguire, Julie Disch and Kelsey shot played around the green in which of about 25 yards. made names for themselves on and signing with the Brewers for the YMCA Girls “A” swim team handily Rossi (9-10) and Kaitlin McGeehan, the roll is considerably longer than 5. Accelerate the Golf Club off the baseball diamonds of Union 2001 season, Jeffrey Hammonds defeated the Hamilton Y, 108-100, Catherine Maguire and Erin Rossi the carry. It is from this basic swing- Through the Ball – Deceleration of County are to be inducted into the had played for the Colorado on December 22. The Piranhas upped (11-12). Taking first and second ing motion that the full swing is built the golf club usually occurs because Union County Baseball Hall of Rockies, the Cincinnati Reds and their record to 4-0. places in the 100 were (8Us) Sarah upon. of a lack of confidence in either your Fame (UCBHF) during ceremonies the Baltimore Orioles. During his In the Individual Medleys, (10U) Smith and Caroline Maguire and (13- Here are a few steps to follow swing or the shot at hand. Avoid on Wednesday, January 16. teenage years, he distinguished Janene Senafonte (100-yard) and (11- 14s) Amanda Dixon and Cameron. when trying to execute this shot: deceleration by having confidence Al “Blaze” Blazejewski, Ernest himself at Scotch Plains-Fanwood 12) Morgan Smith (200-yard) both Catherine Borowski finished third in 1. Choke Down on the Golf Club in yourself and your ability to ex- Finizio, George Gross and Reggie High School (SP-F HS), and later took first. Stephanie Baliko and the 15-18/100. – Shortening the club will allow you ecute the shot (this comes with time). Hammonds will be honored at the played for Stanford University and Rebecca Dunn helped FSPY sweep In the backstroke, (8Us) Carbone to have more control of the golf club, Unfortunately, golf is not as easy 66th Annual Union County Base- the United States Olympic Base- the 11-12 with second and third place finished 2nd and Micaela Lyons thus making it easier to send the ball as following a few steps. If that were ball Association (UCBA) Hot Stove ball Team. finishes. Amanda Cameron placed posted a good time of 24:43. Collucci in the direction in which you intend. the case, then everyone would be a League Dinner at the L’Affaire Ban- Tickets for the dinner are $35 and second in 13-14 /200 yd. and O’Halloran (9-10/ 100) took first Here we are sacrificing distance for good golfer. In order to become a quet Center on Route 22 East in may be obtained by calling (908) In freestyle, 8Us Caroline Kupfer and second, respectively, and Mor- accuracy. better golfer it is imperative to com- Mountainside. The program will 527-4910. The proceeds are going (37.93) and Kirsten Carbone (39.44) gan Smith and Mary Henkels took PUBLIC NOTICE bine proper technique with good prac- begin at 6:30 p.m. to help fund the Union County Sum- each took first in their 50-yard heats. first and third in the 11-12/50 yard. tice habits. Incorporating the two is The special guest speaker at the mer Youth Baseball League for Nicole Collucci (9-10/100) and In the 100-yard events, (13-14s) SHERIFF’S SALE what separates the golfing mortals awards dinner will be Milwaukee youngsters 8-15 years of age, and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, from the golfing Gods. Maggie Gousman (13-14/200) took Gousman took second and Katie CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Brewers outfielder Jeffrey the newer Fall Teen League. firsts while M. Meran (11-12/100) Kosenick third and (15-18) Christine DOCKET NO. F-4623-00 * * * * * Hammonds, who will also intro- Blazejewski was born in Eliza- took second and Annie O’Halloran Marino took second. EQUICREDIT CORPORATION, PLAIN- Scott Kauffman is available to give duce his brother, Reggie, a new beth in 1920, played varsity base- (9-10/ 100) took third. Ariana Lyons The butterfly had (8U) Jillian TIFF vs. MARILYN J. LONEKER; ET ALS., lessons to non-members of Echo Lake ball at Thomas Jefferson High posted a great time of 1:12.03. Leahy finishing third, (9-10) Janene DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Country Club and can be reached at PUBLIC NOTICE School in Elizabeth and distin- In breaststroke, sweeping both 9- Senafonte and Julie Disch touched DATED OCTOBER 03, 2001 FOR SALE (908) 232-4288. guished himself as an outstanding 10 and 11-12 heats were: Anne 1-2. In the 11-12, Mary Alice Marsan OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SHERIFF’S SALE pitcher with a blazing fastball and and Meaghan Gaynor finished sec- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, a sharp breaking curve. PUBLIC NOTICE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ond and third. Dixon finished second by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DOCKET NO. F-10745-01 Finizio has been a longtime resi- SHERIFF’S SALE in the 13-14. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SHERIFF’S SALE WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, dent of Roselle Park. Finizio ex- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, In relays, FSPY took first place in Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MARQUINA MARVIN, celled in baseball and in wrestling CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, the (8U), 9-10, 11-12 and 13-14. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ET AL., DEFENDANT. as a player and as a coach. He has DOCKET NO. F-3643-01 JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DOCKET NO. F-15918-98 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ALTEGRA CREDIT COMPANY, PLAIN- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ACCUBANC MORTGAGE CORPORA- DATED OCTOBER 01, 2001 FOR SALE been the State Supervisor of base- TIFF vs. OSCAR N. NAJARRO; ET ALS., PUBLIC NOTICE ders must have 20% of their bid available in TION, PLAINTIFF vs. CLAUDIA CURY N/ OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ball for the New Jersey State Inter- DEFENDANT. cash or certified check at the conclusion of K/A CLAUDIA AFONSO, ET AL, DEFEN- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- scholastic Athletic Association; CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE the sales. DANT. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale New Jersey Scholastic Coaches As- DATED SEPTEMBER 04, 2001 FOR SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DRED SIXTY THOUSAND SIX-HUN- DATED AUGUST 27, 2001 FOR SALE OF ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 sociation Hall of Fame; National By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DOCKET NO. L-005890-91 DRED THIRTY FOUR & 90/100 MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Wrestling Hall of Fame; and Ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CAROLE MILROAD, PLAINTIFF vs. ($260,634.90). By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF ecutive Committee of the Union by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- STANLEY SEFCIK, SR., ET ALS., DE- The property to be sold is located in the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the County Interscholastic Athletic ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 FENDANT. CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of Union by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, and State of New Jersey. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ders must have 20% of their bid available in Conference. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF DATED JULY 10, 2001 FOR SALE OF It is commonly known as 1451 LEXING- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- cash or certified check at the conclusion of Gross excelled in sports at Sum- JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the MORTGAGED PREMISES. TON PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF the sales. mit High School, earning letters in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- SEY. JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the The judgment amount is THIRTY EIGHT football, basketball and baseball. ders must have 20% of their bid available in ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale It is known and designated as Block 11, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED THREE & cash or certified check at the conclusion of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Lot 595. ders must have 20% of their bid available in 62/100 ($38,603.62). Gross was drafted by the Houston the sales. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 The dimensions are approximately 35 feet cash or certified check at the conclusion of Property to be sold is located in the City Astros in 1977 and is currently a The judgment amount is SEVENTY Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- wide by 100 feet long (irregular). the sales. of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Senior Vice President with the ad- SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED sey on WEDNESDAY THE 30TH DAY OF Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- of New Jersey vertising firm Viacom Outdoor. NINTY EIGHT & 79/100 ($77,698.79). JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the erly line of Lexington Place, 136.13 feet DRED THIRTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT- Premises commonly known as 306 Court Property Description: City of Elizabeth, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- from the easterly line of North Broad Street. HUNDRED THIRTY THREE & 33/100 Street, Elizabeth New Jersey 07206 Reggie Hammonds attended SP- County of Union, State of New Jersey ders must have 20% of their bid available in Prior lien(s): The total amount as of 4/30/ ($231,833.33). BEING KNOWN as LOT 66, BLOCK 3, F HS, where he played the outfield Premises Known As: 809 East Jersey cash or certified check at the conclusion of 01 for property taxes and unpaid water/ CONCISE DESCRIPTION on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- on the varsity team for four years. Avenue the sales. sewer charges is in the aggregate sum of Municipality: Elizabeth beth He was named to the Courier News Lot: 283 Block: 7 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED $13,331.18. SUBJECT TO UNPAID Street Address: 594 Madison Avenue, Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet x Dimensions: Approximately 100 feet x 41 THREE THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED TAXES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet All Area team three years in a row, feet SIXTY THREE & 22/100 ($103,463.22). AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE Tax Lot: 642 Nearest Cross Street: 3rd Avenue and to the New York Daily News Nearest Cross Street: Division Street Eric A. Arnold and Karen Arnold SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM Tax Block: 12 The Sheriff reserves the right to ad- All-State teams in ’79 and ’80. He A full legal description of the property may Know as 522 Magnolia Avenue Elizabeth, PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- Approximate dimensions: 33.00 feet X journ this sale without further notice by was named to The Star-Ledger All be found in the office of the Sheriff and office New Jersey 07201 Tax map reference NJSA TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- 110.00 feet X 33.00 feet X 110.00 feet publication. of the Clerk of Union. 