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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 52-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Council Hears JIF Report; Road Projects Completed

By LAUREN S. PASS ability (MEL). He added that the work. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader town receives $250 in return for each Second Ward Republican Coun- At Tuesday night’s conference ses- member that attends. cilman Rafael Betancourt suggested sion, the Westfield Town Council The class will explain the chal- that since there was money left over, received a report from the town’s lenges of insurance coverage and Kimball Avenue between Wychwood Joint Insurance Fund (JIF) represen- allow the governing body to be better Road and Woodland Avenue should tative, Jim Gruba, and the town’s informed on how the JIF works. be paved because residents are re- Risk Manager, Ray Vaughn, on the After five years of participating in questing work to be done. status of the fund. the JIF, the town receives dividends Mayor McDermott mentioned that The JIF allows towns to purchase back. Westfield is participating in its residents on Birch and Colonial Av- insurance together, thus at a lower sixth year with the JIF. The town’s enues have also been requesting pav- cost. The JIF makes no profits, and membership to the JIF expires on ing. First Ward Republican Council- Mr. Vaughn is paid a 6 percent com- December 31 of this year. man Peter Echausse said that Madi- Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader mission. On Tuesday night, Town Adminis- son Avenue needs paving. ROUND ABOUT…Vehicles pour through the South Avenue Circle from Watterson Street. According to the State Mr. Vaughn explained that insur- Department of Transportation, the circle will be reconstructed starting in the spring of 2004. Watterson Street will be trator James Gildea announced that At next week’s public session, the moved to the west. ance costs have risen since Septem- all of the various road projects for council will approve the expenditure ber 11, 2001 by 50 to 100 percent. 2002 have been completed. of over $19,000 out of the capitol Westfield is the second-ranked Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh budget for mobile radios and a com- member of the Suburban JIF, which stated that Della Pello Contracting puter server for the Westfield Police is rated second in the state. Ranking Company of Union completed the Department. New Plans For South Ave. Circle is based on safety and the number of projects under budget by over $4,000. The town will also approve a claims filed each year. On Tuesday, the striping on change order for Tilcon New York, Mr. Gruba suggested that each Rahway Avenue was completed and Inc. for $3,003. Tilcon performed member of the council attend an Lawrence Avenue was paved. work on Dudley Avenue, East and Eyed By Dept. of Transportation employment practice liability train- Mayor Gregory McDermott incurred a cost increase from extra ing class given by the JIF and their thanked Mr. Marsh, and Assistant police to direct traffic. By LAUREN S. PASS formance with state standards, had Avenue and West Broad Street, and underwriter, Municipal Excess Li- Engineer Kris MacAloon for all their There will be a resolution to award Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to be changed. Property owners South Avenue and Westfield Av- a traffic-calming contract to Wilbur Last Thursday, representatives have 30 days from receipt of the enue will all be coordinated. Smith Associates to perform studies were on hand from the New Jersey letter to appeal the decision in writ- Under the new plan, Watterson in the “ShopRite grid.” State Department of Transporta- ing. Street will be moved to the west so Mayor McDermott commented tion (NJDOT) to discuss plans for According to Neil Topia, who is that it does not enter directly into that employing Wilbur Smith would the South Avenue Circle in in charge of engineering and con- the circle. The yield signs will stay be beneficial because then the town Westfield. sulting for the project, the Town of in place and cars in the circle have could compare their work to the work Property owners had been noti- Westfield had rejected the state’s the right of way. that RBA did on Rahway Avenue and fied of the meeting by certified proposal of converting the circle Westfield Avenue will remain a see what works best. mail and other representatives from into a T-intersection. Instead, the one-way from South Avenue to First Mr. Gildea reported to the council the town were present to weigh state has planned for a modern Street. However, cars will not be that the town received the bus it access changes. roundabout with a coordinated sig- able to turn left from South Av- purchased with a grant received from John Jones, Supervisor of Access nal system. enue, and drivers exiting the clean- the late Senator Alan Augustine. Mr. Design for NJDOT, explained that The traffic lights at North Av- ers onto Westfield Avenue will be CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 driveways, which are not in con- enue and East Broad Street, South able to turn right onto South Av- enue. The islands will also be ex- panded, creating larger dividers Mountainside Schools to Open coming into the circle. In addition, the ramp from North Avenue onto East Broad Street will be narrowed to one lane and the World War I Late Due to Contractor Delays monument island will be expanded. Cars coming from West Broad By LAUREN S. PASS be closed so that it could be re- Mr. Kress explained that some of Street, turning right onto South Av- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader moved. Beechwood School was supposed to enue, will no longer be able to turn On Thursday night, more than 60 Mr. Kress added that Deerfield be completed by August 25, and that right on red. The signal at South parents packed the Deerfield School School, which is currently under Deerfield was set to be complete for and Westfield Avenues will remain cafeteria in Mountainside to hear construction, is set to be open on occupancy on September 5. as a pedestrian light. when schools would open. September 8. However, he added Beechwood is currently planned to There will also be new traffic Board President Richard Kress that the custodial staff will need time be ready for occupancy on Wednes- lights installed by the firehouse, apologized for the last minute can- to prepare the school and that teach- day, November 13. where the fire department can stop Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader cellation of Tuesday night’s meet- ers will need time to set up their Borough resident Susan Turner traffic when they are pulling out. SOUP’S ON…The new and improved foods room was ready for use before the ing. He explained that at approxi- classrooms, delaying school until at pointed out that September 16 is Dan Sullivan, Vice President of official academic year opening at Westfield High School. The room is complete mately 5 p.m. asbestos was found in least September 16. “None of us are Yom Kippur and that they were show- The Westfield Rescue Squad, ques- with new counters and appliances, as well as a mirrored demonstration table. the building, causing the building to happy,” he stated. ing “lack of concern” for Jewish tioned the revised access to residents by considering a school Watterson Street. He stated his con- opening on the highest of holy days. cern that the ambulances would not Mr. Kress responded that it would be able to access their driveway Tree, Vegetation Experts Offer Advice, Tips be taken into consideration, that Sep- from South Avenue. He also sug- tember 16 was not set in stone, and gested a signal similar to the one that September 17 would be more planned for the firehouse, as traffic likely. backs up between West Broad Street While Drought Continues to Plague State Mr. Kress explained that in order and Westfield Avenue, making it for the building to receive a certifi- difficult for the ambulance to ma- By DEBORAH MADISON Mr. Campbell was quoted as saying, while the current level is only at 78 mal rainfall, according to the DEP’s cate of occupancy the flooring and neuver. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader “Eight of the last 12 months were the percent, according to Erin Reilly, drought status website. ceilings need to be installed and bath- Mr. Topia stated that he needed Due to continuing drought condi- driest ever recorded in New Jersey press spokesperson for Elizabethtown The modified restrictions include rooms need to be in working order. the specifications for the vehicles, tions throughout New Jersey, the history.” Water Company. a statewide ban on outdoor water use As of Thursday the only working and that the no turn on red regula- Commissioner of the Department of This summer was the third hottest Stream flows and groundwater lev- including lawn watering and wash- bathroom in the school was located tion coming from West Broad Street Environmental Protection (DEP), recorded in 108 years, according to els have dropped to record lows in ing vehicles. Limited outdoor water in the nurses’ office. Mr. Kress added should alleviate the traffic. He said Bradley M. Campbell, announced, information published by the Na- the past 12 months, and 18 out of the use is allowed for trees, plant that the plumbers are currently work- that the issues can be looked into. on August 20, additional restrictions During the course of the meet- tional Weather Service. past 22 months have had below nor- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 on water usage. Although New Jersey’s reservoirs ing, Traffic, Parking and Transpor- The drought, which has plagued returned to “at or above normal lev- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 New Jersey on and off for several els” status in April, they have contin- years, has been upgraded by the DEP ued to decline with the continuation to the rank of “emergency status,” of very hot weather and record low WF BOE to Interview the highest level used to measure a rainfalls the DEP reported. The nor- drought’s severity. mal water storage level for this time Seven Candidates According to the DEP website, of year is approximately 92 percent, WESTFIELD — Arlene Gardner, president of the Westfield Board of Education, announced that the next public Westfield to Remember 9/11 meeting will be on Tuesday, Sep- tember 10, beginning at 7 p.m. at 302 Elm Street. With Prayers and Tributes The business meeting will be- Mayor Gregory McDermott has ing of bells on the morning of Sep- gin at announced Westfield’s plans to com- tember 11 to mark the times at which 7 p.m., with interviews of the memorate the first anniversary of the the attacks took place. The Westfield seven board candidates starting September 11 attack on the United Historical Society will ring the town’s States. historic bell, joined by the bell ring- at 8 p.m. “We recognize the gravity of this ing by the town’s houses of worship. Following the interviews, the day for so many in our town who The first bells will sound at 8:46 a.m. school board will deliberate in were impacted by this tremendous and 9:03 a.m., when the two planes private session. Upon reaching a national tragedy. We will commemo- hit the World Trade Center. Flight 77 decision, members will rejoin rate this day just as we did last Sep- struck the Pentagon at 9:43 a.m. and the public and announce their tember by joining together as a com- Flight 93 out of Newark was downed decision. munity in prayer and in support of all in Pennsylvania at 10:10 a.m. The candidates for the va- those who need our strength and On the evening of the 11, an Inter- cant board seat who have indi- compassion,” said Mayor faith Service hosted by the Westfield cated interest in serving the McDermott. Ministerium will be held at 7:30 According to the Mayor, Westfield p.m. at Temple Emanu-el. All mem- September 2002-April 2003 will participate in a statewide ring- term are: Beth Cassie, Jenny CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Carroll, Joseph Miceli, Tho- PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader mas J. Pyle, Jr., Beth Reese, BROAD STREET BUSTLE...Since late August, Westfield artist Linda Kolar has been attracting passersby to her canvas, Regional...... 2-3 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11 which has been capturing the architecture of East Broad Street near the Rialto Theater. Ms. Kolar has positioned her William J. Sweeney and Ron Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 17 easel on the sidewalk, opposite the town landmark, while managing to omit the hustle and bustle of shoppers and busy Snyder. Education ...... 9 cars that pass through the intersection. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, September 5, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Tributes Tree, Vegetation Experts Offer CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 bers of the public are invited to par- ticipate. Advice As Drought Continues “Westfield will remember the trag- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 edy as a community on Saturday, beddings and newly laid sod associ- damage.” September 21, when the September ated with new construction. “When the ground is hard and dry, 11 Memorial Park is officially dedi- Watering of vegetation other than the water rolls right off and doesn’t cated. The park will honor the 12 lawns will continue on an odd-even seep into the tree roots,” said Scott men who were raised in our town or basis with some exceptions. Addi- Erhlicher, a supervisor with the who lived in Westfield at the time. tionally, the serving of water in res- Westfield Department of Public The newly created park will provide taurants, unless requested, continues Works. For that reason, a long steady a lasting and meaningful tribute to the members of our community and to be prohibited, the DEP announced. rainfall is more beneficial than a to the larger family of victims who Outdoor use of water for ornamental short downpour. perished on that day,” said the Mayor. or aesthetic purposes, including foun- “We’ve lost a few of the 75 trees The evening dedication of the park, tains, waterfalls and reflecting pools that we planted this spring,” Mr. which is located at the intersection also continues to be prohibited. Ehrlicher reported. of North Avenue and East Broad On Friday, Mr. Campbell issued a He said that some species of trees Street, will begin at 6 p.m. and is letter to local enforcement authori- can handle the drought better than open to the public. ties, emphasizing the drought emer- other species. Members of Westfield’s uniformed gency status and the importance of “We really won’t know which trees MENTORING AND TRAINING DAY…Over 50 new teachers participated in the Westfield Teacher Institute’s three- personnel will provide around-the- day orientation session, prior to the start of school. Pictured, left to right during one of the training sessions, are: Debbie enforcing the drought restrictions. will survive this drought until the Petz, new second grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School; Christina Staikos, a mentor, who teaches fourth grade clock honor guards at the park, be- ginning on Friday, September 20, at Penalties may include fines of $1,000 spring. It will depend on whether we at Wilson Elementary School; Melissa Marley Balsamello, new first grade teacher at Wilson School, and Scott Lipson, or imprisonment. have a dry or wet fall,” he said. new fourth grade teacher at Wilson School. 9 a.m., and concluding at the start of the ceremony. Some businesses that rely on water As far as the park fields are con- A “Walk for Dads” is also sched- have been the hardest hit by the cerned, overuse is much more dam- uled on September 21, from 9 a.m. to drought. Greenhouses, nurseries and aging than dry weather, Mr. Ehrlicher Mountainside Schools to Open JIF Report 12 p.m. The walkathon will raise small farms have been struggling to stated. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 funds for the park and will be held at keep their heads above the lack of Some trees have very deep roots, Late Due to Contractor Delays Gildea said that the bus, as well as the Mindowaskin Park. All of Westfield’s water. such as the mighty oak and tulip Seniors in Motion bus, should be up elementary schoolchildren have been Randall Miller, Manager of Parker tree, explained Martin Schmiede, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and running by the end of the year. invited to participate in the event Greenhouses in Scotch Plains told owner of Schmiede Landscapers. ing and that the carpenters would be garding having Ciro Randazzo Build- dedicated to the memories of the Both buses will be run by the Red The Westfield Leader that, with wa- behind them. ers disbarred from doing school con- Cross in conjunction with the town. Westfield fathers who were lost one They are less susceptible to drought Most of the blame for the projects struction in the future. Mr. Gildea added that he felt the year ago. ter restrictions in place, homeowners because their roots reach down into falling behind fell upon the contrac- Mr. Kress responded that the board committee headed by Linda Maggio Information on the walkathon is are less likely to purchase new the water table. While other trees, tor, Ciro Randazzo Builders, Inc. No attorney was looking into options and would be the best one to oversee the available through the elementary plantings. It is important for the such as sweet gum and maple, have representatives for the company were that the New Jersey Economic Devel- program. schools. public to realize that new plantings, shallow roots and need ground wa- present at Thursday night’s meeting. opment Authority (EDA) was well Mr. Echausse gave a report on the new sod and even older trees can be ter saturation, he added. In addition Many parents had questions re- aware of the problems that had arisen. Building and Town Property Commit- watered on odd-even days, he ex- to watering early in the morning, he garding the school calendar, whether tee. The town has been approached to WESTFIELD Police Chief and Borough Admin- plained. advised hoeing and tilling the ground the date of occupancy was reliable istrator James Debbie asked what the sell a few pieces of property he stated. and what action could be taken against worst case scenario would be if they The first piece of property is a trian- POLICE BLOTTER Mr. Miller said that he has been to improve water absorption around the contractor. were to fire the contractor now and go gular strip of land on North Avenue, seeing an increasing number of trees the roots. where residents on both sides of the SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 showing signs of severe dehydration Mr. Kress expressed the board’s out of re-bid. • Ray Poerio, Director of Recre- property had expressed interest in it. Richard L. Young, 55, of Bound this summer because many ation in Scotch Plains, said that the unhappiness with Ciro Randazzo Frank Geiger responded that if those Brook was arrested at a restaurant on Builders, Inc. and explained that their actions were taken, schools would Mr. Echausse stated that it would be homeowners may not realize they lower fall temperatures should help sold with a stipulation that the land North Avenue, West, and charged with contract includes a penalty clause, open on January 1, 2003. defiant trespass, for allegedly entering are permitted to water on odd-even the foliage and improve the damage which stipulates that the contractor is cannot be subdivided. The town would Though the board declined to com- accept no less than $51,300, and the the establishment after being asked not days. done by the severely hot summer. fined $1,000 a day per building that ment on exactly what legal measures to return. He was released on his own The signs of dehydration to watch All of the landscapers suggested only homeowner that responded of- recognizance with a summons. the project is delayed. had been taken against the contractor fered the town $13,000. for, according to Mr. Miller, in- that homeowners call their local nurs- He also explained that the school as of last Thursday night’s meeting, Young was arrested again two days The second piece of property is a later at an Elm Street eatery and charged clude leaves falling off prior to the ery or tree service if they have any calendar could not be decided until a they did concede that work had been wooded area on East Grove Street start date was finalized, and that op- completed because of those measures with disorderly conduct. He was held in fall months and small branches questions about caring for their across from the tennis courts. Mr. lieu of $1,000 bail. breaking off. By the time larger tions included taking away vacation and that they are looking into further Echausse said that the committee is plantings and trees. MONDAY, AUGUST 26 branches dry out and crumble, it time, and going to school on Satur- legal action. denying the request because it has the • Joseph Jones, 19, of Cranford, along Additional drought restrictions and days in order to include the required Chief School Administrator Dr. potential for a mini subdivision and with a 16-year-old male juvenile from may be too late to save a dying tree, regulations can be found on the DEP’s 180 days, but that nothing has been Gerard Schaller stated that informa- there are not many wooded areas in Union, were arrested at North and he said. drought website, www.njdrought.org, decided. tion on the school opening would be that section of town. Edgewood Avenues and charged with Plants and trees should be watered or by calling the DEP at (800) 448- Mr. Kress added that if the board posted on the website. The town was also approached to possession of less than 50 grams of in the morning, when it is cooler out, 7379. had exhausted all efforts to hold 180 In other business, the test results for sell two pieces of property on Sherman suspected marijuana. Jones was released Mr. Miller advised. Watering at night Street between Morris Avenue and with a summons. The juvenile was turned days of classroom instruction, they mold in one of the trailers, though can lead to diseases, such as fungal could then apply to the Commis- officially would not be available for Union Street. over to the custody of his parents. Mr. Echausse questioned Mr. Marsh TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 problems. He added that a thorough sioner of Education for a waiver, but five days, came back negative. There • Jayashiel Kakileti, 50, of Westfield South Avenue that was unlikely. was more mold outside than there was to find out if the properties were in a watering, which saturates the ground, wetland area. was arrested and charged with driving is more beneficial than just a sprin- According to Mr. Kress, Ciro in the trailer. Dr. Schaller said that the while intoxicated at South Avenue and Randazzo Builders had said that they Mr. Marsh stated that they are not, kling everyday. Circle Plans trailer was fogged anyway. but that they are just above the top bank Cacciola Place. He was released to a would work all shifts, and seven days responsible party. “Mulching can also help by keep- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to get the school done on time, and of the retention basin. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 David Roberts Receives The request came from a town resi- ing the ground water from evaporat- tation Committee Chairman and that it was not happening. He said that • Three 13-year-old Westfield youths ing,” he suggested. dent, who would like to bring their were arrested and charged with the theft Second Ward Councilman Rafael there were problems getting materi- Dean’s Award at Colgate family in from New York. Gary Venitelli, one of the partners Betancourt, said that the state had als, as well as a problem getting the of chrome valve stem caps from a motor WESTFIELD – Colgate Univer- Mr. Gildea stated the question of vehicle parked within the 400 block of of Don’s Tree Service, has also no- not taken into account the plans for appropriate number of laborers, since sity in Hamilton, N.Y. has reported whether a structure could be built on North Avenue. They were released to the ticed more dehydrated and dying the parking deck on South Avenue, so many schools in the area are doing that David Roberts, the son of Mr. the lots as they are both oddly sized. custody of their parents. and the change in traffic patterns construction. trees this summer. and Mrs. Fred Roberts of Westfield, Councilman Betancourt questioned THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 “A large tree’s root system is as that will occur. Project Architect James Ruban, Jr., received the Dean’s Award for aca- why the town would sell the land con- • A South Avenue business reported A conversation also ensued re- said that he had called a meeting with tiguous with the retention basin when the theft of $250 worth of bicycle parts wide as its canopy,” Mr. Venitelli demic excellence during the spring pointed out. “For this reason, it is garding making Westfield Avenue the sub-contractors in order to coor- 2002 semester. the lease with Cranford is up next year. from the store. a two-way from South Avenue to dinate the project and then the con- He added that the town has still not • Richard Young, 55, of Bound Brook difficult to adequately water a very A member of the Class of 2003, was arrested and charged with disor- First Street. The state representa- tractor called the sub-contractors and David graduated Westfield High seen proof of payment from Cranford large tree.” tives, who were present at the meet- told them not to go. since they requested it this spring. derly conduct in the 400 block of North School in 1999. He is concentrating Avenue, West. He was held in lieu of “Keeping trees pruned and mulch- ing, said that it is not in their juris- Resident Bruce Meyer questioned Residents have been complaining about ing can help, but adequate water is his studies in computer science and rodents and that Cranford has not been $2,000 bail. diction and deferred the issue to if the EDA should be contracted re- mathematics at Colgate. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 the most important ingredient to a the town. maintaining the property. • First Ward Democratic Councilman As the result of a motor vehicle tree’s health,” he stated. “Dry, weak The project is due to begin con- accident at Dudley Avenue and Prospect trees are more susceptible to insect struction in the spring of 2004. Carl Salisbury reported on the Laws Street, Chauncey Green, 34, of and Rules Committee. He said that the Somerville was arrested and charged committee is ready to enforce the news with driving under the influence, pos- rack ordinance. session of drugs, providing false infor- Recent Home Sales The committee has also unanimously mation to police, parole violation and agreed on a porch ordinance. The new driving with a revoked license. ordinance will provide a uniform slid- He was transported to the Union Recent real estate transactions are Cory Place, $405,000. ing scale allowing residents to keep County Jail, where he was being held in provided by The Westfield Leader in Eva Duelks to B&G Properties, 708 existing porches and to add new lieu of $13,000 bail. cooperation with the office of Tax As- Garfield Avenue, $370,000. porches. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 sessor Annmarie Switzer. James A. Holland to Akbar Moghaddas The committee also discussed an • Pamela Gross, 25, of Westfield was The first set of names or name is the and Shahin Parsi and Keith Farzam Parsi TALK TO A REAL, seller and the second set of names or LIVE PERSON WHO’S ordinance to prohibit granting contracts arrested at the intersection of North and Megan Mojgon Parsi, 115 Cacciola to professional businesses that con- Avenue and Clark Street and charged name is the buyer. Place, $335,000. IN THE SAME PHONE The sales prices are those recorded by BOOK AS YOU. tribute more than a certain dollar with driving while intoxicated. She was Darrin L. and Margaret Coy to Gautam subsequently released to a responsible the Register of Deeds at the Union County and Charu Parekh, 715 Carleton Road, RON BANSKY amount to political candidates and par- Court House complex in Elizabeth. ties. The matter will be further dis- party. $436,000. 715 CENTRAL AVENUE • Kelan Doyle, 20, and Joseph Santos, August 5, 2002 Joyce R. Tischler to Daniel P. and Lee WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 cussed at a later date. Stephen and Susan M. Miller to Ann Verdersese, 785 Hyslip Avenue, The council is expected to unani- 18, both of Westfield, were arrested in 908 301 0711 the 800 block of Central Avenue and Matthew S. and Virginia L. Quinn, $520,000. You’re in good hands. mously approve a resolution declaring charged with possession of a suspected 145 Dudley Avenue, West, Richard F. and Judith P. Shuman to Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, Bridgewater, New Jersey. this September 11, as “Always Re- controlled dangerous substance. Santos $530,000. Raymond and Patricia Martucci, 915 Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, Illinois. member Day” at their public meeting Richard and Jacqueline A. Bodmer to © 2002 Allstate Insurance Company was issued a summons and released, Willow Grove Road, $574,000. on Tuesday, September 10. while Doyle was held in lieu of bail. Matthew J. and Denise M. Salvato, 518 Xiaoming Wang and Yanping Song to Lianzhu Liang and Xiaoping Zhou, 25 Tamaques Way, $324,000. SUSAN CHECCHIO Syracuse Program Sales Associate Includes Barrett NJAR Million Dollar Club - Gold Level 2001 1295 Inman Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08820 WESTFIELD – Westfield resident E mail: [email protected] Rebecca Barrett joined fellow pupils in completing Syracuse University’s six-week Summer College program held earlier this summer. 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Jacqueline is the daughter of x National winner Alan Shepard Technology in Education Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gordon. award “Sue provides a level of service unlike most others. Her attention to detail, negotiating ability x Intentionally small classes, PK-12 Joshua Thomas Rogers and dedication have served her clients well,” stated Michael Scott, Manager x Enriched curriculum Named to Dean’s List x Award winning teachers WESTFIELD – Joshua Thomas x 100% College Placement including Dartmouth, Lehigh, Rogers, the son of Sherry and Tom Some people think just any real estate company will do. Loyola, Northwestern, Rutgers, St. Joseph’s, Trinity, Tufts, Rogers of Westfield, was named to the Dean’s Commendation List for the O thers expect more. U Penn, U Richmond past semester at Gettysburg College in x Involved, engaged, diverse student body Pennsylvania. He will be attending REALTOR® Gettysburg College again this fall. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, September 5, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 36-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Mrs. Malool Appointed to Fill Vacant Township Council Seat By FRED ROSSI In nominating Mrs. Malool, who along with Councilman Rossi and Specially Written for The Times was among three candidates submit- Carolyn Sorge, whose name had also Nancy Malool was appointed to ted to the council by the township’s been submitted for consideration as fill the vacancy on the Scotch Plains Republican Committee, Deputy Mr. Celentano’s replacement. Township Council on Tuesday Mayor Frank Rossi said The three Republi- evening. By a 3-1 party line vote, the she “has wide commu- cans will face Demo- Republican-controlled council, at the nity service experi- cratic challengers start of its conference meeting, named ence” and noted her George Gowen and Mrs. Malool to the seat vacated last seven years as chief Shelia Ellington and month when Councilman Guy legislative aide to the Councilwoman Samuel Celentano resigned. late State Assembly- in November. man Alan Augustine. In other matters, After Mrs. Malool’s Mayor Martin Marks BOE Okays appointment was ap- has sent a letter to State proved by the council, Assemblyman Gerald with Democratic Green outlining several Concept One Councilwoman Geri issues the Mayor feels M. Samuel voting “no,” Nancy Malool that Mr. Green should Mrs. Malool was sworn address in the State Leg- For Field Plan into office by Township Attorney islature. Late last month, Mr. Green By JENNIFER PINTO Douglas Hansen. sent a letter to the Mayor asking for Specially Written for The Times A public swearing-in will be held his input on ways that the Assembly- During the August 29 public at the council’s regular meeting next man could assist his Scotch Plains meeting of the Scotch Plains- Tuesday. constituents. Fanwood Board of Education, the Bill Sheppard for The Times Mrs. Malool, who has already Mr. Marks, in his letter, said he TRY YOUR LUCK…Youngsters and those young at heart tried their luck at prizes and games during the annual Italian board changed its decision regard- signed on as a council candidate this was disappointed that the State Legis- Festival in Scotch Plains. The festivities were sponsored by St. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church last ing the layout for the “Field of fall, will now run as an incumbent CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 weekend. Dreams” Shared Services project. The board had originally decided on Concept Two during the August 15 meeting. The plan incorporated Fanwood Officials to Remember one adult-size-field and one little league field. However, Thursday’s decision to implement Concept One will include one adult baseball field Victims of September 11 Tragedy and two little league fields. By ELIZABETH CORRELL an extension would be granted for an A lengthy discussion took place Concept One is also the plan that Specially Written for The Times both the Scotch Plains Township additional four months. Any further on a proposed resolution regarding a The Fanwood Council will mark time must be requested directly from Constitutional Convention to address Council and the Fanwood Borough the one-year anniversary of the tragic Council had decided on prior to the the council. property tax reform. It concluded events of last September 11 with a Borough Engineer Richard with a rejection of the current draft Shared Services meeting, which resolution in remembrance of the was held on August 21. Marsden reported the results of a of the resolution and a decision to victims, while also honoring the survey on Woodland Avenue. It was discuss the subject again in October. During the meeting, the full American spirit, it was decided at board received a presentation from determined that “a lot of work needs Area organizations are once again Tuesday’s agenda meeting. to be done” and that, rather than CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Bob Lions of Killam Associates, In addition, Mayor Louis Jung along with recommendations for resurfacing, the area will instead re- announced that a service will be held quire “reconstruction.” Concept One from Ed Zazzali, on the Village Green in Scotch Plains Chairman of the Scotch Plains Rec- He assured the council that this next Wednesday, September 11, at 7 work would not interfere with the reation Department, explaining p.m. why Concept One would be the already scheduled fall leaf pickup Mayor Jung also said he was and would be arranged around such most effective choice. pleased with the continued success Mr. Zazzali often reiterated how dates. Mr. Marsden also stated that a of KIDS Sprint, part of CONTACT resurfacing package has been estab- Scotch Plains and Fanwood need We Care’s annual 5K Race events, the maximum number of fields and lished for First, Third and Farley which he noted “has been growing Avenues and that “a bid needs to go that the extra little league field every year.” would provide them more flexibil- out” for work on Sheelen’s Crossing. He stated that future enhancements A resident has requested a play ity. After a two-hour discussion, will include “a bigger time frame” board members changed their area for young children at Carriage for the sprint and an opportunity for House Park on Watson Road. Coun- minds and opted for Concept One. the “older kids to be in charge,” as it In other business, a bid has been cilman Michael Brennan pointed out was noted they are interested in tak- that this park is designated as a “pas- awarded to Kyle Conti Construc- ing on this responsibility. tion of South Plainfield for im- sive park” and the addition of a play- It was reported that a severe black ground would change its status to an provement of fields at Scotch mold infestation has forced a Plains-Fanwood High School in the “active park.” Fanwood homeowner to vacate her Councilman Thomas Ryan, Jr. said amount of $545,375. The repairs residence. To address the need for on the high school varsity baseball he felt it should remain a passive temporary housing, Borough Attor- park, while Council President Joel field will cost $387,775 and re- ney Mark Peck presented an agree- pairs for the varsity softball field Whitaker remarked that if a play area Bill Sheppard for The Times ment that would allow the resident to is not added, than its classification PAISANS…Reverend Donald Bill Sheppard for The Times will cost $157,600. park a mobile home on the property Hummel, left, joined Congressman According to Board Secretary should be changed to an arboretum. SACRED PROCESSION…Bundles of red and white carnations and other while work is being done to remedy Recreation, Shade Tree and Public Mike Ferguson for some delicious Ital- arrangements were carried during a procession at the festival on Monday, and Business Administrator An- the health threatening situation. Cur- ian food and fun at the township’s which included a statue of St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra, who is known by thony Del Sordi, a $3,000 survey Works representatives will all be rently, mobile homes are prohibited asked for their feedback. annual festival. Roman Catholics as a miracleworker. and cost of an architect has added throughout the borough. an additional cost of around An alarming number of different $30,000 to the project. mold types was found within the Mr. Del Sordi also gave the board house and furnishings and may re- Tree, Vegetation Experts Offer Advice, Tips and members of the public a con- quire total demolition of the struc- struction update on the district ture. schools. Mr. Peck also proposed an ordi- “I visited all the sites…and as I nance to establish this exception if While Drought Continues to Plague State reported at the past few meetings, similar situations arise in the future. we will open on the ninth of Sep- By DEBORAH MADISON Environmental Protection (DEP), a statewide ban on outdoor water use homeowners are less likely to pur- Officials discussed the time limits of Specially Written for The Times tember,” said Mr. Del Sordi. “A this proposed ordinance and decided Bradley M. Campbell, announced, including lawn watering and wash- chase new plantings. It is important number of multipurpose rooms will that the initial permit would cover a Due to continuing drought condi- on August 20, additional restrictions ing vehicles. Limited outdoor water for the public to realize that new tions throughout New Jersey, the not be completed.” four-month period and, if required, on water usage. use is allowed for trees, plant plantings, new sod and even older CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Commissioner of the Department of The drought, which has plagued beddings and newly laid sod associ- trees can be watered on odd-even New Jersey on and off for several ated with new construction. days, he explained. years, has been upgraded by the DEP Watering of vegetation other than Mr. Miller said that he has been to the rank of “emergency status,” lawns will continue on an odd-even seeing an increasing number of trees the highest level used to measure a basis with some exceptions. Addi- showing signs of severe dehydration drought’s severity. tionally, the serving of water in res- this summer because many According to the DEP website, taurants, unless requested, continues homeowners may not realize they Mr. Campbell was quoted as saying, to be prohibited, the DEP announced. are permitted to water on odd-even “Eight of the last 12 months were the Outdoor use of water for ornamental days. driest ever recorded in New Jersey or aesthetic purposes, including foun- The signs of dehydration to watch history.” tains, waterfalls and reflecting pools for, according to Mr. Miller, include This summer was the third hottest also continues to be prohibited. leaves falling off prior to the fall recorded in 108 years, according to On Friday, Mr. Campbell issued a months and small branches breaking information published by the Na- letter to local enforcement authori- off. By the time larger branches dry tional Weather Service. ties, emphasizing the drought emer- out and crumble, it may be too late to Although New Jersey’s reservoirs gency status and the importance of save a dying tree, he said. returned to “at or above normal lev- enforcing the drought restrictions. Plants and trees should be watered els” status in April, they have contin- Penalties may include fines of $1,000 in the morning, when it is cooler out, ued to decline with the continuation or imprisonment. Mr. Miller advised. Watering at night of very hot weather and record low Some businesses that rely on water can lead to diseases, such as fungal rainfalls the DEP reported. The nor- have been the hardest hit by the problems. He added that a thorough mal water storage level for this time drought. Greenhouses, nurseries and watering, which saturates the ground, of year is approximately 92 percent, small farms have been struggling to is more beneficial than just a sprin- while the current level is only at 78 keep their heads above the lack of kling everyday. percent, according to Erin Reilly, water. “Mulching can also help by keep- press spokesperson for Elizabethtown Randall Miller, Manager of Parker ing the ground water from evaporat- Water Company. Greenhouses in Scotch Plains told ing,” he suggested. Stream flows and groundwater lev- The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Gary Venitelli, one of the partners

