The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, May 20, 1999 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS United Fund of Westfield Attains $613,000 Goal Tamaques Parking For Campaign to Assist 21 Member Agencies Solution Remains By PAUL J. PEYTON Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Whether it is quality after-school education programming and trans- portation for a family forced out of Under Discussion their home during last year’s Labor Day storm, helping to get a young By PAUL J. PEYTON day night alone, according to Third adult off drugs or sending a develop- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Ward Councilman Neil F. Sullivan, mentally disabled child to summer While Westfield police officers Jr., Chairman of the council’s Pub- camp, the United Fund has a long are following the Town Council’s lic Safety Committee. and rich tradition in Westfield of directive to ticket motorists who Last fall, residents living in the providing people-oriented services. park along the roadway through area of the park came before the Last week, the United Fund of Tamaques Park, there now exists a council in opposition to a plan to Westfield celebrated the end to an- lack of available spaces during peak add 71 parking spaces to the park by other successful campaign as park usage hours, officials revealed paving over the lawn area. Westfielders continue to step to the Tuesday night. That plan has been derailed, at plate to finance the many services A straw poll vote drew a 4-4 tie least temporarily, with the council that depend on financial support from among the eight council members agreeing to amend the agreement it the agency. present on allowing park users to had with the contractor hired for The Fund reached its 1998-1999 park on the grass until a more per- the proposed parking stalls, to al- goal of $615,000, a 2.5 percent in- manent solution is rendered. Since low him to work on other paving crease, or $15,000 over the previous the council took action to ban park- projects in town instead. year’s effort. ing on the oval roadway through the The Public Works Committee, Twenty-one agencies are supported park, over 40 summonses have been chaired by Third Ward Councilman by the Fund, which was incorporated written, including 12 this past Mon- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 in 1957. That year, the Fund raised $229,764. It surpassed $300,000 in 1977, $400,000 in 1982, a half mil- lion dollars in 1985 and $600,000 10 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader years ago. REACHING ITS GOAL...Board members, volunteers and agency staff of The United Fund of Westfield display the many types of services that are supported through the Fund’s annual campaign. They are in front of the “thermometer,” which Darielle Walsh, President of the depicts the 100 percent completion of the 1998 goal of $613,000. Westfield Board of Education who served as the 1998 Campaign Chair- noted that since the Fund was incor- League, the CONTACT We Care cri- paign actually had to work extra hard man, noted in this year’s United Fund porated in 1957, a total of $16.48 sis help-line, Mobile Meals on this year due to a decline in funding Annual Report that $523,000 of the million has been raised through the Wheels, the Westfield Community received from the United Way of funds raised were from local contri- annual fundraising effort. Center, Westfield Neighborhood Union County. butions. “Westfielders care. They respond Council, Youth & Family Counsel- Mrs. Maggio noted that the re- “Through the generous contribu- to the human services need,” she ing Service, Jewish Community Cen- duced funding made the United Fund tions of Westfield residents, the qual- explained. ter and Community Access Unlim- raise another $20,000 in donations ity of life for two out of every three And what services are these? ited, an agency that places mentally to reach this year’s campaign goal. Westfielders is improved,” she said The United Fund has 21 agencies handicapped adults in apartment liv- Last year, the United Way allo- in a statement published in the latest that receive annual allocations. ing. cated $112,000 to the United Fund. United Fund newsletter. These include the American Red The United Fund begins its annual That number dropped in 1998 to Linda Maggio, Executive Director Cross, the Westfield “Y”, Arc of campaign through town-wide mail- $91,000, based on a drop in desig- of the United Fund for 25 years, Union County, the Cerebral Palsy ings, with follow-up phone calls three nated funds from contributors. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader weeks later. Over the many years the campaign GOING OUT OF BUSINESS...Taylor Hardware, a fixture in downtown Westfield “You don’t get milk from a cow in has existed, the United Fund has for 80 years, is going out of business. The hardware store will close its doors for writing her a letter. You have to sit always paid each allocation promise good on June 19. Math Curriculum Update down beside her and get to work,” to its member agencies – that’s $16.48 Mrs. Maggio noted. million over the past 40 years. “It’s good old fashioned “That’s a lot to be proud for this Weighed by School Board fundraising. It’s the door to door, the town,” Mrs. Maggio told The Taylor Hardware Set one-on-one efforts (that are success- Westfield Leader. By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Board Member and Long Range ful),” she explained. The campaign begins in the fall Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Planning Chairperson, Annmarie This year’s Campaign President, and concludes in the late spring. To Close Its Doors The Westfield Board of Education Puleio, said that she has heard con- Alan Gutterman, noted that the cam- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 examined some of the components of cern from parents and she has no- the Math curriculum for grades five ticed herself, that often a course topic to eight during its meeting Tuesday is quickly presented and perused, After 80 Yrs. in Town evening, while acknowledging that then pushed aside and brought up there is still a long road ahead in the much later. By KIM KINTER clined to comment further. She did planning and refining of the “It is an approach-avoidance-ap- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader point out that the Balinkies have curriculum’s structure. proach-avoidance” process, Ms. Taylor Hardware, which has been started a new home improvement Francine Elson, K-8 Math Super- Puleio explained. operating in downtown Westfield for business and literature the couple visor, offered overhead transparen- Ms. Elson maintained that math 80 years, is closing. prepared said that they could not cies, which outlined the proposed subjects, such as fractions, could be The current owners, Kathy and handle both businesses. Customer course offerings for sixth through introduced as early as first or second Art Balinkie, are holding a “Quitting orders will be taken by telephone eighth graders. She also reviewed grade. Business” sale over the next five only. how the Math Department and stu- However, Ms. Puleio persisted that weeks to sell everything in the Elm Mrs. Greco said that there are no dents have utilized the computer sta- the early introduction of math topics Street store, including fixtures. The tentative tenants for the building. tions and new software. could have a detrimental effect on store will close for good on Saturday, “We have nobody. The family has Her report update occurred as part students who experience difficulty June 19. always felt that it would rather have of the district’s ongoing review of its and are afraid to conquer it later Mr. Balinkie said he and his wife a store rented at a lower price than K-8 Math curriculum. because of a negative early experi- decided to close the business because have an empty store,” said Mrs. The eighth grade pupils currently ence. they could not afford to pay the rent. Greco. participate in classes entitled “Alge- Turning to the pros and cons of “The owners were asking a fair The Balinkie couple, who has market price,” he said. “But we owned the store for the last 11 years, bra Prep. – Part 2,” “Algebra I – Part technology, Ms. Elson admitted that David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader 2” and “Algebra I – Part 2 Geometry although she tries to push an interest GETTING A FACELIFT...Painters work feverishly to paint the exterior of couldn’t afford the fair market price.” bought it from the previous owner Strand.” Seventh graders hone their in using computers and software to Arcanum Hall at the corner of East Broad and Elm Streets while a police officer Carol Greco, who manages prop- who had operated the business for 16 math skills through “Algebra Prep – her instructors, most of the teachers ensures their safety. The workmen were high atop Westfield when they com- erties for the Schwarz family who years. Part I,” “Algebra I – Part I” and are either untrained or not skilled pleted work on the tower portion of the building earlier in the week. owns the Elm Street building, de- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 “Algebra I – Part I Geometry Strand.” enough on the keyboard of the com- Sixth graders take “Pre Algebra.” puter. Ms. Elson reported that she has For sixth graders, a Prentice Hall Legendary Astronaut Story Musgrave Merges been pleased with test results for both textbook and multi-media math soft- Roosevelt and Edison Intermediate ware are utilized in three lessons per Schools, but will maintain a watch- unit, according to Ms. Elson. She Science of Space Travel, Artistic Perspective ful eye on results from future testing. called that system “user friendly.” New proposed additions to the cur- Graphing equations software and a By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN mused, “If you don’t convert some- presented. riculum would entail “extensions” program called Data Explorer is also Specially Written for The Westfield Leader thing to art, it’s going to die.” “Science is one way to know the for grades six and seven. The cur- utilized. With six stellar missions in space, In the Star Wars sagas and other world,” he told the packed audito- riculum for the sixth-grade exten- But, because some instructors are degrees in medicine, business ad- films depicting space, such as Apollo rium, “but beauty is another.” sion is currently under construction still adjusting to using computers, ministration, physiology, biophysics, 13, Dr. Musgrave said space was Through other slides, Dr. Musgrave by Math Department administrators. Ms. Elson questioned the board as to literature, psychology and history, used primarily as a backdrop for paint- detailed the colors that played on The sixth-grade courses are hetero- whether or not it was worth spending Dr. Story Musgrave has proven that ing a drama or tragedy, instead of several sunsets around the space- geneously grouped, while the sev- the money on training. the sky is the limit in personal growth capturing the actual atmosphere and crafts, and the many colors that con- enth grade classes are homogeneously Board Member and former Vice and education. circumstances in the great beyond. tinued to dance behind the Hubble grouped. President Ginger Hardwick then Westfield High School (WHS) stu- Dr. Musgrave, who traveled on Telescope which he has helped to Another addition would include a asked Ms. Elson if she felt the board dents were witnesses to those limit- five space shuttles, completed 500 maintain and reconstruct. “GEPA Prep,” a course name and was spending their “computer dol- less accomplishments in the audito- firefalls and has compiled hundreds Slides of his children sending him curriculum which is still under con- lars” unwisely by putting them into rium of their school last Friday, as the of colorful, lifelike slides over 30 off on his missions, as well as the lift- struction. this curriculum. 60-year-old former astronaut — who years, told the students, “I want you off of a shuttle, were depicted by Dr. Ms. Elson noted that this GEPA Ms. Elson responded that it was logged more than 1,200 hours in to come away with a spirit of what Musgrave as having energy, power, Prep course, which would last for one still too early to determine. She added space flight — urged them to reach space flight is.” and an artistic voice. semester and include instruction for that another year could reveal the for their dreams and to recognize the Beginning with a slide of a small, Painted sunsets and azure skies both math and language arts, would ultimate pros and cons of integrating artistic beauty in space travel. curious child bending over to exam- were strategically shot by Dr. be necessary for students who might technology into the math curricu- “Space flight is not just science. ine a treasure on the beach, the astro- Musgrave, who utilized the position Dr. Story Musgrave be struggling with such skills, need- lum. It’s living in all worlds,” Dr. naut noted the eagerness to learn and of the sun to enhance another photo- ing an extra boost before the GEPA “It’s going to be a slow process in ued. He showed one slide from his Musgrave told The Westfield Leader. the wonder in the child which he also graph. He also showed one slide from point of view in space while looking (Grade Eight Proficiency Assess- which we’re going to learn together,” attributes to science and art explora- He further noted that, while prepar- the perspective of flying under the across the entire continent of Austra- ment) is administered. Ms. Elson said. She added that al- ing to lecture at WHS, he requested tion. Earth. The course would also help stu- though she is excited by the prospect lia. that not only science classes be in- “It’s the reach,” he explained, that “Do you see the folks on Earth? A blob of Coca-Cola was perhaps dents refine their algebra skills. Ms. of using the Internet once the schools helps individuals discover inner vited to attend, but students from arts They’re having a sunset!” Dr. one of the most interesting slides to Elson called the course “preventa- are wired for technology, she added and humanities courses as well. greatness and attain satisfaction. Musgrave laughed as he pointed out tive.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 WHS students, as Dr. Musgrave told When asked how he has merged Dr. Musgrave showed slides of a parallelism and perspective in other them that when dipping and stirring INDEX 40-year-old NASA training plane, INDEX the side of the brain which often slides. his straw in the drop of soda, he could favors art and creativity with the side noting the “harmonizing of the tur- Arts...... Page 23 Honor Rolls .. Page 19 Religious ...... Page 11 “Space walking is much more like detect the separate components of Classifieds..... Page 22 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 that typically features technical and quoise and blues” as artistic features ballet than engineering,” interjected Editorial ...... Page 4 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 scientific strengths, Dr. Musgrave beyond the technical structure he Dr. Musgrave, as the slides contin- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION WESTFIELD United Fund of Westfield Tamaques Parking Solution POLICE BLOTTER

Achieves $613,000 Goal Remains Under Discussion WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 wanted on an Essex County warrant, was • A North Scotch Plains Avenue resi- set at $100. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 dent reported the theft of a bicycle from FRIDAY, MAY 14 Residents can donate funds any way focusing on youth development. John J. Walsh, will hold an open meet- Councilman Walsh said the reason the her garage. • A Tice Place resident reported that they like. They can charge it, pay in The “Y,” which will receive $154,600 ing on Wednesday, June 9, at 8 p.m. in council delayed its decision on additional • A woman reported that her wallet, someone piled a large amount of dog quarterly or monthly payments, pay in this year from the United Fund, receives the Town Council Chambers to gener- lots was “to play the whole scenario out as containing $475 in cash, was stolen after excrement outside her basement win- stocks, “any way that is the most conve- the largest allocation, followed by Youth ate opinions on whether the council to whether we can fit enough cars in she left it at a pay telephone at the north dow. nient for the contributor,” Mrs. Maggio & Family Counseling, $51,800, the should move ahead on construction of Tamaques with the current number of side Westfield Train Station. • An employee of an Elm Street su- explained. Neighborhood Council, $48,500 and the the new lots. parking spaces. It is evident that we can’t.” • Leon Billups, 40, of Plainfield was permarket reported being harassed by a “I’ve got one guy that has been giving Red Cross, $38,500. Mr. Walsh said he wants to hear from In other business, the council also arrested and charged with attempted theft male suspect known to her, who de- us $10 a month for 25 years,” she said. Mrs. Maggio noted that the United opponents of the plan, as well as from locked horns in a 4-4 straw vote on the by deception and with uttering a forged manded $50 which he said that she owed Another woman who lives in the Senior Fund is the one stable source of funding individuals who can’t find parking spaces issue of council terms. Mr. Goldman, instrument (presenting a fraudulant him. Citizen Complex on Boynton Avenue these groups have on an ongoing basis in Tamaques. Chairman of the Laws and Rules Com- check) at a Central Avenue bank, accord- The victim said that after telling the brings in a crumbled $5 bill each year. providing, of course, they continue to “I want to have a balanced hearing,” mittee, has proposed a plan to expand ing to police. suspect she did not owe him money, the “And to me that means as much as the meet the criteria of providing services to he said. terms of the Mayor and council members Bail for the suspect, who authorities latter threw a small box in her direction guy who can turn around and write you the Westfield community. At Tuesday night’s council conference from two to four years, in an effort to said was also wanted on 21 fugitive and left the scene. No charges have been a check for $5,000. It’s money straight In allocating money, a number of fac- meeting, the governing body agreed to a reduce political posturing during the fall warrants from various New Jersey towns, filed in connection with the case, au- from the heart,” Mrs. Maggio explained. tors were taken into account. An evalua- request from Recreation Director Glenn campaign season. was set at $7,716, including $4,000 for thorities said. In the Westfield public schools, em- tion of each agency was undertaken by S. Burrell to have the contractor pave the According to information from the Cen- the Westfield charge and the remainder SATURDAY, MAY 15 ployees can give through payroll monthly the Budget Review Committee along with path within the picnic area in Tamaques. ter for Government Services at Rutgers from the warrants. • Police reported that unknown per- deductions. Dr. William J. Foley, Super- consideration of each organization’s abil- “The path provides non-vehicular ac- University, of the 565 municipal govern- THURSDAY, MAY 13 sons broke into and caused damage to a intendent of Schools, headed up that ity “to provide cost effective program- cess to the park from both Tamaques ments in New Jersey, only a handful of • An employee at an Elm Street store recreational facility on Springfield Av- effort this year for the United Fund. ming for Westfielders.” Way and Seward Avenue, and is utilized towns have terms of less than three years. and a customer at the store each filed enue. Garbage cans and beer bottles He noted that the employee response The allocations are recommended first by many area residents,” Mr. Burrell Officials explained that the council harassment reports following a verbal were strewn around, several dressing was “overwhelming.” by a 13-member volunteer Budget Re- explained in his memorandum to Mayor could opt for a non-binding referendum dispute between the two which occurred rooms were forced open, and the roof of “This is truly a community united by view Committee, which presents its plan Thomas C. Jardim and council members. to get voters’ opinion on the issue. Be- at the store, according to police. No a dressing room was damaged, authori- the spirit of helping each other,” Dr. to the Board of Trustees that makes the In terms of the current lack of spaces cause Westfield’s government was done charges have been filed in connection ties said. Foley responded in his message in the final decision. There are more than 300 during peak use hours, council Republi- through Special Charter legislation at with the case. MONDAY, MAY 17 Annual Report. The Report will be mailed volunteers who help the United Fund in cans favored allowing residents to park the state government level, the Legisla- • Clifford Lawson, 41, of Westfield • An IBM laptop computer valued at to all households in town. its effort. on the grass for the time being. Demo- ture would have to take action to change was arrested and charged with shoplift- approximately $2,500 was reported sto- Richard Rippe, who serves on the In addition, the results of a survey of crats, though, were opposed to this con- the town’s council terms. ing a jogging suit valued at $72 from an len from an unlocked motor vehicle in a United Fund board as well as represent- United Fund contributors conducted last cept, opting instead for street parking. Under the current system, town voters East Broad Street clothing store, police South Avenue parking area, police con- ing the United Way of Union County, year, ranking the importance of services, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis elect four council members, one from said. Bail for the suspect, who was also firmed. added that without the support of was taken into consideration. Fried Weinstein said parking on the grass each ward, annually and the mayor every Westfielders, “many struggling agencies Services to the elderly was deemed the would help “ease the pain” of parents two years. Mr. Goldman’s proposal calls could not survive.” most important service of interest to resi- and others who want to watch their kids’ for biennial council elections, with a Scotch Plains Councilman’s Stanley Kaslusky. Executive Director dents, followed by home health care, baseball teams play. mayor’s race every four years. for the “Y,” noted that the Fund helps the aide to the homeless, child care, youth “You just can’t keep turning away people While council members favor three- “Y” “to provide affordable quality ser- development programs, child/spouse and giving them tickets for coming out to year terms, they said such a move would vices to children,” such as subsidizing abuse programs, substance abuse pro- watch their kids play ball,” she explained. eliminate the possibility of staggered terms Sudden Death Prompts the Search Institute program. grams, literacy education and services The ward’s other representative, due to the town’s four wards, each of The Search Institute, based in Minne- for those surviving from mental illness or Lawrence A. Goldman, disagreed, say- which has two council representatives. apolis, Minnesota, provides programs those who are mentally handicapped. ing he opposes any move to have cars Another hot topic lately has been a pro- Election for November park on the grass. posal by the Recreation Department to “On any particular day when it has create a multi-purpose field in the pan- By FRED ROSSI about possible Republican candi- rained the night before, we are going to handle section of Brightwood Park, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dates in November. BOE Weighs Update ruin the grass,” he explained. Westfield’s last remaining natural habitat. SCOTCH PLAINS – The sudden Mr. Donatelli, 65, died less than First Ward Councilman Gregory S. Mr. Walsh said unless the baseball and death on Monday of Scotch Plains five months into his first term on McDermott said the town needs to make soccer associations come out in favor of Democratic Councilman Franklin P. the governing body. Just three weeks On Math Curriculum a decision on where people can park now such a plan, he is prepared to recommend Donatelli won’t lead to any immedi- ago, he stunned his council col- that the park’s roadway is off limits. that the council scrap the proposal. A ate change in the political makeup of leagues and many residents by ab- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Councilman Walsh said if parking on wetlands study at the park was recently the grass is deemed as a solution to the conducted by a consultant hired by the the governing body, which has a 3-2 staining during the vote on the that she is having a hard time trying to find were vacation plans, educational ben- 1999 municipal budget, which had some algebra computer workshops for efits and financial commitments would parking crunch, the governing body needs town. The study has indicated that while Democratic majority, but will force a teachers and more user-friendly software. be disturbed if the proposed calendar to “specifically designate the locations” the area of the proposed field is sur- special election to be held in Novem- called for an unpopular six-point Board Member Thomas Taylor asked was given the green light. where parking would be permitted. rounded by wetlands, the field area itself ber that could alter the balance of tax increase. Ms. Elson to take into consideration the However, after long deliberation, the Mr. Sullivan explained that officials is not a wetland as specified by the state’s power that switched hands less than It was a move that drew him loud feedback and concerns of the board while board decided to approve the calendar in would “delineate a limited number of Department of Environmental Protection. five months ago. cheers from the several dozen resi- refining the curriculum and told her that a 6-3 vote with Board Members Eileen spaces,” such as near the basketball courts The council delayed its decision on the The procedure for filling the va- dents who attended the council’s as one of the district’s top administra- Satkin, Carol Molnar and Thomas Tay- and near Field No. 6, the location of one appointment of Nancy Priest as the new cancy calls for the Township Demo- meeting that evening. of the proposed lots. He said the council Town Historian until Mr. McDermott tors, she should be able to provide “ana- lor rejecting the calendar. cratic Party Committee to submit Mr. Donatelli told The Times af- lytical” answers instead of “political” According to the calendar, school would could declare a parking emergency and has had an opportunity to check with at allow for parking in these areas. least one person who might also be inter- three names to the Township Coun- terwards he had made up his mind ones when addressing these concerns. begin on Wednesday, September 8, and on the budget and tax proposals Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Will- end on Wednesday, June 21. The spring Mayor Jardim asked the Transporta- ested in the post. cil within 15 days, according to iam J. Foley reported that although this vacation would begin on Monday, April tion, Parking and Traffic Committee to The position has been vacant since the Township Manager Thomas E. after listening to residents speak was just an update by Ms. Elson, further 10 to Friday, April 14. School would be in place the Tamaques parking situation on resignation of Homer Hall last year when Atkins. The individuals must be out for more than three hours. investigation and refinement of the cur- session from Monday, April 17, to Thurs- its agenda. That committee is chaired by he moved out of state. His predecessor, Democrats, he told The Times. It was just last week that he voted riculum would be necessary. He added day, April 20. Good Friday on April 21 First Ward Councilman Carl A. Salisbury. Ralph H. Jones, also relocated to another The council then has 30 days to in favor of the amended 1999 bud- that the board would learn more about would be a day off for students. “Let’s get a serious look at this situa- town, although he remains active with act on and appoint, by a majority get, which contained a five-point the curriculum at its retreat this summer. One unused snow day would close tion,” said Mayor Jardim. the Historical Society. vote, one of the three individuals. If increase in taxes, a move that re- Councilman Sullivan said he believed Ms. Priest, currently the President of In other board business, Peter Osborn, schools on Thursday, April 20; two un- the council does not act or is unable sulted in displeased residents jeer- a Westfield parent and teacher in an- used snow days would close schools on the issue was a public safety matter and the Friends of Mindowaskin Park, serves thus should be addressed by his commit- on the Westfield Historic Preservation to agree on a candidate, then power ing him at the meeting. other district, enumerated several rea- both April 20, and Monday, April 24; and Flags in the township flew at sons why the board should not approve finally, students would enjoy three days tee. The committee met with Westfield Commission and is Preservation Chair- reverts to the party committee, which the revised 1999-2000 school calendar. off on April 20, 24, and Friday, May 26, Police Chief Anthony J. Scutti on this woman for the Westfield Historical So- then would appoint one of the three half-staff in honor of Mr. Donatelli, Among the reasons Mr. Osborn gave if there are three unused snow days. and other issues prior to the council’s ciety. She ran an unsuccessful campaign submitted names to the council. and Mr. Atkins told The Times that Tuesday conference meeting. in the GOP primary election against Township Attorney Andrew employees at the Municipal Build- “Let’s not wait until September to Second Ward Councilman James J. Baron told The Times that he was ing were “pretty devastated” by the make a decision,” he urged. Gruba in 1996. still looking into the details of the death of the lifelong township resi- Astronaut Story Musgrave appointment process. dent. The new member would serve Mayor Samuel, who was elected Merges Science and Art Taylor Hardware to Close only until November, when a spe- along with Mr. Donatelli last No- cial election will be held. The win- vember, said she had met him a ner would then take office immedi- year ago when he joined the Demo- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Doors After 80 Yrs. in Town Coke, fizz and gas. artistic mural with slides of fault line ately and serve out the remaining cratic ticket. three years of Mr. Donatelli’s four- “He was the kind of person you The astronaut bore witness to the old patterns, sand patterns in world-famous CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 cliché, “A picture is worth a thousand deserts, a heart-shaped lake in the Taylor Hardware opened its doors in Elm recently closed on Elm Street, there year term. The special election pro- can feel like you’ve known your words,” when displaying his next series Andes, an Australian lake which he 1919 at 143 East Broad Street and moved was an active discussion about how to vides the Republicans with the op- whole life. I really feel like I’ve lost of slides. The pictures showed Cape believed looked like “aboriginal art,” to its current location at 125 Elm Street maintain that balance and that discus- portunity to reclaim the majority someone special,” she said. “He Cod, the Golden Gate Bridge, Manhat- and “spiral eddies of ocean currents in 1939. It was opened by Harry N. sion continues today. Backroom Antiques status they lost last year after 25 was an easy person to like.” tan, Florida, the White Cliffs of Dover, from space.” Taylor who sold it to his son, Harry D. recently reopened on Prospect Street. years in power. Republican Councilman William and Calais, France, all from his bird’s- Thunderstorms, cloud patterns, jet Taylor, in 1935 for $1. The independent hardware business There wasn’t any discussion ear- F. McClintock, Jr. said that, while eye view up in space. streams, and the Himalayan Mountains This is according to Mrs. Greco, whose has been particularly vulnerable, how- Accompanied by the “oohs and ahs” of were also shown from a unique perspec- lier this week about possible names he knew Mr. Donatelli for many great grandfather was Harry N. Taylor. ever, with the proliferation of large home years, “I never got to know him as the students, Dr. Musgrave continued tive through Dr. Musgrave’s creative slide The store was relocated to its current repair centers. Villager’s Hardware, a to be submitted to the council. with photographs of the Nile, the Suez collection. location when the space - originally a smaller-store division of Home Depot, in It remains to be seen whether Mr. well as I did in the past four or five Canal, the Red Sea, and the Pyramids of The astronaut has also compiled po- theater on the first floor and a bowling fact, is opening in Garwood next to King’s Donatelli’s replacement will be a months. He was a nice guy and I Giza. etry, which he has written based on his alley in the basement - was converted grocery store in November. Ground low-key, independent-minded indi- liked him a lot.” The veteran astronaut painted an experiences with space travel. into a retail property, she said. breaking was last weekend. vidual like himself, who managed “Politically, he was kind of a wild The wood floors that still receive only Though he had not owned a hardware to stay somewhat above much of the card,” Mr. McClintock said, allud- a light oiling and the surrounding 4,500 store previously, Mr. Balinkie bought rough-and-tumble of local politics, ing to Mr. Donatelli’s budget vote square feet of space are still pretty much the business because of his interest in or a forceful party activist who will abstention in April. He noted, how- the same as when Mr. Taylor moved home repairs. want to play more of an active role ever, that the late councilman could there in 1939. “I always liked fixing things,” he com- also “occasionally cut to the chase” In fact, two items for sale include an mented. He also brought years of retail in governing. antique set of oak drawers and a tall experience, having owned and operated A new council member in the lat- during political discussions. metal Acme Safe Co. safe painted with one of the area’s first independent sneaker ter mold, if victorious in November’s Mr. Donatelli is survived by his the name, Taylor Hardware, both of which stores, “Arch Rival,” in the Livingston election, might want to have a turn to wife, Lorraine McDede Donatelli, were probably used in the original store. Mall more than13 years ago. When “Foot serve as Mayor during the Demo- seven children, 10 grandchildren, With the closure of Taylor Hardware, Locker” came into the mall, however, crats’ four-year term in power. a sister and four brothers. An obitu- approximately 15 pieces of downtown the Balinkie’s lease was not renewed. After their election last year, ary appears on page 10 of this news- property will be vacant. Mr. Balinkie admitted it has been Mayor Geri M. Samuel and Deputy paper. Michael LaPlace, Executive Director similarly “tough” in the hardware busi- Mayor Tarquin Bromley had Funeral services will be held to- of the Downtown Westfield Corpora- ness. Just as the couple got started in day, Thursday, May 20, at 10 a.m. tion, said he was uncertain about the 1980’s, Home Depot began opening up planned to take turns as Mayor each exact total of how many were vacant, but its big stores in the area. At the same year. There was also no mention at the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch said he knew that owners of several time, real estate was not booming as it is during the early part of this week Plains. properties are in various stages of nego- now and, consequently, home repairs tiation, he said. and renovations were down. The 131 East Broad Street property, But Mr. Balinkie tried to compensate, the spot of the former Temptations and he said, by offering service. The store Fred S. Roberts Receives Recipes, has been leased, Mr. LaPlace stayed opened seven days a week and said, though he said he has not told who offered services such as screen repair the new tenant is. The corner property at and glass repair. Mr. Balinkie also began Computer Science Award 200 East Broad Street, home of the former offering handyman services as more and WESTFIELD — Rutgers Professor tional programs dealing with topics such Garden Botanika, also has been rented to more people asked for help with specific as network security, massive data sets, an individual who plans to open an inde- projects. and Westfield resident Fred S. Roberts, director of the University’s Center for massively parallel computation and the pendent gift shop called Papery, it was Mr. Balinkie is, in fact, starting a interface between the mathematical and confirmed. home repair business, called Taylor Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science (DIMACS), has been biological sciences. Mr. LaPlace added that the Taylor Home Repair Services that will service Mr. Roberts has been a leader in Hardware location is desirable and that the greater Westfield area. He and many awarded the ACM-SIGACT (Associa- tion for Computing Machinery-Special focusing the mathematical sciences com- the Downtown Westfield Corporation of the employees he has employed at munity on outreach to areas beyond math- has had numerous calls from interested the hardware store the last 11 years are Interest Group on Algorithms and Com- putation Theory) Distinguished Service ematics. His major research interests tenants throughout the years. offering such services as rescreening, are in mathematical models in the so- Debbie Schmidt, Chamber of Com- brick and patio repairs, gutter cleaning Prize. The prize is awarded annually to an cial, behavioral biological and environ- merce Director, said she has gotten a few and repairing and painting and refin- mental sciences, and of problems of calls from Chamber members concerned ishing. individual who has made substantial about the store closing. service contributions to the theoretical communications and transportation; Everything in the store is now 20 graph theory and combinatorics and their “The Chamber (of Commerce of percent off. A simultaneous in-store con- computer science community. It is pre- Westfield) always hates to see a long- test aimed at stimulating sales is being sented at the ACM Symposium on applications; measurement theory; util- time business leave,” she said. “We think managed by a national firm, Paul Brooker Theory of Computing, and comes with a ity, decision-making and social choice; it is important to have a balance of inde- Sales, of Wichita, Kansas. Under the $1,000 prize, a travel grant to attend the and operations research. pendent and chain stores. That is what contest, people accumulate points each conference and a plaque. makes Westfield’s downtown unique. time they visit the store and the person Mr. Roberts joined the Rutgers math- We hate to lose that.” with the most points at the end of the sale ematics faculty in 1972 and has also Area Residents Achieve She said that when the Elm Deli, has a chance of winning 12 different held visiting positions at Cornell Uni- Backroom Antiques and Storytime on items, including a grandfather clock. versity, AT&T Bell Laboratories and Dean’s List Recognition Northeastern University. In January 1996, he was named the director of At Columbia University ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS DIMACS. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, May 20, 1999 Published OUR 40th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 20-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Dean Oil Site Developers Renew Application Franklin Donatelli’s As Council Introduces Referendum Ordinance Sudden Death Sets By SUZETTE F. STALKER complex, arguing it is currently not a Noting that the right of eminent must be handled fairly. She said the Specially Written for The Times permitted use in a general-commer- domain mandates the property in referendum does not mean the prop- The partnership eyeing Fanwood’s cial zone. question be acquired for public use, erty is for sale, or that the borough is Dean Oil site for residential apart- They also maintain the multi-fam- Republican Councilman Stuart S. definitely going to purchase it. Up Election in Nov. ments last week resubmitted its ap- ily building would have a negative Kline asked whether officials had a Councilman Kline recommended plication for 24 units, despite the impact on traffic, parking, local legitimate basis for pursuing this that the interpretive statement ac- prospect of a non-binding referen- companying the proposed public By FRED ROSSI portunity to reclaim the majority schools and recreational facilities, option if they chose. Specially Written for The Times dum which may eventually lead the and emergency services. Mr. Estis responded that the state’s question contain further language status they lost last year after 25 municipality to pursue acquisition of The applicants, who originally pro- Redevelopment and Housing Law, regarding why the borough may seek The sudden death on Monday of years in power. the property. posed a three-story complex with 36 adopted in 1992, does permit a town to purchase the property. Scotch Plains Democratic Council- There wasn’t any discussion ear- Borough Council members un- units, subsequently reduced the scope to pursue condemnation if a property Officials approved as part of the man Franklin P. Donatelli won’t lier this week about possible names veiled an ordinance last Thursday of their project by a third. A Planning is in need of rehabilitation. ordinance an amendment expanding lead to any immediate change in the to be submitted to the council. supporting a referendum which would Board hearing on their revised con- He said, however, that an investi- the language of the interpretive state- political makeup of the governing It remains to be seen whether Mr. permit voters to tell elected officials cept was set for March 25, but the gation would first need to be done by ment defining the purpose for the body, which has a 3-2 Democratic Donatelli’s replacement will be a whether or not they felt the borough partners withdrew their bid several the Planning Board to determine if proposed property condemnation. majority, but will force a special low-key, independent-minded in- should purchase the property through days beforehand. the site met the legal criteria for the Thomas P. Ryan, Jr. of Marian election to be held in November that dividual like himself, who man- the right of eminent domain. Following a concept hearing be- borough to take this course of action. Avenue, a Republican candidate for could alter the balance of power that aged to stay somewhat above much If the ordinance is adopted prior to fore the Planning Board last month, Mayor Connelly remarked that the the Borough Council and a member switched hands less than five months of the rough-and-tumble of local Sunday, August 1, the question can developers John D. Mollozzi and applicant “has a right to apply for a of FCRD, said during the public por- ago. politics, or a forceful party activist The procedure for filling the va- be included on the municipal ballot Vincent Bontempo indicated they variance,” observing that the matter CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 who will want to play more of an in the General Election on Tuesday, would resubmit their application for cancy calls for the Township Demo- active role in governing. November 2. Council members ex- 24 units. cratic Party Committee to submit A new council member in the pect to adopt the ordinance on second In the interim, Council President three names to the Township Coun- latter mold, if victorious in reading on Thursday, June 10. and Democratic Mayoral candidate cil within 15 days, according to November’s election, might want During last week’s three-hour regu- William E. Populus, Jr. proposed the Township Manager Thomas E. to have a turn to serve as Mayor lar meeting, officials and audience ordinance calling for a referendum Atkins. The individuals must be during the Democrats’ four-year members discussed the legal and fi- on the acquisition question. Democrats, he told The Times. term in power. nancial aspects surrounding possible The measure was discussed during The council then has 30 days to After their election last year, condemnation of the 1.3-acre prop- the council’s May 5 agenda session, act on and appoint, by a majority Mayor Geri M. Samuel and Deputy erty, located at LaGrande Avenue which Mr. Bontempo attended, and vote, one of the three individuals. If Mayor Tarquin Bromley had and Second Street, which has been Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly con- the council does not act or is unable planned to take turns as Mayor vacant for more than a decade. firmed last week that the partners to agree on a candidate, then power each year. There was also no men- The renewed application by were aware of the pending ordinance reverts to the party committee, which tion during the early part of this LaGrande Realty Associates, LLC before resubmitting their application. then would appoint one of the three week about possible Republican was under review by Zoning Officer The applicants, who are seeking a submitted names to the council. candidates in November. Nancy Koederitz earlier this week, variance to build the apartments, have Township Attorney Andrew Mr. Donatelli, 65, died less than with a public hearing before the a contract to purchase the Dean Oil Baron told The Times that he was five months into his first term on Fanwood Planning Board tentatively property from its current owner, still looking into the details of the the governing body. Just three weeks scheduled for Wednesday, June 23. It which Fanwood tax records have appointment process. ago, he stunned his council col- is expected that the hearing will be identified as Savers’ Shares of The new member would serve leagues and many residents by ab- held at a local school in order to Morristown. only until November, when a spe- staining during the vote on the 1999 accommodate the large public turn- Borough Attorney Dennis Estis cial election will be held. The win- municipal budget, which had called out anticipated for the controversial said the resubmitted application will ner would then take office immedi- for an unpopular six-point tax in- petition. proceed before the Planning Board Suzette Stalker for The Times ately and serve out the remaining crease. TRIBUTE GIVEN Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, left, presents a three years of Mr. Donatelli’s four- A group of residents known as “at a normal course” and that the proclamation to Borough Clerk and Administrator Eleanor McGovern in It was a move that drew him loud Fanwood Citizens for Responsible anticipated referendum would be “in- year term. The special election pro- cheers from the several dozen resi- recognition of her years of service to the borough. Mayor Connelly proclaimed vides the Republicans with the op- Development (FCRD) is opposed to dependent of whatever action is taken May 2 to 8 as Municipal Clerks Week during the Borough Council’s regular CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 the proposed two-story apartment by the Planning Board.” meeting last Thursday evening. Board of Education, Parents Discuss Leveling In District’s Middle Schools At PTAC Forum