46 15-2-1 Municipality of Elizabeth, New NEYS. Nearest cross street: Fairmont Avenue Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, State team in ’79 and in ’80. His There is due approximately the sum of Jersey Lot 751 Block no. 3 There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of water and sewer liens performance prompted The Star- EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND SIX-HUN- There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY TWO THOU- There is due approximately the sum of Ledger to pick him for their Top DRED THIRTY ONE & 91/100 ONE-HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE THIRTY NINE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- Ten Players of the 1970s. ($82,631.91) together with lawful inter- THREE-HUNDRED SEVENTY & 91/100 SEVEN & 66/100 ($283,287.66) together & 29/100 ($252,889.29) together with DRED NINTY ONE & 22/100 est and costs. ($111,370.91) together with lawful inter- with lawful interest and costs. lawful interest and costs. ($39,991.22) together with lawful inter- Reggie excelled in baseball and There is a full legal description on file in est and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in est and costs. football at Northwestern Univer- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in sity from 1980-84 and was named The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. to the All Big Ten Baseball Tourna- this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. ment teams in ’83 and ‘84. Later, SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH Reggie was drafted by the Pitts- TOLL, SULLIVAN & LUTHMAN SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & SHERIFF burgh Pirates. LAW OFFICES MICHALE A. TOTO NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP SALTZMAN FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. The dinner is sponsored by the Suite 400 ATTORNEY AT LAW Suite 300 A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 800 North Kings Highway 317 Rues Lane 293 Eisenhower Parkway 905 North Kings Highway 216 Haddon Avenue UCBA, in cooperation with the Union Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 County Board of Chosen Freehold- CH-756320 - (WL) CH-756323 - (WL) CH-756312 - (WL) CH-756298 - (WL) CH-756311 - (WL) ers and the Union County Depart- 4 T - 1/03, 1/10, 1/17 4 T - 1/03, 1/10, 1/17 4 T - 1/03, 1/10, 1/17 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 4 T - 1/03, 1/10, 1/17 ment of Parks and Recreation. & 1/24/02 Fee: $181.56 & 1/24/02 Fee: $159.12 & 1/24/02 Fee: $222.36 &1/17/02 Fee: $181.56 & 1/24/02 Fee: $198.80

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CLEANING SERVICE HOUSE SALE IRMA’S CLEANING SERVICE 633 Prospect Street, FREE ESTIMATES Westfield, 9 - 4 PM (201) 997-6345 Saturday, January 5, 2002 Oak Bedroom Set, Grandfa- EXPERIENCED NANNY ther Clock, Sofas, Refrigera- Young, loving, experienced, en- tor, Small Rugs, Chairs ergetic, outgoing European nanny and Much Much More! seeks live-in/out position. Excel- lent references available, valid HOME FOR SALE drivers license. PLEASE CALL (908) 875-6447 BERKSHIRES: 5 Bedroom house, 2 1/2 Baths in Lenox, MA. Near to HELP WANTED skiing, lake, Tanglewood, Shakespear. Vacation or year Accounts Receivable round home. Asking 399K. Call International Freight Transport, Barbara. Century 21 Broker. Inc. seeting team player to work in 800-570-0599 JOINING THE CLUB…Yocasta Perez was recently inducted into the Fanwood- their accounting department. Re- Scotch Plains Rotary Club by Membership Chairman, Dr. Richard W. Dobyns, left. Assisting him were Past President Joseph Y. Qutub, third from left, and sponsibilities include entering of HOUSE FOR RENT President Neil Scheimbre. Mr. Perez is manager of the Fanwood branch of invoices, deposits, processing Beautiful Ranch House in Independence Community Bank. HITTING ITS GOAL…This year’s American Association Walk hit its goal of credit applications and filing. Com- $1 million. Pictured, left to right, are: Director of Rex Plex George Edson, Union Fanwood, 2 BDR, Walking puter experience necessary, Distance to Train Stn. & Park. County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi, Freeholder Angel Estrada, Director of Planning knowledge of MAS90 a plus. and Community Development Oscar Ocasio, and Program Coordinator Yanha $1,400.00 per mo. w/opt. to buy. Mr. Lynch Publishes Book Awaza. Please send resume to: IFT, Inc. No Commission. Fax 908-490-1040 908-720-5383 908-754-1888 or email: [email protected] About Political Process FOR SALE Mothers’ Center to Sponsor HELP WANTED SCOTCH PLAINS — Dan Lynch, Journalist’s Eye-Opening Plunge into VOLUNTEERS NEEDED BABY GRAND PIANO a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Politics,” is a personal account of ‘Preschool Sampler’ Jan. 24 Westfield Volunteer Rescue 5 FT TOKAI School graduate, has announced the Mr. Lynch’s view of the American Squad seeks persons willing to HARDLY TOUCHED BY publication of his seventh book since political process and his suggestions SCOTCH PLAINS – Selected lo- Center is a non-profit, nonsectarian train as Emergency Medical LITTLE HANDS $3,000.00 1986. for reformation. cal nursery schools will present their organization that provides friendship Technicians. No prior exp. 908-233-5259 “Running with the Machine: A Mr. Lynch also explores the rea- programs, philosophies and enroll- and support for parents across cen- needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., sons why partisanship makes it diffi- ment procedures at a “Preschool Sam- tral New Jersey. min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. cult for a reform-oriented candidate pler” workshop on Thursday, Janu- The organization offers discussion coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or Individuals Sought to Give from outside the political scene to ary 24, at 8 p.m. at the Scotch Plains groups, workshops, play groups, li- 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- win high public offices. Public Library, located at 1927 Bartle brary and referral resources and spe- ents of school children. Childcare For more than 30 years, Mr. Lynch Avenue. cial events. On-site babysitting is reimbursement available! Basic Computer Training has been an award-winning newspa- All parents considering Fall 2002 available for most daytime activi- per reporter, editor and national col- preschool enrollment for their young ties. New members are always wel- Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. AREA – Community Access Un- viduals who can provide basic com- umnist. Following his retirement children are invited to attend this come. 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. limited (CAU) and the Retired and puter training to CAU’s members. from daily newspaper work, he ran free public workshop, sponsored by For more information, please call Call the Recruiting Team at Senior Volunteer Program of Union The individuals doing the train- for the New York State Assembly and the Mothers’ Center of Central New (908) 561-1751 or visit the Mothers’ (908) 233-2500 for details County (RSVP) are looking for indi- ing would be asked to help impart fell short of election by only five Jersey, Inc. Center Web site at http:// the skills needed for basic word points, before turning his attention Founded in 1978, the Mothers’ westfieldnj.com/mccnj. processing, communication through to authoring books. e-mail and possibly surfing the Internet. Splinter Named Top The mission of CAU is to provide Burgdorff Listing Agent a range of opportunities that could WESTFIELD — Cathy Splinter help disabled adults and at-risk has been awarded for the fourth youth lead productive lives as citi- time this year as Listing Agent of zens fully integrated into the com- the Month for the Westfield office munity. Burgdorff Era realtors. She was Interested persons are asked to awarded for her efforts in Novem- call Laurie at (908) 354-3040, ex- ber, 2001 with three units listed. tension no. 319. Ms. Splinter earned the New Jer- sey Association of Realtors Mil- Lola Reed Recipient lion Dollar Sales Club Silver Of Regional Honor Achievement Award in 2000, the Bronze Award from 1997 to 1999 At Weichert, Realtors and has also been honored with the WESTFIELD — Harvey Tekel, New Jersey Association of Real- branch manager, has announced that tors Distinguished Sales Award for Lola Reed of the Westfield office of 2000. She has been a real estate Weichert, Realtors has earned a No- professional for nine years, spe- NEWEST MOUNTAINSIDE ROTARIAN…The Mountainside Rotary Club vember regional award in the cat- PLUNGE INTO POLITICS...Scotch cializing in the Westfield and sur- recently inducted Sue Mecca into the club. Pictured with her is Paul Mecca, at egory of resale revenue units. Plains-Fanwood High School gradu- TOP ACHIEVER...Joyce Antone, a rounding areas, and has recently left, her sponsor and brother-in-law, and Dan Falcone, club vice president and Ms. Reed earned a place in the ate Dan Lynch has published his sev- consistent top achiever in the obtained her certification in the inducting officer. 2000 New Jersey Million Dollar Club enth book, entitled “Running with the Burgdorff ERA of Westfield, was hon- marketing of luxury and historic at the silver level. In addition, she Machine: A Journalist’s Eye-Open- ored as Salesperson of the Month for homes. earned a place in Weichert’s 2000 ing Plunge into Politics.” The book is November 2001. Ms. Splinter also ranks in the top Pet Adoptions to be Held a personal account of the workings of Million Dollar Sales and Marketed the American political process and 10 percent in closed units this year Clubs and Weichert’s 2000 Antone Gets Burgdorff to date of over 650 Burgdorff ERA Mr. Lynch’s suggestions for reforma- In Area This Weekend Ambassador’s Club. tion of the process. Top Achiever Honor sales associates and was a member of the company’s President’s Club AREA – People for Animals will PUBLIC NOTICE WESTFIELD –Joyce Antone, a tions and have tested negative to FIV Westfield Engineer for the year 2000 and the Leader sponsor a pet adoption event on Sat- and feline leukemia. Each cat may top achiever in the Burgdorff ERA in Circle for 2001. urday, January 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Receives Promotion SHERIFF’S SALE the Westfield office, was honored as be adopted separately. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, the PETVALU store at 300 South Phiroz Bhagat of Westfield was CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Salesperson of the Month for No- People for Animals will also hold Avenue in Garwood, in the Kings pet adoption events on Saturday and promoted to Sr. Engineering As- DOCKET NO. F-14629-99 vember 2001, following a month in Women’s Club Makes CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- Shopping Mall. Sunday, January 5 and 6, from 11 sociate at ExxonMobil Research TIFF vs. HUGO PADILLA & PILAR which she was able to sell six units, September 11 Donation Cats and kittens will be available, & Engineering Company. This amounting in more than $1.8 million a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bridgewater PADILLA, HIS WIFE; JOSE I. CABRERA, including “Amos,” a fluffy white fe- promotion recognized Mr. Bhagat ET ALS., DEFENDANT. in sales. The Women’s Club of Westfield, a PETsMART store in the Promenade line with one brown eye and one blue Mall at the intersection of Routes 28 for his contributions in the area of CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, During her 10 years in real estate, member of the New Jersey State DATED MARCH 07, 2001 FOR SALE OF eye. He and his brother and two and 287 and at the Watchung pattern recognition and neural net MORTGAGED PREMISES. Ms. Antone has received several other Federation of Women’s Clubs, has sisters are seven months old and de- technology, inside and outside of sales awards during her time with the donated $3,000 to Youth and Family PETsMART store in the Watchung By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- scribed as sweet and gentle, but a ExxonMobil. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ERA. She has earned the New Jersey Counseling Service in memory of Square Mall at 1515 Route 22. little shy. Dogs will be featured Sunday only Mr. Bhagat holds a degree in by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Association of Realtors Million Dol- the victims of September 11, 2001. All the siblings are neutered or Mechanical Engineering and a ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 This monetary donation will help at the Watchung store. Among them Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- lars Sales Club Achievement Award spayed; current with their vaccina- PhD from the University of Michi- and has been honored with the NJAT support the workings of the agency, will be “Murphy,” a young Spaniel- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF mix male dog who is current with his gan. He was a post-doctoral fel- JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Distinguished Sales Award in 2000. which has been providing counsel- low at Harvard University and was afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ing services to local residents who Weichert Honors Top vaccinations and neutered. This 28-year resident of a faculty member at Columbia ders must have 20% of their bid available in may have lost family members or Murphy, who has a black, white cash or certified check at the conclusion of Mountainside has also been named Associates for Efforts University. to the Burgdotff President’s Club for who have been directly affected in and rust-colored coat, is housebro- the sales. WESTFIELD — Harvey Tekel, The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 2000-2001. other ways. ken, described as good-natured and branch manager, has announced that quick to learn, but may require some PUBLIC NOTICE NINTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWENTY SIX & 64/100 ($198,026.64). two sales associates at the Westfield obedience training. SHERIFF’S SALE All that certain tract or parcel of land and Office of Weichert, Realtors were To adopt, or for further informa- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, premises situate, lying and being in the honored in November for their ac- tion, please call (908) 688-1073 and CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CITY of ELIZABETH, County of UNION complishments. press 1 for dog adoption or 8 for cat DOCKET NO. F-8393-01 and State of New Jersey. FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, ET Also known as Tax Lot 1008 W07 in Block Niki Fry led the office in listings adoption. Other pets may be seen at ALS., PLAINTIFF vs. IGNACIO RAMOS 7 on the Tax Assessment map of the CITY during November and earned a place www.pfa.petfinder.org. AND MRS. IGNACIO RAMOS, H/W, DE- of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202. in the 2000 New Jersey Million Dol- FENDANT. More commonly known as 29 PALMER lar Sales and Marketed Clubs and PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2001 FOR SALE 07202. Weichert’s 2000 Ambassador’s Club. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. BEGINNING at a point in the northerly Lola Reed led the office in sales, PLANNING BOARD By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- side of Palmer Street distant along the same revenue units and dollar volume dur- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that at the Plan- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale easterly 100 feet from the corner formed by ing November. Ms. Reed is a mem- ning Board Meeting of the Township of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- the intersection of the said northerly side of Scotch Plains held on December 3, 2001, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Palmer Street with the easterly side of Sec- ber of the 2000 New Jersey Million Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ond Avenue; thence (1) North 14 degrees Dollar Club at the silver level and the application of Albert W. Theurer for 781 Muir Terrace, Block 7201, Lot 5.01, and sey on WEDNESDAY THE 23RD DAY OF 48 minutes West and parallel with Second Weichert’s 2000 Million Dollar Sales Renato & Donna Bruno, 818, O’Donnell JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Avenue 92.75 feet; thence (2) North 73 and Marketed Clubs. In addition, she Avenue, Block 7201, Lot 5.02 for minor afternoon of said day. All successful bid- degrees 50 minutes East 27 feet; thence (3) subdivision was approved. This action was ders must have 20% of their bid available in South 14 degrees 48 minutes East and earned a place in Weichert’s 2000 cash or certified check at the conclusion of parallel with the first course 93.39 feet to a Ambassador’s Club. memorialized at the meeting of December 3, 2001. the sales. point in the said northerly side of Palmer The file pertaining to this application is in The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Street; thence (4) along the said northerly PUBLIC NOTICE the Office of the Planning Board and avail- TEN THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED line of Palmer Street, South 75 degrees 12 FOURTEEN & 80/100 ($110,314.80). minutes West 27 feet to the point and place SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD able for inspection during business hours. The property to be sold is located in the of BEGINNING. BOARD OF EDUCATION Barbara Horev Secretary to the Board CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY BEING also known as 29 Palmer Street, SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDACY 1 T - 1/3/02, The Times Fee: $16.83 07206, County of UNION and Sate of New Elizabeth, New Jersey and Tax Account No. INFORMATION AVAILABLE Jersey. 07-1008, on the Tax Rolls of the City of AT LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE Commonly known as: 148 MAGNOLIA Elizabeth, New Jersey. OFFICE AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY BEING so much of Lot 17 and 2 feet off January 3, 2002 -- The deadline for filing TOWN OF WESTFIELD 07206 the Westerly side of Lot 16 as laid down on nominating petitions to run for positions on BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Tax Lot No. 336 in Block No. 1 the “Map of Block “A” of lots late of John GENEROUS DONATION...The Women’s Club of Westfield recently donated the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 Peters in the City of Elizabeth”, and re- $3,000 to the Youth and Family Counciling Service in memory of victims of cation is 4:00 p.m., February 25, 2002, Westfield, New Jersey will hold a meeting feet wide by 100.00 feet long corded in Book 11 of Deeds for Union County, September 11. Pictured, left to right, are: Nita McHugh, Co-President of the Anthony Del Sordi announced today. The on January 14, 2002 in the Council Cham- Nearest Cross Street: Second Street page 550, as is embraced in the above Woman’s Club, Milton Faith, Executive Director of Youth and Family Coun- election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Situated at a point on the southwesterly description, with a gore on Palmer Street, seling Service, and Dawn Engel, Woman’s Club Memorial Committee member. 2002. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 sideline of Magnolia Avenue distance ap- directly in front of said lots. Prospective school board candidates can p.m. to hear and consider the following proximately 175.00 feet southeasterly from THE above description is drawn in accor- PUBLIC NOTICE obtain a “School Board Candidate Kit” at the application: its intersection with the southeasterly side- dance with a survey made by Victor Vinegra, local school district office. Published by the Prospect Gardens, LLC, 247-259 Pros- line of Second Street. dated September 8, 1987. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION New Jersey School Board Association, the pect Street to construct ten (10) townhouses. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of School Board Candidate Kit includes infor- Townhouses are not allowed in the RM-6 ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOU- TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN NOTICE OF MEETINGS mation about legal qualifications for school Zone and any site plan approval will require SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY (In Compliance with OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT - Chapter 231) board candidacy, campaign procedures, and variances from all sections from the follow- FIVE & 94/100 ($117,725.94) together & 13/100 ($237,580.13) together with ** ADDENDUM ** the role of the school board member. Infor- ing sections: with lawful interest and costs. lawful interest and costs. TYPE OF MEETING: Special Board/PTA Meeting mation about the New Jersey School Ethics Section 11.12 A, B, C, D, E, F. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in DATE OF MEETING: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 Act, important dates in the school election Plans are on file in the Office of the Town the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. LOCATION: Administration Building process, and briefing sessions for school Engineer, 959 North Avenue, West, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street board candidates are also included in the Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen this sale. this sale. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 kit. Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH TIME: 8:00 P.M. Citizens who believe they can make a p.m. Anyone interested in appearing and SHERIFF SHERIFF PURPOSE OF MEETING: Special open public board meeting for conversations contribution to their district schools and who being heard on this matter shall appear at FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. with PTA leaders and community members have a sincere interest in children and their the meeting and be heard. Suite 201 SUITE 201 ACTION TO BE TAKEN: Action will not be taken. education are urged to consider board of JAMES B. FLYNN 7 Century Drive 7 Century Drive DATE OF NOTIFICATION: January 3, 2001 education membership. Attorney at Law Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Anthony Del Sordi Anthony Del Sordi 226 St. Paul Street CH-756296 - (WL) CH-755922 - (WL) Board Secretary Board Secretary Westfield, New Jersey 07090 4 T - 12/27/01, 1/3/02,1/10/02 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01, 01/03/02 1 T - 1/3/02, The Times Fee: $32.64 1 T - 1/3/02, The Times Fee: $29.58 1 T - 1/3/02, The Leader Fee: $24.48 &1/17/02 Fee: $197.88 & 01/10/02 Fee: $275.40 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, January 3, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Terrill Middle School Distinguished, Regular Honor Rolls Concepts & Thought For First Marking Period Posted By Principal John Foulks SCOTCH PLAINS – Terrill Middle Jessica Lieberman Kenneth Wasserman Ashley Caldora Kelly Merrick Tasha Farmer Joseph Schiavo First Mkg. Period Honor Roll School Principal John Foulks has Jillian Lusk Nina Williams Christopher Casserly Jessica Nagourney Zachary Feldman Courtney Slaten revealed the names of students placed Emily Mankoff Arianna Williams Ryan Cassidy Joanna Naugle Lisa Gattozzi Barbara Slaugh on the Distinguished Honor Roll and Magda Mierzejewska Allison Zazzali Anna Chapman Brian O’Donnell Samantha Grecco Anne Smith Revealed at Deerfield School David Chapman Brian Pak Regular Honor Roll for the first mark- David Haynes Kunal Sodhi Christina DeCosta Esther Novik REGULAR HONOR ROLL Daniel Ciabattari Elizabeth Peach MOUNTAINSIDE – Deerfield Mary Henkels Jeffrey Stuart Peter DeJianne Ashley Osieja ing period of the academic year. GRADE 6 – 75 Students Andrew Clark James Perez School in Mountainside has an- Brian Hessemer Thomas Sutter Sagar Desai Marc Perez-Santalla KathrynAlbanese-DeMair Wesley Lorenzini Jarek Cohen Jaclyn Petrow nounced the names of students placed DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Emily Jones Tyler Swanek Sean Faella Jonathan Soong Alana Bencivengo Chelsea Lusk Amanda Curcie Brian Piccola on the High Honor Roll and Honor GRADE 8 – 17 Students Ryan Krueger Nicole Tavares Joshua Hu Mary Strodel Gregory Bencivengo Andrew Manns Tyler DelMauro Steven Polhamus Cheryl Beqaj Alexander Kontur Rachel Leitner Natalie Terens Roll for the 2001-2002 academic year. Alina Zoraian Courtney Bifani Jesse Marvosa Michael Devizio Michael Ragan Randy Lemence Gregory Weinstock Michael Bonacum Caroline Lazur Brittany Biondi Lauren Mastroianni HIGH HONOR ROLL Kelly Dougher Matthew Linsenberg Elizabeth Dillon Brianna Redmount Jacqueline Lenoff Christina Woods HIGH HONOR ROLL Michael Bover Jeremy Mattimore Sean Dolgin Jordan Rejaud Beau Lia Jordan Yellen SIXTH GRADE- 13 Students SEVENTH GRADE- 10 Students Joseph Fallon Devang Patel Samantha Bremer Victoria McNally Chelsea Aranjo Trevor Hain Victoria Fosdal Jennifer Seemann Bryan Dougher Emily Rodriguez Andrew Livingston Molly Yergalonis Lauren Arrigoni Claire Golomb Adam Brous Emily Meehan Andrew DeRose Nicole Heersema David Ginsberg Joshua Shvartsman Jayne Dzuback Scott Salmon John Loomis Christine Bennett Melissa Montagna Meghan Eichner Joseph Kizmann Joseph D’Antuono Veronica Thomas Sarah Halpern Gabrielle Streep Allison Foster Gwendolyn Perrin Christian Hambleton Emily Wallden Amy DeGaetano Brian Wyvratt Samantha Garber Christina Pindar Lindsay Gilcrest Matthew Zimmerman Katerina Wong Veteran’s Day Assembly Organized Paige Geiger Madelyn Starkey REGULAR HONOR ROLL DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Ashley Wilson SEVENTH GRADE- 33 Students GRADE 7 – 17 Students By Youngsters at Terrill Middle School REGULAR HONOR ROLL Thomas Amalfe Andrew Hoydich Nora Ali Sindhu Kilakkathi SIXTH GRADE- 19 Students Salvatore C. Arpino Reid Kelley Diana Chaves Brittany Larkin By MEGAN DYCKMAN, TORI rus sang “America the Beautiful,” and all who serve the United States. Robert Adashev Tatiana Kingston FOSDAL AND DANA LEVINSON Salvatore R. Arpino Nora Kinney Megan Dyckman Melissa Loewinger accompanied by chorus teacher Mary Melissa Addonizio Elisa LaBrutto Natalie Basile Naomi McKenna Morgan Finkel Jaclyn Lopez Editor’s Note: Megan, Dana and Tori Sara Boyle Sasha Lipton SCOTCH PLAINS – On Wednes- Lou Farrell. are students at Terrill Middle School. Daniel Berger Carly Meyer Genevieve Gilroy Simone March day, November 7, 2001, students at Joanne Schurtz read a poem en- Thomas Carannante Elena Lopez Ashley-Lin Biel Alexandra Mohr Casey Griffin Kimberly Molnar Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains titled “Heroes Emerge.” Amanda Blackman Francesca Montalvo Helen Han Anthony Osterman prepared a special Veteran’s Day as- Tori and James Alfano presented Juliann Buonaguro Justin Quaglia Austin Jefferson Eric Wasserman Brittany Catalano Andrew Rocha Lauren Weissbrod sembly which was unique, for there checks totaling $7,775 to the Walsh Family. Jim Walsh worked at Cantor Gregory Chilson Sean Scofield was only one adult speaker. John Cho Jaclyn Sokol DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL The assembly was put on solely by Fitzgerald in one of the World Trade GRADE 6 – 38 Students Alexandra Contini George Stankov the students, and included poems, Center towers. He died on Septem- Anthony Corsi Renee Thompson Dana Abramson Cassandra Kontur essays, and an explanation of the ber 11. Students, staff members and Toni DeCristoforo Katherine Wagner Allison Andrews Rachel Kreyer Preamble to the United States Con- families from Coles and McGinn Peggy Hennings Bei Wang Evan Aspell Timothy Leischner Mackie Hill Kevin Wheaton Amie Berlant Francesca Lumetta stitution. Special guests included the Elementary Schools and Terrill Benjamin Witt Keith Bronikowski Elizabeth McMillion Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School School, as well as local school troops Kristen Cassidy Cecilia Osterman Color Guard and Naval Officer, Cap- and soccer teams donated money to HIGH HONOR ROLL Sky Cheung Minal Patel tain Joseph Duff. Kate Walsh, her young child and for EIGHTH GRADE- 13 Students Michael Cornacchia Brian Pesin At the opening of the assembly, the baby she is expecting. Hali Alpert Tess Perin Jaime Dedousis Maya Robinson Christine Hambleton, Student Coun- Tom Walsh, Jim’s brother, and their Joseph Baseil Mary Jane Pijanowski Noelle DeGregorio Theodore Rosenblatt cil President, greeted the student mother, attended and received the Linnea Buttermore Andrew Robertson Ian Feller Erin Rossi body. He was also followed by Megan checks on behalf of Mrs. Walsh. Sarah Dempsey Jocelin Thau Carina Gerveshi Aleksandra Segal Dyckman, who read an introduction Then, Annie Friar read the poem, Andrew Gennaro Lindsay Thomas Colleen Hagerty Alyssa Straniero Ana Lopez Kara Uzzolino Catherine Harley Harrison Stuppler about the veterans who served the “United We Stand,” which she had Molly Zhang country. She also spoke about the written for the essay contest. Sarah Adam Horowitz Jackson Udelsman REGULAR HONOR ROLL Kate Johnson Samuel Ungar meaning of Veteran’s Day. Marable sang the “National Anthem” to mark the end of the assembly. EIGHTH GRADE- 23 Students Julia Joseph Grace Wallden The Color Guard presented the Massimo Arpino Justine LaBrutto Edward Kahn Tianyou Xu colors and the Terrill Wind Ensemble The Wednesday before Veteran’s Jonathan Avecillas Morgan Liss Brendan Kirby Kathleen Yan played the National Anthem. Next, Day was very special for Terrill School. MESSAGE OF SENSITIVITY…A group of Westfield High School students, Katelyn Capodanno Marissa Masellis under the direction of their teacher Marilyn Schaeffner, performed sensitivity REGULAR HONOR ROLL the Student Council Eighth Grade Watching the presentation by their Christopher Chan Jason Massa President, Rashawn Strong, led the peers and guests gave every Terrill skills to third graders this fall. Through the use of over-sized puppets, the troupe Divya Desai Kathleen Melnyk GRADE 8 – 38 Students delivered messages about understanding and accepting differences in each Allison Abbott Maggie Gousman school in the Pledge of Allegiance. student a better understanding of the Joshua Dubinsky Lauren Parlapiano He then introduced Natalie Diken, meaning of Veteran’s Day. Terrill other. The puppets shown above represent a blind boy who describes to his Claire Eng Ryan Penk Claudia Ahiabor Jonathan Greenspan fellow classmate what it is like to be handicapped. ChristineAlbanese-DeMair Kristen Henkels an essay contest winner. School acknowledged the veterans Scott Foster Jillian Richard James Alfano Gary Herzberg The theme of her essay, written for Noelle Gostyla Raquel Rodrigues Matthew Anderson Daniel Ingram a contest sponsored by the Student Bryan Heersema Philip Vitale Christopher Barry Kelli Kaskiw Diane King Thomas Weakley Council, was “Proud to be an Ameri- Holy Trinity Interparochial School Prepares Catherine Wilson Kara Brass Maria Kolakowska can.” Many of the middle school Daniel Bugg Andrew Lipstein students demonstrated their patri- Meryl Coker Ricardo Lisojo Golden Key Honor Society Elise Coker Elaine Piniat otic spirit by entering the contest. Expansion to Be Opened in September 2002 Neil Dalal Edward Ragan After Natalie presented her essay, Welcomes Adam Levoy Nicole Desiato Chelsea Rowe Maggie Gousman introduced Cap- WESTFIELD – Holy Trinity He continued, “I view this bold Mountainside. Over 40 years ago, SCOTCH PLAINS – Adam Levoy, Carolyn DiProspero Katherine Schrieber tain Duff. He provided information Interparochial School in Westfield venture as a sign of hope, an affir- the Catholic people of the borough the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Christine DiTrolio Joanne Schurtz on Veteran’s Day and gave the audi- has announced that in September of mation by the co-sponsoring par- built a building for the formation Levoy of Scotch Plains, was inducted Megan Domenick Amira Selim ence a firsthand account of what 2002, it will open an Early Child- ishes and our school parents of the and education of their children. In into the Golden Key International Samantha Feldman Barry Shapiro Veteran’s Day really means. hood Center, located at Our Lady of great work being done at our school 2002, young children will again Dennis Fitzpatrick Leah Siegal Honor Society at the University of Dana Levinson, who followed Cap- Lourdes Church in Mountainside. under the able leadership of our roam the halls and play in the beau- Massachusetts in Amherst, Mass. Staci Goldberg Arthur Thomas, 3rd tain Duff, read the winning poem The facility will house pre-school Principal Dorothy Szot. It is a pow- tiful outdoor spaces. Holy Trinity Shannon Gomes Christina Timoni Adam, who graduated Scotch written by Leah Siegal. and kindergarten children, while stu- erful statement of our common re- Interparochial School will have all Plains-Fanwood High School in 1999, REGULAR HONOR ROLL Members of the Student Council, in- dents in grades 1-8 will continue to solve to communicate the good news the space necessary to provide the is also a member of the National GRADE 7 – 50 Students cluding Dana, Maggie, Tori Fosdal, Emily occupy the Westfield campus. of Jesus Christ to more and more of nurturing ‘home away from home’ Society of Collegiate Scholars. Anne Arasin