els have dropped to record lows in that, with water restrictions in place, CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the past 12 months, and 18 out of the past 22 months have had below nor- PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE Fred K.Lecomte for The Times mal rainfall, according to the DEP’s Regional...... 2-3 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11 IN TIME FOR SCHOOL OPENING…New sidewalk and parking lot construction is proceeding on time at the Park drought status website. Editorial ...... 4-5 Obituary ...... 8 A&E ...... 17 Middle School in Scotch Plains. The modified restrictions include Education ...... 9 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, September 5, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Tree, Vegetation Experts Offer Mrs. Malool Advice As Drought Continues CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 lature had failed to act on “real prop- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 of Don’s Tree Service, has also no- erty tax reform” by not passing legis- the foliage and improve the dam- lation to place a referendum on the ticed more dehydrated and dying age done by the severely hot sum- November ballot that would have trees this summer. mer. asked state voters whether a constitu- “A large tree’s root system is as All of the landscapers suggested tional convention should be convened wide as its canopy,” Mr. Venitelli that homeowners call their local nurs- to address property tax reform. pointed out. “For this reason, it is ery or tree service if they have any The Mayor advised Mr. Green that difficult to adequately water a very questions about caring for their Scotch Plains voters will vote on a large tree.” plantings and trees. non-binding referendum on this ques- “Keeping trees pruned and mulch- Additional drought restrictions tion, and said he believes that, “our ing can help, but adequate water is and regulations can be found on the voters will send a loud and clear the most important ingredient to a message to you and the rest of the DEP’s drought website, legislature on this issue.” tree’s health,” he stated. “Dry, weak www.njdrought.org, or by calling The Mayor also asked Mr. Green trees are more susceptible to insect the DEP at (800) 448-7379. to work to reinstate the state’s Re- damage.” gional Efficiency Development In- “When the ground is hard and dry, centive (REDI) grant program that the water rolls right off and doesn’t had been used by municipalities as seep into the tree roots,” said Scott Concept One part of their efforts to establish shared Erhlicher, a supervisor with the services agreements in an effort to Westfield Department of Public CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 improve delivery of services and re- Works. For that reason, a long steady “The media center at Terrill will duce burdens on local taxpayers. rainfall is more beneficial than a be completed by November first,” “When the state government con- Mr. Del Sordi explained. tinues to ask us to regionalize ser- short downpour. vices, it seems odd that they would “We’ve lost a few of the 75 trees According to Mr. Del Sordi, the construction will continue through eliminate this program,” the Mayor that we planted this spring,” Mr. wrote. Ehrlicher reported. the Labor Day weekend all the way Another matter raised by Mayor BACK TO SCHOOL, BOOKS GALORE…Elizabeth Homer of Scotch Plains, center, and her teammates get a jump on He said that some species of trees through school opening. He also Marks involved court decisions on the academic workload for the upcoming school year at The Wardlaw-Hartridge School, an independent coeducational, can handle the drought better than mentioned that the Park Middle Mt. Laurel and affordable housing, college preparatory community for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade in Edison. The 10th grade other species. School construction project is ac- specifically a lawsuit triggered by classmates got their books after soccer practice one day in late August. “We really won’t know which trees tually six months ahead of sched- the failure of the Council on Afford- will survive this drought until the ule. able Housing to certify new housing obligation figures for Scotch Plains. spring. It will depend on whether we “I am very confident that every- thing we planned for the Septem- The lawsuit, the Mayor said, “has New Plans For South Ave. Circle have a dry or wet fall,” he said. placed Scotch Plains squarely in the As far as the park fields are con- ber opening will be complete,” he said. middle of a legal battle for which we cerned, overuse is much more dam- could best be described as an inno- aging than dry weather, Mr. Ehrlicher Erik Rosenmeier, Health and cent bystander.” He asked Mr. Green Eyed By Dept. of Transportation stated. Physical Education Curriculum Su- for his thoughts and how state gov- Some trees have very deep roots, pervisor, discussed the health and ernment could help. By LAUREN S. PASS and East Broad Street, South Avenue the circle. In addition, the ramp from physical education curriculum for The Mayor also asked for Mr. Specially Written for The Times such as the mighty oak and tulip tree, and West Broad Street, and South North Avenue onto East Broad Street explained Martin Schmiede, owner grades K-5. Green’s assistance in making WESTFIELD -- Last Thursday, Avenue and Westfield Avenue will will be narrowed to one lane and the of Schmiede Landscapers. They are A new puberty educational tape, progress on Green Brook flood pre- representatives were on hand from all be coordinated. World War I monument island will less susceptible to drought because “Always Changing About You: A vention, something he said affects the New Jersey State Department of residents on the north side of Scotch Under the new plan, Watterson be expanded. their roots reach down into the water Fifth Grade Puberty Program,” Transportation (NJDOT) to discuss Plains and in Mr. Green’s hometown Street will be moved to the west so Cars coming from West Broad table. While other trees, such as sweet was approved by the board. A plans for the South of Plainfield. Street, turning right gum and maple, have shallow roots letter about this tape will be sent Avenue Circle in Mr. Marks said he has unsuccess- onto South Avenue, will and need ground water saturation, he to the parents of all fifth grade Westfield. fully attempted to arrange a meeting no longer be able to turn added. In addition to watering early students during the first week of with Plainfield’s Mayor to discuss Property owners had right on red. The signal in the morning, he advised hoeing school. the issue and “ultimately present a been notified of the at South and Westfield and tilling the ground to improve The next public meeting of the unified position to higher levels of meeting by certified Avenues will remain as water absorption around the roots. Scotch Plains and Fanwood Board government.” The Mayor asked As- mail and other repre- a pedestrian light. Ray Poerio, Director of Recre- of Education will be held on Thurs- semblyman Green to facilitate such sentatives from the There will also be ation in Scotch Plains, said that the day, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. a meeting. town were present to new traffic lights in- lower fall temperatures should help weigh access changes. stalled by the firehouse, John Jones, Super- where the fire depart- Recent Home Sales visor of Access Design ment can stop traffic for NJDOT, explained Lauren S. Pass for The Times when they are pulling Recent Westfield real estate transac- Garfield Avenue, $370,000. that driveways, which ROUND ABOUT…Vehicles pour through the South Avenue Circle out. tions are provided by The Westfield James A. Holland to Akbar Moghaddas are not in conformance from Watterson Street. According to the State Department of Dan Sullivan, Vice Leader in cooperation with the office of and Shahin Parsi and Keith Farzam Parsi with state standards, Transportation, the circle will be reconstructed starting in the Tax Assessor Annmarie Switzer. and Megan Mojgon Parsi, 115 Cacciola spring of 2004. Watterson Street will be moved to the west. President of The The first set of names or name is the Place, $335,000. had to be changed. Westfield Rescue seller and the second set of names or Darrin L. and Margaret Coy to Gautam Property owners have that it does not enter directly into the Squad, questioned the revised access name is the buyer. and Charu Parekh, 715 Carleton Road, 30 days from receipt of the letter to circle. The yield signs will stay in to Watterson Street. He stated his The sales prices are those recorded by $436,000. the Register of Deeds at the Union County Joyce R. Tischler to Daniel P. and Lee appeal the decision in writing. place and cars in the circle have the concern that the ambulances would According to Neil Topia, who is in Court House complex in Elizabeth. Ann Verdersese, 785 Hyslip Avenue, right of way. not be able to access their driveway August 5, 2002 $520,000. charge of engineering and consult- Westfield Avenue will remain a from South Avenue. He also sug- Stephen and Susan M. Miller to Mat- Richard F. and Judith P. Shuman to ing for the project, the Town of one-way from South Avenue to First gested a signal similar to the one thew S. and Virginia L. Quinn, 145 Raymond and Patricia Martucci, 915 Dudley Avenue, West, $530,000. Westfield had rejected the state’s Street. However, cars will not be able planned for the firehouse, as traffic Willow Grove Road, $574,000. proposal of converting the circle into Richard and Jacqueline A. Bodmer to Xiaoming Wang and Yanping to turn left from South Avenue, and backs up between West Broad Street Matthew J. and Denise M. Salvato, 518 Song to Lianzhu Liang and a T-intersection. Instead, the state drivers exiting the cleaners onto and Westfield Avenue, making it dif- Cory Place, $405,000. Xiaoping Zhou, 25 Tamaques Way, has planned for a modern round- Westfield Avenue will be able to turn ficult for the ambulance to maneuver. Eva Duelks to B&G Properties, 708 $324,000. about with a coordinated signal sys- NEW POST…Guidance Counselor right onto South Avenue. Mr. Topia stated that he needed the and former Scotch Plains resident tem. The islands will also be expanded, specifications for the vehicles, and Steve Steinbergher joined Xaverian The traffic lights at North Avenue creating larger dividers coming into that the no turn on red regulation from Hingham High School in Fanwood Officials to Remember coming from West Broad Street Hingham, Mass., where he was a Guid- ance Intern and assistant track coach. should alleviate the traffic. He said Before his position with Hingham Victims of September 11 Tragedy that the issues can be looked into. High, he was a residential childcare CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 During the course of the meeting, counselor for the Home for Little gearing up for the borough’s annual holi- Wanderers in Boston, where he was living facility, will break ground on its Traffic, Parking and Transportation day festivities. The Fanwood Lions Club new addition on Tuesday, September 24, responsible for implementing direct has requested that it be allowed to con- Committee Chairman and Second care for 16 adolescent boys. His lead- at 9 a.m. Ward Councilman Rafael Betancourt, ership activities serving youths in- tinue the tradition of having a nativity This summer, the borough has been said that the state had not taken into cludes being the district executive for scene at the Fanwood train station. Mean- notified of numerous rodent sightings in the Cincinnati, Ohio region of the Boy while, the Chabad of Union County would town, apparently in search of water dur- account the plans for the parking like to display its menorah on borough deck on South Avenue, and the change Scouts of America. Here, he was re- ing the season’s extended drought. sponsible for overseeing 52 Boy Scout property. The council needs to alert The Chelsea TALK TO A REAL, in traffic patterns that will occur. units and coordinating efforts of 3,000 The council will grant permission for about the rodent situation so the assisted LIVE PERSON WHO’S A conversation also ensued regard- volunteers. He has also served as the and determine the location of these deco- living facility can ensure that any ro- IN THE SAME PHONE head cross-country coach at rations. Size limits are established in a dents on the grounds are eradicated BOOK AS YOU. ing making Westfield Avenue a two- way from South Avenue to First Talawanda Middle School in Oxford, zoning code and the groups are required before new construction begins. RON BANSKY Street. The state representatives, who Ohio. This fall, he will graduate with to display disclaimers. Mr. Peck reported on the Health 715 CENTRAL AVENUE a Masters in School Guidance Coun- The borough will receive $17,600 in were present at the meeting, said that Department’s position regarding a dog WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 seling from Cambridge College in General Revenue from an unredeemed that has bitten three residents since 2000 908 301 0711 it is not in their jurisdiction and Cambridge, Mass. He earned a Bach- premium. It was explained that the pre- and was quarantined in 2001. Mayor You’re in good hands. deferred the issue to the town. elor of Science in English Education mium had to be redeemed within a set Jung stated that Fanwood Police Chief Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company, Bridgewater, New Jersey. from Miami University in Oxford, period of time and since this did not Allstate Life Insurance Company, Home Office: Northbrook, Illinois. The project is due to begin con- Donald Domanoski will go over the de- Ohio. He currently lives in Braintree, occur, the money reverts to the borough. © 2002 Allstate Insurance Company struction in the spring of 2004. Mass. tails of this case. The Chelsea at Fanwood, an assisted The council welcomed three new Fire Department members, including Stephen Pagano, Richard Villane and Herbert SUSAN CHECCHIO Goines and thanked them for their will- Sales Associate ingness to serve the community.

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Named to Dean’s List WESTFIELD – Joshua Thomas EXPERIENCE • TRUST • RELIABILITY Rogers, the son of Sherry and Tom Rogers of Westfield, was named to the Dean’s Commendation List for the Buying or selling a home requires a creative, past semester at Gettysburg College in x National “Exemplary School” for Upper School laptop in- Pennsylvania. He will be attending pro-active, full service system. tegration into curriculum Gettysburg College again this fall. x National winner Alan Shepard Technology in Education award “Sue provides a level of service unlike most others. Her attention to detail, negotiating ability Coltrera, Gordon Earn x Intentionally small classes, PK-12 and dedication have served her clients well,” stated Michael Scott, Manager Dean’s List Recognition x Enriched curriculum WESTFIELD – Roanoke College x Award winning teachers in Salem, Va. has reported that Westfield x 100% College Placement including Dartmouth, Lehigh, residents Lauren Coltrera and Some people think just any real estate company will do. Loyola, Northwestern, Rutgers, St. Joseph’s, Trinity, Tufts, Jacqueline Gordon have been named to U Penn, U Richmond the spring 2002 Dean’s List. Lauren is O thers expect more. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard x Involved, engaged, diverse student body Coltrera. Jacqueline is the daughter of REALTOR® Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gordon. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, September 5, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fuccillo’s Run for WF Mayor Enters Final Campaign Stage WESTFIELD —Democrat Tom palled at the state of repair of our Fuccillo’s campaign for Mayor of town’s infrastructure,” he said. “Many Westfield entered its final stages over of our streets are pothole-ridden, our the Labor Day weekend. curbs are crumbling, and some of our “It’s been a tremendous experi- fields are in such bad shape, they ence these last few have been closed. Spe- months, going door to cifically, I refer to door throughout our Sycamore Field and town, attending Sid Fay Field, oppo- HONEST FUN…Westfield Seafood encountered a harmless prank on their coffees and cocktail site St. Helen’s storefront this weekend. Owner, Vince Brunz, told The Westfield Leader that an parties, to meet the Church. unknown jokester put quotations around the word honest. He said that people voters and introduce “We pay too much often joke about whether fish are honest or not. myself as someone in property tax not to who wants to be their have safe, passable mayor,” Mr. Fuccillo streets, repaired curbs Gleek and Rust Opticians said. “The reaction and playing fields that I’ve gotten out there should be the envy of has been great. I may other towns,” Mr. Close Business in Westfield have caught people by Fuccillo said. “An- By HORACE CORBIN Several reasons were cited for the surprise by knocking other priority will be Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times decline in the business including too on their door unan- to re-examine our re- WESTFIELD - After 30 years of be- many opticians in town, Lasik surgery nounced, but many Tom Fuccillo paving program to ing in business in downtown Westfield, cutting into the eyeglasses business, folks sure want to talk make sure it’s getting Gleek and Rust Opticians closed their doctors now selling glasses and the to me about their concerns when the job done in the most efficient business last week. Paul Naused, owner ticketing downtown driving traditional they figure they could be talking to manner, change the way curbing is for the last five years and a Clark resi- customers away. the next mayor.” replaced to put the onus back on the dent, told The Westfield Leader and The He said that it seems like only the Mr. Fuccillo reported that high town, instead of on residents to pass Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood that restaurant business is making it down- property taxes are the most vexing around a petition, and to develop a he intends to join forces with a business town, and that retailers are just hanging issue on residents’ minds, especially serious field management program in Metuchen and see what happens. on out of determination. Naused said those seniors who have spent their that makes our playing fields a source Naused said his business was off 40- he really doesn’t understand what the entire lives in Westfield of pride for the town because they By Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times 50 percent over the last two years and town is doing with the parking. He “The majority of Westfielders think provide a safe and attractive place BOOTH DUTY...Mayor Louis Jung of Fanwood, top, and Mayor Martin that there was just no way he could knows that the town is generating more they are overtaxed when it comes to for our children to compete.” Marks of Scotch Plains are shown at booth duty during the Italian Festival in consider a new lease, particularly with revenue by increasing the meters and the property taxes they pay,” he said. “I will continue knocking on doors Scotch Plains last weekend. a hefty increase coming. He under- by the heavy ticketing with the inten- “With the average property tax bill throughout town in the coming stands that the building owner has the tion of funding a parking deck. But, showing an over $900 increase from weeks, to introduce myself to voters right to get whatever he can get, and that’s several years away and that it has last year, that’s a big bite to swallow, and spread my message about new Scotch Plains Republicans that’s probably what he would do if he had the effect of driving customers particularly for our seniors on fixed leadership,” said Mr. Fuccillo. “We were a building owner. away from the downtown. incomes.” need to move Westfield forward, and “We need to do a better job of I’m excited about taking on the chal- Announce Campaign Team cutting the waste in our budget and lenge to lead our town.” SCOTCH PLAINS - Deputy Mayor Sorge, a registered nurse, has served finding ways to expand our commer- Mr. Fuccillo lives on Hillcrest Av- Frank Rossi, Carolyn Sorge, and on the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad BEEN ARRESTED cial tax base to lighten the load for enue with his wife, Kristin, and their Nancy Malool, Republican candi- for many years and has the distinc- BROUGHT UP our residential taxpayers,” Mr. two sons, Thomas and Michael. An dates for Township Council, have tion of being Scotch Plains’ first and BY THE POLICE? Fuccillo added. “I pledge to the vot- attorney with a New York investment announced the formation of their only female firefighter. Ms. Sorge ON DRUG CHARGES? ers that these tasks will be my high- firm, Tom also serves on the Board of campaign team to kickoff the elec- gained much experience and knowl- est priority.” Directors of the Downtown Westfield tion season. Mayor Martin Marks will edge of the inner workings of local The candidate also indicated that Corporation. serve as campaign chairman, and Ken government when she served as ad- Speeding? DWI? voters have questioned whether they Volunteers for the campaign or Greenman will serve as campaign trea- ministrative assistant to the Munici- are getting the full value for their tax residents who wish to share their surer. Rounding out the campaign pal Manager, mayor and council. Drug or Criminal Charges? dollars, considering the state of our thoughts and concerns with Tom team will be Council- Nancy Malool is Other Motor Vehicle Violations? streets and parks. Fuccillo are encouraged to call (908) woman Paulette completing her final “As I have walked Westfield dur- 232-0205 or visit Coronato, Brian Doyle, year of Seton Hall ing this campaign, I have been ap- www.TomforMayor.com Toni Foskey, and former Law School and is Mayors Joan Papen and married to Paul, a cap- Call Me Today Gabe Spera. tain in the Volunteer Mayor Marks stated, Fire Department and GARY J. GRABAS “This campaign team Emergency Manage- brings a wealth of expe- ment Coordinator for Former Middlesex and Morris County Assistant Prosecutor rience in local cam- the Township. They paigns, but more impor- have two daughters, tantly, our candidates bring years of Amanda and Emily. Ms. Malool’s experience in community and gov- experience in Scotch Plains govern- ernment service to the table. This will ment includes the Planning Board, The Law Office of be a defining theme and contrast for Environmental Commission, Ethics this year’s election.” Review Board, Cultural Arts Com- JON M. BRAMNICK Deputy Mayor Frank Rossi, a former mittee and the Augustine Park Com- assistant county prosecutor, and now mittee. Ms. Malool also has an exten- 1827 East Second Street an attorney with Bristol Myers Squibb, sive background in state government is completing his third year on the having served as Chief Legislative Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 Scotch Plains Council after being a Aide to the late Assemblyman Alan (908) 322 - 7000 Zoning Board of Adjustment member. Augustine and Assemblyman Tho- Fax: (908) 322 - 6997 Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Rossi also served on the Fanwood mas Kean, Jr. YOUTH OF ST. 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908-317-3030 • 240 Springfield Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 • www.sunriseassistedliving.com CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 5, 2002 Page 3 Summit Selects Stuart Brown As New City Administrator SUMMIT — Mayor Walter Long, The committee conducted a na- Council President John Maher and tionwide search to find the right Search Committee Chair Kelly match and the most qualified candi- Hatfield announced the selection of date for the position. Over 70 indi- Stuart Brown as the new City Admin- viduals applied for the position. The istrator. committee interviewed nine highly Mayor Long said, “Stuart has many qualified individuals from New En- qualities that will enhance our com- gland, regional states and the Mid- munity, especially his experience west. with community Chairperson and economic de- Kelly Hatfield velopment. I look stated, “It is a great forward to working feeling to know with Stuart to meet that a member of the city’s goals.” our own staff can Council Presi- meet the scrutiny

Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times dent John Maher of a thorough, na- BLUE ANGEL…Seen here, this 1951 Ford covered in Bahama Blue paint with stated, “I am very tionwide search. I Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times flames is owned by Frank Minucci of Whiting. Minucci was showing off his excited about the would like to PLANNING THE DETAILS…The details of the Westfield Candidates Forum vintage car at the car show in Westfield on August 27. selection. The thank all of my were discussed on August 27 at the municipal building. The forum is sponsored mayor and coun- fellow committee by The Westfield Leader and The League of Women Voters (LOWV), and it will cil are behind members for their be aired on TV-36 from mid-October through to the November 5 election. Pictured, Stuart one hundred extensive efforts from the left to right, are: Sal Antonelli, representing the Westfield Democratic percent as he tack- in this important Committee; Horace Corbin, Publisher of The Leader; Margaret Walker and Merry les the significant process, and I wish Wisler LOWV; Vic Trzesniowski, representing the Westfield Republicans; and challenges ahead.” Stuart the best in Councilman Kevin Walsh, representing the Westfield Democrats. The City of his new role as Summit hired Mr. Stuart Brown City Administra- Brown in 2000 as tor.” Union County Briefs Assistant City Administrator and Mr. Brown will be sworn in at the Parking Services Director. Prior to September 17 council meeting. September 11 Vigil Slated At joining Summit, Mr. Brown worked Brown stated, “I am really honored for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio from with this opportunity to serve the Mountainside Echo Lake Park 1988 as a management analyst and people of Summit. I love the commu- MOUNTAINSIDE — The Union will also be admitted free of charge. then as Senior Development Officer nity and am excited to be able to work County Board of Chosen Freehold- Only people who are prepared to swim for Economic Development. with a great staff to provide excellent ers will observe the first anniversary should be at this program. Spectators Mr. Brown lives in Scotch Plains customer service. of the tragic events of September 11, are discouraged. with his wife, Nancy Zimmerman, For information, please call (908) 2001 with a candlelight vigil on Organizations are limited to five and 4-year-old daughter, Ally. 522-3600 or e-mail Wednesday, September 11, in Echo people each week, and must provide In December 2001, the Common [email protected]. Lake Park. a chaperone in the water and each Council appointed a search commit- The public is invited to participate locker if the group is co-ed. The pool tee to find a new administrator after in the vigil on the great lawn near the is equipped with a hoyer lift. the announced retirement of Reagan Fall Street Fairs Springfield Avenue entrance to the For swimming information, please

Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times Burkholder. The committee was com- park in Mountainside, beginning at 8 call the Union County Department of SHOWING OFF THE TOYS…This 1953 Mercury, owned by Rich Margeton prised of councilpersons P. Kelly Told For Westfield p.m. For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at (908) 527- of Kenilworth, was on display at the car show on Elm Street in Westfield last Hatfield as chairman, Jordan Glatt, “FallFest” is scheduled for Sun- Sebastian D’Elia at (908) 527-4419. 4900.

Tuesday night. John Maher and Henry Ogden. Former day, September 22, and the first street In other Union County news, a free

