Council to Act Soon to Hire Consultant to Design Deck by PAUL J

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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 18-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, January 11, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council to Act Soon to Hire Consultant to Design Deck By PAUL J. PEYTON deck. thus impacting the size of the facility Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Town Council opted this past and location of the entrance and exit. Westfield Town Administrator summer to build a parking facility on Councilman Sullivan said he does Thomas Shannon announced Tues- surface lots located on Elm and Pros- not want to waste money to complete day night that he expects to have a pect Streets. The deck would range a deck design that might change after recommendation to hire a design from 600 to 800 spaces and cost in the T&M traffic study is completed. consultant within the next two weeks the range of $12 million to build. The town administrator indicated for pre-design work on a downtown Mr. Shannon said the timeline is to much of the beginning work by the parking deck. have a contractor hired by the end of design consultant will not involve Mr. Shannon and Third Ward Coun- the year to begin construction in the actual design of the deck, and cilman Neil F. Sullivan, Transporta- January 2002. The facility would be thus will not be impacted by T&M’s tion, Traffic and Parking Committee ready for partial use for the 2002 study findings. Chairman, will be interviewing those holiday shopping season. Mr. Shannon said he has been firms that responded to a legal notice The town has also contracted T&M meeting with a representative of a requesting proposals that was pub- Associates of Middletown and Toms residential housing complex near the lished in The Westfield Leader on River to evaluate the possible impact proposed deck. November 16. a deck would have on traffic patterns “The tenor of the conversations Pre-design work, as stated in the on roadways in the vicinity of the has not been adversarial at this point,” legal notice, will involve soil analy- parking facility. he told Council members. sis; property, utility and environmen- T&M concluded a circulation As part of the town’s plan to in- tal surveys; and review and integra- study of Westfield’s downtown for crease parking revenues in advance tion of traffic analysis. the County of Union last year. of construction of a deck, the Town The work also involves the sche- Councilman Sullivan said he would Council took action late last year to matic design phase of the project, like the work on the traffic analysis raise parking permit and meter fees. which includes the development of to be completed prior to pre-design Noting that the town is behind design options for a multi-tiered deck work on the deck. He said T&M’s schedule on the parking permit pro- including plans for consideration of findings might indicate severe con- cess, Mr. Shannon said Tuesday night Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader a commercial and residential devel- DANGLING SPIRES OF ICE…This glorious vision of crystalline icicles suspended from a roof of a local building cerns of traffic patterns on some road- that he expected the 600-plus park- captured the beauty of last week’s snow storm. opment along the frontage of the ways leading to and from the deck, ing permit applications to be mailed out over the next few weeks. The town is now requiring license plate numbers for up to two vehicles Listening to Residents, Raising Quality and Condition per commuter permit holder. The numbers will be placed on the decal which will be mailed to permit hold- ers. Officials said the plate numbers Of Playing Fields Are Goals of New Rec. Comm. Chairman will improve the efficiency of the parking enforcement system. By DEBORAH MADISON Westfield to tell us what to do,” Mr. fund our DPW to maintain the fields,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader coaching Little League Soccer in 1992 to 1993 and at Livingston High The administrator expects the 2001 Hertell stated. he commented. 1972, was the founder of the Westfield Westfield Recreation School for the past three years before permit process to be completed by He said that he recognized that the “There is no reason why we Soccer Association and their first he retired. February. In the meantime, parking Commission’s newly appointed DPW was understaffed and under- shouldn’t have the best fields in the President. Chairman, Keith S. Hertell addressed Mr. Hertell also coached his own permits issued for 2000 are still valid. funded, but believed that they were state,” he added. He pointed out that Mr. Hertell was a junior varsity private team, the Central Jersey Stars, On another item, Mr. Shannon in- the commission and the community capable of handling the town’s field if the DPW had to spend hours clean- girl’s soccer coach in 1991 at Scotch for the first time in his new role at the an under 23 women’s soccer team, dicated that he anticipates a contract maintenance needs if properly funded ing up after games, then they couldn’t Plains-Fanwood High School as well who won the state championship will be drawn up in the next few commission’s re-organization meet- attend to field maintenance. as girl’s varsity soccer coach in 1994 ing on January 8. three out of the four years he coached. weeks between the town and Ray Mr. Hertell has had extensive ex- at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High And, he will be taking an under 17 Mikell for the startup of a concierge Mr. Hertell has replaced Dr. perience with recreational programs School. Seymour Koslowsky, who was Chair- girl’s soccer team to Brazil in July — and errand service at the Westfield and sports in Westfield, both as a He also coached soccer at Oaknoll, the second girl’s team nationwide to man of the commission since 1987. coach and as a parent. He started out a private school in Summit, from CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. Hertell raised several key is- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 sues, which he said, are crucial to making Westfield’s recreation program a success in the coming years. Westfield Recreation Commission Chairman One of his main goals, he said, will be to listen to the residents, the program participants, leagues and parents, as well as fellow commission Seeks to Add Staff to Maintain Town Fields members for their input and opin- By DEBORAH MADISON staff, as well as with Recreation Di- hiring six people dedicated to parks more per year for a greatly needed ions. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rector Glenn Burrell to discuss the and field maintenance under the di- He stated that he had some aggres- value to the community,” Mr. Hertell The newly-appointed members of details, which included two possible rect auspices of the Recreation De- pointed out. sive and controversial ideas, which the Westfield Recreation Commis- options. partment. he believed would benefit the com- sion were introduced to the commis- Mr. Hertell said that he preferred The plan’s first option involves Both options would cost $250,000 the first option, which would utilize munity, but that most of all, he wanted sion and the public on Monday, Janu- hiring four additional DPW crew and would involve having the Town the extensive skills and knowledge to hear from the commission mem- ary 8, at the monthly Recreation members, whose main function Council distribute the funds to each bers and the public regarding their of the DPW in this area. He said that Commission meeting. would be to address the maintenance respective department, depending on ideas for the future direction of the Keith Hertell Mr. Marsh and the DPW were very New members to the commission needs of town fields and who would the option chosen. Recreation Department. and supported. are Bill Palatucci, Karen Masciale, be under the direction of the DPW. “If the $21 million school bond enthusiastic about the plan and felt “We don’t need to take a back seat He said that one of his goals is to John O’Leary and Mike Cash as an capable of handling the task. Mr. Burrell would maintain close adds only $100 for the average house to any community,” he said, refer- raise Westfield’s fields to exemplary alternate. contact with the DPW to address the Other commission members, how- ring to the quality of parks and fields status in quality and condition, but Commission member Mel Coren town’s field maintenance needs. assessment, then this extra quarter of ever, expressed their reservations in Westfield. “People move to this that could only be accomplished resigned. The second option would involve a million would add only a few cents CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 community because it is family through the concerted efforts of both Also new to the commission, Keith friendly and we must maintain this the Town Council and the residents. Hertell, who replaced Dr. Seymour valuable asset (of parks and fields),” The Town Council, which he be- Koslowsky as the commission’s he stated. lieves is very supportive of creating Chairman. Mr. Hertell shared with Mr. Hertell also expressed that he quality recreational facilities, must the commission some of his ideas does not believe that Westfield needed be willing to fund the needed main- and goals for the future of the Recre- to consult an outside engineering tenance personnel, he said, and the ation Department. (Please see re- firm to tell the community how to residents must be willing to pitch in lated article on this page). maintain the parks and fields. and do their part to keep the fields Mr. Hertell introduced to the com- “I think that our own DPW (De- and facilities in good condition. mission his ideas for implementing a partment of Public Works) and the “We must all take responsibility parks and fields’ maintenance plan. coaches, the leagues and the parents for keeping our facilities and fields He said that he met with Department know what we need. We don’t need in good condition by cleaning up of Public Works (DPW) Director, an outside agency coming into after games and by being willing to Kenneth B. Marsh, and the DPW Westfield School Superintendent Addresses Enrollment Growth By MELISSA BETKOWSKI should only see an increase of about Dr. Foley said that Roosevelt tra- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 100 students. ditionally has had a greater student At Tuesday night’s Board of Edu- By about the year 2005-2006, Dr. population while being the district’s cation meeting, members of the board Foley said, the elementary schools’ smaller intermediate school. and the public heard a presentation enrollment should drop off slightly. He noted that the administration is by Superintendent of Schools Dr. “There will be no major influx of not limited as much in terms of class William J. Foley on the growing students (at the elementary level),” sizes or offerings at Edison. enrollment issue in Westfield’s he said. Annmarie Puleio, Chairwoman of schools. Even with recent construction, Dr. the board’s Curriculum Committee, Dr. Foley noted that by the aca- Foley noted, there isn’t a great deal said that the schools are already see- David B. Corbin for The demic year 2004-2005, the district’s of breathing room at the elementary ing some curriculum difficulties at Westfield Leader total student population could reach level. Roosevelt due to overcrowding at LOOK OUT approximately 5,800 students. BELOW…Early Friday At the intermediate schools, the the nearly-quarter-century-old build- morning at the corner of East This figure was calculated based enrollment will grow to roughly 1,500 ing. Broad and Elm Streets, a on statistical projections using re- students by 2005-2006. This should These difficulties include not be- dangerous patch of snow and cent trends in enrollment within the include about 775 students at ing able to offer certain classes due ice threatened passersby be- schools and would reflect a growth Roosevelt and 675 at Edison. to the greater student population. low. Perched high atop the of close to 500 students over current In the past, Dr. Foley said, there The board is currently in discus- Fleet Bank building, the haz- enrollment levels. has not traditionally been much sions to develop possible solutions to ard prompted the attention He said that the majority of this growth between the fifth and sixth the overcrowding in the intermedi- of Westfield’s police and fire growth will be seen in the upper grade years, but the district is begin- ate schools. personnel. One of grades, while the elementary grades Westfield’s finest ning to see a change in that scenario. Dr. Foley noted that it is difficult to firefighters cleared away the justify construction at Roosevelt remaining snow from the INDEX when there is room at Edison. eaves of the building. A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 He will present the district enroll- Business ...... Page 17 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 ment picture tonight at 7:30 p.m. at County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Police Captain Countersues Recreation Commission Chairman Seeks to Add Staff to Maintain Fields CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Cops In Discrimination Case about whether it was feasible for the ing under the direction of the Recre- had been forwarding to his office, DPW to handle an extra “hat to ation Department, which they per- the scheduling requests of all non- wear” in addition to their full plate. By FRED ROSSI plaint that Captain Nelson yelled at being a member of the Ku Klux ceived would ameliorate communi- school usage of the schools’ gymna- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader each of them and reprimanded them Klan. Commission members Deborah cation problems and thereby be more siums. According to Mr. Burrell, SCOTCH PLAINS -- Scotch for drawing their weapons on the The four officers filed the suit, Judd and Jonathan Jones stated that, efficient. this task was becoming increasingly Plains Police Captain Marshall four individuals, calling them “cow- Captain Nelson claims, “in order of the two options, they were more Mr. Hertell told The Westfield complex and time consuming due to in favor of the new personnel com- Nelson, named as a defendant in a ards” and “spineless.” Each officer to besmirch” his reputation “and Leader that he did not believe that the frequent changes made to the racial discrimination lawsuit filed received a verbal reprimand for us- to attempt to effectively disqualify the Recreation Department needed gym schedules, on a daily basis. against him by four Scotch Plains ing excessive force, the complaint him from consideration for the to hire an outside engineering firm “The demand for gym time is extremely competitive,” Mr. Burrell police officers, filed a countersuit stated. position of Chief of Police because Westfield to assess the town’s field-maintenance needs, as had been previously told the commission. “There’s just on Monday against the four offic- The officers also claimed that, he is black and they are racially discussed at meetings in November not enough gym time to meet the ers in Union County Superior despite Chief O’Brien being made biased against him.” Captain Nelson states that the four officers Town Council and December. needs of the increasing numbers of Court. aware of Captain Nelson’s unprofes- “Pooling the resources and skills groups.” have, at various times, demanded CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Captain Nelson, an African- sional comments, no measures were of our existing DPW, commission After a discussion, the commis- American who has been with the taken against Captain Nelson. They his dismissal and, prior to filing Train Station on South Avenue. The station is owned by the town and members, league members, resi- sion agreed to suspend the Recre- department for 30 years, was named, claim that Chief O’Brien and the their suit last summer, had sent dents and town officials, we have ation Department’s involvement in copies of the proposed suit to the leased to NJ Transit, which is not a along with Police Chief Thomas department handled the incident, as party in the contract. the capability and knowledge to scheduling all non-school usage, and O’Brien and the Scotch Plains Po- they had on prior occasions, by ig- media “in an effort to ruin” Cap- Councilman Sullivan and Second handle the town’s maintenance to only be responsible for schedul- lice Department, in a lawsuit filed noring Captain Nelson’s wrongful tain Nelson’s reputation. Ward Councilman Matthew P. needs,” he stated. ing the Recreation Department’s last August by officers Brian Cheney, conduct. Captain Nelson said the four Albano both indicated that they Elaborating on the plan, Mr. own programs. Matthew Fugett, Brian Garbinski In his countersuit for damages, a officers had used “excessive force” would like to see if anyone else is Hertell said that it would involve Mr. Hertell pointed out that each and Kevin Lonergan. copy of which was obtained by The during last April’s vehicle stop interested in starting such a service. intensive communication between league in Westfield, including the The suit came about as a result Westfield Leader, Captain Nelson and had forced the four occupants Mr. Albano noted that Mr. Mikell, the Recreation Department, the new Basketball League, the Baseball of an April 2000 motor vehicle calls the August lawsuit “frivolous of the car to lie face-down and who is Vice President of Commuter staff and the town residents. Addi- League and the Soccer League, are News of New York and New Jersey, stop on Martine Avenue in and without justification” and says it handcuffed in the middle of tionally, he stressed that residents independently-run organizations Martine Avenue “at gunpoint, has no previous experience in the and league users had to take respon- that are not directed by the Recre- Fanwood of a car driven by four “constitutes a malicious abuse of concierge business. black men. The four officers, all of process.” He says the four officers while they were rolled over and sibility for keeping the fields clean ation Department, which has its own Mr. Shannon said the town had and rubbish-free after each game. programs. whom are white, accused Captain “are biased generally against blacks searched. These youths were been looking at attracting some sort Recreation Program Coordinator Nelson of improperly reprimand- and particularly against Captain treated in this fashion as violent of customer service business to the “We need to enforce a respect for ing them for their performance Nelson because he is black.” He felons because they were black.” train station retail space that might field usage and necessary down- Allison Halperin reported that regis- time and if those rules are abused, tration was underway for newly cre- that night and making racially- claims Mr. Lonergan had a tendency He said he had originally repri- “flourish” at the location. Thus, he then the consequence will be that ated lacrosse programs for children. biased comments for the way they to stop vehicles that were driven manded the officers in order to favors moving ahead with the busi- encourage police conduct consis- ness, which would charge businesses permits will not be renewed,” Mr. Forty boys have registered for the handled the stop. primarily by African-Americans and Hertell purported. “Recreation in program and registration is still open The officers claimed in the com- Mr. Fugett had made remarks about tent with state and federal laws. to sign up as members. Customers would be charged fees for services Westfield shouldn’t be second to for both the girl’s and boy’s sections. based on the type of errands they any in the state,” he added. “We can The commission voted to replace need completed. do this with the right communica- the wood-chip jogging path at WESTFIELD Fourth Ward Councilman tion and coordination.” Tamaques Park with crushed stones. Lawrence A. Goldman said he would Mr. Hertell said that he would be The wood chips have been repeat- POLICE like to give Mr. Mikell the opportu- meeting with each league director edly getting washed away during nity to start the service, given that he in order to garnish their input. He rain, creating dangerous gullies in BLOTTER was the one person to come forward said that he had already approached the path, according to commission with such a proposal. He said the several Town Council members as member Tom Cusimano. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 town could limit the contract to one • A Sinclair Place resident re- well as Mayor Gregory S. A fence along the Gumbert base- year in order to evaluate how the McDermott, who responded posi- ball field will be discussed as soon ported a burglary at his home, in service does in its initial year of which an unknown amount of prop- tively to the plan. as the new Parks and Fields Com- operation. Mr. Hertell said that he hoped that mittee is formed. Putting a fence erty was taken. The individual or A dry cleaning and shoe repair the commission could come to a along the third-base line has been suspects responsible for the inci- service went out of business at the consensus and be ready to present discussed at previous meetings af- dent gained entry by breaking a rear train station over a year ago. In other business, Mayor Gregory the plan to the Town Council by ter a nearby resident reported that door, then ransacked the bedrooms, February; and he hoped to be ready his house was repeatedly bombarded authorities said. S. McDermott requested that Town Council members communicate any to implement the plan by June or with balls during games. FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 September at the latest. The basketball court at Windsor • Police reported the cutting of concerns or objections in advance of Park, a two-acre park off of Windsor a telephone line leading to an the public Town Council meetings. Mr. Burrell reported that the Board apartment in a multi-family dwell- He said he was disappointed that of Education informed him that they Avenue, will be repaved in the ing on Walnut Street. As of press some Council members raised ob- decided to advance with their plan to spring. This action was announced time, there were no suspects in the jections on some of his appointments hire an engineering firm to assess the after several residents pointed out case. during the meeting but not in a pre- maintenance needs of their facilities’ to the commission that the court • A tow truck belonging to a conference session prior to public fields, without including the town’s was in need of repairs. Windsor Avenue business, believed meeting. fields in the assessment. The Recre- Mr. Hertell reported that 12 stolen on January 4, was recovered “We’re a board up there (on the ation Department would have to re- résumés have been received for the the following day disabled in Eliza- Council dais). I think we’ve got to allocate the $5,000, which they had position of Assistant Recreation Di- beth. learn to be somewhat unified when previously set aside for that shared rector. He and Mr. Burrell will chose • A 1990 Mercury Topaz be- we get out in front of the public,” service. the top three candidates to present to longing to a Scotch Plains resi- Mayor McDermott stated. Mr. Burrell reported to the com- the commission for their selection. dent was reported stolen from out- The new Mayor also said he will mission that the Board of Education The commission voted to change side a West Broad Street business. call on the chairpersons of the vari- their regular meeting time from 8 It had not been recovered at press ous committees when questions are p.m. to 7:30 p.m. starting with the raised by the public on items con- time. February 5 meeting. SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 cerning their committee. He said Local News? • An unidentified male caller said committee members would also be We’ve Got It Covered there was a bomb inside a local given the opportunity to respond to www.goleader.com convenience store. The business was inquiries after the chairman has spo- Mr. Hertell evacuated while Westfield Police and ken. Fire Department personnel con- Third Ward Councilwoman Claire CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ducted an investigation. The inci- Lazarowitz said the Democrats on go to Brazil. dent was determined to be un- Council should be able to express He also received his own training founded. their views without having other Westfield and coaching license from Brazilian SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 Council members becoming angry professionals, which is the highest Brooks Crandall for The Westfield Leader • HAPPY TO BE SNOWBOUND...The tiniest of local tots bundled up to brave the An unknown number of ciga- with those comments. license and most advanced training, brisk weather and grabbed their toboggans and playthings to frolic in the snow. rette cartons were reported stolen The Mayor said all council mem- School Board equivocal to a Ph.D in soccer train- Knee-deep in the powdery mounds, the winter wonderland made the holiday from a rear storage cabinet at a South bers will be given the opportunity to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing, according to Mr. Hertell. The new Recreation Commission season extra joyful. Avenue convenience store. express their concerns at meetings. the Roosevelt Intermediate School Chairman was instrumental in ob- Parent-Teacher Organization meet- taining several fields in town for the ing. soccer teams, including Sycamore Fawcett Named SP Zoning Board Chairman; At the high school, Dr. Foley Field and Memorial Park. said, enrollment should peak in Mr. Hertell served on the Westfield 2010-2011 with approximately Board of Education for three years New Members Join Planning, Zoning Boards 1,900 students. where he chaired the board’s Finance To that end, he noted that the Committee. He said that he fought to Mr. Fawcett, a Scotch Plains resi- before Planning Boards and Boards He foresees wireless telecommunica- By DEBORAH MADISON recent bond passage, which will re-establish eighth-grade sports in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dent for 20 years, was an alternate on of Adjustments throughout the tions as a burgeoning issue, which most finance renovations at the high schools. He was instrumental in ob- SCOTCH PLAINS -- The Scotch the board for a year and a half and a state. communities will have to grapple with. taining funds to renovate Roosevelt Plains Board of Adjustment held their full member for approximately a year He is a member of the Scotch Other changes made to the Board school, came at the right time. Intermediate School field. yearly re-organization meeting on and a half. He is a local realtor with Plains Downtown Development of Adjustment include Chris Abeel Dr. Foley said that the district He was also a past President of the January 4. The board elected a new Coldwell Banker in Westfield with Committee and has been Chairman moving up from first alternate to a has seen some drop-off in kinder- Westfield Boosters and on the Board chairman and several members were over 14 years of experience in real of the Historic Preservation Com- full member; Patricia Sigmon mov- garten enrollment, which is down of Directors of the Westfield Neigh- appointed. estate. He has a master’s degree in mission for the past four years. Mr. ing up from second alternate to first from last year. borhood Council. Jim Fawcett was elected the new architecture with an emphasis on Fawcett has also been a coach with alternate and Carolyn Sorge selected Still, he said there is “no real Mr. Hertell said that he intends on chairman by the Board of Adjust- urban planning from the New Jersey the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer as the new, second alternate. light at the end of the tunnel,” as being accessible to the public and Institute of Technology (NJIT) and a Association and is on the Board of The Scotch Plains Planning ment. He will be replacing the enrollment is still increasing. strongly agrees with the public’s right board’s previous chairman, Thomas master’s degree in business adminis- Directors of the Washington Rock Board also held their yearly re- to be consulted on any major project tration from Hofstra University. Girl Scouts Council. organization meeting on January 3. Eileen Satkin, Chairwoman of Barth, who will retain his seat on the Long Range Planning Commit- being implemented in their neigh- the board. Mr. Fawcett has also testified Mr. Fawcett said that as a quasi- Alternate Ken Grabowski will re- borhood. judicial body, the best word to de- place Pamela Boright as a full mem- tee, said the committee is currently “I’m a resident too, and would scribe the board’s purpose is to main- ber; Ken Greenman and Guy looking into the issue of overcrowd- want that same courtesy extended to tain “balance” in the community. Celantano were selected to become ing at Roosevelt. She noted that me,” he said. “It’s our job to weigh the benefits alternates. there is the possibility of forming a “Every effort will be made to in- versus the impact of each applica- Councilwoman Paulette Coronato Citizens’ Advisory Committee to vite and listen to the public in the tion and to decide what is best for the was chosen to be Township Council discuss planning and a possible so- formulation of plans. We will not community,” Mr. Fawcett noted. Liaison to the Planning Board. lution to the problem. operate in a bubble,” he added. This year I plan to... Douglas M. Fasciale, Esq. 1- Get into shape 2- Clean out the garage Concentrating in personal injury 3- Become more active in my community 4- Do what I can to help those in need and malpractice cases. 5- Get in touch with my heritage Your on your own for numbers 1&2 but we, at UNICO, can help you meet your goals 3, 4, and 5. Hoagland, Longo, Moran, UNICO is the largest Italian-American Service organization in the country. 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USPS 485200 Published OUR 43RD YEAR – ISSUE NO. 02-43 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, January 11, 2001 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Police Captain Countersues Cops In Discrimination Case