By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN quent answers from the administra- According to Dr. Crews, flexible the meeting, Board Member August Specially Written for The Times tion) is currently available to the grouping would see students “re- Ruggiero criticized the absence of During the May 13 agenda meet- public. grouped by ability and interest to back-up materials supporting ability ing of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood The May 13 meeting saw a smaller work on a (project-based) extension grouping in the information origi- Board of Education, attention focused crowd in attendance, but no less vig- unit every fifth class day.” Composi- nally distributed to the board. on continuing commentary from par- orous opinions being expressed. The tion of the groups would vary from In referring to the materials sup- ents and, for the first time, board new transcript will be available to the unit to unit. plied by Dr. Crews in February, Board members on leveling (grouping by public on Thursday, May 27. In defense of the heterogeneous Member Jessica M. Simpson said, ability) in the district’s middle At present, Terrill Middle School approach, the proposal reads, “Het- “The proposal does seem to back up schools. groups students into Levels One erogeneous grouping with flexible the research that higher achieving The public was first invited to speak and Two in both Math and English regrouping will allow the teacher to students won’t be hurt.” on the subject at a May 6 educational across all three grades. Park Middle better manage the affective and so- Her colleague, Thomas Russo, dis- forum sponsored by the Parent- School has two levels of Math at cial aspects of classrooms made up of agreed. Teacher Association Council at Park every grade, but no leveling in En- young adolescents.” “The February information was not Middle School. Approximately 200 glish. It was the disparity between Behind the administrator’s pro- at all balanced,” he said. “Since then, WHERE IS THE FIRE? Prianka Kumar and Jeremy Lipstein received an people attended that event. A tran- the two schools that gave rise to the posal to not level in sixth grade are we’ve received more balanced infor- education first hand from the Scotch Plains Fire Department. Volunteers from script of the comments and questions current debate. the “developmental changes” that mation. I’m far from convinced that all area departments visited Terrill Middle School on “Volunteer Day” and posed by the audience (with subse- The leveling proposal on the table occur in young adolescents. The pro- the research is clear.” spread the spirit of volunteerism. from Dr. John R. Crews, Assistant posal also points to the “inequity in Mr. Ruggiero called it “strange” Superintendent for Instruction, rec- placement” created by “varied per- that the proposal made no provision ommends the following program for ceptions with respect to criteria for for leveling in sixth grade when both Fanwood Council and Police Union both schools. In Math, grade six level recommendations” on the part schools already have it in all grades would have heterogeneous classes of the district’s 17 fifth-grade teach- in Math. with flexible grouping; grade seven ers. Board Member Richard Meade would have two levels of instruction The proposal acknowledges that asked Dr. Crews to “explain the ex- Reach Agreement for New Contract in Pre-Algebra; and grade eight would waivers, which regularly allow par- tent to which parents would have the have two levels of instruction in Al- ents to move their child(ren) into right to waive up or down.” By KIM KINTER trying to keep its taxes down. The ordinance must have two read- Specially Written for The Times gebra. Level One classes, have already wa- The assistant superintendent said, The union’s attorney, David ings before it is passed. “It would be more ideal to avoid After five months of contract ne- In English, grades six and seven tered down the higher level to a more DeFillippo, of Klatsky & Klatsky in Once the ordinance is passed, the waiving with the proper criteria” for gotiations, the Fanwood Borough would have heterogeneous classes with heterogeneous mixture, and skewed Red Bank could not be reached for new contract will become effective as flexible grouping; grade eight would Level Two classes to “low ability.” placement. For Language Arts, he Council and the Fanwood comment. of Sunday, August 1. provide two levels of instruction. In opening the comment portion of CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Policeman’s Benevolent Association The last police contract, which was (P.B.A.) have reached an agreement. passed and adopted on July 2, 1997 Negotiators declined to reveal de- and was retroactive to January 1, tails of the three-year pact until attor- 1996, called for a pay scale differen- Councilman Louis Jung’s Invitation to Debate neys have drawn up a formal contract tiated by length of service and rank. that can be considered by the Bor- Under the contract, a captain re- ough Council in June. ceived a salary of $63,769 in 1996, Members of P.B.A. Local No. 123 $66,638 in 1997, and $69,637 in Is Declined by Opponent in Upcoming Primary agreed to terms of the contract dur- 1998. A patrolman Class A received ing a special meeting Tuesday night, $51,573 in 1996, $53,893 in 1997, By SUZETTE F. STALKER ally sponsored debates among politi- her decision not to seek reelection. Valentino. Councilman Jung said according to Fanwood Borough and $56,319 in 1998. Specially Written for The Times cal candidates in Fanwood. Ms. Wagner said Mr. Valentino either the Junior Woman’s Club or Council President William E. A patrolman Probationary B, which Republican Councilman Louis C. In a press statement issued May wanted the debate to be facilitated by the LWV would have been agreeable Populus, Jr. indicates the first six months of ser- Jung last week challenged his oppo- 11, Mr. Jung said he believed a de- individuals not affiliated with any to him as sponsors for the debate. Councilman Populus said negotia- vice, received $31,479 in 1996, nent in the GOP primary for Mayor bate “would let Fanwood Republi- local organization, but claimed the Mr. Trumpp said he had proposed tions during the last five months had $32,895 in 1997, and $34,376 in of Fanwood, Daniel P. Valentino, 3rd, cans judge for themselves” the quali- proposal was turned down by the two Thursday debate dates, on May centered around economic issues. 1998. to a debate, although it now appears fications of both candidates to serve Municipal Chairman. 20 and June 3. While one of these Talks began in January, but after Fanwood has a police force of 21, unlikely such an event will take place. as Mayor. While confirming that Mr. appeared agreeable to Mr. Valentino, only one meeting the P.B.A. asked compared to the surrounding com- Mr. Valentino, who had earlier Jennie Wagner, Mr. Valentino’s Valentino did initiate the first offer to according to the Municipal Chair- that negotiations be sent to arbitra- munities of Scotch Plains, which has made his own offer to debate Mr. wife and a member of his campaign debate, Mr. Trumpp told The Times man, neither one was ever settled tion. After an arbitrator became in- 46, and Westfield, with 58. Jung, declined the invitation based team, said last Friday her husband he “would not have objected to” an upon. volved in the talks, Borough Police The next step in the process will be on a difference of opinion over the had been willing to debate Council- independent facilitator conducting The primary, to take place on Tues- Commissioner and Councilwoman for the contract to be put before the format to be used. man Jung, adding such an overture the program. He stated that it was day, June 8, marks the first time in Karen M. Schurtz asked Mr. Populus Fanwood Borough Council at its Councilman Jung, the longest- had been made several weeks ago to unclear to him at the time, however, many years that two Fanwood candi- to help in the talks. agenda meeting on Wednesday, June serving member of the current Bor- Fanwood Republican Municipal who Mr. Valentino had in mind to dates have vied for their party’s nomi- Mr. Populus said that the hang up 2. An ordinance will then be pre- ough Council, suggested the debate Chairman Theodore “Ted” Trumpp. host the debate. nation, borough officials confirmed. in negotiations occurred over the is- pared for the council’s regular meet- be hosted by the Fanwood Junior Mr. Trumpp, himself a former As an alternative to the Fanwood Councilman Jung said he had sue of pay increases for police offic- ing the following Thursday, June 10. Woman’s Club, which has tradition- Mayor of Fanwood, heads the Junior Woman’s Club, Mr. Trumpp hoped to highlight his experience as ers. Fanwood Municipal Republican said he suggested as a debate sponsor a two-term council member during “We ended up with something that INDEX Committee, which has endorsed the Westfield Area League of Women the proposed debate, as well as his both sides thought was a fair pay Arts...... Page 23 Honor Rolls .. Page19 Religious ...... Page 11 Councilman Jung to succeed Demo- Voters (LWV), whom he called “about achievements since joining the gov- increase,” he commented, adding that Classifieds..... Page 22 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 cratic Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly. as impartial as you can get,” but that erning body. The candidate was policemen are aware that Fanwood is Editorial ...... Page 4 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 Mrs. Connelly recently announced the offer was declined by Mr CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dean Oil Appeal Renewed Election Planned to Name FANWOOD VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER As Ordinance Is Unveiled Mr. Donatelli’s Successor Statistics for April 1999 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tion of the meeting that while he was “very downtown, and the Dean Oil site in dents who attended the council’s meet- really feel like I’ve lost someone spe- In-Town Emergency Calls: 40 happy to hear” about the ordinance, he particular. ing that evening. cial,” she said. “He was an easy person to Out-of Town Mutual Aid Calls: 12 was concerned it equaled “closing the Mr. Jung, one of two candidates seek- Mr. Donatelli told The Times afterwards like.” Total Calls: 52 he had made up his mind on the budget and Republican Councilman William F. barn door after the horse was out” since a ing the Republican nomination for Mayor Trips Made to Area Hospitals: 34 purchase contract was already in place. in next month’s primary, told The Times tax proposals after listening to residents McClintock, Jr. said that, while he knew Harry McNally of Second Street called he believes the governing body should speak out for more than three hours. Mr. Donatelli for many years, “I never Advanced Life Support (Paramedics) 17 it “intriguing” that the borough had be- definitely look at “all the options” for the It was just last week that he voted in got to know him as well as I did in the Total Volunteer Hours: 200 fore it both an application to develop the property, including the condemnation pro- favor of the amended 1999 budget, which past four or five months. He was a nice property and a proposed referendum deal- posal. contained a five-point increase in taxes, guy and I liked him a lot.” Most Common Emergencies ing with prospective condemnation of He stated that of 40 or 50 people he has a move that resulted in displeased resi- “Politically, he was kind of a wild the site. spoken to while on the campaign trail, he dents jeering him at the meeting. card,” Mr. McClintock said, alluding to Sudden Illness Injuries He said he felt voters ought to have an hasn’t encountered “one person who’s in Flags in the township flew at half-staff Mr. Donatelli’s budget vote abstention in Cardiac/Respiratory Distress Motor Vehicle Accidents idea of how the property would be as- favor” of the proposal by LaGrande Re- in honor of Mr. Donatelli, and Mr. Atkins April. He noted, however, that the late Pediatric sessed in the event the borough did pur- alty Associates, saying most would like told The Times that employees at the councilman could also “occasionally cut sue acquisition, since the cost would to see it developed as retail-commercial, Municipal Building were “pretty devas- to the chase” during political discussions. Of Special Note: tated” by the death of the lifelong town- Mr. Donatelli is survived by his wife, have an impact on Fanwood taxpayers. possibly with second-floor apartments. Our semi-automatic defibrillator was used successfully during the Councilman Louis C. Jung said the Daniel P. Valentino, 3rd, who is chal- ship resident. Lorraine McDede Donatelli, seven chil- Fanwood Downtown Revitalization Com- lenging Mr. Jung for the GOP Mayoral Mayor Samuel, who was elected along dren, 10 grandchildren, a sister and four month to save a patient’s life. The patient has been discharged from mittee, of which he is council Liaison, is nomination, has proposed the building of with Mr. Donatelli last November, said brothers. An obituary appears on page 10 the hospital and is recovering at home. hoping to hold a public forum, possibly in a community center on the site as a gath- she had met him a year ago when he of this newspaper. June, where members of the community ering place for youth, senior citizens and joined the Democratic ticket. Funeral services will be held today, would have an opportunity to “brain- non-profit organizations, and as headquar- “He was the kind of person you can feel Thursday, May 20, at 10 a.m. at the Rossi storm” about ideas for revamping the ters for the local Police Athletic League. like you’ve known your whole life. I Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. SCOTCH PLAINS BOE and Parents Discuss POLICE BLOTTER Mr. Jung’s Debate Offer MONDAY, MAY 10 motor vehicle violation on East Second • A Stout Avenue resident reported Street at approximately 10:15 p.m. Leveling At PTAC Forum seeing three young men enter her garage FRIDAY, MAY 14 Is Declined By Opponent and take two bicycles. • A Park Avenue barber shop reported CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • A Front Street service station re- a burglary which occurred some time CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mentioned student-created portfolios of dressed to the board, Scotch Plains resi- ported a man driving a Cherokee Jeep Friday night. Entry was gained through a drove off without paying for $17 worth of and Welfare Committees. The candidate sixth and seventh grade work would serve dent Heidi Sweeney asked the adminis- unlocked rear window. A large amount appointed to fill a vacancy in 1993 and gasoline. of barber equipment was taken. was elected to his first full term later that is also Fanwood’s representative to the as proof of a student’s ability to do Level tration to specify the reasons for the One work. proposed change in the leveling system. TUESDAY, MAY 11 SATURDAY, MAY 15 year. He was reelected in 1996. Plainfield Area Regional Sewerage Au- • A Scotch Plains-Fanwood High thority. Dr. Crews indicated that placement in “Nowhere did it (proposal) say Level • A Dogwood Drive resident reported Mr. Jung chairs the council’s Public School student reported the theft of ap- Elected in 1995, Mrs. Connelly is a Math is “less critical” because all sev- One or Two wasn’t reaching students,” damage to a fence located on the side of Works Committee and is also a member proximately $60 from a wallet left in a the house. The resident reported that the of the Administration and Finance and former longtime councilwoman and also enth graders take pre-algebra. He said, she stated. “It’s the same curriculum, the same The board will continue to discuss backpack unattended. same fence was damaged about 1-1/2 Public Safety Committees. He was named served as Police Commissioner. Last • A Redwood Road resident reported month, she announced she would not seek proficiencies, a level field.” leveling at its May 27 meeting. In the weeks ago. A Golf Street resident re- as Fanwood’s Fire Commissioner this that at approximately 8 a.m. she found a second term as Mayor because she is Mr. Russo suggested parents could meantime, Dr. Crews indicated that pack- ported a fence on their property was also year. that her cat was shot in the abdomen with damaged in a similar manner. A first-time candidate, Mr. Valentino considering another run for the Seventh respond to their perception of the district’s ets of background information on ability inability to challenge academically-tal- grouping are available at the elementary a pellet gun. The cat was taken to a vet. SUNDAY, MAY 16 serves on the Board of Health and is a Congressional District seat in the year • It was reported that a cellular tele- 2000. She challenged incumbent Con- ented youngsters by removing those stu- and middle schools and board offices. • An amusement park located on former Vice-President of the Fanwood phone was taken from a vehicle parked gressman Bob Franks in last year’s race. dents from public schools. In other business, Deborah Madison Route 22 reported the theft of approxi- Republican Club. He has also been a on Front Street. mately 2,000 ride tickets. The tickets are delegate for Union Township in Union The Democrats currently have a 4-3 “That’s where staff development of Scotch Plains, a freelance writer with comes in, where extension activities come The Times spoke on behalf of the local WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 serial numbered. County elections. majority on the governing body, with • A Concord Road resident reported Mayor Connelly serving as tie-breaker in,” countered Dr. Crews. “Students can “Committee for Parental Choice,” whose • A Jackson Avenue resident reported Whichever candidate gets the Repub- the theft of a tray of impatience flowers when necessary. Mayor Connelly is only experience significant challenges.” members support neighborhood school vandalism to a light fixture located in the lican nod in the primary will run against from the backyard. driveway. Council President William E. Populus, the third woman and the third Democrat Board Member Lance Porter questioned choice as opposed to “forced school as- the effectiveness of “teaching to the top.” signment and forced busing.” • A patron reported the theft of a • Anthony M. Flores, 22, of Little Jr., the unchallenged Democratic candi- to serve as Mayor of Fanwood. wallet at a local recreational facility which In the race for two open council seats He asked, “How do we implement that She claimed to represent “hundreds” Falls was arrested for possession of co- date for Mayor, in the General Election was left in an unlocked locker. this year, the Republican ticket includes without leaving some kids in the dust?” of parents in the district. caine pursuant to a motor vehicle stop on on Tuesday, November 2. Mayoral terms • Juanita J. Cottinghan, 36, of Scotch Route 22. Flores, a passenger, was ob- are for four years each. Councilman Stuart S. Kline in his bid for He also asked if any comparison had Also discussed were the timing of the been done of Park and Terrill students’ Elementary School Proficiency Assess- Plains was arrested for possession of served dropping a glassine bag out of the Mr. Populus, also in his second full a second term, with newcomer Thomas stolen license plates reported in Plainfield P. Ryan, Jr. seeking to fill Councilman achievement, given the difference in prac- ment (ESPA) test in spring 2000. Parent window of the vehicle. Sergeant James term on the governing body, succeeded on May 7. Cottinghan was stopped for a Cassidy was the arresting officer. fellow Democrat Bruce H. Walsh as Jung’s position. tice between the schools. Lisa McNally indicated that students Council President this year, following They will face off in the General Elec- “That was our original concern,” he were scheduled to return from spring the latter’s retirement from the council at tion against Democrats Patricia Plante, a noted. break on May 1, the same day that ESPA the end of 1998. 1997 council contender, and Adele S. Board Member Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. testing is scheduled to begin. FANWOOD Councilman Populus is Chairman of Kenny, recently appointed as Director of had a number of concerns, among them: Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carol the Administration and Finance Com- the borough’s Cultural Arts Committee, grading in heterogeneously-grouped B. Choye explained that the state would POLICE BLOTTER mittee, and serves as a member of the who is making her debut run for the classes; how to encourage participation of allow one day’s grace to allow students Public Works and the Education, Health governing body. academically-talented students within het- to become reacclimated to the classroom erogeneous classes if they are not placed before beginning the mandatory state TUESDAY, MAY 11 THURSDAY, MAY 13 with their peers; and teacher training. testing. • A bicycle valued at approximately • Emory Jones, Jr., a 42-year-old “The largest failure for students in In looking ahead to September, Dr. $200 was reported stolen after it was Plainfield resident, was charged with lower levels is that there are not the same Choye indicated she would be recom- left unlocked in a rear yard in the 200 attempting to shoplift several cartons expectations, not the same teacher quali- mending the board to approve one addi- block of Marian Avenue, according to of cigarettes from a South Avenue su- fications,” he stated. tional first-grade section at both Coles Board Vice President Dr. Donald E. Elementary and at McGinn Elementary police. permarket, according to police. Jones Sheldon asked Dr. Crews to explain the Schools. WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 was released on his own recognizance. “safety net” procedures referenced in the Her office is projecting first-grade en- • Police received a report that a bi- proposal. rollment of 105 students and approxi- cycle of unknown value was stolen from Dr. Crews listed “Basic Skills, home- mately 97 students at Coles and McGinn, an unlocked garage in the 10 block of Paige Maderer Earns work clubs and guided study time” as respectively. Oak Court. elements already in place. When he men- Dean’s List Status tioned “cooperative learning” opportuni- ties, the audience collectively groaned. SCOTCH PLAINS -Scotch Board Member Jean McAllister wanted Andrew Elko Spends Break Plains resident Paige Maderer was specifics on how long it would take to recently named to the Syracuse develop staff to effect “this dramatic a University’s School of Education change,” and how much it would cost. Working on Eagle Project Dean’s List for the 1998 fall se- Mr. Meade suggested the board hear mester. from teachers on the pros and cons on SCOTCH PLAINS – Fifteen-year- He observed that digging holes and To qualify for the Dean’s List, homo versus heterogeneous classes. old Andrew Elko recently spent spring hauling rocks is hard physical work, students must complete a mini- From the audience, parent David break working toward his Eagle Scout but also fun when done as a team. mum of 12 credit hours and earn at Livingston stated, “If you have teachers award with a project on behalf of the “Plus, the site is really shaping up,” least a 3.4 grade point average on here, I don’t want them picked by Dr. Center for Hope Hospice, based in he noted, adding that spreading mulch, a 4.0 scale during the semester. CELEBRATING POETRY April was National Poetry Month. Susan Staub, Crews. They should be selected at ran- Linden. hauling wood chips and planting flow- Paige is a senior majoring in children’s librarian of the Fanwood Memorial Library, recently invited the dom for an unbiased view.” With 10 fellow scouts from Boy ers is still on the project agenda. “It inclusive elementary and special students from Joan Costello’s third grade at McGinn Elementary in Scotch After expressing her support for level- ing, Board President Theresa Larkin Scout Troop No. 33 in Fanwood, An- feels good to see such a positive re- education. Plains to participate in an evening of poetry reading. It was an opportunity for drew logged more than 90 hours clear- sult,” he said. the children to present their favorite poems in front of an audience of family and listed a number of concerns about the friends. Pictured, left to right, are: Julia Joseph, Annie Smith, Lindsay Zuber proposal. They included: the need to ing and landscaping a parcel of prop- and Elizabeth McMillion reading a favorite poem of the class as their teacher identify the problems with sixth-grade erty at Acadia House, one of five sites looks on. leveling; how the curriculum would be used by the Center for Hope, from handled; group-based extension activi- April 2 to 8. ties; and assessment. The building and property, located Dr. Sheldon’s questions included: the off of Glenside Road in Scotch Plains, need to modify existing curriculum; indi- serves as a meeting place for interde- vidualizing instruction; mandating and nominational retreats, and as a site for delivering teacher development; and bereavement counseling sponsored by monitoring teachers and students. Overall, parents wanted more details the center. about the proposal, which Mr. Livingston Andrew devised the project last fall, called a “pie-in-the-sky approach.” submitting detailed plans that included A resident of Scotch Plains attacked landscape renderings to the Center for called the administration’s “agenda” of Hope and to the Watchung Area Coun- separating students a form of “segrega- cil of Boy Scouts of America. tion.” The scouts cleared the site, forged a One Fanwood parent said he was em- pathway between two foot bridges, barrassed that the proposal had gone so built a retaining wall from rocks along far “based on a few Internet articles.” a natural stream, and planted shrub- “We need to know what’s going on bery. here, in our high school and our elemen- Once his plan was approved, An- tary schools, with this curriculum and these teachers,” he stated. drew sought help from area businesses, Another Fanwood resident, Diane which he described as “very gener- Cameron, spoke to the waiver system. ous” in their support of the landscap- “It’s an absurdity,” she said. “It’s cre- ing project. ated havoc with teachers because parents Donations were received from who believe their students belong in Level Truesdale Nursery and Garden Center READY FOR SERVICE Andrew Elko gets ready to plant one of the 30 shrubs One also believe they should get A’s.” in Berkeley Heights, Parker Green- donated by Truesdale Nursery and Garden Center for use in his Eagle Scout Deborah Asher of Scotch Plains was house in Scotch Plains, and Bartell landscaping project to benefit Acadia House in Scotch Plains, one of several sites the lone supporter of the proposal. Farm and Garden Center in Clark. used by the Linden-based Center for Hope Hospice. “It’s a modest proposal, not a dramatic Andrew revealed that the contri- change,” she said. “It brings the two butions were greatly appreciated by middle schools together.” Area Residents Achieve Janet Killeen of Fanwood questioned the Center for Hope, which has re- Erika Blechinger flexible grouping, the district’s ability to cently been forced to scale back its Dean’s List Recognition Interns for Office adequately assess students and the im- budget for maintenance and grounds- At Columbia University pact on special education students. keeping. Of N.J. Congressman Working from a letter recently ad- Helping Andrew in his endeavor Several local students were named were fellow scouts Peter Bassman, to the Dean’s List at Columbia Matt Hassett, Eric Konzelman, SCOTCH PLAINS — Erika Fanwood TV-35 University’s two undergraduate Blechinger, a resident of Scotch Plains Jonathan Lorenzini, Matthew Richers, schools. Brian O’Neil, Jeff Reichman, Chris and a senior at Phillips Exeter Acad- Weekly Schedule Smith, and Ed and Brian Williams. They include Michael Feldman of emy in Exeter, New Hampshire, is A sophomore honor student at Westfield, Ehrlic Lo of Scotch Plains spending the spring term in Washing- Friday, May 21, 7:00 P.M. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, and Katharyn Boyle of Mountainside. ton, D.C., serving as an intern in the COP TV - “Children, Guns, Andrew is also a member of the varsity To achieve deans list status, stu- office of Congressman Frank Pallone, a and Gun Safety track team, junior varsity soccer team, dent have to have received a grade Democrat from Monmouth County. A second-year student at the coedu- Friday, May 21, 7:00 P.M. high school band and DECA. point average of 3.33 or higher. Memorial Day Parade ’97 cational, independent secondary school, Erika is one of 16 Academy students Sunday, May 23, 7:00 P.M. participating in the 34-year-old pro- Freeholder’s Forum ATTENTION SUBSCRIBERS gram. As an intern, she has an opportunity Sunday, May 23, 8:00 P.M. Effective June 1, 1999 The Westfield Leader and The Times of Three Seasons in The Sun - A to participate in the democratic process bee’s eye view of Fanwood’s Scotch Plains-Fanwood will be adjusting the annual subscription in the broadest sense — from the flowers mailroom to the signed pieces of legis- price. Anyone wishing to renew their subscription or start a lation — while researching, writing, Tuesday, May 25, 7:00 P.M. new subscription at the old rate of $20 is invited to call our and performing office tasks daily in her FYI-Fanwood - Mayor assigned office, according to school Connelly’s Show highlighting office before June 1. There is no limit to the number of years spokeswoman Janice Reiter. Fanwood’s Rabies Clinic you may renew at the old rate. The new rates are: Erika is a former student at the Tuesday, May 25, 8:00 P.M. Wardlaw-Hartridge School in Edison May 13th Council Meeting 1 Year - $24 • 2 Years - $46 • 3 Years - $66 and the daughter of Flavia and Peter Blechinger of Scotch Plains. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Freeholder Board Adopts $288.2 Million Budget; Tax Levy Declines in Eleven of 21 Municipalities

By PAUL J. PEYTON cient and smarter.” “While we would certainly love to According to county officials, the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader While the Democratically-con- be able to reduce taxes in all 21 county tax rates will remain flat in 10 ELIZABETH — Eleven commu- trolled board hailed its efforts to lower municipalities, I think we made a communities, with drops of between nities in Union County will see the county taxes, a Republican candidate very concerted effort this year and a penny to as much as eight cents per county portion of their property taxes for the board noted the increases in last year (to lower taxes). Taxes were $100 of assessed valuation evident in drop due to a decline in the county’s county taxes the past few years in reduced in 15 municipalities last year, the 11 towns in the county. tax levy. several communities. and 11 this year. And the others Locally, in Westfield, the county Last week, the Union County Board Wally K. Shackell, Jr., a former (towns) stayed basically the same or tax rate will remain flat at 80 cents, of Chosen Freeholders adopted a Mayor of Cranford, noted that the in- had a very slight increase,” he added. compared to a 3 cent decline last $288.2 million budget by an 8-0 crease in Berkeley Heights the past two The amounts to be raised this year year. Property taxes on the whole will count. The spending plan represents years totals $1.3 million, while Sum- will increase in Berkeley Heights, rise an average of $174 this year on a an increase of $604,373 over last mit has witnessed a hike of $381,000, $457,341; Elizabeth, $167,147; Hill- home assessed at $174,000, the aver- year’s adopted budget. followed by Mountainside at around side, $54,253; Kenilworth, $54,227; age assessment in town. That in- The spending plan will be sup- $265,000. Also, he said Linden will crease breaks down to $122 for the NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS The Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority Linden, $68,586; New Providence, recently elected officers for its 10-member board. Allen Chin of Westfield, left, ported through a county purpose tax see a hike of $68,000 this year. $88,331; Rahway, $27,409; Scotch local school tax, and $52 for munici- was elected Chairman and Thomas McHale of Kenilworth was elected Vice of $150.1 million, the third consecu- “Any increase that the county Plains, $29,645; Summit, $188,063, pal services. Chairman. tive year the levy has dropped. throws on municipalities hurts mu- and Westfield, $106,537. Westfield’s tax rate this year is “I don’t think there is one munici- nicipalities,” he said. Taxes will drop in Clark, $243,361; rising 10 cents to $4.08. For the pality in the County of Union that has He noted that the county’s $41 Cranford, $240; Fanwood, $40,781; average assessment in town, that cal- Allen Chin Elected Chair been able to reduce taxes in one year, million surplus this year is really Garwood, $58,921; Mountainside, culates to $7,099. let alone three years in a row,” com- “the people’s money.” A total of $26.3 $6,288; Plainfield, $147,838; Roselle, In Scotch Plains, the county rate Of Sewerage Authority mented Freeholder Vice Chairman million of that surplus will be used to $55,028; Roselle Park, $55,339; will stay at 91 cents, thus giving Daniel P. Sullivan. offset appropriations in this year’s Springfield, $69,926; Union, township residents an increase for WESTFIELD — Allen Chin, of has their corporate office in New York In addition, the percentage of the budget, an amount that represents $688,467, and Winfield, $354. their total property taxes of $174 Westfield, was recently elected Chair- City, as well as eight branch offices and county budget supported through 9.14 percent of the spending plan. Officials noted that Berkeley ($116 for school taxes and $58 for man of the 10-member Rahway Valley 18 field offices nationwide. taxes has dropped 16 percent over Another 27.29 percent is gener- Heights recently conducted a reevalu- municipal taxes) for a home assessed Sewerage Authority board. He is a licensed Professional Engi- the past nine years. Taxes will ac- ated through other revenue sources ation of properties in the township at $116,000, the average assessment As a 15-year appointed Commis- neer, earning a Bachelor of Science in count for 52 percent of this year’s such as fees charged for services of following action brought by Bell Labs. in the township. sioner to the Authority, he has been Mechanical Engineering from Ohio budget. the County Clerk’s office as well as “I feel confident that we’ve done Taxes in the township will rise 15 elected Chairman three times. His one- University and a Master’s of Science County Manager Michael J. the County Sheriff, and $5.7 million what we can do to make it an excel- cents, or tax points, to $5.17 per $100 year term as Chairman and his term as Degree in Mechanical Engineering Lapolla explained that the county tax generated in interest on investments. lent budget with a decrease (in the of assessed valuation, thus giving Commissioner expires in February of from Stevens Technical Institute in levy is the lowest since 1994. Also, “I think the only way you are really tax levy),” said Freeholder Alexander residents an average tax bill of $6,000. next year. Hoboken. Union County continues to be one of going to help the municipalities is by Mirabella, who chaired the budget Residents of Fanwood, where the “This year the Authority is ready to Thomas McHale, of Kenilworth, also only five of the state’s 21 counties cutting spending,” Mr. Shackell told meetings as head of the Finance Com- county tax rate will drop from $1.10 move forward on capital improvements was elected Vice Chairman of the Au- with a triple A bond rating. the board. mittee, which included Freeholders to $1.08, will see a $17 drop on such as adding pumping capacity and thority and appointed Chairman of the He said by reducing both the reli- Freeholder Sullivan said Mr. Sullivan, Deborah P. Scanlon and average for the county purpose tax. making improvements to our labora- Legal Committee. ance on taxes as well as the tax levies, Shackell simply has a “lack of under- Chester Holmes. With the school tax going up 6 cents, tory,” stated Mr. Chin, a former The Authority is an autonomous the board is “bringing true stability” standing” on how the tax levy is The committee trimmed another a flat municipal rate and the county Westfield Mayor. “We are also antici- wastewater treatment agency serving to county government. divided up among the 21 towns in the $105,000 from the county Executive rate down 2 cents, borough residents pating the opening of our employees’ more than 300,000 residential and Freeholder Chairman Nicholas P. county. He said that decision rests Budget unveiled in January. will see a total average hike of around facilities building and looking forward 3,500 industrial and commercial cus- Scutari commented that “this board solely with the county’s Board of Freeholder Holmes noted that he 4 cents per $100 of assessed valua- to having Mountainside as our newest tomers in Clark, Cranford, Garwood, is a reflection of the new Democrats Taxation, which makes its decision considers the overall decrease in the tion, or $33, in property taxes. member municipality.” Kenilworth, Mountainside, Rahway, throughout New Jersey” which are based on the amount of tax ratables county taxes “a plus for the residents While the local school tax is up 6 Mr. Chin is the President of George Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Spring- making government “run more effi- in each town. of the county.” cents this year, the Fanwood munici- G. Sharp, Inc., a Naval Architectural field, Westfield, Winfield and pal purpose tax is flat for the third Marine & Engineering Firm, which Woodbridge. time in six years. Mountainsiders will continue to how we spend the taxpayers’ money.” bish municipal parks, and $25,000 to pay an overall tax rate of $3.33 per Discussing the budget process, replace or improve playgrounds. $100 of assessed valuation. On a Freeholder Mary P. Ruotolo of New this year is the Freeholder home assessed at $155,000, that Westfield noted, “there is no assump- Scholar Program which provides full comes to a bill of $5,161. tion that moneys that were spent last tuition for county residents to attend Freeholder Lewis Mingo, Jr., noted year will again be spent.” Union County College (UCC), pro- that the county has been more ag- Among the programs that will be viding they graduate high school with gressive in seeking both state and continued this year are Access 2000, a “B” or better average and maintain federal grants “which allows us to a $3 million, three-year program that average while attending UCC, a take the pressure and the stress off of enabling school districts to obtain two-year school with three campuses our taxpayers.” high-speed Internet access, teacher in the county. Despite the good economic times, training and educator grants, and Also new this year is the Down- he said it is important for the board Project Pocket Park, a matching town Union County grant program. “to recognize that we need not neces- grants program which provides up to Towns can apply for funds to reno- sarily be frugal, but penny wise in $100,000 to towns to create or refur- vate and improve their shopping ar- eas as part of the $5 million program. CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN CONTINUED IN NEXT COLUMN Mr. Lapolla said applications are expected to total $15 million, at which time the county will have to pare down that number to the amount budgeted this year. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 20, 1999 Page 3 Westfield Man Faces Mountainside Council Trap and Skeet Range Sex Assault Charge Holds Public Hearing Could Reopen With New Manager This Saturday Involving Juvenile On Comcast Renewal By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN park along Kenilworth Boulevard, By SUZETTE F. STALKER details about the case, which he ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times includes two skeet and two trap fields. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times pects to present to a grand jury this By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL ment was a public document and has CRANFORD — When the man- It is open to the public. Skeet shoot- WESTFIELD — Authorities charged summer. He described the charge Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times been on file in the municipal clerk’s ager of the Union County’s Trap and ers shoot from left to right with the a Westfield man last week with aggra- against Evans as a “first-degree crime.” MOUNTAINSIDE — The office for viewing by any member of Skeet Range in Cranford abruptly intent of breaking apart a clay disc in vated sexual assault on a juvenile and Evans is alleged to have had inti- Mountainside Council meeting the public. He noted that the original quit two weeks ago, the county closed the air. with narcotics possession in a case that mate contact with one female, who the opened Tuesday evening with a pub- contract agreement made 10 years the range until it could find a replace- In trap shooting, the target is remains under investigation by the Assistant Prosecutor said was “less lic hearing on the borough’s Comcast ago was also a public document. ment, according to Mike Murray, the launched in front of the shooter and Union County Prosecutor’s Office. than 13” at the time. Mr. Esmerado Franchise Renewal application, Lewis Thomas asked Mr. Smith county’s Director of Public Informa- then flies away from him or her. Detective Sergeants Robert would not reveal, however, where the which is due to expire in the fall. The how many subscribers there were in tion. Instead of pulling a string as they did Compton and John R. Rowe, 3rd, of crime reportedly took place, the current franchise agreement with the Mountainside, to which the latter That forced regulars like Ralph years ago, today’s “pullers” simply the Westfield Police Department ar- youngster’s relationship to Evans, or cable company has been in effect for answered 1,941. Mr. Thomas also Lossman to go elsewhere to shoot. press a button to electronically launch rested George Evans, 44, at his home exactly how authorities were alerted to the past 10 years. told the Comcast representatives he After the Cranford range was shut the target. Discs travel at approxi- at 11 a.m. on May 12, Detective Ser- the situation. Robert F. Smith, a Fanwood resi- was not happy with his service be- down two weeks ago, Mr. Lossman mately 50 mph. geant John M. Parizeau, also with the The investigation into the sexual dent and Comcast’s Area Director of cause of the loss of a continual local and a fellow competitor, Alberto As Mr. Lossman explained it, tar- Westfield department, confirmed on assault charge, headed by Detective Public and Government Relations, weather report, and because of a loss Ventura, appealed to the Union get ammunition consists of hundreds Tuesday. Anna Arocho, is focused on the time as well as Buck Dopp of in the broadcast of events at Freehold County Board of Chosen Freeholders of fine, tiny pellets that break up the While executing an arrest warrant frame between August of 1998 and Mountainside, the company’s Vice Raceway. to re-open the facility during a recent target when they hit it. In the past, the for Evans on the sexual assault charge, March of this year, Mr. Esmerado said. President and General Manager, were Michael Krasner asked the council meeting. Neither man lives in Union Cranford range has maintained a per- Sergeant Parizeau said the detectives It is being handled by the Child Ad- at the meeting to answer any ques- about the timeline for introducing County. mit to sell ammunition to its patrons, observed what they believed to be nar- vocacy Center, a division of the Union tions the public might have about the the new agreement to the public. The They come to the Union County who must bring their own guns. Guns cotics “in plain view” on the living County Prosecutor’s Office, which service offered by Comcast. The rep- Mayor replied that a first ordinance range because it is easily accessible. can run upwards of $12,000. room floor of the suspect’s home. handles referrals from such sources as resentatives also attended a March reading was expected in June, with a He said the evidence included less When Mr. Lossman was unable to “People invest a lot of time and pediatricians, the Division of Youth public hearing. second reading was expected for July. use the Cranford site last weekend, money in the sport,” said Mr. than 50 grams of suspected marijuana, and Family Services, or local police, In other business, the council as well as what he described as “a very During his address to area resi- he drove over an hour to Thunder Lossman, who has been trap and he explained. dents and council members, Mr. unanimously adopted a resolution Mountain in Ringwood to shoot there. skeet shooting since he was 12. He small amount” of suspected cocaine. Evans remained at the Union County Assistant Union County Prosecutor Smith stated “we are here to address authorizing an annual salary of Other New Jersey ranges are located estimated that shooters could spend Jail earlier this week, where he was comments that the public might have $12,000 for the borough’s Police in Fairfield, Englishtown, Fort Dix $100 a weekend on ammunition and John Esmerado, citing the ongoing in- being held on $100,000 bail, authori- vestigation, declined to reveal many about their current service. No offi- Chief, retroactive to April 24, for and the Pine Belt. range fees. ties said. cial action will be taken tonight.” assuming the duties of Acting Ad- “Ranges in a populated area (like “Some of our people compete na- Mr. Smith pointed out that the ministrator for Mountainside. Cranford) are unusual,” explained tionally and internationally,” added second hearing was part of legal Mayor Viglianti stated that in six Mr. Lossman, “because they’re loud. Mr. Lossman. He said the sport knows Efforts Continuing requirements that Comcast must ad- months, the position will be reevalu- But, people who moved in knew what no ethnic or age boundaries. In fact, here to when going through a re- ated to determine if the appointment they were getting into.” last year’s county trap shoot was won newal process. should become permanent. “It’s not something that can be by an 80-plus year old veteran of the He also stated that during the en- After inquiries made by Mr. replaced,” he added. “You need two Cranford range. To Improve Train tire process, Comcast did, in fact, Schmedel as to why the borough acres for the range, plus 30 more for He emphasized a lot of time is follow all government requirements, chose to appoint the Police Chief for sound shielding. If one closed, it spent on safety, and to his knowl- starting with its 1996 letter of inter- the position, the Mayor stated that would be hard to re-open.” edge, the Cranford range has “an est to the borough asking to renew during an exit interview with former The Cranford facility has been in absolute safety record. When safety Commute to NYC the franchise agreement. Administrator Gregory Bonin, it was operation for approximately 75 years. is taught, and people are responsible, According to Mr. Smith, Comcast noted that a full-time administrator Mr. Murray claimed the Freehold- it’s not bad.” By DEBORAH MADISON According to Mr. Rosenblum, the is required to answer four basic ques- was not needed. ers had already decided to maintain Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times estimated time frame on the one-seat tions about its service before being The Mayor also stated that because the range before the two men ap- WESTFIELD — The Raritan Val- ride to the city, the ultimate goal citi- able to renew the franchise agree- of the efficiency of the Police Depart- peared before the board. He indicated Financial Aid Is Needed ley Rail Coalition is continuing its ef- zens groups such as the Coalition, is ment, and felt the company has met ment, the Chief could spend some of a successful candidate has been found forts at improving the commute for 20 years. all stipulations. his time performing the duties of the to replace the manager. To Send Scouts to Camp thousands of area residents that utilize Mr. Rosenblum also discussed rail These include: compliance with Administrator, adding that the Chief WESTFIELD — The Washington safety issues and the need for another “They’re hopeful to make a hire NJ Transit’s Raritan Line. all laws and regulations set forth in was an excellent candidate because and open. It could be as early as Rock Girl Scout Council (WRGSC) is During a forum Monday morning in Hudson River tunnel in order for the providing cable service to the bor- of his leadership expertise. seeking contributions from individuals, the Community Room of the Westfield Raritan Valley Line to gain access to Saturday (May 22),” he stated. area businesses and others to benefit ough; supplying a quality signal to Mr. Bonin left his position as Ad- Comparing the trap and skeet range girls who want to attend camp but cannot Municipal Building, Coalition mem- the regions core. ministrator in late April to take over bers were updated on a number of Currently, the commuter line does the borough and having dealt with to other county facilities such as golf afford the $25 weekly cost. projects that are underway to improve not have access to the one existing consumer complaints reasonably; the same position in Branchburg. He courses or stables, Mr. Murray said, Among the communities served by the rail transportation between New York Hudson tunnel, due to the tunnel being having met financial and technical started as the Mountainside Admin- “Percentage-wise, in terms of usage, WRGSC are Westfield, Fanwood, Scotch electrified, and also due to competing abilities promised, and meeting the istrator in May of 1998. it’s not a major attraction in Union Plains and Mountainside. City and New Jersey. For more information or brochures on Congressman Bob Franks, who usage. future needs of the borough by as- In other business, officials passed County. But, it’s going to survive.” sessing what those needs are and Ordinance No. 1008-99, repealing “The freeholders want to create the resident and day camps, or to make a founded the Coalition in 1997, and NJ Kate Sarles, Public Information Of- donation, please call Ms. Lampert- Transit’s acting Director Stanley ficer for the Raritan Valley Coali- finding ways to meet them. an original salary ordinance which opportunities for people to do what Borough resident Scott gave salaries of $1,500 to council Rudman at (908) 232-3236, Extension Rosenblum, addressed several issues tion, explained that many improve- they want,” he explained. No. 209, or send a donation to WRGSC, pertinent to improving rail service. ments at the Manhattan end are Schmedel asked council members members and $3,000 to the Mayor. The board plans to fund some Camp Donations, 201 Grove Street, East, Congressman Franks, who repre- needed before another tunnel can be what provisions were included in The original ordinance, passed in much-needed repairs at the range, Westfield, 07090, Attention: Fund De- sents the Seventh District, discussed accommodated. the new franchise agreement in February, was met with opposition including building upgrades, new velopment Director. the need for a one-seat ride between Ms. Sarles said there is a $3.5 mil- terms of payments to the borough, from almost 400 residents who signed fencing and new picnic tables. Raritan Valley points and New York lion, two-year capitol plan to assess as well as equipment given for a petition asking that voters be al- While Mr. Lossman spoke of a for the 8,100 daily commuters who and make improvements to the com- Channel 35 broadcasts. He also lowed to decide how governing body severe flooding problem that plagues Pre-Season access the Raritan Line. A total of muter line such as time-table efficiency asked about a possible link to Ber- members should be reimbursed for the clubhouse, Mr. Murray said he 93,000 New Jerseyans commute to the and numerous improvements in vari- keley Heights. their expenditures. could not speak to that. However, he Air Conditioning city each day by train. ous stations. More lighting, clocks, Mayor Robert F. Viglianti stated According to Borough Attorney reiterated, “The freeholders are com- He also introduced the “ring pro- and automated ticket machines will be that all of these points were currently John Post, passage of Ordinance No. mitted to keeping this (facility) open.” Sale!! gram” which would allow any state in added. being negotiated with Comcast, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 The Cranford range, located in a a multi-state region, such as New York, The coalition meets bi-monthly al- that after an agreement was reached, Connecticut and New Jersey, to apply ternating between the Somerset and would be made public knowledge. for federal funds for improvement the Westfield Municipal Buildings. The Mr. Smith also stated that the full projects. next meeting is scheduled for July. application for the franchise agree-