Matthew Miller Lange, Derrick Caracter, Dan Regan and Holy Trinity School, which is ac- our children through Gospel-cen- for the formation and practice of the Planning to graduate in 2002, Samantha Bamberger Michael Miller Mike Bonacum, presented the School credited by the Middle State Asso- tered education.” faith.” Courtney Berger Nikki Moses Adam is an English major with a House Rock version of the Preamble to Enrollment at Holy Trinity has minor in psychology. Margaret Bernhard Colin Moynihan the United States Constitution. been steadily increasing, with a Adam Biner Michael Muller “wait-list” for many families. School Lisa Bloom Poojaben Patel Sarah Marable and Adam Biner Margaret M. Smith Joel Borum Christopher Rau displayed a military tap dance they officials hope that this will be alle- Jesse Brooks Kyle Rowbotham had created. The Eighth Grade Cho- viated by the expansion. Relocation Offered Early Decision Meghan Cadigan Nicklas Ryskasen of the younger children to the Jeremy Cole James Sacca Westfield’s Julia Mc Millan Mountainside campus will result in Admission to Colby Bailey Fowler Timothy Salisbury Receives Bachelor Degree lower class sizes for grades 1-8, and WESTFIELD – Margaret M. Smith Brittany Fusillo Michelle Sanghera a program will be offered for chil- of Westfield has been offered admis- Jennifer Gaglioti Mary Kathryn Schiller From East Stroudsburg dren who turn three years old by sion to Colby College in Waterville, Briana Giasullo Travis Schwartz WESTFIELD – During com- October 1. Me. under Colby’s early decision pro- AllisonHoynes-O’Connor Danielle Sepe Linda Carr has been appointed by Magda Isack Brittany Skwirut mencement exercises on Saturday, gram. She is one of 143 students Eric Kaufman Tovi Spero December 15, East Stroudsburg Uni- Principal Szot as Director of Early admitted early-decision to Colby. David Kopylov Lauren Spirko versity in Pennsylvania granted a Childhood Education. With a Margaret is scheduled to enroll in Christopher Lacko Ian Starker Bachelor of Science Degree in Early Master’s Degree in Education from the fall, following her graduation from Colleen LaForge Grover Sundstrom Childhood Education to Julia L. Mc Seton Hall University, Mrs. Carr is Mount St. Mary Academy. Ryan Lemence Stephen Wallden Millan of Westfield. currently pursuing a Doctoral De- She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. gree in the same field. She has Edward Smith of Westfield. While at worked in the corporate environ- Mount St. Mary Academy, she has Eighteen Commended Scholars ment, and is currently teaching kin- been a member of the National Honor dergarten at Holy Trinity. Society, captain of the swim team and Monsignor William Harms, Pas- active in peer ministry. Designated at Westfield High tor of St. Helen’s Church, said, MARKING EXCELLENCE…Holy Trinity Interparochial School proudly an- “When one looks at the world around WESTFIELD – Dr. Robert G. Petix, Approximately 35,000 Commended nounces the recipients of the school’s Christian Citizenship Award for the first us at this point in time, I cannot SP, Fanwood Pupils Principal of Westfield High School, re- Students throughout the country are be- marking period of the 2001-2002 school year. Honorees, pictured below, are in the fifth through eighth grades at the school. think of a better place for a child to Placed on Honor Roll cently announced that 18 members of ing recognized for their exceptional aca- be than in the halls of a value-based the graduating class of 2002 have been demic promise. facility such as a Catholic school.” At Seton Hall Prep designated as Commended Scholars in The 18 WHS Commended Scholars ciate Commission on Elementary The Mountainside school has He added, “A caring faculty the 2002 National Merit Scholarship placed among the top 5 percent of more SCOTCH PLAINS – Seton Hall Schools, is co-sponsored by the par- served as the Catholic school for backed with a strong Christian be- Preparatory School in West Orange has Program. than one million students who entered lief can help a child cope with the Letters of Commendation from the 2002 Merit Program by taking the ishes of Holy Trinity and St. Helen’s both Mountainside and the surround- revealed that Rory Verducci of Fanwood, Westfield High School and the National Preliminary SAT/National Merit Schol- Roman Catholic Churches, both of ing areas. The site is ranch-style, chaos of the world around. Holy and Mark Zabel and Robert Murphy of Merit Scholarship Program have been arship Qualifying Test. Westfield, and Our Lady of Lourdes attached to the church, and sur- Trinity is one such setting. This Scotch Plains have been placed on the presented by Dr. Petix to seniors Erin “We are impressed by and proud of the Church in Mountainside, and has a rounded by green space for outdoor setting is complemented by parents First Trimester Honor Roll. Cockren, Daniel Deserio, Amy Early, achievements of our students,” said Dr. current enrollment of 365 students. play. who share the values expressed on a Rory, a 12th grader, earned First Hon- Daniel Goldberg, Katherine Hild, Isaac Petix. “Their top-ranking performance Monsignor Joseph Masiello, Pas- Father Patrick Leonard, Pastor of daily basis in the classroom.” ors, Mark, a ninth grader pupil, earned Kramer, Shannon Hunath, Brian Levy, in the highly competitive National Merit tor of Holy Trinity, said, “In a time Our Lady of Lourdes Church, is For more information, please call Second Honors, and Robert Murphy, a David Louie, Matthew Lowenstein, Jef- Program speaks of their outstanding aca- of sad and terrible news, a piece of looking forward to filling the school (908) 233-0484. 12th grader, received a Commendation. frey Luker, Erin McClellan, Martta demic potential. In our school, which good and exciting news, and a cause with young children. McGlynn, Elizabeth Perrella, Andrew values excellence, they exemplify to all for thanksgiving is our plan for Holy He said, “Along with the parish- Pidkameny, Christopher Quackenbush, students the value of developing their Trinity Interparochial School to ioners of Our Lady of Lourdes, I am Hands On Science Activity Thomas Weingarten and Adam Yoffie. scholastic abilities to the fullest.” open an Early Childhood Learning very excited about the opening of an Center.” Early Childhood Center here in To Run From Jan. to March WESTFIELD – Hands On Science, ing Flying Machines, Bizarre Body Jonathan R. Pope Receives an after-school enrichment activity, Works, Discovering Weather, Elec- now in its 12th year, is scheduled to trifying Science with a Twist of Chem- run in Westfield from Monday, Janu- istry, Kitchen Chemistry, Rocket Cars, Technical Excellence Award ary 28, to Friday, March 22. Super Science Activities I and II, and As in previous years, the program Science Through Literature. WESTFIELD – Jonathan R. other projects, construction of a is sponsored by the Optimists Club of Deep Sea Adventures will be of- Pope, Westfield High School major terminal expansion, two new Westfield, in cooperation with the fered to second and third graders, graduate from the Class of 1976, parking structures with thousands Westfield public school district and while fourth and fifth graders will be was awarded The Technical Ex- of spaces, new frontage roads and the Parent Teacher Council. offered Rainforest Adventures. cellence Award for 2001 by the airport entrance and new adminis- The goals of the program are to Jim Fleming, who coordinates the Louis Berger Group, an engineer- tration building that involved the encourage young children’s interest program for the Optimist Club of ing firm with headquarters in East relocation of the historic original in science with fun, hands-on, “real” Westfield, said that registration forms Orange, Washington, D.C. and building. science activities in chemistry, math, will be distributed through the el- Paris, France. Mr. Pope provides management physics, biology, and environmental ementary schools during the first week Mr. Pope is Assistant Director of and planning support to the Port sciences. in January. Early registration is en- Aviation Services for the group Authority of New York and New The activities are aimed at the el- couraged. and works at Newark International Jersey for these landside and airside ementary school level. Each class “Last year, a number of classes Airport. projects. meets once per week for eight weeks, were filled on the day the application Awarded for his outstanding ac- During a luncheon at The Manor, with approximately 10-14 children forms were distributed,” said Mr. complishments in managing and Group Vice President James Bach per class. Fleming. leading new programs in airport said, “In these complex times, Jon Classes, which are taught by quali- Hands On Science needs Class improvement and his analysis and maintains budgets and schedules, fied teachers from Westfield and other Mothers to help in class or to orga- troubleshooting skills while in the all the while helping Newark con- school systems, will meet at Edison nized a rotation of volunteer class- field, Mr. Pope is a principal air- tinue to operate as one of the busi- and Roosevelt Intermediate Schools, room helpers, to set up telephone port engineer and serves as Louis est airports in the country.” and Franklin, Jefferson, McKinley trees, and other assignments. Class Berger Group’s program manager Mr. Pope graduated in 1980 from and Tamaques Elementary Schools. mothers will only have to pay 50 WRAPPING TOYS...Members of the Westfield High School Optimist Club for the $3.6 billion Newark Inter- Lehigh University, where he re- The program has grown steadily in percent of the regular registration free wrapped toys for their annual holiday toy drive. All toys were donated to the ceived a degree in civil engineer- ARC of Union County, which supports children with developmental disabilities national Airport Redevelopment popularity and last year attracted for one course as an incentive. All and their families. The club collected more than 150 toys, many of which were Program. ing. A registered professional en- nearly 400 children. positions are filled on a first-come, received from donations made at various elementary schools in town. The program includes, among gineer, he resides in Rumson. Courses offered will include Amaz- first-served basis. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 3, 2002 Page 15 Concepts & Thought Westfield Symphony Orchestra Concert To Fete Masters of Past and Present Reverend Kevin Clark of Bethel Baptist WESTFIELD – On Saturday, WSO Music Direc- Café, Kotobuki, February 2, at 8 p.m., at the Union tor and Conductor Northside County Arts Center (UCAC) in David Wroe selected a Trattoria, Selected M.L. King Keynote Speaker Rahway, the Westfield Symphony program of music Ferraro’s Pizzeria WESTFIELD – Members of the has served as Associate Minister Orchestra (WSO) will present highlighting the music and Restaurant, Martin Luther King, Jr. Associa- of Mount Olive Baptist Church in “Masters, Past and Present” as the of Ludwig van The Brick Oven, tion announced that The Reverend Hackensack for six years. third concert of its “Variations on a Beethoven and Felix Lime, Novita Kevin Clark of the Bethel Baptist Additionally, Rev. Clark has Fantasy Season, 2001-2002.” Mendelssohn as mas- Ristorante, South Church in Westfield has been cho- worked as a mental health coun- ters of the past and New Side Roman Bis- sen to address the community on selor at the Metropolitan Hospi- Jersey composer tro and Sweet Wa- January 21. tal in Virginia; an Outreach George Walker as mas- ters Steak House. Following a procession, begin- Worker at the Bergen Regional ter of the present. Patrons must ning at 12:30 p.m. at the church on Counseling Center; a Therapy The program will be- show their tickets Trinity Place, a memorial service Program Assistant working with gin with Walker’s to qualify for the is planned to start at the procession’s physically disabled youths and “Tangents,” a large- discount. Reserva- arrival at The Presbyterian Church adults at North Jersey Training scale work composed Elena Baksht, Dmitri Berlinski tions are highly in Westfield on Mountain Avenue School; and with the Juveniles in in 1999. Pianist Elena recommended. at approximately 1 p.m. Need of Supervision Shelter, Baksht and violinist All members of the community where he counseled both chil- Dmitri Berlinski will perform are invited to participate in the dren and their parents in New Mendelssohn’s rarely heard “Con- procession and the commemora- Jersey. certo for Piano and Violin. tive service. He has served as the Afro- Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 3 (Eroica) will complete the program. Rev. Clark attended the New York American Student Consultant at Reverend Kevin Clark Theological Seminary, Virginia Westfield High School and is cur- Tickets may be purchased di- University and the Virginia Union rently Co-Executive Director of rectly from the WSO at (908) 232- School of Theology, where he the Neighborhood Council in work from elementary, intermedi- 9400, the UCAC at (732) 499-0441, earned a Master of Theology De- Westfield. ate and high school students. Sub- Martin Jewelers in Cranford, Beau- gree. He has served as pastor of the The ceremony at The Presbyte- mitted for this year’s contest. The tiful Things in Scotch Plains, New Vine Baptist Church of Charles rian Church will also recognize theme for the 2002 contest is Lancaster, Ltd. and The Town Book City, Va. for over five years, and outstanding essays, poetry and art- “Peace on Earth.” Store, both of Westfield. 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By CAROL F. DAVIS The Lord of the Rings: Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Westfield Community Players (WCP) will present The Fellowship of the Ring Agatha Christie’s The Unex- pected Guest on Saturday, Janu- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent ary 5, at the WCP theater at By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER caused untold misery and destruc- 1000 North Avenue, West, 2-1/2 popcorns tion. And thus it is a testament to Westfield. If you cannot make Make no mistake about it. “The Bilbo’s superior sense of duty to this performance, the murder Lord of the Rings” is a whole lot of civilization that during his stew- mystery will be repeated on movie, and it won’t sound ardship this great and awesome everyone’s chimes. power has never been abused. January 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 Nearly three hours in length, it is But now, for some not completely p.m. All tickets are $12 and can crammed with all manner of crea- explained reason or another, it’s be obtained at the box office or ture, being and spirit garnered from time for the ring’s proprietorship to by calling (908) 232-1221. Who the prolific pen of J.R.R. Tolkien change. And it is furthermore de- is this stranger, who enters the (1892-1973). If you were paying cided that the world will be in San Francisco home of a dazed by the pound, certainly you’d be better balance, or something like woman who confesses to the getting your money’s worth. Why, that, if said McGuffin (the bone of murder of her husband? Did she even its title is long. contention in a mystery) is returned really kill him? If you enjoyed The first of a three-part fran- to where it was created...the only playing Clue as a kid, you will chise, this installment is subtitled place where it can actually be de- “The Fellowship of The Ring.” If stroyed. be intrigued by this production. nothing else, it’s big. Real big. And Keeping it all in the family, * * * * * * * * even if you don’t care for the truck- Bilbo’s nephew Frodo, as winsome On Sunday, January 6, at 7:30 THE FIRST CHRISTMAS...Students from Willow Grove Pre-School 4+ class participated in their annual Christmas loads of Middle Earth liturgy and and altruistic a Hobbit as has ever p.m., Temple Emanu-El in program, telling the story of the first Christmas. Pictured, left to right, are: Jessica Bungerz, Alexandra Burns, Abigail the seemingly non-stop derring-do lived, played by Elijah Wood, is Westfield will present a perfor- Fontana, Jack Gerrity, Ryan Piliego, Kyle Krutis, Brendan Gerrity, Libby Scacifero, James Hoelzel, Patricia Kolesa and that comprise J.R.R. Tolkien’s work chosen to lead the pilgrimage. mance of the Mostly Music Steven Szemple. as it has been interpreted here for These decisions come following Chamber Music Series. The the youthful male masses that will Bilbo’s lengthy counsel with his soothing string sounds of the Ten Percent Discount Card to Be Issued ensure it a profit, you still have to old friend and neighborhood wiz- violin, viola, and cello will en- give director Peter Jackson credit. ard, Gandalf The Grey, portrayed chant you with W. F. Bach- His Herculean effort, doubtless with an avuncular charm by Ian By DECA Students for SP-F Businesses the devoted essay of a staunch fan, McKellen. Serving as both moral Mozart’s Prelude & Fugue in F is an eyeful, albeit an often bleak center and major repository of leg- Minor, Kodaly’s Serenade for SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch residents would most likely use their residents to patronize local busi- and arduous one. Transferring the end and lore, Gandalf lends the Two Violins & Viola, and Plains-Fanwood High School DECA discount cards include gifts, food, nesses.” author’s work to film via screen- amusingly secure impression that Brahams’ Quintet in F Major for Chapter, an Association of Market- restaurants, dry cleaning, personal The students plan to offer the card writer Frances Walsh’s adaptation, he’s been around the Middle Earth Two Violins, Two Violas & Cello. ing students, is planning to issue a care, floral, stationary and pharma- for a nominal fee of $2 to cover the the filmmaker adeptly makes real block a few times. He will be an If you would like to see the same 2002 10 percent discount card for cies. cost of printing and mailing. Mr. Tolkien’s imaginary time and indispensable interpreter and guide performance earlier in the day, it many businesses in Scotch Plains Thus far, over 70 businesses have Ryan Crawford, DECA student, place. in the adventure that follows. will be at the Morrow Memorial and Fanwood. signed up to participate in the pro- added, “This is not a fundraising And there’s even a little charac- But Frodo also attracts other help Methodist Church in Maplewood terization thrown in for those of us As part of their marketing course gram. The vast majority of busi- activity for DECA. We just want to as word gets out of his journey to at 3 p.m. Tickets range from of instruction, DECA students con- nesses are offering a 10 percent help our local business community.” who persist in caring about such save the world from evil. Best pal things. Still, there’s no getting and fellow Hobbit, Samwise ‘Sam’ $10-$20, and you can call (973) ducted market research surveys discount, with few businesses offer- The card should be available 762-0108 for information. among many businesses and resi- ing either variations or limitations. sometime in January. If any busi- around the incessant emphasis on Gamgee (Sean Astin), immediately scope, size and the monumentality volunteers his Sancho Panza-like * * * * * * * * dents of the communities to deter- According to DECA Chairperson ness that has not yet responded There will be more music in mine the interest and viability of a Lucas Francavilla, “Unlike other would like to participate, they should of mission. loyalty. And in a precursor to a UN You just don’t cuddle up on the peacekeeping force, but more than Westfield than you can possibly local discount card. cards, this card is for businesses call DECA at (908) 889-8600, as couch with this one. It’s a whole likely Tolkien’s literary nod to the choose from on January 6. At 4 The students found an overwhelm- only in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, soon as possible, as the card will be different kind of animal. And sure, ethos that embodied the knights of ing support of such a card, with 84 and the purpose is to encourage published soon. p.m., the Catholic Church of it still gets categorized within the Camelot, warriors of all stripes and the Holy Trinity on Westfield percent responding that they would phylum known as film. But “The feathers from throughout the realm obtain and use the card. Avenue and First Street will Lord Of The Rings” is a movie only soon line up in a motley knot be- present Festival of Lessons and While nearly 60 percent of the Pre-Registration Scheduled in the same way that a Great Dane hind Frodo and Gandalf. And thus residents who responded said a dis- is a dog. is born (toot the trumpets here). Carols for Epiphany, with a count card would influence them to Still, if it’s hand-to-hand com- The Fellowship of The Ring. The choir, organ and handbells. At shop more regularly at local busi- For Willow Grove Pre-School bat, special effects and every pos- hale and hearty gang then proceeds the same time, The Presbyte- nesses only 18 percent said “no,” SCOTCH PLAINS -- Willow Grove slide, which will provide parents with sible sort of hideous danger befall- to fight its way from one horrific rian Church in Westfield at 140 with 23 percent saying they were Pre-School in Scotch Plains will hold an overview of the program. Director ing your heroes that you’re after, destination to the next in a seem- Mountain Avenue will capti- “not sure.” a parent pre-registration open house Kathy Calello will also provide a tour then step right up and plunk down ingly endless series of battles with vate the audience with the Ar- Forty-six percent of those sur- for the 2002-2003 school year on of the facility. your money. The swordplay is the most loathsome monsters that bor Chamber Music Society’s veyed revealed that the card would Wednesday, January 16, with a snow Willow Grove Pre-School is spon- ceaseless; the ogres are in unend- this film’s extra-super special ef- Kaleidos Quartet; Lenore Davis, influence them to visit businesses ing supply. And these Middle Earth fects can conjure. pianist; String Quartets by date of January 17. The pre-registra- sored by Willow Grove Presbyterian guys aren’t using those thin, quiet, But it’s not all fighting - only that they do not ordinarily patron- tion will be held from 10:30-11:15 in Church and is licensed by