By FRED ROSSI each of them and reprimanded them marks about being a member of the Specially Written for The Times for drawing their weapons on the Ku Klux Klan. Scotch Plains Police Captain four individuals, calling them “cow- The four officers filed the suit, Marshall Nelson, named as a defen- ards” and “spineless.” Each officer Captain Nelson claims, “in order to dant in a racial discrimination law- received a verbal reprimand for us- besmirch” his reputation “and to at- suit filed against him by four Scotch ing excessive force, the complaint tempt to effectively disqualify him Plains police officers, filed a stated. from consideration for the position countersuit on Monday against the The officers also claimed that, of Chief of Police because he is black four officers in Union County Supe- despite Chief O’Brien being made and they are racially biased against rior Court. aware of Captain Nelson’s unprofes- him.” Captain Nelson states that the Captain Nelson, an African-Ameri- sional comments, no measures were four officers have, at various times, can who has been with the depart- taken against Captain Nelson. They demanded his dismissal and, prior to ment for 30 years, was named, along claim that Chief O’Brien and the filing their suit last summer, had sent with Police Chief Thomas O’Brien department handled the incident, as copies of the proposed suit to the and the Scotch Plains Police Depart- they had on prior occasions, by ig- media “in an effort to ruin” Captain ment, in a lawsuit filed last August noring Captain Nelson’s wrongful Nelson’s reputation. by officers Brian Cheney, Matthew conduct. Captain Nelson said the four of- Fugett, Brian Garbinski and Kevin In his countersuit for damages, a ficers had used “excessive force” Lonergan. copy of which was obtained by The during last April’s vehicle stop and The suit came about as a result of Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, had forced the four occupants of an April 2000 motor vehicle stop on Captain Nelson calls the August law- the car to lie facedown and hand- Martine Avenue in Fanwood of a car suit “frivolous and without justifica- cuffed in the middle of Martine occupied by four black men. The tion” and says it “constitutes a mali- Avenue “at gunpoint, while they four officers, all of whom are white, cious abuse of process.” He says the were rolled over and searched. accused Captain Nelson of improp- four officers “are biased generally These youths were treated in this erly reprimanding them for their per- against blacks and particularly fashion as violent felons because formance that night and making ra- against Captain Nelson because he is they were black.” black.” He claims Mr. Lonergan had He said he had originally repri- Cheri Rogowsky for The Times cially-biased comments for the way FANTASY CASTLE OF SNOW…Before the home of Peter, Marianne and Ellen Catrine Luke on Greenside Place in they handled the stop. a tendency to stop vehicles that were manded the officers in order to en- Scotch Plains, a majestic castle of snow was erected with a Danish flag peeking out of the top. The officers claimed in the com- driven primarily by African-Ameri- courage police conduct consistent plaint that Captain Nelson yelled at cans and Mr. Fugett had made re- with state and federal laws. Township Could Save Fanwood and Scotch Plains to Share Cost $200,000 Through Cut Of Signs Near Terrill and Coles Schools By SUZETTE F. STALKER last year and includes representa- a member of the council’s Land Use historic memorabilia not be stored Specially Written for The Times tives of the two towns and the local and Historic Preservation Commit- there because the building could not In Police, Fire Pensions Elected officials in Fanwood met Board of Education. tee, said an architect who evaluated provide the proper climate control for their first agenda session of the As proposed, the signs would be in By FRED ROSSI explained. structural components of the build- for such items. Specially Written for The Times year on January 3, two days after operation while school is in session ing several years ago found it to be “It’s a positive,” he said of the reorganizing and welcoming Carol and be equipped with timing de- At the direction of Mayor Louis The Scotch Plains Township bill, “without being a detriment.” sound but also advised against in- C. Jung and the council, the Car- Council passed a resolution at its Wood to the dais as the newest mem- vices. The same type of signs are Several other property tax relief ber of the Borough Council, along being eyed for Park Avenue near tense use. riage House Committee compiled meeting on Tuesday night bills are also being considered by The architect had also urged that “strongly” supporting the passage with returning Council President Joel Park Middle School, according to CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 the State Legislature. If it appears Whitaker. Sergeant James Rau, Traffic Safety by the State Legislature of the Pen- those bills are heading towards sion Cost Stabilization Act, which Councilwoman Wood, who is serv- Supervisor with the Scotch Plains approval, Scotch Plains’ budget ing her first term, and Councilman Police Department. calls for the reduction of 2001 schedule could be pushed back a municipal contributions to the State Whitaker, now in his second term, Both Terrill and Park schools will bit, to mid-spring, so as to allow were sworn into office on New Year’s experience an influx in their student Police & Firemen’s Retirement the local government to incorpo- System and could result in signifi- Day. The two are part of the current populations when the district’s fifth rate the proposed savings into this 5-2 Republican majority on the gov- grade is relocated to the middle cant savings on local expenditures. year’s spending plan. Under the bill, backed by State erning body. schools in 2002. At the start of the meeting, the During the agenda meeting, it was In other business, council mem- Senate President Donald T. council passed a resolution con- DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains (R- announced that Fanwood would split bers discussed guidelines for use of gratulating the Terrill Broadway the $13,750 cost with Scotch Plains the Patricia M. Kuran Cultural Arts 22nd), such a reduction would cut Chorus 2000, consisting of 30 stu- $150 million in local property taxes of installing two flashing traffic signs, Center on Watson Road, formerly dents and under the direction of one on either side of Terrill Road known as the Carriage House, which in New Jersey without negatively Mary Lu Farrell, which was se- impacting retiree benefits. near the intersection of Kevin Road, were recommended by the Fanwood lected to perform in A Christmas as a means of enhancing safety in the Carriage House Committee. Councilman Frank P. Rossi said Carol at Radio City Music Hall in Scotch Plains itself would see a vicinity of Terrill Middle School and The committee, made up of two New York City during the holiday Coles Elementary School. members each from the benefit in the neighborhood of season. $200,000 in property tax relief if First recommended by Parent- municipality’s Historic Preservation Another resolution was passed Teacher Associations in the Scotch Commission and its Cultural Arts the legislation was enacted. The congratulating the Terrill Opera way that pension funds were in- Plains-Fanwood school district, the Committee, had recommended the Chorus 2000, consisting of 27 stu- sign initiative also received the en- Kuran Center be used for historic vested in stocks during the long dents also under the direction of 1990s stock market boom has en- dorsement of municipal and law en- and cultural arts programs, but not Ms. Farrell, which performed in an forcement officials in both commu- for general meetings, in order to sured that pension coffers are opera benefit for the New Jersey healthy and not in jeopardy, he nities. It was further advanced limit wear and tear on the 19th- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 through the efforts of a shared ser- century landmark. vices committee that was created Councilwoman Karen M. Schurtz, Fawcett Named SP Zoning Board Chairman; New Members Join Planning, Zoning Boards By DEBORAH MADISON Committee and has been Chairman ing on January 3. Alternate Ken selected to become alternates. Specially Written for The Times of the Historic Preservation Com- Grabowski will replace Pamela Councilwoman Paulette Coronato Brooks Crandall for The Times The Scotch Plains Board of Ad- mission for the past four years. Mr. Boright as a full member; Ken was chosen to be Township Council DANGLING SPIRES OF ICE…This glorious vision of crystalline icicles sus- justment held its yearly reorganiza- Fawcett has also been a coach with Greenman and Guy Celantano were Liaison to the Planning Board. pended from a roof of a local building captured the beauty of last week’s snow tion meeting on January 4. The board the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer storm. elected a new chairman and several Association and is on the Board of members were appointed. Directors of the Washington Rock Jim Fawcett was elected the new Girl Scout Council. Cynthia Swindlehurst to be Honored Tonight Chairman by the Board of Adjust- Mr. Fawcett said that as a quasi- ment. He will be replacing the board’s judicial body, the best word to de- previous chairman, Thomas Barth, scribe the board’s purpose is to who will retain his seat on the board. maintain “balance” in the commu- For Recent Service on Fanwood Borough Council Mr. Fawcett, a Scotch Plains resi- nity. By SUZETTE F. STALKER cratic ticket with Matthew Glennon of John and Barbara Swindlehurst, dent for 20 years, was an alternate on “It’s our job to weigh the benefits Specially Written for The Times in the race for two open seats on the the board for a year and a half and a both of whom are also former mem- versus the impact of each applica- Former Councilwoman Cynthia Borough Council. The two were de- bers of the local governing body. Mr. full member for approximately a year tion and to decide what is best for the Swindlehurst is scheduled to be hon- feated November 7 by Republicans and a half. He is a local realtor with Swindlehurst was the first Democrat community,” Mr. Fawcett noted. ored tonight for her service to Joel Whitaker and Carol Wood. Coldwell Banker in Westfield with ever elected to the Borough Council. He foresees wireless telecommu- Fanwood with a resolution and pre- In his remarks at the governing Prior to her council service, Ms. over 14 years of experience in real nications as a burgeoning issue, which sentation to be made during the regu- body’s reorganization meeting on estate. He has a master’s degree in Swindlehurst was a member of both most communities will have to lar meeting of the borough’s govern- New Year’s Day, Republican Mayor architecture with an emphasis on the Fanwood Planning Board and the grapple with. ing body. The meeting will begin at Louis C. Jung praised Ms. now-disbanded Fanwood Board of urban planning from the New Jersey Other changes made to the Board 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Swindlehurst for having “worked Institute of Technology (NJIT) and a Adjustment. The two boards were of Adjustment include Chris Abeel located at 75 North Martine Avenue. very hard in a dedicated manner” master’s degree in business adminis- merged several years ago. moving up from first alternate to a A lifelong Fanwood resident, Ms. and for her “many contributions” to On the Planning Board, she chaired tration from Hofstra University. full member; Patricia Sigmon mov- Swindlehurst, a Democrat, was the community during her time on Mr. Fawcett has also testified be- the Ordinance Committee and was ing up from second alternate to first named last March to fill the vacancy the council. fore Planning Boards and Boards of Liaison to the Fanwood Historic Pres- alternate and Carolyn Sorge selected created by the resignation of former He particularly noted her involve- ervation Commission. Adjustment throughout the state. as the new second alternate. Councilman William E. Populus, Jr. ment in the development of He is a member of the Scotch While a member of the Borough The Scotch Plains Planning Board Mr. Populus had 10 months remain- Fanwood’s recently-adopted Land Plains Downtown Development Council, Ms. Swindlehurst took over held its yearly reorganization meeting on his second term at the time he Use Ordinance and as a member of chairmanship of the council’s Public stepped down, citing business com- the Fanny Wood Day Committee, Works Committee from Mr. Populus, INDEX mitments related to his two real es- which organizes the annual festival and also served on both the Educa- A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 tate companies. held in the borough’s downtown in tion, Health and Welfare Committee She ran for a full term in last year’s September. Business ...... Page 16 Education...... Page 8 Social ...... Page 6 Cynthia Swindlehurst and the Recreation and Community Classifieds...... Page 15 Obituary ...... Page 7 Sports ...... Page 11 General Election, sharing the Demo- Ms. Swindlehurst is the daughter CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Listening to Residents, Raising Quality and Condition Fanwood Of Playing Fields Are Goals of New Rec. Comm. Chairman Council CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By DEBORAH MADISON field maintenance needs if prop- nationwide to go to Brazil. Chairman was instrumental in ob- Board of Directors of the Westfield Specially Written for The Times guidelines for use of the building. erly funded and supported. He also received his own train- taining several fields in town for Neighborhood Council. Their recommendations are under WESTFIELD -- Westfield Rec- He said that one of his goals is to ing and coaching license from Bra- the soccer teams, including Sy- Mr. Hertell said that he intends review by the council’s Land Use reation Commission’s newly ap- raise Westfield’s fields to exem- zilian professionals, which is the camore Field and Memorial Park. on being accessible to the public and Historic Preservation Commit- pointed Chairman, Keith S. Hertell plary status in quality and condi- Mr. Hertell served on the and strongly agrees with the tee, which is expected to present a addressed the commission and the tion, but that could only be accom- Westfield Board of Education for public’s right to be consulted on report on the matter to the full coun- community for the first time in his plished through the concerted ef- three years where he chaired the any major project being imple- cil at the governing body’s Febru- new role at the commission’s re- forts of both the Town Council and board’s Finance Committee. He mented in their neighborhood. ary agenda session. organization meeting on January 8. the residents. The Town Council, said that he fought to re-establish “I’m a resident too, and would Officials offered diverse opinions Mr. Hertell has replaced Dr. which he believes is very support- eighth-grade sports in the schools. want that same courtesy extended last week on whether or not the Seymour Koslowsky, who was ive of creating quality recreational He was instrumental in obtaining to me,” he said. Kuran Center, which is located adja- Chairman of the commission since facilities, must be willing to fund funds to renovate Roosevelt Inter- “Every effort will be made to cent to the Borough Hall complex, 1987. the needed maintenance person- mediate School field. invite and listen to the public in the should be routinely used as a meet- Mr. Hertell raised several key nel, he said, and the residents must He was also a past President of formulation of plans. We will not ing site. In addition to cultural arts pro- issues, which he said, are crucial to be willing to pitch in and do their the Westfield Boosters and on the operate in a bubble,” he added. making Westfield’s recreation programs, the structure has been peri- part to keep the fields and facilities odically utilized by the Fanwood gram a success in the coming years. in good condition. One of his main goals, he said, will Westfield School Superintendent Memorial Library for children’s pro- “We must all take responsibility grams and occasionally by the gov- be to listen to the residents, the for keeping our facilities and fields erning body. program participants, leagues and in good condition by cleaning up Addresses Enrollment Issue Citing the Carriage House parents, as well as fellow commis- Committee’s assessment of the build- after games and by being willing to By MELISSA BETKOWSKI demic year 2004-2005, the district’s sion members for their input and Specially Written for The Times ing as fragile, Councilwoman fund our DPW to maintain the total student population could reach opinions. Katherine Mitchell urged that it not fields,” he commented. Keith Hertell WESTFIELD -- At Tuesday night’s approximately 5,800 students. He stated that he had some ag- “There is no reason why we Board of Education meeting, mem- be routinely used as a general meet- This figure was calculated based ing place. gressive and controversial ideas, bers of the board and the public on statistical projections using re- shouldn’t have the best fields in the highest license and most advanced She said she preferred the option which he believed would benefit state,” he added. He pointed out training, equivocal to a Ph.D in heard a presentation by Superinten- cent trends in enrollment within the the community, but that most of dent of Schools Dr. William J. Foley of having it serve as a backup loca- that if the DPW had to spend hours soccer training, according to Mr. schools and would reflect a growth tion if the Fanwood train station all, he wanted to hear from the on the growing enrollment issue in of close to 500 students over current cleaning up after games, then they Hertell. Community House or the Fanwood commission members and the pub- Westfield’s schools. enrollment levels. couldn’t attend to field mainte- The new Recreation Commission Dr. Foley noted that by the aca- Library’s meeting room was already lic regarding their ideas for the He said that the majority of this booked. nance. growth will be seen in the upper future direction of the Recreation “I don’t know how it (the Cultural Mr. Hertell has had extensive ex- grades, while the elementary grades Department. perience with recreational pro- Arts Center) will hold up under con- “We don’t need to take a back should only see an increase of about tinuous, sustained use,” Ms. Mitchell grams and sports in Westfield, both 100 students. remarked. seat to any community,” he said, as a coach and as a parent. He By about the year 2005-2006, Dr. referring to the quality of parks and However, Councilman Stuart S. started out coaching Little League Foley said, the elementary schools’ Kline argued that, in terms of inten- fields in Westfield. “People move enrollment should drop off slightly. Soccer in 1972, was the founder of sity of use, “general meetings are no to this community because it is the Westfield Soccer Association “There will be no major influx of family friendly and we must main- more or less harmful” to the building and their first President. students (at the elementary level),” than cultural or historic programs. he said. tain this valuable asset (of parks Mr. Hertell was a junior varsity Councilman Thomas P. Ryan, Jr., Even with recent construction, Dr. and fields),” he stated. girl’s soccer coach in 1991 at Scotch who also sits on the Land Use and Mr. Hertell also expressed that Foley noted, there isn’t a great deal Historic Preservation Committee, Plains-Fanwood High School as of breathing room at the elementary he does not believe that Westfield concurred. He pointed to a dance well as girl’s varsity soccer coach level. needed to consult an outside engi- in 1994 at Scotch Plains-Fanwood exhibition which was held at the At the intermediate schools, the Kuran Center as an activity which neering firm to tell the community High School. enrollment will grow to roughly 1,500 represented more intense use than how to maintain the parks and He also coached soccer at students by 2005-2006. This should fields. would occur at an average meeting. Oaknoll, a private school in Sum- include about 775 students at Mr. Kline proposed that a balance “I think that our own DPW (De- mit, from 1992 to 1993 and at Roosevelt and 675 at Edison. partment of Public Works) and the needs to be struck between historic Livingston High School for the past In the past, Dr. Foley said, there preservation and utilizing the build- coaches, the leagues and the par- three years before he retired. has not traditionally been much ing as a community resource. growth between the fifth and sixth ents know what we need. We don’t Funded with Community Devel- Mr. Hertell also coached his own grade years, but the district is begin- need an outside agency coming into private team, the Central Jersey opment Block grant money, the Westfield to tell us what to do,” Mr. ning to see a change in that scenario. Kuran Center has been equipped Stars, an under 23 women’s soccer Dr. Foley said that Roosevelt tra- Hertell stated. within the last several years with a team, who won the state champion- ditionally has had a greater student He said that he recognized that ship three out of the four years he new roof and windows; handicapped population while being the district’s accessible doors and lavatories; a the DPW was understaffed and un- smaller intermediate school. coached. And, he will be taking an fire suppression system and a flag- der-funded, but believed that they under 17 girl’s soccer team to Bra- He noted that the administration is were capable of handling the town’s stone terrace to enable access by zil in July — the second girl’s team not limited as much in terms of class handicapped patrons. sizes or offerings at Edison. Later in the meeting, council mem- Annmarie Puleio, Chairwoman of bers proposed implementation of the board’s Curriculum Committee, what Councilwoman Schurtz de- SCOTCH PLAINS said that the schools are already see- scribed to The Times of Scotch Plains- ing some curriculum difficulties at Fanwood as an “outreach program” POLICE BLOTTER Roosevelt due to overcrowding at to educate local merchants about the the nearly-quarter-century-old build- TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 session of under 50 grams of mari- necessity of keeping the sidewalks ing. in front of their businesses clear of • A driver for an overnight car- juana pursuant to a motor vehicle These difficulties include not be- snow, in addition to their parking stop on Route 22 west. ing able to offer certain classes due rier reported that while at the in- lots. tersection of Elm Court and Moun- to the greater student population. Some council members observed The board is currently in discus- tain Avenue, he received a call that snow had obstructed areas of sions to develop possible solutions to from his dispatcher that they had FANWOOD sidewalk along South Avenue fol- been notified that a package on the overcrowding in the intermedi- lowing the December 30 storm, create schools. POLICE ating safety hazards as well as pre- board his truck contained a bomb. Dr. Foley noted that it is difficult to A tracking number was supplied venting customer access to busi- BLOTTER justify construction at Roosevelt nesses along the thoroughfare. and the Union County Bomb Squad when there is room at Edison. responded and determined it was THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 He will present the district enroll- not a bomb, police said. The inci- • Authorities reported that sev- ment picture tonight at 7:30 p.m. at dent remains under police investi- eral suspects, described only as three the Roosevelt Intermediate School SP Council gation. black males, broke the front win- Parent-Teacher Organization meeting. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 dow of a Terrill Road tavern. The State Opera at the New Jersey Per- • Hayward R. Gipson, 35, of At the high school, Dr. Foley said, trio had been asked to leave after enrollment should peak in 2010-2011 forming Arts Center in Newark in Newark was arrested and charged they failed to provide proof of legal November. Both ensembles per- with trespassing for entering a with approximately 1,900 students. age to consume alcoholic bever- To that end, he noted that the re- formed songs for the council. building without the owner’s con- ages, according to police. They then cent bond passage, which will fi- Separately, Vincent Romano was sent in the 1700 block of East fled the scene. No one had been nance renovations at the high school, sworn in as a Battalion Chief in the Second Street. came at the right time. Scotch Plains Fire Department. A • charged in connection with the inci- resolution was passed honoring Jer- A Route 22 truck rental business dent at press time. Dr. Foley said that the district has reported that a car trailer was not seen some drop-off in kindergarten emy White for having attained the SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts returned. • James Gee, 60, of Fanwood enrollment, which is down from last SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 year. of America. • was arrested and charged with driv- And Mayor Martin L. Marks is- A simple assault reportedly ing while intoxicated at the corner Still, he said there is “no real light occurred between employees and at the end of the tunnel,” as enroll- sued a proclamation honoring Jill a patron at a Route 22 service of LaGrande and Martine Avenues ment is still increasing. Horner, Miss New Jersey 2000. The station. Police said the assault after his motor vehicle became Eileen Satkin, Chairwoman of the council’s next regular meeting will stemmed from an argument over stuck in a snow bank, police said. Long Range Planning Committee, be held on Tuesday, January 23. gas. No complaints were filed. He was released on his own recog- said the committee is currently look- SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 nizance. ing into the issue of overcrowding at • The theft of a pocketbook was TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Roosevelt. She noted that there is the Swindlehurst reported from a room of a Terrill • The owner of a laundromat possibility of forming a Citizens’ Road nursing home. on South Avenue reported that Advisory Committee to discuss plan- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • Rajohn Holmes, 22, of Newark one of his coin machines was bro- ning and a possible solution to the Services Committee. was arrested and charged with pos- ken into. problem. The former councilwoman has also served as President and Trea- surer of the Fanwood Democratic Local News? Club and has long been active with Brooks Crandall for The Times We’ve Got It Covered the Fanwood Presbyterian Church, HAPPY TO BE SNOWBOUND...The tiniest of local tots bundled up to brave the www.goleader.com brisk weather and grabbed their toboggans and playthings to frolic in the snow. serving as a Deacon and Elder and Knee-deep in the powdery mounds, the winter wonderland made the holiday running youth programs there. season extra joyful. This year I plan to... 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By INNA BRUTER Sergeant Alan Attanasio and Corpo- prison sentence for burglary. By PAUL J. PEYTON Committee’s jurisdiction also in- Donahue, who served as Mr. Ferguson’s Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ral Thomas Murphy received com- Patrolman Thomas Norton, Patrol- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times cludes deposit insurance, federal Deputy Campaign Manager, will run MOUNTAINSIDE — mendations for their April 14 arrest of man John Philippakos and Lieuten- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Michael monetary policy, bank capital mar- the district office at 2333 Morris Av- Mountainside honored its men in a man who was discovered prying a ant Todd Turner received commen- A. Ferguson was officially sworn in as kets, activities, international finan- enue, Suite B8 in Union, the same one blue at the police awards ceremony crowbar into the Spanish Tavern’s of- dations for saving the life of an eld- the newest Congressman represent- cial and monetary organizations and that was used by Mr. Ferguson’s prede- held at the reorganization meeting of fice safe at 5 a.m. Chief Debbie noted erly heart attack victim on June 29 ing the Seventh District on January 3. urban development. cessor, Bob Franks. the borough’s governing body on that if not for the actions of the officers, with the help of a device that the Mr. Ferguson follows fellow Re- The Transportation Committee His Washington D.C. office is January 9. the encounter could have escalated police had acquired only two weeks publicans Matthew Rinaldo and Bob oversees the nation’s highway, avia- Room 214 of the Cannon Building, Police Chief James Debbie, Jr. gave into a life-and-death situation. earlier: a defibrillator. The victim’s Franks in representing the district. tion, rail and maritime transporta- located on First Street. out the awards for outstanding The man, who was just one month heart attack was brought on during a He defeated Democrat Maryanne S. tion systems. It also authorizes fund- Mr. Donahue said Congressman achievement for what he declared out of jail on a previous burglary struggle with his son, who was ar- Connelly in the November election ing for construction of environmen- Ferguson or his staff will be avail- had been a very busy year. conviction, is now serving a 17-year rested and charged with assault and after fighting off three opponents, tal infrastructure. Mr. Ferguson was able at public libraries and post of- domestic violence. He has not been including Tom Kean Jr. of Westfield, also named to the Small Business fices in an effort to make the Con- bailed out of jail yet. son of the former Governor, to win Committee. gressional office more accessible to Patrolman Richard Antonacci, the Republican nomination last June. Seeking to strike a bipartisan tone constituents. The district covers parts Corporal Kenneth Capobianco, Pa- During a phone interview with The in the Congress, Mr. Ferguson said of Essex, Middlesex, Somerset and trolman Stephen DeVito, Sergeant Westfield Leader and The Times of he had lunch with U.S. Senator Rob- Union Counties, with a combined Joseph Giannuzzi and Corporal Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Friday, ert G. Torricelli (D-N.J.) last week to population of 600,000. Murphy received commendations for the new Congressman said his focus discuss issues that they could both A graduate of George Washington saving the life of a man who was will be on improving public school support. University in Washington, Mr. found unconscious in his home on education, lowering taxes for work- “I firmly believe bipartisan con- Donahue worked in the Vermont July 10. The police officers used a ing families and enacting gun safety sensus and cooperation will be the governor’s race prior to joining the defibrillator to start his heart. measures, particularly as it relates to keys to enacting commonsense re- Ferguson for Congress campaign last Patrolman Antonacci and Sergeant kids. forms, and I pledge to work with year. Giannuzzi received commendations “I’m deeply honored to represent Republicans and Democrats to find Chris Jones, who served as Chief of for saving the life of a woman in New Jersey in Congress, and I pledge that bipartisan consensus and coop- Staff for former Congressman David cardiac arrest on October 15. The to be a strong voice for the common- eration,” Congressman Ferguson McIntosh (R-Ind.), has been hired by officers employed a defibrillator in sense, mainstream issues that are stated upon being sworn in to his first Mr. Ferguson in the same role. this case as well. important to New Jersey families,” two-year term in the House of Repre- Following the swearing-in cer- The Mountainside Police Depart- Mr. Ferguson said in a statement sentatives. emony at the Capitol last week, Mr. ment currently owns two released by his Congressional office Mr. Ferguson, a resident of War- Ferguson’s wife, Maureen, hosted a defibrillators. The first was purchased after he took the oath of office. ren, has set up his District and Wash- reception for more than 200 support- by the borough, and the second was Mr. Ferguson was appointed on ington D.C. offices. ers who traveled to Washington from acquired through a state grant. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION THE TIMES The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood What Happened to Family Hour — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and During Prime Time TV Viewing? and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: By DEBORAH MADISON ing on their mates. New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Far be it from me to squelch anyone’s Are we that amoral, that monogamy National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association First Amendment rights, but lately, I’m has become a joke and infidelity nothing DAPPER DON Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association appalled by what I see and hear on TV. more than a sport? Am I the only one Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey I must be getting old, because in the last bothered by this? John Gotti, the reputed Mafia boss, Will this show be sponsored by con- P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street year or so, I have found myself fre- has been given the alliterative Dap- P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue dom ads and wine coolers? How about Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 quently saying, “I can’t believe they’re per Don sobriquet by the nation’s showing that during prime time.” divorce lawyers? Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 More than a dozen times, I’ve had to The tobacco companies were checked press. The first part of this nickname, dapper, meaning neat and trim, smart, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at send my kids out of the room or switch in their attempts to lure young children channels because of the sexually ex- into a detrimental habit when they were as well as small and active, is derived P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 plicit content of so called, “family hour” barred from using Joe Camel to promote from a Middle English word mean- PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. prime time shows. Even conservative smoking. Is it appropriate for the net- ing nimble and strong. Mr. Gotti is CBS has made me blush more than once works to be lauding promiscuity using all of the above. He certainly liked to Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh in front of my kids. And it’s not just “The Simpsons” and “King of the Hill” don (a word that combines do and on A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING graphic sex scenes and nudity, but the to promote a laissez-faire attitude about and means to put on garments) nice plethora of sexual innuendoes and refer- sex and adultery? clothing, and he was always neatly Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin ences to sex acts that seem to be domi- I hope the FOX Network has sense COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS nating family hour sitcoms and dramas enough to show a few AIDS prevention attired. Paul J. Peyton Fred K. Lecomte Karen M. Hinds that make me cringe. After the 10th commercials during “Temptation Is- The Don in Dapper Don is a Mafia BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT SALES and SPORTS OFFICE MANAGER reference to genitalia, it’s not even funny land.” Perhaps they could get Bill and holdover from the old world. In Spain, anymore. Monica to narrate an ad listing the dan- Don is a title of respect like Mr. or SUBSCRIPTION PRICE I suppose ever since our nation’s leader gers of unprotected sex. Now that would Sir. In Italy the capitalized form is One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 made oral sex a household word, the be funny! used to address a priest, and when networks decided that if it was good * * * * * lower cased it is a title of respect for enough for the six o’clock news, then it Deborah Madison is a freelance writer a man of importance. This Don can was fair game for them. for The Westfield Leader and The Times be traced back to the latin dominus, Even Nick at Nite, the evening proof Scotch Plains-Fanwood. It’s Time for Local Towns to Enact Laws gramming on Nickelodeon, a station with master of a domus, house. programming supposedly just for kids, has been stepping over where any rea- To Ban Hand-Held Cell Phones by Drivers sonable parent would draw the line. Have you ever watched “Happy Letters to the Editor Perhaps it’s time for area towns to give serious nances outlawing the use of hand-held cell phones by Days?” The show is primarily focused consideration, via one of two tracks, to addressing a drivers. Marlboro’s ban was passed in July and on teenage boys trying to lose their vir- ginity and discussing the best ways to DiFrancesco Thanked for Posting ban on the use of hand-held cellular phones by Carteret passed its own in October. Other cities and make that happen. Is this the best we can drivers. towns around the country, including New York City, do for our kids? Most of us, in all likelihood, have experienced Adultery has always been a saucy plot S Corporations Tax Relief Bill are also giving consideration to such a ban. Towns in for daytime soap operas to prime time, close calls—as pedestrians, drivers or bicyclists— our area ought to consider such a ban. Our local roads made for TV psycho-dramas, but it was Editor’s Note: The following letter corporate level. with a car being driven by someone with their cell usually presented in the disparaging light was sent to New Jersey State Senate For NFIB, this means that more than are often thick with traffic; we have a significant President Donald T, DiFrancesco and phone pressed to their ear, too busy to pay complete it deserved. 60 percent of our members will gain number of children and elderly persons who are Now, it has become the main ingredi- copied to The Westfield Leader and The some deserved relief, if the Governor attention to the road. potentially at risk when crossing the street; drivers ent in a game show, of sorts, called “Temp- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. signs the bill into law. We were all taught, as beginning drivers, that our these days seem to inherently always be in a rush; and tation Island,” which premiered last night * * * * * As you recall, in 1998 Governor Whitman pocket vetoed the legislation, two hands belong on the steering wheel and our our area has experienced a number of fatal accidents on FOX. “Temptation Island,” according On behalf of the National Federation to the show’s Website ad, “is a provoca- of Independent Business (NFIB) and its sending a mixed signal to the small- attention needs to be focused on the road. We were involving drivers and pedestrians. tive new reality-based show produced by more than 11,000 members, I wanted to business community. The bill was then not taught how to safely operate a car while search- Failing the passage of an ordinance banning hand- Rocket Science Laboratories. Four un- thank you for your assistance on the S quickly reintroduced by Senator Tony Bucco and Assemblyman Guy Gregg ing for something in the backseat or while reading held cell phone use, our local governments then married, but seriously committed couples, Corporation tax cut. at a crossroads in their relationships and As you know, the legislation elimi- and quickly moved through the commit- the newspaper—or while juggling a cellular phone. ought to at least give their assent to a resolution 30 singles, that are looking for love, nates the corporation business tax on tee process, again. Why weren’t we taught these things? Because backing a statewide ban on this activity. Twin bills travel to an exotic location to test the regular income of S corporations. Sub- Now we are again close to sending this bill to the Governor’s desk, given there is no safe way to do any of them while driving are currently before the State Legislature that would waters of temptation.” chapter S of the federal Internal Rev- It is a place where unmarried, but enue Code allows a corporation with 75 that you have decided to post the bill on a car. ban drivers from using hand-held cell phones while committed couples go to test their fidel- or fewer shareholders to elect special tax December 18, 2000. NFIB graciously Indeed, a 1997 study by the New England Journal driving. A1929, sponsored by Assemblymen Larry ity, while enticing adversaries make a treatment, including the exemption of thanks you for your unwavering support of small-business. of Medicine found that talking on a phone while Chatzidakis (R-8th) and Francis Bodine (R-8th), and concerted effort to tempt them into cheat- most of its income from taxation at the driving quadrupled the risk of an accident and was Rob Tartaglia S849, put forth by Senators Martha Bark (R-8th) and Westfield Fire Chief Commends State Director, NFIB/NJ almost as dangerous as being drunk behind the John O. Bennett (R-12th), were introduced nearly a Trenton wheel. And that study was done three years ago, well year ago, but continue to languish in committees. Emergency Crews for Storm Efforts before the present time when it seems that the driver Both bills would impose a fine of $100 to $250 on Roosevelt Concert of every other car is busy with a cell phone. More drivers violating the ban. I would like to take this opportunity to cleared and visible so as to be available express my sincere congratulations to if immediately required. Should Have Included recently, the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis pub- Some says such a ban would infringe on free our Public Works, Police and Fire De- Through the efforts of both the Public lished a study, funded, interestingly enough, by speech rights. But it’s important to remember, as partments for their outstanding efforts in Works Department, who had crews work- Christmas Musical Pieces AT&T, in which they assigned a crash risk factor to many of us have told our newly-licensed teenaged the clean up of our town during the snow ing throughout the weekend, and the I was greatly looking forward to at- storm on Saturday, December 30. Police Department, our town was safe tending the winter concert at Roosevelt using cell phones. With some 107 million cell phones kids, that driving itself is a privilege, not a right. As Fire Chief it was mandatory that I and under control throughout the dura- Intermediate School on Thursday, De- in use as of last year, it’s estimated that 450 to 1,000 Similarly, the ability to drive and talk on a cellular be certain that our apparatus be available tion of the storm and afterward. cember 14. It is always a pleasure to see fatalities occur annually thanks to cell phones. phone is not a right. Requiring a driver to either use to serve every citizen of Westfield. Our All of these departments are to be the students perform in such a setting. department worked continuously during commended for their efficient and pro- My joyful anticipation was quickly Furthermore, the National Highway Transpor- a headset or pull off the road to make or receive a call the day and into the night, not only fessional actions which lessened the haz- dissolved when I began to look over the tation Safety Administration says that for every in no way infringes on anyone’s rights. making certain that we had a clear path ards normally associated with a storm of program of the evening’s musical selec- fatality, there are 666 property damage- and to send out our trucks, but also con- this magnitude. tions. While it was a high quality collec- Others say that talking on a cell phone in a car is no stantly sending out crews throughout the tion of musical pieces, and the students injury-producing crashes, meaning there are be- different from talking to a fellow passenger. But town to make sure all fire hydrants were John Castellano performed them admirably, the imbal- tween 300,000 and 650,000 “other” crashes due there are differences. A passenger in a vehicle is Westfield Fire Chief ance of the selections was obvious. to cell phones. A 1995 Prevention magazine In spite of the fact that the vest majority aware of the driving situation and can even serve as NJ Transit Head Urges Citizens of Americans celebrate the Advent sea- survey reported that 85 percent of cell phone an additional look-out for hazards. If there is a son, there was not one musical piece cel- owners use their phones while driving at least necessary pause in conversation, the reasons, be it an To Think About Organ Donation ebrating the true meaning of Christmas. some of the time, meaning that today, there are accident, road hazards, traffic jam, etc., are evident to While I would not expect Roosevelt This is the time of year when we come transportation, or to obtain information Intermediate School to provide for door- now about 75 million drivers talking on their all parties. The second difference is that phone use together with our family and friends to on the New Jersey Donor Registry, please to-door caroling, I do not think that phones while driving. seems to carry a certain obligation of immediacy. share the warmth of the holidays. It’s call The Sharing Network at (800) Share- performing a musical piece or two cel- The Fatal Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a When the phone rings, a person feels compelled to also a time of reflection as we look back NJ or visit their Web site at ebrating the birth of Christ would have on the year 2000 and anticipate what lies www.sharenj.org. been inappropriate. census of police-reported fatal accidents occurring answer it—whether it is convenient, safe, or appro- ahead in 2001 - the start of the “real” new It may even have been greatly appre- in the U.S. that collects data about cell phone use priate to do so or not. A person becomes focused on millennium. Jeffrey A. Warsh ciated. We look to brighten the darkest days Executive Director from police accident reports. Cell phone related the phone call and loses the situational awareness NJ Transit Corporation Kent R. Lorentzen of winter as we enjoy fine food, family Westfield cases in 1994 and 1995 contain some interesting necessary to safely operate their car. gatherings and the exchanging of greet- similarities. Citations issued in 1994 and 1995 to cell Some also feel enacting a ban on hand-held cell ings and gifts. But for some 1,800 New Runner Recalls Dangerous Incident phone-using drivers involved in these fatal crashes Jersey residents currently waiting on phone use would further extend the “nanny state,” lists for life-saving transplant opera- were disproportionately high for “inattention” when where government takes it upon itself to legislate tions, the new year will bring anxiety With Motorist on North Avenue compared to all drivers included in FARS. In virtu- personal safety issues. But unsafe cell phone use and uncertainty. After reading about the woman who our husbands this story, they were both ally all crashes, the cell phone-using drivers were in As a member of the Board of Trustees was killed while crossing North Avenue in very upset with us that we didn’t get this does not just affect the user, but potentially dozens of the New Jersey Organ and Tissue the striking vehicle. And when the type of crash is of others—other drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and Westfield, I felt that I had to write a letter car’s license plate number. (One of our Sharing Network (The Sharing Network), to your paper, and tell you what happened husbands is also a local police lieutenant.) examined, they fell into two categories—drivers property. It’s time for a change in personal habits. I would like to offer hope and encourage- to me on that very same roadway. But things like this happen “too fast.” striking something in front of them or leaving their ment to these men, women and children On Saturday, December 2, I was on When people say “what is wrong with Just as mandatory seat belt use and stricter drunk who wait for the day when the phone will lane of traffic. Who among us in this area hasn’t seen driving laws resulted in fewer accidents and fatali- my morning run with my running part- the kids today?,” I say, look at what ring, indicating that an organ has become ner, good friend and fellow mother of parents are teaching their children. That an erratically-moving car only to discover the driver ties, a ban on cell phone use by drivers, whether available for transplant. Then they will be two grade school boys. We were running it is funny to run down pedestrians on busily chatting on a cell phone and seemingly oblivi- like the rest of us, enjoying life to the on North Avenue, facing on-coming traf- our roadways. statewide or on a local level, would also make the fullest, ever thankful for the blessings ous those around him? roads just a bit safer and prevent additional trag- fic, passing in front of Lord & Taylor, I am writing this letter in the hope that that have been bestowed upon us. when a car swerved as if to deliberately the driver reads this. I hope all parents Last year, two New Jersey towns enacted ordi- edies from occurring. In this season of sharing and good- hit us and then swerved away. Then the who read this take a moment to reflect on will, I urge you to talk about the subject driver and his small child (who was the lessons we teach our children by of organ donation with your family and riding in the front seat next to him) broke example. Throughout this coming year, Congressman Ferguson, County Freeholders loved ones. Make a New Year’s resolu- out in hysterical laughter. Is this funny? let us all look at ourselves and ask, what tion to give the ultimate gift – the gift of Is this something a father should be can we all do to be better parents to our life making your wishes known to your teaching his child? The two of us had to children? family, so that if the need arises, they jump up onto the curb to avoid getting hit To Bring Government Closer to The People will know your wishes. by his car. Linda Michak To find out more about donation and Scotch Plains Openness in government is something that is often offers a wide range of services from county parks to When we both arrived home and told talked about but never accomplished in the end. This human services to passport and ID cards through the year, a local Congressman and the new head of County Clerk’s office. Union County government have opted to bring gov- A portable trailer containing county information ernment to the people. has been made available at county events including Congressman Michael A. Ferguson, newly sworn the summer concert series at Echo Lake Park. in as the Representative for the Seventh Congres- We encourage county residents to take advantage sional District, plans to make himself or his staff of the opportunity to meet Congressman Ferguson available at United States Post Offices and public and the Freeholders. As your elected officials, this is libraries around the district which spans parts of four your opportunity to hear what they have to say and counties. ask any questions you may have. A Congressional office serves as the link between Westfield’s newest mayor, Gregory S. McDermott the federal government and its citizens. With the has said he will bring the town’s various boards and district split between Union, Middlesex, Somerset commissions and Essex Counties and with just two district and non-profit offices in Union and Woodbridge, it is easy to see Deadlines groups before General News - Friday 4pm how some constituents would be unable to meet in the Town Coun- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm person with Congressional staff. During the cam- cil at public Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm paign Mr. Ferguson also spoke of doing Town Hall meetings this How To Reach Us Meetings. year. This is an E-Mail - [email protected] Alexander Mirabella, the 2001 Chairman of the effort not only to Phone - (908) 232-4407 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders, has promote what Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 announced that the board will hold four of its public these various en- In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield meetings at locations throughout the county “in an tities do but to 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains effort to bring county government closer to resi- inform residents Submittal Formats dents.” The “on-the-road” meetings are tentatively of every aspect Photos - B/W and Color scheduled for March 15, June 28, September 20 and of town govern- No Panoramic or Polaroid December 13. Meeting locations will be announced ment and of the Typed, not handwritten Upper and lower case as the county provides them. importance of Need name & daytime phone The Freeholders generally hold their meetings at groups like The the Union County Administration Building in Eliza- Westfield Foun- For our complete editorial policies beth, the County Seat for Union County. The county dation. request a copy of our Policy Guide CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 11, 2001 Page 5 Robert Newell Elected Chairman Seymour Koslowsky Steps Down Of Planning Board in Westfield After 24 Yrs. on Recreation Board