councilpersons Gerry Hale, Paul fair to be held on the South Avenue swimming program for the disabled is S SCHMIEDEM Scotch Plains Recreation MacCowatt and Ted Olcott also Train Station is scheduled for Satur- offered by the Fanwood-Scotch Plains served on the committee. day, October 12. Both events will run YMCA at 1340 Martine Avenue in CH IEDE Basketball Leagues: Registration dren, ages 7 to 12, can learn about from 11 a.m to 5 p.m. Rain dates are Scotch Plains. The program begins on TREE EXPERT CO. is open for basketball leagues. The fee science on Wednesday from Octo- Inn of Court Trial scheduled one week later, respec- September 10 and will run each Tues- is $30 until September 16 and after it ber 2 to November 20 in the Towne tively. day evening from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be $40 until October 11. Practices House in Green Forest Park from 9 Lawyers To Hone For information, contact Darryl through December 17. There is no pre- and games will be every Tuesday and a.m to 4 p.m. each day. and Debbie Walker at (908) 654- registration for this activity; just sign • Pruning Thursdays in township school facili- Babysitting Course: 11 to 16 year- 1400 or download a vendor applica- inat the front desk upon arrival. ties. The program is for third through olds can become a certified babysitter Malpractice Skills tion at www.westfieldnj.com. People requiring assistance, either • Spraying eighth grades. Leagues will be divided in one day. Couse held in the Towne UNION – The Richard J. Hughes in the water or the locker room, must based upon registrations. House on Saturday, October 5 from American Inn of Court will conduct a For News & Information, see make their own arrangements for an • Feeding Tennis Lessons: For children 8 to 12 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. seminar on medical malpractice on www.goleader.com/help aide. Individuals providing assistance • Removal nad for adults over 18 for beginners on Special Events: Special events September 18 at the Suburban Golf Tuesday and Thursday nights at Kramer include, but are not limited to: Scotch Club. Ira Zarin, Esq. and Roy Konray, Manor Park. Sandra Miller, USPTA Plains Day on September 28, Spell- Esq. will be the presentors. Assembly- Instructor, will teach the lessons. ing Bee (TBD), Halloween Celebra- man Dr. Eric Munoz, a trauma surgeon Basketball Officials Needed: The tion on October 31 and Santa's Ar- at University Hospital; Dr. Joel Rock, Modern Equipment recreation department is looking for rival on December 8. head of anesthesiology at JFK Hospi- State Certified coaches for the upcoming youth league. Mayors Gala: Tickets are on sale tal and Dr. Nazar Haidri, a neurologist If intersted please contact Allison at on December 6, at the Recreation from Union County are scheduled to Jim Hely (908) 322-6700, extension 222. Office. In addition, nomination forms be present for comment. EISMAN ELY Immediate Service Theater Classes: Classes are avail- for Volunteers of the Year can be The Richard J. Hughes American W H Insured For Your Protection able for five and six year-olds as and obtained at the Recreation Office. Inn of Court is an organization estab- I/IOIA OYLE for 10 through 13 years of age. All Adult Programs: Programs in- lished to train young trial lawyers in D B classes will be on Saturdays and a clude: aerobics, yoga, exer-dance, the art of trial practice. The Union See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a production will be performed at the * volleyball and men’s over 30 bas- County organization has one hun- CERTIFIED TRIAL LAWYERS Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. end of the program. ketball. A Rutgers Safety Clinic is dred members and meets once a 233-TREE INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 Comet Robotics Workshop: Chil- scheduled for Wednesday, October month. Of the one hundred mem- dren, ages 7 to 12, can create their 30 at the high school for those who bers, 25 are Masters, 50 are Barris- own robot on Thursday and Friday may want to coach any sport for the ters and 25 are young trial lawyers. on December 26 and 27 at the Towne township. Registration is at the rec- For membership and other infor- House in Green Forest Park from 9 reation office. mation, contact President Jon a.m to 4 p.m. each day. For more information, contact the Bramnick in his law office at (908) Mad Science Workshop: Chil- recreation office at (908) 322-6700. 322-7000.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, September 5, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HUNG UP!! ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood People and Things We Enjoy — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Can Be Sources of Inspiration DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains By Milt Faith, Executive Director Diction Deception Member of: Member of: Youth and Family Counseling Service New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Below are four arcane words, each with National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association A sad reader writes: Please discuss those we love from pain, so we (often) four definitions – only one is correct. The others are made up. Are you sharp enough Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey the word “inspiration” for me. You are try to have our children fit into a pat- a person who is knee-deep in other tern of behavior in which they are safe to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue people’s problems — talking to them, and accepted. If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 writing to or about them, speaking You be the strong parent who will be guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 about how to do this or that in order to there for your child when he needs vidual. If you get three – word expert. If survive. Isn’t this depressing? you, without attempting to judge, over- you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at In addition, the world around us is protect or criticize. free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 filled with gloom; there are no heroes A troubled wife writes: My hus- All words and correct definitions come or role models to look up to. Corrup- band is angry at my son and me be- from the board game Diction Decep- PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. tion and the threat of terrorism abounds; cause he (my son) loves sports and he tion. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte heads of industries manipulate funds loves music but my husband insists Answers to last week’s arcane words. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR and retire with millions; Martha that he spend his time excelling in all 1. Titubate – To stumble or stagger Suzette F. Stalker Michael L. Bartiromo Stewart gets into trouble; Ann Landers sports — football, basketball, soccer. 2. Instauration – Renewal or restora- David B. Corbin dies and we find out that she and her My son, “Bobby” (disguised name), tion COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION Jennifer Pinto Robert P. Connelly sister had their own crazy competitive just wants to enjoy any sport he’s in; 3. Miniate – To paint with red lead problems. he loves music and is learning to play 4. Perkin – A kind of weak cider PROFESSIONAL STAFF Karen M. Hinds CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS OFFICE MANAGER My question is to you: how do you the saxophone and is part of a small PERSE Lauren S. Pass Lauren A. Gruman cope and survive all this? And of equal band. PROFESSIONAL STAFF 1. A wigmaker or hairdresser PROFESSIONAL STAFF SUBSCRIPTION PRICE importance, from where do you get My husband, who has always been a 2. To pierce One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 your feelings of joy and hope, and sports nut, says Bobby won’t have time 3. Grayish blue most of all, inspiration? to do both. He’s on Bobby’s back to 4. Persecute; oppress Answer: Good question. There are concentrate only on sports, feeling this ORGULOUS days that I feel overwhelmed by it all will help develop self-discipline and 1. Proud; haughty — the stresses and responsibilities feel “good, solid character.” I don’t under- 2. Awkward; clumsy A Year After September 11, We Continue monumental. Sometimes I want to sit stand my husband’s attitude. 3. Pertaining to overindulgence in any back and want to feel helpless so that Answer: There are, probably, two activity I don’t have to cope. reasons to explain your husband’s atti- 4. Communicating knowledge; sys- However (and that’s a big however), tude. First, he may want Bobby to tematically investigating To Come Together as a Nation of Strength I have a strong feeling of resiliency, an succeed in order to make up for some POLTROON One year ago next week, our nation and each of us the people who were lost and comfort the survivors; appreciation for the assets I have: fairly unfulfilled dreams and goals he had in 1. A Russian silver half ruble good health, friends I care about and the sports area. He needs to realize that 2. A busybody individually were changed forever by an unimagin- salute police, firefighters and rescue squad person- know they care about me, family mem- Bobby is his own person and has a right 3. Cowardly; comtemptible able tragedy. Last September 11 had begun typi- nel for their heroism in the face of sudden catastro- bers who are precious and loving, a to choose his activities, whether it’s 4. A person who speaks with several cally, yet by noon we were mourning the loss of phe, and reflect on how the horrors of September 11 healthy mind (I hope) and an apprecia- sports or music. languages tion for what I have achieved in life. Secondly, some fathers feel that be- PANEGYRIS several thousand of our fellow citizens and reeling shaped our own lives. In addition, and most of all, I love ing involved in music is feminine; to be 1. In biology, the cessation of natural from the shock of having been attacked on our home In our local area alone, many observances are interacting with others, and I try to in a competitive sport and behave ag- selection in a generation soil. planned. One such event is an interfaith worship bring to others a feeling that life and gressively is more “masculine.” Bobby 2. A public meeting or festival self satisfaction are valuable priori- needs an advocate and I encourage you 3. Unmaneagable; uncontrollable Devastated but not defeated, America that very service to be held at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El ties, and that once we understand and to talk to your husband, emphasizing 4. Capable of doing any kind of work; day began rising from the ashes of Ground Zero in a in Westfield. Organized by Westfield clergy, the value ourselves, we can develop cop- your son’s rights in terms of interests universally skilled steady ascent as a nation united. It has been a long service will eschew speeches or sermons in favor of ing skills to make things better. and priorities. Show him the column Answers will appear in next week’s If you can’t feel better on your own, and good luck. issue. and arduous journey, particularly for those who lost prayer, scripture readings and music, as well as a seek professional counseling. If you loved ones in the attacks and for those who labored candle lighting ceremony. want to add an additional dimension to for months in the wake of the tragedies as part of That same evening, services will be held at St. your life, reach out to help someone. Former SP-F Music Teacher Is On The These activities can and frequently do rescue and recovery efforts. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman Catholic Church help to “lighten the load.” Mend And Thanks The Community How were we able to recoup after such crushing in Scotch Plains and at Redeemer Lutheran Church A weary father writes: Several blows, not just to our cities but our overall sense of and School in Westfield, both also at 7:30 p.m. months ago, there was a lot of public- Hello to my friends and former students I’m progressing really well. There is cur- ity about the Mets baseball player Mike in Scotch Plains and Fanwood. This is rently no sign of the disease, after under- security? Even more than military might or geo- Additionally that day, All Saints’ Episcopal Church Piazza. The media had a ball focusing George Hilger, a former instrumental going a stem-cell transplant this past March. graphic size, we believe the answer lies in our in Scotch Plains will hold two worship services, one on all the allegations that he was gay. music teacher in the Scotch Plains Fanwood I just wanted to let you know this. I want resiliency and unity as a people — forged in us at 9 a.m. and the other at 7 p.m. I feel Mike’s private life is his own school district. to thank the entire Scotch Plains-Fanwood business. In the midst of all of this, my I taught hundreds of students here community and all my former students for during the Colonial era and more visible than ever A candlelight vigil, sponsored by the Union County son, age 18, came to my wife and me over seven years. I worked in three of the your wonderful cards and well wishes. today. We are the United States of America. Board of Chosen Freeholders, will take place on and announced that he is gay and, like district’s elementary schools, most promi- Most of all, thanks for not forgetting about Through war and peace, prosperity and hardship, Wednesday as well, beginning at 8 p.m. on the great Mike Piazza, he is entitled to be who nently at McGinn School, as well as at me. he wants to be. Terrill Middle School, and at SP-F High God has healed me through your stead- Americans have for more than 225 years stood lawn of Echo Lake Park in Mountainside. I tried to explain that Mike is a School. fast prayers. I hope to return to my together as a nation. We may not all share the same We encourage area residents to come together – just celebrity and is older and more experi- Many of you know that in December, teaching position in Hillsborough some- beliefs, but we share the same commitment to the as we did one year ago – by attending at least one of enced than my son, but “Joel” (dis- 2000, I was diagnosed with leukemia. I time later this school year. guised name) said he had always been thought you may like an update on my I miss you all. Mr. H. cornerstones of democracy and freedom on which these commemorative events. As we continue to cope attracted to boys and this will not medical progress. George Hilger our country was founded, and remain unbowed by with and recover from this national tragedy, we need change. After 20 months of cancer treatment, Somerset, NJ those seeking to destroy that foundation. to be able to share our grief and to turn to each other We took him to several therapists and religious leaders whom we respect Next Wednesday, we will come together as a for support. By joining in this way, we continue to and the results were always the same: Parking Committee Member Is Upset, nation once again to commemorate the first anniver- gather the strength we need to build for the future, as Joel’s “condition” is a biological one; sary of last year’s tragic events. We will remember one family, one community, one nation united. he does not want to change; he will not change. It is very difficult for us to Advises Writers To Read Report accept this. Do you have any advice? As a member of the Downtown Park- tigate all possible solutions, and most Answer: If you felt comfortable with ing Advisory Committee that formulated important - have no preconceived con- one of the therapists or pastoral coun- the recommendations for additional park- clusions. In other words, let our investi- Provide Your Thoughts selors, I would encourage you and your ing, I get a little upset when I continue to gation, data gathering and analysis lead wife to see him/her. Joel might even see anti-parking garage letters in The to the most logical conclusions and rec- You are invited to send an e-mail for publica- and about what you saw that day. Think of it as agree to join you in some meetings. Leader, such as the one written by Bill ommendations for the benefit of all tion next week in our newspaper. We will pub- what you would want someone 10 years from Some focal points to look at would Brown in the August 15 edition. Westfielders. lish two pages devoted solely to public com- now to read. If we run out of space, everything include: The writer wrongly assumes that tax- The committee’s work consumed over 1) Since Joel is comfortable and has payers will subsidize the two garages for six months of our time. Our report argu- ments for the one year commemoration of Sep- will be included on the Internet. Please include decided that he is gay, accept this and the next 40 years and they are being built ably represents the most comprehensive tember 11. We are asking for submissions lim- your name, town, state and occupation. Send try to have open communication re- for the benefit of a few downtown land- parking study ever done for Westfield, ited to 50 words. Consider what you would like your e-mail by September 7 to garding his feelings, relationships, lords. (The landlords wish they had such including those done by paid profession- goals in friendships, etc. power.) The truth is if all goes according als. All I ask is that if anyone wants to future generations to know about how you felt [email protected] 2) Do not see it as a “condition” to plan, the decks will be financially self- voice an opinion regarding the proposed (which would make Joel feel differ- supporting with no increase in taxes. It is parking decks, they should at least first ent), but rather as a personal sexual also true there is a dire need for additional read the report. I defy anyone to refute the Editorial and Cartoon of September 13, 2001 preference based on biological and, parking for commuters, downtown em- data contained in the report. I emphasize possibly, other factors. Never ques- ployees, shoppers and visitors. (In addi- again, it was this data that led directly to tion “Where did we go wrong?” tion, the committee actually recommended our recommendations. We Must Not Let Trade Center Tragedy 3) Joel loves you, you love him, three decks, but the mayor and council All Westfield citizens have every right that’s all that counts. approved pursuing only two.) to attend town council meetings and voice 4) Try to strengthen a nonjudgmental The committee was initially composed their opinions, and are encouraged to do Create Culture of Hatred, Fear attitude. Life, too often, is difficult for of a dozen or so concerned citizens of so. But, please get your facts straight our young adults; offer him as much Westfield. (10 more were added for Phase before doing so. support as you can. This is difficult for Our people know there’s grief to face as the scope With all the tolerance imaginable to us, it’s difficult 2.) Every conceivable opinion was rep- Bruce Long most parents because we live in a het- resented, not just landlords. Our ap- Westfield of this senseless, horrific matter becomes known. to find room for the inhumanity of her thoughts. With erosexual society. We want to protect proach was to have an open mind, inves- We’re solemn now. But, face it we will. We will be all the tolerance imaginable to us, there is absolutely together; with all our heart, all our humanity and, no room for the inhumanity of the events of Septem- most assuredly, with all our strength and resolve. ber 11, 2001. Car Photo Dates Last Our leaders are organizing emergency manage- As Americans and as a democracy, we’re com- GOP Question Freeholder ment. Our institutions are caring for those in need. prised of all peoples of the world, blessed with Week Are Corrected We received the paper first thing this Individuals are doing what they need to do. There are freedom. We have individual rights and responsibili- Plan To Privatize Print Shop a.m. and have already had calls from thousands of volunteers lined up to help. Have every ties. We have respect for our fellow man. For those COUNTY -- Saying Union And, he wondered, why did the friends who think it is a great story. Both confidence in them. Believe in yourself. that have no respect for their fellow man, can they be County’s all-Democrat Board of county negotiate with Xerox and Eileen and I enjoyed seeing it. I will mention, we have been married Sadly, while writing this editorial, a lady in her called Americans? Chosen Freeholders needs to decide Canon rather than printers headquar- whether new cars for themselves are tered here in Union County. “We 40 years this past July 28, but started 30s, walked into our office proposing an alternate Let’s not be guided by fear and hatred. For, if we more important than saving the jobs should keep Union County tax money dating in 1956. The photo was actually point of view to this mass murder. We listened in are, then our attackers have won. Simply said, we’re taken in 1957. Too many 50’s can be of working men and women, the in Union County,” he said. confusing. Thanks again. disbelief and told her that we’re on deadline at the “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Let’s three Republican candidates for “We are opposed to firing loyal, Union County Freeholder said a plan dedicated workers until every oppor- Bill and Eileen Maher moment. Her response was something we can’t print. act that way — we know we will. Westfield to privatize the county’s tunity has been explored Editor’s Note: The writers are refer- print shop raises serious to reduce costs and save ring to the two photos published last week questions. their jobs,” Ms. of their 1951 Mercurys. One photograph County Manager George Clericuzio said. pictured Mrs. Maher from 1957. The Devaney received confirma- Mr. Devaney claimed other photograph pictured the couple tion from the all-Democrat that the county would save and was taken last week at the car show Board of Chosen Freehold- $100,000 a year by priva- in Westfield. ers on August 22 to enter tizing the print shop. “They into a contract with Xerox to can save $100,000 a year produce 12 million documents a year, by simply not buying five new cars for The American Legion including reports, pamphlets, booklets themselves,” Ms. Bochicchio Medved and county directories. said. Top county managers of the Free- Relays a Message of “We’re all for fiscal prudence,” holder Board are given new cars to Hope Regarding 9-11 said Elyse Bochicchio Medved, drive. “In these tough economic times, On September 11, citizens across Rahway councilwoman and a Re- the Freeholders need to decide which the nation will attend services in our publican candidate for Freeholder. is more important—a new car for them- communities to remember those whose “But this plan raises a number of selves, or a job that enables a working lives were tragically taken from their serious questions.” man or woman to feed his family or families in the horrific events of Sep- One of those questions is whether send her children to college.” tember 11, 2001. the printing business is being bid out, The terrorist attack which took place a procedure normally required under Deadlines on that date transformed America for- state law. “I hope the county is follow- News & Ads - Friday 4pm ever and triggered a war the type of ing the public bidding statues,” said Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm which we have never before encoun- Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm tered. Anira Clericuzio, an attorney and can- As we pause to remember all of the didate for Freeholder. “The Home How To Reach Us victims and heroes of September 11, let News Tribune story says, “County E-Mail: [email protected] us also remember the men and women officials are negotiating…” The pub- Phone: (908) 232-4407 who, this very day, are in harms way. lic is better served when competitive Mail: PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 Perhaps the best way to honor the memo- bidding takes place,” she said. PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 ries of those whose lives were taken is Joel Whitaker, Fanwood Council In Person: 50 Elm St., Westfield for America to assure that such an attack President and the third Republican 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains never occurs again. freeholder candidate, accuses Mr. On behalf of the 76,000 New Jersey Submittals: email preferred members of The American Legion I wish Devaney and the Democrat Freehold- to assure the families of the victims of ers of “mindless privatization. Any- Photos: Color Digital Paste text into email, no attachments this American tragedy and those who time there’s a proposal to privatize a currently serve in our Armed Forces that government function, the very first Please proof your work Include name & daytime phone we shall never let them be forgotten. Our step should be to ask the workers them- thoughts and prayers go out to them all. selves to redesign the function to WM “Billy” Mack achieve the necessary savings. Appar- For Info: www.goleader.com/help/ State Commander ently, the Democrats haven’t done this.” Trenton CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 5, 2002 Page 5 WHS Will Conduct 9-11 Daylong Commemorative WESTFIELD – Westfield High ers will hold discussions of the histori- School (WHS) will mark the first cal and political implications of how anniversary of the events of Septem- and why the attacks occurred. Students ber 11, 2001, with a daylong com- and teachers in English classes will memorative and educational pro- reflect on the personal meanings they gram to provide students and staff have attached to September 11 through with opportunities to reflect upon literature and writing. the personal meanings and histori- The Guidance and Counseling cal significance of the events of Sep- Department, along with student as- tember 11. sistance counselors, will be avail- The September 11 program at able throughout the day to offer sup- Westfield High School will begin at port to students seeking assistance. 8:30 a.m. with a gathering of stu- Teachers will be provided with in- dents and staff on the front lawn of formation to identify and refer stu- the high school beside the flagpole. dents who may be experiencing grief A brief ceremony will be held that or trauma reactions. will include the pledge to the flag, “Pausing to reflect on the events of COMMUNITY SERVICE THANK YOU...Dave Hensel, incoming President, By Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times singing “God Bless America,” re- September 11th gives the school an presents a plaque of service appreciation to Barbara Mellen, outgoing President WESTFIELD WAR WAGON...Tim Carden, Democrat candidate for Congress, marks by Dr. Robert Petix, WHS Prin- opportunity to try to understand its of the Westfield Lions Club. prepares last Sunday to embark on tours of the fifty-three towns in the district cipal, and a moment of silence. meaning and, most importantly, to to meet the voters. The 33-foot RV has been fully equipped with a conferencing The program will continue provide us with the strength and area and an office. He hopes to have coffee and talk to as many of the 647,000 throughout the day in the classrooms, means to face our future with opti- voters possible in his vehicle called the Carden Coffee Couch. where teachers in Social Studies and mism,” commented Dr. Petix. Lions Club Starts New Year, English classes will facilitate focused For information, call (908) 789- discussions of the events of Septem- 4500 or email Invites Individuals To Join Congress Candidate Carden ber 11. In Social Studies classes, teach- [email protected] WESTFIELD -- The Westfield Li- countries and geographical areas, ons Club invites all those interested Lions Clubs International is the Completes Coffee Couch CONTACT We Care to join them now as they start the new world’s largest service club organiza- year. The club meets the second and tion. Lions are recognized worldwide By HORACE CORBIN and said that the voters of the district have fourth Tuesday of the month at B.G. for their service to the blind and visu- BILL SHEPPARD demonstrated a willingness to vote Fields in Westfield at 7 p.m. ally impaired. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times To Train Volunteers on the issues and on the candidate. The Westfield Lions Club origi- Doug Schembs of Westfield has been Tim Carden, Democrat candidate Carden said that nearly everyone WESTFIELD – Fall training Anyone over age 18 may volun- nated in 1924 and for the past 78 elected Governor of the 16E District, for U.S. Congress in the Seventh he has talked to was interested in classes for CONTACT We Care will teer. There are several ways one can years has served Westfield with many which consists of 60 Lions Clubs in the District in the House of Representa- discussing a prescription drug pro- be held on Monday evenings, Sep- participate, from serving on a com- charitable causes.Membership in the northern New Jersey area. The new tives, put the finishing touches on his gram. Also, people are concerned tember 9 through November 25, from mittee, helping in the office, or work- Lions Club helps those in need and officers this year for the Westfield “Carden Coffee Couch” Sunday at about the security of their jobs, health 7 to 10 p.m. at the First Baptist ing on the newsletter. provides opportunities to develop Lions Club are: President, Dave Hensel; his Westfield headquarters. Carden care, social security and pensions. Church, located at 170 Elm Street in CONTACT We Care is a non-profit personal friendships and gain valu- Vice Presidents , Veronique Hahn, Rene’ embarked on a district-wide cam- Carden said that because of the Westfield. agency that serves residents in Union, able leadership skills. Dierkes and Jack Ambos; Secretary, paign tour with the couch Tuesday rising cost to employers, many work- The comprehensive program will Somerset, Essex, and Middlesex Since 1917, Lions have served the Michael Lampert and Treasurer, Jeff that included scheduled stops at the ers including professionals are be- train volunteers for CONTACT’s 24- counties. world’s population through hard work Broadwell. Edison Ford Plant, the Woodbridge ing hired as “Perma-Temps.” This hour crisis help line; making daily For information or to register for and commitment to making a differ- Anyone interested in finding out Train Station, the Rio Diner in results in several problems for the reassurance calls to elderly and so- the class, please call (908) 490-1480; ence in the lives of people every- more about the club, please call Mr. Woodbridge, Main St. Manville, employee and for the employer – cially isolated individuals and for an- send a fax to (908) 410-1483 or e- where. With 1.4 million members serv- Hensel at (908) 233-5533 or email Flemington, Montgomery and North including simply, that there is no swering calls made to 1-800-SUICIDE. mail [email protected] ing in more than 44,600 clubs in 189 [email protected]. Plainfield. The tour ended at investment, training or commit- Telephone volunteers receive 50 Local Boy Scout Troop Tamaques Park in Westfield for an ment. hours of professional training before ***Online at goleader.com *** evening barbeque. He said he administered the larg- going on the hotline. The training is To Sell Popcorn at The 33-foot RV was purchased est agency in the state during times delivered in an interactive atmo- from Cory Booker of Newark who of budget shortfalls and was able to sphere through group discussions, Westfield’s Drug Fair headed a strong, although losing ef- adjust matters to meet the needs such role-playing, workshops and lectures. WESTFIELD — Boy Scout Troop fort last year for Mayor of Newark on as these. He hopes to bring this expe- Volunteers receive mentoring and 77, of St. Paul’s Church in Westfield reform issues. Mr. Booker gained rience to Congress, which for the last encouragement through apprentice- will sell Trails End popcorn at Drug fame with the RV by staying over- several years has not paid sufficient ship sessions and advance training Fair, located at 260 North Avenue in night in drug dealer neighborhoods, attention to these issues. throughout the year. Westfield, on Saturday and Sunday, chasing them away. With Carden on Sunday were mem- CONTACT volunteers work in a September 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 “What once was a stable home in bers of his staff including Outreach safe, confidential Union County lo- p.m. unstable communities will become a Director Benjamin Feldman of cation and must commit to a mini- Monies raised will benefit Troop mobile home traveling to stable com- Westfield, Field Coordinator Joe mum of eight hours (two four-hour 77 and the Patriot’s Path Council of munities,” said Tim Carden to The Monteiro of Elizabeth, Assistant shifts a month). of Mountainside. Westfield Leader and The Times of Field Coordinator Jorge Santos of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Sayerville and Press Secretary Vicki Carden said, “We will bring the Streitfield. 9 Times Out of 10, campaign to people’s communities. “This staff is a major ingredient to This is our vehicle, literally. It will the success of this candidate. The job Where orWhat You carry our message to 53 towns of the campaigning for congress is so big seventh district. It will be a place for — one of influencing and motivating Eat Isn’t Critical . . . working families to gather, have a citizens in the district. Without a cup of coffee, and communicate with dedicated and efficient team, we will this candidate.” not succeed,” said Carden. He said that there are 647,000 Two years ago, Carden took his fam- residents with approximately ily on a vacation driving an RV similar 360,000 registered voters in the dis- to his campaign “war wagon.” They trict. 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Bob Hagon will buy it at an ice cream parlor. be the leader and may be reached at Participants are advised to wear good (908) 788-8360. walking shoes and to bring two quarts Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at of water. Rain will cancel the event. the Circle Outlet shopping center, On Sunday, September 8, a behind the Taco Bell, at Routes 202 Ramapo Lake Ramble will take place and 31 in South Flemington. in Oakland. The leader, Micky Siegel, They will walk between may be reached at (201) 797-7054 Lambertville and Stockton in the for information or directions. morning and return to Lambertville Participants will meet at 10 a.m. by way of New Hope, Pa. in the on Skyline Drive at the first parking afternoon. lot on the left at the bottom of the hill. This will be a scenic, moderate, five- to six-mile hike with a view of Lowreys Welcome Ramapo Lake. Individuals are invited to bring lunch New Daughter, to eat during a 20-minute rest stop. Additionally on Sunday, there will Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Swidersky Allison Grace be a Pedal and Paddle activity, led by Jason and Sandi Lowrey of Plainfield Nick Zwetkow, who may be reached MR. AND MRS. CLINTON BROOKER FACTOR have announced the birth of their at (973) 761-5808. Participants must (She is the former Miss Tracy Ellen Haas) daughter, Allison Grace Lowrey, at register with the leader. 3:03 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, at The group will meet at 9 a.m. at Mr. and Mrs. Swidersky Overlook Hospital in Summit. Darts Mills Grove in Darts Mills, Allison weighed 7 pounds and 13 paying $1 per car in the box (honor ounces and measured 20¾ inches in system). Participants will park in the Celebrate Golden Anniversary Miss Tracy Ellen Haas length at birth. designated canoe area by the river, She joins her sister, Stephanie, age then bicycle 11 miles to Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. and her maid of honor, were both 2½. Some roads are gravel. Swidersky of Scotch Plains recently honored at the festivities. Weds Clinton Brooker Factor The baby’s maternal grandparents They will then lock their bicycles marked their 50th wedding anniver- John Hudak, who served as head are Bill and Linda Liebiedz of Scotch in Clinton, take their car keys and sary at a special celebration attended usher and is Gregg Swidersky’s god- Miss Tracy Ellen Haas, the daugh- the best man. Plains. paddle to Darts Mills to their cars. by family members and friends. father, traveled from Naples, Fla. to ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Haas of A 1991 graduate of Poly Prepara- John and Lynn Lowrey of Plainfield They will leave the boats at Darts Mr. Swidersky and the former Miss attend the event. Short Hills, was married on Satur- tory School in Brooklyn, the bride are her paternal grandparents. Mills and return paddles and life Laura DiFrancesco were married on Mr. Swidersky’s siblings, Mrs. Flo- day, June 29, to Clinton Brooker received her degree in English from Allison’s maternal great-grand- preservers to the rental facility. August 9, 1952 by their friend, the late rence Prehodka, Mrs. Eleanor Factor. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette College in Easton, Pa. in mothers are Carolyn Liebiedz of Participants are asked to bring food, Reverend Thomas McCann, at St. Morella and Edward Swiderski, were Carl Factor of Westfield. 1995. She is a recruiting manager Union and Gladys Biederman of water, a bathing suit, hat and water Bartholomew the Apostle Roman also in attendance. They were joined The late afternoon ceremony took with Accenture in Florham Park. Little Egg Harbor. shoes with them on their bicycles. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. The by Mrs. Laura Checchio, Mrs. Julia place at The Presbyterian Church in The bridegroom, a 1988 graduate Her paternal great-grandparents To reserve a canoe/kayak in ad- couple are still parishioners there. They DiQuollo and Mrs. Mary DeQuollo, Westfield, with Dr. William Ross of Westfield High School, earned a are Ed and Eileen Lowrey of Rahway vance, please call the Clinton Canoe were also presented with a certificate aunts to Mrs. Swidersky. The guests Forbes officiating. A reception fol- degree in economics from Seton Hall and Norma Rice of New Bern, N.C. and Kayak Company at (908) 735- from the Archdiocese of Newark, additionally included cousins, nieces lowed at the Rock Spring Country University in South Orange in 1992. Allison’s family also includes her 6767. Individuals should tell the com- signed by Archbishop John J. Myers. and nephews of the couple, some Club in West Orange. He joined Merrill Lynch after col- uncle and aunt, Marc and Jennifer pany they are going with the Union Gregg Swidersky, their son, hosted coming from as far away as Ken- Given in marriage by her father, lege and is currently a Vice Presi- Gottlick, and her cousin, Ethan County Hiking Club. Rain will can- a surprise party in their honor at the tucky and Virginia Beach, Va. the bride had Miss Michele Olson of dent/Financial Advisor. Gottlick, of Green Brook. cel the event. Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. As a special treat, Rick Sector, a Stamford, Conn. as her maid of He is also responsible for manag- Charles Weisbord, who had been the local artist, drew caricatures which honor. Jeff Factor of Richmond, Va., ing the Financial Advisor Training best man, and Mrs. Rose DiFrancesco were presented to guests as mementos the brother of the bridegroom, was Program in Florham Park. Miller-Cory House to Open Cerminaro, Mrs. Swidersky’s sister of the evening. Library Friends Seek Used For Fall Season on Sept. 15 Fanwood Library Film Series WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory afternoons and/or during the week; Videos, CDs, Books-on-Tape House Museum, located at 614 for Showcase, an outreach craft pro- To Feature Book Beat Titles Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will gram that travels to local schools, and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Friends mentaries, children’s videos, how-to open for the fall season on Sunday, to participate in open hearth cooking, FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- sent to prison after the murder of of the Scotch Plains Public Library are and exercise videos, etc.,” he contin- September 15, at 2 p.m., with a pro- which is done every Sunday at the morial Library’s Friday Film Festi- his wife and who, over the years, asking residents to donate their used ued. “We are also looking for music gram on beekeeping. Frazee house on the grounds using val will commence for the fall sea- gains the respect of his fellow in- videos, compact disks and books-on- of all kinds. These items should be in Built in 1740, the museum is staffed 18th-century techniques and recipes. son by celebrating the Book Beat mates and eventually achieves his tape during the month of September. very good condition, since they will by a core of costumed docents who Volunteers may also garden in the selections from Scotch Plains- ends on his own terms. They will be resold at the annual be resold.” bring the past to life for visitors Colonial herb and vegetable gardens Fanwood High School’s summer The Handmaid’s Tale (PG), will be “Scotch Plains Day” flea market in Proceeds from the upcoming sale every Sunday and for schoolchildren on the site, work in the gift shop or reading lists. All are invited to at- presented on September 20. It tells October. will benefit the library. during the week. take part in other activities. No expe- tend. the story of a young woman ear- “We are looking for profession- Any resident wishing to donate The museum is seeking volun- rience is necessary and full training All films start at 7:30 p.m. and are marked to bear a child for another ally-made videos and CDs only – not videos, compact disks and books- teers interested in describing what will be provided. shown free of charge on a large- couple in a Fascistic future America, home movies or TV shows or CDs on- tape, as well as books for the life was like for the typical 18th- For more information about vol- screen television in the Fanwood who discovers a resistance move- taped from the radio,” said Friends book sale, may bring them to the century family. unteer opportunities at the museum, Room downstairs at the library. The ment is underway to challenge the President Ted Czarnomski. Scotch Plains Library. The library is Positions are available for volun- please call the museum office at (908) library is located at North Avenue existing regime. “We are looking for films, docu- located at 1927 Bartle Avenue. teers to give guided tours on Sunday 232-1776. and Tillotson Road. The month’s offerings will con- The films will kick off tomorrow, clude on September 27 with The September 6, with The 13th Warrior House of the Spirits (R), a film illus- LABOR DAY CLEARANCE (R), starring Antonio Bandaras as an trating how political realities impact Alzheimer’s Arab courtier who joins forces with two generations of a South American a band of Vikings in a battle against family. Disease creatures who are attacking their The series is co-sponsored by the F homeland. Friends of the Fanwood Memorial ACTORY