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WLT5 http://westfieldnj.com [email protected] 908-654-4100 (24 hrs) CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader THE TIMES FROM THE DESK OF GERI SAMUEL of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Property Tax Reform: — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood Let’s Wake Trenton Up and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: – MAYOR OF SCOTCH PLAINS – New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association Property taxes are on the mind of They don’t want to pay taxes any BIGWIG National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association every taxpayer. We recently passed a more than the average citizen does. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association During the reign of Queen Anne of budget in Scotch Plains with a five What is the answer? England (1702-1714) and the reign Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey point tax increase. Did we want to do We need to reform the property tax of Louis XIV of France (1643-1715), P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue it? No! But, services cost money, and system. We need to appeal to Trenton according to etymologist C.E. Funk, Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 the only source of revenue we have is to change the way education is funded. Jr., it was fashionable to don wigs at Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 property taxes. Instead of taking more money away court. Let’s look at the state government. from the schools and giving people This fashion evolved to the state POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at They are floating in surplus. They are income tax rebates, provide more and P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 that the size and type of wig worn reinstating the Homestead Rebate for better funding for the schools. That provided an indication of the impor- PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. every citizen that they abolished in will help to lower the property tax tance of the wearer, i.e., the more 1992. It wasn’t a good plan. But now, burden. important the person, the more im- Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin Paul J. Peyton it is called property tax relief. The If the state mandates that a program pressive the wig. Wigs eventually PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR Governor thinks it is a new idea. It be instituted in a school or a munici- lost favor, but are still worn by judges Suzette F. Stalker Michelle H. LePoidevin David B. Corbin isn’t. pality, take responsibility for it. Don’t in the British court. ASSISTANT EDITOR ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS The Democrats instituted the origi- pass it off to the local government. Pay The bigwig idiom persists today Joanna B. Marsh Karen M. Hinds nal Homestead Rebate. They sent ev- for the programs you are forcing school connoting “an important and influ- MARKETING DIRECTOR OFFICE MANAGER eryone $500 a year rebate. There was systems to implement. If the federal no phase-in program. It was a straight ential person, especially a party government mandates a program, send leader.” The popular expression SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $500. Then it was changed so that if the money along so that the program is One-year subscription in county – $20 • Out-of-county – $24 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 you made over a certain amount of adequately funded. biggie is the contemporary version of money, you didn’t receive the money. One reason that the federal, state and bigwig. The state government raises money county governments have huge sur- Today, one can be a bigwig regard- While Improvement Plan Has Its Plusses, mostly through sales and income taxes. pluses is because they are not ad- less of the quantity of his tresses, or, If you don’t buy things, you don’t pay equately funding the programs they indeed, even lack thereof. While not sales tax. If you don’t work, or if you mandate at the local level. Until we can everyone can be a bigwig, he can if Let’s Keep Westfield’s Character in Check have income below a certain level, you achieve true property tax reform, we necessary, still buy one! don’t pay income tax. There are ways can never solve this problem of having Last week the Westfield Town Council was given a Any crosswalk changes should reflect input from out of paying the taxes the state im- to increase property taxes to pay for quick overview of plans to make significant aesthetic the Westfield Police Department and the RBA Group, poses. But, you always pay property our schools and our municipal ser- Letters to the Editor improvements in the downtown as part of a larger which is currently conducting a traffic calming study taxes. vices. improvement plan which will soon be released for for the town. Whether it is a portion of your rent or Our legislators are doing us a disser- Senator Torricelli public and council scrutiny. We heard from a representative of the B.R.A.K.E.S. a portion of your mortgage payment, vice. It is time that we let them know you must pay them. They are used to how we feel. I urge you to contact the Thanks Publisher The plan, as presented by the Downtown Westfield (Bikers, Runners, And Kids are Entitled to Safety) fund our schools, our county govern- Senate President, Assemblymen Rich- I just wanted to take a moment to Corporation, calls for over $2 million in enhance- who informed us that by slowing traffic in the down- ment and our local municipal services. ard H. Bagger and Alan M. Augustine, thank you for the complimentary copy of ments to upgrade the downtown. A number of bricked town, the town might be able to route this traffic flow The property tax is an antiquated Governor Christie Todd Whitman, your paper. I was very impressed with pathways are proposed for locations such as behind away from business district. The biggest headache system. When manufacturing or some Congressman Bob Franks, Senators the quality and wide number of partici- other big industry were paying taxes to Frank Lautenberg and Robert Torricelli pants you featured. It was a great oppor- the Rialto Theatre and in a number of alleyways in the continues to be the link between the Garden State municipalities (mostly cities), it made and even the President. tunity for the public to get a good cross downtown. In addition, a granite block “square” and Parkway and Route 22 via Central Avenue. Motor- sense. They used more local services, Tell them you have had enough and section of ideas. bricked crosswalks at the intersection of East Broad ists come down Mountain Avenue off Route 22 and they occupied more land, they had more that you are not going to take it any It is very important for newspapers to and Elm Streets are planned. take it across East Broad to Central Avenue and on to income, they could afford to pay more. more. The Governor has set up a com- take an interest in school board elections. With the development of suburbia, mission to study how we can achieve By devoting a special edition (the April New vintage lighting and trash receptacles are also the Parkway, where they can reach Route 1. there was no heavy industry or manu- property tax reform. Let them deal 15 Opinion and Editorial Section), you planned for the town, as is landscaping in a number We’ve heard of a plan to signalize the intersection facturing plants that were generating underscored to the public that they must with the real issue. Until the public get out and vote and that school board of locations, including the Central Avenue approach of East Broad, Central and Mountain. That plan, huge property tax payments. That money schools are funded through either in- elections are just as important as Presi- to Downtown Westfield. though, is said to involve widening Central at The had to come from the taxpayers them- come taxes or sales taxes, we can never dential elections. A number of the projects included in the plan will Presbyterian Church in Westfield. This proposal selves. They are not just the people who hope to have true property tax reform. I commend you for your effort and for live in your town; they are the people This might be a very unpopular idea, allowing me the opportunity to give my only enhance Westfield’s appearance. These include does not make any sense to us. In fact, it seems to be who work in your town and many of but one that needs to be looked at view. some of the bricked pathways, specifically the one contradictory to the efforts to reduce speeds in town them are people who are employed by carefully now more than ever. Reform Robert G. Torricelli that will lead from the municipal parking lot behind and direct through traffic to alternate routes. If we your municipal corporation. is required to preserve our future. United States Senator the Brick Oven and the Liquor Basket to Quimby widen the road, wouldn’t that create more of a New Jersey Street, and the one planned for next to the Rialto and highway through the downtown? the Windmill Restaurant. The sidewalk entrance to Downtown Westfield has been undergoing a num- Letters to the Editor SPFCAAN Gives Thanks the walkway will feature a decorative overhead arch ber of aesthetically pleasing changes the past few To Mayor Connelly with a wall-mounted globe light. years, the most significant being the improvements to The Central Avenue approach to Westfield on the Rialto, as well as the buildings on East Broad Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. Offers Thanks For Her Support the south side of town has long been an eyesore. which house Classic Thyme, Nine West and Anne Scotch Plains/Fanwood Citizens To Community for SP-F BOE Election Against Aircraft Noise, Inc. wishes to The DWC proposes to add shade trees on both Taylor. The second and third floors, designated for thank Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly and sides of Central Avenue between North Avenue luxury apartments, have been designed to give the The results of this year’s school board come easily, every vote counted. the Council of the Borough of Fanwood and the railroad tracks in addition to vintage light- building a New Orleans motif. election reflect the tremendous efforts I must also thank all the voters who for approving a resolution in response to made by many people in the Scotch Plains- expressed their confidence in my ability complaints about increased aircraft noise ing. A new four-foot-wide sidewalk is also in- Any changes in the downtown should primarily Fanwood community. to represent them by casting their votes in the evening and early morning hours. cluded along the corridor between the train tracks focus on making Westfield more pedestrian and I want to thank all those people who for me. Prior to April 1996, the FAA directed and North Avenue. shopper friendly. Creating free two-hour street park- publicly supported me with their letters I now look forward to the hard work night-time aircraft over paths away from to the papers and phone calls to other facing the board over the next three years. residential areas. Borough officials call Shade trees and new sidewalks are also proposed ing would go a lot further toward attracting custom- voters. I will continue to work tirelessly to fulfill upon the FAA to reinstate noise abatement for both sides of Central Avenue at its intersection ers than bricked sidewalks and concrete “squares”. I also want to thank my flyer distribu- your confidence in my ability to act fairly, procedures to reduce the racket at night. with South Avenue. A bricked crosswalk would be Once the plan is officially unveiled, it is important tion team who dedicated many personal objectively, and responsibly on behalf of Martha Sides hours to walking the streets of our com- the entire community. Thank you. Secretary placed at the intersection which also includes Ross that a number of public forums, not just one, are held munity in the effort to garner one more Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Citizens Place and New Street. The tree plantings and side- to garner opinions from residents, downtown land- vote. Being the top vote earner did not Scotch Plains Against Aircraft Noise walk, as it stands, would continue down past Cacciola lords and merchants alike. The Town Council, which Place and Sussex Street. must vote to spend the moneys for the plan — now in The areas of the plan which we are not enthusiastic the range of $1.2 million – should visit communities LETTERS TO EDITOR Young Scotch Plains Resident Would about are the bricked crosswalks and, more impor- where bricked crosswalks, walkways, and concrete Letters to the Editor will only be considered for publication Like to Start Local Children’s Group tantly, the Bank Square proposed for East Broad and intersection “squares” exist in order to get a better if they contain the following Elm. We are also concerned about a plan, yet to be feel for its overall impact on a downtown area. information: Hi! I’m Jennifer L. Bauer. Let me tell till you see why. you about myself. First of all I’m 11 years My godmother, Leslie Anderson, is in unveiled, to replace downtown sidewalks. Regard- In addition to the improvement plan, numerous • Current Address old. I have blue eyes, long, dirty blonde charge of a children’s civic in North less of whatever improvements that are made, it is parking lot enhancements are proposed for this sum- • Daytime Telephone or brown hair and lightly tanned skin Carolina and I would like to start one crucial that Westfield’s unique character remain un- mer, not to mention talks on proposals for a parking All letters are verified by since I came back from Florida. here. This civic would be a group of kids telephone. I am hoping that you will put my letter of proper age that would express how changed. Let’s not brick our entire downtown like deck. This should be an interesting next few months in your newspaper; please don’t say no they feel about our community, what they Cranford and Union. in Colonial Westfield. think we need to change and so forth. I am hoping to get this organized to Verneiro Vote: Republican Senators open the eyes of all adults so they will see Deadlines what kids see, so they can understand General News - Friday 4pm Owe Community Some Explanations what kids are trying to tell them. Can Letters to the Editor Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm your paper help? Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm On May 10, Peter Verniero, Governor Singer and Walter J. Kavanaugh. What I’m trying to say is that with this Roosevelt, Edison School Parents Whitman’s loyal accomplice in estab- All of these legislators voted to over- children’s civic people will be able to How To Reach Us lishing the culture of death (abortion, ride Governor Whitman’s veto of the hear and see what the children of our E-Mail - [email protected] partial-birth abortion, and the death pen- legislature’s ban on partial-birth abor- community think about how their life is. Are Proud of Their Children Phone - (908) 232-4407 alty) in the state of New Jersey received tions. The Governor’s response to the Also, children could explain how they the necessary 21 votes in the State Sen- Editor’s Note: This letter was veri- Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 override was to have then Attorney Gen- think it could be better. It would give ing in the evenings and out of district PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 ate to become a new member of the New eral Verniero put forth an in-your-face adults another perspective on the kids of fied by the director of the Westfield including: participation in The New Jer- Jersey Supreme Court. Municipal Alliance/PANDA (Prevent- In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield refusal to implement the ban on partial- this community. sey Middle School Peer Leadership Ini- 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains The shock and surprise came from the birth abortions. This could educate all of us. I’m cer- ing Alcohol, Narcotics And Drug tiative Day of Learning, a presentation to following 17 Republican senators who Abuse), which is made up of various And so, you could think that if these tain that the kids of this community can parents before a joint parent meeting and Submittal Formats voted to place Verniero on the court: 17 senators operated on principles dem- help all of us in ways most of us didn’t community organizations and citizens most recently, a presentation for mayors, Senators Martha W. Bark, C. Louis in Westfield. Photos - B/W and Color onstrating respect for human life, they even know possible if we just got the municipal elected officials from Union No Panoramic or Polaroid Bassano, Cafiero, Gerald Cardinale, An- could never vote to place Verniero on the chance. County as a State recognized model pro- * * * * * Typed, not handwritten drew R. Ciesla, Leonard T. Connors, Jr., high court. Please, this is the generation that will To the parents of Edison and Roosevelt gram. Donald T. DiFrancesco, William L. But they did vote to place him on the take care of the earth after you have left Your children will also be presenting Upper and lower case peer leaders: As a child grows, there are Need name & daytime phone Gormley, Peter A. Inverso, Louis F. high court and it was not because they us. Give them your trust. days or events which signal that they to the Governor’s Council on Alcohol- Kosco, Joseph M. Kyrillos, Jr., John J. failed to remember the override vote be- I am hoping you understand what I have moved onto the next plateau of ism and Drug Abuse and newly selected Endorsement letters are not Matheussen, Henry P. McNamara, Jo- cause Senator Edward T. O’Connor, Jr., have been trying to tell you. If you will learning. As adults, we look back at adult mentors in the State of New Jersey. accepted for publication. seph A. Palaia, Bill Schluter, Robert a Democrat from Hudson County, re- accept my offer for your paper to publish these events and formulate a memory These peer leaders helped develop a minded them on the floor of their override my letter you can write it in any way you which is cherished and indelible. demonstration lesson for the future train- vote dealing with partial-birth abortion. wish. But please at least mention my This summer, your children made a ing of peer leaders which was video- Cartoon Found Negative in Light Seventeen Republican senators owe name and keep a few of my real sentences commitment to become Peer Leaders. taped and will serve as a teaching tape us some answers. in it. They learned to work together, break for new programs in New Jersey and boundaries, develop trust, build self con- other states. Of Students’ Many Accomplishments Ray Kalainikas Jennifer L. Bauer Toms River Scotch Plains fidence and become the best they are Your children speak with poise well I found a strange irony in your newspa- I found this particularly remarkable capable of becoming. This year, your beyond their years. Their addresses are per on May 13, your cartoon lampooned since all of our elementary art teachers children demonstrated their accomplish- confident and well thought out. Your the Board of Education questioning the make do with “art on a cart.” ment of reaching the next plateau. children ask the audience to listen to focus of our students. Yet, on the very next In this day when there is so much them because they speak from their They completed their training and page you printed a letter from the Student sadness in the world, I wonder if it is hearts. began immediately to impact the Council Teacher Appreciation Commit- necessary for you to print such unfounded Westfield community. In the district, the Your children discuss the strength of tee of Franklin Elementary School. “Kid-to-Kid” helping with decisions re- negativity. Rather, I’d like to invite your peer leaders conducted outreach activi- Therein the students commended the cartoonist into the schools to visit the ties with their peers and elementary stu- garding alcohol and drug use. Their re- teachers and staff for making their years spect for each other models our program award winning Hi’s Eye staff, to watch a dents which show the power of Peer-to- at Franklin fruitful and memorable. The drama or musical performance, to look at Peer mentoring and making healthy in a manner that words cannot and do not obviously well-written and received let- do justice. our college placements, or to even just choices in today’s challenging world. ter was testament to the fine job our We have sent this letter with pride and tour the schools. They performed outreach activities for schools are doing with our children. a sense of commitment to our youth. You I think he might just come away with you, their parents. Rather than expressing boredom, these see, this year, your children formed the a different impression. They also shared their growth at nu- Franklin students expressed the exact indelible and cherished memory for us merous speaking engagements and train- opposite. The same could be said for all Denise Fontana Ricci and all the adults who have witnessed of our schools. If your cartoonist took the Westfield the Peer Leadership program. time to see the dedication of our stu- We wish to thank you for the role you Leader Receives Thanks dents, teachers, staff, administration and have played in the development of these our parents. proud young men and women. They have For April 15 Issue Having had an opportunity to tour Thanks for Publicity indeed reached that plateau. They go I would like to take this opportunity to most of our nine schools within the last forward ready to embrace the future with give belated thanks to those involved in year as Parent-Teacher Council Presi- Of Godspell Production confidence and courage. They have abili- working on your issue of April 15. dent, I was enormously proud of our Thank you so much for the great pub- ties which are limitless. It is obvious that lot of effort was students and their achievement. I be- licity your paper gave to the Westfield Thank you for encouraging your chil- involved in putting this issue together lieve our schools are pulling out the best High School production of Godspell. The dren to be part of the Peer Leadership and in making sure all residents received in our students. students and their parents were delighted program of Edison and Roosevelt Inter- a copy, even if not current subscribers. In fact, their achievement is evident to be cutting articles for their scrap- mediate Schools. They have set the stan- Please accept my apologies for waiting every where you look. From the list of books. dard for the State and all future Peer so long before sending this letter. colleges our children are accepted to, to the Thanks to your help, we had two sell- Leaders. We are proud to sponsor such a To me it seems that this issue is an athletic fields, to the fine drama and musi- out nights. worthy program with the Westfield excellent example of the good work your cal performances, our schools produce a From all of us associated with the School District. community newspaper continues to do. first rate product. Just this week our district play, thank you. Robert H. Sommerich Board Members of the Westfield had an impressive art show, which dis- Bernadine Liebrich Fanwood Municipal Alliance/PANDA played the incredible talent of our youth. Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 20, 1999 Page 5 Cops in Rt. 22 Shoot-Out State Policy Allows More Receive Awards of Valor Staff to Give Epi-Pens By DEBORAH MADISON ting their lives at risk to protect inno- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cent bystanders, as well as their fel- SCOTCH PLAINS — Three of low police officers.” To Food Allergy Sufferers Scotch Plains’ finest, along with of- Sergeant Zyla said, “These awards By DEBORAH MADISON dren could have been saved if the life- ficers from other police departments, are only given for doing something Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times saving epi-pen had been administered were honored last Friday at The 200 really extraordinary, and are a great WESTFIELD – When Patricia in time. Club of Union County’s 30th Annual honor for the whole (police) depart- Huran’s son, Sean Sullivan, a third David Tuller, Director of Human Re- Valor Awards Luncheon, held at ment.” grader at Washington Elementary sources for the Westfield School Dis- L’Affaire on Route 22 in He added that danger of this mag- School, has an allergic food reaction, trict, explained that the new guidelines Mountainside. nitude rarely occurs, and that only a she can rest a little easier now. are still being refined, as many com- Sergeant Mark Zyla, Officer James very small percentage of police offic- The Westfield school system has plexities are surfacing in the implemen- Scannell and Officer Suzanne Butler ers are ever involved in a situation of adopted a new policy that permits school tation of the new policies, such as where of the Scotch Plains Police Depart- this nature. personnel to administer the life-saving the epi-pens should be located and how ment, along with Corporal Andrew Officers Butler and Scannell con- epi-pen when the school nurse is not many pens should be readily available F. Sullivan of the Mountainside force curred that this type of incident was available. The epi-pen is a pre-filled, for each student who needs them. and Sergeant Kevin Keating of the highly unusual, and has never before single dosage, epinephrine injector ob- “We are still grappling with the pro- occurred in their law enforcement tained by prescription only that coun- tocols outlined by the State,” Mr. Tuller Union County Police Department, teracts an allergic reaction. said. were honored for their “extraordi- careers. Both officers stated that they William A. Burke for The Westfield Leader and The Times The new policy, a directive to all New The personnel who train for epi-pen nary courage and bravery” during a were proud of their department, and CULTURAL EXCHANGE Area Rotarians welcome visitors from Brazil who are part of a Group Study Exchange program sponsored by the Rotary Founda- Jersey schools as issued by the State administration must also become certi- shoot-out with a suspect. honored to be at the luncheon. Department of Education in 1998, calls fied in cardiopulmonary resuscitation The incident took place November Gerald W. Bechtle, a retired Secret tion, during a luncheon sponsored by the Mountainside Rotary Club. Pictured, left to right, are: Regina Machado, a member of the GSE team; Ken Tillman, for the training of several school person- (CPR) and first aid, an added cost to 25 at Route 22 and Glenside Avenue Service Agent and guest speaker at incoming Rotary District Governor; Russ Ferri, GSE Chairman; Bianca da nel in every school to learn how to use each district that the state department in Scotch Plains, as the officers at- the event, spoke on the distinguished Cunha de Aquino and Herculano Antonio Abrahao, both GSE team members; the injection, which must be adminis- is not picking up. tempted to arrest Michael Howard, character of the five officers. William Biunno, Mountainside Rotary Club President; Eliane Casara, a GSE tered within minutes to save a life. Mr. Tuller believes that the added 20, of Plainfield, who had shot two The Honor Guard of the Roselle team member, and Ronaldo Lerner, the GSE team leader. In prior years, only the school nurse requirement of CPR and first aid train- police officers in Plainfield the previ- Police Department marched. Ser- could administer the necessary injec- ing is unlikely to be needed, and will ous day. geant Matthew Glackin of the Eliza- tion. School personnel who will re- hinder progress by discouraging per- Howard had been spotted driving beth Police Department, dressed in Exchange Guests Inform ceive the epi-pen administration train- sonnel from participating in the train- eastbound on Route 22 by Corporal traditional military garb, played the ing will be chosen according to how ing. Sullivan, who attempted to pull the bagpipe as the officers received their many children at each school are pre- Washington School Nurse Dennie scribed the medicine. Teachers, coaches Graff said she is hopeful that the new suspect over. After Howard refused to awards. and other personnel may be trained policy will be beneficial for all of the stop and sped away, a roadblock was Additional awards presented at the Rotarians About Brazil depending on where those children children. set up by Sergeants Zyla and Keating, luncheon went to various police of- By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Ronaldo Lerner, the Brazil spend most of their school time. “We are in the introduction phase along with Officer Scannell. Officer ficers for their involvement in other According to the Food Allergy Net- and I am very open-minded about the Butler and Corporal Sullivan pulled life-threatening situations. Six aca- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times district’s Chairman, told audience GARWOOD — Speaking proudly members at the luncheon that he work (FAN), in Fairfax, Virginia, an eventual advantages of the new poli- up behind the suspect’s vehicle. demic scholarship awards were also estimated five million Americans are cies,” she explained. As the officers approached the presented to the children of active about their country, five guests from grew up in Teaneck and has very afflicted with food allergies; 2.6 mil- The week of May 10th to the 14th has suspect’s vehicle, utilizing the con- uniformed police officers and Brazil informed a gathering of fond memories of the area. lion of them are children. The eight been designated as Food Allergy Aware- crete divider as a shield, Howard firefighters. Rotarians about their homeland dur- He stated that he was brought to foods that cause 90 percent of allergic ness Week in an effort to better inform fired at them through the closed win- The 200 Club of Union County is ing a May 11 luncheon hosted by the the United States from Brazil right reactions in the United States are milk, the public of this health problem. dows of his minivan. In the exchange an organization that was founded in Mountainside Rotary Club at The after his birth, and lived in Teaneck eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, The Food Allergy Network publishes of gunfire, Howard was struck sev- 1969 to honor police, firefighters Westwood in Garwood. on Stelton Street for 13 years until soy and wheat. newsletters and brochures that help eral times, and died hours later at and state troopers for uncommon In attendance at the luncheon were his family returned to their native There is no cure for food allergy and food-allergy sufferers and their fami- University Hospital in Newark. valor in the line of duty, as well as to Union County representatives of the country 24 years ago after he finished strict elimination of the food in ques- lies to cope with the many issues that District 7510 Rotary Club, of which the sixth grade. tion is the only way to avoid an allergic confront them, such as safe dining out. “These five officers displayed ex- provide financial assistance to the reaction. For free information, please call (800) traordinary courage and bravery in widows and families of officers the Mountainside chapter is a mem- The Chairman said the family that ber. The district comprises Union, presently lives in that Stelton Street Many times, an allergic reaction oc- 929-4040 or visit FAN’s web site at an extremely dangerous situation,” throughout Union County. curs when an allergen is accidentally www.foodallergy.org. according to a summary of the case The 200 Club also sponsors a me- Somerset, Middlesex, Hunterdon and house is also named Lerner. Mercer Counties. Comparing his home city of Rio ingested because the person is not aware Sean Sullivan is breathing easier al- prepared by The 200 Club. morial scholarship program awarded that the offending allergen is hiding in ready, just knowing that in the event of “No greater example of dedication to the dependents of deceased offic- The visitors described how their De Janeiro to New York City, he a food. In some severe cases, even a an emergency at school, his chances of to service can be displayed than put- ers or firefighters. country, which declared indepen- noted that as a law enforcement pro- minuscule amount of food, such as survival are much greater. Sean said he dence from Portugal in 1822, is a fessional he sees the same type of fumes from cooked eggs or air-borne hopes that by publicizing the serious- federal republic made up of 26 states, problems in big cities here as he does peanut dust can cause a severe and life- ness of his allergies, he can help other and is divided into five regions. Bra- in his own country. A judge for small threatening anaphylactic reaction kids with their allergy problems. Local Cops Tell Drivers zil is a world champion in soccer, claims court and a lawyer, Mr. Lerner which closes off the airway and pre- Sean belongs to Protect-A-Life which is that nation’s most popular noted that 80 percent of the violence vents breathing. (PAL), an organization of kids who sport. in Brazil is related to drugs. A New England Journal of Medicine help their classmates become aware of “Having these guests from Brazil He is President of Campos Drug study indicates that four out of six allergy sufferers and how everyone can To Buckle Up as Part is part of our yearly Group Study International, and observed that many cases of fatal food reactions in children help to avert accidental ingestion of Exchange (GSE) program,” stated CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 occurred in school. Many of these chil- allergens. Russ Ferri, Group Study Exchange Of National Campaign Chairman for the District 7510 Ro- tary Club. Huge Selection of Gyms By KIM KINTER municipal police department to de- “Every year, our District Rotary Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times velop their own plan. Club sends five young professionals and Gym Accessories SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch Scotch Plains police, for instance, to a host country and, in turn, we host five guests. It is part of the Rotary Spring Plains, Westfield and Fanwood Po- will begin Monday, May 24, by send- Parts & Service Departments lice Departments are among numer- ing traffic patrolmen to area pre- Club’s commitment to promote in- Sale ous municipalities in Union County schools, day care and other young ternational fellowship,” he added. Re-Staining • Set Moving participating in a national campaign child care settings to hand out bro- According to Mr. Ferri, the five next week aimed at increasing the chures explaining the importance of visitors, who are here until the end of use of seat belts. belting children in vehicles, accord- this month, are guests in the homes Called “Operation ABC Mobili- ing to Patrolman Matt Hoelzel, of the of host families during the time spent zation: America Buckles Up Chil- Scotch Plains Traffic Bureau. At the in each county. Like their South dren,” police departments through- same time, he said, police officers American counterparts, the United Free Delivery! out the county and the state will try will be stopping drivers who do not States visitors to Brazil will spend to educate drivers about the neces- have their young children belted in part of their time in the homes of host Free Installation!* families in that country. *Kits Excluded sity of wearing seatbelts during the CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 Quality Playsets From $329 to $8,000 week leading up to Memorial Day on May 31. 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PUBLICATION Mr. and Mrs. Miele Celebrate 40 Years Mr. and Mrs. James Michael May 30, 1959, in St. Anthony’s Ro- Miele of Scotch Plains recently cel- man Catholic Church in Elizabeth. ebrated their 40th wedding anni- Mr. Miele retired in December of versary at a party given by their 1991 as a comptroller for Mac Gregor daughters and sons-in-law, Navire in Cranford, where he worked Maryanne and Michael Novello of for 15 years. Morristown and Lisa and Steven He previously held an accounting Rastelli of Scotch Plains. position at General Instrument in The celebration, held at the Knights Clifton for 10 years and at American of Columbus Hall in Scotch Plains, Type Founders in Elizabeth for 24 was attended by 50 friends and rela- years. tives. The Mieles have three grandchil- Mr. Miele and the former Miss dren, Viviana and Thomas Novello Rose Ann Damelio were married on and Angela Rastelli. University News Brendan Hickey Named Local Students Earn To Orange Key Society Deans’ List Status At Hobart And Smith SCOTCH PLAINS — Jennifer Del WESTFIELD — Brendan Hickey Roio and Faiz Sadeq, both of Scotch of Westfield, a freshman at Hobart Plains, have been named to the Deans’ And Smith College in Geneva, New List for the fall 1998 semester at the York, was recently inducted into the University of the sciences in Phila- Orange Key Society during the an- delphia. nual Charter Day Ceremony held at Jennifer, a third-year student, and the college. Faiz, a second-year student, are earn- Mr. and Mrs. John Leppert The Orange Key Society, founded ing credits for Doctor of Pharmacy degrees. Galen Warren and Miss Melissa Hobson in 1926, honors outstanding Hobart students for academic excellence as Mr. and Mrs. Leppert they enter their sophomore year. Jodi Goldberg Named Brendan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Miss Melissa Hobson Daniel Hickey of Westfield, played To Honor Society Mark Golden Anniversary pulling guard for the Westfield High WESTFIELD — Jodi Goldberg of Mr. and Mrs. John Leppert of Mr. Leppert retired as President of School football team (WHS). He is Westfield, a junior government ma- Scotch Plains recently celebrated their Colloid Chemical, Inc. of Cedar 1998 WHS graduate. jor and history minor at Franklin & To Wed Galen Warren 50th wedding anniversary at a party Knolls. Marshall College in Lancaster, Penn- Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hobson of in 1996. She is employed by SNL hosted by their children, Ms. Bonnie Lisa M. Steirman Named sylvania, has been inducted into the Westfield have announced the en- Securities in Charlottesville as a Leppert of New Brunswick and Mr. Pi Gamma Mu National Social Sci- and Mrs. Timothy Leppert of To Academic Honor Society gagement of their daughter, Miss merger analyst. James Herbert ence Honor Society. Melissa Hobson of Charlottesville, Niscayuna, New York. Her fiancé, a 1989 graduate of WESTFIELD — Lisa B. Steirman The Society recognizes juniors and Virginia, to Galen Warren, also of The couple was joined by friends The Baylor School in Chattanooga, Welcomed By of Westfield, a senior at Lafayette seniors who have at least seven Charlottesville. He is the son of Dr. Tennessee, earned a Bachelor of and relatives at the celebration, College in Easton, Pennsylvania, has courses in the social studies with and Mrs. Kenneth Warren of Jack- Arts Degree in Mathematics and which took place at the Italian- American Club in Scotch Plains, Donaghy Family been elected to the Phi Beta Kappa, greater than a 3.0 grade average, and son, Tennessee. Cognitive Science from the Uni- Mr. and Mrs. James P. Donaghy of the national honor academic honor A 1992 graduate of Westfield High versity of Virginia in 1994. He is the same place where their wedding an overall grade point average of reception was held. Toms River have announced the birth society. School, the future bride received a employed by SNL Securities as a of their son, James Herbert Donaghy, 3.30. Mr. and Mrs. Leppert were mar- A government and law major, she She is a 1996 Westfield High Bachelor of Arts Degree in Eco- software engineer. ried on April 9, 1949, in Kirkpatrick on Thursday, April 22, at Community is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Barry M. nomics and French from the Uni- Medical Center in Toms River. School graduate. A wedding is planned for Chapel at Rutgers University. Dur- Steirman. versity of Virginia at Charlottesville October. James weighed 7 pounds and 12 ing the anniversary party, guests ounces and measured 21 inches in danced to music performed by Connie length at birth. Linda Salerno Named Tarentino’s band, which also enter- He joins his sister, Juliet Carolyn, Westfielders Graduate tained at their reception 50 years ago. age 8. To Phi Betta Kappa In addition to their children, the From South Carolina U. James’s maternal grandparents are FANWOOD - Linda Marie couple are grandparents to Daniel the Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Herbert WESTFIELD — Tara Marie Leppert, 16, and Jeffrey Leppert, 12. Arrunategui of Davenport, Florida, for- Salerno of Fanwood, a senior at Miller and Alexandra Leigh Washington and Lee University in Mrs. Leppert, the former Miss merly of Westfield. Tourtellotte, both of Westfield, re- Marie Di Francesco, formerly taught His paternal grandparents are Mr. Lexington, Virginia, was recently school in Plainfield, Scotch Plains and Mrs. James Donaghy of Audubon, ceived their degrees during com- elected into membership in the and North Plainfield. Pennsylvania. mencement exercises at the Univer- Gamma of Virginia Chapter of Phi sity of South Carolina’s Columbia Beta Kappa. campus. Phi Beta Kappa annually elects a Abbot Tile Tara received a Bachelor of Arts limited number of students of out- Lancaster, Ltd. Elegance, Quality, Service Degree in Sociology from the Col- standing character and superior aca- lege of Liberal Arts, while Alexander demic records. received a Bachelor of Science De- Linda, a graduate of Pingry School, gree in Retailing from the School of is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Applied Professional Sciences. Salerno of Fanwood.

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He has a proven track he was assigned to cipal of Tamaques Elementary School Marshall for the Naha Air Force record with strong organizational Memorial Day pa- in Westfield. The Westfield Board of skills, understanding of curriculum, Base in Okinawa Education approved the appointment rade on Monday, where he was in technological expertise and sensitiv- May 31. at a special meeting on May 11. ity to individual student’s needs.” control of shop Mr. Cullen will head the 460-stu- Mr. Tinervin maintenance in- Mr. Cullen holds a Bachelor of enlisted in the dent elementary school and super- Arts degree in History and a teacher’s volving all areas of vise more than 40 staff members. He United States Air non-destructive in- certification from Montclair State Force on October is replacing Faith Divisek, interim College, where he also received a spection of metals. principal, who has filled the position 22, 1962. After He received a Master’s degree in School Adminis- basic training, he since January, when Sal DeSimone tration and Supervision. honorable dis- moved to a position closer to home. was assigned to charge in October He has served on several commit- Amarillo Air Mr. Cullen comes to Westfield from of 1966. the Marlboro Middle School in Force Base in Mr. Tinervin was Texas and was Monmouth County, where he served assigned to the as vice principal since 1998. From trained as a welder 461st Bomb Wing RAFFLE RESULTS The Rotary Club of Fanwood-Scotch Plains recently distributed proceeds of their annual “Share in Youth” raffle to Resolve Commu- 1997 to 1998 he was assistant princi- in all forms of of the Strategic Air nity Counseling Center, Inc., Tiny Tim, the Student Leadership Conference and welding in sheet pal at the Essex Fells School in Essex Command in Texas the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA. Pictured, left to right, are: Carol Kraus County, where he previously taught metal work and and the 51st Fighter from Resolve; Barbara Anilo of Tiny Tim; Carol Wood, President of the was indoctrinated Robert Tinervin social studies/language arts classes Interseptor Wing in Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club; Barbara Roskin representing the Student to fourth, fifth and sixth grades from for Aircraft Corrosion Control. Leadership Conference; and Karin Dreixler, Executive Director of the F-SP Okinawa. 1995-1997. From November, 1964 to Febru- He and his wife, Ruth Renfree, YMCA. The Rotary Club meets on Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. at Park Place ary, 1965, he was stationed at Chanute Restaurant in Scotch Plains. He began his teaching career at the have lived in Westfield for 26 years. Watchung School in Montclair in Air Force Base in Illinois, and at- He is employed by General Motors in tended a four-month specialized Essex County in 1991. He has also Linden. Historical Society to Host been an instructor in the “Technol- ogy in the Classrooms” course at Caldwell College. Local Cops Tell Drivers Mayor of Jersey City Westfield Superintendent of Schools William J. Foley noted, WESTFIELD — Mayor Brett known for leading the fight for parental “Michael Cullen brings talent, en- To Buckle Up as Part Schundler of Jersey City, the first choice in education and as a defender of Michael Cullen Republican to religious liberty. He led the successful tees and received numerous awards hold the office fight to pass Charter School Legisla- High School Pupils Seek for his interest in technology in the Of National Campaign since 1917, tion in New Jersey, and he won a United classroom. He has also been a key will address States Federal Court of Appeals Deci- Donations to Fight speaker in more than 10 statewide CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 members and sion that protects religious expression forums since 1993. the car. The officers have been instructed makes the driver responsible for secur- guests of the against government domination. Drunk Driving to issue tickets, not just warnings, he ing any front seat passenger who is be- In 1997, he addressed Columbia Westfield Prior to becoming Mayor of the sec- University’s Teacher College on De- added. tween the ages of 5 and 18. Historical So- ond largest municipality in the state, he SCOTCH PLAINS — Scotch Plains- Research has shown, Patrolman An adult who is not wearing a seatbelt Fanwood High School Students Against veloping an Effective District Tech- ciety on the was Executive Assistant to a Demo- nology Plan. Hoelzel said, that drivers retain the mes- in New Jersey cannot be stopped, but if subject of his- cratic congressman and a field coordi- Driving Drunk are seeking donations sage when a ticket has been issued. you are stopped for another suspected so they can purchase the Dodge Neon In commenting on his acceptance Both the passing out of brochures and motor vehicle violation and are not wear- tory and gov- nator for Gary Hart’s 1984 Presidential of the position, Mr. Cullen said, “I’m ernment at its Campaign. He then built a career in the Drunk Driving Simulator. the issuing of tickets will continue through ing a seatbelt, you can be cited on a Mayor Brett This program provides an unforget- absolutely thrilled to be joining the Memorial Day. secondar offense and be charged $20, annual dinner securities industry at Salomon Brothers Schundler on Wednes- and C.J. Lawrence, an economics re- table experience for students remind- team at Tamaques School. I look Westfield police also plan to partici- plus court costs. ing them of the dangers and conse- forward to meeting the parents, stu- pate in the program, but were still work- “Because adults are breaking the law, day, June 2, at the Echo Lake Coun- search firm. try Club in Westfield. He became a Republican in 1991. quences of driving drunk. dents, teachers, and staff in the very ing on plans earlier this week. Fanwood children are being crippled and killed in near future. Tamaques School has an police will be passing out literature in car crashes every day,” said Janet Dewey, The gathering will begin at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Schundler grew up in To make a donation, contact Michael the downtown business area and will run Executive Director of the Air Bag & Seat with a reception and business meeting Westfield and was an All-State Foot- Abadir at (908) 889-8600 or David excellent reputation, and it is a great information about the seatbelt law on Belt Safety Campaign. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. ball lineman at Westfield High Lasus at (908) 889-9520 for more in- honor to be invited to join this com- Channel 35. “Every child in the nation should be In office since November 1992, School. He graduated from Harvard formation. munity.” In New Jersey, child passenger law protected by being properly restrained. Mayor Schundler has worked to imple- University. requires all children riding in a vehicle That’s why we are calling for zero toler- ment an Urban Improvement Agenda For more information about the meet- under age 5 to be protected in a safety ance for drivers with unbuckled kids in focusing on three issues: Community ing or to reserve a space at the dinner, belt or child restraint system appropriate every state every day of the year,” she Policing, School Choice and Lower call Robert E. Miller, Vice President- for their size. The fine for failing to said. Taxes. Membership for the Historical Society comply with this law is $42, plus court Despite laws requiring children to ride Nationally, Mayor Schundler is at (908) 233-6360. costs. buckled up, 6 out of 10 children killed in It also requires all drivers and front crashes are unbuckled, according to in- seat passengers to wear properly ad- formation from the Air Bag & Seat Belt justed and fastened safety belts, and Safety Campaign. Mountainside Council Holds Pubic Hearing On Comcast Renewal CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 For all your special events 1008-99 will bring back the ordinance services provide a substantial savings to Proms ~ Graduations ~ Birthdays passed in 1998 which gave council mem- the borough.” bers unvouchered reimbursement of In other business, officials appointed Hair Styling & Design $1,200 annually, and the Mayor $2,400. Patricia Gagliardi, an alternate member Mr. Post also noted that because the of the borough’s Board of Adjustment, as Relaxing Massage • Soothing Facials petition met all legal requirements, the a regular member of the board to fill the salary ordinance was never carried out. unexpired term of William Biunno. Beautiful Nails • Stylish Hair with Great Color Instead, the original ordinance from 1998 Ms. Gagliardi’s term will expire in www.richardrobertsltd.com has been enforced since then. December of 2001. Mayor Viglianti also revealed that a Council members also authorized the group of nine Mountainside residents, borough’s finance officer to purchase 112 Elm Street Mon - 4pm–9pm including three Republicans, three Demo- savings bonds of $150 and $100, to be crats and three Independents, would meet awarded to the Valedictorian and the Westfield Tues to Fri - 9am–9pm to develop suggestions as to how the Salutatorian, respectively, during the (908) 654-4849 Saturday 8:30am–6pm borough should respond to the issue. Monday, June 21 graduation of Deerfield In other business, the council autho- School. rized a shared services agreement with Finally, the Mayor reminded citizens Westfield for the position of tax collec- that Senior Citizen Coordinator Lisa tor. Cassidy is currently conducting a survey Council President Thomas Perrotta among Mountainside seniors to learn stated that shared services agreements more about their needs. also currently exist between the two Copies of the survey may be found at municipalities in the health department, Borough Hall, the Mountainside Library as well as for local assistance services. and Deerfield School. Responses are due He noted that, “these positions of shared back by Tuesday, June 15.

Now in our 94th Year Member - Amer ican Gem Society CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Career Day Scheduled Adrian Lobo Elected to Board At Edison Intermediate Of Hotline at Crisis Agency WESTFIELD — On Wednesday, parel designers, doctors, nurses, en- WESTFIELD — Adrian Lobo of by offering the gift of listening. May 26, Edison Intermediate School gineers, chemists, judges, tax fraud Westfield, Vice President of Finance Nearly 1,000 calls are handled each in Westfield will host a Career investigators, an actress, a Broadway for Easter Seals, has been elected to month. Awareness Program designed to pro- producer, professional musician, at- the Board of Trustees of CONTACT “Volunteering for CONTACT has vide insight into careers and assist torneys, psychologist, cabinet maker, We Care, the 24-hour telephone been one of the most satisfying expe- students in selecting courses at the an architect, calligrapher, bloodless hotline and crisis intervention ser- riences of my life,” said Mr. Lobo. high school level based on their medicine and holistic wellness prac- vice based in Union County. “As a member of the Board of Trust- interests. titioners, journalist, speech patholo- “Being a CONTACT telephone ees, I hope to offer my help so that “The Guidance Department at gist, social worker and cardio worker for the past year has been so CONTACT can serve an even greater Edison feels it is our responsibility to kickboxer. rewarding that I wanted to get more number of callers.” provide as much career information A speaker will be assigned to each involved with the agency,” said Mr. Mr. Lobo, who was born and raised as possible to guide our students in teacher for the first three periods of Lobo. “The organization is such an in India, has more than 12 years of becoming productive and self-suffi- the school day (8:33 - 10:39 a.m.) important one, and I wanted to offer professional experience in the non- cient members of society,” stated Registration and a reception will my financial and fundraising experi- profit sector working for organiza- Guidance Counselor Gloria White- begin at 7:45 a.m. in the school ence.” tions such as Easter Seals, the New James. library with Mayor Thomas C. CONTACT We Care trains and Jersey Symphony and Amnesty In- AWARD RECIPIENTS Webelo Cub Scouts from Pack No. 98 in Scotch Plains ternational. More than 40 speakers have agreed Jardim, Superintendent of Schools received their Arrow of Light – the highest achievement obtainable in Cub supervises adult volunteers who lis- to share their careers with Edison Dr. William J. Foley and the Direc- Scouting. Picture, left to right, are: front row, Robert Almo, Matt Anderson, ten, understand and assist anony- His volunteer experiences include students. tor of Guidance for the Westfield Jamie Dukelow, Andrew Lopez and Alex Resnick, and back row, Michael Lepri, mous callers to work through their work at the Center for Hope Hospice Among those scheduled are stock- Public Schools, Dr. Cas Jakubik and David Herman, Jeffery Bergo, Chris Barry, Richie DeLusant, Colin Weber and problems. Volunteers do not solve in Elizabeth. brokers, professional athletes, ap- the guest speakers. Steven Spagnuolo. The following boys earned all 20 activity pins, far beyond the the callers’ problems or offer solu- Mr. Lobo lives in Westfield with seven pins required for the Arrow of Light: Matt Anderson, Chris Barry, David tions, but facilitate problem solving his wife Doreen and two daughters. Herman and Alex Resnick. Gardenaires Next Meeting To Feature Slide Show WESTFIELD — Vi Debbie will sentation. present a slide show of the “Birth of The public is invited to attend. a Butterfly” at the Gardenaires’ meet- Regular meetings of the ing on Wednesday, May 26, at noon Gardenaires are held on the fourth at the Scotch Hills Country Club in Wednesday of each month, exclud- Scotch Plains. ing July and August, from noon to 3 The show will feature slides from p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country Club. Mexico City, Mexico where the Mon- For more information, or to be- arch Butterfly migrates. Live butter- come a member, please call (908) flies will be featured during the pre- 754-5160. LEARN Program to Focus

PAST ARC PRESIDENTS During the 50th anniversary Candlelight Ball Arc On Insulin Management past presidents gathered to reflect on the expansion of the organization’s many WELCOME TO THE BOARD Adrian Lobo of Westfield, newly elected Board programs and services. Pictured, left to right, are: Bud Alley, Bert Schwartz, SCOTCH PLAINS – Registered The educational program, ap- Member for CONTACT We Care, receives welcoming handshakes from Alice Knecht, Bert Michaels, Betty McGhee, Guy Pallante and Stephen Smith. nurse Tanya M. Engel, who serves as proved by the New Jersey State Nurses CONTACT’s Executive Director Michael Nicholson and Program Director Diabetes Center Coordinator for the Association (NJSNA), provides 2.4 llona Tomaszewsky. Regional Diabetes Center of Saint Contact Hours. Arc of Union County Holds Clare’s Hospital in Dover, will ad- NJSNA is accredited as an approver dress the League for Educational Ad- of Continuing Education in Nursing Williams Nursery Sale Proceeds Anniversary Celebration vancement for Registered Nurses by the American Nurses Association (LEARN) on Monday, May 24, at Credentialing Center’s Commission To Benefit Cancer Foundation 7:45 p.m. at the All Saints’ Church on Accreditation. MOUNTAINSIDE – The Arc of dence and Berkeley Heights, Inc. and Parish House, 559 Park Avenue in WESTFIELD — Williams Nurs- ceeds received from Williams Nurs- Union County marked its 50th Anni- Plainfield, North Plainfield and Scotch LEARN, a professional organiza- Scotch Plains. tion for registered nurses, offers eight ery, 524 Springfield Avenue in ery will remain in the North Jersey versary with an annual Candlelight Ball Plains, and Westfield that received The Westfield, will donate $2 for every held at L’Affaire in Mountainside on The program, entitled “Insulin programs per academic year on cur- Affiliate service area to fund grant Arc’s 1999 Community Service Award. flat of impatiens sold this Saturday programs on breast health educa- April 24. Bert and Sylvia Schwartz received Pattern Management and Its Com- rent nursing topics. New Jersey Senator Donald T. the Betty McGhee Spirit of the Arc plications,” will enable participat- The fall programs, all on Mon- and Sunday, May 22 and 23, to the tion, screening and treatment projects DiFrancesco chaired the celebration. Award for their continuous support of ing nurses to describe the types of days, include: “Eating Disorders in North Jersey Affiliate of the Susan for the medically under-served and The Arc honored several individuals the organization. insulin, their uses and potential com- the Millennium,” on September 27; G. Komen Breast Cancer Founda- under-insured. for their commitment including, The Dr. Jerry Fry, who is a member of the plications of therapy. “Asthma: Traditional Medicine ver- tion. The remaining 25 percent will go United Ways of Cranford; Union Arc’s Corporate Advisory Board, was sus Holistic Approach,” on Octo- The Susan G. Komen Breast Can- to the national Foundation in Dallas County; Eastern Union County, honored with this year’s Humanitarian ber 25, and “Brain Tumors: What’s cer Foundation is one of the nation’s to be used for research. Mountainside; Summit, New Provi- Award. Cancer Society Seeks New on the Horizon,” on Novem- largest private funders of breast can- For further information regarding Pat Duda, received the first Mary ber 22. cer research. the Williams Nursery event, other Lou Panella Award commemorating her Volunteers for Shop LEARN’S annual membership is This is the second year Williams upcoming Affiliate events and ac- Daisy Fair On Tap advocacy to individuals with develop- $35, or a guest fee of $10 per pro- Nursery has designated a weekend tivities, or Affiliate volunteer oppor- mental disabilities. gram. For information, please write for the sale of impatiens to benefit tunities, please call (908) 277-2904. At School One The 1999 Florence M. Levine Com- WESTFIELD — The American the North Jersey Affiliate, which is Cancer Society is seeking Saturday to LEARN, P.O. Box 6, Scotch Plains, munity Achievement Award was pre- 07076, or call the Program Coordi- located at 447 Springfield Avenue in SCOTCH PLAINS — School sented to Kevin O’Brien of Westfield. volunteers to work at the Discovery One Elementary in Scotch Plains nator at (908) 272-7239. Summit and serves nine counties. Yard Sale to Benefit Karen Faye Schwendeman of Clark is Shop, located at 311 South Avenue Seventy-five percent of the pro- will hold its annual Daisy Fair on The Arc’s 1999 Ambassador of Good- in Westfield. Saturday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 People for Animals will. The positions are flexible and offer UNION — People for Animals, a p.m., rain or shine. Admission is To commemorate the 50th anniver- individuals the opportunity to work non-profit animal welfare organiza- free. sary there also was a preview of The one or more Saturdays per month, tion serving New Jersey, will con- Activities at the fair will include Arc’s new video. A raffle and silent with a minimum of four hours. rides, games, prize raffles, crafts, a auction rounded out the evening. duct a yard sale this Saturday, May The Discovery Shop sells gently- 22, at 966 Rahway Avenue in Union, school-wide garage sale, a bake sale used merchandise such as clothing off of Morris Avenue, from 9 a.m. and fire and automobile safety dem- Women For Women and knickknacks, and is stocked onstrations. until 3 p.m. through public donations. Toys, household goods and holi- Some of the prizes in the raffle Prepares Shoe Drive Proceeds from the Discovery Shop include tickets to the Rosie day decorations will be among the GARWOOD — Women For Women, benefit the American Cancer O’Donnell Show and the Live with a private non-profit organization that items featured at the sale, according Regis and Kathie Lee show, NBC Society’s research, education and to People for Animals spokeswoman provides self-help services and profes- patient service programs. Studio passes, a weekend stay at a Dawne Wood Luetscher. sional counseling for women and their The store is open Monday through New York City hotel, Mets tickets families in crisis and transition, is hold- Donations of merchandise may be and various autographed sports Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and delivered to the People for Animals ing an “Informal Drop Off,” of shoes is staffed entirely by volunteers. items. for the refugees from Kosovo who have Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic, 433 School One is located on Willow arrived at Fort Dix. Volunteers are responsible for ac- Hillside Avenue in Hillside. Avenue in Scotch Plains. For more Pairs of shoes for men, women and cepting, pricing and displaying do- All proceeds from the event will nations, as well as manning the store. information, call Peggy Greaney at children may be dropped off at the rear go toward the People for Animals pet (908) 322-6539 or Donna door at Women For Women, 511 North Interested individuals may call rescue and adoption program. This Ostrowski at (908) 322-9432. Avenue in Garwood during the month Susan at (908) 354-7373 for addi- program provides food, shelter, vet- tional information. of May. erinary services and loving care for many homeless cats and dogs. For low cost spay/neuter informa- FUTURE PHYSICIANS Students in the 4-plus class at the Westfield Coopera- tion, please call the People for Ani- tive Nursery School recently attended the “Teddy Bear Clinic” at Overlook mals Clinic at (908) 964-6887. Spay/ Hospital in Summit. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 20, 1999 Page 9 Richard Flynn Addresses NJ State BOE in Trenton SCOTCH PLAINS — Richard ronmental Club that received the “Rick” Flynn, a junior at Union President’s Environmental Youth Catholic High School in Scotch Award in 1998. Plains, was selected as the non-pub- Also discussed was Fine Arts, lic school student guest to address which have been on the rise at Union the New Jersey State Board of Edu- Catholic with the recent formation of cation in Trenton. the school’s Music Department, that His three-minute educational topic includes a band and an expanding was entitled “Union Catholic – The choral group. Model for the Millennium.” It em- In addition, he described the uti- phasized Union Catholic’s technol- lization of technology through the ogy programs, commitment to com- school’s lap-top computer program, munity, and high moral nature. which is available at all academic “At first I was not only honored to levels, from remedial to acceler- have been selected but also over- ated. whelmed to be putting all the good Rick was selected by the admin- SUCCESSFUL ODYSSEY Franklin Elementary School students present the things we have at Union Catholic istration of Union Catholic for this trophy they won for third place overall in the State Finals of the Odyssey of the into a three minute speech,” Rick honor because of his outstanding Mind competition to Dr. Margaret Dolan, Principal, and Patrick Roony, Assis- WELCOMING A DONATION ... Fundraising Chairperson, Dawn Dursee and said. school record. He is a member of tant Principal. In front row, pictured left to right, are: Jonathan Sheflin, Robert Kassie Smith, of the Welcome Wagon Club of Westfield, present a donation “It was definitely a great experi- the National Honor and the Span- Cariste, Patrina Caruana, Caitlin Oster, Julienne Niemiera and Amanda Gross. check to Chairperson Frank Mulvaney and Director Lucy Van Iperen in support ish Honor Societies, and has re- of The Westfield Municipal Alliance/P.A.N.D.A. (Preventing Alcohol, Narcotic ceived the Union Catholic and and Drug Abuse). This organization strives to heighten the awareness of the Odyssey of the Mind Students dangers of alcohol and drug abuse through educational programs that begin at Presidential Awards for Academic the Kindergarten level and continue through Grade 12. Erin Pettit, not shown Excellence. in the photo, also served as a Fundraising Chairperson. He has sung with the New Jersey Perform at State Finals All-State and Central Region Cho- rus, is a member of the Union Catho- WESTFIELD — Twenty students tion. Team members, all fourth and lic Performing Arts Company, and is represented the Town of Westfield at fifth graders from Franklin Elemen- Exchange Guests Inform President-elect of the Union Catho- the 1999 State Finals Competition of tary School, included Julienne lic Thespian Society. Odyssey of the Mind held on April 24 Niemiera, Amanda Gross, Caitlin Rick has also been active in several in Paramus. Oster, Patrina Caruana, Robert Cariste Rotarians About Brazil clubs at school, including AIDS Three teams in Division I qualified and Jonathan Sheflin. They were Awareness, Respect For Life, Envi- at the Regional Competition on March coached by Matt and Joannie Niemiera. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ronmental and Service. He was the 20, moving them on to the State Finals The Ratio-metric Structure team sophomore class Vice President and, Competition. Odyssey of the Mind asks members from Wilson Elementary violent crimes in cities both in the gram with Japan. participating teams to find solutions to were Ben Hiller, Rachel Iannazone, United States and Brazil stem from Member towns within the Union as Co-Captain of the Forensics Team, various problems. has received 14 finalist trophies in Sam Johnson, Deborah Siegel, Max drug problems. County Rotary Club include Eliza- The first place team for each prob- Suri, Kate Young and Allison Sharkey. He and another member of his beth, Cranford, Union, Kenilworth, many competitions. lem in the State Finals represent their Their coaches were Molly Adams and team, Herculano Antonio Abrahao, Hillside, Roselle, Roselle Park, Lin- This presentation was made pos- state in the Odyssey of the Mind World Bruce Johnson. Each of these third who is also a lawyer, spent part of den, Clark, Springfield, Berkeley Richard Flynn sible because of a resolution adopted Finals, to be held Wednesday through graders were competing in the Odys- their three-week visit to the United Heights, Summit, New Providence, ence to write the paper and present it, in 1976 that enables non-public Saturday, May 26 to 29, at the Univer- sey of the Mind program for the first States in Elizabeth at the Union Plainfield, North Plainfield, Scotch and to see how the New Jersey State school students to address the New sity of Knoxville in Tennessee. time. County Courthouse. Plains, Fanwood, Westfield and Board of Education functions,” he Jersey State Board of Education once One team from Wilson Elementary The Environmental Challenge team “During their visit to each of the Mountainside. added. each year. and two teams from Franklin Elemen- members from Franklin Elementary counties in our district, each team Marsha Carldon was Coordinator Rick’s talk highlighted various tary Schools presented solutions to included Nicky Vallee-Vasquez, Mat- member spends a day seeing some- and Chairwoman of the luncheon, aspects of Union Catholic’s curricu- John Valla Achieves their problems, along with hundreds thew Carville, Ben Thomas, Kelly thing in their field,” stated Jeff according to Mountainside Rotary lum and programs. Among these were of other New Jersey students. Ruhl, Lauren Sinnenberg, Julia Nelson Brown, President of the Roselle- President William Biunno. the national award-winning Envi- Honors at Oratory The O’ My Faire Shakespeare team and Dakota Carey, who were coached Roselle Park Rotary Club and also WESTFIELD — John Valla of was awarded third place for its solu- by Louise Vallee and Gene Vasquez. one of those serving as hosts for the Westfield, a 12th-grade student at visitors. Classic Car Show Planned Oratory Catholic Prep School in “Not only do they experience the Summit, was recently named to the historic and cultural aspects of our For June 13 in Scotch Plains Headmaster’s Honor Roll for the area, but also get a chance to partici- third quarter of the 1998-1999 pate in the vocational aspects related SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch The car show benefits the SPBPA school year. to their professions,” Mr. Brown re- Plains Business and Professional As- Scholarship Fund, Towne Centre Beau- marked. sociation (SPBPA) will hold its 5th tification and other SPBPA projects. Other members of the GSE team Annual SPBPA Classic Car Show Plus To register a classic car in the car Achievement Academy from Brazil included Eliane Casara, Craft Fair on Sunday, June 13, from 8 show, please contact Steve Hoeckele Names Local Student a physician who spent a day at Eliza- a.m. to 4 p.m. in Scotch Plains Towne of BeCu Manufacturing at (908) 233- beth General Hospital; Regina Paula Centre. 3344 or pick up a registration form at As Award Winner Caldas Machado, a teacher who spent The rain date will be Sunday, June 27. Nuts n’ Plenty at 407 Park Avenue, WESTFIELD — The United a day at Roselle Park High School, The day’s events will include an an- Scotch Plains States Achievement Academy has and Bianca da Cunha de Aquino, a tique and classic car show in the park- The registration fee is $8 before puppeteer who spent a day at New ing lots behind the stores on Park Av- announced that Veronica Chapman Monday, May 31, and $10 thereafter. of Westfield has been named a United Brunswick Library working with lo- enue, a craft fair on the Village Green to For information about the craft fair, cal children. benefit Emmanuel Cancer Foundation, please call Mabel Ginsberg of States National Award Winner in “In Brazil, Bianca uses her acting a quilt show, a disc jockey, prizes, raffles, Emmanuel Cancer Foundation at (908) Student Council. Fewer than 10 percent of all skills and puppeteer work to perform food, sidewalk sales and more. 322-4323. street shows in helping to get home- American high school students are honored by the Academy with this less children off the street and into award. shelters,” stated Heliene Melango, her Union County host. A Westfield High School student, Veronica was nominated for this “She is part of a Brazilian group national award by Viviyanna Turk, that works with poor children,” ex- plained Ms. Melango. a counselor at the school. Veronica will appear in the United States According to Ms. da Cunha de Achievement Academy Official Aquino, the group’s name is Artemanha and it is supported by an Yearbook, which is published na- tionally. Italian organization called Manitese. The Academy selects USAA win- Other host families include Isabel Pizzolato who has been a Union ners upon the exclusive recommen- dation of teachers, coaches, counse- Rotarian for 10 years; Jean Fluet, a lors, and other qualified sponsors, 12-year member of the Hillside Ro- tary, and John Malar, who has been and upon the Standards of Selection set forth by the Academy. with the Cranford Rotary for two The criteria for selection are a years. According to District Governor student’s academic performance, in- terest and aptitude, leadership quali- Torbin Jensen the exchange program ties, responsibility, enthusiasm, mo- is funded through the Rotary Foun- dation, which “enables gifted young tivation to learn and improve, citi- zenship, attitude and cooperative people to learn about another cul- spirit, dependability, and recommen- ture. This program has only one goal HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Students at School One Elementary in Scotch in mind, and that is to promote world Plains recently enjoyed an after-school “oldies” music and dance party to dation from a teacher or director. celebrate the school’s 25th year in its present location. The original School One Veronica is the daughter of Gil peace.” building was built in 1890 and used until 1973 when classes began at the present and Idalene Chapman of Westfield. Mr. Jensen said that next year, the facility on Willow Avenue. The event, which was planned by parent and PTA district will have an exchange pro- Her grandmother is Julia Chapman member Donna Ostrowski, also included games and refreshments. of Elizabeth.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Willard Woodward, 84, Historian; Mary Elizabeth Lamb, 50, Executive Former Manager W. T. Grant, Co. – Obituaries – At Career Placement Service Companies Willard N. Woodward, 84, of Toms ety, the Sons of the American Revo- Franklin P. Donatelli, Sr., 65, Councilman Mary Elizabeth Lamb, 50, of Con- and Fishkill, New York, before mov- River, died on Monday, May 10, at lution, the Society of Descendants of vent Station died on Wednesday, May ing to Convent Station last year. Fountain View Care Center in Lake- Washington’s Army at Valley Forge, 12, at home. Ms. Lamb had been vice president wood. and Flagon and Trencher. He also In Scotch Plains; Runnells Superintendent Born in Plainfield, she had lived in of Manchester International in Scotch Plains, Carmel, New York Parsippany. Previously, she had been Born in Flushing, New York, he belonged to the Genealogical Soci- Councilman Franklin P. Donatelli, Mountainside Elks and the Moose had lived in Westfield for 33 years ety of the West Fields and the New Sr., 65, a lifelong resident of Scotch a vice president of the Consumer Clubs in Mountainside and Forked Services Group of Citibank in New before moving to Toms River in 1988. England Historical and Genealogi- Plains, died on Monday, May 17, at River. Doris A. Longaker, 86 Mr. Woodward was a manager with cal Society. home. York City for 12 years. He was a United States Army vet- Doris A. Longaker, 86, of Red In the mid-1990’s, she co-produced W. T. Grant, Company, Florham He was a member of the First Mr. Donatelli eran. Park, before retiring in 1976. Bank, died on Tuesday, May 11, at a weekly radio program for the Church of Christ the Scientist in was elected to Surviving are his wife of 40 years, River View Medical Center in Red He was active in several organiza- the Township Hudson Valley area of New York Toms River. Lorraine McDede Donatelli; two Bank. tions, including the Mayflower Soci- He was a graduate of Colgate Uni- Council last State, dealing with workplace trends sons, Franklin P. Donatelli, Jr. and Born in Newark, she had lived in and opportunities. versity. November in a Stanley Donatelli; five daughters, Middletown and Cranford before Thelma L. Lomax, 66 Democratic She had graduated cum laude from He was a veteran of World War II, Lorraine Walters, Barbara Signorile, moving to Red Bank where she re- having served in the 3rd Division of sweep that gave the College of St. Elizabeth in Con- Thelma Louise Lomax, 66, of Sharon Janssen, Teresa Paszkowski sided for over 20 years. vent Station in 1970. She was a Buena Vista, Virginia died on Mon- the US Army. He was awarded two his party con- and Maureen Donatelli; a sister, She was predeceased by her hus- trol of the gov- “Who’s Who” outstanding woman day, May 10, in the Roanoke Memo- bronze stars for heroism in ground Josephine Capperelli; four brothers, band, the Reverend Dr. Robert G. combat. erning body for graduate of the year. rial Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia. Joseph Donatelli, Mauro Donatelli, Longaker, past pastor of Cranford Surviving are her mother, Eliza- Born in Atlanta, Georgia, she had He was predeceased by his first the first time Thomas Donatelli and Robert Presbyterian Church, in 1991. Franklin Donatelli, Sr. since 1974. beth A. Lamb, of Scotch Plains; four lived in Westfield before moving to wife, Arelene Woodward. Donatelli, and 10 grandchildren. Surviving are her sons, Robert Surviving are his wife of 11 years, He had also been a Superinten- brothers, William Lamb, of Buena Vista. Funeral services will be held to- Longaker, 2nd, of Westfield, and Phillipsburg, Patrick Lamb of Spring- Mrs. Lomax had been a professor Mary Ensley Woodward of Toms dent of Maintenance for Runnells day, Thursday, May 20, at 10 a.m. Leslie Longaker, of Rochester, New Specialized Hospital of Union field, Michael Lamb of Wayne, and and Alumni Director at Southern River, and his son, Newell Wood- from the Rossi Funeral Home in York; four grandchildren and two ward, of Lake Mary, Florida. County in Berkeley Heights for 25 Christopher Lamb, of Westfield. Seminary Junior College in Buena Scotch Plains. great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Vista before retiring. A Memorial Service was held on years before retiring in 1998. Memorial contributions may be Funeral services were held on Fri- Councilman Donatelli was a mem- Saturday, May 22, at 10 a.m. at Im- She was a graduate of Southern Monday, May 17, at D’Elia Funeral made to the Scotch Plains Rescue day, May 14, at First Presbyterian Home, Route 70 & Vermont Avenue, ber of the Scotch Plains American maculate Heart of Mary Church, Seminary Junior College, the Uni- Squad, P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains, Church at Red Bank-Tower Hill, Red Lakewood. Interment will be at The Legion Post No. 209, and of the Scotch Plains. Arrangements are versity of North Carolina and Cornell 07076. Bank. Interment was at Fair View being handled by the Dooley Funeral University in Ithaca, New York. First Congregational Church in Old May 20, 1999 Cemetery in Middletown. Greenwich, Connecticut. Home, 556 Westfield Avenue, Surviving are her husband, Will- Arrangements were handled by In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Russell McKinnie, 61, Was Member Westfield. iam B. Lomax, Jr.; a son, Thomas S. John E. Day Funeral Home, Inc. in Memorial donations may be made Lomax, and a daughter, Charlotte B. tions may be made to the Restoration Red Bank. & Renewal Fund, The First Church to Immaculate Heart of May Nazarath Lomax. Of Teamster Union Local No. 595 Memorial donations may be made of Christ the Scientist, A76Y, P.O. Committee, 1571 Martine Avenue, Graveside services were held at Russell McKinnie, 61, of Scotch Chem Clean furniture refinishers in to First Presbyterian Church Con- Scotch Plains, 07076 or Morris the Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Box 1507, Boston, 02117-1507, or Plains died on Tuesday, May 11, at nect Program at Tower Hill, 255 Mayflower Scholarship Fund, c/o Ed Scotch Plains for 11 years. Previ- County Hospice, 282 West Hanover Vista. home. ously, he had been employed at the Harding Road, Red Bank, 07701. Horton, Quail Court, Kinnelon, Avenue, Morristown, 07960. Arrangements were handled by the Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in former Hyatt Roller Bearing Corpo- May 20, 1999 May 20, 1999 Lomas Funeral Home in Buena Vista. 07405. May 20,1999 Kenilworth before moving to Scotch ration in Clark for 11 years and was May 20, 1999 Plains 31 years ago. a member of Teamster Union Local Betty Delnero Ruggieri, 56, Secretary, John Strube, 74, Former Union Mayor; Mr. McKinnie was employed at No. 595 of Linden. Surviving are his wife, Sherli Record Clerk for Prosecutor’s Office Executive With Norton & Williams, Inc. William Rhein, 84 McKinnie; three daughters, Wendy William Rhein, 84, of Westfield Bailey of Lacey, Washington, Vikki Betty Delnero Ruggieri, 56, of Bartholomew the Apostle Roman John R. Strube, 74, of Union Town- Interment was held at the Lower Pawlowicz of Scotch Plains and Kim- Scotch Plains died on Wednesday, Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. ship, Hunterdon County, died on Valley Cemetery in Califon. died on Monday, May 17, in Over- look Hospital in Summit. berly McKinnie of Plainfield; his May 12, at home. Surviving are her husband, Tho- Wednesday, May 12, at home. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- mother, Zora Bell McKinnie of Born in Plainfield, she had lived in mas Ruggieri; two sons, Thomas J. Born in Orange, he had lived in tions may be made to the Hunterdon Born in Florida, New York, he had lived in Newark and in Hillside be- Kenilworth; two brothers, Donald Scotch Plains most of her life. Ruggieri and Michael J. Ruggieri, Westfield and Mountainside before Hospice, 2100 Wescott Drive, Mrs. Ruggieri was a secretary for and two sisters, Barbara Scalzadona Flemington, 08822, or St. John fore moving to Westfield in 1972. McKinnie of Middlesex and Erwin moving to Union Township in 1973. McKinnie of Henderson, North Caro- George Wolf Realty in Springfield and Beverly Zielenbach. A member of the Union Township Neumann Catholic Church Building Mr. Rhein was a warehouse fore- man for Federal Business Centers in lina; a sister, Carolyn Brentley of for the last three years. Previously, A Funeral Mass was offered on Committee for 13 years and the plan- Fund, Route 513, Califon, 07803. she had been the senior records Monday, May 17, at St. Bartholomew May 20, 1999 Edison since 1946. Kenilworth, and five grandchildren. ning board for five years, Mr. Strube Services were held on Saturday, clerk with the Union County the Apostle Church, following ser- served four terms as Mayor of the Surviving are his wife, Phronsie Rhein; a son, Gregory Rhein; two May 15, at the Judkins Colonial Home Prosecutor’s Office in Elizabeth vices at the Rossi Funeral Home in township. until 1993. Scotch Plains. Mr. Strube was the vice president of Sophie Dunetz, 87 daughters, Gayle Elliot and Chris- in Plainfield. May 20, 1999 She was a member of St. May 20, 1999 sales and director of the export divi- Sophie Dunetz, 87, of Westfield, tine Korteling, and four grandchil- sion at Norton & Williams Inc., died on Tuesday, May 11, at Rahway dren. Westfield, for 45 years. Hospital. A funeral service will be held to- More Obituaries Frank A. Barone, Was Army Veteran; He served in the Army during World Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in day, Thursday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m. War II and was a member of the North Newark before moving to Westfield in the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 On Page 11 Hunterdon Lions Club. five years ago. Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Accountant With GAF Corporation May 20, 1999 He was predeceased by his son, Kurt Miss Dunetz was an executive con- Frank A. Barone of Scotch Plains Council in Elizabeth. Strube, in 1991. troller for the Armel Ice Cream Co. in died on Wednesday, May 12, in He had served in the United States Surviving are his wife, Arline Newark for 60 years before retiring. Mary Donohue, 78, Clothes Packer Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Army during World War II. Strube; two sons, Eric Strube, of She was a member of the Union ter in Plainfield. Surviving are his wife, Mary Mar- Lavallette, and Paul Strube, of Union County Cancer Society, Hadassah and For G.C. Murphy & Co, Jersey City Born in Elizabeth, he lived in garet Barone; a daughter, Patricia Township; two daughters, Carol Tittel, the Volunteers Association of St. Mary Donohue, 78, of Spring Residence. Scotch Plains for 41 years. Osborne; two sons, Mark Barone and of Goshen, Kentucky, and Christine Elizabeth’s Hospital, all of Elizabeth. Mr. Barone had been an accoun- Neil Barone; a sister, Angela Barone; Strube, of Manahawkin; and three Surviving is a brother, Nathan Lake Heights died on Sunday, May Born in Jersey City, she had lived granddaughters. 16, in Spring Lake Heights Senior in Fanwood before moving to Spring tant for 38 years with the GAF Cor- two brothers, Salvatore Barone and Dunetz. poration in Linden prior to retiring August Barone, and two grandchil- A Funeral Mass was held on Satur- Graveside services were held on Lake Heights two years ago. day, May 15, at St. John Neumann Mrs. Donohue was a clothes packer in 1988. dren. Thursday, May 13, at Beth Israel Cem- Betty Retzlaff, 81 He was a member of the Holy A Mass was offered on Tuesday, Catholic Church in Lebanon Town- etery, Woodbridge. Arrangements were Betty Retzlaff, 81, of Westfield for G.C. Murphy and Company in ship. Name Society at St. Bartholomew May 18, at St. Bartholomew the handled by the Menorah Chapels at died on Thursday, May 13, at Over- Jersey City. the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Apostle Church, following the fu- Arrangements were handled by the Millburn, Union. look Hospital in Summit. She was a member of the Supper Martin Funeral Home in Clinton. May 20, 1999 in Scotch Plains, and was also a neral from the Rossi Funeral Home Born in Detroit, she had lived in Club and the Senior Citizens Club in member of the Knights of Columbus in Scotch Plains. Westfield for the last 44 years. Fanwood. May 20, 1999 Mrs. Retzlaff was a self-employed A Mass will be offered today, Avon representative for 30 years in Thursday, May 20, at 9:30 a.m. in Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Westfield before retiring in 1979. St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Frank Fedowitz, 85, Served as Elder; She was a member of the United Bayonne, following the funeral Caring & Courteous Service to the Methodist Women and the Naomi from the Levis Funeral Home in Executive at A. Gross and Company Circle, both of the First United Meth- Bayonne. Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 odist Church. May 20, 1999 Frank Fedowitz, 85, of Mays Land- Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch Surviving are her husband, ing died on Saturday, May 15, in Plains. Thaddeus A. Retzlaff; a daughter, Mainland Manor Nursing and Reha- Mr. Fedowitz earned a bachelor’s Virginia Jakubowski; two sons, Jon bilitation in Pleasantville. degree in 1940 and a master’s degree Retzlaff and Peter Retzlaff; seven Born in Newark, he had lived in in 1943, both in chemical engineer- grandchildren; and a great grand- Memorial Mass Slated Scotch Plains for 40 years before ing, from New York University in Westfield child. For Anthony F. Conti moving to Mays Landing in 1989. New York City. 556 Westfield A Memorial Service was held on Mr. Fedowitz had been employed Surviving are his wife, Mary A Memorial Mass for Anthony by A. Gross and Company of New- Fedowitz; a son, Frank Fedowitz, Jr. Avenue Sunday, May 16, in the First United F. Conti, 64, of Savannah, Geor- Methodist Church in Westfield. ark, a division of Millmaster Onyx of Manassas, Virginia; a daughter, 233-0255 gia, who died on Saturday, January Corporation, for 45 years before re- Andrea Hintze of Belle Mead; a sis- Arrangements were handled by the 30, in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sa- John L. Dooley Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Fu- tiring as Vice President of Produc- ter, Ann LaPointe of Ramsey; seven vannah, will be offered on Satur- tion in 1974. grandchildren and eight great-grand- Manager neral Home in Westfield. day, May 22, at 11 a.m. in the May 20, 1999 He was an elder of the Willow children. Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Funeral services were held yester- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. day, Wednesday, May 19, from the Born in Bayonne, he lived in Hillsborough Funeral Home in Belle MASTER Scotch Plains before moving to Joseph Palac, 79 Joseph Palac, 79, of Fanwood, died Meade. Interment was at Neshanic MEMORIALS Savannah nine years ago. Cemetery. Mr. Conti had been employed by on Wednesday, May 12, in the May 20, 1999 Cranford Exxon Corporation in New York, Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- 218 North Avenue 1171 E. Broad St. serving in various capacities be- ter in Plainfield. 276-0255 Westfield, NJ fore retiring as manager of admin- Born in Staten Island, he had lived istrative services in New York. in Elizabeth before moving to Sophie Katsch, 94 Charles V. Dooley 233-2350 He was a member of the Fanwood in 1955. Sophie Katsch, 94, of Westfield Manager Plainfield Country Club in Edison, Mr. Palac was a machine set-up died on Friday, May 14, at home. the Landings Club in Savannah man and die-cast foreman with the Born in Germany, she had lived in and the Exxon Annuitants Club. Diehl Manufacturing Co., Linden, Springfield before moving to Mr. Conti was also a volunteer for where he had worked for 42 years Westfield eight years ago. the Carmelite Monastery in Sa- before retiring 17 years ago. Mrs. Katsch had owned the Swiss vannah. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Yodel Restaurant in Irvington with DESIGNER • BUILDERS OF FINE He was a United States Army Anastasia Palac; three daughters, her late husband, Bruno C. Katsch. MONUMENTS veteran and had served in Europe Carol Reid, Barbara Swistock and She was a member of the Order of MARKERS with the Third Armored Division Janet Siegel; three brothers, Walter Eastern Star, Sharon Chapter, in Funeral planning makes Band. Palac, Edward Palac and John Palac; Union. MAUSOLEUMS He was a graduate of Northwest- a sister, Helen Wanca; and four grand- Surviving are a daughter, Marilyn ern University in Evanston, Illi- children. Schreiber; a son, Bruno C. Katsch, it easier for those you love. LETTERED • CLEANED nois, with a bachelor’s degree in A Mass was held on Friday, May Jr.; a sister, Alma Schule; two grand- management. 14, at St. Bartholomew Church in children and three great-grandchil- Surviving are his wife, Saundra Scotch Plains. dren. Bruce Bauer, Pr op. Arrangements were handled by the ® (Established 1938) W. Conti, and a half-brother, Services were held on Tuesday, Forethought funeral planning... Vincent Provino. Krowicki McCracken Funeral Home May 18, at the McCracken Funeral ALSO: 300 Rt. 37 East May 20, 1999 in Linden. Home in Union. May 20, 1999 May 20, 1999 Do it today, Toms River, N.J. 349-2350 not tomorrow.

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ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 1571 South Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains At Temple Emanu-El (908) 322-8047 (908) 889-2100 Reverend John F. Kennedy Reverend Robert Griffiths WESTFIELD — “Introduction To day evenings beginning on Monday, BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH Judaism,” a new 8-week course, will June 7. 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road (908) 232-4250 (908) 233-2855 be offered at Temple Emanu-El in The course will give participants a Reverend Kevin Clark Reverend Clement Griffin Westfield on Monday and Wednes- basic understanding of Jewish belief THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL and practice. The class is open to all OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside members and non members, indi- 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 232-3456 Methodist Church Sets viduals (with Jewish partners if ap- (908) 889-5556 Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg plicable) who are considering con- Bishop Kirk Bristol OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH Vacation Bible School version to Judaism, interfaith couples, COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside WESTFIELD – The First United and Jews by birth and non-Jews who Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, (908) 232-1162 Mountainside Reverend Patrick J. Leonard Methodist Church of Westfield will wish to obtain a basic adult-level (908) 232-9490 hold its annual Vacation Bible School knowledge of Judaism. Reverend Christopher R. Belden THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH the week of July 12. The course will approach Jewish IN WESTFIELD CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA Children ages 3 to fifth grade are tradition - faith, people, way of life - 140 Mountain Avenue CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Both Scotch Plains and Fanwood Rescue 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains (908) 233-0301 welcome. The theme this year is through a study of the holiday and (732) 541-4849 Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes “Under Construction,” with a focus life cycles of Judaism. A basic read- Squads recently sent members to Volunteer Day at Terrill Middle School. Grade (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) ing knowledge of Hebrew will also be 8 students learned about the need and the requirements of these dedicated squad REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH on Habitat for Humanity and build- members. CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield ing community. included. 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains (908) 232-1517 Children in the community are The class will meet twice a week (908) 889-1830 Reverend Paul E. Kritsch Rabbi George Nudell invited to attend. Registration forms for eight weeks from 7:45 to 9:45 Local Girl Scouts Earn ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST are available in the education office p.m. through Tuesday, August 3. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH A single registration fee includes 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains of the church. For further informa- (908) 233-4946 (908) 322-5192 tion, please call the church office at tuition and one set of books and Highest Gold Award Jeff Harris Reverend Michael A. Merlucci (908) 233-4211. materials for an individual or a couple. Five local girls have achieved the Power of Love through Music for EVANGEL CHURCH ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield Gold Award, the highest award in Alzheimer’s Patients” and was dedi- (908) 322-9300 (908) 232-1214 First Congregational Holds Girl Scouting. cated to her grandmother who suf- Reverend Kevin M. Brennan Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke They are Monica Anderson of fers from Alzheimer’s. Kate noticed FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH Scotch Plains; Shannon Darlington that her grandmother responded fa- Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains vorably to music and organized a 12- Fanwood Community Forum on Kosovo of Fanwood, and Kate Walsh, Kitty (908) 232-6972 Fromtling, and Maire Abraham, all person chorus to sing old-time songs (908) 889-8891 Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. Reverend Robert T. Snell WESTFIELD — The Kosovo refu- munity leaders, including Westfield of Westfield. in hopes of sparking a memory. ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST The Gold Award symbolizes out- Her project was taken a step fur- THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH gee crisis, and what can be done to Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and Elisa 170 Elm Street, Westfield 500 Downer Street, Westfield help, will be the subjects of a commu- Sananman, head of the Committee of standing accomplishments in the ther when she requested donations of (908) 233-2278 (908) 233-2547 nity-wide forum co-sponsored by the Concerned Citizens for Kosovo Refu- areas of leadership, community ser- videotapes and taped the chorus sing- Dr. Robert L. Harvey Reverend Leon E. Randall First United Methodist and First gees. vice, career planning and personal ing to patients in nursing homes and FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Congregational churches on Mon- Ms. Sananman is leading efforts to development. A large part of the home care. She then donated the 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood 414 East Broad Street, Westfield Gold Award program involves a tapes to various nursing homes and (908) 322-8461 day, May 24, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at organize area churches to “adopt” (908) 232-8506 project that the girls must develop to the Alzheimer’s Association of Reverend Richard W. Reid 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. refugee families and help them be- FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST The program will feature a first- come self-sufficient. and accomplish themselves. Northern New Jersey and to the Na- 422 East Broad Street, Westfield SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH (908) 233-5029 hand account of the situation in The program is free and open to Monica is a member of Senior tional Institute of Mental Health 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains Alzheimer’s Unit in Bethesda, Mary- FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (908) 322-5487 Kosovo by the Reverend Julie the public. Attendees are invited to Troop No. 561 of the Washington United Church of Christ Reverend Gary Rothwell Yarborough of Christ Church in Sum- assemble and bring to the forum a Rock Girl Scout Council (WRGSC) land. 125 Elmer Street, Westfield TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH mit and the Reverend Jeff Markay of “health kit” consisting of a wash- in Westfield. Kitty is a member of Westfield (908) 233-2494 111 Valley Road, Clark Springfield Emanuel United Meth- cloth, comb, nail file, bar of soap, Her project was entitled “Rescue Troop No. 696 of the WRGSC. Reverend Harry Taylor (732) 381-8403 Kitty’s project was entitled Reverend Pamela Gilchrist odist Church, who recently returned toothbrush, toothpaste and six adhe- 911 First Aid and CPR Awareness.” Rabbi Shawn B. Zell from a fact finding mission in sive bandages rolled up and tied in- It consisted of a three-hour, hands- “Watchung Reservation Habitat Res- FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TEMPLE EMANU-EL toration” and involved a hands-on 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Macedonia. side a towel. The kits are being col- on health fair for young children of 756 East Broad Street, Westfield Scotch Plains, Fanwood and neigh- restoration of a wetlands habitat in (908) 322-9222 (908) 232-6770 The clerics, who are husband and lected for shipment to refugee camps. Reverend Sam Chong Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff wife, are working with Citihope In- For additional information, please boring towns and was held at Terrill the Reservation. In addition, Kitty FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ternational, a relief organization. call the First Congregational Church Middle School in Scotch Plains. prepared and illustrated an educa- 1 East Broad Street, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH Efforts to aid the refugees on a at (908) 233-2494, or First United Shannon is a member of Senior tional pamphlet for visitors to the (908) 233-4211 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains local level will be discussed by com- Methodist Church at (908) 233-4211. Troop No. 696 of the WRGSC in Reservation. Reverend David F. Harwood (908) 322-7151 Michael C. Seaman Westfield. Maire is a member of Westfield GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Shannon’s project was entitled “An Senior Troop No. 45 of the WRGSC. 1100 Boulevard, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL Entertaining Day for the Elderly” Maire’s project was entitled “Keep- (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. and provided nursing home residents ing Others Warm/Spring Cleaning” (908) 322-4055 and involved collecting men’s cloth- HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH with a fashion show of clothing from 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH the 1900’s to the 1990’s. She had 17- ing and donating it to the (908) 233-8533 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains year-old models and coordinated B.R.I.D.G.E.S. program clothing Reverend Dimitrios Antokas (908) 232-5678 music and narrative to go with each homeless men in Newark and New Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH outfit. York City. Her project was taken a Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield WOODSIDE CHAPEL Kate is a member of Westfield step further when she shared her (908) 232-8137 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood experiences with younger girls. Reverend Joseph Masielio (908) 889-2375 Senior Troop No. 573 of the WRGSC. Kate’s project was entitled “The – Obituaries – Lillian Haddock, 98, Former Teacher; Was Member of Several Local Clubs Lillian Smith Haddock, 98, died Fri- Helen G. Smith, and a brother, James day, May 14, at Winchester Terrace E. Smith. Nursing Home in Mansfield, Ohio. Surviving are her husband of 70 BONJOUR! As a French teacher at Westfield High School, and the Vice- Born in Newark, she had lived in years, Harold J. Haddock; two sons, President of the American Association of Teachers of French- New Jersey Scotch Plains until 1986. Mark Haddock of Mansfield, and (AATF-NJ) Chapter, Marie-Laure Hollander is having her students participate Mrs. Haddock was a former school Harold Haddock of Grantham, New in a French Immersion weekend on Saturday, May 22, to Sunday May 23. Maire AbrahamMonica Anderson Kitty Fromtling teacher. Hampshire, and four grandchildren. Pictured, left to right, in the front row are Mrs. Hollander, Erin Cockren Sarah She had been a member of the Echo A Mass of Christian Burial was held Round, Rosanne Palatucci and Vivian Acker-Levy, President of American Lake Country Club in Westfield, the on May 18. Burial was at Moravian Association of Teachers of French; back row, Ashley Carr, Erin McClellan, Eric Westfield Women’s Republican Club Cemetery in Staten Island, New York. Hollander and Sasha Bartolff. Not pictured is Maggie Wei, also a Westfield High and the Woman’s Club of Westfield. Arrangements were handled by the School student. She was a member of the Resurrec- Finefrock-Williams Funeral Home in tion Parish in Lexington, Ohio. Mansfield. She was predeceased by a sister, May 20, 1999 Westfield French Students Terri N. Howerton, 41, Secretary; Plan ImmersionWeekend WESTFIELD — Marie-Laure Westfield High School, Viviane Co-Owner of Howerton Landscaping Hollander, a French teacher at Acker-Levy (also AATF-NJ Presi- Terri N. Howerton, 41, of Scotch be made to the Howerton Children’s Westfield High School and the dent) will come from Arthur L. Plains died Monday, May 17, at Vice-President of the American Johnson in Clark and Maria Olsen Fund, c/o Memorial Funeral Home, Shannon Darlington Kate Walsh home. 155 South Avenue, Fanwood, 07023. Association of Teachers of French- will lead her group from Scotch Born in Montclair, she had lived May 20, 1999 New Jersey (AATF-NJ) Chapter, Plains-Fanwood High School. in Scotch Plains for 13 years. is having her students participate When the students arrive at the Mrs. Howerton was a 1976 gradu- Joseph F. Walton, 68 in a French Immersion weekend Baptist Camp in Lebanon, they will ate of Montclair High School and a on Saturday, May 22, to Sunday enter the make-believe land of “La Joseph F. Walton, 68, of Plainfield May 23. Nouvelle Gaule” and must speak 1978 graduate of Berkeley College died Sunday, May 16, at Muhlenberg in Wayne. She had done post gradu- Medical Center in Plainfield. This weekend has been organized nothing but French. They will en- ate studies at Montclair State Col- Born in East Orange, he resided in by AATF-NJ and has also been spon- gage in a variety of activities includ- lege. West Orange, Vineland and Woodbine sored by L’Oreal and the French ing sports, games, acting, poetry, She was a legal secretary with before moving to Plainfield many years Consulate in New York City. painting and cooking. C.R. Bard International in Murray ago. French teachers from 15 New Jer- They will receive gifts of cosmet- Hill for the past five years. Prior to He had been employed as a baker’s sey high schools will chaperone about ics donated by L’Oreal and various that she had worked for Allied Sig- helper for Lenny’s Bakery in Fanwood 100 students and lead activities dur- prizes, such as books, CD’s and post- nal in Morristown. for seven years before retiring in 1996. ing the entire weekend. Mrs. Hol- ers, for their efforts in various activi- She was co-owner of Howerton Mr. Walton was a member of Wesley lander will lead her group from ties. Landscaping in Scotch Plains. United Methodist Church in South Surviving are her husband, Bruce Plainfield, where he was a member of the A. Howerton; two sons, Alex church’s choir and had been a soloist. Howerton and Austin Howerton; a He had participated in the local Spe- Home Health Care daughter, Nardine Howerton; her cial Olympics and was the recipient of mother, Ida King Nance of the bronze medal in bowling. Montclair; a brother, Tony Nance, He was predeceased by his father, W. Services for of Montclair, and her grandmother, Carl Carlton, in 1985; his mother, Irma Cornelia King of Montclair. Walton, in 1987, and his brother, The A Funeral Service will be held Reverend Carl Walton. Older Adults tomorrow, Friday, May 21, at 10 Funeral services will be held tomor- a.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, row, Friday, May 21, at 10 a.m. in the 155 South Avenue, Fanwood, fol- Wesley United Methodist Church in lowed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. South Plainfield. Interment will be in Established 1954 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Ro- Restland Memorial Park in East Hanover. Arrangements were handled man Catholic Church in Scotch • Accr edited by NJ Commission on Accr editation for Home Care Plains. by the McCriskin Home for Funerals in South Plainfield. Interment will be at Graceland • Certified , experienced and caring staff, supervised by RNs Memorial Park. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 20, 1999 Page 13 Sports Pages 13-19 THE WEEK IN SPORTS

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PLAYING IN THE DIRT Raider Blair Woodward explodes into the dirt in the CLOSE CALL IN THE HURDLES Blue Devil Julie Elmuccio, left, clears the RUNNING AHEAD OF THE PACK Blue Devil Megan Shutts leads the pack long jump event. Woodward matched his personal-best with a winning leap of hurdle and wins her heat in the 100-meter hurdle event at the Union County in the 1,600-meters. Raider Erin Kelly runs third, and Blue Devils Alexis 23’5” at the Union County Tournament. Championships at Williams Field in Elizabeth. Anzelone and Jessica Lutkenhouse run fifth and sixth, respectively. ANZELONE, GRABEL, WOODARD, LOOMIS GET 1ST SHUTTS WINS 1,600 AND RAIDERS WIN 1,600 RELAY Raider Boys ‘3-Peat’; Win Blue Devil Girls Get Second; Union County Track Title Raiders, Sixth in UC Track

By DAVID B. CORBIN Grabel. “Also, at the relays, I had a After Grabel, only Greg Buttitta of By DAVID B. CORBIN little confused when they found them- glanced back and did not see her, so Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times starting height of 11’6” and used a New Providence who took second, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times selves immediately leading the pack I decided that it was a race between This time the Scotch Plains- long pole the whole time. This time, was the only non-Blue Devil or Raider Hopes of winning the Union in a somewhat slow-paced race. Half- Megan and me.” Fanwood High School boys came I started at 11’ with the shorter pole, to place in the event. Blue Devil County girls track and field champi- way through the third lap, the pack Kelly added, “I was right with her together with all of their talents and then used the big pole at 12’.” junior Josh Ray soared a personal- onship came crashing to the ground began to stretch with Shutts and Kelly until the last 200-meters, then on the glided to their third-straight Union Considering his goals, the practi- best 12’ to grab third and Raider for the Westfield High School girls sticking close to each other and curve, she just goes and she can County track and field title at Will- cal Grabel added, “I like to set rea- junior Nick Cahill placed fourth with when the Plainfield girls picked up Hazelwood not far behind. sprint better than me.” iams Field in Elizabeth on May 14. sonable goals. I add six inches at a a personal-best height of 11’6”. Devil 20 team points in the shot put and About 150 meters into the final Shutts at 2:26.6 and Tara Bhandari Raiders Mike Grabel, Blair Wood- time, then reset the goal six inches Scott Kenny finished fifth at 11’ and discus events and passed the Blue lap, Hazelwood began to fall back at 2:32 placed third and fourth, re- ward and Dan Loomis literally rose each time.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 Devils, 83-72, to grab the title at and out of contention. Around the spectively, in the 800-meters. to the occasion and came away with Williams Field in Elizabeth on May final turn, Shutts began to pour it on Anzelone at 12:05.9, Lutkenhouse at top honors in the pole vault, long 12. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls and increased her lead on Kelly. 12:12.8 and Blue Devil Rachel jump and shot put, respectively. who seized the Watchung Confer- “I’m not sure what happened to Ackerman at 12:18.4, placed third, Although they lost by two points to ence National Division from the Blue Hazelwood,” commented Shutts. “I fourth and fifth, respectively, in the Elizabeth in the Union County Relays Devils were not a major factor and kept waiting for her to kick on the 3,200-meters. two weeks ago, the Raiders proved placed sixth with 35.5 points. last lap, but she did not come.” The Raider foursome of Kate that they were definitely the top team Blue Devil Megan Shutts had a Shutts, who usually prefers to run in Bereznak, Erin Brandt, Ann in the county by amassing 91 points to good afternoon and won the 1,600- the pack instead of in front, explained, Espinoza and Kelly teamed well and the Minutemen’s 71. Previously, a meters with a time of 5:28.3. The “It was kind of a mistake. I went out fast won the 1,600-relay with a time of few miscalculations cost the Raiders event was dominated by a sea of blue and decided to stay there. Everyone 4:11.9. Blue Devils Andrea the relay title, but not this time. as Raider Erin Kelly, also in a blue was shouting that it was such a slow Constandis, Shutts, Tara Bhandari Despite battling the glare of the uniform, flew past the finish line pace so I decided to go faster for the last and Heather Dennis were just behind sun, Grabel caught fire and cleared second at 5:31 and Blue Devils Jes- two laps. It felt like pure adrenaline. I them with a time of 4:13.7. 13 feet to capture the pole vault, tying sica Lutkenhouse at 5:39.5 and Alexis just got here five minutes earlier. I did Dennis placed third in the 400- his personal-best height that he had Anzelone at 5:40 placed third and not even feel anything.” hurdles with a time of 1:08.3 and set just three days earlier against fourth, respectively. Kelly, who has run with Shutts on Brandt finished sixth at 1:12. Dennis Shabazz. He nearly cleared 13’6” on Expecting stiff competition from several occasions, said, “I don’t know also took fourth in the 400-meters his second attempt, but the bar failed favored Priscilla Hazelwood of what happened to her (Hazelwood). I with a time of 1:00.2. to stay on its props. Grabel was not so Plainfield, Shutts and Kelly felt a kept expecting her to come up. I CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 fortunate at the county relays. “The last time the sun bothered me and I could not get my pole setting. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times PHILLIPS DOUBLES, SINGLES, DRIVES IN 4 RUNS This time, I pretended it (sun) wasn’t WAITING FOR THE RIGHT TIME Blue Devil Pete Anzelone, in blue, runs there. I trusted my steps,” explained in the pack, then later chooses the right time to pass and wins the 800-meters. Cougars Capitalize and Down GIACONE SMASHES HOMER, MISTRETTA TRIPLES Farmer Nine Get Four in 6th; Blue Devil Girls in UCT, 13-7

By DAVID B. CORBIN Courtney Thornton followed with an an RBI single and moved to second Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times RBI sacrifice fly to center, then Katie on the throw. Sam Morano hit an Stop Blue Devil Boys in UCT Momentum swings proved to make Richards’ mishandled grounder to RBI single to right, but another run the difference and the pendulum short allowed courtesy runner Jen scored when the ball was mis- shifted in Cranford’s favor as the Hayes to score. handled. Robyn Schweitzer tapped By DAVID B. CORBIN Mistretta yielded three-straight “A quarter of an inch here and Cougar softball team defeated the Unfortunately for the Blue Dev- a back-spinning single just over the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times walks, loading the bases with just there on a ground ball made the Westfield High School girls, 13-7, in ils, the momentum immediately pitcher’s head, then Jessica An outstanding pitching perfor- one out. Blue Devil third baseman difference,” said Brewster. “I have to the quarterfinals of the Union County shifted as the Cougars retaliated Carscadden launched a two-run mance by Luke Mistretta was spoiled Doerr grabbed a slow roller off the give a lot of credit to Union. They Tournament in Cranford on May 15. with five runs in the bottom of the triple to right-center field. when the Union High School base- bat of Farmer Periera and tossed it to strung it together. They probably had No less than eight Blue Devil errors inning. Lindsey Pfeiffer and Megan After the game appeared to settle ball team scored four runs in the Flynn at home for the force out. Flynn, four hits all day and three of them allowed the Cougars to score 12 of Zambell both reached base safely down, the pendulum swung way in bottom of the sixth inning and held then quickly whipped the ball to first were in the sixth inning. They hit the their runs in two innings. on errors. Lauren Salvaggio ripped CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 on to defeat Westfield, 4-2, in the in time to complete the doubleplay. ball when it counted.” Both teams were shaky in the first quarterfinals of the Union County Giacone legged out an infield single in Brewster added, “I thought that we inning and the Blue Devils took ad- Tournament in Union on May 15. the fifth but no runs scored. Mistretta played one of our finest games of the vantage first to score four runs. Katy Junior Chris Giacone smashed a solo thumped a leadoff triple to right-center in year. We just were not able to come Brunetto hacked a single past third, through with enough hitting. Their Kristen Leonardis laid down a per- pitching was tough. We got people on fect bunt single, then Liz McKeon but we could not finish it off.” bunted safely to load the bases. Sue Westfield 001 001 0 2 Phillips stepped up and pounded a Union 000 004 x 4 two-RBI single to deep center field. Lady Highlanders Pass Raider Softballers, 4-1

By FRED LECOMTE pitcher Alicia Piniat did not allow the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Highlanders to hit the ball out of the The top-seeded Governor infield in the bottom of the first. The Livingston High School softball team Raiders offense could not handle defeated the highly improved Scotch Turturiello in the next two innings as Plains-Fanwood girls, 4-1, in the they went down on five strikeouts. In quarterfinals of the Union County the bottom of the third, Gina Pisano Tournament in Berkeley Heights on and Gina Piccarilllo both singled, but David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times May 15. Gina Turturiello struck out the Highlanders failed to capitalize. TAKING THE FIRST PITCH Blue Devil Erika VanAnglen takes the first COMPLETING A ROUND TRIPPER Blue Devil Chris Giacone trots home pitch in the county game against the Cougars. to complete his home run. eight Raiders allowing just two hits Shortstop Heather Kantorek and one walk. slapped a single up the middle in the home run in the third to give the Blue the sixth. A few pitches later, Mistretta’s The Raiders scored in the top of the fourth, then advanced on an error. Devils a 1-0 lead. courtesy runner Tony Tomasso was first inning. Senior second baseman Turturiello banged an RBI single to Prior to the sixth inning, Mistretta awarded home on a dead ball rule when Diane Mendez ripped a single, then right scoring Kantorek who slid un- mixed his pitches well, kept the Farm- a pitched ball into the dirt wedged into the scored on an overthrow at third. Raider CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 ers off balance and allowed only an catcher’s chest protector. infield single. Farmer pitcher, junior The 2-0, Blue Devil lead seemed Justin Nastasi was also effective in secure when Mistretta retired the first recording nine strikeouts. two Farmers in the sixth, but a “He pitched probably one of best bouncer off the bat of Nastasi hopped games of his career at Westfield,” over the second baseman’s glove an claimed Blue Devil Head Coach Bob into center field. Nastasi attempted Brewster of Mistretta. to steal second, the throw from the With one out in the third, Giacone catcher sailed into center and Nastasi Full Day & Half Day School Program blasted his solo home run into the headed to third. The throw from cen- football stadium walkway in deep ter field sailed into the bleachers and left field. Jeff Bendix followed with a Nastasi trotted home. Computer Lab Lunch and Snack included looping single to center, but the Farm- The series of miscues caused a mo- Art and Music Center Challenging Curriculum ers turned a short-to-second-to-first mentum change in favor of the Farm- Imagination Center Certified Experienced Teachers doubleplay to end the inning. ers. Nick Javas jerked a double to left, Academic Center Warm nurturing environment Blue Devil Brian Flynn drilled a then scored on Rob Sakowski’s double Playground Summer Camp two-out double onto the mound in to center. Periera walked, then Joe right field in the fourth. Brandon Doerr McGrady ripped a two-run double to Ages 2 1/2 - 6yr 6:30 am - 6:30 pm yanked a single to left and Flynn flew center to give the Farmers a 4-2 lead. toward home. Farmer left fielder Ja- After shutting down the Devils in son Periera fired a perfect shot to the seventh, the Farmers boosted their Noah's Ark is committed to an overall program of early childhood development that not only respects, but also celebrates the individuality of each child. catcher Joel Cruz in time to nail Flynn. record to 18-4 and advanced to play Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Farmers did have a threat in top-seeded New Providence in the semi- OUT AT SECOND BASE Raider Jen Stewart puts the tag on Highlander the bottom of the fourth when finals. The Blue Devils slipped to 14-7. Gina Pisano as she slides into second. Raider Diana Mendez backs up the play. Now Enrolling for Summer Program CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Devil Wrestling Will Raider Boys ‘3-Peat’; Win Feature 3-Time NJ Champ Damion Hahn Union County Track Title Come join the fun at Westfield High School in the main gym on Tuesday, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 June 8, standing at 6 p.m. The West- field wrestling league is holding a clinic Raider Steve Cole took sixth at 11’. The Raiders made a strong showing 100-meters: Sean White (P) 11.0 hosted by three-time New Jersey State “I have been concentrating more in the 3,200-meters with senior Josh 200-meters: White (P) 22.2 Champion Damion Hahn. He has been on holding out the pole, driving out Ricca taking third at 10:04.1, Nick 400-meters: Kurt Forsyth (Sum- featured in magazines such as Sports real hard and I am running a little Klastava coming in fourth at 10:05.4 mit) 48.7 Illustrated and Muscle Development. faster than I have been,” said Ray of and Bob Wallden, 3rd finishing sixth 800-meters: Anzelone (W) 2:00 Westfield children holding a USA his accomplishment. “The sun was with a time of 10:21.2. The Blue Devils 1,600-meters: Tim Styler (C) wrestling card who are not involved in 4:24.2 our off In program may participate a brutal and I really could not see the finished fourth in the 4x400-meters long as the USA wrestling card is present box until I was almost right on it.” with a time of 3:30.6 and the Raiders 3,200-meters: Styler (C) 9:56.4 and the admission fee of $5 is paid. Cahill explained his success. “I am finished sixth at 3:35.7. 4x400-meters: (Anderson Children who are enrolled in the off gripping higher on the pole now and Alphonse, Jerome Roudnel, Dudley season program can come have fun and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times TOP 10 TEAMS: Emelius, Dan Sobkowicz) (E) 3:26.9 CLEARING THE BAR Blue Devil junior Josh Ray hurls himself over the bar I am now using a more flexible pole.” 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SPF) participate, also for a fee of $5. 110-hurdles: Jameel Dumas (R.) 14.4 Friends are welcome to watch in during the pole vault event at the Union County Tournament. Ray placed third Woodward had a marvelous leap in 91, 2. Elizabeth (E) 71, 3. Plainfield with a personal-best 12’. the long jump, tying his best ever with 400-hurdles: Mike Brito (U) 54.6 amazement as Hahn takes the spotlight (P) 63, 4. Union (U) 41, 5. Cranford High jump: Ottley Freeman (P) 6’8” on the mat with the children. a distance of 23’5”. Chris Ganey of (C) 36, 6. Westfield 30, (W) 7. Roselle Union Catholic took third at 21’2” Long jump: Woodward (SPF) 23’5” Food and refreshments will be sold. (R.) 27, 8. New Providence (NP) Pole vault: Grabel (SPF) 13’0” Autographs can be obtained after the and Raider Nathan Jones was fourth clinic for anyone interested. For more and Linden (L) 26, 10. Roselle Shot put: :Loomis (SPF) 55’4.5” at 21’1.75”. Jones also finished fourth Catholic (RC) 24. information about the event or to volun- in the 400-hurdles with a time of 57.4. Discus: ReJohn Baxter (C) 136’2” teer assistance during the event, please During the meet, Woodward who INDIVIDUALS: Javelin: Craig Howlett (RC) contact Sue Kania at (908) 233 3184 or had been nursing an injured toe ex- TRACK RESULTS: 165’10” (908) 789-2002. pressed, “ That is my best leap this season. My toe is feeling a lot better now and I am also feeling a lot better with my running.” Blue Devil Girls Get Second; While winning his heat during the qualifying round of the 110-hurdles, Woodward gashed his knee on one of the hurdles. Despite the discomfort, Raiders, Sixth in UC Track Woodward was nosed out for first in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 the finals by Jameel Dumas of Roselle and finished second in 14.5. Wood- Governor Livingston Highlander The Blue Devil girls and the 3,200-meters: 1. Christina ward also cleared 6’6” to place sec- Lauren Kobel topped the field in the Raider girls will meet again in the Morgado (U) 11:53.5, 3. Anzelone ond in the high jump behind Ottley shot put with a shove of 34’9.75” Group 3 Sectional Tournament (W) 12:05.9, 4. Lutkenhouse (W) Freeman of Plainfield who cleared and teammate Dana McCurdy fin- scheduled for May 21. 12:12.8, 5. Rachel Ackerman (W) 6’8”. Raider Derrion Aberdeen fin- ished third in the 100-hurdles with 12:18.4 ished sixth with a height of 6 feet. a time of 15.8. TOP 10 TEAMS: 4x400-meters: 1. SPF (Kate Woodward also tied for fourth in the Blue Devil senior Julie Elmuccio, 1. Plainfield (P) 83, 2. Westfield Bereznak, Erin Brandt, Ann David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times (W) 72, 3. Linden (L) and Elizabeth COMING DOWN TO EARTH Raider junior Mike Grabel clears the bar and 200-meters with a time of 22.8. who seemed to be having a good Espinoza, Kelly) 4:11.9, 2. (W) Westfield High School senior Pete time, turned in two very fine perfor- (E) 51, 5. Union (U) 37.5, 6. Scotch Andrea Constandis, Shutts, makes his descent in the pole vault. Grabel matched his personal-best height of Plains-Fanwood (SPF) 35.5, 7. 13’ to win the event. Anzelone exercised his dominance mances, finishing second in the long Bhandari, Dennis) 4:13.7 in the 800-meters as he out-kicked jump with a distance of 16’6” and Cranford (Cr) 24, 8. Roselle Catholic 100-hurdles: 1. Underwood (L) Dan Sobkowicz of Elizabeth and flew sixth in the 100-hurdles with a time (RC) 20, 9. Governor Livingston (GL) 14.8, 3. Dana McCurdy (GL) 15.8, 6. to a first in the event with a time of of 16.6. In the qualifying round of the 2:00. Teammate John Cognetti fin- long jump, Elmuccio soared a per- ished fifth at 2:06.1. sonal-best 16’4” then went on to leap As usual, the Raiders were influen- her 16’6” in the finals. tial in the shot put. Although not his Prior to the finals, Elmuccio said, best throw, Loomis easily grabbed first “The jump I had (16’4”) does not carry with a distance of 55’4.5”. Jim Feeley over to the finals. It was the best that I had a personal-best heave of 51’6.75 to did all season. I just hope that I can do place third and Scott Paterson placed that well in the finals.” She did! fifth with a distance of 47’10”. With a great attitude, Elmuccio The placement in the discus event commented on how she handles the was decided on the final throws of competition. “I go out there and have champion ReJohn Baxter of Cranford fun. I actually believe that it is a little and runner-up Mark Bullock of Roselle funny. I actually enjoy discussing the who had respective throws of 136’2” events with our competition. And, and 134’7”. Raider Dave Lasus took we laugh about it.” fourth in the discus with a toss of 131 Raider Stacey Bushinger at 15’8.5” feet, Loomis placed fifth at 130’2” and Christina Hillman at 15’4.75 and Paterson finished sixth at 127’11” placed, fourth and sixth, respectively, in the long jump. Hillman cleared David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Using a slightly different strategy HANGING WITH THE LEADERS Blue Devil Gordon Kaslusky, third from this time, Blue Devil Gordon 4’10” to grab third in the high jump right, hangs with the leaders in the 1,600 and finishes third at the Union County Kaslusky finished third to Cranford and Bushinger also finished sixth in Tournament. sensation Tim Styler in the 1,600- the 200-meters at :28.1. Raiders Ruth David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times meters with a time of 4:32.4. Raider Rohrer at 93’9” and Kari Whitley at A PERSONAL-BEST TOSS Blue Devil Dana Grau tosses the javelin a per- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Andrew Elko finished sixth with a 88’11” finished fourth and sixth, re- sonal-best 98’7” and places sixth in the event. See additional picture on page 17. BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD time of 4:40.5. spectively, in the discus. Blue Devil senior Allison Checchio Notice is hereby given that Ordinance Notice is hereby given that Ordinance “That equals my best time. I like to 16, 10. Roselle Park (RP) 12 Julie Elmuccio (W) 16.6 No. 99-11-R No. 99-12-R tossed a season-best 100’8” in the think that I can go out there and do 400-hurdles: 1. Crystal Marsh (P) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING some damage. My goal is to get un- javelin to take fifth place and team- WINNERS AND THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH CHAPTER 93 THE CODE OF 1:04, 3. Dennis (W) 1:08.3, 6. Brandt mate Dana Grau grabbed sixth with LOCAL RESULTS: OF FANWOOD TO PERMIT THE BOROUGH OF der 4:30 before I graduate,” said (SPF) and Nathifa Bunsie (U) 1:12 a personal-best throw of 98’7”. De- 100-meters: 1. Laynnea Jones (E) REPLACEMENT OF CERTAIN FANWOOD REGARDING PER- Kaslusky. “I kind of lost contact with High jump: 1. Bunsie (U) 5’2”, 3. SIDEWALKS MITTED USES IN THE GEN- 12.3 Styler on the last 200-meters but I spite her toss, Checchio was not happy Christina Hillman (SPF) 4’10” was passed and adopted on the second and ERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE wasn’t worried about making third.” with her performance. 200-meters: Jones (E) and Priscilla final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and was passed and adopted on the second and Hazelwood (P) 25.9, 6. Stacey Long jump: 1. Underwood (L) Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and Bushinger (SPF) 28.1 16’10.5”, 2. Elmuccio (W) 16’6”, 4. May 13, 1999. Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on PUBLIC NOTICE Bushinger (SPF) 15’8.5”, 6. Hillman Eleanor McGovern May 13, 1999. 400-meters: 1. La’Kel Chester (Cr) Borough Clerk Eleanor McGovern BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 58.4, 4. Heather Dennis (W) 1:00.2 (SPF) 15’4.75” 1 T – 5/20/99, the Times Fee: $14.28 Borough Clerk NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF 800-meters: 1. Hazelwood (P) Shot put: 1. Lauren Kobel (GL) 1 T – 5/20/99, the Times Fee: $15.30 ORDINANCE 99-14-R AND 2:24.2, 3. Megan Shutts (W) 2:28.6, 34’9.75” PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING Discus: 1. La’Krisha Howard (P) PUBLIC NOTICE 4. Tara Bhandari (W) 2:32 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor 1,600-meters: 1. Shutts (W) 119’9”, 4. Ruth Rohrer (SPF) 93’9”, BOROUGH OF FANWOOD and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on 6. Kari Whitley (SPF) 88’11” NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF 5:28.3, 2. Erin Kelly (SPF) 5:31, 3. May 13, 1999. Copies of this ordinance can Javelin: 1. DiNai Parker (E) 113, ORDINANCE 99-13-R AND NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT be obtained without cost at the Fanwood Jessica Lutkenhouse (W) 5:39.5, 4. PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, 5. Allison Checchio (W) 100’8”, 6. THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Alexis Anzelone (W) 5:40, 6. Katie An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of Dana Grau (W) 98’7” RESOLUTION NO. 99-05-77 Marshall (Union Catholic) 5:41.9 and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on 8 A.M. and 4 P.M., Monday through Friday. May 13, 1999. Copies of this ordinance can CONTRACTOR: Dickinson & The purpose of this ordinance is to print be obtained without cost at the Fanwood McCormick, Inc. upon the Official Ballot for the Novem- Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, NATURE OF SERVICE: Tax Appeal Ap- ber 2, 1999 General Election a Non-Bind- Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of praisal. ing Referendum pursuant to N.J.S.A. Lady Blue Devils Level 8 A.M. and 4 P.M., Monday through Friday. DURATION: May 13, 2000. 19:37-1 for the Purpose of Ascertaining The purpose of this ordinance is to amend- AMOUNT: $800 for Appraisal and $75 the Sentiment of the Voters of the Bor- ing and supplementing Chapter 31, sala- Per Hour For Trials, Settlement Confer- ough of Fanwood regarding the pos- ries and compensation, and Chapter 25, ences and Meetings. sible condemnation of certain property commonly known as the Dean Oil Prop- Red Devil Laxers, 13-8 Police Department, of the Code of the A copy of the resolution and contract Borough of Fanwood. relating to the services are on file and avail- erty and located at the northeast corner A public hearing on this ordinance will be able for public inspection in the office of the of Second Street and LaGrande Avenue The Westfield High School girls la- draw and raced to goal to tie the game. held on June 10, 1999. Borough Clerk. in the Borough of Fanwood. A public hearing on this ordinance will be crosse team were back in action against Julia Gates scored 30 seconds later. Eleanor McGovern Eleanor McGovern Ridge High School on May 13 in West- Morgan Lang then scored on a Borough Clerk Borough Clerk held on June 10, 1999. 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $19.89 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $18.87 Eleanor McGovern field. Earlier this season Ridge edged the breakaway from the right side. Gates again Borough Clerk Blue Devils by one when they let their controlled the draw and scored putting the PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $25.50 lead slip away in the second half but that Devils up by three. Eleven seconds later, was not the case this time as the Blue Gates hit Powell who found an open Ill SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times PUBLIC NOTICE Blue Devil Heather Dennis Devils won, 13-8. who scored the seventh goal. Ridge burned SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Minutes after the opening draw, defen- a timeout but the momentum was with the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE sive ace Aubrey McGovern found paydirt Devils. The Red Devils scored twice but DOCKET NO. F-8244-98. DOCKET NO. F-860-96. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE SOVEREIGN BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SER- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, for the first score. Her triumph was an- Salmond scored two beautiful goals, mak- vs. CARMEN E. DUANY, INDIVIDUALLY VICES CORPORATION, A NORTH DOCKET NO. F-019273-97. SHERIFF’S SALE swered three times over the next two min- ing the score 9-5 at the half. AND AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE CAROLINA CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF VNB MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, utes as Ridge was not about to go away. The Jenny Korecky made her presence ET AL, DEFENDANT. vs. PHILIP ESTRADA, UNMARRIED, DE- PLAINTIFF vs. EDIBERTO IRIZARRY, ET CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Red Devils took charge and maintained known as she scored within 30 seconds of CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FENDANT. AL, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-3395-98. possession for the next several minutes. the second half. A minute later Korecky DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1999 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PHH US MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Devil goalie, Libby Schundler made sev- scored her second goal. After calling a OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JANUARY 28, 1999 FOR SALE DATED JANUARY 28, 1999 FOR SALE PLAINTIFF vs. FRANCISCO B. eral tough saves and received a little divine timeout, Ridge scored their sixth goal. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DACOSTA, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, intervention as three shots hit the goal posts Salmond and Korecky both completed public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED JANUARY 8, 1999 FOR SALE OF and bounced away. their hat tricks and Donna Schaller, Lauren County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union MORTGAGED PREMISES. With 13 minutes left in the first half, Mattes, Katie Gildea, Liza Yannuzzi and Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Kelsey Ill scored with a beautiful assist McGovern the defensive backfield shut THE 26TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by from second home Marina Powell. What down the Ridge attack allowing only three o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 26TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two THE 26TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union happened next would bring a smile to goals in the second half as Westfield successful bidders must have 20% of their o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, even the sternest of coaches as Westfield topped the .500 mark to go 7-6. bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY resurrected themselves and began to play conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 26TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two lacrosse. Kristen Salmond controlled the Ridge (7-6) 5 3 8 The judgment amount is $61,745.71. conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Westfield (7-6) 9 4 13 The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $67,284.80. The judgment amount is $142,762.39. successful bidders must have 20% of their CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07202, The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the bid available in cash or certified check at the County of UNION and State of New Jersey. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 100 WEST GRAND of New Jersey. Jersey. The judgment amount is $74,346.37. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY It is commonly known as 1059 William Commonly known as: 1032 Flora Street, All that certain land and premises situated 07202. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, Tax Lot No. 17411 in Block No. 13. It is known and designed as Block No. 9, Tax Lot No. 734 in Block No. 8. State of New Jersey, being more particularly Being known and designated as Unit No. Lot No. 1382. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 described as follows: 1 Joelle Manor Condominium, together with The dimensions are 25 feet wide by 100 feet wide by 100 feet long. Lot: 400, Block: 11 on the Tax Map of the an undivided 8.333% interest in the com- feet long. Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- City of Elizabeth. mon elements and more as described in the Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- erly side of Flora Street 170 feet from the Nearest Cross Street: Cross Avenue. Master Deed recorded September 8, 1988 easterly line of William Street, 175 feet from easterly side of Catherine Street. Approximate Dimensions: 140.60 feet x in Deed Book 3567, Page 0394, et seq., as the northwesterly line of Catherine Street. There is due approximately the sum of 24.54 feet x 137.43 feet x 24 feet 4 inches. may have been or may be lawfully amended. Prior lien(s): None. $146,558.78 together with lawful interest Being more commonly known as: 1353 There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of and costs. Hamilton Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey $63,495.30 together with lawful interest and $70,316.66 together with lawful interest and There is a full legal description on file in 07208. costs. costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is due approximately the sum of There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn $76,422.45 together with lawful interest and the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. costs. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH There is a full legal description on file in this sale. this sale. SHERIFF the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF SHERIFF ACKERMAN, Attorneys this sale. FEIN, SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & 1139 Spruce Drive RALPH FROEHLICH Attorney KAPNICK, Attorney P.O. Box 1024 SHERIFF Suite 201 Suite 300 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 HILL, WALLACK, Attorneys 7 Century Drive 293 Eisenhower Parkway Tele.: 1-908-233-8500 202 Carnegie Center Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 File No.: XRFZ-36636 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 ON THE OFFENSIVE Blue Devil Jenny Korecky, center, goes on the offen- CH-754347 (WL) CH-753290 (WL) CH-754346 (WL) CH-754342 (WL) sive in a game against Newark Academy. Teammate Kristen Salmond, left, 4 T - 4/29, 5/6, 4 T - 4/29, 5/6, 4 T - 4/29, 5/6, 4 T - 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 & 5/20/99 Fee: $177.48 5/13 & 5/20/99 Fee: $177.48 5/13 & 5/20/99 Fee: $171.36 5/13 & 5/20/99 Fee: $161.16 backs her up. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 20, 1999 Page 15 Devil Laxers Whip Montville Boys Raider Dan Loomis Leaves Junior attackman Sean Joffe flicked in four goals and assisted on another as the Westfield High School boys Huge Track Impressions lacrosse team whipped Montville, 10-4, in Montville on May 12. Conner Mulvee and Alex Lau had two goals By DAVID B. CORBIN In addition to speed and agility, strength track, the coach gave me a shot. I just put each for the Blue Devils. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times plays a major role in being successful as it in my hand and threw it. He said ‘that’s Junior Mike Todd assisted on Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School a shot putter. Loomis spends ample time good enough. That will win the meets.’” one of Joffe’s goals and Mike junior Dan Loomis has recently been in the weight room and pushes around Loomis has three younger brothers leaving huge impressions, especially in some serious poundage. He works on a who appear to be taking the same suc- Brunhofer also scored a goal. West- areas between 50 to 60 feet from the shot program known as “priority training” cessful route. Matthew, 14, Andrew, field, ranked 15th, improved to 8-8 put circle, at various track fields in Union where he will work heavy on a particular 13, and John, 8, have been heavily in- and insured a playoff berth. County. Loomis has also been impress- muscle group while training lightly on volved in athletics throughout the year. ing many observers with his ever-in- the others, then he will shift his area of “They all play football. They all creasing improvement in the shot put. concentration on the following day. wrestle. Two participate in track and BridgeH2O Stops Last year, at Williams Field in Eliza- “Right now, I am stronger in the chest all play youth baseball in the summer,” beth, Loomis had a personal-best of and bench press 385, but I am concentrat- said Loomis. Devil Boy Laxers 51’10” in the shot; however, in nearly ing on really strengthening my squats Teammates Scott Paterson and Jim every meet this season, he has been push- and deadlifts. This winter, I had surgery Feeley make up the successful Raider The ninth-ranked Bridgewater- ing the perimeters further and further on my heel and could not work the legs. triumvirate of shot putters. Raritan High School boys lacrosse away. At the Union County Relays in But, I am okay now.” “We have won every relay this sea- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times team stopped 15th-ranked Westfield, Elizabeth, he had meet’s the best throw at Born October 2, 1981, and living in son,” said Loomis. “We keep pushing HEADING HOME FOR THE SCORE Blue Devil Kristen Leonardis zooms 11-2, in Westfield on May 15. Mike 55’3.5”. At the Minuteman Classic on Scotch Plains his entire life, Loomis has each other and have competition with home to score in the first inning during the county game with the Cougars. Stotler and Conner Mulvee had the May 5 also in Elizabeth, Loomis shoved been involved in the local athletic pro- ourselves. They keep pushing me to only goals for the Blue Devils and the shot a personal-best 58 feet and fell grams since he has been in the fourth grade. throw better. I don’t think any trio in the goalie Chris Driscoll had eight saves. out of the circle on a toss that impacted 60 “I started playing football and base- state can beat us.” feet away from the circle. ball in the fourth grade,” said Loomis. Loomis credited coach Erik Cougars Capitalize, Down BridgeH2O (8-6) 2 3 4 2 11 “I started off throwing pretty well this “But in middle school, I really started Rosenmeier, now the Athletic Director, Westfield (8-9) 1 0 0 1 2 year. I started at 50 and it has been going getting involved in football, track and for helping him in the shot put and Foot- up ever since,” said Loomis. “I love that baseball.” ball Head Coach Steve Ciccotelli for guid- Devil Girls in UCT, 13-7 Lancer Boys Pierce field (Elizabeth) and I can’t answer why.” Loomis laughed and added, “I was ing him with his weight training program. Standing 6’1” and now weighing just never a small kid and I always wanted to Loomis has set a goal of reaching the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 270 pounds, Loomis has cast an ominous be a football player when I grew up. I 61-62-foot range by the end of the season Blue Devils, 8-6 shadow over the shot circle. During the wanted to be known as a good athlete.” and has higher aspirations for next year. the favor of the Cougars in the bot- Devil Head Coach Maggie The Livingston High School base- fall, as a offensive tackle and a defensive Well, he has already established him- As Loomis continues to improve, the tom of the third. Kelly Murphy McFadden. “We made a lot of errors ball team pierced the Westfield High lineman in football, he over-shadowed self as a good athlete in football and in state record of 69’8” in the shot appears scribbled a single past second, today and when you make that many School boys’ gloves, forcing six er- most of his opponents and has drawn the track and is by no means finished, espe- to be in sight. Schweitzer swatted a single to center errors, you are going to lose ball rors, and came up with an, 8-6, in attention of several colleges. cially with the shot. “My big goal is the state record. I and Carscadden cracked an RBI games.” would really like to accomplish that,” Westfield on May 10. Blue Devil “I was up to 300 pounds. Maybe a little Loomis first handled the metal orb in double to center. Laura Johnston McFadden added. “We didn’t stop bit heavier,” confessed Loomis. “But I eighth grade. “The first day I went out for concluded Loomis. punched an RBI single to right, but them. We scored four runs and we Kevin McCormack had three singles, have been trimming down to pick up my two runs scored and an RBI. an additional run scored on another gave five back. You can’t do that. speed and agility. Taking the weight off When you score runs, you have to Luke Mistretta and Lamont Turner really helped.” Devil error. each thumped a triple and Brandon With three runs already in, the shut the other team down immedi- Doerr drilled a double for the Blue misfortune continued. Zambell ately.” Devils who slid to 14-5. The Lancers Highlanders Pass walked, Salvaggio chopped an RBI The Blue Devils slipped to 13-9 raised their record to 11-8. single up-the-middle, Morano looped while the Cougars improved to 15-4. an RBI single to left, then two more Livingston 201 014 0 8 Lady Raiders, 4-1 Westfield 400 200 1 7 errors allowed the Cougars to secure Cranford 507 010 x 13 Westfield 200 003 1 6 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 a 12-4 lead. der the tag on a close play to knot the A nearly, breakout inning for the Highlanders Stop UCT Baseball: score, 1-1. Blue Devils occurred in the fourth; The Raiders threatened in the fifth however, a great unassisted Viking Girls, 7-2 MAY 14: when first baseman Jan Weiner, drove doubleplay by the Cougar shortstop Cranford 7, Roselle Park 2 a double deep into left. On a call kept the scoring to two runs. After Heather Kantorek had two The second-seeded Cougars won this singles, a triple and two RBI to lead cat fight as Pat Maher allowed only two strike three to Kellie LaForge, catcher Brunetto hit a chopping single to left Jen Calabrese let the ball slip away, and McKeon reached on an error, the Governor Livingston High hits in five and one third innings and School softball team to a 7-2 vic- Bobby Haber knocked a three-run homer. but she caught up to it in time to gun Phillips hammered a two-run double Brian Heath whacked a solo homer for LaForge out going to first. Turturiello off the left fielder’s glove. tory over the Union Catholic girls the Panthers. ended the inning on a strikeout strand- The Cougars added another run in in Scotch Plains on May 10. ing Raiders on first and third. the fifth when Carscadden singled in Gina Turturiello added a double MAY 15: for the Highlanders who elevated New Providence 4, Linden 0 “That was a big-time play, one of Joanne DeVito. The Blue Devils got Pioneer ace Todd Simo fanned 15 the most difficult plays there is to their final run in the top of the sev- their record to 13-2. Casey Cooper Tigers and tossed a two-hit shutout. Simo make,” commented Assistant Coach enth when Paige Corbett drilled a had a double for the Vikings. has not given up a run in all 49 innings Rich Iaconne of Calabrese. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times single off the third baseman’s glove, Gov Livingston 110 021 2 7 that he has pitched this season and he Heather McDonald and Ellen Scotch Plains-Fanwood Raider shot putter junior Dan Loomis then scored on an error. Union Catholic 001 010 0 2 increased his strikeout total to 96. Findlay both singled early in the “I think that Cranford played very Tim Simo had two doubles, a single well. They hit the ball well and we and two runs scored. Kim Coleman had fifth. After loading the bases, the Raiders Bulldog an RBI triple and Billy Izykowski had an Highlanders scored on a error at third Hot Raider Softballers Stun did not make the plays,” said Blue RBI double. and again on the RBI single by Shabazz Boys, 10-1 Turturiello to make the score 3-1. Linden (9-10) 000 000 0 0 Junior Ed Jackson fired a two- New Prov (17-2) 000 103 x 4 Another run was added in the sixth Union Farmer Ladies, 5-0 UCT Softball: after Monica Andersson singled and hitter for the Scotch Plains- Governor Livingston 14, Rahway 4 MAY 15: moved to second on Pisano’s bunt, Alicia Piniat was downright inhos- Raider Kellie LaForge had a single in Fanwood baseball team as it de- Hank Hansen hammered a grand slam A. L. Johnson 7, Roselle Park 1 feated Malcolm X. Shabazz, 10-1, and Bobby Phillips pounded a three-run then scored on a single by Piccarillo. pitable, let alone stingy, as she yielded the third, Mendez doubled in the fourth Governor Livingston jumped to 16-2 and Piniat allowed a single in the fourth, Crusader Katie Burns fired a one- in Scotch Plains on May 10. Paul homer for the Highlanders in the third no walks and only four hits to lead the hitter, walked none and struck out five inning. Jessie Campanelli clouted a grand and advanced to the semifinals to play Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School fifth and seventh innings. The Raiders, O’Connor whacked a two-run Panthers. Deanna Lynn and Burns hit double in the fifth and also had a slam for the Indians. Cranford. The Raiders slipped to 14-6. softball team to a 5-0 shutout of a who appear to be getting stronger each back-to-back homers in the fourth in- tough Union High School squad in game, boosted their record to 12-5. The ning for the sixth-seeded Crusaders single and another RBI for the Raid- Rahway (10-10) 000 400 4 Sc Plns-Fnwood 100 000 0 1 ers. Gov Liv (15-3) 007 232 14 Gov Livingston 000 121 x 4 Scotch Plains on May 10. Jen Stewart Farmers lowered to 15-5. who upped their record to 11-5. Erin Johnson had a triple for the third-seeded Jackson, Joe Franzone and Kevin and Diana Mendez led the Raider Union 000 000 0 0 offensive attack with two hits apiece. Panthers. Schenk each drilled a double and Sc Plns-Fanwd 320 000 x 5 Dan Goehry thumped a triple for After giving up a leadoff single, Union 11, Linden 1 Piniat stopped the Farmers cold in Lady Raiders Top Kelly Ford drove in two runs with a the Raiders who boosted their record the first inning. The Raider offense double and Diana Badger scratched out to 5-11. went to work right away in the bot- Holy Family, 3-2 a two-run single for the (18-5) second- Shabazz 000 010 0 1 tom of the inning. Stewart tapped a seeded Farmers. Sc Plns-Fnwd 120 160 x 10 leadoff single, then stole second. Sophomore Alicia Piniat had eight Mendez ripped an RBI double, then strikeouts and walked only two to lead stole third. Megan Miller poked an the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Westfield Yoga RBI single over short, then stole sec- softball team to a 3-2 victory over Holy ond, third and home to give the Raid- Family in Scotch Plains on May 14. & Wellness Center Piniat smashed a solo homer in the ers a 3-0 lead. 102 Elm Street • Westfield • 232-8956 In the second, Piniat struck out two fourth inning to tie the game, 2-2, Farmers and got the other to fly out. then after Jan Weiner walked and Yoga, Meditation, Tai Chi/Chi Kung, Reiki & Massage Therapy stole second, Lauren Schwartz Quickly returning to the plate, the NEWAerobics & Pilates Classes Raiders jumped their lead to 5-0. singled in the winning run. Megan Lauren Schwartz drew a base-on- Miller drilled a doublke for the Raid- HEALING MEDITATIONS balls, then stole second and third. ers who elevated their record to 14-5. Wednesday Evenings from 8 until 9:30pm (donation) Stewart came to the plate and drilled Holy Family fell to 10-6. Sunday, May 23, 2-5pm an RBI double. Later, Katie Church Holy Family 200 000 0 2 Channeling Your Spirit Guides punched an RBI single to left. Sc Plns-Fnwood 100 200 x 3

Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times BEATING OUT THE THROW Highlander Gina Turturiello beats out the throw as Raider first baseman Jan Weiner catches the ball. The Highlanders defeated the Raider girls, 4-1, in Berkeley Heights. Kardinals Knock PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Devil Boys, 7-3 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 Kardinal pitcher Jeff Gogal had 10 Public Notice is hereby given that the strikeouts and yielded no walks as Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive the Kearny High School baseball team bidding as a professional service or extraor- defeated Westfield, 7-3, in Kearny on dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to May 12. Luke Mistretta had two hits, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and including a solo home run in the the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of sixth inning. the Board. The Kardinals had a 7-0 lead RESOLUTION NO.: 765-99 after four innings. Gogal had a AWARDED TO: Vincent Carrington, triple and knocked in two runs. DDS, 1-3 Amherst Court, Freehold, New Jersey. Senior Jason Merritt whacked a SERVICES: To provide professional den- double for the Blue Devils who slid tal services for patients/residents of Runnells to 14-6. The Kardinal boosted their Hospital. record to 15-4. COST: In an amount not to exceed $51,672. Westfield 000 001 2 3 PERIOD: For the period of August 1, Kearny 321 100 x 7 1999 through July 31, 2000. M. Elizabeth Genievich Clerk of the Board PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $23.46 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraor- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and YOGA-PRANAYAMA the resolution authorizing it is available for WESTERN STYLE public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of WORKSHOP the Board. PRIVATE CLASSES RESOLUTION NO.: 758-99 MEDITATION AWARDED TO: Yolander Hill, 1760 Winfield Street, Rahway, New Jersey. SERVICES: As a Community Service New Program Starts May 24 Worksite Developer, to assist with the de- velopment and ongoing management of OPEN HOUSE Community Service Work sites for the Youth Monday May 17&24• 4–7 p.m. Service Bureau. Thursday May 20 • 2–4 p.m. COST: In an amount not to exceed $7,395. Saturday May 22 • 1–4 p.m. PERIOD: From May 1, 1999 through De- cember 31, 1999. NICOLE’S YOGA CENTER M. Elizabeth Genievich (908) 789-6426 Clerk of the Board 94 North Avenue, Garwood 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $23.46 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION HANSEN HAMMERS A GRAND SLAM Highlander Boys Rout Indians in UCT, 14-4

By FRED LECOMTE Mark Cantagallo had back-to-back Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times singles to load the bases, then Hansen The third-seeded Governor launched Brown’s fastball deep over Livingston High School baseball team the center field fence for his fifth homer knocked out the Rahway Indians, 14-4, of the season. in the second round of the Union County Leading 4-0, the Highlanders contin- tournament played in Berkeley Heights ued their attack when Brian Schmidt on May 15. The Highlanders’ destruc- got hit by a pitch and first baseman tive offense and stingy defense placed Derrick Writenour delivering a sharp them into the semi-finals. Hank Hansen single, putting runners on the corners. staggered the Indians with a grand slam Phillips took Brown’s pitch deep into home run in the third inning. center field for his fifth homer of the Senior ace Bobby Phillips pitched season, jumping the score to 7-0. outstanding for his sixth straight vic- The Indians’ offense, looking to get David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times tory, striking out five while allowing six back into the game, scored four runs in HARD SMASH TO LEFT Ron Torsiello of Comcast yanks a hard liner to left GRAND SLAM HOME RUN Hammering Hank Hansen is congratulated by field in the Union County Senior Softball game against Legg Mason. Head Coach Bill Howard after crunching a grand slam home run against hits and two walks. Indian pitcher, Steve the top of the fourth when catcher Rahway. Brown pitched five innings striking out Jesse Campanelli cracked a grand slam four Highlanders allowing 12 runs on over the left field fence. But, in the ten hits and eight walks. bottom of the fourth, the Highlanders REICHLE CRACKS A SOLO HOMER Highlanders Nine Pummel The first inning saw just two singles retaliated and scored two more runs, for the Highlanders, one by Terence one on a balk and the other on an Eric Reilly and the other by Mark Cantagallo. Cantagallo RBI single. Comcast ‘C’men Disable Brearley Boys, 14-2, in UCT No runs went up on the scoreboard in Phillips shut down the Indian offense the second inning with both pitchers in the fifth and sixth innings, striking keeping the offense in check. out two and allowing two singles. With Legg Mason Seniors, 14-7 By FRED LECOMTE After walking two consecutive bat- In the third, the Indians were si- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times the bases loaded in the fifth, the High- ters, the Highlanders opened up the scor- lenced by Phillips who struck out two landers added three runs on a single, a The third-seeded Highlanders ing with a RBI sacrifice by Hank Hansen and yielded a soft single. Rahway’s By DAVID B. CORBIN in the top of the third for Comcast. Dom walk and Schmidt’s RBI sacrifice. The Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times trounced the Brearley Bears, 14-2, in and an RBI double by Brian Schmidt. In second baseman Stan Bailey, while at- Highlanders scored two more runs in Deo drilled a single to left and Dan the first round of the Union County the meantime, Phillips held the Bears for tempting to steal second, was cut down the bottom of the sixth on Jason A six run burst in the top of the seventh Ramsthaler bounced a single past short. Interscholastic Athletic Conference one hit through the second. on a well-executed catcher-to-second inning gave Comcast Cablevision the Ron Virgilio blasted an RBI single to Guidicipietro’s two RBI sacrifice. The confidence it needed to disable Legg left, then Charlie Lehman lashed a two- baseball tournament played May 10 in The Highlanders built themselves a play to end any scoring threat. Highlanders lifted their record to 15-3 Berkeley Heights. Senior right-hander comfortable lead in the bottom of the Mason, 14-7, in Union County Senior run single down third to give the cablemen Highlander Head Coach Bill Howard, and will meet the Cranford Cougars in 50+ Softball League action at Jerseyland a 5-4 lead. Bobby Phillips allowed six hits, struck second coming off four hits with a RBI looking for some offensive intensity, the semi-finals on Saturday, May 22. out six and walked one for his fifth single from Jason Guidicipietro, a single Field in Scotch Plains on May 13. The Legg Mason tipped the seesaw to its found it in the bottom of the third. Chris cablemen put together an eight-hit attack advantage with two in the bottom of the straight victory. and stolen base by Chris Butler and the Butler led off with a walk, Reilly and Rahway 000 400 4 RBI triple by Mark Cantagallo. Hank Gov Livingston 007 232 14 in the seventh before it was finally ended inning. Morrissey mangled an infield with a doubleplay. single and Geoghegan steamed a single Highlanders Bounce Hansen collected his second RBI with a After a silent first inning, Comcast off the first baseman’s glove. Clark double to right, then an error by the sparked with a run in the second. Steve crunched an RBI single to center, then Viking Boys, 13-3 shortstop allowed another run, giving Mihansky hacked a single to left, Matt Barnes bopped an RBI single to left. Junior Mark Cantagallo launched a the Highlanders a 6-0 cushion. Spanier chopped a single to left, then Art Comcast got heavy and tipped the see- two-run homer in the second inning The score jumped to 10-0 in the bot- Kopacz rapped an RBI sacrifice fly to saw to regain the lead, 7-6, in the fourth. and went on to total six RBI as the tom of the third when the Highlanders left. Great fielding plays were turned in Spanier reached on a throwing error and Governor Livingston High School capitalized on two hits, three walks and by Legg Mason third baseman Willie Kopacz knocked a single to center. Next, baseball team bounced the Union two errors. The Bears attempted a come- Morrissey in the first and first baseman McCall, the Legg second baseman, made Catholic squad, 13-3, in Berkeley back in the top of the fourth scoring two Chick Miller in the second. a major league diving play to force the Heights on May 10. Eric Conrad had runs on three consecutive singles, then The Legg men raced back with four runner at second. Frank D’Amato curled a two-RBI single in the second inning an RBI single by Jeff Gocel and an RBI runs in the bottom of the inning. Jack an RBI single to right, then Reichle rapped double by left fielder Eric Vitale. Geoghegan reached first on an error and an RBI single to right-center. for the Vikings. Deo singled and scored on Bob The Highlanders used the pitching The Highlanders continued pummel- Tony McCall beat a throw to first. Bob ing Brearley with four more in the fourth. Clark sizzled an RBI single up-the-middle Canales’ chopping single to center to trio of Derrick Writenour, Dan and Henry Barnes bashed an RBI sacri- give Comcast an 8-6 lead in the fifth, but Bussiculo and Terence Reilly to quiet Chris Butler, who had three hits, poked a single, Terence Reilly thumped an RBI fice to center. Whitey Kowakczyk zapped Barnes, the left fielder, made a fabulous the Vikings. Reilly had a double, single an RBI single to left, then John Wheatley stab of a line drive in foul territory. Legg, and scored three runs and drove in three triple, Hank Hansen drilled an RBI double and Eric Cantagallo punched a whacked an RBI single past third. then answered with a run in its half of the for the Highlanders who lifted their Bill Reichle crushed a solo home run inning. With Morrissey on second, record to 14-3. bases loaded, two-run RBI single. The McCall mashed an RBI single to center. Highlanders extend their record to 13-3. With only a one-run lead in the top of Union Catholic 020 100 0 3 Local High School the seventh, the Comcast men knew that Gov Livingston 331 231 x 13 Brearley 000 2 2 Gov Livingston 244 4 14 they needed some insurance. Bang! The Golf Results: windfall came. Reichle wiggled a grounder to left, rookie Wayne MAY 13: Ronkiewicz whacked an RBI double to Union County High School Scotch Plains-Fanwood (13-4) 168, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times left-center, then Deo dumped an RBI CLEARING THE HURDLE Governor Livingston Highlander Mary Burbach St. Benedict’s Prep 182 single in right. Ramsthaler looped an Tennis Results: clears a hurdle in the 100-meter hurdles at the Union County Tournament at (Scotch Hills, par 33) RBI single to right and Virgilio squibbled Williams Field in Elizabeth. Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Jim an RBI single to left. Canales stepped to McClintock 39, Jack Egan 40, Brett MAY 10: Rajesh Batra, 6-0, 6-0 the plate and yanked a two-run double to Bushinger 44, Matt McCarthy 45 right, then Lehman ended it with an RBI Cranford 3, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 2 St. Benedict’s Prep: Guy 1st singles: Brett O’Malley (C) d. MAY 12: Raider Soccer Camp Teams single to left. Abrahamson 43, Mark Servido 45, Chris Comcast Cablevision boosted its record Chris Schlegel, 6-3, 6-0 Scotch Plains-Fanwood (9-5) 3, Casey 46, Neron Escalara 48 2nd singles: Derrick Brooks (C) d. Kearny (10-2) 2 to 4-0 while Legg Mason stumbled to 0-3. Dave Hassan, 6-1, 6-1 With the Dutch Academy Comcast 014 210 6 14 3rd singles: Conor Leddy (C) d. 1st singles: Marciano Borges (K) Kashlak Shoots 79; Legg Mason 042 010 0 7 d. Chris Schlegel, 6-4, 7-5 The ninth annual Raider Soccer Camp player. The featured clinician for the John Corbin, 6-1, 6-3 held at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High girls will be Nickie Kelly, a four time 1st doubles: John Garozzo and 2nd singles: Kerry Connell (K) d. Advances in States Dave Hassan, 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 School this summer is pleased to once All-American from Georgian Court Col- Paul Swedlund (SPF) d. Mike Hynick again announce its association with the lege, who plays professionally for the Westfield High School senior and Brett Gurnee, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 3rd singles: John Corbin (SPF) d. Joe Marques, 6-2, 6-1 Dutch Soccer Academy, a full time pro- Jersey Stallions. Ronnie Kashlak shot a 79 in the 2nd doubles: Shawn Lafkowitz fessional coaching school. Two sessions of the camp will be held Group 3, North 1-2 State sectional and Rob Bugg (SPF) d. Mike Brazilis 1st doubles: John Garozzo and The Dutch Soccer Academy and Raider at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School; Paul Sweedlund (SPF) d. Phil Caputo golf tournament held at Darlington and Dave Charme, 6-4, 6-3 Soccer Camp has developed a coaching the first being July 12-16 and the second Golf Course in Mahway on May 10. and German Rosenthal, 6-2, 7-5 and training philosophy called Select being August 2-6. The camp is open to Governor Livingston 5, North 2nd doubles: Shawn Lafkowitz Soccer which is based on European and boys and girls in grades K-11. Players are Although the Blue Devil team failed Plainfield 0 and Rob Bugg d. Dave Schermond American methods of coaching. grouped according to ability level and to advance, Kashlak, who placed 1st singles: Dan Perez d. Pat Walsh, and Pritesh Patel, 6-1, 6-3 The camp will provide a unique soccer range from beginner to advanced. There third, qualified for the Meet of Cham- 6-1, 6-1 environment in which players aspire to is a separate goalkeepers program under pions individual tournament. 2nd singles: Mark Papier d. Ken With the match tied 2-2, Lafkowitz learn and gain confidence while playing the direction of Jeff Gillie, an All-State The Blue Devils who shot 338 Moy, 6-0, 6-2 and Bugg won the key point with a 6- the game of soccer. goalkeeper from Scotch Plains and pres- were edged by the Nutley Raiders 3rd singles: George Mouded d. 1, 6-3 victory. The Kardinals’ only The Dutch Soccer Academy is under ently the starting goalkeeper at Princeton who shot 333 and the Cranford Cou- Brian Galuska, 6-0, 6-1 other team loss was to Cranford. the direction of Roger Bongaerts, a na- University. gars who totaled 336. Sophomore 1st doubles: Dave Shanks and John Corbin’s record jumped to 13- tive of the Netherlands. Bongaerts will For further information and brochures, Brent Bramnick just missed qualify- be co-director of the Raider Soccer Camp please call Coach Breznitsky at (908) Vijay Varma d. Corey Rothlisberger 4. Paul Sweedlund improved to 12-4 ing by shooting an 80. and John Garozzo improved to 11-5. along with Coach Breznitsky, who. has 322-6102. and Simon Millican, 6-2, 6-1 compiled an impressive 392-94-24 record 2nd doubles: Yiwey Shieh and MAY 14: and is ranked among the top 5 winningest Robins to Direct WTA Men’s Singles Chris Varnett d. Adnam Syed and Scotch Plains-Fanwood 3, Plainfield 2 high school soccer coaches in the state. 1st singles: Timon Jackson (P) d. Breznitsky possesses a multitude of Tennis Ladder Told PUBLIC NOTICE Chris Schlegel, 6-2, 6-2 championships, titles and awards which WTA Tourney The WTA Men’s Singles for the May 2nd singles: John Tran (P) d. Dave could fill an auditorium. He was named Richard B. Robins, Esq., an attorney 1 through May 16 are listed below. The TOWN OF WESTFIELD New Jersey State Coach of the year in BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Hassan, 7-6 (7-5), 2-6, 6-2 in the Health and Hospital Law Depart- Second “corrected” reporting period ends David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Notice is hereby given that the Westfield 3rd singles: John Corbin (SPF) d. 1985. His Raiders reached the Group 3 ment at Brach, Eichler, Rosenberg, Sil- on Sunday, May 30. Please note new RUNNING HOME Willie Morrissey Board of Adjustment adopted Resolutions State Finals ten out of the past 14 years, ver, Bernstein, Hammer & Gladstone match reporting number is (908) 317- of Legg Mason darts home for the Tony Kato, 6-0, 6-0 winning State Championships in 1987, at its May 10, 1999 meeting for the following 1st doubles: Shawn Lafkowitz and in Roseland, has been selected to serve 0001, Extension No. 1. score. applications heard at its April 12, 1999 meet- 1989, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997 and 1998. as Tournament Director for the West- New, unranked ladder members are ing: Paul Swedlund (SPF) won by forfeit His high school Rams have been nation- field Tennis Association “End of the listed with an *. Ladder participants who 1. Mauricio and Tamara L. Futran, 61 2nd doubles: Dave Sigmon and ally ranked and annually play one of the Century Hens Tennis Tournament.” have not submitted applications will be WTA Men’s Doubles Barchester Way seeking permis- Rob Bugg (SPF) won by forfeit toughest schedules in the state. sion to erect a family room addition The tournament will be held on May dropped from the standings in the next Heading up the Lady Raider program 22-23, at Tamaques Park in Westfield. reporting period. Tennis Ladder Told — granted. on a full time bases this year will be Dave 2. Gerald J. Hickey, 714 Boulevard Also serving on the tournament com- 1. Gary Wasserman 23. Alan Chou With the advent of beautiful tennis PUBLIC NOTICE Moser, a former Raider and All-State seeking permission to retain a fence mittee are Pat Page, president of the 2. Vince Camuto 24. Hugh Coleman weather, the Westfield Tennis with preferred side facing in — de- SHERIFF’S SALE Westfield Tennis Association and Frank 3. Robert Errazo 25. John Mancini Association’s (WTA) Men’s Doubles nied. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE DeSantis, ladder coordinator. 4. Jason Sprung 26. Jeff Sobel League has begun. Last year’s champions 3. David De Tora, 775 Boulevard seek- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Players are asked to submit entries ing permission to erect a shed dor- DOCKET NO. F-9761-98. SHERIFF’S SALE 5. Len Resnikoff 27. Adam Hect Russ Finestein and Steve Satkin and our mer on the second story rear of the DMR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, in writing by May 19, to WTA, c/o 6. Frank DeSantis 29. Thomas Schaves returning finalists Steve Dreyer and Mark subject dwelling — granted. PLAINTIFF vs. RENE GIBBS, ET ALS, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Richard Robins, tournament director, 7. Steve Parke 30. Neils Jensen Matthews have been eclipsed by a new 4. Salvatore P. and Darleen Russo DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-12221-98. 1009 Tice Place, Westfield, 07090. 8. Don Rosenthal 31. Quaid Kapadia team Frank DeSantis and Bob Kolesik. Caruana, 220 East Dudley Avenue CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Entry fees are $5 for members and $7 9. Peter Sharpe * Eric Zakarin The level of activity continues to climb seeking permission to erect a 4.5 DATED FEBRUARY 5, 1999 FOR SALE BOSTON, PLAINTIFF vs. JESUS M. for non-members. There is no charge 10. Russ Finestein * Bob Kolesick with our outside temperatures. Please re- foot high fence around a pool to be OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SANTIAGO, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. for admission and the public is invited 11. Jim Osislo *. Mike Gonnella member to contact Mark Daaleman at constructed — granted. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, to attend. 12. Simon Lee 5. Frank J. Salvato, 8 Gallowae, seek- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED FEBRUARY 5, 1999 FOR SALE * Andrew Ross (908) 317-0001 to report your scores or ing permission to erect a building public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 13. Gary Yee * Jim Bender register your men’s doubles team. 14. Mike McGlynn * Phil Brown addition — granted as amended County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- PUBLIC NOTICE 1. DeSantis/Kolesik with conditions. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 15. Roger Lowenstein * Ted Moss TOWN OF WESTFIELD 6. James M. and Judith A. O’Brien, THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 16. Achim Buecklers 2. Gadzak/Gadzak BOARD OF HEALTH *Donald Dohm 101 Golf Edge seeking permission o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 3. Finestein/Satkin Public notice is hereby given that an ordi- 17. Mike Sanaman *R-oss Errazo to erect a building addition — successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY nance of which the following is a copy was 18. Alan Lo *Neal Snitow 4. Dreyer/Matthews granted. bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two introduced, read and passed on first reading 19 Steve Satkin *Dave Gelinne 5. Wilhem/Gonnella 7. William and Ann Sharlow, 633 Maye conclusion of the sales. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All by the Westfield Board of Health at a regular 20. Dave Leiz Street seeking permission to erect a The judgment amount is $151,645.27. successful bidders must have 20% of their *George Sincox 6. Bender/Osislo meeting held on May 3, 1999. The Board of first floor bathroom — granted. Property to be sold is located in the City of bid available in cash or certified check at the 21 Dewey Rainville * John Dalton 7. Weingarter/Lo Health will further consider the same for 8. Mitchell F. Rubin and Lisa Berkower, Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New conclusion of the sales. 22. Bill Wilhelm *Len Albanese final passage on June 7, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. 8. Zakarin/ 252 Munsee Way seeking permis- Jersey. The judgment amount is $139,843.24. The meeting will be held in the Administra- sion on a submitted landscape plan, Premises commonly known as 31 Geneva Municipality: City of Elizabeth, County of tive Conference Room of the Westfield PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE in furtherance of the condition of the Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Union and State of New Jersey. Municipal Building located at 425 East Broad Board, as contained within its Reso- BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 5, Block No. Mailing Address: 10 Geneva Street, Eliza- UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Street, Westfield, New Jersey; at which time lution of Approval for the application 797 on the official Tax Map of the City of beth, New Jersey 07206. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS and place members of the public will be heard by the Board at its March 8, Elizabeth. Tax Lot and Block: Lot No. 9 and Block No. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD given an opportunity to be heard concerning 1999 meeting — approved. Dimensions: (approximately) 100.00 feet 2, a/k/a Lot No. 566 and Block No. 2. Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 said ordinance. 9. Steven Sandler, 914 Ripley Avenue x 25.00 feet. Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet x Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the Marylou Fashano-Soltis seeking permission to erect a deck Nearest Cross Street: Merritt Avenue (for- 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Board Secretary — granted as amended with condi- merly First Street). Number of Feet to Nearest Cross Street: has awarded a contract without competitive has awarded a contract without competitive tions. There is due approximately the sum of 100.00. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 82 bidding as a professional service or extraor- bidding as a professional service or extraor- 10. Scott Kramer, 300 Scotch Plains $155,665.72 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to AN ORDINANCE BY THE Avenue seeking permission to erect and costs. $143,563.80 together with lawful interest N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and BOARD OF HEALTH OF THE a two-story addition to existing rear There is a full legal description on file in and costs. the resolution authorizing it is available for the resolution authorizing it is available for TOWN OF WESFIELD EN- porch, new front porch, and a de- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of TITLED “A MODEL ORDI- tached one car garage — granted The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Board. the Board. NANCE AS APPROVED BY as amended with conditions. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RESOLUTION NO.: 780-99 RESOLUTION NO.: 766-99 THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVI- 11. Diane Bugel, 225 Twin Oaks Ter- RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. AWARDED TO: Michael Zemsky, A.I.A. AWARDED TO: Myroslaw Choma, M.D., RONMENTAL PROTECTION, race, seeking permission to install SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH Architects & Planners, 115 New Street, 1156 Liberty Avenue, Hillside, New Jersey. STATE OF NEW JERSEY an in-ground swimming pool — FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., SHERIFF Westfield, New Jersey. SERVICES: To provide professional REGULATING NOISE.” granted. Attorney JAMES D. DONNELLY, Attorney SERVICES: For the replacement of five medical services for patients/residents of 12. John and Lisa Ripperger, 435 Suite 505 1236 Brace Road This Ordinance is available for inspection elevators, three in the Administration Build- Runnells Hospital. Wychwood Road seeking permis- Sentry Office Plaza Suite C Monday - Friday, from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, ing and two in the New Annex Building. COST: At no cost to the County of Union. sion to erect an addition on the sec- 216 Haddon Avenue P.O. Box 536 prior to Public Hearing and Final Adoption COST: In an amount not to exceed PERIOD: For the period of August 1, ond floor — granted. Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Cherry Hill, New Jersey08003-0536 on June 7, 1999, at the Health Department, $120,000. 1999 through July 31, 2000. Colleen Mayer, Secretary CH-754357 (WL) CH-754354 (WL) 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jer- M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Board of Adjustment 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, sey. Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $53.04 5/22 & 5/27/99 Fee: $171.36 5/22 & 5/27/99 Fee: $161.16 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $31.62 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $21.93 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 20, 1999 Page 17 Westfield Soccer Presents Annual Westfield Cup Nearly 1,800 players, including some cruit teams from several states. of the best youth soccer teams from New The hundreds of games comprising Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania, will the competition will be staged. Edison compete Memorial Day weekend (May Intermediate School will serve as head- 29-31) for the first place trophy of the quarters where results of all games will 19th edition of the Westfield Cup. The be posted and standings within each lead sponsor of the event which kicks off division listed. at 9 a.m. Saturday is Zachary Jackson, a Unlike many other tournaments, the financial services firm, specializing in Westfield Cup has three paid referees for investments, mortgages and insurance each game, with one handling the field headquartered in Springfield. action and two acting as linesmen. Each The 1999 Westfield Cup features field also has a clearly identifiable man- one of the largest fields ever with each ager who is available to deal with any of the six age divisions for both boys problems or emergencies. and girls offering tough competition. The Westfield Volunteer Rescue On 15 fields throughout Westfield and Squad will also be on standby to handle in neighboring Cranford the players any injuries. The Westfield High School girls swimming team will be demonstrating their talents, try- The Westfield Cup employs the World ing to be proclaimed the best in albeit Cup structure, having teams play round individual divisions. robin in each division on Saturday and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times From the opening whistle when the Sunday with points awarded for a win or HEAVING THE JAVELIN Raider Katie Feighner prepares to heave the Lady Devil Swim Team Gets dreams of victory accompany each team a tie. The field is narrowed to the two- javelin during the Union County Tournament in Elizabeth. onto the playing fields until the final best teams when they face each other in awards ceremony for the 11 victorious the championship games on Monday. Honor From Freeholders first-place finishers on Monday after- The Westfield Cup includes a core com- noon, the players will be displaying some mittee of 21 individuals who have been Soccer Killer Bees Dazzle Winning is something that the West- clude: Megan Brown, Christina DaCosta, of the best soccer around. working since January to ensure the field Girls Swim Team does, often. With Jennifer Chiesa, Meghann McMahon, Mike Melino and Tom Maher, who tournament’s success. Lead sponsor Zachary seven years of state and county champi- Abbey Coxson, Jesse Coxson, Cathy co-chaired this years event, attribute the Jackson will have an information booth at U-12 W. Windsor Comets onships under their belts and a slate of Curran, Chelsea Doyle, Bethany Dresely, impressive field of 105 teams to the solid the event. J&M Markets is once again pro- almost all underclassman, Coach Bev Tyne Duffy, Sara Beth Euwer, Lindsay reputation the Westfield tournament en- viding the catering for the tournament. The Westfield Killer Bees avenged an until Cariste saw Carter open in the middle Torok’s team is the one to beat. Guerriero, Kerry Hart, Nichole Herttua, joys in the soccer community. In addition The Soccer Post will be providing early season loss by downing the West and delivered a perfect pass. From 25-yards Union County Freeholder Mary P. Stephanie Kolterjohn, Meghan to the tournaments’ long-standing tradi- vending support. As the competition be- Windsor Comets, 2-0, on May 16. It was out, Carter sent a thrilling shot over the Ruotolo presented resolutions to each swim- McDonald, Kristen Ostrega, Jane Ander- tion, the quality of the games and the gins Saturday, the ranks of volunteers a match up of two teams tied in their flight. keeper and into the net for a 1-0 lead. mer, congratulating them on their winning son, Megan Beck, Tara Christakos, professionalism of the operation has at- will swell considerably as mothers, fa- From the opening kick-off the Killer The Bees’ tight defense was too much season during a recent public meeting of Rachel Falcone, Chrissy Kolenut, Ann tracted attention far beyond New Jersey, thers and friends donate their time to Bees put pressure on the Comets. Jessie for the Comets. Sarah Hansen repeatedly the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Marie Nason, Erin Reed, Kristina enabling tournament organizers to re- make the Cup possible. Elkoury and Justine Palme brought the won one-on-one confrontations by pushing “Swimming is a difficult sport that Barabas, Kitty Fromtling, Ashley Saul, ball up field and then crossed the ball the ball into open space and making smart, relies on a great deal of commitment, Krissy Schwebel, Crissy Romano and into the six-yard box. Stephanie crisp passes. Jenna Federgreen used series dedication, practice and skill. You must Katie Bartholomew. Bridgeman and Ann Siwulec added sev- of quick turns and pullbacks until she could be out there daily working to improve. I In addition, Coach Torok was recog- eral shots on goal during the quarter, but unleash a long pass up to the left wing. commend Coach Torok and the team for nized for being chosen the Star-Ledger’s the Comet defense held. With only minutes left, the Comets having what it takes to produce a win- Coach of the year and received a resolu- The Comets made several attempts to pressed hard for a tie, but defenders Gio ning team, seven years running,” Free- tion for her leadership that helped the break through with long passes to their Palatucci, Emily MacNeil, Maher, and holder Ruotolo said. team complete seven winning years. striker, but stopper Aly Carter fought with Palme were impenetrable. Feddergreen, Union County Freeholder Chairman Coach Torok said that it is wonderful great intensity to win back the ball. The Carter and Amanda Dickson succeeded Nicholas P. Scutari said, “These young to win but “those victories are even Bees consistently shut down the Comets’ in pressuring the Comets. Cariste on an people have learned that you can achieve sweeter when you are recognized for fast break. Fullback, Marykate Maher assist from Melissa Rosen, found the net great things if you are motivated.” them outside of the school, and espe- displayed her impressive talents by delay- just before colliding with the Comet The members of the swim team in- cially by the County’s Governing Board.” ing and containing the right wing. Amanda keeper. The victory was Killer Bees’ Dickson stymied the left wing, first block- fifth shutout in a row. ing any advance and then stealing the ball. SPF Jazz Tie Soccer Rascals; In the second quarter, Lauren Purdy and Caroline Cariste moved the ball up the right WTA Women’s Defeat E. Brunswick Panthers WTA Mixed Doubles Singles Ladder The following list has been revised The Scotch Plains Fanwood Jazz girls scoreless despite some exciting offense by Tennis Ladder Told the Jazz. Hallie Mintz went coast-to-coast and shows to date the Westfield Tennis soccer team earned a 2-2 tie against the Association members eligible to play on Rolling Hills Rascals in a make-up game but her shot curved just wide. Bitsy Kipping Below are the standings of the West- sent a clearing pass to Jess McGarry who field Tennis Association (WTA) Mixed the Women’s Singles Ladder this year. on May 14 and held off the East Brunswick The ladder standings reflect a few Panthers with a 2-1 victory on May 16. fired a shot that sailed two inches over the Doubles Ladder based on matches played cross bar. Later, Meaghan Kelly’s shot was through Sunday, May 16. New teams yet upsets in the 22 matches played through The Jazz upped their record to 5-2-2. May 16 and also include new players Against the Rascals, the Jazz broke out grabbed by the Panther goalie. WESTFIELD SOCCER CUP DONATION Co-Chairpersons for the West- to play a match are indicated with an Early in the second half, the Jazz broke field Soccer Association’s 19th Annual Westfield Cup this Memorial Day asterisk (*). 1998 teams not renewing added to the bottom as they signed up. to a early 1-0 lead when Lauren Hercel All players are reminded that two free rocketed a shot from 16 feet out that in front when Gaby Falco and Shannon weekend, from left: Tom Maher and Mike Melino; and John O’Leary, CEO of their membership have been dropped Hauser brought the ball up on the left Zachary Jackson Investments, Mortgages and Insurance, present Grace Kowalski from the standings. challenges are allowed within one month caught the upper right-hand corner of the of signing up and that players are dropped net. Soon after that Jessica Churgin side. Hauser then found Lauren Mains with a donation for the Westfield Rescue Squad Fund Drive. In addition to being Due to a change in the first reporting with a perfect pass. Mains scored. a vital organization in the Westfield community, the Rescue Squad is a long- period end date, teams have not been three spaces due to inactivity. battled for a lose ball and then directed a For further information about rules or pass to the middle of the field where Mid-way in the second half Hauser standing supporter of the classic Westfield Cup tournament. Jackson is this dropped during this initial period due to knocked in the second goal by deflect- year’s lead sponsor of the soccer event, expected to draw 105 teams and 5,000 inactivity. The next reporting period will joining the ladder, please call Jean Power Maddie Wasser teed up a shot and buried at (908) 654-7418. The next reporting the ball into the lower left corner giving ing a super corner kick by Hercel. attendees. Also pictured in front, from left, are Matt Melino, Brian Maher, and end Sunday, May 30. Members should Minutes later, Lindsey Fitzgerald’s Jackson, Gabrielle and Charlotte O’Leary. call the WTA reporting line at (908) 317- period will conclude at 8 p.m. on Sunday, the Jazz a 2-0 lead. May 30. Match scores should be reported In the second half Rolling Hills came blistering shot clanged off the far post. 0001 to report all match results. The latest The Panther’s came back with a fast WTA information and mixed doubles re- within 48 hours and week-end scores by back to cut the lead in half despite an Sunday evening to J. Power. heroic effort by defender Katie Van break, but Briana Falco ran down the SPF Strikers Stop sults can be obtained from the WTA web Haasteren. A goal in the final seconds by streaking East Brunswick player and SPF Spartans Stop site: www.westfieldnj.com/wta. 1. Cindy Fechter 27. Diane Fleming 2. Karen Dorne 28. Tina Wasilewski the Rascals knotted the game at 2-2. steered the ball out of harm’s way to Soccer Vipers, 4-0 1. Shineman/Shineman Against the Panthers, the first half was preserve the victory. PeeWee Bulls, 14-13 3. Jean Power 29. Liz Fischer The SPF Strikers U9 inter city team 2. Myers/Darminin 4. Joann Purdy 30. Mary Ann Kent The Bulls and the Spartans of the 5. Sherri Bender 31. Diane Barabas Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Base- defeated the Westfield Vipers 4-0 on 3. Thompson/Klingerhoffer 4. Britt/Britt 6. Wendi Cohen 32. Nancy Freundlich ball Association Pee Wee Division April 25. Rob Cunningham led the Striker 7. Clara Karnish 33. Diane Evans faced off against each other in an excit- charge with a great header, followed by a 5. Bender/Bender 8. Vanessa Barber 34. Clare Minick ing and close game that was eventually shot on goal. Westfield countered, but 6. Bernstein/Bernstein 9. Helaine Wasserman 35. Theo Tamborlane won by the Spartans, 14-13, on May 15. goalie Taylor Molinaro made a great 7. Clevenger/Clevenger 10. Pat Page 36. Lisa Mikovits The final outcome went down to the save. Tim Stuart demonstrated solid skills 8. Brown/Brown 11. Charlotte Lee 37. Andrea MacRitchie on offense and Brandon Reddington 12. Terry Macri 38. Suzanne Minken last batter in the last inning. 9. Hudelson/Gazdak The Spartan bats were on fire as they played great defense. Michael DeVizio 13. Andrea Lowenstein 39. Kristen Kolek made a great pass to Tyler Stanek who 10. *Page/Aliche 14. Carla Molowa 40. Michele Fine pounded out 29 hits. Leading the offen- 11. *Freundlich/Freundlich 15. Diedre Gelinne 41. Charlotte Clevenger sive attack were Steven Berger, Alex made a beautiful shot on the Viper goal. 12. *Karnish/Karnish 16. Leslie Streit 42. Helen Leong Ebeling and Huan Nguyen. Offensively, In the second quarter, Eddie Kahn took 17. Jan Velasco 43. Eileen Mitchell for the Bulls, Blake Van Buskirk and advantage of a gap in the Viper defense 13. *Koll/Koll 18. Ellen Smith 44. Mary Konsolaki Kevin Regan were a perfect 4-for-4 on and scored to make it 1-0. Tommy Sutter, 14. *Panagos/Panagos 19. Maureen Meylor 45. Anne Colucci the day. Ricky Madurski, Chris Bauer made an outstanding defensive play by 15. *Salasky/Salasky 20. Dianne Mroz 46. Janice Honymar and James Wheeler all chipped in with jumping up and blocking a shot with his 16. *Veres/Veres 21. Karen Fried 47. Evelyn Matino 3-for-4 days with Madurski hitting a chest. Westfield tried to counter but goalie 22. Monica Gundrum 48. Karen Brown Jeff Stuart made a terrific save. 23. Janet Cornell 49. Shari Koll double and Wheeler stroking a two-run SPORTS EDITOR’S 24. Carol Gross 50. Genny Shineman triple in the final inning. Jonathan Ryan Krueger resumed the Striker of- 25. Carole Smillie 51. Tiiu Gennert Kosenick also added to the last inning fensive with a shot onto the Viper goal. 26. Kathy O’Neill 52. Linda Coleman drama with a solo home run on a 2-for- DeVizio scored off a corner-kick. to make SPECIAL NOTE: it 2-0. Timmy Leischner moved downfield 4 day. Ryan Dessert and Matt Graziano Due to the overwhelming backlog PUBLIC NOTICE also collected two hits on the day. and fed the ball to Daniel LiVolsi who Defensively, there were plenty of scored to make it 3-0. of sports articles and press TOWN OF WESTFIELD gems. For the Spartans, Billy Buckland, In the third quarter, Jeff Stuart made a releases, new releases must be RESOLUTION John Domanski and Andrew Monroe great pass to DeVizio whose shot was 250 words or less to be accepted. TENNIS CHAMPIONS Members of Westfield USTA 3.5 Junior Traveling rejected. Cunningham followed with Public Notice is hereby given that a Reso- were spectacular in the field. The Bulls Articles exceeding that number lution as follows was passed and adopted by Team were undefeated during the Winter and competed against teams in were lead defensively by Dessert who another attempt. In the fourth quarter, central and northern New Jersey. The team was invited to play in the New will not be considered until it is the Council of the Town of Westfield at a had five putouts including an unas- goalie Reddington kept the Vipers score- meeting held May 11, 1999. Jersey State USTA Team Tennis Spring Tournament, where they came in 2nd sisted double play. Rebecca Kaplan, less. Krueger continued the offensive rewritten under 250 words. Bernard A. Heeney, Jr. place. The Westfield Indoor 3.0 level team also attended the tournament and Ryan Keavney and Gailmarie Sprague effort and LiVolsi and Kahn combined to Acting Town Clerk took first place as well as 1st place for the entire year. Pictured, left to right, are: also chipped in with putouts on the day. score and make it 4-0. bottom row; Natalee Gallanter, Robyn Eisert, Kelly Yang, Emily Sharpe, PUBLIC NOTICE Public Works Committee WHEREAS, the Town, in cooperation TOWN OF WESTFIELD Caitlin O’Shea; top, Doug Shineman, Josh Lerner, David Eisenberg, Rasmus with the Downtown Westfield Corporation Thomsen, Frank Geiger, Richie Moran. Absent from the picture are Shaun PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION (DWC), applied for and received a Green Simone, Devin Power and All Bennet. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY Communities Grant in the amount of Public Notice is hereby given that a Reso- SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION $2,000.00 from the New Jersey Department lution as follows was passed and adopted by SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. of Environmental Protection for develop- PUBLIC NOTICE the Council of the Town of Westfield at a CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, F-2730-96 ment of a Community Forestry Management PUBLIC NOTICE meeting held May 11, 1999. UNION COUNTY BOARD DOCKET NO. F-3974-97. Plan, and CIVIL ACTION Bernard A. Heeney, Jr. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CORESTATES MORTGAGE SER- WHEREAS, a matching funds contribu- Acting Town Clerk OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD VICES CORP. F/K/A BANKCORP MORT- NOTICE TO REDEEM tion of at least $1,000.00 is required from the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 GAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. RAUL Public Works Committee Town, and FUNB as Custodian for D.H. Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 Public Notice is hereby given that the ROYUELA SAGARO AND MARIA G. WHEREAS, the outlet structure for WHEREAS, Paul Cowie & Associates, Associations, Plaintiff(s), v. Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders SAGARO, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. Gregory’s Pond on Woodmere Drive is in professional arborists and urban foresters, Manfred Polk, et als., Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, need of repair or reconstruction, and has submitted a Proposal dated February 3, Defendant(s). has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraor- DATED AUGUST 19, 1997 FOR SALE OF WHEREAS, the Town is responsible for 1999, in the amount of $7,040.00 to prepare bidding as a professional service or extraor- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to MORTGAGED PREMISES. TO: Manfred Polk and Mrs. Manfred maintenance and repair of this outlet struc- a Shade Tree Inventory for the Special Im- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Polk, his wife; Sylvia Barenberg and ture under a prior agreement with the provement District (SID) and Community N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Irving Barenberg, her husband; Brightwood Association, and Forestry Management Plan in accordance the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an order WHEREAS, Elam Associates, a private with the Green Communities Grant Guide- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, made on the 10th day of May, 1999, the consulting firm with expertise in this field, lines, and the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 768-99 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Superior Court Fixed the 12th day of July, has submitted a Proposal dated April 26, WHEREAS, the DWC has reviewed the RESOLUTION NO.: 759-99 AWARDED TO: Steven Shukan, M.D., THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two 1999 between the hours of nine o’clock in 1999, in the amount of $7,000.00 to provide aforesaid proposal and recommends that AWARDED TO: Jean Filsaime, 263 Holly 815 Salem Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All the forenoon and four o’clock in the after- the professional engineering services nec- the Town Council award a professional ser- Drive, Roselle, New Jersey. SERVICES: To serve as Medical Direc- successful bidders must have 20% of their noon, prevailing time, at the office of the Tax essary to evaluate the condition of the outlet vices contract to Paul Cowie & Associates in SERVICES: To provide counseling to the tor of the Pediatric Immunization Center, bid available in cash or certified check at the Collector of the City of Rahway, located at structure, determine the type and extent of the amount of $7,040.00 for performance of Youth Service Bureau juveniles and their Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jer- conclusion of the sales. City Hall, One city Hall Plaza, Rahway, New repairs or reconstruction required for resto- the described work, and families at the YSB office, 1130 East St. sey. The judgment amount is $187,114.46. Jersey, 07065-9985, as the time and place ration, prepare plans and specifications for WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has also Georges Avenue, Linden, New Jersey. COST: In an amount not to exceed The property to be sold is located in the when and where you may pay to the plaintiff construction of the recommended improve- reviewed the aforesaid proposal and con- COST: In an amount not to exceed $1,600. $12,000. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State the amount so found due for principal and ments and evaluate construction bids, and curs with the recommendation of the DWC, PERIOD: From April 1, 1999 through PERIOD: For the period of August 1, of New Jersey. interest on its certificate of tax sale as fol- WHEREAS, the Town Engineer has re- and December 31, 1999. 1999 through July 31, 2000. It is commonly known as 740 Wyoming lows: viewed the aforesaid Proposal and recom- WHEREAS, the services provided under M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Lot No. 42, Block No. 224, on the tax mends that a professional services contract this contract would satisfy the Town’s match- Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board It is known and designated as Block No. duplicate of the City of Rahway. Total amount for performance of the described work be ing funds requirement, and 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $23.46 10, Lot No. 2256. required to redeem is $76,004.71, together awarded to Elam Associates for the above- WHEREAS, funds are available for this The dimensions are approximately 50 feet with interest from December 16, 1998 and stated fee of $7,000.00, and purpose in the 1999 SID Budget: PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE wide by 120 feet long. costs. WHEREAS, funds are available for this NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- And that unless, at the same time and purpose from Special Ordinance No. 1973. by the Town Council for the Town of West- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD westerly line of Wyoming Avenue, 106.40 place, you or one of you redeem by paying NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED field that the aforementioned contract for feet from the southeasterly line of Monmouth the aforesaid sum so found due to plaintiff, by the Town Council for the Town of West- professional engineering services be AUCTION Road. then you, and each of you shall be debarred field that the aforementioned contract for awarded to Paul Cowie & Associates, 141 The Borough of Fanwood Police Department will conduct an auction on Saturday, June Prior lien(s): None. and foreclosed of and from all right and professional engineering services be New Road, 2nd Floor, Parsippany, New 5, 1999, Public Works Garage, Fanwood Place, Fanwood, New Jersey, to begin at 10 A.M. There is due approximately the sum of equity of redemption of, in and to the lands awarded to Elam Associates, 509 Com- Jersey 07054 in the amount of $7,040.00, (preview at 9 A.M.). Items for sale include but are not limited to: $192,728.10 together with lawful interest and premises above set out and described merce Street, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey and and costs. in the complaint and every part thereof, and 07417 in the amount of $7,000.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this 1996 Chevrolet Caprice, 4 Door Automobile There is a full legal description on file in that the plaintiff be vested with an absolute BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this professional services contract is awarded Car No. 128, Serial No. 1G1BL52POTR141277 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and indefeasible estate of inheritance in fee professional services contract is awarded without public bidding in accordance with Odometer reads 67,258, Reserve: $3,000.00 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn simple in said lands and premises. without public bidding in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40 A:11-5 (Local Public contracts 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis, 4 door Automobile this sale. Anything to the contrary notwithstanding, N.J.S.A. 40 A:11-5 (Local Public Contracts Law), and Car No. 127, Serial No. MEBP5F0GX643822 RALPH FROEHLICH redemption shall be permitted up until the Law), and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Odometer reads 99,148, Reserve: $250.00 SHERIFF entry of final judgment including the whole of BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the fees under this contract be charged to the STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & the last date upon which judgment is en- fees under this contract be charged to Spe- 1999 Special Improvement District Budget, Bicycles, photographic (darkroom) equipment, computers, office furniture and KAPNICK, Attorney tered. cial Ordinance No. 1973, and and equipment. Suite 300 DEBORAH T. FELDSTEIN, ESQ. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a The right is reserved by the Mayor and Council to reject any or all bids and waive any 293 Eisenhower Parkway Attorney for Plaintiff copy of this Resolution will be published in copy of this Resolution will be published in informalities if deemed to be in the interest of the Borough to do so. Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 ALLOCCA & PELLEGRINO The Westfield Leader as Public Notice of The Westfield Leader as Public Notice of Eleanor McGovern CH-753411 (WL) 4 Century Drive action taken in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40 action taken in accordance with N.J.S.A. Borough Clerk 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 A: 11-5. 40:A: 11-5. 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $37.74 5/22 & 5/27/99 Fee: $181.56 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $45.90 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $47.94 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $56.61 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION American Red Cross Names SERVICES & GOODS YOU NEED! Golf 99 1st Round Winners AUTO BODY CENTER The Westfield /Mountainside and and good fun to kick off the “Mini Tour.” Summit Chapters of the American Red The front nine holes are tight and hilly Auto Collision Cross would like to announce the win- with a more open back nine to challenge ners of the first round of play held at most golfers on the tour. Metedeconk National Golf Club in Jack- T.P.C. Jasna Polana located in Princeton Center, Inc. son on May 6. on Monday, July 26 was designed by Gary First place went to the Team of Tony Player and is a newly opened private par Complete Collision Service Center Albramo, Donald LaPenna, Tony 72 championship course. The final leg of Verducci and William Malthaner for the the tour will be Somerset Hills Country E-Z Direct Network lowest Callaway score. Second place went Club in Bernardsville on Monday, August to the team of George Gatesy, John Ward, 2. This course is rated in the top 100 Computerized Direct Billing To All Insurance Companies Dennis Kinsella and Edward Gottko. courses in the nation. The Red Cross also awarded prizes for Anyone wishing to join the “Golf Tour Precision Repairs Free Estimates longest drive to Dennis Maloney and 99” may call either participating Ameri- Closest to the Pin went to Joe Galayda. can Red Cross Chapter, Westfield/ 401 South Elmer Street, Westfield • 908-233-2651 FIRST ROUND CHAMPS Pictured, left to right, are: Tony Albramo, Will- The next leg will be on Monday, June Mountainside Chapter at (908) 232-7090 iam Malthaner, Donald LaPenna and Tony Verducci who won the first round 21, at Echo Lake Country Club in West- or fax (908) 232-4452, or Summit Area AUTO REPAIR GENERAL CONTRACTING of the American Red Cross Golf Tour 99. field. The day will be filled with an Chapter at (908) 273-2076 or fax: (908) assortment of great golf, fine food, prizes, 273-9103. ELM STREET JOHN NEVILLE Golf for Physically Disabled SERVICE CENTER General Contracting Complete Auto Repair Remodeling • Dormers Foreign & Domestic Additions • Alterations Expert Carpentry Set by County Freeholders • Tires For the fifth year, the Union County view basic golfing techniques such as • Road Service Board of Chosen Freeholders and the grip, stance and safety. Lessons will be • Tune-ups Eastern Amputee Golf Association adapted to the individual’s particular NJ State • Brakes (EAGA) are teaming up to offer the First disability.” • Batteries Swing Golf Program, which promotes Functional skills such as range of Inspection the game of golf to people with physical motion and balance will be taught. There disabilities. The program is scheduled to will also be demonstrations on adaptive 138 Elm St • Westfield take place at Ash Brook Golf Course in equipment that will assist players in ex- 908-232-1937 Scotch Plains on June 25. ecuting the golf swing. This hands-on “The First Swing Learn to Golf Pro- program will allow the opportunity to HOUSE CLEANING gram for People with Physical Disabili- work one-on-one with professional in- ties uses a unique approach to achieve its structors, including Bob Buck, President goal,” said Union County Freeholder o the EAGA. TEAMING UP FOR CHARITY Teachers at Jefferson and Tamaques El- ementary Schools in Westfield take a break from practicing for their volleyball Maid To Order Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari. “Partici- No golfing experience is necessary to YOUR Premier Home Cleaning Service pants will get an introduction to, or re- attend the First Swing golf program. All tournament scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, at 7 p.m. at the Westfield High that is required is an interest. School gym. A total of 500 tickets will be sold for the event with total proceeds donated to The Karyn Research Fund (children’s leukemia), Multiple Sclerosis Trained, Uniformed Professionals PUBLIC NOTICE Pre-registration is required and the deadline for registering is June 18. For Society, and the Children’s Specialized Hospital. Refreshments will be donated Bonded • Insured UNION COUNTY BOARD information and registration materials, by the staff. For further information about the charitable event, please contact OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS please contact the Union County Divi- Jefferson or Tamaques Elementary Schools. 33 Points of Service • Guaranteed Satisfaction NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD sion of Parks and Recreation at (908) Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 527-4900. The fee for attendance is $3 SPORTS EDITOR’S Public Notice is hereby given that the WTA Tournament 15% OFF First Time Clients Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders and it includes refreshments. has awarded a contract without competitive First Swing is sponsored by the County Winners Told SPECIAL NOTE: bidding as a professional service or extraor- of Union in cooperation with the Eastern 908-624-9700 • 800-997-MAID dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Amputee Golf Association and the Na- The first annual women’s round robin Due to the overwhelming backlog N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and tional Amputee Golf Association. doubles tennis tournament sponsored by of sports articles and press the resolution authorizing it is available for the Westfield Tennis Association and releases, new releases must be HANDYMAN LANDSCAPING public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of wonderfully organized by Clara Karnish the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE 250 words or less to be accepted. • Landscape Design was held at Tamaques Park on May 15. Int/Ext Painting • Paperhanging RESOLUTION NO.: 769-99 • Railroad Ties / Patios The 1998 annual return for The SAF Rose Articles exceeding that number Amending Resolution No. 974-98 First place winner was Wendy Cohen, Replacement Windows • Decks Foundation, Inc. is available at the address second place winner was Cindy Fechter, will not be considered until it is • Spring Cleanups AWARDED TO: Mohammad A. Al- Carpentry • Ceramic Tile Work • Plantings Bataineh, M.D., 159 Canterbury Avenue, listed below for inspection during normal third place winner was Carol Valla. business hours, for any citizen who so re- rewritten under 250 words. • FREE Estimates North Arlington, New Jersey. There were 16 participants who played Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling quests within 180 days of the publication of • FREE Soil Analysis SERVICES: To provide “on call” medical 8 rounds of friendly competitive tennis. coverage to the medical staff for nights/ this notice of its availability. Little Laxers Drop The SAF Rose Foundation, Inc. All entrants received official WTA tennis Serving the Westfield Area weekends at Runnells Specialized Hospital. shirts. The tournament winners received “Husband for Hire” COST: For a total contract amount of 210 Orchard Street • 30+ Years of Experience • Licensed & Insured cash prizes. The Women’s Doubles Lad- Chatham Boys, 10-2 Member of: $280,000. Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Principal Manager: • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce PERIOD: For the period of September 1, der runs through September 6. The Westfield Lacrosse Club fourth Thomas C. Phelan, Esq. • Professional Landscapers’ Alliance 1998 through August 31, 1999. There is still time to join. For more graders jumped out to an early lead against Charlie Tyminski • NJ Landscape Contractors’ Association M. Elizabeth Genievich 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $11.73 information on the doubles ladder, please Chatham on May 16 and were ahead 5-1 (908) 789-3023 Clerk of the Board call Karen Dorne (908) 233-7669. 908-654-5296 at half-time. Colin Sullivan, Chris Black, “No job too small.” 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $25.50 PUBLIC NOTICE Russell Miller and Jimmy Thayer played “Dedicated To Your Lawn-Gevity” BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE solid defense for Westfield and limited PUBLIC NOTICE Chatham to two goals. NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION OF TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS LANDSCAPING PAINTING UNION COUNTY BOARD ORDINANCE 99-15-R AND Goalie, Scott Dyer recorded 10 saves NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the for the day. Strong offensive play and OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC HEARING regular meeting of the Township Council of G. Schuman NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the Township of Scotch Plains held on MAY teamwork by Zach Sproull, Matt JK’S PAINTING & An ordinance was introduced by the Mayor Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 11, 1999 the 1999 LOCAL MUNICIPAL Anzelone and John Algarin gave West- Public Notice is hereby given that the and Council of the Borough of Fanwood on & Son WALLCOVERING May 13, 1999. Copies of this ordinance can BUDGET OF THE TOWNSHIP OF field the opportunity to score 10 goals. Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders SCOTCH PLAINS was duly passed on sec- be obtained without cost at the Fanwood Joey Simone lead all scorers with three Landscaping INSTALLATION has awarded a contract without competitive ond and final reading, as amended. goals. Thomas Sheridan and Luke Baran bidding as a professional service or extraor- Borough Hall, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the hours of Barbara Riepe contributed two goals each. Goal scorers dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Township Clerk ✧ 8 A.M. and 4 P.M., Monday through Friday. for Westfield also included Derek Ander- Residential N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $10.71 Complete Landscape Design the resolution authorizing it is available for The purpose of this ordinance is to amend son, Ryan Yarusi and Jonathan Gray. ✧ Commercial public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Exhibit B of an ordinance providing en- The fourth graders play their next game Construction • Maintenance the Board. try by the Borough into a certain lease PUBLIC NOTICE against Summit on Friday, May 21. Call Joe Klingebiel RESOLUTION NO.: 764-99 agreement with Union County Improve- ment Authority. The 1998 annual return for The Sim- Free Estimates • Fully Insured AWARDED TO: Leonard B. Achor, M.D., Ayres Foundation, Inc. is available at the (908) 322-1956 101 North 13th Street, Kenilworth, New Jer- A public hearing on this ordinance will be PUBLIC NOTICE held on June 10, 1999. address listed below for inspection during sey. The books of the Estrin Educational En- 908•654•8654(908) 654-5222 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Eleanor McGovern normal business hours, for any citizen who SERVICES: To provide psychiatric ser- terprises are open to the public and can be Borough Clerk so requests within 180 days of the publica- vices for patients/residents of Runnells examined at the office of the foundation, 315 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $19.89 tion of this notice of its availability. Hospital. The Sim-Ayres Foundation, Inc. Henry Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey COST: At no cost to the County of Union. 210 Orchard Street 07076. PAVING PERIOD: For the period of August 1, PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Robert K. Estrin 1999 through July 31, 2000. Secretary UNION COUNTY BOARD Principal Manager: M. Elizabeth Genievich Mr. John A. Mellen 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $8.67 Clerk of the Board OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RALPH NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $11.73 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $22.95 PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: May 13, 1999 INC. PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CHECCHIO , Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders BLACK TOP ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BOARD OF EDUCATION BOROUGH OF FANWOOD has awarded a contract without competitive BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE PAVING RESOLUTION 99-05-81 bidding as a professional service or extraor- SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT • Driveways WHEREAS, the Borough of Fanwood N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD Parking Lots FREE (“Borough”) Planning Board (“Planning SCHOOL DISTRICT UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY the resolution authorizing it is available for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT • Concrete or ESTIMATES Board”) considered the Housing Element public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY sealed bids for Management Services will Masonry Work and Fair Share Plan for the Borough at a the Board. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT meeting of the Planning Board held on De- sealed bids for pupil transportation will be be received by the Board of Education of the RESOLUTION NO.: 767-99 Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, cember 23, 1998, and did adopt at that time AWARDED TO: Glenn Davison, DPM, received by the Board of Education of the Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch 889-4422 said “Housing Element and Fair Share Plan” 1308 Morris Avenue, Union, New Jersey. Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, (“Housing Element”) as part of the Master Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, 07076, Union County, New Jersey, SERVICES: To provide professional po- for the following to be received at the prevail- Plan of the Borough; and diatric services for patients/residents of Plains, 07076, Union County, New Jersey, ing time(s): WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Runnells Hospital. for the following to be received at the prevail- PERFECT PAINTING POWER WASHING Borough desire to petition the Council on ing time(s): Custodial, Grounds and Maintenance COST: In an amount not to exceed $600. Management Services Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured Affordable Housing (COAH) for substantive PERIOD: For the period of August 1, PUBLIC SCHOOL ROUTES Advanced June 8, 1999 at 10:30 AM certification of this plan. 1999 through July 31, 2000. St. Joseph (Metuchen) and Residential & Commercial WHEREAS, Fanwood is requesting credit Bishop Ahr Route BID No. C99-00-1 Power Washing M. Elizabeth Genievich and will be publicly opened and read imme- 100’s of Area Homeowners for fifteen (15) rehabilitated units; Clerk of the Board June 8, 1999 at 10:00 AM diately thereafter. WHEREAS, Fanwood is requesting a 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $21.93 and will be publicly opened and read imme- Available as References waiver from any obligation to provide low and diately thereafter. If bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidder must be Siding Cleaning & moderate income units because of a lack of If bid exceeds $20,000.00, bidder must be prequalified by the New Jersey Department Exterior & Interior Color Design any available vacant land except for the 15 PUBLIC NOTICE prequalified by the New Jersey Department of Treasury, Division of Building and Con- Refinishing at units that have already been rehabilitated of Treasury, Division of Building and Con- struction, prior to date the bids are received. Power Washing Free Estimates its Finest for Over 15 Years SHERIFF’S SALE and one additional unit which Fanwood will struction, prior to date the bids are received. Any bid submitted under the terms of New Deck Sealing Carpentry Work SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, be obligated to have rehabilitated in the Any bid submitted under the terms of New Jersey Statues not including a copy of a CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Also Brick & Wood Cleaning future; and Jersey Statues not including a copy of a valid and active Prequalification/Classifica- HEPA Vacuum System for Sanding DOCKET NO. F-19821-97. WHEREAS, with the exception of the valid and active Prequalification/Classifica- tion Certificate will be rejected as being MELLON MORTGAGE COMPANY, OWNER ON THE JOB • NO SUBS CALL LEE FOR FREE ESTIMATES waivers referenced in this Resolution and in tion Certificate will be rejected as being nonresponsive to bid requirements. PLAINTIFF vs. CRISTOVAO PINTO AND said Housing Element, the Housing Ele- nonresponsive to bid requirements. All bids must be submitted on a bid form INACIA PINTO, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. ment conforms to COAH regulations, is All bids must be submitted on a bid form which will be furnished upon application at (908) 272-4456 (732) 968-6309 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, consistent with the rules and criteria of which will be furnished upon application at the Office of the Board of Education, and DATED APRIL 21, 1998 FOR SALE OF COAH, and consistent with the achieve- the Office of the Board of Education, and bids not submitted on such forms may be MORTGAGED PREMISES. ment of low and moderate income housing bids not submitted on such forms may be rejected. Bids must be enclosed in a sepa- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- needs of the region. rejected. Bids must be enclosed in a sepa- rate sealed envelope with name and ad- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED rate sealed envelope with name and ad- dress of bidder and work bid upon noted on public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union by the Mayor and Council of the Borough dress of bidder and work bid upon noted on the outside, and must be accompanied by a County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, that the Housing Element, as adopted by the the outside, and must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or bid Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Planning Board as a part of the Master Plan Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or Bid bond drawn to the order of the Board of THE 16TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at ACCOUNTANT AVAILABLE thereof, shall be submitted to COAH and Bond drawn to the order of the Board of Education for not less than ten percent two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All that this resolution shall be considered by Education for not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, but in no case in successful bidders must have 20% of their COAH as a Petition for Substantive Certifi- (10%) of the amount bid, but in no case in excess of $20,000.00, and must be deliv- bid available in cash or certified check at the cation by the Borough for a period of six excess of $20,000.00, and must be deliv- ered to the Secretary of the Board of Educa- conclusion of the sales. • Fast Turn-Around years from the date that COAH approves ered to the Secretary of the Board of Educa- tion, or the Board’s designated representa- The judgment amount is $77,847.76. This Advertising this petition; and tion, or the Board’s designated representa- tive at the above place on or before the hour • Flexible Payment Terms The property to be sold is located in the BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the tive at the above place on or before the hour named. The Board of Education assumes CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Space Mayor and Council seek to have COAH named. The Board of Education assumes no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- • Convenient Hours & 07202, County of UNION and State of New accept Fanwood’s fifteen units of rehabilita- no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- rected in delivery. Jersey. Location Is Available tion credit; and rected in delivery. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Commonly known as: 604 LIVINGSTON BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the STREET, UNIT 1, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- Call Joanna Marsh Mayor and Council seek to have COAH sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening thereof. SEY 07202. NEIL F. SCHEMBRE grant Fanwood a vacant land adjustment opening thereof. The right is reserved to reject any or all Tax Lot No. 702.1 in Block No. 7. Certified Public Accountant (908) 232-4407 reducing Fanwood’s fair share obligation to The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or waive informality in the bidding if it is Being known and designated as Unit 1 in zero except for one rehabilitation credit; and bids or waive informality in the bidding if it is in the interest of the Board of Education to do Newport Condominium, together with an (908) 322-6066 • (908) 322-4138 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the in the interest of the Board of Education to do so. undivided 17.7% interest in the common Mayor and Council seek to have COAH so. Bidding shall be in conformance with the 266 North Avenue, Fanwood elements and more as described in the grant all necessary waivers to implement Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. Master Deed recorded September 7, 1989 Fanwood’s Housing Element; and applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public in Deed Book 3702, Page 101, et seq., as BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public School Contracts Law.” may have been or may be lawfully amended. ORAL SURGERY Clerk of the Borough is hereby authorized to School Contracts Law.” All bidders are placed on notice that they There is due approximately the sum of publish notice of this Petition for Substan- All bidders are placed on notice that they are required to comply with the require- $80,575.06 together with lawful interest and tive Certification in a newspaper of county are required to comply with the require- ments of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. costs. Westfield Oral Surgery Associates, P.C. wide circulation and that a copy of this ments of P.L. 1975, Chapter 127. Specifications and full information may be There is a full legal description on file in resolution, the Housing Element, and any Specifications and full information may be obtained upon request at the Business Of- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons supporting documentation shall be made obtained upon request at the Business Of- fice of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn available for public inspection at the offices fice of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar this sale. of the Clerk of the Borough during regular Education, Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. Philip R. Geron, D.M.D., F.A.A.O.M.S. RALPH FROEHLICH business hours at 75 North Martine Avenue, Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. BY ORDER OF THE N.J. Specialty Permit # 3102 SHERIFF Fanwood, New Jersey, on Monday through BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, Friday, for a period of 45 days following the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD • Dental Extractions ~ Implants • • Snoring ~ Sleep Apnea • Attorneys date of publication of said legal notice. SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT Suite 201 • T.M.J. ~ Headaches • Maryanne S. Connelly SCHOOL DISTRICT UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY 7 Century Drive Mayor UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Matthew A. Clarke • Cosmetic Jaw ~ Facial Reconstruction • Eleanor McGovern CH-753836 (WL) Matthew A. Clarke Board Secretary Borough Clerk 4 T - 5/20, 5/27, Board Secretary 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $62.22 320 Lenox Avenue, Westfield • (908) 233-8088 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $61.71 6/3 & 6/10/99 Fee: $177.48 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $62.22 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 20, 1999 Page 19 Third Marking Period Honor Roll Posted For Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains

Terrill Middle School in Scotch Stefano Gaetano Sarah Schwartz EIGHTH GRADE Plains recently released its honor Octavia Gomes Matthew Scibek HONOR ROLL roll for the third marking period. To Nicole Hagerty Alyssa Shea Kendra Andrews Sarah Konzelman Laura Harrison Michael Sheffield Rebecca Babicz Holly Kramer be included on the Distinguished Matthew Hassett Amber Sizemore Anisha Bhasin Prianka Kumar Honor Roll, students must achieve Shannon Hassett Sean Smith Jessica Bruntel Alicia Lazur an “A” in all subjects. Laura Henderson Erica Stuppler Jamie Buteas Jeremy Lipstein To be placed on the Honor Roll, Rachel Herzberg Chloe Sundstrom Nancy Callahan Matthew Loomis Abraham Hiatt Michelle Swick David Chang Kelly Lusk students must have at least two “A’s” Vester Howard Kevin Urban Alyssa David Angela Minio and no grade lower than a “B” in Casey Hoynes-O’Connor Sean Varsolona Candice Draper Emily O’Connor major subjects and at least a “C” in Cara Hurley Jennifer Villas Cristina Fabiano Esther Ogunyemi other subjects. Nora Isack Benjamin Vogel Gianna Ferrante Melinda Palomares Aaron Klemow Amanda Walker Benjamin Flath Steven Rodriquez SIXTH GRADE Hillary Klimowicz Laura Webb Elizabeth Gassler Alexandra Rosloff FUNDRAISER Mary Ring, who is DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Nora Lacko Carly Wells Tomo Gibson Delsa Slaugh Recording Secretary for the College Aliza Burns Michael Leighton Daniel LaForge Kelly Zajac Kate Gousman Erica Speer Club of Fanwood - Scotch Plains, par- Dori D’Aloisio Jason Livingston Kristin Zyla Samantha Grzywacz Kristin Stiffler ticipated in a one-day 100-mile bike WESTFIELD 8TH GRADE LACROSSE The Westfield Eighth Grade Boys’ Elise DeVries Nicole Malchow SEVENTH GRADE Alex Hofer Amber Temchus ride in Santa Fe, New Mexico as part Lacrosse Team is coached by Skip Murray and Chris Carson. Rachel Dolgin John Mangan DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Jovonne Jones Jorge Valladares Elizabeth Elko Marissa Mastrolanni of the North Jersey chapter of the Flora Alexander Vaidehi Patel Stefanie Katz Emily Walker Leukemia Society of America Team in WTA Ladies Doubles Anthony Ferrante Christopher Mattern Kristi Gayara Roshni Patel Annmarie Klimowicz Amanda Wells Scotch Hills Women Alexander Gerveshi Manish Pandya Cheryl Kaplun Allyson Salisbury Caitlin Yergalonis Training. The bike ride was held on Rachel Goor Nathalie Rodriquez Vani Kilakkathi Tracy Salmon Sunday, May 16, and Ms. Ring raised Tell Golf Results Tennis Ladder Begins Robert Gordon James Scalfaro Amanda Miller Dana Skwirut over $6,000. To make a donation to the Karina Gotliboym Rebekah Sedwin Jared Montagna Eric Swenson Leukemia Society of America, please A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills The Westfield Tennis Association’s Justin Hla-Gyaw Brittany Speer Women’s Golf Association of Scotch Ladies Doubles Ladder has announced Scott Moynihan Stephen Tavares www.goleader.com send donations to 45 Springfield Av- Stephanie King Michael Sprung Christopher Wallden enue, Springfield, 07081 or call (973) Plains announced the winning team of Rebecca Koransky William Swenson that competition began May 1 and 376-9559. the “Best Ball of Four” tournament will continue through September 6. Jason Krueger Allison Taylor SEVENTH GRADE held on May 11. Robert Lasher Katie Zaleski HONOR ROLL TEAM FIRST The first reporting period will end May 23. One match must be played SIXTH GRADE Jesse Allen Morgan Larkin Pat Herring, Carole Katz, Rita HONOR ROLL Ricardo Arocha Arleta Lobacz Tierney, Phyllis Coumbe 24 during each reporting period to avoid Brittany Adisano Natasha Larrinaga Ryan Aspell Kimberly Lorenzini Westfield Yoga & Wellness TEAM SECOND (TIE) dropping three places. William Albizati Jessica Leide Theodore Baker Robert Maroney (June McCarthy, Dolores Veghte, Below is the up-to-date listing. Jonathan Altman Gregory Leischner Sara Beckerman Gregory McCabe Kathy Blatt, Esther Marius) (Mary There is still time to join the ladder. Michael Baumwoll Jessica Lieberman Erica Bloom Christina Minniti Offers Slate of New Classes Alexander Clark Jessica Neuringer Shea, Alice Callahan, Audrey Brady, Those players needing a partner should Jessica Binkiewicz Yuney Lio Matthew Bonasia Jonathan Lorenzini Sean Colvin Lindsay Ordower WESTFIELD – The Westfield Yoga Joanne Voci) 25 contact the Association. Brian Coyle Rosanna Ryskasen Leonardo on Sunday, May 23, from 2 Carlene Bronikowski Joseph Macchia & Wellness Center is offering summer Please Call Karen Dorne at (908) Jenny Burke Janice Matasi Kevin DelMauro Barie Salmon to 5 p.m., at the center. Low putts, Laura Botto 13 classes in Yoga, meditation, Tai Chi/ Chip-ins, Evelyn Hecker #3, Dolores 233-7669 to report ladder scores and Robert Butora Kelly McManus Michael DeNichilo Kristin Schardien Ms. Leonardo will discuss how to Krystina Byron Kaitlyn Meredith Rachel Diken Jessica Schink Chi Kung and Reiki Healing Therapy contact angel guides, the three states Jennings #1 for more information. Also check out Caryn Feder Kimberly Schurtz Birdies, Botto #2 & #6, Voci #7 Jennifer Calvo Taylor Montagna and Training. of consciousness and the psychic gifts the WTA web site http:// Kaitlin Carman John Monti Dani Finkel Alyssa Scizak Healing Meditations will be avail- of prophecy, clairvoyance, westfieldnj.com/wta. Joscelyn Chang Laura Mortkowitz Amanda Frank Dustin Tenenbaum able on Wednesday evenings from 8 to clairaudience and healing. Grade 8 Laxers Top 1. Joan Dryer/Lydia Materson Rachel Charme-Baum Alan Neuhauser Jaime GomezSalvador Michael Thompson Hannah Greenspan Tamie Walker 9:30 p.m.. “Guardian Angel — My Source of 2. Shelly Nichols/Carol Thompson Celina Chaves Katherine Newcomer Hopewell Valley, 8-2 Amanda Cohen Vanessa Okoro Michael Hessemer Talia Weinberg Aerobics and Pilates Exercise train- Inspiration” also will be held on Sun- 3. Vanessa Barber/Andrea Lowenstein Christopher D’Annunzio Sara Parisi Daniel Kranz Sara Woods ing classes will also be offered. The day, June 6; an Open House will be The Westfield eighth grade boys’ 4. Sherri Bender/Aleta Zoidis Brent Davis Lauren Perrotta Pilates Method of training, developed 5. Lillian Louie/Kathy Ostrowski held on Sunday, June 13, to celebrate lacrosse team recently romped Tiffany Davis Sarah Quale EIGHTH GRADE by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s for the center’s first anniversary, and on Hopewell Valley, 8-2. Middle Andrew 6. Cindy Fechter/Lee Perry Elizabeth DeCataldo Jamie Quale DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Tucker and Attackman Tim Heine 7. Lynn Augis/Pat Page Jacquelin DeJohn Stephanie Reed Joseph Bartolotta Sonall Phatak patients recovering from immobiliz- Sunday, June 27, a free Rieki hands- scored two goals each. 8. Jean Power/Liz Mitchell Christine DeLuca Matthew Richers Rhea Chakraborty Elizabeth Pilkington ing injuries, is an exercise system fo- on healing demonstration will be With great speed and finesse 9. Karen Dorne/Clara Karnish Alexa DiGiorgio Sophia Riordon Sofia Fayngold John Piniat cusing on improving flexibility and held. Sarah Ginsberg Amy Ryan Attackmen Gil Arbitsman and Rory 10. Diane Barabus/Charoltte Clevenger Michael Dinizo Michael Rivera strength for the total body without For more information on these spe- Janee Easley Sean Robinson Lenore McMillion Nisha Tamhankar building bulk. cial events, call the center at (908) Murray scored four more goals, three and 11. Andea MacRitchie/Eileen Mitchell Marc Fabiano Michael Ross Malina Milonnet Sarah VanWagner one respectively. Trevor Punnoky as- 12. Gert Cohen/Catherine Gioia Thomas Ferro Christina Roth Aurpon Mitra Caroline Webb Upcoming special events include 232-8956. The center is located at 102 sisted in one goal with three other assists 13. Susan Dunn/Marci Fisher Christopher Finan Jessica Sapienza Melissa Mollen Judith Wicker-Briscoe Spiritual Healing Consultant, Julia Elm Street. by Gil Arbitsman, two by Tucker, and 14. Helen Leong/Allyne Zorn one by Heine. 15. Liela Bernstein/Susan Shusman The Powerhouse middies, Ethan Powell, 16. Rikke Thompson/Wendy Hansen Drew Janney, Ben Masel, Peter Gately, 17. Barbara Goldberg/Wendy Cohen David Carson, and Josh Zucker showed 18. Tracy Gordon/Margaret Hodges great speed and passing against a hard- 19. Terri Macri/Marie Sloan hitting team. Tough defensemen Scott 20. Epie Betancourt/Meggie DeCorral Nuzzo, Sean Wright, Paul Mieirdierck, 21. Evelyn Matino/Maryann Hickey and Joe McCabe didn’t miss a chance to 22. Lisa Mandelblatt/Amy Horowitz check and kept the crease and goal clear of 23. Ronna Pecker/Robin Mack balls. There was a total of 12 shots on goal 24. Diane Evans/Susan Suletic with 10 saves by goalie Dan Kotch. 25. Ronna Pecker/Robin Mack

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PERFECT FOR YOU PRETTY AS A PICTURE Move right into this immaculate 3 Bedroom, 1½ Bath Split Level Set on a picturesque cul-de-sac! A clean & well maintained 3 home with CAC, newer roof & new front steps. The spacious Family Bedroom Split Level with a functional floor plan, good closet space Room has a wood-burning stove, sliding glass doors to a patio and & carpet over hardwood floors. Wood Kitchen cabinets, grade level an adjoining newer summer Kitchen. Within walking distance to Family Room, screened porch off the Dining Room overlooking the shopping & NYC trans. Offered at $219,000 in Scotch Plains. fenced yard. Offered at $209,900 in Fanwood.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- field, has announced the sale of the above field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the property at 216 Hyslip Avenue, Westfield. sale of the above property at 220 Harding sale of the above property at 527 Coleman sale of the above property at 1463 Orchard sale of the above property at 1054 The property was sold by Niki Fry. Road, Scotch Plains. The property was sold Place, Westfield. The property was listed and Road, Mountainside. The property was Ledgewood Road, Mountainside. The prop- by Jim Fawcett. negotiated by Lou Faruolo. listed by Anna Figlin and negotiations of erty was sold by Pat O’Connor. the sale were by Lou Faruolo.

Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced the sale of the above sale of the above property at 635 Coleman sale of the above property at 39 Doris Park- sale of the above property at 621 Shadow sale of the above property at 39 Hillcrest property at 16 Suburban Road, Clark. The Place, Westfield. The property was negoti- way, Westfield. The property was listed by Lawn Drive, Westfield. The property was Avenue, Cranford. The property was listed property was sold by Lola Reed. ated by J.C. Wiley. Judith Pipoli. listed and negotiated by Holly Cohen. by Pat Manfra.

Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced its participation in the field, has announced the sale of the above sale of the above property at 17 James Av- sale of the above property at 2284 Sunrise sale of the above property at 17 Heritage sale of the above property at 77 Fairhill property at 652 Maye Street, Westfield. The enue, Clark. The property was listed by Lou Court, Scotch Plains. The property was Lane, Scotch Plains. The property was listed Drive, Westfield. The property was listed property was sold by Sheila McManus. Faruolo. listed by Carole Edzek. and negotiated by Rosemary Tarulli. by Pat O’Connor.

Weichert Realtors, 185 Elm Street, West- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 field, has announced its participation in the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced sale of the above property at 73 North Av- listing and sale of the above property at 659 sale of the above property at 1021 Wyan- sale of the above property at 16 Stoneleigh the listing and sale of the above property at enue, Fanwood. The property was listed and Seminary Avenue, Rahway. The property dotte Trail, Westfield. The property was Park, Westfield. The property was handled 340 Orenda Circle, Westfield. The property negotiated by Pat Manfra. was listed and sold by Ruth Tate. handled by Ann Allen. by Mary McEnerney. was listed by Hye-Young Choi and nego- tiations of the sale were by Lucille Roll.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Central Avenue, Westfield has announced tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the its participation in the sale of the above listing and sale of the above property at 525 participation in the sale of the above prop- listing and sale of the above property at 11 sale of the above property at 917 Buell Av- property at 869 Standish Avenue, Westfield. West Grove Street, Westfield. The property erty at 203 Sinclair Place, Westfield. The Richmond Avenue, Cranford. The property enue, Union. The property was handled by The property was handled by Lucille Roll. was listed by Donna Perch and negotiations property was handled by Lucille Roll. was listed by Anne Kelly and negotiations Barbara Wyciskala. of the sale were by Hye-Young Choi. of the sale were by Valerie Lynch.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Central Avenue, Westfield has announced tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the the listing and sale of the above property at listing and sale of the above property at 344 sale of the above property at 819 Cedar Ter- sale of the above property at 1054 sale of the above property at 218 Glenn 365 Creek Bed Road, Mountainside. The Ackerman Avenue, Mountainside. The race, Westfield. The property was handled Ledgewood Road, Mountainside. The prop- Road, Mountainside. The property was property was listed by Tom Shea and nego- property was listed by Hye-Young Choi and by Judith Koeppel. erty was handled by Anne Kelly. handled by Kay Gragnano. tiations of the sale were by Diane Pellino. negotiations of the sale were by Sonia Kassinger.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above property at participation in the sale of the above prop- listing and sale of the above property at 523 sale of the above property at 1181 Hetfield the sale of the above property at 376 South 437 Mountain Avenue, Westfield. The prop- erty at 1279 Poplar Avenue, Mountainside. Kimball Turn, Westfield. The property was Avenue, Scotch Plains. The property was Avenue, East, Westfield. The property was erty was listed by Mary McEnerney and ne- The property was handled by Margaret listed by Kay Gragnano and negotiations of handled by Susan D’Arecca. handled by Hye-Young Choi. gotiations of the sale were by Linda Maguire. the sale were by Mary McEnerney. Schulman.

Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Cen- Coldwell Banker Schlott, Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has announced tral Avenue, Westfield has announced its tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the tral Avenue, Westfield has announced the Central Avenue, Westfield has announced the listing and sale of the above property at participation in the sale of the above prop- listing and sale of the above property at 6 sale of the above property at 416 Linden the listing and sale of the above property at 6 Morgan Way, Scotch Plains. The prop- erty at 1 Chandler Road, Edison. The prop- Round Hill Road, Scotch Plains. The prop- Avenue, Westfield. The property was 41 Woodbrook Circle, Westfield. The prop- erty was listed by Ruth Tate and negotia- erty was handled by Lucille Roll. erty was listed by Hye-Young Choi and ne- handled by Mary McEnerney. erty was listed by Diane Pellino and nego- tions of the sale were by Hye-Young Choi. gotiations of the sale were by Reva Berger. tiations of the sale were by Barbara McCarthy. RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement Paid Advertisement CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 20, 1999 Page 21

Baby-sitting Training PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS a “stream bed which carries water on an Use Variance. Offered by Red Cross ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT average of six months of the year, or on NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on land which is subject to periodic over- Gregory and Andrea Badolato for a WESTFIELD — The Westfield/ JUNE 3, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal flow of a stream.” The subject lot is Variance to permit the installation of a Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, directly adjacent to the Cedar Brook. six-foot high fence at the property lo- New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board cated at 2009 Bartle Avenue (Block can Red Cross, located at 321 Elm Nicholas Novello, Jr. for Site Plan of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to No. 2102, Lot No. 10), Scotch Plains, Street in Westfield, will offer baby- Approval pertaining to bulk requirements consider the following appeal: contrary to the following section(s) of sitting training on Saturday and Sun- set forth by Township Ordinance re- the Zoning Ordinance: day, June 5 and 6. U-Haul International for a Use Vari- garding the single-family dwelling to be ance to permit the installation of a free- constructed at the property located at Section 23-2.3o whereby a fence lo- The Saturday session will be from cated in a front-yard area shall be no 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the Sunday standing sign at the property located at 410 Cook Avenue (Block No. 2101, 2011 Route 22 West (Block No. 1901, Lot No. 15.02), Scotch Plains. higher than four (4) feet; proposed fence: session will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The Lot No. 8), Scotch Plains contrary to approximately six (6) feet high. George and Elizabeth Hannigan for a cost of the training is $30 per child. Section 23-3.4C, Paragraph K, Col- Variance to permit an addition at the Rui and Victoria Mendes for a Vari- This program is designed to assist umn 1 of the Zoning Ordinance whereby property located at 38 Copperfield ance to permit the construction of a rear- free-standing signs are prohibited. participants in becoming better baby- Road (Block No. 5602, Lot No. 4), yard deck at the property located at 3 sitters. Each child will be required to Robert Moskal for a Variance to permit Scotch Plains, contrary to the following Shirewood (Block No. 11603, Lot No. bring a cabbage patch doll or a teddy an addition to the existing garage at the section of the Zoning Ordinance: 11.16), Scotch Plains, contrary to the property located at 2316 Seneca Road following section(s) of the Zoning Ordi- bear of equal size to the training class. Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph G, Col- (Block No. 8001, No. Lot 4), Scotch nance: The target ages for the program are umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard Plains, contrary to the following section ANNIVERSARY EVENT The Project ’79 staff is preparing for a potluck 11- and 12-year-old boys and girls. setback required is thirty (30) feet; pro- Section 23-3.44, Paragraph E, Col- of the Zoning Ordinance: picnic and reunion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the alternative education Registration will close on Tues- posed: 27.47 feet [by plan]. umn 10 whereby minimum rear-yard Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph G, Col- setback required is forty (40) feet; pro- program, on Monday, June 7, in the Westfield High School cafeteria. Pictured, day, June 1. For further information, Robert Monti for a Use Variance to umn 7 of the Zoning Ordinance whereby posed: approximately twenty-six (26) feet left to right, are: back row, Peter McClellan, Anthony Grasso, Susan Dugle, please call (908) 232-7090. permit the construction of a detached minimum front-yard setback required is [by scale]. Mark Pastir and Les Jacobsen, and front row, Patricia Perry, Alan Lantis and garage to be used in conjunction with a thirty (30) feet; proposed: twenty-five Virginia Mickulick. single-family dwelling, a non-conform- Mauro and Portia Checchio and P. (25) feet (+-). ing use in the B-2 Zone, at the property Schlegel for a Variance to permit the PUBLIC NOTICE Joseph and Linda DeFiore for Vari- located at 1623 East Second Street retention of a five-foot-high fence at the Project ’79 to Celebrate property located at 2005 Grand Street SHERIFF’S SALE ances to permit the construction of a (Block No. 502, Lot No. 17), Scotch single-family dwelling at the property Plains, contrary to the following sec- (Block No. 2001, Lot No. 15), Scotch SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Plains, contrary to the following CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, located at 536 Forest Road (Block No. tions of the Zoning Ordinance: Anniversary With Reunion 1401, Lot No. 23), Scotch Plains, con- section(s) of the Zoning Ordinance: DOCKET NO. F-8658-97. Section 23-3.11 whereby single-family trary to the following sections of the THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF dwellings are not permitted in the B-2 Section 23-2.3o whereby a fence lo- WESTFIELD — Westfield High us a visit to let us know that they attribute Zoning Ordinance: CHICAGO, A NATIONAL BANKING AS- Zone, and Section 23-6.1a3 whereby a cated in a front-yard area shall be no School’s alternative education program, much of their success to the life skills SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR U.S. Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph H, Col- non-conforming use may not be ex- higher than four (4) feet; existing and Project ’79, is celebrating its 20th anni- that they learned in Project. It would be HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED umn 4 whereby minimum lot required is panded. The proposed garage consti- proposed fence approximately five (5) versary with a potluck picnic and re- a great pleasure for the Project team to CERTIFICATES SERIES 1991-2 PLAIN- fifty (50) feet; existing and proposed: 37 tutes an expansion of said non-con- feet high. union on Monday, June 7, in the high see as many of its graduates as possible TIFF vs. ALBERT L. ANTHONY AND feet [by plan]; and forming use, thereby necessitating a All interested persons may be present and school cafeteria from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at this celebration.” RONZELLA OWENS, HIS WIFE ET AL, be heard. DEFENDANT. Section 23-2.2a whereby a structure Project ’79 is an alternative education The program is an academic one that shall not be built within fifty (50) feet of PUBLIC NOTICE The file pertaining to this application is in program that has served as a model for teaches the same subject matter as other CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE SHERIFF’S SALE ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch alternative education programs through- classes at Westfield High School. It OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. out the state and beyond. honors the learning style of its students PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Plains, and is available for public inspection By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, during regular office hours. “Our program is indeed something to and helps them to make progress and tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-16124-98. Linda M. Lies celebrate,” said Coordinator Alan Lantis. reach their potential by offering a team public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE Secretary to the “We have a high degree of success; the teaching approach, block scheduling, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. RUTH Zoning Board of Adjustment majority of our students go on to some more intimate classroom settings, a Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY DOCKET NO. F-13735-98. SALERMO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. Township of Scotch Plains form of higher education, and our gradu- mentoring system, and individualized THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two WILSHIRE FUNDING CORPORATION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 1 T – 5/20/99, The Times Fee: $109.65 ates meet professional success in the instruction. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All PLAINTIFF vs. EUGENIO CORONEL, DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1999 FOR SALE workplace. Some have become psychia- For reservations please call the Project successful bidders must have 20% of their DEFENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. bid available in cash or certified check at the CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- PUBLIC NOTICE trists, teachers, health care profession- office at (908) 789-4554 or (908) 789- conclusion of the sales. DATED JANUARY 19, 1999 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by als. Some own their own businesses. 4188. Project graduates and current stu- The judgment amount is $104,649.81. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION And so many of them give us a call or pay dents with their families are welcome. The property to be sold is located in the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, INVITATION TO BID City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY of New Jersey. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two The School Business Administrator/Board PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE It is commonly known as 620 Marshall County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Secretary of the Westfield Board of Educa- SHERIFF’S SALE It is commonly known as 164 Chipmunk Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their tion, in the County of Union, State of New SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Hill, Mountainside, New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block No. 7, THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two bid available in cash or certified check at the Jersey, by authority of said Board, solicits CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, It is known and designated as Block No. Lot No. 823. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. sealed bids for pupil transportation. Bids to DOCKET NO. F-14680-98. 8.B, Lot No. 5. The dimensions are approximately 25 feet successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $63,468.97. be received at the Business Office of the FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE The dimensions are approximately 142 wide by 100 feet long (irregular). bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the Westfield Board of Education, located at Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- CORPORATION, A CORP OF THE wide by 218 feet long (irregular). conclusion of the sales. CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey westerly line of Marshall Street, 250 feet UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAIN- Nearest cross street: Rising Way. The judgment amount is $149,394.03. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. 07090 up to 10:00 A.M., JUNE 3, 1999. from the northwesterly line of Sixth Street. Tax LOT 1470 BLOCK 8. TIFF vs. ELAINE COSTE; PROVIDENT Prior lien(s): None. Property to be sold is located in the: City of PUPIL TRANSPORTATION Prior lien(s): None. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1013 OLIVE IN DISTRICT SPECIAL SAVINGS BANK, DEFENDANT. There is due approximately the sum of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, There is due approximately the sum of Jersey. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY NEEDS STUDENTS $90,220.24 together with lawful interest and DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1999 FOR SALE $108,102.69 together with lawful interest Premises commonly known as: 428 East 07201. TR00-2 costs. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. and costs. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) 1999/2000 School Year There is a full legal description on file in By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- There is a full legal description on file in Tax Block No. 3, Tax Lot No. 304. 25 feet wide by 100 feet long. Specifications and full information may be the Union County Sheriff’s Office. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Dimensions: (approximately) 25 feet x 100 Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the obtained upon application at the Business public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn feet. NORTHEASTERLY side if OLIVE Office of the Westfield Board of Education, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, this sale. this sale. Nearest Cross Street: 350.25 northerly STREET, 150 feet from the NORTHWEST- located at 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH from Fourth Street. ERLY side of SPRING STREET. Jersey 07090. THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two SHERIFF SHERIFF There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of All bids must be submitted on a bid form o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & $153,371.93 together with lawful interest $65,267.76 together with lawful interest and which will be furnished upon application at successful bidders must have 20% of their KAPNICK, Attorney KAPNICK, Attorneys and costs. costs. the Office of the Westfield Board of Educa- bid available in cash or certified check at the Suite 300 Suite 300 There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in tion. Bids which are not submitted on such conclusion of the sales. 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. form may be rejected. The judgment amount is $87,812.58. Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Bidders are required to comply with the The property to be sold is located in the CH-754355 (WL) CH-753745 (WL) this sale. this sale. requirements of P.L. 1975, c.127 (N.J.A.C. Borough of Mountainside, County of Union 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, 4 T - 5/13, 5/20, RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH 17:27). Affirmative Action. and State of New Jersey. 5/22 & 5/27/99 Fee: $171.36 5/27 & 6/3/99 Fee: $187.68 SHERIFF SHERIFF The Board of Education reserves the right SCHWALL & BECKER, Attorneys SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney to reject any or all bids. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 80 Broadway Suite J By order of the Westfield Board of Educa- P.O. Box 460 406 Lippincott Drive tion Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Robert Berman NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE CH-754372 (WL) CH-754356 (WL) School Business Administrator/ 4 T - 5/13, 5/20, 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, Board Secretary FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES 5/27 & 6/3/99 Fee: $159.12 5/22 & 5/27/99 Fee: $169.32 1 T – 5/20/99, The Leader Fee: $32.64 AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES “Four Generations in Westfield... Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on We Must Be Doing Something Right” Thursday, June 3, 1999 In the Mayor and Council Chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seg. As computed to the 3rd day of June 1999. Taylor & Love, Inc. Realtors Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest 436 South Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there are no other (908) 654-6666 • (800) 222-0507 purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. http://arsdata.com/c21tl At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded Roger Love Says: from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: “The Sun Always Shines BLOCK LOT ASSESSED TO LOCATION TOTAL DUE 001 002 Chris-Don Inc. 193 Terrill Road $8,178 99 010 011 Lapinski, Joseph and Mary Ann 102 Madison Avenue $2,489.78 in Ocean County!” 014 005 Capoccia, Ronald R. and Pamela 12 Montrose Avenue $5,442.46 019 013 Halas, Peter T. and Linda M. 117 Pleasant Avenue $3,863.38 041 004 Zinman, David M. and Debra S. 162 Pleasant Avenue $3,836.72 046 010 Sheppard, Carol L. 225 Tillotson Road $6,790.64 Call Roger Love of 054 011 Bard, Richard and Jean 145 North Avenue $6,625.36 067 002 266 North Co., LLC 266 North Avenue $2,922.29 086 006 Blitz, Kathie A. 79 Second Street $1,480.07 CENTURY 21 Taylor & Love, Inc. 091 035 Conahan, James J. Jr. and Patti 40 First Street $1,249.70 096 001.02 Pizzolato, Elsie and Phillip Jr. 621 Terrill Road $1,516,17 (908) 654-6666 105 016 Malone, William 3rd and Barbara 187 King Street $6,115.56 116 051 Green, Mark S. and Roberts, Bonnie 18 Roosevelt Avenue $1,117.14 116 073 Davis, Anthony and Richard 15 Trenton Avenue $4,259.63 He will arrange for an appointment with our 116 075.A Terry, Eugene and Janet 4 Saville Row $2,856.84 4 T – 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 & 5/27/99 Fee: $452.88 Ocean County Retirement Specialist! CALL TODAY, DON’T DELAY!

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Each Office Independently Owned And Operated. 908-233-5555 Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, May 20, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Roosevelt Intermediate Tells – CLASSIFIEDS – Third Period Honor Roll HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ADMINISTRATIVE The names of 383 students who earned EIGHT GRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Honor Roll standing during the third Easier Than You Might Think DATA ENTRY CLERK ASSISTANT DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL TEMPORARY CLERK marking period at the Roosevelt Inter- Francine D. Agnone Christina McCabe Westfield Rescue Squad seeks The United States Golf Asso- The United States Golf Asso- mediate School in Westfield were an- Gil Arbitsman Bryan J. McDermott persons willing to train as Emer- We are seeking a fast, accurate ciation is seeking an energetic Allison Bennett Christine J. Pirot gency Medical Technicians. Valid ciation is seeking an organized nounced recently by Principal Kenneth data entry clerk to work in our and personable individual to Shulack. Kimberly Cernak Jacqueline Ramalho NJ Driv. Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. and analytical individual to pro- Sean M. Devaney Lucy Rayner Far Hills location through the support the fast-paced Network In the sixth grade, 66 students, or cess cash receipts, prepare jour- Angela W. Kim Angela M. Ricci We offer 24 hr. coverage. Select end of August. Hours are Mon.- and PC Services department. 30.27 percent of the 218-member class, a duty period that’s right for you. nal entries, identify and resolve Marisa K. Lau Andrew K. Ruotolo, 3rd Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In addition to general secre- were named to the Distinguished Honor Jessica Lee Juhie Tamboli discrepancies and perform vari- Wkday 9 am - 1 pm or 1-5 pm slots Please fax or send resume to: tarial work, duties will include Roll, which requires an “A” in all major Orlee J. Maimon Patricia Veltri are perfect for parents of school ous types of analyses. academic subjects and no grade below a Benjamin A. Masel Kathryn A. Wade researching price quotes on children. UNITED STATES “B” in any minor subject. Sean Wright * * * * * GOLF ASSOCIATION Candidates must have basic ac- equipment/software/computer Ninety-five students, or 43.58 percent EIGHTH GRADE counting knowledge and some supplies and preparing & plac- of the class, were named to the Honor Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Personnel Dept. DEC HONOR ROLL P.O. Box 708 previous clerical experience. The ing purchase orders; coordinat- Roll, which requires an “A” or “B” in all Brigid Abraham Darren J. Levy Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training pro- ability to meet deadlines and Joseph C. Amato Albert Lin Far Hills, NJ 07931-0708 ing training seminars including subjects, major or minor. vided. manage multiple tasks is nec- hotel arrangements, classroom In the seventh grade, 52 students, or Wade C. Anthony Michele H. Madorma Call the Recruiting Team at FAX: (908) 781-1735 Michael Babetski Matthew Marks essary. Some overtime may be facilities, and materials/equip- 27.23 percent of the 191-member class, (908) 233-2500 for details E-mail: [email protected] were named to the Distinguished Honor Sean M. Baran Gregory Matthews required. ment. Will also maintain com- Keith Bodayla Alexandra Maus EOE Roll, and 74 students, or 38.74 percent of Andrew R. Bridgman Christina McCabe We offer a competitive salary, puter supply room and re-stock the class, were named to the Honor Roll. HELP WANTED as needed. Ryan A. Cahill Jenise Morgan HELP WANTED generous company-paid ben- In the eight grade, 21 students, or James Charatan James R. Nelson efits and a pleasant work envi- 11.17 percent of the 188-member class, Shelby E. Cherin Scott E. Nuzzo Flex. hrs., counter/general store Candidates must have strong help. Dry cleaning and laundry P/T nursery school teacher, 3-4 ronment. knowledge of Microsoft Office were named to the Distinguished Honor Kelli Cocuzza Darcy O’Brien year olds, Sept. 1999. Previous Roll, and 75 students, or 39.89 percent of Jennifer E. Dalrymple Dom (Diane) Park store. Serious, please call Gary Please send resume which Suite 97, excellent typing and the class, were named to the Honor Roll. Gregory Engel Jihae Park (908) 232-0171 exp. and ECE certification req’d. organizational skills required. Lauren R. Federgreen Laurette A. Partridge Call Director MUST include salary history or requirements to: SIXTH GRADE Jason M. Fertakos Kaitlyn M. Patella Presbyterian Nursery School Please send resume which DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Ashley Flood Ethan E. Powell HELP WANTED MUST include salary history or Christopher Ford Amanda C. Prunesti (908) 233-0766 UNITED STATES Jake P. Brandman Emily Rose MacNeil GOLF ASSOCIATION requirements to: Lauren Campo Nicholas Malaspina Vivian J. Futran Tracy Rood OFFICE PERSON Caroline R. Cariste Michelle Markowski Mara Ganz Katlyn M. Ropars Local Chiropractic office seeks HELP WANTED Personnel Dept. ARC UNITED STATES J. Peter Gately Alexa Rose Arnanda L. Cohen Mary McCall part-time office person. ADMINISTRATION/ P.O. Box 708 GOLF ASSOCIATION Arielle A. Confino Alexander R. Meder Pryce T. Gaynor Jaclyn W. Rosenberg Eileen M. Gessner Matthew Rothstein Call (908) 233-4774 BOOKKEEPING Far Hills, NJ 07931-0708 Personnel Dept. AA Christina N. Cordeiro Britany Mironovich FAX: (908) 781-1735 James Davy Barrett L. Newell Ali Goldstein Jennifer L. Rubino Combine your bookkeeping skills P.O. Box 708 Urmi R. Dedhiya Hillary Nicoll Laura Green Kathleen Salmon HELP WANTED with your love of music as Opera- E-mail: [email protected] Far Hills, NJ 07931-0708 Jacqueline M. Delafuente Elissa Niemiera Thomas J. Greene Marc Schott EOE Anne L. Hagstrom Jordan A. Seagull CHILD CARE tions Coordinator for our ac- FAX: (908) 781-1735 Leah Ann DiMatteo Lauren E. Nolan E-mail: [email protected] Emily Dura Katharine Okamoto Timothy Heine Kathryn Seib F/T, live-out, Mon. thru Thurs., claimed symphony orchestra. Full Gilad Edelman Martin C. Paul Samantha Hermann Douglas E. Shineman 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. to care for charge bookkeeping. Database HELP WANTED EOE Lauren Eisenberg Emily M. Printz Ryan Hoens Emily N. Suda Andrew Janney Jason Tammam a 1 yr. old in our Westfield home. management. Day-to-day opera- Tristan Favro Elizabeth Purcell tions including concert-associated Computer HELP WANTED Brad Fechter Avrit Rubin Daniel R. Kane Andrew J. Tucker Starting mid to late June. Must be Michael Feniger William Schoenbach David M. Koeppel Julianne M. Vanarelli non-smoking, energetic, loving, details. Daily contact with artists NEW JERSEY WORKSHOP Whitney Laird Alexa Vantosky HELP DESK Scott B. Fishberg Ryan D. Shallcross have exp. w/toddlers, drivers lic., and patrons. Proficient using MS LIAISON FOR THE ARTS Meaghan K. Fitzpatrick Jeffrey H. Shutts Heather Lane Matthew J. Velderman Joon Lee Lisa Venezia own car, be English speaking and Word, Access, Excel, Quicken. Sara Gouyd Nada Simaika Office located in downtown The United States Golf Asso- Westfield Summer Workshop Alexandra K. Hermann Anne E. Siwulec Allison N. Lemberg Jordan Warner have excellent checkable refer- Andrew Lessner Christopher Williams ences. Westfield. Mail or fax resume to ciation is seeking an energetic June 28 - July 30 Erica A. Hershkowitz Rebecca A. Snyder School Nurse Craig H. Hewit Amanda Spector Susan E. Williams Call (908) 518-0981 Executive Director, Westfield and personable individual to pro- William V. Imbert Scott A. Steinberg Symphony Orchestra, 224 E. vide support to users via the Crossing Guard Max A. Kaplan Elizabeth K. Strickland Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090, help desk hotline and on a one- * * * * * Joseph G. Kenny Adam Vinay Subhas on-one basis with questions on Samuel Kim Elizabeth T. Trimble Fax (908) 232-2446. No phone Music Studio Perri Jana Koll Christopher Tropeano Park Middle School Reports calls, please. Microsoft Office software and Year-Round Michelle Kuppersmith Allison Turitz e-mail. Will also perform com- HELP WANTED Teachers for Brass, Jacob C. Lapidus Gregory M. Weissman puter installations and upgrades, Cello, Percussion Sara A. Lesko Benjamin Wieder MOTHER’S HELPER trouble shoot hardware/software Andrew R. Levy Zoe S. Zachariades Third Period Honor Roll * * * * * Abigail M. Lewis Dana Zichlin Experience w/infants req’d. Flex- problems including communica- Andrew S. Loewer Nikki J. Zubizarreta ible days/hours. Competitive pay. tion problems for remote users. Clerical Staff Park Middle School of Scotch Plains Jason Hipp Nicholas Sette Year-Round recently released its honor roll for the Danielle Hirschhorn Patrick Shevlin Non-smoking. At-home moms Will maintain help desk data- SIXTH GRADE General Office Duties third marking period. Ryan Keogh Melissa Wergland welcome. base, log all calls and follow-up. HONOR ROLL Laura Klastava Diana Wilks May also diagnose damaged * * * * * Jason Adamowtiz Jeremy N. Krell To be included on the Distinguished Elise Koerner Laura Wittish (908) 654-1809 Christopher Adams Michael E. Lombard Honor Roll, students in grades 6, 7 and Harry Yang equipment and fix in-house SEND RESUME TO: John K. Aleksandravicius Zachary S. Lowenstein 8 must achieve an “A” in all subjects. when appropriate. Victoria Candon Michael G. Barash Alyson Ludmer Matthew Barbiere Brendan J. Mahoney To be placed on the Honor Roll, Some troubleshooting and help Personnel Director Jeremy Berk Rachel Maran sixth-grade students must have at least Edison Intermediate Tells desk experience as well as thor- NJWA Diego R. Betancourt Rebecca A. Mason two “A’s” and no grade lower than a ough knowledge of Microsoft 150-152 East Broad Street Gabrielle Blitz Kristen Materek “B” in major subjects including math- Westfield, NJ 07090 Olena Borkowsky James McCabe Office Suite 97 is required. Must ematics, English, science, social stud- Third Period Honor Roll possess excellent interpersonal Steven Bourke Joshua McMahon HELP WANTED Stephanie S. Bridgeman Maggie E. McDermott ies and reading, and at least a “C” or The names of 265 students who earned SEVENTH GRADE and communication skills. George Bucci Tara J. Meagher Honor Roll standing during the third “S” in other subjects. HONOR ROLL In addition to a competitive sal- HAIRDRESSER(S) Leah C. Burke Jared S. Moloshok Seventh-grade students must achieve marking period at the Edison Intermedi- Brittany Avena David Israelow Jacqueline A. Burns Mark T. Molowa ary, we offer generous com- Three positions avail. Exp. only. at least two “A’s” and no grade lower ate School in Westfield were recently Brian Bigelow Steven Jacobsen Hairdresser for 3-4 days, and hair- Chelsea Carlson Michelle L. Morawski announced. Maximilien Blanton Asia Kearney pany paid benefits and a pleas- Maryalyse Carter Katherine Newingham than a “B” in major subjects including Benjamin Bogen Katherine Kielar dresser for Sundays only. Sham- Jordan R. Cassidy Roshan Nozari In the sixth grade, 42 students, or ant work environment. mathematics, English, science, social 24.42 percent of the 172-member class, John Boyd Thomas Killian poo Assistant for 3-4 days. Gina Castrorao Claire O’Boyle studies and study skills, and at least a Kathryn Brucia Justin Lewis Please send resume which Daniel Chabanov Kelly Ann O’Neill were named to the Distinguished Honor (908) 232-8843 “C” or an “S” in other subjects, to be Nicole Brunetto Sabrina Lewis MUST include salary history or Garrett R. Cockren Michael S. Oliff Roll, which requires an “A” in all major Matthew Calvaruso Rachel Mandragona Lyndsay Couture Danielle Parkinson named to the honor roll. academic subjects and no grade below a Michael Checchio Jillianne May requirements to: HELP WANTED Peter Curialle Michael C. Patella Eighth graders must earn at least two “B” in any minor subject. Jason Chironna Alexandra McMahon UNITED STATES P/T office work, flexible hours in- Matthew F. Delaney Claire Peterson “A’s” and no grade lower than a “B” in Sixty-eight students, or 39.53 percent Daniel Clark Matthew McManus Brian Dunstan Lauren Purdy Annika Danielsson Michael Paragano GOLF ASSOCIATION cluding evenings. Front desk in- Jenna B. Federgreen George Rayner major subjects including mathematics, of the class, were named to the Honor Roll, which requires an “A” or “B” in all Joshua Dennerlein Pooja Patel Personnel Dept. HDL surance – energetic, enthusias- Dew Flast David P. Reinhardt English, science, social studies and for- Everett Donelson Carolyn Pecoraro P.O. Box 708 tic, sensitive, pleasant person with Sara Flood David Rimkus eign language, and at least a “C” or an subjects, major or minor. In the seventh grade, 32 students, or Rebecca Fallon Sean Perlman Far Hills, NJ 07931-0708 excellent communication skills in Kristina A. Fraites Alison Beth Rodino “S” in other subjects. Daniel Francis Andrew Pusar Courtney Franko Jessica N. Ropars 17.58 percent of the 182-member class, Jennifer Frost Melissa Rosen FAX: (908) 781-1735 busy specialist office. Matthew P. Gallagher Michael P. Rubino SIXTH GRADE were named to the Distinguished Honor Ariel Garfinkel Zachary Rosenberg E-mail: [email protected] Call (908) 233-7558 or Rachel L. Gordon Gregory Ryan, Jr. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Roll, and 46 students, or 25.27 percent of Danielle Gelber Alice Ryan EOE Fax (908) 233-4124 Julia Gormley Gregory Salmon Matthew Capodicasa Michelle Regg the class, were named to the Honor Roll. Amanda Genova Christina Santilli Elliott K. Gosko Willa A. Schaefer Taylor Cianciatta Joanna Rosenberg Brendan Gorman Rachel Shopiro Melissa Graham Evan M. Scher In the eighth grade, 20 students, or HELP WANTED Daniel Deegan Justin Rowinsky 13.33 percent of the 150-member class, Jessica Guerriero Shanna Vella SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Julie Gralla Lindsay D. Seagull Alexandra Freda Shrenik Shah Carrie Hubbard Christopher Wolski Brendan Grandstrand Katherine Smith Kevin Klehm Elizabeth Stamler were named to the Distinguished Honor Assistant Counselors needed for HOUSEKEEPING Emily Grote Dana Brett Spass Sarah McArdle Kelly Syring Roll, and 56 students, or 37.33 percent of EIGHTH GRADE summer camp at Temple Emanu- Portuguese lady seeking house- Mark D. Harbaugh Matthew Statton Amy Mills Nicole Tanguy the class, were named to the Honor Roll. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL El Nursery School, Westfield. Half cleaning work. Exp., ref., own Max Heitner Andres R. Streaman Michael Parabaschi Heather Vitollo Sara Ackerman Christine Leiz day program. Must be in high Katelyn Hoens Evan M. Sullivan SIXTH GRADE trans. Danielle Pietrucha Yijiao Xu DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Sean Adams Joshua Lerner school or older, warm, fun-loving James Hwang Jessica Sussman Raj Bhandari William Masket (973) 589-0257 Ralph David Iannazone Jonathan Tannenbaum SIXTH GRADE Jeffrey Bayne Jared Messina and have experience with chil- HONOR ROLL Evan Bilheimer Taylor Mulvee Shannon Boyle Christine McGrath Charles Kalis Mikala Tidswell Angelina Chaplygina Beth Mokrauer dren. SERVICES YOU NEED Sarah L. Klass Vincent A. Tomasso Francesca Albano Caroline L’Heureux Rebecca Cass Kathryn Mulvey Kimberly Barry Christopher Lantigua Lisa Constantin Tara O’Donohue Emily Chen Tyler Patla Call (908) 232-7663 Casey Klein Christopher Velderman David Eisenberg Tashera Perry Cleaning Service – affordable, Mark Kline James M. Wade Julie Bartholomei Sean Mahoney Ashley Current Annie Onishi For An Interview Briana Berry John Maloney Thomas Del Duca Brian Oxman Michael Federici Vincent Shen experienced cleaning woman. Sam J. Kramer Andrew E. Waxtel Stephanie Finn Staci Spass References supplied. Anne Yingling Robert Bethea Stephen Mineo Amanda Dickson Giovanna Palatucci Matthew Blasi Jessica Moore Carina Don Rebecca Perch Jessica Flynn Kelly Yang Pingry School Posts Call Sandra (732) 424-1724 Byard Bridge Sammer Mussa Mark Doss Abigail Rosenstein SEVENTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Stephen Carroll Channette Nickerson Meaghan Egan John Sawicki Honor Roll Roster SERVICES YOU NEED Abbegail Cohen Heather Novarro Jamie Elbaum Rebecca Schulman HONOR ROLL Stephen Adamo Elizabeth Joyce Robert Baldwin Christopher Lynn Katherine Albino Daniel Kim Jaclyn Costa Ankit Patel Michael Fantini Kirsten Selert For Grades 7 to 12 EXP. CHILDCARE AVAIL. David DeMair David Rappaport Megan Fowler Sasha Sharif Beniam Biftu Ryan Maines Stephen Anderson Jourdan Loffredo Worku Biftu Sarah Masterson WESTFIELD — Headmaster John By cert. teacher w/MA in Early Brooke Austin Jeremy MacKechnie Anthony DiBattista Alyssa Robak Lauren Gelmetti Kayli Spialter Christopher Doremus Kyle Rzonca Deanna Goldner Brian Stotter Catherine Bonard Robert Mutz Hanly of The Pingry School in Childhood Ed. Nannying exp. Ryan M. Bartholomew Victoria Maffey Jenna Britt Jenna Noonan Martinsville recently announced the w/exc. ref. Clean home in Sc.Pl./ Rebecca Bellovin MaryKate Maher Amy Drewes Jeremy Sanders James Hanas Monica Sull Kelsey Foy Anthony Saraceno William Hearon Allison Tiedrich Katharine Cass Adam Osbom names of students who were appointed Westfield area. School yr. cal. Sabrina C. Bengal Danny Mahoney Marc Castells Geoffrey Ostrega Victoria Brynildsen James McGrath Melissa Franks Laura Schwahl Peter Hrinewski John Velasco to the Honor Roll in the Middle and (Sept.-June) preferred. No-smkr. Kerry Gander Aimee Schwartz Colleen Kirk Alec Wasserman Douglas Chananie Elizabeth Paynter Hannah N. Burke Celine Mogielnicki Jennie Chang Alexander Pinho Upper Schools. This recognition is given (908) 301-1560 Bradford Cantor Katherine J. Nicol April Gano Emma Sparber Elizabeth Mackay Lauren Winchester to those students who have achieved an Johanna Ghabour Narissa Sullivan John Marks Lisa Zhang Paul Cognetti Lauren Pollack Dorothy Chou Theresa Nowicki Holly Coleman Daniel Rea academic average of B-plus or better. Paul J. Cobuzzi Laurie Pellicano Christopher Gigel Ryan Thompson AUTOMOBILE FOR SALE Gerard Halloran Andrew Watson SIXTH GRADE Margaret Curran Meryl Reichbach The following Westfield residents Elizabeth M. Cullen Brian J. Pirot David Falk Cari-Nicole Rock were named to the Honor Roll: Michael 1994 Continental – Dk. green/ Tyler G. Deieso Amanda C. Reider Christopher Heuther Michael Whitney HONOR ROLL Daniel Kaiserman Derek Wood Casandra Badyna Ryan Madaras Jennifer Fleck Layna Rolnick DiLeo, Grade 7; Matthew M. Ghabrial saddle, CD player, new front/rear Milan Fry Catherine A. Rimondi Shannon Gilmartin Chad Rubin Claire M. Ganley Matthew F. Rowe Stephanie Koleda Bethany Zimmerman Amy Bernstein Christina Marcus and Eric Meder, Grade 8; Kristin brakes (see receipt), exc. cond., Robert Broadbent Erin McClosky Kirt Giresi Kenny Sanocki Katherine Geenberg Meredith Rucinsky SEVENTH GRADE Ghabrial and Peter Jeydel, Grade 9; 85K miles. $9,500. Kara Buonocore Suzanne Merkelson Geoffrey Grow Kelly Schmidt Patricia Jeydel, Grade 11, and Vanessa Amanda J. Glickman Adam D. Sharpe DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Charles Hely Joshua Shapiro Pls. Call (908) 410-0836 Erin G. Goldberger Andrew P. Sinnenberg David Cognetti Sarah Myers Svoboda and Priya Swaminathan, Kyle Baker Andre Melendez Katie Cole-Kelly Lisa Novick Zontee Hou Emily Sharpe Alyson D. Goodman Emily J. Warren Kathryn Bantz Chelsea Mintz Grade 12. Lauren Cordes Adrienne O’Rourke Dean Jan Rachel Skolnick HOUSE FOR SALE Gianna E. Guasconi Kate Warren Andre Baruch Theodore Sensor Christa Jensen William Subjack Sarah L. Hansen Eric Weinberg Lindsay Degiralamo Emily Ortuso Jessica Cavanagh Victoria Shelus Jeffrey Dresely Justine Palme Matthew Kahn Matthew Toriello Pingry School Tells WESTFIELD – Ideal location next Erika L. Hasenfus Eric C. Whitman Lauren Haertlein Nancy Twu Lawrence Kao David Ucciferri Sarah M. Hoban Allison Wicks Jessie ElKoury Brett Paulan to golf course in Wychwood area. Timothy Karis Camille Vecchione Shaun Elwell Jeffrey Pazdro Adam Karnish Cristine Velazco Michael K. Huber Donald E. Williams, 3rd Jenna Marionni Richard Zebleckas Ariel Kaye Melissa Walsh Sixth Grade Honors Spacious 3 BR, 2-1/2 Bath, Split. Peter Itz Laura M. Yee Evan Falk Sarah Perch SEVENTH GRADE Allison Feldman Matthew Perrelli Daniel Lange Alison Weinstein WESTFIELD — Joyce Y. Hanrahan, $599,000. For sale by owner. Joshua Lawrence Jill Woodbury Principal of The Pingry School, Short (609) 279-0892 SEVENTH GRADE HONOR ROLL Alana Fraser Nicholas Petrarca Meral Akyuz llya Laksin Laura Gabriel Bryan Power Katherine Lechner Mun Yin Yeow Hills campus, recently announced the HONOR ROLL MOVING SALE Kimberly Adams Brandt N. Miller Nicholas Appezzato Celine Lavigne Joseph Geissler Dina Ragab third quarter Honor Roll for the sixth Leigh Mary Bannworth Jacob Mirsky Nina Baker Mariela Lemus Paul Goldweitz Perry Sacks grade. Ryan Breznetsky Eric Long Ashton Golembo Jessica Schor Lots of fine quality furniture, Alexander Barrett Margaret M. Molnar The criteria for Honor Roll is at least like new. Please call for an ap- Katherine M. Brown Lyndsey D. Mroz Judith Brown Laura Manziano Michael Gorski Stephen Siegell Local Pupils Achieve a B-plus average with no grade lower Thomas Byrne, 3rd David A. Muroff Lauren Conway Peter Maricic Jeffrey Greenlaw Andrew Skoller pointment. Camille Hausheer Gregory Speir Oak Knoll Honors than an L (grade level) in any special Sarah M. Caprario Lauren Musacchia Steven Cooney Joseph Matrale subject. (908) 654-3521 Matthew Carlin Yasmin Nozari Nicole D’Auria Kyla Mendes Marie-Claire Hausseguy Scott Steinbrecher Christopher Hild Gavin Thomas SCOTCH PLAINS — Several area Local students who received honors Lydia S. Carson Jeffrey Nusse Kathleen Feeley Daniel Metzger residents recently achieved first honors GARAGE SALE Ronald Ferrara Kristin Oley Jeffrey Hogan John Thomson included Rita Biagioli, the daughter of Steven Cheah Polina Opelbaum or were named to the honor roll for the Youri Choi Danielle Palentchar Lauren Fox Scott Pober Anthony Infantino Justin Tullo Dr. Richard A. and Dr. Iris N. Biagioli; SATURDAY, MAY 29 Jessica Conner Ryan E. Palumbo Derek Francavilla Matthew Powers Kate Judd Brittany Vella second trimester at Oak Knoll School Elizabeth Encarnation, the daughter of Bryan Kahn Bailey Verdone 10 AM - 4 PM Alex C. Crawford Alexander C. Persky Robert Fusco Christopher Russo of the Holy Child in Summit. Dr. Cirilio Encarnation and Dr. Merle C. 2157 Morrison Ave., Union Samantha B. Davis Gregory J. Psomas Roseann Ghabour Victoria Sale Lauren Kelley Jacqueline Weidman Students earning first honors receive Cruz; Daniel Scheininger, the son of Mr. Dianna D. DePalmer Erica S. Raiff Dennis Hercel Caitlin Shevlin Brian Kender Elizabeth Werner Oriental rugs, fax machine, 2 com- Edward Kerins Jonathan Wintringham no grade lower than an A, while those and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Scheininger, and Matthew F. DeSantis Margaret Reynolds Brittany Hessemer Patrice Taylor on the honor roll receive no grade lower Christopher Svoboda, the son of Mr. and puters, chairs, sofas, garage tools Alexandra Devlin Katherine O. Riddle Neil Hingorani Courtney Veeck Philip Kim Michael Woods Rebecca Klinger Sean Young than B. Mrs. Larry J. Svoboda. All are from & much more. Jonathan Dickstein Aurora Rivendale Stephanie Jacobus Erika Viglianti Westfield. Sagiv Edelman Carolina Safar Jamie Kaye Eric Wildstein Rebecca Korn Michael Zahler First honors were received by Nicole Matthew Kukis Lorena Zamarelli APT. OR HOUSE WANTED Clifford Evans Michael N. Sheflin Jessica Kim Aillison Williams Kress, Grade 11, of Mountainside; Also honored was Kevin Kurylak, the Patrick J. Farley Laura Shelman Robert Kuchinski Aleza Zimmerman SEVENTH GRADE Katherine Abramson and Elena Goetz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vicor K. Kurylak of Long-time local resident needs apt. Elizabeth Fetissoff Caroline Sheridan DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Grade 9, and Birgit Unfried, Grade 11, Scotch Plains. or house to sublet, rent, or house Mark Gately William Sims EIGHTH GRADE Carl Baron Meghana Limaye DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL all of Scotch Plains, and Tracy Evans, sit for July & Aug. Exc. ref. David Hedman Andrew Jay Spiegel Sean Callahan Cassandra Lo Gwendolyn Schundler Christian F. Heinen Erin H. Sullivan Leslie Argueta Katie Downey Stefanie Courtney Dana Ann Marra Grade 11, and Maire Abraham, Grade (908) 233-2448 Lily Hershkowitz Anne J. Tabachnick Alicia Cristani Stephanie Heath Mikaela Cruz Alison Mccabe 12, both of Westfield. Taylor L. Hogarth Shari B. Thomashow Jillian DeMair Monique Lemus Reine Duffy Emily McDermott Named to the honor roll were Cynthia Earns First Honors APARTMENT FOR RENT Alec I. Jaslow Rasmus E. Thomsen Eric Pratt Kathleen Ferio Richard Moran Fisher, Grade 11, of Mountainside, and At Mount St. Dominic Roselle – 2 BD, A/C, living room, Chungha (Steve) Kim Lee J. Tomasso EIGHTH GRADE Suzanna Fowler Pamela Musat Caitlin Farrell, Grade 7, Larissa Curlik, Michael Kline Christina M. Tonges HONOR ROLL Adam Gerckens Amanda Nehring WESTFIELD — Gwendolyn dining room, EIK, garage. Quiet Timothy Kolenut Kristen G. Valla Lauren Baines Catherine Madurski Joseph Hagman Laura Pietruszki Grade 8, and Sara Pankratz, Grade 9, all of Westfield. Schundler, a sophomore at Mount St. area. Heat inc., no pets. Hrvoje Landeka Miranda Vargas Kathryn Benski Caitlin McNelis Christina Hamway Andrew Royston Dominic Academy in Caldwell, recently Call (908) 245-8454 Kevin Lantz Christine V. Wicks Schuyler Boyda Robert Percoco Kevin Hobson Rebecca Sabreen Oak Knoll School is a Catholic earned First Honors on the Honor Roll Christopher MacDonald Alex Wright Timothy Brodersen Daniel Rosenkrantz Anthony Johnson Neril Sandeep independent school. It is coeduca- Gabrielle Mahar Ashley A. Yarusi David Campbell Philip Saraceno Paul Johnson Jaclyn Steinbach for the third quarter of the marking pe- Classified Deadline tional from kindergarten through riod. Justine McGowan Katherine Yoo Eve Donovan Edward Saridaki Kimberly Lam Lauren Stellar grade 6, and for young women only Robert M. Mench Jordan Zakarin Steven Doremus Christopher Seeman Kelli Layton Tovah Tripp Gwendolyn is the daughter of Robert Tuesday • 2 p.m. Lauren M. Meriton Keith Zemsky Brandice Flourny Jessica Seto James Leong Jenna Zorn in grades 7 through 12. and Pamela Schundler of Westfield. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, Date, 1999 Page 23 ArtsArts andand EntertainmentEntertainment

POPCORN™ SSTATE OF THE AART nnnnnnnnnn The Mummy Won’t Enrapture You By Michael S. Goldberger

The Dining Table One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent

2 popcorns urbs — trading insults like two spoiled nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn nnnnnnnnnn Writer-director Stephen Sommers’s adolescents. overlong Mummy has an identity crisis. Along for the ride is John Hannah as Literature Mixed Bag: Uninterested in being a serious hom- Evelyn’s tippling brother, Jonathan, a Story Hour 60th Anniversary Cel- Showcase of the Arts: “The Arts - Tarantella’s Restaurant age to the original horror movie and hardly ne’er-do-well fop of the English board- ebration of “Madeline,” “Mulligan - A Woman’s Perspective” will be 1199 Raritan Road, Clark 07066, (732) 396-3700 clever enough to be a true parody of the ing school variety whose case of arrested and His Steam Shovel,” and held on Sunday, May 23, at 8 p.m. at genre, the special effects-laden misfire is development is supposed to be comical. “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” the Summit Playhouse, 20 New En- Tarantella’s Restaurant in Clark clams are abundant. Where most res- a bargain basement version of Raiders of Also aboard is Kevin J. O’Connor as today, Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m. gland Avenue, in Summit for $15. creates Italian taurants make The Lost Ark. A lackluster script and sniveling Beni, a traitorous coward who at Barnes & Noble in Clark. The event will feature art, dance, dishes that are just the clam a gar- cartoonish acting render the action-stuffed winds up as the mummy’s valet once the Book Signing with J.J. Lair, au- music, theatre and more. For infor- the way your nish in this dish, melange strictly second rate. Evil One begins strutting his stuff, which thor of “Dear Pen Pal” on Friday, mation, please call (908) 464-5260. mother would RATING: Tarantella’s A resurrected mummy as the object of includes the plagues we saw Moses perpe- May 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Waterloo Foundation for the horror? It worked in the 1932 classic trate in the captivity tale: locust, fire, frogs, cook them – with makes their with Boris Karloff. Imhotep, an Egyp- etc. But for all of the destruction, hardly Noble in Clark. Arts, Inc. will hold a Spring Garden old world style, clams the center- Workshop on Sunday, May 2, from tian high priest who lived in the city of anything approximates the effect of the Music fresh, with the fin- piece, which is Hamunaptra over 3,000 years ago, falls scarab beetles Imhotep brings with him. 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Waterloo est herbs and in- exactly as it Village, Waterloo Road, in Highest possible rating: 4 chef hats for the beautiful princess, Anck-Su- And then there’s the matter of the Music For Children program with Stanhope. Please call (973) 347- gredients, and ro- should be. Namun, and kills the pharaoh. Natu- mummy himself, portrayed by Arnold Director Nancy Gruskin on Satur- 0900 for reservations. The lecture bust with authen- There is a bevy rally, the royal henchmen must repay the Vosloo. While it would be outright her- day, May 22, at 2 p.m. at Barnes & will include general admission and tic Italian flavor. And there’s often a of choices in this Sauteed Pasta sec- assassin for his zeal. So they mummify esy to seriously believe someone could Noble in Clark. lunch. line at the door or a list of reserva- tion – including Primavera with sea- him alive, garnishing their handiwork by ever fill Boris Karloff’s sarcophagus, The Crossroads will welcome sonal vegetables, Veneto with loading up the coffin with several thou- Mr. Vosloo is not without his frightening Art tions to prove the restaurant’s popu- sand scarab beetles. moments. Yet there is no romantic sad- Splooge tonight, Thursday, May Exhibit: “Places Near & Far” by larity. cannellini beans and fresh spinach, A generally capable actor, Brendan ness here or melancholia to betray the 20. Cheryl O’Halloran McLeod at The The wait staff is thoroughly atten- and San Marino with shrimp, broc- Fraser gives it the old college try as the mummy’s rampage. Instumental Concert at Franklin coli and pomodoro sauce. These are Elementary School in Westfield on Children’s Specialized Hospital in tive to every need – beverages are jodhpur-wearing hero, Rick O’Connell. As dictated by the lore, he more or less Monday, May 24, at 7:30 p.m. Mountainside through May 30. always supplied and when you ask just a few of the dishes, which are But Mr. Fraser’s George Of The Jungle/ goes through the perversely rejuvenating Exhibit: “Full Exposure: Contem- for extra sauce or “piping hot” tem- available for $6.95 to $8.95 for piccola Encino Man mugging doesn’t work in motions. This includes harvesting vital Band and Vocal Concert at porary Photography” at the New manly Harrison Ford territory. innards for himself and his princess from McKinley Elementary School in perature for your meal, you are never and $8.95 to $10.95 for regular. Jersey Center for Visual Arts in Sum- let down. Special ravioli dishes are also fea- His Foreign Legion soldier-turned- a cast of Arabs and cowboys. Westfield on Tuesday, May 25, at mit from May 7 to June 20. treasure hunter at the behest of the per- Shooting for his 15 minutes of fame, 7:30 p.m. In fact, the staff is punctual, polite, tured for $7.95 to $10.95. The Lob- Art Show: New Jersey Center for ster Ravioli is flawless with fresh functory love interest, British librarian Vosloo’s pre-millennium mummy is a Band and Vocal Concert at Wash- Visual Arts will present its Annual and crisply dressed. Rarely do you Evelyn Carnarvan (Rachel Weisz), is preening sort——more like a glowering ington Elementary School in Outdoor Art Show and Sale on Sat- find yourself searching out a waiter mozzarella and tomatoes. Sundried relegated to a series of unrelated wise- professional wrestler than a fiendish lover Westfield on Thursday, May 27, at urday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 or waitress for extra attention. Tomato Ravioli with artichokes, cracks as he fights the immortal enemy, risen from the underworld. 7:30 p.m. The Gorgonzola Salad is beyond a mushrooms, and a rich pink sauce p.m. on The Green at Broad Street a disgusting array of gruesome ghouls Don’t let my meager attempt at levity Strauss’ Rosenkavalier Concert in Summit. must. Heaps of tangy gorgonzola are and Spinach Ravioli with prosciutto, with levels of indestructibility. give you the idea that The Mummy has its on Thursday, May 20, at 8 p.m. at Fine Art & Craft Show on Satur- nestled in a plate of fresh romaine peas and cream sauce are also musts. Rachel Weisz is less successful in her humorously redeeming points. Truth be State Theatre in New Brunswick; day and Sunday, June 5 and June 6, lettuce. No wilted, limp lettuce here. Shrimp Marinara may be served portrayal. Annoying in speech and man- told, it’s much more fun writing about Friday, May 21, at 8 p.m. in Pru- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Tomatoes, broccoli, black olives, and with marinara sauce or fra diavolo ner, orphan Evelyn pursues a repartee the movie than seeing it. dential Hall at the NJPAC; Satur- Nomahegan Park, Springfield Av- with the heroic lead. You know the age- But no matter what movie magic film- day, May 22, at 8 p.m. at the War red onions also accompany the dish. sauce. The latter can be slightly too enue, in Cranford. Admission is scorching, but the marinara is al- old drill. They chide each other through- maker Sommers uses to wrap his mon- Memorial in Trenton; and Sun- free. But, perhaps one of the most unique out the adventure until sweet amour finds ster mishmash in, there’s no bandage big day, May 2, at p.m. in Prudential Theatre aspects of the dish is an abundance of ways just right. The shrimp size is its way into their bickering. enough to cover this Mummy’s boo-boos. Hall at the NJPAC. Tickets are $12 artichokes which add a special touch. ample, but they could be a little larger. Miss Weisz’s repetitive harangues * * * * * to $49. Run For Your Wife to be performed A blend of red wine vinegar, garlic, The dessert menu continuously suggest a fishwife-in-training. The sce- The Mummy, rated PG-13, is a Univer-

NJPAC will welcome Mandy on Saturday, May 15, to May 22 by and olive oil swirl through the let- features rich and mouthwatering nic background, real as well as beauti- sal Pictures release directed by Stephen Patinkin in concert on Saturday, the Westfield Community Players tuce for a common, yet delicious dishes such as their cannoli and fully computer-enhanced, is entirely Sommers and stars Brendan Fraser, May 22; Soweto Street Beat on May at 1000 North Avenue in Westfield dressing. tiramisu. Although the cannoli does English Patient, but Rick and Evelyn are Rachel Weisz and Arnold Vosloo. Run- 22; Dance Jam for children on at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12. Tarantella’s also features a House not seem to be freshly filled and the something out of the contemporary sub- ning time: 135 minutes Sunday, May 2; and United Way Crazy For You at the Paper Mill shell has a tendency to be a bit soggy. Showcase on Thursday, May 27. Playhouse through Sunday, May 30, Salad which is tossed with chunks of For details, please call 1-888-GO- and a Singles Night this evening, garlic, a Caesar Salad and Caesar Tarantella’s also offers an incred- NJPAC. Thursday, May 20. For more infor- Salad Supreme which includes moz- ible array of pizzas from Traditional, Sidewalk Art Show and Sale The Watchung Arts Center will mation, please call (973) 376-4343. zarella, tomato, red onion and black with their special homemade sauce, present its Jazz Series with Frank George Street Playhouse will fea- olives. to Papa Mo with honey mustard Vignola and Peter Ecklund on ture its 25th Anniversary Gala Ben- All salads range from 3.95 to $4.95 chicken, roasted peppers and mush- Slated By Art Association Thursday, May 20, at 8 p.m.; a efit on Sunday, May 23, at the Hyatt for a piccola or small to $5.95 or rooms. Blues Series: Booglizers on Fri- Regency in New Brunswick. The $6.95 for a regular portion. Other original pizza pies include Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 day, May 21, at 8 p.m.; and a WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art evening will include Jerry Stiller, Traditional pasta dishes such as Fra Diavolo with hot cherry peppers p.m. on East Broad Street at comedy program, “Three Great Anne Meara, Rita Moreno, and Association will hold its annual Spaghetti, Ravioli and Manicotti are and hot sausage, Hawaiian with Mindowaskin Park. Comics” on Saturday, May 2, at 8 more. For information, please call ricotta white sauce, ham and pine- Sidewalk Art Show and Sale on p.m. splashed with your choice of The raindate will be Saturday, (732) 846-2895, Extension No. 144. pomodoro, marinara, or meat sauce. apple, and Farmer with barbequed Baked Ziti, Lasagna, Cavatelli & chicken, red onions and spinach. May 29. Broccoli, Eggplant Parmigiana and All pies range from $5.95 to $8.95 Choir Festival Planned Exhibiting artists will present Eggplant Rollatine are also special for a small, individual size to the 18- original work in a variety of me- features. Though these dishes are inch pie with a $9.95 to $13.95 price At Presbyterian Church dia: oil painting, watercolor, draw- traditional, they are certainly not ho- range. WESTFIELD – Choir members ings, sculpture, prints and mixed hum boring in flavor. Thin crusts and flowing, fresh from 17 Presbyterian churches media. Prices for these dishes range from cheese and sauce are always offered of the Elizabeth Presbytery will The event provides an occasion $4.95 to $6.95 for the piccola and with priority and care in the pizza participate in a Choir Festival on to meet the artists on an informal $6.95 to $8.95 for the regular. Very pies. Tarantella’s does not scrimp Sunday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Presbyterian basis and to learn more about the reasonable for such ample portions. and save on these masterpieces – process of creating art. One of the prize dishes at mini individual or lavish and large. Church in Westfield. Tarantella’s is the Linguine with When you come to Tarantella’s, Dr. André J. Thomas, conduc- For more information on the Clam Sauce or Vongola, which can there is no need to dress in formal show and sale and membership, be ordered with a chunky pomodoro attire. Everyone and everything is please call (908) 232-3381. red sauce or traditional white. Both casual here, but there is a unique are impeccable. Both will not leave kind of elegance which is all its own. Terrill School Bands you hungry. In fact, the piccola por- Never pricey in nature and always tion is rather large and very satisfy- satisfying. The parking can be a bit of Plan Spring Concert ing. a challenge, but this is more of a SCOTCH PLAINS – On Tuesday, Fresh basil dances atop a heaping tribute to the restaurant’s popular May 25, the bands of Terrill Middle portion of luscious linguine and large nature. School in Scotch Plains, will present their annual Spring Con- cert. Two hundred Terrill musicians will perform, including the 100- Dr. André Thomas member Concert Band, the Wind Ensemble and the Sixth-Grade tor and clinician from Florida Band. State University, will conduct this During the concert, two sev- concert of more than 170 voices. enth-grade students will be hon- “Singing the Faith,” the theme of the Festival, will include sacred ored with Ferro Scholarships en- music of styles from Mendelssohn abling them to pursue a special to a contemporary gospel piece musical interest. by Keith Hampton. The Terrill bands are under the Annette White, organist of the direction of Glenn Van Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Benschoten. will accompany the choir as or- POSING WITH PIPPIN…The Cranford Dramatic Club will present a final weekend ganist. A brass quartet and tim- Admission is $2 at the door; of its musical production, Pippin, on Friday and Saturday, May 21 and May 22, at pani will also be featured. students for $1, senior citizens and 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be reserved by calling (908) 276-7611. Busy rehearsing children under five are free. are Matthew Price as Pippin and Janice Lynn as Fastrada, his step-mother. Ms. Lynn This will be the first time a con- is also the choreographer of the production. cert of this kind is sponsored by the Presbytery, which includes 52 churches in Union, Middlesex, Please send all Somerset and Hunterdon counties. The public is invited to attend. Arts & Entertainment Period Music to be Performed No tickets are necessary. A free-will offering will be accepted. For fur- Press Releases to: ther information, please call Mary [email protected] At Madrigal Singers Concert Lou Stevens at (908) 953-9809.

MILLBURN – The Madrigal comprised of members from many Singers will present “Expressions communities in Northern New Sacred Music Series Continues of Love: Sacred and Secular,” a Jersey. The group has shared its program of a cappella motets and music with audiences from New At Holy Trinity With Concert madrigals mostly from the Euro- Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, At Holy Trinity With Concert pean Renaissance on Sunday, Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. WESTFIELD – The final program de Victoria; the “Magnificat,” by May 23, at St. Stephen’s Church, The concert will feature the for the season in the concert se- Vivaldi; “The Marienlieder” by 119 Main Street, Millburn at 4 voices of Allen Artz, Martha ries “Sacred Music at Holy Trinity” Brahms; “The Litaniae de Beata p.m. Desmond, Simona Dumitrescu, will be held at the Holy Trinity Virgine” by Mozart, and “Song of Poetry selections, which will Peter Dykema, David Fedor, Mar- Roman Catholic Church in Mary: Magnificat” by Schulz- introduce each song, will be read garet Gooding of Fanwood, Westfield this Saturday, May 22, at Widmar. by Scotch Plains resident Judy Pamela Johnson of Scotch Plains, 8 p.m. Soloists will include Kathy Sullivan. David Lawrence, Wendy Talmont Entitled “Songs of Mary: A Cho- Anton, Claire Criscuolo, Louis The concert will feature an old Lega, Jennifer Melick, Laura ral Concert,” the program will be Francz, Helen Hynes, Bob Laudati, English carol, “Tomorrow Shall Nichols, Tom Reingold, Sara presented by the Holy Trinity Tom Schaefer, Marilyn Spesak, and Choir with soloists and instrumen- Be My Dancing Day,” motets by George Stralkus. Riffel, Kirk Robbins of Fanwood, tal ensemble. Rives Cassel, Director of Music/ Byrd, Brahms and Bruckner and George Stralkus and Margaret Th- The concert will consist of musi- Organist for the parish, will con- other religious hymns. ompson of Mountainside. cal settings of texts in honor of the duct the program. The Madrigal Singers, which has Admission is available by dona- Virgin Mary. The choir will per- The public is invited to attend been in existence since 1948, is tions at the door of the church. form “Ave Maria” by Tomás Luis this free concert. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 24 Thursday, Date, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ArtsArts andand EntertainmentEntertainment

Symphony Earns Grant; Named Resident Orchestra Of Union County

WESTFIELD — The Union other projects that are sepa- County Board of Chosen Free- rate from the regular sub- holders last week designated the scription concert series. Courtesy of Lorre Korecky Westfield Symphony Orches- The Orchestra will also SCHOOL DISTRICT’S ART SHOW IS A BIG DRAW…Thousands of adults and students attended the three-day Westfield District Art Show from May 11 to 13, marking tra (WSO) as the official perform a concert for over the 15th year the art exhibit has taken place. Paintings, two-dimensional work, Resident Orchestra of 1,000 of the county’s school chil- ceramics, crafts, computerized art and other works of Westfield public school students Captivating Photography: Union County. dren at the Union County Arts from kindergarten through 12th grade were on display in the high school gymnasium. In addition, the WSO Center in Rahway where it is the Pictured is Westfield High School Fine Arts teacher Art Silveira helping Marla Hewitt will receive a $100,000 Orchestra in Residence; a “Cel- locate a painting created by her son, Brent, a fifth grader at Tamaques Elementary grant to perform seven ebration for the Millennium,” School. ‘The New Station’ Exhibit free concerts for the which will celebrate 20th Century county’s residents. music, and a “Caravan” led by The first concert to b e Maestro Wroe which will include Cancer Foundation to Hold By Jorge Lopez Suero performed by the WSO as the Resi- symphonic performance, educa- dent Orchestra will be “Tangos in tion and enjoyment. the Park” on Saturday, July 31, at “The Westfield Symphony Or- Fundraiser at Crossroads By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN He noted that the gallery is fortu- Echo Lake Park on the Westfield/ chestra Board looks forward to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nately placed near the Museum of SCOTCH PLAINS – The 9:30 p.m., and admission to the WESTFIELD —Leaving behind Modern Art or MOMA in the city. Emmanuel Cancer Foundation event. Guests may order dinner the pursuit of a law career, and a Spring festivals and a variety of (ECF) will hold a fund-raising event from the menu. religious events in Seville, Spain with entertainment and a 50/50 Advance tickets are available by family in Spain, Jorge Lopez Suero raffle on Thursday, May 27, from calling ECF Regional Director decided that life behind the pan- are some of the next ventures be- 6:30 p.m. until closing at Cross- Mabel Ginsberg at (908) 322-4323, oramic lens was more appealing hind the lens for Mr. Lopez, who roads Restaurant, 78 North Avenue Extension No. 20, or Lee Frankel as he set sail for the United States. revealed that Spain, as his birth- in Garwood. at Crossroads Restaurant at (908) Now, a Westfield resident, Mr. place, is extremely close to his Guests are asked to bring a non- 232-5666. Lopez has captured the spirit of heart. perishable food item such as pea- A not-for-profit organization, the colonial town and its reno- Taking the ordinary, everyday nut butter, coffee or spaghetti sauce ECF seeks to preserve the quality vated train station in a 25-photo- subject and making it remarkable for the ECF Food Pantry. of life for any New Jersey family Music will be provided by “De- with a child who has been diag- layed Green.” Tickets, which cost nosed with cancer. It has four re- $15 per person, will include beer gional centers in Scotch Plains, and soft drinks only from 6:30 to Wyckoff, Woodbury and Neptune New Jersey Chefs Star At Opera Cooking Event Mountainside border. the unprecedented collaboration “It is with elation that we em- with Union County; particularly SCOTCH PLAINS — The New Jersey State and Sunday, June 27. Tickets may be or- brace this collaboration that will the chance to reach new audi- Opera Guild scheduled two cooking work- dered through the NJS Opera box office at allow us to bring the finest pro- ences including children, who will shops for April and May. These concluded (973) 623-5775. fes- sionally performed clas- comprise the audiences of the the winter/spring series of cooking classes s i - cal and light-classical future,” stated Mickey Foster, featuring New Jersey chefs at work. music to new and di- President of the WSO Board of On April 28, Lou Rigassio, executive verse audiences,” said Directors. chef at Rillo’s Restaurant in Hanover, pre- Musical Director and Freeholder Ruotolo, a pared a menu using seasonal ingredients. A Conductor of the WSO, Westfield resident, said New Jersey native, he worked at Gina Marie’s graph exhibit, aptly named, “The from a unique angle or perspec- Maestro David Wroe. that the designation of in Scotch Plains, Mezzaluna in Caldwell New Station” at Galeria West on tive is a key goal for Mr. Lopez. “The prospect of sharing the the WSO as the Resident and Cook Plaza Café in Madison. Central Avenue in Westfield. This is evident in the prominent brilliant sound of the WSO with Orchestra of Union Mr. Rigassio is also a teacher and demon- The young photographer told lampposts that vanish into the sky those who may not have had the County demonstrates strator of his culinary skills in classes in the The Westfield Leader and The Times of and the speeding red and green opportunity to experience this the Freeholder New Jersey area. Scotch Plains-Fanwood that he found flashing train lights that blend with special delight is thrilling,” stated Board’s commitment to On Wednesday, May 12, himself inspired by Westfield’s a blurry luminescent moon. Executive Director of the WSO, making Union County David Drake, quaint streetlights, now-non-exis- As admirers of fine photogra- Nancy N. Jackson. not only a great place to chef/owner of tent telephone poles, roof of the phy enter Galeria West to enjoy “In designating the WSO as its do business but also a great place the Stage House train station, and signs bearing his photography, Mr. Lopez Resident Orchestra through the to raise a family. Inn in Scotch Plains the town name. hopes that the historical flavor vision of (Freeholder) Mary “In addition to our Summer Arts demonstrated ex- His residential juxtaposition to which has become synonymous Ruotolo, Union County is the only Festival, which includes 10 free con- amples of modern the train station is a geographical with the Westfield name will be county in New Jersey that has certs, we have added the Indepen- French cuisine featured at his restaurant. advantage for Mr. Lopez, as he has evident. been this sensitive to the qual- dence Day Blues Jam at Cedar A self-taught chef, he worked at the COOKING UP A STORM…In a recent enjoyed snapping photographs of “The New Station” exhibit was ity that music can add to Brook Park in Plainfield, our Sec- Ryland Inn in Whitehouse and the Frog cooking class sponsored by the New Jersey the bustling thoroughfare and cap- originally scheduled to close on community life,” she ond Annual ‘Jersey Jazz by the Lake’ and the Peach in New Brunswick before his State Opera Guild, Chef Joseph added. on September 17 and 18 at venture at the Stage House Inn. McGeehan prepared a variety of hors turing its energy. Monday, May 31, but will be ex- d’oeuvres and showed how to make at- “This is for me the greatest tended to Monday, June 21. “The grant will afford Nomahegan Park in Cranford, and Proceeds benefited the New Jersey State Opera production fund. The opera com- tractive presentations with different types work I have ever done,” ex- the WSO the opportunity t o three Kids’ Kingdom Jubilees, to of garnish. Mr. McGeehan spearheads plained Mr. Lopez, standing produce some light classic and be held at Warinanco Park on June pany will give two performances of Carmen the food services at Cosmair in Clark for UNIQUE‘pops’ music. The first concert, by Bizet at the New Jersey Performing Arts proudly before his photographic PERSPECTIVE…Pictured above 13, Rahway Park on July 18, and at Culinary Ventures, Inc., a corporate ca- series. are two photographs from the 25- ‘Tangos in the Park,’ produced the Watchung Reservation on Au- Center in Newark on Thursday, June 24, tering firm. The Fifth Avenue and 53rd piece series by Jorge Lopez Suero under the summer stars at Echo gust 15.” Street location of Galeria West in currently showing at Galeria West at Lake Park promises to be a stun- Ms. Jackson noted that these Mixed Media Show Prepared New York City is where Mr. Lopez Central Avenue in Westfield. ning evening for all ages. The summer concerts are not affiliated hopes to continue his exhibition. ultimate in sophistication, some with the WSO’s regular slate of will recognize the mostly concerts for the upcoming Argentinean music through movie season. 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