By PAUL J. PEYTON By DEBORAH MADISON He has also served on several Sycamore Field and improvements 2001 will continue that movement.” are appointed annually. Specially Written for The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Newell said the board will Prior to leaving office, Democratic boards in town, including the United at Tamaques Park, while under his WESTFIELD — Robert L. Newell have a full agenda this year. Mayor Jardim named William Ziff, WESTFIELD — After a 24-year Fund, the Jewish Community Center direction. was elected Chairman of the A number of new faces have joined another Council candidate in 2000, contribution of volunteering his time and the Westfield Y, volunteering as While on the Recreation Commis- Westfield Planning Board last Thurs- the board this year. to the unexpired term left by the and experience, Westfield Recreation the liaison between those organiza- sion, Dr. Koslowsky was instrumen- day night, an entity on which he has Vic Trezesniowski, who was ac- resignation of Marc McCabe. There Commission Chairman, Dr. Seymour tions and the Recreation Commis- tal in creating the Night Place for served since 1991. The chairman for tively involved in the Republicans’ is one year left on that term. Koslowsky is stepping down from sion at various times. sixth through eighth graders and the the past few years, Martin E. Robins, campaign this past fall including that Mr. Jardim also named Anthony that post. He has seen many changes take Teen Center for high school stu- was named Vice Chairman. of his wife, Karen, began a full four- M. LaPorta, a board member since Dr. Koslowsky served as a mem- place in Westfield over the course of dents. Both of these weekend recre- Mr. Newell owns a lighting design year term. Jay MacDonald was ap- 1997, to fill out the three years left by ber on the Recreation Commission his involvement with the Recreation ational activities for Westfield’s company in Westfield. pointed to the other four-year board the resignation of Joseph Stoner, who for 12 years beginning in 1976, then Commission, particularly in girls’ young people have been very suc- “There was a feeling that it was vacancy. just joined the board last year. Mr. as the Commission’s Chairman for sports and the overall numbers of cessful in drawing upwards of 500 to time to give him (Mr. Newell) a shot Rich Elbert takes over as the first Stoner has moved out of Westfield. the past 12 years, through six May- participants in all sports. Participa- 600 students each year. He was also and give Martin a breather,” said alternate seat, replacing Rosemary Paul D. Strauchler was unani- ors, he noted. tion in recreation programs and sport- a major proponent in bringing about Board Secretary Kenneth B. Marsh, Millet. His term will be for two years. mously re-appointed for a third year Dr. Koslowsky has been a Westfield ing events has increased from sev- summer sports camp 15 years ago, the town’s Engineer. The term of Mr. Also joining the board are Rafael as Board Attorney. Also, Robert resident for 30 years, when he opened eral hundred to several thousand in which provides a summer program Robins, an appointee of former Betancourt, the new Second Ward Coun- Catlin Associates was retained again his dental practice in town, in 1971. the past few decades, he noted. for Westfield’s children, regardless Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, expires at cilman and former town prosecutor who as planning consultant to the board. He previously served as a dentist in “More adults are active now and of financial circumstances. the end of the year. will serve in the board’s council liaison Mr. Robins urged the Town Coun- the Air Force from 1969 to 1971. expect the quality of our parks to “Children need a balance between “I am honored at being elected as seat, and Jay Boyle, a Council candi- cil to take action this year to hire a Dr. Koslowsky has coached a vari- serve their needs,” Dr. Koslowsky academics and recreation,” Dr. chairman,” Mr. Newell stated. “I think date this past fall, who was designated full-time town planner, something ety of sports over the years, includ- said. This need resulted in the Recre- Koslowsky remarked. the Planning Board has had a lot of by Mayor Gregory S. McDermott to that was considered last year but ing baseball and girls’ softball and ation Commission’s focus in recent He noted that all of these pro- positive influence on the Town of take the Mayor’s place on the board. never formally acted upon by the has umpired and refereed for various years on renovating numerous parks, grams, including trips for senior citi- Westfield and hopefully the board in The Mayoral and Council Liaison seats Town Council. teams. including a complete renovation of zens and other recreational programs sponsored by the Recreation Com- mission are made available without a profit incentive and through the efforts of many volunteers. Alexander Mirabella Sets Initiatives He was also instrumental in replacing playground equipment used by recreation programs at all of the For 2001 Freeholder Bd. Chairman Board of Education’s school facilities. By PAUL J. PEYTON organization that seeks volunteers. A at Chubb Insurance Group in War- Dr. Koslowsky also worked dili- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Web site will be created to connect ren. Ms. Scanlon is a paralegal spe- gently along with the other members ELIZABETH — The Union volunteers with open positions. cializing in family law and Mr. of the Recreation Commission to County Board of Chosen Freehold- Chairman Mirabella’s third initia- Holmes is a retired police detective bring about the extensive renovation ers reorganized on Sunday under new tive is expansion of the county’s Of- in Reahway where is also served on plans that are currently in the plan- leadership. fice of Veterans Affairs to create a the City Council. ning stages for the Memorial Park Freeholders Alexander Mirabella “one-stop shop” for veterans regard- In addition to the freeholders be- and Pool Complex. of Roselle Park and Lewis Mingo of ing benefits and health care issues. ing sworn into new terms, Union Dr. Koslowsky said that he intends Plainfield were sworn in as this year’s “New Millennium...New Jobs” is County Clerk Joanne Rajoppi took on staying active in the community Chairman and Vice Chairman, re- another program Mr. Mirabella said the oath of office for a second, five- as well as working in his dentistry spectively. will be “designed to expand our busi- year term as Clerk. practice for many more years. Mr. Mirabella will lead a board that ness attraction and retention efforts Ms. Rajoppi is the first woman to Dr. Koslowsky has three grown is entering its fifth year under a Demo- and provide businesses with the sta- serve as County Clerk in the 145- children, all of whom participated in cratic majority. The Democrats are in bility and environment for prosper- year history of the county. Prior to Westfield recreation programs, and their fourth consecutive year of hold- ity along with the critical elements that she served as Register of Deeds three grandchildren, two of whom ing a 9-0 Democratic majority. they need for growth and expan- and Mortgages, a position was are Westfield residents, also involved Chairman Mirabella, who was sion.” merged into the Clerk’s officer in FOR A WORTHY CAUSE...Union County Freeholder Linda d. Stender of in recreation programs. His wife, elected to a second consecutive three- The program is aimed at expand- 1995. Fanwood, left, presents a ceremonial check for $5,000 to the Scotch Plains- Fanwood High School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to help the organiza- Susan, of 33 years, was a past presi- year term this past November along ing customer skills training programs The board’s reorganization was dent and one of the founders of with Freeholders Deborah P. Scanlon offered at the Retail Skills Training tion continue its Project Graduation program. Also pictured are high school held was attended by newly-sworn students Rob Bugg and Renee Zidonik, and Mary Bell Cappio, President of the Women for Women in Scotch Plains, of Union and Chester Holmes of Center in the Jersey Gardens Mall in United States Senator from New Jer- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School PTA. Project Graduation is an annual a counseling organization for help- Rahway, set forth the board’s agenda Elizabeth “to meet the demands of sey, Jon Corzine of Summit, and alcohol-free event held for graduating seniors. ing families. for 2001. existing and new retail centers, the Woodbridge Mayor and likely Demo- “We are compelled to make deci- new hotel and office development cratic candidate for Governor, James See it all on the Web! sions on what is best for all, and just along the Elizabeth waterfront and McGreevey. a few. We must continue to rely on employment opportunities at New- www.goleader.com our hearts as well as our intellect,” he ark International Airport. said. The Economic Development and He said Access 20001, a forerun- Human Service Departments will be Thomas J. 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BEAT THE ROUTE 22 NIGHTMARE 301 A, South Ave.East Westfield 908-654-1401 BY HEADING INTO WESTFIELD CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Miss Ann Magee Training Program Planned To Wed Kevin Kautzmann For Strengthening Families SCOTCH PLAINS — The Rutgers Education and Family and Consumer Mrs. Catherine Magee of Fanwood, logical sales representative for Cooperative Extension Program of Sciences. She is the parent of two formerly of Ridgefield, has an- Galderma Laboratories of Fort Worth, Union County will present a training young adults. nounced the engagement of her Tex. program for parents and their chil- Topics that will be covered in the daughter, Miss Ann Magee, to Kevin Her future husband also graduated dren, ages 10 to 14, on Tuesday eve- children’s tract are: Having Goals Christopher Kautzmann. He is the from Villanova University and has a nings from January 16 to February and Dreams; Appreciating Parents; son of Ms. Valerie Lois Gunther of financial practice on Wall Street. 27. Dealing with Stress; Following Rules; Franklin Lakes and Charles Neff A wedding is planned for May. Entitled “Strengthening Families,” Dealing with Peer Pressure; Peer Kautzmann of Upper Saddle River. the program will be held from 7 to 9 Pressure and Good Friends and Put- The bride-elect is also the daughter Son, Daniel, p.m. at the First United Methodist ting It All Together. of the late James Cyril Magee, Sr. Church, 1171 Terrill Road in Scotch These topics will be taught using Miss Magee is a graduate of Born to Jaffes Plains. While the program starts at 7 fun, hands-on activities and a mini- Villanova University in Pennsylva- p.m., families are invited to come at 6 mum of lecture by Rutgers Coopera- nia and is employed as a dermato- Marc and Tracy Jaffe of Scarsdale, N.Y. have announced the birth of p.m. and brown bag their dinner to- tive Extension 4-H Youth Develop- their son, Daniel Mencher Jaffe, on gether. ment Agent James Nichnadowicz. Mr. Tuesday, January 2, at White Plains The program, developed by the Nichnadowicz is the father of four Hospital in New York. Iowa State University, is designed to children. Daniel weighed 8 pounds and 11 build skills and reinforce informa- The cost of the program is $25 per ounces and measured 20 inches in tion to help adult participants in their family, which covers registration for length at birth. parenting role. At the same time, chil- two parents and all children ages 10 He joins his sister, Hayley, age 2½. dren are taught skills for setting goals, through 14. It also includes on-site Judy and Stuart Mencher of New dealing with peer pressure and mak- child care for children younger than York and East Hampton, formerly of ing good friends. 10. Westfield, are Daniel’s maternal The program itself will be divided This program is limited to 15 fami- grandparents. into separate tracts for the adult and lies. Interested individuals are urged Dee Dee and Marty Jaffe of Rye youth participants. These tracts will to register early by listing the names Brook, N.Y. are his paternal grand- meet simultaneously, but in different of all family members who will be parents. rooms in the building. participating (parents should include Doris Schneider of Lake Worth, Topics to be covered in the adult the names and ages of children need- Fla., is the baby’s maternal great- tract will include: Love and Limits; ing child care.) grandmother. Making House Rules; Encouraging The list, along with a $25 check MR. AND MRS. ANDREW STANLEY LINDEN Good Behavior; Using Conse- made out to Rutgers Cooperative Miss Ann Magee His paternal great-grandparents are (She is the former Miss Carolyn Jill Gray) Estelle Dreisen of Port Chester, N.Y. quences; Building Bridges; Protect- Extension of Union County, should and Harry Jaffe of Hartford, Conn. ing Against Substance Abuse and be mailed to Ellen Di Iorio, RCE of Putting It All Together. UC, 300 North Avenue, East, Program to Spotlight The course will be taught by Eliza- Westfield, 07090-1499. Library Resources Temple Helps Charities Miss Carolyn Jill Gray beth Levin, the Rutgers Cooperative Anyone with questions is asked to In Publishing Process With ‘Mitzvah Mall’ Extension of Union County Program call (908) 654-9854 or send an e- AREA — Temple Sha’arey Sha- Associate certified in Family Life mail to [email protected]. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Me- lom of Springfield, which includes Weds Andrew S. Linden morial Library will hold a program Westfield residents among its con- entitled “Lend a Hand – How Library gregation, held a “Mitzvah Mall” at Miss Carolyn Jill Gray, the daugh- her parents. Dr. Elizabeth Gray of Resources Can Help You Break Into its annual Chanukah Brunch on De- ter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gray of Pensacola, Fla. was her sister’s maid Publishing” on Saturday, January 27, cember 10. Seattle, Wash., was married on Satur- of honor. Philip Linden of Portland, at 1 p.m. at the library. The “Mitzvah Mall” featured dis- day, October 28, to Andrew Stanley Me., served as best man for his brother. Adrienne Basso, the author of seven plays and information about various Linden. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A graduate of Forest Ridge School books, will explain use of the library’s charitable organizations. Alfred Linden of Cape Carteret, N.C., of the Sacred Heart in Bellevue, materials in the publishing process. “Shoppers” purchased Chanukah formerly of Westfield. Wash., the bride attends Lake Wash- The program will be part of the gifts by making donations in The nuptials and reception took ington Technical College in Seattle, educational series “Spotlight on New someone’s honor to the organization place at Anthony’s Home Port Res- where she is majoring in library and Jersey Authors,” which is made pos- of their choice. The event raised over taurant in Seattle, with Judge Rob- information systems. sible in part by a Union County $700 for the various charities. ert Alsdorf officiating. The The bridegroom, a 1984 graduate HEART (History, Education, Arts – Sha’arey Shalom is a Reform Jew- bridegroom’s brother, Reverend of Westfield High School, attended Reaching Thousands) grant. ish congregation affiliated with the Matthew Linden, who is Pastor of Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univer- All are invited to attend this free Union of American Hebrew Congre- the First United Methodist Church sity in Daytona Beach, Fla. and is event. For further information, please gations. For more information about of Bloomsbury, also participated in employed by Ameriflight Corpora- call (908) 789-4090 or visit the li- the synagogue, please call the temple the ceremony. tion in Seattle. brary at 550 East Broad Street. office at (973) 379-5387. The bride was given in marriage by The couple reside in Seattle.

VISIT WITH THE MAYOR…Members of Cub Scout Den No. 6 from Evergreen Temple Emanu-El Elementary School in Scotch Plains visited newly-elected Mayor Martin L. 756 East Broad Street, Westfield • 908- 232-7663 Marks at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building December 6, where they learned about government and toured the building. The visit was in conjunction with the Early Childhood Education Program Webelos Citizen Badge. Pictured, left to right, are: Danny Michalak, Antonio We are proud to feature: Albano, Brian Flood, Mayor Marks, Derek Sands, Wayne Adams, Chad Ringel, Michael Bumiller and Antonio DiNizo. • Preschool classes for children ages 2 through 5 years old Healthy Indoor Air Annual Meeting Slated New • Parent/Toddler Programs • KinderPlus-1/2 day Kindergarten Enrichment To be Focus of Class By Community Center Program (with optional transportation) WESTFIELD – The annual meet- • Lunch & Enrichment Classes WESTFIELD — Rutgers Coop- ing of the Westfield Community Cen- • Music & Movement Specialists erative Extension of Union County’s ter, a member agency of the United • Judaic content Family and Consumer Sciences De- Fund of Westfield, will be held on partment will offer a class entitled Monday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m. at Please Join us for our “Healthy Indoor Air for Your Home” 558 West Broad Street in Westfield. on Wednesday, January 17, from 7 to All members are invited to attend. OPEN HOUSE 9 p.m. at its headquarters at 300 North Lewis Corno, President of the Avenue, East, in Westfield. Board of Directors, has announced January 23rd-26th (Registration) 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM. The program will teach partici- that the following officers, trustees Program in Action pants what they can do to protect and directors will be elected to serve their health by improving their in- for 2001: First Baptist Church 170 Elm Street, Westfield door air quality. The major causes of Mr. Corno, President; Elizabeth (While our school is under construction). indoor air pollution will be intro- McDiarmid, Vice President; duced and control methods will be Lawrence Brown, Vice President; discussed. Janice Williams, Secretary, and Louis For individuals with allergies or Francz, Treasurer. asthma, the class will cover biologi- Directors to be elected for three- cal pollutants including mold and year terms include: Dr. B. Carol A Different Kind of Therapist mildew, dust mites, bacteria, pests Molnar, Joseph Lockerman, Susan and pet dander. Jacobson and Sonia Newman, and For A Different Kind of Kid Registration is required. The cost for a one-year term, Wiley Woodard. of materials for this program is $5, Trustees will be James Avery, Joyce Life can be difficult and confusing; don’t let your child’s future payable at the door. To register, please Pretlow and Esther Simon. be ruined by their at-risk behavior. My unique style will give call (908) 654-9854. even the toughest kid the will to change. Sue Mecca, M.A.

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Born in Westfield, she had lived The funeral service took place on Founded Real Estate Counseling Firm Born in Newark, he lived in Surviving are two sons, Matthew there until moving to Mountainside Monday, January 8, at St. Paul’s Mountainside for 35 years. R. Pomo, Jr. and Mark Pomo; a daugh- Clayton Page Pritchett, 73, of Char- founded his own real estate counsel- Mr. Pomo had been an interior de- ter, Karen Diggins; a sister, Emma in 1952. Church. Interment was at Fairview lotte, N.C., died on Tuesday, January ing firm, Clayton P. Pritchett, Inc., signer, associated with East Orange Pomo, and four grandchildren. Mrs. Mulligan had been Treasurer Cemetery in Westfield. 2, at Carolinas Medical Center in which he operated until his retire- of the Lincoln Federal Savings and Arrangements were handled by the Mill End Company, for many years A Mass was offered on Thursday, Charlotte. ment in 1998. before retiring six years ago. January 4, in Our Lady of Lourdes Loan Bank of Westfield before retir- Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Born in Orange, the son of the late He was a member of the Covenant He attended Seton Hall University Roman Catholic Church in ing in 1965 after 42 years of service. Street in Westfield. Virgil and Beatrice Page Pritchett, he Presbyterian Church in Charlotte and She was a Past Matron, with more Memorial contributions may be in South Orange and graduated from Mountainside, following the funeral had lived in Westfield before relocat- initiated a chapter of Lambda Alpha, the Whitman School of Interior De- from the Galante Funeral Home in than 80 years of membership, of At- made to the St. Paul’s Episcopal ing to Charlotte in 1984. an international land economics fra- las Chapter No. 99 Order of the East- Church Memorial Fund. signs in New York City. Union. Mr. Pritchett began his career with ternity. He served in the United States Army January 11, 2001 ern Star of Westfield and Past Grand January 11, 2001 the International Paper Company in Mr. Pritchett earned the designa- Officer of the state organization. New York City and continued with its tion of Real Estate Counselor and Mrs. Mulligan was a lifelong mem- Long Bell Division in Kansas City, was also a member of the Education Carol S. Cox, 65, Managed Claims; ber of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Ammie Howard, 71 Mo. He also served for three years Committee of The Shepherd’s Cen- Westfield. Ammie Howard, 71, of Fanwood with the Real Estate Research Com- ter and was Chairman of the Char- Active With United Fund and JLEP She was predeceased by her hus- died on Friday, December 29, at pany in Chicago, followed by 13 years lotte Chapter of the Concord Coali- Carol S. Cox, 65, of Westfield died band, Guy H. Mulligan, in 1980. Runnells Specialized Hospital of with Landauer Associates in New Arrangements were under the tion. on Sunday, December 31, in direction of the Higgins and Bonner Surviving are two grand nieces, Union County in Berkeley Heights. York City. He graduated from Williams Col- Mrs. Frederick Scarborough and Mrs. Bridgeway Nursing Care in Echo Lake Funeral Home in Born on January 1, 1929 in King After relocating to Charlotte, he lege in Williamstown, Mass., where Bridgewater. and Queen County, Va., she lived in Westfield. he was a member of Sigma Phi Fra- Born in Masontown, Pa., she had Memorial contributions may be Margaret Delmont, 86 Fanwood for 43 years. Marilyn G. Weiss, 73 ternity. lived in Bayonne before moving to She was predeceased by her hus- made to the American Cancer So- Margaret R. Delmont, 86, of Marilyn G. Weiss, 73, of Scotch He served in the United States Navy Westfield 40 years ago. ciety, New Jersey Division Inc., Bridgewater died on Saturday, De- band, Ernest Green, and by two Plains died on Saturday, January 6, in aboard the USS Tarawa during the Mrs. Cox managed insurance daughters, Judith Howard and P.O. Box 815, Elizabeth 07207- cember 30, in Brandywine Assisted Overlook Hospital in Summit. Korean Conflict. claims for various insurance compa- 0815. Living at Middlebrook Crossing in Michelle Howard. Born in Newark, she had lived in Surviving are his wife of 49 years, nies in New Jersey. Surviving are two sons, Ernest In addition, funds for a scholar- Bridgewater. Union before moving to Scotch Plains Marion “Dusty” Miller Pritchett; a She was the captain of the United ship to be established in her Born in Stanford, Conn., she had Green, Jr. of Texas and Mark Green 27 years ago. son, Clayton Dale Pritchett of Fund of Westfield and a member of of Fanwood; a daughter, Mary, of memory may be sent to the lived in Edison, Richmond, Va. and Mrs. Weiss was a member of the Cranford; two daughters, Keren the Westfield Committee of the New Westfield College Woman’s Club, Mountainside before moving to Puerto Rico; four brothers, Sam Sisterhood of B’nai B’rith of Union Pritchett of Fredericksburg, Va. and Jersey Symphony. Howard and Zack Howard, both of P.O. Box 2694, Westfield, 07091. Bridgewater more than a year ago. County. Betsy Pritchett Peterson of Hope; a She was also the task force chair- January 11, 2001 She was predeceased by her hus- Plainfield, Herman Howard of Vir- Surviving are a son, Neil Weiss; a brother, Robert Pritchett of Palo Alto, woman of the Junior League of Eliza- band, Lawrence Allan Delmont, and ginia and Archie Howard of East daughter, Hildy Levitt; a brother, Calif.; his stepmother, Beulah Grant beth and Plainfield. Ernest G. Gebler, 78 by a sister, Mae Forgue. Orange, and a sister, Mary Ann Herbert Gardiner, and three grand- Pritchett of Maplewood, and six Mrs. Cox received a bachelor’s Coleman of Virginia. Ernest G. Gebler, 78, of Toms River Surviving are three brothers, Vito children. grandchildren. degree from Carnegie Mellon Uni- died on Sunday, December 31, in the Romano, Salvatore Romano and The funeral was held on Thursday, Services were held on Tuesday, A memorial service was held on versity in Pittsburgh, Pa. January 4, at the Warren Temple in Community Medical Center in Toms Frank Romano, and a sister, Carmela January 9, in the Beth Israel Cem- Saturday, January 6, at the Covenant She was predeceased by her par- River. DeCamp. Scotch Plains, followed by interment etery in Woodbridge. Presbyterian Church. ents, H. Clyde Sechler and Clara Lee at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Born in Bayonne, he had lived in A Mass was offered on Friday, Arrangements were under the di- Memorial contributions may be Sechler. Fanwood before relocating to Toms January 5, in St. Michael’s Roman Arrangements were handled by the rection of the Menorah Chapels at made to the Mexico Mission of Cov- Surviving are two daughters, Nancy Plinton-Curry Funeral Home in River in 1989. Catholic Church in Union, following Millburn in Union. enant Presbyterian Church, 1000 van de Sande of Elizabeth City, N.C. Mr. Gebler had been a guidance the funeral from the Haeberle & Barth Westfield. January 11, 2001 Morehead Street, Charlotte, N.C. January 11, 2001 and Sandra McFeeley of counselor at Burnet Junior High Colonial Home in Union. Interment 28204; to Friendship Trays, 2401 Albrightsville, Pa.; two sons, David School in Union for 35 years before was at Hollywood Memorial Park in Distribution Street, Charlotte, N.C. Cox of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and retiring in 1984. Union. Joseph Barbarise, 86, Was Member 28203, or to The Shepherd’s Center, January 11, 2001 Matthew Cox of Bridgewater; two He served in the United States Na- P.O. Box 6052, Charlotte, N.C. 28207. sisters, Nancy Bogan of Arvada, Colo. val Coast Guard during World War II. Of Audubon and Historical Groups Arrangements were under the di- Rena Ruffini, 73 and Patricia Reed of Lady Lake, Fla., He was a member of the Veterans rection of Harry and Bryant Com- and nine grandchildren. Rena D. Bavosa Ruffini, 73, of of Foreign Wars Post No. 8886 and of Joseph Barbarise, 86, of Brandon, Schmalzigan; a brother, Anthony pany in Charlotte. The funeral service was held on the Golf Association at Greenbrier Berkeley Heights died on Wednes- January 11, 2001 Vt. died on Saturday, January 6, in Barbarise; a sister, Mary O’Cone; Friday, January 5, at The Presbyte- Woodlands in Toms River. day, January 3, at Overlook Hospital the Rutland Regional Medical Cen- two grandchildren and a great-grand- rian Church in Westfield. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth in Summit. ter. child. Born in Westfield, she had lived Nancy Mastrogiovanni Gebler; two sons, Guy Gebler and Born in Madison, he had lived in Services will be held at 11 a.m. Kurt Gebler; a daughter, Robyn there until moving to Berkeley Nancy K. Mastrogiovanni, 57, of Westfield and Fanwood before mov- today, Thursday, January 11, in the Floyd Williams, Sr., 84 Reichert, and six grandchildren. Heights in 1968. ing to Brandon in 1982. Brandon Congregational Church. Edison died on Thursday, January 4, Floyd Edward Williams, Sr., 84, of Mrs. Ruffini worked as a teacher at the JFK Medical Center in Edison. Services were held on Thursday, Mr. Barbarise had been a supervi- Arrangements are being handled Scotch Plains died on Sunday, De- January 4, at the Silverton Memorial aide for the past 14 years at Summit Born in Rahway, she had lived in sor in the mechanical department of by the Miller and Ketcham Funeral cember 31, at home. Funeral Home in Toms River. Child Care Center. Economics Laboratories in Home in Brandon. Fanwood during her childhood. She Born in Clover, Va., on October 22, January 11, 2001 She was predeceased by her hus- Woodbridge and, prior to that, its January 11, 2001 subsequently lived in Piscataway for 1916, he was the son of the late Walter band, Anthony Ruffini, in 1973. predecessor company, Magnus 21 years and in Ellenton, Fla. for six and Sallie Foster Williams. He was a Douglas Closterman, 2nd Surviving are a son, Clyde A. Chemical Company in Garwood. He Carlos E. Arguello years. resident of Scotch Plains for many Douglas Victor Closterman, 2nd, Ruffini; two sisters, Mary Bush and worked for both firms for 44 years Carlos E. Arguello of Scotch Plains She was a homemaker. years. 64, of St. Petersburg, Fla. died on Theresa Gonella, and five brothers, before retiring in 1982. died on Tuesday, January 2, in Jersey Surviving are a son, Michael Mr. Williams had been employed Monday, December 25, at home. Patrick Bavosa, Caesar Bavosa, An- He was a member of the Rutland City Medical Center in Jersey City. Mastrogiovanni of Branchburg; a with Elizabeth Roofing before retir- Originally from Scotch Plains, he thony Bavosa, Frank Bavosa and A. County Audubon Society, the Bran- Born in Costa Rica, he had lived in daughter, Laura Kiernan of Alexan- ing. He subsequently worked for had lived there for many years. He Bavosa. don Historical Society, the Brandon Irvington before moving to Scotch dria Township; her mother, Florence Skillar Labs in Garwood for 16 years. relocated to Seminole, Fla. in 1973. A Funeral Mass was offered on Senior Citizens and the Supper Club Plains in 1997. Long of Bradenton, Fla.; two broth- Inducted into the United States Mr. Closterman was a member of Tuesday, January 9, at the Holy Trin- of the Brandon Congregational Mr. Arguello was a driller’s ap- ers, Emil Long of Cape Coral, Fla. Army in 1942, he attained the rank of United Association Plumbers, Local ity Roman Catholic Church in Church. prentice for the Summit Drilling and John Long of Bradenton; a sister, sergeant during his three-year mili- No. 103 of Plainfield, and had been Westfield. Interment took place at Mr. Barbarise was additionally a Company in Bound Brook. Patricia Garlinghouse of Dickerson, tary career, serving in the Company employed for many years by Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. member of the birding clubs Wings He had previously been a mainte- Tex., and four grandchildren. C 45th Quartermaster Regiment. Plainfield Plumbing Inc. of Plainfield Arrangements were under the di- and the Summit Nature Club. nance worker at the Great Swamp Services were held on Saturday, He saw action during World War II as a Field Superintendent. rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Greenhouses in Gillette. January 6, at the Middlesex Funeral and was stationed in Central Burma He had been employed at the Bay 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Elizabeth Barbarise; a daughter, Joyce Surviving are his wife, Rocio Home in Middlesex. Interment took in Burma, India. Pines Veterans Hospital in St. Peters- January 11, 2001 Benavides Arguello; a son, Efrain place at St. Bernard Cemetery in Mr. Williams was awarded the burg as a maintenance supervisor for Arguello; a daughter, Luisa Arguello; Bridgewater. American Service Medal, the Vic- the Plumbing, Heating/Air Condi- Candida Lepree, 89, Was PTA Leader; two brothers, Melvin Arguello and January 11, 2001 tory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Ser- tioning and Painting departments. Mr. Ronald Arguello, and two sisters, vice Medal and the Good Conduct Closterman retired from the Veterans Teacher at Feather Bed Lane School Norma Arguello and Mayra Arguello. Genevieve Church, 85 Medal. Administration in 1990. Arrangements were handled by the Genevieve W. Church, 85, of Scotch He was a member of St. John’s He was a United States Army vet- Candida Lepree, 89, of Monroe ton State College, now called the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. Plains died on Friday, January 5, in Baptist Church in Scotch Plains and eran and a member of American Le- Township died on Sunday, Decem- College of New Jersey. Interment was scheduled to take place Overlook Hospital in Summit. Masonic Lodge Alpha No. 116 of gion Post No. 273 of Madeira Beach, ber 31, at home. She was predeceased by her hus- in Costa Rica. Born in Newark, she had lived in East Orange. Fla. Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in band, G. Arthur Lepree. January 11, 2001 Irvington before relocating to Scotch He was predeceased by his wife of Surviving are three sons, Douglas Cranford, Westfield and Jamesburg Surviving are a daughter, Andrea Plains in 1948. nearly 50 years, Bernice Ongue Wil- V. Closterman, 3rd, Timothy before moving to Monroe Township Richel of Berkeley Heights; a son, Marguerite Isbrecht, 87 Mrs. Church had worked in the liams, in 1996. Closterman and Jeffrey Closterman; five years ago. Robert Lepree of Fanwood; a brother, Marguerite H. Isbrecht, 87, of accounts receivable department of Surviving are his son, Floyd a daughter, Michele Tobin, and three Mrs. Lepree had been a teacher at Theodore Crincoli; three grandchil- Westfield died on Friday, December American Hoechst Corporation in “Tokie” Williams, Jr. of Plainfield; a grandchildren. the Feather Bed Lane School in Clark dren and four great-grandchildren. 29, in the Clark Nursing and Reha- Bridgewater for 15 years before retir- sister, Ruth Williams of Scotch Plains, Services were held on Thursday, from 1959 until retiring in 1971. She Private services were arranged by bilitation Center in Clark. ing in 1981. Earlier, she had worked and four grandchildren. December 28, at the E. James Reese previously taught in the Elizabeth the Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Born in Milwaukee, Wis., she had for Weston Electric in Newark. Services were held on Friday, Janu- Funeral Home in Seminole. Inter- school system. Funeral Home in Westfield. lived in Newark before relocating to She was a member of the ary 5, at St. John’s Baptist Church. ment took place in the Bay Pines She served as President of the Eliza- Memorial contributions may be Westfield 25 years ago. Mountainside Active Retirees, the Y Interment took place at Fairview Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, Janu- beth Council of Parent-Teacher As- made to the Visiting Nurse Associa- Mrs. Isbrecht was a graduate of the Squares of Clark and Senior League Cemetery in Westfield. ary 2. sociations and was the Chairwoman tion of Central New Jersey, Hospice Katherine Gibbs School in New York Bowling. January 11, 2001 January 11, 2001 of the Safety Committee of Monroe Division, 141 Bodman Place, Red City. Surviving are her husband, LeRoy Village. Bank 07701. She was a member of the Westfield A. Church; a son, Dennis L. Church; She graduated in 1930 from Tren- January 11, 2001 Stamp Club. a daughter, Sharon E. Church; two She was predeceased by her hus- brothers, Richard Weber and John band, Frederick William Isbrecht, in Weber; a sister, Ruth Higgins, and a Charles Holder, 85, Active in Church; 1985, and by a son, Wayne F. Isbrecht. grandchild. Surviving are a son, Richard W. Private services were arranged by Isbrecht; four grandchildren and three the Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Served in Army Intelligence in War great-grandchildren. Plains. Funeral services were held on Sat- Memorial contributions may be Charles H. Holder, 85, of Rossmoor Presbyterian Church in Westfield. urday, January 6, in the Higgins Me- made to the American Cancer Soci- died on Friday, December 29, in the Funeral arrangements are being morial Home in Freehold, followed ety, New Jersey Division Inc., 70 Princeton Medical Center in handled by the Gray Funeral Home, by interment at the Old Tennent Cem- Grove Street, Somerville, 08876. Princeton. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. January 11, 2001 January 11, 2001 etery in Tennent. Born in Little Rock, Ark., he had January 11, 2001 lived there until moving to Westfield in 1946. He relocated to Rossmoor in 1980. Mr. Holder had worked as a Per- DEATH NOTICE sonnel Director for the Exxon Cor- ROBISON, SUSAN JANE Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. poration, in both Florham Park and DOWELL, wife of Alvin L. Robison, Bayonne, for 35 years before retiring died at home on January 3. She was Caring & Courteous Service to the in 1976. 62 years old and had been ill for many years with Multiple Sclerosis. Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 He was awarded his Bachelor of Susan was an accomplished and Arts Degree from the University of inspiring musician. She sang Arkansas at Little Rock in 1936 and beautifully and was in a select and received his master’s degree from the small singing group during her years University of Michigan at Ann Arbor at Westfield High School. She was in 1940. also a sensitive and excellent pianist. Westfield He joined the United States Army Susan was actively involved with the 556 Westfield during World War II in 1941, serving Children’s Specialized Hospital in Mountainside for several years and Avenue in the Army Intelligence Department received awards for outstanding until 1945, when he was discharged. character and service. She was also 233-0255 Mr. Holder was a member of SANE, an avid and loyal Brooklyn Dodgers John L. Dooley an organization opposed to the Viet- baseball fan. Manager nam War, and the Advance Club of Susan attended the University of Westfield. Colorado and Penn State University He was also a longtime member of where she was a member of Pi Beta The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, Phi Sorority. She was a member of The Presbyterian Church in where he was a Deacon and an Elder. Westfield. In addition to her husband, He was predeceased by his wife, Alvin Robison, she is survived by Edwina Gilbert Holder, in 1996. three sisters: Mary Louise Stevenson Surviving are a daughter, Deborah of Lincolnshire, Illinois; Barbara Cranford Ebert of Westfield, and two grand- Kellogg of Fayetteville, New York 218 North Avenue sons. and Caroline Duax of Snyder, New 276-0255 Cremation was private. A memo- York, as well as four nieces, five nephews, three grand nieces and Charles V. Dooley rial service will be held at 4 p.m. on four grand nephews. A memorial Sunday, January 14, at the Meeting service will be held in the spring. Manager House at Rossmoor in Rossmoor. Funeral arrangements are being Interment will take place in the spring handled by the Gray Funeral Home, at the Revolutionary Cemetery at The 318 East Broad Street, Westfield, NJ. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Long and Meyn Spend Semester Overseas Concepts & Thought In Syracuse Program WESTFIELD – Craig Long and Michelle Meyn, both of Westfield, are spending the fall 2000 semester studying in Flo- Budding Scientists Now Sought rence, Italy through Syracuse University’s Division of Interna- tional Programs Abroad. For Unique Westfield Program Craig is a sophomore majoring WESTFIELD – “Hands on Sci- all of the elementary schools. in printmaking at Syracuse ence,” an after-school enrichment Hands on Science will again need University’s College of Visual and activity now in its 11th year, is class mothers to help in the class- Performing Arts. scheduled to run in Westfield from room or organize a roster of volun- Michelle is a junior majoring Monday, February 5, to Friday, teer classroom helpers, set up tele- in finance at Gettysburg College. March 30, 2001. phone trees and other activities. As in previous years, the pro- Class mothers will receive a special gram is sponsored by the Optimists discount on the regular registration Club of Westfield in cooperation fee on one course as an incentive. Find Education with the Westfield Public School All positions are filled on a first- News on the Web: district and the Parent-Teacher come, first-served basis. Council. For more information, please call www.goleader.com The goals of the program are to Laura Brockway at (908) 928-1093. encourage young children’s interest in science with fun, hands-on, “real” science activities in chemis- STRIKE UP THE BAND…After weeks of rehearsals, Jefferson Elementary School’s Orchestra, Chorus and Band held try, mathematics, physics, biology their Winter Concert at an assembly for students and faculty on December 20. The String Orchestra was conducted by Robin Naylor. The Chorus was led by Karen Yula and accompanied on piano by Jefferson parent Ross Patterson. The band and the environmental sciences. The was led by Steven Stouffer. Pictured, above, the Jefferson Elementary School Chorus participates in a holiday song with activities are aimed at the elemen- Ms. Yula. tary school level. Each class meets once per week for eight weeks, with about 10-14 Magnet High School Sets Third Information children per class. Courses are taught by qualified teachers from Westfield schools and instructors Session For Eighth Grade Students from other districts. SCOTCH PLAINS – An Informa- school. Drama Club, School Newspaper, All classes will convene at the tion Session has been scheduled for The Magnet High School offers an School Yearbook, Student Council various elementary and middle current eighth graders interested in engineering and design technology- and more. schools in Westfield. The program attending the Union County Mag- based curriculum that prepares stu- For more information about the has grown steadily in popularity, net High School for Science, Math- dents for college study and allows Magnet High School, please visit and last year attracted nearly 400 ematics and Technology for the them to earn up to a year of college www.ucvts.tec.nj.us. To make reser- 2001-2002 school year. The ses- credit before they graduate. vations for the information session, children. sion will take place on Saturday, Extracurricular activities include please contact the Admissions Of- James Fleming, coordinator of January 20, at 10 a.m. in Mancuso the Technology Club, Science Olym- fice at (908) 889-3800, Extension the program, stated that registra- Hall. piad, Math League, Debate Team, No. 201. tion forms are currently available at The school is located on the cam- pus of Union County Vocational Tech- nical Schools at 1776 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains. The information session will answer questions about the curriculum and programs at the A TRADITION OF GIVING…Having sponsored a Thanksgiving Day Dinner for the past 10 years, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA Chapter, an Association of Marketing students, started a new tradition of sponsoring a special SPFHS Alumni Assoc. holiday dinner for the homeless and needy on December 24 at the Black United Community Center in Plainfield. Over 200 guests attended the occasion and Plans Panel Featuring DECA reported that this was the highest total attending one of their dinners. Turkey and all of the fixing, as well as desserts, were served. Leftovers will be Graduates of 1950s provided. DECA students senior Renee Zidonik and junior Ryan Crawford SCOTCH PLAINS – Elena organized the dinner which was attended by 60 pupils. Renee revealed, “We Harper, President of the Scotch wanted to do something special for these people again, because it makes them feel Plains-Fanwood High School so happy.” DECA acknowledged the support of Sondra Clarke, President of the Alumni Association, announced Black United Community Fund, and her staff for their assistance. Pictured, above, that Marie Leppert will moderate a DECA students David Larkin and Katie Bruno join some of their guests. panel of graduates from the 1950s at a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Room No. 101 of Junior Woman’s Club Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. Those who will share their memo- Sets Annual Spelling Bee ries about their high school days, WESTFIELD – The Junior p.m. and contests starting at 7:30 p.m. recall light-hearted stories and bring Woman’s Club of Westfield invites Students may register at their memorabilia from the 1950s are: all fourth and fifth grade students, school office or in the Children’s Wilson Andrews (1950), Bob Car- who are Westfield residents, to par- Department of Westfield Memorial boy (1955), Diane Kunstmann Car- ticipate in the group’s 14th Annual Library. Registrations are due no later boy (1956), Pete Terry (1954) and Spelling Bee. than January 17. Judy Glore Terry (1957). WRITING AND CAREER TIPS FROM A PRO…Jan Hubbard, Executive Editor of the National Basketball Association Magazine, visited Westfield Public Schools recently to share his advice and experiences with students. Pictured above, Mr. The preliminary rounds will be held The Junior Woman’s Club would John Gausz will be available for Hubbard addresses Journalism I students in Charlotte Faltermayer’s class at Westfield High School (WHS). Mr. Hubbard on January 23 for fourth graders and like to thank the Town Bank of anyone interested in joining the also spoke to journalism students at Edison Intermediate School and 11th and 12th graders in the Independent Living course January 25 for fifth graders. These Westfield for donating a $50 savings Alumni Association. at WHS. The visits were arranged through the Sharing Talents and Skills program of the Westfield Public Schools. two events will determine the 10 fi- account for the winner of the local All are welcome to attend. Re- nalists from each grade who will then competition, as well as The Town freshments will be served. For more Erin Kathleen Zupkus Foothill Club to Meet Julie Elmuccio Placed compete in the final local round on Book Store of Westfield for donating information, please call (908) 322- January 30. a gift certificate for the runner-up of 5863 or (908) 232-4132. Named to Dean’s List At B. G. Fields Feb. 1 On Fall Dean’s List Five finalists will then go on to the contest. At Stockton State MOUNTAINSIDE — The Foot- At Hamilton College District competition to be held in In addition, the group extends appre- SCOTCH PLAINS – Erin Kathleen hill Club of Mountainside will meet WESTFIELD – Hamilton College Cranford in February. All local rounds ciation to Steve Reedy of McDonald’s will be held at Westfield High School, Zupkus, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. at noon on Thursday, February 1, at in Clinton, N.Y., has announced that Restaurant for making a donation for with registration beginning at 7:15 each spelling bee participant. David McNelis, has been named to B. G. Fields Restaurant, located at Julie Elmuccio has been named to the the Dean’s List at Richard Stockton 560 Springfield Avenue in Westfield, Dean’s List for the 2000 fall semester. State College in Pomona for the fall for its monthly meeting and lun- Julie, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. CERTIFIED 2000 semester. cheon. John Elmuccio of Westfield, was HS TEACHERS Erin, who is a senior at Stockton The program, presented by Eliza- placed on the list for earning an aver- State, earned a 4.0 grade point aver- beth Zanders, will include slides and age of 90 or above during the term. Scotch Plains, Summit, age for the seventh consecutive se- artifacts featuring the Navaho Indi- A sophomore at Hamilton Col- Edison, Metuchen, mester. She is a speech pathology ans. Guests are welcome. For reser- lege, Julie is a graduate of Westfield Elizabeth and audiology major, as well as the vations, please call (908) 232-3626. High School. president of the Speech and Hearing Association at Stockton. 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Stelton African Methodist Episcopal tarian of the Year Award from the end Valerie Renee Hunter of Scotch She is continuing her studies by Church in Piscataway, will be the University of Medicine and Dentistry Plains was recently ordained as a pursuing a Master of Divinity from keynote speaker at Westfield’s Mar- of Rutgers University, Dr. Saunders Baptist minister. the International Theological Semi- tin Luther King, Jr. commemorative also received the Martin Luther King, The ordination was held at the New nary. service on Monday, January 15. Jr. Award from the Edison-Metuchen Zion Baptist Church in Elizabeth. Reverend Hunter is employed by The service will take place at 1 Branch of the National Association Reverend Hunter currently serves on PriceWaterhouse Coopers in Fort Lee p.m. at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic for the Advancement of Colored the ministerial staff as Pastor of Chris- as a Project Manager for the consult- Church in Westfield, following a pro- People in 1994. tian Education, Counseling and ing company. She also has a small cession from the Bethel Baptist “Dr. Saunders is a seasoned com- Women’s Ministry. business called “All Occasions by Church through downtown munity leader who possesses and She was licensed at St. John’s Bap- Valerie,” which specializes in event demonstrates strong people skills tist Church in Scotch Plains, where planning, travel arrangements, ad- when interacting within various she had been a member for more than vertising specialties, business forms, situations,” noted the Reverend 25 years. Reverend Hunter was also a personalized announcements, favors Leon Randall of St. Luke’s Zion member of the St. John’s Baptist and photography. African Methodist Episcopal Church Women’s Guild, Gospel Cho- The daughter of Richard Hunter, Church and a member of the Martin rus and Young Matrons. Sr. and Shirley Hunter of Scotch Luther King Association of A certified Christian Counselor, Plains, Reverend Hunter was born in Westfield. SUPPORTING THE SQUAD…Volunteer Christine Reiss, center, and dis- Reverend Hunter is a charter member San Antonio, Tex. Her brother, the “He is widely recognized by his patcher Lloyd Temes accept a check for $964.25 on behalf of the Westfield of the American Association of Chris- Richard F. Hunter, Jr., resides in peers for his strategic thinking and is Volunteer Rescue Squad. Presenting the check is Ms. Reiss’ sister-in-law, Julia tian Counselors. She has conducted Wilmington, Del. highly respected by religious and civic DeSantis, Fundraising Co-Chairwoman of the Welcome Wagon Club of the religious workshops and retreats and communities,” added Reverend Westfield Area. has taught classes for various Baptist Randall. associations. Dr. Saunders is a Councilman-at- Welcome Wagon Club Raises In addition, Reverend Hunter is a large for the Piscataway Township founding member of the Middlesex Council and affiliated with several Central Baptist Association of Asso- civic organizations. An instructor with Funds for Local Rescue Squad ciate and Assistant Pastors. the New Jersey Conference Ministe- Educated through the Scotch rial Institute, he is a member of the WESTFIELD – The Welcome communities, including Scotch Plains, Plains-Fanwood school system, Rev- New Jersey Conference Board of Wagon Club of the Westfield Area Fanwood, Mountainside, Clark, erend Hunter graduated from Scotch Trustees, Board of Examiners and presented a check in the amount of Garwood and Cranford. Plains-Fanwood High School. Dr. Kenneth Saunders, Sr. Board of Ministerial Training. $964.25 to the Westfield Volunteer The club’s activities include She completed her undergraduate Rescue Squad. monthly dinners, play groups, book degree at Douglass College of Rutgers The club chooses a beneficiary each discussions, movie nights, walking University. Reverend Hunter earned six-month term and holds fundraising groups, ladies’ night out, children’s a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psy- First Baptist Reveals Dates activities to support the chosen cause. events, couples’ events and commu- chology with two minors, one in One of the fund-raising events to nity service projects. criminology and the other in Afro- support the rescue squad was a raffle For more information about the American Studies. For Course on Christianity that was held at the club’s annual Pro- club and how to join, please call Reverend Hunter is a graduate of New York Theological Seminary, WESTFIELD — The First Baptist The 10-week course, entitled AL- gressive Dinner on December 2. Area Renee at (908) 232-1646 or Christine Church, located at 170 Elm Street in merchants donated baskets and items at (908) 518-1910, or visit where she received a Certificate in PHA, will offer in lecture format the Christian Ministry and Counseling. Westfield, will host a course on the to be raffled off during the coffee and www.westfield-nj.com/welcome on rational responses to questions about While attending the seminary, she basic tenets of Christianity on the identity of Jesus, the reasons for dessert portion of the dinner. the Internet. received the “Award of Distinction” Reverend Valerie Hunter Wednesdays, January 17 through his death, the value of reading the Participating merchants included Baby’s Attic, Sealfons, Sir Puff’s March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. Bible and praying, and the reality of the Holy Spirit and healing. Café, Brummer’s Chocolates, Jos. A. In small groups, participants will Banks, Bunches Flower Company, Meeker’s Florist, Vance’s Florist, St. John’s to Honor discuss the lecture and also have an opportunity to ask other questions. Scarlet Begonias, McEwen Flowers, Dr. King at Annual ALPHA began in an Episcopal Theresa’s/Mojave Grill, Irma’s Hall- mark, Casabella, Ahrre’s Coffee church in London, England 20 years Memorial Service ago and has since been used in many Roastery, The Classic Basket, Rialto countries and denominations. Theatre and La Crema Gelato and SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s Café. Dr. Dee Dee Turlington, Senior Baptist Church, located at 2387 Morse The Welcome Wagon Club of the Avenue in Scotch Plains, will present Minister of First Baptist, will present the lecture each Wednesday, begin- Westfield Area is a non-profit organi- its annual memorial service honor- zation open to women and their fami- ning at 7 p.m. Participants will be ing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this lies from Westfield and surrounding Sunday, January 14, at 7 p.m. at the served a simple supper at 6 p.m. church. The course is free and does not The Reverend D. Keith Owens, require advance registration. Partici- Pastor of the Salem Baptist Church in pants are not required to commit to Jersey City, will be the principal the whole set of classes, but are in- speaker at the service, which will vited to continue with the series as also feature choir music. long as they find it meaningful. In addition, several young people “So many people disillusioned or will offer their personal reflections unfamiliar with the church still de- on how the late civil rights leader sire spiritual knowledge and experi- impacted their own lives. All are in- ence,” Dr. Turlington said. “ALPHA vited to attend this event. lets them seek that without being There will be no admission charge, pressured in any way.” but a free will offering will be taken to For more information, please call benefit the United Negro College Fund. the church office at (908) 233-2278.

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By DAVID B. CORBIN senior in the lineup, the Blue Devils In the 125-lb. bout, Blue Devil John Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times got on the board first with six team Leonardis shot in for a fireman’s One year ago the Kearny High points when freshman Matt takedown but got stuck on his back School wrestling team annihilated a McManus (103) pinned Fred Borta when Kardinal Angel LaPorta sand- very young, inexperienced Westfield in 2:32, using a half nelson and an bagged his attempt. squad, 60-21, in what could be con- arm bar. McManus initiated action Blue Devil sophomore Ethan sidered a laugher. Things have in the first period with a single-to-a- Powell had a rock-and-tumble bout changed a bit. The Blue Devils are double-leg takedown then worked a at 130-lbs. with Dave Mathesen but still very young and much more ex- high-stack pipewrench to gain a two- prevailed, 11-10. The first period perience is necessary for them to point nearfall. displayed more spinning than a whirl- become a power. However, the “He was patient on his feet and ing dervish but Mathesen came out with a 2-1 lead. Then in the second period, Powell added a reversal and a takedown while Mathesen added a reversal and an escape. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The action was furious in the third THE DEVIL ‘D’ COMES TO LIFE IN THE SECOND HALF...After trailing by 11, the Blue Devil defense came alive in period and there was some confusion the second half and slowed down the Raiders. Westfield’s offense also came alive in the second half and secured a, 63-55, CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 victory. RAIDER GIRLS GET 4TH AT PIRATE Deserio, Cook, Power Devils Devil Boys, Girls Propel Past Raider Hoopmen, 63-55 By STEVEN KRAKAUER Coach Kevin Everly, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The strategy worked, as well and The Westfield High School boys so did their newly initiated three- Past Raider Swimmers basketball team (2-5) clashed with quarter press. Banditry prevailed as Scotch Plains-Fanwood (1-6) on Janu- the Blue Devil robbed the Raiders By STEVEN KRAKAUER if it were not for the absence of two ary 6 in Scotch Plains and left with a, for seven steals in the quarter. Deserio Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the Raiders’ most talented swim- 63-55, victory. Junior Dan Deserio accounted for four of them. The Westfield-Scotch Plains swimmers. Chris Smith, an excellent rocked the Raiders for 21 – 9-15 from Blue Devil junior center Jay Cook ming rivalry has been one that has sprinter, was out with an injured the free throw line –, while grabbing came alive in the third quarter and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sparked excitement for many years. shoulder, and Ryan Hauptman, who eight boards and recording four steals, scored five points then followed with RUFFLING A KARDINAL’S FEATHERS...Blue Devil Matt McManus, top, is And the duel on January 4, at the recently transferred from Pingry, was about to pin his 103-lb. Keary Kardinal opponent. three blocks and two assists. seven more in the fourth to com- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Y proved to sitting out the 30-day mandatory Both teams were tentative and plete a solid performance of 18 waiting period. Kardinals had to endure a little ruf- aggressive on top,” said Head Coach sloppy in the first quarter. The Blue points. He also recorded three blocks Blue Devil Chrissy Romano fling of their feathers and pulled out Glen Kurz. “He has been improving Devils let an early, 11-10, lead slip and three steals. won the 100-yard backstroke, by and by the end of the quarter, the “(Jay) came through with a couple a 41-30 victory in Westfield on Janu- every week. He is mentally into the the 200-yard IM and the 400- ary 5. match and is confident.” Raiders led, 18-13. Raider junior clutch plays. His style points really yard free relay and Raider Dana Composed primarily of freshmen The Kardinals won the next three Steve Williams, who finished with went up in the game,” said Deserio. Berkowitz aced the 50-yard and sophomores, and with only one classes via fall to take an 18-6 lead. 11 points and two rebounds, hit two It was all Westfield in the fourth freestyle, 100-yard freestyle, three-pointers. quarter as they outscored the Raid- 200-yard free relay and the 200- The Raiders extended their lead to ers, 21-7, finally taking the lead PENNELLA, GLOVER SCORE 16 EACH yard medley relay. 36-25, by halftime. Anwar Mont- with 1:30 remaining. Donnell Clark “I’m pleased with our swim- gomery netted 10 of his 14 points in played big for his 5’9” figure and mers today. We got a lot of the first half to keep the Raiders poured in 10 points and seized four personal bests and there were a fluid. Big men Andrew Feeley and steals. Lady Raiders Break Past few really close races. Westfield Mike Brennan were held fairly quiet Westfield Co-Captains Jimmy swam a great meet,” said Raider throughout the afternoon. The 6’10” McKeon and Jon Semenoro left with Head Coach Jessica Hulnik. Feeley was held to only 10 points and injuries. McKeon played most of the Blue Devil Cagers, 56-38 On January 6, at the annual six rebounds thanks to the dogged game, and played well (six rebounds), Pirate Invitational in West defense of. Deserio. Brennan (6’8”) but Semenoro injured his toe in the Windsor, the rivalry continued. By DAVID B. CORBIN the Raiders combined hustle with finished with 11 points. first quarter. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times The Raiders finished fourth The Blue Devils changed their Deserio is optimistic for the rest of shooting success while the Blue Dev- with 126 points, while the Blue Offensive parity which existed in ils turned cold offensively. defensive tactics in the third quarter. Westfield’s upcoming match-ups. “If the first quarter shifted suddenly in Devils placed seventh at 97. “We went into the zone (defense) we play well, we could end up at .500 Senior Karen Manahan and junior Berkowitz won the 50-yard favor of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Steven Krakauer for The Leader and The Times and had some trouble, so we went by the end of the week.” Jackie Cusimano led the Blue Devils freestyle with a time of 25.3 High School girls basketball team in with 10 and nine points, respectively. MAKING WAVES...The Devil and Raider from the 1-2-1 (zone) to man-to- Westfield 13 12 17 21 63 girls created a lot of waves. the second quarter and the Raiders Manahan fired in six of her points in CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 man,” explained Westfield Head Sc Plns-Fanwood 18 18 12 7 55 held on to that momentum to defeat the first quarter and Cusimano netted Westfield, 56-38, in Westfield on seven points in the third quarter. Se- be no exception. The races were tight, the swimming was thrilling, but in January 6. The change occurred when CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 the end the Blue Devil boys won, 111-59, while the girls just skimmed past the Raiders, 95-75. Blue Devil Captain Cliff Haldeman won both the 200- and 500-yard freestyle events. He was trailed by Raider Steve Swenson in each of them. Blue Devil Devin Power “pow- ered” past his teammates to take the 100-yard free with a time of 54.09. Power also was part of the winning 200-yard free relay team. “Everyone really swam well; we were all focused to do well in this meet,” said Power. Scotch Plains’ potent family com- binations of the Bassman’s and the Swenson’s made some waves of their own. The Bassman’s consisted of Peter (first in 400-yard free relay), Jon (third in 100-yard breaststroke) and Jen (first in 100-yard breaststroke, first in 100-yard fly, first in 200-yard free relay, first in 200-yard