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We encourage and support an affirmative advertising Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because (908) 233-8139 of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. The AMA recognizes hypnotherapy as a treatment option CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 5, 2002 Page 7 God Reveals Himself to Us Dr. Peter Rabins to Speak In Ordinary Events of Life At Seminar on Alzheimer’s By MSGR. WILLIAM C. HARMS many people hard at work erecting a SUMMIT – Dr. Peter Rabins, co- fect in the community. The program We often say to ourselves: memorial to the people in town lost author of “The 36-Hour Day,” will will be co-sponsored by Brighton I ought to pray, I have a need to in the World Trade Center tragedy of speak at a free seminar on Alzheimer’s Gardens by Marriott and Overlook pray, September 11, 2001. disease on Thursday, September 19, Hospital’s Senior Contact and Com- I want to pray, but I simply don’t I have seen young and mature men from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Overlook munity Health Departments. know how, and women moving soil, handling Hospital’s Wallace Auditorium. The He will discuss treatments and main- I would like to pray, but I don’t boulders, planting, planning and hospital is located at 99 Beauvoir taining quality of life for a person with have time. shedding a significant amount of Avenue in Summit. Alzheimer’s. “The 36-Hour Day” will be I wish I could pray more, but I find sweat. Why? Because the commu- Dr. Rabins is Director of Geriatric available for purchase and Dr. Rabins will prayer boring, nity wants to remember. Remember and Neuropsychiatry at John Hopkins sign copies after the program. Registra- I don’t have the courage. friends, family, neighbors who are a Department of Medicine and National tion and refreshments will take place at The hours go by, the days and part of the community’s fabric. Institute of Mental Health Principal 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required and weeks pass too quickly, or too slowly. We remember with stone memori- Study Investigator on Alzheimer’s ef- may be done by calling (908) 654-4460. And all the time we are aware of this als, we remember with services such WINNING TEAM…Boy Scout Troop No. 79 of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic longing, this need to pray, this un- as the town-wide ecumenical service Church in Westfield spent a week in July at Sabattis Adventure Camp in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Twenty-one boys earned more than 40 First Baptist Fall Schedule easy feeling deep within us, which scheduled for September 11, 2002 at Merit Badges and advancement in rank. They also earned the Cleanest Camp- can surface when there is a lull in the 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El on site Award, a Conservation Award and third place in the Paul Bunyan storms of life, or when failures and East Broad Street. We remember with Outdoorsman competition. Robbie Eckman earned first place in the Physical hard knocks leave us battered, and pictures, stories and special moments Iron Man competition, Chris Coriasco placed second in the Archery competi- To Begin With ‘Rally Day’ bruised, and we shout HELP! in time. tion and Jonathan Russell took second in the Rifle competition. WESTFIELD – The First Baptist ning at 9:15 a.m. in the church lounge. At these moments we search for All of these expressions of memory Church, located at 170 Elm Street in Coffee will be available at 9 a.m. God, we want to meet him; we want are important and greatly appreci- Westfield, will hold “Rally Day” on An alternative adult Bible Study to ask for his help, we want to ex- ated. In particular, I want to thank Willow Grove Announces Sunday, September 8, along with the called “Journeys” will also be held at press our feelings. When we find it those behind the 9/11 memorial on start-up of fall choral and educational 9 a.m. in the church library. hard to pray, we need to ask God to our town circle. It is an effort appre- opportunities during its Sunday programs. The adult Chancel Choir will re- help us to pray. Some of the time we ciated by this resident, and I am Festivities This Sunday Senior Minister, the Reverend Dee hearse at 10 a.m. and sing during the succeed in praying, but it’s not easy confident by most others. Dee Turlington, will lead a com- September 8 worship service. The for us, and we are uncertain of the Another way we can remember is SCOTCH PLAINS – The Willow will be held from 10 to 10:30 a.m., bined children’s class that day, en- Youth Choir will rehearse at 5:15 results. in prayer. We often ask for this or Grove Presbyterian Church will kick after which everyone is invited to titled “Weaving Our Stories and p.m. that day, to be followed by Driving through Westfield this that. In remembering, we may seek off its fall schedule this Sunday, Sep- gather outside on the steps and in the God’s Story.” It will take place from supper and group activities for grades summer, I watched the prayer of the strength to endure the loss of tember 8, with events held through- parking lot. With singing led by the 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. in the lower level 6 through 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. those who have died. We may ask out the day. choir, they will then proceed into the of the church. The Cherub Choir, for pre-school Scotch Plains Women God for the ability to move forward. Children of all ages will be wel- church’s newly redecorated and re- The same theme will continue during through second grade, and Choris- We may ask for the wisdom to at- comed back into the classrooms at 9 furbished sanctuary. the 10:30 a.m. worship service, with ters, for those in third to fifth grades, Reveal Meeting Date tempt to understand. We may seek to a.m. with special fun activities and The Reverend Kenneth Hetzel, special application to the effects of the will begin rehearsals at 9 a.m. on SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch find peace within ourselves when an overview of plans for the coming Pastor, will conduct the worship ser- September 11, 2001 attacks on America. Sunday, September 15. Plains Woman’s Club, a member of facing the chaos of the World Trade months. vice, presenting a sermon that will The Reverend Lou Ruprecht will All church choirs and programs the General Federation of Women’s Center tragedy. The congregation’s youngest mem- focus on “New Life” after a year of lead an adult forum discussion on are open to the public and newcom- Clubs, will hold its first meeting of The list of needs may seem end- bers will be cared for throughout the mourning and soul-searching since “September 11 a year Later,” begin- ers are always welcome. For more the club year on Wednesday, Sep- less. We can also pray to thank God morning in the Children’s Ark Nurs- last September 11. information, please call (908) 233- tember 11, at the Scotch Hills Coun- for the gift of belief that helps us ery. The service will also include Holy Torah Center to Hold 2278 or visit www.fbcwestfield.org. try Club in Scotch Plains. through this time of difficulty. Fellowship Time with refreshments Communion and the blessing of all A light lunch will be served at God walks with us. He pleads with teachers and students. Junior activi- High Holydays Services Church to Recognize noon, with Elfriede Bunger serving us to work with him, and with his First Baptist Offers ties will be held for children ages as Hospitality Chairwoman, assisted Spirit of love. But our eyes are closed four through nine. WESTFIELD – Members of the Public Servants’ Work by Mary Loh, Margaret Triano and and all too often we look for him in Group For Singles Through Willow Grove’s affilia- community are invited to attend ser- CRANFORD – The Calvary Marie Cammack. The program will heaven, among the clouds of our WESTFIELD – Widowed, di- tion with the Interfaith Coalition for vices for the High Holydays at the Lutheran Church, located at 108 follow at 1 p.m. Visitors are wel- imaginings, or we get carried away vorced or never-married individuals the Homeless of Union County, 14 Union County Torah Center in Eastman Street in Cranford, will join come to attend. by our sentiments and emotions. over age 45 are invited to come to the homeless guests will be arriving at Westfield. Lutheran Churches across New Jer- Program Chairwoman Edith When this happens, we are in danger First Baptist Church in Westfield on the church in the early afternoon to The service and prayer books will be sey to observe “Public Servant Rec- Czeropski will introduce Marilyn of missing him as he passes by us. Sundays at 9 a.m. for coffee, cake stay for the ensuing week. in Hebrew and English. All Jews, re- ognition Sunday” on September 15. Vidovich of Women for Women of I see God in those laboring on and discussions dealing with single At 1 p.m. on Sunday, everyone is gardless of religious background, knowl- Calvary Lutheran has extended Union County. She will explain the rocks, plantings and stone, working living. invited to the annual Willow Grove edge or level of observance, are wel- special invitations to local organization and the various topics to remember those killed at the World Other activities include winter Church Family Picnic, to be held this come. Babysitting will be available. firefighters, rescue squad members, with which it is concerned. Trade Center. movie nights, summer picnics and year in LaGrande Park in Fanwood. The Torah Center will hold a Tashlich police officers and area emergency All too often we are blind and we holiday get-togethers, among other Attendees are invited to bring lawn service on the second day of Rosh management personnel to attend a Fanwood Lions Collect do not see God in the ordinary things events. All are welcome. chairs, a dessert or appetizer. Basic Hashanah, Sunday, September 8, at celebratory worship service at 11 of life. We are deaf and we do not Meetings are held in the lower picnic food, beverages and ice cream Mindowaskin Park. Open to the pub- a.m. that day. Used Hearing Aids, hear him encouraging us as we go level meeting room of the church, will be available. lic, it will take place at the conclusion Uniformed representatives of these about our daily lives. We should be located at 170 Elm Street. A $2 dona- Willow Grove Presbyterian Church of the prayer services, at approximately units are scheduled to take part in the Eyeglasses For Needy asked to be healed of our blindness, tion is requested. For more informa- is located at 1961 Raritan Road and 1:30 to 2 p.m. service. The public is invited to attend. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Li- and our deafness. Then we will be tion, please call (908) 889-5265 or provides equipment to aid the hear- It is a Jewish custom that on Rosh “Calvary wants to recognize those ons Club has invited area residents to able to talk to him, linking the world, (908) 889-4751. ing-impaired. Hashanah, following the afternoon who gave their energy, talent and turn in their old eyeglasses and hear- the human family, with what is hap- prayer, individuals visit a body of wa- support around September 11, 2001 ing aids to benefit those in need. pening in the world. Lectures to Address Support Group to Meet ter or pond containing live fish and and who continue to give compas- These items may be deposited in I pray that we are not so busy recite the “Tashlich” prayers, in which sionate service to our communities the receptacle with the Lions’ em- looking for answers, and miss God as Coping With Grief Monday at St. Helen’s they “cast away” their sins. each day,” explained the Reverend blem on South Avenue in Fanwood, he passes by. May we always be SCOTCH PLAINS – “Journey WESTFIELD – A support group There will also be a special Shofar Carol A. Lindsay, who will conduct near the Millennium Clock, and at linked to him, through our own lives, Through Grief,” a six-week lecture for those caring for elderly or blowing for those who did not have a the service. the new receptacle at the Fanwood through the lives of our brothers and series designed to assist those who chronically ill loved ones will hold chance to hear it earlier. In addition, New Jersey Lutheran Recycling Center on North Avenue. sisters, and the life of the world. On recently experienced the death of a its next meeting on Monday, Sep- For more information and a registra- churches will display banners that read, All eyeglasses and hearing aids the September 11th anniversary, let loved one will be held at the Im- tember 9. tion form, please call the Torah Center “Remembering 9/11/01 — The will be given to Eyes for the us pray for each other, and for all maculate Heart of Mary Roman Meetings are held on the first at (908) 789-5252. The center is lo- Lutheran Church Gives Thanks For Needy in Short Hills, where they who were lost that day. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. non-holiday Monday of each cated at 418 Central Avenue. Those Who Respond in Love and Duty.” will be checked for prescription, * * * * * Meetings will be held on Thurs- month at 8 p.m. in the Parish Cen- refurbished and given to over 20 Monsignor Harms is Pastor at St. days, September 19 to October 24, ter of St. Helen’s Roman Catholic organizations, which in turn dis- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church, lo- from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The program Church on Lamberts Mill Road in tribute them internationally to the cated at 1600 Rahway Avenue in will be sponsored by the Center for Westfield. • Criminal Defense - Federal & State needy. Westfield. Hope Hospice and Palliative Care These are information and shar- • Complex Civil Litigation in Linden. ing sessions. For more informa- The series is offered free of charge tion, please call Marilyn Ryan at • DWI & Municipal Court School Program Openings and refreshments will follow each (908) 232-1867. program. All are welcome. For fur- ther information, please call the Still Available at JCC Center for Hope Hospice and Pal- See it all on the Web! ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. liative Care at (908) 486-0700. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish at (908) 889-8800, extension no. 204. www.goleader.com Former Federal Prosecutor Community Center (JCC) of Central Visitors will have an opportunity New Jersey, Wilf Jewish Community to tour the entire facility and see the Campus has announced that limited classrooms. Registration is also avail- 5)61 Lordy, 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 openings are still available in its Nurs- able for JCC extended day classes, Lordy. . . Tel: (908) 301-9001 Fax: (908) 301-9008 ery School and Kindergarten programs Parent and Tot classes, Let’s Take a Certified H.S. Teachers for the 2002-2003 school year. Break classes and other Early Child- Scotch Plains, Children who will be turning 2, 3 hood programs.

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Our 31 years in business. $ OFF (908) 272-8698 Use this coupon on TO NEWARK your next trip to the airport. AIRPORT 5 EXPIRES 11/01/02 (908) 272-8698 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, September 5, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Frances E. Laurent, 66, Parishioner; Vincent J. Julian, Sr., 91, Had Retired Was Active In Republican Politics – Obituaries – As Manager From Picatinny Arsenal Frances E. Laurent, 66, of Mrs. Laurent was a homemaker and DEATH NOTICE Vincent J. Julian, Sr., 91, of Memorial contributions may be Westmoreland, N.H. died on Friday, had been active in Republican poli- Mountainside died on Wednesday, made to the American Cancer Soci- August 23, at the Munson Medical tics. A former selectman for the Town Anna Rawnicki, 83 August 21, at Overlook Hospital in ety, P.O. Box 815, Elizabeth 07207. Center in Traverse City, Mich. of Westmoreland, she also was Chair- Anna Katz Rawnicki, 83, of Westfield died on Thursday, August 29, at the Summit. September 5, 2002 Born in Elizabeth on September woman of Citizens for Life and a Daughters of Israel senior residence in West Orange. Born in Newark, Mr. Julian had 27, 1935, the daughter of Harry and communicant of St. Bernard’s Parish Born in Kovel, Poland, Mrs. Rawnicki moved to Cuba in 1927. She came been a Linden resident prior to relo- Martha Hake Maier, she had lived in in Keene, N.H. to the United States, settling in Baltimore, Md., in 1960. She resided in New cating to Mountainside 51 years DEATH NOTICE Westfield before moving to Surviving are her husband, John J. York City before moving to Westfield 15 years ago. ago. Westmoreland 24 years ago. Laurent, Sr.; five daughters, Carol A homemaker, Mrs. Rawnicki loved to sew and was active in the Clark Mr. Julian had been employed at Margaret DiSalvi, 69 Mamczak of Temple, N.H., Janet Senior Citizens at Temple Beth-Or. She was also an active member of Picatinny Arsenal in Dover for 38 Margaret C. DiSalvi, 69, of Willow Joyce M. Courtney, 78 Kielce of Naples, Fla., Jean Leo of Hadassah and the Jewish Community Center of Scotch Plains. Mrs. Rawnicki years before retiring as a manager in Street, Pa., died unexpectedly of natu- Joyce M. Courtney, 78, of South Dunbarton, N.H., Denise Ray of was a member of the Workmen’s Circle in New York City. 1973. ral causes Sunday, September 1, at Plainfield died on Tuesday, August Westmoreland and Martha Kendall A lady with a “bubbly” personality and a great sense of humor, Mrs. He was awarded a bachelor’s de- Lancaster General Hospital in 27, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- of Troy, Mich.; a son, John J. Laurent, Rawnicki enjoyed being with others, especially her grandchildren. gree in accounting from Rutgers Lancaster, Pa. cal Center in Plainfield. Jr. of North Kingston, R.I.; three sis- She was predeceased by her husband, Rachmiel Rawnicki, in 1973. University in New Brunswick. Born in Philadelphia, she was a Born in Westfield, she had lived ters, Jean Porter of Jackson, Mich., Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Bernardo and Joannie Rawnicki He was predeceased by his wife, daughter of the late Richard P. and there and in Woodbridge prior to Mary Maier of Brooklyn and Mildred of Westfield; a daughter and son-in-law, Marta and Harold Goldblatt of Mary DeLorenzo Julian. Margaret Roberts Clark. She had coming to South Plainfield eight Hynes of Dunellen, and 10 grand- Longboat Key, Fla., and her grandchildren, Traci and Jason Wendroff- Surviving are a son, Vincent J. lived in Westfield before coming to years ago. children. Rawnicki, Hanina Rawnicki and Valerie Rawnicki. Julian, Jr.; a daughter, Marianne Willow Street. Mrs. Courtney had worked as a A Mass of Christian Burial was Graveside services were held on Friday, August 30, at Beth Israel Cemetery Izzo; a brother, Gabriel J. Julian, She retired from the Newark Mu- counter clerk for G.O. Kellers Dry celebrated yesterday, Wednesday, in Woodbridge, with Rabbi George Nudell of Congregation Beth Israel in and three grandchildren. seum of Newark, where she had been Cleaning in Westfield for 20 years August 28, at St. Bernard’s Church. Scotch Plains officiating. A Funeral Mass was offered on head librarian for 15 years. Earlier in before retiring in 1987. Interment followed at the South Vil- Arrangements were handled by the Crabiel Parkwest Funeral Chapel in Saturday, August 24, at Our Lady of life, she taught first grade. She was predeceased by her hus- lage Cemetery in Westmoreland. New Brunswick. Lourdes Roman Catholic Church Mrs. DiSalvi earned her master’s band, John Courtney, in 1984. The Foley Funeral Home in Keene, September 5, 2002 in Mountainside. Interment took degree in library science from Kean Surviving are a daughter, Kathleen N.H. was in charge of the arrange- place at the Gate of Heaven Cem- University in Union and her under- Tucci of South Plainfield, and a grand- ments. etery in East Hanover. graduate degree from West Chester daughter. Memorial donations may be made Arrangements were handled by University in West Chester, Pa. Funeral services were held on Fri- to the Westmoreland Lions Scholar- Pam Ellen Salamone, 60, Teacher the Smith and Smith Funeral Home She attended the First United Meth- day, August 30, at the McCriskin ship Fund, in care of Donald E. Hall, in Springfield. odist Church of Lancaster. Previously, Home for Funerals in South Route 63, Westmoreland, N.H. At Scotch Plains-Fanwood Schools she was an active member of the First Plainfield. 03467. Pam Ellen Lewis Salamone, 60, ployed by the Scotch Plains- John E. Jones, Sr., 80 United Methodist Church in September 5, 2002 September 5, 2002 of Mountainside died on Tuesday, Fanwood Board of Education as a John E. Jones, Sr., 80, of Scotch Westfield, where she was a Chair- September 3, at Overlook Hospital special education teacher for 16 years Plains died on Friday, August 30, at woman of the church’s Homeless Hos- in Summit. before retiring in 2001. During her Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- pitality Committee and food bank. Susan Hull, 61, Was Longtime Member Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, she career, she taught at Elementary ter in Plainfield. She sang in the church’s Chancel had lived in Westfield for 28 years School One, McGinn Elementary Born in Jersey City, he lived in Choir for 29 years and with the Ora- Of Chorale Arts Society In Westfield and the past year in Mountainside. School, Terrill Middle School and Scotch Plains since 1925. torio Singers, a choir that toured Mrs. Salamone had been em- Park Middle School. Mr. Jones had worked as a sales- Europe. Mrs. DiSalvi also was Trea- Susan Koues Hull, 61, of Fountain Amanda Murray of Ocean and Earlier, she had taught second man for Jaeger Lumber in Union surer of the church’s Wesley Singers. Inn, S.C. died on Sunday, June 23, at Susannah Harris of Westfield; a son, Hazel Connelly, 84 grade at St. Joseph’s School in prior to retiring in 1986. He was She additionally served as a do- her home. Christopher Hull of Phillipsburg; her Hazel Tripp Connelly, 84, of Scotch Roselle for a year. formerly employed with Plainfield cent for the Miller-Cory House Mu- Born in Scotch Plains, she had been mother, Evelyn G. Koues of Fountain Plains died on Sunday, August 25, at She was a 1985 graduate of Kean Lumber in Plainfield. seum in Westfield and volunteered a Cranford resident for 28 years before Inn, and eight grandchildren. her home. University in Union, where she He was a member of American Le- with Meals on Wheels. relocating to Fountain Inn in 1992. A memorial service was held on Born in Jersey City, she was a resi- earned a Bachelor of Science De- gion Post No. 209 in Scotch Plains; She enjoyed quilting, needlework, Mrs. Hull had worked as a social Saturday, August 31, at the Trinity dent of Scotch Plains for several years. gree in Special Education. Atlas Pythagoras Lodge No. 10 of cross-stitching, gardening, reading, worker for Union County. Episcopal Church. Mrs. Connelly was a member of the Mrs. Salamone was a member of Free and Accepted Masons in traveling and playing the piano. She was a member of the Trinity Arrangements were handled by the choir at the Christ the King Church in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield; the Scottish Rite, Valley She was married to her husband, Episcopal Church in Cranford for Cannon Funeral Home in Fountain Jersey City, as well as the Westfield Westfield. of Trenton and the First United Meth- Dr. R. Daniel DiSalvi, for 46 years. several years and a member of the Inn. Community Center Senior Citizens. Surviving are her husband, Louis odist Church of Scotch Plains. In addition to her husband, she is Chorale Arts Society in Westfield for Memorial contributions may be She was predeceased by her hus- Salamone; two daughters, Ellen Mr. Jones was a former member of survived by a daughter, Margaret many years. made to Interim Hospice, 775 Spar- band, Purcell Connelly; two broth- Cagnassola of Fanwood and Heather the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad. D., and her husband, Barry Wolf, of Surviving are her husband, Gerald tan Boulevard, Spartanburg, S.C. ers, George Ravens and James Ravens, Wolfson of Virginia Beach, Va., and Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Allentown, Pa.; two sons, Thomas Francis Hull; three daughters, 29301. and two sisters, Jennie Mar Ross and two granddaughters. Nelson Jones; a son, John E. Jones, C. DiSalvi and his wife, Joanne, of Caroline Hull of Lancaster, England, September 5, 2002 Louise Albert. A Requiem Eucharist will take Jr. of Brick; a daughter, Sharon of Green Bay, Wis. and Lawrence R. Surviving are two sons, Frank Tripp, place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sep- Scotch Plains; a brother, Rice Jones DiSalvi and his wife, Ellen, of Fort Norman Depew, Sr., 88, Photographer; Jr. and Vaughn Tripp; a daughter, tember 7, at St. Paul’s Church. of Pompano Beach, Fla., and a Worth, Tex.; two brothers, Roberts Francine Tripp-Jones; a brother, Rob- The Dooley Colonial Home, 556 grandson. R. Clark and his wife, Sheila, of Founded Studio Located in Plainfield ert Jackson, and 11 grandchildren. Westfield Avenue in Westfield, is in Funeral services will be held at Greene, N.Y. and Theodore H. Clark A funeral service was held at the charge of the arrangements. 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Septem- and his wife, Betsy, of Lancaster, Norman M. Depew, Sr., 88, of Donald L. Depew of Scotch Plains and Christ the King Church on Friday, In lieu of flowers, memorial do- ber 6, at the Memorial Funeral Home, and eight grandchildren. Plainfield died on Saturday, August George Depew of Lanesboro, Pa.; two August 30. Interment took place at nations may be made to St. Paul’s 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Inter- A memorial service will be held 31, at his home. daughters, Nancy L. Depew of the Atlantic City Cemetery in Episcopal Church, 414 East Broad ment will follow at Lake Nelson at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Septem- Born in Waverly, N.Y., he lived in Plainfield and Sandra Depope of West Pleasantville. Street, Westfield 07090 or to the Memorial Park in Piscataway. ber 7, at the First United Methodist Plainfield since 1941. Paterson; eight grandchildren and two Arrangements were under the di- American Diabetes Association, P.O. Visitation will take place from 7 to Church in Lancaster, with the Rev- Mr. Depew established Normandy great-grandchildren. rection of the Parker Funeral Home in Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 9 p.m. today, Thursday, September 5, erend A. Andrew Beare officiating. Studio in Plainfield in 1941 and had Funeral services were held yester- Jersey City. 44720. at the funeral home. Private interment will be held at worked as a professional photogra- day, Wednesday, September 4, at the September 5, 2002 September 5, 2002 September 5, 2002 the Indiantown Gap National Cem- pher until his retirement in 1994. Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South etery in Indiantown Gap, Pa. He served in the Seventh Armored Avenue in Fanwood. Interment fol- Julie Piculich, 84 The family will meet with rela- Division of the United States Army lowed at the Hillside Cemetery in Julie Piculich, 84, of Fanwood died Eleanor Hall, 81, Program Volunteer; tives and friends immediately fol- during World War II and fought in the Scotch Plains. on Thursday, August 22, at lowing the memorial service. Battle of the Bulge. Memorial donations may be made Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Was Active With Area Senior Groups Arrangements are under the di- Surviving are his wife, Margaret to the American Diabetes Association, ter in Plainfield. Eleanor Sandmaier Hall, 81, of Scotch A memorial service was conducted rection of the Kearney A. Snyder Darish Depew; three sons, Norman 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset 08873. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., she had Plains died on Saturday, August 24, at on Wednesday, August 28, at the Walter Funeral Home, Inc. in Lancaster. M. Depew, Jr. of Glen Arm, Md., September 5, 2002 lived in New York prior to moving to the Clark Nursing and Rehabilitation J. Johnson Funeral Home in Clark. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Fanwood in 1971. Center in Clark. Memorial contributions may be tributions may be made to the Good Mrs. Piculich had been a cook at Born in Mannheim, Germany, she made to the American Cancer Soci- Shepherd Home, Long Term Care the Cranford Hall Nursing Home in had lived in Clark for 30 years prior to ety, 507 Westminster Avenue, Eliza- Facility, 601 St. John Street, Allen- Cranford for 15 years before her re- coming to Scotch Plains two years ago. beth 07207. town, Pa. 18103. tirement in 1980. Mrs. Hall was a member of the senior September 5, 2002 September 5, 2002 Caught in the She was predeceased by her hus- citizens organizations in Clark and band, William Piculich. Winfield Park. She also was a volunteer Frank H. Nerl, 85, Was Hyatt Retiree; Surviving are a son, William with a nutrition program in Winfield Medicaid confusion? Piculich of Fanwood; a daughter, Park. Lorraine Piculich of Fanwood; a She was predeceased by her hus- Active in NRA and Auto Racing Club brother, John Yurgaitis of Wilkes- band, Harry Hall. Frank Henry Nerl, 85, of Cranford During World War II, he flew an ® Barre; a sister, Nellie Maggio of New Surviving are two daughters, Karin died on Tuesday, August 27, at Observer with the Linden Squadron Forethought funeral planning York City; six grandchildren and Vella of Mendham and Eleanor Romeo Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Civil Air Patrol. seven great-grandchildren. of Westfield; a son, William Hardy of ter in Plainfield. He was predeceased by his wife, can help. Funeral services were held on Sat- Pennsylvania; nine grandchildren and Born in Newark, he had lived in Catherine Powell Nerl, in 1996, and urday, August 24, at the Krowicki two great-grandchildren. Westfield before moving to Cranford by a son, Alan Nerl, and a brother, McCracken Funeral Home in Eliza- in 1973. Joseph Max Nerl, both in 1999. Find out how beth. Interment took place at Eloides R. Garcia, 32 Mr. Nerl had been employed by Surviving are a daughter, Patty Boytos Hazelwood Cemetery in Linden. Eloides Rafael “Ralph” Garcia, 32, Hyatt Roller Bearing, a division of of Cranford; two sons, Robert Frederick by calling... September 5, 2002 of Cranford died on Thursday, August General Motors in Clark, for 30 years Nerl of Dunellen and Danny Nerl of 29, from injuries sustained in an auto- prior to retiring in 1980. Feasterville, Pa.; three sisters, Marie MASTER mobile accident in South Carolina. A lifetime member of the National Drummond, Josephine Young and Born in Newark, he was raised in Rifle Association, he was also a mem- Frances Martin, all of Florida; five grand- Elizabeth and Westfield. He had also ber of the National Old Timers Auto children and five great-grandchildren. FUNERAL MEMORIALS lived in Hollywood, Fla. before com- Racing Club and the Confederate A funeral service was held on Fri- DIRECTORS ing to Cranford a year ago. and Yankee Air Forces. He was an day, August 30, at the Gray Memorial 524 Central Avenue Mr. Garcia was a partner with his aerospace historian as well. Funeral Home, 12 Springfield Av- – Since 1897 – father in Garcia & Sons Painting Con- Mr. Nerl was founder of the Dawn enue in Cranford. Westfield, NJ September 5, 2002 (908) 233-2350 tractors of Westfield. Patrol Motorcycle Club in Raritan. He was predeceased by a brother, • FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER Tomas Garcia. John W. Huth, 71, Area Business Owner; • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Surviving are his wife, Susana Cam- Belonged to Lions Club and Chess Club Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle pos Garcia; his father, Eloides Garcia WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 of Westfield; his mother, Maria Protto John W. Huth, 71, of Plainfield died Surviving are his wife, Sandra Karle Garcia of Linden; a brother, Luis on Monday, September 2, at his home. CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Designer • Builders of fine Huth; a son, John C. Huth; two daugh- Garcia; two sisters, Claudia Garcia and Born in Union, he had lived in ters, Gabrielle Gradzki and Lenore MONUMENTS Katherine Pereira, and his grandfather, Watchung prior to moving to Malthaner; a sister, Erika Krueger; a Jose Protto. Plainfield 23 years ago. stepdaughter, Amy Painter; a stepson, MARKERS A Mass of Christian Burial was of- Mr. Huth had worked at Fanwood Mark Cavalli; five grandchildren and Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. MAUSOLEUMS fered on Tuesday, September 3, at the Millwork and started his own busi- four step-grandchildren. Sacred Heart Cathedral Basilica in ness at the age of 21. Semi-retired at A memorial service will be held at Lettered • Cleaned Newark. Interment took place at the time of his death, he was the owner 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, at Caring & Courteous Service to the Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. of “Let’s Talk Cabinets” in Scotch the Willow Grove Presbyterian Church Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Tim Doerr Arrangements were under the direc- Plains and the former owner of the in Scotch Plains. Bruce Bauer tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, L&J Cabinet Company. Arrangements are being handled by (established 1939) 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. He was a former member of both the the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 September 5, 2002 Watchung Lions Club and the South Avenue in Fanwood. Also: 300 Rt. 37 East Westfield Chess Club. He graduated In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Toms River, NJ from Bound Brook High School and tions may be made to Atlantic Hospice, Westfield (732) 349-2350 www.goleader.com served in the National Guard. 33 Bleeker Street, Millburn 07041. 556 Westfield Avenue September 5, 2002 233-0255 Carolyn Smokowski John L. Dooley Carolyn J. Smokowski, 40, of Manager Westfield died on Monday, Septem- ber 2, at the JFK Hospital Hospice Unit in Edison. Born in Jersey City, she lived in Westfield for the last four years. Ms. Smokowski had last worked as a waitress for two years at Charlie Brown’s Restaurant in Scotch Plains. Surviving are her mother, Char- lotte Kulikowski, and a sister, Cynthia Cranford A. Fabiano, both of Westfield. 218 North Avenue A memorial Mass will be held at 2 276-0255 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, at St. Charles V. Dooley Anne’s Roman Catholic Church in Manager Garwood. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are under the direc- tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. September 5, 2002 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 5, 2002 Page 9

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Foley noted that the new teach- and Learning Disabilities Consult- WESTFIELD — Westfield High Peter Itz David Urban Jennifer Dalrymple Kaitlyn Patella REGULAR HONOR ROLL ers were selected from more than 1,000 ant Anita O’Neal. School Principal Dr. Robert Petix Steven Jacobsen Shanna Vella Dominique Diaz Elizabeth Paynter GRADE 12 – 89 Students Paul Johnson Emily Warren Robert Eckman, 3rd Alexander Pinho applications. Bachelor degrees are The new teaching staff for the announced that the following stu- Elizabeth Keating Christine Wicks Allison Edles Lauren Pollack John Edward Alvaro Robyn Jeffries held by 57 percent of the new hires, Westfield Public Schools, as of Au- dents were named to the fourth mark- Christine Kessler Donald Williams, 3rd David Eisenberg Daniel Rea Christopher Annese Katie Jenkins while 43 percent hold masters de- gust 29, includes: ing period honor roll for the 2001- Thomas Killian Christopher Wolski Gregory Engel Tracy Rood Sasha Bartolf Leah Kaplow grees. Six of these applicants are •Christopher Banta, Industrial Arts 2002 school year: Steve Kim Chungha Alex Wright Lauren Federgreen Katlyn Ropars Tara Behr Theresa Keil Wai-Ching Kong Ashley Yarusi Jennifer Fleck Alexa Rose Jonathan Bender Gangtae Kim Westfield High School graduates. Roosevelt Intermediate School; DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Kimberly Lam Kathryn Yoo Vivian Futran Matthew Rothstein Priya Bhasin Kirsten Kolb Dr. Foley encouraged the new staff •Maria Broaddus, Grade 4 at GRADE 9 – 40 Students Jordan Zakarin Mara Ganz Chad Rubin Samantha Bourque-Trieff Shannon Kunath to stay positive and to keep learning. Franklin Elementary School;•Susan Maryanne Garry Andrew Ruotolo, 3rd James Bridgeman Megan Lesko DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Board of Education President Buchenberger, Grade 2 at Wilson El- Jeffrey Bayne Henry Koehler GRADE 11 – 19 Students Eileen Gessner Kenny Sanocki Lauren Caravello Brian Levy Evan Bilheimer Edward Kramkowski Mollie Gibbons Kelly Schmidt Erica Cenci David Louie Arlene Gardner assured the new teach- ementary School; Caroline Cariste Jeremy Krell Sarah Bhagat William Masket Megan Gonnella Jessica Schwahl Michael Charmatz Mathew Lowenstein ers that Westfield was a very support- •Michael Bukowsky, Physical Gene Chen Elizabeth MacKay James Charatan Christina McCabe Whitney Gordon Emily Sharpe Charles Chaung Michael MacKechnie ive community with an excellent Education at Washington Elemen- Allison Clancy Emily Rose MacNeil Shelby Cherin Beth Mokrauer Thomas Greene Douglas Shineman Wan Ting Chen Caitlin MacDonald school system. Christina Cordeiro Michelle Morawski Sean Devaney Tyler Patla Jason Gundrum Julian Siano Tara Christakos Christopher MacKay tary School; Urmi Dedhiya Taylor Mulvee Toby Hershkowitz Gina-Maria Pomann Amanda Haddad Rachel Skolnick Valerie Chu Elizabeth Madresh “With your help, we will continue •Rose Calimano, Spanish at Leah DiMatteo Kathryn Mulvey Angela Kim Angela Ricci Timothy Heine Anna Tabachnik Erin Cockren Sarah Mahran that excellent reputation,” she told Westfield High School (WHS); Gilad Edelman Tara O’Donohue Marisa Lau Vincent Shen Charles Hely Juhie Tamboli Maureen Cooke Katie Massenzio them. •John Cheddar, English at WHS; Katherine Fahrenthold Brian Oxman Joshua Lerner Christian Urban Samantha Hermann Jason Tammam Joanna Coraggio Martta McGlynn Michael Seiler, President of the Michael Fantini Rebecca Schulman Orlee Maimon Christine Velazco Ryan Hoens Christopher Thayer Bryan Cordes Sara McGovern •Michael Chodroff, Grade 5 at Scott Fishberg Neda Simaika Kelly Yang Gabriela Izmirlian Alexa Vantosky Jacquelyn Cusimano Brittany Miller Westfield Education Association, Tamaques Elementary School; noted the excellent working relation- Meaghan Fitzpatrick Anne Siwulec REGULAR HONOR ROLL Christa Jensen Matthew Velderman Kevin Cutro Kathleen Miller •Rosemary DiBattista, English at Megan Fowler Amanda Spector Daniel Kane Patricia Veltri Ngoc Lan Dang Julee Noguchi GRADE 11 – 112 Students ship the teaching staff has with the WHS; Lauren Gilmetti Monica Sull Lawrence Kao Lisa Venezia Dillon DePalmer Neil Owens board and administration, with the •Roseanne Donovan, Math at Deanna Goldner Christopher Tropeano Anthony Agresta Joshua Lawrence Adam Karnish Melissa Walsh Daniel DeSerio Caroline Page-Katz Justin Goncalves Benjamin Wieder Joseph Amato Jessica Lee Ariel Kaye Jordan Warner Amy Beth Early Rosanne Palatucci latest teachers’ contract being settled Edison Intermediate School; Alexandra Hermann Kathy Yang Gil Arbitsman Christine Leiz James Kennedy Alison Weinstein Alex Emmet Anura Patil well in advance of the expiration •Kathryn Eckes, English at Bryan Kahn Lisa Zhang Michael Babetski Allison Lemberg Susan Kennedy Susan Williams Kiera Evans Alexandra Pino date. Roosevelt and Edison Schools; John Kerr Nicole Zubizarreta Alison Bennett Andrew Lessner Ashley Kent Jill Woodbury Rachel Falcone Cristina Popola Mr. Seiler remarked that the good- Raj Bhandari Albert Lin Christina Kozlowski Sean Wright Joseph Fischetti Laura Pregenzer •Suzanne Fackelman, Music at REGULAR HONOR ROLL Beniam Biftu David Lizmi Whitney Laird Mun Yin Yeow Heather Fishberg Valeria Rawnicki will fostered by this mutual respect McKinley Elementary School; GRADE 9 – 136 Students Mary Bogatko Kristen Lobrutto Heather Lane Alison Yuhas Bret Fleming Christine Romano inspires teachers to maintain high •Annemarie Finello, Grade 3 at Catherine Bonard Matthew Marks Elizabeth Latulippe Joshua Zucker Amy Frank Sarah Round Jeremy Berk Zachary Lowenstein standards, “a task that does not go Jefferson Elementary School; Racine Borde Benjamin Masel Christopher Freisen Elizabeth Salemme unrecognized by the community.” Amy Bernstein John Marks Kenneth Borland Sarah Masterson DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Robert Freundlich Joseph Santos •P. Sandra Ford, Math at WHS; Diego Betancourt Sarah Masel Jacquelyn Born Gregory Matthews GRADE 12 – 16 Students Pamela Fried Rory Schulman Also welcoming the new staff was •David Greer, French for Grades 4 Eloise Birdsey-Marks Kristen Materek Andrew Bridgman Alexandra Maus Katherine Gilrain Daniel Seeger Merry Wisler, President of the and 5 at Edison/Roosevelt Schools; Gabrielle Blitz Mary McCall Jenni Chang Joseph McCabe Ashley Carr Ashley Nemec Bethany Goldman Shaun Simone Olena Borkowsky Joshua McMahon Moriah Cohen Meeta Patel Westfield Parent-Teacher Council, the •Theodore Hendricks, Music at Angelina Chaplygina Paul Meierdierck Elyse Goldweitz Lauren Solon umbrella organization of the nine Washington School; Jake Brandman Tara Meagher John Chiesa Stefan Mogielnicki Stephen Collucci Andrew Pilecki Emanuel Guasp Jessica Ann Speir Samuel Brenner Suzanne Merkelson Vanessa Church Jenise Morgan Caitlin Conroy Kristen Pollock Alvaro Guerra Gregory Stewart Parent-Teacher Organizations and •Kerri Hecker, Guidance at Edison Stephanie Bridgman Jared Messina Kelli Cocuzza Robert Mutz Sarah Heitner Rosemary Topar Eli Harel Meghan Tomlinson Parent-Teacher Asociations. School; Wesley Brockway Britany Mironovich Holly Coleman Colleen Nika Mara Judd Marie Tracy Katherine Hild Jessica Tyminski Jacqueline Burns Ashley Molson Morgan Lang Adam Yoffie Ms. Wisler emphasized the impor- •Robyn Horowitz, Grade 1 at Megan Connors Scott Nuzzo Nicole Infantino Rachel Wagner tance of teacher/parent communica- Rebecca Cass Jennifer Monnet Margaret Curran Adam Osborn Erin McClellan David Zorn Andrea Waksman Jefferson School; Garrett Cockren Michelle Morawski Emily Yudkovitz tion and conveyed the willingness of •Cathryn Iorio, Nurse at Jefferson Amanda Cohen Joel Nemec the parent-teacher organizations “to School; Katie Cole-Kelly Barrett Newell Arielle Confino Hillary Nicoll Columbia University help augment the education in this •Veronica Karam, Spanish at Lyndsay Couture Lauren Nolan town.” Roosevelt School; Ashley Current Adrienne O’Rourke Reveals Dean’s List The new teachers completed a •Jill Katarsky, Health at WHS; Brent Davis Katharine Okamoto AREA – Columbia University in three-day orientation program as part •William Kleinfelder, Math at Lindsay Degiralamo Michael Oliff Thomas DelDuca Annie Onishi New York, N.Y. has announced that of the Westfield Teacher Institute, Roosevelt School; Jacqueline Delafuente Emily Ortuso Fanwood and Mountainside residents focusing on classroom management, •Jennifer Lamb, Special Education Amanda Dickson Giovanna Palatucci have been named to the spring 2002 home-school partnership, special at Edison School; Carina Don Brett Paulan Dean’s List at its two undergraduate education and becoming familiar •Maureen Lenox, Special Educa- Mark Doss Jeffrey Pazdro Jeffrey Dresely Rebecca Perch schools, Columbia College and the Fu with their school building and staff. tion at WHS; Brian Dunstan Sarah Perch Foundation School of Engineering The Core Committee for the •Scott Lipson, Grade 4 at Wilson Lauren Eisenberg Nicholas Petrarca and Applied Science. Teacher Institute includes Assistant School; Jessie El Koury Bryan Power Jay Harris of Fanwood was named to Superintendent Janie Edmonds, •Diane Mahatha, Special Educa- Jamie Elbaum Emily Printz Shaun Elwell Elizabeth Purcell the list. He is a student at Columbia Edison Intermediate School Princi- tion at WHS; Francesca Estomo David Reinhardt College. pal Cheryl O’Brien, Franklin Elemen- •Melissa Marley, Grade 1 at Wilson Evan Falk Patrick Rizk Jean Carrelli of Mountainside was tary School Principal Claudia School; Jenna Federgreen Alison Rodino also placed on the dean’s roster. Jean is Andreski, and Edison Language Arts •Helen Mastrangelo, Art at Edison Allison Feldman Jessica Ropars Michael Feniger Abigail Rosenstein a student at the engineering school. teacher Susan Moore. School; Sara Flood Perry Sacks Priya Swaminathan of Instructors during the orientation •Patricia Merlo, Grade 1 at Jefferson Kristina Fraites John Sawicki Mountainside, a student at Columbia program include the following School; Benjamin Fulton William Schoenbach College, was also named to the list. Westfield teachers: Trista Pollard, •Carolyn Penrose, English at WHS; Jennifer Gerckens Jessica Schor Ashton Golembo Kirsten Selert APPLE OF THEIR EYE…Eighth graders at Roosevelt Intermediate School •Marie Percopo, English at WHS; Michael Gorski Ryan Shallcross presented retiring Industrial Arts Teacher Tom Reynolds with a 2-foot by 2-foot Westfield Recreation Events •Deborah Petz, Grade 2 at Jefferson Julie Gralla Sasha Sharif wooden apple and a basket full of real apples. All of the students wore the wooden School; Emily Rose Greenberg Andrew Skoller apple necklaces made by Mr. Reynolds when they were kindergartners. He was Financial Planning Workshops: Night Place: An evening full of •Molly Phelan, Science at Edison James Hanas Katherine Smith Mark Harbaugh Amanda Spector honored for his 37 years of dedication to teaching and for volunteering his time Includes Dismantling Variable games, dancing, movies, food and School; Camille Hausheer Gregory Speir and talents to creating approximately 18,000 wooden apple necklaces for over Annuities on November 14, Long music. For Westfield students •Ana Posada, Spanish at WHS; William Hearon Kayli Spialter three generations of students. Term Care Planning on January 9 sixth through eigth grades from •Jennifer Saliski, Special Educa- Craig Hewit Brian Stotter and Passport to Retirement 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Edison tion at McKinley School; Meisha Hill Elizabeth Strickland Katelyn Hoens Adam Subhas (featured below). School. The fee is $3 at the door. •Meredith Schachter, Math at Jeffrey Hogan Evan Sullivan Passport to Retirement Dates are as follows: September Roosevelt School; Peter Hrinewski Jessica Sussman Retiring Teacher Reynolds Workshop: Learn how to manage 27, October 8, November 15, •Alex Schmidt, Grade 5 at Wilson Richard Hughes Jonathan Tannenbaum money wisely. Instructor, Keith January 24, February 15, March School; Ralph Iannazzone Mikala Tidswell Toussaint, CFP, will teach the 14 and May16. Kevin Jean-Louis Allison Tiedrich Is Apple Of Kindergartners’ •Lauren Schwartzberg, Art at Wash- Kate Judd Elizabeth Trimble workshop on October 10 from 6:30 Teen Center: Open on Friday ington School; Lauren Kelley Justin Tullo to 8 p.m. The fee is $20 or $30 for nights during the school year from •Jodi Seasonwein, Grade 3 at Wil- Edward Kerins Allison Turitz two people. Participants will 8 to12 p.m. The center features son School; Samuel Kim Christopher Velderman Christy King Alec Wasserman Eyes in Westfield Schools recieve a 145-page retirement music, movies, pool tables, video •Sarah Seiz, Special Education at Sarah Klass Elizabeth Werner planning workbook. To reserve a games, ping-pong, foosball, air WHS; Perri Jana Koll Lauren Winchester WESTFIELD – On the first day of times, he would have eighth grade seat call (908) 789-4080 or email hockey, big screen TV, refreshments •Ann-Margaret Shannon, Math at Rebecca Korn Christopher Witkowski school in Westfield, all kindergart- volunteers from his class help with [email protected]. and a lounge area. The dates are as Roosevelt School; Michelle Kuppersmith Anne Yingling Sara Lesko Zoe Zachariades ners in the six public elementary the drilling or counting how many Fall Tennis Program: September follows: September 13, and 20; •Kara Shields, Special Education Andrew Levy Michael Zahler schools wear a four-inch, red, apples were to go to each school. 9 to October 2. Classes for beginner October 4 , 11, and 25. at WHS; Abigail Lewis Dana Zichlin wooden apple necklace with their “I enjoyed doing it,” said Mr. level students, ages 7 to 10, will be Duplicate Bridge Club: Meets •Brian Sloan, Physical Education DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL names printed in bold black letters. Reynolds. “It was a joint effort be- from 4 to 5 p.m. and intermediate in the Municipal Building at WHS; GRADE 10 – 31 Students Very often, that same wooden apple tween myself and the PTO (Parent- ages 11 to 16 from 5 to 6 p.m. Community Room on Tuesdays •Lynn Smith, Special Education at hanging by bright green year will Teacher Organization).” The PTO’s Programs will be held Monday, and Thursdays from 12 to 4 p.m. WHS; Stephen Adamo Anthony Johnson adorn graduation robes 13 years contacted Mr. Reynolds with the Tuesday or Wednesday. Space is Those interested must have •Kathy Speir, Kindergarten at Rebecca Bellovin So-Mi Kim Sabrina Bengal Meghana Limaye later. names of incoming kindergarten stu- limited. The fee is $40. experience in “Duplicate Bridge.” McKinley School; Hannah Burke Emily Mortenson The tradition began 35 years ago dents each March. Then, they found Mad Science Class: Open for Readington, Pa. Factory Outlet •Elizabeth Stockton, Grade 4 at Ryan Burslem Amanda Reider in Westfield, when the Parent- volunteers to paint and hand-letter first to sixth grade students, from Shopping Spree: Enjoy a full day Jefferson School; Sean Callahan Andrew Royston Teacher organizations first created the names on each apple. September 27 to November 22 of bargain hunting. Call to reserve Youri Choi Rebecca Sabreen •Shehnaz Tapal, Special Education Christopher DeFreitas Irina Sheremetyeva the apple necklaces out of card- Avoiding the “limelight,” most (excluding October 18). Classes a spot today. Fee: $38 at WHS; Kathleen Ferio Caroline Sheridan board, which is not normally du- parents did not know who created will be from 4 to 5 p.m. in the (transportation only). Friday, •David Taylor, Science at Edison Jennifer Frost Jacyln Steinbach rable on a five year old. A few years their children’s apples, until this Community Room, the fee is $85. November 22, bus departs 9 a.m. School; Katherine Geenberg Lauren Steller later, after contacting a young year. Mr. Reynolds was honored at Bowling: A 12-week program NYC Lights Tour (December): Alyson Goodman Shari Thomashow •Bonnie Underwood, Spanish at Dennis Graham Kate Warren teacher at Roosevelt Intermediate Roosevelt’s Eighth Grade Celebra- beginning on September 23. For Tour includes: Ferraro’s Bakery, WHS; Sarah Hoban Allison Wicks School, the problem was solved. tion, which was attended by stu- ages 8 to14 years on Mondays at Lord & Taylor and Rockefeller •Palma Vella, Grade 5 at Washing- Kevin Hobson Laura Yee Woods teacher Tom Reynolds de- dents, parents and his peers. All of 3:45 p.m. Bumper Bowling for ages Plaza to see the world famous tree. ton School; Jenna Zorn signed a template, cut each apple the eighth graders came wearing 5 to 7 years on Wednesdays at 9:30 Includes dinner at the Iberia •Beth Verrilli, English at WHS; REGULAR HONOR ROLL and drilled the hole at the “stem” to their kindergarten apples. a.m. or 12:30 p.m . The weekly cost Restaurant in Newark. Details to •Richard Waynor, Chemistry at GRADE 10 – 119 Students loop the green yarn. Now, 18,000 One eighth grader brought his is $6 (payable at the bowling follow next week. WHS; Katherine Albino Kelli Layton apples later, Mr. Reynolds has re- older brother and father, all three center). Please register at recreation Future Programs: Art & Crafts, The new administrators are Claudia Tara Amelia Rachel Lazar tired. sporting their apple necklaces. office. Mah Jongg club, Dancercise, Yoga, Andreski, Principal of McKinley Stephen Anderson James Leong After 37 years of teaching the art Mr. Reynolds was presented with Dancercise: First session begins Roller Hockey, Family Skate School; Jeanette Munoz, Principal of Brooke Austin Katilin Lipe of wood design in Westfield, Mr. a 2-foot by 2-foot red wooden apple, October 1 through December 19 on Nights, Piano Lessons, and more! Jefferson School; Noah Tennant, As- Emily Barnes Cassandra Lo Carl Baron Jourdan Loffredo Reynolds donated the materials he signed by every eighth grader in the Tuesdays/Thursdays . (excluding For more information, call the sistant Principal of WHS; Earl Tan- Ryan Bartholomew Caitlin Lojo used for his last set of 500 apples as school, which hangs in his living October 10,12 and 14). Held in the Recreation Department at (908) kard, Assistant Principal of Franklin Kevin Behr Jeremy MacKechnie a farewell gift to the schools. His room. community room from 6:30 to 7:30 789-4080 or visit School; and Lindsay Kielley, Super- Benjamin Bogen Danny Mahoney labor was free and always has been. p.m. The fee is $50. www.westfieldnj.net visor of the Gifted and Talented pro- Nicole Brunetto Jennie Mathew For two solid weeks each school Jennifer Buccino Alison McCabe Keith Shaffer Named gram. Thomas Byrne, 3rd Matthew McManus year, Mr. Reynolds constructed be- Matthew Calvaruso Jason Mesches tween 500 and 700 apples, volun- To Student Pathfinders Lydia Carson Jacob Mirsky teering his time during his lunch Michael Checchio Celine Mogielnicki WESTFIELD – Keith Shaffer of Jason Chironna Richard Moran break. Using large sheets of ply- Westfield, who is enrolled at Syra- Dorothy Chou Lyndsey Mroz wood, he first cut it into squares, cuse University, was named a Stu- Brian Ciacciarelli Pamela Musat traced the apples, drilled the holes dent Pathfinder for the L.C. Smith Danielle Coleman Amanda Nehring and cut through the wood. Some- Stefanie Courtney Adam Novick College of Engineering and Com- Alex Crawford Polina Opelbaum puter Science for the 2002-2003 Mikaela Cruz Vladimir Oukhmylenko academic year. Joshua Dennerlein Danielle Palentchar Alexandra Devlin Pooja Patel See it all on the Web! Keith is a senior majoring in com- Jonathan Dickstein Carolyn Pecoraro puter engineering. Everett Donelson Alison Petrow www.goleader.com In cooperation with faculty and Sagiv Edelman Laura Pietruszki staff in the L.C. Smith College of Brendan Egan Brian Pirot Rebecca Fallon Eadaoin Quinn Engineering and Computer Science, Suzanna Fowler Erica Raiff Area Residents Invited Student Pathfinders help first-year Steven Fromtling David Riggs students with the academic, social, Claire Ganley Catherine Rimondi To Visit Hetfield House cultural and emotional transition Ariel Garfinkel Aurora Rivendale Danielle Gelber Matthew Rowe MOUNTAINSIDE – Visitors are from high school to college. Amanda Genova Meredith Rucinsky invited to an Open House program at With the support of a Pathfinder Adam Gerckens Alice Ryan the historic Hetfield House, to be like Keith, first-year students learn Erin Goldberger Carolina Safar held on Sundays, September 15 and the academic policies of the school Scott Grau Neril Sandeep Scott Grobstein Joshua Schoenfeld October 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. and university, acquaint themselves Samuel Gurdus Tyler Seeger Members of the Mountainside His- with school and university support Christina Hamway Michael Sheflin toric Preservation Committee will be systems and services, and explore Carolyn Harbaugh Laura Shelman available to answer questions and to academic program options. Path- Erika Hasenfus Andrew Sinnenberg Christian Heinen Caitlin Stanley highlight some special items on dis- finders, who must have a grade point Sarah Herman Miguel Suarez-Solis play. average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 David Hewit, Jr. Erin Sullivan Built in 1760, the Hetfield House is scale) to be considered for the posi- Taylor Hogarth Anne Tabachnick located at Constitution Plaza, adja- tion, maintain their relationship Samantha Hooper-Hamersley Lee Tomasso Carrie Hubbard Christina Tonges cent to the Mountainside Public Li- with their advisees throughout the Michael Huber Tovah Tripp brary and the fire house. academic year. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 5, 2002 Page 11 See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-14 BUTTS, DEFAZIO, TZESNIOWSKI NAMED TRI-CAPTS Blue Devil Gridders May See Night and Day Improvement

By DAVID B. CORBIN for the starting positions. “We are We are running probably a lot more Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times still piecing it together,” said options because he has a lot of savvy “Everything is new! Of the 22 Tranchina. “I think we still have back there,” revealed Tranchina. starting positions last year, 19 of some good running backs, they are “Plus, we are doing a lot of bootlegs, those graduated,” stated Westfield balanced. They all complement each sprint-out type of stuff. He is a run- High School Football Head Coach other.” ning threat and he throws very accu- Ed Tranchina. Tranchina added, “We want to get rately on the run.” Last year, the Blue Devils finished the ball into Brian’s hands. He is one Junior Chris MacDonald also has 8-3 and highlighted their season with of our better athletes. He’s a tough, been vying for the starting QB posi- victories over Plainfield, Scotch hardnosed kid. He played a lot as a tion, junior Tyshon Blackmon and Plains-Fanwood, Morristown, Union sophomore. He is also an outside DeFazio will be the primary half- and Linden. This season, seniors linebacker, so he is going to have to backs and Pat Daly will fill the full- Mike DeFazio (defensive back/half- anchor the defense.” back position with junior Bart Walsh David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times back), Tri-Captain Brian Butts (tight Last year, Jan Cocozziello, now a and sophomore Mark Dowling add- PART OF A WILD, WILD PLAY...Ryan Mann, right, of Watson Avenue scores the second run of what turns out to be end/linebacker) and Andrew Lessner junior, saw some playing time at ing depth. a four-run play initiated by Brian Ciemniecki’s single. The relay sailed over Hunter catcher Joe Penczak’s, left, head and (kicker/defensive back) are the only quarterback (QB) and exhibited fine CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 into the screen. After Mann, Rob McCullum and Ciemniecki also scored. starters returning from that squad. outside speed and an ability to accu- With Butts being the only return- rately toss some short passes. ing starter on offense, the Blue Dev- “We are doing some things with CUCCARO CLOCKS 2-RUN HR IN BOTTOM OF 7TH, FIVE OTHERS HR ils will be testing several candidates Jan that we haven’t done in the past. FOMSA Hunters’ Final Shot Finishes Watson Glory Boys, 12-11, in Game 1

By DAVID B. CORBIN ousting second-seeded Midway, 9-3, (WHS) alumni who have harvested Kyle Bilcher of a homer in the fifth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times in game three of their series and Union County baseball titles. Both with a great grab in deep right field. Showing the emotion of a high Hunter squeaked past fourth-seeded teams definitely came loaded with On the other hand, miscues may have school team just after winning a major Montrose, 10-9, to complete a two- ammunition. cost Watson five runs and Hunter two championship, the top-seeded Hunter game sweep. In addition to Cuccaro, who also runs. Avenue men jumped for joy after Both teams featured veteran, pitch- cracked a double, the Hunters to- Lima’s boys struck first with a run teammate Frank Cuccaro clocked a taled 12 hits in game 1, including in the top of the first when Phil Orsini two-run home run in the bottom of home runs from Steve Kamins, Scott slapped a single to left, Baykowski the seventh to give his team a, 12-11, FOMSA Game 2 Stogner and Frank Marcazzo. The singled and Chris Schwartzenbeck come from behind victory over chal- “Glory Boys” totaled 14 hits and hopped an RBI single past third but lenger Watson Avenue. The dramatic The Hunters defended their were led by Rob McCullum who the Hunters ambushed them with setting took place at Forest Road title by defeating Watson hammered a solo blast and two four runs in the bottom of the inning. Park in Fanwood on August 27 in Avenue, 10-6 on August 29 singles, Quinten Redding who Joe Penczak singled and Kamins game 1 of the best-of-three champi- smacked a two-run homer and an crunched his two-run blast to remote onship series of the Fanwood Old RBI single, and Brian Ciemniecki center. Stogner reached safely on an Men’s Softball Association ing aces with a combined softball who had two hits, three RBI and two error, Phil Wein whacked an RBI David B. Corbin (files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times (FOMSA). league experience of nearly 80 years. runs scored. single to left and Matt Smith looped A HEAPING BIG PILE...The Blue Devils have relied heavily on the speed and wit The third-seeded Watson Avenue Before taking to the mound, Hunter Several fine fielding plays, prima- an RBI single over second. of several talented running backs and proper execution from their offensive line. “Glory Boys” reached the finals by Al Manzi began as a second baseman rily on the part of the “Glory Boys” In the second, Manzi was cleverly and Westfield High School physical prevented runs although some field- working his pitches around on education teacher, Pete Lima, caught ing blunders by both teams proved McCullum but slipped up and ADAMS, WEXLER, FEIGHNER NAMED TRI-CAPTAINS and played third base. costly. “Glory Boy” leftfielder Bob watched the ball soar over the Behind Manzi was a powerful crew Baykowski made a magical shoelace leftfielder’s head and into the hedges of veterans who could claim the dis- catch in the first inning, shortstop to tighten the score to 4-2. tinction of being last year’s FOMSA Matt DeMasi snagged a difficult pop “That was stupid on my part,” ex- ‘One Game at a Time’ Dictates champs. Behind Lima was a youth- up in shallow centerfield in the fourth pressed Manzi. “I tried to waste a ful group of Westfield High School inning and Dave Gantz robbed Hunter CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 SP-F Raider Gridmen’s Pace HAMMERING HANSEN WHACKS WINNING 3-RUN HR

By DAVID B. CORBIN Schiller, wide receivers Ray Will- Kyle Adams (halfback) and Josh Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times iams and Steve Williams, and full- Wexler (wide receiver), and juniors Annes Dethrone St. Joe, 8-6; A glorious three years of Scotch back Andrew Pavoni who helped Kyle Baker (halfback) and Travis Plains-Fanwood High School foot- the Raiders pump up a 25-8 record Boff (fullback), and senior Rowland ball have past and the seniors who over that three-year span. Adeyemo can promise some offen- put Raider football on the map with “Obviously, we lost some great sive punch. Adams rushed for 720 a record of 9-2 in 1999, 8-3 in 2000 receivers and a great quarterback. yards and 10 TDs, had five recep- Win Angels Division Crown and 8-3 in 2001 have graduated. But We threw the ball a lot last year. We tions for 67 yards and returned seven all is not lost and the 2002 Raiders probably won’t throw it as much but kickoffs for 155 yards. Baker gained By DAVID B. CORBIN twice. Hansen, from his shortstop posi- 493 yards and scored five TDs in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times St. Joseph out-hit St. Anne, 14-9, tion, initiated a smooth short-to third four games and Boff came on strong St. Joseph, seeded first in the An- and were led by Neal LeStrange – (Ben LoBrace)-to second (Kucin) at the end of the season and had two gels Division with a 14-10 record, displaying late-season bursts of speed double play in the second inning. rushing TDs. Wexler is expected to needed to win just one game to com- – who legged out an impressive three- LoBrace also made a fine third-to- open some eyes at wide out. pete in the St. Bartholomew’s run triple. Harry Semple smacked a first play in the third then caught a “We have a lot of wide outs,” Oldtimers Men’s Softball League two-run homer in the fourth, Bill stinging line drive in the fifth. In full pointed out Ciccotelli. But, I think Championship on Labor Day. St. Mirto went 2-for-2 with a run scored stride, outfielder Steve Ferro snagged Wexler is going to be one of the Anne, seeded fourth, had to do it the and Bob Perfilio poked two singles. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 better wide outs around. He reminds hard way, and did by respectively me of Steve Williams.” defeating St. Paul, 16-3, St. Blaise, Ciccotelli also noted that Baker 11-7, St. Jude, 13-7, and then St. and Adams will get some action at Joseph, 8-6, to claim the division wide receiver. title at Brookside Park in Scotch Candidates for the open QB po- Plains on August 28. sition are senior Marcell Harrison, The victory over the Joes came in junior Mike Walker and sopho- dramatic fashion. The Annes, trail- more Danny LaForge. The ing 6-4, benefited when Norm Hansen backfield will also be supported hammered a three-run homer and by linemen Tri-Captain Chris Tom Kuchin added an RBI single in Feighner, Shawn Doyle and junior the top of the seventh inning to set tight end Ted Sensor. the Joes back on their heels while “Right now quarterback is a ques- rubbing their numbing jaws. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 St. Anne has had a decade of drought and the players were merely spectators at the Labor Day classics. St. Bart’s Championship “I believe the last time St. Anne won Rescheduled for Sept. 8 the title was in 1991,” supposed Frank Chupko, who pitched on that cham- The St. Bartholomew’s Oldtimers pionship team. Men’s Softball League Champion- As St. Anne’s offensive hero, ship game, special ceremony and David B. Corbin (files) for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hansen finished 2-for-3 with a home VERY EFFECTIVE RUNNING BACK...Last year, Kyle Adams was a very picnic has been rescheduled for 11 run and a double, four RBI and a run effective ground gainer for the Raiders and will be again this season. a.m. on September 8 at Brookside scored. Pitcher Al Betau went 2-for- Park in Scotch Plains. The exciting 2 with an RBI and a run scored and game will pit Saints Division win- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times seem optimistic about their season. it will be part of our offense,” prom- Glen Walz whacked a crucial double BEING A SUCCESSFUL “GUY”...St. Anne base runner Bob Guy slides safely into ner St. Thomas against Angels Di- “Every year is a challenge be- ised Ciccotelli. and scored the eighth run. Tony Wil- home in the fourth inning as St. Joseph catcher Neal LeStrange scoops the ball. vision winner St. Anne. cause we get a new group of kids,” However, senior Tri-Captains liams was the only Anne to score said Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli. “They have been practicing and we are very happy with the group we ALL-CORBIN TEAM OWEN BRAND have. We have some young kids COMES SEPT. 12 whom we think are really outstand- DEEGAN ing. We have a great group of sopho- The fifth annual All-Corbin Team mores who have done a great job. I will appear in the September 12 Your Hometown think they may be one of our best issue of The Westfield Leader and groups ever. We have some veterans The Times of Scotch Plains- MORTGAGE BANKER back but we have some positions to Fanwood. The All-Corbin Team fea- fill. But that’s something we do tures photos of fine or unusual plays, ROOFING every year. That’s the challenge of umpires and fan shots taken at local coaching.” softball league games. 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By FRED LECOMTE hard, but not in the right places. They in key situations and made outstand- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times made some good plays on us, and ing plays. I can’t say enough about When you have a very balanced took away the game. It was a great these guys. We’re coming back next team loaded with tough hitters who season with everybody contributing year, hopefully pick up a few new rifle the ball into every gap on the to its success. It wasn’t one player players, fill up some holes and be on field, there is very little a good de- that stood out; instead, everybody hit our way.” fense can do. When you fail to hit for singles and doubles, and consistently hit the ball to stationary targets, very little happens on the scoreboard. That more or less summarized the final showdown, as the Union County (UC) Correctional Officers captured the UC Police Softball Champion- ship, 20-6, at Warinanco Park in Roselle on August 28. “We got a good jump on them early,” said UC Correctional Officer Alfonso Lazzo. “They’re also a great Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times A JOG AROUND THE PARK…St. Thomas Pat Nigro is on his way home after crushing a homerun to the delight of Louis team and they had a great season, but Balestriere in the fourth inning. we happened to strike early and hard from the get-go and continued to have good at bats throughout the game. I think that put them on their DEEGAN DAZZLES PAT MEN WITH 2 TRIPLES, 5 RBI heels and gave us a great shot to win it. I know they wanted it a little closer, but it was a great season for both of us. Our defense really has Fred K. Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Toms Rumble Over Puzzled been our focus this year and it has 2002 UC DIVISION CHAMPS…It was a great year! The Westfield Police been great. When you stop a team, Department captured the Union County Divisional Softball Championship. you don’t have to score as much.” Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Bill Moffett, Ed Belford, Frank Padavano, Correctional Mike Lonegan led Joe Czarnecki, Jim McCullough and Mike Smalls; Back row, Jeff Johnson, Nick Pats in Saints’ Playoffs, 20-6 the charge with an RBI double in the Norton, Steve Voom, Chief Barney Tracey and Dave Wyman. first inning and launched a 400-foot rocket for two RBI in the sixth. Team- WTA Women’s Singles By FRED LECOMTE bat jolted two triples and five RBI. with two runs in the bottom of the mate Toni Foti crushed a two-run WTA Men’s Doubles Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times “Just like the evening of the 26th, it fourth. Matt Hoelzel and Kelly triple in the first and an RBI double Tennis Ladder Told: Prepared for battle they were! A was a total team effort and we all Larson each singled, Kevin Woodring in the sixth. Mark Altmann added The final standings of the Westfield Final Standings: composed and very aggressive third- chipped in,” commented Deegan. cranked an RBI double to right and three singles and an RBI and Justin 1. McGlynn/Aliche (10) seed St. Thomas team dominated Tennis Association Women’s Singles 2. Gonnella/Wilhelm (13) “We all contributed, each in his our Terry Gallagher added an RBI, scor- Doyle contributed three singles and Ladder regular season play are listed second-seed St. Patrick, 20-6, in the own offensive and defensive way. 3. Verchick/Whelan (8) ing Larson. an RBI triple. Rounding out the scor- below. Names with numbers in pa- 4. Bender/Parker (8) Saints Division of the Scotch Plains Hitting wise, you just get into a groove The “Toms” thumbed two more ing was John Touris with two doubles, rentheses after them indicate how 5. Mancini/Oslislo (12) Men’s Softball League at Brookside and it becomes contagious affecting runs in the fourth when Balestriere a single and three RBI and Paul 6. Dreyer/Matthews (10) Park in Scotch Plains on August 27. many matches were played through 7. Siao/Dohm (5) the whole team. When you put it in punched a single and Nigro powered Stolpin with two RBI. Labor Day. This season 32 players The “Toms” bombarded the “Pats” play on these hard fields, things hap- 8. Finestein/Satkin (4) a homerun deep to center. Al Antoine Superb bashing came by way of have achieved eight or more matches, 9. Ferio/Sobel (2) with 24 hits. Awesome, sidestep- pen. We got some runs early on, we got into the act in the fifth when he Westfield’s steady shortstop Ed 10. Schurig/Sheehan (1) ping pitcher, Joe Matuska allowed with a few changes occurring during got a few breaks and everything just lashed an RBI single scoring Litterio. Belford, who hammered three singles this last reporting period in which 34 just six hits. clicked tonight.” Please Note: Only teams who St. Patrick mustered a late rally and two RBI. matches were played. have played eight or more matches “You just try to get up there and The feisty Toms came out shooting scoring four runs on a series of singles “It was a great year,” said Belford. throw strikes and keep your team in Playoffs will begin immediately are eligible for post-season play. in the first with four runs. Malcolm in the sixth. John Chupko chopped a “Any time you make it to the finals, after Labor Day and each round must the game, that’s all you got to try to Boone doubled, Bob Stratton slapped leadoff single and Del Prete slashed the year is not a loss, one game short. be completed within five days. All do,” said Matuska. “You try to keep an RBI single, Pat Nigro followed an RBI single. Next, Larson and It’s been a lot of fun playing with WTA Women’s Doubles the arc up a little bit higher and you players involved will be notified by with a single and Mike Rivera tapped Woodring looped RBI sacrifices. everybody. You know what? We take the ladder coordinator. Standings, throw a little deeper, therefore it an RBI single. Nigro scored on a Tennis Ladder Told: Gallagher singled and Spitzer fol- the winter off and we do it all again Matches Played, as well as playoff takes away a little bit of their power.” bobble in the infield and Deegan lowed with an RBI single. in the spring.” The Westfield Tennis Association Teammate Tim Deegan’s sizzling draw sheets and completed rounds Women’s Doubles Final Standings listed rapped an RBI sacrifice. In the seventh, “Toms” Rivera and Center outfielder Mike Smalls can be accessed on WTA’s web-site: Five more runs lit up the board in below is the final standings for regular Rites each pummeled singles and mangled a double and added two www.westfieldnj.com/wta PUBLIC NOTICE the second. Tom McGall blasted a Deegan followed with a two-run triple. RBI and Dave Wyman punched a season play that ended September 2. 1. JoAnn Purdy (9) 25. Wasilewski (18) SHERIFF’S SALE standup double, Matuska got a free Concluding the season, Pat team single and a double. Westfield Chief Teams with 8 matches will play in the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 2. Deirdre Hewett (19) 26. K. O’Neill (13) playoffs that start immediately. pass and Tom Henderson collected captain Pat Luongo said, “We were Barney Tracey contributed with two 3. Sherri Bender (10) 27. Pat Page (7) CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, an RBI. Nate Mangiris and Boone missing a few of our key hitters. With DOCKET NO. F-14289-01 singles and picked Correctional’s 4. Jean Power (12) 28. E. Smith (10) 1. Goldberg/Valla (9) CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE CO. INC., each looped RBI singles. Lou our leadoff man and our fifth hitter pocket by stealing home in the first 5. Danielle Coleman (8) 29. S. North (5) 2. Bender/Bender (12) 6. Freya Swan (11) 30. C. Healey (13) 3. Purdy/Hewett (8) PLAINTIFF vs. CHARLES BRIAN DALY; Balestriere cracked a two-run double out of the lineup, it probably hurt us, inning. MYRON POKROSS CARNAN MIDLR 7. Kim Rhodes (15) 31. A. Wilhelm (5) 4. Aromowitz/Weisman (9) and Stratton contributed with an RBI although not defensively. Mental er- After Frank Padovano ripped a 8. Maria Yarochenko (9)32. D. Barabas (18) 5. Dorne/Karnish (7) MORTGAGE CORP., DEFENDANT. sacrifice. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, rors here and there in the infield hurt double to center and Billy Moffett 9. Kristin Kolek (16) 33. A. Krest (4) 6. Zoidis/Fraser (10) DATED MARCH 28, 2002 FOR SALE OF The Toms struck with six more us, but they out-hit and out-played smacked a single, Joe Czarnecki con- 10. Clara Karnish (12) 34. E. Mitchell (7) 7. Galasso/Perez-Santalla (14) 11. Deirdre Gelinne (22) 35. V. Barber (3) 8. Britt/Britt (5) MORTGAGED PREMISES. runs in the third to take a, 15-0, lead. us. Today they were just the better tributed with an RBI in the second. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 12. M. Perez-Santalla (20) 36. H. Coleman (1) 9. Sottung/Reese (8) Rivera and Gerry Rites singled and team. We had a great season with a Sparkplug and team leader, Dave 13. Janet Cornell (10) 37. L. Coleman (5) 10. Freundlich/Healey (9) ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Deegan launched a two-run triple. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- lot of fun guys.” Wyman summarized the year by say- 14. Jessica Bender (6) 38. Freundlich (11) 11. Diddell/Aswad (5) ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- Nick Litterio and McGall followed Tom captain, Tom Henderson sum- ing, “We started playing as a team 15. Evelyn Matino (17) 39. L. Fischer (10) 12. Vollbrechthausen/Sa (6) 16. Michele Fine (15) 40. C. Clevenger (4) 13. Annis/Nelson (2) thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on with back-to-back singles. Matuska marized his team’s victory. “We just and that’s how we got this far. We WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF 17. Paula Brotman (18) 41. Julia Walker (10) 14. Page/Honeymar (1) helped his cause with an RBI double peaked at the right time. We always have no outstanding individuals on 18. Marci Fisher (16) 42. C. Freundlich (8) OCTOBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the and Henderson followed with a sac- knew we could do it, but I think what afternoon of said day. All successful bid- this team, just a team effort. When 19. Julie Diddell (14) 43. Laura Morra (6) WTA Men’s Masters ders must have 20% of their bid available in rifice RBI. helped was playing that game last one person fails, the person behind 20. Ellen Rogers (19) 44. C. Newman (3) cash or certified check at the conclusion of The Pats finally got on the board evening against St. Michael. You get 21. Bev Goldschmidt (8)45. Lois Nelson (3) Tennis Ladder Told: him picks him up. So, next year 22. Mary-Lou Wexler (10)46. Me-Me Annis (7) the sales. all the cobwebs out. We started get- hopefully, we take it a step further.” The WTA Men’s Masters Final The judgment amount is EIGHTY ONE PUBLIC NOTICE 23. Priscilla Wood (19) 47. McGovern (2) THOUSAND THREE & 61/100 ting hits and it brought momentum to Smalls added, “This season was a 24. Sandy Antonelli (12) 48. T. Albright (2) Ladder Standings are listed below. ($81,003.61). BOROUGH OF FANWOOD us. Everybody feels good, we’re lot more fun than previous seasons. Five members had qualified for the BEING KNOWN AS THE PREMISES The Fanwood Historic Preservation Com- pitching well, hitting well, fielding As always, it’s a lot more fun when WTA Mixed Doubles post-season playoffs, having played LOCATED IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, mission will hold a Special Meeting on Tues- well, we’re doing everything okay. you win. Making it further than in eight or more matches. Playoff COUNTY OF UNION AND STATE OF day, September 24, 2002 at 7:30 P.M., Tennis Ladder Told: NEW JERSEY. Fanwood Borough Hall, Mayor and Council We were 12-12, so this is the time to past couple of years and capturing the matches will be in the same format as BEING KNOWN AS: 82-84 4TH STREET, Chambers, 75 North Martine Avenue, be doing it.” Divisional championship was big for The Westfield Tennis Association the regular season except for the final, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. Fanwood, New Jersey, to inform the us and it gives you a good feeling.” Mixed Doubles Final Standings listed which will be the best 2-of-3 sets. homeowners, contributing and non-contrib- St. Thomas 456 210 2 20 LOT 384, BLOCK 3. St. Patrick 000 204 0 6 Westfield team coach Padovano below is the final standings for regu- The second place position changed There is due approximately the sum of uting, who are located in the proposed His- toric District. summarized. “You know this is a lar season play that ended Septem- hands three times. Bob Kolesik has EIGHTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX-HUN- PUBLIC NOTICE DRED FIFTY SEVEN & 59/100 The meeting offers an opportunity to ask tough game when you know you ber 2. Playoffs begin immediately. won the most active player award for ($88,657.59) together with lawful interest questions of the Historic Preservation Com- SHERIFF’S SALE have a good ball club coming in, Teams with 8 matches can play in 2002 having posted an impressive 20 and costs. mission and Fanwood’s professional His- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, hitting the ball in the right holes and playoffs. matches, the most in a number of There is a full legal description on file in toric Preservation consultant, Nancy Zerbe. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Official action may be taken. DOCKET NO. F-1710-02 there’s obviously nothing you can do 1. Aliche/Aliche (10) years. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Eleanor McGovern HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAIN- about it. We came out hitting them 2. Buckman/Buckman (9) 1. Mike McGlynn (12) this sale. Borough Clerk TIFF vs. JAY A. LUTZ AND MIA M. LUTZ, 3. Karnish/Karnish (8) 2. Irwin Bernstein (13) RALPH FROEHLICH 1 T - 9/5/02, The Times Fee: $16.32 HIS WIFE; GMAC MORTGAGE CORPO- PUBLIC NOTICE 4. Darmanin/Myers (9) 3. Robert Kolesik (20) SHERIFF RATION, ET AL, DEFENDANT. 5. Bender/Bender (8) 4. Len Cerefice (12) THE LAW OFFICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE 6. Abromowitz/Eisenberg (9) 5. Donald Dohm (8) MICHAEL A. ALFIERI DATED JUNE 7, 2002 FOR SALE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 7. Rhodes/Rhodes (6) NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS 6. Dewey Rainville (5) 2515 Highway 516 MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 7. Joe Donnolo (1) Old Bridge, New Jersey 08857 (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DOCKET NO. F-6999-00 PUBLIC NOTICE 8. Jeff Goldstein (3) CH-756845 - (WL) DENAY BAKER ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale LASALLE NATIONAL BANK, AS 9. Hugh Coleman (1) 4 T - 9/5, 9/12, 9/19 You are hereby summoned and required by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SHERIFF’S SALE & 9/26/02 Fee: $169.32 to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED 9/1/ SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 4 thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 99, SERIES 1999-3, PLAINTIFF vs. BETTY CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey, 07012, WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF A. JONER F/K/A BETTY GREEN, ET AL, DOCKET NO. F-5031-02 SHERIFF’S SALE an answer to the complaint (and amend- SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in DEFENDANT. CHASE MANHATTAN COMPANY- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE ment to complaint, if any) filed in a civil the afternoon of said day. All successful CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, WEST, PLAINTIFF vs. ZOLTAN SZALAY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, action in which NATIONAL CITY MORT- bidders must have 20% of their bid available DATED JUNE 10, 2002 FOR SALE OF ET ALS, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-3375-02 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, GAGE CO. is Plaintiff and OTIS MURRAY in cash or certified check at the conclusion MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, THE CIT GROUP CONSUMER FI- DOCKET NO. F-21056-01 AND MRS. OTIS MURRAY, HIS WIFE, et of the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- DATED JUNE 17, 2002 FOR SALE OF NANCE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. THOMAS HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAIN- als. are Defendants, pending in the Superior The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale MORTGAGED PREMISES. C. ROBINSON, DEFENDANT. TIFF vs. MUNIR SHAH, DEFENDANT. Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, DRED THIRTY THREE THOUSAND by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, UNION County and bearing Docket Num- THREE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE & ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED JUNE 17, 2002 FOR SALE OF DATED MAY 31, 2002 FOR SALE OF ber F-11947-02 within Thirty-five (35) days 31/100 ($233,383.31). thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. after September 5, 2002 exclusive of such The property to be sold is located in the WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale may be rendered against you for the relief UNION, and the State of New Jersey. the afternoon of said day. All successful WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- demanded in the complaint (and amend- Tax LOT: 1622, BLOCK: 13 bidders must have 20% of their bid available SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ment to complaint, if any). You shall file your COMMONLY KNOWN AS 102 WEST- in cash or certified check at the conclusion the afternoon of said day. All successful thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on answer and proof of service in duplicate with FIELD AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- of the sales. bidders must have 20% of their bid available WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF SEP- WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF the Clerk of the Superior Court of New SEY 07208. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED in cash or certified check at the conclusion TEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in Jersey, Hughes Justice Complex, 25 Mar- Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) THIRTY THREE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- of the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- the afternoon of said day. All successful ket Street, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey, 121.75 feet wide by 64.05 feet long. DRED EIGHTY SIX & 35/100 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ders must have 20% of their bid available in bidders must have 20% of their bid available 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the ($133,986.35). THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND NINE-HUN- cash or certified check at the conclusion of in cash or certified check at the conclusion Practice and Procedure. SOUTHERLY side of WESTFIELD AV- COMMON STREET ADDRESS: 619 DRED FOUR & 49/100 ($134,904.49). the sales. of the sales. The action has been instituted for the ENUE, and the WESTERLY side of South Park Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is THIRTY EIGHT The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated CHERRY STREET. sey. CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- November 23, 2001, made by OTIS THE SALE IS SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAX LOT AND BLOCK: Account #7- 07202, County of UNION and State of New TWENTY TWO & 45/100 ($38,322.45). DRED FIFTY & 50/100 ($125,850.50). MURRAY, A SINGLE MAN, as TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, TAX, 1265. Jersey. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED ALL THAT TRACT or parcel of land and Mortgagor(s), to OCEANSIDE MORT- WATER AND SEWER LIENS AND OTHER DIMENSIONS: 100 feet by 25 feet by Commonly known as: 539 JERSEY AV- IN: Elizabeth, County of UNION, State of premises, situate, lying and being in the GAGE COMPANY, recorded on December MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS. THE 100 feet by 25 feet. ENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202. New Jersey. CITY of ELIZABETH, County of UNION, 6, 2001, in Block 8730 of Mortgages for AMOUNT DUE CAN BE OBTAINED NO. OF FEET TO NEAREST INTER- Tax Lot No. 639 in Block No. 13. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: and State of New Jersey, more particularly UNION County, Page 99, and subsequently FROM THE LOCAL TAXING AUTHOR- SECTION: 225 feet from Sixth Street. Dimensions of Lot: approximately 29.50 31 Lyon Place, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. described as follows: assigned to the plaintiff; and (2) to recover ITY. PURSUANT TO NJSA 46:8B-21 THE UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES AND feet wide by 100 feet long. TAX LOT NO. 586, BLOCK NO. 6. LOT 356.B BLOCK 6 possession of and concerns premises com- SALE MAY ALSO BE SUBJECT TO THE OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES INCLUD- Nearest Cross Street: Elmora Avenue. NEAREST CROSS STREET: West COMMONLY KNOWN AS 362 FAY monly known as: 420 FULTON STREET, LIMITED LIEN PRIORITY OF ANY CON- ING WATER AND SEWER IN THE AP- Situate at a point on the northerly sideline Grand Street. AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206. DOMINIUM/HOMEOWNER ASSOCIA- PROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $3,216.00. of Jersey Avenue distance approximately APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 25.00 07032 If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you TION LIENS WHICH MAY EXIST. There is due approximately the sum of 90 feet easterly from its intersection with the feet by 129.00 feet. There is due approximately the sum of may communicate with the New Jersey State There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED FORTY ONE THOU- easterly sideline of Elmora Avenue. There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY FOUR THOU- Bar Association by calling (908) 249-5000. TWO-HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOU- SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & There is due approximately the sum of FORTY ONE THOUSAND THREE-HUN- SAND FOUR-HUNDRED SEVENTY & 03/ You may also contact the lawyer referral SAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE & 50/100 ($141,856.50) together with lawful ONE-HUNDRED FORTY THREE THOU- DRED FORTY SEVEN & 82/100 100 ($134,470.03) together with lawful in- service of UNION the County of Venue by 32/100 ($249,939.32) together with lawful interest and costs. SAND FIVE-HUNDRED TWENTY THREE ($41,347.82) together with lawful interest terest and costs. calling (908) 249-5000. If you cannot afford interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in & 12/100 ($143,523.12) together with lawful and costs. There is a full legal description on file in an attorney, you may communicate with the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Legal Services Office of the County of Venue the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn by calling (908) 353-4715. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. You, DENAY BAKER, are made a party this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH defendant to this foreclosure action because RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF you hold a mortgage/lien/judgment that may SHERIFF FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP affect the mortgaged premises and the SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP WRIGHT SHERIFF LAW OFFICES OF MARK J. UDREN ATTORNEYS AT LAW mortgage being foreclosed herein. You are ATTORNEYS AT LAW ATTORNEYS AT LAW FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. AND ASSOCIATES Suite J entitled to Notice of this action for any right, Suite J 211 Benigno Boulevard, Suite 201 Suite 201 Suite 500 406 Lippincott Drive title, claim or interest you may have in, to or 406 Lippincott Drive PO Box 788 7 Century Drive 1040 North Kings Highway Marlton, New Jersey 08053 against said mortgaged. Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 CH-756789 - (WL) DONALD F. PHELAN, CLERK, CH-756821 - (WL) CH-756796 - (WL) CH-756806 - (WL) CH-756826 - (WL) 4 T - 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY 4 T - 8/22, 8/29, 9/5 4 T - 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 4 T - 8/22, 8/29, 9/5 4 T - 8/29, 9/5, 9/12 & 9/5/02 Fee: $171.36 1 T - 9/5/02, The Leader Fee: $52.53 & 9/12/02 Fee: $228.48 & 9/5/02 Fee: $204.00 & 9/12/02 Fee: $187.68 & 9/19/02 Fee: $179.52 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 5, 2002 Page 13 Annes Dethrone St. Joe, 8-6; Win Angels Division Crown CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

a liner near the right field line in the bopped an RBI single over short and fifth. St. Joe pitcher Pete Guy scored when the ball was Vanderheyden intelligently scooped bobbled. Wustefeld singled to center a difficult grounder and flicked to in the lower half of the inning and second for a force out in the fourth Semple slid his two-run homer by inning, then moments later, third the right fielder to put the Joes up, 6- baseman Rick Wustefeld turned a 4. slick third-to-first double play to end Betau retired seven Joes in a row the inning. and Vanderheyden retired eight of Williams became the first com- nine Annes to set up a one-out with petitor to score when Hansen hacked nobody on situation in the seventh. his double to right in the second but Betau ripped a single up the middle St. Joseph embarked on a four-run and Williams reached on an error. mission in the bottom of the inning. Hansen saw his opportunity and hit David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Randy Grizzard plopped a single over an outside pitch that sent the ball into RAIDER GRID TRI-CAPTAINS...Tri-Captains Chris Feighner, left, Kyle first, Mirto wiggled a single to right right, eventually rolling into a foul David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Adams, center, and Josh Wexler hope to lead the Raider football team to and Dennis Hercel loaded the bases territory cranny beyond the fence. BLUE DEVIL FOOTBALL TRI-CAPTAINS...Seniors Pat Daly, left, Adam another successful season. with a sharp single to left. LeStrange After all three Annes scored, Walz Tzesniowski, center, and Brian Butts have been named as the Blue Devils’ Tri- followed with his three-run triple to doubled and scored on Kucin’s single Captains. Westfield has a lot of new faces but has plenty of talent. the leftfield fence and Bill Zechman to left. brought him home with a single to After the game, Hansen explained ‘One Game at a Time’ Dictates right. his strategy. “In the first inning, he Mike Michalisin incited an Anne (right fielder) was playing away from Blue Devil Gridders May See SP-F Raider Gridmen’s Pace three-run outburst in the fourth to tie the line a bit and I took an outside the score, 4-4. Michalisin’s toma- pitch for a double. I saw an opening CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 hawk single was followed with an again, got an outside pitch and went Night and Day Improvement infield single from Ferro. LoBrace with it.” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 tion mark but we have several kids antly surprising,” commented belted an RBI single, Bob Guy who are playing there and they are Ciccotelli. St. Anne 010 300 4 8 reached base on a force out, Betau St. Joseph 040 200 0 6 very close, all of them,” said Wexler will also be punting and Tranchina is optimistic that senior phy will carry over. We are very Ciccotelli. “As the season progresses, kicking extra points and sophomore inside linebackers and Tri-Captains young. I think the team you will see we are going to adapt our offense to Mike Baumwoll will be his backup. Adam Tzesniowski and Pat Daly will on opening day and the team you are what we’ve got. As we go along, we The Raiders dropped Plainfield and have a big year and “DeFazio’s back going to see at the end of the year are are going to find where the strengths added Watchung Hills on their sched- at safety. He’s one of our best hit- going to be night and day because and weaknesses are. We are not go- ule. They will test their preparedness ters.” they will continue to improve and ing to try to fit a square peg into a on Saturday, September 14 at 1 p.m. Butts and Blackmon should be improve.” strong as outside linebackers; how- round hole.” by hosting Newark East Side and WESTFIELD (2001) PF PA W/L Defensively, the Raiders appear will finish their regular season at ever, there are still some questions Cranford 14 7 W tough and could uphold the “Wild Elizabeth on Thanksgiving Day. with the defensive line. Linden 17 13 W Dog” reputation. Inside linebackers “Right now, our whole focus is on “The front four, we are not real Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 21 19 W big, so we will have to be real good M. X. Shabazz 6 12 L Boff, Adeyemo and outside lineback- getting better every day and the only Union 17 6 W ers Sensor and junior Charlie Bachi game we can think about right now is in our technique,” Tranchina pointed Irvington 42 13 W have consistently looked strong and East Side. Our philosophy here is to out. “I’m concerned about our size Elizabeth 0 28 L Kearny 34 6 W the defensive line of Feighner, Doyle, take it one game at a time,” said there but there is nothing we can do about it. We’ve got to get the kids to Morristown 7 0 W junior Tim Karis and sophomore Ciccotelli. “I think we have a great Montclair 21 41 L Marc Fabiano have melded well to- group. I think they are going to hold be solid and stay low.” Plainfield 24 21 W gether. up the Scotch Plains tradition that we Offering the most size is 250-lb. TOTAL 203 167 (8-3) “Fabiano has been real, real, real junior end Montell Glasco and 6’4” started. And what is really great is PUBLIC NOTICE pleasant surprise. He doesn’t play that these younger guys are really senior end Bob Wilt. At tackle are senior Randy Williams and juniors like a sophomore,” emphasized pushing these older guys. It’s going SHERIFF’S SALE Ciccotelli. to be exciting!” David Hewitt and Nick Gismondi. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Junior 235-lb. tackle Giuseppe CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The secondary will consist of vet- SC. PL.-FANWD (2001) PF PA W/L DOCKET NO. F-17850-01 erans Wexler, Adams and Baker. Insigna had a fine season last year M. X. Shabazz 27 6 W but has been injured with a wrist WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, “Defensively, we have a great Cranford 40 12 W N.A., AS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. group. I think we are way ahead of it. Westfield 19 21 L problem. “He’s a big loss right now JAMES MACK, DEFENDANT. Our linebacker group has been pleas- Linden 40 35 W and we hope we get him back,” ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Irvington 21 6 W pressed Tranchina. DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2002 FOR SALE Kearny 41 13 W OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Plainfield 27 34 L Lessner had a fine season last year By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- See it all on the Web! Newark East Side 17 0 W as the Blue Devils’ extra point and ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale M. X. Shabazz 33 6 W field goal kicker and will continue by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- West Morris 20 32 L booting this season. “He did a lot for ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- www.goleader.com Union 28 0 W David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TOTAL 313 165 8-3 RIPPING A MEAN FOUL TIP...Ben LoBrace of St. Anne nips a foul tip but us last year. We are counting on him. WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF later rips a single to center against St. Joseph. We will not be afraid to kick field OCTOBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the goals,” said Tranchina. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Tranchina is weighing his options ders must have 20% of their bid available in WSA, Westfield Rec cash or certified check at the conclusion of Scotch Hills Women for kickoff and punt returns. “Jan did the sales. To Sponsor Rutgers it last year but I hope we can get other The judgment amount is NINTY ONE Tell Golf Results guys to take over. He will be playing THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR & 11/100 ($91,524.11). A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills S.A.F.E.T.Y. Clinic quarterback and defensive back also and I want to get him out a few plays The property to be sold is located in the Women’s Golf Association of Scotch The Westfield Soccer Association City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, Plains announced the winners of the and Westfield Recreation are spon- so I can talk to him.” New Jersey. “100% Handicap” tournament held soring and hosting the upcoming This year the Blue Devils have Commonly known as: 300 Court Street, August 27. dropped Elizabeth and Irvington but Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. FLIGHT A Rutgers Sports Awareness For Edu- Tax Lot No. 64 in Block 41. cating Today’s Youth (S.A.F.E.T.Y.) will open at Randolph and host a Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 Low gross: Chris Haight and Mary strong Morristown team on Satur- feet wide by 100 feet long. Shea 45 clinic to be held on Tuesday, Septem- ber 24 in the Community Room at day, October 26. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the in- Low net: Rosemary DeWitt 30 tersection of the westerly side of Court Street Town Hall located at 425 East Broad The schedule, “took a different 2nd: Haight and Elsie Blanchette look,” said Tranchina. “I think it’s and northerly side of Third Street. 31 Street promptly at 7 p.m. There is due approximately the sum of Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m. good for high school football. ONE-HUNDRED FIVE THOUSAND FLIGHT B Westfield had the longest winning TWO-HUNDRED FIVE & 43/100 Low gross: Eve Kennelly 46 You may pre-register by September 17 to reserve a spot by contacting Westfield streak in the state at one time with 48 ($105,205.43) together with lawful interest Low net: June McCarthy 27 and costs. Recreation at (908) 789-4080 and re- and Randolph was the team that broke There is a full legal description on file in 2nd: Jo Miller and Kennelly 28 that streak with 50-something. Both FLIGHT C questing a pre-registration form. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. schools have an excellent history. I The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Low gross: Peggy Boss 52 The Rutgers S.A.F.E.T.Y. clinic will be instructed by Bruce Kaufmann of think it’s a good match-up. this sale. Low net: Camilla Hayden 26 RALPH FROEHLICH Westfield Recreation. All parent Morristown has done great. They SHERIFF 2nd: Boss 30 beat us in the Meadowlands, we beat 3rd: Nancy Christensen 32 coaches and assistant coaches in the ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN them last year in the playoffs. They ATTORNEYS TAKING SECOND IN TOURNEY...The Mountainside 8-year-old All-Stars Low Putts: Marge Grimmer 13 Westfield Soccer Association are re- quired to attend the clinic once to might be the best team we play this 1139 Spruce Drive recently placed second in the Union Little League Invitational Baseball Chip in: Grimmer hole #1, Kathy P.O. Box 1024 Tournament, losing to Cranford in the championship game. Pictured, left to obtain a permanent certification. The year because they have that whole Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 right, are: front row; TJ Nichols, Jonah Butler, Logan Turner, Jaime Blatt and Jeannette Walker hole #5 clinic is also recommended for coaches team back.” Eagle: Haight hole #2 1-908-233-8500 Michael Montalvo, Luke Mirabelli and Andrew Fresolone; middle row, in all other sports. For more informa- Tranchina concluded, “We had an File No.: XCZ 47573 Logan Kelley, Kristian Jecmenica, Kelly Goense, Michael McGee, Billy Birdie: Haight hole #6 tion, please contact Westfield Recre- undefeated JV team last year and we CH-756576 - (WL) Worswick, Stephanie Scofield, Vinny Bennett and Peter Goggi; back row, ation at (908) 789-4080. are hoping that that winning philoso- 4 T - 8/22, 8/29, 9/5 Head Coach/Manager Carol Worswick, Coaches Keith Turner and Paul & 9/12/02 Fee: $187.68 Mirabelli, and Manager Susan Kelley. PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Goods & Services You Need! CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-13839-01 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TRATION SYSTEMS, INC, PLAINTIFF vs. DOCKET NO. F-23510-01 DOCKET NO. F-11978-01 EFRAIN CORDERO, ET ALS, DEFEN- FENCING Kean Flooring AUTO REPAIR OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPO- CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE DANT. Hardwood Floor ELM STREET RATION, A CALIFORNIA CORP., PLAIN- CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. BOBBY CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SERVICE CENTER TIFF vs. DERRICK JACKSON, ET ALS, L. MCCRAY; CENTER OF DENTISTRY; DATED JUNE 3, 2002 FOR SALE OF A. PLAIA & SON DEFENDANT. STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT. MORTGAGED PREMISES. “Quality craftmanship” Complete Auto Repair CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Foreign & Domestic DATED JUNE 3, 2002 FOR SALE OF DATED APRIL 8, 2002 FOR SALE OF ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale All Types of Fence SCRAPING - SANDING - REPAIRS NJ State Inspection MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- REFINISHING - DECK CARE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- • Emission Repair Facility Expertly Installed STAINING - INSTALLATION ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on • Tune-ups & Batteries by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF New and Repairs • A/C Service FREE ESTIMATE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in • Tires & Brakes thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the afternoon of said day. All successful “DUST FREE SANDING EQUIPMENT!” Auto Free Estimates • Road Service Care WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF bidders must have 20% of their bid available Center SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in in cash or certified check at the conclusion (908) 654-5222 TEL/FAX: (201) 955-1073 138 Elm St • Westfield the afternoon of said day. All successful the afternoon of said day. All successful of the sales. 1-888-47-FLOOR 908-232-1937 bidders must have 20% of their bid available bidders must have 20% of their bid available The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED in cash or certified check at the conclusion in cash or certified check at the conclusion TWENTY NINE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- of the sales. of the sales. DRED EIGHTY EIGHT & 79/100 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ($129,288.79). PAVING PAINTING HOME IMPROVEMENT TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE- NINE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED The property to be sold is located in the HUNDRED TWELVE & 82/100 SIXTY NINE & 18/100 ($109,869.18). CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY JK’S PAINTING & “FOR ($124,312.82). REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE 07206, County of UNION and State of New The property to be sold is located in the If designated below, there are liens in the Jersey. 37-56PERFECTION” WALLCOVERING Home Improvements, Inc. CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY estimated sum as specified below. Plaintiff Commonly known as: 523-525 EAST RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL 07202, County of UNION and State of New advises that the municipal tax office should JERSEY STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW INSTALLATION • DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS No Job Too Small Jersey. be contacted to obtain any additional tax JERSEY 07206. • SEAL COATING • RAILROAD TIES • Kitchens • Baths • Ceramic Tile Commonly known as: 132 BURNETT amounts that may be due. Tax Lot No. 257 in Block No. 3. ✧✧✧ Residential STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 1. Taxes $789.62 Dimensions of Lot: approximately 50 feet • DRAINAGE PROBLEMS • Corian & Laminated Counter Tops 07202. 2. Water & Sewer $741.48 plus penalty wide by 100 feet long. • BELGIUM BLOCK CURBING ✧✧✧ Commercial • General Maintenance & Repairs Tax Lot No. 83 in Block No. 6. CONCISE DESCRIPTION Nearest Cross Street: Fifth Street. • STUMP GRINDING • Full Handyman Service Dimensions of Lot: approximately 25 feet 1. The property to be sold is commonly Situate at a point on the northeasterly Call Joe Klingebiel . . wide by 159 feet long. known as: 1083 William Street, Elizabeth, sideline of East Jersey Street distance ap- “SERVING THE AREA FOR OVER 50 YEARS” Ph: 908 391 2040 FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED (908) 322-1956 . . Nearest Cross Street: South Street. New Jersey 07201. proximately 275 feet northwesterly from its Fully FREE Pg: 908 889 3509 Situate at a point on the southeasterly 2. Tax Block No.: WARD 9 intersection with the northwesterly sideline Insured 753-7281 Estimates FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES sideline of Burnett Street distance approxi- Lot No.: Acct: 1395 of Fifth Street. Free Estimates • Insured mately 225 feet easterly from its intersection 3. Dimensions of lot: 25.00 by 100.00 PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES with the easterly sideline of South Street. 4. Nearest cross street: Madison Avenue Subject to Tax Sale June 10, 2002 Tile & Marble Masonry There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of LLANE’S Creations PAVING ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THREE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOU- Uniquecrete SAND FIVE-HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THREE-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR & SAND ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE & CUSTOM INSTALLATION OF & 96/100 ($133,537.96) together with lawful 01/100 ($116,324.01) together with lawful 35/100 ($138,125.35) together with lawful interest and costs. interest and costs. interest and costs. Ceramic & Marble RALPH Decorative Stamped There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in Concrete Systems the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CUSTOM DESIGN CHECCHIO, INC. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn “Your project. . .our masterpiece.” Bathroom • Kitchen BLACK TOP this sale. this sale. this sale. • Patios • Walkways • Pool Decks RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH Floors Other PAVING SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF • Driveways • Driveways • Bluestone FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN, FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Free Estimates • Fully Insured Parking Lots FREE • Brick Steps • Flagstone Suite 201 ATTORNEYS AT LAW Suite 201 Over 15 Years Experience Concrete or ESTIMATES 7 Century Drive 318 Bergen Boulevard 7 Century Drive 908-925-5875 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Masonry Work 908-222-0138 Local References Available CH-756816 - (WL) CH-756797 - (WL) CH-756817 - (WL) Or: 908-756-8343 * Free Estimates * 4 T - 8/22, 8/29, 9/5 4 T - 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 4 T - 8/22, 8/29, 9/5 908 • 889 • 4422 & 9/12/02 Fee: $197.88 & 9/5/02 Fee: $197.88 & 9/12/02 Fee: $208.08 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, September 5, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Senior 50+ Softball League Playoffs: Division 1 (50+): Field in Linden on September 3. The Comcast Cablevision 19, Nilsen Office took the initial game, by the Detective Agency 18 score of 15-7. The Irish Pub came back Comcast Cablevision 23, Nilsen to win the next game, 17-13. Detective Agency 12 FINAL STANDINGS: Comcast Cablevision, who finished 50+ DIVISION 1: the regular season in first place, also TEAM W L won the playoffs by defeating Nilsen Comcast Cablevision * 18 4 Detective Agency in both games of Antone’s Pub & Grill 18 4 Nilsen Detective Agency 15 7 their playoff finals. Comcast won the Legg Mason 12 10 initial game, 19-18, then blasted 30 Marian Jacobson Roofing 10 12 hits to win the next game, by a score 50+ DIVISION 2: of 23-12. Frank Bender and Tom TEAM W L Lombardi combined for 8 hits and 3 Irish Pub * 12 10 homeruns in the final game. Dom The Office 12 10 Union Center National Bank 7 15 Deo, Bill Mirto, Frank Pepe and Northwestern Mutual 4 18 Patrick Sarullo contributed with three Crest Refrigeration 2 20 hits apiece. Mirto, Pepe and Bill SUPER SENIORS DIVISION: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Reichle also homered. TEAM W L SUCCESSFUL FACE-DIVE AT SECOND...Hunter Phil Wein stirs up a cloud Creative Industries 16 3 DISPLAYING HER MEDAL...Elizabeth Steller, center, of the Westfield Mar- Super Seniors (60+): of dust as he slides safely into second. Watson Avenue second baseman Ryan LA Law 13 6 Mann awaits the throw. lins swim team shows her medal after one of her meets at the Westfield Creative Industries 26, L.A. Law 11 Haven Bank 9 11 Memorial Pool as Head Coach Judy Lee, left, and Assistant Coach Chrissy Creative Industries 24, L.A. Law 8 IL Giardino’s Restaurant 6 13 Shwebel smile for the camera. Creative Industries, the league L.K.G.R. Law 4 15 champions during the regular sea- * Finished in first place based on son, also won the playoffs by defeat- more head-to-head victories over the Hunters’ Final Shot Finishes ing L.A. Law in two games. Creative runner-up team. Blue, White Marlins Finish blasted 31 hits to win the initial Watson Glory Boys, 12-11 game, 26-11. Creative continued their Kathleen DiFabio Successful Swim Season hot hitting with 33 hits, and a 24-8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 victory in the final game. Dick Di Charity Softball The Westfield Memorial Pool Blue finish in the Union County Outdoor Muro and Don Robertson led the pitch inside then later throw a pitch the “Glory Boys” leaped from their and White Marlins swim teams en- Swim League. final onslaught, with four hits apiece. Tournament Set outside, but he was waiting for it.” trenches and swarmed the plate with Bob Canales, Demo Cervelli, Dom Hunter immediately answered seven runs in the fourth to seize a 10- joyed another successful and excit- The Blue Marlins finished with a On Saturday, September 14, there ing season. The 291 members had record of 7-0, bringing home first Deo, Sy Feingold, Art Kopacz, Bill when Marcazzo launched his solo 5 lead. Ritchie and Alan Schulman contrib- will be a charity softball tournament blast to right field and chugged That particular inning initially had the opportunity to practice every place in the North Jersey Summer to benefit Kathleen DiFabio who has morning in the brand new state of the Swim League Division IV Champi- uted with three hits in the game. around the bases with declining alac- the appearance of being just another Creative Industries finished the a neurological illness that will re- rity. art 25-meter pool, which opened June onships hosted by Westfield Memo- quire extensive brain surgery. All one-run scuffing but an untimely walk 27. The swimmers also enjoyed show- rial Pool on July 29. season by winning 20 of 24 games Asked when was the last time he and some spectacular base running and were led by the awesome hitting money raised will help her family ing off their pool during the competi- Many of the Blue Marlins advanced offset all costs of medical bills and had to run that distance, Marcazzo by Ciemniecki turned Manzi’s con- tive swim meets held at the pool. to the “Meet of Champions” League of Alan Schulman (.729), George surgery. A rain date is set for Sunday, chuckled and answered, “Last game! trol game upside down. Craig Under the leadership of Head Championships held at West Merlo (.725), Don Robertson (.679), September 15 But before that, the last time I ran Tinervin, Lee Musler and McCullum Coach Judy Lee and her assistants Caldwell Community Pool on Au- Bob Canales (.650), Ray Cozzarelli Fields will be used in Berkeley that far in one stretch was eight years singled to load the bases with one Chrissy Schwebel and Vincent Shen, gust 1. The Blue Marlins dominated (.650), Demo Cervelli (.636) and Sy Heights and Scotch Plains. The tour- ago.” out. Ryan Mann grounded into a swimmers of all levels came together the meet as swimmers broke many Feingold (.600). Schulman led the nament is set up in a double-elimina- In the third, Ciemniecki dribbled a force play to score Tinervin. to experience high quality swim- records and secured first, second, team with seven homeruns, also. tion fashion and there will be a 16- single to center, stole second and With two outs, Manzi gave Lima a ming instruction, fun and success. and third place medals in their events. Division 2 (50+): team maximum. The cost will be $200 scored on Redding’s fading single to free pass to reload the bases. The White Marlins ended the season The Blue Marlins have been unde- The Office 15, Irish Pub 7 per team and the first game will begin right. Hunter failed to respond then Ciemniecki lashed a two-run single with a record of 2-2, defeating feated for 25 years and both swim- Irish Pub 17, The Office 13 at 9 a.m. ASA rules will apply and no to left, then darted around the bases Nomahegan and Cranford Swim mers and coaches hope to continue The Irish Pub and The Office were double wall bats are permitted. PUBLIC NOTICE faster than a speeding bullet. As the For more information, please con- second run scored, the relay to home Clubs. The White Team brought their winning streak in the new pool deadlocked with one win each and were SHERIFF’S SALE home a trophy for their third place for many years to come. to play the deciding-game at Tremley tact Kevin Sicola at (908) 464-8462 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, hit the backstop. Lima’s pinch run- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ner (Rob McCullum) slid over home DOCKET NO. F-3467-02 and Ciemniecki caught everybody WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F.A., off-guard when he immediately fol- PLAINTIFF vs. SHARON HUNTER, ET AL, DEFENDANT. lowed with a Superman dive onto the I am the changing face of real estate. . . CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, plate. DATED JUNE 5, 2002 FOR SALE OF “I just followed behind Rob and MORTGAGED PREMISES. watched the throws. I kept alert and I am the ears that hear By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale took them by surprise,” explained by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Ciemniecki. what your home means to you. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- Rattled, Manzi walked Orsini and thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on gave up a two-run homer to Redding. WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF Hunter inched back with two runs The eyes that seek out SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful in the fourth. Stogner singled and bidders must have 20% of their bid available scored when Wein’s fly to right was the perfect buyer. The promise in cash or certified check at the conclusion dropped. Wein scored on Smith’s of the sales. The judgment amount is EIGHTY FIVE grounder to short. to guide you every step THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN McCullum singled in the sixth and & 56/100 ($85,916.56). scored on Ciemniecki’s sac fly to Property to be sold is located in the City right. Hunter fired back with three of the way. I am a of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New Jersey. runs to narrow Watson’s lead to 11- Premises commonly known as 945 Flora 10. Stogner crushed a solo blast. commitment to your satisfaction. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. Smith and Chris Kluckas scored when BEING KNOWN as LOT 768, BLOCK 8, Marcazzo’s single to right was ® on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- bobbled. I am your Coldwell Banker agent. beth. Dimensions: 100.00 feet by 25.00 feet After the “Glory Boys” discov- by 100.00 feet by 25.00 feet. ered they were out of ammunition, Nearest Cross Street: Spring Street. Hunter Penczak crept to the plate The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further no- and shuffled to first after a miscue at tice by publication. third. Cuccaro stepped to the plate . . .and I will sell your home. Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, and unloaded his two-run, game- water and sewer liens. winning shot to deep center. There is due approximately the sum of NINTY ONE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED “This was one of the most exciting TWENTY & 72/100 ($91,620.72) together playoff games we have had. Last BARBARA CALLAHAN with lawful interest and costs. year, we were five runs down against Westfield Office There is a full legal description on file in Shady (Lane) and came back. That the Union County Sheriff’s Office. was exciting. It doesn’t get any bet- 908-301-2886 (Direct Line) The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. ter than this,” exclaimed Manzi. E-mail: [email protected] RALPH FROEHLICH Watson 111 701 0 11 SHERIFF Hunter 410 203 2 12 908-233-5555 (Main Line) FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 See it all on the Web! ©2002 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation CH-756793 - (WL) An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently Owned and Operated by NRT, Incorporated 4 T - 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 www.goleader.com REALTOR® & 9/5/02 Fee: $191.76 Hye-Young Choi #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office 1994-2001 Visit me at my website: www.westfieldnjhomes.com email: [email protected]. Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for The Perfect Home!

WESTFIELD - A quiet tree lined street is the locale for this young Center Hall Colonial that seamlessly blends features that today’s homeowner’s look for with desirable traditional details. Hardwood floors, boxed windows, natural wood molding, marble entry foyer, skylights, recessed lighting and a Master Bedroom with full Bath & walk-in closet mingle beautifully. A Living OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, September 8th 1-4 PM Room with picture window, Formal Dining Room and Family Room off the Eat-In Kitchen craft 118 Harrison Avenue a marvelous first floor. Complementing this space are three more Bedrooms, two full & two half Sunny, spacious 6 BR, 3 1/2 BTH Vict / Col w/ appealing wrap-around porch. Well maintained Baths and a marvelously finished Basement that increases your living space. An expansive park- w/ many amenities: high ceilings, beautiful original hardware, stain glass wndws & many walk- like property adds to this home’s appeal. Reduced to $650,000. Call me for further details or to in bays. Through a 48” wide frt dr is the vestibule w/ marble flr & decorative waincoting. The make an appointment to view this lovely home. elegant foyer (14x13) opens to LR w/ frplc, grand size FDR, FR & lrg EIK. Unique finished basement w/ sauna & RR. Easy wk to library, twn, sch & park. $892,000. (WSF6715) Faith Maricic, Sales Associate NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club Gold 1999 - 2001 Westfield Office (908) 233-4646, Direct Dial 209 Central Avenue [email protected] 908-233-5555, ext. 169 Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue, W. • (908) 233-0065 www.westfieldnjhomes.com CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 5, 2002 Page 15 Westfield Library Reveals Holy Trinity Seniors To Begin New Season EEExxxquisite HHquisite ome BBome y The PPThe arararkkk WESTFIELD – The Senior So- Calendar of Story Times cial Club of Holy Trinity will be- WESTFIELD – Story time for interested persons are encouraged to gin its new season with a social “Little Listeners,” children ages 2 to arrive early and sign in immediately meeting on Monday, September 9, 3½ years old and an accompanying at the Children’s Desk. Once the maxi- at 1:30 p.m. adult, will be held on Tuesdays, Oc- mum is reached, no additional chil- The meeting will be held in the tober 1 to November 12 (not Novem- dren will be accepted, even if they gymnasium/auditorium of the Holy ber 5), or Wednesdays, October 2 to arrive before the program begins. Trinity Interparochial School. Attend- November 13, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children must be the appropriate ees are asked to use the entrance on Participants are asked to choose ages for the program and must have First Street. either the Tuesday or Wednesday their own Westfield Library card. Interested individuals may sign sessions. The library is located at 550 East up at the meeting for the first day trip “Time for Tales,” a story time for Broad Street. For further informa- of the season, which will be a tour of children 3½ to 5 years old, will take tion, please call the Children’s De- Eckley Miners’ Village in Pennsyl- place on Mondays, September 23 to partment at (908) 789-4090. vania on Monday, September 30. October 21 (not October 14) from 7 to 7:30 p.m. It will be repeated on Tuesdays, September 24 to October 22, from AARP Chapter to Meet 1:30 to 2 p.m. and also held on Thursdays, September 26 to October Monday at New Location 24, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Individuals are asked to choose only one day per WESTFIELD — Westfield Area County in Berkeley Heights. week for story time. Chapter No. 4137 of the American Reservations are still available for Children in kindergarten and older Association of Retired Persons will a sightseeing tour of the Philadel- are invited to take part in the library’s meet for the first time at a new loca- phia area from Tuesday to Thursday, After School Activities Program. This tion on Monday, September 9. October 15 to 17. Interested indi- one-hour program will meet on se- Meetings will be held temporarily viduals may call Trips and Tours Co- lected Thursdays from 3:45 to 4:45 at American Legion Post No. 328 Chairwoman Marie Stauder at (908) p.m. It will include stories, crafts, Hall in Clark, due to remodeling of 889-6769. Rates are $286 for double Scotch PPScotch lainslainslains - Exquisite Cape on private park-like grounds with tranquil tree-lined street. videos and refreshments celebrating the Assembly Hall of The Presbyte- accommodations and $371 for single Professionally landscaped and decorated. Seven rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Move-in condition. a special theme or event. rian Church in Westfield. for the multi-night trip. The dates for the program are Sep- As usual, the social period with Mrs. Stauder is also in charge of a Roof, Furn.,HwHtr., Appl., Sec.Sys; all recent. Totally renovated. Priced at $619,900. tember 19, October 24, November refreshments will begin at 1 p.m. A “Country Christmas in Nashville and 21 and December 12. brief business meeting will start at Gatlinburg” for seven days and six FFFor SSor ale bbale y OwnerOwnery ... All story times are drop-in pro- 1:30 p.m., to be followed by the nights, December 5 to 11, with most grams but attendance is limited, so guest speaker, Westfield Fire Chief meals included. The charges are $823 Call 908-232-9846 or E-Mail [email protected] for appointment John Castellano. for double, triple or quadruple ac- St. Bart’s to Remember Chief Castellano will discuss “The commodations and $1,068 for single. Fascinating Little-Known Facts Individuals may also sign up for Tragedy of Sept. 11 About the History of the Westfield another session of free identification Fire Department.” He will also re- photographs provided by the Union During Special Service view the latest safety tips for pre- County Sheriff’s Department. SCOTCH PLAINS – St. venting fires in homes, cars and pub- William Lemke is now compiling Bartholomew the Apostle Roman lic places. a list of names for this program, Catholic Church in Scotch Plains Members are asked to bring canned which will be held at the time of the will host a “September 11th Re- and boxed grocery items. In addi- chapter’s regular Monday, Novem- membrance Service” at 7:30 p.m. tion, knitting and crocheting materi- ber 4 meeting. He may also be called on Wednesday, September 11. als are needed by the Knitting Group about future events and directions to The service will honor all those to make items for patients at Runnells the new meeting location at (908) who died in last year’s tragedy, as Specialized Hospital of Union 232-5818. well as those who survive them. For further information, please call PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Deacon Bob Gurske at (908) 889- 4375. The church is located at TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New 2032 Westfield Avenue. Jersey, will conduct an auction of used vehicles and equipment at 10:00 a.m., September 14, 2002 at the rear of the Scotch Plains Police Department, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE Plains. Listed below is a list of the items to be offered at the auction: NOTICE TO CREDITORS ITEM # DESCRIPTION CONDITION MINIMUM BID Estate of: DOROTHY BOSSERT, De- 1. 1980 GM TPC TRUCK FAIR $6,000.00 ceased (Vin #4JGAB54E8YAZ091196) Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, 2. UMAX LAPTOP COMPUTER GOOD $500.00 Surrogate of the County of Union, made on MODEL 535T W/CASE the 30TH day of AUGUST, A.D. 2002, upon 3. MANS GOLD RING W/DIAMOND CHIPS GOOD $100.00 the application of the undersigned, as EX- 4. RAYMOND WEIL GOLD WATCH GOOD $600.00 ECUTORS of the estate of said deceased, 5. TAYLOR MADE GOLF CLUBS (13) W/BAG GOOD $1,100.00 notice is hereby given to the creditors of said 6. 1987 GMC MASON DUMP POOR $500.00 deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under The Township reserves the right to withdraw any item from the list at the Township’s sole oath or affirmation their claims and de- discretion. mands against the estate of said deceased The Township also reserves the right to start below minimum bid if necessary to encourage within six months from the date of said competition. order, or they will be forever barred from All items sold “as is” and may be inspected prior to the sale during business hours or at Four Kimball Circle • Westfield, New Jersey prosecuting or recovering the same against 9:00 a.m. the day of the sale. the subscriber. Purchases may be made by cash or certified check, payable at the time the bid is accepted CHRISTINE E. IHLING AND by the Township. All items shall be removed from Township premises within one week from LORI ALTY the date of acceptance of the bidder’s offer at the bidder’s own expense. EXECUTORS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 404 LAGGREN WAY Barbara Riepe Center Hall Colonial • Twelve-Plus Rooms NESHANIC STATION, NEW JERSEY 08853 Township Clerk 1 T - 9/5/02, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T – 9/5/02, The Times Fee: $49.98 Two-Plus Acre Property

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Brightwood Charmer SCOTCH PLAINS $278,000 REDUCED! Immaculate 3 Bedroom Bi-Level on manicured property featuring a Living Room; Formal Dining Room (can be 4th Bedroom); Eat-In Kitchen; Family Room; 1 1/2 Baths; 1 car attached Garage; This gem is beautifully situated on nearly a half acre of manicured lawn central air conditioning and more! Call Frank D. Isoldi for your personal tour at 908-301-2038. WSF6597 and gardens in “Brightwood” - one of Westfield’s premier neighbor- hoods. Exuding charm and lovely architectural detail, this custom built Colonial Cape Cod style home, built circa 1954, has been lovingly and meticulously maintained and updated by the present owners. Light flows through all eight of the generously sized rooms, and the fabulous expan- sion possibilities add to the allure of this beautiful property - located just minutes away from Westfield’s top notch schools, superb shopping and transportation. Offered at $649,000.

For appointment call: Carol Tener 2001 NJAR Gold Award President’s Elite WESTFIELD $589,000 Move-In Condition Side Hall Colonial with open front porch featuring: an Entrance Hall with french Call Direct: doors leading to the Living Room; Formal Dining Room with triple window & french doors; Eat-In Kitchen with custom counters leading to Family Room; 4 Bedrooms, including Master Suite with full (908) 233-2243 Bath and Sitting Room; 2 car detached Garage and more! Call Frank D. Isoldi for your personal tour at 908-301-2038. WSF6656 Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue, W. • (908) 233-0065 FRANK D. ISOLDI Broker / Sales Associate NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 1993-2001 Gold Level 1999 - 2001 (908) 301-2038 Direct Line Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, September 5, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

ANTIQUE FOR SALE AUTO FOR SALE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Antique walnut night stand/cigar 1995 Pontiac Grand Am SE - dark CLASSIFIEDS The Westfield Symphony Or- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED stand. 14.5” long by 15.5” wide by green, 4 door, auto., air, cruise, all chestra seeks a part-time Op- Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad seeks persons willing to 30.5” high. White marble lined, power, 75,000 mi., orig. owner, PIANO LESSONS CHILDCARE AVAILABLE erations Manager. Responsibili- gray marble top - $275 OBO. train as Emergency Medical exc. cond. $5,300. Teaching since 1970 ties: answering phones, selling Evening number (908) 232-3389 Loving mom to care for your in- Technicians. No prior exp. (908) 654-6091 (908) 889-4095 tickets, managing the database, fant/tod in my Scotch Plains home. scheduling auditions & rentals, needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., College Ed, CPR. supporting marketing/pr and min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. Call Krista (908) 889-1650 fundraising functions, as well as coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or basic office management. Quali- 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- CHILDCARE fications: proficiency in MS Of- ents of school children. Childcare Fun loving 10 year old boy, Thurs- fice, superior people and orga- reimbursement available! days, 3-9 p.m. in Westfield home. nizational skills, attention to de- Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. Help with homework and have fun. tail. Interest in and/or knowl- 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. Driver’s license and car preferred. edge of classical music a plus. Call the Recruiting Team at Call Robin (908) 233-0513 20 hours/week + concerts & (908) 233-2500 for details events. Send resume and cover CARE AVAILABLE letter to: Westfield Symphony HELP WANTED Alaniya Agency, Inc. Orchestra, 224 E. Broad Street, Driver/Warehouse - Efficiency/ Specializing in Elderly & Sick Care Westfield, NJ 07090. good communication skills Also-Babysitting and Housekeeping needed. Co. van provided/Lifting. Call Dina (732) 396-0086 HELP WANTED Benefits. Call (908) 298-1212 Part-time secretary for pleasant CHILDCARE Cranford law office. Excellent skills MEDICAL SECRETARY Part-time, M-F, 3-6PM. Must have required. FT. Busy Westfield Urology office driver’s license and own car. Pick- Respond by email to: seeks experienced medical sec- up two children from McGinn School [email protected] retary. Computer Literacy a must. in Scotch Plains, help with home- HELP WANTED Fax Resume w/ salary require- work, take to after school activities. ments to: (908) 654-6319. (908) 389-0669 Admin. Assistant/Bookkeeper Small design firm looking for respon- BUS DRIVER sible admin. assistant. Responsibili- PUBLIC NOTICE Van driver needed for run from ties include A/R, A/P, payroll, time independent school in Short Hills SHERIFF’S SALE tracking, telephone reception, filing & to nearby towns. Each run is ap- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, other light office duties. Comp. exp. a CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, proximately 2 hours in the morn- DOCKET NO. F-11680-01 must. Exp. w/MYOB, Quick Books ing and 2 hours in the afternoon. BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, or other acct. software a plus. Drivers are paid for school holi- PLAINTIFF vs. SONIA NEWMAN, DE- Call Jeff (908) 322-8989 days, including Christmas, winter FENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, LPN/MEDICAL ASSISTANT and spring vacations. Friendly A Westfield Treasure DATED MAY 31, 2002 FOR SALE OF working environment. Must be MORTGAGED PREMISES. FT and/or PT for busy Urology reliable with a good driving record. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- office in Westfield. Computer Lit- CDL license required. A statement in charming elegance, this traditional Colonial style home is ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale eracy a must. Fax resume w/ sal- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Call Donna Chahalis at unmatched for pure architectural details and epitomizes the historic legacy ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- ary requirements to: (908) 654- (908) 379-3442 of the late 1800’s. This 12 room haven has bejeweled entertainment settings thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 6319. WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF CARPET/AIR DUCT CLEANING SHARE A HOUSE and enchanting family spaces. Exquisite moldings, 3 fireplaces, gleaming SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful Professional carpet cleaning. Two Single woman looking to share a oak and wide-board pine floors, high ceilings, expansive windows and built- bidders must have 20% of their bid available house in Westfield for $600/mo. in cash or certified check at the conclusion rooms and a hall - $54. Professional ins mingle with an up-to-date gourmet Kitchen and newer Family Room to of the sales. air duct cleaning, whole house spe- Age 35-50. Nice location, near impart an ambiance of graciousness. Enhancing the allure of this home is a The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- cial - $140, plus additional vents, $15. Tamaques Park. DRED NINTY ONE THOUSAND NINE- (732) 548-6895 Call Karen (908) 233-5345 delightful wrap around porch and nearly half an acre of beautifully land- HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN & 71/100 (must like cats) scaped private grounds. A fabulous location, near so many amenities, only ($291,957.71). CLEANING AVAILABLE The property to be sold is located in the TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT amplifies the prestige of this beautiful home. Offered at $1,275,000. Town of Westfield, New Jersey 07090, Mother and daughter team. Ref- County of UNION and State of New Jersey. erences available. Satisfaction Westfield - Northside. Quiet, at- Commonly known as: 206 NORTH FLO- tractive 5 RM townhouse. Walk to For appointment call: RENCE AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW guaranteed. JERSEY 07090. (732) 470-4837 town & NYC trans. CAC, W/D, Tax Lot No. 32 in Block No. 2704. DW. $1500/mo. + utils. No pets. Carol Tener Dimensions of Lot: approximately 100 FLOOR REFINISHING Avail. Oct. 15, 2002. feet wide by 100 feet long. Please reply to P.O. Box 117, Nearest Cross Street: Hancock Street. Applied Wood 2001 NJAR Gold Award Situate at a point on the northeasterly Fanwood, NJ 07023 or sideline of North Florence Avenue at its Refinishing & new floors. [email protected] President’s Elite intersection with the northwesterly sideline 900 types of wood. of Hancock Street North. VISA/MC HANDYMAN SERVICES Call Direct: There is due approximately the sum of THREE-HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND 908-874-7179 A HELPING HAND. Need some- EIGHT-HUNDRED THIRTY & 68/100 thing fixed or installed? Need a (908) 233-2243 ($310,830.68) together with lawful interest HOUSE CLEANING room painted? I can help. and costs. NO JOB TO SMALL There is a full legal description on file in Quality Work Westfield Office • 600 North Avenue W., • (908) 233-0065 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Call Bob (908) 403-5690 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Lady for Union Co. area, with Email: [email protected] this sale. references. RALPH FROEHLICH Call Dorothy (908) 629-9117 FOR SALE SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Framed oil on board street scene. Suite 201 MOVING SALE Frame: 18.5” high by 16.5” wide. 7 Century Drive 8 piece dining set, 7 piece queen Painting: 7.5” by 9.5” - $125 OBO. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-756788 - (WL) bedroom set, antique Singer Contemporary quilt wall hanging - 4 T - 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 sewing console. $100 OBO. & 9/5/02 Fee: $191.76 (908) 233-4853 Evening number (908) 232-3389 &ROGZHOO%DQNHU 5HVLGHQWLDO%URNHUDJH

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, September 5, 2002 Page 17 Arts & Entertainment Annual Art Auction Will Aid GrantGrantill Commemorative 9/11 Play By Westfieldestfieldestfield Chansonettes Slates Playwright Set By UCC Theater Projectojectoject Rehearsals on Sept. 11 Get Outta Fund At Mount St. Mary Academycademycademy WESTFIELD – The ELIZABETH — An original sue of The Westfield Leader and The Chansonettes of Westfield, a WATCHUNG – The Mount Saint tax deductible and credit cards are play entitled, What Happened: The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. women’s choral group, will host Mary Academy Alumnae will spon- accepted for auction purchases. September 11th Testimony Project, Although there is not a theater rehearsals for the fall season on The House sor its 14th annual Art Auction to Admission is $5 per person, which will be presented on Tuesday, Sep- ticket price for this event, donations Wednesday, September 11, at 7 p.m. tember 10, at the Union County Col- will be accepted which will fund a By CAROL F. DAVIS help benefit the Sister Mary at the Presbyterian Church on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lege Elizabeth Campus, 12 West Jer- scholarship to John Jay College of Mountainside Avenue in Westfield. Alphonsus Alumnae Scholarship sey Street, at 7:30 p.m. Justice in New York City, the liberal The New Jersey Historical Fund on Saturday, September 21, The theme for the upcoming holi- Society’s exhibition, Changed The one act play, which was writ- arts institute where Green has been a day season is “Goin’ on a Sleigh with a preview at 7 p.m. and the ten by Westfield resident Amy Green, professor of speech and theater for Lives: New Jersey Remembers Ride.” September 11, 2001, will open at beginning of the auction at 8 p.m. is open to the public. An exclusive eight years. New members are always wel- The auction, which is the primary feature will be written about Green The piece is a staged concert ver- 10 a.m. on September 11, and will come. Please contact Jackie remain on display until Saturday, source of funding for the school’s by Theater Correspondent Susan sion of the first hand accounts of 35 Costello, President, at (908) 789- Dougherty in the September 12 is- survivors of the September disaster. December 7. The exhibit docu- Alumnae Scholarship Fund, will be 5819. Groups or organizations in- ments New Jersey’s response to held at Mercy Hall, Mount St. Mary terested in booking a performance the terrorist attacks on the World Academy, U.S. Route No. 22 at by the Chansonettes may contact Trade Center. Admission is free Amy Herrington, Vice President, at Terrill Road in Watchung. The fund and open to the public. Utilizing Marking Anniversary of September 11 (908) 317-5910 or Ginny Bucci, objects such as banners, photo- is one of the largest scholarships Vice president at (908) 232-1750. granted by the Academy. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 graphs of shrines, artwork and other hosting specific services. Springfield: The Fire Chief reported Rehearsals are held every public memorials, the purpose is to Conducted by Martin Art of Deer Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the express the state’s collective emo- Rahway: Church bells throughout that members of the fire department, as church. The group is under the di- Park, N.Y., the auction will feature the City of Rahway will ring at 8:46, well as all emergency service person- tional and physical response to the works by Rockwell, Leroy Neiman, rection of Jean Schork, accompa- national tragedy. From the bumper 9:02, 9:45, 10:03, 10:05, and 10:28, nel, will gather in front of Town Hall nied by Mary Ellen Freda. Thomas Kinkade, Tarkay and others. WORK OF ART...This piece will be the respective times when the terrorist for a “remembrance service” early that sticker inscribed with “Let’s Roll” This year’s auction will include a visit up for bid at the annual auction. attacks and their aftermaths occurred. morning. — the last words spoken by by artist Robert Liu, who will com- At 7 p.m., residents are invited to Summit: A “Community Remem- Cranbury resident Todd Beamer plete one of his works and be available includes refreshments, at the door or attend a ceremony at the Rahway Fire brance Service” will begin at 6:45 p.m. aboard downed United Airlines Department Headquarters, 1300 Main on the Summit Village Green. In case DeNigrDeNigrDeNigro/WSOo/WSOo/WSO Flight 93 — to the poetry and art- for discussion during the preivew. by reservation. work created by Newark school- A professional auctioneer will lead To reserve tickets or obtain more Street, which will include a procession of rain, the service will be moved to St. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 children, this exhibition preserves the event. Refreshments and door information, please call (908) 757- to City Hall where a new monument Theresa’s Church, 306 Morris Avenue. strenuous on arts organizations. Fi- and records New Jersey’s story. will be dedicated at Rahway Police The event is sponsored by the Summit prizes will be available. Monies are 0108, extension no. 4507. nancially, which is the primary con- Department Headquarters. Houses of Worship in cooperation with cern of DeNigro, the orchestra may be * * * * * Roselle: The Roselle Fire Depart- the City of Summit. headed for somewhat rough waters. The Montclair Historical Soci- ment will meet in front of its building Westfield: At Temple Emanu-El, 756 While the orchestra receives gen- ety is opening its doors to the Seniors: NeNeSeniors: ver TTver oo Late to Learn to hold a special ceremony from 9 to East Broad Street, members of erous support from the Westfield community, inviting all to join in a Seniors: NeNeSeniors: ver TTver oo Late to Learn celebration of America’s most ba- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 10:30 a.m. The entire borough and Westfield’s senior clergy will sponsor Foundation, among other organiza- a worship service to mark the anniver- sic freedoms. A Day of Remem- Indeed, the process of creation is aloud, so that those with visual diffi- members of the public are invited to tions, DeNigro explained, “The or- brance will be at Montclair’s Is- so integral to the Senior Adult Art culties are able to participate. attend a candlelight vigil at 8 p.m. in sary of 9/11 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The chestra currently has no endowments, rael Crane House on Sunday, Sep- front of Borough Hall, which is lo- town’s September 11 Memorial, which Class that a dedicated exhibit en- In addition to art and drama classes, we most certainly would like to have tember 8, from 1 to 5 p.m. In cated at 210 Chestnut Street. has been erected at the corner of East one however. This situation has posed titled “Monday Morning: Enjoying addition to viewing a display of nutritional counseling, guided exer- Roselle Park: A candlelight vigil Broad Street, near the train station, will us with a serious problem, as last the Process,” consisting of work com- cise, including therapeutic exercise copies of some of the historic docu- is planned for 8 p.m. in Michael J. be unveiled on Sunday, September 21, year we ran a deficit.” ments that outline the basic free- pleted in Bryen’s class, goes on ex- under the guidance of a registered Mauri Park on Chestnut Street, near around 6:45 p.m. For more informa- The slowing economy, as well as doms we all enjoy today, visitors hibit in Union County Office Build- nurse, educationally relevant trips the gazebo. A memorial and special tion, please call (908) 789-4030. the events of 9/11, have taken their will have an opportunity to write ings in Elizabeth, in September. and guest speakers round out the service will also be held for 9/11 Winfield Park: As of press time, the toll not only the WSO, but on many their thoughts on freedom in the The program is funded, in part, by Senior Adult program. victim John Uelzhoffer. town was considering a candlelight arts organizations. For example, Memory Book, which will be per- the Van Winkle Foundation. Assistance in dealing with life’s Scotch Plains: Members of the vigil. Please call (908) 925-3850 for “large companies and even individual manently preserved in the Histori- Two drama classes focus on scene dilemmas and passages is provided public are invited to come to the definite plans. donors simply have less to give.” cal Society’s archives. This effort is part of a nationwide initiative of study and improvising and playing by a licensed social worker from Village Green, next to the Scotch On Television: While Governor James McGreevey Plains Municipal Building on Park museums. You can call them for theatre games. Participants also de- Jewish Family Services. has vowed that he is still committed Avenue, at 7 p.m. to join an interde- NBC: “The Concert for America” to the arts, the state’s arts funding more information at (201) 744- velop characters and work on scenes Programs run on Mondays, Tues- nominational service. This event of will feature Aretha Franklin, Enrique has been significantly cut. 1796. for performances. The class on short days and Wednesdays between 10 prayer and remembrance, which should Iglesias, Al Green and Placido Fortunately, the orchestra has * * * * * stories gives the senior citizens an a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Program partici- last for about one hour, will be spon- Domingo, as well as the National Sym- some great ideas as to how to in- From September 9 to 11, Brave opportunity to read and discuss works pants are also able to use the JCC’s sored by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood phony Orchestra. Alan Jackson will crease revenue. New World Theatre, Inc. will of literature. All stories are read pool during specified times. Ministerial Association and the Town- perform “Where Were You (When the DeNigro revealed, “Firstly, we present a marathon program of a ship of Scotch Plains. World Stopped Turning), which was wish to increase our audience pool, series of short plays (10 to 30 min- inspired by 9/11. Tom Brokaw will both in subscriptions and through utes), with music, songs, and mul- join First Lady Laura Bush in hosting community outreach programs. Sec- timedia woven between the theatre ‘Stock tt‘Stock he Shelves’ Programogramogram Book NookNookBook the concert at the Kennedy Center in ondly, we are seriously considering pieces, and related themed activity CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 Washington, D.C. some sort of Fall Fund-raiser along including poetry, fiction, and pho- young ones will love hearing about Morning Programming: All net- the lines of a fashion show or recital tographs. Each day of the mara- TTTo Raise Funds During Sept. Miss Bindergarten’s field trip to the works will focus their morning televi- series...orchestra subscriptions are thon will include an evening per- WESTFIELD – As part of its con- circus, celebration of the 100th day of sion shows on recaps and accounts of formance with a matinee on libraries. already up, and the new goal is to go Wednesday, September 11. There tinuing partnership with school li- In addition, any school wishing kindergarten, and stay home from kin- the terrorist attacks, as well as live from 279 to 400 subscriptions.” filming from Ground Zero. will be 50 new plays, songs, and braries in the area, the Town Book to enroll in the store’s program is dergarten, in other books in this series. Maestro Wroe also mentioned that multimedia pieces by award-win- Store of Westfield will run its “Stock welcome to participate. Any regis- After learning her new teacher’s CBS: The sole interview with Presi- the WSO is seriously interested in dent George W. Bush will air on “60 ning playwrights, composers and the Shelves” fundraising program name is Mrs. Toady, the school year marking the banner 20th year occa- lyricists commemorating the anni- ter receipts from the Town Book Minutes II,” which will be preceded by during September. Store collected by a school en- can only get worse for Annie, a second sion by perhaps “recording some versary of September 11, and pre- The store will donate a portion of grader. Or does it? “I’ve Got the Back- another “60 Minutes” special. The 9/ sort of anniversary CD.” sented by premier actors and direc- rolled in the program will go to- 11 documentary, which CBS aired in all collected receipts during the To-School Blues” (Grosset and Dunlap, Education is key. DeNigro com- tors. It’s all happening at the his- ward building a store credit for the 2002) by Gail Herman will bring more March, with host Robert DeNiro, will month to the school library of their school library. mented, “We will also continue to toric 1500-seat Town Hall, 123 West than one smile to your face by the time be rebroadcast that evening. expand our Caravan Program – an 43rd Street, New York City. Tickets customers’ choice. Last year, over To be eligible to participate in the you turn the last page. ABC: News will dominate the air- educational outreach program that may be purchased through 400 customers participated. program, a school or its parents’ or- Even Arthur goes back to school! waves from morning to primetime at www.ticketmaster.com or at the box After making a purchase at the allows us to bring our music to dis- ganization must have an open store Read all about his first day back in ABC, until Peter Jennings takes over trict schools. We were most pleased office, and prices range from $35 to store, customers should write the account in good standing and agree “Arthur’s Back-to-School Day by with a special “World News Tonight” to see Gaile Boothe, who recently $100. name of the school on the store re- to publicize the program internally. Lillian Hobsan. It is published by when children will be queried about joined our board, take an interest in * * * * * ceipt and place it in the bin near the The store will complete the rest of Harper Trophy (1998). their feelings since 9/11. A special heading up that committee.” In response to the tragedy at register. At the end of the month, the the details. May the 2002-2003 school year be “Nightline” will follow. “Of course David Wroe is firmly the World Trade Center, the New- store will tally the receipts and issue For more information, please con- a great year of reading for all area FOX: “The Day America Changed,” committed to education, and loves ark Museum has created The a store credit to the designated school tact Grace Roth at (908) 233-3535. children. a two-hour special will be aired. to see younger people taking an in- Garden of Remembrance: A UPN: The network will show “Pro- terest in classical music,” she added. Memorial to September 11. The files of Courage,” a two-hour special As a result of a few “brainstorming” exhibit reflects a span of time in Seasoned PrPrSeasoned ofessionals Will Instruct This Year’sear’sear’s spotlighting the lives of five young- sessions, the orchestra plans to attract medieval Spain when all of soci- sters who volunteered to help others. younger members by creating a new ety lived together in peace, and A&E Channel: Beginning at 8:46 “family membership” ticket category: recreates an indoor garden like Slate of PrivPrivSlate ate WYWYate AAACT Classes; Registration Set a.m., when the first airplane hit the children ages 6 to 11 can attend con- those that still exist in the country today. The purpose of the idyllic WESTFIELD — Cynthia Meryl, on Broadway, and WYACT’s South Pa- Director for The Seagull at the George Trade Center, and ending at 10:29 certs for free and youngsters 12 to 17 a.m., when the second tower fell, the garden is to “promote contempla- Broadway performer and Artistic Direc- cific. They have performed and studied Street Playhouse and After Sorrow for may attend for half-price. tion of world events and feelings tor of the Westfield Young Artists’ Coop- with Ann Reinking, Gregory Hines, the Ping Chong & Company. She earned her channel will scroll the victims’ names. As we turn to this year’s promising All of the major news outlets, CNN, of healing and peace.” Visit from erative Theatre (WYACT), and stage di- Alvin Ailey Company, the Joffrey Ballet, bachelor’s degree from Northwestern season, we most certainly wish now until Monday, September 15, rector of this summer’s production of and at the Governor’s School for the Arts. University and studied at Paris III – La MSNBC and FOX News Channel, DeNigro all the best in her new tenor have all opted to fill the day with news between the hours of noon and 5 South Pacific at the New Jersey Perform- Sorbonne Nouvelle. as Executive Director of the WSO. p.m., Wednesday through Sun- ing Arts Center (NJPAC) and the Arianna Rose, professional singer and and documentary programs. Many net- To subscribe to the WSO’s 20th day. The Museum is located at 49 Algonquin Arts Theatre (AAT) in voice teacher, vocal and audition coach, works banned the use of replays from season, please call (908) 232-9400. Washington Street. You can call Manasquan, and Dames At Sea, at AAT, composer, and music and theatre director the terrorist attacks during the days Adults can subscribe for a five-concert them at (973) 596-6550, and ad- has reported the beginning of WYACT’s from New York City, will instruct several immediately following 9/11. That ban season for less than $100 and $55 for mission is always free. 11th season of professional classes in the of the musical theatre classes. will be lifted on the anniversary day. students. You will not be disappointed. performing arts. A certified musical improvisation in- Due to the generosity of the Union structor, she works as an artist-in-resi- County Educational Services Commis- dence in elementary schools, colleges, Turn of Last Century Estate For Sale by Executor sion and Ed Hartnett, Superintendent, and workshops in musical theatre and WYACT will continue to offer acting, songwriting. She was an adjunct profes- musical theatre, and dance classes at sor at Bucknell University, and was com- Simply Elegant, City of San Francisco Centennial High School, 728 Westfield missioned by its Association of the Arts Avenue, Westfield. Registration is to write and direct an original full-length planned for September 9-11, 4 to 8 p.m., musical with students. in Centennial HS gym. Rose is a graduate of the Eugene Meryl expanded the dance faculty, O’Neill Theatre Center Cabaret Sym- while inviting professionals to teach be- posium; interned at the Theatre Royal, ginners, intermediate, and advanced act- Stratford East, London, England with a ing classes, concentrating on improvisa- LEARNING FROM THE Theatre-in-Education program; worked tion, character development, and scene BEST...Instructor Dan Barris will at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, study; and two of the three levels of encourage students in WYACT’s pro- and holds a theatre degree from musical theatre, focusing on song selec- gram to achieve their best in the arts. Bucknell. tion and interpretation, ensemble work, Meryl, an original cast member in voice, and musical theatre movement. A WYACT teaching veteran, Kimani Tommy Tune’s Broadway musical, Nine, She will oversee all classes and teach Fowlin is a professional dancer, choreog- with Raul Julia, played “Eliza” in My the more advanced musical theatre class rapher, and African Dance Consultant to Fair Lady opposite Noel Harrison, and private voice. A professional actress WYACT’s Once On This Island. She “Nellie” in South Pacific opposite Giorgio in the New York and national theatre will teach the Tuesday hip-hop class. Tozzi, “Charlotte” in Beyond Therapy arena for over 25 years, she designs her She is performing in a dance festival in opposite Pat Paulson, and more. classes to prepare the young performer Moscow, works with the Harambee She staged, directed and, together she for auditions and the professional stage. Dance Company, and the Umoja Dance and her husband Ted Agress, General New WYACT instructor Dan Barris Company, and has led workshops and Manager of WYACT and Broadway vet- has been teaching tap and jazz since choreographed throughout NewYork and eran, produced all 23 of WYACT past 1990, and has a jazzy, offbeat “hip” style. South America. productions including Carousel, Oliver!, He co-directs his own school in Central Heather Zweig (now Bialiy) returns as Brigadoon, Once On This Island, and New Jersey, and teaches master classes WYACT’s Master Instructor of begin- South Pacific (all five at NJPAC), A Mid- nationwide. He is developing a program ners’ and intermediate ballet, jazz, mod- summer Night’s Dream, Crimes of the with the New Jersey State School for the ern, and lyrical. A protégé of Sherry Heart, The Children’s Hour, The Deaf, teaching tap through rhythm and Alban, WYACT’s choreographer for the Threepenny Opera and The Gay Di- sound vibration, a pilot program for the past five years, she graduated Mason vorce. Governor’s Council for the Arts. Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers Uni- She would like to see young perform- A graduate of Emerson College in versity, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in ers develop the commitment and disci- Boston, he judges dance and talent com- Dance. She primarily performed with pline to learn an art well, whether in petitions across the country. A choreog- University Danceworks, which performs music, dance, or drama; and in doing so, rapher and an actor, his credits include through New Jersey and Pennsylvania. build the confidence they need not only Burlesque, A Tree Grows In Brooklyn, Elaine Molinaro, currently a Professor to build a career in the theatre, but to face George M, Grease, The Most Happy at Mason Gross School of the Arts at any challenge in life. Fella, and Annie, in which he played Rutgers, will teach acting. Her list of For further information on WYACT’s $7MM “Rooster.” directing credits includes The Gingham performing arts program and registra- His students have performed in The Dog, Orphans, Stop Kiss, and Black by tion, please call (908) 233-3200 or e-mail Inquiries: [email protected] • Portfolio: goleader.com/sf Secret Garden in London, High Society Joyce Carol Oates. She was an Assistant [email protected]. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, September 5, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The 9/12 edition of A&E will feature exclu- sive interviews with residents impacted by 9/11, and poetry, prose and columns from A&E Arts & Entertainment writers. HoHoHow WWw ill OurOur TTill ooowns MarkMarkwns September 11?11?September Throughout Union County, residents will pause in some way to remember 9/11. Consider attending one of the following services

By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN service will relocate to the New Provi- a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times dence Municipal Center gymnasium corner of Grand Street and Broadway on David Palladino for The Westfield Leader and The Times COUNTY -- Whether Union on Academy Street. the one-year anniversary. A candlelight THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME…Westfield native and Westfield High School graduate Nicole DeNigro makes County’s fellow residents were lost vigil, honoring all of the victims, will herself at home at the Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s East Broad Street office as the organization’s new Executive on the morning of September 11, follow the monument dedication. Director. Filling a post once held by Alan Moore and Nancy Jackson, DiNegro is faced with ushering in the symphony’s 2001, or if citizens choose to join Cranford: The Cranford World 20th anniversary year and beginning new fundraising efforts to fill in gaps left by less state arts funding. their neighbors in a distinct mo- Trade Center Memorial Fund has ment of reflection and prayer, Union organized a consecration of the NEW FUNDRAISERS MAY BE ON HORIZON TO FILL GAP IN ARTS FUNDING County’s cities, towns and boroughs ground at Crane Park, which is lo- will not allow the meaning of the cated at the corner of Springfield and day to be forgotten. North Union Avenue, at 6:30 p.m. The Westfield Leader and The During that time, the area will be HometoHometoHometown Girl to Lead WSO Into Its Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood surrounded by luminaries. The wid- has learned the planned events of ows and one of the parents of the several communities and has listed Cranford residents who lost their them below. In addition, a roster of lives on 9/11, will all be in atten- Banner Season As New Exec. DirDirw ectorectorector selected television programming by dance. According to a representative By DAVID PALLADINO tor focuses directly on fundraising, season. major networks has been included from the Fund, these family mem- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times budgeting and marketing. DeNigro already has an excellent at the end of this article. bers have decided to stay “home” in WESTFIELD — A native of Even though her formal educa- working relationship with Maestro Union County: Cranford, instead of attending ser- Westfield and a graduate of Westfield tional background is in English, Wroe. Berkeley Heights and New vices in New York City. The town’s High School, Nicole DeNigro stud- DeNigro commented, “going to work “David Wroe makes it easy for me Providence: Berkeley Heights deputy mayor and clergy council ied English at the University of Penn- for arts organizations was no stretch — I’ve never seen a music director so Mayor David Cohen, New Provi- will process with attendees from the sylvania. She was most pleased to for me by any means, as my parents willing to get involved in the dence Mayor Allen Morgan and park ceremony to St. Michael’s return to her native town and work were heavily involved in the arts.” fundraising process — he has been Commander of the American Le- Church on Alden Street for an inter- with one of the premier arts organi- DeNigro’s father, who is involved fantastic,” she said. gion Post No. 433, Joseph Clarizio, faith service. During the service, zations in New Jersey, the Westfield professionally in public relations, Maestro Wroe added, “Working which will begin at 7:45 p.m., two of will join efforts to host “We Will OLD GLORY...Westfield restaurant owners Symphony Orchestra (WSO). served on the board of the WSO. with Nicole has been just wonderful. Remember,” a memorial event to the widows will speak to the crowd. DeNigro gained valuable experi- hoisted the American flags to show support “The WSO will be celebrating our She is wholly committed to the sym- mark 9/11. At Centennial Park on for their nation. Around the county, resi- Elizabeth: All of the churches ence after graduation through grant 20th anniversary season — a banner phony, has boundless energy and has Springfield Avenue in New Provi- dents are encouraged to fly their flags on the in the City of Elizabeth will chime writing for the Philadelphia Drama milestone for the organization,” she long, deep ties to our community. dence, the event will include a first anniversary of 9/11. their bells at exactly 8:46 a.m. to Guild, a theatrical group in Philadel- told The Westfield Leader and The She is a pure joy to work with on a display of student essays and com- commence a candlelight vigil in phia and then later with a profes- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. She day-to-day basis — what more could memorative art, recognition of emer- Clark: The Township of Clark will the front of City Hall, which is lo- sional choral group known as the added that Music Director and Con- a Music Director ask for?” gency personnel, a flag and banner dedicate a monument in memory of cated at 50 Winfield Scott Plaza. Philadelphia Singers. ductor David Wroe has put together These days can be somewhat presentation, as well as a wreath lay- resident and Port Authority police of- Garwood: Residents of Garwood DeNigro’s job as Executive Direc- a fantastic array of music for this Continued on Page 17 ing. In case of inclement weather, the ficer James A. Nelson, who died on 9/ will convene among candlelight while 11. The dedication will be held during a memorial plaque is unveiled at and mounted on the side wall of Garwood’s Borough Hall, 403 South Avenue, at 7:30 p.m. The ceremony will be a trib- Book Nook ute to the victims and heroes of 9/11. Local Senior Citizens Know TheThew y ArAry eee By Marylou Morano Kenilworth: A non-denomina- tional memorial service is planned at Don’t WWDon’t ant to Go Back to School? St. Theresa’s Church, 541 Washing- NeNeNever Old to TTver ap Into CrCrap eative SensesSenseseative ton Avenue in Kenilworth at 7 p.m. NeNever Old to TTver ap Into CrCrap eative SensesSenseseative These Books Understand All are welcome to attend. By MARYLOU MORANO Linden: In the City of Linden, an Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By MARYLOU MORANO is written by Irene Smalls, and pub- interdenominational mass will be held Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times SCOTCH PLAINS — As Sep- lished by Silver Press (1997). at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 179 Hussa All children become a little appre- tember school bells call young people “I Don’t Want to Go Back To School.” Street, at 7 p.m. A moment of remem- hensive the closer it gets to the first day everywhere back to school, senior Sound familiar? Ben, a second grader is brance will be held at noon on the steps citizens at the Scotch Plains Jewish of school. Returning to school after afraid of all the things that could hap- of City Hall on Wood Avenue, while summer break, starting kindergarten or Community Center (JCC) are await- pen. What if his new teacher is mean? the church bells toll. For more infor- Pre-K, and adjusting to a new ing their first day of classes. What if he falls mation, please call (908) 474-8493. The JCC’s Senior Adult program teacher can all be traumatic. asleep on the bus Mountainside: Mountainside One way to ease September begins September 9 and offers classes and misses his Mayor Robert Viglianti has declared school stress is by reading in art, drama, music, short story dis- stop? This is a September 11 as “Always Remem- cussion, writing, science, current books that relate the stories of great book that all ber Day.” He encourages residents to back-to-school experiences of events, Jewish culture and drama. elementary display American flags during the other children. Fortunately, “Participation in a senior center school aged chil- day. Police Chief and Borough Ad- such as the one here at JCC is vital to publishers of children’s books dren will relate to, ministrator James Debbie said that recognize the a senior citizen’s mental, physical right up to the very both Our Lady of Lourdes Church need for such and emotional health and well-be- last page with its and the Community Presbyterian ing,” explained Deanna Fredericks, books and have upbeat ending. It Church of Mountainside will ring its published abun- Public Relations representative for is written and il- bells at 10:05 a.m. The Mountainside dantly on this sub- the JCC. lustrated by Fire Department and Rescue Squad Some of the Senior Adult program’s ject across all Marisabina Russo have been invited to observe a mo- reading levels. most popular classes are those in- and published by ment of silence. Our Lady of Lourdes Here are my volving the arts. The “Hands On” art Greenwillow will also hold a prayer service at 7:30 class explores various media and picks for the very Books (1994). p.m. The borough also passed a reso- young reader and techniques, while offering the op- “Miss Bindergarten lution observing the anniversary, and or listener: portunity to create projects to be SENIORS IN ACTION...Senior citizens at the JCC put the finishing touches on Gets Ready for Kinder- condemning the attacks of the 9/11 proud of. No previous art experience their sculptures during one of the art classes offered. * * * * * garten” (Puffin, 1999) by Joseph Slate terrorist attacks on America. is required and both beginners as Vera is late for the first day of school. is destined to become a back-to-school Plainfield: The City of Plainfield classic. The name of each animal char- will mark 9/11 with a tree-planting well as experienced artists are wel- to 15 participants in two years,” re- “The class has brought out the best The schoolhouse doors are closed shut. come. Students work in a variety of What will she do? Find out by reading acter is matched with a letter of the ceremony on the morning of the an- ported Assistant Executive Director in a number of the senior citizens, alphabet. This is just one book in a niversary in the front of City Hall, media, among them acrylics, clay, Lois Altschul. “Originally it was a many of whom never had an oppor- “Vera’s First Day of School” by Vera wire, water color and pastels. Rosenberry (Henry Holt, 1999). The whole series involving Miss which is located on Watchung Av- 45-minute class, now it runs two tunity to pursue art and who, for the Bindergarten and her kindergarten, and enue. Houses of worship will also be “The Art Class has grown from 5 hours.” first time, are discovering a talent story is based upon the author’s actual they didn’t know they had,” Altschul first day of school experience. Continued on Page 17 Continued on Page 17 continued. Play, read, rest, and sing. Color Two members of JCC’s Senior photos and simple text describing Adult Art Class have gone on to win the day-to-day activities of Pre-K awards in the Union County Senior class are found in “Hurray for Pre- Clubhouse K!” (Harper Collins 2000). The text WWWestfield Artist to Lend Talentsalentsalents Art Contest, which is sponsored an- ANTIQUES & nually by the Union County Board of and photographs by Ellen B. Senisi Chosen Freeholders. will give a child an idea of what to TTTo September 11 Park Projectojectoject FURNISHINGS This year, Rose Gelfman of expect when going to Pre-K. Mountainside, NJ Westfield won first prize in the acrylic “Daycare Days” by Mary Brigid WESTFIELD – Westfield’s Sep- non-professional category for her Barret (Little Brown and Company, tember 11 Memorial Park, which will be “Self Portrait” and Miriam Rotmansz 1999) is a story told from the view of dedicated on Sunday, September 21, will You are cordially invited to took first prize in the pastel non- a young boy who goes off to daycare be captured on canvas by longtime professional category for her still-life each day. The illustrations in this book Westfield resident and artist Patricia explore our six rooms of fine are as warmly presented as the words. Brentano Bramnick. antiques, classic reproductions, floral arrangement, “Flowers In Vase.” Brentano has offered to donate a draw- “It is wonderfully inspiring to work Alicia isn’t sure she wants to go to one-of-a-kind chandeliers and school, but her mom says she is a big ing or watercolor of the newly-created with these students,” said instructor, site that will be made available to the Lillie Bryen of Westfield. “The par- girl now and big girls go to school. unique gift items. We are “Beginning School” takes the reader, public as a lithograph. Proceeds from the purveyors of Crabtree & ticipants joyfully enjoy the creative sale of the prints will be used to fund process.” in storybook format, through what a Evelyn Bath & Body Products kindergartener can expect from the future maintenance and development of Continued on Page 17 first day through the winter break. It the Memorial Park. and maintain a vast selection A well-recognized artist, three of Patricia Brentano Bramnick of top quality candles. Brentano’s works will be featured this fall in “Drawings 2002,” a curated exhi- chromatic rendition of a “gathering of Clubhouse Antiques & bition at the New Jersey Center for Visual birds.” Furnishings is your destination Calderone School of Music Arts in Summit (NJCVA). She is the only Brentano’s work can also be seen in for fine products and New Jersey artist chosen by curators October at the Rahway Arts Center. Two THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL exceptional values. Ellyn Dennison and Denise Call to ex- of her paintings were selected for inclu- Established 1975 Certified Teachers hibit her work alongside the work of 18 sion in the “Celebrating Excellence” other artists, all from New York. show, sponsored by Merck & Co., Inc. Private Instruction on This exhibition will open on Friday, and the Union County Board of Chosen 865 MOUNTAIN AVE. • MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092 All Instruments, Voice and Ensembles September 13 and end on Monday, No- Freeholders. This show will open on vember 3. Sunday, October 13. (Between Maxwell’s & Fleet Bank) Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 Brentano’s featured drawings include Brentano teaches watercolor at the Telephone 908-789-7600 • Fax 908 789-3322 Riverwalk Plaza a watercolor of her mother, a lighter DuCret School of Art in Plainfield. She 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 256 Morris Avenue • Springfield email [email protected] (973) 428-0405 281 Main Street(973) 467-4688• Millburn comedic take on “three sisters,” done in will also be joining the faculty at the (973) 467-4688 charcoal, and a watercolor and ink mono- NJCVA this fall as a drawing instructor. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK