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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 21-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, February 1, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Senator Donald DiFrancesco Assumes State Governorship By FRED ROSSI State Senate, will become Counsel also said that, once he holds guber- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to the Acting Governor, while Assis- natorial powers, he will not preside As State Senate President Donald tant Labor Commissioner Connie over the State Senate, leaving that T. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains pre- Hughes will become Director of task to Senate President Pro Tem pared to become Acting Governor of Policy and Planning. Joseph Palaia of Ocean Township. New Jersey this week, he announced Two members of Mrs. Whitman’s As he prepares first for an ex- several changes to the staff that sur- Cabinet have announced their inten- pected Republican primary challenge rounded outgoing Governor Chris- tion to step down. Education Com- from Jersey City Mayor Bret tine Todd Whitman while welcom- missioner David Hespe will leave his Schundler and then the general elec- ing, as of now, two new members of position on March 1 and be replaced tion against likely Democratic nomi- the Cabinet. by Vito Gagliardi, the former super- nee James McGreevey of With the United States Senate’s intendent of the Union County Voca- Woodbridge, Mr. DiFrancesco, who approval on Tuesday of Mrs. tional-Technical Schools. State Trea- was endorsed on Monday by former Whitman to head the Environmental surer Roland Machold is stepping Congressman Bob Franks, says he Protection Agency in Washington, aside this week, several days after he plans to concentrate on getting sev- D.C., Mr. DiFrancesco, who has led helped present the Whitman eral property tax relief bills through the Senate since 1992, prepared to Administration’s final budget to the the Legislature. assume gubernatorial powers and, State Legislature. He also wants to work on health also, to rely on his new incumbency Once he formally becomes Acting care issues, senior citizen prescrip- as he tries to win this fall’s election Governor, Mr. DiFrancesco has said tion drug programs and environmen- for Governor. he will resign from his law firm. He tal matters. Mr. DiFrancesco will put his own people in place in his new inner circle in Trenton, with Jeffrey Michaels, a long-time advisor and Deputy Executive Director of his Senate staff, replacing Michael Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader Torpley as Chief of Staff in the POST-SUPER BOWL RELAXATION...The staff of Robert Treat Delicatessen in Westfield takes a rest after the Super Governor’s office. Bowl extravaganza. Pictured, left to right, are: cashier Jack Kasich, counter person John Kasich, counterperson Orlando, Jim Harkness, a Trenton attorney kitchen worker Ricky Hey and manager Paul Errico. and former Chief Counsel to the Vincent Wilt Takes Over Zoning Bd. Chairmanship, Sees Panel Focusing On Expansions, Renovations

By DEBORAH MADISON Mr. Wilt has 25 years of experi- neighborhoods,” Mr. Wilt remarked. sion, then the board should approve Specially Written for The Westfield Leader ence as both an attorney and a builder. He emphasized that the board’s role it. However, it is our job to take into Vince Wilt, a 17-year resident of Along with operating his own law is to balance the rights of property consideration how these changes Westfield, has been appointed as firm out of Hoboken, he also runs a owners with their neighbors’ rights, could affect the property values in Chairman of the Board of Adjust- building company, which develops and, in doing so, protecting the value the future, when those neighbors ment. Mr. Wilt has been a board properties. He intends to bring the of the entire community. move and new neighbors move in,” member for the past eight years, and knowledge and skills he has attained He explained that the board must Mr. Wilt pointed out. has served as Vice Chairman since from both his professions to his new take into consideration the future of As most of Westfield is already 1998. role. each neighborhood, when making developed, Mr. Wilt sees the board He will replace long-standing ex- He sees the board’s role as an decisions regarding individual prop- primarily focusing on expansions and Chairman Lawrence Mannino. Mr. agency for protecting the character erties. renovations in the future. The board Mannino was on the Board of Ad- and value of Westfield. Decisions on such matters as deck will also be involved in a continuing justment for 16 years and was Chair- “The board protects property val- and garage expansions, the height of re-assessment of zoning regulations, man for the last four years. ues by preserving the character of additions, even front porch additions, he said. could have deleterious effects on Even though the town’s Master neighboring properties, which Plan was revised only two years ago, homeowners don’t always recognize. the board is already beginning to see Town Working to Correct “Home owners frequently think certain variances frequently re- that because their neighbors don’t quested — an indication that the disapprove of a renovation or expan- Missed Recyclable Pickups CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 By PAUL J. PEYTON miscues. The Mayor said he is Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “confident” the program will run Deadline to File Petitions Mayor Gregory S. McDermott much smoother. He said the com- said yesterday, January 31, that the pany should be past the “learn- town is working closely with the ing curve” as it gets used to the For School Bd. Election town’s new recycling firm, Central town. Jersey Waste & Recycling, Inc. out If more homes are missed dur- of Trenton, to correct missed ing the next scheduled pickup, curbside pickups during the first tomorrow, Friday, February 2, Is Monday, February 26 month of the amended program. Mayor McDermott said the town By MELISSA BETKOWSKI has served on the board since 1992. Central Jersey was hired last will have to take action. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Mr. Kessler has served since 1997, year by the Town Council to re- “We will obviously have to The deadline to apply to be a can- being elected in that year to a three- place Advanced Recycling Tech- start taking some provisions for didate in the upcoming Westfield year term, and again in 2000 to a one- Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader nologies, Inc. (ARTS). their in efficiencies,” Mayor school board election is Monday, year unexpired term to fill out the MEN IN UNIFORM…Ivan Davila, Sergeant Recruiter of the United States Under the new contract, the McDermott added. February 26. term of resigned member Ginger Marine Corps Recruiting Office in Westfield, left, and Staff Sergeant Richard company has changed pickups to The Mayor said the town is The nine-member board annually J. Nezbeth of Elizabeth took their posts on East Broad Street in Westfield last CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 weekend. Fridays town-wide. Mayor also looking to add a few recy- holds elections for three opening McDermott said, due to the re- cling containers in the down- seats. This year, the members whose cent snow storms the company town that could be used for mer- terms are expiring are President missed a number of homes since chants to dispose of corrugated Darielle Walsh, Finance Chairman materials were snow-covered. paper. Michael J. Kessler and Long Range New Meter Rates Take Effect He said the company’s staff “If we can recycle that corru- Planning Chairwoman Eileen Satkin. have been “very responsive” to gated paper, they can save some These current members have not the town in trying to clear up money,” said Mayor McDermott. announced their intentions in regard Today in Town Parking Lots to the upcoming election. Mrs. Walsh By PAUL J. PEYTON The on-street electronic meters will letters to people on the permit wait- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be re-calibrated in the next three or ing list in an effort to fill vacant Meter rates in five of the town’s four weeks as the town receives an spaces at the Watterson lot. The municipal parking lots have changed order for 100 new electronic devices. to the new 50 cents per hour effective town has been overselling lots to Town officials also announced ensure the bulk of spaces in permit today. The rates are solely for two- Tuesday night that the permit pro- hour meters. Long-term, eight- and cess for commuters should be com- lots are filled throughout the day. 12-hour meters, will remain at 25 pleted in the next few weeks. Mayor Gregory S. McDermott cents an hour. Roughly 200 of the 800 commuter said he will ask for regular updates On-street rates are expected to re- permit-holders have received 2001 on the progress the town is making main at a quarter an hour until the permits, according to Town Admin- for both implementation of the new town completes the change over from istrator Thomas P. Shannon. The re- meter and permit rates and other mechanical to electronic meters, mainder should be completed over parking enhancements in the down- Town Engineer Kenneth B. Marsh the next three weeks. town. The new rates, approved by told The Westfield Leader. Currently, Permit rates have been increased 142 electronic meters are in opera- the Town Council late last year, are to $540 a year, or $300 for six months, aimed at creating a sufficient rev- tion, with another 168 needed to at municipal lots 3 (South Avenue complete the turnover of all two- train station), 9 (Shell lot on North enue stream to enact a parking hour on-street meters. The arrival of Avenue) and 8 (Citgo lot on Elm management system headed by con- the new meters will coincide with Street). Watterson Street lot permits struction of a $12 million down- the re-calibration of the existing elec- (lot 6) have been increased to $360 town parking facility. tronic meters. That process should for a year and $180 for six months. He said the Laws and Rules Com- be completed by April. Assistant Town Administrator Jim mittee, chaired by First Ward Coun- Mr. Marsh said by today, Thurs- Gildea said yesterday that the new cilman Carl A. Salisbury, will be day, February 1, the mechanical employee permit rates have been in looking at the town’s parking ordi- meters will be under the new hourly effect for awhile. The Citgo and nance to ensure it is consistent in rates in lots 1, 2, 5, 7 and 4 on Shell lots are for employees, with Prospect Street, North Avenue, be- its language. hind the Rialto Theatre, across from the South and Watterson lots dedi- Parking management issues will the Westfield Post Office and behind cated for commuters. be directed to the Transportation, Baron’s Pharmacy, respectively. Mr. Shannon said Tuesday night Parking and Traffic Committee, Mr. Marsh said officials are decid- that the town will be sending out 50 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 ing whether to purchase electronic INDEX meters or pay stations for lot 3 on Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 TINY BUBBLES IN THE PARK…In Mindowaskin Park, the cold temperatures did not stop Elena Elliott, 3, of Westfield South Avenue at the train station for Business ...... Page 16 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 from chasing bundles of bubbles floating over the January snow. 60 spaces. Classifieds..... Page 15 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Rec. Commission Chairman Backs WESTFIELD POLICE Hiring of Field Maintenance Crews BLOTTER By PAUL J. PEYTON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 tenance efforts to be carried out in con- ing to do. I think this can be done with • Specially Written for The Westfield Leader junction with the DPW. what we are asking for,” Mr. Hertell A Clark Street resident reported WESTFIELD -- Public Works and Two field adoptions will be imple- stated. the theft of $400 in cash from a third- Recreation Commission officials said mented in the beginning to see how the Failure by a user group to maintain floor closet in her home. There were Westfield’s parks and fields will be in plan works. and clean up a field will carry penalties, no suspects in the case as of press shipshape condition come spring. A plan “I generally believe, with volunteers, the most severe of which will be loss of time. to keep them that way will also be we can get a lot of this done,” Mr. Hertell the rights to schedule sports events for SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 implemented. said. an entire season. • Police reported that an unknown The deteriorating condition of Town Engineer and Director of Pub- Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis individual drove a motor vehicle over Westfield’s fields and the lack of an lic Works Kenneth B. Marsh said he will Fried Weinstein, a member of the Rec- a front lawn and curb on Tremont organized field maintenance plan has have two, three-man crews assigned reation Commission, said the condition Avenue, leaving 50 feet of tire tracks. been addressed by the Recreation Com- this spring to improve fields at Tamaques, of the area of Tamaques Park, between • Two individuals, one from mission over the past few years. Gumbert and Memorial parks. fields no. 5 and 6, needs to be improved Cranford and the other from Recreation Commission Chairman “And they will get these fields in great due to safety issues. Plainfield, each reported being the Keith S. Hertell told the Town Council shape for the spring,” Mr. Marsh said. Councilwoman Weinstein, noting that victim of a simple assault after the Tuesday night that a consortium made “Until we have other resources, we’re the area is used by the varsity and junior two became involved in an alterca- up of the many users of the fields — the into a maintenance situation.” varsity girls’ lacrosse teams at Westfield tion on Stirling Place, authorities various sports leagues in town — as In the long-term, he said the consor- High School, said several players have said. No charges were filed in con- well as representatives of the Depart- tium supports the budget request by the sustained twisted ankles or had their nection with the case. ment of Public Works (DPW) and Rec- DPW for four additional workers dedi- games canceled due to the poor condi- reation Commission, will work as a cated to parks and fields maintenance. tion of the field. team to ensure the fields are in good New equipment and materials will also Mr. Hertell said the field is in poor shape. be purchased by the DPW. shape due to a lack of water, which will Vincent Wilt These include the fields at Tamaques, As previously reported by The Leader, be rectified this spring. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Memorial and Gumbert Parks, and Sy- park users, along with up to 10 to 12 “I think we will go though this pro- camore Field. Public Works employees, will be cross- cess as we get closer to the spring,” zoning regulations may need to be In the short-term, Mr. Hertell said the trained on the proper maintenance meth- Mayor Gregory S. McDermott said, adjusted to meet the developing needs various sports groups will be assigned a ods for the fields, such as how to up- noting that the concerns of the council of the community, according to Mr. field which they will be responsible for grade and remove water from the in- and the public, as well as the DPW, will Wilt. maintaining. Sports leagues have agreed field area on a baseball diamond. be addressed as the parks maintenance Mr. Mannino told The Westfield to adopt fields in order to enhance main- “It’s not rocket science we are look- plan is implemented. Leader that he will continue to re- main active in municipal govern- ment. Fanwood Planning Board Okays “After 16 years, it was time to step down and let somebody else take Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader over,” Mr. Mannino said. LAST MINUTE TOUCHES…Carol Snyder of Westfield helps her son Justin Snyder, 9, prepare for his solo performance with the New Jersey Intergenerational Voicestream Cellular Antennas Orchestra last Friday. The concert program was held at two venues that day, www.goleader.com Franklin Elementary School in Westfield and Hillside School in Montclair. By SUZETTE F. STALKER and Sprint. He claimed they would also Board voted 6-3 in favor of allowing Specially Written for The Westfield Leader not interfere with the operation of equip- Linden and Debra Slaugh of 15 Poplar FANWOOD -- Three new appeals ment in private homes or other buildings Place to widen their driveway from 10 to were approved by the Fanwood Planning in the area. 20 feet. The borough’s new Land Use Board at its first regular meeting of the Earlier in the meeting, Mr. Dickinson Ordinance allows for only 10-foot-wide new year January 24, including a petition testified that the site would generally be driveways. Scotch Plains Mayor Marks by Voicestream Wireless to install nine unmanned and would be remotely moni- The couple, who own three vehicles, antennas on an transmission tower. tored at all times. Mr. Robinson noted said they wanted to get them off the street Voicestream is the third telecommuni- that once the antennas are installed, a to make snow removal easier and to Considers Run for Assembly cations firm in less than a year to be maintenance person will only be required increase visibility for motorists traveling granted a use variance for cellular anten- to visit the site once every four months. along the street. By FRED ROSSI Republican Chairman Ronald cil colleague, William F. nas to be affixed to the 146-foot-high, The third witness to be called was The application sparked a debate Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Frigerio has received expressions McClintock, Jr., who served as lattice tower, located on the Public Ser- David Zimmerman, a professional plan- among board members over whether on- SCOTCH PLAINS —Scotch of interest in the State Assembly Township Mayor in 1994, is also vice Electric and Gas (PSE&G) power ner retained by Voicestream to study the street or off-street parking was the more line property bordering South Avenue. application from a zoning perspective. beneficial option. Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks interested in the Assembly seat, Last April, Nextel received the board’s He bolstered his testimony with photo- Board Vice Chairman Jack Molenaar confirmed this week that he is and has gone further than Mr. nod to install six antennas on the tower – graphs of the tower, taken from different argued that having some on-street park- interested in running for the State Marks to promote his own candi- the first for Fanwood. Sprint followed in angles, with images of the planned an- ing encourages motorists to drive more Assembly this year. dacy. August with a successful application for tennas superimposed onto the pictures. slowly than if the street is completely Mr. Marks, who was elected “I’m in it to the finish,” Mr. nine such instruments. Mr. Zimmerman said it is “always clear of cars, thereby increasing pedes- Mayor last November, told The McClintock told The Times ear- The antennas facilitate wireless com- preferable” to locate such facilities in a trian safety. Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood munication for cellular telephone users. Light Industrial zone, like the site of the Mr. Molenaar, who said he prefers not lier this week. “I intend to win.” As with the two previous applicants, PSE&G transmission tower, and on an to see too much paved surface in a neigh- on Tuesday that he has “spoken He said he has already mailed out Voicestream’s expert witnesses main- existing structure, rather than creating borhood, noted the driveway widening with several important Republi- some promotional literature and tained the antennas are necessary to close the necessity of building a new one. proposal represented a long-term solu- can officials in state, county and will be taking part in the state gaps in the company’s local coverage During the public portion of the meet- tion to what would likely be an “interim Scotch Plains circles and have Chamber of Commerce’s annual area. ing, Brian Rodgers, a partner in problem” while several children of driv- expressed an interest in running.” two-day train trip to Washington, Attorney John P. Belardo, of Stormcrest, Ltd., which owns industrial ing age are living at home. He reported that his conversa- D.C. with other state and local DiFrancesco, Kunzman, Coley, Yospin, properties at 35-57 South Avenue, ex- Former Councilman William E. Bernstein and Bateman in Warren, who pressed concern about vehicles and ma- Populus, Jr., who serves as an alternate tions with local Republican Party officials. represented Voicestream, said the anten- chinery which might be used to develop on the board, advocated keeping vehicles officials have been “positive, sup- “I have spoken with Bill” about nas will be located 125 feet up on the and service the Voicestream facility. off the street. A licensed real estate ap- portive and encouraging.” the potential scenario, Mr. Marks tower. The antennas for Nextel and Sprint He explained that contractors have praiser, Mr. Populus said off-street park- An area Assembly seat will Mayor Martin L. Marks said, adding that he “would never are located at heights of 136 feet and 152 been in the habit of parking on ing is viewed favorably by both police need to be filled, with Republi- seat from several individuals. challenge him outside of Scotch feet, respectively. Stormcrest’s properties and leaving litter and realtors. can Assemblyman Richard H. Mr. Frigerio has said that if any Plains. We’re very good friends Mervin J. Dickinson, a licensed pro- in the area. Mr. Rodgers also wondered He added that cars parked on the street fessional engineer with Lockwood whether heavy equipment would be uti- impact a variety of municipal services, Bagger of Westfield expected to particular municipality in the and we worked well over the Greene, a consulting, design and con- lized in creating the section for including snow removal, collection of run for the State Senate seat that county has more than one indi- years.” Mr. Marks said that if struction firm in Somerset, who designed Voicestream’s support equipment. garbage and leaves, and street sweeping. will be vacated by Senate Presi- vidual interested in running, then both he and Mr. McClintock, who the site plan for the project, testified the Mr. Belardo responded that Voicestream In the third application of the evening, dent and Acting Governor Donald the town’s local Republican orga- retired from the Township Coun- antennas would be accompanied by sup- would take steps to ensure that the prob- Grace M. Hamlette of 11 Saville Row T. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains nization will first have to select cil in December, are candidates port equipment located on a concrete pad lems Stormcrest has experienced with was granted permission by the board to after his run for Governor in No- one of those individuals to submit and the local Republican com- within the legs of the tower. Nextel and other contractors does not occur with the have a deck built onto the rear of her vember. The other area Assem- to the county convention. mittee ends up selecting Mr. Sprint have similar equipment shelters at company’s own personnel. Maintenance residence. the site. employees will be able to park in an Under other business that evening, the bly seat is held by Republican If the State Legislature has not McClintock as its Assembly can- The equipment, to be enclosed by a six- existing driveway leading to the site. board held its annual election of officers, Alan M. Augustine of Scotch yet completed its Assembly redis- didate for the November ballot, foot, black chain-link fence, will include Mr. Robinson said that while PSE&G with no changes from last year. Gregory Plains, who has not yet indicated tricting, based on last year’s census “I’ll be 100 percent behind him. radio cabinets, amplification and filtering would determine whether heavy machin- Cummings will continue as Chairman, whether his will run for a sixth figures, the county’s selection of Hopefully, that will be recipro- devices. Mr. Dickinson said there ery would come into play, he anticipated Mr. Molenaar as Vice Chairman, Robert two-year term. Assembly candidates could be de- cated.” “shouldn’t be any discernible noise” from that smaller-scale tools would be used to Mega as Board Attorney and Ruth Page Next month, Union County Re- layed. The Scotch Plains GOP organi- the Voicestream station. Per approval by develop the site because of the support as Secretary. PSE&G, Voicestream has also agreed to equipment’s location within the legs of Board members also approved their publicans will hold their conven- Scotch Plains Republican lead- zation will hold a sort of “mini the planting of pine trees on the property to the tower and the nearness of the Nextel 2001 calendar of meeting dates. Agenda tion to select their candidates for ers will likely find themselves fac- convention” late this month to help screen the ground shelter from view. and Sprint shelters. meetings are typically held on the third state and county offices. Mayor ing such a choice. Besides Mr. interview candidates and then David Robinson, a radio frequency In response to a question by Fanwood Monday of every month, while regular Marks told The Times that County Marks, his former Township Coun- make its choice. engineer with Voicestream and the firm’s Zoning Officer and Planning Board mem- meetings take place on the fourth Wednes- engineer for the South Avenue site, used ber Nancy Koederitz, Mr. Robinson pre- day, all at 8 p.m. a map of the region, complete with multi- dicted the transmission tower could ac- colored overlays, to demonstrate for the commodate no more than four telecom- board where gaps exist in the company’s munications carriers. coverage area. Any additional antennas, he observed, SP-F School Board Receives Preliminary Overview He explained that the applicant’s an- would probably wind up being too close tennas did not have to be as high as those to tree tops, which would interfere with operated by Nextel and Sprint because cellular signals. “of the close proximity” between the Earlier in the evening, the Planning Of Curriculum Changes for 2001-02 Budget transmission tower and other Voicestream By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN guages program will expand to provide There is an unusual situation at the high expects to have that information by the locations. The company also has anten- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Spanish instruction to students in the school that will see both 10th and 11th board’s February 13 meeting. nas in towns such as Watchung, Plainfield SCOTCH PLAINS -- During the third grade as well as the second. grade students taking Chemistry during In other business, the board authorized and Scotch Plains. New Meter Rates January 25 meeting of the Scotch Plains- Dr. Regan said Language Arts “tends to the coming year, so more (used) text- the hiring of certain professional firms to Mr. Robinson stated that because of Fanwood Board of Education, Dr. be an expensive program with younger books need to be purchased. perform services related to the bond referen- the vertical distance between each set of CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Kathleen Regan, Assistant Superinten- students because you’re dealing with a lot Under the Social Studies budget, ad- dum construction and renovation projects. antennas, Voicestream’s instruments which is chaired by Third Ward dent for Instruction, presented a prelimi- of consumables (one-time use items).” ministrators would like to purchase new These include: Melick-Tully to conduct would not interfere with those of Nextel Councilman Neil F. Sullivan. nary overview of the 2001-02 school The budget also incorporates funding globes in certain grades, specifically soils and foundation investigation (cost budget with respect to curriculum. for the summer reading program at Scotch fourth, seventh and eighth, to ensure that not to exceed $10,200); Kennon Survey- Dr. Regan touched on the highlights of Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS), students have the proper tools to develop ing Services to conduct surveys at Terrill spending in the following areas, noting providing for 100 copies of recommended the mapping skills they need for state Middle School and Coles Elementary that $312,000 had already been cut from texts for each grade level. testing. It also allows for improvements in School with fees not to exceed $27,900; various accounts during separate reviews Supplies and lab materials are a big the Advanced Placement, and the pur- and EKA Associates to conduct surveys at of preliminary spending plans by Dr. piece of the proposed Science budget. chase of replacement and new textbooks Park Middle School; Brunner, Evergreen, Regan, Business Administrator Anthony The assistant superintendent noted addi- required for enrollment increases. and McGinn Elementary Schools; and DelSordi and Superintendent of Schools, tional texts will be needed at both the The preliminary Music budget of SPFHS with fees not to exceed $50,675. Dr. Carol B. Choye. middle and high school levels to accom- $103,000, which is double the 2000-01 In the coming year, the World Lan- modate increased enrollment. budget, prompted board members to ask for more details regarding the dollars BOE Filing Deadline associated with repairing old instruments and purchasing new ones. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “We’re worried if we don’t start spend- Hardwick. Mrs. Satkin, in her second Douglas M. Fasciale, Esq. ing on repairing and purchasing instru- term, has served since being elected in ments it’s going to be a problem,” said Dr. 1998. She was also previously a member Regan, who referred to the “duct tape” of the board from 1992-1995. Concentrating in personal injury approach to instrument maintenance that This year, the election will be held on has been in place. Tuesday, April 17. and malpractice cases. Areas where preliminary budget fig- To be eligible for candidacy, a person ures remained constant or were decreased must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of slightly were Industrial Technology Edu- Westfield for at least one year. Also, he or cation, Information Technology, Basic she must be a registered voter. He or she Hoagland, Longo, Moran, Skills and Gifted and Talented, Athletics, must be able to read and write and must not and Business Education. have any interest in any contract with, or Dr. Regan noted that Health and Physical claim against, the board. The individual A. MICHAEL NEMETH Dunst & Doukas, LLP Education was broken out as an account may not hold public office as mayor or separate from Athletics for the first time to member of the governing body of Westfield. 203 ELM STREET ATTORNEYS AT LAW allow for better tracking of expenditures. Candidates are required to complete a WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 A new item under the curriculum and petition for candidacy. Petitions must be instruction budget is the Fifth Grade Tran- filed by the February 26 deadline and are (908) 301-8001 sition. Dr. Regan recommended $6,000 available from the Board Secretary and Business Administrator Robert A. Berman 40 PATERSON STREET 116 S. EUCLID AVENUE be budgeted to allow for the two middle schools to begin to purchase age-appro- at the Board of Education office at 302 NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901 WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 priate library books in anticipation of the Elm Street. (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 fifth-grade students” September 2002 All board members must attend a train- move. ing weekend sponsored by the New Jersey Work on the budget will continue as the School Boards Association (NJSBA) within [email protected] administration waits to hear definitively the first year of being elected to the board. www.hoaglandlongo.com from the state what its aid figure will be More information is available by con- for the coming school year. Mr. DelSordi tacting the NJSBA at (609) 278-5202 or (888) 88NJSBA. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK — Serving Scotch Plains and Fanwood Since 1959 — THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Published OUR 43RD YEAR – ISSUE NO. 05-43 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, February 1, 2001 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Senator Donald DiFrancesco Assumes State Governorship

By FRED ROSSI Torpley as Chief of Staff in the State Legislature. Specially Written for The Times Governor’s office. Once he formally becomes Acting As State Senate President Donald Jim Harkness, a Trenton attorney Governor, Mr. DiFrancesco has said T. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains pre- and former Chief Counsel to the he will resign from his law firm. He pared to become Acting Governor of State Senate, will become Counsel also said that, once he holds guber- New Jersey this week, he announced to the Acting Governor, while Assis- natorial powers, he will not preside several changes to the staff that sur- tant Labor Commissioner Connie over the State Senate, leaving that rounded outgoing Governor Chris- Hughes will become Director of task to Senate President Pro Tem tine Todd Whitman while welcom- Policy and Planning. Joseph Palaia of Ocean Township. ing, as of now, two new members of Two members of Mrs. Whitman’s As he prepares first for an ex- the Cabinet. Cabinet have announced their inten- pected Republican primary challenge With the United States Senate’s tion to step down. Education Com- from Jersey City Mayor Bret approval on Tuesday of Mrs. missioner David Hespe will leave his Schundler and then the general elec- Whitman to head the Environmental position on March 1 and be replaced tion against likely Democratic nomi- Protection Agency in Washington, by Vito Gagliardi, the former super- nee James McGreevey of D.C., Mr. DiFrancesco, who has led intendent of the Union County Voca- Woodbridge, Mr. DiFrancesco, who the Senate since 1992, prepared to tional-Technical School District. was endorsed on Monday by former assume gubernatorial powers and, State Treasurer Roland Machold is Congressman Bob Franks, says he also, to rely on his new incumbency stepping aside this week, several days plans to concentrate on getting sev- as he tries to win this fall’s election after he helped present the Whitman eral property tax relief bills through for Governor. Administration’s final budget to the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. DiFrancesco will put his own people in place in his new inner circle in Trenton, with Jeffrey Cheri Rogowsky for The Times GOING AND COMING…At the corner of Martine and South Avenues in Fanwood, the former site of Village Travel Michaels, a long-time advisor and prepares for a new business to take its place. The Chinese take-out establishment, which will replace the travel agency Deputy Executive Director of his now based in Plainfield, was okayed by the Fanwood Planning Board on May 24, 2000. Senate staff, replacing Michael SP-F School Board Receives Preliminary Overview Of Curriculum Changes for 2001-02 Budget By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN second. istry during the coming year, so more ing instruments it’s going to be a Specially Written for The Times Dr. Regan said Language Arts (used) textbooks need to be pur- problem,” said Dr. Regan, who re- During the January 25 meeting of “tends to be an expensive program chased. ferred to the “duct tape” approach to the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of with younger students because you’re Under the Social Studies budget, instrument maintenance that has been Education, Dr. Kathleen Regan, As- dealing with a lot of consumables administrators would like to purchase in place. sistant Superintendent for Instruc- (one-time use items).” new globes in certain grades, specifi- Areas where preliminary budget tion, presented a preliminary over- The budget also incorporates fund- cally fourth, seventh and eighth, to figures remained constant or were view of the 2001-02 school budget ing for the summer reading program ensure that students have the proper decreased slightly were Industrial with respect to curriculum. at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High tools to develop the mapping skills Technology Education, Information Dr. Regan touched on the high- School (SPFHS), providing for 100 they need for state testing. It also Technology, Basic Skills and Gifted lights of spending in the following copies of recommended texts for each allows for improvements in the Ad- and Talented, Athletics, and Busi- areas, noting that $312,000 had al- grade level. vanced Placement, and the purchase ness Education. ready been cut from various accounts Supplies and lab materials are a of replacement and new textbooks Dr. Regan noted that Health and during separate reviews of prelimi- big piece of the proposed Science required for enrollment increases. Physical Education was broken out nary spending plans by Dr. Regan, budget. The assistant superintendent The preliminary Music budget of as an account separate from Athlet- Business Administrator Anthony noted additional texts will be needed $103,000, which is double the 2000- ics for the first time to allow for DelSordi and Superintendent of at both the middle and high school 01 budget, prompted board members better tracking of expenditures. Schools, Dr. Carol B. Choye. levels to accommodate increased to ask for more details regarding the A new item under the curriculum In the coming year, the World Lan- enrollment. dollars associated with repairing old and instruction budget is the Fifth guages program will expand to pro- There is an unusual situation at the instruments and purchasing new ones. Grade Transition. Dr. Regan recom- vide Spanish instruction to students high school that will see both 10th “We’re worried if we don’t start mended $6,000 be budgeted to allow in the third grade as well as the and 11th grade students taking Chem- spending on repairing and purchas- for the two middle schools to begin EDUCATIONAL KIT…Annually, the Enrichment Foundation of Scotch Plains- to purchase age-appropriate library Fanwood, Inc., awards grants to teachers for developing creative and enriching books in anticipation of the fifth- learning opportunities for students in Scotch Plains-Fanwood schools. Bernadette Deadline to File Petitions for BOE grade students” September 2002 Hoyer, Pre-K Title 1 Teacher at Brunner Elementary School, is one of this year’s move. recipients. Her project, “Building Bridges Between School and Home,” features Work on the budget will continue take-home kits that invite children and family members to read a book selection as the administration waits to hear and engage in related activities using a variety of materials. Pictured, above, Elections Due Monday, February 26 definitively from the state what its Alexa Magnotta leaves her classroom with the Fun-n-Fit a Buc-Kit which contains materials and instructions for activities that develop gross motor skills. By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN bers hold their position for three individual must be a U.S. citizen and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Specially Written for The Times years. one-year resident of Fanwood or There are three seats up for elec- The Scotch Plains seats up for Scotch Plains. He or she must be able tion on the Scotch Plains-Fanwood election are presently held by Jean to read and write, and have no inter- Board of Education — two from McAllister and Lance Porter, who est in any contract with, or claim Fanwood Planning Board Okays Scotch Plains and one from Fanwood. are concluding their first terms, hav- against, the board. The individual The board election will take place ing been elected in 1998. The may not hold public office as mayor Tuesday, April 17, in conjunction Fanwood seat is held by Richard or member of the governing bodies Voicestream Cellular Antennas with the 2001-2002 school budget Meade, who is concluding his sec- of Fanwood or Scotch Plains. He or By SUZETTE F. STALKER board’s nod to install six antennas on The antennas for Nextel and Sprint vote. ond full term on the board. Mr. Meade she must also be registered to vote. Specially Written for The Times There are nine seats on the local was first appointed to the board in Candidates for board office are the tower – the first for Fanwood. are located at heights of 136 feet and board, seven from Scotch Plains, two Three new appeals were approved Sprint followed in August with a 152 feet, respectively. 1994 to fill a unexpired term. required to obtain, on a nominating by the Fanwood Planning Board at from Fanwood. Once elected, mem- To be eligible for a board seat, an successful application for nine such Mervin J. Dickinson, a licensed CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 its first regular meeting of the new instruments. professional engineer with year January 24, including a petition The antennas facilitate wireless Lockwood Greene, a consulting, by Voicestream Wireless to install communication for cellular telephone design and construction firm in nine antennas on an existing trans- users. As with the two previous ap- Somerset, who designed the site plan mission tower. plicants, Voicestream’s expert wit- for the project, testified the antennas Voicestream is the third telecom- nesses maintained the antennas are would be accompanied by support munications firm in less than a year necessary to close gaps in the equipment located on a concrete pad to be granted a use variance for cel- company’s local coverage area. within the legs of the tower. Nextel lular antennas to be affixed to the Attorney John P. Belardo, of and Sprint have similar equipment 146-foot-high, lattice tower, located DiFrancesco, Kunzman, Coley, shelters at the site. on the Public Service Electric and Yospin, Bernstein and Bateman in The equipment, to be enclosed by Gas (PSE&G) power line property Warren, who represented a six-foot, black chain-link fence, bordering South Avenue. Voicestream, said the antennas will will include radio cabinets, ampli- Last April, Nextel received the be located 125 feet up on the tower. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Police Investigate Vehicle Burglaries, Car Theft Last Week in Fanwood By SUZETTE F. STALKER Woodland Avenue and the 200 block Specially Written for The Times lice believe the same person or indi- of Midway Avenue, according to viduals may be responsible for the Authorities were continuing their Detective Chin. crimes. investigation this week into a string He added that the motor vehicles In addition, a 1997 Audi was re- of burglaries to motor vehicles, along were parked either in driveways or in ported stolen that same evening from with a stolen car incident, which front of homes when the burglaries a driveway in the 100 block of Forest occurred last Thursday in Fanwood. occurred. Road, the detective acknowledged. Detective Eugene Chin of the Among the items taken from the The vehicle had not been recovered Fanwood Police Department told The vehicles were loose change, Park- as The Times went to press this week. Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that way tokens, compact discs and a In a separate case, borough police five motor vehicles were entered cellular telephone, Detective Chin confirmed the arrest of a suspect in overnight, with various items taken. GOING WIRELESS…Third graders at McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains are experiencing a wireless revealed. He acknowledged that po- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 classroom. These pupils are sharing 25 Macintosh iBooks to explore the world of cyberspace. The iBooks were purchased He said it was believed that all the last May with funds from Access 2000 and piloted in the classrooms of Joan Costello and Phyllis Karvetsky. This year, vehicles were unlocked at the time of after a successful implementation, the district purchased an additional 40 iBooks for each elementary school and extended the break-ins. INDEX the experiences to include fourth and fifth graders as well. The original 25 laptops are now being used by all third graders The incidents occurred within a A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 at McGinn School. Pictured, above, David Kreps and Erica Wise, third graders in Joan Costello’s class, enjoy using the two- or three-block radius, in the 100 Business ...... Page 16 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 iBook laptop computers. block of Forest Road, the 40 block of Classifieds..... Page 15 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Mayor Marks Considers Run for Assembly By FRED ROSSI Republican Chairman Ronald cil colleague, William F. Specially Written for The Times Frigerio has received expressions McClintock, Jr., who served as SCOTCH PLAINS —Scotch of interest in the State Assembly Township Mayor in 1994, is also Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks interested in the Assembly seat, confirmed this week that he is and has gone further than Mr. interested in running for the State Marks to promote his own candi- Assembly this year. dacy. Mr. Marks, who was elected “I’m in it to the finish,” Mr. Mayor last November, told The McClintock told The Times ear- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood lier this week. “I intend to win.” on Tuesday that he has “spoken He said he has already mailed out with several important Republi- some promotional literature and can officials in state, county and will be taking part in the state Scotch Plains circles and has ex- Chamber of Commerce’s annual pressed an interest in running.” two-day train trip to Washington, He reported that his conversa- D.C. with other state and local tions with local Republican Party officials. officials have been “positive, sup- “I have spoken with Bill” about portive and encouraging.” the potential scenario, Mr. Marks An area Assembly seat will Mayor Martin L. Marks said, adding that he “would never need to be filled, with Republi- seat from several individuals. challenge him outside of Scotch can Assemblyman Richard H. Mr. Frigerio has said that if any Plains. We’re very good friends Bagger of Westfield expected to particular municipality in the and we worked well over the run for the State Senate seat that county has more than one indi- years.” Mr. Marks said that if will be vacated by Senate Presi- vidual interested in running, then both he and Mr. McClintock, who dent and Acting Governor Donald the town’s local Republican orga- retired from the Township Coun- T. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains nization will first have to select cil in December, are candidates after his run for Governor in No- one of those individuals to submit and the local Republican com- vember. The other area Assem- to the county convention. mittee ends up selecting Mr. ENRICHMENT COURSES…After School Enrichment (ASE), a PTA-sponsored program, has begun its eighth season bly seat is held by Republican If the State Legislature has not McClintock as its Assembly can- at Coles Elementary School in Scotch Plains for students in K-5 grades. This year’s effort was organized by Chairwomen Rita Pignatelli-Mercuri and Debra Mattson. Classes include: Learning to Sew, Recycle Crafts, Coles in the News, Harry Alan M. Augustine of Scotch yet completed its Assembly redis- didate for the November ballot, Potter, Photography, Caring for Children, and more. Pictured, left to right, are: Katie Keane, Meghan Allen and Jessica Plains, who has not yet indicated tricting, based on last year’s census “I’ll be 100 percent behind him. Feeley, participating in the American Girl Class. whether his will run for a sixth figures, the county’s selection of Hopefully, that will be recipro- two-year term. Assembly candidates could be de- cated.” Next month, Union County Re- layed. The Scotch Plains GOP organi- publicans will hold their conven- Scotch Plains Republican lead- zation will hold a sort of “mini SP-F BOE Fanwood Planning Bd. Okays tion to select their candidates for ers will likely find themselves fac- convention” late this month to state and county offices. Mayor ing such a choice. Besides Mr. interview candidates and then Meeting Voicestream Cellular Antennas Marks told The Times that County Marks, his former Township Coun- make its choice. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 aid figure will be for the coming fication and filtering devices. Mr. Stormcrest, Ltd., which owns indus- school year. Mr. DelSordi expects Dickinson said there “shouldn’t be any trial properties at 35-57 South Avenue, to have that information by the discernible noise” from the expressed concern about vehicles and New Meter Rates Take Effect board’s February 13 meeting. Voicestream station. Per approval by machinery which might be used to de- In other business, the board au- PSE&G, Voicestream has also agreed velop and service the Voicestream fa- thorized the hiring of certain pro- to the planting of pine trees on the cility. fessional firms to perform services property to help screen the ground shel- He explained that contractors have Today in Westfield Parking Lots related to the bond referendum con- ter from view. been in the habit of parking on struction and renovation projects. David Robinson, a radio frequency Stormcrest’s properties and leaving lit- By PAUL J. PEYTON Permit rates have been increased Mayor Gregory S. McDermott These include: Melick-Tully to engineer with Voicestream and the ter in the area. Mr. Rodgers also won- Specially Written for The Times to $540 a year or $300 for six months said he will ask for regular updates conduct soils and foundation in- firm’s engineer for the South Avenue dered whether heavy equipment would WESTFIELD -- Meter rates in five at municipal lots 3 (South Avenue on the progress the town is making vestigation (cost not to exceed site, used a map of the region, com- be utilized in creating the section for of the town’s municipal parking lots train station), 9 (Shell lot on North for both implementation of the new $10,200); Kennon Surveying Ser- plete with multi-colored overlays, to Voicestream’s support equipment. have changed to the new 50 cents per vices to conduct surveys at Terrill demonstrate for the board where gaps Mr. Belardo responded that Avenue) and 8 (Citgo lot on Elm meter and permit rates and other Middle School and Coles Elemen- exist in the company’s coverage area. Voicestream would take steps to en- hour effective today. The rates are Street). Watterson Street lot permits parking enhancements in the down- solely for two-hour meters. Long- tary School with fees not to exceed He explained that the applicant’s sure that the problems Stormcrest has (lot 6) have been increased to $360 town. The new rates, approved by experienced with other contractors does term, eight- and 12-hour meters, will $27,900; and EKA Associates to antennas did not have to be as high as for a year and $180 for six months. the Town Council late last year, are conduct surveys at Park Middle those operated by Nextel and Sprint not occur with the company’s own per- remain at 25 cents an hour. Assistant Town Administrator Jim aimed at creating a sufficient rev- School; Brunner, Evergreen, and because “of the close proximity” be- sonnel. Maintenance employees will On-street rates are expected to re- Gildea said yesterday that the new enue stream to enact a parking man- McGinn Elementary Schools; and tween the transmission tower and other be able to park in an existing driveway main at a quarter an hour until the employee permit rates have been in agement system headed by construc- SPFHS with fees not to exceed Voicestream locations. The company leading to the site. town completes the change over from effect for awhile. The Citgo and Shell tion of a $12 million downtown $50,675. also has antennas in towns such as Mr. Robinson said that while PSE&G mechanical to electronic meters, Watchung, Plainfield and Scotch would determine whether heavy ma- lots are for employees with the South parking facility. Plains. chinery would come into play, he an- Town Engineer Kenneth B. Marsh and Watterson lots dedicated for com- He said the Laws and Rules Com- told The Times. Currently, 142 elec- Mr. Robinson stated that because of ticipated that smaller-scale tools would muters. mittee, chaired by First Ward Coun- Robberies the vertical distance between each set be used to develop the site because of tronic meters are in operation with Mr. Shannon said Tuesday night cilman Carl A. Salisbury, will be of antennas, Voicestream’s instruments the support equipment’s location within another 168 needed to complete the that the town will be sending out 50 looking at the town’s parking ordi- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 would not interfere with those of Nextel the legs of the tower and the nearness turnover of all two-hour on-street letters to people on the permit wait- nance to ensure it is consistent in its another burglary to a motor vehicle, and Sprint. He claimed they would of the Nextel and Sprint shelters. meters. The arrival of the new meters ing list in an effort to fill vacant language. which took place January 14 in the also not interfere with the operation of In response to a question by Fanwood will coincide with the re-calibration 200 block of Belvidere Avenue. equipment in private homes or other Zoning Officer and Planning Board spaces at the Watterson lot. The town Parking management issues will buildings in the area. member Nancy Koederitz, Mr. of the existing electronic meters. That has been overselling lots to ensure be directed to the Transportation, David Rozar, 37, of Scotch Plains process should be completed by April. was charged with burglary to a motor Earlier in the meeting, Mr. Dickinson Robinson predicted the transmission the bulk of spaces in permit lots are Parking and Traffic Committee, tower could accommodate no more Mr. Marsh said by today, Thurs- vehicle, possession of burglary tools testified that the site would generally filled throughout the day. which is chaired by Third Ward Coun- and possession of stolen property, be unmanned and would be remotely than four telecommunications carriers. day, February 1, the mechanical cilman Neil F. Sullivan. monitored at all times. Mr. Robinson Any additional antennas, he ob- meters will be under the new hourly Detective Chin noted. George C. L’Heureux The detective said a local resident noted that once the antennas are in- served, would probably wind up being rates in lots 1, 2, 5, 7 and 4 on had witnessed an individual going stalled, a maintenance person will only too close to tree tops, which would Earns Dean’s List Status be required to visit the site once every interfere with cellular signals. Prospect Street, North Avenue, be- FANWOOD through a car on Belvidere Avenue hind the Rialto Theatre, across from At Univ. of Dayton and called Fanwood police. Patrol- four months. Earlier in the evening, the Planning the Westfield Post Office and behind The third witness to be called was Board voted 6-3 in favor of allowing SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains POLICE man Ronald Greco and Corporal Baron’s Pharmacy, respectively. David Zimmerman, a professional Linden and Debra Slaugh of 15 Poplar resident George Conrad L’Heureux Stephen N. Sanislo took Rozar into planner retained by Voicestream to Place to widen their driveway from 10 Mr. Marsh said officials are decid- has been named to the Dean’s List BLOTTER custody at 1:14 a.m. several houses study the application from a zoning to 20 feet. The borough’s new Land ing whether to purchase electronic away from the scene of the burglary. for the fall 2000 semester at the TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 perspective. He bolstered his testimony Use Ordinance allows for only 10- meters or pay stations for lot 3 on University of Dayton in Dayton, • Detective Chin said Rozar was with photographs of the tower, taken foot-wide driveways. A local bank reported two incidents found to be in possession of “various South Avenue at the train station for Ohio. in which different individuals cashed from different angles, with images of The couple, who own three ve- 60 spaces. A computer science major, George forged checks. The total amount cashed items he did not have receipts for,” the planned antennas superimposed hicles, said they wanted to get them is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George C. in each case was about $1,400, authori- which were in a car in the vicinity, onto the pictures. off the street to make snow removal The on-street electronic meters will including change, Parkway tokens, a be re-calibrated in the next three or L’Heureux of Scotch Plains. ties said. Both incidents remained under Mr. Zimmerman said it is “always easier and to increase visibility for investigation at press time. compact disk player, binoculars, a preferable” to locate such facilities in a motorists traveling along the street. four weeks as the town receives an The suspect in the first case was de- walkman, a radar detector, flash- Light Industrial zone, like the site of The application sparked a debate order for 100 new electronic devices. Scotch Plains Pupils scribed as an elderly black female, while lights and two small black-and-white the PSE&G transmission tower, and among board members over whether Town officials also announced the individual suspected in the second television sets. on an existing structure, rather than on-street or off-street parking was Tuesday night that the permit pro- Named to Dean’s List incident was an elderly white male, ac- The detective said authorities “be- creating the necessity of building a the more beneficial option. cording to police. lieve (the recovered items are) proceeds Board Vice Chairman Jack cess for commuters should be com- At Belmont Abbey Coll. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 new one. pleted in the next few weeks. • Police arrested Peter Stavick, 29, of from somewhere, but have been unable During the public portion of the Molenaar argued that having some SCOTCH PLAINS – Kimberly to locate the owners at this time.” meeting, Brian Rodgers, a partner in on-street parking encourages motor- Roughly 200 of the 800 commuter Eide and Michael Boes of Scotch North Plainfield and charged him with permit-holders have received 2001 criminal trespass for allegedly spying on Several burglaries occurred in the ists to drive more slowly than if the Plains have been named to the Dean’s 200 block of Belvidere that evening, street is completely clear of cars, permits, according to Town Admin- a woman taking a shower from the roof List for the fall semester at Belmont of her Vinton Circle home. Stavick was Detective Chin said, although Rozar thereby increasing pedestrian safety. istrator Thomas P. Shannon. The re- Abbey College in Belmont, N.C. released after posting $1,000 bail. was only charged in the one incident. Acting Governor Mr. Molenaar, who said he prefers mainder should be completed over Kimberly is the daughter of Mr. Authorities said the victim heard a The suspect was said to have posted not to see too much paved surface in a the next three weeks. and Mrs. John Eide of Scotch Plains. noise outside the window of her second- $5,000 bail. neighborhood, noted the driveway floor bathroom, looked out and saw a DiFrancesco widening proposal represented a long- male figure on the roof. She and her term solution to what would likely be Evan Flath Receives CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 husband then alerted police. an “interim problem” while several Stavick, who is employed by a gar- Academic Honor the Legislature. children of driving age are living at bage collection company, was working He also wants to work on health home. in the area when the incident occurred. SCOTCH PLAINS – Evan Flath, care issues, senior citizen prescrip- Police said two other individuals who the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Flath Former Councilman William E. tion drug programs and environmen- Populus, Jr., who serves as an alter- were working on the same truck were not of Scotch Plains and a member of the tal matters. involved in the incident and had no Class of 2004 at Skidmore College, nate on the board, advocated keeping knowledge of the alleged actions of their earned highest honors during the fall vehicles off the street. A licensed real colleague. semester. estate appraiser, Mr. Populus said off- street parking is viewed favorably by SP-F BOE both police and realtors. He added that cars parked on the street impact a variety of municipal Douglas M. Fasciale, Esq. Elections services, including snow removal, col- lection of garbage and leaves, and street Concentrating in personal injury CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sweeping. petition, the signatures of 10 quali- In the third application of the evening, and malpractice cases. fied voters living within the district Grace M. Hamlette of 11 Saville Row in order to have their names placed was granted permission by the board to on the ballot. Petitions, which must have a deck built onto the rear of her be filed with the Board Secretary, residence. Anthony DelSordi, by 4 p.m. Mon- Under other business that evening, Hoagland, Longo, Moran, day, February 26, are available from the board held its annual election of the district’s Business Office at Ev- officers, with no changes from last Dunst & Doukas, LLP ergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, year. Gregory Cummings will con- A. MICHAEL NEMETH Scotch Plains. tinue as Chairman, Mr. Molenaar as 203 ELM STREET ATTORNEYS AT LAW All first-year board members must Vice Chairman, Robert Mega as attend the New Jersey School Boards Board Attorney and Ruth Page as WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 Association (NJSBA) training pro- Secretary. (908) 301-8001 gram to learn the basic roles and Board members also approved their 2001 calendar of meeting dates. Agenda 40 PATERSON STREET 116 S. EUCLID AVENUE responsibilities of school board mem- bership. Board members have fur- meetings are typically held on the third NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901 WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 ther opportunities to hone their skills Monday of every month, while regular (732) 545-4717 (908) 232-9944 through various NJSBA programs meetings take place on the fourth that address labor relations, leader- Wednesday, all at 8 p.m. ship skills, effective decision-mak- [email protected] ing, policy-making, budgeting, com- www.hoaglandlongo.com munity relations, school law and leg- www.goleader.com islation. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County to Receive $2.5 Mil. from State to Settle News Highlights Dispute Over Reimbursement for Housing Prisoners offer by the state Department of said the 20-year fund will net the Upper Echo Lake. That project, part WESTFIELD – State Labor Com- P. Wright of Winfield, Executive By PAUL J. PEYTON missioner Mark Boyd, a Westfield Assistant, were named Special Specially Written for The Leader and The Times Corrections for a daily rate of $62 county $4.89 million annually. of a plan to rehabilitate 11 county- resident, will be the guest on “Cau- Deputy Clerks during a January 4 ELIZABETH — Union County per prisoner. The trust fund may used to ac- owned lakes, is anticipated for 2002. Speaking of the new-found rev- quire, develop and maintain lands The Freeholders also approved a cus: New Jersey” this week, with ceremony at the Union County Court- and the State of New Jersey have host Steve Adubato. house in Elizabeth. settled litigation regarding what the enue for the county from settlement for recreation and conservation pur- $12,500 contract with T&M Associ- of the litigation, Freeholder Nicho- poses, and for acquiring and preserv- ates to undertake engineering ser- The program, “Wired for Busi- “These four individuals have a to- county had charged was funds owed ness,” will look at the relationship tal of 64 combined years of experi- them for housing state prisoners. las P. Scutari, Chairman of the board’s ing historic properties. vices associated with the design and Policy Committee, commented, “It’s The Freeholder board also ap- construction of nine fairway bunkers between jobs and economic devel- ence in the recording, elections and As a result of the settlement, the opment in the state and the rapidly business sections of the office,” Ms. county will receive $2,526,084. a windfall for us for this year. Cer- proved a resolution to enter into a at the Ashbrook Golf Course in Scotch tainly we could use every penny of $125,070 contract with O’Brien and Plains. increasing advancements in telecom- Rajoppi noted. County Counsel Carol Cohen ex- munications technology. In case of an absence or disability plained that the county brought the that money.” Gere Engineering, Inc. for construc- Bunkers add a slope or difficulty “This is a good thing for the county tion management and inspection ser- to the course for golfers. The program will air on Saturday, of the County Clerk, Ms. O’Brien litigation in 1998 against the state February 3, at 12:30 p.m. on Thir- will serve in that capacity. for not adhering to the terms of a to recover a good amount of money vices for the rehabilitation of the Charles Sigmund, Jr., Director of that is owed to us,” added Freeholder upper and lower Echo Lake dams. Parks and Recreation, said he antici- teen/WNET New York and at 6:30 * * * * * contract to house state prisoners at a.m. on February 3 and at 10 a.m. on the Union County jail in Elizabeth. Mary Ruotolo. County Engineer G. Bruce Connor pates the construction to begin by BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The County Manager Michael J. said he anticipates the project will be early fall. He said the county bud- Sunday, February 4, on NJN Public Volunteer Guild of Runnells Spe- Ms. Cohen explained that the state Television. agreed to make up the difference Lapolla announced last month that completed by mid-April. geted $60,000 in the 2000 capital cialized Hospital of Union County between what the state was paying the state pulled its prisoners out of Parks officials said the contract is spending plan for construction of the * * * * * will sponsor a Valentine’s Day jew- for prisoners held per contract with the county lockup as of last August separate from the project to dredge fairways. WASHINGTON D.C. – Consumer elry sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, the county, $58.50 per day, and the resulting in a loss of $12.5 million in Guidance has established a grant fund Thursday, February 1, in the Multi- amount the State of New Jersey revenue the county anticipated in to help people who are having finan- Purpose Room of the facility. The agreed to pay for such inmates as of 2000 and 2001 to house state in- cial problems because of high en- hospital is located at 40 Watchung April 1999, $75.78 per day. mates. As a result, Mr. Lapolla has ergy costs. Way in Berkeley Heights. The state agreed to pay the differ- said he will close the old jail facility This grant program is funded by The sale will include 14 Karat ence in the contract fees retroactive on April 1. private donations from corporations gold chain necklaces, bracelets and to March 1998, the month Governor The county’s anticipated revenue and private citizens who receive a anklets; 14 Karat gold earrings; 14 Christine Todd Whitman lifted a state will hike the end of 2000 surplus to tax exemption because of the Karat gold charms and rings; plus of emergency pertaining to over- $7 million, still $2 million short of organization’s 501 (c) 3 non-profit sterling silver chains, earrings, crowding of state correctional facili- what county officials had expected. status granted through the Internal charms, anklets and rings, among ties. On another matter, the board ap- Revenue Service. other items. Every governor since Brendan proved a resolution to create an advi- Consumers can apply for the grant * * * * * Byrne in the 1970s had continued the sory committee for the purpose of by calling (202) 595-1035 or by vis- UNION – The fifth annual Union state order. implementing an open space, recre- iting Consumer Guidance’s Web site, County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will Ms. Cohen said the settlement of ation and historic preservation trust www.ConsumerGuidance.org. be held beginning at 1 p.m. on Satur- the suit is based on legal action taken fund in the county. The committee * * * * * day, March 10, along Morris Avenue by Gloucester County, which suc- will include elected officials of both ELIZABETH — Union County in Union Township. cessfully led to an end of the state the Democratic and Republican Par- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi has appointed The parade will proceed eastward emergency and a refund to counties ties as well as representatives of en- Special Deputy County Clerks to her along Morris Avenue in Union Town- for housing state inmates. vironmental and labor organizations office to serve during her term. Ms. ship from Commerce Avenue to Under the emergency declaration, and the business community. Rajoppi was re-elected to a second Union Center. The parade viewing counties were required to house a set Freeholder Linda d. Stender will term of five years in November. stand will be located at the intersec- number of state prisoners for a maxi- head the committee, which will also Barbara O’Brien of Linden, who tion of Morris and Stuyvesant Av- mum of 18 months. Union County include the County Manager or his serves as Chief Clerk of the office; enues. signed a contract with the state in designee, representatives of the De- Lisa Genova, Supervisor of Elec- The County Board of Chosen Free- 1985, according to the lawsuit, to partments of Economic Development tions; Alexis Minnis of Union Town- holders has donated $7,500 to help house 50 state prisoners at the jail. and Parks and Recreation and the T-SHIRT WINNER…Cub Scouts of Pack No. 98 of Scotch Plains-Fanwood ship, Assistant Chief Clerk, and David defray expenses for the parade. The state prisoner population, how- Division of Cultural and Heritage. recently held a contest to design a Pack T-shirt, for when a casual alternative to ever, ballooned to 370 in 1999. Voters approved the fund, which their traditional scout uniform is more appropriate. The winner was Paul The county, which has said the will assess property owners in the Spicer, pictured with his father, John, who used a computer to design his entry. county 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed All pack members received the T-shirt at a recent Blue and Gold Banquet, which Professor to Discuss Cultural true cost to house prisoners is $80 per celebrates the birth of scouting. day per inmate, declined to accept an valuation, in November Officials have Journey of Jewish Women Fundraiser for Organ to Feature WESTFIELD – On Monday, Feb- possible by a grant from the New ruary 12, Dr. Leslie Fishbein, Asso- Jersey Council of Humanities, a state Varied Broadway Selections ciate Professor of American Studies partner of the National Endowment and Jewish Studies at Rutgers Uni- for the Humanities. AREA – Local artists will be among “Broadway and Beyond,” a musical versity will speak to the Westfield the participants in the first fundraiser review produced by Harriet Jernquist Chapter of Hadassah. Scotch Plains Baptist for the restoration of the organ at the and directed by Elliot Lanes and Drude In her discussion, entitled “From Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church Roessler. Shetetl to Ghetto: The Culture of the Sets ‘Worship Live’ in Plainfield. The event will take place Songs from Guys and Dolls, The on Saturday, February 10, at 8 p.m. at Lower East Side,” she will examine SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch King and I and Most Happy Fella will the tensions between loyalty to tradi- Plains Baptist Church, located at 333 the church. feature artists from the Westfield Com- A local group of thespians called munity Players, the Cranford Dramatic tion and the lure of acculturation Park Avenue in Scotch Plains, will “The Organ Donors” will present Club, as well as others from Scotch faced by the first generation of Jew- present its monthly “Worship Live!” Plains and Plainfield. ish immigrant women who traveled praise celebration on Sunday, Febru- A live auction and dessert will be from Eastern Europe to New York’s ary 18, at 6 p.m. included in the program. Reservations Lower East Side. “Worship Live!” features contem- are not necessary. There is a suggested The meeting will take place at porary, Christian praise music, led donation of $15. 12:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El, lo- by a lite-rock band, along with per- The church is located at 716 cated at 756 East Broad Street in sonal sharing. The service is open to Watchung Avenue. For more informa- Westfield. All are welcome to at- the public. For more information, tion, please call (908) 756-2468. tend. The program has been made please call (908) 322-5487.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February, 2001 Page 3 Recreation Events PA Approves Harrison Watson Looks Back Fondly Editor’s note: The following is a new weekly column pre- Scaled Back On 22 Years on Westfield Library Board pared and submitted by the Westfield Recreation Commis- WESTFIELD — During nearly 22 facility on East Broad Street and today’s library patrons “have access sion. Toll Increases years on the Board of Trustees of the Stanley Avenue. to the resources of a major city li- Westfield Memorial Library, Harrison The contrast between the old li- brary.” * * * * * By FRED ROSSI The Westfield Recreation Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times T. Watson, Jr. helped guide and over- brary and the present one is enor- For example, they can search for see a technological revolution in the mous, Mr. Watson said recently. magazine articles and read them on Commission is sponsoring the NEW YORK CITY — If you work following upcoming events: way patrons find books and informa- “We have gone from being a their home computers via the library’s in New York City and use your car to tion. crowded, old-fashioned, card-catalog Web page, which had more than Bus trip to Franklin Mills Mall get there, get ready to dig deeper into on Saturday February, 3. Mr. Watson became President of library to a state-of-the-art facility in 55,000 hits last year. your pockets — or seriously con- the board 11 years ago, shortly after which we can do things that were Mr. Watson stepped down as li- The bus will leave the Mu- sider taking the train. nicipal Building at 9 a.m. and the library moved from the Municipal undreamed of 20 years ago.” Through brary president and board member at Last week, the Port Authority of Building to its present $4.1 million the Internet, Mr. Watson explained, the end of last year. Susan Sherman, a return at approximately 6 p.m. New York and New Jersey announced Harrison T. Watson, Jr. Tickets are $13 per person and member of the board since 1990, also hikes in tolls at all bridges and tun- retired. must be reserved by Monday, nels between New Jersey and the Big January 29. Edmund Faltermayer, a contribut- Apple, as well as an increase in PATH County Clerk Reports 2000 As Highest ing editor of Fortune magazine who Free Qigong Demonstration fares. on Monday, February 5. has been on the board since 1990, was The Port Authority had originally elected president on January 24 to re- The event will begin at 7:30 proposed even steeper toll and fare p.m. in the Community Room Revenue Generating Year in History place Watson. The other newly elected increases, but New Jersey Governor officers are: Cynthia Cockren, Vice of the Westfield Municipal Christine Todd Whitman was op- ELIZABETH — Union County increase of 8 percent over 1999. Spe- increase over 1999, and generating Building. Please contact the President; Michele Albano, Treasurer, posed; the authority ended up com- Clerk Joanne Rajoppi reported last cific documents, such as passport ap- $35,000 in additional revenue for the and Mrs. Bettye Barcan, Secretary. Recreation Department to reg- promising sooner rather than later, week that 2000 was the highest rev- plications and official photographs, county, the County Clerk revealed. ister at (908) 789-4080. Other members of the nine-mem- when it might have had to face oppo- enue generating year in the history of experienced a 10 percent increase. “A remote election tabulation system, ber library board are Melissa Stanton, New Jersey Devils vs. Pitts- sition to the revised tolls and fares the Clerk’s Office. Web Site Connection initiated in 1999, was used in 10 elec- burgh Penguins on Friday, Feb- Carol Molnar, and three members new from incoming Acting Governor More than $11.1 million in revenue The Clerk’s homepage was visited tions in 2000 with great success,” Ms. in 2001: Susan Jacobson, Barbara ruary 16, at the Meadowlands. Donald T. DiFrancesco. was generated, $4.5 of which was real- by more than 4,000 people, double the Rajoppi reported. Four regional centers Bagger, and Lynn Kolterjahn. The National Hockey League Tolls at the four bridges connect- ized for Union County, $6.6 million amount who viewed the page in 1999. in strategic municipalities served as com- Though the library’s breathtaking contest will feature the return of ing the Garden State with New York was allocated to the state as part of the Requests for information were made puter tabulation centers instead of 21 separate municipalities bringing election technological changes occurred on his NHL super star Mario Lemieux City — the George Washington real estate transfer fee. for passport, notaries and recording watch, Mr. Watson said, neither he nor to the Penguins’ lineup. The bus Bridge, the Outerbridge Crossing, The total $11.1 million generated by matters. The Clerk’s site was revised results to the Clerk’s office. This initiative led to a quicker and the board can take the real credit for will leave from the Municipal the Goethals Bridge and the Bayonne the Clerk’s Office is the highest in the and upgraded during 2000 to include them. Building at 5:45 p.m. for and Bridge — will increase from $4 to 143-year-old history of the Clerk’s Of- additional categories for elections, tours more efficient voter tabulation system for the seven school elections in addition to “That was done 100 percent by return around 11:15 p.m. Tick- $6. PATH fares will go up 50 percent, fice, Ms. Rajoppi revealed. The Clerk and historical background. Barbara Thiele, the library’s director, ets are $50 per person, which from $1 to $1.50. returns the county portion of the revenue A 2000 Election Date Brochure con- the Primary and General Elections. to the County’s General Fund to offset taining important election deadlines Organization Divisions and the staff,” he said. On the other includes transportation. The fare hikes, which take effect hand, Mr. Watson is proud of his role Ringling Bros & Barnum & on Sunday, March 25, were imple- the county tax rate; the state’s portion is was published and distributed to candi- The County Clerk’s Office, a consti- forwarded to the New Jersey Division of dates, voters, and other interested par- tutional office, entered its fourth year of in helping plan the new library build- Bailey Circus, Sunday, March mented to help finance a five-year, ing under his predecessor, the late 18, at the Meadowlands. Taxation for the State’s General Fund. ties. Some 10,000 brochures were dis- merger with the County Register’s Of- $9 billion infrastructure improvement fice in 2000. The functions of the office Paul Kolterjahn. The bus will leave from the program that the Port Authority says “This dramatic revenue high,” Ms. tributed through municipalities and Rajoppi reported, “directly parallels local libraries. are divided among three divisions: Re- Mr. Watson also devised a new sys- Municipal Building at 2 p.m. will lead to improvements at the area tem of financial controls and pushed and return at approximately 6:45 the sustained activity and consistently Expansion of Westfield Satellite cording, Business and Elections. airports, as well as new PATH cars. low mortgage rates which continued to Office In the Recording Division, all real aggressively for Sunday hours, which p.m. Tickets are $30 per person. Tolls at the bridges and tunnels have are now in their second full year. Street Hockey, Saturdays, stimulate re-financing of mortgages as The enlargement and renovation of estate transactions within the 21 mu- not been increased since 1991, while well as first-time home buying in 2000. the Clerk’s satellite office in Westfield nicipalities of the county are processed. “I worked on Sunday hours for 15 March 3, 10 and 24 at Memorial PATH fares have been $1 since 1987. years,” he says. Pool Parking Lot. Added to an extremely robust and was completed in 2000. Located at 300 The Business Division of the office There will be slight discounts, healthy economy, we recorded the sec- North Avenue East, the expanded of- processes United States Passport ap- On January 30, Mr. Watson was A portable rink will be set up however, for those drivers using the plications, Notary Public applications, scheduled to depart for a 19-day trip on the pavement. The program ond highest number of deeds and mort- fice area permits additional services to EZ-Pass system. During peak hours, gages in our history.” be offered to residents. In addition to County Clerk ID Cards, Alcohol Bev- that will take him to Thailand and Cam- will be held as follows: ages 6 to the bridge and tunnel tolls will be $5, Although there was a decrease of 18 passport applications, notaries and erage Control ID Cards. bodia. This is the fourth year in a row 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; ages 10 while during off-peak hours, the tolls percent in the total filings of real estate clerk’s certificates, the office can now In the Election Division, the Clerk that he has traveled to the Far East. The to 13, 12:30 to 2 p.m.; ages 14 to will be $4. PATH riders who pur- documents in 2000 compared to 1999, provide County I.D. cards for residents accepts candidate nomination petitions, previous trips were all to China, and 17, 2 3:30 p.m. Please call (908) chase a 10-trip fare card will get an revenue remained stable. Total filings and photography services for both pass- prepares School Board, Special, Pri- included a camping trip in the remote 789-4080 to register and for fur- 11th ride for free. of business documents in 2000 saw an port applications and identification mary and General Election ballots along Far Northwest province of Xinjiang. ther information. cards. with the preparation of sample, absen- “I’m intrigued by the history of that The Westfield Recreation Drama Program for Youth Will Be Anniversary of Two New tee and provisional ballots. The Clerk part of the world,” he says. Commission is selling discount Programs also tabulates and certifies elections to Mr. Watson is the owner of volumes ski lift tickets to several ski ar- 2000 marked the second full year of the State and the Union County Board on the history of Chinese science and eas. Presented at Terrill Middle School operation for two new programs: a of Elections. civilization that cost him $150 to $180 If interested, please come to SCOTCH PLAINS — Patti Murtha ary 16, for residents and from Monday, County Clerk Identification Card is- “The robust economy, low mortgage apiece. He is quick to point out, how- the Recreation Office to pur- of the Shoestring Players at the Mason February 12, through February 16 for sued to Union County residents 14 years rates and continuation of cost-saving pro- ever, that with the help of a search of chase the tickets. Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers Uni- non-residents. and older, and a photograph service for cedures,” the Clerk reported, “allowed us other library collections by a refer- versity will be the drama coach for the The fee is $55 for residents and $60 for passports and ID’s. Both programs con- to generate substantial revenue in 2000 ence librarian, a Westfield Memorial Scotch Plains Recreation Department’s non-residents. Participation is limited, so tinue to be successful serving more than and serve more county residents than at Library patron can borrow expensive Drama Program at Terrill Middle School interested individuals are encouraged to 5,300 residents, a nearly 25 percent any other time in our history.” books like these by inter-library loan. in Scotch Plains, to be held on Tuesdays register as early as possible in Room No. beginning March 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. 113 of the Scotch Plains Municipal Build- These classes are designed for young- ing, 430 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. 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See store for details CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION THE TIMES Inaugural Speech Delivered The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and By President Passes Muster and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains By FRED ROSSI Member of: Member of: work anchors did their best to guide us New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association For someone not known as an inspir- through the day, even feeling the need to ETIQUETTE National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association ing orator, President George W. Bush tell us who those familiar faces on our Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association passed the test in his maiden speech to screen were, as if we might not recog- etiquette - Most of the rules that Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey the country on Inauguration Day. nize Jimmy Carter or Newt Gingrich or govern social relations between people His address sounded less like a re- even the new president. The networks are drummed into children by parents P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue and teachers. These laws of behavior are Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 hashed campaign speech than an earnest narrate too much instead of letting us attempt at unification by someone who simply observe; that’s why I like C- called etiquette, defined as “the prac- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 assumed the presidency under unusual SPAN. tices and forms prescribed by social - circumstances. Whoever wrote the The cameras did catch some Kodak convention or by authority.” POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at The French, in the 16th century, coined P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 speech deserves kudos, for it showed moments. The embrace between the two President Bush can effectively deliver George Bushes was touching, as was the the word etiquette which describes “the rules or notes that were stuck on a wall or PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. words of import that sound like they new president’s teary eyes after he was come from his heart. Granted, deliver- sworn in. It was nice to see ex-vice post” (posted notices). To prove the point, Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh ing a nice speech does not make one an president Dan Quayle on the inaugural the source of etiquette is the Latin word etiquer, “to stick.” A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING effective president, but Mr. Bush’s inau- platform —as a guest and not an oath- The English word, ticket, is derived Suzette F. Stalker gural address was pleasant to listen to, taker! The greeting between Quayle and Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin his former boss was a handshake as from etiquette, and to this day the idiom, COMMUNITY especially because of its near lack of GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS “we’re right-they’re wrong” partisan perfunctory as any between a boss and a that’s the ticket, still means “quite cor- Paul J. Peyton Fred K. Lecomte Karen M. Hinds language. former employee from years ago who rect.” But if you violate the rules of BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT SPORTS - SALES OFFICE MANAGER Meanwhile, television coverage pro- just hadn’t worked out all that well. etiquette, or worse yet the rules of the road, a policeman will probably stick it SUBSCRIPTION PRICE vided images that undoubtedly led to Funniest image: Those poor women, lots of armchair mind-reading. What who likely spent lavishly on outfits for to YOU with a traffic ticket. One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 were the Bushes and Clintons thinking the big day, forced to don those clear throughout the day? What was going plastic ponchos to protect them from the Fanwood PBA Thanks through Al Gore’s mind? What, besides elements. suppressing tears of pride, was George So, the Bill Clinton rollercoaster, with All Who Supported Serving on School Boards Gives Members Bush the elder thinking as he watched all of its thrills and chills, is over and we Annual Gift Drive his son go through the day’s rituals? now enter the Bush years. What do President Bush’s twin daugh- The Fanwood Policemen’s Benevo- * * * * * lent Association Local No. 123, the Opportunity to Shape Education Policies ters think of all this? Fred Rossi covers Scotch Plains gov- The overly-helpful, often verbose net- Fanwood Rescue Squad and the Fanwood In a little more than three months from now, voters not burdensome. One needs to be a United States ernment. Fire Department assisted Santa in deliv- will go to the polls to select members to serve on citizen, with a minimum of one-year residency in ering gifts to local Fanwood children on December 23, 2000. local boards of education. In the past few years, the the community which they wish to represent on the This was the 26th year volunteers interest in running for such positions has been dwin- board of education. Potential candidates must be Letters to the Editor from all three organizations worked to- dling. Perhaps this is a result of time constraints able to read and write and not have any pending gether to organize, package and deliver gifts to Fanwood residents. The event created by employment and raising a family. We legal claims against the district. No elected munici- has been a great success in the past years hope it is not due to a lack of interest. pal officials currently in office may serve on the What Does Saving One Million Acres and this year was no exception. Santa The importance of serving on a local school board school board. And, of course, one must be a regis- stopped at approximately 335 homes Really Mean In Terms of Open Space? and delivered approximately 800 gifts to is two-fold: first, school board members have the tered voter. anxiously awaiting boys and girls. opportunity to have a real impact on the crafting of Candidates are required to garner 10 signatures of Governor Whitman speaks of saving 200,000 acres have been secured. This The Fanwood P.B.A. Local No. 123 education policies and curriculum standards; sec- qualified voters in the town they are running in and one million acres as her legacy for New amounts to 5 percent of four million would like to extend its thanks and grati- Jersey. But what does this really mean in acres. Not so good. tude to Irma’s Hallmark, A&P, Graphic ond, members decide the fate of long-term plant have the nomination petitions containing these sig- terms of the big picture of saving open If New Jersey amounted to a six-acre Research and Qualco Inc. for their gen- management and maintenance projects aimed at natures delivered to the local school board secretary space and farmland in the State of New tract, Governor Whitman is saving 1 and erous donations to help with this event. enhancing the learning environment for students for by 4 p.m. on Monday, February 26. Jersey? 1/5 acres for open space and farmland The P.B.A. would also like to thank Fitzgerald’s Legislative Manual states and 4 and 4/5 acres for development. Not and support the Fanwood Rescue Squad, years to come. As has been customary in past years, The Westfield that there are 7,493 square miles of land so good. Fire Department, and all the volunteers And of course there is the school budget — a Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood area in New Jersey. Since there are 640 It is time for everybody to open their who took the time to put a smile on the blueprint, if you will, for how a district competes will publish weekly press releases submitted by acres in a square miles of land area in eyes to what’s really going on in this faces of some Fanwood children. New Jersey. Since there are 640 acres in state, before it is too late. Marc Gottlick with like districts in such areas as standard test candidates to help introduce them to the community. a square mile, that leaves us with about scores, college placement and teacher salaries. School There are three seats up on both the Westfield and Ray Kalainikas Vice President 4,795,520 acres of land area for the Manalapan Fanwood P.B.A. Local No. 123 board members must wrestle with keeping a budget the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school boards this year. entire state. It seems to me that the land for open increase within the state mandatory cap, as well as Incumbent members have yet to announce whether space and farming should always exceed Reader Says Appointments In Westfield not burdening local taxpayers, all while making sure they will seek reelection this year. the land for development. But if one students receive the best possible education pro- We hope that more residents will think seriously million acres is to be set aside for open Were Based On ‘Whim of Partisan Forces’ grams. space and farmland, that leaves 3,795,520 about running for board of education seats. Also, like for development, hardly a legacy of open Since Mayor McDermott took of- parently untrue. Being part of a school board is a real service to the in any election, it is important that voters have a space and farmland preservation. fice, Westfield has returned to a system The recent replacement of Michael local community. Members are the voice for both choice at the polls. It seems to me that for every six acres of government according to the whim Diamond, our Public Defender who pre- parents and the community at-large. Often, board there must be five acres put aside for of partisan forces with little consider- viously served under both political par- Serving on a school board is a great way to give open space for development. This means ation for what is right or best for the ties, and Bill Jeremiah, our Town Attor- members collectively represent a wide range of back to the community. After all, education is the that a genuine legacy of preservation residents of this town. Although as a ney who was recently praised by the backgrounds, from financial or technical experience foundation on which the future of our nation depends requires that about four million acres be candidate, Mayor McDermott indicated Mayor for his service, are inexplicable. to homemakers. set aside for open space and farmland. that he would not let his decisions be Clearly, these were not dismissals for so heavily. It’s also the top legislative priority of To date, Governor Whitman claims dictated by partisan politics, this is ap- cause. The only apparent explanation is Requirements to serve on local school boards are President George W. Bush. that Mayor McDermott felt a need to make space for his political cronies: Bob Donation of Aluminum Cans Cockren, a longtime Republican chair- State Needs to Earmark Funds to Upgrade man and, Christine Nugent, a Republi- Goes Directly to Burn Foundation can activist. Anytime a politician bases decisions The Westfield Fire Department cans only can be dropped off any time, upon partisan politics and the need to Technology As It Relates to E-Government Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Associa- day or night, behind the firehouse on reward political buddies, the public loses. tion (F.M.B.A) Local No. 30, with the North Avenue in town. No other labor is It is a shame that our new Mayor has RICHARD H. BAGGER The Division of Taxation has started to forts to bring e-government to New Jer- help of the people of Westfield, have required, as firefighters will load the cans already begun to compromise the inter- The prolonged conflict over Florida’s make significant use of the Internet to sey. Some of this has to go for capital been collecting aluminum cans for the into the trailer. We ask only for your help ests of Westfield residents to promote electoral votes compelled countless provide information for the New Jersey improvements like better hardware and St. Barnabas Burn Foundation now for dropping the cans off at the firehouse. his own interests within the Republican Americans to debate whose votes should Saver property tax rebate program. You the latest software. Some must also be 10 years. In that time span, monies from Kenneth Dannevig political arena. be counted. Dimpled, hanging and swing- can download some complaint forms and invested in human capital: we must pay cans collected are in excess of $25,000. President applications from the Division of Con- competitive salaries to hire smart, ag- Deborah Young ing chads gave late night comedians Your support, though, is still needed. F.M.B.A. Local No. 30 Westfield endless fodder. The election, without sumer Affairs. After that, the State is not gressive and creative information tech- St. Barnabas Burn Center operates the Westfield ever intending to, dramatized a deeply making very much use of technology that nology managers. only certified burn treatment center in frustrating problem that afflicts not only is widely used in the private sector. And there’s something else that Gov- New Jersey. A 12-bed intensive care Scotch Plains Police and Fire Units Florida election boards, but New Jersey There’s more than a little irony that ernor DiFrancesco can do. I will ask him center unit that treats approximately 300 state government. our technologically challenged State to convene a Governor’s Task Force on patients each year. The problem is simple. Government government governs where the Indus- State Technology, led personally by a Twenty five percent of the patients are Commended for Quick Response technology is often ancient, inefficient trial and Information Revolutions were senior member of his staff. This task under the age of 18, and 15 percent are and unsatisfactory. We would not have invented, where more high-tech compa- force should do several things, not the under the age of 2. Last Thursday night, at about 6:25 and commend both the Fire and Po- been watching the drama unfold as it did in nies operate than in Silicon Valley, and least of which is to have a report on his The Westfield Fire Department, or the p.m., while my children, visiting parents lice departments for their sense of Florida if every county there had voting where a Star-Ledger\Eagleton poll last desk in 60 days on the state of the State’s F.M.B.A., does not profit from the col- and I were enjoying a relaxing and quiet urgency and for their professional- machines. While almost all New Jersey December found that New Jerseyans e-government capabilities. The task force lection of aluminum cans, as all of the evening at home, the fire alarm started ism. We appreciate their thorough- counties do use voting machines, very few “enthusiastically embrace” computers should inventory the most advanced pro- monies collected go directly to St screeching and I saw smoke pouring out ness and the concern and respect they governments in New Jersey have the tech- and the Internet. grams the State has in place, tell him Barnabas Burn Foundation. The monies of a shower stall. The Scotch Plains Fire demonstrated towards the members nology they need to operate efficiently or Our citizens give five stars to the what is working and what is not, advise from the collection are used for burn and Police departments responded im- of our family. to serve their customers — the taxpayers Internet, finding it more important than him what can be replicated across agency prevention education as well as patients’ mediately to this situation. Within an hour, their work was done. who foot the bills— properly. television, but our state government does lines, and what gaps the State cannot fill parent boarding and nursing training in Within what seemed like seconds, a It’s an hour, I’m not likely to forget. Here is a true life story. There is an not seem to be giving it the time of day. It from existing programs. burn care. policeman was at my door and a minute Forever etched in my mind will be grati- agency that issues licenses to about might not be a coincidence that another In the private sector, productivity is Since the program’s inception in 1986, later, the Fire Department arrived. They tude for our conscientious and caring 100,000 of our citizens. Its “database” Star-Ledger poll last year found that our measured in the bottom line. The bottom the total amount collected just from alu- quickly identified the origin of this elec- Fire and Police departments. consists of index cards, and its “search citizens view their government’s compe- line about public agencies is that very minum cans throughout the state of New trical fire and resolved the crisis. Annemarie DeMarco engines” are staff people. One does not tence with a great deal of skepticism. few think critically about the nuts and Jersey exceeds one million dollars. My husband and I would like to thank Scotch Plains have to work for Microsoft to appreciate What, then, do we have to do? Any bolts, bits and bytes that make any orga- The collection of aluminum beverage how ludicrously low-tech this is. Infor- self-help group will tell you the first step nization efficient, with customer conve- mation is not stored on the basis of to overcoming a problem is to recognize nience and service as its goal. This is a Women’s Guild Plans Local Resident Wishes Town Gave names, last or first. It is not stored using that you have one. State government realty we can no longer accept. dates of birth. It is not stored using needs to recognize that we are techno- Bringing e-government to New Jer- Black History Tribute Social Security numbers. It is stored logically impaired and that the problem sey state agencies will improve effi- More Support to Community Players according to the number on the applica- must be addressed. ciency — saving taxpayers money — Saturday at St. John’s tion that the original applicant filled out. This spring, our new Governor, Donald and enhance customer service — restor- SCOTCH PLAINS – In recognition of It was our pleasure to spend Friday group volunteers so much of them, it’s No rhyme. No reason. Nonsense. T. DiFrancesco, will work with the Leg- ing public confidence in government. I Black History Month, the Women’s Guild evening, January 19, with the Westfield no wonder three performances were sold This may be extreme, but my experi- islature to enact his first state budget. As can think of no better way for our new of St. John’s Baptist Church will sponsor Community Players for another excel- out. What a shame anyone may have ence is that there are many stories like Chairman of the Assembly Appropria- Governor to begin his administration. a Black Expo this Saturday, February 3, lent performance! Rich Sibello gave a missed this play since the Westfield this in New Jersey state government. It tions Committee, I will ask Acting Gov- from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church. fine portrayal of the lead character in A Community Players are only permitted a * * * * * Shot in the Dark, especially since he total of 24 performances per season. does not have to be this way. In Georgia, ernor DiFrancesco to earmark funds in Richard H. Bagger of Westfield rep- Admission is free and the public is citizens can apply for permits or licenses the coming budget to modernize the invited to attend. The church is located kindly covered at the last minute with no After 68 years of providing local, live resents the 22nd Legislative District in rehearsals. Then, Leona Seufert gener- theater at a very minimal cost, the Town through the state’s Web page. They can state’s technology and expedite our ef- the State Assembly. at 2387 Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains. pay for them with a credit card. ously enlightened so many of us with a of Westfield should be able to give more In Kansas, business owners can take very knowledgeable back-stage tour af- support to this wonderful organization! care of taxes on-line and e-mail messages ter the play. Each one of this devoted Westfield Page Apruzzi to revenue department staff. In Utah, by Westfield next year the state will be allowing its residents to use their computers to pay taxes, renew driver’s licenses, and down- load applications for unemployment, High Tech Task Force Aims to Attack welfare and health benefits. We could be like these states; we should be better than And Prosecute On-Line Criminals these states, but our steps towards e- government have been inadequate. As we embark upon this new century, investigations or disrupt undercover op- Last year, the Legislature voted to al- law enforcement continues to face sig- erations of other agencies. low citizens to pay court fines with credit nificant challenges, not the least of which It is for these reasons, among others, cards. The credit card was created nearly is the investigation and prosecution of that the Union County Police Chiefs and a half century ago; the Division of Motor individuals responsible for committing I have agreed to establish the High Tech Vehicles is just now allowing people to crimes through the use of computers. Task Force (“Task Force”). The princi- use them to renew driver’s licenses. Today, the same electronic market- pal goal of the Task Force will be to place that offers members of the public coordinate the efforts of Union County unprecedented access to a global market law enforcement to protect our citizens People for Animals also presents the challenge for law en- against “on-line outlaws” who engage in forcement to ensure that this market- a variety of criminal activity including; Seeks Homes for Cats place is safe and secure. illegal sales of guns and controlled dan- SCOTCH PLAINS – People for In order to meet this challenge, law gerous substances, promotion of gam- Animals, a local animal rescue enforcement must recognize that com- bling, Internet fraud, cyberstalking, por- group, has announced that loving puters are utilized in a variety of roles to nography and child sexual exploitation. homes are being sought for more facilitate crime and that each of these In this venture, the Task Force will apply than 80 cats which were found liv- roles raises novel investigative and time-tested investigative techniques to ing in deplorable conditions in a prosecutorial issues thus making it of the realm of cyberspace in order to better Scotch Plains home last week. All particular concern to law enforcement detect, arrest and prosecute those in- administrators that those engaged in the volved in the illegitimate utilization of the cats are under two years of age. computers. In addition to homes, monetary detection and apprehension of computer criminals receive appropriate training. The Task Force will also participate contributions are requested to help Also, since computer crime renders in the education of our citizens to pre- care for the animals, which were conventional law enforcement bound- vent or minimize the risk of their victim- discovered malnourished and in need aries virtually meaningless, emphasis ization. of medical care. For further infor- must be placed, as well, on effective Thomas V. Manahan mation, please call People for Ani- coordination of effort. Absent such mean- Prosecutor mals at (908) 964-6887 or (908) ingful coordination, law enforcement Union County 688-1073. agencies are likely to conduct redundant CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 1, 2001 Page 5 HUNG UP!! Mother Encouraged to Seek Sabai Jai: A Westfielder ‘Traditional’ Form of Therapy Enjoys Thai Way of Life By Milt Faith, Executive Director Youth and Family Counseling Service BY JOSEPH URSO different from New Jersey — language, As I was driving alongside a pickup religion, food, business practice, cul- truck in the northern provinces of Thai- ture, quality of life, entertainment, Daughter Faces Dilemma land, I noticed a family picnic in the bed weather, etc. Each topic could be an of the pickup. I wasn’t surprised, as I have article of its own. seen this a hundred times before. The I don’t know what most Westfielders By Inviting Dad to Wedding mother was grilling chicken on an open think or know (good or bad) about flame, then passing it and sticky rice to the Thailand, but remember that Thailand is a developing country, so things that A sister writes: doing what you feel would help. This others; the father tossed his young son as if they were at a playground. we take for granted — your way of life My sister was married last August. was not a rejection of your heritage. — just don’t exist here. It just means My parents are divorced, so planning for (Interestingly, today many artists retain Others were sharing a bottle of whis- key, enjoying one another’s company. one has to be adaptable to changing the wedding was a problem. My parents’ their names regardless of ethnicity, situations and have a “cool heart.” divorce was a bitter one. Our mother sound, spelling, etc.) I encourage you to It seemed like a rolling tailgate party. As refused to attend the wedding if my feel good about your decision and your the pickup hit various bumps and pot- Unless you experience or live in a sister invited our dad; she also rejected professional success, and, since you and holes, everyone would lift out of the foreign culture, it can be hard to ex- any plan to have him participate in the your father will not be able to resolve pickup in unison, then in an instant plain, but here is an example I am sure wedding ceremony. My sister gave in this to your mutual satisfaction, I would resume their normal activity. all Westfielders can relate to: In the and dad did not attend. He never ex- avoid open discussion (which will prob- To be honest, seeing everyone in the Westfield area, there are huge super- pressed his sadness and anger, was gen- ably lead to a confrontation). pickup truck traveling at 70 miles per markets — Foodtown, Shop Rite and erous in his gifts and emotional support. Two people can love one another with- hour was a bit nerve-racking. “Isn’t this Pathmark. Going food shopping with I’ve talked to my mother about invit- out having to agree on, or resolve, every the reason why we have child safety seats, my mom would be a big deal containing David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing dad to my wedding. I want both issue. Good luck. By the way, I don’t seat belts and, hey, how about seats! And lists and coupons. We would purchase LOOKING FOR A LARGER SPACE...The owner of the Dunkin Donuts store parents to participate in the ceremony, know your name — if I did, I’d watch the better yet, where are the police?” enough food to feed an army for a week, on Elm Street in Westfield is looking for a larger space to add a Baskin-Robbins separately of course. I am not asking soap. (Care to hint so Ill know?) at about $150. unit. The store will stay open in the meantime. Honestly, could you ever imagine them to dance together or sit together; I A teen writes: this scene in Westfield? How about in Thailand? just want them to be reasonable and to My father feels I spend all the money I thought of the irony of it all. Com- In general, Thai eat several small participate in this very special day. I earn and don’t look to the future. He ing from tranquil Westfield, I couldn’t meals throughout the day and evening Dunkin Donuts Looking Mother has already stated that not says, “Why spend money on food when help but think, isn’t this a bit reckless and nowhere near the large proportions only will father not be part of anything, you’re out with your friends when you and irresponsible? Especially since driv- of food that farang (i.e., westerners) eat. but she will boycott the wedding if he is can eat all the food you want at home?” ing in Thailand is dangerous — very Thai like fresh food. One can buy invited and attends. I love both my par- He feels young people live for today and similar to riding a roller coaster without fresh food (seafood, fruits, poultry, meat, For Larger Space in Town ents; I will not do what my mother don’t plan for the future. He then cites an a safety harness. desserts, etc.) at local markets, stalls or demands and I am willing to pay the old Chinese proverb to prove his point, However, this is Thai style. Thai atti- shophouse restaurants that are located consequences. Mother insists that dad “It is better to have a hen tomorrow than on every street. One can eat inexpensive made her life miserable and should not tude is, if you go out with family and To Add a Baskin-Robbins an egg today.” What is he talking about? friends, you just hop in the back of a Thai food 24/7, anytime and anywhere. be rewarded by being part of a happy Answer: This is an analogy which I can just walk out my door, eat and go celebration. Please tell me if I am out of pickup and go, enjoy the ride, the food By DEBORAH MADISON Dunkin Donuts and Baskin-Robbins probably means that once you eat, or use, home within 15 minutes for a cost of order. This is causing me much distress. the egg, it’s gone. You nave nothing left and the friends. Everyone will share Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times are owned by the same parent com- expenses, food, drink and companion- about 50 cents. Literally, it is more Answer: You have every right to in- (money?) whereas if you spend and save expensive and time consuming to make WESTFIELD — The Dunkin Do- pany, Allied Domecq, one of vite your father whom you love. Your wisely (in moderation), you will have ship. Also, not many people have enough nuts on Elm Street is currently seek- England’s largest international com- money to afford a vehicle, so Thai like food you would eat at home than it is to mother must abide by your wishes since something for the future (money or some- go buy what you want outside. Plus. ing a new location with more space panies. this is your affair. She must also avoid thing of comparable value). The hen sym- to help one another. Anyway, no need to in order to expand and incorporate a placing you in the middle of her prob- get hung up over something so inconse- add in a little laziness, and so buying Combining the two franchises un- bolizes something that continues to yield. large amounts of food at one time makes Baskin-Robbins, revealed owner der one roof is becoming an increas- lems with dad (which many parents do). I would recommend you and dad spend a quential as life and death. Since there remains a 50 percent divorce little more time talking and attempt to After two and half years of living in no sense at all for a Thai. Michael Komondy. ingly popular business enterprise and Though, I must admit, I still long for Mr. Komondy has owned the Elm has proven to be profitable. The co- rate for all marriages, these questions arrive at some middle ground of spending Thailand, nothing really surprises me. and confrontations occur more frequently and saving, even if a small amount. Not even a greeting by a 3,000-pound a good pizza and bagel. Street Dunkin Donuts franchise for existence of both stores under one How did a lifelong Westfielder wind 12 years. He also owns a Dunkin than we would like. I hear of situations A reader writes: elephant can draw a jolt. roof has been in practice since 1995. where divorced parents are asked to dance You have never written about any psy- Thailand is truly a fascinating and up in Thailand? I am sure you would all Donuts inside the Exxon gas station The space on Elm Street that cur- or share tables at a wedding despite chological factors regarding the previous colorful place to live. You are never like to know; my parents keep asking, on Central and South Avenues, as rently houses the Dunkin Donuts angry, unresolved feelings. You seem Bush-Gore political situation. Is there any- more than an hour and a half away from too. It’s a long story, but I graduated well as two Dunkin Donuts in would not be big enough to accom- more understanding. I believe your sis- thing you would like to say or analyze? beautiful mountains and breathtaking from Westfield High School in 1988. I Cranford. modate both products, Mr. Komondy ter should have re-evaluated your father’s Answer: No! beaches. Everything in Thailand is so have a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse “We are currently in negotiations pointed out. He also said that there attendance at her wedding, his response University and a master’s degree from with another landlord for a larger are numerous parking problems as- indicates he was supportive. Based upon Thunderbird, the American Graduate space,” Mr. Komondy said. “And sociated with that location, which your feelings, you should tell mother School of International Management. we’re definitely looking to stay in are not good for business. that you will invite dad and that you During my graduate studies, I was hope, and want, her to be there. She, fortunate to get a prestigious internship Westfield.” “We could get better foot traffic in then, can decide what she wants to do. I at the United States Embassy in Thai- It is a winning combination be- another location where there are not support your strength and conviction. land, performing industry/market analy- cause it gives everyone a choice of as many parking problems,” Mr. If I may add a touch of sarcastic sis. I really liked the country, culture desserts, Mr. Komondy observed. He Komondy remarked. He said the Elm humor, you might also tell your mother and people. recently renovated and expanded the Street location will remain open un- that if and when she remarries (if she Ever since then, and upon completion North Avenue Dunkin Donuts in til a new location is found. hasn’t) she doesn’t have to invite your of my Master of Business Administra- Cranford to incorporate a Baskin- Dunkin Donuts, founded in 1950, father to her affair! tion Degree, I had wanted to return. I put Robbins and the South Avenue loca- is the largest coffee, bagel and dough- A young actor writes: my skills, contacts and experiences to tion is due to close next week for nut shop in the world, with 5,000 I am a TV actor who lives locally in good use and am currently a Business New Jersey and works in Manhattan. Manager for Ford Credit (Thailand). In similar renovations. locations in over 40 countries. They After struggling for several years, I have According to a public relations serve approximately 1.8 million cups total, I have lived in Thailand for more landed a role in a soap. I am happy and than two years and speak Thai well. spokesman from Dunkin Donuts of coffee and 4.5 million doughnuts finally a sense of financial security. My headquarters out of Randolph, Mass., each day. If you would like to know more, have girlfriend and I are beginning to talk any questions, or are interested in visit- about marriage. The one real problem I ing, please email me at have is an odd one: My father is angry at me because I legally changed my last [email protected] name. My parents are from Europe. I am P.S. Sabai Jai means the happy or BOYLE FINANCIAL proud of my heritage. I am proud of my Joseph Urso stops at the Thailand Mae Sai border contented life. family, our ethnic foods and customs. 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MRS. THOMAS TURNER BUTTS Miss Laura Elizabeth Holliday (She is the former Miss Robin Vannoy Smittle) Weds Kevin Michael Rankin Sang M. Oh and Miss Marianne Panarese Miss Robin Vannoy Smittle Miss Laura Elizabeth Holliday, the bridegroom, Jake Haunty of daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Redmont, Washington, Michael Holliday of Westfield, was married Wright of Morris, Ill. and Michael Weds Thomas Turner Butts on Saturday, June 17, to Kevin Holliday of Bedminster, the brother Miss Marianne Panarese Michael Rankin. He is the son of Dr. of the bride. Miss Robin Vannoy Smittle, the They carried Euro-wrapped bouquets and Mrs. Richard Rankin of Green The bride graduated from Westfield daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Richard B. of Anna roses, pink stock, pale pink Bay, Wis. High School in 1990, from North- To Marry Sang M. Oh Smittle of Clear Brook, Va., for- lisianthus and heather. The afternoon ceremony took place western University in Evanston, Ill., merly of Westfield, was married on Miss Charlotte Smittle of Win- at St. Clement Roman Catholic Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Panarese, in 1994 and from Northwestern Uni- Dong Young Ja Oh of Palisades Park Saturday, November 25, to Thomas chester, Va., the niece of the bride, Church in Chicago, with the Rever- versity Law School in Chicago in Sr. of Westfield have announced the and the late Sung Chul Oh. Turner Butts. He is the son of Mr. and was the flower girl. She wore a floor- end Kenneth Simpson officiating. A engagement of their daughter, Miss 1999. She was until recently an asso- A graduate of Manhattan Col- Mrs. Stanley S. Chopski of Pitts- length gown of pewter satin overlaid reception followed at the Hotel In- ciate in the Chicago law firm of Marianne Panarese, to Sang M. Oh lege, the bride-elect is employed burgh, Pa., and Mr. and Mrs. James with pewter organza, with a jewel ter-Continental in Chicago. of Cranford. He is the son of Ms. Sidley and Austin. by the Franklin Township Board of E. Butts, Sr. of West Hickory, Pa. neckline and puffed sleeves. At the Escorted down the aisle by her The bridegroom is a 1990 gradu- Education as a special education The afternoon ceremony took place waist was a berry sash tied in a bow father, the bride wore a Vera Wang ate of Abbot Pennings High School Purim Carnival Set teacher. in the Unity United Presbyterian in the back. Her pewter basket was gown of Duchess Satin and carried a in De Pere, Wis., and a 1994 gradu- For March 4 at JCC Her fiancé, also a graduate of Church of Pittsburgh, with the Rev- decorated with pink lisianthus, pink bouquet of summer flowers. ate of Northwestern University. For Manhattan College, is part of the erend Frank Deluce officiating. A stock and heather and contained Es- Ms. Karin Garvey of New York the past six years, he has played SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish management team of the Starbucks reception followed at the Ramada kimo rose petals. City was the maid of honor. Serving professional basketball in the Euro- Community Center’s (JCC) Annual Coffee Company in Summit. Inn in Pittsburgh. Paul Asturi of Pittsburgh was the as bridal attendants were Mrs. Kelly Purim Carnival will be held on Sun- pean Basketball League and is pres- The couple plan to be married in Escorted down the aisle by her best man. Serving as groomsmen McKane of Washington, D.C., Ms. ently playing for a team in Italy. day, March 4, from noon to 4 p.m. at December of 2002. father and given in marriage by her were Ron Goehring of Madison, Wis., Suzanne Sims of San Francisco, Ms. The rehearsal dinner was hosted the Wilf Jewish Community Cam- parents, the bride wore a floor-length, Ken O’Shea and Rob Lauff, both of Tracy Diemer of New York City and pus, located at 1391 Martine Avenue by the parents of the bridegroom at white satin, A-line scooped neck Verona, Pa.; Adam Karaffa and John Ms. Amy Rankin of Green Bay, the Salvatore’s in Chicago. Bridal show- in Scotch Plains. Bartons Welcome gown with cap sleeves. An encrusted Skirdich, both of Penn Hills, Pa., and sister of the bridegroom. ers were held in Green Bay, Chicago This year’s carnival will feature band of crystals and pearls accented Dr. Jeff Patraca of Murrysville. Ernie Darren Rankin of San Francisco many new activities and crafts for and Short Hills. Son, John Gerard the neckline, sleeves, hemline and Fischer of Penn Hills, the nephew of was his brother’s best man. The Following a wedding trip to Ire- children of all ages. There will be a Mary Pat and Tom Barton of New- chapel-length train. Covered buttons the bridegroom, was the ring bearer. ushers included Ryan Rankin of Chinese Auction with prizes, as well land, the couple reside in Milan, ark, Del., have announced the birth extended from the back scooped A graduate of Conrad Weiser High Green Bay, also a brother of the Italy, and in Chicago. as a parade and costume contest. of their son, John Gerard Barton, on neckline to the end of the train. School in Robesonia, Pa. and West Attendees are encouraged to wear Tuesday, January 16. Complementing her gown was an Virginia University in Morgantown, costumes to the event. “Jack” weighed 6 pounds and 8 elbow-length veil banded in satin W. Va., the bride served with Chi Welcome Wagon to Hold For more information, please call ounces and measured 20 inches in and held by a crystal and pearl en- Omega Fraternity as a pledge trainer Tammy Hampson at (908) 889-8899, length at birth. crusted modified headband. She car- and personnel officer. She is em- extension number 218. The JCC of The maternal grandparents are Sue ried a Euro-wrapped bouquet of Es- ployed as a purchasing agent with ‘Great Escape’ February 7 Central New Jersey is a constituent Wilde of Parkesburg, Pa. and John kimo roses, mini calla lilies, white Exonic Systems, Inc. in Pittsburgh. agency of the United Way and the Gain of Oxford, Pa. stock, white lisianthus and Queen The bridegroom, who graduated WESTFIELD — The Welcome For children, the club will hold an Jewish Federation of Central New Carol and Gerard Barton of Westfield Anne’s lace. from Penn Hills High School in Penn Wagon Club of the Westfield area ice skating event at Warinanco Ice Jersey. are the paternal grandparents. Miss Molly Brown of Charleston, Hills, served six years in the United has announced its upcoming roster Skating Center in Roselle on Saturday, W. Va., a sorority sister of the bride, States Navy. He is employed as an of winter activities. February 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. Adult was the maid of honor. The bridal account executive with Business Al- Each month, there is a ladies’ night club members and their children are attendants included Miss Erin Brown ternatives in Pittsburgh. out event called the “Great Escape.” invited to take part in this activity. ARE YOU of Pittsburgh and Miss Stephanie A Bride and Bridesmaids Get To- On Wednesday, February 7, club Welcome Wagon member Julia Brown of Boynton Beach, Fla., both gether Weekend was hosted by the members will attend a cooking dem- DeSantis, a former professional ice IGNORING A sorority sisters of the bride; Miss mother of the bride at her home. onstration class at Classic Thyme in skater, will be at the rink to offer free Courtney Billeter of Paden City, W. Showers were also hosted by Mrs. Westfield, during which appetizer skating lessons. WARNING Va., a cousin and sorority sister of the Paul Feldmeier at her home in Paden recipes will be showcased. The club holds monthly activities bride; Miss Lisa Pitelka of Naperville, City, W. Va., and by Miss Erin Brown The club’s newly-formed 40+ such as children’s story hours, book Ill. and Miss Beth Harmon of and Miss Beth Harmon in Penn Hills. Group will kick off its new interest discussions and movie nights. Monthly SIGN? Murrysville, Pa. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by group by holding a “Cocktail and dinners are offered for members to Hors d’oeuvres Soiree” on Saturday, Snoring may be All the attendants wore floor- Mr. and Mrs. Chopski at the Ameri- gather together for a night out and to SNORING length, sleeveless, A-line berry matte can Legion in Penn Hills. February 17. try the cuisine of a new restaurant. a symptom of sleep satin gowns with a bateau neckline Following a wedding trip to Ja- Couples’ Night Out is set for the apnea, a potentially life- In addition, the club offers play and accents of berry satin at the neck maica, the couple reside in Penn following Saturday, February 24. groups, walking groups, participa- threatening sleep disorder and waistline, with matching stoles. Hills. Members and their spouses will meet tion in community service projects linked to high blood pressure, at Crossroads in Garwood for Cajun and fundraising events. stroke and heart attack. 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732-968-0018 • Colonial Square Mall • US 22 E • Greenbrook CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 1, 2001 Page 7 Temple Emanu-El to Hold The Roller Coaster Ride of Life… Redeemer Lutheran to Host Early Childhood Program Get Off by Following God’s Call ‘American Quilt’ Program BY REV. GARY F. ROTHWELL WESTFIELD — Temple Emanu- National Association for the Education ance from Him through Bible read- WESTFIELD – The Redeemer be provided. El of Westfield has invited families of the Young Child’s National Academy Do you ever feel that your spiritual ing and prayer. It comes through Lutheran Church and School will The program will examine quilts with children ages 2 to 5 to attend a of Early Childhood Programs. life is a little like a ride on a roller discipleship – learning and growing host a special program entitled from three perspectives – as histori- special program on Sunday, Febru- Besides the preschool, Temple coaster? Are the highs very high and in our spiritual walk. “American Quilts,” based on a PBS cal records, as symbols of family and ary 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, for an Emanu-El additionally offers a Kin- the lows very low, with a lot of In 2001, I want to spend more time video, on Saturday, February 10, at community, and as works of art. introduction to the synagogue’s Early dergarten Enrichment program, jerking and bumping in between? reading my Bible and trying to apply 10 a.m. in Redeemer’s Luther Hall. Janet Santichen, a Redeemer mem- Childhood Education Program. Lunch, Extended Hours and Sum- With each passing year of my life, God’s principles to my life. I want to be Redeemer is located at the corner ber and experienced quilt maker, will Crafts, a sing-along, snacks and a mer Camp programs. Registration sometimes I feel more and more like a learner, a disciple. I want to truly seek of Clark Street and Cowperthwaite display some of her creations and slide show will be included in the for all programs for the 2001-2002 I’m on a carnival ride that keeps to understand God’s word and see Place in Westfield. The public is describe the intricate process of plan- event. Both current and prospective school year is in progress. going faster and faster. However, I constant, lasting fruit as I apply it in my invited to attend and child care will ning and creating a quilt. enrollees and their families are wel- Temple Emanu-El is located at also feel the ride is becoming faith walk. God’s promise to us is that Anyone with a quilt is invited to come to attend the festivities. 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. smoother and more purposeful as I anyone who does this, anyone who bring it along and share their knowl- The temple’s Early Childhood Edu- For further information, please call grow in my walk of faith. applies God’s teachings in their lives, Temple Emanu-El edge about its maker and signifi- cation Program is accredited by the (908) 232-7663. Having just celebrated my 48th can anticipate to develop the consis- To Host Program cance. birthday, I am looking at my next tent, fruitful life spoken of in Psalm I. decade and seriously pondering what Looking back on your life 10 years On Comedy Films Holy Trinity to Hold Torah Center to Present my spiritual ride will be like. from now, do you want to see a lot of WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- I believe chapter one of the book hectic, circular roller coaster trips El in Westfield will host “Woody Communion Breakfast of Psalms describes a spiritual life that just stressed you out and pro- Allen and Mel Brooks: A Variation Jewish Literacy Courses very differently from a roller coaster. WESTFIELD – The Holy Trinity duced no lasting fruit? Or do you on Comedy Film,” on Sunday, Feb- Roman Catholic Church in Westfield In that description, the Psalmist states want to see a consistent life that ruary 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the WESTFIELD – The Union County tinue for four consecutive Thursdays that spiritual growth is “like a tree will hold its Annual Communion Torah Center in Westfield will present through March 15 at the Torah Center. produced real, lasting, eternal fruit? temple. Breakfast on Sunday, February 11, at three courses as part of the winter se- Topics will include “The Ten Com- Are you willing to pay the cost of This audio-visual program, fol- the Gran Centurions, located at 440 mester of the Jewish Literacy Program. mandments” and the “Sin of the discipleship? Jesus said in Luke, “And lowed by a question-and-answer ses- Madison Hill Road in Clark. The winter semester will begin on Golden Calf.” anyone who does not carry his cross sion, will be led by Dr. Eric Goldman, The breakfast will follow the 9 Tuesday, February 13, from 8 to 9 p.m., The Jewish Literacy Program was and follow me cannot be my dis- an expert on Yiddish, Israeli and a.m. Mass at Holy Trinity Church. with a course on Jewish Medical Ethics created by the Torah Center to provide ciple” (14:27) and “In the same way, Jewish film. The Reverend Richard Kelly will and Contemporary Halachik Issues. people with what is described as a any of you who does not give up Through recent and older film clips, be the guest speaker. Formerly as- This course will continue for four “coherent, relevant and usable body everything he has cannot be my dis- he will depict the “Jewish” comedy signed to Holy Trinity as a Parochial consecutive Tuesdays, through March of Jewish learning.” ciple (14:33). Are you willing to pay producer. Vicar, he is currently the Director of 6, and will include topics such as The cost for each course is $10. For the price of discipleship to gain a Dr. Goldman has been a curator at Vocations for the Archdiocese of Judaism and the Environment, Eutha- more information and to respond, fruitful life. The old expression still the YIVO Institute for Jewish Re- Newark. nasia and Genetic Engineering. Rabbi please call the Torah Center at (908) rings true, “You get what you pay search and was also a member of the Tickets are on sale after all Sunday Hirsh Novak will teach the course at 789-5252. for.” Educational Advisory Committee of Masses and in the Holy Trinity the Torah Center, located at 418 Cen- May God bless your ride in 2001 the United States Holocaust Memo- Church Rectory, located at 315 First tral Avenue in Westfield. Caregivers Group and on to at least 2011! rial Museum in Washington, D.C. Street in Westfield. Tickets are $12.50 Rabbi Levi Block, Director of the * * * * * Temple Emanu-El is located at for adults, $10 for senior citizens and Torah Center, will present a course To Meet on Feb. 5 Reverend Gary F. Rothwell is Pas- 756 East Broad Street in Westfield. $6 for children. All are invited to entitled “Kabbalah No. 101” on At Parish Center Rev. Gary F. Rothwell tor of the Scotch Plains Baptist Admission is free. For additional attend. Wednesdays starting February 14, information, please call the temple WESTFIELD – A support group Church, located at 333 Park Avenue For further information, please call from 8 to 9 p.m. in Scotch Plains. office at (908) 232-6770. the Rectory at (908) 232-8137. The course, which will continue for for those caring for elderly or chroni- planted by streams of water, which three consecutive Wednesdays through cally ill loved ones meets on the first yields its fruit in season and whose February 28, is a joint program of the non-holiday Monday of each month leaf does not wither. Whatever he Jewish Community Center (JCC) and at 8 p.m. in the Parish Center of St. does prospers.” the Torah Center. It will be held at the Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on In 10 years I want to be able to look JCC of Central New Jersey, 1391 Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. back and say that what God did in Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains. These are information and sharing and through me did not wither but Rabbi Mendel Heidingsfeld will sessions. The next meeting will take prospered. Probably many of you give a class on the Torah Portion of the place on February 5. For more infor- would like that kind of life and future week on Thursdays starting February mation, please call Marilyn Ryan at as well. 15, from 8 to 9 p.m., which will con- (908) 232-1867. The secret to this steady, produc- tive life that shows consistency and fruitfulness is also found in Psalm 1. It comes through our faith walk. How 20 Years of Civil Trial & Personal Injury are we applying God’s principles in Law Experience . our lives? Are we walking in the pathway of God? Personal Injury & It comes by hiding God’s word in our hearts that we might not sin against Him. It comes through a dedi- Negligence Law cated quiet time when we allow God Jon M. Bramnick to speak to us and we receive guid- Certified Trial Attorney John C Rodriguez Stephanie Ann Mitterhoff

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Robert Vignolo, 87, Marketing Executive; Charles F. Kiley, Sr., 87, Was Deacon; President of Church Board of Trustees – Obituaries – Had Distinguished Journalism Career Robert L. Vignolo, 87, of Westfield served as President from 1990 to Boyd H. Sutherland, 89, Was Engineer Charles F. Kiley, Sr., 87, of by historians. It was included in the died on Saturday, January 20, at 1991. Mr. Vignolo was also a mem- Westfield died on Saturday, January recent bestseller, “The Last Day of Overlook Hospital in Summit. ber of the church’s Craftsman Group. For Johns-Manville Corp. for 25 Years 27, at home. the War,” by Martin Gilbert. Born in Los Angeles, he had lived He was a former Trustee and Trea- Born on November 23, 1913 in In 1975, Mr. Kiley was a member there until 1962, when he moved to surer of the Union County Society of Boyd H. Sutherland, 89, of Talla- Boyd H. Sutherland, Jr. of Hunting- Jersey City, he lived in Westfield for of the inaugural ordination class of Westfield. the Handicapped; Executive Secre- hassee, Fla., died on Monday, Janu- ton Beach, Calif.; twin daughters, 50 years. Permanent Deacons in the Archdio- Mr. Vignolo had been a marketing tary of the International Castor Oil ary 22, in the Tallahassee Commu- Colonel Bonni L. Sutherland, United From 1945 until 1966, Mr. Kiley cese of Newark. Upon ordination, he executive with the Baker-Castor Oil Association and a member of the nity Hospital. States Marine Corps, of Mission had worked for the New York Herald was appointed Associate Director of Company, a vegetable oil company in American Chemical Society and the Born in Foster Falls, Va., he had Viejo, Calif., and Dr. Barbara Tribune as a reporter and editor. He Newark’s Diaconate program, and Los Angeles and Bayonne, before re- American Oil Chemists Society. lived in Scotch Plains before relocat- Sutherland of Westfield; two broth- was Assistant to the Editor, James served in this position and as Deacon tiring in 1974 after 24 years of service. He was predeceased by his brother, ing to Tallahassee in 1973. ers, Roy Sutherland and Frank Bellows, at the time the newspaper to the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic For the next 25 years, he served as an Albert Vignolo, Jr., in August. Mr. Sutherland had been an indus- Sutherland, and a sister, Helen Hines. ceased publication in 1966. Church in Westfield until his death. international consultant to companies Surviving are his wife of 61 years, trial engineer with Johns-Manville Private services were arranged He subsequently served as Editor During his 25 years as a Deacon, in the castor oil industry. Lillie Olsen Vignolo; a son, R. Corporation in Manville for 25 years under the direction of the Culley’s of the New York Law Journal from he also volunteered with many orga- He was a former member of the Stephen Vignolo of Short Hills; a before retiring in 1973. Meadow Wood Funeral Home in 1967 until his retirement in 1989. nizations and agencies, especially Board of Trustees at The Presbyte- daughter, Patricia L. Ranson of New He attended Virginia Polytechnic Tallahassee. He attended St. Aloysius High St. Joseph’s Social Services Center rian Church in Westfield, having York City; five grandchildren and a Institute in Blacksburg, Va., where Memorial contributions may be School in Jersey City and worked for in Elizabeth. great-grandchild. he was a member of its Corps of made to the Boyd H. Sutherland the Jersey Journal until he was drafted Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Adeline Van Duyne, 92 A funeral service was held on Cadets-Company I and played on the Scholarship Fund, Arthur L. Johnson in 1941. Billee Kiley; five sons, Charles Kiley Thursday, January 25, in the Chapel football team. High School, 365 Westfield Avenue, Adeline E. Van Duyne, 92, of The following year, he was as- of Mountainside, Edward Kiley of of The Presbyterian Church in Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Clark, 07066. Bridgewater died on Thursday, Janu- signed as a Staff Sergeant to the Stars Leesburg, Va., Paul Kiley of Clifton, Westfield. Interment took place in Frederica Harris Sutherland; a son, February 1, 2001 and Stripes Army newspaper. He John Kiley of Laurel, Md. and David ary 25, at the Somerset Medical Cen- the Revolutionary Cemetery in ter in Somerville. covered the air war from England for Kiley of Ann Arbor, Mich.; a daugh- Westfield. Nellie Hastings, 99, Longtime Educator, the newspaper, then followed the ter, Anne Kiley of Hammondsport, Born in Jersey City, she had lived Arrangements were under the di- in Florham Park for 52 years and Normandy invasion force to France. N.Y.; two sisters, Eleanor Haines of rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Guidance Counselor in Plainfield Schools One of his Stars and Stripes stories Spring Lake and Betty Phillips of then in Largo, Fla., for 14 years 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. before moving to Bridgewater 11 Nellie Perkins Hastings, 99, died In addition to her parents, she was was produced by the March of Time Lyndhurst; 12 grandchildren and a Memorial contributions may be on Friday, January 26, at Heath Vil- predeceased by her husband, Howard radio show. great-grandchild. years ago. made to The Presbyterian Church in Mrs. Van Duyne had been em- lage in Hackettstown. L. Hastings, and by a sister, Edna In 1945, Mr. Kiley served as Com- A requiem Mass was celebrated Westfield. Born in Brooklyn on August 22, Perkins Alexander. bined Press Representative for ployed as a professional seamstress February 1, 2001 yesterday, Wednesday, January 31, for Bamberger’s Department Store 1901, the daughter of the late C. Surviving are a nephew, John SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters, in the Holy Trinity Church. Private in Morristown for more than 25 years Heye DeBuhr, Sr., 77 Byron and Myrtle Brooks Perkins, Alexander of Millis, Mass.; a niece, Allied Expeditionary Force), headed interment will take place today, before retiring in 1972. Heye O. DeBuhr, Sr., 77, of she had lived in Westfield and Gillette Judith St. George of Old Lyme, Conn., by General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Thursday, February 1, in Fairview She was a member of Century Mountainside died on Thursday, before moving to Hackettstown 15 and nine great-nephews and nieces. Mr. Kiley witnessed the German sur- Cemetery in Westfield. A memorial service was held yes- Chapter 100 of the Order of the East- January 25, at Overlook Hospital in years ago. render to Western Allies at Rheims Arrangements were under the di- ern Star in Somerville and was a past Summit. Mrs. Hastings had taught in the terday, Wednesday, January 31, at and covered the formal surrender rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, matron of the Eastern Star Chapter in Born in Plainfield, he was a life- Plainfield school system for 42 years the Meyersville Presbyterian Church ceremony in Berlin. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. in Gillette. Interment was private. Morristown. long resident of Mountainside. and served for many years as Guid- His account of the surrender was Memorial donations may be made Mrs. Van Duyne was also a mem- A self-employed general contrac- ance Counselor at Plainfield High Arrangements were under the di- picked up by major international news to St. Joseph Social Services Center, ber of the Emmanuel Reformed Epis- tor, Mr. DeBuhr had been the owner School before retiring in 1962. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, services and is today considered the 118 Division Street, Elizabeth, 07201. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. February 1, 2001 copal Church of Somerville; the La- of H. O. DeBuhr Contracting in She graduated from Montclair primary contemporary printed source dies Auxiliary of Florham Park Fire Mountainside for 50 years before Normal School in Montclair and re- Memorial contributions may be Company No. 2, and the Florham retiring in 1995. ceived a master’s degree from Gradu- made to the Meyersville Presbyte- Marguerite H. Ayers, 98, Was Rosarian, ate Teachers College of Columbia rian Church, Gillette, 07933. Park Senior Citizens. Mr. DeBuhr was a Private First February 1, 2001 She was predeceased by her hus- Class in the United States Army from University. Charter Member of Immaculate Heart band, William Elward Van Duyne, 1946 to 1948. Marguerite Helen Masenior Ayers, She was predeceased by her hus- in 1979. He was a former Trustee and a Mary DiRienzo, 85, Was Bookkeeper; 98, of Scotch Plains died on Satur- band, Samuel E. Ayers, in 1957; two Surviving are two daughters, Nancy member of the Redeemer Lutheran day, January 27, at Union Hospital in brothers, George E. Masenior, Jr. G. Bradshaw of Lakewales, Fla. and Church in Westfield. Graduate of Drake Business College Union. and Harold D. Masenior, and a sister, Adele Parsell of Westfield; eight Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Mary D. Paglia DiRienzo, 85, of Paglia of Montville, and three grand- Born in Jersey City, she was a Lillian Apgar. grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren Georgette Ruehl; a daughter, lifelong resident of Scotch Plains. Surviving are a daughter, Donna and four great-great grandchildren. Georgette DeBuhr of Mountainside; Lakewood died on Thursday, Janu- children. ary 25, at the Paul Kimball Medical The funeral was held on Monday, Mrs. Ayers and her family had M. Ayers of Scotch Plains; a brother, Services were held on Monday, a son, Heye O. DeBuhr, Jr. of Lin- Center in Lakewood. January 29, from the Memorial Fu- been farmers for many years in Scotch Roger W. Masenior of Washington; a January 29, at the Bruce C. coln Park; a brother, Rhinehart Plains and she was a member of the sister, Dorothy A. Bass of Lansdale, VanArsdale Funeral Home in DeBuhr of Florida, and a grandson. Born in Newark, she had resided in neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Nutley before relocating to Lake- Fanwood, followed by a Mass at the New Jersey Farm Bureau. Pa.; a granddaughter and a great- Somerville. Interment was sched- A funeral service took place on wood 20 years ago. Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman She was a charter member of the grandson. uled to take place at the Chapel Hill Saturday, January 27, in the Re- Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Funeral services were held yester- Memorial Park in Largo. deemer Lutheran Church. Crema- Mrs. DiRienzo had been a book- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. keeper with Eastwood Neely Inc. in Interment took place at the Holy Catholic Church in Scotch Plains day, Wednesday, January 31, from Memorial contributions may be tion was private. Belleville for more than 20 years Cross Cemetery in North Arlington. and its Rosary Society. the Higgins Home for Funerals in made to the Eastern Star Nursing Arrangements were under the di- February 1, 2001 She was additionally active with Plainfield, followed by a Mass at the Home, 111 Finderne Avenue, rection of the Gray Funeral Home, before retiring in 1980. She was a graduate of Drake Busi- the local Democratic Party. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Bridgewater, 08807. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Susan Kirchofer, 87 Interment took place at the Holy February 1, 2001 February 1, 2001 ness College in Newark. She was predeceased by her hus- Susan Frances Toner Kirchofer, Emily H. Tartaglia Redeemer Cemetery in South band, Joseph DiRienzo, in 1950, and 87, of Plainfield died on Saturday, Emily H. Tartaglia of Scotch Plains Plainfield. Joan Feick, 71, Active in Local Church; by a daughter, Donna DiRienzo January 27, at home. died on Wednesday, January 24, in Memorial contributions may be McMahon, in February of last year. Born in Cooktown, County Tyrone, the Christian Health Care Center in made to the Scotch Plains Volunteer Had Worked for Parks Commission Surviving are a son, Joseph Ireland, she came to the United States Wyckoff. Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 325, Scotch with her family at age 3. She had Born in Brooklyn, she lived in Plains, 07076. DiRienzo of Fanwood; two brothers, February 1, 2001 Joan Mensching Feick, 71, of Surviving are her husband of 47 Frank Paglia of Toms River, Peter lived in Elizabeth, Roselle, Scotch Scotch Plains since 1974. Westfield died on Wednesday, Janu- years, William A. Feick; two daugh- Paglia of Columbia and George Plains, Plainfield, South Plainfield Mrs. Tartaglia was a member of ary 24, at Overlook Hospital in Sum- ters, Lisa Ann Feick of Westfield and and Brick before returning to the Scotch Plains Senior Citizens. DEATH NOTICE mit. Melanie Swass of Palmer, Pa.; a sis- Ruth Quadenfield, 80 Plainfield. She was predeceased by her hus- ANN T. BERODYN Born in Brooklyn, she moved to ter, Janet Daubenspeck of Seabrook, Ruth L. Leamon Quadenfield, 80, Mrs. Kirchofer had worked as a band, Anthony Tartaglia. On January 18, 2001, Ann Theresa Westfield in 1938. Tex., and three grandchildren. nurse at Bonnie Burn Hospital, now Surviving are four sons, Nunzio (nee Damiecki), age 83, of Mrs. Feick had worked as an ad- of Westfield died on Friday, January A funeral service was held on Fri- 26, at the Ashbrook Nursing and known as Runnells Specialized Hos- Tartaglia of Lincoln, Mass., Anthony Haddonfield, NJ, formerly of Westfield, ministrative assistant for the Parks NJ, Toms River, NJ, and Point day, January 26, in the Chapel of the Rehabilitation Center in Scotch pital of Union County in Berkeley Tartaglia of Flushing, N.Y., Philip Commission of Elizabeth for five Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Lookout, NY, wife of the late Anthony Plains. Heights, from 1932 to 1942. Tartaglia of Plantation, Fla. and Jerry years before retiring in 1957. Interment took place at Fairview She had also been employed as a Tartaglia of Franklin Lakes; 13 grand- J. Survived by two daughters, Mary She was a member of The Presby- Born in Roselle, she had lived Ellen Desmond, of Philadelphia, PA, Cemetery in Westfield. there until moving to Westfield in nurse for the Abbott Manor Nursing children and four great-grandchildren. and Veronica Dorry, of Baltimore, MD, terian Church in Westfield and was Arrangements were handled by the 1956. Home in Plainfield. A Mass was offered on Saturday, one son, Arthur Berodyn, of Ocean active with many clubs at the church. Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad She was a member of the former January 27, in the Church of the Twp., NJ, and one sister, Stella She was predeceased by her son, Mrs. Quadenfield was a past mem- Wallace, of Farmington, NY. A Funeral Street in Westfield. ber of the Women’s Club of Westfield. Ancient Order of the Hibernians of Most Blessed Sacrament in Franklin Kevin Feick, in 1966. February 1, 2001 Lakes, following the funeral from Mass took place on Wednesday, She was predeceased by her hus- Plainfield and an active member and January 24, at Holy Trinity R.C. band, William E. Quadenfield, in 1998. Past President of the Jefferson School the Vander Plaat Funeral Home in Church, 315 First St., Westfield, NJ. Services were held on Monday, Parent Teacher Association in Wyckoff. Interment took place at Interment, Fairview Cemetery, January 29, at the Dooley Funeral Plainfield, a Cub Scout den mother Christ the King Cemetery in Franklin Westfield. Memorial donations maybe Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. for Jefferson School and a member Lakes. made in Mrs. Berodyn’s name to the Home, 218 West North Avenue in American Cancer Society, 410 White Cranford. Interment was at Ever- of the South Plainfield Veterans of Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Health Care Horse Pike, PO Box 159, Haddonfield, Caring & Courteous Service to the green Cemetery in Hillside. Foreign Wars Memorial Post No. NJ 08033. Arrangements by Kain February 1, 2001 6763 Ladies Auxiliary. Center, 301 Sicomac Avenue, Funeral Home, Haddonfield, NJ. Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 She was predeceased by her hus- Wyckoff, 07481. February 1, 2001 band, William A. Kirchofer, and by February 1, 2001 MASTER her two sisters, Theresa Young and MEMORIALS Mary Ellen Callahan. Joseph C. Risch, 48, Commodity Broker Surviving are two daughters, Su- Westfield 1171 E. Broad St. san V. Kirchofer of San Clemente, For Prudential Securities in New York Westfield, NJ Calif. and Patricia Wyckoff of South Joseph C. Risch, 48, of Mountainside Surviving are his wife, Marlene 556 Westfield Plainfield; a son, William A. died on Saturday, January 27, at Over- Risch; a daughter, Kimberly E. Risch Avenue 233-2350 Kirchofer, also of South Plainfield; a look Hospital in Summit. of Mountainside; a son, Steven G. 233-0255 brother, Gerald Toner of Roselle; Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he lived Risch of Mountainside; his father, two grandchildren and two great- in Mountainside for the past 20 years. Albert W. Risch of San Diego, Calif., John L. Dooley grandchildren. Mr. Risch was a commodity broker and a sister, Barbara Chambers of Fort Manager Funeral services were held yester- for The Prudential Securities in New Mitchell, Ky. day, Wednesday, January 31, from York City for more than 16 years. A memorial service will be held at the McCriskin Home For Funerals in He earned a degree from Pace Uni- 2 p.m. this Saturday, February 3, at DESIGNER • BUILDERS OF FINE South Plainfield, followed by a Mass versity in New York in 1976 and was the Community Presbyterian Church of Christian Burial in the Sacred a member of the university’s Alumni in Mountainside. There will be no MONUMENTS Heart Roman Catholic Church in Association. visitation. MARKERS South Plainfield. Interment took He was a member of the Cocoa Arrangements were under the di- Cranford place at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Merchants Association, the Green Cof- rection of the Gray Funeral Home, 218 North Avenue MAUSOLEUMS Plains. fee Association and the National Cof- 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. February 1, 2001 fee Association. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- 276-0255 LETTERED • CLEANED tions may be made to the Melanoma Charles V. Dooley Research Foundation, 23704-5 El Manager Bruce Bauer, Prop. Toro Road, No. 206, Lake Forest, (Established 1938) Calif. 92630. February 1, 2001 ALSO: 300 Rt. 37 East Margaret Dickson, 87 Toms River, N.J. 349-2350 Margaret Elizabeth Dickson, 87, of Hagerstown, Md., originally from Westfield, died on Monday, January 22, at home. She had been employed by Borden’s Milk Company for 38 years and later retired from Muhlenberg Hospital after 10 years. Miss Dickson was a former volun- teer with the Washington County Hospital Auxiliary. She was predeceased by her par- ents, John and Margaret Bennett Dickson; three sisters, Mary Dickson, Bertha Young and Mabel Seal, and two brothers, John Dickson and Tommy Dickson. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Monday, January 29, at Hillside Cem- etery in Plainfield. Arrangements were under the di- rection of the Douglas A. Fiery Fu- neral Home in Hagerstown, Md. Memorial donations may be made to Community Rescue Service, 110 Eastern Boulevard North, Hagerstown, Md., 21742. February 1, 2001 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 1, 2001 Page 9 DECA Chapter Recipient of 95 Awards University ConceptsConcepts && ThoughtThought At Annual Regional Competition SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Apparel & Accessories. Matthew Vanderheyden, Retail Mer- News Plains-Fanwood High School DECA Michael’s first place finish marks chandising; and sophomore Anthony Chapter, an association of marketing the first time a Scotch Plains-Fanwood Caruso, Food Marketing. Matthew Hanas students, won 95 awards at their an- freshman has won top honors. Other winners who became eli- nual Central Region Competitions, Second Place overall winners in- gible to compete on the state level Makes Dean’s List the highest total in their 31 years of clude seniors Jessica LoBrace, Ap- include seniors Doug Gillie, James At Fairleigh Dickinson competition. parel; Sunita Shah, Business Ser- McClintock, Andrew Elko, Russell Competing against nearly 1,000 vices; Elizabeth Hogan, Marketing Minio, Peter Civins, Alyssa Sams, WESTFIELD — Matthew Hanas students from 25 schools in Central Management; the team of Sara Katherine Bruno, Derek Mogull, of Westfield has been named to the New Jersey, the 108-member Scotch Magnola and Kate Sang, Hospitality Kate Bereznak, Sandra Franco, Dean’s List at Fairleigh Dickinson Plains-Fanwood delegation brought & Tourism, and the junior team of Damon Clark, Anthony Gicas, Erin University in Madison for the fall home 62 trophies in proficiency- Tyler Stender and Daniel Zelikman, Watson, Brett Bushinger, Anthony semester. Matthew also received high based competitions of instructional Financial Management. Blasi, Portia Schlegel, John Corbin, honors. He is a mathematics major. areas in their marketing class. Third place honors went to seniors Damiano Gaetano, Melissa Lemus; The competitions include an ob- Robert Cardinale, Vehicle & Petro- juniors Brian Schiller, Robert Mattar, Westfielders Take Part jective test and case studies of real leum Marketing; Andrew Babicz, Steven Lowen, Ryan O’Donnell, business problems, in marketing ar- Marketing Management; Patrick Kerry McVey Jesse Rogowsky, Luis In Dartmouth Program eas such as management, promo- Dinsmore, Technical Marketing; Cruz, Maura Daly, sophomores For Foreign Study tions, selling, economics, basic & Chris Gawryluk and David Larking, Danielle Hirschhorn, Lenore WESTFIELD — Dora J. Sugar of TALKING ABOUT ‘AMELIA’…Herman Parish, author of the amusing “Amelia social skills and market research. Hospitality; David Bell and Rob McMillian, Chris Zidonik, Charles Westfield, a senior at Dartmouth Bedelia” series of books, discusses the history of the character, and how he Leading the way winning first place Bugg, Sports & Entertainment Mar- Bachi, and Kendra Andrews; fresh- College in Hanover, N.H., is study- writes his stories, with Jefferson Elementary School students at an “Author in was the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Quiz keting; juniors Jay Cordes and men Robert Kuchinski, Joshua Kay, Residence” presentation. ing biology in Central America as Bowl team of seniors Rob Bugg, Michael Hughes, Travel & Tourism; and Adam Corbin. well as the Caribbean this winter as David Belt, Doug Gillie and David part of the college’s foreign study Larkin. Other first place overall win- program. Jefferson Students are Visited ners include senior Michael Dixon in WHS Senior Randi Siegel Nominated Dora is the daughter of Istvan and the Quick Serve Restaurant Man- Agnes Sugar of Westfield. agement event, the team of seniors For Principal’s Leadership Award In addition, Sara Carpenter of By ‘Amelia Bedelia’ Author Tim Gander and Eric Konzleman, WESTFIELD — Randi Siegel, a years as an executive board member Westfield, a sophomore at Travel & Tourism Management; jun- Dartmouth, is studying French in WESTFIELD — As part of the he hears them. iors Ryan Crawford, Business Ser- senior at Westfield High School (WHS), and two as corresponding secretary. “Author in Residence” program, stu- Students were excited to hear that has been nominated by Dr. Robert G. Her extra-curricular activities include Paris this winter as part of the foreign vices Marketing; David Baumwoll, study program. dents at Jefferson Elementary School Mr. Parish just completed writing his Marketing Management Services; Petix, WHS Principal, to compete in the the Spanish Club, Junior Optimist in Westfield were recently introduced latest book, “Amelia Bedelia, M.D.,” Principal’s Leadership Award Program Club, Women’s Studies Club, Na- Sara is the daughter of Ronald and Andrew Pavoni, Retail Merchandis- Diane Carpenter of Westfield. to Herman Parish, author of the which should be in bookstores in 2002. ing, and freshman Michael Hessemer, (PLA) sponsored by the National Asso- tional Honor Society, and Spanish “Amelia Bedelia” series of books. ciation of Secondary School Principals National Honor Society. This Parent Teacher Organization- (NASSP). Beyond Westfield High School, Steven Kassakian sponsored event is in its second year Randi’s nomination is based on her Randi has also served as the student Makes Dean’s List and gives the children the opportunity leadership skills, participation in ser- representative on a town-wide Citi- to hear a presentation from and ask vice organizations, academic achieve- zens’ Advisory Committee on the At U. of Washington questions of familiar authors. ments in the arts and sciences and proposed renovation of the high WESTFIELD — Steven Kassakian Mr. Parish explained to students employment experiences. As part of school. The recipient of the Xerox of Westfield has been named to the that his aunt, Peggy Parish, started the her nomination, Randi wrote an essay Award for excellence in leadership, series of books in 1963. Two charac- Dean’s List at the University of Wash- about the impact of computer technol- the humanities and social sciences, ington in Seattle. ters in the books, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, ogy and the Internet on education. Randi has attended many youth lead- were named for her grandparents, who Funded by Herff Jones, Inc., the ership conferences since intermedi- Local Students Receive lived down the road from her. Ms. PLA program for which Randi has ate school, including Leadership Parish grew up in Manning, S.C., and, been nominated makes her eligible Training Camp, the Hugh O’Brien Degrees From NJIT after college, moved to New York to to receive a $1,000 college scholar- Youth Leadership Seminar, and the teach third grade and collected many ship. One-hundred fifty PLA schol- Presidential Classroom Program. WESTFIELD — Meredith Doll ideas for her books. arships nationwide will be awarded “Randi is an extraordinary stu- and Aleksander Petersen of Westfield After Ms. Parish’s death in 1988, this spring. dent leader in our high school,” com- received their degrees as part of the Herman Parish continued writing IT’S A WONDERFUL PLACE…The parents and teachers at Westfield’s While at Westfield High School, mented Dr. Petix. “Her impressive largest January graduating class in about the confused character in Washington School will present their 53rd annual musical production, “It’s a the history of New Jersey Institute of Wonderful Place,” at Roosevelt Intermediate School tomorrow, Friday, Febru- Randi, a National Merit Scholarship academic accomplishments and her “Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor,” “Bravo, commended scholar, has continually outstanding record of service to her Technology(NJIT). The school’s Amelia Bedelia!” and “Good Driv- ary 2, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 3, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Reserved tickets 115th commencement was held at are $6 for afternoon performances and $8 for evening performances. Tickets made the distinguished honor roll and school and community,” added Dr. ing, Amelia Bedelia.” can be purchased by calling the Virtual Box Office at (908) 789-9223, or through has also been a Student Council mem- Petix, “stand as a reminder of the the New Jersey Performing Arts Cen- Mr. Parish shared with the children ERA/Burgdorff Realtors, located at 600 North Avenue. The production serves ber for four years, serving for two best in America’s teenagers.” ter in Newark. how he writes his stories. He explained as the school’s primary fundraiser. how the English language borrows expressions from many other lan- Local Residents Named guages and therefore can have double Jeremy White Achieves meanings. He noted that he always To Fall Dean’s List carries a notebook with him to jot At Univ. of Hartford down ideas as they occur or phrases as Eagle Scout Designation AREA — Two area residents have SCOTCH PLAINS — Jeremy consisted of organizing and supervis- been named to the fall semester White, a member of Boy Scout Troop ing other scouts in surveying, identi- Dean’s List at the University of Hart- No. 104 of Scotch Plains, recently fying existing markings and creating ford in West Hartford, Conn. earned the rank of Eagle Scout – the a map and registry binder listing the They are Modiegi Notoane of highest honor in Boy Scouting and a locations of all the individual grave Fanwood and Annie Thode of level achieved by only a small per- sites in the historic cemetery located Westfield. centage of scouts. at the Scotch Plains Baptist Church. He was recognized during a Court Over the past five summers, he Brian Osborn Named of Honor ceremony that was held participated in treks in the LEARNING THE LEGAL SYSTEM...Superior Court Judge Benjamin Cohen January 3 at All Saints’ Episcopal Adirondack Mountains. This past spoke to Rita Selesner’s and Judy Lasher’s seventh grade history classes on To Fall Dean’s List Church in Scotch Plains. February, with Troop No. 104, he January 10 at Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains. Judge Cohen explained the Jeremy has held various leader- helped organize and led a trek to the workings of the legal system and his experiences presiding in a Newark At Centenary College ship positions, including senior pa- Grand Canyon. Jeremy currently at- courtroom. Pictured, left to right, are: Barry Shapiro, Randolph Smith, Michelle WESTFIELD — Brian Osborn of trol leader, and has completed 23 tends Salisbury State University in Alleman, Elaine Piniat, law clerk Jay Ibraham, Judge Cohen, Chelsea Holloway Westfield has earned Dean’s List sta- merit badges. Salisbury, Md., where he is majoring and Christine Albanese-DeMair. tus at Centenary College in Hackettstown. Jeremy White His Eagle Scout service project in communications. Nicholas Stefiuk Makes Local Residents Brian, the son of Peter and Claudia Fall President’s List Osborn, is a freshman majoring in Make Dean’s List business administration with a con- Trailside Center to Host Programs At Plymouth State Col. centration in sports management. He At Lafayette College WESTFIELD — Nicholas Stefiuk is also a member of the Centenary AREA — The names of 633 of Westfield is among 270 Plymouth College baseball team. During Winter School Break Lafayette College students who have State College students named to the He is a 2000 graduate of Westfield been named to the 2000 fall semester President’s List for the fall semester. High School. MOUNTAINSIDE — During the Journey from Sap to Syrup” will be a.m., for families with children ages 4 winter school break, February 19 and older. Participants will collect sticks, Dean’s List were recently announced presented for families with children of by Christopher W. Gray, Dean of Stud- through February 23, the Trailside Na- all ages in the Visitor Center auditorium. twigs, holly, evergreen sprigs and col- ture and Science Center in Mountainside orful berries to create a bundle that will ies. This program will begin with a slide- The following area residents were will feature “February Festivities,” a illustrated discussion which will explain help to start a winter fire blazing. A $3 fee will be charged per kit and pre- included among those named: week full of special programs for chil- how Native Americans made maple sugar, • dren and their families. as well as how it is made today. registration is required. Nadine Ana Kwiatkowski of Scotch Highlighting this year’s schedule is This year, Trailside will offer an “Owl Plains Participants will walk to a sugar maple • magician Ron Owen, who will present tree to see a tap in action and take part Prowl” for families with children 6 and Michael Samuel Milberger of “Magic is Funny” on Tuesday, Febru- older on February 20 at 6:30 p.m. The Scotch Plains in a taste test. Tickets will be sold at the • ary 20, at 1:30 p.m., for children 4 and door for $3 per person. program will begin with a brief slide Stephen Jay Chiger of Westfield older. Tickets are $4 per person and will Participants in the “Wildlife Watch,” show followed by an outdoor walk to •Andrew Christian Stotler or be sold at the door. No children under 4 offered on February 19 and 20 at 3:30 listen for resident owls of the Watchung Westfield will be admitted. p.m., for families with children ages 6 Reservation. A $3 fee will be charged •Molly Christine Phelan of Westfield Two planetarium shows entitled “The and older, will observe animals who are and pre-registration is required. Sky Inside” will be offered for children visiting the bird feeding station and then The vacation programs will close out ages 4 to 6, accompanied by an adult, on search the outdoors for winter wildlife. on Friday, February 23, at 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 19, at 11 a.m. and These winter walks will end with with “Snakes of New Jersey” for fami- again at 12:15 p.m. Participants will stories by a campfire, hot chocolate and lies with children age 6 and older. learn about the transition of daytime into marshmallows. The fee is $3 per per- Twenty-one different species of snakes nighttime and witness the movement of son, pre-registration is required, and live in New Jersey. Participants will the sun and moon. Tickets are $3 per participants are advised to dress warmly. observe snake feeding in Trailside’s rep- person and will be sold at the door. “Kindly Kits” will be offered before tile room. CERTIFIED At 1:30 p.m. on February 19, “The the magic show on February 20 at 11 The fee for the program is $3 per HS TEACHERS person and pre-registration is required. Trailside is a facility of the Union Scotch Plains, Summit, County Department of Parks and Rec- Edison, Metuchen, reation. The center is located at 452 New Providence Road in Mountainside. Elizabeth For more information, please call (908) 789-3670. Thomas J. Decker, Esq WESTFIELD YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER Certified by the Supreme Court 102 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ of New Jersey PILATES is back! Classes forming as a civil trial attorney Events: Thurs., Feb 15, 8:00 p.m. Course in Miracles Study Group Fri. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m. - Spiritual Dance Workshop Sun., Feb. 18, 2:00 p.m. - Suzan Victoria Decker & Magaw For details call: (908) 232-8956 Personal Injury, Municipal Court and Real Estate Matters C I ! HI! .... AO ! .... OLA ....

Learn a new language 507 Westfield Avenue while you sip your coffee Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Spanish and Italian - Small groups Wednesday and Thursday Mornings WELCOME TO NATURE...Families enjoy a naturalist-led winter walk through at Cafe Java on Elm Street. 908-301-9399 the forest during last year’s “February Festivities,” a program sponsored by the Trailside Nature and Science Center. This year’s festivities will take place from For more info Please Call 518-0465 Monday through Friday, February 19 to 23. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 1, 2001 Page 11

Check it out on the Web! Sports Section - Pages 11-14 www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS FEELEY BUCKETS 19 AND PULLS DOWN 9 REBOUNDS Shabazz Bulldogs Bark in 4th, Bite Raider Hoopmen, 67-56

By DAVID B. CORBIN Shabazz Bulldogs pranced into Dan Doherty said, “We went after Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Scotch Plains on January 25 and them and played aggressive (in the Recently, the Scotch Plains- thought they would have a cake walk. first half). We took care of the bas- Fanwood boys basketball team have Instead, the Raiders did some “dog- ketball. But we had trouble when we been quite competitive. The Raiders ging” of their own and hounded last played them when they beat us thrashed Kearny, 52-37, on January Shabazz until the final quarter. The by 25 at their place. It was the second 9, humbled Elizabeth, 66-60, two concerned Bulldogs finally barked game of the year and we turned the days later, nearly grounded the 10-1 back, scored 23 points and bit the ball over a lot.” Plainfield Cardinals on January 16 Raiders 67-56. As to the Raiders’ much improved then iced the Comets of Hillside, 76- Reflecting on the difference be- play recently, Doherty said, “Some- 65, on January 23. tween the first game with Shabazz times it makes the losses tougher for The ninth-ranked Malcolm X. and this one, Raider Head Coach the kids to accept because they are giving more on the court. But they David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times are playing a lot better, they’re play- DRIBBLING PAST A TIGER...Blue Devil Jim McKeon, GOING FOR TWO...Blue Devil Dan Deserio attempts to ing together and they know what right, attempts to dribble around a Linden Tiger. sink a basket. Deserio netted 19 points. they are doing.” “Our goal is to look at the county tournament and make some upsets,” DESERIO NETS 19, DEVILS HIT 8 THREE-POINTERS expressed Doherty. Raider senior Andrew Feeley was consistent throughout and finished with 18 points while pulling down Blue Devil Cagers Bewilder nine rebounds. But the Bulldogs had too many guns. Very strong in the second quarter was Devonne Giles, who fired in nine of his 17 points. He Linden Tiger Boys, 67-59 was counterbalanced by Raider Anwar Montgomery, who sank seven of his eight points in that quarter to By DAVID B. CORBIN a three-pointer. Then junior Jay Cook second quarter and after Deserio hold the Bulldogs’ halftime lead to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times began burning the net and, by the end nailed a three-pointer to give the 30-27. Mouths must be wide open in Lin- of the quarter, he had nine points Devils a 23-15 lead, the Tigers ad- “Andrew Feeley has really come den. The Linden High School boys which included two three-pointers. justed and scored eight-straight points along big time,” pointed out Doherty. basketball team is known as the Ti- An 18-15 lead was carried into the CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 “He’s using his body and getting gers. And, Tigers are supposed to very physical. That has been the main roar. However, it was the Westfield key. Now they (opposition) are key- boys who growled the loudest when SMITH NETS 11, L. HUBER HITS 10 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ing on him and our outside shooters they bewildered the Tigers, 67-59, in DRIVING THROUGH BULLDOGS...Raider Anwar Montgomery begins to are hitting more.” Westfield on January 25 to claim drive through some Malcolm X. Shabazz Bulldog defenders. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 their first victory over the Tigers Lady Vikings Ransack since 1985. The Blue Devils were sizzling from LEONARDIS AND MACKAY PULL IT OUT, GALE WINS the outside and riddled the Tigers with eight three-pointers. But that Ridge Cagers, 46-19 wasn’t all. When the Tiger defense compensated by spreading out, Blue By DAVID B. CORBIN time Kenyail Johnson nailed a three- Match Ups, Cougars Pounce Devil junior forward Dan Deserio Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pointer and added a layup and free penetrated underneath and finished Dogged defense and keen vision throw to give the Vikings a 12-4 lead. with a team-leading 19 points. could very well describe this year’s Smith, who had seven points in the “We shot 55 percent from the field Union Catholic High School girls second quarter, did some offensive Blue Devil Matmen, 54-12 and Dan has really stepped up and basketball team. That philosophy dazzling creating three-straight steals become a good post player,” said Blue earned the Vikings another lop-sided and converting the layups. The Vi- Devil Head Coach Kevin Everly. “He victory, this time with a 46-19 win king defense became even more By DAVID B. CORBIN worked to our advantage in that case.” Kramer, 3-1. has a good feel and can use his body over Ridge in Scotch Plains on Janu- stingy, holding Ridge to only a two- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The very first match up – 103-lbs. Blue Devil Ethan Powell bumped well. He helped us control the boards.” ary 26. Leading the Vikings offen- pointer by Lauren Groughe, and add- How high school wrestling teams – went Cranford’s way when Tommy up a weight class to face a very From the onset, the Blue Devils sively were Shrita Smith with 11 ing to the effectiveness was the Vi- match up individual-to-individual Murray scored a takedown late in the rugged 135-lb. Dan Genovese. A gave the Tigers an impression that points and Lauren Huber with 10. kings’ awareness to position them- can mean a lot as to the outcome of third period to grab a 3-1 decision close bout went haywire in the third they were out to get them. And they The clinging Viking defense stuck selves in the right spot for rebounds. a bout. And it certainly did in over Blue Devil Matt McManus. Then period when Powell initiated a did! In the first quarter, the Devils so close to the Red Raiders’ shirts in “Our big thing is that we run a lot Cranford on January 24 as Westfield at 112, state qualifier Pat Daly pinned takedown, but Genovese countered were deadly from the outside starting the first quarter, yielding just four of kids and you (opposition) just get found itself on the disadvantageous Blue Devil Joe DeCampo in the sec- with a five-point pancake maneuver with junior Adam Turner, who netted points to Kathy Kelly. In the mean- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 portion of the match up and were ond period by taking him straight to then later added another two points pounced by the Cougars, 54-12. Al- his back from a takedown. to claim a 12-3, majority decision. though there were several competi- The Cougars won another close Two more Cougar state qualifiers, tive bouts, Cranford managed to come bout at 119 and took a 12-0 lead Rob Verhoeven at 145 and Greg up with the wins. when Nick Seeman scored a Donofrio at 160, proved their prow- “We did not match well. It goes to takedown and an escape to edge Jake CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Largest School in North Jersey show you. We beat a Scotch Plains team that had a close match with Cranford, but yet, they beat us up,” Come In and See said Blue Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz. “Not just tonight but this year, they are a better team than we are.” What the Latest Only three Blue Devils came home with wins and the road to victory for two of them was definitely bumpy. “BUZZ” For one, 130-lb. Eric Gale the road to victory was smooth as he received a Is All About forfeit. The first bumpy Blue Devil vic- DON’T WAIT: COME SEE tory came in the 125-lb. class when IF IT WORKS FOR YOU! John Leonardis pulled out a takedown in overtime to defeat Chris Why put it off? Be the best you can be starting right Peneherrara, 7-5. Leonardis slicked now or get your child started on the road to self dis- under Peneherrara with a takedown in the first period and began working covery that will make every stage in life easier. a single grapevine with a power half nelson. However, Peneherrara turned • Numerous Classes Offered Daily the tables and nearly recorded a pin To Fit Everyone’s Busy Schedule! David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times in the second period, but Leonardis IN A VERY TIGHT BATTLE...Blue Devil John Leonardis, top, finds himself in • New!! Lunchtime Classes fought out of it and gained a reversal. a tight bout with Cougar Chris Peneherrara. Leonardis won, 7-5, in overtime. In the third period, the Cougar gained • Special Classes for Ages 4-6 a reversal and Leonardis knotted the score on a penalty point. PENNELLA PUMPS IN 17 POINTS Introductory Special The second bumpy win came in the final bout of the afternoon when heavyweight Chris MacKay found WEEKS $ 00 himself in a 1-1 deadlock with Cou- Lady Raiders Ground Roxanne Dunn 4 49 gar Steve Boborowski with less than JUST 26 seconds remaining. With both Program Director $ wrestlers standing, Boborowski had Hawk Hoopers, 53-29 Personalized !REE Uniform - Value 35 to take his second injury time out upon paid registration and, by rule, that allowed MacKay to Curriculum by ary 27. The victory also qualified the choose whether he wanted to resume By DAVID B. CORBIN NO CONTRACTS Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders for the state tournament. MASTER– JE DUNN wrestling in the top, bottom or stand- The coordination between forward – ROXANNE DUNN ing position. MacKay chose bottom, Control of the boards and effective- Lindsay Pennella and center Erin escaped and won. ness with inside passing earned the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Gillooly on offense was superb. NEW!!! Join The Show Off Your New “I like that rule,” said Kurz. “Our Pennella, who finished with a game- kids don’t take any injury time. It girls basketball team a, 53-29, victory over J. P. Stevens in Edison on Janu- high 17 points, got most of her inside Little Dragons Shape This Summer feeds from Gilloolly. Pennella re- Come in and Meet Your Karate World 2nd turned the favor by effectively pass- Saturday Classes Degree Black Belt and Certified Martial Arts ing to Gillooly, who had 13 points, as Ages 4 thru 6 she cut inside toward the basket. Instructors Dana-Roxanne-Kristen-Joanna. “We did a nice job running our offense although we kind of forced TAE KWON DO the issue earlier in the game and KOREAN MARTIAL ART weren’t looking for the cut,” pointed out Raider Head Coach Brian Homm. JHOON RHEE SYSTEM “But later in the third quarter, we settled down and got those layups.” CARDIO KICKBOXING However, what kept the J. P. Stevens Hawks on the defensive most of the time was Raider Najwa Glover, who NON-CONTACT converted several steals to layups and MARTIAL ART 0ITNESS finished with 13 points. Also, the undersized Hawks had to make their outside shots good because the Raid- ers consistently grabbed the rebounds. 753 Boulevard, Kenilworth In the first quarter, the Hawks held the ball to force the Raiders to spread 908-241-0066 their defense. The Raiders hung tough and went on the offensive as Glover TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR... rolled in three layups and Pennella http://members.home.com/karate-world David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times added five points to give their team STICKING CLOSE TO A HAWK...Raider Katie Blom, No. 5, tries to stick an 11-4 lead. close to J. P. Stevens Hawk Stephanie Marciano. The Raiders downed the The Raiders experienced a need to Hawks, 53-29. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil Bowlers Capture Winter Classic Crown

By DAVID B. CORBIN scorched the lanes and burned the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times timber in all three games and fin- What a week it was for the young ished with an amazing total pin count Westfield High School bowling team! of 3,129 – the highest of the season Only one week after having their for Westfield. worst week of the season, the Blue Rolling against North Bergen, Devils bowled them over to win the Westfield won game one, 975-881, Winter Classic, featuring the top 53 and were situated in 11th place. teams in the state, at Carolier Lanes Rothstein rolled a 241 and Villa had in South Brunswick on January 27. a 215. After out-rolling North Bergen Additionally, the Blue Devils smoth- in game two, 1,072-882, Westfield ered Plainfield, 7-0, on January 23 had moved into a tie for sixth. Brian and Summit, 5-2, on January 25 in Sanders rolled a 233, Louie had a regular season games. 228, Villa a 215 and Rothstein a 214. Westfield easily won total pins “We were just looking to break David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times against the Plainfield Cardinals, into the top five in the tournament,” GETTING THE WINNING ESCAPE...Blue Devil heavyweight Chris MacKay, 2,903-2,277, winning game one said Tirone. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times right, begins to escape from Cougar Steve Boborowski. MacKay escaped and (1,014-800), game two (878-721) and But to his pleasure, the Blue Dev- POSITIONING FOR A REBOUND...The Red Raiders seem to be in a better won, 2-1. game three (1,012-756). Matt ils won game three, 1,082-886, to position than Viking Lauren Huber, No. 34, to get this rebound. Huber did score Rothstein rolled a high game of 246 have the tournament’s highest total 10 points as the Vikings won, 46-19. and had the high series of 620. Scott pins of 3,129, beating out the Villa rolled a high game of 247 with Livingston boys, who totaled 3,071. Match Ups, Cougars Pounce a series of 608, Willy Masket had Masket rolled a 238 and Rothstein Lady Vikings Ransack games of 233 and 205 and finished rolled the second highest game in the with a series of 615 and freshman tournament at 279 to finish with the Blue Devil Matmen, 54-12 Andrew Royston rolled a series of second highest series of 734. Villa Ridge Cagers, 46-19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 561 with a high game of 204. had a 618 series, Sanders had a 601, “We finally broke out of our Masket had a 595 and Louie rolled CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ess. Verhoeven caught Blue Devil at Union High School. slump,” said Blue Devil Head Coach 420 in two games. tired of us,” explained Viking Head they seemed to sense their teammates’ Dan MacDonald in a head hook, WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: Mike Tirone. “We had a nice day.” “Louie really gave us a boost in the Coach Kathy Matthews. “And, all of movements and on defense they had an straight arm bar to record a 3:00 fall 103: — Murray (C) d. McManus, 3-1 In a non-conference game against second and third games,” pointed out our kids for the most part play good uncanny ability to perfectly time a and Donofrio practiced a variety of 112: — Daly (C) p. DeCampo, 2:21 Summit, the Blue Devils took total Tirone. defense. We are not concerned with steal or break up a play. takedowns and nearfalls before grab- 119: — Seeman (C) d. Kramer, 3-1 pins 2,711-2,522, won game one Each player received windbreak- how many points that we put on the “Overall we pass the ball pretty bing a 20-4, technical fall over Chris 125: — Leonardis (W) d. (874-790), lost game two (889-895) ers with the school colors, the team board. If we hold a team to 22 points, well. We’re unique that our forwards Gismondi. Peneherrara, 7-5, OT then rebounded to win game three received an immense trophy and all we need is 23. Some teams are pass the ball well,” said Matthews. Another battle came at 171 be- 130: — Gale (W) won forfeit (948-840). Rothstein bowled a 676 able to stay with us for a period of “That is, when we give the ball to our 135: — Genovese (C) md. Powell, Rothstein received individual awards tween Devil Justin Reyes and Bill 12-3 series with games of 256 and 226. for his second highest game and sec- time, but then fatigue sets in because forwards, they have good vision.” Bennett. And again, the Cougar won 140: — Brendan Small (C) p. Chris “He really came out big on Thurs- ond highest series of the tournament. we keep moving people in and out. The vision, clinging defense and as Bennett gathered the most of the Johnson, 2:44 day,” said Tirone of Rothstein. “We went from our worst week of And I believe that our offensive domi- rebounding dominance continued in takedown-escape war to harvest an 145: — Verhoeven (C) p. Royston rolled a 575 series and the year to our best week. Young nance also comes from the fact that the second half as the Vikings 11-6 decision. MacDonald, 3:00 Dave Louie, who came in as a sub, teams can be quite erratic. They just the other team gets fatigued.” outscored Ridge 8-6 in the third and “We lost 54-12 but it wasn’t our 152: — Mike Carbone (C) p. Dave rolled a 211. In the Junior Varsity need to have confidence in them- Another factor was the Vikings’ over- 10-7 in the fourth quarter. Although best showing nor was it our worst Geenberg, 4:28 game, Greg Ralph rolled a 244 game. selves,” stated Tirone. “This tourna- all team vision and agility. On offense, the Vikings went through a five minute showing. For a young team who 160: — Donofrio (C) tf. Gismondi, However, the Blue Devils’ most ment is bigger than any other tourna- scoring drought, Smith hit four- wrestled a bunch of juniors and se- 20-4, 2:21 outstanding performance of the sea- straight free throws, Lauren Huber 171: — Bennett (C) d. Reyes, 11-6 ment other than the state tourna- niors, we did okay,” said Kurz. 189: — Dave Peist (C) won forfeit son happened at the right time. They ment.” Lady Raiders Down rolled in a layup after a great pass Westfield’s record slid to 7-2 while 215: — Steve Carbone (C) p. Mike from Johnson and Tammy Colangelo Cranford’s rose to 8-3. Both teams Barbiere, 4:48 nailed a two-pointer at the buzzer to will compete in the Union County Hwt: — MacKay (W) d. Boborowski, Hawk Hoopsters end the third quarter. Huber added Tournament tomorrow and Saturday 2-1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 four more points in the fourth quarter. Smith also finished with six re- make adjustments in their defense as bounds and four steals, Colangelo Minutemen Matmen Edge Hawk Stephanie Marciano was finished with four rebounds and three deadly from three-point range. steals, Jessica Ballweg had two Marciano nailed two and sank all points, two steals and two assists. Raider Matmen, 38-32 three of her free throws when she was Johnson finished with six points, two fouled attempting another. Addition- steals, two assists and a rebound. Heavyweight Jose Colon recorded rick David at 140 and 145-lb. Pete ally, teammate Ayana Way nailed a Melinda Rosado pulled down four a fall to give the Elizabeth High Civins was edged by Malcolm Jack- three pointer to give the Hawks a 14- rebounds, Jackie Huber had five School wrestling team a 38-32 vic- son, 3-2. 12 edge in the second quarter. points and Amy Snyder, Lisa tory over the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider freshman Derek Francavilla “They started shooting the ball a Mortkowicz, Amanda Kelly, Andrea squad in Elizabeth on January 24. continued toward his quest for one of little better, but we were able to shut Keller and Stephanie Green all con- The Raiders also were victims of the two top seeds in the 103-lb. class that down in the second half,” said tributed two points. The 13-1 Vi- three very close decisions. for the upcoming Union County tour- Homm. “We switched our defense kings will travel to Roselle Catholic Raider Charles Lee found himself nament by clamping Malcolm and were on them more effectively.” tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. on the short end of a tight, 7-5, Higgins in 1:54. At 135, Pat Romeo The Raiders’ answer was to roll off Ridge 4 2 6 7 19 decision which was won by 130-lb. rocked Isiah Halsey with a, 12-4, eight-straight points within the first Union Catholic 12 16 8 10 46 Lonza Halsey. Scott Garrity dropped majority decision. 45 seconds of the third quarter to a 14-12 decision to Minuteman Der- Talented freshman Andrew Silber take a 31-18 lead. The Hawks con- slaughtered 152-lb. Chris Patino with tinued their perimeter passing game Highlanders Swamp PUBLIC NOTICE a, 12-2, majority decision. Gary but it was no longer effective. The Cousar at 189-lb. made easy work of Ridge Lady Cagers TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders seized a 17-4 edge with the NOTICE IS hereby given that at a special Ibraham Halsey with a fall in 2:32, SCRAMBLING FOR THE BALL...The Raiders and the Hawks scramble for help of Gillooly, who sank eight The Governor Livingston High meeting of the Township Council of the Town- then at 215, sophomore Matt Loomis possession of the ball, but Raider center Erin Gillooly gets a grip on it. points, and Pennella, who put in six. School girls basketball team upped ship of Scotch Plains, held on Tues., Janu- crushed Adam Reed in 2:38. Six Raiders contributed two points its record to 8-5 by swamping Ridge, ary 23, 2001 the following ordinance entitled: The Raiders slipped to 7-7 and and another added one in the final 51-42, in Berkeley Heights on Janu- AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND will compete in the Union County Raider Hoopmen Shock quarter while the Hawks managed to ary 23. Senior Jen Calabrese led the CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- Tournament tomorrow and Saturday Highlanders with 15 points, eight ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE grab only seven. Marciano led the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH in Union. Hawks with 15 points – three three- rebounds and four assists. PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAFFIC” pointers. Kate Feeley finished with Rebecca Ringwood sank 10 points, PUBLIC NOTICE Hillside Comets, 76-65 was duly passed on second and final reading. four points for the Raiders, Colleen Carolyn Dotto scored nine, Meagan BARBARA RIEPE UNION COUNTY BOARD The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High junior Mike Brennan took over and Coyle, Laura Manziano and Katie Butler netted eight, Maya Monroe had Township Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS School boys basketball team has been began hitting from the outside in the Blom each had two points and Kellie six and Margaret Goodspeed added 1 T – 02/01/01, The Times Fee: $14.28 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD getting much more competitive in second quarter. Junior Anwar Mont- LaForge and Megan Reddington both three. Lauren Gronske had 19 points Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 and nine rebounds for 4-7 Ridge. PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the the past two weeks. The Raiders gomery, who led all scoring with 24 added one. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders came so close to downing once- points, banged in 16 in the second Sc. Plns-Fanwood 11 12 17 13 53 Ridge 6 8 9 19 42 TOWN OF WESTFIELD has awarded a contract without competitive beaten Plainfield on January 18 but half to help maintain the Raiders’ J. P. Stevens 4 14 4 7 29 Gov. Livingston 12 19 6 14 51 INVITATION TO BID bidding as a professional service or extraor- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to this time they shocked Hillside, 76- cushion. Sealed proposals will be received by the N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and 65, in Scotch Plains on January 23. Feeley finished with 18 points and Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- the resolution authorizing it is available for Senior center Andrew Feeley ex- 11 rebounds, Brennan totaled 16 Viking Cagers Get Revenge; bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of cited the Raiders by sinking six of points and Steve and Ray Williams Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at the Board. 10:00 AM prevailing time on Friday, Febru- RESOLUTION NO.: 128-2001 their first nine points. The momen- each netted five. Kerwyn Paynter ary 16, 2001, for “RAHWAY AVENUE AWARDED TO: Steven W. Hafer, 42 tum carried them to a 20-10 lead at sank four points and Adam Bendik Stop Spartan Girls, 29-22 TRAFFIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS, Regent Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey the end of the first quarter. Next, scored three. TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY.” SERVICES: For redesigning website for The Raiders improved to 4-10 Oh such sweet revenge! The only on January 23. The work under this Proposal includes the Union County Clerk to enhance display, PUBLIC NOTICE while Hillside slipped to 8-5. loss that the 18th-ranked Union Catho- Prior to the game the 13th-ranked Spar- the furnishing of all labor, materials and functionality and view-ability. lic High School girls basketball team tans had not lost a regular season game equipment necessary to complete the work PERIOD: 1/1/01 - 12/31/01 SHERIFF’S SALE Hillside 10 17 18 20 65 experienced this season was to since the 1998-99 season. And since as shown on the Contract Drawings and COST: not to exceed $600 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Sc Plains-Fanwood 20 15 18 20 76 described in the Contract Specifications, M. Elizabeth Genievich CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Immaculata, 42-39, on December 19. their loss to the Spartans, the Vikings and Proposals shall be in accordance with Clerk of the Board DOCKET NO. F-003644-98 But not this time! The Vikings were have rolled off 11-straight victories. such Drawings and Specifications and the 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF PUBLIC NOTICE mean with their defense and shut down Defense has been their trademark terms proposed in the Contract. CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UN- the Spartans, 29-22, in Scotch Plains and the Lady Vikings stymied the The work consists primarily of the con- PUBLIC NOTICE DER THE POOLING & SERVICING SHERIFF’S SALE struction of approximately: 190 tons of bitu- AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Spartan guns, including senior star minous concrete surface course, Mix I-5; SHERIFF’S SALE DECEMBER 11, 1997, ET ALS., PLAIN- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE Jen Hilgenberg, yielding just one point 335 tons of bituminous concrete base course, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TIFF vs. HILDA ROSALES, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-10480-00 in the first half to carry a 9-1 lead. But, Mix I-2; 685 square yards of mill asphalt, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, UNION COUNTY BOARD despite missing seven of nine free variable depth; 3,060 linear feet of granite DOCKET NO. F-14061-99 DATED MARCH 29, 2000 FOR SALE OF PLAINTIFF vs. LIBRADO NIEVES, ET AL., OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS block curb; 675 square yards of 4" concrete WMC MORTGAGE CORP., PLAINTIFF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DEFENDANT. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD throws, Immaculata came alive in the sidewalk; 15,400 linear feet of striping; 360 vs. HARRISON RAMSEY, ET AL., DE- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 third quarter to trail only 16-13, enter- square feet of pavement markings; 22 each FENDANT. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2000 FOR SALE Public Notice is hereby given that the ing the final quarter. drainage inlets; 35 reset inlets/manholes; CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders The momentum kept with 2,840 linear feet of granite block curbing DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2000 FOR SALE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- has awarded a contract without competitive Immaculata as they scored the first removal; 1,765 square yards of full depth OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale bidding as a professional service or extraor- asphalt removal; 8,700 square feet of asphalt By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to four points of the quarter to lead 17- “Street Paint”; 9,980 square feet of topsoil ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and 16. Then Kenyall Johnson nailed a and seed and other related items. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- the resolution authorizing it is available for three-pointer and Shrita Smith rolled The successful bidder shall start con- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ders must have 20% of their bid available in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of in a layup to put the Vikings ahead, struction ten (10) days after notice of award Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- cash or certified check at the conclusion of FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the the Board. of Contract is given, and shall complete all sey on WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- RESOLUTION NO.: 103-2001 21-17. Desperation forced the Spar- work within ninety (90) calendar days after FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the The judgment amount is NINETY ONE ders must have 20% of their bid available in AWARDED TO: T&M Associates, Eleven tans to foul Smith. She responded by notice to proceed. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY cash or certified check at the conclusion of Tindall Road, Middletown, New Jersey hitting all eight of her free throws. Proposals shall be in writing on the forms ders must have 20% of their bid available in FIVE & 08/100 ($91,185.08). the sales. SERVICES: To perform engineering ser- Smith finished with 11 points and furnished and must be delivered at the place cash or certified check at the conclusion of The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED vices associated with the design and con- and before the hour above mentioned, and the sales. Township of Elizabeth, County of Union and THREE THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED struction of Fairway Bunkers at Ashbrook five rebounds, Johnson totaled five must be accompanied by a certified check The judgment amount is SEVENTY State of New Jersey. SEVENTY & 78/100 ($103,470.78). Golf Course. points, Amy Snyder and Stephanie or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED It is commonly known as 610 Grier Av- The property to be sold is located in the COST: $12,500 Green sank three each and Lisa in an amount equal to at least ten percent EIGHTY FIVE & 08/100 ($78,585.08). enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, M. Elizabeth Genievich Mortkowicz added two points for the (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not DOCKET NO.: F-14061-99 It is known and designated as Block No. 4, New Jersey. Clerk of the Board 12-1 Vikings. less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Lot No. 675. Commonly known as: 238 Pine Street, 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Each bid must also be accompanied by a COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW The dimensions are 27.00 feet wide by Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206. Immaculata 0 1 12 9 22 Surety Company Certificate stating that said JERSEY 100.00 feet long. Tax Lot No. 460 in Block No. 1. PUBLIC NOTICE Union Catholic 4 5 7 13 29 Surety company will provide the bidder with STREET & STREET NO.: 658 South Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 the required Performance bond in the full Park Street easterly line of Grier Street, 127 feet from feet wide by 100 feet long. UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion TAX BLOCK AND LOT: the southerly line of Summer Street. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the west- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification BLOCK NO.: 1242 LOT NO.: 7 Prior lien(s): Mortgage recorded 5/7/96, erly side of Pine Street 300.00 feet from the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 FEET BY Mtg. Bk. 5909, P. 312, and on which Stewart southerly side of Third Street. Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS forms included in and explained in the con- 100 FEET Titile Guaranty Co., has agreed to indemnify There is due approximately the sum of Public Notice is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tract documents. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 50 feet any purchaser at sale. ONE-HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 Bidders must be in compliance with all from 7th Street. There is due approximately the sum of EIGHT-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO & 46/ has awarded a contract without competitive Public Notice is hereby given that the provisions of Chapter 127 P.L. 1975 supple- There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND 100 ($109,832.46) together with lawful in- bidding as a professional service or extraor- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- TWO-HUNDRED NINE & 61/100 terest and costs. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to has awarded a contract without competitive mative Action) and must pay workmen the DRED FIFTY TWO & 40/100 ($82,452.40) ($112,209.61) together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract and bidding as a professional service or extraor- prevailing wage rates promulgated by the together with lawful interest and costs. and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the resolution authorizing it is available for dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to New Jersey State Department of Labor and 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 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Industry for this project, copies of which are the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. the Board. the resolution authorizing it is available for on file in the Office of the Town engineer. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH RESOLUTION NO.: 99-2001 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Plans and specifications may be seen or this sale. this sale. SHERIFF (Amending Resolution No. 1301-2000) the Board. procured at the office of the Town Engineer RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, AWARDED TO: Cigna Group Insurance RESOLUTION NO.: 111-2001 Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue SHERIFF SHERIFF ATTORNEYS Co., 499 Washington Boulevard, Jersey AWARDED TO: Planners Diversified, 382 West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR. STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, 1139 Spruce Drive City, New Jersey Springfield Avenue, PO Box 390, Summit, and Council reserve the right to reject any CHARTERED NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC PO Box 1024 SERVICES: Renewing of the Short Term New Jersey bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, 737 Stokes Road Suite 300 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Disability Policy #6GL009467 SERVICES: For the update of the Union if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed P.O. Box 1088 293 Eisenhower Parkway 1-908-233-8500 PERIOD: 1/1/01 - 12/31/01 County Economic Development Strategy. advisable to do so. Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 File No. XCZ 42796 COST: Not to exceed $89,750 COST: Not to exceed $9,000 Kenneth B. Marsh CH-755670 (WL) CH-754453 (WL) CH-755673 (WL) M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Town Engineer 4 T - 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 4 T - 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board 1 T – 2/01/01, The Leader Fee: $61.71 & 2/15/01 Fee: $181.56 & 2/1/01 Fee: $206.04 & 2/22/01 Fee: $187.68 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $20.40 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 1, 2001 Page 13 Highlander Matmen Stagger Devils Bewilder Tiger Boys, 67-59

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Dazed Brearley Bears, 35-33 to tie the game. Coach Everly wisely called a time out and made some By FRED LECOMTE adjustments. The result was a six- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Stormy Vanderzee in 1:11. Team me,” said Coughlin. “At the end of point Blue Devil run caused by great One single mission was in mind captain, 145 lb. Jon Regenye (13-4) regulation, I realized he was pretty passing and penetration underneath when the Governor Livingston wres- made it look easy, applying the half tired and became sloppy, so I took the basket which helped them extend tling team showed up at Brearley at will, then followed by cranking advantage of his mistakes taking him their lead to 34-27 by halftime. High School on January 24: Wrestle Bear Ronald Ogbonna’s head into down with a single for the win.” “We did have to overcome 27 turn- hard for six minutes. The result was the mat for a fall at 1:26. Regenye shared comments. “Our overs, but our defensive intensity is a, 35-33, Highlander over the 9-7-1 Sophomore Marcello Cavallero at team is wrestling really well as of what won the game,” expressed Brearley Bears. 160-lb. gave the Highlanders a 29-24 late. We had some kids who came up Everly. Highlander freshman 103 lb. Rick lead by bouncing Giancarlo Pesantez with big matches, resulting in pins. However, the Tigers countered in Lecomte (10-8) set the tone early via, 17-2, tech fall. Although, we had one pin that went the second half and rocked the Blue with a pin over Joe Rodriguez in 5:00. “He got out of a couple situations the other way, which was kind of a Devils back on their heels. A fast “I knew beforehand this would be that should of ended the match in a fluke, we overcame that set back by attack in the third quarter led by Greg a tough match, so I just went out as fall early on, but he got away using sheer determination.” David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Parker, who finished with a game- hard as possible, trying my best, just repeated illegal maneuvers in the Highlander Head Coach John MIXING WITH THE TIGERS...Blue Devils Dan Deserio, back center, and Lou high 20 points, gave the Tigers a 19- as I do in practice. I’m trying to relax match,” explained Cavallero. “Ac- Mineo added, “Our kids wrestled Mercer, No. 12, mix with the Tigers on a loose ball. Mercer scored seven of his 12 run to tie the score entering the a little more in my matches, so that tions the referee missed repeatedly tough for six minutes, that’s all I was 10 points in the final quarter to push Westfield to victory. final quarter. seems to be helping me quite a bit,” until later in the match. Overall, I looking for. We got a lot of extra But now it was time for Lou Mer- said Lecomte. controlled him throughout the match, points with kids coming back with cer and Deserio to get the Blue Dev- G.L.’s 119 lb. Craig DiStefano, but I was cautious, avoiding any pos- decisions from close matches. This ils snapping back. Mercer scored now 12-5, continued his winning sibility of making costly mistakes.” is a really good win for us because of Cougar Basketballers Skin seven of his 10 points – one a three- ways by pinning Brett Hunter at the After the Bears won by decision at their superior ranking. Plus, it was pointer – in the quarter and Deserio 3:20 mark. 171, junior 189 lb. Mike Meyer (10-8) also a little redemption for us since got underneath again for seven points “I went into the match looking for quieted Bear Martin Moyer, 7-4. Sopho- that match with Roselle Catholic Lady Blue Devils, 49-47 which surged the Devils past the a duck under and a takedown and the more Shawn Coughlin at 215 followed we’ll never forget. Every match, I Tigers 21-13. near side cradle. Fortunately, it was with a 7-5 decision over Matt Russo to feel we have been wrestling better, On the ropes in the first half, the and Lisa Venezia had a rebound. Cranford High School girls basket- “Louie Mercer did a good job of there for the taking,” said DiStefano. clinch the Highlander victory. so we are starting to turn it around. Cranford 12 9 14 14 49 handling the pressure,” pointed out Greg Granholm at 140 pinned “He never really did take a shot at We are making less mistakes, wres- ball team made good use of its free Westfield 13 14 8 12 47 throws and went on to eke out a 49- Everly. tling better on our feet, setting up our Cook finished with 16 points and moves and wrestling hard for six full 47 win over the Blue Devils in Westfield on January 23. Blue Devil GL Hoopmen Top Darnell Clark, who made effective minutes. So I’m happy.” passes all afternoon, finished with The 6-7-1 Highlanders will com- senior Karen Manahan led all scor- ing with 17 points. Crusaders, 38-35 eight points while Jim McKeon fin- pete in the Union County Tourna- ished with six points and Jon ment on Friday, February 2. After a nearly even first quarter, The Governor Livingston High Westfield took a 27-21 halftime lead School boys basketball team upped Semenoro had five. WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: with the help of Carolyn Matthews, its record to 6-8 by holding off the A. The 4-10 Blue Devils will travel to 103: Lecomte, (GL) p. Rodriguez, 5:00 Newark to play ninth-ranked 112: Mark Yospin (B) d. Tim who sank a three-pointer and two L. Johnson Crusaders, 38-35, in Ber- free throws, and Manahan, who net- keley Heights on January 26. Jason Malcolm X. Shabazz today at 4:00 Vanderveer, 9-5 p.m. 119: DiStefano (GL) p. Brett ted four points. Unfortunately, for Gionta led the Highlanders with 11 Hunter, 3:20 the Blue Devils, Cougar Lauren points and Matt Poskay led the Cru- Linden 15 12 19 13 59 125: Atlay Vigilante (B) p. Mike O’Donnell nailed a three-pointer and saders with 12. Westfield 18 16 12 21 67 Fullowan, 5:39 a deuce and Sharon Majors hit all The Highlanders led in each of the 130: Stefano Sarricino (B) p. four of her free throws to arouse the first three quarters but the Crusaders GL Hoop Girls Repel Vincent Vecchione :35 Cougars to a 14-8 run in the third crept to within one late in the final 135: Ryan McMeninan (B) d. Eric quarter. Highlander Andrew Whitney, ALJ Crusaders, 58-26 Serrano, 6-5 quarter, tying the game. 140: Granholm (GL) p. Stormy Manahan, Ali McMahon and who totaled eight points, sank two The offensive minded Governor Vanderzee, 1:11 Jackie Cusimano each had four points free throws to seal the win. Doug Livingston High School girls basket- 145: Regenye (GL) p. Ogbonna, 1:26 in the final quarter but Majors and Caruso and Dan Bussiculo each ball team jumped on the A. L. Johnson 152: Ryan Sherman (B) p. Bill O’Donnell each sank four points, scored six points, Mike Mangold had Crusaders, 58-26, in Clark on Janu- Lentis, 1:03 Christina Clark was 4-for-6 from the three and Rob Findlay and Dave ary 26. Katie Dotto, who finished 160: Cavallero (GL) tf. Pesantez, 17-2 line and Melissa Montalvo added Curcio both added two. with 12 points, got the Highlanders Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 171: Dan Zika (B) d. Colin Price, 6-1 two to give Cranford the victory. Johnson (6-9) 6 9 7 13 35 RACKING UP THE POINTS...Highlander Marcello Cavallero, top, racks up 189: Meyer (GL) d. Moyer, 7-4 started by sinking three three-point- McMahon finished with 10 points, Gov. Livingston 8 11 10 9 38 ers in the first quarter. the points as he turns Bear Giancarlo Pesantez to his back. Cavallero won his 215: Coughlin (GL) d. Russo, 7-5 10 rebounds, four blocked shots and 152-lb. bout, 17-2. Hwt.: Chris Tyne (B) won forfeit PUBLIC NOTICE The effectiveness of Dotto must two steals. Manahan had six re- have stunned the Crusaders because bounds, five steals and an assist. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS the Highlanders built a 19-2 first Cusimano finished with 11 points, PLANNING BOARD quarter lead then continued to grab Brad Lowyns, Mike Zotti Become four assists, three steals a blocked NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, in compli- a 33-9 lead at the half. Meagan ance with the Open Public Meetings Act, shot and a rebound. Matthews scored that the Master Plan Review Committee of Butler finished with 14 points, Jen seven points, had five swipes, four the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Calabrese had 11, Maya Monroe rebounds, two assists and a blocked Plains will hold a public meeting on Mon- scored five, Kerri Moore sank four High School Soccer Cream of Crop shot. Nicole Infantino had one point, day, February 5, 2001 at 5:00 p.m., in the Civil Defense Room, Lower Level, Municipal and Storey Pizzo, Margaret one assist, one steal, one block and Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, Goodspeed and Rebecca Ringwood By DAVID B. CORBIN the field, I cried. I quit for a year then and constantly cheering. It was rain- five rebounds. Dana Passananti con- for “Across the Table” discussions con- each added two while Kathleen Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times picked it up through the encourage- ing. I can still remember everything tributed a point and a rebound, Erin cerning the Draft for the Revised Master Dreitlein contributed one for the 9- Very few people can claim to be ment of my brother Mark.” that happened.” Gibbons had an assist and a rebound Plan for the Township. 5 Highlanders. among the elite in high school soc- Barbara Horev From that point on he was sold and Secretary to the Planning Board Gov. Livingston 0 0 0 0 0 cer, but two Scotch Plains-Fanwood spent most of his summers at the 1 T – 2/01/01, The Times Fee: $14.79 Johnson (4-9) 0 0 0 0 0 High School boys, Brad Lowyns and Raider Soccer Camp as did Zotti. As Mike Zotti, can make that claim. a matter of fact, the entire 2000-01 Last month, both have been selected high school Raider soccer team GRANDGRAND RE-OPENINGRE-OPENING to the First Team All-State and played together through the years. Lowyns took an even bigger leap and “I looked at a picture of the Full Service was selected to the All-America First Westfield Cup finals and all 13 of our Team as a goalkeeper. (present) varsity team were in it,” Quality The extremely agile and quick reminisced Lowyns. Zotti, who had been a four-year Lowyns especially wanted to credit Auto Repair starter, led his team in scoring this his brother Mark and both Lowyns past soccer season with 25 goals and and Zotti credited Assistant Coach NJ State Certified Technician 13 assists. His total career goal count Joe Mortarulo. Coupons Good through Feb.28 of 60 placed him second all-time on “He was always there for you. the SP-F list behind Leno DiCuollo When you had tough times, he would 10% Off Any Repair Free Tire Rotation (1984-87). take you aside and help to iron things According to Raider Head Coach out,” said Zotti of Mortarulo. Over $100 with Full Service Oil Tom Breznitsky, “He was a one in a Zotti, who has verbally committed Seniors Receive an Change. lifetime player, especially with his to Seton Hall University, keeps him- Additional 5% ($24.95 Most vehicles) athleticism. His vertical leap and never self active this winter playing in the Mon-Fri give up attitude was second to none.” Rahway Men’s Soccer League while The 6’4” Lowyns, also on the var- Lowyns, who will play for Rutgers sity team all four years, did play University, has recently been quite SCOTCH PLAINS AMOCO behind the outstanding Jeff Gillie, busy traveling to Tampa, San Diego David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 2360 South Ave. (908) 232-9805 who now plays for Princeton, in his and Fort Lauderdale. SOCCER CREAM OF THE CROP...Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Scotch Plains freshman season. When Lowyns took Looking back on the most memo- soccer stars Brad Lowyns, left, and Mike Zotti have been named to the First over as goal keeper, he set two all- rable experiences during his varsity Team All-State. Lowyns, a goalkeeper, was also named First Team All-America. LOCATED ACROSS FROM UNION COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS time SP-F records. This past season, years, Zotti related, “Winning both he set a seasonal shutout mark of 19 state championships, especially the first PUBLIC NOTICE – the previous set by Pat Acipink in year when I scored the winning goal.” Governor Livingston High School UNION COUNTY BOARD 1987 – and an all-time career shutout “Winning the two state champion- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS mark of 43, eclipsing the 40 set by ships were my best experiences,” NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Gillie in 1997. said Lowyns. “But the second year Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 “He has the quality to develop into when I was at goalie was the greatest. Public Notice is hereby given that the a great college goalie and the poten- Playing in front of all of those people Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive Door Boy tial to play on the professional level,” at 8:00 at night and having almost bidding as a professional service or extraor- stated Breznitsky in a December 7 your whole school backing you up dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to article of The Times of Scotch Plains- N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Fanwood and The Westfield Leader. PUBLIC NOTICE the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of January 2001 As such outstanding athletes, each BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the Board. could have played nearly any sport A Special Meeting of the Fanwood Recre- RESOLUTION NO.: 114-2001 they wanted, but what does it take to ation Commission is scheduled for Tues- AWARDED TO: O’Brien and Gere Engi- attain this level in soccer? day, February 6, 2001, 7:30 p.m., Borough neering, Inc., 1777 Sentry Parkway West, Scholar Athletic Award Gwynedd Hall, Suite 302, Blue Bell, PA Both Zotti and Lowyns were intro- Hall, Mayor and Council Chambers, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey to SERVICES: for the design and rehabilita- duced to soccer when they were four discuss the use of the LaGrande Park fields tion of the upper and lower Echo Lake Dams. PRESENTED TO but Lowyns remembered his first relating to softball games. COST: Not to exceed $125,070 Eleanor McGovern M. Elizabeth Genievich experience. Clerk of the Board “I remember when they put me on Borough Clerk 1 T – 2/01/01, The Times Fee: $11.22 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $20.40 Christene Murphy

Senior –Highlander Winter and Spring Track. Specializing as a sprinter and hurdler, she was All-Mountain Valley Conference First Team in the 4x400 and was on the 4x55 Hurdle team that set the GL record. In Spring Track, Christene was on the 4x100H and 3x400H team that also set an all-time GL record. Additionally, she was an individual MVC medalist in the 55, 100 and 400 Hurdles. Murphy is also an honor student. The monthly Athletic Award is presented to the individual demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities. Selection is made by an independent leadership committee. Sponsored by:

Door Boy OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS 676 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights • (908) 464-1440 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Tiger Ladies Push Past Devil B’ballers, 65-54 The Westfield High School girls burned the net with 11 of her 15 basketball team had trouble contain- points. McMahon added four and ing Linden star Quiana Brewington, Carolyn Matthews scored two but who fired in 24 points, to lead the Brewington fired in nine points and Tigers to a 65-54 victory in Linden Shahida Taylor scored eight to se- on January 25. Freshman Ali cure dominance. McMahon led the Blue Devils with Matthews finished with six points, 16 points. three rebounds and two steals. McMahon was hot from the free Cusimano had four steals and four throw line as she sank eight of 10 assists and McMahon also had two shots. Six of her points came in the rebounds and an assist. Manahan second quarter and teammate Karen pulled down 10 rebounds and had two Manahan, who had 13 points, scored steals. Jessica Meylor had four points, seven in that quarter. But Linden still two rebounds and an assist. Suanne outscored the Blue Devils, 19-17, Hutchinson had two steals and a re- with the help of six points from bound, Erin Gibbons had a rebound, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Brewington and five from Jennel Nicole Infantino had two rebounds HEADING DOWN COURT...Raider Brian Schiller, with ball, and Andrew Henderson. and Dana Passananti had an assist. RAHWAY CLASSIC CHAMPS...The St. Helen’s 4th grade basketball team Feeley, right, head down court after Schiller grabbed a defensive rebound Blue Devil junior Jackie Cusimano Westfield 10 17 10 17 54 recently won the Rahway Classic. against the Bulldogs. came alive in the fourth quarter and Linden 12 19 14 20 65 St. Helen’s 4th Win WBA Basketball M. X. Bulldogs Bite Devil Boys Whack Metuchen Edison Y ‘A’ Nips Warrior B’ballers Rahway Classic League Results: Raider Hoopmen St. Helen’s 4th grade CYO team de- SIXTH GRADE BOYS: The Westfield High School boys bas- Westfield Y Girls, 105-103 feated St. Thomas of Rahway by two (As of January 27) ketball team kept rolling on the winning TEAM W L CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 The Westfield Y Girls “A” team was Devan Giordano and Kate Heffernan and points in the finals of the Rahway Christ- side by whacking the Watchung Hills mas Classic basketball tournament. The Mavericks 4 0 In the third quarter, Bulldog Rob Warriors, 63-55, in Warren on January narrowly defeated by Metuchen Edison 11-12s Darrell Ann Smith and Katie Suns 3 1 YMCA 105-103 on January 20. Morgan. Selert (13-14) placed second tournament consisted of some of the best Raptors 3 1 Robinson netted 10 of his game-high 27. Junior Jim McKeon poured in a local talent from our area, including Staten 22 points and excited two six-point In the individual medley, 9-10 Eliza- and (15-18) Meg Smith finished third. Spurs 1 3 game-high 20 points. beth Hawkins (1:16.45) opened the meet Westfield won four backstroke events Island. St. Helen’s defeated St. Joe’s of Jazz 1 3 runs. Feeley, with the help of Mont- McKeon was unstoppable in the with a Devilfish victory and was fol- starting with 8U Meredith Smith (21.48). Cranford, and St. Gen’s and St. Mary’s of Pacers 0 5 gomery who finished with seven as- fourth quarter as he sank 13 points – lowed by a one-two finish from 11-12s 9-10 Megan Rauch’s (35.82) win was Rahway to make it to the finals. Jazz 37, Raptors 40 sists, broke the first Bulldog run with eight of 11 free throws – and helped Lisa Rauch (2:31.95) and Kelly Peeler. followed by a one-two finish by 11-12 Currently St. Helen’s are undefeated Spurs 34, Mavericks 35 a layup. Then, toward the end of the the Blue Devils overcome a six-point 13-14 Kirsten Selert (2:26:37) also took Lisa Rauch (30.80) and Jenn Metz. 13- in their CYO season. The victories were Suns 31, Pacers 17 quarter, the Raiders went on a six- first and 15-18 Jen Bezrutczyk took third. 14 Maffey (1:05.44) touched first and highlighted by great team defense, bal- deficit. Eric Turner scored 11 points, anced scoring and contributions from all FIFTH GRADE BOYS: point run beginning with a two- Chris Freisen and Dan Deserio both (8&Us) Kyle Higgins (33.65) and Morgan Larkin took third in the 15-18 Kathleen O’Neill placed one-two in the 100 back. 12 players. The champions are: Neil (As of January 27) pointer from junior Mike Brennan had six, Adam Turner and Louis Mer- Amato, Greg Baker, Brendan Burgdorf, TEAM W L and ending with a three-point pack- 50 freestyle and Alexi Kuska and In butterfly, 8U Kyle Higgins (17.32), Hornets 5 1 cer each scored five, John Semenoro Caroline Fallon placed second and third, 9-10 Hawkins (33.85) and 11-12 Kelly Spencer Cassidy, Dylan Clark, Brett age from Feeley – a layup and a free and Jay Cook sank four and Darnell DeFazio, Craig Dyer, Patrick Fringer, Celtics 5 1 respectively, in the 9-10 free. 11-12 Peeler (31.21) all notched Devilfish vic- Magic 4 2 throw as a result of a foul on the Clark added two. Stephanie Stambaugh and 13-14 Tori tories. Neda Simaika (13-14) and James Hughes, Matt Isabella, Tommy 76-ers 3 3 McManus and Chris Sheehan. The team layup. Westfield 14 7 14 28 63 Maffey captured seconds and Jenny Bezrutczyk (15-18) took thirds. Win- Lakers 2 4 Shabazz added flare in the final Watchung Hills 16 12 13 14 55 Fowler (15-18) placed third in their ning medley relays were: 8Us Anderson, is coached by Richie Hughes and Matt Knicks 2 4 quarter with several dazzling passes. freestyle events. Heffernan, Higgins and O’Neill, the 9- Isabella. Heat 0 6 And the benefactor was Bulldog Viking Cagers Top (8U) Elaine Anderson (21.81) won her 10s M. Rauch, Giordano, Hawkins and Marcus Bennett, who scored all 11 breaststroke and was followed by con- Kuska and 11-12s L. Rauch, Smith, of his points in the quarter. Raider Spartan Boys in OT secutive second-third finishes from 9-10s Peeler and Morgan. West Essex ‘Y’ Girls Stop senior Co-Captain Kerwyn Paynter showed some flare of his own by The Union Catholic High School scoring eight – two three-pointers boys basketball team worked over- Montclair Gymnasts Edge Westfield ‘B’ Swimmers and a spinning layup under the board time, in fact double overtime to secure – of his 10 points in the quarter. a 71-62 victory over Immaculata in The girls “B” team lost their first 18) placed second while Alex Roll (11- “They just keep coming. They have Somerville on January 23. It was Vi- F-SP Y ‘B’, 86.95-86.3 swim meet of the year to West Essex, 95- 12), Mallory Brockway (13-14) and great athletes. They are probably one king Nick Dolan’s jumper which sent 109, on Saturday, January 20. Caitlyn Berkowitz (15-18) took third. of the most athletic teams in the the game into overtime. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA age 12 group: Erika Blaes, Laurel Devlin In a closely contested meet, the girls Alyson Goodman (13-14) touched first state,” said Doherty of Shabazz. Dolan’s shot gave the Vikings a “B” Division Gymnastics team hosted Amy Drewes, Karen Lucey, Barie posted just one victory in the individual in the backstroke. Second place was shot of adrenaline as they bombarded their opening meet for the 2001 season Salmon and Tracy Salmon. Blaes had a medley. Kelly O’Neill (13-14) took first earned by Elizabeth Steller (8&U), Kim Brennan finished with eight points, on January 20. The gymnasts competed stellar meet, capturing first in the all- while Kim Morawski (11-12) and Lauren Morawski (11-12), Melissa McCloskey Adam Bendik totaled five and Steve the Spartans, 15-6, in the overtime period. Senior Joey Green led all scor- in a dual meet against Montclair YMCA around, the balance beam and the un- Winchester (13-14) placed second. (13-14) and Kelly O’Neill (15-18). Williams had four points for the 4-11 and were edged, 86.95-86.3. The gym- even bars while grabbing second on the In freestyle, first place went to Mel- Amanda Adsit (8&U) and Erin Cahill Raiders. Shabazz upped its record to ing with 30 points, Dolan and Bran- don Banks finished with 12, Anthony nasts were divided into two age catego- floor. Devlin took second in the all- issa Morawski (8&U), Michelle (9&10) each placed third. 16-1. ries. around and placed first on the floor, Morawski (13-14) and Emily Barnes Megan Kaveney (8&U) and Emily McRae scored 10 and Wali Ejide net- Fanwood Scotch Plains competed four second on the unevens and vault and (15-18). Second place went to CC Burkey M. X. Shabazz 12 18 14 23 67 ted five for the 5-7 Vikings. Barnes (13-14) responded with victo- Sc Plns-Fanwood 11 16 12 17 56 gymnasts in the 11 and under (11&U) age third on the beam. (8&U) and Marguerite Sulmont (9-10). ries in the butterfly event. Meghan Union Cath.10121119 71571 group: Gina Pelosi, Lindsay Robinson, Drewes scored a personal high and One third place result went to Cassie Lo Hager (9-10), Megan Foley (11-12) PUBLIC NOTICE Immaculata13 81117 7 6 62 Francesca Lumetta and Jenna Skoller. took first in the vaulting and tied for (13-14). and Lauren Winchester (15-18) added Pelosi captured first in the vault with a second on the unevens before leaving PUBLIC NOTICE Sarah Albright (8&U) posted the only points with second place results. SHERIFF’S SALE personal high score. Robinson placed sec- with an injury. Rounding out the award first place in breaststroke. Megan McCloskey, Berkowitz, Lo and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TOWN OF WESTFIELD ond on the floor exercises. Skoller earned sweep for the F-SP gymnasts on vault Kaveney (8&U) and Lucy Fromtling (15- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Brockway (13-14) were the only third in both the vault and floor. was Lucey, who placed third. Westfield swimmers to place first in DOCKET NO. F-4867-99 INVITATION TO BID Six F-SP gymnasts competed in the The F-SP “B” Division gymnasts’ LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COM- the individual medley relays. SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED BY PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. TERESA TORRES; next meet will be at the Madison Area PUBLIC NOTICE THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF TERESA, DE- PUBLIC NOTICE YMCA on February 11. For more infor- TOWN OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE FENDANT. mation about gymnastics at the ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2001 AT TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA, please SHERIFF’S SALE 10:00 A.M. PREVAILING TIME IN THE DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 FOR SALE INVITATION TO BID TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE MUNICI- call (908) 889-8880. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PAL BUILDING, 425 EAST BROAD Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- Under the terms of the “Open Public Meet- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DOCKET NO. F-5398-00 STREET, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY ders to bid for the following Project: PUBLIC NOTICE ings Act” P.L. 1975 C.231, there will be ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CITI MORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. TO FURNISH AND DELIVER TO THE Departmental Budget Hearings with the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Purchase of chemicals, and seed and MELVIN SHAFFER AND ANNA C. PUBLIC WORKS CENTER, 959 NORTH SHERIFF’S SALE Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 fertilizers for maintenance of Scotch Hills SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHAFFER, H/W, DEFENDANT. AVENUE W.; of Union: Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Golf Course CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 70,000 GALLONS MORE OR LESS, OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF Monday, February 5, 2001 (5:00 p.m.) DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 FOR SALE UNLEADED GASOLINE FROM MARCH Bids will be accepted only by mail or in DOCKET NO. F-11532-99 FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- Tuesday, February 13, 2001 (5:00 p.m.) OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001 person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Tuesday, February 20, 2001 (5:00 p.m.) afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park TIFF vs. JOHN SILVA AND ANGELA By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ders must have 20% of their bid available in 25,000 GALLONS, MORE OR LESS, OF SILVA, H/W, DEFENDANT. Saturday, February 24, 2001 (10:00 a.m.) ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Tuesday, February 27, 2001 (5:00 p.m.) cash or certified check at the conclusion of No. 2 DIESEL FUEL FROM MARCH 1, (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- the sales. 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001 until February 13, at 11:00 a.m. The Town- DATED NOVEMBER 02, 2000 FOR SALE The meeting will be held in the Freeholder’s ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED PROPOSALS MAY BE DELIVERED AT ship of Scotch Plains (hereinafter “Town- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Meeting Room, 6th fl., County Administra- FOURTEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- THE PLACE AND BEFORE THE HOUR ship”) shall not be responsible for any bid By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- tion Building, Elizabethtown Plaza, Eliza- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF DRED EIGHTY TWO & 99/100 ABOVE MENTIONED AND MUST BE mailed which is lost in transit or delivered ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale beth, New Jersey. FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ($114,382.99). ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFIED late by the Postal Service. At the above time, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- BY ORDER OF THE UNION COUNTY The property to be sold is located in the CHECK, OR BID BOND, MADE PAYABLE the bids will be publicly opened and read ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS. ders must have 20% of their bid available in municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of TO THE ORDER OF THE TREASURER aloud. All bids must be presented in sealed Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- M. Elizabeth Genievich cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. UNION and State of New Jersey. OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD IN AN envelopes which are clearly marked “Pur- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF Clerk of the Board Commonly known as 535 JEFFERSON AMOUNT EQUAL TO AT LEAST TEN chase of chemicals, seed and fertilizers FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. PERCENT (10%) OF THE BASE AMOUNT for maintenance of Scotch Hills Golf afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT- HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR & 89/100 Tax LOT NO. 472, BLOCK NO. 12. OF THE BID. EACH PROPOSAL MUST Course,” 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, ders must have 20% of their bid available in PUBLIC NOTICE Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 75 ALSO BE ACCOMPANIED BY A SURETY New Jersey 07076. No bid will be received cash or certified check at the conclusion of ($171,854.89). feet wide by 145 feet long. COMPANY CERTIFICATION STATING after the time and date specified. the sales. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH, County of Union and Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the THAT SAID SURETY COMPANY WILL After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Southeasterly side of Jefferson Avenue 375 PROVIDE THE BIDDER WITH THE RE- drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of TWENTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE- of the Township Council of the Township of State of New Jersey. feet from the Northeasterly side of Mary QUIRED PERFORMANCE BOND IN THE the bid opening except if provided for herein. HUNDRED TWENTY TWO & 51/100 Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers It is commonly known as 218-220 LIN- COLN AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- Street. FULL AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT. The bid of any Bidder who consents to an ($128,922.51). in the Municipal Building of said Township on There is due approximately the sum of BIDDERS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE extension may be held for consideration for The property to be sold is located in the Tuesday, January 23, 2001, there was intro- SEY. ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND WITH ALL PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER a longer period of time as may be agreed CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY duced, read for the first time, and passed on It is known and designated as Block No. 13, Lot No. 714 W13. SEVENTY FOUR & 01/100 ($130,074.01) 127 PL 1975, SUPPLEMENT TO THE upon between Bidder and the Township. 07114, County of UNION and State of New such first reading, an ordinance entitled: together with lawful interest and costs. LAW AGAINST DISCRIMINATION (AF- All bids must be on the bid forms provided Jersey. The dimensions are approximately 46.42 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND There is a full legal description on file in FIRMATIVE ACTION). by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid Commonly known as: 513 LIVINGSTON feet wide by 161.88 feet long (irregular). SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 96- Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SPECIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL Package. Specifications and bid forms may STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. 19 ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1996 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn FORM MAY BE EXAMINED AND PRO- be obtained from the Office of Recreation, Tax Lot No. 686.B a/k/a 686 in Block No. easterly line of Lincoln Avenue, 650.22 feet ESTABLISHING SALARY this sale. CURED AT THE OFFICE OF THE TOWN Municipal Building, Township of Scotch 3. from the northeasterly line of Magie Avenue. AND WAGES FOR MUNICI- Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID RALPH FROEHLICH ENGINEER, PUBLIC WORKS CENTER, Plains, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 PAL EMPLOYEES SHERIFF 959 NORTH AVENUE, W., WESTFIELD, 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. feet wide by 100.00 feet long. TAXES AND OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. EPSTEIN BROWN MARKOWITZ & NEW JERSEY. Bid proposals and all required documents Nearest Cross Street: Fifth Street The purpose of the ordinance: Establishing AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM GIOIA - LAW OFFICES THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL RESERVE must be completed and submitted by the Situated at a point on the northerly side- salary or wage range classification for Rec- 245 Green Village Road THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL date as set forth above. All documents in the line of Livingston Street distance approxi- reation Commission Secretary, part-time at PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- P.O. Box 901 BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMAL- enclosed Bid Package must accompany the mately 150.00 feet westerly from its inter- the rate of $25. - $45. per meeting. TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- NEYS. Chatham Township, New Jersey 07928- ITY, IF IT IS DEEMED ADVISABLE TO bid proposal. section with the westerly sideline of Fifth A public hearing for same will be held on 0901 DO SO. In addition to the above documents, a Street. There is due approximately the sum of Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in CH-754838 (WL) KENNETH B. MARSH certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE THOU- the Council Chambers of the Municipal SAND FOUR-HUNDRED TWENTY SIX & 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 TOWN ENGINEER issued by a responsible bank, trust com- ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOU- Building, or any time and place to which a & 2/1/01 Fee: $191.76 1 T – 2/01/01, The Leader Fee: $46.41 pany or insurance company, payable to the SAND FOUR-HUNDRED THIRTY & 06/ 55/100 ($183,426.55) together with lawful meeting for the further consideration of such Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- 100 ($137,430.06) together with lawful in- interest and costs. ordinance shall from time to time be ad- There is a full legal description on file in PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a terest and costs. journed, and all persons interested will be contract is awarded the Bidder shall execute There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS given an opportunity to be heard concerning said Contract. The Bid Security shall be in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE such ordinance. this sale. the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT A copy of same may be obtained from the amount of the bid or Twenty-Thousand Dol- this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park lars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Education All bid Security except the Bid Security of SHERIFF tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, the three (3) apparent lowest responsible FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC Monday through Friday by any member of Scotch Plains, 07076, Union County, New Jersey, for the following to be received at the Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be Suite 201 Suite 300 the general public who wants a copy of 293 Eisenhower Parkway prevailing time(s): returned after ten (10) days from the open- 7 Century Drive same without cost. ing of the bids (Sundays and holiday ex- Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 ATHLETIC BID - APRIL 5, 2001 AT 2:30 PM BARBARA RIEPE cepted) and the bids of such Bidders shall CH-755666 (WL) CH-755661 (WL) Township Clerk 4 T - 1/25, 2/1, 2/8 and will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter. be considered withdrawn. 4 T - 1/25, 2/1, 2/8 1 T – 02/01/01, The Times Fee: $33.15 If bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidder must be prequalified by the New Jersey Department The Township reserves the right to reject & 2/15/01 Fee: $197.88 & 2/15/01 Fee: $212.16 of Treasury, Division of Building and Construction, prior to date that bids are received. Any or all bids, and to waive immaterial informali- bid submitted under the terms of New Jersey Statutes not including a copy of a valid and ties, all in accordance with the New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE active Prequalification/Classification Certificate will be rejected as being non responsive Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS to bid requirements. 1 et seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers in Bids must be made on the proposal forms in the manner designated, enclosed in a the Township shall award the bid in accor- the Municipal Building of said Township on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, there was introduced, read for the first time, and passed on such separate sealed envelope with name and address of bidder and work bid upon noted on the dance with state statutes. first reading, the following ordinance: outside, and must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid Bond drawn The Township also reserves the right to to the order of the Board of Education for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 96-19 ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1996 the bid, but in no case in excess of $20,000.00, and must be delivered to the Secretary of not available and/or appropriated. ESTABLISHING SALARY AND WAGES FOR MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES the Board of Education, or the Board’s designated representative at the above place on or The selected Bidder, will, within seven (7) BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Council of the Township of Scotch Plains: before the hour named. The Board of Education assumes no responsibility for bids mailed days of award of the bid, enter into an Section 1. That the salary or wage range classification for Public Safety Telecommunicators shall be amended with the following salary or misdirected in delivery. appropriate contact with the Township. range scale: No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or waive informality in the bidding if it is in the Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to Starting Salary (After 1 year Service) (After 2 years Service) (After 3 years Service) interest of the Board of Education to do so. Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- $20,000-$25,000* $27,000 $29,000 $31,500 Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A- tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public School Contracts Law.” tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against (After 4 years Service) (After 5 years Service) (After 6 years Service & Above) All bidders are placed on notice that they are required to comply with the requirements of Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. $33,500 $35,000 $37,000 — $48,000 P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. 17:27, as Specifications and full information may be obtained upon request at the Business Office amended from time to time, and the Ameri- * The Muncipal Manager has the discretion to amend the starting salary scale based upon the level of experience possessed by the applicant. of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, cans With Disability Act. All other provisions of Salary Ordinance No. 96-19 shall remain in effect. Scotch Plains, N.J., 07076. BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF A public hearing for same will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION or any time and place to which a meeting for the further consideration of such ordinance shall from time to time be adjourned, and all persons UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance. Thomas Atkins UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY A copy of same may be obtained from the office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between the hours Municipal Manager Anthony Del Sordi of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday by any member of the general public who wants a copy of same without cost. Board Secretary Barbara Riepe BARBARA RIEPE DATED: February 1, 2001 Township Clerk Township Clerk 1 T – 2/1/01, The Times Fee: $71.40 1 T – 2/01/01, The Times Fee: $77.01 1 T – 02/01/01, The Times Fee: $71.91 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 1, 2001 Page 15 PUBLIC NOTICE – CLASSIFIEDS– SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AUTO FOR SALE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED DOCKET NO. F-15920-98 ACCUBANC MORTGAGE CORPORA- 2000 Jetta GLS VR6. 16,000 highway Thinking of a change? Veterinary Assist./Technician TION, PLAINTIFF vs. EDGAR miles. Mint condition. $18,500 O.B.O. Hi-Tech Residential Real Estate Patient Care, Laboratory, Inven- RODRIGUEZ, ET AL, DEFENDANT. Shaun (908) 230-1067 Office seeks full time agents li- tory Control. Will train. Full time. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, censed or unlicensed. For more Applications at: DATED NOVEMBER 15, 2000 FOR SALE FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. info or a confidential interview Fanwood Animal Hospital By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- THE BEST SATELLITE DISH please call Bernadette Houston 70 South Avenue, Fanwood ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ON THE MARKET at (908) 232-5664 (908) 322-7500 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Brand New Direct TV system ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 HELP WANTED Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Under $100. Still in the box. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF (908) 654-8833 HELP WANTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Westfield Volunteer Rescue afternoon of said day. All successful bid- FOR SALE RECEPTIONIST/ASSISTANT Squad seeks persons willing to ders must have 20% of their bid available in Pediatrician’s Office cash or certified check at the conclusion of Futon Bed - Queen size with teak train as Emergency Medical the sales. wood frame. Futon cover in beige Enthusiastic motivated assis- Technicians. No prior exp. needed. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED and light blue. Excellent condition. tant for solo female pediatri- Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., min. 4 TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- cian. 4 or 5 days weekly. Imme- hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. coverage. DRED SIXTY FOUR & 25/100 HELPING THE NEEDY…Members of Westfield Firemen’s Mutual Benevo- (908) 518-0755 ($125,564.25). lent Association Local No. 30 display groceries which were contributed during diate position for sensitive indi- Wkday 9am - 1 pm or 1-5pm slots Municipality: Elizabeth the association’s fourth annual holiday food drive. Pictured, left to right, are: FOR SALE vidual capable of independent are perfect for parents of school Street Address: 10 West End Place Lieutenant Roger Sawicki and firefighters John Peterson and Brian Dunlap. work on diverse tasks. Com- children. Childcare reimburse- Tax Lot No.: 1560 Roll Top Desk - Oak wood with three drawers space and pencil puter skills required. Excellent ment available! Tax Block No.: 13 pay and congenial environment. Approximate dimensions: 150.90 feet by space. 36”wx45”hx23”d. Also in- Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. 35.50 feet by 159.15 feet by 36.50 feet. Westfield Firefighters Reveal cluded is an oak chair. Respond to: 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. Nearest cross street: Murray Street. (908) 518-0755 P.O. Box 1206, Call the Recruiting Team at There is due approximately the sum of Mountainside, NJ 07092-0206 ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR THOU- (908) 233-2500 for details SAND NINETY TWO & 85/100 Successful Holiday Food Drive FOR SALE ($134,092.85) together with lawful interest Glass top coffee table and end table CHILD CARE and costs. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Department’s headquarters on North HELP WANTED There is a full legal description on file in Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Asso- with wrought iron legs. Coffee table Part time nanny/supervisor for 13 Avenue, West. BOOKKEEPER the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ciation (F.M.B.A.) Local No. 30 re- Donations were distributed to in- 48x16x24. End table 24x22x28. year old twin girls. 5 hours per day The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Retail store. PT Flex hrs. AP/AR. cently conducted its fourth annual dividuals in need through local (908) 518-0755 - 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Light er- this sale. Gen. office duties at The Soccer rands. Cook dinner for girls and RALPH FROEHLICH holiday food drive to benefit needy churches and civic organizations for FOR SALE Post. Late AM/Early PM hrs. SHERIFF Westfield residents, and extended monitor children’s activities. Non the holidays. (908) 654-1112 PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & appreciation to all who participated This year, F.M.B.A. Local No. 30 Recliner - with movable footrest in smoking household. Beautiful SALTZMAN Call or stop in, in this year’s program. distributed holiday meals to 93 fami- mauve. Good condition. home. Friendly, outgoing girls. A DIVISION OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE ask for Dave Dilts Call (908) 531-3970 or fax info 905 North Kings Highway Non-perishable food items were lies in Westfield. Local No. 30 do- (908) 518-0755 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 accepted at the Westfield Fire nated one turkey to each family, as to (908) 654-2790 CH-755684 (WL) well as a smoke detector. The smoke HOUSECLEANING OFFERED 4 T - 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 PUBLIC NOTICE HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPER/ & 2/22/01 Fee: $171.36 detectors were made available to the Polish woman looking for P/T job CHILD CARE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS local Fire Prevention Office from the as housekeeper/housecleaner, to Full time office person needed NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting for diversified duties including PUBLIC NOTICE state Department of Community Af- care for elderly. Experience, refs. Full time housekeeper required of the Township Council of the Township of data entry. Must be detail-ori- Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- fairs (DCA). available. Own driv. lic. for professional Westfield SHERIFF’S SALE The DCA Smoke Detector Pro- Call after 2 p.m. - ented. Computer knowledge couple. Duties to include: clean- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- required. Competitive salary CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ship on Tuesday, January 23, 2001, there gram, administered by DCA repre- 925-3704, 925-7635 ing, cooking, laundry and gen- DOCKET NO. F-4160-00 was introduced, read for the first time, and sentative Glen Kaspar, makes smoke and benefits. eral child care. Clean driving METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE passed on such first reading, an ordinance detectors available to families who CLEANING Call Valley Furniture Shop, license a must. Impeccable ref- COMPANY, ASSIGNEE, PLAINTIFF vs. entitled: ask for owner. (908) 756-7623 are in need, and is supported by the Polish woman is looking for more erences required. Salary com- GENE NAGEL AND LAURIELLE NAGEL, AN ORDINANCE PERMIT- Westfield Fire Department. mensurate with experience, HIS WIFE; LAWRENCE FLEISCHMAN, TING GAMES OF CHANCE homes to clean. Very good experi- HELP WANTED ET ALS., DEFENDANT. ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2001 ence, good references and own trans- benefits available if required. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, IN THE TOWNSHIP OF PUBLIC NOTICE portation. Working in Westfield area. Shipping Clerk Car can be provided. DATED OCTOBER 20, 2000 FOR SALE SCOTCH PLAINS Half-time position. Immediate OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. UNION COUNTY BOARD (732) 257-7908 Please reply in confidence to: The purpose of the ordinance: TO ALLOW By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS open. 20 hr/wk Mon-Fri. Pleasant ANY CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION TO Stuart M. Williams, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD work cond. Contact Rosemarie CONDUCT GAMES OF CHANCE (raffle) CLEANING President & CEO by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 ON SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2001 provided Kramer, Hudson Control Grp @ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Public Notice is hereby given that the Strategic Research Institute they take the appropriate steps to secure a Polish woman is looking for Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders (973) 376-7400 9th Floor license for same. homes to clean. Good refer- or fax (973) 376-8265. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF has awarded a contract without competitive ences, good experience, and 333 7th Avenue FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the A public hearing for same will be held on bidding as a professional service or extraor- New York, NY 10001 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to own transportation. HELP WANTED ders must have 20% of their bid available in the Council Chambers of the Municipal N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and (908) 295-6619 or e-mail application to: cash or certified check at the conclusion of Building, or any time and place to which a the resolution authorizing it is available for Freelance Writer [email protected] the sales. meeting for the further consideration of such public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of P/T, freelance writer wanted to HOUSECLEANING The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ordinance shall from time to time be ad- the Board. cover Mountainside Borough Coun- CHILD CARE SEVENTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED journed, and all persons interested will be RESOLUTION NO.: 106-2001 Brazilian Cleaning - sparkling. cil meetings. Meetings occur on TWELVE & 19/100 ($170,212.19). given an opportunity to be heard concerning AWARDED TO: Garrubbo & Romankow, Scotch Plains family looking for week- The property to be sold is located in the such ordinance. Esqs., 53 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, New Houses, apartments, condos & the second and third Tuesday of Borough of Mountainside, County of Union A copy of same may be obtained from the Jersey offices. Good references and own the month. A burning interest in day childcare for active 9 year old boy and State of New Jersey. office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park SERVICES: To provide legal services for transportation. government and politics is a plus. with special needs. Duties include child It is commonly known as 1634 Nottingham Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- assistance with various legal matters at Call (201) 997-0772 Freelancers are also sought for care and light cooking, grocery shop- Way, Mountainside, New Jersey. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Runnells Specialized Hospital and appeals ping and laundry. Must be patient, It is known and designated as Block No. Monday through Friday by any member of with the New Jersey Department of Health. other evening meetings, news and 3.A, Lot No. 100. the general public who wants a copy of PERIOD: 1/1/01 - 12/31/01 HOUSECLEANING general assignments. loving and physically fit. Also, have a The dimensions are 112 feet wide by 155 same without cost. COST: $50,000 E-mail [email protected] clean driving record and good refer- feet long. BARBARA RIEPE M. Elizabeth Genievich Portuguese lady is looking for ences. Car can be provided. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Township Clerk Clerk of the Board houses to clean. Good references HELP WANTED Please call or leave a message erly line of Nottingham Way, 231.62 feet 1 T – 02/01/01, The Times Fee: $34.68 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $22.95 from the westerly line of Friar Lane. and own transportation. AFTER SCHOOL GRANDMA for Carla @ (973) 802-8588 (908) 474-0990 Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 3:30-6:30 p.m. MTWF to supervise municipal liens. Amount due will be an- 2 responsible older children in my CHILD CARE nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SPACE FOR RENT Sleepy Hollow home. Letter & 2 refs Student/mom will provide af- upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE There is due approximately the sum of SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT Westfield, 560 Springfield Ave., to Stevens Bandes Inc. Attn: Steve ter-school child care in my ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOU- UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY well known BG Fields Restaurant 150 Varick Street, N.Y., N.Y. 10013. Westfield home. SAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE & building. 1st floor - up to 7,000 sq. Call 301-0662 54/100 ($182,351.54) together with lawful NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 12, 2001 AT 10:00 A.M. sealed bids will APARTMENTTO SHARE interest and costs. be received, open and read in public by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education at ft. (will divide). 2nd floor - up to INSTRUCTION There is a full legal description on file in the office of the Business Administrator at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, 5,000 sq. ft. (will divide). Westfield - Downtown the Union County Sheriff’s Office. New Jersey 07076 for the following: Call Desi (973) 812-8221 Prof. to share 3BDRM apt. 2nd fl. PIANO LESSONS The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn PUBLIC SCHOOL ROUTE or (973) 912-0784 Victorian. No pets. W/D, Parking, A/ AGES 8 AND OLDER this sale. Theodore Shaw Middle School (Piscataway) RALPH FROEHLICH C, 5 minute walk to train. $470/mo. (908) 889-4095 SHERIFF Specifications and full information may be obtained upon request at the Business Office OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT (908) 654-3840 STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Street, HELP WANTED NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 Professional office space available SALES FROM YOUR HOME Suite 300 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION in premier Westfield location. Up Attention 293 Eisenhower Parkway OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT to 1,800 square feet. Shared re- AVON Work from home Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY sources; conference room; recep- Be your own boss, start your own $1,200 - $5,800/month CH-755637 (WL) Anthony Del Sordi business! Sales from home. Free booklet 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 Board Secretary tionist. Available April 2001. & 2/1/01 Fee: $204.00 1 T – 2/1/01, The Times Fee: $37.74 (908) 608-1980 Call Debbie (908) 322-7008 877-541-7864

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(908) 232-4407 • [email protected] CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Peter J. Chemidlin Is Appointed as President; Red Cross Chapter to Hold Fred Chemidlin Named CEO of Family Investors Lifesaving Skills Courses FANWOOD — Family Investors tion, Fred J. Chemidlin, Jr. has been Fanwood and Scotch Plains Over 30 Company, lives in Westfield with his WESTFIELD – The Westfield/ struction in how to recognize and Company, located at 265 South Av- named Chief Executive Officer. Basketball League, the St. wife, Barbara. He is active in many Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- care for breathing and cardiac emer- enue in Fanwood, has announced that Peter Chemidlin lives in Fanwood Bartholomew’s Old-Timers Softball church and civic organizations, in- can Red Cross will host training gencies. First Aid classes will teach Peter J. Chemidlin has been appointed with his wife, Joan, and children, League and with the Fanwood Down- cluding the Scotch Plains-Fanwood classes in lifesaving skills. participants how to care for life- President of the company. In addi- Tighe and Morgan. He is active in the town Revitalization Committee. Rotary Club and the Fanwood-Scotch On Saturday, February 3, there threatening injuries and illnesses. He also has been instrumental in Plains YMCA. will be a class on Infant/Child Car- Individuals who pass the course operation of the Fanwood Police Family Investors, the oldest con- diopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) will receive a certification card at the Bulletproof Vest Fund. tinually operating brokerage firm in from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. end of class. The training will take Fred Chemidlin, former President Central New Jersey, is celebrating its Community First Aid and Safety place at the Red Cross Chapter House, and the founder of Family Investors 41st year of service to the community. (Infant, Child, Adult CPR and First located at 321 Elm Street in Westfield. Aid) will be offered on Saturday, Advance registration is required and February 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. space is limited. On Saturday, March 10, Standard Interested individuals are asked to First Aid and Safety (Adult CPR and call Linda Johnson at (908) 232- First Aid) will be offered from 9 a.m. 7090, send an e-mail to to 4 p.m. [email protected], or visit the The CPR courses will provide in- Chapter House. Mothers & More to Discuss Financial Planning for College CRANFORD – On Wednesday, career paths in order to care for their February 7, the Union County Chap- children at home. ter of Mothers & More will host a The Union County chapter offers a discussion on saving for college, in- variety of activities, including evening cluding input from a local financial discussion groups, guest speakers, WESTFIELD planner. mom’s night out, a book discussion The full magnificence of this classic home begins to unfold as The meeting will take place at 7:30 and weekly daytime play gatherings. one steps onto the romantic wrap-around front porch. The p.m. at Hanson House, located at 38 Chapter meetings are held on the Springfield Avenue in Cranford. first and third Wednesday of each Center Hall greets guests with a grand staircase and invites a NEW PRESIDENT...Peter J. Chemidlin has been appointed President of Mothers & More is an international, month at Hanson House. New mem- tour of the rest of this warm and charming home. Rich with Family Investors Company, located at 265 South Avenue in Fanwood. not-for-profit organization support- bers are always welcome. For addi- ing women who have altered their tional information, please call Jenni- superb architectural detail, the heart of the residence is found fer at (732) 382-7578 or Tricia at in three gracious rooms: the Living Room with detailed wood Weichert PUBLIC NOTICE (908) 232-7352. burning fireplace, the Dining Room, a truly grand space for TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF EQUIPMENT SALE formal gatherings also with fireplace, and the intimate den TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Notice is hereby given that the Town of NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Westfield will sell to the Highest bidder the with bay window that offers a view of the porch. For complete of the Township Council of the Township of following equipment, pursuant to the provi- Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers sions of N.J.S.A. 40:a 11-13. comfort and enjoyment the residence also offers an elaborate in the Municipal Building of said Township on The Equipment may be seen at the Mu- Tuesday, January 23, 2001, there was intro- Master Bedroom with a fireplace and a private screened porch nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, duced, read for the first time, and passed on Westfield, New Jersey Prior to sale from such first reading, an ordinance entitled: that overlooks the property. Embracing over one half acre in 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through one of Westfield’s prime locations, this stately home is situated Friday inclusive. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND The equipment will be sold “as is,” and the SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 96- in close proximity to superb schools, the beautiful downtown minimum bid considered will be: 19 ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1996 ESTABLISHING SALARY Description Minimum Bid AND WAGES FOR MUNICI- and NYC train. A piece of Westfield’s history can be yours. Misc. Office Equipment 50.00 PAL EMPLOYEES This Vintage home has been reduced to $949,900. Call today Misc. Fire Radio Apparatus 50.00 Misc. Breathing Cylinders 10.00 The purpose of the ordinance: Establish- ing salary or wage range classification for for your exclusive appointment. Bids must be in writing, accompanied by Acting Tax Collector at the rate of $20. - a separate certified check in the full amount $30. per hour. of the bid, and must be delivered and filed with the Purchasing Agent, Town Hall, 425 A public hearing for same will be held on East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in
AITH MARICIC IMMACULATE! Westfield,NJ no later than 10:00, prevailing time on Fri- the Council Chambers of the Municipal day, February 9, 2001. Building, or any time and place to which a Meticulously Maintained 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home featuring Bids must be enclosed in a sealed enve- meeting for the further consideration of such • Burgdorff President’s Council 1999-2000 lope, bearing the name and address of the ordinance shall from time to time be ad- • #1 Realtor, Westfield Office 1995-1999 all larger rooms, hardwood floors plus carpeting, 2 family size bidder, and marked “Bid for the purchase of journed, and all persons interested will be kitchens, central air, two decks, convenient location. Great equipment.” Bids will be opened and read at given an opportunity to be heard concerning • Gold Level, NJAR Million Dollar Club 1998-2000 the time mentioned above. such ordinance. Mother - Daughter. Offered at - $359,000 #045-4949 The sale of the equipment will be deter- A copy of same may be obtained from the 908-233-4646 mined by the highest bid received. office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park • [email protected] The Town reserves the right to reject any Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- and all bids, if, in the interest of the Town, it tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue, W. • (908) 233-0065 Weichert Realtors is deemed advisable to do so. Monday through Friday by any member of 2028 Offices Throughout New Jersey By order of the Mayor and council of the the general public who wants a copy of (908) 277-1200 Town of Westfield. same without cost. Marianne K. Horta BARBARA RIEPE www.weichert.com Purchasing Agent Township Clerk 1 T – 2/01/01, The Leader Fee: $35.19 1 T – 02/01/01, The Times Fee: $33.15

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the sale of 2 Doering Way, Cranford. The sale of 87 Belmont Avenue, Cranford. The sale of 45 Munsee Drive, Cranford. The sale of 341 S. Union Avenue, Cranford. The the sale of 5 Cecilia Place, Garwood. The property was marketed by Julie Murphy property was marketed by Julie Murphy and property was marketed by Susan Massa. property was sold by Julie Murphy. property was marketed by Carole Kosciuk. and sold by Rosalyn “Roz” Alexander. sold by Carole Kosciuk.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue enue West, Westfield, is pleased to an- West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to an- West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the nounce the sale of 290 Hemlock Avenue, sale of 1404 Kent Place, Linden. The prop- nounce the sale of 2258 Woodland Terrace, sale 2077 Algonquin Drive, Scotch Plains. sale of 731 Harding Street, Westfield.The Garwood. The property was marketed by erty was marketed by Elizabeth Bataille. Scotch Plains. The property was marketed The property was marketed by Steven Haiser. property was marketed by Kevin Barry. Leslie “Ann” Ribardo. by Lois Berger.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Avenue West, Westfield, is pleased to West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to an- West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the announce the sale of 210 S. Euclid Avenue, sale of 714 Fairacres Avenue, Westfield. The nounce the sale of 874 Dorian Road, sale of 854 Shadowlawn Drive, Westfield. sale of 453 Birch Place, Westfield. The prop- Westfield. The property was marketed and property was marketed by Carol Tener. Westfield. The property was marketed by The property was marketed by Faith Maricic. erty was marketed by Elaine Demyen and sold by Carol Tener. Marion “Terry” Monzella. sold by Lee Corcoran.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to an- West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the the sale of 184 Belvidere Avenue, Fanwood. sale of 112 Swarthmore Road, Linden. The nounce the sale of 22 Stoneleigh Park, sale of 27 Possum Drive, New Providence. sale of 429 First Street, Westfield. The prop- The property was sold by Kevin Barry. property was sold by Gina Suriano Barber. Westfield. The property was sold by Marion The property was sold by Anne Weber. erty was sold by Elizabeth Bataille. “Terry” Monzella.

Paid Advertisement RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, February 1, 2001 Page 17 Association Names Joan White Recent Home Sales As Realtor of the Year for 2000 WESTFIELD Joan E. Crout, 6 Cowperthwaite WESTFIELD — Joan White was of Realtors and now for GUCAR. She Messercola Bros. Building Co., Square, $345,000. selected as 2000 Realtor of the Year also serves on the New Jersey Asso- Inc. to Anthony J. Britt, 123 Madison Janet Ivanoff to Thomas E. and for the Westfield-based Greater ciation of Realtors Professional Stan- Avenue, West, $586,500. Sandra P. Murray, 532 Kimball Turn, Union County Association of Real- dards Committee. She is licensed in Virginia L. Lapidus to Robert and $365,000. tors (GUCAR), according to outgo- both New Jersey and Florida. Barbara Mansfield, 361 Orenda George A. and Doris K. Darsie to ing President Valerie Dering. She served as Director of the Union Circle, $492,500. David L. and Laurie M. Mathewson, Mrs. White is the broker/princi- Chamber of Commerce during 1989- William A. Scott and Gay A. Wise 20 Rodman Lane, $850,000. pal at Prudential White Realty in 1991 and also was Director of the to James and Janet Peterson, 625 John and Denise Baldwin to Philip Union, which just celebrated its 50th Union Center Special Improvement Coleman Place, $426,000. Gilligan and Amy Johnson, 525 anniversary. Her father started the District from 1994 to 1995. Christina J. and Jean T. Massard to Woodland Avenue, $1,200,000. business. Mrs. White was honored at the Matthew M. and Jamison E. Tibbals, Viola B. Sims to Matthew Costello, She has served for 16 years, many New Jersey Association of Realtors 706 Glen Avenue, $505,000. 642 Downer Street, $110,000. of them as Chairwoman and Co-Chair- tri-state convention in Atlantic City Marcella S. Bernson to John J. and Michael P. and Susan Barber woman, on the Professional Standards in December, along with Realtors of Locascio to Timothy J. and Elin L. Committees for both the former the Year from other associations Cherry, 615 Dorian Road, $353,000. Greater Eastern Union County Board throughout the state. Daria Biernat Joins Matthew and Mary Isabelle to Marcella Bernson, 635 Dorian Road, Weichert, Realtors $385,000. REALTOR OF YEAR...Joan White, Realtor of the Year for the Greater Union WESTFIELD — Harvey Tekel, David B. and Valerie B. Lynch to County Association of Realtors, is congratulated by Joseph Harrigan, 2000 Chelsea to Sponsor Contest Branch Manager, has announced that Veronica Beason, 621 Shadowlawn President of the New Jersey Association of Realtors. Daria Biernat has joined the Westfield Drive, $491,000. Office of Weichert, Realtors as a Janet Doliner to Walter E. and To Benefit Heart Association sales associate. Pamela E. Boright, 585 Trinity Place, Fanwood Library Reveals FANWOOD – The Chelsea at with or without leaving their lip im- A licensed real estate professional, $279,900. Fanwood has joined forces with the print on it, to be judged on February Ms. Biernat brings paralegal experi- FANWOOD American Heart Association during 28 at 3:30 p.m. by The Chelsea resi- ence to her new position at Weichert. Emory Foskey to Paaquale February Movie Offerings February, American Heart Month, to dents. The winner will receive a $50 She received her bachelor’s degree Maioriello and Rebecca Maioriello, FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- with Life Is Beautiful (PG-13, 114 help fight heart disease and stroke. American Express gift certificate. from Columbia University in New 412 North Avenue, $236,000. morial Library’s “Friday Film Festi- minutes). Roberto Benigni plays an This year’s theme is “Be an Ameri- The hearts will be on display in the York. Ms. Biernat, who speaks flunet SCOTCH PLAINS val” will continue with four offer- irrepressible spirit who refuses ever can Heartsaver.” lobby of The Chelsea at Fanwood French and is a member of Weichert’s Harold Hafs to Holly Wong and ings for February. to give into adversity, even when he In recognition of the American through February 28. The prices of International Division, is a resident William Makinen, 2701 Fairview The month will kick off tomorrow, is taken to a concentration camp with Heart Association’s “Have a Heart” the hearts are as follow: Red Hearts, of Mountainside. Drive, $475,000. Friday, February 2, with Erin his wife and young son. He deter- campaign, The Chelsea will host a $1; Gold Hearts, $5, and Platinum Brockovich (Rated R, 130 minutes), mines that the boy will be shielded “Best Lips” contest and fundraiser. Hearts, $10. starring Julia Roberts and Albert from the horrors around them – and The fundraiser will begin this Sun- All contributions will benefit the Historical Society to Hear Finney. Based on true events, the film somehow finds a way to do it. day, February 4, and end on Wednes- American Heart Association. For tells the story of a research assistant The series is co-sponsored by the day, February 28, at The Chelsea, more information, please call who helps an attorney in a lawsuit Friends of the Fanwood Memorial located at 295 South Avenue in Marjorie Deas, Director of Commu- Talk on Culture of Poland against a large utility company which Library and with the cooperation of Fanwood. nity Relations at The Chelsea, at has been improperly and illegally Palmer Video in Scotch Plains. Mov- Participants are invited to purchase (908) 654-5200. WESTFIELD – “A Brief Histori- Ms. Hardgrove is a charter mem- a heart between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., dumping deadly toxic waste and, in ies are shown on the library’s new PUBLIC NOTICE cal Look at the Country of Poland ber and Past President of the Spring- turn, poisoning residents living in the large screen television and snacks field Historical Society and is also a and Its Culture” will be the topic of area where the dumping occurred. are available. PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE a slide and lecture presentation by member of four other historical soci- On February 9, the library will For more information, please call SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Hazel Hardgrove at noon on Febru- eties, as well as the Genealogical SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, present Magnolia (Rated R, 188 min- (908) 322-6400. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-20488-99 ary 7 at the First Wednesday Lun- Society of the West Fields. She is utes). The film features two parallel currently working on a book about CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, MOREQUITY, PLAINTIFF vs. VALERIE cheon of the Westfield Historical and intercut stories, each dramatiz- PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-1062-99 JACKSON, FORD MOTOR CREDIT Society at B.G. Fields Restaurant in the history of Springfield. NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO., COMPANY, A DECORP., ET ALS., DE- ing a man about to die. Both men are UNION COUNTY BOARD Westfield. She is active in Westfield Area estranged from a grown child, and in PLAINTIFF vs. OMAR TANGARIFE, ET FENDANT. Ms. Hardgrove will discuss her Chapter No. 4137 of the American OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS AL, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, each case that child meets someone NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED OCTOBER 19, 2000 FOR SALE travels to Poland while taking ad- Association of Retired Persons, who is able to reach out to them. Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 DATED OCTOBER 26, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. vanced college courses in econom- where she is a Past President and The Perfect Storm (PG-13, 129 Public Notice is hereby given that the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ics sponsored by the Kosciusko Foun- Director. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale minutes) will be shown on February has awarded a contract without competitive ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- dation of New York City. Ms. Hardgrove is currently Presi- 16. Starring George Clooney and bidding as a professional service or extraor- dent of the Continental Unit No. 228 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 The slides will feature the cities of Mark Wahlberg, the movie recalls a dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Warsaw, Poznan, Gdansk and Sopot, of the American Legion Auxiliary in N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF real-life event in which the crew of a the resolution authorizing it is available for as well as other interesting places Springfield. She is also involved with sword-fishing boat was caught up in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the many other committees and civic public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- and famous homes she visited on her a killer storm in the North Atlantic in the Board. organizations. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in tour of the country. October of 1991. RESOLUTION NO.: 122-2001 ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of The library will close out the month AWARDED TO: Comprehensive Psycho- cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. logical Services, 472 Westfield Avenue, the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Clark, New Jersey The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- Hypertension Clinic SERVICES: To provide psychological EIGHTEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- DRED TWENTY & 92/100 ($129,220.92). services for “Fitness for Duty” for the Cor- DRED FIFTY ONE & 09/100 ($118,351.09). PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED Canceled for February rectional Officers. The property to be sold is located in ELIZA- IN: Township of Westfield, County of Union, Announces Ski Trip Packages PERIOD: 1/1/01 - 12/31/01 BETH, in the County of UNION, and the in the State of New Jersey. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch COST: Not to exceed $4,800 State of New Jersey. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- YMCA. The deadline for registration Plains Monthly Hypertension (high M. Elizabeth Genievich Commonly known as: 641-643 GARDEN 126 Windsor Avenue, Westfield, New Jer- Scotch Plains YMCA will hold a ski is Monday, February 12. blood pressure) Clinic which was sched- Clerk of the Board STREET, FORMERLY KNOWN AS 641 sey. trip to Mountain Creek in Vernon on For more information, please call uled for February has been canceled. 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $22.44 GARDEN STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW TAX LOT NO. 49, BLOCK NO. 4001. Tuesday, February 20. the YMCA at (908) 889-8880. The next clinic will be held from JERSEY 07202. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 120 The bus will depart the YMCA’s PUBLIC NOTICE Tax Lot No. ACCT#: 407, in Block No. FEET BY 33 FEET. 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, March WARD; 6 FKA LOT NO. 6, BLOCK NO. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Grandview facility at 1340 Martine Avenue in Pancake Breakfast 12, in the Community Room of the UNION COUNTY BOARD 407 Avenue. Scotch Plains at 7 a.m. and will return Planned by Lions Scotch Plains Public Library, located OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 40 A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE at approximately 6:30 p.m. The $45- at 1927 Bartle Avenue. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD feet wide by 110 feet long. IRREGULAR PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE per-person cost includes transporta- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF UNION Plains Lions Club will present an “all- Public Notice is hereby given that the NORTHERLY side of GARDEN STREET, COUNTY. tion and lift ticket. PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders distant 285 feet from the EASTERLY side There is due approximately the sum of There is also a Beginner Skier or you-can-eat” Pancake Breakfast on has awarded a contract without competitive of MAPLE AVENUE ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY SIX THOU- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Snowboarder package that includes a Sunday, February 11, from 8 a.m. to bidding as a professional service or extraor- There is due approximately the sum of SAND ONE-HUNDRED NINETY NINE & lesson, rentals, limited lift access and 12:30 p.m. at the Scotch Hills Coun- RESOLUTION dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SIX THOU- 98/100 ($136,199.98) together with lawful N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED TWENTY TWO interest and costs. try Club, located at Jerusalem Road WHEREAS, the Township Manager of transportation, for $50, or an Ad- the resolution authorizing it is available for & 64/100 ($126,822.64) together with lawful the Township of Scotch Plains will require There is a full legal description on file in vanced Skier or Snowboarder pack- and Plainfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. legal representation for an appeal before the Featured will be pancakes, sausage, the Board. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn age that includes a lesson, rentals, New Jersey Department of Personnel Merit RESOLUTION NO.: 116-2001 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. unlimited lift access and transporta- ham and eggs, juice and coffee. Review Board; and this sale. AWARDED TO: Ryan Management Ser- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH The cost is $5, with children under WHEREAS, the Local Contracts Law tion, for $60. vices, LLC, 629 Springfield Road, Kenilworth, this sale. SHERIFF (N.J.S.A 40A:ll-1 et seq.) requires that the The ski trip is open to all youth and 6 admitted for free. Tickets may be New Jersey RALPH FROEHLICH resolution authorizing the award of a contract PARKER MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, P.A. purchased at the door or from a mem- SERVICES: For the construction man- SHERIFF (CHERRY HILL) adults in the community. Students in for professional services without competitive ber. All proceeds will benefit the agement/inspection services for the HVAC FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C. - Suite 500 grades 7 and under must be accompa- bids must be publicly advertised; and System - Courthouse Tower building, Eliza- COUNSELLORS-AT-LAW organization’s Blind Fund. WHEREAS, this contract is awarded with- 1701 Route 70 East nied by an adult. Registration forms beth, New Jersey 4 Brighton Road P.O. Box 1806 For further information, please call out competitive bidding as a “Professional and medical release forms are avail- COST: Not to exceed $253,000 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Service” under the provisions of said Local Pancake Breakfast Chairman Ron M. Elizabeth Genievich CH-755668 (WL) able at the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Public Contracts Law because the services CH-755642 (WL) Kelly at (908) 753-8218. Clerk of the Board 4 T - 1/25, 2/01, 2/08 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 are such a qualitative nature and will not 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $22.44 & 2/15/01 Fee: $193.80 & 2/1/01 Fee: $199.92 PUBLIC NOTICE permit the receipt of competitive bids due to PUBLIC NOTICE the subjective difference in the work product UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD of such persons and the fact that the ethical OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS requirements of such profession will not NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD permit such bidding; and Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 Date Adopted: January 25, 2001 WHEREAS, funds have been certified by Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the the Municipal Manager and Finance De- OLDWELL ANKER Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders partment in an amount not to exceed Two C B Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive has awarded a contract without competitive Thousand ($2,000.00) Dollars in Account bidding as a professional service or extraor- bidding as a professional service or extraor- No. 106-206 for this service. dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and by the Township Council of the Township of the resolution authorizing it is available for the resolution authorizing it is available for Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, Coldwell Banker has been helping families buy and sell homes for nearly a century. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of that Thomas Savage, Esq., 153 Rocktown- the Board. the Board. Lambertville Road, Lambertville, New Jer- For the past fifteen years, the Westfield Office has been recognized as the RESOLUTION NO.: 105-2001 RESOLUTION NO.: 113-2001 sey 08530 is appointed as counsel for Town- AWARDED TO: Rosemarie Ramirez, AWARDED TO: Nicholas J. Netta, Archi- ship Manager Thomas E. Atkins. company’s premier office in New Jersey and as one of the very best in the nation. R.D., 60 West Summer Avenue, Roselle tects & Associates, 823 South Springfield BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Park, New Jersey Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to sign SERVICES: To provide consultation to SERVICES: For the design service for all contract documents with Thomas Savage, the Clinical Dietitians and dietary services at modernization of five elevators, Old Union Esq. after a mutually acceptable agreement Runnells Specialized Hospital. County Courthouse and Parking Garage, has been prepared by the Township Attorney. PERIOD: 2/1/01 - 1/31/02 Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dated: January 23, 2001 COST: $18,000 COST: Not to exceed $106,150. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich BARBARA RIEPE Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Township Clerk 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 02/01/01, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 02/01/01, The Times Fee: $38.25

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MOUNTAINSIDE — Lackland Piscataway. Self Storage has opened its newest The Lacklands have taken a great location at 1229 Route 22, East, in deal of pride in providing quality Mountainside, located next to the storage at reasonable prices. Spanish Tavern Restaurant. The philosophy has worked. Climate controlled space is avail- Lackland Self Storage now owns and able and all storage units are indi- operates 25 locations in New Jersey vidually alarmed. Vehicle, boat and and Pennsylvania. recreational vehicle parking is also The Mountainside location is open available. seven days a week. For more infor- Lackland Self Storage, a fam- mation, please call Nancy and Ed COMING TO MOUNTAINSIDE...Joining in the grand opening ribbon-cutting ily-owned and operated business, Dalcero at (908) 928-1400 or visit celebration of Lackland Self Storage’s new location, pictured left to right, are: has been in operation since 1977, the Mountainside facility. Those who Lackland’s attorney Arthur Attenasio, construction manager Eric Lausten, when Fred and Dave Lackland rent space now will receive 50 per- owners Alex Von Thaden and Bruce Lackland, Mountainside Mayor Robert F. opened their first location in cent off their first month’s rent. Viglianti, owner Michael Lackland, State Assemblyman Christopher “Kip” Bateman of Somerset County (R-16th), Ed and Nancy Dalcero, managers of the Mountainside facility, and owners Donna and Fred Lackland. GOOD NEIGHBOR…For years, Fanwood resident Doug Jones has helped his Westfield AARP Chapter neighbors, many of whom are retirees and widows, by clearing their driveways, creating a path to a storage mailbox and making sure that a nearby fire hydrant Nursery School Plans Valentine’s Day Sale is accessible, using his heavy-duty snow blower. His wife, Judy, joins him in Slated at Thrift Shop Sets February 5 Meeting clearing walkways and porches for those who cannot shovel snow . The couple Saturday Open House have never been asked to perform these tasks – they just wanted to help their SCOTCH PLAINS – The Fanwood- neighbors in this special way. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch Scotch Plains Service League has an- WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Members are asked to bring canned Plains Baptist Christian Nursery nounced that its Thrift Shop, located at Chapter No. 4137 of the American and boxed grocery items to the up- Toastmasters to Meet School will hold an Open House this 1730 East Second Street in Scotch Association of Retired Persons will coming meeting, which will be do- Meeting of Jaycees Saturday, February 3, from 10 a.m. to Plains, will sell all clothes at half price hold its next regular meeting on nated to poor, homeless and tempo- Tonight in Westfield noon, featuring singing, crafts and a from Wednesday through Saturday, Monday, February 5, in the Assem- rarily unemployed individuals. To Focus on Saving story time. Reservations are filled for the WESTFIELD – Toastmasters of February 14 to 17, in observance of bly Hall of The Presbyterian Church Westfield will meet tonight, Thursday, During the event, participants will Valentine’s Day. in Westfield, located at 140 Moun- Thursday, February 15 trip to the For College Education have an opportunity to sign up for one February 1, with Bill Hetfield of The shop hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 tain Avenue. Hunterdon Hills Playhouse for a WESTFIELD — The Westfield Plainfield as Toastmaster. Bill or more of the school’s programs. p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday The social period with refresh- luncheon and performance of the These include a Summer Program, a Jaycees will sponsor a program en- Holloway of Westfield will give the and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday ments will begin at 1 p.m., with the comedy Nuptials. The bus will leave titled “A New and More Powerful opener and Fontaine Gatti of Fall 2001 Program (for three- and and Saturday. meeting to start at 1:30 p.m., to be the Lord & Taylor rear parking lot four-year-old classes), Extended Care Savings Plan — Save More Money Mountainside will be the Table Topics The Thrift Shop is seeking new mem- followed by guest speaker Anna on North Avenue in Westfield at 10 for Your Child’s College Education,” Master. and a Latch Key Program (for kinder- bers. Annual dues are $20, which cov- Lantenberg. a.m. and return at approximately garten through grade 2). on Wednesday, February 7, begin- Speakers will be Mark Spencer of ers the cost of the two social functions Ms. Lantenberg will discuss 4:30 p.m. ning at 6:30 p.m. at Aliperti’s Res- Cranford, Phil Munkacsy of South Information will also be available at for members, a Christmas luncheon “Reading and Understanding the Reservations are now being taken the Open House about other activi- taurant, located at 1189 Raritan Road Bound Brook and Todd Schwartz of and a May luncheon. Charges on Your Telephone Bill.” for the Azalea Festival to be held in in Clark. Scotch Plains. Evaluators will be Noel ties, such as Gymbus, Dancercise and Members are obligated to work in Members are requested to bring their Norfolk, Va., from Thursday through class trips. The featured speakers will be Greg Crawford of Mountainside, Michelle the Thrift Shop for one half day per telephone bills with them. Sunday, April 26 to 29. Tropper of Scotch Plains and Gregg Scotch Plains Baptist Christian week and three half Saturdays per year, Sanfilippo, Associate Vice President Union County Surrogate James Among the activities will be a of Gruntal & Company L.L.C., and Fazekas of Asbury. Nursery School is located at 333 Park and to attend monthly meetings. LaCorte will be in attendance to cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk, The first half of a Toastmasters meet- Avenue in Scotch Plains. Everyone is Interested individuals can leave their Brian Torrisi, Vice President and update and notarize wills free of reserved seats for the Azalea Festival Regional Marketing Director for ing is devoted to impromptu speaking. welcome. For more information, names and telephone numbers at the charge, relative to a fairly recent Parade and tours of the Norfolk Na- A Table Topics Master chooses the please call (908) 322-9187. cash register at the shop. Putnam Mutual Funds. New Jersey law for updating wills val Base and Norfolk Botanical Gar- Refreshments and dinner will be evening’s table topic and randomly calls written before 1989. dens. provided to guests by the Jaycees at upon members to give a one- to two- Older wills are still valid, but Bus transportation, admission fees no charge. minute speech about the topic. Mary McEnerney they will take longer to process. and most meals are included in the The Jaycees is a group of young The second half of the meeting is for Members are urged to bring their price. The cost is $292 for double men and women who volunteer their scheduled speeches from a communi- wills to this meeting. Mr. LaCorte accommodations and $362 for single. time and efforts toward the better- cations and leadership program. A des- 1997-2000-NJAR Gold Member will review the will and notarize it A three-night, four-day trip to ment of their community, with a ignated Evaluator provides each with witnesses so that the will can Washington, D. C. is planned for particular focus on the future of our speaker with feedback. At the end of ine Homes • Personal Service be probated or filed without having Monday to Friday, September 17 to the meeting, a vote is taken for best youth. impromptu speaker, best-prepared to find the original witnesses to 21, and a four-night, five-day trip, The Jaycees hold monthly mem- identify their signatures at some with stays in New Hampshire and speech and best evaluation. Making your Real Estate bership meetings the first Wednes- Toastmasters welcome guests who future time. Vermont, is scheduled for Monday day of each month at a local restau- Dreams a Reality The chapter’s Knitting Group is to Friday, November 12 to 16. want to develop their public speaking rant. and leadership skills to attend meetings. making clothing items for patients at The latter trip will include two For more information regarding Runnells Specialized Hospital of nights at the Von Trapp Family Lodge The club meets on the first, second and this or any program sponsored by the fourth Thursday of each month from Union County in Berkeley Heights. of Sound of Music fame, where grand- Jaycees, please call (908) 233-3251, daughter Elizabeth von Trapp will 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. at Sunrise of Westfield, Donations of any denomination of send an e-mail to located at 240 Springfield Avenue. yarn may be presented to Madeline entertain the group. [email protected] or visit For more information about Toast- Roeben at the meeting. She may be Interested individuals are asked to www.westfieldnj.com on the masters of Westfield, please call (908) reached for further information at call Trips and Tours Co-Chairwoman Internet. 233-9709, or visit (908) 233-3876. Marie Stauder at (908) 889-6769. www.westfieldnj.com/toast on the PUBLIC NOTICE Internet. SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE For Sale By Owner SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-13747-96 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 200 Linden Avenue, Westfield THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK F/K/A CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHEMICAL BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. DOCKET NO. F-16261-98 JOSEPH A. DORSAINVIL, ET ALS., DE- IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAIN- INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! FENDANT. TIFF vs. DUMAS MARTINEZ AND OLIVIA WESTFIELD $279,000 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MARTINEZ, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. Wonderful Investment. High Visibility. 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Westfield Musical Club Veteran Actors Joe Nierle and Stan Kaplan Plans eb. 7 Auditions WESTFIELD – The Musical Of Westfield to Star in Barefoot In The Park Club of Westfield has announced that auditions for active member- CRANFORD – Westfielders Joe MTV, and PBS, will play Victor Velasco, at Chatham Playhouse. He has also ship will be held on Wednesday, Nierle and Stan Kaplan will apply their Mrs. Banks’ love interest. His charac- served as Artistic Director for Millbrook February 7, at 10:45 a.m. seasoned skills as veteran actors to ter is affectionately named “The Summer Stock Theatre in Mill Hall, Pa. Auditioning singers should be their roles in Barefoot In The Park at Bluebeard of 48th Street.” Mr. Nierle is a member of the Society prepared to perform two memo- the Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC). Formally trained with a Master of of Stage Directors and Choreogra- They will take the stage on Fridays Arts Degree in Theatre from Pennsyl- phers. & rized pieces, one from the Early, Baroque or Classical periods. Pieces and Saturdays, February 9, 10, 16, 17, vania State University, Mr. Nierle also Mr. Kaplan will portray the tele- from the Late, Romantic and Mod- 23 and 24, at 8 p.m. at CDC, 78 Winans trained at New York City’s Circle in phone repairman in Barefoot In The ern periods are also allowed. For Avenue in Cranford. the Square and Actor’s Playhouse. He Park. His acting credits include Second Annual ‘Sweetheart Night’ more information and to register Mr. Nierle, who has performed in is also the Theatre Teacher/Director Solomon in The Price, a giant in Brave for an audition, please call Evelyn community or stock at Westfield High School, where he is Little Tailor and Henry in Lion In Bleeke at (908) 232-2173. theatre in seven states, currently directing 42nd Street. Winter. and on Showtime, Mr. Nierle’s favorite roles thus far, “I’ve always wanted to perform in On Tap at Kuran Arts Center ™ include Roy Cohen in Angels In Cranford,” stated Mr. Kaplan, who has POPCORN America, Part I and Sam in Lips To- worked with the Westfield Commu- FANWOOD – Fanwood’s Cultural Wellman, Musical Director, and Diane gether, Teeth Apart. The actor noted nity Players, Circle Players of Rahway, Arts Committee will hold its second McGovern, Dramatics Director, the The Pledge that he likes “extreme roles for the Woodbridge and Piscataway and the annual “Sweetheart Night” on Wednes- Repertory Theater performs one mu- The Pledge sheer challenge.” He also directed Scotch Plains Players, among others. day, February 14, beginning at 7:30 sical each year at Scotch Plains- Barefoot In The Park when the ink All tickets to Barefoot In The Park p.m. in the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Fanwood High School. Holds Little Promise was barely dry on Neil Simon’s page. are $15 each. For more information Arts Center on Watson This year, the group will Holds Little Promise His credits include directing Chess, and ticket reservations, please call Road. present Anything Goes. Approximately 15- Four performances will be By Michael S. Goldberger Sweeney Todd and The Secret Garden (908) 276-7611. One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent 20 selected members held on Friday and Satur- from the Scotch day of the last two week- Plains-Fanwood ends in March. 1 & 1/2 popcorns tale cliche. There’s a personal note here. High School Rep- The Fanwood Cul- Feeling too good of late? Think you Wrestling with his past, Jerry’s need for ertory Theater will tural Arts Committee is a need to have your head dragged a bit? vindication is his most telling trait. perform a variety of Mayor’s Committee com- Then take in Sean Penn’s The Pledge. Granted, Detective Black may be an altruist. And remember, he did make that love songs in obser- prised of nine volunteers These are grim doings indeed. And they’re vance of Valentine’s who work with Borough certain to muddle your evening. But if promise to the little girl’s mom. But to what end will he go to get his man, or Day. Council Liaison Karen Schurtz that’s not your goal, stand clear. to generate community involve- It would be all well and good if a woman for that matter? Unfortunately, the Coordinated by the distinct purpose for all this bleakness length and breadth of his obsession be- Fanwood Cultural Arts Commit- ment in the arts and to further de- could be ascertained. That is, if there gins to challenge the murder plot for tee and Lindsey Davis, Vice President velop the Kuran facility as a diversified were some discernible wisdom hidden control of the movie. And the story grows of the Repertory Theater and Student center for creative and performing arts within this bitter pill. But as written by an ungainly new branch. Musical Director, the Valentine’s Day in Union County. Jerzy and Mary Olson Kromolowski and However, the heartfelt metaphor about concert is open to all and is free of For more information about “Sweet- interpreted by Penn, the redeeming story a man’s need to be useful and still charge. heart Night,” or the activities of the value is much too slight to justify the deemed vital is nonetheless competently Donations to the Repertory Theater Fanwood Cultural Arts Committee, broad swaths of discomfort it perpetrates. etched by Nicholson. Too bad the perfor- will be gratefully appreciated. please call Adele Kenny at (908) 889- No doubt, the director has had the mance isn’t surrounded by a better con- Under the direction of Laurie 7223. inspiring opportunity to work with a ceived film. bunch of fine filmmakers. Because he Also putting in a good turn is Robin seems hell-bent on incorporating their Wright Penn as Lori, a potential love Original Woodstock Performer greatness into his own momentous mo- interest who just happens to be the ments. The imitative influence is appar- mother of a blonde little girl who fits the ent. Thus this dire tale about a serial killer killer’s preference list. An abused wait- Havens Books Gig at The Crossroads specializing in little girls and the tor- ress, she is the prototypical heroine of every country western song ever written. mented retired cop (Jack Nicholson) who GARWOOD – Richie Havens, best early 1960s with songs of brother- has pledged to catch him is loaded with Nevertheless, Wright Penn plays the rural heartbreak with refreshing confi- known for his performance at hood, personal freedom and unified recognizable nihilism and despondently social consciousness. familiar notes about the big bad world. dence. Problem is, the relationship that The harshness is piled high and inor- ensues between Jerry and Lori implies His music is both contemporary ganic, as if the director found a bottle of much too outlandish a question about in sound and rooted in the folk/ “Essence of Severe and Grave Movie” and Jerry’s crime-solving zeal. Draw your blues/pop tradition. splashed it about like a teen-aged boy own conclusions. “My albums are meant to be a trying his first application of after shave. The Pledge has plenty of tension. Oodles chronological view of the times that And despair unaccompanied by philo- of it. But not the good kind. It doesn’t we’ve come through,” said Havens, seem to be the filmmaker’s desire to have “what we’ve though about and what sophical genius and at least a slight glint MUSICAL FUNDRAISER…The Little Opera Company of New Jersey, of optimism is just sheer masochism to us successfully guess whodunit? There we’ve done to grow and change.” are no clues per se, just repetitive trips up along with The Baroque Orchestra of Boonton, will host “Opera D’Amore,” witness. That noted, The Pledge does a fundraising dinner and concert on Sunday, February 18, at 4 p.m. at Opening for Havens will be the have its good points. Well, some at least. numerous blind alleys with little satisfac- New Jersey-based acoustic duo, tion or conclusion. Like a bratty child, the Mezzogiorno, 450 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. The concert will feature The camera work, while also a bit coloratura soprano Valerie Pineda, mezzo soprano Betsy Mackenzie- Duendé, featuring Westfielder Maria derivative, is for the most part stylish. The movie has a secret, and it isn’t telling. And Woodford and Alex Radus. imagery is often strong. The hopeless since we don’t get to see things through Stubbs, tenor Juan Pineda and others. The event will benefit the group’s the fiend’s eyes, this can be no psycho- four May performances. Tickets are $65 per person, including dinner Richie Havens The duo, which specializes in Ameri- sterility of winter in the Sierra Nevada cana music, just finished their 10- makes for a daunting backdrop. And logical thriller either. and concert. For reservations and more information, please call (908) Instead, a planned paranoia grips the 654-2006. Pictured, left to right, Ms. Mackenzie-Stubbs and Ms. Pineda in Woodstock and 33 years of experi- month tour of the country and has Penn exhibits a Felliniesque penchant for ence recording music, will perform at American fringe types and oddballs, all of atmosphere. It could be anyone. Maybe The Marriage of Figaro, who will perform at “Opera D’Amore.” returned home to record another CD. whom might be the murderer. Or not. even the person you came to the theater The Crossroads in Garwood on Sun- Tickets are currently on sale at The It’s as if all of Norman Rockwell’s small- with. day, February 4, at 7 p.m. Crossroads, 78 North Avenue, town folk had suddenly gone bad. Al- In short, the tacit message being sent is Mr. Havens first emerged from the Garwood. For more information, though these trash culture weirdoes are that we are doomed. That we are de- Greenwich Village folk scene in the please call (908) 232-5666. imbued with an implied threat, they are fenseless in the face of evil forces. Some- Jerseyaires Will Make You Swoon occasionally diverting in a side show sort how, it seems much more eloquent, if still of way. not palatable, when Dostoevsky, or even If they weren’t, Ricki Lake and Sally Ingmar Bergman, tells us that bad news. While Performing Singing Valentines Amy Watson of anwood Jessie Raphael wouldn’t have TV shows. From Sean Penn it just feels depressing. While Performing Singing Valentines And that’s reason enough not to vouch But the film’s most elaborate character- AREA – The Rahway Valley of the event. ization is the one fashioned by Nicholson. positive for The Pledge. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Playing his age, the famed thespian is Jerseyaires, in conjunction with the The recipient will also receive a ALW- Sometimes. It’s fun. I just saw WL- Do you have anything coming gumshoe Jerry Black. You know the drill. * * * * * Deans of Harmony, both Barbershop special Valentine candy, a flower and Rocky Horror. up after Barefoot in the Park? Here he is, trying to close the book on a The Pledge, rated R, is a Warner Broth- Choruses (non-profit musical and edu- picture of the event. WL- I’m still so surprised that you ALW- Nothing yet. I think I’ll take a lifetime of illustrious accomplishment, ers release directed by Sean Penn and cational organizations) of the Society Dick Haig, Valentine Chairman, really haven’t studied acting all that short break. I don’t think there are and along comes the murder case of his stars Jack Nicholson, Robin Wright Penn for the Preservation and Encourage- advised, “Availability of quartets is much. Do you have any desire to act many auditions coming up. But you career. Of course, Nicholson’s troubled and Sam Shepard. Running time: 124 ment of Barbershop Quartet Singing limited, so reserve your serenade now.” minutes. professionally? never know. sleuth amounts to more than a detective in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA) has an- For more information or to arrange ALW- It’s a thought. I’ve mostly been WL- You grew up in Fanwood. Do nounced its eighth year of performing the time and place for the special involved with theater for fun. I’ve done you have any favorite places or a Singing Valentines. singing Valentine, please call (732) 968- a lot of community theater locally and special memory of living here? Three Bach Concerts Slated This service will be available on 6677 for Somerset and Union County I was involved in theater at school. So ALW- I do. It’s a nice town. I think we Saturday, February 10, through coverage, (732) 431-2273 for Middlesex far, it’s really just been a hobby. have a beautiful train station. And I Wednesday, February 14, at a cost of County coverage or (732) 297-2509 for WL- Do you have a favorite role that remember playing in Slocum’s Field or estival in Westfield $50. Mercer and Burlington counties. you have played or a favorite theatrical when I was a kid. A barbershop quartet, dressed in The Rahway Valley Chapter’s fund- experience? WL- Where do you see yourself in WESTFIELD — The public is in- formal attire, will sing two love songs ing has been made possible in part by ALW- Well, right now, it’s Corie in five years? The Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity. at a location of your choice (work- the New Jersey Council on the Arts, vited to attend a concert series being Featuring the Westfield Bach Festival Barefoot. I also loved playing Laurel in ALW- What, am I being inter- presented in Westfield on the last week- Chorus, Soloists, and Orchestra con- place, residence, restaurant, etc.) The Department of State, through a grant Torch Song Trilogy, and Sunny in Last viewed? (We both laugh) Let’s see. recipient will also receive a special administered by the Union County end in February. The series, entitled the ducted by Andrew Megill, the program Night of Ballyhoo was definitely a high- That’s a tough one. My college friends Westfield Bach Festival, will consist of will include a concerto for two harpsi- Valentine candy, a flower and picture Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs. light. and I have often talked about start- three concerts of the works of Johann chords (Ms. Thomson and Mr. Cassel, ing our own theater company. I Sebastian Bach. harpsichordists), Cantata 51 (Laura NJ Youth Symphony Concert At think everyone involved with the- The first concert consists of chamber Heimes, soprano and Don Batchelder, NJSO ater has at some point thought of music and is entitled “Brandenburgs!” trumpet), and Cantata 80 (Bach Festival that. But it would be nice. Presented by the Ducal Chamber Play- Chorus and Orchestra, Laura Heimes, NJPAC Includes Area Musicians WL- Again, I think you really have ers on Friday evening, February 23, at soprano, Erika Dettra, alto, Nathan Davis, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 what it takes. Any chances of acting 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, tenor, Curtis Kinzey, bass). certainly a long time in coming, was professionally? the program will include Brandenburg For further details, please visit NEWARK – Area residents from with Oliver Eng, Kristin Joham and ALW- Let’s just say that is a thought. very much only to be experienced. Westfield, Fanwood and Mountainside Emily Porch of Mountainside. Concertos 4 and 6, a trio sonata and a http:\\westfieldbachfestival.homestead.com. Horns were strong and accurate in French Suite. Tickets will cost $50 for the series or are included in The New Jersey Youth Their performance at Victoria The- * * * * * addition to the lower brass section. Symphony’s Sunday, February 11, 7:30 ater introduces Guest Conductor, Paul The second concert, “Pulling Out All $20 each for the concerts on Friday and In fact, all sections of the orchestra Personally, I think Ms. Watson p.m. performance at the New Jersey Hostetter and Youth Symphony solo- the Stops: Bach Organ Marathon” is on Saturday and $30 for the concert on performed well. should definitely think about it. She Saturday afternoon, February 24, at 3 Sunday. Tickets for the complete series Performing Arts Center in Newark. ists Kristin Joham and Emily Porch. is talented, she is gracious, and I Upper, middle and lower strings These young musicians will include Kristin will perform Richard Strauss’s p.m. at First Congregational Church. only will be available from The Classic sounded fantastic — a complete think the professional world of the- The program, which will include many Basket, Lancaster, Ltd., Periwinkle’s, and Emily Chen, Robert Hwang, Thomas First Horn Concerto in E flat and Emily ater could only benefit from this improvement from orchestral sound Killian, David Louie, Diane Park, Rose- will perform Poem for Flute and Or- of the best known of Bach’s organ Betty Gallagher Antiques, First Congre- of merely one year ago. lovely lady. I am looking forward to works, will be presented by Mary Lou gational Church, First United Methodist mary Topar, Margaret Wei and Chris- chestra by Charles Tomlinson Griffes. seeing her strut her stuff in CDC’s The only upset came on the Sun- tina Yang, all of Westfield. Tickets are $15 and $10. For more Stevens (3 p.m.), Rives Cassel (3:30 Church, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, The day afternoon performance. Macal upcoming production of Barefoot in p.m.), David Drinkwater (4 p.m.), Trent Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity, and From Fanwood, Kaliq Chang and information call NJYS offices at (908) the Park. was not to blame for the absolutely Jeffrey Woo will take the stage along Johnson (4:30 p.m.), and Barbara The Presbyterian Church of Westfield. blown attack from one of the trum- 771-5544. Thomson (5 p.m.). This concert is de- Admission to individual concerts can pets in the finale, which unfortu- signed for attendees to come and go. be purchased at the door. This concert nately marred the ending of the final The final program, the Westfield Bach series is made possible in part by a concert of the month-long festival. Festival Gala Concert, is on Sunday generous grant from the Westfield Foun- This early fff attack came within the evening, February 25, at 7:30 p.m. at dation. last four bars of music and just blared into the silence of the hall in one of the pregnant pause rests between the Dynamic Earth at Newark Museum typically maddening staccato chords of the big “Tchaikovsky ending” (what ending is not big with Tchaikovsky? – CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 will be prompted to continue the sci- Scouts, the Westfield Women’s Club, well, the 6th Symphony, but evening ence conversation and bridge it into the Tamaques, Washington and Franklin that silence is deafening). household. Elementary Schools in Westfield, and Salt in the wound however was to Another area of the exhibit will focus Roosevelt Intermediate School, which see some in the trumpet section on the continuing evolution of scien- commonly borrows items from the mu- grinning about it afterwards — but tific research. Scientists will discuss their seum. as musicians know, trumpet players work and share their findings with Ms. Price stressed the importance of are cut from a different cloth. visitors on topics such as amber found seeing Newark as “a hub” and “a lively, Principal horn player Lucinda- in New Jersey. vibrant city” for the Metropolitan area. Lewis was not smiling after her two Public Relations Manager for The She added that by offering programs much more minor musical infelici- Newark Museum Lorraine McConnell like Dynamic Earth, the Newark Mu- ties during the Friday night concert. reported that it took three years to seum hopes to prevent “leap-frogging” She went on to perform flawlessly organize the specimens with the hold- over Newark to New York City. for both the Saturday evening and ing cabinets for some of them funded While the museum must obtain $2.5 Sunday afternoon concerts. by capital projects by the City of New- million of additional funding to finish But freunde, nicht diese Töne! ark. the science initiative, Ms. Price indi- Sondern lasst uns angenehmere Promoting exhibits like Dynamic cated that the City of Newark, hosts of anstimmen, und freudenvollere. Let Earth and the museum itself is central to public and private donors, residents of the focus remain on the great suc- changing preconceptions about New- New Jersey, membership and the cess of this fantastic festival high- ark. Amid a cultural renaissance, trea- Victoria Foundation have been integral lighting the great Russian composer sures like the museum’s programs and in seeing the initiative progress thus far. Peter Illych Tchaikovsky and his the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Museum officials expect to reach mad, tormented and passionate life are quickly sprouting up and catching close to 400,000 school children with and music. interest. the Dynamic Earth program. Next year, New Jersey audiences Director of The Newark Museum To help fund the exhibit, please visit will be treated to more powerful Mary Sue Sweeney Price told The Leader www.newarkmuseum.org, call (973) music in a winter festival highlight- and The Times that the Museum has 848-8395 or write ing the great German composer been frequented by 50 Westfield Girl [email protected]. Richard Strauss. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, February 1, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION BeBeyondyond SlocumSlocum ield,ield, anwood’sanwood’s AmyAmy WWatsonatson BlossomsBlossoms AsAs AActrctressess

By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times & FANWOOD — Since moving to Fanwood two years ago, I have NeNewwarkark Museum’sMuseum’s 20022002 ExhibitExhibit continually been impressed by the amount of talented individuals who reside in this charming little Hamlet. Westfield, Scotch Plains and ‘Dynamic‘Dynamic EartEarth’h’ WWillill BrBreateathehe Fanwood are all home to an in- credible amount of interesting, creative people. We have authors, actors, painters, screenwriters, LifeLife IntoInto SagaSaga ofof ScienceScience singers and playwrights who ei- ther live in Union County now, or hail from here originally. By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN ings for the exhibits by Bruce display of Palisades Rocks found As the Arts and Entertainment Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times MacPherson are works of art in only in Morocco and New Jersey – Theater Correspondent for The NEWARK – Within the confines themselves. The components en- proving that the two continents Westfield Leader and The Times, I of a temperature-controlled room have the opportunity to attend at The Newark Museum, Cura- local theater and to view firsthand tor of the Natural Science Col- some of the finest work one can lection Sule Oygur stands guard ever hope to find in a nonprofes- over trays and cabinets of pains- sional venue. In fact, many of the takingly categorized rare plants, productions that I have attended insects, butterflies and other are indeed of professional caliber, precious specimens. and it is wonderful and inspiring Down the hall, Director of to see the stars of tomorrow get- the Science Department Dr. ting their proverbial feet wet on Ismael Calderon details the se- our local stages. crets of science behind endless I had the pleasure of attending tables of specimens, a cougar The Last Night of Ballyhoo at ready to pounce and a mineral Westfield Community Players waiting to glow. (WCP) this past fall and I was so In total, 70,000 of these scien- completely delighted with the pro- tific wonders are waiting for duction and its level of profes- Courtesy of The Cranford Dramatic Club March 2002, when they will be- sionalism. The directing was su- MAKING LEAPS AND BOUNDS...Amy Watson of Fanwood gets a boost come part of a 5,000 square foot perior and the actors were excep- from fellow cast members Alan Niebuhr of Belleville and Joe Nierle of “classroom” within the Newark tional. Chief among them was Westfield during rehearsal for Barefoot in the Park at the Cranford Museum’s “Dynamic Earth: Re- Fanwood resident, Amy Lane Dramatic Club. vealing Nature’s Secrets” exhi- Watson. bition. Ms. Watson played the role of I had a chance to chat recently WL- Very smart. That’s always a While the word “exhi- Sunny Freitag, an educated and with Ms. Watson and she is every good idea, not to try to “copy” a bition” conjures up im- kind young woman who is caught bit as charming as I thought she performance, but just to get a basic ages of roped off displays in the middle of a family dilemma would be. impression of the piece. Where and untouchable curiosi- that brews with religious tension. * * * * * did you train? ties, Dynamic Earth prom- David Palladino for The Westfield Leader and The Times As Sunny, Ms. Watson turned in a WL- How long have you lived in ALW- Well, I really haven’t ises to be a hands-on ex- Director of the Science Department remarkable performance that was Fanwood? “trained” in acting much. Just a perience meant to fulfill at the Newark Museum Dr. Ismael elegant and understated. I was few basic classes in college. Calderon and Public Relations Man- ALW- For most of my life. the museum’s goal in com- thrilled to hear that Ms. Watson WL- I saw you in Last Night of WL- You’d never know it. bining science, art and ager Lorraine McConnell discuss a will soon be starring in Barefoot in model of the Dynamic Earth exhibit Ballyhoo at WCP. You were terrific ALW- Most of my experience education. the Park at Cranford Dramatic Club. in that. has just been from community Prototypes of the ex- with A&E Editor Michelle LePoidevin. Performing in plays since she ALW- Oh, thank you so much. theater in the area. hibit, which was designed was eight years old, Ms. Watson is That was really a great experience. WL- You work for a scenic de- by awarding-winning ar- a member of a true “showbiz” Especially since I came in towards sign company. What shows have chitect Michael Graves, family. Both of her parents are the end. Someone else had been they worked on recently? were open to the press teachers who are involved in the cast, but wasn’t available due to ALW- The Rocky Horror Show, and other guests earlier arts, and her mother, Marsha another play she was in. The direc- Jane Eyre, and the upcoming Pro- this month, garnering Watson, directed Amy in her very tor, Joe Vierno, called me and ducers. praise and anticipation for first play. asked me if I could do it. We had WL- That must be interesting. Are the official 2002 unveil- A graduate of Scotch Plains- worked together in a show before. there any perks to working for a ing. Fanwood High School, Ms. Watson WL- I understand you will be company like that? Do you get to see The $12 million project, received her degree in Theater playing Corie Bratter in Barefoot the shows? which is separated into Production from the University of in the Park soon. How is that Continued on Page 19 varied components, was Delaware. After college, she coming along? originally meant to be one worked for The New Jersey ALW- It’s coming! (laughs) Actu- giant room without such Shakespeare Festival and she is ally, we just got off-book this past variety. However, Dr. currently employed by Prism Pro- Monday, so we are getting there. Calderon pushed for a di- duction Services, a Prop Company WL- Did you rent the movie yet? verse layout in order to in Rahway that builds scenery for ALW- I did! Before auditions, I Artist of give visitors a more com- Broadway shows. rented it. prehensive education and appreciation for science. “We want visitors to do David Palladino’s the Week science as science does science and let it be more hands-on,” said Dr. Music Corner Calderon, while showing David Palladino for The Westfield Leader and a rock embossed with fos- The Times A Review of Local Concerts silized raindrops. Director of The Newark Mu- Advisory Committees seum Mary Sue Sweeney Price comprised of science and Public Relations Manager New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Brings teachers, Museum trustees, Lorraine McConnell during a and researchers provided tour with The Leader/The Tchaikovsky estival To Crashing Close input into designing the Times. David Palladino for The Westfield Leader and The Times exhibit’s components. titled, “The Diversity Dr. Ismael Calderon explains the intri- By DAVID PALLADINO control and technical articulation, Dr. Calderon called the collabo- Sweep,” “Dynamic cate fossil impressions left in one of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Oppitz also blended well with the ration with teachers a reciprocal Earth,” “Life Adapts to rocks to be included in the exhibit. NEWARK — The Tchaikovsky orchestra – taking his cues from process, allowing both groups to Change,” “The New Festival of the past three weeks, them well both musically and dy- bring ideas to the table and learn Jersey Highlands,” which has included concerts, films namically. some new ones during the brain- “Life in a Cave,” and “Discovery were once united. and a symposium, has been a Supportive roles in the piano storming. Field Station,” are well-conceived To keep the exhibit eyecatching great success for the New Jersey concerto from concertmaster Symphony Orchestra (NJSO). Dr. Calderon reported, “We did and sure to lure visitors into learn- and near-magical, the “Life in a Wyrick and principal cellist Spitz market research about what po- ing. Cave” component will use a chemi- This achievement was due to were handled well. For example, tential audience would visit and During an informative tour of cal known as “pepper’s ghost” to the efforts of the orchestra, admin- both exhibited sensitive, lyrical istration and Joseph Horowitz — what kind of space would be the specimens, Dr. Calderon dis- transform the skeletal form of a bat accompaniment and virtuosic play- Eric Clapton needed.” cussed energy in terms of light into the full creature in order to the writer, educator and Executive ing. General volume and dynamic He further explained that given off from a rock found in the teach anatomy to children. Director of the Brooklyn Philhar- control from soloists was good in monic. He was brought in to help scriptwriters for Dynamic Earth Franklin Mines in Franklin Lakes. Dr. Calderon said, “The objec- the acoustically live NJPAC Pru- (1945- ) worked to interject “cliffhangers” To the wonder of The Westfield tive is to start a science conversa- as NJSO’s festival consultant. dential Hall. throughout the exhibit, which is The concluding concert of this By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Leader and The Times, Dr. Calderon tion, to start asking yourself ques- Outgoing Maestro Zdenek Macal Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times past weekend at the New Jersey meant to read like a story of sci- exposed the rock’s fluorescence tions and communicate. We don’t was also in finer form this past ence. Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in One of my fondest college memo- before moving onto a display of want to overwhelm the public with weekend. His style was certainly ries involves the original version of The fluid and brilliant render- walrus skin. He also offered a science concepts.” Newark included the Piano Con- more aggressive this past week- certo No. 2 with German pianist “Layla” by Eric Clapton. During the One of the more interesting fac- end, but still somewhat vague on 7 minute tune, we would do the ets in this program involves the tie Gerhard Oppitz, the Tchaikovsky/ cueing attacks for the orchestra, karaoke thing while drinking a NEW JERSEY’S OLDEST between Dynamic Earth and the Taneyev arrangement of the which led to a few ragged intros. couple of beers and looking toward • COMMUNITY THEATER Core Curriculum Standards (CCS) Romeo and Juliet Love duet featur- The next piece featured was the the future. One of my saddest memo- • for public school students driven ing soprano Sally Wolf and tenor love duet from Romeo and Juliet. ries after college involves Clapton’s by the State Department of Educa- John Daniecki, and finally the or- Voices were of particular note. “Tears in Heaven.” I had just gotten • The Cranford Dramatic Club Proudly Presents... tion. chestral showpiece Francesca da Sally Wolf, who has sung with the call that one of my best friends Dr. Calderon pointed out that Rimini. leading companies throughout the died in Arizona. In short, if a • The Second Piano Concerto, world including the Metropolitan soundtrack was made of my life, Neil Simon’s Classic the CCS requirements connect with Clapton would be on it. the exhibit to help pupils “gather performed far fewer times than his Opera and the Vienna State Op- • First Piano Concerto, certainly has era, offered a strong and beautiful Born in Ripley, Surrey, England and analyze information and be- to Patricia Molly Clapton and Ed- come familiar with the scientific great merit. It includes virtually a voice throughout her whole range. Barefoot • triple concerto for piano, violin ward Fryer, Eric (nicknamed process through a hands-on in- John Daniecki, who has recorded and cello during the second move- “Young Ricky”) was raised by his • quiry driven curriculum.” with the San Francisco Symphony grandparents. Part of that hands-on experi- ment. Featured with pianist and sung at the Chicago Lyric and In The Park Gerhard Oppitz, were NJSO con- A young Clapton became capti- • ence will involve a tented area New York City Operas, provided a vated by the sounds from a guitar where discovery boxes and inter- certmaster Eric Wyrick and Princi- powerful and refined sound. The while watching a Jerry Lee Lewis • Relive the fun and comic vitality of this active activities will spark students’ pal cellist Jonathan Spitz. two voices were in full comple- performance on British television, look back at the wild 60’s and visitors’ imaginations. Herr Oppitz, who has played ment to each other. but kept his focus on stained-glass • Throughout the exhibit, specific with the leading orchestras of the The final showpiece, Francesca design at Kingston College of Art in space will be provided for families world, Berlin, Boston, Cleveland, da Rimini, was sure hellfire. In Surrey. • to discuss what they have learned London and Vienna, provided a fact, it tells the tale of the con- Clapton’s grandparents bought Fri, February 9,16, & 23, • and exhibit-related Internet sites highly polished yet aggressive demned souls of Francesca da him an electric guitar, sparking his Saturday, February 10, 17, 24 Tchaikovsky. Rimini and Paolo Malatesta in the inclusion in bands such as The • Continued on Page 19 Highlighting excellent keyboard second circle of the Inferno, as Yardbirds, Cream, and a solo ca- Reserved seating tickets only $15.00 described by Dante — “Sweeping reer. Unfortunately, he succumbed • the ravaged spirits as it rends, to the cliché of drug use often asso- twists and torments them. . . they ciated with being in a band, battling • Box Office (908) 276-7611 suffer here who sinned in carnal heroin throughout the 70s. Though he is a musical genius, Mastercard and Visa accepted • things, their reason mastered by the double Rock and Roll Hall of THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL desire, suborned.” Fame member is also a model of • Free, lighted, on-site parking As one can imagine, Tchaikovsky survival. He has been struck with Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion was musically convincing. the death of crew members in a • Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums Tearing through NJPAC, NJSO helicopter crash and just a few blasted the walls with an aug- months later, the death of his son. • Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 mented brass section of five horns, While his original goal of piecing • • four trumpets, two trombones and together shattered shards of glass • • • Riverwalk Plaza tuba. 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