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times medley relay). For the Swenson team, WRESTLING FOR THE REBOUND...Raider center Erin Gillooly, No. 45, Eric took first in 100-yard breast- wrestles the rebound away from several Blue Devils. stroke and first in 200-yard IM, and Steve placed second in 200-yard freestyle Blue Devil sisters Jenny (senior) DESERIO DUMPS IN 18 POINTS and Susanna (freshman) Fowler accounted for big points. Jen struck gold in the 200-yard freestyle and Bulldog Boys Bounce silver in the 100-yard, as well as a first place spot in the 400-yard free relay. Susanna touched third in the 50-yard freestyle and second in the Blue Devil Hoopmen 100-yard backstroke. Westfield boys coach Martha By DAVID B. CORBIN ness from the free throw line,” pointed Heintzelman said, “This was a really Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times out Blue Devil Head Coach Kevin good meet. I was impressed by Scotch Superior speed, superior play set- Everly. “Dan has worked real hard Plains. They had many strong swim- ting and superior talent! That is what over the summer and did well against mers. It was good to see the kids it takes to win and that is what the Giles.” swimming under pressure.” seventh-ranked Malcolm X Shabazz McKeon, who sank three, three- The Westfield boys would have boys basketball team brought to CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 surely been under a lot more pressure Westfield on January 4. What the Bulldogs left with was a convincing 70-48 victory – upping their record to 6-1 – over the 1-4 Blue Devils. The Bulldogs only loss came at the hands of a superb Linden team. The offensive convincing came from Bulldogs Oscar Porter –14 points – and Devonne Giles and Bob Robinson – 13 points each. The convincing play setting came from Marcus Barrett and Dennis Harper. And the convincing talent was displayed in every aspect of the Bull- dogs’ play. However, the Blue Devils got some convincing offense from juniors Dan DeSerio – 18 points – and Jim McKeon – 13 points. DeSerio mixed well inside with Giles, drew several fouls and hit 10 of 11 at the free throw line. DeSerio netted 13 of those in the first half and sank all seven of his free throws. “We were trying to establish an David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times inside game against them and we SWARMING AROUND A BULLDOG...All five Blue Devils swarm around have been focusing on our effective- Shabazz Bulldog Oscar Porter to prevent him from getting a shot. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION M. X. Bulldog Boys Bounce Blue Devil Hoopmen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 pointers, came on strong in the sec- our opportunity to score,” explained ond half with 10 points. Also with an Everly. “When you play a team that enhanced awareness, he upped his quick and make turnovers like that, steal total for the game to five. they can get up and down fast.” “Once we settled down, we played Additionally, with the Bulldogs’ them nearly even in the second half,” quickness and size, the Blue Devils said Everly. “Jim did come on strong were dominated under the boards. in the second half and had a better Junior Jay Cook led the Blue Devils shooting percentage.” with five rebounds but also scored six Unfortunately, the disaster with points which included a behind-the- too many turnovers in the first half, back, crowd amusing hot-dog layup. placed the Blue Devils in a hole Sophomore Eric Turner pumped which they could not climb out of. in six points, Ken Lance scored three The Bulldogs, with their quickness, and Chris Freisen had two while David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times capitalized and sped to a 38-20 lead Darnell Clark contributed six assists. TRYING TO MANEUVER INSIDE...Blue Devil Jim McKeon, left, attempts to at the half. Most evident, was a 22-9 Shabazz 16 22 11 21 70 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times maneuver around a Shabazz Bulldog defender. McKeon nailed three three- run in the second quarter led by Westfield 11 9 12 16 48 ATTEMPTING TO BLOCK THE SHOT...Raider center Andrew Feeley, left, pointers. Porter, who poured in 10 points. leaps high in an attempt to block Blue Devil Eric Turner’s shot. “We had trouble in the first half Raider Cagers Skin DEVILS ROLL 2,963 3-GAME TOTAL with turnovers and that eliminated Shabazz Cagers Top Lady Cougars, 33-31 No. 18 Lady Vikings Slow The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Rothstein, Devils Whip Lady Devils, 62-36 School girls basketball team over- Down Lion Cagers, 53-39 The 6-0, 12th-ranked Malcolm X. came a 17-7, first quarter disadvan- Shabazz High School girls basket- tage and pulled ahead with two min- Extremely stingy defense in the give the Vikings an 18-11 edge in the utes remaining to skin the Cranford Farmer, Raider Keglers ball team proved to be too much as second half paid off for the 18th- second quarter, making the halftime they handed Westfield a 62-36 defeat Cougars, 33-31, in Cranford on Janu- ranked Union Catholic High School score 27-26. By DAVID B. CORBIN made, we needed to keep in the in Newark on January 4. The Blue ary 4. Raider sophomore Lindsay basketball girls as they handed The real turnaround came in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Pennella was fouled while making a match,” pointed out Tirone. Devils got good offensive perfor- Roselle Catholic its first defeat with third quarter when the Viking de- Speaking of being on a roll, Rothstein finished with a 774 se- mances from senior Karen Manahan, successful layup, then sank the free a 53-39 victory. Sophomore fense, led by the dogged stinginess Westfield High School sophomore ries, Villa totaled 557 and sopho- who netted 13 points, and Jackie throw to give the Raiders the victory. Stephanie Green pumped in 17 of senior Jessica Ballweg, held the The Cougars’ surge was led by bowler Matt Rothstein has been on a more Willy Masket totaled 544. Cusimano, who blazed in 11. points, including three from three- Lions to just two points while the big one. After losing to Cranford on Against the Raiders, the Blue Dev- Shahida Williams led the Lady Sharon Majors, who netted eight of point range, to lead the 6-1 Vikings. Vikings poured in 15. December 19, the Blue Devils de- ils swept in amazing style. Not only Bulldogs with 16 points followed by her 12 points in the first quarter, and The fast moving Roselle Catholic Amy Snyder and Shrita Smith net- the Raiders were reeling but chipped feated a tough Union Farmer team, did they win 7-0 and rolled two, Jada Jefferson, who pushed in 13 and lady Lions were effective with their ted 14 and 12 points, respectively, 4-3, on December 21 then pulver- 1,000 plus games – 1,032 and 1,003 pulled down 11 rebounds, and away and trailed, 22-15, at the half. strategy in the first quarter and took for the Vikings. Kenyail Johnson ized Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 7-0, on – but they amassed a 2,963 three- Kokhita Bulger, who scored 10 Three more points were chipped off a 16-8 lead. But Green came to life scored six points and Ballweg added in the third, then the Raiders’ defense January 4. And, in both matches, game total – the highest to date in the points. Blue Devils Ali McMahon and fired in seven of her points to four. Caitlin Mahoney led the 6-1 Rothstein played the starring role. Watchung Conference. and Nicole Infantino had four points turned the Cougars’ claws to ice in Lions with 11 points. The Vikings Against Union, the Farmers won In the first game, Rothstein rolled a each and Carolyn Matthews and the final quarter. will host Roselle today at 4:00 p.m. Center Erin Gillooly led all scor- High School Girls the first game, 932-861, but the Blue 253 and Villa had a 236. Then Suanne Hutchinson both had two. Roselle Catholic 16 11 2 10 39 Devils rallied to take the second ing with 16 points while pulling down Union Catholic 8 18 15 12 53 Rothstein blasted a 248 and Villa Westfield (1-4) 8 8 11 9 36 game, 986-974. Rothstein rolled a came through with a 226 in game two. nine rebounds and Najwa Glover Basketball Results Shabazz 16 22 9 15 62 bucketed 11 points. Pennella fin- 216 in the first game then jumped to Villa’s 205 in game three gave him a JANUARY 4: a 236 in the second. 667 total and, oddly, Rothstein rolled ished with five points and Cougar High School Boys Majors also had 11 rebounds. Scotch Union 61, Newark East Side 40 “We were in trouble right off the a humble 158 but still had a 659 series Highlander Girls Top Monique Blake fired in 18 points bat, then we squeezed out the sec- and brought his season average to 217 Plains-Fanwood improved to 4-3 Basketball Results Roselle Cagers, 47-43 while Cranford evened to 3-3. and grabbed 12 rebounds for the 4-2 ond,” said Blue Devil Head Coach – the highest in the Watchung Confer- Farmers. JANUARY 4: Mike Tirone. “Matt and Scott Villa ence. Masket had a 563 series and The Governor Livingston High Sc Plans-Fanwood 7 8 10 8 33 Cranford 17 5 7 2 31 East Side (1-4) 4 11 11 14 40 Newark East Side 55, Union 46 really came through in the third Andrew Royston totaled 584. School girls basketball team boosted Union 18 16 19 8 61 The Red Raiders upped their record game.” Presently Livingston High School its record to 5-2 by topping Roselle, Ram Hoopmen Stop Elizabeth 43, Irvington 20 to 5-2 but the Farmers got 18 points And come through they did as senior Evan Rachbaum, who was 47-43, in Roselle on January 5. High- from Chris Chadwick. Villa rolled over 200 and Rothstein First Team All-State in both his lander senior Jen Calabrese led all Shontae Hunter led the 6-1 Lady Highlanders, 68-41 Minutemen with 15 points. Union 9 15 13 9 46 burned the alleys with a spectacular sophomore and junior years, carries scoring with 18 points and also pulled East Side 9 12 14 20 55 289, just missing a perfect game. a 209 average and the Blue Devils down 11 rebounds. The hosting Governor Livingston Elizabeth 4 12 13 14 43 The tension definitely mounted as he face the Lancers today in Union. Roselle held a 41-36 lead entering High School boys basketball team Irvington (3-3) 0 1 12 7 20 Plainfield 74, Kearny 54 kept knocking down the pins until he “It ought to be interesting, we have the final quarter but the Highlanders had little luck as the 5-1 Roselle Kearny 67, Plainfield 55 The high-flying Cardinals elevated had 10-straight strikes on the screen. a lot of time left in the season and he went on an 11-2 tear to seize the Rams grabbed a 68-41 victory on Eileen Alarcorn put in 19 points their record to 6-0 by downing the 1- After getting a split, leaving three (Rothstein) has to keep focused,” victory. Junior Catherine Dotto January 5. Highlander forwards An- for the victorious Kardinals and Ali- 5 Kardinals. Andre Dabney scored pins standing, he leveled two to give said Tirone. With two sophomores scored 12 points, Meagan Butler drew Whitney and Doug Caruso each cia Mauldin scored 16 for the Cardi- 18 points. the Blue Devils a 925-921 win in the and two freshmen starting “We are scored seven, Kathleen Dreitlein and netted 11 points. nals. Plainfield 28 12 18 16 74 Kearny 10 15 14 15 54 third game. The Farmers won total young, but by the end of the season, Crystal Hammonds both scored four But it was Jessie Holley who got Kearny (4-2) 11 20 16 20 67 pins, 2,827-2,772, to get three points. we will make some noise!” and Rebecca Ringwood added two. the Rams rolling with 10 of his 17 Plainfield (2-4) 20 8 11 16 55 Roselle 58, Hillside 49 “Every one of those strikes that he Gov Livingston 15 9 12 11 47 points in the first half. The Rams JANUARY 6: Lateef McGill poured in 23 points PUBLIC NOTICE Roselle (3-4) 16 9 15 2 43 held a 37-22 lead at the half but put Elizabeth 71, Newark East Side 24 for the 5-1 Comets but the victorious PUBLIC NOTICE the game far out of reach by 4-1 Rams received 13 points each BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE The 7-1 Lady Minutemen were SHERIFF’S SALE Notice is hereby given that Ordinance outscoring the Highlanders, 17-1, in merciless and were led by Shontae from Amir Singleton and Jamil SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, No. 00-19-R BOROUGH OF FANWOOD the third quarter. Senior Mike Hunter, who poured in 18 points. Hurley. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PLANNING BOARD Mangold scored eight points for the Roselle 18 13 10 17 58 DOCKET NO. F-22031-98 Notice is hereby given that on January 24, East Side (1-7) 4 4 4 12 24 BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. Highlanders, Chris Meyer had four, Elizabeth 18 20 15 18 71 Hillside 9 15 11 14 49 00-16-R 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Borough Hall of the Jason Gionta netted three and Scott CALIFORNIA, N.A., ET ALS, PLAINTIFF Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Cranford 42, Linden 39 JANUARY 6: vs. MARY SPANO, ROSE L. SPANO; was passed and adopted on the second and Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Donohue and John Tully both added Cranford 72, Linden 63 GENERAL SURGICAL ASSOCIATES, ET final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and Planning Board will hold a public hearing to two. Cougar Christina Clark had 11 ALS., DEFENDANT. Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on consider the appeal of Voicestream Wire- points and 11 rebounds. The 6-2 Cougars led by Mike CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, December 28, 2000. less for preliminary and final site plan (74-6) Roselle 20 17 17 14 68 Snyder, who nailed 30 points, stag- DATED OCTOBER 13, 2000 FOR SALE This ordinance shall take effect immedi- Gov. Liv. (2-5) 8 14 1 18 41 Cranford (4-3) 14 9 14 5 42 and a use and bulk variance to erect an Linden (1-8) 6 12 13 8 39 gered the seventh-ranked Tigers. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ately after final passage and publication as antenna on PSE&G tower from the require- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Snyder upped his career point total required by law. ments of Chapter 93 of the Code of the PUBLIC NOTICE Union 88, Plainfield 51 to 1,009. Tony Wilson scored 18 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Eleanor McGovern Borough of Fanwood and from provisions of Monique Blake amassed 35 points public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Borough Clerk subparagraph 93-10 (use) (more than one NOTICE TO CREDITORS points and Greg Parker had 17 for the istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown 1 T –- 1/11/01, The Times Fee: $15.81 principal structure per lot); 93-14(F)(2) (bulk) ESTATE OF MANUEL RAPOSO, De- and 25 rebounds. 5-2 Tigers. Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on (height of fence) and such other relief that ceased. Plainfield (2-5) 5 20 7 19 51 Linden 11 20 16 16 63 WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF PUBLIC NOTICE the board may deem appropriate on the Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. Union (5-2) 22 24 28 14 88 JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the property at 51 South Avenue, Fanwood, LaCORTE, Surrogate of the County of Union, Cranford 14 24 11 23 72 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SHERIFF’S SALE New Jersey also known as Block No. 55 Lot made on the 5th day of JANUARY, A.D., ders must have 20% of their bid available in PUBLIC NOTICE Newark East Side 54, Elizabeth 46 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, No. 8 on the Fanwood Tax Map. 2001, upon the application of the under- The 5-2 Red Raiders got 16 points cash or certified check at the conclusion of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, All interested persons may be present and signed, as Executor of the estate of said NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT the sales. DOCKET NO. F-20358-99 heard. deceased, notice is hereby given to the FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY from Randy Foye. The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- creditors of said deceased to exhibit to the THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS The file pertaining to this application is THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Elizabeth (4-3) 12 16 6 12 46 DRED NINETY SIX THOUSAND NINE- subscriber under oath or affirmation their TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. CAESAR available for public inspection during normal East Side 15 7 16 16 54 HUNDRED SIX & 97/100 ($296,906.97). FERGUSON, ET AL., DEFENDANT. business hours from the Secretary of the claims and demands against the estate of RESOLUTION 01-01-05 The property to be sold is located in the CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Board at the Administration Offices of the said deceased within six months from the CONTRACTOR: Wilfred P. Coronato, Plainfield 73, Union 55 Borough of Mountainside, County of Union DATED OCTOBER 16, 2000 FOR SALE Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine date of said order, or they will be forever Esq., McDonough, Korn & Eichhorn, 959 and State of New Jersey. Amar Dixon led the 7-0 Cardinals OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. barred from prosecuting or recovering the South Springfield Avenue, Springfield, New with 21 points. It is commonly known as 1367 Outlook By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- John P. Belardo, Esq. same against the subscriber. Jersey 07081-0712 Drive, West Mountainside, New Jersey. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DiFrancesco, Kunzman, Coley Maria Raposo NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Repre- Union (3-5) 17 12 14 12 55 It is known and designated as Block No. public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Yospin, Bernstein & Bateman, P.C. Executor sentation Plainfield 19 20 17 17 73 4.C, Lot No. 26.A. istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown 15 Mountain Boulevard Snevily, Ely, Williams, DURATION: Period ending December 31, The dimensions are approximately 146.21 Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Warren, New Jersey 07059-5686 Gurrieri & Blatz, Attorneys 2001 or until his successor is appointed PUBLIC NOTICE feet wide by 186.19 feet long. WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF Atty. For Voicestream Wireless 308 East Broad Street AMOUNT: $120.00/Hour Prior lien(s): Mortgage made by Rocco A. JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $30.09 P.O. Box 2007 A copy of the Resolution and Contract SHERIFF’S SALE Spano & Rose L. Spano to American Busi- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Westfield, New Jersey 07091 relating to the services are on file and avail- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ness Credit, Inc., recorded 5/11/92 in Mort- ders must have 20% of their bid available in PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 able for public inspection in the office of the CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, gage Book No. 4502 Page No. 31 in the cash or certified check at the conclusion of Borough Clerk. DOCKET NO. F-4160-00 original amount of $30,000.00 which is al- the sales. SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Eleanor McGovern METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE leged to have been paid in full. Old Republic The judgment amount is NINETY SEVEN SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Borough Clerk COMPANY, ASSIGNEE, PLAINTIFF vs. National Title Insurance Company has THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $18.87 GENE NAGEL AND LAURIELLE NAGEL, agreed to provide purchaser at sale with a SIX & 06/100 ($97,666.06). DOCKET NO. F-7455-00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, HIS WIFE; LAWRENCE FLEISCHMAN, letter of indemnification or will insure said ALL THAT CERTAIN land and premises CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE ET ALS., DEFENDANT. purchaser without exception. SUBJECT TO situate in the City of Elizabeth, County of UMBELINA V. PINTO, ET ALS., DEFEN- DOCKET NO. F-1276-00 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, UNPAID TAXES AND OTHER MUNICI- Union, and State of New Jersey: DANT. REALTY MORTGAGE CO., INC., SHERIFF’S SALE DATED OCTOBER 20, 2000 FOR SALE PAL ASSESSMENTS, AMOUNT DUE IS COMMONLY known as 658 Magnolia CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERTO BERMUDEZ, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. AVAILABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey; DATED OCTOBER 05, 2000 FOR SALE ET AL, DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OR FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS Also known as Lot Nos. 814 & 112, Block OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-159199-97 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO No. 7 on the tax map. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED OCTOBER 05, 2000 FOR SALE CROSSLAND MORTGAGE CORPO- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS. There is due There is due approximately the sum of tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. RATION, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MARIE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 approximately the sum of THREE-HUN- ONE-HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND public vendue, at the Union County Admin- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ALICE RIGAUD; MR. RIGAUD HUSBAND Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- DRED SEVENTY THOUSAND FIFTY & NINE-HUNDRED SEVENTY & 86/100 istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MARIE ALICE RIGAUD, DEFENDANT. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF 25/100 ($370,050.25) together with lawful ($104,970.86) together with lawful interest Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on public vendue, at the Union County Admin- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the interest and costs. and costs. WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 FOR SALE afternoon of said day. All successful bid- There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ders must have 20% of their bid available in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- cash or certified check at the conclusion of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ders must have 20% of their bid available in JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by the sales. this sale. this sale. cash or certified check at the conclusion of afternoon of said day. All successful bid- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown SEVENTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED SHERIFF SHERIFF The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED cash or certified check at the conclusion of Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on TWELVE & 19/100 ($170,212.19). STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND NINETY the sales. WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF The property to be sold is located in the NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC WRIGHT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW FIVE & 35/100 ($124,095.35). The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Borough of Mountainside, County of Union Suite 300 211 Benigno Boulevard, Suite 201 The property to be sold is located in the EIGHT THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED afternoon of said day. All successful bid- and State of New Jersey. 293 Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 788 CITY OF ELIZABETH in the County of NINETY SIX & 96/100 ($108,896.96). ders must have 20% of their bid available in It is commonly known as 1634 Nottingham Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 UNION, and the State of New Jersey. DOCKET NO.: F-1276-00 cash or certified check at the conclusion of Way, Mountainside, New Jersey. CH-754885 (WL) CH-755607 (WL) COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 583-585 MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth the sales. It is known and designated as Block No. 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01, 1/11 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01, 1/11 MADISON AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW The judgment amount is EIGHTY EIGHT 3.A, Lot No. 100. & 1/18/01 Fee: $228.48 & 1/18/01 Fee: $167.28 JERSEY 07201 JERSEY. THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY The dimensions are 112 feet wide by 155 TAX LOT NO.: 759 W12 BLOCK NO.: 12 STREET & STREET NO: 1108 Hampton SEVEN & 77/100 ($88,167.77). feet long. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Dimensions of the Lot are (approximately) Place. Municipality: Elizabeth. Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- 28.00 feet wide by 150.00 feet long. TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO.: 9 Street Address: 1019 Anna Street. erly line of Nottingham Way, 231.62 feet TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NEAREST CROSS STREET: Situated LOT NO.: 663. Tax Lot No.: 210. from the westerly line of Friar Lane. NOTICE OF 2001 SCHEDULE OF REGULAR MEETINGS OF on the SOUTHEASTERLY side of MADI- DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 FEET BY Tax Block No.: 8. Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS SON AVENUE, distant 464.00 feet from the 25 FEET. Approximate Dimensions: 100 feet by 25 municipal liens. Amount due will be an- OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS NORTHEASTERLY side of JULIA NEAREST CROSS STREET: 94.50 feet feet. nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available In Compliance With STREET. from Madison Avenue. Nearest cross street: Catherine Street. upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975 There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Following is the schedule of meetings of the Construction Board of Appeals of the ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY ONE THOU- ONE-HUNDRED FOURTEEN THOU- ONE-HUNDRED THREE THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY TWO THOU- Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, to be held in the Municipal Building, SAND NINE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE & SAND TWO-HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN EIGHT-HUNDRED FIFTY TWO & 58/100 SAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE & 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, the first Wednesday, of each month at 9:00 23/100 ($131,985.23) together with lawful & 72/100 ($114,297.72) together with lawful ($103,852.58) together with lawful interest 54/100 ($182,351.54) together with lawful a.m. during 2001. interest and costs. interest and costs. and costs. interest and costs. Wednesday, February 7, 2001 There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in Wednesday, March 7, 2001 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Wednesday, April 4, 2001 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Wednesday, May 2, 2001 this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. Wednesday, June 6, 2001 RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH None (Holiday) SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF Wednesday, August 1, 2001 PETILLO & STERN, P.A. - WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., PLUESE, ETTIN, BECKER & STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Wednesday, September 5, 2001 ATTORNEYS AT LAW CHARTERED SALTZMAN NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC Wednesday, October 3, 2001 Suite 300 737 Stokes Road A DIV. OF KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE Suite 300 Wednesday, November 7, 2001 1170 Route 2E East P.O. Box 1088 905 North Kings Highway 293 Eisenhower Parkway Wednesday, December 5, 2001 Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 The above schedule also allows the option of calling a special meeting when necessary. CH-755617 (WL) CH-755614 (WL) CH-754461 (WL) CH-755637 (WL) Date of Notification: January 4, 2001 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01, 1/11 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01, 1/11 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/4/01, 1/11 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $43.86 & 1/18/01 Fee: $189.72 & 1/18/01 Fee: $185.64 & 1/18/01 Fee: $171.36 & 2/1/01 Fee: $204.00 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 11, 2001 Page 13 Kardinal Wrestlers Survive Thriller With Devils, 41-30 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 about the scoring – according to team victory with falls at 189 and Kearny which was deducted one team 215. point due to improper behavior. How- Junior heavyweight Chris MacKay ever, early in the third, Powell got a delivered a 13-9 victory for the Blue reversal – which was basically for- Devils and used his patented “bear gotten – then, later, Mathesen scored hug” takedown to accumulate points a reversal and a nearfall to take a 10- on Kardinal Steve Georgalis. 7 lead. As time ran down, Powell The 4-1 Blue Devils will host scored a reversal and a two-point Irvington tomorrow at 4:00. nearfall to pull out the victory. WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: “Ethan got sloppy in the begin- 103: — McManus (W) p. Borta, 2:32 ning. But he was trying some new 112: — Brian MacDonnell (K) p. moves and made some mistakes,” Joe DeCampo, 4:29 (half nelson) explained Kurz. “He did not panic 119: — Angel Colon (K) p. Jake Kramer, 5:42 (half nelson, body David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and outlasted his opponent. He is one ONE WAY TO GET HEAD CONTROL...Blue Devil heavyweight Chris MacKay of our few wrestlers, who can ride press) 125: — Angel LaPorta (K) p. John David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times tries to push Kardinal Steve Georgalis’ head down so he can apply a half nelson. effectively on top and turn it into an SURROUNDED BY BLUE DEVILS...Raider Co-Captain Katie Blom, No. 5, advantage.” Leonardis, 1:54 130: — Powell (W) d. Dave finds herself surrounded by a host of Blue Devils. Speaking of effective top control, Mathesen, 11-10. freshman Lee Tomasso at 135 worked 135: — Tomasso (W) tf. Kevin over Kevin Gehrman with several Gehrman, 15-0, 4:17 Raider Girls Capture tilt, nearfalls to gain a 15-0 technical 140: — Chris Johnson (W) won by Lady Raiders Break Past fall in 4:17. Next, the Blue Devils disqualification over Jose took a 20-17 lead when Chris Johnson Gonzales won his 140-lb. bout by disqualifica- 145: — MacDonald (W) d. Amos, Blue Devil Cagers, 56-38 UC Track Relay Title 10-7 tion. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Sophomore Danny MacDonald 152: — Kevin Greene (K) p. Joe The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High – unaware of the rule – grabbed it and Saggio, :28 nior Carolyn Matthews scored all six ated. As a result, Glover seized the School girls winter track team won sped toward the finish line. showed some fire and scored four 160: — John DeGravina (K) p. Chris takedowns and a reversal to defeat of her points in the second half. opportunity to not only make steals its second-straight Union County Kelly also was timed at 4:15 in the Gismondi, 1:15 Raider sophomore Lindsay Pennella but also to finish them with layups. relay title on January 2 at Dunn 1,200-meter leg of the distance med- Dwayne Amos, 10-7, at 145. 171: — Reyes (W) md. Pereira, 11- “He finished his takedowns, and 3 and senior Najwa Glover each finished Her scoring rampage earned her eight Arena in Elizabeth. The Raiders to- ley relay and, along with seniors with 16 points. Pennella held the hot points in the third quarter and six in taled 37 points to edge the Linden Alyssa Sams and Jill Koscielecki the fact that Danny was more offen- 189: — Wilson Alequin (K) p. Mike sive, made his opponent feel that he Barbiere, 3:30 hand in the first quarter with eight the fourth. girls, who totaled 35. Governor and sophomore Stephanie Heath, won 215: — Vin Abbott (K) p. Nick points, then the entire Raider team “As the tempo picked up, we got Livingston finished fourth with 25 the event in 13:49. Westfield placed had to score. And that opened the door for Danny to get two defensive Gismondi, :12 combined points to chill the Blue Dev- more scoring opportunities. They points and Westfield took fifth at 22. fourth with a time of 13:56 and Gov- Hwt: — MacKay (W) d. Georgalis, ils, 15-6, in the second quarter. pressed us and we got some fast breaks A strong kick by Raider senior ernor Livingston came in sixth at takedowns also,” pointed out Kurz. Senior Justin Reyes went after 171- 13-9 “We didn’t try to break it open,” which was nice,” said Homm. “Najwa Erin Kelly (1:07) in the anchor leg of 14:28.9. explained Raider Head Coach Brian had some nice steals and when she the final event gave the Raiders a Sams, Heath, Belford and Caitlin lb. Chad Pereira and scored three takedowns, four penalty points and Devils Overwhelm Homm. “Things just happened for us gets in the open, she is tough.” 4:35 second-place finish in the 4x400 Mahoney also teamed to win the that we wanted to happen. They Although the Raiders held the upper meters and enough points to edge the 4x800 relay with a time of 10:53.9. an escape to win an 11-3 majority decision to narrow Kearny’s team Cougar Swim Coeds played us man-to-man and we got hand in rebounds, Homm pointed out, Linden Tigers, who placed third just The Blue Devils crossed second with some layups.” “In the first half, we did well but in the two-tenths of a second later. This a time of 10:58.8. Sams cleared 4’6” lead to 29-27. Unfortunately for the Blue Devils, the Kardinals sealed the The Westfield High School swim- Homm added, “Lindsay shot well second half, we got a little tired and placement snapped a 29-29 tie be- in the team high jump to help the ming team easily glided past for us from the outside too.” To be they (Westfield) started getting more tween the Raiders and the Tigers. Raiders share third with Hillside with Cranford, 107-63, in a coed match in effective, “We need her to shoot from rebounds. Fortunately, we shot really The Raiders did have misfortune a height of 9’3”. Also the Raiders Viking Hoopmen Edge Cranford on January 3. Blue Devil the outside.” well today and even though they came and were disqualified in the sprint placed fourth in the team shot put Sam Gurdus was involved in three Blue Devil Head Coach Joe Marino back a little bit in the third quarter, they medley relay when freshman Lauren with a distance of 60’9” followed by ALJ Crusaders, 56-53 first-place finishes – one individual commented, “They really didn’t did not shoot very well today. And that Belford dropped the baton after be- Westfield with a distance of 59’3.5”. and two relays. break us out of our defense. What we was the difference in the game.” ing tripped near the exchange area. The Blue Devils took third in the A 19-10 fourth quarter eruption el- just had to do was match up man to Blue Devil Ally McMahon scored evated the Union Catholic High School 50 free - Bryan Krinzman (C) 24.24 By rule, Belford was supposed to sprint medley relay with a time of 100 free - Krinzman (C) 57.74 man so we could attack. We really six points, Erin Gibbons sank four, pick up the baton, but instead, Kelly 4:48.1. The event was won by GL boys basketball team past A. L. Johnson, 56-53, in Scotch Plains on January 4. 200 free - Jim Sheerin (C) 1:59.94 should have been able to box out Lisa Venesia had two and Nicole Highlanders Kristen Batejan, Jenell 500 free - Sheerin (C) 5:39.48 underneath.” Infantino added one. Raider Erin PUBLIC NOTICE Crincoli, Dana McCurdy and Megs Senior Joey Green led the Vikings with 17 points. 100 breast - Josh Schoenfeld (W) Marino added, “We were Gillooly netted 12 points, Kellie TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS DiDario in a time of 4:42.4. Westfield The Crusaders held a slim, 24-21, lead 1:11.22 outhustled in the second quarter and LaForge scored five points, Katie also placed fifth in the shuttle hurdles 100 fly - Gurdus (W) 59.22 INVITATION TO BID at the half but upped it to six after three we missed a lot of shots.” Blom scored four and Katie Feeley with a time of 38.9 and the Highland- quarters. But Green glowed with seven 100 back - Jackie Whitty (C) 1:04.79 Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- 200 IM - Rob Freundlich (W) 2:18.11 In the second half, it became more had three. ers took third with a time of 37.6. points and Wali Ejide added four to lead evident that the tempo had acceler- The Raiders improved to 5-3 and ders to bid for the following Project to be the final charge. Ejide finished with nine 200 free relay - W (J.J. Sobala, constructed Spring, 2001: Governor Livingston also came in will travel to Elizabeth today. points, Nick Dolan totaled 14, Brandon Andrew Ruotolo, Sean Baran, PUBLIC NOTICE third in the 4x220 with a time of Gurdus) 1:43.38 Westfield lowered to 1-4 and will DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE 2:01.5. Banks and Anthony McRae had six each — PHASE 1 (LIGHTING) and Samad Moses and Joe Azydzik both 400 free relay - C (Sheerin, Ed SHERIFF’S SALE host Irvington today. CONTRACT NO. E2000-2 Dooley, Ashley Klappholz, Whitty) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE added two. Kevin Kolmos scored 17 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Sc Pl-Fanwood 12 15 12 17 56 This project consists of trenching, con- 4:06.6 points and Jim Molloy had 12 for the DOCKET NO. F-7727-00 Westfield 11 6 9 12 38 duit installation, light pole foundations (con- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 200 medley relay - W (Tim Kolenut, Crusaders. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., struction of) patching roadway pavement, 2001 REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE Schoenfeld, Gurdus, Baran) PLAINTIFF vs. SUSAN A. QUIROGA, ET patching sidewalks, repairing curb & lawn Johnson (3-3) 15 6 16 19 56 PUBLIC NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF 1:55.28 AL., DEFENDANT. areas. Union Cath (2-4) 15 9 19 10 53 THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Bids will be accepted only by mail or in NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT PUBLIC NOTICE DATED OCTOBER 03, 2000 FOR SALE person to the Office of the Township Clerk, In compliance with the Open Public Meet- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY PUBLIC NOTICE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park ings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, regular THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by RESOLUTION 01-01-08 (ATTN: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, public vendue, at the Union County Admin- CONTRACTOR: Business & Govern- until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, County, New Jersey, will be held in Council CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-20488-99 istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown mental Insurance Agency, Plaza Nine, 900 2001. The Township of Scotch Plains (here- Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, DOCKET NO. F-17587-98 MOREQUITY, PLAINTIFF vs. VALERIE Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Route 9 South, P.O. Box 39, Woodbridge, inafter “Township”) shall not be responsible 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- CITICORP MORTGAGE INC., PLAIN- JACKSON, FORD MOTOR CREDIT WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF New Jersey 07095 for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or sey, at 7:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays TIFF vs. JOHN OSIPUK AND MILIDAN COMPANY, A DECORP., ET ALS., DE- JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting Ser- delivered late by the Postal Service. At the in 2001: OSIPUK, HIS WIFE; CITIBANK, ET ALS., FENDANT. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- vices for general liability insurance. above time, the bids will be publicly opened DEFENDANT. JANUARY 4, 2001 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ders must have 20% of their bid available in DURATION: For a period ending Decem- and read aloud. All bids must he presented CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, (Reorganizational - 7:00 p.m.) DATED OCTOBER 19, 2000 FOR SALE cash or certified check at the conclusion of ber 31, 2001. in sealed envelopes which are clearly marked DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2000 FOR SALE JANUARY 11, 2001 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. the sales. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $2,000.00 for “Bid for “Downtown Streetscape — Phase I OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. FEBRUARY 1, 2001 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- The judgment amount is THIRTY NINE general liability insurance. (Lighting),” Contract E2000-2, 430 Park By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MARCH 1, 2001 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale THOUSAND ONE & 14/100 A copy of the Resolution and Contract Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076.” tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by APRIL 5, 2001 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth relating to the services are on file and avail- No bid will be received after the time and public vendue, at the Union County Admin- MAY 3, 2001 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 COUNTY: UNION able for public inspection in the office of the date specified. istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown JUNE 7, 2001 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- STATE OF NEW JERSEY Borough Clerk. After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on JULY 12, 2001 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF STREET & STREET NO.: 120 Westfield Eleanor McGovern drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2001 FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Avenue (Unit 15-A). Borough Clerk the bid opening except if provided for herein. JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the OCTOBER 4, 2001 afternoon of said day. All successful bid- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO.: 13, The bid of any Bidder who consents to an 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $19.89 NOVEMBER 1, 2001 afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in LOT NO.: 1626. extension may be held for consideration for ders must have 20% of their bid available in DECEMBER 6, 2001 cash or certified check at the conclusion of DIMENSIONS OF LOT: Condominium a longer period of time as may be agreed cash or certified check at the conclusion of JANUARY 3, 2002 the sales. unit 15-A. upon between Bidder and the Township. SOCCER SKILLS (Reorganizational) the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED NEAREST CROSS STREET: The near- All bids must be on the bid forms provided The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED JANUARY 10, 2002 TWENTY NINE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- est cross street is Cherry Street. by the Township of Scotch Plains in the Bid FORTY TWO THOUSAND SIX-HUN- AND DRILLS INC. DRED TWENTY & 92/100 ($129,220.92). There is due approximately the sum of Package. Plans and specifications for this All interested parties may be present and DRED THIRTY & 38/100 ($142,630.38). PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED FORTY ONE THOUSAND TWENTY work may be examined at the Office of the be heard. In accordance with the Americans The property to be sold is located in the IN: Township of Westfield, County of Union, FOUR & 80/100 ($41,024.80) together with Township Engineer, Municipal Building, 430 with Disabilities Act, any person that might CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY in the State of New Jersey. lawful interest and costs. Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, require special needs should be in touch 07208-3421, County of UNION and State of PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: There is a full legal description on file in during business hours, 9.00 a.m. to 4:00 with the Board Office during normal busi- New Jersey. 126 Windsor Avenue, Westfield, New Jer- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. p.m., from Friday, January 12, 2001 thru ness hours so that their needs may be Commonly known as: 660 NORTH sey. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Because A Left Foot Is A Terrible Thing To Waste Monday, January 22, 2001, and purchased addressed (visually or hearing-impaired, BROAD STREET UNIT C-9, ELIZABETH, TAX LOT NO. 49, BLOCK NO. 4001. this sale. for a $50.00 non-refundable fee. wheelchair-bound, etc.) A YEAR ROUND SOCCER TUTORING NEW JERSEY 07208-3421. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 120 RALPH FROEHLICH SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES, WE All bidders shall attend a pre-bid confer- Linda M. Lies Tax Lot No. 1081 in Block No. 11. FEET BY 33 FEET. SHERIFF SPECIALIZE IN THE DEVELOPMENT ence on Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at Secretary to the Being known and designated as Unit C-9 NEAREST CROSS STREET: Grandview WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR. CHAR- OF BALL CONTROL SKILLS. 10:00 a.m. in the Court Room on the first Zoning Board of Adjustment in Sunrise Manor, a Condominium, together Avenue. TERED floor of the Municipal Building. Township of Scotch Plains with an undivided 1.6666% interest in the A FULL LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE 737 Stokes Road NEW SESSION BEGINS Bid proposals and all required documents 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $37.23 common elements and more as described PREMISES CAN BE FOUND IN THE P.O. Box 1088 must be completed and submitted by the TH in the Master Deed recorded March 25, OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF OF UNION Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 JANUARY 30 date as set forth above. All documents in the 1988 in Deed Book No, 3545, Page 192, et PUBLIC NOTICE COUNTY. CH-755601 (WL) enclosed Bid Package must accompany the (908) 753-8240 seq., as may have been or may be lawfully There is due approximately the sum of 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/00, 1/4/01 bid proposal. SHERIFF’S SALE amended. ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY SIX THOU- & 1/11/01 Fee: $175.44 Tom Turnbull, Dir. In addition to the above documents, a SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, There is due approximately the sum of SAND ONE-HUNDRED NINETY NINE & certified check, cashier’s cheek or bid bond CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOU- 98/100 ($136,199.98) together with lawful issued by a responsible bank, trust com- DOCKET NO. F-5662-00 SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED THIRTY & 55/ interest and costs. WINTER CLEARANCE pany or insurance company, payable to the FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COM- 100 ($154,730.55) together with lawful in- There is a full legal description on file in F Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. ELAINE C. terest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ACTORY ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a EDWARDS, ET AL., DEFENDANT. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn OU contract is awarded the Bidder shall execute CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. said Contract. The Bid Security shall be in DATED OCTOBER 11, 2000 FOR SALE The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. this sale. SHERIFF Y

amount of the bid or Twenty Thousand Dol- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- O RALPH FROEHLICH PARKER MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, P.A. Visit Our Website • www.mattressfac.com D lars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by SHERIFF (CHERRY HILL) All bid Security except the Bid Security of public vendue, at the Union County Admin- FEIN, SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Suite 500 the three (3) apparent lowest responsible istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Suite 201

1701 Route 70 East T Bidders shall, if requested in writing, be Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 7 Century Drive P.O. Box 1806 Mattresses & Box Springs IRECT returned after ten (10) days from the open- WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 ing of the bids (Sundays and holidays ex- JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the CH-755593 (WL) CH-755642 (WL) Made on the Premises cepted) and the bids of such Bidders shall afternoon of said day. All successful bid- IRECT 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/00, 1/4/01 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 T be considered withdrawn. ders must have 20% of their bid available in & 1/11/01 Fee: $197.88 & 2/1/01 Fee: $199.92 The Township reserves the right to reject cash or certified check at the conclusion of Open To The Public any or all bids, and to waive immaterial the sales. D informalities, or to accept any bid which, in The judgment amount is SIXTY THREE O the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FORTY Y will be in the best interest of the Township all THREE & 10/100 ($63,543.10). OWEN BRAND in accordance with the New Jersey Local The property to be sold is located in the Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New OU ACTORY seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the Jersey. Your Home Town • F Township shall award the bid to the Bidder Commonly known as: 225-227 Westfield which, in the Township’s sole discretion, Avenue a/k/a, 219 Westfield Avenue, Eliza- best serves the interest of the Township. beth, New Jersey 07208. MORTGAGE BANKER The Township also reserves the right to Tax Lot No. 1581 in Block No. 13. reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50.00 • F • not available and/or appropriated. feet wide by 150.00 feet long. ACTORY

The selected Bidder, will, within seven (7) Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- OU days of award of the bid, enter into an erly side of Westfield Avenue 293.4 feet appropriate contact with the Township. from the westerly line of Chilton Street. All Bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, There is due approximately the sum of Y

Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to SIXTY SIX THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED O D Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- SEVENTY NINE & 16/100 ($66,679.16) tion in connection with Certain Public Con- together with lawful interest and costs. tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against There is a full legal description on file in Residential - Construction T Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. IRECT 1945, Chapter 169),” N.J.A.C. 17:27, as The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Commercial - Bridge Loans amended from time to time, and the Ameri- this sale.

cans With Disability Act. RALPH FROEHLICH IRECT T Where applicable, prevailing wage rate SHERIFF Local (908) 789 - 2730 Owned & Operated by the Shovlin Family for Over 20 Years shall be paid to all workers on the job as per ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, Toll Free (888) 489 - 9680 ext.26 N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. ATTORNEYS D BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF 1139 Spruce Drive Pager (908) 535 -8244 O SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF P.O. Box 1024 Garwood Factory Showroom Y UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 [email protected] Thomas Atkins Phone No. 1-908-233-8500 518 North Avenue, Garwood Municipal Manager File No. XCZ 42189 OU ACTORY (908) 789-0140 or Toll-free 877-MATT - FAC Barbara Riepe CH-755604 (WL) Licenced Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking F Township Clerk 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/00, 1/4/01 Equal Housing Lender • • 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $93.33 & 1/11/01 Fee: $187.68 MON–FRI 10 TO 6 • THURS 10 TO 8 • SUN 12 TO 5 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union Catholic High School Panthers, Lions Topple Mid-January Schedule Highlander Wrestlers Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach: Kathy Matthews Head Coach: Joe Scott By FRED LECOMTE place for a long time.” said G.L. 1/11 Roselle H 4:00 11/16 Rahway A 4:00 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 1/12 Mt. St. Mary’s A 4:00 Head Coach John Mineo, “Although 1/19 Hillside H 4:00 It was a week that the Governor we were a big underdog, our kids 1/16 Rahway H 4:00 1/23 Immaculata A 7:00 1/19 Hillside A 4:00 1/26 Ridge A 7:00 Livingston High School matmen look forward to wrestling good teams 1/23 Immaculata H 4:00 1/30 A. L. Johnson A 4:00 would rather forget, as they fell vic- like Roselle Park. It helps us out and 1/26 Ridge H 7:00 tim to a Roselle Park wrestling ma- that’s how they get better.” 1/30 A. L. Johnson H 4:00 Varsity Bowling chine, 60-9, on January 3 in Berkeley Although short handed at several Head Coach: Mike Butchko Heights, then were shocked on Janu- weight classes, and with several wres- Varsity Coed Swimming 1/17 St. Mary’s A 3:15 ary 6 by previously 0-6 Roselle tlers bumped up, the loss to the Lions Head Coach: Marybeth Coza 1/24 Bumper A 3:15 Catholic, 40-34, in Roselle. It was was definitely hard to swallow. Tim 1/11 Governor Livingston A 5:15 1/29 Rahway A 3:15 certainly an awakening call for Gov- Vanderveer (112-lbs.) picked up six 1/18 Rahway H 6:00 1/31 Central A 3:15 ernor Livingston now 3-5-1. points via a forfeit. Pinning their 1/24 Linden A 3:15 opponents were 119 lb. Craig 1/29 Oratory H 6:00 The Roselle Park Panthers claimed Lady Vikings Rip 12 of 14 bouts. Highlander Mike DiStefano (0:41), 125 lb. Fullowan Fullowan at 125-lb. grabbed a 5-3 (1:29), 152 lb. Jon Regenye (1:01) Area High School Crusader Cagers David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times decision over Alex Smith via two and 275 lb. Shawn Coughlin (0:14), TOUGH DEVIL ON TOP...Blue Devil Ethan Powell, top, has been learning to takedowns and an escape. Heavy- while 145 lb. Greg Granholm won a The 18th-ranked Union Catholic High get points from the top position. Powell used that experience to defeat Dave weight Shawn Coughlin (10-1) went 12-1 major decision. Wrestling Results: School girls basketball team kept rolling Matheson, 11-10. by ripping the A. L. Johnson Crusaders, his usual headlock way to dispose of The Highlanders are a young team 57-23, in Clark on January 4. Once again, Paul Alvarez in a fall at 1:35. loaded with talent and desire; how- JANUARY 3: the impenetrable Viking defense held Raider Matmen Stop Blue Devils Propel “Roselle Park has a real good feeder ever, to wrestle at the higher level, Bound Brook 45, A. L. Johnson 30 firm and team leader Shrita Smith led in system and good coaching on top. they must find a way to pick it up KEY BOUTS: scoring with 16 points. Blue Knights, 43-24 From the lower level, to the middle several notches. Ridge, Rahway, New 125: — Jason Best (J) p. Brad Holding a team to zero points in a Past Raiders school, to the high school, they all Providence and Bound Brook stand Galeta, 1:25 quarter is a difficult feat, but the Vikings The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High work together, interacting while per- in the wings as the Highlanders’ next 130: — Ryan Best (J) p. Aziel went on an 11-0 rampage in the first School wrestling team upped its CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 fecting a system that has been in opponents. Madrid, 3:55 quarter and continued to seize a 29-8 lead at the half. Smith fired in seven of record to 5-1 by stopping the Blue and became the first Raider to win 152: — Jason Huzinec (B) d. Ed Knights of Irvington, 43-24, in Nowak, 8-7 her points in the first quarter then nailed an individual title since 1995. Devil another six in the second. Irvington on January 3. Sophomore Jen Fowler placed sixth in the event New Providence 48, Manville 23 Kenyail Johnson blazed in nine points Matt Loomis (215) recorded the only at 26.38. KEY BOUTS: and Amy Snyder and Stephanie Green fall for the Raiders; however, the Berkowitz also placed fourth in 140: — Chris Dowling (NP) md. each scored six while Jackie Huber, Hope Blue Knights ceded five forfeits to the 100-yard butterfly at 1:01.53 Jeff Morella, 10-0 Loeffler, Amanda Kelly and Andrea key Raiders. 171: — Alex Pavlinov (NP) p. Dan Keller fired in four apiece. Tamara and teamed with Julia Sheffield, KEY BOUTS: Morgan Larkin and Jen Bassman to Cuza, :12 Colangelo and Melinda Rosado each 103: — Derek Francavilla (SPF) added two points for the 5-1 Vikings. win the 200-yard freestyle relay in a North Plainfield 36, Brearley 31 won forfeit time of 1:44.34. The same Raider KEY BOUTS: Union Catholic 11 18 18 10 57 112: — Eric Connolly (SPF) d. 103: — Ryan Yospin (B) p. Ed Johnson 0 8 4 11 23 Ricardo Gonzalez, 4-2 foursome also grabbed second in Waleski, 1:49 119: — Nick Bruno (SPF0 won forfeit the 200-yard medley relay with a 112: — Mark Yospin (B) p. Andy Par Hills Matmen Beat 125: — Matt DeNichilo (SPF) won forfeit time of 1:57.96. Guild, 1:39 130: — Nikial Millard (I) d. Scott The Blue Devil foursome of Nikki 125: — Altay Vigilante (B) p. Pat Garrity, 6-5 Herttua, Suzanna Fowler, Alexa Potak, 2:19 SP-F Raiders, 40-27 135: — Pat Romeo (SPF) won forfeit Bantosky and Jen Fowler took third 152: — Giancarlo Pesantez (B) md. The 5-2 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 140: — Lucas Francavilla (SPF) in the 200-yard freestyle relay with Tim Mirra, 19-6 High School wrestling team were on won forfeit a time of 1:48.05. Bantosky, 160: — Dan Zika (B) d. Ryan the short side of five close decisions 145: — Jim Lovall (I) d. Andrew Stephanie Kolterjahn, Chrissy Strasko, 8-5 which gave host Parsippany Hills a Silber, 7-3 152: — Daquan Yarborough (I) d. Schwebel and Jen Fowler finished Kearny 51, Linden 17 40-27 victory on January 6. The Raid- Charlie Bachi, 13-10 sixth in the 400-yard freestyle relay KEY BOUTS: ers did get falls from Matt DeNichilo 160: — Zaki Johnson (I) p. Charlie with a time of 4:05.01. 135: — Corey Walker (L) p. Jose (125), Lucas Francavilla (135), Gary Laskowski, 3:27 And so the rivalry will live an- Gonzalez, 4:24 Cousar (189) and heavyweight An- 171: — Hakeem Atkinson (I) tf. other day. As Westfield boys coach Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times 160: — Eric Forstenhauser (L) d. drew Loomis. Tyler Stender, 16-0, 6:00 FIGHTING OFF A SINGLE LEG...Highlander Mike Fullowan, left, fights off Chad Perierra, 9-5 Bruce Johnson said, “If you live in KEY BOUTS: 189: — Gary Cousar (SPF) won forfeit Westfield or Scotch Plains and can’t a single-leg takedown attempt from Roselle Park’s Alex Smith. Fullowan beat 171: — Shawn Colvin (L) d. Wilson 215: — Matt Loomis (SPF) p. Smith, 5-3. Alequin, 9-4 103: — Brad Marcotulli (PH) d. get fired up for this, there’s some- Derek Francavilla, 4-0 Charles Ruiz, 1:59 thing wrong with you!” Cranford 41, Union 29 112: — Magdy Rizk (PH) d. Eric Hwt: — Murad Hardy (I) md. An- KEY BOUTS: Connelly, 3-0 drew Loomis, 13-4 Fanwood Flames Open Net 135: — Charles Mueller (U) md. 119: — Justin Altschul (PH) p. Nick Lion Hoopmen Rout Dan Genovese, 16-2 Bruno, 1:40 PUBLIC NOTICE 140: — Bob Mann (U) d. Chris 125: — DeNichilo (SPF) p. Nick U. C. Vikings, 81-48 Danbola, 7-4 Godhani, 2:31 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Season in Winning Style Notice is hereby given that Ordinance 145: — Rob Verhoeven (C) p. Tim 130: — Dan Aquanno (PH) d. The Fanwood Flames All-Star travel The 8th grade Flames (2-2) beat Loughney, :17 No. 00-18-R The 6-0 Roselle Catholic High Charles Lee, 3-0 School boys basketball team proved basketball program began their season Merrill Park, 44-39. Thomas drilled in 152: — Jeff Bubnowski (U) d. Mike 135: — Lucas Francavilla (SPF) p. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING Carbone, 7-1 CHAPTER 9 OF THE CODE OF its undefeated status by routing Union with a expanded roster of three teams 14 points and Young, Lamont Hunt and Ron Dimaggio, 1:34 for 6th, 7th and 8th grades. The teams Jenner Cole had six points each. 160: — Greg Donofrio (C) p. Mike 140: — Ahmed Salam (PH) d. Pete THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Catholic, 81-48, in Roselle on Janu- Loughney, :30 RELATING TO THE BOROUGH ary 5. The Lions were led by Phil compete in two leagues and participate Readington defeated Fanwood, 53-38, Civins, 3-0 PROSECUTOR 171: — Barry Stein (U) p. Bill 145: — Mike Seminaris (PH) d. Bauknight, who netted 20 points and in various season tournaments. and Thomas led again with 10 points. Bennett, 2:20 Andrew Silber, 3-0 was passed and adopted on the second and grabbed 10 rebounds. The 7th grade Flames defeated The Flames sank Springfield, 44-37, Hwt: — Mike Lodato (U) p. Steve final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and Merrill Park, 47-36, and Lance Tho- and Thomas poured in 26 points. Leroy 152: — Mike Nadej (PH) p. Charlie Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on Joey Green and Joe Azydzik led Bobrowski, 1:22 Bachi, 2:31 the 2-5 Vikings with eight points mas led the attack with 15 points. Sean Anglin had eight points and 12 re- December 28, 2000. Young, Ricky Lisojo, Ashton Gibbs bounds. Later, Old Bridge doused the JANUARY 5: 160: — Evan Galipeau (PH) p. This ordinance shall take effect imme- apiece. John Losavio and Anthony Charlie Laskowski, :31 diately after final passage and publication and Travis Morgan pumped in nine, Flames, 69-18. Union 39, Elizabeth 34 McRae each scored six points, Samad eight, six and four points, respectively. Other 8th graders are: Darrell KEY BOUTS: 171: — Jon Cook (PH) p. Tyler as required by law. Eleanor McGovern Moses and Nick Dolan each netted The Flames then edged Hillsborough, Caldwell, Kevin Chukaka, DJ Garrett, 119: — Amin Queen (E) md. Phil Stender, 3:26 189: — Cousar (SPF) p. James Borough Clerk five, Leroy White had four and Bran- 31-25. Thomas again led with 17 points. Gibbs, Brent Gonzales, Jamell Grace, Maffei, 14-5 1 T – 1/11/01, The Times Fee: $17.34 don Banks added three. 135: — Chuck Mueller (U) p. Der- Green, 1:33 Brian Halpin and Thomas then scored Jeff Marable, Morgan and Rob Moskal. 215: — Matt Loomis (SPF) d. Ryan Union Catholic 10 13 8 17 48 10 points apiece in a, 49-22, victory The (1-2) 6th grade team fell to Mont- rick Davis, 1:45 PUBLIC NOTICE 140: — Rob Mann (U) p. Pedro Tower, 3-0 Roselle Catholic 27 20 18 16 81 over Springfield. gomery, 56-43. Gibbs fired in 22 points Pegan, 3:31 Hwt: — Andrew Loomis (SPF) p. Other members of the 7th grade and Grace popped in 12. They defeated Phil Velasco, 1:11 SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE 152: — Jeff Bubnowski (U) p. Alex SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, team members are: Clayton Balch, Millburn, 57-30, with Gibbs and Jimmy Fonseca, :59 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE Jeff Bell, Bobby Blabolil, DJ Garrett, Spaeth hitting 18 points apiece. Grace’s 171: — Barry Stein (U) p. Akeem PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-15129-99 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Jamell Grace, Ronnie Palejwala and 20 points led the Flames in a 44-38 loss Jackson, 1:00 THE BANK OF NEW YORK, PLAINTIFF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Jimmy Spaeth. to South Brunswick. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT vs. JOSETTE LACSON, WIFE OF DOCKET NO. F-5509-00 Hwt: — Mike Lodato (U) p. Joachim ROBERTO S. BORJA; ET ALS, DEFEN- Other 6th grade members are: John Colon, 4:37 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE PUBLIC NOTICE THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD DANT. CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. Acito, Mike Devizio, Donovan Garrett, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Jason Giamboi, Stirling Gibbs, Brian JANUARY 6: RESOLUTION 01-01-09 CARIDAD PRADOS, ET AL., DEFEN- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2000 FOR SALE DANT. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Hessemer, Ryan Sharkey and Tiffany Roselle Park 57, New Providence 12 CONTRACTOR: Commerce National In- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Smith. The Flames are coached by Bob KEY BOUTS: surance Services, 231 Main Street, CN 2017, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2000 FOR SALE Blabolil, Greg Smith and Willie Green. 103: — John Reedy (NP) d. Bob Toms River, New Jersey 08754 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. RESOLUTION 01-01-07 Dent, 3-1 NATURE OF SERVICE: Consulting Ser- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CONTRACTOR: Suplee, Clooney & Com- vices for health insurance. istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by pany, 151 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, New PUBLIC NOTICE 140: — Bryan Garrison (RP) d. Chris DURATION: For a period ending no later Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Dowling, 14-10 public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Jersey than December 31, 2001. WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown NATURE OF SERVICE: Auditing ser- TOWN OF WESTFIELD 145: — Cody Hunter (NP) d. Bob AMOUNT: Fees paid by Horizon Blue JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on vices and other financial consultation ser- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Appello, 5-3 Cross Blue Shield; Delta Dental Insurance afternoon of said day. All successful bid- WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF vices. The Board of Adjustment of the Town of 171: — Shawn Kachnowski (RP) p. A copy of the Resolution and Contract ders must have 20% of their bid available in JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the DURATION: For a period ending Decem- Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday Alex Pavlinov, 1:43 relating to the services are on file and avail- cash or certified check at the conclusion of afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ber 31, 2001. January 22, 2001 in the Council Chambers able for public inspection in the office of the the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in AMOUNT: Not to exceed $20,000.00 at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad PUBLIC NOTICE Borough Clerk. The judgment amount is EIGHTY NINE cash or certified check at the conclusion of A copy of the Resolution and Contract Street. Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. Eleanor McGovern THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY the sales. relating to the services are on file and avail- to hear and consider the following appeals SHERIFF’S SALE Borough Clerk FOUR & 33/100 ($89,174.33). The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED able for public inspection in the office of the for variance from the requirements of the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $18.87 The property to be sold is located in the EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO-HUN- Borough Clerk. Westfield Land Use Ordinance: CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY DRED NINETY TWO & 95/100 Eleanor McGovern 1. Susan Isaacs, 1008 Cranford Avenue DOCKET NO. F-003644-98 PUBLIC NOTICE 07202, County of UNION and State of New ($184,292.95). Borough Clerk seeking permission to erect deck con- BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF Jersey. Property to be sold is located in the City of 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $18.87 trary to the requirements of Section CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UN- SHERIFF’S SALE Commonly known as: 414 ROSEHILL Elizabeth, County of Union and State of 13.02 C1 of the Land Use Ordinance. A DER THE POOLING & SERVICING SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PLACE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE portion of deck will be located in the AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 07202. Premises commonly known as 740 Magie technical sideyard. This is a corner lot. DECEMBER 11, 1997, ET ALS., PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-4867-99 Tax Lot No. 6 in Block No. 1058 a/k/a Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Ordinance allows deck only in rear yard. TIFF vs. HILDA ROSALES, DEFENDANT. LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COM- 1058-G. BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 1324, I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, TOWN 2. Mr. & Mrs. John Slifer, 233 Twin Oaks CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. TERESA TORRES; Dimension of Lot: approximately 17.97 BLOCK NO. 10, on the official Tax Map of CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, Terrace seeking permission to erect an DATED MARCH 29, 2000 FOR SALE OF JOHN DOE, HUSBAND OF TERESA, DE- feet wide by 100 feet long. the City of Elizabeth. HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AT- addition contrary to the requirements of MORTGAGED PREMISES. FENDANT. Nearest Cross Street: Grove Street. Dimensions: 40 feet by 100 feet by 40 TACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT Section 11.06 E.7. of the Land Use By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Situate at a point on the easterly sideline of feet by 100 feet. COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED Ordinance. Applicant proposes a rear ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 FOR SALE Rosehill Road distance approximately Nearest Cross Street: Crawford Place. BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF yard setback of 29 feet. Ordinance by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 140.15 feet southerly from its intersection There is due approximately the sum of WESTFIELD AT A MEETING HELD requires rear yard set back of 35 feet. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- with the southerly sideline of Grove Street. ONE-HUNDRED NINETY FOUR THOU- JANUARY 2, 2001. 3. David and Susan Gigon, 636 Kensington Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale There is due approximately the sum of SAND ONE-HUNDRED FORTY ONE & IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I HAVE HERE- Drive seeking permission to erect an sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- NINETY FOUR THOUSAND TWO-HUN- 37/100 ($194,141.37) together with lawful UNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE addition contrary to the requirements of FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DRED SIXTY NINE & 21/100 ($94,269.21) interest and costs. SEAL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD Section 11.09 E.7. of the Land Use afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in THIS 5TH DAY OF JANUARY 2001. Ordinance Applicant proposes a rear ders must have 20% of their bid available in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 7TH DAY OF There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. BERNARD A. HEENEY yard set back of 30 feet. Ordinance cash or certified check at the conclusion of FEBRUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn TOWN CLERK requires rear yard set back of 35 feet. the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. 4. Paul LaFace, 619 Maple Street seek- RESOLUTION The judgment amount is NINETY ONE ders must have 20% of their bid available in this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH ing permission to erect an addition THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY cash or certified check at the conclusion of RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FINANCE COMMITTEE contrary to the requirement of Section FIVE & 08/100 ($91,185.08). the sales. SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. 11.09 E.10 of the Land Use Ordi- JANUARY 2, 2001 The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHERPARD, P.C. Suite 505 nance. Applicant proposes building Township of Elizabeth, County of Union and FOURTEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUN- Suite 201 Sentry Office Plaza WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield has coverage of 26.77% of which 5.09% is State of New Jersey. DRED EIGHTY TWO & 99/100 7 Century Drive 216 Haddon Avenue resolved to join both the Suburban Joint existing wrap around porch. Ordinance It is commonly known as 610 Grier Av- ($114,382.99). Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Insurance Fund and the Municipal Excess allows 20%. enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the CH-755620 (WL) CH-755602 (WL) Liability Joint Insurance Fund, following a 5. Frank and Camille Fortino, 261 Twin It is known and designated as Block No. 4, municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of 4 T - 1/04/01, 1/11, 1/18 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/00, 1/04/01 detailed analysis; and Oaks Terrace seeking permission to Lot No. 675. UNION and State of New Jersey. & 1/25/01, Fee: $193.80 & 1/11/01 Fee: $187.68 WHEREAS, the Bylaws of said Funds erect an addition contrary to the re- The dimensions are 27.00 feet wide by Commonly known as 535 JEFFERSON require that each Municipality appoint a Risk quirements of Section 11.06 E.10 of 100.00 feet long. AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Management Consultant to perform various the Land Use Ordinance. Maximum Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- Tax LOT NO. 472, BLOCK NO. 12. professional services as detailed in the By- building coverage proposed of 22.12%. easterly line of Grier Street, 127 feet from Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 75 BOROUGH OF FANWOOD laws; and Ordinance allows 20%. the southerly line of Summer Street. feet wide by 145 feet long. WHEREAS, the Bylaws indicate a mini- 6. Imaginarium a division of Toys R Us, RESOLUTION 01-01-01 Prior lien(s): Mortgage recorded 5/7/96, Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the mum fee equal to six per cent (6%) of the Inc., 132 Central Avenue seeking per- Mtg. Bk. 5909, P. 312, and on which Stewart Southeasterly side of Jefferson Avenue 375 BE IT RESOLVED the following meetings of the Mayor and Council will be held during Municipal Assessment which expenditure mission to display items outside the Titile Guaranty Co., has agreed to indemnify feet from the Northeasterly side of Mary Year 2001 at 8:00 P.M. in the Mayor and Council Chambers of Borough Hall, 75 North represents reasonable compensation for confines of the building contrary to the any purchaser at sale. Street. Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. the services required and was included in requirements of Section 11.25 D.1 of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of the cost considered by the Mayor and Coun- the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS ONE-HUNDRED TWELVE THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND cil; and requires that a business must be kept January 3 January 11 TWO-HUNDRED NINE & 61/100 SEVENTY FOUR & 01/100 ($130,074.01) WHEREAS, the Town of Westfield solic- within the confines of the building. February 7 February 15 ($112,209.61) together with lawful interest together with lawful interest and costs. ited requests for proposals for this work in 7. Charles J. Parkinson, 820 East Broad March 7 March 15 and costs. There is a full legal description on file in accordance with G.O. 1753 of the Town of Street seeking permission to erect an April 4 April 12 There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Westfield; addition contrary to the requirements May 2 May 10 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED of Section 11.07 E.5. of the Land Use June 6 June 14 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. that the Town of Westfield does hereby Ordinance Applicant proposes a front July 5 July 12 this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH appoint Amalgamated General Agencies yard set back of 32.5 feet. Ordinance August 1 August 9 RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF (AGA) as its Risk Management Consultant allows the estimated front yard depth, September 5 September 13 SHERIFF EPSTEIN BROWN MARKOWITZ & for the year 2001 in accordance with the which is 36 feet. October 3 October 11 STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, GIOIA - LAW OFFICES Fund’s Bylaws; and Documentation of the above is on file in November 7 November 15 NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC 245 Green Village Road BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North December 5 December 13 Suite 300 P.O. Box 901 Mayor and Town Clerk are hereby autho- Avenue West., Westfield, New Jersey and 293 Eisenhower Parkway Chatham Township, New Jersey 07928- The Agenda Meetings will be held on Wednesdays with the Regular Meetings held on rized and directed to execute the Risk Man- may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 0901 Thursdays except for July when the Agenda Meeting will be held on Thursday. agement Consultant’s Agreement and to a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CH-754453 (WL) CH-754838 (WL) Official action may be taken at either the Agenda or the Regular Meetings of the Mayor cause a notice of this decision to be pub- Colleen Mayer, Secretary 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 4 T - 1/11, 1/18, 1/25 and Council. lished according to NJSA 40A: 11-5(1)(a)(i). Board of Adjustment & 2/1/01 Fee: $206.04 & 2/1/01 Fee: $191.76 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $44.88 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $45.39 1 T — 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $57.63 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 11, 2001 Page 15

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE – CLASSIFIEDS– PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TOWN OF WESTFIELD CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, HELP WANTED HOUSEKEEPER/ OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, TOWN DOCKET NO. F-15442-93 DOCKET NO. F-14799-98 CHILD CARE CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, DELTA FUNDING CORPORATION, PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOM- CHILD CARE Professional office space available HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AT- CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE MUNICATION OPERATOR in premier Westfield location. Up PLAINTIFF vs. KIM QUI PASTER, ET AL, CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JUAN Full time housekeeper required TACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT DEFENDANT. position will be available in the to 1,800 square feet. Shared re- COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED CARLOS VERDON AND BEATRIZ for professional Westfield couple. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, VERDON, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. Scotch Plains Police Department sources; conference room; recep- BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2000 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Duties to include: cleaning, cook- WESTFIELD AT A MEETING HELD OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. within the next few weeks. Con- tionist. Available April 2001. JANUARY 2, 2001. DATED OCTOBER 16, 2000 FOR SALE tact Police Chief Thomas O’Brien ing, laundry and general child (908) 608-1980 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. care. Clean driving license a must. IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I HAVE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- on or before January 22, 2001. HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AF- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Salary will be set in accordance Impeccable references required. HELP WANTED FIXED THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown public vendue, at the Union County Admin- Salary commensurate with ex- WESTFIELD THIS 5TH DAY OF JANU- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on with qualifications and experience. BILLING CLERK ARY 2001. istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown perience, benefits available if re- PT/FT for internal medicine office. WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on quired. Car can be provided. BERNARD A. HEENEY JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the WEDNESDAY THE 31ST DAY OF HELP WANTED Computerized AR activities and re- TOWN CLERK afternoon of said day. All successful bid- JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Please reply in confidence ception as needed. M-F & 1 evening. RESOLUTION ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Freelance Writer to: Compet. salary & benefits. cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in P/T, freelance writer wanted to LAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE the sales. Stuart M. Williams, Fax resume to (908) 964-0580 cash or certified check at the conclusion of cover Mountainside Borough JANUARY 2, 2001 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. President & CEO or call (908) 964-3705 EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Council meetings. Meetings oc- Strategic Research Institute TAKE NOTICE that the Town Council of NINETEEN & 58/100 ($108,419.58). TWENTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- cur on the second and third Tues- PUBLIC NOTICE the Town of Westfield will meet in confer- The property to be sold is located in the 9th Floor ence session, at which meeting the public DRED FIFTY EIGHT & 01/100 day of the month. A burning inter- 333 7th Avenue Township of Westfield, County of Union and ($121,858.01). est in government and politics is a UNION COUNTY BOARD may attend but in which the public will not State of New Jersey. Property to be sold is located in the City of New York, NY 10001 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS participate except by consent of Council, to It is commonly known as 120 Florence Elizabeth, County of Union and State of plus. Freelancers are also sought or e-mail application to: NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD discuss and consider matters of public busi- Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. New Jersey. for other evening meetings, news [email protected] Date Adopted: January 8, 2001 ness, upon which no formal action will then It is known and designated as Block No. Premises commonly known as 1007 Fanny and general assignments. Public Notice is hereby given that the be taken but which may subsequently be 2816, Lot No. 33. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. E-mail [email protected] Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders acted upon in a regular Council Meeting, on The dimensions are approximately 50 feet BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 201, HELP WANTED has awarded a contract without competitive the following dates in 2001 in the Adminis- wide by 123 feet long. BLOCK NO. 1, on the official Tax Map of the bidding as a professional service or extraor- trative Conference Room in the Municipal Nearest cross street: Situate 212.0 feet City of Elizabeth. HELP WANTED Veterinary Assist./Technician dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, from West Broad Street. Dimensions: 100 feet by 25 feet by 100 N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and New Jersey, at 8 p.m., the said dates being Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and feet by 25 feet. Manicurist Patient Care, Laboratory, Inven- the resolution authorizing it is available for the following Tuesdays, unless otherwise municipal liens. Amount due will be an- Nearest Cross Street: Spring Street. Manicurist needed in Cranford sa- tory Control. Will train. Full time. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of noted: nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available There is due approximately the sum of Applications at: the Board. January 9 and 30 upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. lon - 60% includes supplies. Must ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN THOU- RESOLUTION NO.: 19-2001 February 13 and 27 There is due approximately the sum of bring own following. Fanwood Animal Hospital SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SIXTY EIGHT AWARDED TO: Rogut and McCarthy, 37 March 13 and 27 ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTEEN THOU- 70 South Avenue, Fanwood & 25/100 ($137,768.25) together with lawful Call (908) 578-1304 Alden Street, Cranford, New Jersey April 17 SAND TWO-HUNDRED FORTY & 64/100 interest and costs. (908) 322-7500 SERVICES: To provide specialized legal May 1, 15 and 29 ($117,240.64) together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in services in connection with the issuance of June 13 (Wednesday) and 26 and costs. HELP WANTED the Union County Sheriff’s Office. bonds by the County of Union July 31 There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn HELP WANTED PERIOD: For the year 2001. August None the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Receptionist this sale. M. Elizabeth Genievich September 4 and 19 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Cranford salon - Part Time recep- RALPH FROEHLICH Employment Opportunities at Clerk of the Board October 9 and 23 this sale. SHERIFF tionist in Cranford. Saturday plus 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $20.40 November 7 (Wednesday) and 27 RALPH FROEHLICH Women’s Healthcare FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. one week night. December 11 SHERIFF Suite 505 Call (908) 578-1304 Specialists PUBLIC NOTICE STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Sentry Office Plaza Receptionists, Med Assistants, TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Town NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC 216 Haddon Avenue LPNs, Mammography and Ultra- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Council of the Town of Westfield will meet in Suite 300 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 HELP WANTED sound techs needed for busy OB/ PLANNING BOARD regular public meeting, at which the public 293 Eisenhower Parkway CH-755624 (WL) Notice is hereby given that on January 24, may attend and participate, in the Council Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 4 T - 1/04/01, 1/11, 1/18 GYN group practice with offices 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Borough Hall of the Chambers of the Municipal Building, 425 CH-755621 (WL) & 1/25/01 Fee: $191.76 ABSOLUTELY FREE INFO! located in Warren, S. Plainfield Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, 4 T - 1/04/01, 1/11, 1/18 Internet Users Wanted. and Hillsborough. PT/FT hrs. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood at 8:00 p.m., with a preliminary meeting at & 1/25/01 Fee: $193.80 $2,000 - $5,000/month. Contact Angel Kenvin at Planning Board will hold a public hearing to 7:45 p.m. in the adjacent Council Confer- PUBLIC NOTICE www.agreatfuture.org consider the appeal of Mr. & Mrs. Linden ence Room which the public may also at- PUBLIC NOTICE (732) 469-9400 x131. Slaugh for a bulk variances to widen the tend, the said meeting dates being the fol- SHERIFF’S SALE driveway and from the requirements of Chap- lowing Tuesdays, unless otherwise noted: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ter 93 of the Code of the Borough of Fanwood SHERIFF’S SALE January 16 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, and from provisions of subparagraph 93- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, February 6 and 20 DOCKET NO. F-000875-98 For Classified Ads HELP WANTED 16A(3) (driveway width) and such other re- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, March 6 and 20 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., lief that the board may deem appropriate on DOCKET NO. F-6857-00 April 3 and 24 PLAINTIFF vs. HOWARD J. THOMAS, ET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED the property at 15 Poplar Place, Fanwood, CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE Please Call May 8 and 22 AL, DEFENDANT. Westfield Volunteer Rescue New Jersey also known as Block No. 112 CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. RAFEAL June 5 and 19 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Lot No. 16 on the Fanwood Tax Map. BRITO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. Squad seeks persons willing to July 3 DATED OCTOBER 13, 2000 FOR SALE (908) 232-4407 All interested persons may be present and CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, train as Emergency Medical August 7 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. heard. DATED OCTOBER 04, 2000 FOR SALE September 11 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Technicians. No prior exp. needed. The file pertaining to this application is OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. October 2, 16 and 30 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., min. 4 available for public inspection during normal By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- November 20 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Admin- hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. coverage. business hours from the Secretary of the istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Westfield - Northside. Quiet, at- December 4 and 18 public vendue, at the Union County Admin- tractive 4-1/2 room townshouse. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or 1-5pm slots Board at the Administration Offices of the istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on are perfect for parents of school Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine The agenda for all of said meetings is not Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF Walk to town & trans. Incl. gar. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. yet known. The aforementioned notice has WEDNESDAY THE 24TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the CAC, W/D & DW. $1,400/mo. plus children. Childcare reimburse- Mr. & Mrs. Linden Slaugh been prepared and will be posted, mailed JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- utils. No pets. Avail. 2/01/01. ment available! 15 Poplar Place and filed in accordance with the provisions afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 of the Open Public Meetings Act. ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of Please reply to: PO Box 117, Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $25.50 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $65.28 cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Fanwood, NJ 07023 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Call the Recruiting Team at The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND NINE-HUN- CLEANING (908) 233-2500 for details FORTY TWO THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- DRED TWENTY ONE & 34/100 DRED SIXTY TWO & 46/100 ($138,921.34). Polish woman is looking for more ($142,562.46). DOCKET NO: F-000875-98 homes to clean. Very good expe- INSTRUCTION Property to be sold is located in the City of MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. rience, good references and own Elizabeth, County of Union and State of COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW PIANO LESSONS New Jersey. JERSEY. transportation. Working in AGES 8 AND OLDER Premises commonly known as 918 Olive STREET & STREET NO.: 826 Jackson Westfield area. (908) 889-4095 Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. Avenue. (732) 257-7908 BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 1413, TAX BLOCK AND LOT NO.: BLOCK: F, LOT NO.: 44. BLOCK NO. 8, on the official Tax Map of the HELP WANTED City of Elizabeth. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 150 FEET BY SALES FROM YOUR HOME HELP WANTED Dimensions 100 feet by 25 feet by 100 feet 22 FEET. by 25 feet. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 364 feet AVON Pediatrician’s Receptionist/ Nearest Cross Street: Henry Street. from Fanny Street. Office Manager There is due approximately the sum of Be your own boss, start your own There is due approximately the sum of business! Sales from home. ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FIVE THOU- Enthusiastic assistant wanted FOUR-HUNDRED NINETY TWO & 17/ SAND SIX-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE & Call Debbie (908) 322-7008 for home office of solo practice 100 ($150,492.17) together with lawful in- 52/100 ($145,653.52) together with lawful interest and costs. female pediatrician. Four or five terest and costs. SALON HELP days per week. Must have good There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Cranford salon - stylist needed people skills and like children The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn full time - 60% includes supplies. and holidays. Flexibility to bal- this sale. this sale. Must bring own following. ance diversity of tasks required. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF Call (908) 578-1304 Computer knowledge and typ- FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., ing skills a must. Excellent pay Suite 505 CHARTERED HELP WANTED and working conditions. Job Sentry Office Plaza 737 Stokes Road could be shared by two compat- P.O. Box 1088 Restaurant mystery shoppers 216 Haddon Avenue ible individuals. Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 wanted. Must be reliable and de- CH-755611 (WL) CH-755612 (WL) tail-oriented. Respond to P.O. Box #1206, 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01, 1/11 4 T - 12/28/00, 1/04/01, 1/11 Mountainside, NJ 07092-0206 & 1/18/01 Fee: $183.60 & 1/18/01 Fee: $187.68 Call (732) 935-8767 Goods & Services You Need!

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Recent Home Sales Author to Present Program On Washington’s Campaigns WESTFIELD K. Hovnanian to Rajamanickam Catherine M. Levin to Kathi D. Ponmudi and Geethanjali Ponmudi, WESTFIELD — Author and his- County, as well as books and articles Enterprise, LLC, 1001 Minisink Way, 6 Blue Ridge Circle, $399,768. torian Michael R. Yesenko will on the Revolutionary War. $600,000. Satyanarayna Vithala to Luis Nieto present a slide and lecture program He served as President of two his- Peter J. and Lydia H. M. Bredlau and Luz Nieto, 12 Jenna Court, of his recently-published book, “Gen- torical societies, including the Union to Susan Kresge, 549 Carleton Road, $760,000. eral George Washington’s Campaigns Township Historical Society (1988 $499,000. Norton Speck to Amos Nelson Inc., 1775-1776-1777” to the Westfield to 1990 and 1999 to 2000), as well as Thomas M. and Rose Mary 813 Jerusalem Road, $1,917,143. Historical Society. the Union County Historical Society Castellone to John P. and Vanessa A. James Hallock to Michel Loheac The program will take place on (1994 to 1996). Schwartz, 812 St. Marks Av- and Jennifer Loheac, 2274 Coles Friday, January 19, at 7:30 p.m. in In 1980, he was appointed as local enue,$469,000. Avenue, $175,000. the Community Room of the historian for the Township of Union Joan Harris to Thomas Gillespie, Richard Washington to Barbara Westfield Municipal Building, lo- by the Township Committee and was Jr., 248 Windsor Avenue, $158,000. Lockley, 1963 Evelyn Street, cated at 425 East Broad Street in re-appointed each year through 1997. Randolph W. and Jemie B. Russell $210,000. Westfield. The program is free and open to to Mark S. and Dawn A. Albin, 784 Joaquim Cardona to Steven Needle In his presentation, Mr. Yesenko the public. Light refreshments will Norgate, $575,000. will discuss how the daily correspon- be served at the conclusion of the and Erica Needle, 17 Pheasant Lane, HELPING THE HOMELESS...Wolf Dens 6 and 7 and Webelos Den 21 from Stephen and Frances E. Stefiuk to $1,500,000. dence of General Washington to rela- program. Franklin Elementary School’s Cub Scout Pack 172 in Westfield recently tives, friends, aides and the Conti- Gary E. and Joan B. Fox, 835 Kings Court to Prashat Agarwal donated over 250 sandwiches to St. Joseph’s Social Service Center in Elizabeth. Knollwood Terrace, $655,000. and Pooja Agarwal, 16 King Street, nental Congress, revealed how he Mothers’ Center Plans Christopher M. and Leslie Capano $519,000. PUBLIC NOTICE Blood Drive to be Held managed many of the problems that to Laszlo Z. and Ildiko D. Urban, Steven Kraus to David and Susan faced the Continental Army, as well Preschool Sampler TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS In Westfield on Jan. 23 as his personal concern for his troops SCOTCH PLAINS – Selected lo- 904 Tice Place, $402,800. Frick, 409 Union Avenue, $240,000. NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Kenneth R. and Barbara Creran to Allen Raiken to August and of the Township Council of the Township of WESTFIELD — The Blood Center during these campaigns. cal nursery schools will present their Anna and Jan Macik, 87 Cottage Bernice Colendenski, 2215 Redwood Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- of New Jersey has announced that a During his 40-year career in edu- programs, philosophies and enroll- Place, $232,500. Road, $265,000. bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- blood drive will be held from 6 to 9 cation, Mr. Yesenko authored, co- ment procedures at a Preschool Sam- ship on Tuesday, January 9, 2001, there authored and edited many books and pler workshop on Thursday, January Frank J. and Helen S. Wolf to Adriane Chernus to Joanne was introduced, read for the first time, and p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, at Ma- Michael D. and Patricia J. Kreider, Solodar, 38 Wareham Court, passed on such first reading, an ordinance sonic Atlas Pythagoras Lodge, located essays on the early families of Union 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Scotch Plains 38 Genesee Trail, $385,000. $230,000. entitled: at 1011 Central Avenue in Westfield. Public Library, located at 1927 Bartle Vincent C. and Karen Micele to Todd Houston to Paul and Rachel AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Donors must be 18 years old. Sev- PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue in Scotch Plains. Philip and Carole Ucciferri, 1731 CHAPTER VII OF THE GEN- enteen-year-olds may donate with All parents considering Fall 2001 McCleary, 20 Malanga Court, Suite UNION COUNTY BOARD Florida Street, $310,000. 14, $155,000. ERAL ORDINANCES OF THE parental permission. There is no up- enrollment for their preschool chil- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS dren are invited to attend this pro- SCOTCH PLAINS Kenneth Lighhipe to John and PLAINS “TRAFFIC” per age limit for donors, provided NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Steven Stukes to Jessie Frick, 2086 Terese Crawford, 2238 Westfield they meet health requirements. Date Adopted: January 8, 2001 gram, which will be sponsored by Grand Street, $220,000. Avenue, $229,900. The purpose of the ordinance: DESIG- Donors should know their Social Public Notice is hereby given that the the Mothers’ Center of Central New NATING PRINCETON AVENUE AND Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Jersey. John Thompkins to Thomas Theodore Mandsville to Judith HIGH VIEW COURT INTERSECTION AS Security number and bring a signed has awarded a contract without competitive Thompkins, 2074 West Broad Street, Stair, 532 Westfield Road, $284,500. A STOP INTERSECTION. or picture form of identification. bidding as a professional service or extraor- The Mothers’ Center is a non-profit, $190,000. FANWOOD A public hearing for same will be held on People with a fever or sore throat dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to non-sectarian organization founded K. Hovnanian to Steven and Louise Katherine Cooper to Duane Brown, Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in should wait until they are feeling bet- N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and in 1978 by mothers, to help mothers. the Council Chambers of the Municipal Build- the resolution authorizing it is available for The group seeks to take the stress out Davis, 41 Blue Ridge Circle, 181 La Grande Avenue, Suite 4, ing, or any time and place to which a meeting ter before donating, and there is a 24- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of $482,194. $217,500. for the further consideration of such ordi- hour deferral for teeth cleanings and the Board. of parenting by offering discussion James Sandidge to Joseph Krakora Steven Vallejo to Bradford Nelson nance shall from time to time be adjourned, fillings. RESOLUTION NO.: 21-2001 groups, day and evening workshops, and Ann Rubin, 22 Aberdeen Road, and Judith Rumpp, 136 Second and all persons interested opportunity to be Individuals who have traveled out- AWARDED TO: Ruderman and guest speakers, social activities, li- heard concerning such ordinance. side of the United States recently are Glickman, 75 Morris Avenue, Suite 100, brary resources and play groups. $459,100. Street, $262,000. A copy of same may be obtained from the Springfield, New Jersey. K. Hovnanian to Ramaswami Richard Trefz 3rd to Brian and office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- asked to call the Blood Center at (973) SERVICES: To provide Special Counsel On-site child care is available for Suresh and Vijayashree Suresh, Stephanie Ashford, 30 Kempshall enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between 676-4933, extension no. 132, for eli- for Personnel Affairs most daytime activities. New mem- $413,153. Terrace, $264,500. the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday gibility criteria. COST: Not to exceed $100,000 bers are welcome at any time. For through Friday by any member of the gen- For more information or to sign up PERIOD: for the year 2001 more information, please call (908) Tamara Bove to Christopher and James Mcdougall to Andrew Davis, eral public who wants a copy of same with- M. Elizabeth Genievich Kelly Kirby, 1251 Sunnyfield Lane, 71 Kempshall Terrace, $315,000 out cost. for a blood drive, please call the Blood Clerk of the Board 561-1751 or visit http:// $465,000. BARBARA RIEPE Center at (800) 652-5663, extension 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 westfieldnj.com/mccnj. Township Clerk no. 140. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $32.13 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD PLANNING BOARD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD BOROUGH OF FANWOOD FANWOOD LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Notice is hereby given that Ordinance 2001 MEETING DATES PLANNING BOARD 2001 MEETING DATES No. 00-17-R WHEREAS, subparagraph 23-10A(4) of the Code of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- The Fanwood Memorial Library announces its calendar of Board of Trustee meetings for Union, State of New Jersey required the Planning Board to determine the date, time and NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING the year 2001. The Board normally meets the second Monday of the month in the downstairs locations of the monthly meetings through January of the next year when it organizes in FANWOOD after public hearing granted CHAPTER 93 OF THE CODE OF Fanwood Room at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. Meeting dates for 2001 are: approval to Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Echegaray to THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD January. January 8 May 14 September 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Board of The Borough of construct an addition on the property at 51 RELATING TO SIGNS Montrose Avenue, New Jersey being Block February 12 June 11 October 15 Fanwood that it will meet at 8:00 p.m., in the lower level meeting room of the Borough Hall, was passed and adopted on the second and March 12 July - none November 19 75 North Martine Avenue Fanwood, New Jersey on the following dates: No. 18 Lot No. 14. Documents pertaining to this application final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and April 9 August - none December 10 Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on AGENDA MEETINGS REGULAR MEETINGS are available for public inspection at the For further information, call the Library at 322-6400. December 28, 2000. February 19, 2001 February 28, 2001 Borough Hall during normal business hours. 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $26.52 March 19, 2001 March 28, 2001 Mr. & Mrs. Pedro Echegaray This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- April 16, 2001 April 25, 2001 51 Montrose Avenue ately after final passage and publication as May 14, 2001 May 23, 2001 Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 required by law. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE June 18, 2001 June 27, 2001 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $14.79 Eleanor McGovern July 16, 2001 July 25, 2001 Borough Clerk UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS August 13, 2001 August 22, 2001 PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $16.83 RESOLUTION 10-01 September 17, 2001 September 26, 2001 DATE ADOPTED: JANUARY 8, 2001 October 15, 2001 October 24, 2001 SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE WHEREAS, the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the County of Union desires to comply November 19, 2001 November 28, 2001 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, with the letter and spirit of Chapter 231, Public Laws of 1975, otherwise designated as “The December 17, 2001 December 26, 2001 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE Open Public Meetings Act,” and cited as N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq.; and January 14, 2002 January 23, 2002 DOCKET NO. F-10333-99 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, WHEREAS, “The Open Public Meetings Act,” and more particularly N.J.S.A. 10:4-18 GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORPO- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, requires that, at least once a year within seven (7) days following the annual organization or and RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ANA LUCIA DOCKET NO. F-19908-99 reorganization meeting of this Board, a schedule of the regular meetings of this Board must BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be prominently posted on the RAMIREZ A/K/A ANNA, ET AL., DEFEN- CREDIT-BASED ASSET SERVICING be posted in at least one public place reserved for such or similar announcements, delivered bulletin board in the Borough Hall, mailed to The Times and the Courier News, filed with the DANT. & SECURITIZATION, LLC, PLAINTIFF vs. by mail to the newspapers designated by this Board to be most likely to reach residents of Borough Clerk and mailed to any person requesting same in accordance with the require- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DONALD W. GABLE, SR., ET AL., DE- this County, and filed with the Office of the County Clerk, said notice of meetings to also ments of the Open Meeting Act. DATED OCTOBER 03, 2000 FOR SALE FENDANT. designate the place and time of such meetings; 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $55.08 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Chosen Freeholders of the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED OCTOBER 11, 2000 FOR SALE County of Union that it hereby adopts the schedule of regular meetings attached hereto in tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. accordance with N.J.S.A. 10 4-18; and public vendue, at the Union County Admin- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of said schedule of meetings be posted by the istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Clerk of the Board in the place or places usually reserved for such public notices, mailed by Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on public vendue, at the Union County Admin- the Clerk of the Board to the newspapers officially designated to receive such notices by the WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Board and filed by the Clerk of this Board with the Office of the County Clerk of Union County, JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on all of the above to be accomplished within seven (7) days of the date of this Resolution in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF compliance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10 4-18. ders must have 20% of their bid available in JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the M. Elizabeth Genievich cash or certified check at the conclusion of afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Clerk of the Board the sales. ders must have 20% of their bid available in UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS The judgment amount is SIXTY FIVE cash or certified check at the conclusion of 2001 MEETING SCHEDULE THOUSAND SEVENTY SIX & 56/100 the sales. ($65,076.56). The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED PLEASE NOTE THAT MEETINGS WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY EVENINGS. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. THIRTY NINE THOUSAND NINETY TWO AGENDA SESSIONS AND REGULAR PUBLIC MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. COUNTY: Union & 65/100 ($139,092.65). IN THE FREEHOLDERS MEETING ROOM, 6TH FLOOR, ADMINISTRATION BUILD- STATE OF NEW JERSEY. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. ING, ELIZABETHTOWN PLAZA, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY, UNLESS OTHERWISE STREET AND STREET NO.: 161 Fulton COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW SPECIFIED. Street. JERSEY. PERSONS REQUIRING A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER SHOULD CONTACT TAX BLOCK AND LOT: STREET & STREET NO.: 235 Magnolia THE CLERK OF THE BOARD AT (908) 527-4140, OR TELECOMMUNICATIONS BLOCK NO.: 2 Avenue. DEVICE FOR THE DEAF RELAY SERVICE (908) 527-1232. LOT NO.: 505 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Block No. 1, Lot AGENDA/WORK SESSIONS REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 FEET BY No. 306. 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 68 FEET. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet by NEAREST CROSS STREET: 25 feet 25,350 feet. JANUARY 7 from Second Street. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Third (REORGANIZATION) There is due approximately the sum of Street. JANUARY 11 JANUARY 18 SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE- There is due approximately the sum of JANUARY 25* JANUARY 25* HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN & 83/100 ONE-HUNDRED FORTY SIX THOUSAND FEBRUARY 8 FEBRUARY 15 ($73,597.83) together with lawful interest EIGHTEEN & 08/100 ($146,018.08) to- FEBRUARY 22* FEBRUARY 22* and costs. gether with lawful interest and costs. MARCH 8 MARCH 15 There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in (Location to be determined) the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. MARCH 22 MARCH 29 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn APRIL 5 APRIL 12 this sale. this sale. APRIL 19 APRIL 26 RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH MAY 10 MAY 17 SHERIFF SHERIFF MAY 24 MAY 31 WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR., CHAR- JUNE 14 SUMMER SESSION JUNE 28 Chartered TERED (Location to be determined) 737 Stokes Road 737 Stokes Road JULY 12 SUMMER SESSION JULY 26 P.O. Box 1088 P.O. Box 1088 AUGUST 9 SUMMER SESSION AUGUST 16 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 SEPTEMBER 6 SEPTEMBER 20 CH-754871 (WL) CH-755596 (WL) (Location to be determined) 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/00, 1/4/01 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/00, 1/04/01 SEPTEMBER 25* ** SEPTEMBER 25* ** & 1/11/01 Fee: $187.68 & 1/11/01 Fee: $181.56 OCTOBER 4 OCTOBER 11 OCTOBER 18 OCTOBER 25 NOVEMBER 1 NOVEMBER 29 DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER 13 SUSAN CHECCHIO (Location to be determined) Sales Associate DECEMBER 20* DECEMBER 20* NJAR Million Dollar Club - Silver 1998 & 1999 ** TUESDAY NIGHT MEETING * COMBINED AGENDA SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING E-mail: [email protected] 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $56.10 Garwood $234,000 Make Your Move Westfield Office Classic colonial offers 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. Large newer eat-in Kitchen filled 209 Central Ave. with sunshine. Updated Baths, lovely wood floors, and a convenient location. Take a virtual tour on our website. Make this one yours at $234,000. 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C O M P A N Y 908-322-6405 Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs OPEN HOUSE - 58 N. Glenwood Rd., Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Fanwood – Move right in to this lovely three bedroom, 1.5 bath split level with many recent updates. New vinyl siding, roof, Repairs • Gutters furnace and central air conditioning. Grade level family room and two finished rooms in basement. One car attached garage. Lo- cated on a quiet street close to schools. $265,000 WSF-9140 Free Estimates • Fully Insured CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 11, 2001 Page 17 Four Officers Have Moved Up The Ranks In Union County Prosecutor’s Office ELIZABETH — Four veteran police prior to returning to the Strike Force in Prosecutor’s Office in 1998. He worked officers have been promoted from the 1998 to assume a command post as a in the Homicide Unit, was assigned as a ranks at the Union County Prosecutor’s squad sergeant. In her new assignment, member of the special Federal Bureau of Office, Prosecutor Thomas V. Manahan she will be the Acting Director of the Investigations Task Force and was a has announced. Squad Sergeant in the Union County “I am pleased to be able Narcotics Strike Force. He currently to improve the leadership serves as Acting Commander of the in an office that is widely Essex/Union Auto Theft Task Force recognized for innovation and as Forearms Rangemaster as well and achievement through- as Deputy Commander of the UCERT out New Jersey,” said Mr. team. Manahan. Sergeant Osborne worked for two He announced that Ser- years as a Union County Sheriff’s geant Kathleen Callahan Officer before joining the and Sergeant Joseph Vitelli Prosecutor’s Office in 1989. He have been promoted to the served on numerous federal drug en- Congratulations to rank of lieutenant and De- forcement task forces and worked tectives Tracy Morgan- with the Drug Enforcement Admin- Cathy Splinter Diaz and Ricardo A. istration on lengthy, detailed wiretap for achieving status of Osborne have been named investigations involving smuggling top Salesperson for Sergeants. The promotions of large quantities of cocaine into the are effective as of January United States by Colombian cartels. the month of December. 16. Sergeant Morgan-Diaz worked as Great Job,Cathy! “All four have performed Director of the Office of Victim Wit- their assigned duties, both ness Assistance and later as a Detec- -Judith Sagan present and past, in such a tive in the Essex County Prosecutor’s manner that has earned MOVING UP THE RANKS…Union County Prosecu- Office in the Trial Team, Narcotics, them these promotions,” tor Thomas V. Manahan, center, stands with newly Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Units Mr. Manahan, adding that promoted officers, left to right, Lieutenant Joseph before joining Union County in 1993. Judith Sagan Cathy Splinter the newly elevated officers Vitelli, Sergeant Tracy Morgan-Diaz, Lieutenant Currently assigned to the Major Vice President Salesperson of the month will be in key positions Kathleen Callahan and Sergeant Ricardo Osborne. Crimes Unit, Sergeant Morgan-Diaz Branch Manager 3 Units within the office. has served as a member of the Union Lieutenant Callahan, who left a job (UCERT) and serves as Team Leader County Prosecutor’s office’s on-call Classic Westfield Colonial Crime Scene Unit. as a Union County Sheriff’s Officer to for the Hostage Negotiation Team. Magnificent yet charming Center Hall home with join the office in 1986, worked in the Lieutenant Vitelli was both a patrol Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Strike officer and detective with the Plainfield PUBLIC NOTICE superb architectural detail, wrap around porch, 3 Force, the Child Abuse Investigations Police Department before joining the gracious fireplaces including one in Master Bed- Unit and the Special Prosecutions Unit TOWN OF WESTFIELD PUBLIC NOTICE I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, TOWN room.10 rooms total, fabulous landscaped lot, ide- CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, ally located near schools, shopping and NYC Trans. PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AT- Notice is hereby given that Ordinance TACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT $1,250,000 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT No. 00-16-R COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD AN ORDINANCE REPEALING WESTFIELD AT A MEETING HELD CHAPTERS 23, 74, 80 AND 93, RESOLUTION 00-12A-170 JANUARY 2, 2001. EXCEPT SECTION 93-15, AND IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I HAVE CONTRACTOR: Mark Ruderman, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND AF- Ruderman & Glickman, P.C., 675 Morris 93 WHICH SHALL BE THE FIXED THE SEAL OF THE TOWN OF Avenue, Springfield, New Jersey 07081 LAND USE ORDINANCE OF WESTFIELD THIS 4TH DAY OF JANU- NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Services THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD ARY 2001. for Labor Negotiations/Public Works Asso- was passed and adopted on the second and BERNARD A. HEENEY EXQUISITE WESTFIELD VICTORIAN ciation final reading at a Meeting of the Mayor and TOWN CLERK DURATION: For a period ending no later Completely restored Queen Anne Victorian in one of Council of the Borough of Fanwood held on RESOLUTION than December 31, 2001 December 28, 2000. the historic districts. 5 Bedrooms, 3 full & 2 Half- AMOUNT: $120.00/Hour This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- FINANCE COMMITTEE A copy of the Resolution and Contract Baths, 3 Fireplaces, wrap around porch, Den and Fam- ately after final passage and publication as JANUARY 2, 2001 relating to the services are on file and avail- required by law. ily Room. Finished basemen includes Rec. Room, able for public inspection in the office of the Eleanor McGovern WHEREAS, a need exists for the Town of Exercise Room, Office & Wine Cellar. Improvements: Borough Clerk. Borough Clerk Westfield to retain the professional legal Eleanor McGovern 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $18.87 services of a consultant and negotiator in CAC, roof, elec., plumbing, heat, baths & Kitchen. Borough Clerk connection with collective bargaining be- $1,490,000. 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $18.87 PUBLIC NOTICE tween the Town and its employee represen- tation organizations, and PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Law (NJSA 40A:11-1 et seq.) authorizes NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD the letting of contracts for professional ser- FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Date Adopted: January 8, 2001 vices without competitive bidding; THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Public Notice is hereby given that the NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders that: RESOLUTION 01-01-06 SPACIOUS WESTFIELD SPLIT has awarded a contract without competitive 1. Frederick T Danser III, Esq be en- CONTRACTOR: Dennis Estis, Esq., bidding as a professional service or extraor- gaged to represent the Town of Westfield Large, move-in condition 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath home Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith, Ravin & Davis, dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to in labor negotiations with employee rep- near Washington School, Living Room with fire- P.O. Box 5600, Woodbridge, New Jersey N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and resentation organizations or the year end- 07095 the resolution authorizing it is available for ing December 31, 2001 at an annual fee place, Dining Room, Eat-In-Kitchen, Den,Rec. NATURE OF SERVICE: Legal Repre- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of of $15,000. Room, Sunroom & 2 car garage. $444,900 sentation, Special Counsel the Board. 2. This contract is awarded without com- DURATION: Period ending December 31, RESOLUTION NO.: 20-2001 petitive bidding as a “Professional Ser- 2001 AWARDED TO: American Professional vice” under the provisions of the Local AMOUNT: $120.00/Hour Consultants, 56 Princeton Avenue, Eliza- Public Contracts Law, NJSA 40A:11- A copy of the Resolution and Contract beth, New Jersey. 5(1) (a) because the service is legal in relating to the services are on file and avail- SERVICES: For computer and manage- nature. able for public inspection in the office of the ment information systems. 3. A copy of this resolution shall be pub- Borough Clerk. COST: not to exceed $97,500.00 lished in The Westfield Leader as pub- Eleanor McGovern M. Elizabeth Genievich lic notice of the action in accordance with Borough Clerk Clerk of the Board NJSA 40A:11-5. 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $18.87 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $42.33 HISTORIC WESTFIELD TREASURE This 9-Room Colonial know as the “Matthias Sayre FRANK D. ISOLDI, Broker/Associate House” is located in the Washington School area. 4 Bedrooms, 27' x 16' Living Room, Formal Dining NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club - 1993-1999 Room, Eat-In Kitchen, & Den. 3 Fireplaces, beamed Silver Level 1997-1998, Gold Level 1999 ceiling, wrap around porch & barn. $690,000 Phone: (908) 233-5555 • e-mail: [email protected] Expect The Best!

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Recreation Commission Posts Daniel Sandiford Places First January Trips and Events In Scholarship Competition WESTFIELD – The Westfield Rec- The $30-per-person cost will in- FANWOOD – Daniel Sandiford of United States savings bond from VFW reation Commission will sponsor a clude lunch, a wine-tasting and tour. Fanwood, a student at Union Catholic District No. 5. Renault Winery Bus Trip on Satur- A Jack Frost Ski Trip will take High School in Scotch Plains, recently Daniel is now entered in the New day, January 20. The bus will leave place on Sunday, January 21. The placed first in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jersey VFW Voice of Democracy finals, from the Westfield Municipal Build- $45-per-person cost will cover the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 10122 with the other 20 county winners, to be ing, 425 East Broad Street, at 9 a.m. bus and lift ticket. and Auxiliary local competition for the held at the Sheraton in Cherry Hill on and return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Voice of Democracy scholarship. Saturday, January 27. On Monday, January 22, a hypno- Participants had to submit a three- to The winner of the state competition PUBLIC NOTICE tist will give a presentation at 7:30 five-minute tape of this year’s theme – will receive a trip to Washington, D.C., p.m. in the Community Room of the “What Price Freedom?” where this individual will compete for UNION COUNTY BOARD Municipal Building. There is no Placing second in the local competi- $139,500 in national college scholar- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS charge for this program. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tion was Zwade Marshal of Scotch Plains- ships, including a $25,000 first prize. Date Adopted: January 8, 2001 Free yoga classes will be held on Fanwood High School. Megan Mukai of Public Notice is hereby given that the Monday, January 29, from 9 to 10 Cranford, a student at Mount Saint Mary PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders a.m.; from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., and Academy in Watchung, won third. SHERIFF’S SALE has awarded a contract without competitive from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Com- All of the students will receive United SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, bidding as a professional service or extraor- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to munity Room. States savings bonds, certificates and DOCKET NO. F-6038-99 N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and For further information, please call medals from VFW Post No. 10122 and IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY, A the resolution authorizing it is available for the Auxiliary. (908) 789-4080. FLORIDA CORPORATION, AS SUCCES- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Daniel’s tape was entered in the Dis- SOR, PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS R. ARIAS AND the Board. trict No. 5 (Union County) finals, where MAYDA ARIAS, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. RESOLUTION NO.: 15-2001 PUBLIC NOTICE he competed with other student win- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, AWARDED TO: Schenk, Price, Smith & DATED MARCH 24, 2000 FOR SALE OF King, LLP, 10 Washington Street, PO Box UNION COUNTY BOARD FIRST PLACE…Fanwood resident Daniel Sandiford, left, is congratulated by ners throughout Union County. Placing MORTGAGED PREMISES. 905, Morristown, New Jersey. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 10122 Voice of Democracy Chairman first in the county, Daniel will receive a By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- SERVICES: To provide Special Counsel NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Frank Chupko, Jr., on placing first in the local competition and District No. 5 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Services for labor negotiations. Date Adopted: January 8, 2001 (Union County) finals for the VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competi- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- PERIOD: For the year 2001 Public Notice is hereby given that the Soroptimists Host tion. Daniel is now among those competing at the state level, the winner of which istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown COST: Not to exceed $150,000 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be chosen on Saturday, January 27. Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on M. Elizabeth Genievich has awarded a contract without competitive Play Tomorrow WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF Clerk of the Board bidding as a professional service or extraor- WESTFIELD – Soroptimist Interna- JANUARY A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to PUBLIC NOTICE N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and PUBLIC NOTICE tional of the Greater Westfield Area will afternoon of said day. All successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in the resolution authorizing it is available for SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE sponsor a benefit scholarship perfor- PUBLIC NOTICE cash or certified check at the conclusion of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, mance tomorrow, Friday, January 12 of the sales. UNION COUNTY BOARD the Board. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, A Shot in the Dark, presented by the The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RESOLUTION NO.: 13-2001 DOCKET NO. F-20285-99 DOCKET NO. F-8029-00 Westfield Community Players. DRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINETEEN NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AWARDED TO: Donald Readlinger, CEO COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AS The production will take place at 1000 & 24/100 ($212,019.24). Date Adopted: January 8, 2001 of the NIA Group, LLC, One Executive Drive, PLAINTIFF vs. ELIZABETH MACHADO, TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. REGINA North Avenue in Westfield. Curtain time REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE Public Notice is hereby given that the PO Box 6728, Somerset, New Jersey ET AL., DEFENDANT. CONDEZ, ET AL., DEFENDANT. is 8 p.m. For ticket information, please There is a tax lien in the estimated sum of Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders SERVICES: Appointed as Insurance Bro- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, $11,500.00 as of April 4, 2000. has awarded a contract without competitive kers of Record for the County of Union. DATED OCTOBER 10, 2000 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 05, 2000 FOR SALE call (908) 233-6334. CONCISE DESCRIPTION bidding as a professional service or extraor- PERIOD: For the year 2001. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 1. MUNICIPALITY: City of Eliza- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to COST: At no cost to the County of Union. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- PUBLIC NOTICE beth. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and M. Elizabeth Genievich tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 2. Tax Lot No. 15, Block No. 8. the resolution authorizing it is available for Clerk of the Board public vendue, at the Union County Admin- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT 3. Property Street Address: 543 public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Adams Avenue. the Board. Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNES- Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on THE BOROUGH OF FANWOOD 4. Dimensions: 100 feet by 46.75 RESOLUTION NO.: 14-2001 PUBLIC NOTICE DAY THE 17TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., WEDNESDAY THE 17TH OF JANUARY RESOLUTION 01-01-10 feet. AWARDED TO: Suplee, Clooney and 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of UNION COUNTY BOARD There is due approximately the sum of Co., 151 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, New day. All successful bidders must have 20% said day. All successful bidders must have CONTRACTOR: John D. Draikiwicz, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY THREE THOU- Jersey of their bid available in cash or certified 20% of their bid available in cash or certified Esq., Gibbons, DelDeo, Dolan, Griffinger & NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD SAND SIX-HUNDRED NINETY TWO & SERVICES: To provide statutory audits check at the conclusion of the sales. check at the conclusion of the sales. Vecchione, One River Front Plaza, Newark, Date Adopted: January 8, 2001 57/100 ($233,692.57) together with lawful of the County of Union and its agencies. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED New Jersey 07102-5497 Public Notice is hereby given that the interest and costs. PERIOD: For the year 2001 FORTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE-HUN- NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND ONE-HUN- NATURE OF SERVICE: Bond Counsel Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders There is a full legal description on file in COST: Not to exceed $124,600 DRED ELEVEN & 28/100 ($145,111.28). DRED NINETY & 99/100 ($197,190.99). DURATION: Period ending December 31, has awarded a contract without competitive the Union County Sheriff’s Office. M. Elizabeth Genievich MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. 2001 or until his successor is appointed. bidding as a professional service or extraor- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Clerk of the Board COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW AMOUNT: Bond Sale and review of Offi- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to this sale. 1 T – 01/11/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 JERSEY. JERSEY. cial Statement $4,500 plus $1.00 per $1,000 N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and RALPH FROEHLICH STREET & STREET NO.: 566 First Av- STREET & STREET NO.: 54 Elmora bonds, Preparation of Bond Ordinance: the resolution authorizing it is available for SHERIFF enue. Avenue. $350.00 PUBLIC NOTICE public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of SALVATORE L. BORELLI, P.C., TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Block No. 7, Lot TAX BLOCK AND LOT: Block No. 13, Lot A copy of the Resolution and Contract the Board. COUNSELLOR AT LAW UNION COUNTY BOARD No. 438. No. 511. relating to the services are on file and avail- RESOLUTION NO.: 23-2001 986 McBride Avenue OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 50 feet by 104.20 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 111 feet by 46.66 able for public inspection in the office of the SERVICES: To provide professional as- West Paterson, New Jersey 07424 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD feet by 49.97 feet by 102.60 feet. feet. Borough Clerk. sistance in reviewing and recommending an CH-755192 (WL) Date Adopted: January 8, 2001 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 83.50 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: 46.66 feet Eleanor McGovern overall insurance program in conjunction 4 T - 12/21, 12/28/00, 1/4/01 Public Notice is hereby given that the from Amity Street. from Murray Avenue. Borough Clerk with the Department of Administrative Ser- & 1/11/01 Fee: $181.56 Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of 1 T – 01/11/01, The Times Fee: $21.42 vices to the County of Union and the Board has awarded a contract without competitive ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND FIVE- of Chosen Freeholders. bidding as a professional service or extraor- NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY SIX & 37/100 HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT & 46/100 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDU- ($151,936.37) together with lawful interest ($206,558.46) together with lawful interest TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS, UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and ALS HAVE BEEN RETAINED: and costs. and costs. the resolution authorizing it is available for There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS Ann C. Lord, (Chairman), Hillside, New public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Jersey the Board. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn In Compliance With Anthony LaPorta, Westfield, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO.: 16-2001 this sale. this sale. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975 Joseph E. Infanta, Linden, New Jersey AWARDED TO: Waters, McPherson, RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH Notice is hereby given by the Construction Board of Appeals of the Township of Scotch Carlos Alma, Elizabeth, New Jersey McNeill, Esqs., 300 Lighting Way, PO Box SHERIFF SHERIFF Plains, of the following meeting: Joseph Cryan, Union, New Jersey 1560, Secaucus, New Jersey. WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR., CHAR- WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR., CHAR- DATE: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 SERVICES: To provide Special Counsel COST: Not to exceed $5,500 per indi- TERED TERED TIME: 8:00 AM Services for Personnel Affairs. vidual, and $6,500 for the Chairman of the 737 Stokes Road 737 Stokes Road LOCATION: Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue PERIOD: For the year 2001. Committee. P.O. Box 1088 P.O. Box 1088 TYPE OF MEETING: 2001 Re-Organizational Meeting COST: Not to exceed $150,000.00 PERIOD: For the year 2001. Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 AGENDA: Same M. Elizabeth Genievich M. 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Each Office Independently Owned And Operated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, January 11, 2001 Page 19 POPCORN™ Works by Bernstein, Mozart Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? On Tap by Choral Art Society Worth Seeking Out WESTFIELD – The Choral Art Mr. Little joined the Choral Art So- By Michael S. Goldberger Society of New Jersey, Inc. will per- ciety of New Jersey in the Spring of form Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester 1999 as its Musical Director. In addi- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent Psalms and Mozart’s Requiem on Sat- tion to his duties with the Choral Art affirm that even an average film by Coen Society, he is Director of Music at 3 popcorns urday, January 20, at 8 p.m. at The Someday, in a film appreciation course at standards is better than most others. How- Presbyterian Church in Westfield. Calvary Episcopal Church in Summit some idyllic little college, a privileged group ever, the point our latter day Mr. Chips will James S. Little, Musical Director of where he directs several choruses, in- of young students will be treated to a screen- then make is that the true treasure of Oh the Society, will conduct the evening’s cluding the Calvary Chorale and the ing of Oh Brother, Where Art Thou. Brother lies in its historical significance, as performance. Soloists will include so- Calvary Concert Series. The slightly rumpled professor will duti- well as in the artistically savvy segue that it prano Andi Campbell, alto Sharon For more information, please call fully inform his bright-eyed and eager charges suggests. In short, the motion picture is a Morrison, tenor Gary Pate, bass Dale Frederick D. Wolff, 3rd at (732) 382- that this quintessential example of celluloid grand homage to film auteur Preston Sturges & Livingston and a group of male sopra- 0394. irreverence by the Brothers Coen (Ethan and in general, and to his Sullivan’s Travels nos from the Somerset Hills Children’s Funding has been made possible in Joel) is neither their most profound nor their (1941), specifically. A screening of same Chorus. The chorus will be accompa- part by the New Jersey State Council funniest work. But, lest he lose his captive will be in order. nied by the Choral Art Society Orches- on the Arts, Department of State, audience, he will quickly assure that the Paying attention to the old black-and- tra and organist Sandor Szabo. through a grant administered by the comedy about three Southern chain gang white, not only because it could be on the Admission is $15 and $10 for se- Union County Division of Cultural and escapees is nonetheless quite entertaining. test, but because it’s a very funny, socially niors and students at the door. Heritage Affairs. Probably a sandy-haired fellow in wire- conscious motion picture, the students will rimmed glasses, the prof will then further learn that famed Hollywood phenom John L. Sullivan (Joel McCrea) is known for his uplifting comedies. Spring Enrollment Only thing is, he pines to make a serious For Kindermusik™ movie. He even has a working title: Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Get it? Get it? Classes Scheduled Write it down. “Thus,” the prof sums up, most likely At Klinger-Kueter Studio attired in a modest gray tweed with leather WESTFIELD – Carolyn elbow patches, “on their own quirky terms the Coen brothers have fashioned a paean to Klinger-Kueter has announced their spiritual mentor. Like Sturges, and like that spring enrollment for his John L. Sullivan, they celebrate the power Kindermusik™ Classes is now and wisdom of social comedy. And through taking place at the Carolyn this loving reference, not only do they call Klinger-Kueter Music Studio, 424 attention to Sturges’s work, but symboli- cally complete it as well.” St. Marks Avenue in Westfield. A bit academic, true...but actually not The session begins at the end of bad. January and runs until Memorial Now, the question is, can you really ap- Day. The courses that have open- preciate Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? without also renting Sullivan’s Travels? Or, more ings include the Village Class appropriately, can you enjoy it without di- (from infancy to 16 months of gesting all this pedantic elucidation and com- age); Our Time (from 18 months parative filmography? And the answer in to 3 years of age); and Grownings both cases is, most certainly and of course. For starters, you can’t help but like a (3-4 years of age). movie that actually has the cheek to give The Young Child I and II classes Homer a writing credit. Loosely based on are filled. CHORAL EXCELLENCE...Featured performers included in the Choral Art “The Odyssey” (what road movie isn’t?) For more information, please Society of New Jersey’s upcoming concert include: tenor Gary Pate, alto Sharon with a touch-up by Ethan Coen, the feckless EXHIBIT PREPARATIONS…Westfielder Alice Dillon packs up her art- Morrison, Director James Little, soprano Andi Campbell and bass Dale travail of George Clooney and company as contact www.Carolynmusic.com. they take a Cook’s tour through the folk- work in style after The New Jersey Center for Visual Arts’ silent art auction For questions, brochures or to visit Livingston. of original artworks on December 2. Guest curators spoke about the artists ways and mores of the Depression-era South and their work and were available throughout the evening to discuss the art. a class, please call (908) 233- is a barrel of satirical monkeyshines. 9094. Few filmmakers serve up likable dolts Champagne, hors d’oeuvres and desserts complimented the festive and and social misfits with the Steinbeckian cha- informative evening for over 150 guests. risma that has become the Coens’ trade- Prestigious Award Granted mark. And while a loose-leaf approach to direction in the early going keeps things a mite too scattered for a bit too long, the result Out-of-Town Quartet to Play To Westfielder Natalie Becker is sublime once brother Joel gets things to WESTFIELD – Natalie Becker, Awards and First Place and Medal coalesce. Clooney, further displaying that he is big a Westfield resident, has been of Honor in the Audubon Artists screen stuff, is adroitly droll as Everett Ulysses At Crescent Avenue Presbyterian awarded the Paul Puzinas Memorial Annual Exhibition. McGill. The poor man’s fop, he makes time Award at the 87th Annual National Ms. Becker is a member of the PLAINFIELD – The Out-of-Town The quality of their sound encouraged them Violinist Alexandre Soares of Bloomfield, for grooming rituals that wouldn’t seem so Quartet, a unique string ensemble, will to continue working together as an estab- Juried Exhibition of Allied Artists of Allied Artists of America where narcissistic in better economic times. Violist Effie Yuen of Maplewood and America held at the National Arts she is Director of Oils. She is a Sporting a speech pattern that echoes the appear as part of the Crescent Concerts lished performing ensemble. Cellist Ilizabeth Cabrera of Whippany series at the Crescent Avenue Presbyte- Priding itself on embracing an eclectic Club for her oil painting entitled, board member of Audubon Artists get-rich spiel of a correspondence school, he make up the stellar ensemble. embodies one of the film’s funnier rian Church in Plainfield on Saturday, repertoire, the quartet performs music Tickets for this performance are $15 “Pamet Landscape.” in New York, the National Asso- The award presentation was held ciation of Women Artists and the oxymorons: He is the self-appointed brains January 20, 2001. from all classical periods. They actively for general admission, $10 for senior of the operation. Among the composers slated for this seek out works which are influenced by citizens, and $5 for students. in December at the National Arts Catherine Lorillard Wolfe Soci- Telling tales of hidden treasure to woo his jazz and ethnic For concert information, please call Club, Grammercy Park, New York ety. two inseparable chain-mates into escaping, styles. (908) 756-2468. The church is located at City. Included in the archives in the Ulysses is hell-bent on making it home be- Their aim is to Watchung Avenue and East Seventh Street Ms. Becker taught painting and Smithsonian Institute, Ms. Becker fore his ex-wife (Holly Hunter in a small but present the stan- in Plainfield. The facility is handicapped drawing at Union County College. is listed in the Who’s Who in Ameri- effective role) ties the knot with a promising dard chamber accessible. Large print programs are avail- Rockport Publications selected her can Art and the Who’s Who of suitor. After all, this new fellow has a job. music literature able, as well as ample parking. work for their 1996 book, “The American Women. Wafted along by their leader’s fancy gift as a foundation, Funding for this concert has been made Best of Oil Painting,” and for their Ms. Becker will exhibit her oil of gab, John Turturro as Pete Hogwallop but then introduce possible in part by the New Jersey State 1997 publication, “Floral Inspira- painting, “Light in the Forest II” at and Tim Blake Nelson as Delmar O’Donnel their audiences to round out the stouthearted stooges. Council on the Arts, Department of State, tions, A Collection of Drawing the Butler Institute of American During their eventful sojourn, the fugi- more unexpected through a grant administered by the Union and Painting Ideas for Artists.” Art in Youngstown, Ohio. The ex- pieces, including tives become country music stars (The Soggy County Division of Cultural and Heri- Additional and numerous hon- hibition will run from January 14 Bottom Boys) without knowing it, and take arrangements of tage Affairs. jazz standards, ors have included honors have in- to March 8. An opening reception a ride on the wild side with Babyface Nelson cluded three prior Allied Artists will be held on January 14. (hysterically displayed as a manic-depres- original work by sive by Michael Badalucco). They also run area composers, into a Bible salesman (John Goodman) with and collabora- a rather hard sell, happen in on a KKK rally, tions with other CDC Sets Auditions and eventually play a pivotal role in a guber- musicians that natorial election. Oh, and since this is based take the string on “The Odyssey,” let’s not forget the inter- quartet in new di- For Sound of Music lude with a trio of sirens. As a result, one of rections. CRANFORD – The Cranford them gets turned into a frog...sort of, maybe. Another fea- Dramatic Club will hold open In any case, there are two definites. The OUT-OF-TOWNERS…Effie Yuen, violist, Ilizabeth ture that sets The boys are forever in peril and Dixie always Cabrera, cellist, Alexandre Soares, violinist, and Or- auditions for its spring auditions takes a drubbing. This wickedly clever muck- Out-of-Town of The Sound of Music on the lando Wells, violinist are collectively known as the Out of Quartet apart is rake of the South and its supposedly van- Town Quartet. the effort they put following dates: Saturday, Janu- ished institutions, both real and perceived, is into educating ary 27, at 1 p.m. for the Von starkly unsentimental in its comic acerbity. It will be interesting to see how this film fares program are Wolfgang Mozart, Chick their audiences about their music. The Trapp children only; Sunday, January 28, at 1 p.m. and Tues- below the Mason-Dixon Line. It’ll also be Corea and Robert Schumann. ensemble provides detailed, written pro- fun to know how those kids back at Old Ivy The Out-of-Town Quartet first ap- gram notes for each concert, and, when day, January 30, at 7:30 p.m. for all other parts. did on the exam. But have no fear. There’s peared as a performing ensemble in appropriate, spoken introductions about no test here. 1997. After playing together informally a particularly unusual work. Production dates for the musi- Just an assignment: See Oh Brother, Where for a while, the musicians became friends. Violinist Orlando Wells of Maplewood, cal will be May 4, 5, 11, 12, 13, Art Thou? 18 and 19. The show will be directed by Ken and Mary Webb. * * * * * The Musical Director will be Oh Brother, Where Art Thou, rated Private Screenings, Interviews Tom Pedas. PG-13, is a Universal and Touchstone Actors should be prepared to Pictures release directed by Joel Coen and sing a song either from the show Natalie Becker stars George Clooney, John Turturro and Featured in Symposium Series or one of choice. Sheet music Tim Blake Nelson. Running time: 106 minutes. MOUNTAINSIDE – Filmmakers emy Awards, 32 Golden Globes, and must be provided. There will be Symposium will host a 12-week series 23 Independent Spirit Award nomina- a small dance/movement audi- featuring interviews with filmmakers tions.” tion as well as readings from the and interactive discussion and presen- For more information, please call script. Rehearsals Now Underway tations starting Monday, February 19, (732) 528-6660. The following is a list of Galleria at Loews Theater in Mountainside. characters: Maria Rainer, 20’s; The second session will convene on Captain Georg Von Trapp, For Washington School Show CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 April 2. Mid-40s to mid-50s; Liesl (16), common theme of the Galapagos WESTFIELD – Washington El- hearsing for song and dance num- Islands, are worthy of hours of ap- Confirmed films and those under Arbor Chamber Kurt (10),Gretl (youngest), ementary School in Westfield’s par- bers including, “Get On Your Feet,” consideration for the spring session preciation and commentary. Friedrich (14), Brigitta (9), ents and faculty are currently prepar- “Downtown,” and “River of Dreams.” include About Adam, Birthday Girl, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Louisa (13), Marta (7), Mother * * * * * ing for their 53rd annual school pro- The Washington School Show Animal Husbandry, Blow, Blow Dry, While the concert repertoire was Abbess – Mid-40s and up, Sis- Following the del Campo exhibit, Bridget Jones’ Diary, Daddy and Them, ter Berthe, Sister Margaretta duction, It’s A Wonderful Place. Per- dates back to 1949. Beginning as a Magno Laracuente will return to highly compelling, the mere first formance dates are scheduled for small talent show, it has evolved into Enemy At the Gates, The Golden Bowl, half of the concert lasted one hour and Sister Sophia, A Nun’s Galleria West in May or June. He Imposter, Maybe Baby, The Mexican, and 20 minutes. Even the most die- Chorus, ·Rolf Gruber (17) Elsa Friday, February 2, at 8 p.m. and a full-scale musical production in- will be showing his works there at a Moulin Rouge, One Night At McCool’s, hard concertgoers were starting to Schraeder – Late 30s, Max Saturday, February 3, at 2 and 8 p.m. cluding over 150 parents and faculty time to be announced. KU will ex- Songcatcher, Tailor of Panama, Texas glaze over. The full concert lasted 2 Detweiler – Mid-40s to 50s, at Roosevelt Intermediate School. members. The event serves as the hibit 12-20 of his pieces after Rangers, 3000 Miles to Graceland, 1/2, with one 15-minute intermis- Franz — The butler. Age is Tickets for this year’s production are school’s primary fundraiser. Laracuente. Town and Country, Unconditional sion. variable, Frau Schmidt – The on a reserved seating basis. These tickets Love, and the Untitled Coen Brothers. Without debating the finer intrica- housekeeper. Age is variable, are available by calling the Virtual Box The films include some of the finest cies of the compelling nature of several small speaking roles Office at (908) 789-9223. Ticket prices actors in Hollywood, such as Ashley chamber music, one might say that for both men and women. are $6 for the afternoon performance and Judd, Renee Zellweger, Gary Sinise, there aren’t even that many styles of Scripts are currently available $8 for the evening productions. Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman, music out there to warrant a straight at the home of Bob and Sandi Written by Jackie Costello, Dave Dylan McDermott, and Diane Keaton. hour and 20 minutes of anything, Pells. Please call them at (908) Shulman and Maryann Waxtel, It’s A The series is open to anyone, how- especially programming concerts in 276-6113 to make pick-up ar- Wonderful Place will be directed by ever, seating is limited. Early enroll- the year 2001. rangements. For more informa- Roger Hayden and Arlene O’Reilly ment is advised. Despite the fact that concerts of tion, please call Ken or Mary and produced by Penny Alexander, The subscription at Loews in the era when this music was pro- Webb, Co-Directors at (908) 653- Marci Fisher and Maryann Gingrich. Mountainside is $111 for six weeks or duced often lasted for hours and 0781. Parents and teachers have been re- $209 for 12 weeks, plus a $20 registra- hours, we live in a different time and tion fee. place. Long acts in opera and long “The series will always be flexible symphony repertoire may be the only in order to take advantage of opportu- obvious exceptions for an extended nities as they arise,” said Symposium seating, but some might debate that Director Chuck Rose. as well. “Wonderful surprises can pop up out Or perhaps the introspective and How to Reach the A&E Staff: of nowhere, so I try to keep the sched- intimate nature of chamber music is A&E Editor: Michelle H. LePoidevin, (908) 232-4407 ule as fluid as possible. Last year, we just too intense to be crammed into Theatre: Kerrianne Spellman Cort, [email protected] had 29 free bonus movies in addition to long concerts spread unfortunately Classical Music: David Palladino, [email protected] our 24 scheduled screenings. The films too sparsely throughout the year. Contemporary Music: Andy Goldenberg, [email protected] which we premiered before release to The Arbor Chamber Music Soci- Movies: Mike Goldberger, [email protected] the general public later went on to earn ety can be contacted at (908) 232- Dining: Bill Burt, [email protected] a total of 31 Oscars, 38 British Acad- 1116. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, January 11, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION My Two Cents Grammy Got Run Over By Eminem While We Relive &David Palladino’s Last Year’s Noms By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Music Corner Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Haven’t we been here before? A Review of Local Concerts When I saw the nominations list for this year’s Grammys, I had visions of zombies roaming down the red carpet Michelle H. LePoidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times — a resurrection of last year’s nomi- Compelling Chamber Program nees numbly crooning their same overplayed songs we heard (in most Loses Listeners With Timing TToulouse-Lautroulouse-Lautrecec atat LittleLittle Cost:Cost: cases) in 1999. Hello, it’s 2001. So, if you taped the 42nd Annual Grammy By DAVID PALLADINO work and the final Fauré (1845-1924) Awards program last year, you might Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times was heavier and just slightly darker WESTFIELD — A truly fine con- in quality. as well blow the dust off the VCR and GalleriaGalleria MorphsMorphs PrintsPrints toto CanvCanvasesases play it for the 43rd Annual. cert offered by the Arbor Chamber The explosive nature of Beethoven GalleriaGalleria MorphsMorphs PrintsPrints toto CanvCanvasesases Music Society this past Sunday af- (1770-1827) was captured well by Just don’t let the bleach blonde, ternoon at St. Paul’s Episcopal the ensemble. As musical interpret- crew-cutted, white tank top toting Church in Westfield featuring vio- ers, Arbor Chamber played very much bad boy Eminem catch you doing linist Emi Ohi Resnick, violist Philipp as the ensemble, taking cues off one In it. Now is Slim Shady’s time to Naegele, cello Matthias Naegele, and another in perfect form. The the shine and he will want every set of Arbor Director and Founder Lenore Beethoven possessed much color and eyes watching him collect his Fishman Davis on piano. his more extensive use of pizzicato Galleries Repertoire included the Piano Trio Grammys with his “I could care always throws added interest ele- less, I’m doing you a favor” atti- in G Minor by Clara Schumann, the ment into the mix. Piano Trio in B flat major by Volume from the individual musi- Beethoven and the Gabriel Fauré cians varied. Violinist Omi Ohi Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor. The Resnick, producing a lighter, rounder Schumann and Beethoven called for sound, could not compete with the an ensemble of violin, cello and pi- sound produced by the cellist, per- ano, while the violist was brought in By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN haps because her particular reliance Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for the Fauré quartet. upon playing on the side of the bow Individually, the pieces offered by strings. Cellist Matthias Naegele pro- WESTFIELD – Gerardo Verdugo Arbor Chamber were works of ex- duced a full, accurate and more ag- and Christopher KU aren’t pulling cellence. Chamber music is gener- gressive style on his absolutely gor- rabbits out of top hats, sawing women ally introspective in nature. Clara geous instrument - which produces in half or making their customers Schumann (1819-1896) created a phenomenal tone especially in the magically vaporize into thin air at sensitive, lyrical and well polished lower register. Galleria West in Westfield. Pianist Lenore Fishman Davis pro- Instead, KU concocted a formula vided an exceptional solid frame- of creative hocus pocus which has Michelle H. LePoidevin for The Westfield Leader and The Times drawn clients into their gallery to work for the string section through which KU developed with intricacy her steady, accurate, and above all, witness the technique of turning a there by a few strokes of magic. basic print into a framed oil-painting and precision while applying the gel. Eminem lyrical playing. She possesses a firm The plain $40 print results a $180 * * * * * grasp of the musical and interper- textured masterpiece. The works of Ecuadorian painter Artist of During a rainy day interview with painting that is such innovative eye tude. His acceptance speeches sonal dynamic of these chamber en- trickery that it seems like an original Antonio del Campo will grace the should make headlines. semble selections. The Westfield Leader and The Times, Galleria walls from February 10 to Verdugo explained the process as a Lautrec – one that would cost up- It’ll probably go a little some- Violist Philipp Naegele, who per- wards of thousands and thousands of March 2 in a 20-30 piece exhibit the Week formed for the final quartet, added a “combination of heat and vacuum entitled, “Secrets The Galapagos thing like this, “Yo, I wanna thank that sucks the image into the canvas.” dollars. all of you who made this happen. full, supportive and mature sound to “People love the idea,” remarked Sea Told Me.” the blend. “No one is doing this in the area,” Educated at some of the finest And to all the rest of yous, stressed Verdugo, glowing with pride. Verdugo. “The reaction has been “@*!#!**!” Then, with that vacant Acoustics in the medium sized amazing.” institutions in Spain and Ecuador, church concert room were particu- The procedure, which takes nearly del Campo depicts images of lava stare, he’ll mutter, “Peace out.” 6-8 hours, requires a stretching of When the transferred version of larly suitable for this number of the Lautrec given to me by Verdugo surrounding a volcano with three- Destiny’s Child will also be the stringed instruments. Warm, wooden the canvas after the transfer process dimensional tubes of neon color. and, finally, application of a gel to and KU is mounted in my own living apple of Grammy’s eye. “Say My furnishings and accents, a high ceil- room, complimenting the deep ma- One piece currently in the His Name,” “Bug A Boo,” “Jumpin ing allowed their sound to expand craft the textured allure of the piece. works, which revolve around the If the creation sounds more like a roon walls, only myself and the fine Jumpin” and Independent Woman while the carpeted floor provided fellows at Galleria will know it hangs Continued on Page 19 Part I from the Charlie’s Angels just enough dampening to take the science than an art, you’re wrong. edge off. Perhaps because of the size “Of course,” he admitted, “artistic soundtrack have made this band a of the room, piano sound was just a talent is needed to do the texturing.” He household name. Like Lysol or bit too “warm” and acoustically, did pointed out the rippling of water and Spam. With unarguably more tal- Deborah Harry not produce superior definition. intricate wrinkles of an elephant’s ear ent than The Spice Girls, the quar- (1945- ) Continued on Page 19 Take the Stage tet, turned trio does deserve some By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Keepsakes Fearless and razor sharp, Florida- born musician Deborah Harry could How Art Gets in the Way teach anyone with a self-confidence A Craft Project Guide problem a strict lesson. Oh, and she does that great music thing too. Of Friendship at Paper Mill But, guts and glory aside, Harry is Of Friendship at Paper Mill a virtual rainbow of talent. The By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT nothing but a huge, empty white canvas. adopted daughter of Catherine and Chocolate Spoons Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times He laughs at it. He questions his friend’s Richard Harry, hopped from secre- By MICHELLE H. minimal cost and preparation time. MILLBURN — Friends and art. sanity. He is so dismayed by the painting tary to Playboy Bunny to first class LePOIDEVIN So, before giving into a love affair Differences in taste and opinion have been that he visits Yvan and encourages him to lead vocalist of the New Wave super Specially Written for The Westfield the basis of many heated arguments be- view the piece and confirm his beliefs. Leader and The Times on Valentine’s Day, savor the lusty Destiny’s Child group, “Blondie.” flavor of these goodies. tween friends. Opposing beliefs and ideol- Yvan, (Jack Willis) is the most likable Whether the world was ready or WESTFIELD – Most ogy in art forms such as music, theater, of the trio, not as opinionated as his two nods. Let’s just hope they will stay not, Harry introduced disco-infused chocoholics will tell you You’ll Need: literature and even cuisine have tested the friends, and he could honestly care less ears with thrashing, crashing punk that anything immersed strength of countless relationships. about the painting. This too, angers Marc, together, because when members Heavy Plastic Spoons in start doing their disappearing acts, vibes. “Heart of Glass,” “Call Me,” or slightly dipped in assorted colors Who among us can hon- “Rapture,” and “The Tide is High” chocolate is their number White chocolate estly say that we have friends the listeners disappear too. woke society from the rut of polyester one temptation. The Milk chocolate who believe absolutely ev- The nomination roster is fraught and “Bee Gees” tunes and converted same holds true for Multi-colored sprinkles erything that we believe and with boy bands and blondies Britney them to gelled up hair, and black blindly agree with us on ev- those in a love affair Colored sugars and Christina, while a couple of real Goth clothing. with the coffee ery issue? artists – some we haven’t heard Though “Blondie” did the tradi- bean. Try mixing Our distinctions and idio- tional band break-up routine and 1. Melt half of the white choco- syncrasies as humans are what from in a while or at all – stand out Harry herself crafted a number of them both and the late in one bowl and half of the make the world an interest- and make themselves worth root- solo flops, the platinum powerhouse addiction could milk chocolate in another bowl ing place, and this is the basis ing for. Keep in mind, however, that didn’t lose grit or focus. become sinfully inside of your microwave. for the play, Art currently seductive! the artists who should really take Revolutionary and rebellious, 2. Dip half of the spoons in white running at Paper Mill Play- home the Grams rarely do. As I’ve Harry knew how to stir up a Renais- Chocolate chocolate and the other half in house in Millburn. sance in the music industry, how to Coffee Spoons Written by Yasmina Reza, Art won the who suddenly sees Yvan as a simpleton said before, if it is crammed through milk chocolate. Place spoons on our speakers as we yell, “Make it establish a fashion precedent, and are worth falling waxed paper to set chocolates. 1998 Tony Award for Best Play and was the with no convictions. taught Madonna a thing or too about in love with and 3. Once chocolate is firm on recipient of many other prestigious honors. Suddenly, the strong, infallible bond stop, enough already,” it will win. sex symbol status. These will always they can be crafted the spoons, begin to melt the The current production of Art at Paper between these three men is demolished. I see myself in the cheering sec- be her greatest accomplishments. in your home with Mill stars television and film favorite, Judd The white painting is merely the impetus tions of three artists: Lenny Kravitz, remaining white and milk Hirsch. Hirsch directed this version, which that throws this trio into a tailspin. Illustration by Creed and Faith Hill. It’s been a Michelle chocolate in separate bowls also stars Cotter Smith and Jack Willis. The Accolades go to all three of these pol- LePoidevin inside microwave. three-person play explores the friendship ished actors who play their well-written while since Kravitz came out swing- 4. Now, dip white chocolate spoons between Serge, Marc and Yvan, three roles with unmistakable skill. A play such ing (dreadlock-less and lookin’ halfway into milk and dip the milk middle-aged men who have been best friends as this requires a distinct level of profes- good) with a soul screaming nugget chocolate spoons into white for years. sionalism in order to work and it seems like “Again.” He not only needs to chocolate.This will create a unique When Serge purchases a piece of mod- unfair to single out a particular perfor- be welcomed back, but applauded layered effect. ern art for 200,000 francs, their somewhat mance. Smith, Willis and Hirsch all turn in for his individuality and resistance 5. Place spoons on waxed paper to idyllic history begins to crumble. terrific work, deftly handling both the set PARTIALLY. Sprinkle sugars Serge (Cotter Smith) loves this piece. It’s comedic and the dramatic material in this to be a slave to the industry. “Best and sprinkles onto spoons before passionate and odd. It makes him happy. He fine, but somewhat wordy play. Rock Song and “Male Rock Vocal letting the chocolates set entirely. moves the piece from room to room, not The 80-plus minute play is performed Performance” statues must be on 6. Stir these spoons into your sure of its perfect location. It doesn’t matter without intermission, yet the evening flies the Kravitz’ mantle. coffee for a delicious treat. to him that the piece cost a small fortune, he by as the audience is swept away and into Creed’s Scott Stapp is a Houdini ***To decorate your spoons, is proud of it and can’t wait to show his the world and the minds of these three with words. Few musicians can friends. gentlemen. individually wrap in colored When Marc (Hirsch) arrives at Serge’s Hirsch clearly also has talent as a direc- double as compelling lyricists, for cellophane with ribbons. flat, he is appalled. This “work of art” is tor. His direction is clear and simple, Stapp’s words can never be defined devoid of unnecessary theatrics and bra- as mind-numbing, only as a bounty vado. All in all, this is a near-perfect of advice and bits of life’s toughest evening of theater. lessons. He can turn them out in There is underlying subtext in the writ- hard, heavy Metal flavored songs, The Carolyn Klinger-Kueter ing of Ms. Reza, and perhaps that is one of the reasons the play works so well. These and he can convert them to ballads. Music Studio . . . men experience such intense emotions Pretty deep stuff. throughout the piece that one can’t help Finally, I have faith that Faith Hill PIANO INSTRUCTION wonder just exactly how close these char- will be victorious. Crossing over NOW ACCEPTING acters truly are. from country to pop/rock is a highly- ENROLLMENT Without going overboard, the play does offer some thought-provoking scenarios criticized venture, but Hill has let FOR NEXT SEMESTER’S as it explores the relationship between the herself and her voice rise above it all KINDERMUSIK CLASSES!! three friends. Feelings of fear, resentment with dignity and grace. What’s not (INFANCY TO 6 YEARS) and even jealousy subtly color the play, to believe in? making one wonder if there is a repressed Otherwise, there are a lot of fresher Brochures Available Upon Request love-triangle at work here. However, none voices out there waiting to be recog- of these possible thematic subtleties alter Tel: (908) 233-9094 Fax: (908) 317-0588 the true objective of the piece. It just makes nized – way beyond the zombies of Courtesy of Charles A. LePoidevin E-mail: [email protected] Website: carolynmusic.com you think. Backstreet and Brit. 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