the state of Mendelssohn and Beethoven; ize, with 31 percent saying they post-Renaissance swords that Errol about ninety percent. In-between the Wedgewood Room. New Jersey and teachers are state cer- Flynn and company used in the intense episodes of strum und and Dvorak Piano Quintet. were “not sure.” Willow Grove Pre-School, located tified educators. * * * * * * * * The types of businesses where pirate movies. drang, which inevitably end with a at 1961 Raritan Road, will present a The 3 Minus Program provides classes A scholar of Medieval English, cathartic beheading of some repul- Take your kids to NJPAC on for children who have turned 2 ½ by Mr. Tolkien evidently fashioned his sive enemy, there is a foreword Saturday, January 5, at 2 p.m. Local Graduates to Shadow October 1, along with classes for three, fictitious heroes with no small about the next land and its un- for the Hudson Vagabond Pup- four and four plus aged children. These amount of Arthurian legend in wholesome denizens. pets in Los Tres Reyes: The classes are for children who either miss mind. And those fellows swung And even when the new geogra- Three Kings. Suitable for ages Alumni in Externship Program kindergarten cut off date or who just some pretty heavy metal. But be- phy seems almost as civilized as 9-14, this colorful pageant, sung fore all the big clanging abounds in the Shire, beware, for doubtless need another year of pre-school. and narrated in Spanish and AREA – Eric Kolb and Oliver the Homeric-like odyssey of Hobbit these foreigners are tricksters. executive director of strategic space Registration for the 2002-2003 English, is a re-enactment of Round of Westfield, and Nadine Frodo Baggins, it all starts off with So if you like mystical conjec- planning for Morgan Stanley Dean school year will begin Monday, Febru- the journey of the three kings, Kwiatkowski and Michael a little ring. Therefore, a little back- ture with your devastation and don’t Witter of New York City. ary 4 for those presently enrolled and featuring dance, theater, music, Milberger of Scotch Plains will ground is in order. mind lots of dark brooding with Michael, a graduate of Scotch alumni. Open registration will begin In the Shire, doubtless one of hardly any comedy relief, you’re in and giant puppets. The whole spend the upcoming winter break Plains-Fanwood High School, will Monday, February 11. Middle Earth’s better neighbor- luck. Because aside from the smit- family will love the caravan of by learning about the professional explore the health insurance field. For further information, please con- hoods, in his storybook cottage lives ing of swords, the World Accord- animals, for only $9 for the kids world from accomplished leaders. A junior economics and business tact Mrs. Calello at (908) 232-7117. Bilbo Baggins. He is a Hobbit, ing to Tolkien overwhelms with and $18 for the grown-ups. The students plan to serve major, he will shadow Peter D. which no doubt is the closest any- superstition and hypothesis. Harry “externships” with Lafayette Abitano, a 1992 Lafayette alum- one in Middle Earth comes to be- Potter will be collecting a pension * * * * * * * * graduates in January. For several nus, who is a sales manager at Edison Intermediate ing middle-class and kind of Brit- before he can accumulate this much If you’re a sucker for the story days, they will shadow the profes- Oxford Health Plans in Iselin. The Students Entertain ish. And while he’s a quiet, unas- doctrine. There is a ritual or a riddle of M. Butterfly, this world pre- sionals at their workplaces, gain- agency provides health plans to suming and peaceful Hobbit, unbe- to practically every new place or miere of Waiting for Tadashi at ing insights into careers they may employers in New York, New Jer- Seniors at Sunrise knownst to those around him, Bilbo, thing, sort of like the story’s own the George Street Playhouse in consider entering after college. WESTFIELD -- Students at Edison nicely played by Ian Holm, has his in-house religion. New Brunswick may be just for sey and Connecticut, through its own version of the “Picture of Oliver, a Westfield High School Intermediate School in Westfield en- Yet there’s no mention of a deity you. Join Tadashi Lane in his direct sales force and through in- Dorian Gray” (1945) going on. or whatever it is that controls all graduate and sophomore biology dependent insurance agents and tertained senior citizens at the Sun- mystical journey in search of his rise Assisted Living complex during Only in his case it’s a ring that’s these great and terrible forces. identity, underscored by a fusion major at Lafayette, will shadow brokers. been saving him from a big bill at That’s left to speculation. But here’s Cynthia S. Combi, a 1990 alumna A graduate of Mount St. Mary’s the residents’ winter party. of jazz and Shakuhachi music, Ranging from sixth to eighth grad- the plastic surgeon’s office. You the big question: Do you really and a safety analyst with Academy in Watchung, Nadine will see, as tradition has it, in Middle want to devote three hours of your representative of the two cultures ers, the pupils sang for the senior that make up his life. The story ExxonMobil Biomedical Services learn about Capitol Hill. The se- citizens on December 17. Four days Earth there are numerous different life to this gloomy spectacle? of Annandale. nior history major will shadow rings, each possessing all sorts of “The Lord of the Rings: The Fel- pays tribute to the orphans born earlier, Edison students helped a of Japanese women and U.S. ser- Another Westfield High School Peter T. Holran, a 1987 graduate, Sunrise Activities Coordinator with diverse powers. But the one Bilbo lowship of the Ring,” rated PG-13, graduate, Eric is a senior computer who is deputy general manager of gift wrapping and holiday cards. once upon a time found is among is a New Line Cinema release di- vicemen in World War II. It runs science major. He will shadow John Edison’s Student Government Ad- the most powerful. Over the ages it rected by Peter Jackson and stars from January 8-February 3, and The Wexler Group, a full-service has passed through several masters Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Ian Pierce, a 1981 Lafayette civil engi- visor Debbie Vezos arranged the ser- single tickets begin at $26. government relations firm in Wash- and, whilst in the wrong hands, has Holm. Running time: 178 minutes neering graduate, who serves as ington, D.C. vice projects. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, January 3, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DrDr.. ChristaChrista ClarkeClarke ofof WWestfield:estfield: Pen & Ink By Michelle H. Le Poidevin

CuratorCurator ofof AfricanAfrican ArtArt Forging Ahead, Staying Realistic: By MILLICENT K. BRODY velopment and management of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Neuberger Museum’s extensive Af- What: A Personal Journey: Cen- Can We Really Shed Woes of 2001? WESTFIELD -- In 1999, noted rican Art collection is Dr. Christa tral African Art from the Lawrence By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN African art collector Lawrence Clarke. Gussman Collection Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Gussman, a resident of Scarsdale, Appointed Curator of African Art Where: Neuberger Museum of I was raised around a kitchen table at my grandparent’s house that N.Y., elected to share his remarkable in 1999, Dr. Clarke and her husband, Art, located on the campus of Pur- collection with the world by donat- Brendan Magrab, and their two chil- chase College, State University of encouraged debate of current events. Well, actually, the “children” ing it to three museums with which dren Carson, 5, and Quinn, 2, have New York, Westchester County were to be seen and not heard – that never stopped me. It wasn’t a he has maintained long ties. been Westfield residents since 1998. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues- matter of disrespect, but a need to educate myself through healthy, The beneficiaries — the Neuberger In addition to her museum respon- day to Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. informative banter, — as long as I ceded to the golden rule: my Museum of Art, Purchase College, sibilities, Dr. Clarke teaches a course Saturday and Sunday. State University of New York; the in African art history within the Pur- Cost: $4 adults; $2 for seniors grandfather got the last word and he was always right. National Museum of African Art, chase College Department of Art 62 and older and students with On Christmas Eve, my cousin, Stephen, was having one of those Smithsonian Institution, and The Is- History and was the lead author for valid ID. thought-provoking discussions with his brother-in-law in the kitchen. FYI: Call (914) 251-6100 or As they clutched their goblets of wine, the children skirting and visit Museum website: www.neuberger.org. weaving between them with newly-unwrapped toys, the topic could be heard throughout the house. It was the elephant in the room – the war on terrorism. The spirited conversation, reaching a lull, brought the accompanying catalogue, “A Per- sonal Journey: Central African Art Stephen into the dining room where I sat. Setting his goblet on the from the Lawrence Gussman Collec- table, he sunk into the chair and said, “There are just some topics tion.” you probably shouldn’t be discussing…religion…war, you know.” “Given its regional focus and Certainly, our holiday celebrations were not the only ones filled breadth of representation, the Artist of Gussman Collection invites reflec- with words like “Al Queda,” “bin Laden,” and “Afghanis.” tion and reconsideration of the ar- One week later, when that big ball would drop in Times Square, tistic traditions of central Africa. the Week it would surely be all over – this whole war thing. Three days into This extraordinary collection al- 2002, we surely know better. Our President George W. Bush said it lows us to share Lawrence Gussman’s personal journal of cul- best when he told reporters last Friday that he was hopeful for the tural discovery and experience the new year, but “realistic” that the war on terror would continue to rear richness of central African artistry,” its ugly head. she said. While we may be going into the new year with some terrible Dr. Clarke received and Master of Arts Degree and Ph.D in Afri- images lingering in our memories and fear for those fighting for our can Art History from the Univer- nation’s freedom, let’s vow to carry these promises into 2002 and sity of Maryland where she stud- beyond: ied under the distinguished schol- *EXERCISE…your capacity to look outside of yourself and help ars Ekpo Eyo and David C. Driskell. other people. Don’t be a passerby, be a Good Samaritan. Prior to joining the Neuberger *STOP SMOKING…curb your frustration and anger with others Museum, Dr. Clarke was a fellow for by biting your tongue. Don’t fume or blow your stack about other two years at the National Museum of people, fumigate the inability to tolerate others. African Art in Washington, D.C. and, most recently, held a post-doctoral *SAVE MONEY…from going down the drain for frivolous fellowship at the Metropolitan Mu- purposes. Give 500 bucks for that new suede coat to someone who seum of Art in the Department of the has nothing to keep warm. Arts of Africa, Oceania and the *LOSE WEIGHT…by shedding unnecessary baggage. Don’t Americas. She has also worked on projects count your losses, treasure your blessings. relating to African art for the Phila- Ashleigh Banfield delphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, the Kreeger Museum By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN and the World Bank. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times When not visiting her children at the Westfield Y preschool, Dr. Clarke When the cloud of debris from the Y AKE N T is working on her book, “Defining World Trade Center attacks billowed M T O I Millicent K. Brody for The Westfield Leader and The Times throughout the Lower East Side, WESTFIELD TALENT...Dr. Christa Clarke of Westfield poses with the Taste: Albert Barnes, Paul swallowing up everything in its path, WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT catalogue she penned, “A Personal Journey: Central African Art from the Guillaume and African Art.” Lawrence Gussman.” Canadian-born MSNBC reporter Ashleigh Banfield stood defiantly in Being Yourself in 2002 rael Museum, Jerusalem — have its way. After all, she had a job to do, bringing the century’s biggest break- And Celebrating It! collaborated to mount “A Personal ing story to her viewers while she Journey: Central African Art from was trapped about 1 ½ blocks away By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT As the New Year begins, I am the Lawrence Gussman Collection.” from the north tower, ready to col- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times This traveling exhibition presents suddenly starting to really enjoy lapse. The holidays are finally over being me. I was told once that 75 works from the collections that Passersby forced her to take shel- and many, if not all of us, are now reflect its regional focus and its di- Capricorns really come into their ter in a nearby shop. Although she faced with that timeless yet irritat- own somewhere in their 30s. I’m a versity. protested, she ceded, repeating her Having opened at the Neuberger ing question…now what? Capricorn myself and I am find- gratitude once she witnessed the de- Santa and his reindeer have Museum of Art on September 30, struction that the attacks left be- ing this to be true. I am no longer 2001 and continuing through Janu- hind. That day, Banfield was dressed packed up and gone back to the obsessed with proving myself to ary 13, 2002, the exhibition will in refined clothes with salon-styled North Pole to recuperate. Every- my peers. I am happy doing the proceed to The Philbrook Museum blonde hair. one has gained at least five pounds. work that I do. I am also finding, of Art, Tulsa Okla. (February 10, Only eight days later, she was in Kids will soon be going back to happily, that career doors suddenly 2002-April 7, 2002), the National Islamabad, Pakistan – her hair was school, leaving their parents in Museum of African Art, Smithsonian fly open as soon as I have made the a dyed and tousled brown, she wore another depressing “empty nest” decision to let go of things that I Institution, Washington, D.C. (June basic, non-trendy garb, and she scenario. 9, 2002 - August 14, 2002) and to cannot control. blended into the backdrop of terror Does all of this translate into a The Israel Museum, Jerusalem (De- like a champion. She traded her And I lied about making resolu- cember 3, 2002 - April 27, 2003). comfortable home in New York City post-holiday hangover for all of tions. I have made one. In fact, I Gussman’s interest in African art for a long pillow on a concrete floor, us? Not for me. Personally, I am made it just now. This year, I developed over the course of a per- with a stove that provided little heat truly looking forward to starting refuse to let anyone else think for sonal journey of discovery that be- and water from a well, which she over and moving forward into the me. I will listen to what my heart gan in 1957, when he first visited the does not drink. New Year. is telling me. I will try desperately hospital established by the legend- Banfield, who received a bachelor’s People are so annoying during to face my fears with a big, fat ary Nobel-Prize-winning medical degree in Political Science and French the holidays, aren’t they? If I had a missionary, Dr. Albert Schweitzer in in Ontario, earned her bones in the biz smile on my face. If I am faced nickel for every time someone with change, I will sit quietly and Lambarene, Gabon. as a photographer and researcher/ asked me, “So, what did you get For more than 30 years, Gussman reporter in Ontario, Canada at CJBN, try to hear what the universe is returned to Gabon annually to volun- before taking the evening news desk at from Santa?” I’d be a millionaire. hoping to teach me. teer at the hospital, where he forged a station in Winnipeg’s. From 1989 to You know what I got from Santa Being ourselves is the one of the a close friendship with Schweitzer 1992, she anchored a weekend evening this year? I woke up on Christmas hardest, yet one of the most im- and came to appreciate the diverse Head news program for CFRN in Alberta. morning. I still have my family portant things for any of us to cultural heritage of central African Lega peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo At Canada’s CICT-TV, Banfield and my house and my dogs. That’s achieve. If someone doesn’t like peoples. 19th-20th Centuries served as producer, evening news enough for me. anchor and took home two IRIS us or doesn’t understand some- Gussman’s visits to Gabon and his Ivory, Fiber, Cowries Here’s a few more holiday-harpy thing that we are doing, it is their involvement with the peoples and awards (“Best News Documentary” questions that for some reason seem cultures there inspired him to begin and “Best of Festival”) for her docu- problem, not ours. mentation of the life of a homeless to ignite the rage within my soul. True, we have to acknowledge collecting African art. “Was Santa good to you?” What, Specializing in the arts of central man. CICT-TV also afforded a what other people are feeling. We Africa, his primary motivation in young Banfield the opportunity to am I three years old? should respect it as well. But be- choosing these works was aesthetic: cover the Bush/Gorbachev Summit “Were you naughty or nice?” I ing true to oneself is the greatest he was simply drawn to objects that and Clinton/Yeltsin Summit as a really don’t think you want to know gift we can give to ourselves, and, he considered beautiful. His extraor- freelancing associate producer for the answer to that one. ironically, to others. dinary collection of several hundred ABC’s “World News Tonight.” “Did you make any resolutions KDFW FOX 4 in Dallas, Tex. saw I promise to check back with you works of African art is notable for its this year?” No, and if I did, I all at this time next year and let you strong regional concentration as well a gold mine in Banfield, making her news anchor for two slots. The Emmy certainly wouldn’t tell you. Okay, know how I am doing. I also prom- as for its representation of the breadth I lied. I made a resolution to never and diversity of artistic creativity folks gave her one of the most-cov- ise to try to not let little, irritating eted awards for “Best News Anchor” speak with you again. holiday-harpy questions get to me within that area. “How much did your tree cost?” The 75 highlights from Gussman’s and she also received a Texas Associ- next season. collection presented in “A Personal ated Press Award for a controversial Are you kidding me? How much I wish all of you the best, most documentary. did your facelift cost? It was well life-affirming year of your lives. Journey” come from more than 30 With so many awards under her different African cultures spanning under $100. Much less than your Celebrate being true! burqa (which she often wore during facelift. the nations of Cameroon, Gabon, her coverage of the war against ter- Equatorial Guinea, The Republic of ror), she may very well traveling the the Congo, the Democratic Republic same career path as veteran golden of the Congo, Angola and Zambia. girls of the news Barbara Walters, Many of the objects represent Jane Pauley and Cokie Roberts. genres and styles that bridge differ- Katie Couric…look out! Westfield Community Players ent languages and cultures, exempli- What has been appealing for fying the free exchange of ideas, many MSNBC viewers, who may beliefs and artistic practices across be used to a perky Couric or a more Sets Jerry’s Girls Auditions ethnic boundaries. stoic Cokie, is Banfield’s willing- WESTFIELD — Director Drude County, the show will open on Satur- The exhibition presents five the- ness to share honestly with her au- Roessler of Westfield Community day, March 2, and will continue on matic groupings that emphasize the dience, while sticking to the facts – dynamic nature of artistic exchange for better or worse. Players (WCP) will hold open audi- Fridays and Saturdays, March 8, 9, in the region: Reliquary Guardian In an MSNBC forum, a student tions for Jerry’s Girls, a revue featur- 15, 16, 22 and 23. Figures; Masks of Gabon and Congo; from the University of Toronto was ing the Broadway music and lyrics of Cast requirements for the three Objects of Status and Leadership; told by Banfield, “We are frequently Jerry Herman on Sunday, January 6, leading roles require strong singers, Arts of Divination and Spiritual distressed by the stories we cover. at 1 p.m. in the WCP Theater at 1000 with one having a comedic flair, one Power; and Figurative Sculpture. But we have a job to do, and it’s North Avenue, West, in Westfield. being a strong dancer and one having Commonalities of belief and artistic much like a doctor who must heal a Mr. Herman’s Broadway lyrics a powerful voice. Chorus roles (six practice in central Africa are evident patient who might be dying. You have become standards on the Great to eight women) also require strong in the use, style, or materials of these must focus on the work at hand. This works. is how we carry on. That said, it is a White Way, with songs for musicals vocal skills, with the ability to move At the same time, many of the very depressing place and it’s very such as Hello Dolly!, Mame, Mack well. works exhibited represent little- frustrating as well, and that’s a cock- and Mabel, La Cage Aux Folles, and Auditioning actors and singers known artistic traditions and objects tail for some very difficult days. But Milk and Honey. should bring music in their own key, Harp (ngombi) I take solace in the fact that one day Assisted by Musical Director Mark as well as dance clothes. that, while of a familiar genre, have Fang peoples, Gabon unique or unusual features. Early 20th Century I will leave here and I will return to Barron, who has directed the show at For more information, please call Responsible for the research, de- Wood, Hide, Pigment, Metal, Nylon Strings America.” Plays in the Park in Middlesex (908) 232-9568. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK