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USPS 680020 Published OUR 108th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, May 13, 1999 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Council OKs Zoning Bd. Postpones Decision $1.2M Grant Application On Comm. Center Expansion By PAUL J. PEYTON By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the building. The annex building, Mrs. Howell Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Zoning Board member David Haas said, will accommodate as many as Following up on some of the mod- After hours of testimony by expert reported to The Westfield Leader that 60 children at a time. est improvements made to the busi- witnesses, the Westfield Zoning a use variance must be granted be- Other expert witnesses to testify on ness district, such as new benches Board of Adjustment Monday night cause the proposed building will be behalf of the expanded community and signs, the Town Council Tues- postponed until June a decision on located in a residential area. center were Ernestine Howell, Ex- day night approved the submission variances needed to expand the cur- The case will be carried over to ecutive Director of the Center, and of a $1.2 million grant application to rent Westfield Community Center next month’s meeting. Larry Kern, a traffic expert. the Union County “Project Down- across the street from its 558 West Testifying on the design of the Mrs. Howell, who has been the town Grant” program. Broad Street location. basement and the first floor, Mr. center’s Executive Director for 30 The governing body’s action oc- Courtesy of Jonathan Brody The property, which was acquired Schleifer walked board and audience years, reiterated to members of the curred despite the hesitation of sev- A JOB WELL DONE!...The third place winners from Wilson Elementary by the WCC in the 1940s, currently members through the proposed build- board that the new annex building eral council members, although the School in the B.R.A.K.E.S. (Bikers, Runners and Kids Entitled to Safety) Poster includes a dilapidated two-family ing. He stated that the basement would would be used to house a preschool resolution was ultimately approved Contest pose with Mayor Thomas C. Jardim during an awards ceremony earlier home which will be torn down to include a physical therapy room, lec- daycare for children ages 2-1/2-6 by a 6-0 vote. Three council mem- this month. Pictured are Emily De Rosa, Elizabeth Kline and Julie Shelman. The make room for the new center. ture room or classroom and a com- years old and senior day center. bers were not in attendance. contest was held in conjunction with National Pedestrian Safety Month. Board member Henry Kelly asked puter room. She also told members that pres- The application, which is due in Westfield-based architects Albert Mr. Schleifer stated that the first ently the community center cannot the county offices tomorrow, May Schleifer and Robert Algarin, who floor would house the daycare facil- house a daycare facility because it 14, includes a wide range of pro- co-designed the building and offered ity and have a full kitchen for cook- uses the same space for all of its posed enhancements to the central their expertise as part of the evening’s ing meals for the children attending programs. The seniors use the facil- business district, as outlined in the testimony, to make another sketch of the daycare program. ity until 2:45 p.m. at which time Downtown Westfield Improvement the proposed two-story building. Testifying on the design of the children from local schools are Plan which is to be released shortly Mr. Kelly concluded that he wanted second floor, Mr. Algarin explained brought to the center until parents by the Downtown Westfield Corpo- to see a three-dimensional drawing that this floor would contain an come home from work between 5 and ration (DWC). of the proposed building, to be lo- Alzheimer care day room, a game 6 p.m. The proposed improvements in- cated on the corner of Palsted Avenue room, lounge, multi-purpose room Mrs. Howell further stated that a clude the following: and West Broad Street, in order to and a screening and consultation needs assessment was currently con- A minimum of 100 new trash give him a better idea of how it would room, as well as an examination ducted and found that there are par- receptacles to be located throughout actually look when completed. room. ents who are in need of a community the downtown, replacing 65 existing It is proposed that the new build- He also noted that a serving kitchen daycare so that they can work. cans. ing will house a daycare facility for 2 would be housed on the second floor She concluded that the assessment A Bank Square at the intersec- 1/2 year olds-6 year olds and house for the adult programs. also indicated there was a growing tion of East Broad and Elm Streets, an adult medical care facility, as well. The Westfield Community Center need for adult care in the community. The Zoning Board must decide currently holds respite services for Mrs. Howell noted that not only is featuring brick crosswalks and gran- Courtesy of Jonathan Brody ite block paving at the center of the AND THE WINNER IS!...Chloe Birkenthal, a kindergartner at Wilson Elemen- whether or not a use variance will be seniors with dementia and there a need for expanded recreational intersection, as well as vintage light- tary School, was the grade school overall winner in the recent Poster Contest given to the project as well as many Alzheimer’s once a week on Mon- type programs for adults, but also a ing fixtures. sponsored by B.R.A.K.E.S. (Bikers, Runners and Kids Entitled to Safety). She other variances, such as front and days from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and holds growing need for an adult day pro- Enhancements along Central is held up for the crowd by First Ward Councilman Carl A. Salisbury (partially rear yard set backs and on-site park- recreational programs for the seniors gram for those who need medical Avenue between North and South blocked). Also pictured are Fourth Ward Councilman Lawrence A. Goldman, ing. The Board also will decide if it daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. After 3 care, such as individuals with Avenues, and from South to Cacciola left, and Mayor Thomas C. Jardim (holding the bull horn). The contest attracted will give the project site plan ap- p.m., the center has an after-school Alzheimer’s. 120 entries. This year’s theme was, “Crosswalk Safety.” The awards were proval for the architectural plans for program that serves 35 children. Place, including new sidewalks, presented at a downtown ceremony on May 1. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 crosswalks, lighting, signage and shade trees. Improvements to the intersec- Flashing Crosswalk Warning System Considered as One tion of Boulevard at South Avenue, such as brick crosswalks, landscap- ing, new sidewalks, lighting and signage. Effective Option to Help ‘Calm’ Traffic for Pedestrians Rialto Theatre Park, featuring a small brick plaza with benches, a By PAUL J. PEYTON nology is “the wave of the future for earlier this year while trying to cross bicycle rack, an information kiosk, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader pedestrian safety.” East Broad Street from Jefferson landscaping, lighting and telephones. With the deaths of two pedestrians Westfield Third Ward Councilman Avenue, opposite the temple. Au- Central Avenue business district still fresh on the minds of many in the Neil F. Sullivan, Jr., Public Safety thorities later said the woman, a enhancements, including benches, Westfield community, the town is Committee Chairman, said the nanny employed by a Westfield flower pots, lighting and brick pav- beginning to get some feedback from LightGuard System costs roughly couple, was on her way to pick up a ing, along a wide stretch of sidewalk a consulting firm hired to recom- $10,000 for a two-lane crosswalk. child at a program at the temple, but in front of the Banana Republic and mend traffic calming as a way to The technology is not used in New did not use the crosswalk. Bombay stores. slow, if not divert, traffic from the Jersey at this time, although it is Councilman Goldman said the sys- Station Square South, as labeled town’s major arteries. about to be launched as pilot pro- tem could also be set up at the cross- in the plan, would feature a green A relatively new technology, called grams in Burlington and Morris walk on Rahway Avenue across from area in front of the South Side Train In-Pavement Flashing Lights Cross- Counties. The LightGuard System the Field House at Kehler Stadium, Station between South and Summit walk Warning System, is among those has been used in Washington State and timed to flash when crowds are Avenues. The current green space devices under consideration. and in California. exiting Westfield High School foot- would be expanded and include ad- The system features a series of Mr. Sullivan noted that signs would ball games and other sporting events ditional trees placed along the east amber LED (Light Emitting Diode) be installed in advance of the lighted at the field. and west sides of the lawn which will lights embedded in the roadway fac- crosswalks to alert motorists. The LightGuard system can be seen be viewed from the train station on ing oncoming traffic. “In all honesty, I don’t see it being both in bright sunlight or in adverse the South Avenue side. used extensively. I see this being used weather such as rain and fog. When a pedestrian walks into the Courtesy of LightGuard Systems for The Westfield Leader North Side Train Station lawn, crosswalk, a row of intense amber CROSSWALK AHEAD...Westfield officials are considering whether an In- in specific locations,” explained Town The in-pavement lights are just an area on North Avenue at Elm flashing lights is automatically Pavement Crosswalk Warning System, as demonstrated in this photograph, Engineer and Public Works Director one of the traffic calming devices Street, would be enhanced to include tripped, thus alerting approaching would enhance the safety of pedestrians in town. Kenneth B. Marsh. under consideration by the RBA the restoration of the oval-shaped motorists to begin breaking. Fourth Ward Councilman Group, a consulting firm hired to park in front of the north side of the The lights, which can be seen up to because the motorist never saw the tem alerts motorists that they are Lawrence A. Goldman, serving as conduct a traffic calming study for train station. The project would in- 1,500 feet away, are used solely for person crossing the road. The system approaching an occupied crosswalk. Acting Mayor last week, stated that the town. The firm is looking at 21 clude brick walkways, lighting, non-signalized intersections. The was first launched in the city of Santa The lights are activated when a per- the lights can be programmed to blink locations in town – both intersec- benches and shade trees. system, its manufacturer claims, is Rosa, California. son walks between two posts located for a period of time. He reasoned that tions and straight roadways — where • A Theater Walkway is proposed especially beneficial at night, when a The idea for the system originated on both sides of the crosswalk. this approach would be perfect for speeding occurs. along the easterly side of the Rialto pedestrian’s chances of being hit in a with an airline pilot who designed In an article published by The San crosswalks, such as the one on East The study is focusing on methods Theatre, next to the Windmill Res- crosswalk are 1,100 times higher, the concept after the strobe lights on Francisco Chronicle last fall, Sal Broad Street across from Temple to provide a safer environment for taurant on East Broad Street, from based on statistics from the National airport runways, which help pilots Rosano, a former Santa Rosa Police Emanu-El. pedestrians and bikers by addressing Parking Lot No. 5 to East Broad Safety Council. land their airplanes. Chief now employed with the Na- He said the lights could be flashed through-traffic and speeding issues. Street. Included would be brick pav- The technology focuses on the fact Manufactured by Santa Rosa-based tional Highway Traffic Safety Ad- during the late afternoon and evening RBA officials are working with a CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 that many pedestrian fatalities occur LightGuard Systems, Inc., the sys- ministration, said he believes the tech- hours when children are leaving af- Citizens Advisory Committee con- ter-school programs. sisting of Town Council and police BOE Considers Supervisory Position; Reviews A 23-year-old woman was killed CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 New Elementary World Languages Program

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN intendent for Curriculum, Janie P. tion of the new position and will vote dards mandated by the state. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Edmonds. on the resolution to approve the su- Mr. Roth revealed that the second Westfield’s Superintendent of The new position would enable the pervisor during the next meeting on grade curriculum would require the Schools, Dr. William J. Foley, de- supervisor to address the new core Tuesday, May 18. employment of a new language spe- scribed the possibility of consolidat- curriculum standards mandated by Robert Roth, the current Foreign cialist. The class would also be held ing a Social Studies Supervisor posi- the state. Language Department Supervisor 6- one hour per week and will be iden- tion for grades 6 to 12 during the Consultations would also be held 8, presented a first reading curricu- tical in all elementary schools. board of education’s Tuesday, May 4, with the new Edison Intermediate lum for the new elementary World However, he reported that some regular meeting. Principal, Roosevelt Intermediate Language program. According to schools might teach Spanish twice or Calling the fusion of an intermedi- Principal Ken Shulack and Westfield curriculum specifications, Spanish three times per week in some el- ate and high school position “more High School Principal Robert G. will be introduced to students in the ementary schools in the district. effective,” the change would include Petix. second grade. A full year of Spanish or French the instruction of one high school The position would also require At this time, Spanish will be stud- would be offered in sixth grade, while course and supervisory responsibili- supervision of 24 to 25 classes, new ied until the sixth grade when stu- carefully benchmarking objectives for ties at both Edison and Roosevelt Board Member, William Wallace dents will then have the opportunity students to reach by the time high Intermediate Schools, as well as learned. to select French as a new language or school graduation rolls around. Westfield High School. Ms. Puleio asked for assurance continue their study of Spanish. In earlier business, Board Presi- Questioning if the multiple tasks that the new supervisor would be Students in sixth grade will select dent, Darielle Walsh, thanked the would be too much for one supervisor adequately supported by the district either French or Spanish next year secretarial staff, administrators and to juggle, Board Member Annmarie by receiving professional develop- and will continue such instruction Public Relations Coordinator Lorre Puleio learned that the new supervi- ment training. through the intermediate school. The LOCAL TEACHER RECOGNIZED Governor Christine Todd Whitman, Korecky for their tremendous under- center, recently met with Westfield High School teacher Frances Trees, one of sor would report to Assistant Super- The board agreed to the descrip- opportunity will then arise for the taking while preparing the MSNBC 20 recipients of the Siemens Foundation National Award. Advanced Placement INDEX choice of another language at Westfield telecast of “Lessons of Littleton” at Awards were presented to 20 teachers nationwide, and Ms. Trees was one of two High School, or they may continue the end of April. New Jersey recipients. The awards honor both outstanding students and teach- Arts...... Page 22 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 Spanish or French instruction. Dr. Foley reported that Dr. Petix ers in the fields of mathematics and science. Also pictured with the Governor is Business ...... Page 17 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 This new curriculum is a direct Dr. Thomas Grandke, President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 has further increased open discus- result of the core curriculum stan- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Corporate Research. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Zoning Board Postpones Lighted Crosswalk System WESTFIELD POLICE BLOTTER Decision on Community Center Best Option for Pedestrians? TUESDAY, MAY 4 MONDAY, MAY 10 • A Cranford resident reported the • A saxophone valued at $1,100, which CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 theft of a bicycle valued at $90 that had had been left unattended at a local recre- Mr. Kern testified that the new build- ing the Center, stated, “this addition to department representatives, town offi- many motorists to drive more care- been left unlocked outside a business on ational facility, was reported stolen. ing would not pose a significant increase the Community Center is a win-win situ- cials and a representative of the pedes- fully. South Avenue, East. • A Mountain Avenue homeowner in the flow of traffic near the facility. He ation for everyone involved. People in trian advocacy group B.R.A.K.E.S. (Bik- Besides RBA, the town has also re- FRIDAY, MAY 7 reported that various items, including and the other witnesses stated that not the community like the facility, utilize ers, Runners and Kids are Entitled to ceived the services of a consulting firm • A resident of Carleton Road re- snack food and bank receipts, were left only would some of the people attending the facility and it has served the commu- Safety). from the state that is working strictly on ported that someone spray painted her on the porch on May 9 and 10, according the programs be bussed, but that many of nity since the 1930s.” Dierdre Gelinne, the B.R.A.K.E.S. pedestrian safety. That firm is focusing fence and the back of her garage. to police. the children currently enrolled in the Linda Maggio, Executive Director of representative who serves on the advi- on downtown crosswalks as well as school after-school program are close enough to the United Fund of Westfield, testified to sory committee, said she feels the warn- crossings. walk back and forth to the center with the board that the building was designed ing system would help reduce speed Among other traffic calming methods WESTFIELD their parents. in good taste to compliment the commu- limits in town to enable safe passage for under consideration are “traffic tables,” Mrs. Howell also noted that the cen- nity and surrounding neighborhood. pedestrians. described as a gradual incline in the FIRE BLOTTER ter would be adopting a valet service for She also noted that a recent senior “I think it would be very effective, roadway with a flat surface on top. The the drop-off and pick-up of children, citizen survey that was conducted through especially at those East Broad Street elevation not only helps slow traffic but meaning that parents or other care giv- the United Fund’s office indicated that crossings...it just boils down to the cost,” increases the visibility of pedestrians to MONDAY, MAY 3 • Fifteen hundred block of Lamberts ers would not have to get out of their car “local seniors want a place to go that she said, noting that the system would motorists, since they are elevated above • Fifteen hundred block of Lamberts Mill Road – emergency medical call. to drop off or pick up children. An provides transportation. This facility is only be used at few busy traffic areas the road surface. Mill Road – alarm system malfunction. • Two hundred block of North Av- employee of the center would be on deeply needed.” town. Speed humps, which are eight feet in • One hundred block of Cacciola Place enue, West – structure fire. hand to receive children in the morning Mrs. Howell told The Westfield Leader Mr. Sullivan said a public hearing of width and offer a lower elevation than – alarm system malfunction. THURSDAY, MAY 6 and bring children to the parent in the that, if the board approves the Center’s the Public Safety Committee will be held speed bumps, are also under consider- • Two hundred block of Prospect • Three hundred block of Woods End afternoon or evening. application, the next step would be to soon, at which time the traffic calming ation, as are curb extensions and en- Street – unintentional alarm. Road – unintentional alarm. At the conclusion of the testimony, conduct a major campaign to raise the devices recommended by the RBA Group hanced crosswalks. • Five hundred block of Westfield FRIDAY, MAY 7 attorney James Flynn, who is represent- $1.3 million needed to build the facility. will be laid out for members of the In addition to the lighted crosswalks, Avenue – smoke odor investigation. • One hundred block of New Provi- community. the pedestrian warning signs have been • Two hundred block of North Av- dence Road – alarm activation. “I want to get this done...by July at the reinstalled at major thoroughfares lead- enue – mulch fire. • Four hundred block of Hillside Av- latest,” he remarked. ing into town, as well as in the downtown TUESDAY, MAY 4 enue – system malfunction. BOE Considers New Position; Councilman Sullivan said he is in area. • Two hundred block of Prospect • One hundred block of East Broad support of placing a double yellow line Mr. Marsh said the Department of Street – emergency medical call. Street – unintentional alarm. down Rahway Avenue to prevent motor- Public Works has placed the signs on • One hundred block of Scudder Road • Eight hundred block of Mountain Reviews Language Programs ists from passing. He also said, in lieu of lower poles this spring, in hopes that they – gasoline spill. Avenue – automobile accident/extrica- the road paving scheduled this year for will last longer than last year. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 tion. Willow Grove Road, some sort of traffic “Last year, they were like target prac- • Fifteen hundred block of Lamberts SATURDAY, MAY 8 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 calming technique should be looked at tice (for motorists),” he said. Mill Road – emergency medical call. Six hundred block of Westfield Av- sion with high school students since the vised on the World Wide Web,” the for the intersection of Willow Grove and While RBA had been asked to make • Three hundred block of Waterson enue – carbon monoxide detector telecast. He added that Westfield Police Superintendent stressed. Rahway Avenue. recommendations for two pilot programs Street – system malfunction. activation. Chief, Anthony J. Scutti, has met with Westfield resident and parent, Joanne Rumble strips have been used in split between the north and south sides of administrators to train them for emer- Walsh, voiced her concern about the Mindowaskin Park to slow traffic, and may town, Ms. Gelinne said RBA will be gency preparedness, which might help recent resignation of Edison Intermedi- also be considered for certain intersections focusing its pilot programs solely on WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER prevent a tragedy such as the massacre at ate School Principal, Dennis Murphy. in town, Councilman Sullivan said. Rahway Avenue. Columbine High School. She asked the school board to make Ms. Gelinne noted that in addition to Following an evaluation of their suc- RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER The Superintendent also revealed that finding a new principal a top priority. providing safer pedestrian crossings, it cess, these devices could be expanded to now that the schools are preparing for Ms. Walsh also called for stability in is hoped that traffic calming measures other non-signalized intersections in Internet wiring district-wide, greater the principalship. She hopes the board will reduce speeds in town and eventu- town, Councilman Sullivan said. measures will be taken to limit access to will find someone to match “the diver- ally divert through traffic away from The $25,000 for the RBA study is Statistics for April 1999 dangerous and corruptible web sites, sity and cultural richness” at Edison Westfield. coming from the 1998 municipal budget. In-Town Emergency Calls: 168 which encourage violence and pornog- Intermediate. “The tide is changing in Westfield,” Another $50,000 in the 1999 budget will raphy via the Internet. The School Board President assured Out-of Town Mutual Aid Calls: 10 she said, noting that the traffic deaths be used to implement traffic calming Non Emergency Calls: 7 Measures will also be taken to keep Ms. Walsh that a search committee is of pedestrians this year has caused measures. parents informed about monitoring their being instituted and advertisements for Total Calls: 185 children’s use of the Internet. the position have been placed in the Total Hours Out: 142:27 “We cannot have children unsuper- local newspapers. Town Council Approves Total Volunteer Hours On Runs: 345:33 Free Concert Tickets For String Band Top 10 Response Categories $1.2 M Grant Application 1. Cardiac Pain 6. Unconscious Are Still Available at Westfield Library 2. Respiratory Distress 7. Suspected Stroke CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 3. Falls 8. Cardiac Arrest WESTFIELD — Tickets are still available for a free concert by the ers, lighting and landscaping. in to me. It was sent along to Michael string band “Silk City” on Friday, May 21, at 8 p.m., sponsored by the 4. General Illness/Weakness 9. Spinal Injury •A Quimby Street Walkway is pro- (LaPlace). Michael is the downtown 5. Motor Vehicle Accident 10. Diabetic Reaction Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library. Doors will open at 7:15 p.m. posed for the area next to the Brick development director. And he, in my Interested individuals may pick up tickets at the Circulation Desk Oven Restaurant, from Quimby to Park- mind, is the proper guy to put together during regular library hours. The library is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. ing Lot No. 7. the application.” Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. •“Meetinghouse Walk,” as deemed He further said that all the projects Recent Home Sales The library is closed on Sundays. in the plan, would be similar to the other should be included, with priorities given proposed walkways. The walkway would to those items already included in the link shops along East Broad Street and capital improvement part of the munici- WESTFIELD Katherine M. Pikus, 629 Shackamaxon the Rialto Theatre. pal budget. W. and S. Brand to Eugene and Vernay Drive, $343,000. Sara Mankoski Ends Studies •New Entrance Signs are proposed at Councilman Sullivan later said he Simmons, 940 Everts Avenue, $184,000. K. P. and E. A. Quill to Mark L. and 12 locations along major routes leading would like the application increased to M. K. and A. L. Lillard to Travis L. Elaine T. Jackler, 810 Dartmoor, into Westfield. $1.5 million to include the downtown Hudelson and Patricia A. Spinner, 23 $457,500. Aboard Sailing School Vessel Town Administrator Edward A. parking lot improvements. Hawthorn Drive, $570,000. R. T. Unice to Steven Howard Cohen Gottko noted that only the Central Av- On the parking lots versus the im- J. V. O’Connor to Steven Criscuolo and Karen Joy Cohen, 10 Willow Grove WESTFIELD — Sara Mankoski, pus. Their semester ended Sunday, enue underpass improvements, the provement plan, Mayor Jardim said, in and Claire Caffrey Criscuolo, 618 Maye Parkway, $415,000. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor May 2, when the Cramer arrived in trash receptacles and the entrance signs his opinion, he feels the downtown plan Street, $300,000. B. G. Padua to Leonardo Magat and are included in the 1999 municipal should be funded by the county over S. and C. C. Criscuolo to Jason Geary, Maria Antonia Magat, 1133 Rahway Mankoski of Westfield and a junior St. Croix, U.S.V.I. budget. parking improvements. 526 Summit Avenue, $274,000. Avenue, $170,000. at Bryn Mawr College, is about to The SEA Semester program is of- Prior to the regular council meeting, When council members began consid- D. and R. Cooper to Shirley Bowers, K. F. Ruggiero and Marisa Gasparino complete a six-week ocean voyage fered five times during the academic the governing body debated over the ering a pared down application, Fourth 241 Windsor Avenue, $72,500. Ruggiero to Sean C. Farrell and Suzanne on board the Corwith Cramer, a Sail- year and once during the summer. amount of money the council should Ward Councilman Lawrence A. Goldman G. K. Thomas, 2nd and A. Soukup to Meyer Farrell, 117 Virginia Street, ing School Vessel that serves as a Students in the program represent apply for in the grant application, as well responded, “If we ask for $1.2 million and James B. and Judith J. Brucia, 15 $190,000. Stoneleigh Park, $755,000. C. Buoscio to Gary R. Pearson, 2 “floating” classroom for the Sea Edu- virtually every academic discipline as questions on the merit of some of the we have a bona fide plan, why should we proposals in the plan. cut it back or in half and then have the D. G. and G. K. Hannay to John W. Burgess Court, $286,700. cation Association (SEA). and come from colleges around the Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis county wind up only funding half of that and Janet A. Gray, 779 Lamberts Mill Joseph R. and C. Candia to Alexander Sara is one of 49 students partici- country. Fried Weinstein noted that she was con- (application proposal)?” Road, $285,000. and Jeaneen Bell, 34 Faulkner Drive, pating in SEA Semester, an under- SEA also offers shorter summer cerned over the proposed added green Councilman Sullivan told The Leader T. and M. J. Hornbeck to David F. and $235,000. graduate academic program that programs for high school students space at the train station. he was “very disturbed” that the council combines intensive on-shore aca- and for teachers. Third Ward Councilman Neil F. had decided to apply for funds for the Sullivan, Jr., who was not able to attend improvement program, which has not Ilka Netravali Captures Win demic courses in oceanography, mari- For more information on SEA and Tuesday’s meeting, told The Westfield been approved, instead of parking en- time studies and nautical science with its programs, please call 800-552- Leader that the total plan, if approved as hancements, which are already funded hands-on oceanographic study and 3633 or visit the SEA web site at: is, would result in the loss of 22 parking through this year’s budget. In Lucent Science Competition research at sea aboard one of SEA’s www.sea.edu. spaces in the downtown, including at the In addition, he opposes applying for a WESTFIELD — Lucent Technolo- with award-winning Bell Labs re- two tall ships. train station. state downtown business loan, which is gies has announced that Westfield searchers and scientists to learn more She set sail on March 25 from Key St. Barnabas Plans DWC Executive Director Michael La in the works, where the town would High School student, Ilka Netravali, about their work in the high-growth Place explained that the train station borrow funds at a zero interest rate for up West, Florida after spending six is among 48 U.S. high school seniors business sector of communications Infertility Seminar enhancements “are geared towards when to 15 years. He said the county grant technology. weeks taking classes at the SEA cam- we create parking elsewhere” in town. could reduce the burden on taxpayers by who won its Global Science Scholars WESTFIELD — Saint Barnabas The county program, he told The Westfield picking up a large portion of the $400,000 competition. The winners’ average SAT score Medical Center in Livingston will Leader, is “an outright grant” and does in funds in the budget for parking lot This competition focuses on sup- was 1590 out of a possible 1600, while Pre-Season present “Infertility: Understanding not require matching funds. improvements. porting students around the world their average composite score on the Air Conditioning Your Medical Options” on Tuesday, He said one proposal is to create addi- He also said he was concerned that, who are interested in careers in in- ACT was 35 out of a possible 36. May 18, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the tional metered spaces along South Av- “we have tripled the magnitude of those formation technology. Sixteen recipients are slated to be vale- Westfield Community Room at the enue, as included in the Downtown Plan projects” proposed in the 1999 capital Each recipient will receive one- dictorians of their graduating class. Sale!! which will be officially unveiled next portion of the town budget. time $5,000 scholarships. They will The U.S. winners range in age Municipal Building. month. Mr. La Place maintained these also be offered the opportunity to from 14 to 18, and were selected by The program will be presented by spaces will make up for any lost ones at intern at Bell Labs following their an independent panel of judges. Their The Institute of Reproductive Medi- the South Avenue lot. Local BPW to Meet first year of college, if appropriate selection was based on their overall cine and Science of Saint Barnabas. On the north side, he said, all spaces At Kenilworth Inn assignments can be found. academic achievement, including Dr. Paul Bergh, Director of the Insti- along the station “are at a premium.” In addition, they will be invited to their performance on standardized Thus, Mr. La Place admitted, “Fund- tute, and Maria Jackson, who coordi- ing those (train station greenery expan- WESTFIELD — The Berkeley participate in Lucent’s Global Sci- tests, grade point average, class rank, nates the Egg Donor Program for the sion) right now might be jumping the Heights/Clark/Westfield Business ence Scholars Summit taking place enrollment in advanced placement Institute, will discuss the latest ad- gun.” and Professional Women (BCW/ from July 23-29 in Murray Hill. courses, honors classes and college vances in the area of infertility. First Ward Councilman Gregory S. BPW) monthly dinner meeting will During the summit, winners will meet courses. They will review conventional McDermott, the council Liaison to the be held on Tuesday, May 18, at The therapies such as drug treatment and DWC, said he felt that the walkway Kenilworth Inn in Kenilworth. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE projects should be replaced in the grant Networking will take place at 6:30 surgical repair of reproductive or- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS contract is awarded the bidder shall execute proposal with the parking lot enhance- p.m., with the dinner and program to said contract. The bid security shall be in the gans, as well as in vitro fertilization ments included in this year’s budget. start at 7 p.m. Non-members are INVITATION FOR BIDS amount of ten percent (10%) of the total (IVF) and egg donation. Coping with He said the walkways have not been invited to attend. Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- amount of the bid or Twenty-Thousand Dol- the many emotions experienced at approved by the DWC. He further feels This month’s meeting will feature ders to bid for the following project: lars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. this time will also be discussed. there has been a “total lack of communi- Dr. Karen M. Ensle, a Family and LINE STRIPING/PAVEMENT All bid security, except the bid security of cation” between town and DWC offi- MARKINGS the three (3) apparent lowest responsible The Westfield Municipal Building Consumer Sciences educator and Bids will be accepted only by mail or in bidders shall, if requested in writing, be Avoid cials “on how this (the improvement returned after ten (10) days from the open- is located at 425 East Broad Street. plan) was to be done.” Department Head for Rutgers Coop- person to the Office of the Township Clerk, erative Extension of Union County. Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park ing of the bids (Sundays and holiday ex- Mid-Summer The seminar is offered free of charge, “I don’t where this discussion of con- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 cepted) and the bids of such bidders shall but registration is required and may fusion came about,” responded Mayor Dr. Ensle will speak on “Using (Attn.: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until be considered withdrawn. Breakdowns be done by calling (973) 322-4310. Thomas C. Jardim. “The application came Preserved Herbs and Flowers in Cook- June 1, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. The Township of The Township reserves the right to reject ing and Crafts.” BCW/BPW is part Scotch Plains (hereinafter “Township”) shall any or all bids, and to waive immaterial This spring, get a new air of BPW/NJ and BPW/USA. not be responsible for any bid mailed which informalities, or to accept any bid which, in is lost in transit or delivered late by the Postal the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, conditioning system and Membership in the organization Service. At the above time, the bids will be will be in the best interest of the Township all offers professional growth, individual publicly opened and read aloud. All bids in accordance with the New Jersey Local save up to 50% on your development, personal empowerment must be presented in sealed envelopes which Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A 11-1 et electric bill. Get a 5 year and legislative awareness, according are clearly marked “Bid for Line Striping/ seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the to spokeswoman Denise Dagostaro. Pavement Markings, 430 Park Avenue, Township shall award the bid to the Bidder parts & labor warranty. We Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076”. No bid which, in the Township’s sole discretion, Advance registration for the din- will be received after the time and date best serves the interest of the Township. offer 52 years of expert ner meeting is recommended. The specified. The Township also reserves the right to College Club Millennium cost of dinner is $20 per person. After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are installations. Visit our new drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of not available and/or appropriated. For reservations and information, the bid opening except if provided for herein. The selected bidder, will, within seven (7) Westfield showroom to see Calendar Cover Design Contest please call Janine at (908) 687- The bid of any bidder who consents to an days of award of the bid, enter into an the newest equipment made 5239. extension may be held for consideration for appropriate contract with the Township. a longer period of time as may be agreed All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, by York. If your equipment upon between bidder and the Township. Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to OpenOpen toto AmateurAmateur && ProfessionalProfessional All bids must be on the bid forms provided Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- is over 15 years old, now is Daniel Walsh Reports by the Township of Scotch Plains in the bid tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- ResidentsResidents andand BusinessesBusinesses package. Specifications and bid forms may tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against the time to change it for a For Marine Duty be obtained from the Office of the Director of Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. new high efficiency York ofof ScotchScotch PlainsPlains && FanwoodFanwood WESTFIELD — Marine Pri- Public Property, 2445 Plainfield Avenue, 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. 17:27, as vate Daniel P. Walsh, the son of Scotch Plains between the hours of 9:00 amended from time to time, and the Ameri- unit and get up to a $550 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. cans with Disability Act. Prizes include recognition in calendar and Patrick J. Walsh of Westfield, Bid proposals and all required documents Where applicable, prevailing wage rate utility rebate. recently reported for duty with must be completed and submitted by the shall be paid to all workers on the job as per Marine Corps Detachment, date as set forth above. All documents in the N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. Since $100 Savings Bond or a Weekend at The Jersey Shore enclosed bid package must accompany the BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF 1947 Goodfellow Air Force Base in bid proposal. SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF San Angelo, Texas. UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Cover size 12” wide x 9” high. Entries due by June 1st, 1999 In addition to the above documents, a The 1998 graduate of Westfield certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond WALTER F. DINIZO High School joined the United issued by a responsible bank, trust com- DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY 615 CentralWestfield Avenue Send Entries to: The College Club of Scotch Plains-Fanwood States Marine Corps last Novem- pany or insurance company, payable to the PO Box 32, Fanwood, NJ 07023 Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- BARBARA RIEPE (908) 928-0800 ber. ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a TOWNSHIP CLERK 1 T – 5/13/99, The Times Fee: $81.60 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Thursday, May 13, 1999 Published OUR 40th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 19-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Revised Township Budget To be Funded Partly By Approved 5-Point Tax Hike

By FRED ROSSI Democratic Mayor Geri M. Samuel Former Republican Mayor Gabe Specially Written for The Times acknowledged the public’s unhappi- Spera said the smaller and less vocal Two weeks after failing to pass a ness on the tax issue. crowd was evidence that “people have 1999 municipal budget calling for a “I know you’re not happy with the given up.” Despite the protests two 6-point tax increase, the Scotch Plains tax increase. Neither am I. I’m a weeks ago, “the council refused to Township Council Tuesday night taxpayer, too,” she said. listen to them. They see the arro- adopted its $16.7 million spending The Mayor urged citizens to con- gance of government at work.” plan following passage of an amend- tact their state legislators to urge the But there were several others who ment approving a 5-point hike. implementation of “true tax reform.” backed the council, with one resident The vote on the Democratically- Her Democratic colleague, Coun- saying that “cutting the budget means controlled governing body was split cilman Franklin Donatelli — who cutting services, and I don’t think we 3-2 along party lines, and came after surprised and pleased many residents want to cut services.” Another resi- a brief period of public comment that attending the council’s meeting two dent said the notion of preserving the paled — rhetorically, in length and in weeks ago when he abstained from surplus “is very laudable.” vehemence — in comparison to the voting on the budget and forced it to One resident called attention to the Cheri Rogowsky for The Times be reconsidered — drew a chorus of fact that the municipal budget’s share SPECIAL OBSERVANCE...National Day of Prayer was celebrated with a special observance on the Village Green three hours of protests from residents at the council’s April 27 meeting. boos from the audience of a few dozen of local taxes was small compared to next to the Scotch Plains Municipal Building on May 6. Among those performing during the ceremony was the when he announced his intention to Evangel Church Choir. Pictured, left to right, are: Melanie Carmon, Jennifer Genova, Kristina Genova, Erin Walter The increase in taxes equates to an the school budget. and Pattie Walter. additional $58 on the average as- vote for the 5 point tax hike. “We’re attacking a very, very small sessed house in Scotch Plains of Earlier, he chastised the Republi- part of our (tax bill),” he said, point- $116,000, with a rate of 97 cents per cans for admitting that they had ing out that the Scotch Plains- $100 of assessed value. “stood there and watched the Demo- Fanwood Board of Education budget But hard feelings about the tax crats make mistakes (during the bud- had been approved last month with- increase remained, with the two Re- get meetings in the winter). That’s out any organized opposition. publicans on the council criticizing unconscionable!,” he shouted. In other matters, the council will the Democrats for not being willing He also urged the Republicans to submit a $1.5 million economic de- to drop the tax hike more than one stop bringing up issues from last year’s velopment grant proposal to Union point. campaign “week after week,” saying County for improvements to the “The Democrats are not interested the campaign was over and that the downtown business district. in correcting their mistake,” said Republicans were starting to sound Under the plan, cables and wires Councilman William F. McClintock, like people in the South who refuse to presently strung across downtown Jr., who, along with his Republican admit they’d lost the Civil War. streets would be buried for aesthetic colleague Councilman Martin Marks, Democratic Councilman Tarquin reasons; street lamps would be re- had advocated using more of what Bromley said it would be wrong to placed or 12- to 18-foot-high pedes- the GOP says is a record $3.05 mil- rely on the Republicans’ “bet” that trian lights would be installed, and lion surplus to fund the $1 million using more of the surplus was fiscally additional benches and trees would increase in expenditures. responsible because the surplus al- be placed in the area. Both councilmen had originally ways regenerates itself to a higher The township was assisted in the pushed for a zero tax increase, but level than anticipated. preparation of the grant application, maintained that they were open to a That, he said, “is based on nothing which will be filed this week, by compromise with the Democrats and but guessing. I don’t buy (their) consultants Wallace, Roberts and hoped to agree on a tax boost of, guess.” He said raising taxes 5 tax Todd. The consultants prepared a perhaps, 2 tax points. points in 1999 “means you won’t pay streetscape showing how the down- “We ran into a stone wall,” Mr. twice as much next year.” town district would look if the im- McClintock said. Only a handful of residents spoke provements were made. Councilman Marks called the about the budget and tax issues on In other council business, the Democrats’ 5 point tax hike “a kick Tuesday night, compared to the two Mayor proclaimed this week as Po- in the face” after protests by the dozen or so who had voiced their lice Week. Cheri Rogowsky for The Times public two weeks ago. objections two weeks ago. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ON THE SCENE...The crew from TV-34 take a break during the filming of last week’s National Day of Prayer service “That’s not a compromise. That’s in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: Emmi Rank, Bob Merkle and George Doldourus. shameless,” he remarked. Residents of Fanwood May Have Opportunity To Help Decide Future of Dean Oil Property

By SUZETTE F. STALKER tend an April 19 concept hearing by sized that the proposed ordinance Republican Councilman Stuart S. Specially Written for The Times the board concerning possible re- does not call for purchase of the Dean Kline said he wanted to find out how During tonight’s regular meeting newal of their revised petition, Mayor Oil property, but supports a referen- much the lot is worth, since a prop- of the Fanwood Borough Council, Maryanne S. Connelly said at last dum to determine public sentiment erty owner is traditionally offered officials are expected to discuss and week’s agenda meeting that no new concerning whether or not the bor- what is determined to be a fair price possibly introduce an ordinance that application had been submitted. ough should pursue such an option. for the land when a municipality would allow residents to tell officials Borough Attorney Dennis Estis In a recent press statement, Coun- seeks to acquire it through eminent whether or not they feel the govern- said that municipalities have the right cilman Populus said public input on domain. ing body should pursue acquisition to condemn a property under the this proposal was important since Also discussed at the agenda ses- of the Dean Oil site through the right right of eminent domain, “as long as purchase of the property would likely sion was the governing body’s pend- WE LOVE OUR TREES! Brunner Elementary School students Destiney of eminent domain. it is for a public purpose.” cost taxpayers several hundred thou- ing adoption of its revised Municipal Williams and Karolina Ksaizek gave a tree a “thank you” hug on Arbor Day in According to Council President Governing body members empha- sand dollars. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 appreciation of all the ways people benefit from trees. William E. Populus, Jr., who pre- sented the proposal to his colleagues at the council’s May 5 agenda ses- SP-F High School Students Pay Tribute With Unique Memorial sion, the tentative ordinance would permit the question to be put to voters in a non-binding referendum in the To Three Local Men Who Lost Their Lives in Vietnam War Tuesday, November 2 General Elec- tion. By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN in phone book, but just want to make killed during the war, which spanned Each locker will be filled with M. Klaniecki were graduates of The ordinance would have to be Specially Written for The Times sure the b wasn’t dropped were first from 1965 to 1975. personal memorabilia, photographs, SPFHS, while Eugene W. Hendricks adopted prior to Sunday, August 1, in Three young men who lost their moved by the war experiences re- The memorial will be three over- shadow boxes containing replicas of graduated from Holy Trinity High order for the question to be placed on lives in the Vietnam War will be layed to them by Union County Chap- sized lockers, one for each man, po- the men’s ribbons and medals and a School in Westfield. the municipal ballot by Union County memorialized in a unique way in ter of the Vietnam Veterans of sitioned in the hallway across from U.S. flag. “This was known as a teenager’s Clerk Joanne Rajoppi for November, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School America representatives during a visit the high school cafeteria. The lockers will be covered with war,” said Mr. Bello. “Kids went officials confirmed. (SPFHS), thanks to members of to the students’ class in the spring of “Our main goal,” explained Ms. Plexiglas. out of high school into Vietnam. Located at the corner of LaGrande teacher David Bello’s American His- 1998. Doyle, “is to personalize them as Research revealed that while there It’s the era of their (his students) Avenue and Second Street, the Dean tory class. Further touched by a subsequent though they were theirs. We usually were no casualties from Scotch Plains, parents, a part of living history. Oil site has been at the eye of a Seniors Christine Doyle, Mike class trip to the New Jersey Vietnam think of soldiers as numbers, which Fanwood suffered the loss of three Students have a lot of personal iden- controversy since a development part- Bligh and Allison Campell this prob- War Memorial, the students decided made us want to individualize the young residents. tification with it.” nership submitted an application sev- ably is right because there is a Campell to honor former high school students memorial.” Charles S. Burns III and Edward CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 eral months ago to build a three-story residential apartment complex con- taining 36 units there. Fanwood Police Chief Robert Carboy Outlines Precautions Local residents rallied against the idea, arguing that it represented an inappropriate use of the 1.3-acre site, which is located in a general-com- For Child Safety During Program Sponsored by GOP Club mercial zone. Some maintained that it would be more beneficial to de- By DEBORAH MADISON ping malls and in the playground. such information, he explained, only and understanding instead. taught how to spot a safe person such velop the long-vacant property for Specially Written for The Times The police chief, speaking at the provides strangers the opportunity to “Children need to be allowed to as a cashier or clerk when lost in a commercial use. Raising street smart kids in the Community House in Fanwood, em- call a child by name, which can con- say no and trust their intuitions,” store. When a child is reported miss- The developers subsequently re- 1990s was highlighted Monday phasized that parents need to warn fuse young children. Chief Carboy explained. “If a child ing in a store, most large retailers duced the scope of their project by a evening during a seminar sponsored their children about stranger-danger He also noted that kids should also feels uncomfortable about hugging will lock all the doors and allow no third, but then withdrew their appli- by the Fanwood Republican Club. and how to spot suspicious situa- be taught to scream and run if a or kissing an adult, don’t make them. one to exit, until the child is found, cation shortly before a scheduled Fanwood Police Chief Robert Car- tions, such as getting into a stranger’s stranger attempts to talk to them or This way, they know they can say no Chief Carboy explained. public hearing by the Fanwood Plan- boy enumerated the many places that car or accepting gifts from strangers. ask for directions. to an abuser.” The police chief’s talk also touched ning Board in March. children are most vulnerable, such as He noted that every family should Chief Carboy detailed the signs of Kids should also be taught how to on gun safety, avoiding drugs, and Although the developers did at- walking home from school, at shop- have a password so that their kids possible child sexual abuse, which dial 911 and ask for assistance. fire escape routes in the home. know when it’s safe to get into some- may include sudden withdrawal, se- “Every child should know their “In the event of a fire, every child INDEX one else’s car. cretiveness, hostility or anxiety. If name, address and phone number should know how to lock and unlock Arts...... Page 22 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 9 Another safety tip from the Chief sexual abuse is suspected, he empha- before being allowed out of an adult’s doors and windows,” Chief Carboy Business ...... Page 17 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 is to not print children’s names on sized that parents should not blame sight,” Chief Carboy added. advised. And, he added, children must County ...... Page 2 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 their lunch boxes or shirts. Including their children, but offer sympathy Even very young children can be CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Fanwood Residents May SCOTCH PLAINS Revised Township Budget POLICE BLOTTER

Have Say on Dean Oil Site Incurs 5-Point Tax Hike FRIDAY, APRIL 30 attempted to reactivate the service. He fled without being identified. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 • Brian C. Haines, 18, of Scotch CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Plains was arrested for criminal mis- • A Church Street resident reported Land Use Ordinance, which was devel- council members said. The police department honored a its agreement with Comcast oped over the past several years. Mr. Estis stated that he was research- chief and use of marijuana. Haines is the theft of a bicycle from the rear yard number of its officers for various efforts Cablevision of New Jersey to provide accused of starting a brush fire on Wednesday evening. It will completely replace the exist- ing the collection times that had been during the past year, including helping cable television service to the town- ing zoning law except for certain provi- established by the state Department of Elizabethtown Water Company prop- • A license plate taken from a ve- ill residents, foiling car burglaries, par- ship. erty, Jerusalem Road, at about 3:45 hicle parked on a lot of a Route 22 sions, such as those dealing with sexu- Environmental Protection (DEP) with ticipating in the investigation of a fatal In addition, Township Tax Assessor ally-oriented businesses, which were the individual haulers. p.m. on April 29. It is reported that business was reported. shooting at Club Malibu in Scotch Michael Ross was re-appointed to a • An East Second Street resident established during the past year, ac- If the early morning pickups are in Plains, which led to the arrest of a second four-year term. Haines was smoking marijuana at the cording to Mr. Estis. compliance with these agreements, the suspect, and for taking action to stop a Carolyn Sorge, who is leaving her time of the incident. reported pulling into his driveway and He told The Times after the meeting governing body can request that the murder and bank robbery suspect who position with the office of Township SUNDAY, MAY 2 observed a man rummaging through that the document, which must be re- DEP adjust the schedule, or ask the opened fire on police as they attempted Manager Thomas E. Atkins and was • Three teenage boys, two 17 and his sister’s car. The man fled leaving a viewed by the Mayor and council as well haulers themselves to voluntarily make to apprehend him near the Scotch the township’s first female firefighter, one 16, were apprehended for throw- bicycle at the scene. as the Planning Board, would likely not a change, he explained. Plains-Mountainside border. was honored for her four years of ing eggs at an Essex Road residence. SATURDAY, MAY 8 be introduced before the beginning of Finally, Mayor Connelly said offi- The governing body will also renew service. The teens were released to their par- • A Portland Avenue resident re- July. cials should “seriously consider” re- ents. ported a theft from a motor vehicle The governing body is expected to placing the borough’s 13-year-old tele- MONDAY, MAY 3 while parked near Mountain Avenue schedule at least two special meetings phone system with one that is “Y2K • A Redwood Road resident re- on Forest Road. Cash and personal for the purpose of discussing the revised compliant” before the end of the year, to Vietnam Vets Honored ported the theft of a cellular telephone papers were taken. ordinance, the Borough Attorney said. head off potential communications prob- taken from the home some time Thurs- • A resident of the 300 block of Under other business, officials said lems associated with the start of the several complaints had been received day. Workers were reported present Stout Avenue reported that someone new millennium. With Unique Memorial entered the garage and removed two recently concerning early morning pick- The Mayor voiced her concerns about during the day. • George Leo Brown, 42, of bicycles valued at approximately $450. ups by waste haulers. The incidents updating the telephone system after at- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 involved collection of medical waste tending a state emergency management Plainfield was arrested for possession from the Children’s Specialized Hospi- meeting last week dealing with issues Having served in Vietnam, Scotch vous. (Yet) Mrs. Klaniecki opened her of stolen license plates, reported sto- tal facility on South Avenue, as well as communities may face as of January 1, Plains resident Joe McCourt is one of house and heart as well as some old len in Newark on February 14. Brown FANWOOD regular waste from other locations, 2000. the veterans who visits Mr. Bello’s wounds to us.” was held on warrants from the Essex classes. He is impressed with the cre- Added Ms. Doyle, “The Klanieckis County Sheriffs Office for violation of POLICE BLOTTER ativity shown by students in designing seemed thankful for the interest. And probation. Brown was stopped on the memorial and generating ideas for Mr. Hendricks made sure we would Front Street after driving with a flat Fanwood Police Chief FRIDAY, APRIL 30 funding it. keep in touch after our visit.” tire. “Hats off to these kids for their ideas,” Mr. McCourt is enthusiastic about • A compact disk and CD-ROM THURSDAY, MAY 6 were reported stolen from a motor said Mr. McCourt, who served in the the memorial taking the form of lock- • A Portland Avenue business re- Offers Safety Precautions U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1969-70. He ers. vehicle parked in a Glenwood Road is acting as a consultant to the students “There’s a certain amount of ano- ported the theft of four Japanese maple driveway, according to police. The to- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 on the project, and helped the teenagers nymity associated with a name on a shrubs taken from its lot some time be cautioned not to use appliances when gency occurs, depending on the cir- tal value of the missing items was contact the families of the servicemen. plaque or a street sign,” he explained. during the night. adults are not at home. cumstances, Chief Carboy added. $115. Students worked hard to track down “The lockers establish quite an iden- • A Grand Street resident reported • Police reported that an unsuccess- “Even washing machines and blend- The police chief wrapped up the semi- tity, a stronger impact than a name on a numerous pieces of jewelry taken from ers could pose a potential hazard when family members, all of whom had ful burglary attempt was made to a nar with a discussion on Internet safety moved out of the area. Two families wall,” he added. “They’ll create a per- a bedroom some time over the past few an adult is not around,” Chief Carboy detached shed on a Winfield Place prop- and the precautions that parents need to remain in New Jersey, the third in Cali- sonal piece of these men’s high school days. warned. take. erty. fornia. careers. These were young men, stu- • A Mountain Avenue resident re- SATURDAY, MAY 1 Anyone interested in kids and gun “If your children are spending an ported the theft of a cellular telephone “It helped us get a little closer to the dents like themselves, and 1,000 kids • All four tires on a vehicle on safety can borrow a video from the inordinate amount of time on the will walk past these lockers every day. from her vehicle over the weekend. On police department produced by the individuals by speaking to families up Oakwood Court were discovered Internet,” Chief Carboy warned, “you close and personal,” explained Mr. It will click with them.” Union County Sheriff’s Department, should know there is a problem.” Thursday, Sprint of Union, reported slashed. Police said there were no sus- McCourt. Students recently launched a someone came into their store and he said. “Pedophiles will usually make an In anticipation of visiting the two fundraising campaign to raise the pects in the case at the present time. When asked at what age children can attempt to meet the child or coax an New Jersey families in March, Mr. $3,000-$3,500 required to make their TUESDAY, MAY 4 be allowed to stay home alone, Chief address out of them, which parents must McCourt recalled, “We were all ner- vision a reality. “We’re about a third of Recent • Frank Casaleggio, 22, of Carboy said that there is no exact legal warn their children never to divulge,” the way there,” said Mr. Bello, who is Hillsborough was charged with pos- age that he is aware of, because every Chief Carboy said. confident private donations from the Home Sales session of less than 50 grams of mari- child is different. Children should also be taught to not community will fulfill the students’ juana following a motor vehicle stop Parents, he noted, must exercise their give out their real name, information Fanwood Honored monetary goals. “We want to do it right.” on Terrill Road, according to police. discretion as to when a child is mature about where they go to school, or any Residents interested in contributing SCOTCH PLAINS He was released on his own recogni- enough to be trusted alone. locations of clubs they attend, even to As ‘Tree City USA’ to the Vietnam memorial fundraising Richard Greer to Virginia M. Randell, The Division of Youth and Family other kids on the net, because predators zance. campaign should contact David Bello at 530 Park Avenue Apartment 206, • An unidentified male suspect stole Services (DYFS), according to the may pose as other children to get this SPFHS, (908) 889-8600, or Christine $112,000. FANWOOD – The Borough of Twinco LLC to Michael O. Oyerinde four packs of cigarettes from a Martine Chief, has concurred that this issue is information, he warned. Doyle at (908) 889-7504 after 3 p.m. left up to a parent’s judgment, which Chief Carboy explained that there Fanwood was named a Tree City and Omolola B. Oyerinde, 838 Sims Avenue pharmacy and fled on foot, USA on April 5, the sixth time the Mr. Bello is pleased by the assistance Avenue, $213,500. authorities confirmed. should be based on whether that child are “history files,” under the Microsoft offered by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood can handle various emergencies on their Windows program, that parents can community has received this national recognition, according to Mayor Board of Education. “The board has own. open on the Internet to view all the been phenomenal in its support and However, the police could consider Internet sites their kids have been vis- Maryanne S. Connelly. really great in expediting the process,” the parents to be neglectful if an emer- iting. “The residents of our town have he stated. Ms. Doyle recognized Busi- always understood the benefits of ness Administrator and Board Secre- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE trees, and we are proud to receive this tary Matthew A. Clarke as helping to recognition,” she added. get the construction underway. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS by the Township of Scotch Plains in the bid The Tree City USA honor comes INVITATION FOR BIDS package. Specifications and bid forms may Students hope to have the memorial be obtained from the Office of the Director of from The National Arbor Day Foun- in place before their graduation in June. Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- Public Property, 2445 Plainfield Avenue, dation, a nonprofit education orga- Depending upon completion, a dedica- ders to bid for the following project: Scotch Plains between the hours of 9:00 nization that helps people plant and tion ceremony will take place in the LINE STRIPING/PAVEMENT a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. MARKINGS Bid proposals and all required documents care for trees. spring or fall. Bids will be accepted only by mail or in must be completed and submitted by the Communities entering the nation- person to the Office of the Township Clerk, date as set forth above. All documents in the wide program receive the Tree City Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park enclosed bid package must accompany the USA designation upon recommen- Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 bid proposal. Memorial Day Parade (Attn.: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until In addition to the above documents, a dation by state foresters, who co- June 1, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. The Township of certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond sponsor the program. Scheduled for May 31 Scotch Plains (hereinafter “Township”) shall issued by a responsible bank, trust com- Municipalities must meet the fol- SCOTCH PLAINS — The 1999 not be responsible for any bid mailed which pany or insurance company, payable to the lowing standards in order to qualify: is lost in transit or delivered late by the Postal Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Memorial Service. At the above time, the bids will be ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a a city tree ordinance, a legal tree Day Parade will be held on Mon- publicly opened and read aloud. All bids contract is awarded the bidder shall execute governing body, a comprehensive day, May 31. The Parade Commit- must be presented in sealed envelopes which said contract. The bid security shall be in the urban forestry program, and obser- tee is planning to honor the mem- are clearly marked “Bid for Line Striping/ amount of ten percent (10%) of the total Pavement Markings, 430 Park Avenue, vance of Arbor Day. bers of Scotch Plains-Fanwood amount of the bid or Twenty-Thousand Dol- “An effective community forestry Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076”. No bid lars ($20,000.00), whichever is lower. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) FLOWER PLANTERS On April 10 approximately 35 adults and children will be received after the time and date All bid security, except the bid security of program is an ongoing process of Post No. 10122 as the collective specified. the three (3) apparent lowest responsible planted wildflower seeds at the Fanwood Nature Center. The seed was donated renewal and improvement — a pro- Grand Marshal for this year’s pa- by Loft’s, Inc. After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- bidders shall, if requested in writing, be cess of tree planting and care that drawn within sixty (60) days after the date of returned after ten (10) days from the open- rade. the bid opening except if provided for herein. ing of the bids (Sundays and holiday ex- continues through the years,” said This year, the Veterans of For- The bid of any bidder who consents to an cepted) and the bids of such bidders shall John Rostow, President of The Na- eign Wars of the United States is Wildflower Seeds Planted extension may be held for consideration for be considered withdrawn. tional Arbor Day Foundation. celebrating its 100th anniversary. a longer period of time as may be agreed The Township reserves the right to reject “The Tree City USA award is an upon between bidder and the Township. any or all bids, and to waive immaterial Post No. 10122, which received its All bids must be on the bid forms provided informalities, or to accept any bid which, in excellent indication that there is a charter in 1968, today includes At Fanwood Nature Center the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, solid foundation for that process of 115 men and women who are in- will be in the best interest of the Township all improvement,” he concluded. volved in activities that support Pre-Season in accordance with the New Jersey Local FANWOOD — On Saturday, April Fanwood Nature Center. The seed Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A 11-1 et and benefit veterans, as well as 10, approximately 35 adults and chil- was donated by Loft’s, Inc. Air Conditioning seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the Fanwood TV-35 educational programs. dren planted wildflower seeds at the Children were given a cup of seed Township shall award the bid to the Bidder and allowed to rake them into the Sale!! which, in the Township’s sole discretion, best serves the interest of the Township. Weekly Schedule soil. They placed their names on The Township also reserves the right to wood markers (paint stirrers donated reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are Thursday, May 13, 8:00 P.M. Coles Students Pay Tribute not available and/or appropriated. by Young’s Paint & Varnish) and The selected bidder, will, within seven (7) Borough Council Meeting placed it where the seed was planted. days of award of the bid, enter into an - LIVE During the summer the children appropriate contract with the Township. To Washington’s Memory can visit and view the beauty that All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, Saturday, May 15, 7:00 P.M. Freeholder’s Forum they created. Chapter 127, entitled “An Act Relating to SCOTCH PLAINS — The spirit from the Osborn Cannonball House Affirmative Action in Relation to Discrimina- Saturday, May 15, 8:00 P.M. The first blooming flowers are ex- tion in Connection with Certain Public Con- of 1776 filled Scotch Plains class- in Scotch Plains to illustrate as- pected in mid to late May. During the tracts and Supplementing the ‘Law Against ’97 Momeorial Day Parade & rooms when costumed docents from pects of life in the Continental Army. Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. Activities season, flowers of different colors 1945, Chapter 169)”, N.J.A.C. 17:27, as the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Histori- An original newspaper dated will bloom. amended from time to time, and the Ameri- Monday, May 17, 7:00 P.M. cal Society visited Coles Elementary January 4, 1800 containing George The project was coordinated by cans with Disability Act. COP TV School on March 25 and April 29. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate Washington’s obituary, a descrip- Dean Talcott, Fanwood Environmen- shall be paid to all workers on the job as per Monday, May 17, 8:00 P.M. To commemorate the bicenten- tion of his funeral procession, and a tal Commission Chairman. N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. FYI-Fanwood - Mayor nial of George Washington’s death, stirring eulogy rounded out the pre- BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF Connelly’s Show SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF second- and third-grade classes sentation. UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 P.M. were treated to a program spot- The volunteers at the Osborn Thrift Shop Stocks Up Avoid WALTER F. DINIZO Fanwood Rabies Clinic lighting the life and achievements Cannonball House and the Scotch On Summer Apparel DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY of the first President. Plains-Fanwood Historical Society Wednesday, May 19, 8:00 P.M. SCOTCH PLAINS – The BARBARA RIEPE Earth Day Cleanup & The presentation focused on the have invited new members to join Mid-Summer TOWNSHIP CLERK Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service Volunteers’ Fair many years Washington spent in their respective groups. 1 T – 5/13/99, The Times Fee: $81.60 League has announced that its Thrift the military, and his impact on both Breakdowns For membership information, Shop is fully stocked with summer the fight for American indepen- This spring, get a new air please call Rick Bousquet, Presi- apparel and accessories. dence and in the formation of the dent of the Historical Society, at Children’s summer clothes for conditioning system and fledgling nation’s government. (908) 233-9165, or Tour Coordina- camp or local fun have been priced save up to 50% on your The docents used a number of tor Bonnie Pisane at (908) 654- for quick sale. electric bill. Get a 5 year Revolutionary War artifacts brought 4574. Ladies summer dresses, T-shirts, skirts, shorts, slacks and jackets, as parts & labor warranty. We well as bathing suits, are available. offer 52 years of expert College Club Millennium Scotch Plains 1999 The shop’s Designer’s Corner is well installations. Visit our new stocked with summer lingerie and other items. Westfield showroom to see Calendar Cover Design Contest Clean Communities Day Mens’ clothes, casual, dress or for the newest equipment made work, are found in a separate room, by York. If your equipment Will we see you on Saturday, May 22? along with boys’ clothes. OpenOpen toto AmateurAmateur && ProfessionalProfessional In the housewares area, sheets, is over 15 years old, now is table cloths and paper back books are the time to change it for a ResidentsResidents andand BusinessesBusinesses That is the date of the 9th Annual Scotch Plains Public Lands available and low-priced. new high efficiency York ofof ScotchScotch PlainsPlains && FanwoodFanwood Clean Up Day when neighborhood, family, service, school, The Thrift Shop is located at 1730 athletic and social groups will join together to pick up litter East Second Street in Scotch Plains unit and get up to a $550 at the corner of Willow Avenue. throughout the Township. Detailed Information on the day’s utility rebate. Prizes include recognition in calendar and Shop hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 $100 Savings Bond or a Weekend at The Jersey Shore events as well as safety information will be sent out after p.m., Tuesday through Thursday. Since registration forms are received. Friday and Saturday hours are 10 1947 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations are wel- venue Cover size 12” wide x 9” high. Entries due by June 1st, 1999 Questions or requests for registration forms may be directed to: come 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday to Saturday. 615 CentralWestfield A Send Entries to: The College Club of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Clean Communities Coordinator For information on The Thrift PO Box 32, Fanwood, NJ 07023 (908) 322-6700, Ext 243 Shop’s limited pick-up service, please (908) 928-0800 call the hot-line at (908) 322-5420. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ‘Passport to Education’ County Unveils Master Plan To Develop Port Region Proves Successful Again ELIZABETH — The Union nomic expansion and we want to County Board of Chosen Freehold- keep the momentum growing,” said By SUZETTE F. STALKER ers,” got the crowd swaying to such ers has announced the completion of Freeholder Linda d. Stender of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times memorable songs as “My Girl” and a comprehensive Port Master Plan Fanwood, Chairwoman of the WESTFIELD — More than 450 “Under the Boardwalk” during a for charting future economic growth county’s Economic Development revelers filled the National Guard “’50s and ’60s Motown Show” be- in the county’s port region. Committee. Armory last Friday for a festive ginning at 10 p.m. The plan calls for major infra- The Port Master Plan breaks the evening of music, local cuisine and Among those whose talents were structure improvements in Elizabeth port region into three Economic De- camaraderie during the second an- showcased during the band perfor- and Linden and sets economic devel- velopment Districts. District 1 lies nual “Passport to Education” dance mances were 1985 “Star Search” opment goals. just south of Newark International party to benefit technology in finalists; vocalist Caroline Daly “Union County boasts an unparal- Airport; District 2 includes parts of Westfield’s public schools. from the European Evita; the Atlan- leled railroad and highway infra- Elizabeth just east of the New Jersey Passports, which cost $50, of- tic recording artists “Change,” a sax structure, the largest container port Turnpike, directly south of Port Eliza- fered admission to the five-hour, player from the “Blues Brothers,” on the East Coast, and the fastest- beth and including the IKEA com- casual-attire bash, which was once growing international airport in the plex, and District 3 includes an area and a drummer from “Big Apple region,” Freeholder Chairman south of the Goethals Bridge in Eliza- again co-sponsored by the Educa- Circus.” BOOK SMART...State Senate President Donald T. DiFrancesco of Scotch tion Fund of Westfield and Comcast Nicholas P. Scutari said. beth and industrial sections of Lin- Also on hand was disk jockey Plains, second from right, presents a check for $50,000 to the Scotch Plains “A plan focused on seaport- and den, including Tremley Point and @Home Internet service. “Rocking Ray,” who kicked off the Public Library for new furnishings. With Senator DiFrancesco, pictured left to “I think it was better than last right, are: Scotch Plains Councilman William F. McClintock, Jr.; Diane airport-related industries is an es- Linden Airport. entertainment roster and played later sential guide for our efforts to ensure In Elizabeth, improvements in- year,” remarked Darryl Walker, Ter- in the evening as well. There was DiFrancesco, Immediate Past President of the Library Board; Paula Crisuolo, ritory Sales Manager for Treasurer of the Library Board; Scotch Plains Mayor Geri Samuel, and that the county retains and attracts clude a new connection between also a hula hoop contest. Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine, also of Scotch Plains. economic development,” he added. Dowd Avenue/Division Street and a Comcast@Home and publisher of A hot and cold buffet offered at- The result of a one-year study, the freight entrance to Newark Airport, the Westfield web site, who came up tendees a wide range of specialties – Port Master Plan follows recent an- improvements at the Dowd, Divi- with the “Passport” concept as a including coffee and desserts — do- nouncements of concept plans for sion and North Avenue intersection, way to advance technology in the nated by several area businesses. Downtown Westfield Corp. port development by the Port Au- and better access to new develop- school district as it approaches the Participants included The Wind- thority of New York and New Jersey ment, including the soon-to-open Jer- 21st century. mill Restaurant, Trader Joe’s, Clyne Recognized for Excellence and the City of New York. sey Gardens Mall. “Everyone seemed to say it was a & Murphy and Ahrre’s Coffee “The Port Master Plan — a blue- In Linden, the Port Master Plan great value for the ticket, and they Roastery, all of Westfield; Kings print for economic development, calls for a new truck-only connection like to donate to a worthy cause,” Super Markets of Garwood, and WESTFIELD — The efforts of nating organization for Main Street transportation and growth in the port to the Turnpike just north of the stated Mr. Walker, who gave his Merchants of Venice in Clark. the Downtown Westfield Corpora- programs in New Jersey. region — represents the county’s existing access road to the Tremley claim on its own development des- Point industrial zone, as well as local wife and business partner, Debbie, Two classic cars helped enhance tion (DWC) have earned it recogni- “The Main Street program cre- substantial credit for helping to or- tiny,” explained Freeholder Scutari, road improvements to benefit com- the party atmosphere, including a tion for excellence in the field of ates a vibrant, multiple-use, pedes- ganize the event. Mr. and Mrs. a resident of Linden. muters and residents. These improve- 1965 red Mustang belonging to Mr. downtown revitalization. trian-friendly environment in the Walker served as Co-Chairmen for The local organization was hon- traditional commercial district, The Port Master Plan emphasizes ments are designed to make Tremley the party. Walker and a 1965 Jaguar XKE improvements to the region’s trans- Point a candidate for new commer- convertible owned by Manny ored for meeting high standards for thereby increasing economic vital- “It’s great to see the entire com- performance set by the Main Street ity and saving historic buildings that portation infrastructure as a corner- cial and industrial investment, offi- munity get involved in supporting Barreiros of Mountainside. Mr. New Jersey and the National Trust make up the character and heritage stone for smart development. Sig- cials said. technology in Westfield public Barreiros, a Mountainside resident, for Historic Preservation’s Main of a community,” said Kennedy nificant improvements to roadways In addition to road and infrastruc- schools,” added Mr. Walker, who owns the Westfield Citgo station on Street Center. Smith, Director of the National Trust leading to and from the airport and ture improvements, the Port Master revealed that last year’s event netted South Avenue. The DWC joins 225 other such for Historic Preservation’s Main seaport, as well as high-tech traffic Plan focuses economic development Prizes awarded during the event programs designated for high per- Street Center. management systems, are planned to on available properties in and near $15,000 for the school district. ease congestion and provide more the port region. Partygoers took to the dance included software and free months formance in program development, “The people of Westfield should of Comcast@Home service. The according to the National Trust for be proud of their achievement in efficient movement between devel- County officials will work to iden- floor as three musical headliners opment areas and major highways tify properties suitable for develop- entertained the crowd with a lively grand prize, won by Jane Francz of Historic Preservation’s Main Street their program’s development, and Westfield, was a Pentium multime- Center. maintain their commitment to down- like the New Jersey Turnpike. ment. One focus of this effort will be blend of tunes from yesterday and “We are in the midst of an eco- the redevelopment of “brownfields,” today. dia computer with a 15-inch moni- The national recognition program town revitalization,” he concluded. tor donated by CompUSA. evaluates downtown revitalization unused former industrial properties, The Robbie Rigo Show featured particularly in Tremley Point and the “I think its tremendous how all programs based on strict criteria classic and modern rock favorites such as: broad based public support, Bayway section of Elizabeth, which coupled with Top 40 selections, the volunteers and sponsors con- Seventh Networking Cruise are considered well-situated for new tributed to making the event a suc- historic preservation ethic, an ac- while Hollywood East served up a tive board of directors, adequate investment. jazzy potpourri of rhythm and blues, cess,” said Mr. Walker, who noted The Port Master Plan grew out of that the number of sponsors this funding, a paid professional man- To Coincide With Fleet Week funk, reggae, disco and dance num- ager and reporting of economic a Transportation Development Dis- bers. year exceeded last year’s debut event. progress by providing statistical in- ELIZABETH — The Union 200 guests attended last year’s event, trict (TDD) created to address trans- A wave of nostalgia swept the “We want to thank everyone who formation. County Economic Development including many Union County com- portation and development demands party as Terry King and Don Tho- attended and participated,” he con- The program’s performance was Corporation’s seventh annual Net- munity leaders. caused by a surge in economic devel- mas, former members of “The Drift- cluded. evaluated by Main Street New Jer- working Cruise will be held on “Among the reasons our cruise is opment in Elizabeth, Linden and sey, which is the statewide coordi- Wednesday, May 26. so successful is that we bring to- Rahway along the Route 1 and 9 The day will begin with a Dockside gether the top leaders of the eco- corridor. Reception at 10 a.m., followed by the nomic development, political, cor- Infrastructure improvements will Networking Cruise from 11 a.m. to 2 porate and academic worlds,” she be financed by a blend of public and Huge Selection of Gyms p.m. at the Elizabeth Marina. said. private funds. Having established the “We have planned an exciting event “During the course of just a few Port Master Plan — with the in- and Gym Accessories coinciding with the kick-off of the hours, our guests meet, exchange volvement of and support from local Spring U.S. Naval ‘Fleet Week’ in the New ideas and develop future collabora- municipalities and the private sector Parts & Service Departments York Harbor,” said Maureen Tinen, tive plans, all in an enjoyable atmo- — the county will be in a stronger Sale President of the Union County Eco- sphere,” Ms. Tinen added. position to seek state and Federal Re-Staining • Set Moving nomic Development Corporation. The cost for the Networking Cruise funds for its efforts, officials revealed. According to Ms. Tinen, more than is $85 per person, which includes “The Freeholders are investing in food and beverages at the Dockside safe, efficient roads and bridges and Reception, and a full hot buffet lunch mass transit to promote smart growth with open bar aboard the cruise. and a 21st century transportation Subscribe Today! The special guest at this event will network,” Freeholder Stender said. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 3 Berkeley Hts. Officials Town Considering Public Hearing Set On Reduce School Budget Purchase of Device Comcast Franchise By $325K After Defeat To Detect Lightning With Mountainside By KIM KINTER about how to trim the school budget. By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL Livingston High School. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Members of the Township Committee, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times At the time of the March meeting, BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The who were assisted in their research by By PAUL J. PEYTON Gottko said he believes the warning MOUNTAINSIDE -The public both Comcast executives stated that Berkeley Heights Township Commit- their financial adviser, focused on the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times system, if placed at the Center, would hearing for the renewal of Comcast’s under the current franchise agree- tee cut the municipality’s 1999-2000 school district’s capital reserve ac- WESTFIELD — The serious injury not reach Houlihan. franchise in Mountainside will be ment, Fanwood and Mountainside school budget by $325,000 Monday, count. sustained by a high school baseball First Ward Councilman Gregory S. held Tuesday, May 18, at 8 p.m. at were sharing an access channel, but following the rejection by voters less Mr. Cohen said the Township Com- player in the Essex County community McDermott suggested that the device Borough Hall. The time and date of that new engineering was currently than a month ago of the $27,404,938 mittee asked school officials to try to of West Orange from a sudden lighting should be located at Tamaques Park, the hearing was set during Tuesday’s being looked into to give both tab originally proposed by school board cut between $500,000 and $1 million strike has gotten Westfield Fourth Ward the largest and most active of agenda setting meeting of the borough’s more air time. members. The spending plan now from their 1999-2000 budget. Councilwoman Janis Fried Weinstein Westfield’s parks. Mountainside Council. Also, the Comcast representatives stands at $27,079,938. “We asked them if they could make thinking about the safety of athletes, Councilwoman Weinstein noted that The current franchise agreement noted that the current cluster of com- The budget was turned over to the some changes in the capital reserve young and old, who participate in com- a representative from the manufacturer, with the cable company has been in munity programming channels avail- Township Committee for review after account,” he said. “However, we don’t petitive sports leagues in the town. which has an office in Belleville, could effect for 10 years and expires in able to Borough residents included it was defeated at the polls on April 20 want to be shortsighted and cut, and The Clifford High School (East Or- come to the town and evaluate the October 1999. Mountainside, Scotch Plains, by a vote of 572 to 541. It was the first then have twice as big an increase the ange) center fielder was taken to Saint distance the warning system would In March, representatives from the Fanwood and Westfield, and that time in 40 years that voters defeated a following year.” Barnabas Hospital Medical Center in reach. So, he said, the Township Commit- local cable company were available Berkeley Heights was not presently school budget. Livingston after being critically injured Thor Guard’s system is in use at a during the council meeting to answer included in that cluster. State law requires that when a school tee asked school officials to take home by the lightning strike last month. number of golf courses in New Jersey. budget is rejected by voters, it must be what the committee and public had questions that Mountainside citizens Both executives also stated that At last week’s Town Council con- It is also used by the Baltimore Ravens had about upcoming negotiations. changing the cluster or adding to it turned over to the municipal govern- said, digest it and then decide what, if ference meeting, Councilwoman of the NFL (National Football League) ment, which can either cut it or leave it anything, can be done. Robert Smith, of Fanwood repre- was something that was already be- Weinstein recommended that the town and Professional Baseball’s Cincin- sented the company as the Area Di- ing looked into at the request of unchanged. “It wasn’t presented as an ultima- consider the purchase of a lightning nati Reds. Although Mountainside residents tum,” he noted. rector of Public and Government council members. warning system. When activated, the According to information released Relations and Buck Dopp of In other business, council gave send their high school students to Gov- Mr. Cohen said the Township Com- system sends a loud alarm, which gives from the manufacturer, when the dan- ernor Livingston High School in Ber- mittee attacked the task of looking at Mountainside, Comcast’s Vice Presi- Acting Administrator, James J. people between 10 and 15 minutes ger of a lightning strike is gone, an “all- dent and General Manger, was at- Debbie, Jr. authorization to co-sign keley Heights, they pay tuition only the budget differently than most mu- warning of possible lightning strikes clear” signal activates, thus enabling and have no vote in the school budgets nicipal groups traditionally have. tended the meeting. checks and drafts during his six- in the immediate area. activities to resume. Area residents inquired about the month appointment as Borough Ad- developed by the Berkeley Heights Each of the committee members Mrs. Weinstein said the incident in Second Ward Councilman Matthew school board. decided to have the public become West Orange occurred during a light possibility of more Mountainside ministrator. Mr. Debbie, who also P. Albano, favoring the purchase of the air time on the access channels, serves the Borough as the Chief of During Monday’s meeting, which very involved. Berkeley Heights Mayor drizzle that did not cause officials to device, said the proposal represents lasted several hours, the school board Vincent Crisafi, Jr. removed himself postpone the game. one of those circumstances when the and if the company could somehow Police, is filling in for Gregory Bonin and Township Committee finally from the proceedings because he is “I think it is important that we think council “should be proactive rather include Berkeley Heights broad- who left the municipality for another agreed to trim $325,000 from the 1999- seeking a teaching position within the about what we can do (regarding light- than reactive.” casts because Mountainside high position. 2000 budget, drawing applause from district and currently serves as Assis- ning strikes in parks),” she said. school students attend Governor According to council members, the those in attendance. tant Wrestling Coach at Governor Mrs. Weinstein, a member of the Borough will review the appoint- Under the revised budget, $150,000 Livingston High School. Westfield Recreation Commission for ment six months from now, in Octo- earmarked to update air conditioning “We would be remiss if we just cut which she chairs the Parks and Fields Local Man Is Charged ber, to determine whether the ap- in the Governor Livingston High the budget,” Mr. Cohen said. “Although Committee, presented her recommen- pointment should become permanent. School auditorium and $12,000 in pro- it was defeated, because it comes to us dation to the Commission. Commis- In other business, Mayor Robert F. fessional fees associated with the up- doesn’t mean that we should make a sion members felt the concept had Viglianti announced that Senior Citi- dating were cut, according to Board big slash. We’d rather not, if anything merit. With DWI After Crash zen Coordinator Lisa Cassidy is cur- Administrator William Van Tassel. has to be cut, cut any programs that Councilwoman Weinstein presented rently conducting a senior citizens In addition, $163,000 tapped for the affect the students.” By SUZETTE F. STALKER stable condition after sustaining head survey to learn more about the needs the council with information regarding Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and chest trauma, hospital spokes- school district’s surplus fund, which Ron Amorino, the Chief Financial a Lightning Prediction System manu- of Mountainside seniors. has been set up to handle long-term Officer for the Township of Berkeley WESTFIELD — A 43-year-old man Roger Ramsey said Tuesday. According to the Mayor, Ms. factured by Florida-based Thor Guard, Costine was also charged with projects and expenditures, was cut, he Heights, said the school budget ac- Inc. Westfield resident was charged with Cassidy is trying to find out what the said. counts for more than 50 percent of the driving while intoxicated following failure to wear a seat belt, accord- transportation and daily living needs The system, which costs around ing to Sergeant Parizeau. The area As a result of the cut, township school local taxes, and people are beginning $5,000, is equipped with a sensor that an accident Friday night in which his are of area seniors. Surveys can be taxes based on the average assessed to notice year after year of increases. monitors energy in the air as far away 1989 Isuzu Sport Utility Vehicle where the accident occurred was found at the Mountainside Library $295,000 home will rise by $76, Mr. At the same time that school budgets as 15 miles, and evaluates the potential struck a tree on Mountain Avenue, temporarily closed to vehicular traf- and at the front desk of Borough Van Tassel said. If voters had passed increased, he said, local taxes rose last for lightning within an area of approxi- authorities confirmed. fic while the crash was being inves- Hall. Surveys must be returned by the original budget, school taxes would year after the municipality had con- mately two miles in radius. When light- Detective Sergeant John M. tigated. Tuesday, June 15. have increased to $101. tinually dipped into its surplus without ning is detected, an air horn is acti- Parizeau of the Westfield Police De- The Township Committee passed a replenishing it. In addition, homes were vated. partment said Gregory Costine, 43, resolution accepting the changes Mon- reassessed last year, resulting in an The range for the warning system, was traveling north on Mountain Custom Tailoring day, and now the state must follow increase in the average priced home under normal weather conditions, is when his vehicle veered to the right through with a pro forma review. The from $127,000 to $295,000. approximately 700 yards. and struck the tree. by school board then plans to vote on and Mr. Cohen speculated, however, that “I think the need is there with the The accident was reported to po- approve the revised budget during its the reason the budget was turned down numbers of kids we have out on the lice at 10:31 p.m., according to Ser- Joe Mancino regular meeting on Thursday, May 20. had less to do with taxation than with fields,” Councilwoman Weinstein geant Parizeau, who said Costine The meeting was one of three public residents just not understanding de- noted. was traveling alone in his vehicle. It 20 years of experience at Wyatt’s sessions the Township Committee has tails of the school budget. She suggested that by placing the was unknown how fast he was travel- held since receiving the budget from the “We had some people say to us after device at the Conservation Center on ing when the accident occurred. Alterations for Men & Women school district the week of April 20. Monday’s meeting that it (the process Lamberts Mill Road, the system would The driver, who was unconscious, My home or yours An informational meeting was held of reviewing the budget) was like a cover Memorial Field, Houlihan Field was transported by Westfield Rescue on May 3, during which school offi- true town meeting,” Mr. Cohen said. and Tamaques Park. Squad volunteers to University Hos- cials presented their budget to the He observed that school district of- Town Administrator Edward A. pital in Newark, where he was in (908) 232-3125 Township Committee and the public. ficials “explained the process, had pro- The meeting was also open to mem- fessionals explain areas that people bers of the public, who could ask ques- had questions with. After their expla- tions and voice concerns. nation, it would have been more diffi- David Cohen, Deputy Mayor for the cult for us to ask them (the school Township of Berkeley Heights, ex- district) to cut any more than they did,” “Thank You” plained that the first meeting was held he remarked. for any public comment and “venting” Mr. Cohen said he was “very happy” that needed to be done following the with the outcome and that the Town- to all of the school budget defeat. ship Committee had wanted to come to He said that about “300 plus” people a mutual agreement, which he felt had showed up at the meeting, presenting been reached. Volunteers, Contributors, and Participants “well thought-out pros and cons. There Mr. Van Tassel, meanwhile, said, were a lot of questions, but everything “We would have liked to do the project was very civil.” (updated air conditioning for the high who helped make the That was followed by a meeting last school auditorium). We certainly un- Thursday in which the public and the derstood that we had to make some Township Committee presented ideas decisions.”

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Call us today for a tour: (908) 754-1882 (x156) Ad Space Underwritten by COMCAST@Home 1295 Inman Avenue • Edison, NJ 08820 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Parents Must Guide Their Children; The Westfield Leader THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Take Responsibility in Our Society — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood The tragedy at Columbine High School the purpose for which it is intended. Again, and the Township of Scotch Plains in Colorado has generated an explosion it is the responsibility of parents to teach and the County of Union of responses in an attempt to determine children that these objects can be used for Member of: Member of: the reason for violence in our society. good or as weapons to destroy. New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association I wonder, though, if Tom Brokaw’s BEGGAR National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association I commend the two students at the Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association televised production of the Westfield town meeting who were very assertive in It will probably surprise you to town meeting regarding Littleton was their belief that parents need to take Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey know that the word beggar comes not just another opportunity to promote control of their kids. from the name of a pious monk of the P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue more of the same gun control agenda. We can demand gun control, which Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 Members of the panel and our commu- already exists, but where do we draw the 12th century, Lambert LeBegui. LeBegui founded a religious order Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 nity attempted to identify the cause of line with this kind of thinking? How this horrific massacre. What received ridiculous would it be to require a license of sisters which was named after POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at the most attention was guns. The Internet, to buy a knife, fertilizer or ammonia? him, Beguines. The primary roll of P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 peer harassment, and violence in the In reality, we cannot control or legislate the members of this order was the media were implicated as well, but did everything with the potential to harm. But begging of alms. Beguinages, the PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. not receive as much focus. we can teach our children the values by residences of this order, are still in The prescription for change seemed to which to live and how to make good choices. use in Belgium today. Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin Paul J. Peyton arise from the assumption that if these This seems to be the most practical, logical PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR In the 13th century, a male counter- inanimate objects were removed, violence and cost effective remedy to counteract part group of the Beguines was Michelle H. LePoidevin David B. Corbin would be reduced or even eliminated. some of the offensive and dangerous influ- Suzette F. Stalker founded in the Netherlands. They ASSISTANT EDITOR ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS Unfortunately, not one person in the ences on our children and society. audience supported Mr. Graham’s (Billy Parents could have more power than were called Begards. Since many of Joanna B. Marsh Karen M. Hinds the members were idle mendicants MARKETING DIRECTOR Graham’s son) claim that part of the they realize if, through their assertive OFFICE MANAGER problem was that “God has been taken guidance, they would say no to the pur- the word Begard took on its present SUBSCRIPTION PRICE out of our schools.” chase of violent entertainment, such as meaning of “beg, beggar and beg- One-year subscription in county – $20 • Out-of-county – $24 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 In support of Mr. Graham’s claim, we toys or movies. ging.” have witnessed how the right to “a mo- It’s logical to assume that if there is no More about Lambert LeBegui. The ment of silence” from our schools has demand for supply, industries would pro- French word begue meant “stam- been replaced it with “tolerance.” This duce less of it. At the same time, parents Decision to Keep Pocket Park Passive so-called tolerance includes beliefs and would send a strong message to their mer.” So Lambert LeBegui’s name values that contradict the moral fiber on children that they disapprove of violence. literally meant “Lambent the Stam- which this nation was built. One final thought: It is important to mer.” Well, tha...tha...that’s all folks! Is in the Best Interest of Fanwood Bill Bennett said it best on NBC’s know that we as parents need to be the “Meet the Press”: “If these kids were ones to guide our children because if we We believe the Fanwood governing body’s unani- plan for the park calls for 17 parking stalls, some of walking around that school in black trench do not, there will be others who will be More Letters mous decision May 3 to keep its future pocket park on the overflow would likely wind up on Watson Road. coats, saying ‘Hiel Hitler,’ why didn’t more than happy to do so. somebody pay attention? Watson Road exclusively passive was a wise one for Extra cars lining the street could potentially inter- Kathleen Hintze On Page 5 “I guarantee you if little Cassie Bernall Westfield all concerned. fere with emergency vehicles traveling to and from a — the girl who was asked ‘Do you While youth sports programs are a vital part of any call, as well as volunteers responding to headquarters believe in God?’ and she said ‘yes’ and was then blown away — if she and her Resident Offers Resources, Advice community, we concur that it would not be in the best in their own vehicles from various parts of town. In friends had been walking through that interest of the borough to hold games and practice addition, an increase in vehicular traffic on Watson school carrying Bibles and saying ‘Hail To Prevent Littleton Event in Town sessions on the pocket park’s interior field. could even hinder the ability of emergency personnel the Prince of Peace, King of Kings,’ they would have been hauled into the I’m writing this letter in light of the nity, can help is to “shine a light” on our For one, the park is bordered by residential proper- to respond to a situation on the park grounds. principal’s office.” recent tragedy at Columbine High School kids in ways that build confidence and ties. Pee-Wee Soccer, a program for 4-year-olds for It is true other types of events planned for the park, J.E. Stone, an educational psycholo- in Littleton. As a parent, and a member foster self esteem. One idea might be to which the park field was being considered, includes such as cultural programs, concerts and informal gist and professor in the College of Edu- of the Westfield community, I have a encourage teachers to submit a few lines cation at East Tennessee State Univer- strong need to do something to try to to the local newspaper featuring special six teams of 10 children each – 20 per game. Games gatherings, will also bring noise and cars to the site. sity, says, “In my opinion, models such prevent further situations like this from accomplishments of their students. are presently conducted between 9 a.m. and noon on However, multiple games played over a period of as Marilyn Manson have come to be ever happening again. I think the Sports Section is great be- Saturday mornings over 20 weeks during the spring three hours – with extra cars possibly parked near tolerated because schools and the media There are no simple solutions, how- cause it reports not only the team that won have learned in college that being toler- ever, I do feel that stronger gun control but the players who helped make it hap- and fall. emergency headquarters – could particularly impact ant and non-judgmental is the hallmark laws is one way that we can make a pen. Couldn’t we have a section in the The excited sounds of families greeting one another quality of life and safety in the area. of enlightenment. difference with regard to the safety of our paper that reports some of the great things and cheering on their youngsters is a slice of Ameri- As we stated earlier, youth athletic programs are “Parents and teachers — the adults children. Our public voice has to be heard that students accomplish in other areas with direct responsibility for children — in Congress for these laws to be passed. such as academic social, art, music, etc.? cana we hope never fades. But for neighbors seeking both a tradition and an asset to all our communities, have thus been discouraged from assert- If you agree please write to your Con- Again, this is by no means a solution to a few extra hours of sleep on Saturday mornings and we urge that the needs of these groups not be ing claims about right and wrong.” gressman. People living in zip code 07090 an enormous problem, but if it helps, following a long work week, such activity a few yards forgotten either. Consider how violent influences have should write to: Bob Franks, United States even a little, isn’t that worth something? been increasing, while at the same time House of Representatives, Washington, My prayers go out to all the grieving away could prove disruptive. Several possible alternatives have been mentioned the influence of responsible adults in the D.C. 20515. people in Littleton. My hope is that we Even if morning games were rescheduled to a to address the urgent need for playing fields in the lives of children has decreased. Many If you live elsewhere and want to can all learn from this horrible experi- different time or day, there is a more serious problem borough, including the detention basin to the rear of factors have contributed to this decline know the name of your Congressman, ence and take steps to prevent this from — from parents being too busy to schools you can call the United States Capital every happening again. at hand, as highlighted by several veteran emergency Fanwood’s municipal complex and the extensive promoting peer mentoring programs that Switchboard at (202) 225-3121. service volunteers who offered their own perspectives acres within the PSE&G right-of-way. encourage children to turn to other chil- Judith Koeppel Another area where we, as a commu- Westfield during the public hearing on the pocket park. We encourage our elected officials to explore both dren, rather than adults, for advice and guidance. This park will be located directly across from the of these options — as well as any others — that will Parents, churches and temples need to headquarters of both the Fanwood Fire Department help to preserve valuable recreational programs for teach children during their formative years and the Volunteer Rescue Squad. Although the site youth in Fanwood. (high school is too late). If we will take Forever Vigil, the time to help them realize that they Deadlines were created as special individuals with unique gifts and talents, they stand a Is It Enough? General News - Friday 4pm better chance of recognizing their self- Letters to the Editor Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm worth. [email protected] Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm If we can provide them with this moral By HORACE R. CORBIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Resident Addresses Vice President How To Reach Us shield, the chance of their becoming vulnerable to engaging in misdeeds and A little over 200 years ago, this nation be done about it.” Well, democracy starts E-Mail - [email protected] dangerous behaviors in an effort to be was founded by men with words on a roll at home, in the neighborhoods and After MSNBC Town Meeting Telecast Phone - (908) 232-4407 accepted would be greatly reduced. Par- of paper. These words said that govern- throughout the communities. A fine ex- Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 ents also need to impress upon their ment shall be “Of the People, By The ample is the neighborhood action which Editor’s Note: The following letter, a disgrace to his family and the American PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 children the need to share with them People and For The People.” And then, originally sent for last week’s edition. people for using his elected position of recently took place to preserve Taylor In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield what goes on in school and in other areas they backed it up by action. Our forefa- Park (Brightwood) in Westfield. An open letter to Vice President Al Gore, power and authority to assault a child not 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains of their lives. thers have battled ever since to embel- the letter was revised at press time and much older than his own daughter. But of worry last year, there was citi- Although it is important that we band lish and preserve these principles. zen concerned over issues at Tamaques thus missed this newspaper’s deadline. Had Mr. Clinton been the Principal of Submittal Formats together as a nation to reduce or elimi- But is it so today? Are we led now Westfield High School, or any school in Park in Westfield. This lady told me she Photos - B/W and Color nate violent influences, we must stop more by the polls, by what is expedient was afraid to express her opinion be- * * * * * America, or had he been the President, No Panoramic or Polaroid blaming inanimate objects or industries and by “the spin.” Is this how we follow? Mr. Vice President, it was an honor to on the faculty, or even on the custodial cause some town officials called her the Typed, not handwritten that produce violent games or movies Are peoples’ heads turned today from village gadfly. I have one thought of have you visit with us April 28 at the staff of any university - he would not be Upper and lower case because we, as parents, do not want to be the responsibility of vigilance; and when MSNBC Town Meeting. It is a shame in office today. encouragement to her and to everyone Need name & daytime phone held accountable. called, will they respond to the need for else, “The symbol of our society is the that a horrible event such as the murder Mr. Vice President, we hold him per- Many crimes are committed with in- action? Do we accept the spin because of 14 of our children and a teacher by two sonally accountable for the recent events For our complete editorial policies eagle, not the gadfly.” Stand up for your request a copy of our Policy Guide struments other than guns, such as house- it’s more visible than the truth? rights and speak your views. of our children in Littleton, Colorado in Littleton and Kosovo, where he will hold knives, axes and homemade bombs. Maybe we’re frustrated and resigned brought you to Westfield. likely put thousands more of our children Similarly, I find myself like the gadfly The culprit isn’t the tool itself, but rather since many feel “there’s nothing that can It is also a shame that you were not at risk — 30,000 if we can believe the on the littering issue that plagues our with us on the floor of the Westfield High numbers in the media. villages; the strewing of advertising School gymnasium to hear the unre- If the people of the United States de- CJ Dodge Thankful circulars on our streets and sidewalks. hearsed comments of our kids — they termine that you are the person to lead High School Student Angered By Lack On April 29, the Westfield town ordi- did an outstanding job representing their our country, what exactly do you plan to For Support During nance prohibiting this littering was pub- generation and our community and we do to protect our children, to restore Olympic Competition lished in this column. Previously, on are proud of them. America to its rightful place for the new Of Interactive Input In MSNBC Show April 1, the issue was raised in this paper. Councilman Larry Goldman, head Our First Lady, Hillary Clinton, has millennium, and make the Office of the Well, I made it to Australia thanks to When I was chosen to be a part of the alone. In fact, it is nearly solidified in said “it takes a village to raise a child.” President the office of a respected world all the people who supported me, many of the Laws and Rules committee was “interactive audience” in MSNBC’s grades before school sports are intro- contacted previously by a constituent. That’s understandable in the dysfunc- leader and a champion of peace and of whom I don’t even know. I would like “Lessons of Littleton: A Town Meet- duced. His response at first was that he knew of tional Clinton family, given what we prosperity? to thank each one of you for believing in ing,” I was grateful for the opportunity to In looking forward, then, we must deal me and helping to make this competition no law prohibiting this littering. When have come to learn about her husband Gerry Cleaves voice my own related concerns and sug- with the problem before it arises. Chil- and our President in the last year. He is a reality. confronted with the ordinance, he then Westfield gestions. dren need to learn by the teaching, and, stated that the law is outdated and may be Thanks to the Westfield High School Yet I and all too many of my fellow more importantly, the example of their Student Council, Westfield High School unconstitutional. Most recently when Westfield High School students had to elders that teasing, intolerance and vio- asked what progress was being made in Letter Writer Apologizes for Remark Track Team, Westfield Parent Teacher sit through the program in silence — lence are not natural or acceptable. Council, Roosevelt School Staff, Brownie providing guidance to our police depart- though screaming inside — and wonder- In class, they should work in varied ment for enforcement, he says he has not Considered Derogatory By Resident and Cub Scout Troops, St. Helen’s Par- ing how a “town meeting” can consist of groups in which every member has an ish, Town Merchants, Police and com- spoken to the town attorney or members the comments of just a handful of towns- important job so that they appreciate of the town council about this issue. It is with much regret that I read the letter My daughter-in-law, Dr. Rachel Lee, munity groups and friends in Westfield people. their peers. They should be exposed to a to the editor submitted by Sandra Gong also Chinese-American is a professor of and neighboring communities. To assist the progress of resolution It seems that MSNBC completely greater variety of children on a one-on- enforcement, I issued a formal written regarding my use of a phrase which could English at U.C.L.A. so the question of The support was unbelievable! missed one of the most important “Les- one basis in order to develop true under- be misconstrued as being derogatory. intelligence would never even be implied. I worked hard, did well and had the complaint at the Westfield Police Station sons of Littleton:” people need to be standing and discourage the clique men- on May 1, 1999. The next week, there I should have been more sensitive to However, I agree with Ms. Gong that time of my life. I will be happy to heard. tality. the use of such an expression even though negative remarks although innocent have speak with anyone who will listen was another of these plastic bag bound By singling out the voices of a select Beyond this, the responsibility really advertising packets on my sidewalk down- I prefaced my remarks by saying “no no place in a society striving for ethnic about my experience “down under.” It few to represent large groups — a “jock,” lies on students themselves. We can disrespect intended.” It is actually an old cohesiveness and I apologize to her and was great! town. They were also strewn most every- a straight-A student, a non-conformist point our fingers at all kinds of “causes,” where else as has happen for the last phrase meaning the arithmetic is diffi- anyone else who was offended. CJ Dodge — the hosts of the show only furthered but students are the ones who make the cult to comprehend because of the differ- Westfield several weeks. So I entered my second Gabriel Spera the harsh classifying and partitioning of final decision in doing what they do. We written complaint at the police station ence in language. students that feeds the clique mentality. Scotch Plains have taken the first step in our classroom that Saturday. We’re becoming good The rest of us, the in-betweens, appar- discussions of these issues (which were friends now. The police are helpful and PTA Council Thankful ently had no insight to provide. Religious Perspectives in Community incredibly impressive in contrast to the courteous. A friend of mine was told after the televised program). The town attorney, Charles H. Brandt, For Passage of Budget program that he was not called on to Now, as we move on, just remember to The Scotch Plains-Fanwood PTA promises an opinion on the ordinance Considered After MSNBC Broadcast speak because his comments had already be nice. It’s that simple. And we don’t next week. I appreciate this and look Council thanks everyone who voted in been made. Yet how can we weed out said in school. need any television station to tell us that. forward to his professional view. It’s How proud I was of the representa- favor of the 1999-2000 school budget. general concerns from more personal tion of our Westfield youth during the His comment left me pondering. Tara Bhandari, now a matter of principle to me. Feathers By passing the budget we help ensure ones without the repetition of thoughts? Senior, April 28 MSNBC televised program at What more can we do in our community that the children and youth in our district are ruffling and talons are tensing. We’ll The result was that we ended the show Westfield High School let you know. our high school. I found them to be very to encourage tolerance and understand- continue to receive an excellent educa- with little more insight than we had ing as God would have us do in addi- open and quite honest in their com- tion. Thanks for your support. begun it with. What seemed to be lacking ments. tion to prayer, wherever we pray to- the most were any viable solutions. One comment in particular challenged gether? Sharon F. Machrone Corres. Secretary, SP-F PTA A good portion of the program was me in my thoughts. The youth commented Also, the religious representative spent on the topic of gun control. Con- that while he was a Christian and re- speaking during the telecast spoke solely Council, Inc. Scotch Plains trol. Because we wish that it could be cently confirmed in his denomination, he from the Christian perspective. I believe that easy to control the whole situation. we are very diverse in our religious expe- did not think prayers to God should be Of course, what was completely over- rience not just in Westfield but the sur- Glee Club Praises looked during the show was the fact that rounding community, and am delighted Museum Thankful if guns did not even exist in Littleton, the our children grew up here. This Is Westfield two boys could have caused an even While I follow the Christian faith, I For News Coverage Congratulations on the 27th Annual greater massacre with the bombs that believe that people of all faiths are chal- Edition of This Is Westfield. After read- they built from household materials. We On behalf of the Miller-Cory House lenged to find ways to come together in Museum, I would like to extend our ing and noting, we will keep the current all must accept the fact that regulations support of one another through commu- edition with other special reference in- cannot fix everything. They only buy us appreciation for the timely and excellent nity activities. coverage you have provided throughout formation until next year’s edition. time — the time that it takes for someone Elementary, middle school, and our We do like your “Snapshot” which to discover how to get around them. the 1998-1999 museum season. high school activities are only one of Your support in the publication of our values the people and organizations liv- At the same time, parental monitoring those avenues. Our present American ing the music and theater and art activity is not the key, at least not at the high articles significantly contributes to the culture provides us with enough focus on success of the museum and our ability to in our community area. school level. The true problem lies in the individualism, cynicism, and adversarial Members of the Westfield Glee Club fact that students want access to certain share the rich history of the Miller-Cory opportunities. House Museum with our visitors. were pleased to be included in the Cho- types of information, not in their ability Thanks again to the youth and others ral Group article by Susan Dyckman. to seek it out. The downplaying of jocks The museum closes for the season on who set time aside to talk and listen to Sunday, June 13, and will reopen on We suggest that you may want to note is no cure either. one another during the televised town our 75th Diamond Jubilee Year in our Personally, I am both an athlete and a Sunday, September 12. We wish you a meeting. It certainly left me thinking pleasant summer and thank you once coming season September 1999 to May dedicated student and I feel that I am how I can best contribute and participate 2000. equally and adequately recognized for again for your support. in our growing community. Dorothy Petrein Dale Juntilla my achievements in both areas. It has to Public Relations LaVerne Vorhaben Westfield Glee Club be recognized that the high school hier- Miller-Cory House Museum Westfield Westfield archy, if one exists, is not based on sports CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Massacre at Columbine High Could Very Well Happen Here Reader Is Disappointed With Results By DEBORAH MADISON Specially Written for The Times In newspapers all across the country, I am not implying that every child who Of Recent MSNBC Town Meeting theories abound as to how the Littleton is left out of his school’s community, or Editor’s Note: This letter was also When was the last time families sat massacre could have been caused by Eric who feels different, will go on to bomb sent to the staff at NBC and MSNBC. and Dylan, such privileged kids from the school. Rather, it behooves us as and had an evening dinner together, such seemingly normal backgrounds. parents to acknowledge and root out this * * * * * with camaraderie and thoughtfulness? And, every article seems to merely pervasive hatred of diversity before more Following the nationally broadcast When was the last time mom, dad, son, skim over how these two teens felt ostra- children are traumatically damaged and Town Meeting held recently at Westfield daughter, friend, neighbor or associate cized by and alienated from their fellow emotionally disturbed by it. High School, I would like to issue a even took the time to convey a positive classmates, without delving more deeply All other factors being somewhat equal, notice of caution: the MSNBC network good day to one another? into this very significant factor in the if Eric and Dylan had felt that they be- and Westfield school officials involved Should that become the norm, that whole incident. longed to this school, that they were were not quite fair in the representation respect for ones’ self and others is ex- I think that the real tragedy occurred liked, accepted and welcomed, and an of the community. The Star Ledger pected even demanded, then some of many months or possibly years before the atmosphere of hatred in the school was identified that this was a selected audi- the issues befalling us would be miti- bombings took place. The real disaster not tolerated, all of this may have been ence. By whom? Although I did ob- gated and eventually gone. We have happened when these two relatively nor- averted. serve some of the Town Council mem- issues before us. But implementing mal kids became so traumatically dam- Perhaps, our first step is to come out of bers, not one of the Republicans made quick fixes is not the solution. Initiating aged by hurt, anger and pain over being denial that it can’t happen here. controls on individual freedoms and A COOPERATIVE EFFORT Superintendent of Schools, Dr. William J. ostracized by their peers, that they were it. Were they all busy — or not selected? plummeted into a downward spiral of It was my observation also that the rights won’t be the solution we seek. It Foley, addresses area business leaders during a recent breakfast meeting held CSH to Sponsor Night will take time, almost as much time as in the Westfield High School library. Part of the school district’s strategic plan mental illness that merely picked up the selection of the student representation outward trappings of violence and weird- was not quite right. The panning by the it took to get to this point. However, if is to build partnerships with businesses that could sponsor internships and offer Of Fitness and Fun other resources to students and teachers. ness along the way. MSNBC camera exacerbated this, not each one of us does a bit each day Sure there was neglect on the part of MOUNTAINSIDE — A free Family that the students weren’t part of the toward a better today, even just a posi- their parents to not notice that things Fun and Fitness Night will be held on student body, or people represented tive “Hello,” it can be done. Westfield Superintendent were awry. Sure there were other influ- Tuesday, May 18, at Children’s Special- weren’t part of our community. It was In closing, I also would state “Shame ences such as violent video games and ized Hospital, 150 New Providence Road just that the constant focus on certain on you” to the MSNBC staff, the school access to guns. But, let’s face it — there in Mountainside, from 6 to 8 p.m. groups within the audience and people, officials and our Mayor who promul- Invites Business Partnerships are plenty of other kids who play violent Information on fitness for all members such as the girl with the studded collar, gated this fiasco. Also to the President, video games, have access to guns and get of the family, including those with physi- gave an impression of our town that who following this tragedy, on National WESTFIELD — Superintendent of that the business leaders of tomorrow neglected by two working parents. cal disabilities, will be offered. The event is open to people of all ages wasn’t quite right. Also I would like to TV stated that “images from Colorado Schools, Dr. William J. Foley, and are being prepared today.” The most glaring difference between have become painfully familiar,” I ad- Board of Education President, Darielle Eric and Dylan and their classmates is and physical abilities. Space is limited to query — if it is a true Town Meeting, Members of the Partnership in Edu- 50 people, including children. Interested then open seating on a “first come, first vise him to look around. They are the Walsh, hosted a meeting of business cation committee in attendance in- that they were deeply emotionally dis- exception, not the rule. They are ex- turbed by how different, ostracized and individuals may call (908) 301-5449 to served” basis is the protocol. executives on Saturday, April 24, at cluded: John Cioffi, Thomas Morabito, register. The terrible tragedy in Littleton, Colo- traordinarily rare. If not, why such me- the Westfield High School library. Karrie Hanson and Thomas Hornish. alienated they felt. rado was a poor excuse to have corpo- dia coverage? The breakfast meeting was attended The Principal of Westfield High rate television enable the Vice Presi- John Runta by 16 business leaders in the area who School, Dr. Robert G. Petix, welcomed Mountainside Democrats dent to politic on national television, Westfield responded to an invitation from Dr. the guests to the school, which was in exposing his political rhetoric and fu- Foley to become involved in the session for a half day on Saturday to ture national (Democratic platform) Student Council Thanks Westfield Public Schools. make up the last snow day of the To Host Wine and Cheese agenda. A town like Westfield is a fine Franklin School Staff The impetus for the meeting origi- school year. community. We are all concerned that nated from the district’s strategic plan, Suggestions by the business repre- MOUNTAINSIDE — Mountain- and friends to be our guests,” Louis issues, such as what occurred in Colo- As representatives of the student body which was adopted in November of sentatives focused on internships that side residents are invited to taste a Thomas, President of the rado, could occur anywhere. But — and we would like to thank all of the teach- 1998. Partners in Education (P.I.E.) is could be provided to teachers and op- variety of American and imported Mountainside Democratic Club, that is a cautionary but — we cannot let ers and staff members of Franklin an initiative that emerged from the portunities for student involvement as wines and cheeses at a spring party stated. “This is our way of saying, the news media, politicians or others School for everything they have done strategic planning process, with sev- well. this Sunday, May 16, sponsored by ‘let’s get acquainted and re-ac- dictate to us what is the problem. We for us this year. We appreciate all of eral of the original committee volun- Immediately following the meeting, the Mountainside Democratic quainted with each other and our need introspection, counseling of our their hard work and kindness. This was teers still actively involved. Mr. Joffe offered his help to Social Club. efforts to make Mountainside an even family, friends, neighbors, profession- a memorable year. The goal of P.I.E. is to build a posi- Studies teacher, Mr. Hornish, in help- The get-together, which is not better community.’” als and town meetings (true ones). Soon it will be the year 2000 and we tive relationship between sponsoring ing him organize an investment club a fundraising event, will take For more information, please call will always remember the things we We need acceptance that the nature businesses and the Westfield Public at the high school. place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at (908) 233-5652. of growing up, for our children, is much have learned and the memories we have Schools by bringing resources and edu- Dr. Foley will be exploring more made at Franklin. the Mountainside Elks Club on more complex in today’s society than cational opportunities to students and specific partnership opportunities with Route 22. ever before. That we need to take time to The Student Council Teacher teachers while providing businesses those who attended the April 24 meet- with a role in the community and a ing, and welcomes other interested A representative of Kobrand Cor- listen to our kids now, and always when Appreciation Committee poration wine importers will be on they need us, not only when tragedy Benjamin Franklin School source for future employees. business leaders to contact him. The strikes. Westfield Those attending the first school/part- office of the Superintendent is at 302 hand to introduce white and red wines nership meeting on April 24 included: Elm Street, Westfield. He can be from several countries. Horace R. Corbin of The Westfield reached by calling (908) 789-4420. “We invite newcomers, neighbors Anti-Drug Group Applauds Efforts Of Leader; Linda D’Amico of Hertz Rental Equipment Corp.; Frank Goffreda of Westfield Students, Counselors the Town Bank of Westfield; Edward On Tuesday, April 20th at a Joint cal, educational, police and social ser- Joffe of Morgan, Stanley, Dean Witter; SSIDEWALKIDEWALK SSALEALE Meeting with the Union County’s May- vice leaders attending. Rita Kessler of Thirteen WNET; Ken Kraly of Cosmair Cosmetics Corp.; Meg ors, Elected Officials and the Governor’s At this meeting, the Westfield Peer th Council on Alcoholism and Drug Leadership program was recognized by Neafsey of Elizabethtown Water/WIB; Saturday, May 15 Abuse, a group of Edison and Roosevelt the State as a model adolescent pro- Arun Netravali of Bell Laboratories; Intermediate School students were hon- gram in Union County. William Palatucci of Dughi and Hewitt ored for their success in peer leadership The horrifying Colorado events that Attorneys at Law; Donald Pray of The 9am to 4pm and mentoring of Intermediate School unfolded later that same day made us Bank of New York; Dr. Theodore K. students. even more appreciative of the guidance Schlosberg of New Jersey Workshop Brief descriptions of their efforts were efforts currently available in our for the Arts; Debbie Schmidt of the TREMENDOUS SAVINGS! given by six students representing 90 Westfield schools. We congratulate all Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce; eighth-grade peer leaders from both involved in making this program pos- David Siroty of CN8 Comcast Net- Rain Date: Sun., May 16th Edison and Roosevelt schools followed sible. work; Joseph Starkey of Schering- Plough Corp., Merv Turner of Merck by a summation of this worthwhile pro- Betty List gram by their Student Assistance Coun- Research Laboratories; and James Wil- only at... 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 7 Memorial Day Parade Miller-Cory House Plans Planned in Westfield May, June Special Events WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory after Sunday, June 13, and will re- WESTFIELD — The annual Band, Westfield High School Band, House Museum has announced its open in the fall on Sunday, Septem- Westfield Memorial Day Parade will Westfield Fife and Drum Corps and schedule of events for May and June. ber 12. be held on Monday, May 31, starting the Bound Brook Drum and Bugle On Saturday, May 15, the Mu- Tours of the historic farmhouse by at 9 a.m. Corps. seum will feature its annual “Aunt costumed docents will be available The parade route’s starting point Participating bands and marching Carrie’s Attic Sale” from 9 a.m. to 2 throughout the afternoon of Sunday, will be at the Veterans Memorial groups will assemble at the Lord & p.m. on the grounds. June 13, with the last tour beginning Monument. It will travel to East Broad Taylor parking lot at 8 a.m. On Sunday, May 16, an open- at 4 p.m. Street to Elm Street, left on Elm Participants in the parade will be hearth cooking demonstration will Admission to the museum is $2 Street to Orchard Street, right on military and civilian organizations, be featured. The colonial cooks will for adults, 50 cents for students and Orchard Street to Mountain Avenue, including Westfield Fire and Police focus on a spring menu. Violets, children under six years old are free. right on Mountain Avenue, past the Departments, which will honor and dandelions and rhubarb will be used. For further information about the Revolutionary Cemetery, to East remember veterans and lost com- Sunday, May 23, a spinning dem- Museum and its schedule of events, Broad Street and left on East Broad rades who gave their lives in war- onstration will be featured. How to please call the Museum office at Street to Fairview Cemetery. time. use the spinning wheel for process- (908) 232-1776. The Museum of- The following bands have agreed For additional information, please ing finished thread will be explained. fice is open weekday mornings from to march: Westfield Community call Stan Cuba at (908) 654-9181. GIVING 100 PERCENT The Scotch Plains Rescue Squad is currently holding On Sunday, June 6, will be Wash 9 a.m. to noon. its annual fund drive. The squad is a non-profit, 100 percent volunteer organi- Day. Demonstrations from how soap Library Friends to Host zation and relies on the generosity of the township residents and businesses for was made by Colonial families to its financial support. The squad hopes to purchase a new ambulance to replace how they did their wash will be an older model in service. featured. Civil War Re-enactment On Sunday, June 13, will be Mott’s Artillery (military encamp- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Friends which was considered the Union Scotch Plains Rescue Squad ment), as presented by the Hallada of the Scotch Plains Public Library Army’s elite fighting force, as well family of Westfield from 2 to 5 p.m. will host a program about various as Civil War infantry weapons and Members of the artillery will recre- Civil War Re-enactment activities tactics, and the role of the sharp Begins Annual Fund Drive ate military life during the Ameri- on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. at shooters at the battle of Gettysburg. SCOTCH PLAINS – Scotch Plains member is trained and state certified can Revolution during which entire the library, located at 1927 Bartle Ted Czarnomski, President of the families often traveled with the sol- Avenue in Scotch Plains. There is Library Friends, called the program Mayor Geri Samuel has proclaimed as an Emergency Medical Techni- May as Rescue Squad Month in diers. Musket demonstrations and no charge for the program. “a must” for Civil War buffs as well cian and many members are also Scotch Plains and has issued a proc- trained and certified in the use of the information about various types of Don Culp of Scotch Plains, who as middle and high school students uniforms will be presented during will be dressed in his full Civil War who are studying this historical pe- lamation at the Township Council defibrillatory. meeting on Tuesday, May 11. the afternoon. “re-enactment” uniform, will dis- riod. The goal for 1999 was to pur- It is during the month of May chase a new ambulance to replace The Miller-Cory House Museum cuss “his unit” and the various en- The program is part of an ongoing will close for the summer season campment programs in which he effort by the Friends to present events each year that the Rescue Squad the older model in service. These begins its annual Fund Drive. The participates. centered around the library. kind of purchases are possible only “Most people know about the Blue squad is a non-profit, 100 percent through a successful Fund Drive. and the Gray,” said Mr. Culp, “but volunteer organization and relies The 1998 drive saw only a 34 per- Local Girl Scouts Plan few people know about the ‘Green.’ Center For Hope on the generosity of the township cent participation from the com- The unit I have joined is called residents and businesses for its fi- munity. Saturday Garage Sale Berdan’s Sharp Shooters, and they Slates Grief Series nancial support. No contribution is too small. Con- wore green uniforms.” All equipment, supplies and ve- tributions are tax-deductible. As Trip Fundraiser APRIL NEEDS A NEW HOME Mr. Culp, who portrays a Corpo- KENILWORTH — The Center hicles are funded through your dona- To volunteer, please call (908) 322- SCOTCH PLAINS — Junior People for Animals, a non-profit ani- ral in Berdan’s Sharp Shooters, has for Hope Hospice will offer a lecture tions. Above and beyond the hours 2103 and leave a message for the Girl Scout Troop No. 422 of Scotch mal welfare organization serving New that members give in service, each membership chairperson. Jersey, will sponsor a “Paws in the been involved with Civil War Re- series, “Journey Through Grief” on Plains-Fanwood will hold its ga- Park” pet adoption event on Satur- enactment programs for the past 10 Tuesdays, May 18 and 25, and June rage sale this Saturday, May 15, day, May 15, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. years. He has participated in en- 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Historical Society to Hear from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1630 King in Nomahegan Park, next to the main campments in the Mid-Atlantic re- the First Baptist Church, 225 North Street in Fanwood. The rain date is parking lot off of Springfield Avenue, gion and was an “extra” in the film 8th Street in Kenilworth. Saturday, May 22. in Cranford. Dogs, kittens and cats Gettysburg. There is no registration required Talk on Reconstruction Era In addition to such items as bi- will be available for adoption. Among He will discuss his regiment, for the free event. cycles, Barbie dolls and baby items, these pets will be April, a small eight- SCOTCH PLAINS — The His- In his lecture, entitled “The For- the sale will also feature grab bags, month-old puppy. April is spayed and torical Society of Scotch Plains and gotten Interpretation of the Recon- cookies, baked goods and crafts. current with her vaccinations. This terrier-mix is full of energy, anxious Westfield Hadassah to Install Fanwood will welcome Professor struction Period,” Dr. Rice will ana- Twelve families have contrib- for a permanent home. On the same Arnold Rice as a guest lecturer at lyze the struggle between the emerg- uted items from their attics to help date and at the same time, there will its monthly meeting on Tuesday, ing working class and capital, that is, the girls earn money for their sixth- also be a cats and kittens only adoption New Officers at Luncheon May 25. the Marxist School of Interpretation. grade trip to Savannah, Georgia. event at the PetsMart store, 1022 Route Savannah is the birthplace of WESTFIELD — The Westfield The meeting, starting at 8 p.m., Refreshments and fellowship will 22 East at West End Avenue in North unteer organization in the United Juliette Gordon Low, the founder Plainfield. To adopt or for informa- Chapter of Hadassah will install of- States, the largest Jewish organiza- will be held at the Fanwood Train follow the meeting. Station at North and Martine Av- Further information about the His- of Girl Scouts in the United Sates. tion, please call (908) 688-1073 or visit ficers for the 1999-2000 year at a tion in the country and the largest The girls of Troop No. 422 plan to www.petfinder.org/shelters/pfa.html. luncheon on Tuesday, May 18, at Zionist organization in the world. enues. All are invited to attend the torical Society may be obtained from program. its President, Richard Bousquet, at visit Low’s house and the first Girl For low cost spay/neuter information, 11:30 a.m. at The Westwood in please call the People for Animals A history professor at Kean Uni- P.O. Box 261, Scotch Plains, 07076 Scout Headquarters, where they Clinic at (908) 964-6887. Spay/neuter Garwood. will learn about the early days of Northern New Jersey Region Area versity in Union, Dr. Rice has taught or (908) 232-1199. surgery costs range from $35 to $55 Girl Scouting. Vice President, Lila Barsky, will in- there for 41 years. He is the author of and include rabies and distemper vac- stall the following: President, Carole eight books, the latest of which is a cinations. Thau; Vice President Education, two-volume History of the United Robin Jacobs; Vice President Fund States. The Civil War and Recon- www.goleader.com Raising, Rose Bauman and Gladys struction Period are his particular Grayson; Vice President Member- areas of expertise. ship, Lillian Block; Vice President Program, Judy Cantor and Linda Lafkowitz; Records Administration, 20 Years of Civil Trial & Personal Injury Rosalie Goldberg and Laura Silkowitz; Recording Secretary, Law Experience . Sallie Cherr; Corresponding Secre- tary, Karen Langer; and Treasurer, Personal Injury & Marilyn Napack. 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Boy Scouts to Sponsor It can be used for shopping, ser- vices, or dining and the coin allows Annual Flea Market the recipients to choose their own In Fanwood May 29 gift at any participating business, she noted. HISTORIC HOUSE The historic Hetfield House in Mountainside will hold its FANWOOD — Troop No. 111 Boy annual Geranium Sale this Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will The coins are cast in heavy bronze Scouts of America (BSA) of Scotch be held at the local landmark, located at Constitution Plaza in Mountainside (off and individually numbered. Each is Plains/Fanwood will sponsor its an- Birch Hill Road) next to the library. In addition, an open house will be held there packaged for gift giving in a gold nual Flea Market at the Fanwood on Sunday, May 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. All are invited to attend. box, with a card listing participating Train Station on North Avenue on HONORED MEMBERS Members of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Girl Scout Community were recently honored at the Washington Rock GS Council Awards businesses where the coin can be Saturday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 Classic Car Show, Craft Event Dinner. Pictured, left to right, are Jill Barbier, who was presented with her 30- redeemed. There is no expiration p.m. (rain or shine). year membership pin, and Debra Slaugh, who was presented with the “Appre- date for their use. Vendors will offer merchandise ciation Pin” for her years of outstanding service to the Girl Scout Community. Westfield Gift Coins may be pur- ranging from garage sale to fine arts To be Held in Scotch Plains and crafts items. Scouts from Troop SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch antique and classic car show in the Westfield Library Plans Garden Fair and Plant Sale No. 111 will sell breakfast and lunch Plains Business and Professional As- parking lots behind the stores on at the event. sociation (SPBPA) will hold its 5th Park Avenue, a craft fair on the Vil- Storytime for Toddlers The troop meets every Wednesday Annual SPBPA Classic Car Show lage Green to benefit Emmanuel Set By Rutger’s Cooperative night at 7:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Plus Craft Fair on Sunday, June 13, Cancer Foundation, a quilt show, a WESTFIELD — The Westfield Heart of Mary Roman Catholic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Scotch Plains disc jockey, prizes, raffles, food, Memorial Library has announced that WESTFIELD – The Rutgers Co- craft items for the home and garden Church in Scotch Plains. Towne Centre. sidewalk sales and more. it will hold a new three-week-long operative Extension of Union County will be on sale at the Craft Table. Vendors interested in reserving The rain date will be Sunday, Investors Savings Bank, The Times storytime for toddlers next month. Master Gardeners Association will Free lectures will cover Practical space may call Mary Jane Bergen at June 27. of Scotch Plains & Fanwood, Reads This 20-minute program of pic- Vegetable Gardening, Annual Flower (908) 753-2161. The day’s events will include an Auto Parts, Sovereign Bank and Val- ture books, songs, fingerplays and hold its 10th Annual Spring Garden Fair on Sunday, May 16, from noon Gardening, Gardening in the Shade; ley National Bank and many other simple crafts is designed for 2-year- SPBPA members contributed to this olds and an accompanying adult. to 5 p.m. at the Trailside Nature and Dazzling Dahlias, and Lawn Reno- vation. People for Animals To Hold year’s event. The next session will be offered on Science Center in Mountainside. The car show benefits the SPBPA Tuesdays, June 1 through June 15, Admission is free. Proceeds from the Spring Garden Scholarship Fund, Towne Centre from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Additional The event will offer crafts, nature Fair enable Master Gardeners to pro- Annual Walk On Sunday Beautification and other SPBPA sessions will be offered throughout walks, storytelling, and house and vide services to the community, such projects. Given the response to the the year. garden plants for sale, some donated as beautification efforts; a year-round CRANFORD — People for Ani- do not have to have a dog. Everyone show in past years, the SPBPA expects The attending child must be ac- by local nurseries. A series of free Garden Hotline to answer county resi- mals, a non-profit animal welfare is welcome. at least 150 participants this year. companied by an adult and have a lectures and displays will be pre- dents’ gardening and pest questions; organization serving New Jersey, will There will be refreshments, dem- To register a classic car in the car Westfield Library card. Children must a horticultural therapy program with hold its third annual Walk for Ani- onstrations, contests for the dogs, show, please contact Steve Hoeckele be two years old by the start date of sented throughout the afternoon to seniors, the disabled and children at mals on Sunday, May 16, from 10 free nail clipping and a doggie bag of BeCu Manufacturing at (908) 233- the session. help gardeners. for each canine participant. PetsMart risk; gardening with children, a a.m. to 3 p.m., in Nomahegan Park, 3344 or pick up a registration form at A letter describing the storyhour, Visitors are invited to bring their Springfield Avenue, Cranford. The is the corporate sponsor and is donat- Speakers’ Bureau and more. Nuts n’ Plenty at 407 Park Avenue, along with some guidelines, will be plant and insect specimens for iden- rain date is Sunday, May 23. ing the doggie bags and contest prizes. Scotch Plains distributed at registration, which will tification at the Hotline Table. In For information and directions to Though participants are asked to Funds raised will go to the People The registration fee is $8 before be done in person beginning Tues- addition, Rutgers soil test kits will be the fair, or to find out more about the obtain pledges from supporters, this for Animals pet rescue and adoption Monday, May 31, and $10 thereafter. day, May 18, at 10 a.m. Parents are available for $8. The kits help gar- Master Gardener Association, a vol- is not a distance event, according to program. For information about the craft fair, asked to bring their child’s library deners learn how to balance soil for a unteer outreach program, please call People for Animals’ event coordina- For more information about the please call Mabel Ginsberg of card when they register. perfect lawn, healthy shrubs, blooms Rutgers Cooperative Extension of tor Fran Moore. Walk for Animals and pet adoption, Emmanuel Cancer Foundation at The library is located at 550 East or produce. Union County, based in Westfield, at No one is being asked to walk any please call (908) 688-1073. (908) 322-4323. Broad Street in Westfield. Interested (908) 654-9854. For the Garden specified number of miles, she em- individuals may call the Children’s A bake sale area will feature home- Hotline, please call (908) 654-9852. phasized. In addition, participants Department at (908) 789-4090. made refreshments, and hand-made School One Elementary to Sponsor Daisy Fair An Announcement from SCOTCH PLAINS — School One Elementary on Willow Avenue in Scotch Plains will hold its annual Daisy Fair on Saturday, May 22, from Michael S. Kreitzer, MD Home Health Care 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Admission is free. F.A.C.O.G. Activities at the fair will include rides, games, prize raffles, crafts, a school-wide garage sale, a bake sale, and fire and automobile safety Services for demonstrations. In conjunction with his appointment as Associate Professor Some of the prizes to be raffled off will include tickets to “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” and “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee,” NBC Studio of OB-GYN at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of Older Adults passes, a weekend stay at a New York City hotel, and various autographed New Jersey in Newark, Dr. Kreitzer has relocated his office to sports items. Overlook Hospital joining University Consultants in Obstetrics, For more information, please call Peggy Greaney at (908) 322-6539 or Established 1954 Donna Ostrowski at (908) 322-9432. Gynecology & Women's Health. The University group includes specialists in Gynecologic, Oncology, Urogynecology, • Accr edited by NJ Commission on Accr editation for Home Care Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. • Certified , experienced and caring staff, supervised by RNs In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Dr. Kreitzer will • Personalized, compassionate care that encourages independence. continue to practice General OB-GYN, with emphasis on Gynecology of the Menopause. • Care in the comfort and privacy of home or in the hospital New Address: Phone & Fax • Initial assessment and bi-monthly Overlook Hospital nursing visits, in consultation (908) 608-0300 – Phone with your physician or care 99 Beauvoir Avenue (908) 608-0401 – Fax manager Summit, NJ 07901 • Emotional support for client and family • Flexible schedules, from one hour bath to live in care • On call 24 hours, 7 days a week 50 DeForest Avenue, Summit • 908 273-8400

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 9 Adult School to Recognize Westfield HS Students Rank Dr. Miner and Mr. Thomas High Scores In Spanish Exam WESTFIELD – Dr. Robert Scott ized Hospital Building Fund, and WESTFIELD — Ten Westfield Rosenstein, who placed sixth, Miner, Jr. and H. Emerson Thomas Union College. High School students recently cap- Victoria McCabe and Richard Rowe, will each be given the honorary title He received a Presidential Cer- tured high-ranking honors in the who tied for ninth place, and Ann of “Trustee Emeritus” and recog- tificate of Appreciation for service National Spanish Examination. More Loughlin who placed 10th in the nized for “their long and faithful to the Selective Service System for than 1,800 students from New Jersey state. service to the Adult School” at the service on the Scientific Advisory took the exam. In the Level Two category of out- annual meeting of the Westfield Committee, and was cited for 50- The top first, second and third side experience competition, junior Adult School Association tonight, year membership in the American place winners each received a cash Erika Goecking took third place. Two Thursday, May 13. Chemical Society. In 1996 he was prize. ninth graders, Alexandra Brill and “As we celebrate our 60th year of honored for “service to Princeton First Place Winner in the state in Kevin Cutro, took seventh and 10th service to the community, it seems University.” the Bilingual/Native Category was place respectively in the Level 2 cat- fitting that we honor Bob Miner and Dr. Miner and his wife, Mary senior Adriana Guerra in the Level egory of competition. Emerson Thomas — two outstand- Evelyn, have been residents of Five Category. Tara Bhandari and The National Spanish Examina- ing, long-time, respected volunteers Westfield since 1947. Laura Gornowski, also seniors, tion, which is administered on a Sat- in Westfield,” said Larry Pargot, A member of the Adult School earned first and second place respec- urday each year, assesses proficiency President of the Westfield Adult Board of Trustees for the past six tively in the Level Five Non-native in the Spanish language in a variety School Association. years, Dr. Miner spearheaded a com- TEDDYS AND TOTS On Friday, April 23, children from the Westfield ‘Y”s Category. Level Three Category win- of skill areas, including writing and Dr. Miner, a former President of mittee in 1998 to revise the by laws, ‘More for Fours’ preschool class brought their teddy bears and other stuffed ners included sophomores Jacob reading/listening comprehension. the Westfield Board of Education, and recently contacted each of the animals in for treatment at the Teddy Bear Clinic, sponsored jointly by the Westfield ‘Y’ and Overlook Hospital, and attended by several local preschools. earned his undergraduate degree school’s sponsoring organizations Teddy bears were admitted to the clinic, had their vital signs checked, medical from the University of Chicago and in a fundraising drive to help defray diagnosis and an arm or leg cast put on and then were sent home for loving care. a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from operating costs. Princeton University. Mr. Thomas, a former three-term Following more than two decades Mayor of Westfield, has been recog- Nicole’s Yoga Center Posts with CIBA Pharmaceutical Com- nized with a number of awards over pany (which included a stint in the past few years. The 96-year-old Basel, Switzerland), he joined the “volunteer” is still active in the com- Summer Session of Activities Physics Department at Princeton munity. GARWOOD – Nicole’s Yoga Cen- day, May 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. University. Working with The President of Continental Tank ter, located at 94 North Avenue in For a brochure, further information Princeton’s Chemistry Department, Car Corporation, Mr. Thomas has Garwood, will begin its summer ses- or to schedule an appointment, please he conducted research projects for been a resident of Westfield for 58 sion on Monday, May 24. call (908) 789-6426, or visit the National Science Foundation in years. He has donated his time and The session will include 20 weekly www.nicolesyogacenter.com. Early the former Soviet Union; for the expertise to a number of organiza- Yoga classes for beginner, advance registration is recommended. United States Energy Research and tions, including the Westfield “Y,” and novice levels. There will also be Center owner Nicole Mode is a cer- Development Association (later the Rotary Club of Westfield, United four meditation classes, and a new class tified counselor hypno-therapist, a named the United States Depart- Fund and Community Center. for children will be held on Friday, July stress management consultant and a ment of Energy), and for the Re- He is the Charter President of the 16, at 3:30 p.m. yoga therapist. She also offers private search Corporation in cooperation Westfield Foundation and helped HIGH-RANKING LINGUISTS Top winners, left to right, Erika Goecking, A back care basics class, breathing therapeutic yoga sessions for stress- Adriana Guerra, Tara Bhandari and Laura Gornowski were awarded a cash with the Clinical Research Group initiate and incorporate the United class, and a class for individuals with related conditions. prize for their achievements on the National Spanish exam. at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Can- Fund in 1957. He is a founder and limited mobility will also be available. cer Center in New York City. Past President of the Frost Valley On Saturday and Sunday, June 12 An ordained Deacon and Elder in YMCA. and 13, the Center will offer a yoga The United Presbyterian Church, Within the past year, Mr. Thomas seminar explaining the physical, men- Dr. Miner has been active in The was honored by the Westfield Foun- tal, and spiritual science of the human Presbyterian Church in Westfield as dation when he was named as Char- body and mind in a disciplinary, me- a Trustee, Sunday school and Chan- ter President to the Board of Trust- thodical and scientific way. Each at- cel Choir member. ees, and by the Westfield Area Cham- tendee will receive a certificate of par- In addition to the Board of Educa- ber of Commerce at its 50th anni- ticipation. tion and the Adult School, he has versary celebration. The Yoga Center will also be open been an active volunteer with civic He received the 1981 B’nai B’rith for general registration (a free per- and charitable organizations, such Award, the YMCA’s Golden Man sonal evaluation is available by ap- as the Westfield “Y,” (former Direc- Award in 1973, and the Westfield pointment only) on Mondays, May 17 tor and Trustee); the United Fund of Rotary Club’s Charles P. Bailey Hu- and 24, from 4 to 7 p.m.; Thursday, Westfield, the Children’s Special- manitarian of the Year Award in May 20, from 2 to 5 p.m., and Satur- 1988. “Emerson Thomas and Bob Miner La Leche League Sets Violet Society Schedules served on the Adult School Board of May 20 Meeting Date Trustees with distinction. It is our honor to honor them,” said Mr. WESTFIELD — La Leche League Meeting for Today of Westfield, a breastfeeding infor- Pargot. “I am delighted to recognize SCOTCH PLAINS — The mation and support group, meets on Union County Chapter of the Afri- them with the honorific ‘emeritus’ — they truly merit it.” the third Thursday of the month at can Violet Society of America will the Cranford Public Library, 224 The Westfield Adult School is a meet today, Thursday, May 13, at Walnut Avenue, Cranford. 1 p.m. in the Scotch Plains Public non-profit, independent, voluntary community organization solely sup- The next meeting will be held on Library, located at 1927 Bartle Thursday, May 20, at 10:15 a.m. Avenue. ported by tuition charges. Begun in October of 1938, it has offered classes For more information, please call The program will feature a slide (908) 301-1339 or (908) 306-8807. presentation. All are invited to every year since then. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Kristen Resch, 40, Registered Nurse; Charles T. Mannino, Sr., 85, Owner Graduate of Westfield High School – Obituaries – Of Construction Company, Car Wash Kristen Resch, 40, of the Chestnut san Bockus of Palo Alto, California, Charles Mannino, Sr., 85, of A Funeral Mass will be offered on Hill section of Philadelphia died on Carol Anderson of Mendham and Deerfield Beach, Florida, died on Saturday, May 15, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Friday, May 7, at Albert Einstein Anne Bousquet of Ethiopia. Herman Estrin, 83, Was English Professor Tuesday, May 4, in North Broward Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in Medical Center in Philadelphia. A Mass of Christian Burial was Medical Center in Pompano Beach, Westfield. Interment will follow at Born in East Orange on December held on Tuesday, May 11, at Our At New Jersey Institute of Technology Florida. Fairview Cemetery. 14, 1958, she grew up in Westfield Mother of Consolation Church. In- Herman Estrin, 83, of Scotch dent of the New Jersey Council of Born and raised in Westfield, he Memorial contributions may be and had also lived in Andorra before terment was at the Holy Sepulchre Plains, died on Friday, May 7, at the Teachers of English; the New Jersey had lived here until 1974 before made to Helping Hands and Hearts moving to Philadelphia more than Cemetery in Cheltenham, Pennsyl- Westfield Center in Westfield. College English Association; Pi Delta moving to Florida. of St. Helen’s Church, 1600 Rahway 15 years ago. vania. Born in North Plainfield in 1915, Upsilon, the collegiate journalism Mr. Mannino had owned R. Avenue, Westfield, 07090. Mrs. Resch was a registered nurse Funeral arrangements were he was a long-time resident of Scotch society; and the National Council of Mannino and Sons Construction Co. Arrangements are being handled for The Chestnut Hill Pediatric Group handled by the Lownes Funeral Home Plains. College Publications. and the Towne Car Wash with his by the Neptune Society in West Palm for 15 years. Previously, she had of Lafayette Hill and East Norriton, Mr. Estrin was an emeritus profes- He received the Silver Medal from worked at the Children’s Hospital in Pennsylvania. brothers Martino Mannino, Thomas Beach, Florida. sor of English at New Jersey Institute the mayor of Paris for teaching chemi- Mannino, and Vincent Mannino. May 13, 1999 Philadelphia in its Cardiac Intensive Memorial contributions may be of Technology (NJIT) and an educa- cal engineering graduate students at Care Unit. made to Gifts of Life Donor Pro- He was a past member of the tor for more than 60 the University of Paris. In Community Band of Westfield. She was a member of Our Mother gram, 2000 Hamilton Street, Suite years. He began his 1976, he initiated the New Wilbur E. Ferguson, Jr. of Consolation Roman Catholic 201, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, He had constructed the original teaching career at the Jersey Literary Hall of gradings of the picnic area at Wilbur E. Ferguson, Jr., 77, of Church in Chestnut Hill and a former 19130. Grant School in South Fame at NJIT, which in- member of the Immaculate Heart of May 13, 1999 Tamaques Park in Westfield. Westfield died on Wednesday, May Plainfield in 1938. cludes the most presti- Mr. Mannino graduated from the 5, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Mary Roman Catholic Church in He joined NJIT, then gious writers from the Andorra. Leola Howard, 67 Westfield High School in 1934 and Born in Bronxville, New York, Newark College of En- Garden State. he had lived in Westfield since She graduated from Westfield High Leola Howard, 67, of the Westfield gineering, as an instruc- attended Rutgers Agricultural In 1995, Mr. Estrin was 1937. School and from the University of and Plainfield area, died on Friday, tor of English, in 1946 inducted as a charter School. Delaware, where she received a nurs- April 30, in Plainfield. before retiring in 1981. member of the North He was predeceased by his broth- Mr. Ferguson had worked in the ing degree and her credentials as a Born in Durham, North Carolina, He was an advisor for Plainfield High School ers, Martino Mannino and Thomas Wigton-Aboot Company of registered nurse she had lived in Westfield and almost every student Alumni Hall of Fame. Mannino. Plainfield as an Art Director for 30 Surviving are her husband of eight Plainfield. publication at the uni- He was a 1933 gradu- Surviving are his wife, Rose years, retiring in 1984. years, Robert B. “Rudy” Resch; a Mrs. Howard was a domestic for versity, including the ate of North Plainfield Ruffini Mannino; three sons, Charles He served in the United States son, Timothy Resch; a son, Timothy many private families. school newspaper, year- Herman Estrin High School and a 1937 Mannino, Jr. of Westfield, Joseph Air Force in North Africa and Italy Resch of Chestnut Hill; her parents, She was predeceased by three sis- book, literary magazine graduate of Drew Univer- Mannino of Boca Raton, Florida during World War II. Harry Bockus and Sally Hickok, both ters, all of North Carolina. and technical magazine. He is founder sity in Madison, where he received and David Mannino of Florida; a Surviving are his brother, of Mountainside; four brothers, Rick Surviving are her husband of over of the “The Log,” the student hand- an honorary degree last year. He re- daughter, Dolores Rust of Edison; Edmond Ferguson of Fanwood, and Bousquet of Cambridge, Massachu- 30 years, Sam Howard; and a brother, book. ceived his master’s degree from Co- his brother, Vincent Mannino of three nephews. setts, Paul Bockus of Bozeman, Mon- Buddy Wilson of North Carolina. For 30 years, the Estrin Scholar- lumbia University in New York City Funeral services were private. tana, Chris Bousquet of Burlington, Westfield; two sisters, Vicenza Arrangements were handled by ships have been given to NJIT stu- in 1942 and his doctorate from Co- Abbruscato of Fanwood and Connie Arrangements were handled by Vermont, and Bill Bockus of Plinton Curry Funeral Home. dents showing leadership in extra- lumbia in 1954. the Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Mountainside, and three sisters, Su- May 13, 1999 Ferrara of Scotch Plains; seven curricular activities. He had served in the U.S. Army grandchildren, and one great-grand- Broad Street, Westfield. He was the first recipient of NJIT’s during World War II, from 1942- child. May 13, 1999 Ardena S. Bryant, 85, Nursing Assistant Robert Van Houten Excellence in 1946, attaining the rank of captain. Teaching Award in 1970, and was Surviving are his wife, Pearl Simon At Muhlenberg Hospital For Many Years given the 1971 Western Electric Fund Estrin of Scotch Plains; a son, Robert Helen Wolfe, 71, Former Secretary Ardena Staton Bryant, 85, of Funeral services were held on Sat- Award for excellence in the instruc- K. Estrin of Scotch Plains, a daughter, Plainfield died on Tuesday, May 4, in urday, May 8, in Calvary Baptist Church tion of engineering students, and the Karen Estrin, of Nashville, Tennessee; At Cosmair, Inc. For 18 Years Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center in Plainfield. Interment was held at Distinguished Teaching Award by a sister, Cele Kipperman of Cornado, in Plainfield. Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. the New Jersey Council of Teachers California; and a brother, Marc Estrin Helen F. Wolfe, 71, of Home- tirement in 1986. Born in Edgecombe County, North Arrangements were handled by of English. of Lemon Grove, California. stead, Florida, died on Monday, May Surviving are her husband of 50 Carolina, she lived in Plainfield for 60 Brown’s Funeral Home in Plainfield. Organizations such as the National A Funeral Service will be held on 3, in Baptist Hospital in Homestead. years, William J. Wolfe; her mother, years. May 13, 1999 Council of College Publication Ad- Monday, May 10, at 10:30 a.m., at the Born in Newark, she had resided Mary Kowaleski of Homestead; a Mrs. Bryant working in Muhlenberg visors, which gave him the Distin- Higgins Funeral Home in Plainfield. in Westfield for 37 years before daughter, Kathleen Prisbell of Hospital’s nursing department for 25 Doris Cimbreck, 85 guished Newspaper Advisor Award; Interment was held at B’nai Abraham moving to Homestead in 1986. Barnegat, a son, William M. Wolfe years before retiring in 1979 as a nurs- Doris Bade Cimbreck, 85, of the Columbia Scholastic Press Asso- Memorial Park in Union. She had been a secretary at of Cumberland, Rhode Island; two ing assistant. Greenville, South Carolina died on ciation, which gave him the Gold In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Cosmair, Inc. in Clark until her re- sisters, Lorraine Kwasek of Key Award; the New Jersey Scholas- She was a member of Calvary Bap- Wednesday, May 5, at Rolling Green tributions may be made to the Estrin Westfield and Dorothy Wall of tist Church in Plainfield for 58 years, Village in Greenville. tic Press Association; and the Wall Scholarships by contacting Judy Goss where she served as a deaconess, vice Street Journal have recognized Mr. Boyd, Vice President for University Katherine Berthold, 92 Bayville; a brother, Stanley Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in Kowalewski of Middletown, and president of the Missionary Society, Westfield before moving to Greenville. Estrin as an outstanding faculty ad- Advancement, New Jersey Institute Katherine H. Berthold, 92, of president of the New Members Club, visor. of Technology, University Heights, Scotch Plains died on Wednesday, three grandchildren. Mrs. Cimbreck had worked for the A Memorial Mass will be held on member of the Pastor’s Club, Sunday accounting firm of Lybran Ross He has authored numerous publi- Newark, 07102, to by calling (973) May 5, at Ashbrook Nursing Home School Junior Church and the FISH Brothers & Montgomery in New York cations, lectured and made presenta- 596-3400 and through e-mail at in Scotch Plains. Saturday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Club, which helped to feed the home- City as a secretary/manager before tions internationally, served as presi- [email protected]. Born in Trenton, she had lived in Helen’s Roman Catholic Church in less. retiring. She had also been a secre- May 13, 1999 Silver Spring, Maryland before Westfield. She also was active in local organi- tary for the New York State Society moving to Scotch Plains in 1992. In lieu of flowers, donations may zations, including the Plainfield of Accountants. Barbara MacKinnon, 75, Secretary; Mrs. Berthold had worked as a be made to the American Cancer YWCA, Fourth Street Block Associa- She had graduated Katherine Gibbs librarian with the United States Society. tion, Shut-In Council and The Golden School in New York City. Member of Westfield Woman’s Club Information Agency in Washing- Arrangements are being handled Age Club. She was predeceased by her hus- Barbara MacKinnon, 75, of She was predeceased by her hus- ton, D.C. before retiring. by the Branam Funeral Home in She was predeceased by her hus- band, John Cimbreck. Homestead. band, James Bryant, Sr., in 1982. Westfield died on Tuesday, May 11, band, Alexander B. MacKinnon, in She received a bachelor’s degree Surviving is a brother, John Bade at Westfield Center, Genesis 1970. from Wilson College and a master’s May 13, 1999 Surviving are four sons, James of Medford, Oregon. Bryant, Jr., of Trabuco Canyon, Cali- ElderCare Network in Westfield. Surviving are her daughter, Caren degree from Columbia University. A Funeral Service was held on Fri- Born in Massachusetts, she lived Kerr of Manter, Kansas, and two She was predeceased by her hus- fornia, Nathaniel and Andrew Bryant, day, May 7, at the Chapel of Remem- Sol Tunis, 86 both of Plainfield and Paul Bryant, of in Westfield since 1960. grandchildren. band, Arthur Berthold, and by her Sol Tunis, 86, of Westfield died brance Mausoleum at Woodlawn Mrs. MacKinnon had been a sec- Arrangements were handled by the sister, Frances Bellamy. Columbia, South Carolina; a daugh- Memorial Park in Greenville. on Tuesday, May 11, in the Berke- ter, Lena Bryant Crawley, of Scotch retary for Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Gray Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Surviving is a nephew, Dr. Rob- Arrangements were handled by the Newark for 20 years before retiring Street in Westfield. ley Hall Nursing Home in Berke- Plains; six grandchildren; and four Mackey Mortuary in Greenville. ert Bellamy; a niece, Carol Bellamy ley Heights. great grandchildren. in 1997. Memorial donations in lieu of flow- and a grand-nephew. May 13, 1999 She was a member of St. Paul’s ers may be made to the American Born in Brooklyn, he had lived in Arrangements were private and New York City before moving to Episcopal Church in Westfield and Cancer Society. were handled by the Memorial Fu- of the Woman’s Club of Westfield. May 13, 1999 Westfield four years ago. neral Home, 155 South Avenue, Mr. Tunis was a manufacturer of Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Fanwood. infant clothing in New York City Frank E. Donahue, 79, Was Machinist May 13, 1999 before retiring many years ago. Caring & Courteous Service to the He was a member of the Men’s Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 At Livingston Wilbur Corp., Fanwood Josephine S. Del Monte Club of Temple Emanu-El in Josephine Sorbo Del Monte, of Westfield. Frank E. Donahue, 79, of Scotch Hazelwood Cemetery in Rahway. He was a United States Army Plains died on Friday, May 7, at the Arrangements were handled by the Scotch Plains, died Monday, May 10, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- veteran and had served during Veteran Affairs New Jersey Health Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. World War II. Care Center at East Orange. May 13, 1999 cal Center in Plainfield. Born in New York City, he had Born in Plainfield, she had lived Surviving are a son, Eric Tunis Westfield George Brown, Jr., 78 and two grandchildren. 556 Westfield settled in Scotch Plains in the early there until moving to Scotch Plains 1940s. George Abraham Brown, Jr., 78, more than 20 years ago. A graveside service will be held Avenue Mr. Donahue was a machinist for of East Orange died on Tuesday, May She was a communicant of St. today, Thursday, May 13, at 1 p.m. 233-0255 the Livingston Wilbur Corp., a tool 4, at Orange Memorial Hospital. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church in Beth David Cemetery in Elmont, John L. Dooley and die company in Fanwood, for 20 Born in Sparta, Georgia, he grew in Plainfield. New York. years before retiring in 1973. up in Fanwood and attended school Arrangements were handled by Manager She was predeceased by a son, He was a Boy Scout leader in the in Scotch Plains. He lived in East John Francis Del Monte, in 1972. the Kreitzman’s Memorial Home Scotch Plains-Fanwood area. Orange for the past 30 years. Surviving are her husband, John in Union. He was a member of the Fanwood Mr. Brown had been employed as Anthony Del Monte, and a sister, May 13, 1999 Presbyterian Church. a supervisor for the Elizabethtown Mary Sabo of North Plainfield. He was a World War II Marine Gas Company in Elizabeth before A Funeral Service will be held veteran and a member of the AM retiring in 1982. Vets of Lyndhurst. Surviving are his wife, Martha P. today, Thursday, May 13, at 10 Cranford Surviving are his wife, Doris Brown; a daughter, Marilyn Brown; a.m. at the Higgins Home for Fu- More Obituaries 218 North Avenue M. Falkenberg Donahue; a daugh- a brother, Thomas Brown; a sister, nerals in North Plainfield. 276-0255 ter, Nancy E. Holstein; a son, John Deborah Johnson; two grandchildren Interment will be at Hillside Cem- On Page 11 F. Donahue; and three grandchil- and a great-grandchild. etery in Scotch Plains. Charles V. Dooley dren. Funeral services were held on Tues- May 13, 1999 Manager Funeral services were held on day, May 11, at the Plinton Curry Wednesday, May 12, at the Funeral Home in Westfield. Vanderhoven Chapel at the May 13, 1999 Alexander M. Kassay, Sr., 96; Polisher At H. Boker & Co. in Maplewood Frances Garson, 95, Former Teacher Alexander M. Kassay, Sr., 96, of He was predeceased by his wife, Fanwood died on Wednesday, May Mary Kubasofsky Kassay, in 1970; With Clifton Board of Education 5, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- and his son, Alexander Kassay, Jr., Funeral planning makes cal Center in Plainfield. in 1985. Frances Garson, 95, of Scotch with the Clifton Board of Education Born in Austria, Hungary, he had Surviving are his daughter, Irene Plains died on Sunday, May 9, in the for 40 years before retiring 30 years lived in Hillside and Newark be- E. Zuchowski of Fanwood; two Leisure Chateau Care Center in Lake- ago. fore moving to Fanwood 14 years granddaughters; two great-grand- it easier for those you love. wood. She graduated from Barnard Col- Born in Bloomfield, she had lived lege in New York City in 1928 with ago. sons; and a great-granddaughter. in Passaic, Bloomfield, West Caldwell a teaching degree. Mr. Kassay was employed as a Funeral services were held on ® and Clifton before moving to Scotch Graveside services were held on polisher at H. Boker & Co. in Saturday, May 8, at the Memorial Forethought funeral planning... Plains. Monday, May 10, at the King Maplewood for 47 years before Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue Mrs. Garson had been a teacher Solomon Cemetery in Clifton. retiring in 1969. in Fanwood. Interment was private. May 13, 1999 Do it today, May 13, 1999 not tomorrow.

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• FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 11 Rev. Snell to Speak Sunday – Directory to Houses of Worship – On Being a Christian Today ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 1571 South Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains FANWOOD — Members of the He served for five years as the (908) 322-8047 (908) 889-2100 community are invited to a special Associate Pastor for Christian Edu- Reverend Robert Griffiths Reverend John F. Kennedy meeting this Sunday, May 16, at 8:45 cation at the Brick Presbyterian BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH a.m. at the Fanwood Church in New York City. METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road Presbyterian Reverend Snell’s work (908) 232-4250 Church, located at as an interpreter of the Reverend Kevin Clark (908) 233-2855 Martine and Bible has been published Reverend Clement Griffin LaGrande Avenues, in “Interpretation: A Jour- THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST when Pastor Robert nal of Bible and Theol- OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside Terrell Snell will ogy,” and one of his ser- (908) 889-5556 (908) 232-3456 discuss the chal- mons is included in the Bishop Kirk Bristol Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg lenges faced by multi-volume series “The COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Christians today. Library of Distinctive Ser- OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside Reverend Snell mons.” Mountainside and his wife, Reverend Snell gained (908) 232-1162 (908) 232-9490 Reverend Patrick J. Leonard JoAnne, have been extensive experience in Reverend Christopher R. Belden with the church management, sales, pro- THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA since January, when motion, advertising, prod- “WHALE OF A SALE” Ryan Contos and Katharine Jaruzelski of First IN WESTFIELD Rev. Robert T. Snell 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains he took over from uct design, development Congregational Church invite everyone to the church’s first annual Garage Sale 140 Mountain Avenue on Saturday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 125 Elmer Street in Westfield. (732) 541-4849 (908) 233-0301 its Interim Minis- and budgeting during his (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) ter, the Reverend Stephanie Miller- 20-year work history before entering There will be plenty of bargains on children’s toys and clothing, household items, Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes antiques and collectibles and furniture. All proceeds will benefit First Congre- CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL McLane. the seminary. REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH gational Church. 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield At age 41, Reverend Snell entered Reverend Snell said the perspective (908) 889-1830 (908) 232-1517 Union Theological Seminary in Vir- and experience he garnered during Rabbi George Nudell ginia, where he received numerous many years as a lay leader in a large First Congregational Church Reverend Paul E. Kritsch ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST honors and awards for his work as a congregation, plus two decades in ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield student and for his potential as a secular careers, to be of “inestimable ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (908) 233-4946 minister. value” in his ministry as Pastor. Sponsors “Whale of a Sale” Jeff Harris 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains (908) 322-5192 Reverend Michael A. Merlucci WESTFIELD – First Congrega- books and equipment. EVANGEL CHURCH Temple Emanu-El Honors 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains tional Church in Westfield will hold Refreshments will also be offered ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (908) 322-9300 its “Whale of a Sale” this Saturday, 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield for sale throughout the day. Reverend Kevin M. Brennan May 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 125 All proceeds will benefit the First (908) 232-1214 Volunteers During Cruise Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke Elmer Street in Westfield. Congregational Church, which is FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WESTFIELD — Temple Emanu- the Dr. Charles Moser Family of Among the many items for sale are home to Mother’s Morning Out, the Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH Fanwood El of Westfield honored its volun- antiques and collectibles, furniture, Westfield Coop Nursery School and 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains Atlanta and San Francisco, formerly (908) 889-8891 teers on a recent dinner cruise around of Westfield. household items, including a Nordic the Mid-Day Musicales free concert Reverend Robert T. Snell (908) 232-6972 Manhattan. Track exercise machine and several series. Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. ‘Sim Shalom’ Service full sets of china dishes, plus loads of Twelve individuals who collec- For further information, please call THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST tively represent more than 300 years children’s toys, games, clothing, (908) 233-2494. 170 Elm Street, Westfield EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH To be Held Tomorrow (908) 233-2278 of volunteer service to the temple Dr. Robert L. Harvey 500 Downer Street, Westfield were celebrated for their dedication, At Temple Emanu-El (908) 233-2547 County Torah Center Slates Reverend Leon E. Randall aboard the Spirit of the Hudson. WESTFIELD — Temple Emanu- FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST More than 150 temple members, El, 756 East Broad Street in Westfield, 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (908) 322-8461 family and friends gathered to com- will present a special service entitled ‘Torah Factory’ Workshop 414 East Broad Street, Westfield memorate their accomplishments. “Sim Shalom” tomorrow, Friday, (908) 232-8506 FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Reverend Richard W. Reid Honorees for the evening were Hy May 14. WESTFIELD — The Union ing of the ancient Hebrew letters of the 422 East Broad Street, Westfield County Torah Center will present the Torah on the handmade parchment. (908) 233-5029 Abrams of Edison; Lisbeth Brodie, This service is a Shabbat healing SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH Rita Kessler, Leatrice Minzter, “Torah Factory,” a new hands-on The program will additionally trace 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains service in soft jazz written by Rabbi FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Stanley Nathanson, George Popper, Fredric Pomerantz, Rabbi of Temple workshop program, to the public this the history of writing, from cave writ- (908) 322-5487 United Church of Christ Reverend Gary Rothwell Lois Silbergeld, Joyce Tischler, Louis Beth El in Closter. Sunday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at 418 ing through hieroglyphics, Egyptian 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Tischler and Joyce Yanowitz, all of Joining Rabbi Pomerantz will be Central Avenue in Westfield. tablets and papyrus, culminating with (908) 233-2494 Reverend Harry Taylor TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH Westfield; and Dorothy Ehrich and his daughter, Rebecca Pomerantz, a This workshop will focus on the the development of parchment writ- 111 Valley Road, Clark Robert Mansfeld of Mountainside. fourth-year rabbinical student at ancient art of biblical calligraphy ing which has preserved the Bible Reverend Pamela Gilchrist (732) 381-8403 and scroll making, featuring the ba- since ancient times. Rabbi Shawn B. Zell A special highlight of the evening Hebrew Union College, and four other FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH was the establishment of an endow- sic elements of scribes’ ink, quill and This program is in preparation for 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains jazz musicians. TEMPLE EMANU-EL ment fund in the name of honoree, The service will begin at 8:15 p.m., parchment making. the holiday of Shavuot on Friday and (908) 322-9222 Reverend Sam Chong 756 East Broad Street, Westfield Lisbeth Brodie, which will provide followed by an oneg shabbat in their Participants in the Torah Factory Saturday, May 21 and 22, which is (908) 232-6770 summer camp scholarships for chil- will have the opportunity to prepare the celebration of the giving of the Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff honor. The community is invited to FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH dren. The fund was made possible by raw hides to be made into parchment, Torah (Ten Commandments) on 1 East Broad Street, Westfield attend. TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH and then create their own take home Mount Sinai. (908) 233-4211 Reverend David F. Harwood 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains souvenirs. The cost for the entire program is (908) 322-7151 Wesley Hall School Names The workshop will also include $5 per person. Reservations are pre- Michael C. Seaman whittling a goose feather into a quill, ferred but not required. For further GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1100 Boulevard, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL mixing the basic ingredients to pre- information, please call the Torah (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 Preschool Ministries Director pare the ink, and practicing the writ- Center at (908) 789-5252. Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood (908) 322-4055 WESTFIELD — Scotch Plains aides and 12 classes with more than HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH resident Mary Banks Henderson was WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 200 students from ages 2 1/2 through Choral Church Concert 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield named Director of Preschool Minis- 5 years. 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains (908) 233-8533 (908) 232-5678 tries at First United Methodist Church Reverend Dimitrios Antokas Among the new director’s goals Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel of Westfield’s Wesley Hall Nursery for Wesley Hall are offering parenting Slated At Holy Trinity HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH School. WOODSIDE CHAPEL programs and increasing the sense of Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield Ms. Henderson officially begins partnership between the church and WESTFIELD – The Catholic in its “Sacred Music at Holy Trinity” 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood (908) 232-8137 (908) 889-2375 on Sunday, August 1. She replaces school communities. Church of the Holy Trinity in series on Saturday, May 22, at 8 p.m. Reverend Joseph Masielio Director Cindy Heinbach, who will “I’d like to make the church more Westfield will hold its final program “Songs of Mary: A Choral Con- retire this spring after 27 years with aware of the school, and the school cert: will include soloists and an in- Wesley Hall. more aware of the church,” she ex- strumental ensembles honoring Mary, “This is an exciting challenge,” plained. Fanwood Flea Market the Mother of God. Marcus Lance Burstein Ms. Henderson said. “I chose Wesley Ms. Henderson currently teaches The program will include “Ava Hall for my daughter because of the kindergarten in Whippany, where Rescheduled For Sat. Maria,” by Renaissance composer nurturing environment. I think it’s a she has been for two years. Prior to FANWOOD — Because of rain, Tomas Luis de Victoria, a setting of To be Ordained as Rabbi wonderful preschool.” that, she spent three years at Wesley the Flea Market at the Fanwood the Annunciation story by Heinrich Her daughter, Kelly, is now eight WESTFIELD — Marcus Lance He has lived in Israel and Madrid, Hall, where she taught the two-day Train Station sponsored by the Met- Schutz, the Magnificat by Vivaldi, Burstein, the oldest son of Arlene and attends Evergreen School in and three-day morning Teddy Bear the Marienlieder by Brahms, the and is fluent in both Hebrew and ropolitan Baptist church of Scotch and Dr. Julian W. Burstein of Spanish. Scotch Plains, where she and her classes for three year-old students. Plains has been rescheduled to Litaniae de Beata Virgine by Mozart, mother live. Westfield, will become ordained as a For the past three summers, he She earned her bachelor’s degree Saturday, May 15. Vendors will and “Song of Mary: Magnificat” by Rabbi in the Reform Movement at Wesley Hall Nursery School Board from Kutztown University in Penn- Schulz-Widmar. has served as Chaplain Trainee at sell an assortment of merchandise. Temple Emanu-El in New York City the United States Air Force Acad- of Directors considered dozens of sylvania and her master’s in Early Refreshments will be on sale by Rives Cassel, Director of Music/ candidates for the position, which on Sunday, May 16. emy in Colorado Springs, Colo- Childhood Education from Kean the host organization. Organist of the church will conduct The ordination will culminate five involves overseeing 13 teachers and the program. The public is invited to rado. He will begin his Rabbinic College, now Kean University. She For vendor information, please years of post-baccalaureate profes- attend this free concert. congregational career in Falls supervised student teachers at Kean call (908) 654-9190. sional studies. and did her own student teaching in Church, Virginia, at the beginning Catholic Singles Club Rabbi Burstein, a 1993 Phi Beta of July. Pennsylvania. Kappa graduate of Rutgers Univer- She ran before and after-care pro- Rabbi Burstein was honored at To Host Spring Dance www.goleader.com sity in New Brunswick, served last Shabbat services at Westfield’s grams at the joint Summit-Berkeley year in Costa Rica as a student rabbi. SCOTCH PLAINS — The Young Heights “Y,” and three years ago she Musical Groups Set Temple Emanu-El on May 5. Single Catholic Adults Club, a non- implemented and ran a preschool Religious Concerts profit organization, will sponsor a summer camp program for the Scotch Spring Dance on Saturday, May 22, Plains Recreation Department. from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Im- Ms. Henderson has taught students SCOTCH PLAINS — Eastern maculate Heart of Mary Roman from preschool through college but College, a Christian College of Arts Catholic Church, 1571 Martine Av- has a special affinity for the young. and Sciences located in St. David’s, enue in Scotch Plains. “Preschool children are so excited Pennsylvania will present its Col- Singles between the ages of 25 and about learning,” she said. “They’re lege Choir and ensemble, “Turning 45 are invited to attend. Admission open and affectionate, so much fun to Point” in concert on Sunday, May is $10 and includes snacks and bev- be around. You can see so much 16, at the Scotch Plains Baptist erages. growth in them from the beginning Church at 7 p.m. For more information, please call of the year until the end of the year.” These ensembles are among many Anne at (732) 827-0093 or Jim at She and her daughter attend St. of Eastern College’s Music Depart- (732) 382-2754. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman ment. The choir provides opportuni- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. ties to study and perform traditional Choral works in a variety of styles, while “Turning Point” ministers as a – Obituaries – smaller group through music rang- ing from the classic through contem- porary popular styles. Dorothy Moran Meeker, 91; Former The Choir’s repertoire will include traditional selections by Mozart and Owner of Meeker’s Garden Center Faure, traditional-style anthems by Dorothy E. Moran Meeker, 91, of Scotch Plains. 20th century composers, and arrange- Westfield, died on Tuesday, May 11, Visitation will be held today, Thurs- ments of spirituals. at Ashbrook Nursing Home in Scotch day, May 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 The program is open to the public Plains. to 9 p.m. at Dooley Colonial Home, and free of charge. For more infor- Born and raised in Brooklyn, she 556 Westfield Avenue, Westfield. mation, please call the church at had lived in Westfield since 1924. Interment will be at St. Gertrude’s (908) 322-5487. Mrs. Meeker was the owner of Cemetery in Colonia. Meeker’s Garden Center in Westfield May 13, 1999 PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: for 40 years, before retiring in 1990. (Never known to fail). Oh most beautiful Joseph O’Har, 85 flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor She had been the First President of of heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of the Mother’s Guild Holy Trinity Joseph O’Har, 85, of Mountainside God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my School in Westfield. died on Saturday, May 8, in the Manor necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me Care Health Services in Mountainside. show me herein, you are my Mother. Oh, She had graduated in 1939 from Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of the St. Joseph’s College for Women Born in Cliffside Park, he had Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you in Brooklyn where she earned a de- lived in Maplewood before moving from the bottom of my heart to succor me gree in English. to Mountainside seven years ago. this necessity. There are none that can Mr. O’Har was a 1970 graduate of withstand your power. Oh, show me herein She was predeceased by her hus- you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived band, John K. Meeker, Sr. the Newark College of Engineering. without sin, pray for us who have recourse Surviving are three sons, John K. He had been an engineer with the J. to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this Harry McNally Mason Corporation cause in your hands (3X). Holy Spirit, you Meeker, Jr. of Scotch Plains, David J. who solve all problems, light all roads so Meeker of Dublin, California and T. in New York City before retiring 17 that I can attain my goal. You who gave Philip Meeker of Richardson, Texas; years ago. me the divine gift to forgive and forget all 10 grandchildren, and seven great- Surviving is a daughter, Vicki Beth evil against me and for all things as you O’Har. confirm once again that I never want to be grandchildren. separated from you in Eternal Glory. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial Funeral services were held on Thank you for your mercy toward me and will be offered tomorrow, Friday, May Monday, May 10, in the Bernheim- mine. The person must say this prayer 3 Apter-Goldsticker Suburban Funeral consecutive days. After 3 days, the 14, at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Heart of request will be granted. This prayer must Mary Roman Catholic Church in Chapel in Maplewood. be published after the favor is granted. May 13, 1999 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 13 Governor Livingston and more Sports Section - Pages 13-18 THE WEEK IN SPORTS Sports on Page 16

David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times COMING DOWN TO EARTH Raider Blair Woodward crashes into the pit RUNNING WITH THE PACK Blue Devil Megan Shutts, second from right, LEAVING A BIG IMPRESSION Raider junior Dan Loomis shoves the shot in the long jump during the Watchung Conference Tournament at Gary Kehler runs with the pack in the 1,600. Devil Maura McMahon, left, and Raider Erin 56 feet before it plunges to the ground with a tremendous thud. Loomis has Stadium in Westfield on May 7-8. Kelly, second from left, are in the pack. thrown the metal orb 58 feet.

STRONG PITCHING, DEFENSE STIFLES COUGARS WOODWARD, ANZELONE, GRABEL, LOOMIS EXCEL Devil Diamond Girls Quell Raider Boys Breeze Through Columbia Cougars, 6-2 With Watchung Track Title

By DAVID B. CORBIN 6’2”. “At the Randolph Relays I go out strong. I have been practicing By DAVID B. CORBIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times stubbed my toe and it still bothers me. hard and it is paying off.” Strong pitching from sophomore Led by senior Blair Woodward, the I did what I had to do to. It also bothers Considering the conditions were Lindsey Guerriero coupled with ex- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School me a little in the hurdles.” slippery and it could have been a cellent defense and key hitting helped boys track and field team won its fifth Woodward and Nathan Jones at possible hazard for the shot putters, the Westfield High School softball straight Watchung Conference Title, 21’ took No. 1 and 2, respectively, in the results were very good for the team hold down the Columbia Cou- amassing 183 points at Gary Kehler the long jump event and had to make Raider trio of Dan Loomis, Jim Feeley gars, 6-2, in Westfield on May 6. Stadium in Westfield on May 8. Wood- adjustments due to the weather. “We and Scott Paterson who placed first, Paige Corbett led the Blue Devils’ ward repeated his accomplishments could not touch the board because it second and fourth, respectively. offensive attack with a solo home run of last year by winning four events. was too slick, so we had to take off Loomis sent the shot crashing to and a double. Westfield placed third with 70 points. before the board,” Echoed both Wood- the ground 56 feet from the circle, Guerriero got all three Cougars to Due to climactic conditions, there ward and Jones. “It affected our jumps Feeley plunged the shot to the ground line out in the first and Cougar pitcher was some concern, especially in the a little bit.” 48’6.5” from the circle and Paterson Jen Caviness retired the first three field events, that there may be exces- Jones also placed first in the 400- shoved the shot 48’.5”. Blue Devils. The Cougars threatened sive fouls because of slippery footing hurdles with a time of 57.1 and teamed “It wasn’t really a problem. The and loaded the bases in the second, and grips. Despite the conditions, with Ian Bundy, Jamil Coles and Dan circle was slick and the skip was kind but strong defense by the Blue Devil Woodward was effective in winning Harrison to place second in the 4x400 of hard, but it wasn’t that much of a infield silenced the Cougar roar. the long jump with a leap of 22’4”, with a time of 3:33.8. factor,” said Feeley of the conditions. Caviness allowed only a single to the high jump with a height of 6’2”, Blue Devil Peter Anzelone has been “I threw 50 at the Randolph relays. Courtney Thornton in the bottom of the 110-hurdles with a time of :14.4 on a roll recently and breezed to first My best is 51 so far. I want to get back the second. The Cougars then snarled and the 200-meters at :22.3. Last place finishes in both the 400-meters to that level.” year, Woodward placed first in the with a time of 50.7 and in the 800 Loomis commented, “I was a little with a run in the third. Carolyn Wolf David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times looped a single over short, moved to A BLAZING BLUE DEVIL Sophomore Lindsey Guerriero fires the softball long jump, the javelin, the 200-meters with a time of 2:01.4. nervous at first. And going full-speed second on a ground ball, then scored at a Columbia Cougar. Guerriero was on fire and won, 6-2. and the 100-meters. “That was the fastest that I have through the circle because it was on a single to right by Jill Tromans. Woodward has cleared 6’10” in the ever run the 400,” said Anzelone. really slippery, I thought that I might One play later, Blue Devil first rapped a one-out single to center. of the fourth. Sue Phillips plopped a high jump and explained his height of “This is my senior year and I want to CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 baseman Alex Lee made the catch of Katy Brunetto’s ground ball moved single into shallow center, then the day with a fabulous, fully both runners into scoring position, Thornton beat out an infield single. stretched, face-diving snag in foul but Kristen Leonardis’ liner was Corbett bashed an RBI double to SHUTTS CLAIMS 3 FIRSTS, ROHRER WINS DISCUS territory to end the inning. caught by the Cougar right fielder. center. Guerriero laid down a squeeze The Blue Devils came to the plate After the Cougars failed to score, bunt which scored Thornton, then and put some heat on the Cougars. the Blue Devils’ “metal sticks” were she alertly dashed to second when the Gueriero walked and Katie Richards activated in a big way in the bottom CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 Raider Girls Grab Watchung BRAMNICK TAKES 1ST, KASHLAK GETS SECOND Track Title From Blue Devils

By DAVID B. CORBIN because I guess that our team is 33’5”, second in the discus with a Blue Devil Golfers Capture Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times counting on me for points in the toss of 85’7” and third in the javelin The seesaw battle between the West- mile. We need the points.” at 94’11”. Teammate Stacey field High School girls and the Scotch Shutts explained her strategy in Bushinger put several points on the Plains-Fanwood girls track and field the 1,600. “I usually just go out and cards with a second in the 200-meters Union County Golf Crown teams continued when the Raiders stay with the pack for the first three at 27.2, a third in the 100-meters at out-pointed the Blue Devils, 126-116 laps, then give it everything that I 13.6 and a third in the long jump for the Watchung Conference National have for the last lap.” with a distance of 15’5”. By DAVID B. CORBIN All three golfers were even heading hole, Chen had a two-stroke lead Division Title at Gary Kehler Sta- Shutts also teamed with Andrea Senior Erin Brandt has been a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times into the 18th hole. on Bramnick and a one stroke lead dium in Westfield on May 8. Blue Constandis, Tara Bhandari and major point producer for the Raiders An amazing record-setting total of Going head-to-head with Chen, on Kashlak. Devil Megan Shutts, however, was Heather Dennis to win the 4x400- and placed fourth individually in the 310 was turned in by the Westfield Bramnick parred the first four holes, Chen jumped to a two-stroke lead involved in three first-place finishes. meters with a time of 4:29.1. Dennis 400-meters with a time of 1:03.4 and High School golf team as it captured its bogied the fifth and sixth, parred when he parred the 10th hole and Despite battling a stomach virus, also grabbed second in the long jump in the 400-hurdles at 1:12.1. Joined second straight team title at the Union the seventh, bogied the eighth and both Bramnick and Kashlak got bo- Shutts won the 800-meters with a with a leap of 15’7”, the 400-hurdles with Sandra Franco, Anne Espinoza County Golf Tournament held at Echo birdied the ninth. Entering the ninth CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 time of 2:27.4 and fought off a strong with a time of 1:03 and the 400- and Kate Bereznak, her foursome Lake Country Club in Westfield on challenge from Raider Erin Kelly in meters at 1:00.5. came in third in the 4x400-meters May 6. In a battle which featured three the 1,600, winning 5:28.2-5:28.5. Raider Ruth Ruhrer hurled the dis- with a time of 4:29.1. excellent golfers, Blue Devil sopho- Kelly also took second in the 800 cus 85’7” to capture first in the event Explaining some of her strengths more Brent Bramnick caught fire and with a time of 2:29.6 and in the 3,200 and teammate Christina Hillman and weaknesses, Brandt pointed out, seized the individual title with a three- at 12:11.1. cleared 4’10” to place second in the “I think, maybe because of my long over-par 75. Teammate Ronnie Kashlak “I have been suffering from a stom- high jump. Blue Devil senior Allison legs, that I have trouble on the cor- placed second with a 76 and last year’s ach virus for the past two weeks and Checchio tossed the javelin 98’5” to ners but on the straight-aways, I do champion Jerry Chen of Union fin- it hasn’t been going away,” said place second in that event. well. I believe my leg length helps me ished third at 77. Shutts after running the 1,600. “But, Raider junior Katie Feighner was in the 400-hurdles.” The previous team record of 318 I knew that I just had to tough it out second in the shot put with a heave of CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 was set by Scotch Plains-Fanwood in 1970 and tied by the Blue Devils in 1992. The new record could not have April Scholar Athlete been set without the superb efforts of the entire Blue Devil team. Sopho- more Josh Rogers, the No. 5 man, had a great round and placed fourth ♦ with a 78. Junior Jeff Weber shot a ® Scotch Plains-Fanwood Family 2387 Mountain round of 81 to place seventh. Ave Bramnick and Kashlak had to over- Investors come the efforts of Chen who led Company Scotch Plains David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 265 South Ave Fanwood SCOTT PATERSON Senior Boys track and 908-889-4464 both Blue Devils by one stroke after HIGH SCHOOL LEGENDS OF GOLF Blue Devil Brent Bramnick, left, Home Made nine holes with a 37. Bramnick and Jerry Chen of Union, next to Bramnick, Tommy Doyle of New Providence and CALL TODAY FOR field. Paterson is a member of the Raiders’ Italian Food Chen were in the first foursome and James Broadfoot of Summit, right, prepare to tee off at the start of the Union OUR From Top Kashlak was in the second foursome. County Golf Tournament. (908) MARKET 322-1800 REPORT fearsome trio of talented shot putters who have Quality Ingredients Member NASD & SIPC won at the Summit Relays, the Blue Devil

Classic and the Union County Relays. Paterson “A Fun Place To Shop has been a three-sport man this year, also in Scotch Plains” excelling as the captain of the football team Standard and qualifying for the regionals in wrestling. Pest Paterson is the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Control School Scholar-Athlete representative to Union Free Estimates 407 Park Ave Scotch Plains Full Day & Half Day School Program County and the state of New Jersey. Fast Service (908) 322-7388 908-322-6552 Computer Lab Lunch and Snack included Advanced Art and Music Center Challenging Curriculum Power Washing Imagination Center Certified Experienced Teachers E ducational Achievement Academic Center Warm nurturing environment Playground Summer Camp A thletic Achievement 1/2 am pm Ages 2 - 6yr 6:30 - 6:30 Powerwashing & G ood School Standing Refinishing at its Noah's Ark is committed to an overall program of early childhood development Finest for Over 15 Years that not only respects, but also celebrates the individuality of each child. 389 Park Ave L eadership Scotch Plains Call Lee for David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Now Enrolling for Summer Program FREE Estimates Blue Devil Ronnie Kashlak (908) 322-7126 E nthusiasm (908) 654-7202 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION DOERR DAZZLES KNIGHTS, FLYNN GETS 3 HITS Raider Boys Breeze Through Blue Devil Baseballers Rout With Watchung Track Title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Blue Knight Boys, 11-1 fall out. The first couple of throws, I for all of them,” said Raider Distance Mike Franzone (SPF) 5’6” was just getting used to the circle, Coach Jeff Koegel. “It was a personal Long jump: 1. Woodward (SPF) then by the third and fourth throw, I best for both Ricca and Wallden. I am 22’4”, 2. Nathan Jones (SPF) 21’0” By DAVID B. CORBIN Devils an 8-0 lead. Flynn slapped a with an RBI sacrifice fly to center. was ready to go.” very happy with their performances.” Pole vault: 1. Mike Grabel (SPF) Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times single to left, Turner punched a single “I don’t know how he does it,” said Raider junior Mike Grabel had a Ricca who also placed fifth in the 12’3”, 2. Josh Ray (W) 11’0”, 3. Scott Senior Brandon Doerr added his past second and Majocha walked to Head Coach Bob Brewster of Doerr personal-best 12’3” in the pole vault Kenny (W) 11’0”, 4. Nick Cahill (SPF) special pitching touch and junior load the bases. Doerr dug in and prior to the fifth inning. “He has a 1,600 said, “My best times have been 10’6”, 6. Nick Tidswill (W) 10’ which earned him a first in the event. the rainy conditions. This was my Brian Flynn had three hits to lead the hooked a two-RBI single down the strange movement which throws the Shot put: 1. Dan Loomis (SPF) 56’, 2. Westfield High School baseball team left field line. A circus catch by the batters off. He has pitched 3 games Blue Devil Josh Ray took second personal-best. I like these conditions. Jim Feeley (SPF) 48’6.5”, 4. Scott Pater- with a height of 11’0”. It’s a lot easier to run breathingwise.” son (SPF) 48’0.5” past Irvington, 11-1, in six innings in Blue Knight second baseman, of a this year and hasn’t allowed a run in Westfield on May 5. Doerr kept the ball hit by Merritt, temporarily pre- 12 innings.” “I had to get used to the footing but TEAM SCORES: Discus: 1. ReJohn Baxter (Cranford) the main thing was my grip on the 133’10”, 2. Dave Lasus (SPF) 121’8”, 3. Blue Knight batters off-balance with vented further runs. Moments later, Brewster added, “Brandon Doerr 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 183, 2. Loomis (SPF) 118’10”, 4. Paterson (SPF) his deceptive delivery and “waste no the Knight catcher, on an attempt to has as big a heart as he is a good pole,” said Grabel. “I had to keep Linden 105.5, 3. Westfield 70, 4. rubbing my hands to keep my grip.” 117’11” time” workmanship. catch Doerr stealing, tossed the ball player. He is a winner. He will do Cranford 57, 5. Shabazz 25.5, 6. Javelin: 1. Angelo Morgano (Linden) whatever it takes to win a ball game. Grabel added, “I prefer to vault in Rahway 21. hot weather because the pole is more 149’6”, 2. Paterson (SPF) 141’2”, 3. He knows how to get the job done.” LOCAL RESULTS: Paul Valenzano (SPF) 139’11”, 4. Tim Brewster continued, “We wanted flexible.” Lee (SPF) 139’11”, 5. Anthony Pecoraro 100-meters: 1. Dan Johnson (Rahway) to get five good innings out of Bran- Going for it all, Blue Devil Gordon (W) 134’7” Kaslusky finished third in the 1,600 11.1, 3. Nathan Jones (SPF) 11.5, 4. don so our number two and three with a time of 4:35.2 behind Cran- Jamil Coles (SPF) 11.7 pitchers did not have to throw today. 200-meters: 1. Blair Woodward (SPF) If I can split them tomorrow against ford sensation Tim Styler who fin- 22.3, 4. Coles (SPF) 23.5 Local High School ished in 4:30.2 and Ben Brown, also Piscataway, then I can use them as 400-meters: 1. Pete Anzelone (W) relief to Luke (Mistretta) in the county of Cranford, who nosed out Kaslusky 50.7, 4. John Cognetti (W) 53.1, 5. Gor- Track Results: with an identical time of 4:35.2. don Kaslusky (W) 53.5 game (Summit, May 10). I always “I had a choice to run to take 800-meters: 1. Anzelone (W) 2:01.4, MAY 5: like to go into the county game with second which would have been easier 4. Cognetti (W) 2:04.6, 6. Brian Dowd BOYS TRACK: at least two pitchers!” or to run with Tim for as long as (W) 2:05.9 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 102, Rahway 20 The Blue Devils’ offense has been 1,600-meters: 1. Tim Styler (Cran- Mike Grabel cleared 12 feet in the pole effective, but Brewster cautioned, “We possible. It was my choice,” said vault as the Raiders improved to 4-0. Kaslusky. “I did a dumb thing. Going ford) 4:30.2, 3. Kaslusky (W) 4:35.2, 5. have been hitting the ball well and Josh Ricca (SPF) 4:42.1, 6. Nick Klastava 100-meters: Dan Johnson (R.) 10.7 into the last lap, I put a move on him 200-meters: Blair Woodward (SPF) we started hitting a lot of home runs. 4:42.2 But then the boys started to ask me (Styler) to just take the lead but he 4x400-meters: 1. Linden 3:26.6, 2. 22.5 had too much, I ran out of gas and (SPF) (Jones, Ian Bundy, Coles, Dan 400-meters: Dan Harrison (SPF) 53.6 what the team record was for home Brown nosed me out.” Harrison) 3:33.8, 3. (W) (Adam Walker, 800-meters: Nick Klastava (SPF) runs. They started yanking the ball The Raiders were impressive in Seth Augenstein, Ryan Burke, Francisco 2:06.9 and swinging harder and harder. They the 3,200-meters. Josh Ricca placed Vasquez) 3:35.6 1,600-meters: Andrew Elko (SPF) started getting under the ball and second with a time of 10:06, Nick 110-hurdles: 1. Woodward (SPF) 14.4 4:49.2 began to hit a lot of fly balls. So, 400-hurdles: 1. Jones (SPF) 57.1, 4. 3,200-meters: Bob Walden (SPF) yesterday in batting practice we Klastava was third at 10:15.6 and 10:29 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times freshman Robert Wallden, 3rd was Vasquez (W) 1:00, 6. Ryan Burke (W) NOT A BAD PITCH Blue Devil Jeff Johnson was tempted by this pitch during started practicing very hard to hit 1:01.8 4x400-meters: (SPF) (Nathan Jones, fourth at 10:23.5. Harrison, Woodward, Jamil Coles) 3:36 the game with Irvington. Westfield defeated the Blue Knights, 11-1. ground balls.” High jump: 1. Woodward (SPF) 6’2, Brewster concluded, “We have to “It was the best times this season 3. Derrion Aberdeen (SPF) 5’10”, 4. 110-hurdles: Woodward (SPF) 15.0 400-hurdles: Ryan Kramer (SPF) The Blue Devils drew first blood into center and Majocha and Doerr start hitting ground balls and line 1:03.8 with three runs in the bottom of the both came in to score. drives. Let them (opposition) make high-jump: Darrien Aberdeen (SPF) second. Jeff Johnson singled and Kevin Angoy smacked a solo home run to the plays. That is when you win.” 6’0” McCormack reached on an error, then left in the fifth to give the Blue Knights pole vault: Mike Grabel 12’ Irvington 000 010 1 Brian Flynn loaded the bases with a their only run. The Blue Devils Westfield 031 412 11 shot put: Jim Feeley 42’ 6.25” single. Lamont Turner stepped up an abruptly ended the inning with a discus: Dan Loomis 127’ 10” hammered a one-hop, two-RBI well-executed second-to-short-to- javelin: Paul Valenzano (SPF) 137’ 10” ground-rule double over the left field first double play. The Blue Devils Devil Boys Chill GIRLS TRACK: fence. Randy Majocha was intention- matched the Knights with one run of Scotch Plains-Fanwood 104, Rahway 18 ally walked, then Flynn scored from their own. McCormack walked, stole East Side, 5-2 The Raiders upped their record to 4-0. third on a failed pick off attempt. second, advanced to third on a pitch 100-meters: Samantha Carolan (R.) The Westfield High School base- 13.3 Doerr yielded a double to Eric thrown in the dirt, then scored on 200-meters: Carolan (R.) 27.5 Martinez and a walk to Jamall Angoy Turner’s sacrifice fly to center. ball team made it close but pulled 400-meters: Stephanie Quinn (SPF) but escaped the third inning without Giacone relieved Doerr in the sixth. away in the sixth to ice Newark East 1:04.5 giving up a run. The Blue Devil After the first batter walked, Flynn, Side, 5-2, in Newark on May 3. Brian 800-meters: Kate Bereznak (SPF) offense, however, added another run the catcher, was on the money as he Flynn stole home in the sixth to 2:52 in the third. Jayson Merritt lined a nailed the runner attempting to steal record the go ahead run. 1,600-meters: Jill Koscielecky (SPF) shot which hopped over the right second. Giacone proceeded to strike Jason Merritt whacked a solo home 6:06 fielder’s glove and rolled to the fence. out the next two batters and the Blue run in the fourth. Lamont Turner, 3,200-meters: Erin Kelly (SPF) 12:53 In the meantime, Merritt rounded Devils returned to the plate. Brandon Doerr and Randy Majocha 4x400-meters: (SPF) (Quinn, Stacy each had a double for the Blue Devils Bushinger, Erin Brandt, Jayme Ferraro) 4:41 the bases and scored. The Blue Devils put on the finish- 110-hurdles: Christina Hillman (SPF) The Blue Knights failed to score in ing touches with two runs in the who jumped their record to 11-4. 17.2 the fourth. The fielding highlight came sixth. Merritt bashed a single, then Pitcher Luke Mistretta was credited 400-hurdles: Ferraro (SPF) 1:09.4 when Majocha made a great scooping Giacone launched an RBI triple to with the victory. High jump: Hillman (SPF) 4’8” play at first to get the runner. the furthest reaches of right-center Westfield 010 103 0 5 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Long jump: Bushinger (SPF) 14’5” A four-run fourth gave the Blue field. Kevin Anton ended the game East Side 000 200 0 2 ENJOYING THE FLIGHT Raider Jim Feeley enjoys the flight of the metal Shot put: Katie Feighner (SPF) 31’3” orb as he sends it crashing into the ground 48’6.5” from the circle in the shot Discus: Kari Whitley (SPF) 87’11” put event. Teammate Scott Paterson observes. Javelin: Sue Bauer (R.) 108’6” Blue Devil Golfers Capture WESTFIELD SOCCER Union County Golf Crown W.S.A. YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 PO Box 582 • Westfield, NJ 07091 gies. Bramnick sank a seven-foot was when I had to scramble for par on Bramnick had a great tee shot in the putt to save par on the 13th and the 13th,” said Kashlak. “I was play- middle of the fairway while Chen picked up a stroke when Chen missed ing smart golf the entire round ex- popped his off a tree on the right side. his five footer for par. Chen three- cept on the 13th. I knew that I needed Chen’s second shot was just short WSA TRAVEL TEAM TRYOUTS putted the par three 14th for a bogie a par to stay in contention.” while Bramnick’s shot rolled onto and Bramnick chipped on and sank Bramnick sank a miraculous 17- the green. Chen’s chip shot was about his putt for a par to even the match. foot putt on the 15th to save par and five feet shy of the cup, then Bramnick “I think that that was a big turn- remain even with Chen. Kashlak sank a fabulous 20-25-foot putt for ing point when I sank that seven foot bogied the 15th to drop one behind his birdie and to seal the title. Chen The WSA will hold tryouts for its Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 travel downhill putt,” said Bramnick. the leaders. “I was in real jeopardy missed his putt and bogied. Moments teams in accordance with the following guidelines and schedule: “Also, when he was on the 14th but I made it,” chuckled Bramnick. later, Kashlak got his par to secure green and I was short it looked like Kashlak evened the match by second place. he was going get the stroke back but parring the par-three 17th while both Bramnick commented, “I knew he got the snake (three putt) and I Bramnick and Chen bogied. Ronnie was tied with us at the time GIRLS - At Sycamore Field BOYS - At Houlihan Field had a nice chip shot.” “I hit the left rough above the pin (18th hole). I knew that I needed a Kashlak also had a crisis on the which was situated on that upper left good hole to win the tournament.” Div Date of Birth Tryout Dates Div Date of Birth Tryout Dates 13th but saved par. He whacked his corner. If you don’t hit the chip just During the match, each golfer was drive into the left trees then had to right, the ball will roll down hill 20-25 5B 8/1/90-7/31/91 Friday, 6/4 - 6pm 5B 8/1/90-7/31/91 Friday, 6/4 - 6pm aware of each others progress. “We punch through the trees on the sec- feet,” explained Kashlak. “I made a met up several times during the round Friday, 6/11 - 6pm Friday, 6/11 - 6pm ond shot. He hit a flop shot onto the miraculous recovery shot. I hit the fringe and found out how we were doing,” 5A 8/1/89-7/31/90 Saturday 5/22 - 9am 5A 8/1/89-7/31/90 Saturday 5/22 - 9am green and sank a 10 footer for par. to stop the roll, then I made the putt.” commented Kashlak. “As teammates, The 18th hole made the difference. Tuesday, 6/8 - 6pm Tuesday, 6/8 - 6pm “The turning point in the round we (Bramnick) shared information on our foursomes.” 4B 8/1/88-7/31/89 Saturday 5/22 - 1pm 4B 8/1/88-7/31/89 Saturday 5/22 - 1pm Bramnick, who had the first-hand Thursday 6/10 - 6pm Thursday 6/10 - 6pm experience of playing with Chen, responded, “Playing with Jerry had 4A 8/1/87-7/31/88 Saturday 5/22 - 3pm 4A 8/1/87-7/31/88 Saturday 5/22 - 3pm to be the best thing that had to Monday 6/7 - 6pm Monday 6/7 - 6pm happen to me because he has proven himself. He makes you play better. 3 8/1/85-7/31/87 Wednesday 6/2 - 6pm 3 8/1/85-7/31/87 Wednesday 6/2 - 6pm I knew that if I could stay with him, Wednesday 6/9 - 6pm Wednesday 6/9 - 6pm I would have a chance to win the tournament.” Bramnick added, “Jerry is very fun to play with and has interesting things INFORMATION AND TRYOUT RULES to say which helps my play. We can discuss various aspects of the game. 1) FREQUENCY OF TRYOUTS: Tryouts will be conducted once per year with Even though we are competitors, we want each other to do well to make team assignments for play during the following Fall and Spring seasons. Players the competition better.” selected for the teams will be expected to play both seasons. No one on the Blue Devils was aware of the spectacular team accom- 2) ELIGIBILITY: Players will only be permitted to tryout in their appropriate age plishment until the match was over. “I group. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times was happy with what I shot and I feel ANOTHER ROUND OF LEGENDS Pictured, left to right, are: Tom Lucash that I did not do anything really bad 3) TRYOUT APPAREL: No part of a WSA travel uniform may be worn to a of Cranford, Kevin Guidera of Roselle Catholic, Raider John Cosmas and Ryan and Josh (Rogers) was in shock. He Birmingham of Roselle Park. Cosmas placed fifth in the county tournament shot such a great round. That really tryout. Players wearing such will not be allowed to tryout. Shin guards must be with an 80. helped,” commented Kashlak. worn and cleats are highly recommended. Both Bramnick and Kashlak added, BLUE KEHLER’S “Nobody really knew about the county 4) EXCUSED ABSENCES: Players must attend both tryouts. If a player is unable record. We just wanted to go out there DEVIL to attend a scheduled tryout, they must contact the appropriate VP of Travel prior YOUTH FOOTBALL and win the tournament.” SOCCER to the tryout in order to be considered for a travel team position. CAMP TEAM SCORES: CAMP For Boys 1. Westfield 310, 2. Cranford 336, 3rd - 9th Grade 3. Roselle Catholic 342, 4. Summit Neil Hutchinson - VP of Girls Travel Bob Lynes - VP of Boys Travel ate 778 Knollwood Terrace 728 Knollwood Terrace Youth Week July 347, 5. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 355, Reduced R August 9 – 13 6. Roselle Park 365, 7. Oratory 366, 233-4482 Box 2 233-4482 Box 3 Youth Only Week 9am - Noon 12 – 16 8. New Providence 368, 9. Union High School Week 9am - Noon 369, 10. A. L. Johnson 385. 5) RAINOUTS: A message will be left on the WSA Telephone Message Center with August 16 – 20 each day TOP INDIVIDUALS: 9am - 1pm 1. Bramnick (W) 38-37-75, 2. directions as to the cancellation of the tryouts, alternate field locations or changes Held Daily Across from Tamaques School Fields Kashlak (W) 38-38-76, 3. Chen Gary Kehler Stadium (Union) 37-40-77, 4. Rogers (W) in time. The WSA Message Center can be accessed by dialing 233-4482. Cancella- Sponsored By Athletic Balance Sponsored By 40-38-78, 5. John Cosmas (SPF) tions are on Box 1 Athletic Balance 42-38-80, 6. Gerry Cuozzo (Cran- 261 South Ave • Westfield 908 • 232-1919 ford) 39-41-80, 7. Weber (W) 42- 908 • 232-1919 Camp Directors: 39-81, 8. Bryan Regner (Summit) Rain Date - Week of June 14th - Call 233-4482 for Rainout Information Camp Director: George Kapner Ed Tranchina of WHS 40-43-83, 9. Mike Occi (Cranford) Ass’t Director: Peter Giordano Steve Ciccotelli of SPFHS 40-44-84. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 15 Pingry Laxers Out-Last Blue Devil Girls, 13-9

Facing highly-ranked Pingry, the West- stick checks. Jenny Korecky was one of field High School girls lacrosse team the sparks which guided the Devils’ gave them all it could handle but fell, 13- attack. She found open areas to receive 9, on May 5. Pingry’s Jessica Bennett the and distribute the ball and ran down any states’ second-leading scorer was every- errant pass in her vicinity. Korecky’s thing and more as she scored effortlessly timely passes were usually sent to first in the first half totaling four and assisting home Kelsey Ill whose two assists gave her teammate Katie Scott for another. momentum to the team. Blue Devil Kristen Salmond flicked The second half continued the West- in the first goal of the game but it was field swing with Salmond putting the waved off for a crease violation. Pingry Devils in front on a pass from Gates. added four before a timeout was called. Pingry responded with a goal by Scott on Salmond scored after the break. Down an assist from Bennett to knot the score David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 4-1 Aubrey McGovern ignited a spark with 19 minutes remaining. Scott and SAFELY TOUCHING HOME Blue Devil courtesy runner Stevie Larson that saw the lady laxers play their best Bennett would then put on a lacrosse touches home for a score against the Columbia Cougars. half of the season. clinic as they combined on four unan- Marina Powell ran down an unbeliev- swered goals over the next four minutes. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times able 10 loose balls on the offensive side McGovern scored her fourth at the DIVING SAFELY BACK TO FIRST Raider Joe Franzone dives safely back of the field and Donna Schaller was nine-minute mark leaving the Devils to first in the game with the Pioneers. Kim Coleman, No 16, awaits the throw. equally as successful on the defensive down by three. The play on both sides Devil Diamond Girls Quell end of the field. Down 6-1, with 10 was excellent. Timely passes, great minutes to play in the first half, McGovern checks, ground ball pickups and just hit her first goal. Morgan Lang followed incredible endurance was the heading Pioneer Boys Shutout Columbia Cougars, 6-2 with a pretty shot from the right side and for the last 10 minutes. Julia Gates hit from the center. “Pingry had to play their best to win,” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Pingry responded with their seventh goal said Gildea and Ill. “We really missed catcher displayed a temporary men- thunder in the sixth. Corbett launched but Westfield was not letting up. McGovern Julie Phelan who left with a head bruise Raiders in UCT, 7-0 tal lapse. Erika VanAnglen followed her solo homer into the vastness of scored twice in a three minute span making but our bench came through like real the score, 7-6, and causing the Pingry coach champions.” with an RBI sacrifice bunt, then right field. Guerriero drilled a single By DAVID B. CORBIN last two Pioneer runs came in the to call timeout. With a minute remaining, Gildea and Ill were right on the money Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Richards put the Blue Devils in front, to right, VanAnglen moved courtesy Morgan Lang knotted the score. about the team’s play. Julie Cleaves and fourth when Tim Simo tripled to right, 4-1, with an RBI infield single. runner Stevie Larson to second with Libby Schundler was having the best Liza Yannuzzi were instrumental in the Despite playing perhaps their best Piccolo walked, then Coleman drilled Devil third baseman Liz McKeon a bunt. Larsen flew to third on a half of her season and had already teams great performance defensively defensive game this season, the a line drive two-run double off the made three fine third-to-first field- ground out, then scored on Brunetto’s stopped eight hard and potential damag- while Rosy Hely and Ali Rosenthal con- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School school building in deep right-center. ing plays and demonstrated her range crunching triple to deep center field. ing scores. Katie Gildea and Lauren tributed greatly to the teams’ offensive boys became the casualties of a su- Franzone got his single in the sec- on the final play to get the third out in The Cougars scored their final run Mattes had caused the Pingry attack to success. perb pitching performance from ace ond inning. Herrmann sliced a leadoff loose possession, causing bad passes the fifth. Lee, at first base, made a in the seventh when Tromans Westfield (5-6) 7 2 9 Todd Simo as the top-seeded New single to left in the fifth, but became nice stretch to complete the second thumped an RBI double to right. and creating ground balls by excellent Pingry (1s1-2) 7 6 13 Providence baseball team shutout the the victim of a beautiful second-to- out. In the sixth, Corbett made a Guerriero picked up her 11th victory Raiders, 7-0, in New Providence on short-to-first double play to quell any great running catch in center field and yielded only two walks in the May 10. Joe Franzone, Dave Raider thought of scoring. Jackson and Thornton made a brilliant field- game, one which was intentional. Herrmann and Ed Jackson were the got an infield single in the seventh. ing play at shortstop. “Lisa did an excellent job. She only Raiders to get hits. The Raiders pulled off a nice sec- The Blue Devils pulled out the kept the ball down,” explained Head In due respect for the Raider hitters, Coach Maggie McFadden. “That Simo has pitched 41 innings this sea- made a difference. That kept them son and has not allowed a run. Also from driving the ball as deep.” with nine strikeouts against the Raid- Guerriero added offensive punch ers, Simo has upped his season’s total to help her cause and McFadden to 80 and his record to 6-0. pointed out, “Lindsey has been a very Raider pitchers Joe Ascolese and good hitter all year. She makes con- Joe Franzone also did a fine job and tact with the ball. That is important. were victims a few fortunate hits by I can always count on her to make the Pioneers according to Raider Head contact and if I need her to bunt, she Coach Brian Homm. can lay down a bunt.” “It was a game where they had a The Blue Devils’ fielding perfor- good pitcher on the mound, they got mance may have been the best that it a couple of hits which were bleed- has been all season and Lee’s diving ers,” explained Homm. “We did not catch was spectacular. McFadden have many errors, but when things responded, “Great job! Huh! It was a don’t go your way, they don’t go your great play by Alex. I have been trying way. We played better than we have to get our first basemen to do this for STAYING CLOSE TO THE COMPETITION Blue Devil Donna Schaller, been in the past.” years. She is the first one in a long center, runs with her competition in the girls lacrosse game against Pingry. The Homm assessed Simo’s performance. time to slide or dive for a ball.” Blue Devil laxers gave the Pingry girls a run for their money but lost, 13-9. “He throws strikes. He keeps the ball Considering her team’s hitting, down. He throws mostly the fast ball, McFadden said, “They have been but he will throw off speed from time to hitting well all season. They don’t MILLER RAPS 2 RBI DOUBLE IN 5TH time. But, he keeps the ball low.” strike out a lot and they have been Homm added, “Franzone and David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times driving the ball pretty well.” Ascolese did a nice job also. They Pioneer pitching ace Todd Simo David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times gave a couple of hits but for the most Blue Devil first baseman Alex Lee Columbia 001 000 1 2 Raider Girls Defeather ond-to-short-to-first double play of Westfield 000 402 x 6 part, they did a nice job.” The Pioneers scored a run in the their own in the fifth. While on the bottom of the first when Mike Piccolo mound, an alert Franzone noticed Kearny Kardinals, 3-2 singled, moved to second on a balk and Pioneer Pete Paradise lingering too ALICIA PINIAT REGISTERS 11 K’S scored on Kim Coleman’s curling single far from first in the sixth and caught him in a rundown. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Diana Mendez. over first base. The Pioneers jumped the score to 4-0 in the second. Billy Izykowski Ascolese recorded four strikeouts Raider Softballers Silence School softball team brought the The Raiders’ only error was re- and allowed two walks in his four high-flying Kearny Kardinals back corded in the fourth inning but no and Tom Beck both singled, then Andy Silvagni laid down a perfect bunt single innings of pitching and Franzone to earth with a 3-2 defeathering in damage was done. Piniat added an- yielded no runs. Rahway Indians, 3-1 Scotch Plains on May 3. The other strikeout to her total. After down the third baseline to load the Kardinals entered the game with a Piniat added another strikeout in the bases. Todd Simo stepped up and ham- Sc Plns-Fnwood 000 000 0 0 12-4 record. Sophomore pitcher fifth, the Raiders came back to take mered a two-RBI double to deep center. New Prov. 131 200 x 7 Sophomore pitcher Alicia Piniat more Indians, but also kept home Moments later, Tim Simo grounded to continued to make her presence plate untouched. Alicia Piniat fanned seven the lead in the bottom of the fifth. Kardinals, walked only two and al- Stewart slapped a single and third to bring home Silvagni. SOCCER SKILLS known as she struck out 11 Indians In the bottom of the second, Piniat In the third, Izykowski walked, while the Scotch Plains-Fanwood whacked a leadoff single, stole sec- lowed just three hits. Mendez followed with a single. Both AND DRILLS INC. Piniat struck out two of the first stole a base to put runners on second moved to second on a ground out, then High School softball team silenced ond and third, then scored on Jan scored on a single from Silvagni. The Rahway, 3-1, in Scotch Plains on Weiner’s RBI grounder to give the three Kardinal batters in the top of and third. Megan Miller stepped up May 6. Piniat also singled and scored Raiders a 1-0 lead. the first, but after the Raiders failed and mashed a two-RBI double to put Local High School a run for the Raiders. Piniat was on a roll in the third, to score in the bottom of the inning, the Raiders in the lead for good. the Kardinals took a 2-0 lead after Piniat’s pitching and the Raid- With a bit of a shaky start, Piniat fourth and fifth innings and re- Because A Left Foot Is A Terrible Thing To Waste gave up two singles and a walk to tired all nine Indian batters. In the top of the second. After a lead- ers’ defense remained superb as the Golf Results: off single, Gabrielle Antao ripped next six Kardinals were grounded. A YEAR ROUND SOCCER TUTORING load the bases with two outs in the the meantime, the Raiders added MAY 5: SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES, WE first inning, but fanned the final In- two runs in the bottom of the an RBI single, then eventually came Piniat added her seventh strikeout SPECIALIZE IN THE DEVELOPMENT in to score. in the seventh. Stewart, Mendez Scotch Plains-Fanwood 167, Newark OF BALL CONTROL SKILLS. dian to escape the without ceding a fourth. Piniat drew a walk and East Side 250 (Weequaic, par 35) SUMMER INSTRUCTION BEGINS run. In the second, she walked two stole second. Weiner tapped an Piniat added two more strikeouts and Miller finished with two hits in the third then the Raiders chipped apiece as the Raiders boosted their Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Brett JUNE 28TH RBI single, Jen Vanderhoff poked Bushinger 38, Jim McClintock 42, Jack FALL LESSONS BEGIN a single, then Kellie LaForge away with a run in their half of the record to 9-5. Egan 43, Dave Bell 44 AUGUST 30TH Devil Golfers Seize third. Jen Stewart, who singled and ripped an RBI single. Kearny 020 000 0 2 East Side: Obi Smart 56, Herc Guzman (908) 753-8240 Watchung C. Title The Indians scored their only run stole second, scored on a single by Sc Plns-Fanwood 001 020 x 3 64, Jason Pereira 64, Leon Bamber 66 Tom Turnbull, Dir. in the sixth on a double and an error. The Westfield High School golf Piniat, who allowed no earned runs, team seized the Watchung Confer- yielded only three hits as the Raiders ence Championship, topping sec- boosted their record to 10-5. Rahway ond place Cranford, 328-333, at the dropped to 7-5. Roselle Golf Club on May 3. Jerry Chen of Union won the top Rahway 000 000 1 1 individual honor, shooting a three- Sc Plns-Fanwood 010 200 x 3 over-par 75. Blue Devil Ronnie Kashlak was just one behind with a 76. Chen came on strong in the final four holes, picking up two birdies and two pars, to edge Kashlak. TOP 5 TEAMS: 1. Westfield 328, 2. Cranford YOGA-PRANAYAMA 333, 3. Union 358, 4. Scotch Plains- WESTERN STYLE WORKSHOP Fanwood 367, 5. Linden 460 PRIVATE CLASSES TOP INDIVIDUALS: MEDITATION Jerry Chen, Union 39-36 75 Ron Kashlak, Westfield 39-37 76 New Program Starts March 22 Mike Occi, Cranford 41-39 80 OPEN HOUSE Frank Buonovino, Cran 36-44 80 Monday May 17&24• 4–7 p.m. Jeff Weber, Westfield 39-42 81 Thursday May 20 • 2–4 p.m. Brian Mann, Westfield 42-40 82 Saturday May 22 • 1–4 p.m. Chris Bonner, Union 44-41 85 NICOLE’S YOGA CENTER Tom Lucash, Cranford 42-44 86 Brad Sumenek, Cranford 42-45 87 (908) 789-6426 Gerry Cuozzo, Cranford 44-43 87 94 North Avenue, Garwood ●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍● 1999 RAIDER SOCCER CAMP at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Director: Tom Breznitsky in association with THE DUTCH SOCCER ACADEMY Director: Roger Bongaerts – European Training Specialist SESSION I – July 12-16 Camp Features Camp Features B G I • Tactical Camp for Teams • Novice to Advanced O R • Goalkeepers School • Ability Grouping Y L • Indoor Facilities • Kinder Soccer Program S S • Family Discounts SESSION II – August 2-6 For a camp brochure please call: Tom Breznitsky – (908) 322-6102 Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ Home of the ’87, ’89, ’91, ’92, ’95, ’97, ’98 NJ State Champions Boys ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍ ●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍● CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Raider Boys Hold Off Cardinal Nine, 13-9

By DAVID B. CORBIN they had a comfortable lead, the Car- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times dinals pecked away with five runs in The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High the second. The Cardinals took ad- School baseball team capitalized on vantage of two Raider errors, mixed Cardinal wild pitches and mental with a single, a sacrifice fly, a walk lapses with two six-run innings and and a two-RBI double from Darryl held on to defeat Plainfield, 13-9, in Kennedy to close the score to 6-5. Scotch Plains on May 5. In the bottom of the second, Ryan Raider pitcher Kevin Schenk held Hahner doubled and scored on an the Cardinals scoreless in the first error in center field to up the lead to inning, allowing a double to Armando 7-5, but the Raiders exploded for six Diaz while fanning two. The Raiders in the fourth. Hahner reached on an came to bat and exploded for six runs. error and stole second. Herrmann Leadoff batter Dan Goehry steamed walked and stole second as Hahner David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times a hot grounder to short, but the throw dashed to third. A dropped ball on a OBSERVING THE ACTION Raider Head Coach Brian Homm, right, and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times to first was wide right so he scam- strikeout allowed Ascolese to take ABSOLUTELY SAFE AT HOME Raider Dan Goehry slides home in a cloud Assistant Coach Willie Leonardi, left, observe Cardinal Darryl Kennedy as pered to second. Paul O’Conner skid Raider catcher Ryan Hahner prepares to catch the ball. first and Hahner to score, then Schenk of dust in the game against the Plainfield Cardinals. an RBI single over second, then Tim ripped an RBI single. Kevin Voessler Pai walked. Dave Herrmann drilled and Jackson each added a single, an RBI single off the first baseman’s then the Raiders ran off three-straight Lady Blue Devil Laxers Top Raider Girls Grab Watchung glove and Mike Franzone was hit by walks to take the 13-5 lead. a pitch to load the bases. The Cardinals added a run in the Joe Ascolese got an easy RBI with a fifth on an error, a single and a Immaculate Heart, 10-5 Track Title From Blue Devils walk, then with Schenk at the plate, a double, then got their final three runs wild pitch allowed Herrmann to score. in the sixth on two singles, a triple The Westfield High School girls la- later to go up by one but Gates added CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Schenk launched a long RBI sacrifice and two more errors. crosse team secured a trip to the state another off the draw to tie the game. For the The victory was the second this 12:30.4, 6. Oatis (SPF) 12:59 fly to center which put the Raiders playoffs by beating a feisty and quick next 10 minutes, scoring was stagnant. The Raiders improved to 4-10 while Immaculate Heart Academy (IHA) team Field position did not come easy and ground season for the Raider girls over the 4x400-meters: 1. (W) (Andrea ahead, 5-0. Finally, Ed Jackson lofted the Cardinals dropped to 9-8. Constandis, Shutts, Bhandari, Dennis) on May 6. Coming off a tremendous balls were surrounded with intensity. Blue Devils. On April 13, the Raid- a sun-assisted RBI single to center. showing against Pingry, the Blue Devils Powell from behind the IHA goal- ers staggered Westfield, 64-56, in a 4:18.5, 3. (SPF) (Brandt, Sandra Franco, Just when the Raiders thought that Plainfield 050 013 0 9 Anne Espinoza, Kate Bereznak) 4:29.1 Sc Plns-Fanwood 610 600 x 13 were looking to continue their fine play. keeper let fly a hard pass which rico- dual meet, then the Blue Devils came The Blue Devils began with a bit of cheted off the goalie’s stick and into the back to win the Union County Relays 100-hurdles: 1. Underwood (L) 15.3 4. Julie Elmuccio (W) 16.9, 5. Ferraro a letdown and had a difficult time for net for a goal to break the tie. This was on April 29. The two teams met (SPF) 17, 6. Susan Hinds (W) 18 most of the game. The first half saw the the turning point of the game. With 3:40 again on May 12 at the Union County 400-hurdles: 1. Shakira Peterson (Lin- private school dominate the Devils. remaining, the Blue Devils went on to Tournament and can be expected to den) 1:06.3, 2. Dennis (W) 1:08, 3. Ferraro Their passes were crisp and ground score four more goals. meet again. (SPF) 1:11.8, 4. Brandt (SPF) 1:12.1, 5. balls were recovered in their defensive Powell added one more, Kelsey Ill scored half of the field. Donna Schaller at twice with one coming off a 180 degree TEAM SCORES: Alyssa Sams (SPF) 1:13.2 High jump: 1. Underwood (L) 5’2”, coverpoint along with Aubrey spin and Aubrey McGovern finished her 1. Scotch Plains-Fanwood 126, 2. 2. Christina Hillman (SPF) 4’10”, 3. Tie McGovern and goalie Libby Schundler nice play with the final goal of the day. It Westfield 116, 3. Linden 93, 4. Cranford Sams (SPF), Nicole Hertua (W) and were the Lady Devils’ only saving grace was a tough win for the lady laxers but it 52, 5. Shabazz and Rahway 22. Peterson (Linden) 4’6”, 6. Patty Oslislo and were the only reason the half ended showed their fans their character. TRACK RESULTS: (W) 4’4” 4-1 in favor of Immaculate Heart. “Never count us out,” Said Captain Long jump: 1. Underwood (L) 16’2”, Schaller continued her unyielding pur- Katie Gildea. “We have the skill and 100-meters: 1. Kiera Underwood (Lin- players with a lot of talent but sometimes den) 12.8, 3. Stacey Bushinger (SPF) 13.6 2. Dennis (W) 15’7”, 3. Elmuccio (W) suit of ground balls and handled each 15’7”, 4. Bushinger (SPF) 15’.5”, 6. break away attack player sent to goal. it takes several minutes before we can 200-meters: 1. La’Kel Chester (Cran- start clicking. Today it took us a lot ford) 26.2, 2. Bushinger (SPF) 27.2 Hillman (SPF) 14’11” Schundler saved 10 shots in the first half Shot put: 1. Rachelle Jenkins (Lin- and McGoverns’ ability to go left and longer to gel, but we never gave up and 400-meters: 1. Chester (Cr) 59.1, 2. we will never lose heart.” Heather Dennis (W) 1:00.5, 4. Erin Brandt den) 33’11.5”, 2. Katie Feighner (SPF) right with her cradling got the Lady Dev- ils out of many tough situations. (SPF) 1:03.4, 6. Jayme Ferraro (SPF) 33’5.5”, 3. Hillman (SPF) 32’, 5. Liz 1:05.6 Sweeney (W) 28’4.25” The second half brought a new West- field team to the field. The play was much Devil Laxers Nail 800-meters: 1. Megan Shutts (W) Discus: 1. Ruth Rohrer (SPF) 85’7”, 2:27.4, 2. Erin Kelly (SPF) 2:29.6, 3. 2. Feighner (SPF) 85’7”, 3. Alexis Stoll better. Kristen Salmond triggered things with a quick strike off the center draw. Julia Maura McMahon (W) 2:31.4, 4. Tara (SPF) 85’4”, Allison Checchio (W) 77’1” St. Joseph’s, 6-3 Bhandari (W) 2:33.1 Javelin: 1. Megan Bauer (Rahway) Gates then took the next draw and put Westfield down by one. Marina Powell The Westfield High School boys 1,600-meters: 1. Shutts (W) 5:28.2, 101’8” 2. Checchio (W) 98’5”, 3. 2. Kelly (SPF) 5:28.5, 3. McMahon (W) Feighner (SPF) 94’11”, 4. Dana Grau then drove the goal circle and put in the lacrosse team scored three goals in prettiest of left hand shots to tie the contest. 5:32, 5. Anzelone (W) 5:40.1, 6. Holly (W) 92’9” the final quarter to stop St. Joseph’s, Oatis (SPF) 5:52.8 Immaculate Heart rebounded minutes 6-3, in Westfield on May 3. Co- 3,200-meters: 1. Kathryn Verhoeven Captain Mike Stotler scored three (Cranford) 12:05, 2, Kelly (SPF) 12:11.1, 3. Highlanders Clean Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Devil Girls Sadden goals to lead the Blue Devils. Anzelone (W) 12:17.4, 4. Rachel Ackerman THE HIGHLANDER BATTERY Pitcher Gina Turturiello, left, and catcher Goalie Chris Driscoll had nine (W) 12:20.5, 5. Jessica Lutkenhouse (W) Hillside Girls, 16-1 Jen Calabrese make up the awesome battery of the Governor Livingston softball Blue Knights, 20-1 saves, junior Mike Todd flicked in a Senior Ellen Findlay had four hits, team. Turturiello retired 21-straight Spartans in a win over Immaculata. goal and added two assists and Ricky including two doubles, and three RBI The Westfield High School soft- Lang had a goal and an assist for the Highlanders Stun for the Governor Livingston High TURTURIELLO RETIRES 21 STRAIGHT ball team unloaded with 11 runs in Blue Devils who upped their record School softball team that cleaned the fifth inning to out-joust the Blue to 6-7. Spartan Nine, 5-4 Hillside, 16-1, in Hillside on May 5. Knights of Irvington, 20-1, in West- Highlander Girls Topple St. Joseph’s (6-5) 1 1 0 1 3 Heather McDonald had three hits field on May 5. Sophomore Courtney Westfield 1 2 0 3 6 The Governor Livingston High with four RBI. led the joust with five RBI, including School baseball team stunned the Freshman Lindsey Sheppard made a two-run home run in the third. third-ranked Immaculata team, 5-4, her varsity pitching debut with an Unbeaten Spartans, 3-0 Blue Devil catcher Sue Phillips SPF Soccer Fall in Somerville on May 6. Junior Brian impressive performance allowing one thumped a triple and Katie Richards Schmidt doubled home Mark run on four singles, striking out four, added a double. Westfield raised its Cantagallo with the winning run in By FRED LECOMTE the Highlanders failed to score. Excellent Sign-ups Set while walking two. Jessica Portugal Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times control was exhibited by both pitchers in record to 10-7 while Irvington the seventh inning. collected two singles and the lone Junior Gina Turturiello had nine the third, Turturiello striking out two, slumped to 3-12. Registration for the Scotch Plains Derrick Writenour had a two-run while Bell retired all three Highlanders Fanwood Soccer Association Fall 99 RBI for Hillside. strikeouts and after yielding a leadoff Irvington 000 1 0 1 double in the fourth for the High- single, retired 21-straight batters to lead In the fourth, Jen Calabrese unleashed season will be held on Tuesdays, May “I really was excited and a bit Westfield 303 3 (11) 20 11 and May 18, at the Scotch Plains- landers and Terence Reilly added a nervous when coach Britt told me of the Governor Livingston softball team a double deep into left, then Turturiello double. Kevin Cust had a home run past the previously undefeated advanced Calabrese to third. McDonald Fanwood High School, Westfield Road, my starting assignment, but I have Scotch Plains from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for the Spartans. Bobby Phillips been looking forward to this oppor- Immaculata girls, 3-0, in Berkeley Heights hit a routine grounder to third, but the Lady Devils Stomp on May 5. Cristina Simpf lined a single throw bounced off the of the first Programs are offered to Fanwood picked up the win. tunity and have the confidence to and Scotch Plains residents only. The to center for the only Spartan hit. baseman’s glove and Calabrese scored to Red Raiders, 18-0 Gov Liv (12-3) 000 400 1 5 pitch well” commented Sheppard. Turturiello entered the game featuring give the Highlanders a 1-0 lead. association offers both recreational and Immaculata (13-2) 000 200 2 4 The Highlanders’ offense bombed away eight shutouts in ten contests and shared In the bottom of the sixth, Ellen Findlay Senior Liz McKeon put the competitive programs for children start- for five innings shattering 18 hits includ- some of her pre-game thoughts “I feel laid down a beautiful bunt towards the muscle to the metal bat and crushed ing at 4 years and older. For more ing a home run by freshman shortstop pretty relaxed, hoping to keep their of- mound and reached safely credited by a three-run home run in the second information, please contact the asso- Highlanders Sink Kerri Moore. Moore went three for four fense off balance. They’ll see a different her excellent speed. Calabrese smashed inning as the Westfield High School ciation at (908) 889-6881 or by mail to: with three RBI in her first varsity experi- look from me today unlike the last game.” a hard RBI triple down the third baseline, softball team stomped Newark East SPFSA, PO Box 203, Scotch Plains, B. Brook Netmen ence. Ellen Findlay had three RBI on four Highlander coaches Jerry Britt and then Turturiello brought Calabrese home Side, 18-0, in five innings in West- 07076. hits. Ronnie Filippatos had three singles Rich Iaconne’s game philosophy was on a fielders’ choice to extend the High- The Governor Livingston High on the day and Elizabeth Klebaur singled field on May 3. The Blue Devils quite simple. “Put the ball in play and be landers’ lead to 3-0. pounded the Red Raiders with a School boys tennis team defeated and doubled. Kathy Nallin scattered two first on the scoreboard. We don’t want to Calabrese finished with a double, a Errazzo Captures Bound Brook, 4-1, on May 5. The hits, Gina Pisano collected an RBI double 14-hit shelling. wait until the bottom of the seventh to get triple, one RBI and two runs scored. Paige Corbett added a solo homer Highlanders upped their record to 4- and Lindsey Sheppard tripled. Governor untracked, so we have to hit the ball “Today, I saw the ball better. This was WTA Singles Title 3 while the Crusaders sank to 4-7. Livingston upped its record to 10-3. against good pitching.” the second time we faced Bell, com- in the fourth. Sophomore Lindsey Guerriero picked up her ninth vic- Robert Errazzo captured the Men’s 1st singles: Luke Wolff (BB) d. Gov Livingston 345 31 16 Immaculata coach Mazzariello brought mented Calabrese, “I found myself in a Westfield Tennis Association (WTA) Jon Richmond, 6-1, 6-2 Hillside 001 00 1 his undefeated Spartans, starring 12-0 little bit of a slump, so the timing was just tory of the season as the Blue Dev- Indoor Singles Championship on May 5. 2nd singles: Sanjay Varma (GL) junior pitcher Erica Bell, to the hill with right to break out of it.” ils lifted their record to 10-7. East Erazzo won two sets in a close match d. Greg Savitt, 6-0, 6-3 Sports Editor’s a little apprehension. “It took 15 innings “We are so happy to having played so Side dropped to 2-7. with Rich Robins. Errazzo also won last to defeat the Highlanders 1-0 on April awesome. We wanted it more than them 3rd singles: Dan Perez (GL) d. East Side 000 00 0 year’s outdoor championship in the WTA 15. Both clubs are coached equally well, and we deserved the victory,” said sec- Men’s Singles and Senior Men’s League. Leroy Cooper, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 Special Note: have good defense, and offensively ev- ond baseman Gina Pisano. Westfield 673 2x 18 1st doubles: George Moudad and The sports shorts on Governor eryone tries to make contact. I hope we Bell allowed just four hits and two Mike Minnicozzi (GL) d. Marcello Livingston High School softball and don’t make any costly mistakes today. earned runs. Assistant Coach Iaconne Anzelone, Loomis, Woodward Grab Hanech and Chris Metzler, 4-6, 7-4, 6-3 baseball games has had special input Our girls are playing much better in ‘99 commented after the game, “We put 2nd doubles: Vuay Varma and from Fred Lecomte who has witnessed with the simple fact that we have eight the ball on the ground and good Firsts at Minutemen Invitational Frank Gieger (GL) d. Jake Fry and several games and gathered the infor- shutouts, but you always need nine play- things happened. Immaculata never Fernando Rivetto, 6-2, 6-0 mation. ers to win, not just the pitcher,” quoted Westfield High School senior Peter Anzelone stunned the crowd with a Mazzariello prior to the game. threatened, Jenny and Gina had ex- strong kick to edge favorite Danny Sobkowicz of Elizabeth in the 800- cellent games, and we played well as PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE In the bottom of the second, Turturiello meters at the Minutemen Games Track and Field Invitational at Williams and Heather McDonald both singled but a team. We feed off all that giving us Field in Elizabeth on May 3. Anzelone crossed the line in 1:57.7 followed SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE the wins.” by Sobkowicz at 1:58. It was the first time that Anzelone had finished the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE Highlanders lifted their record to event under two minutes. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 11-2. Immaculata slipped to 12-1. DOCKET NO. F-9761-98. DOCKET NO. F-14680-98. SHERIFF’S SALE Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School senior Blair Woodward cleared the DMR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Immaculata 000 000 0 0 bar at 6’ 6” to win the high jump event and junior Dan Loomis shoved the PLAINTIFF vs. RENE GIBBS, ET ALS, CORPORATION, A CORP OF THE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Gov Livingston 000 102 x 3 shot 58 feet to capture first in the shot put. Not only was the push a personal- DEFENDANT. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-3395-98. best for Loomis, but it was also a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TIFF vs. ELAINE COSTE; PROVIDENT PHH US MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PUBLIC NOTICE DATED FEBRUARY 5, 1999 FOR SALE SAVINGS BANK, DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. FRANCISCO B. record. Loomis has been amazing so far this season as he had at least six OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DACOSTA, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS personal-best throws. Loomis also came out of the circle on a throw that By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1999 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular surpassed 60 feet. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JANUARY 8, 1999 FOR SALE OF meeting of the Township Council of the public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORTGAGED PREMISES. Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- day, May 11, 1999, the following ordinances PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by entitled: THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF successful bidders must have 20% of their THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY of the Township Council of the Township of of the Township Council of the Township of THE SCOTCH PLAINS MUNICI- bid available in cash or certified check at the o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 26TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- Scotch Plains, held in the Council Cham- PAL CODE REGARDING FEES conclusion of the sales. successful bidders must have 20% of their o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- bers in the Municipal Building of said Town- FOR CERTAIN INSPECTIONS The judgment amount is $151,645.27. bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their ship on Tuesday, May 11, 1999, there was ship on Tuesday, May 11, 1999 there was AND ADDING A NEW SUB- Property to be sold is located in the City of conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the introduced, read for the first time, and passed introduced, read for the first time, and passed SECTION FOR INSPECTIONS Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New The judgment amount is $87,812.58. conclusion of the sales. on such first reading, an ordinance entitled: on such first reading, an ordinance entitled: OF PUBLIC SWIMMING Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $74,346.37. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING POOLS PURSUANT TO STAT- Premises commonly known as 31 Geneva Borough of Mountainside, County of Union All that certain land and premises situated SALARY ORDINANCE 96-19 GAMES OF CHANCE OF SUN- UTE. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. and State of New Jersey. in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1996 ES- DAY, JUNE 13, 1999 IN THE BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 5, Block No. It is commonly known as 164 Chipmunk State of New Jersey, being more particularly AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TABLISHING SALARIES AND TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 797 on the official Tax Map of the City of Hill, Mountainside, New Jersey. described as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 95-46 WAGES FOR MUNICIPAL EM- PLAINS Elizabeth. It is known and designated as Block No. Lot: 400, Block: 11 on the Tax Map of the ADOPTED DECEMBER 19, PLOYEES The purpose of the ordinance: To allow Dimensions: (approximately) 100.00 feet 8.B, Lot No. 5. City of Elizabeth. 1995 ESTABLISHING SALA- The purpose of the ordinance: Establish- any organization to conduct games of chance x 25.00 feet. The dimensions are approximately 142 Nearest Cross Street: Cross Avenue. RIES AND WAGES FOR CER- ing salary or wage range classification for (raffles) on Sunday, June 13, 1999 in the Nearest Cross Street: Merritt Avenue (for- wide by 218 feet long (irregular). Approximate Dimensions: 140.60 feet x TAIN MUNICIPAL EMPLOY- Administrative Clerk with a range classifica- Township provided the appropriate steps merly First Street). Nearest cross street: Rising Way. 24.54 feet x 137.43 feet x 24 feet 4 inches. EES. tion of $14,000 to $36,000 per annum. are taken to secure a license for same. There is due approximately the sum of Prior lien(s): None. Being more commonly known as: 1353 A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, At a public hearing will be held on Tues- AN ORDINANCE GRANTING $155,665.72 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of Hamilton Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey May 25, 1999, at 8:00 p.m. in the Council day, May 25, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. in the Coun- RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL and costs. $90,220.24 together with lawful interest and 07208. Chambers of the Municipal Building, or any cil Chambers of the Municipal Building or CONSENT TO COMCAST There is a full legal description on file in costs. There is due approximately the sum of time and place to which a meeting for the any time and place to which a meeting for the CABLEVISION OF NEW JER- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in $76,422.45 together with lawful interest and further consideration of such ordinance shall further consideration of such ordinance shall SEY, INC. TO CONSTRUCT, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. costs. from time to time be adjourned, and all from time to time be adjourned, and all CONNECT, OPERATE AND this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in persons interested will be given an opportu- persons interested will be given an opportu- MAINTAIN A CABLE TELEVI- RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. SION AND COMMUNICA- SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn A copy of same may be obtained from the A copy of same may be obtained from the TIONS SYSTEMS IN THE FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., SHERIFF this sale. office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park Av- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH Attorney STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & RALPH FROEHLICH enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between enue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, between PLAINS, NEW JERSEY. Suite 505 KAPNICK, Attorney SHERIFF the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- Sentry Office Plaza Suite 300 HILL, WALLACK, Attorneys were duly passed on second and final read- day through Friday by any member of the day through Friday by any member of the 216 Haddon Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway 202 Carnegie Center ing. general public who wants a copy of same general public who wants a copy of same Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS without cost. without cost. CH-754357 (WL) CH-754355 (WL) CH-754342 (WL) Barbara Riepe Barbara Riepe BARBARA RIEPE 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, 4 T - 4/29, 5/6, Township Clerk Township Clerk Township Clerk 5/22 & 5/27/99 Fee: $171.36 5/22 & 5/27/99 Fee: $171.36 5/13 & 5/20/99 Fee: $161.16 1 T – 5/13/99, The Times Fee: $35.70 1 T – 5/13/99, The Times Fee: $31.11 1 T – 5/13/99, The Times Fee: $31.11 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 17 Union County High School SERVICES AND Baseball Results: GOODS YOU NEED! MAY 3: A. L. Johnson 8, Union Catholic 3 bottom of the seventh to pull out the Cranford 11. Irvington 0 Chris Salvato had a two-run triple in victory. Kevin McCormack also hit a John Polinitza fired a three-hitter and the sixth for the victorious Crusaders. home run and Brian Flynn, who doubled fanned seven Blue Knights. Andy Kindler Carlos Jefferson had an RBI double for earlier, singled in the seventh and scored had two hits and four RBI, including a the Vikings. the winning run on Jason Merritt’s single. AUTO BODY CENTER three-run homer for the Cougars who Luke Mistretta picked up his fifth win of AUTO BODY CENTER elevated their record to 17-2. U C TOURNAMENT (MAY 8): the season as the Blue Devils boosted Roselle Park 8, Elizabeth 3 New Providence 24, Oratory 1 their record to 14-4 and will play Union Auto Collision Kevin Kolbeck crushed a home run on May 15. Tim Simo had a double, two triples and Nate Mooney threw a four-hitter for Center, Inc. and five RBI and Kim Coleman ham- the Panthers in the first round. Summit (5-14) 120 030 1 7 mered a two-run homer and drove in four Westfield 101 130 2 8 runs for the Pioneers who raised their Rahway 11, A. L. Johnson 9 The Indians stunned the six-seeded Union 7, Roselle Catholic 2 Complete Collision Service Center record to 10-1. Andrew Hahn had three hits and three Coleman also had a double. Billy Crusaders. Steve Brown had three hits and two RBI for the Indians. Dave RBI and Justin Nastasi yielded four hits E-Z Direct Network Izykowski, Mike Piccolo and Tom Beck for the Farmers. also had a triple for the Pioneers. DiAntonio had three hits, including a Computerized Direct Billing To All Insurance Companies three-run double for the Crusaders. Cranford 10, Union Catholic 0 Oratory 01 0 00 1 Linden 10, Plainfield 0 Cougar ace Tim Meyer pitched a one- Precision Repairs Free Estimates New Providence 62 (13) 3x 24 hitter. Viking Carlos Jefferson thumped David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times The Tigers grounded the Cardinals ANOTHER SCORE Blue Devil Roselle Park 7, Roselle Catholic 3 when Dennis Keefe fired a one-hitter and a triple in the fourth inning. 401 South Elmer Street, Westfield • 908-233-2651 Kevin McCormack strides home for Panther Nate Mooney fanned seven struck out nine. Haythem Letis had two Lions, walked four and allowed four hits. Governor Livingston 14, Brearley 2 another score against the Blue Knights. hits and three RBI and Greg Blazousky Hank Hansen and Brian Schmidt had Adam Lovas had two hits and an RBI for had two hits and two RBI for the Tigers. AUTO REPAIR GENERAL CONTRACTING the Panthers who lifted their record to 8- three RBI each, Jason Guidicipietro 3. Roselle Catholic slipped to 5-7. U C TOURNAMENT (MAY 10): crushed a home run and Terence Reilly ELM STREET JOHN NEVILLE Local High School Westfield 8, Summit 7 thumped a triple for the Highlanders who SERVICE CENTER General Contracting Kearny 11, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 1 Lamont Turner blasted his seventh improved to 13-3. Kardinal Jeff Gogal fanned seven Raid- Complete Auto Repair Remodeling • Dormers and eighth home runs of the season and Brearley (7-6) 001 01 2 Additions • Alterations Tennis Results: ers and tossed a three hitter. the Blue Devils scored two runs in the Foreign & Domestic Gov Livingston 244 4x 14 Expert Carpentry MAY 4: • Tires MAY 5: Immaculata 6, A. L. Johnson 4 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 5, East Side 0 Ben Lyons struck out 10 Crusaders • Road Service The Raiders raised their record to 6-4. and Kevin Cust crashed two homers for • Tune-ups 1st singles: Chris Schlegel d. Rick NJ the 13-1 Spartans. State • Brakes Viegas, 6-0, 6-2 • Batteries 2nd singles: Dave Hassan d. Antoine Johnson 003 000 1 4 Inspection Yo, 6-0, 6-2 Immaculata 202 020 x 6 North Plainfield 8, Roselle Park 7 138 Elm St • Westfield 3rd singles: John Corbin d. Hung 908-232-1937 Nyeger, 6-1, 6-1 The Canucks won it with a run in the 1st doubles: Paul Swedlund and John bottom of the seventh. Panthers Adam Garozzo d. Roger Zaylo and Aaron Th- Lovas had a two-run double and Mark ompson, 6-0, 6-0 Owens had an RBI single to tie the game HANDYMAN LANDSCAPING 2nd doubles: Shawn Lafkowitz and in the top of the seventh. • Landscape Design Int/Ext Painting • Paperhanging Dave Sigmon d. Alex Ferria and Wendell Roselle Park (8-4) 002 200 3 7 • Railroad Ties / Patios Replacement Windows • Decks Andraede, 6-0, 6-0 N. Plainfield (10-4) 301 300 1 8 • Spring Cleanups MAY 6: MAY 5: Carpentry • Ceramic Tile Work • Plantings Westfield 4, Linden 1 New Providence 19, Roselle Park 1 Kitchen/Bathroom Remodeling • FREE Estimates 1st singles: Kevin Bielen (L) d. Sam The Pioneers powdered the Panthers • FREE Soil Analysis Fleder, 6-1, 6-0 with two eight-run innings. Billy “Husband for Hire” Serving the Westfield Area 2nd singles: Jeff Diamond (W) d. Izykowski and Tim Simo both had three • 30+ Years of Experience • Licensed & Insured Jason Saladores, 6-0, 5-7, 6-4 hits and three RBI and Ryan Stanek had Member of: 3rd singles: Josh Warren (W) d. three hits and two RBI for the Pioneers • Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Konrad Konik, 6-2, 6-2 who elevated their record to 11-1. Kim • Professional Landscapers’ Alliance Charlie Tyminski • NJ Landscape Contractors’ Association 1st doubles: Ryan Buntain and Brett Coleman held the Panthers to four hits. (908) 789-3023 Kahn (W) d. Ryan Curley and Steve Pat O’Connell whacked a solo homer for 908-654-5296 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times “No job too small.” “Dedicated To Your Lawn-Gevity” Kohutic, 6-2, 7-5 the Panthers. SLIDING UNDER THE TAG Blue Devil Courtney Thornton slides under the 2nd doubles: Will Cashman and Alan tag for a score against the Columbia Cougars. Yu (W) d. Rich Trinh and Shahzeb Jab- New Providence 088 30 19 ber, 6-2, 6-1 Roselle Park 000 10 1 PAINTING Cranford 6, Elizabeth 2 LANDSCAPING Scotch Plains-Fanwood 5, Rahway 0 Tim Meyer had two RBI and Andy Union County High School G. Schuman 1st singles: Chris Schlegel d. Jay Kindler, Jeremy White, Terry Donovan JK’S PAINTING & Baluyot, 6-2, 6-2 and Pat Maher had one RBI apiece for the & Son WALLCOVERING 2nd singles: Dave Hassan d. Jon Cougars who lifted their record to 18-2. Softball Results: Ferrell, 6-3, 6-2 Landscaping INSTALLATION 3rd singles: John Corbin d. Joe Cuzzo, MAY 6: MAY 3: ter, Sue Phillips had two hits, including New Providence 5, Bound Brook 3 6-1, 6-0 Cranford 19, Irvington 0 a double, and three RBI for the Blue ✧ Residential 1st doubles: Paul Swedlund and John Kim Coleman bashed a three-run single Christina Bayak had three singles and Devils who upped their record to 13-7. Complete Landscape Design Garozzo d. Jay Reverendo and Toby Hartz, and Ryan Stanek drilled an RBI double in five RBI and had two triples and three ✧ Commercial 6-2, 6-2 the seventh to pull out the victory for the RBI for the Cougars who improved to 11- Summit (4-12) 000 00 0 Construction • Maintenance 2nd doubles: Shawn Lafkowitz and 11-1 Pioneers. Stanek picked up the win. 4. Sam Morano struck out nine Blue Westfield 125 6x 14 Call Joe Klingebiel Scotch Plains-Fanwood 3, Roselle Jesse Rogowsky d. Kevin Bobinchek and New Providence 100 000 4 5 Knights while walking none. Free Estimates • Fully Insured Sean Kennedy, 6-3, 6-1 Catholic 0 (908) 322-1956 Bound Brook 003 000 0 3 A. L. Johnson 2, Ridge 1 Sophomore Alicia Piniat fired a no- 908•654•8654(908) 654-5222 FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Ali Grill had an RBI single in the hitter and struck out six Lions. Diane WTA Ladies Doubles WTA Men’s Doubles fourth and Jessica Smith had a single and Mendez and Katie Church both doubled scored the winning run for the Crusaders while Piniat and Megan Miller both Tennis Ladder Begins Action is Underway who upped their record to 5-5. tripled. The Westfield Tennis Association’s PAVING Johnson (5-5) 000 100 1 2 Roselle Catholic 000 000 0 0 The Westfield Tennis Association’s (WTA) Men’s Doubles League recently Ridge (2-9) 100 000 0 1 Ladies Doubles Ladder has announced began play. The first reporting period Sc Pl-Fnwd (11-5) 010 101 x 3 that competition began May 1 and will will end Sunday, May 23. MAY 5: Governor Livingston 5, Oak Knoll 1 RALPH continue through September 6. Returning to the league are last year’s Cranford 11, Elizabeth 1 Jen Calabrese singled and scored on a The first reporting period will end champions, Russ Finestein and Steve Joanne DeVito had two hits and two single from Gina Pisano. Gina Turturiello INC. May 23. One match must be played dur- Satkin. Also returning are finalists, Steve RBI and pitcher Sam Morano allowed and Heather Kantorek both doubled for the CHECCHIO , ing each reporting period to avoid drop- Dreyer and Mark Matthews. only two walks for the Cougars who Highlanders who lifted their record to 12-2. BLACK TOP PAVING ping three places. At present, there are six men’s teams improved to 12-4. Oak Knoll 100 000 0 1 Below is the up-to-date listing. There and several more forming. Please con- A. L. Johnson 3, Roselle Catholic 1 Gov Livingston 301 001 x 5 • Driveways is still time to join the ladder. Those tact Mark Daaleman at (908) 317-0001 Jessica Smith scored the winning run Roselle Park 13, Plainfield 1 Parking Lots FREE players needing a partner should contact to report scores or register a men’s and Ali Grill scored the insurance run in Erin Washington and Nancy Miller • Concrete or ESTIMATES the Association. doubles team. the top of te eighth for the Crusaders who both smashed three-run homers for the Masonry Work Please Call Karen Dorne at (908) 233- 1. Finestein/Satkin boosted their record to 6-5. The Lions 11-4 Panthers. 7669 to report ladder scores and for more 2. Dreyer/Matthews lowered to 5-7. information. Also check out the WTA 3. Wilhem/Gonella Plainfield (4-9) 010 00 1 889-4422 web site http://westfieldnj.com/wta. 4. Gadzak/Gadzak Roselle Park 17, New Providence 1 Roselle Park 805 0x 13 1. Joan Dryer/Lydia Materson 5. DeSantis/Coseck Jerriann Davidson tossed a three-hit- Cranford 10, Union Catholic 0 2. Shelly Nichols/Carol Thompson 6. Bender/Osislo ter and Erin Washington and Nancy Miller Sam Morano pitched a two-hitter and PERFECT PAINTING POWER WASHING 3. Vanessa Barber/Andrea Lowenstein each had three RBI for the Panthers who had two singles and three RBI for the 4. Sherri Bender/Aleta Zoidis upped their record to 9-4. Over 20 Years Experience • Fully Insured Advanced 5. Lillian Louie/Kathy Ostrowski WTA Announces Cougars who improved to 13-4. Kelly Residential & Commercial 6. Cindy Fechter/Lee Perry MAY 6: Stretenovic and Kristen Osado both Power Washing 7. Lynn Augis/Pat Page Men’s Senior Standings A. L. Johnson 7, Union Catholic 0 singled for the Vikings. 100’s of Area Homeowners 8. Jean Power/Liz Mitchell Katie Burns fanned 11 Vikings and Linden 5, Rahway 1 Available as References 9. Karen Dorne/Clara Karnish The following are the standings of the tossed a one-hitter for the 7-5 Crusaders. Siding Cleaning & 10. Diane Barabus/Charoltte Clevenger Senior Men’s Ladder of the Westfield Casey Cooper had the only hit for the 3- Union 5, Kent Place 1 Exterior & Interior Color Design Refinishing at 11. Andea MacRitchie/Eileen Mitchell Tennis Association for the beginning 5 Vikings. Rayneesha Adams threw a two-hitter Power Washing Free Estimates 12. Gert Cohen/Catherine Gioia season of 1999. for the 15-4 Farmers. its Finest for Over 15 Years 13. Susan Dunn/Marci Fisher 1. Irondi Aliche 8. Len Albanese Roselle Park 6, Oak Knoll 5 Deck Sealing Carpentry Work 14. Helen Leong/Allyne Zorn A. L. Johnson 11, Elizabeth 0 Also Brick & Wood Cleaning 2. Irwin Bernstein 9. John Dalton Erin Washington had an RBI triple HEPA Vacuum System for Sanding 15. Liela Bernstein/Susan Shusman 3. Joseph Gazdak 10. Ernest Jacob and Joanna Ollinick had an RBI single Deanna Lynn had a three-run triple 16. Rikke Thompson/Wendy Hansen 4. Mike McGlynn 11. Bob Kolesik for the 10-4 Panthers. and Jessica Smith had a triple, single and OWNER ON THE JOB • NO SUBS CALL LEE FOR FREE ESTIMATES 17. Barbara Goldberg/Wendy Cohen 5. Michael Sanaman 12. Ted Moss two RBI for the Crusaders. 18. Tracy Gordon/Margaret Hodges 6. Dewey Rainville 13. Mike Panagos U C TOURNAMENT (MAY 10): (908) 272-4456 (732) 968-6309 19. Terri Macri/Marie Sloan 7. Charles Gibilaro 14. George Sincox Westfield 14, Summit 0 20. Epie Betancourt/Meggie DeCorral 15. Neal Snitow Lindsey Guerriero threw a three-hit- PUBLIC NOTICE 21. Evelyn Matino/Maryann Hickey BOARD OF EDUCATION 22. Lisa Mandelblatt/Amy Horowitz WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 23. Ronna Pecker/Robin Mack PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Sealed requests for proposals will be re- PROFESSIONAL CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ceived by the Board of Education of the SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-16124-98. DOCKET NO. F-11150-98. Westfield School District, Union County, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE HARBOR FINANCIAL MORTGAGE New Jersey, at the Board of Education, 302 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. RUTH CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JORGE Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for the DOCKET NO. F-13735-98. SALERMO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. L. GUERRERO; FRANK DE LA CRUZ following services: SERVICES WILSHIRE FUNDING CORPORATION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, AND MARILYN MIRANDA; ET ALS, DE- RFP 9-123 HIGH SCHOOL PLAINTIFF vs. EUGENIO CORONEL, DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1999 FOR SALE FENDANT. PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES DEFENDANT. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FOR THE 1999-2000 SCHOOL YEAR CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED JANUARY 2, 1999 FOR SALE OF MAY 24, 1999 AT 11:00 A.M. DATED JANUARY 19, 1999 FOR SALE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by MORTGAGED PREMISES. The bids will be received at the Adminis- ACCOUNTANT AVAILABLE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union time indicated, and then publicly opened • Fast Turn-Around public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, and read aloud. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Proposal responses must be in strict com- • Flexible Payment Terms This Advertising Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY successful bidders must have 20% of their THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, A.D., 1999 at two pliance with specifications. Proposal re- THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two bid available in cash or certified check at the o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All sponses must be made on the proposal • Convenient Hours & Space o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All conclusion of the sales. successful bidders must have 20% of their forms in the manner designated. Proposals successful bidders must have 20% of their The judgment amount is $63,468.97. bid available in cash or certified check at the must be endorsed on the outside of the Location Is Available bid available in cash or certified check at the The property to be sold is located in the conclusion of the sales. sealed envelope, with the name of the bid- conclusion of the sales. CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of The judgment amount is $207,251.43. der, the bidder’s address and the name of Call Joanna Marsh The judgment amount is $149,394.03. UNION, and the State of New Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the the supplies, equipment, or services for NEIL F. SCHEMBRE Property to be sold is located in the: City of Tax LOT 1470 BLOCK 8. City of Elizabeth, in the County of Union, and which the bid is submitted. It is understood Certified Public Accountant (908) 232-4407 Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1013 OLIVE the State of New Jersey. and agreed that proposals may be delivered Jersey. STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Commonly known as: 36 DeHart Place, before the time or at the place specified for (908) 322-6066 • (908) 322-4138 Premises commonly known as: 428 East 07201. Elizabeth, New Jersey. opening. The Board of Education assumes 266 North Avenue, Fanwood Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) Tax Lot No. 310, in Block No. 13 no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- Tax Block No. 3, Tax Lot No. 304. 25 feet wide by 100 feet long. Dimensions of Lot (Approximately) 30 feet rected in delivery. Dimensions: (approximately) 25 feet x 100 Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the wide by 120 feet long. The Board of Education of the Town of feet. NORTHEASTERLY side if OLIVE Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, ORAL SURGERY Nearest Cross Street: 350.25 northerly STREET, 150 feet from the NORTHWEST- Southwesterly side of DeHart Place, distant reserves the right to accept or reject any from Fourth Street. ERLY side of SPRING STREET. 32 feet from the Northwesterly side of Vine and/or all bids for the whole or any part and There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Street. waive any informalities in the interest of the Westfield Oral Surgery Associates, P.C. $153,371.93 together with lawful interest $65,267.76 together with lawful interest and There is due approximately the sum of Board of Education. No bid may be with- and costs. costs. $212,672.92 together with lawful interest drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in and costs. date set for the opening thereof. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in Bidding shall be in conformance with the Philip R. Geron, D.M.D., F.A.A.O.M.S. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. N.J. Specialty Permit # 3102 this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 18A:18A-1 et seq., pertaining to the “Public RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. School Contracts Law”. SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH Bidders are required to comply with the • Dental Extractions ~ Implants • • Snoring ~ Sleep Apnea • SCHWALL & BECKER, Attorneys SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney SHERIFF requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC • T.M.J. ~ Headaches • 80 Broadway Suite J FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., Attorney 17:27). P.O. Box 460 406 Lippincott Drive 4 Brighton Road By order of the Town of Westfield Board • Cosmetic Jaw ~ Facial Reconstruction • Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 of Education, Union County, New Jersey. CH-754372 (WL) CH-754356 (WL) CH-754338 (WL) Robert A. Berman 320 Lenox Avenue, Westfield • (908) 233-8088 4 T - 5/13, 5/20, 4 T - 5/6, 5/13, 4 T - 4/22, 4/29, Board Secretary 5/27 & 6/3/99 Fee: $159.12 5/22 & 5/27/99 Fee: $169.32 5/6 & 5/13/99 Fee: $169.32 1 T – 5/13/99, The Leader Fee: $34.68 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION St. Clare’s Parish Wins Holy Trinity Track Invt’l St. Clare’s Parish of Staten Island Patrick Muldoon, 5th grade boys, 2:50.97, upset defending champion Holy Trinity Annmarie Granstrand, 6th grade girls, School of Westfield, 189-182, to win the 3:11.31, Samantha Gregory, 7th grade overall title at the 20th annual Holy girls, 2:56.78, Brendan Egan, 7th grade Trinity Invitation Track meet in West- boys, 2:38.47, Hannah Lynch, 8th grade field on May 2. Assumption School of girls, 3:00.0 in addition to Angeles. Morristown finished in third place in the In the 100-meters, the Trinity Blue nine-school meet with 78 points. Braves won three gold medals led by Dennis Angeles of Westfield, an 8th seventh graders Andrew Clark (13.98) grader at Holy Trinity, was the meet’s top and Courtney Bryson (15.19). Rose Gre- individual performer with three gold med- gory was the fastest 4th grade girl in als, leading Holy Trinity to the boys title 16.50 seconds. for the second straight year. Holy Trinity In the 400-meters, 3rd grader Luke scored 125 points in the boys division Granstrand won the gold in an impres- followed by St. Clare’s (101) and Our sive 1:19.75, establishing the meet record David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lady of Sorrows, South Orange (41). in the new event. In 7th grade, Steve OFF AT THE SOUND OF THE GUN This relay group responds quickly to Angeles won the 800 meters in 2:24.3, Fromtling was victorious in 1:06.78 in the sound of the gun during the Holy Trinity Invitational Relays at Gary Kehler narrowly missing the 8th grade meet his first-ever 400-meter competition. Stadium in Westfield on May 1. record of 2:23.7 set in 1985. Angeles also Brandon Pantano, won the 7th grade DODGE BRINGS HOME GOLD Competing with over 400 athletes at the anchored the winning 4x100 and 4x400 200-meter dash in 32.78 seconds. Australian Junior Wheelchair Championships, CJ Dodge of Westfield raced to meter relays for the home team in 55.69 Holy Trinity Head Coach Bill medal in nine events receiving: Gold in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 4x100 and 4:28.06, respectively. Fitzpatrick was very pleased with the relay; Silver in the 1500m and pentathlon and Bronze in the javelin and 4x100 Soccer Killer Bees Defeat Holy Trinity eighth graders Eddy day’s results. “Once again, it was an mixed relay. Sincox, Darlington, Rush and Angeles exciting day of athletic competition for nipped the 7th grade foursome of Kevin nearly 300 young student-athletes. Kehler Hopewell Valley, Cranford Behr, Fromtling, Egan and Korfmacher Stadium provides a wonderful setting for Monroe Tournament Offers 55.69-55.91 to take first in the 4x100 our annual meet, and the visiting coaches The Westfield Killer Bees soccer team and made a nice shot into the goal for the relay. Holy Trinity also won the 3rd tell me this meet is the highlight of their shutout the Hopewell Valley Eclipse, 4- 4-0 victory. grade 4x100 relay, which was run by season. The Trinity coaches are very Challenge to SPF Strikers 0, on May 8, then shutout Cranford Co- Against the Cranford Cobras, neither Emmet Gregory, Luke Granstrand, Gus pleased with the personal improvement bras, 2-0, on May 9. team scored in the first half. All across Gibbons and Scott Muldoon in 1:13.57. shown by so many of our youngsters. We The SPF U-9 Strikers soccer team faced Reddington, who managed to block many Less than three minutes into the first the field one-on-one battles were fought, In winning the 4x400, Holy Trinity don’t like to come in second at our own fierce competition playing against two U- shots being fired at him. Eddie Kahn game, Ann Siwulec sent a pass up to Jenna especially intense battles were won by became the first winner of the Jerry meet, but we admire the St. Clare’s track 10 teams in the Monroe Tournament on successfully deflected a shot on goal. All Feddergreen who turned towards the goal Siwulec, Cariste, and Amanda Dickson. McCabe Cup, named in honor of the program and look forward to another April 24. Their first opponent was the the boys showed a tremendous amount of and nailed a shot into the back right of the Sweepers MacNeil, Palatucci, Elkoury Westfield resident who founded the meet battle with our New York rivals for the West Windsor/Plainsboro Revolution. determination in this game, which was net. A few minutes later, Gio Palatucci, and Maher, did super jobs to turn away 20 years ago. Angeles’ teammates on title next year.” Jeff Stuart started as goalkeeper and not reflected in the losing score of 1-4. intercepted an Eclipse pass and made a most of Cobras’ attacks. Onishi made the winning McCabe Relay team were Other schools which competed were: made several terrific saves. Taylor The second game was against the Mt. quick one-touch pass to left wing Stephanie several excellent moves to break behind fellow 8th graders Donald Darlington St. Vincent DePaul, Stirling (58), St. Molinaro managed an impressive slide Olive Cobras. LiVolsi was outstanding at Bridgeman who slipped a shot just inside the Cobra defense and take several excit- and Robby Rush and seventh grader Michael’s, Cranford (51), St. Virgil’s, tackle just shy of the goal to prevent a goal. A shot by the Cobras on our goal was the left post for a 2-0 lead ing break-away shots on goal, while Palme Brendan Egan. Morris Plains (33), St. Elizabeth’s, Lin- score. Timmy Stuart showed such deter- deflected with a header by Michael In the half, Bees Marykate Maher, and Bridgeman narrowly missed the net Holy Trinity scored heavily in the 800- den (10) and the Academy of St. Benedict, mination in passing the ball and stayed in DeVizio. Sutter placed himself in the right Emily MacNeil, Aly Carter, Caroline with excellent crossing shots. meters. Gold medals were awarded to Newark (10). the play in the face of stiff competition. spot as a defensive player, clearing the ball Cariste, Justine Palme, and Jessie Elkoury In the second half, the Bees stung and In the second half, Daniel LiVolsi from his end of the field many times. Rob sent another 18 shots towards the goal, took command of the field. Federgreen assisted Molinaro in their only goal. Cunningham seemed to be involved in including two that bounced off the cross and Elkoury sent excellent crossing shots SP-F Soccer Association Tommy Sutter kicked the ball high and every play on the field. Reddington took a bar. Excellent passing gave the Bees towards the goal, including two strong far, but missed the net by only inches. few shots at the Cobras’ net, but nothing almost total control of the midfield. shots that just missed, bouncing off the Tyler Stanek stayed tough and blocked seemed to be entering. Timmy Leischner In the second half the Bees unleashed cross bar. In the last quarter, Bridgeman Announces May 26 Meeting many attempts on goal. Seizing the op- kicked the ball away from his team’s net, their “Rolling Thunder” attack. Every sent a perfect corner kick directly in front portunity, Ryan Krueger took a great shot after it hit the post and almost went in. seven minutes, three full backs came on of the goal, which Elkoury managed to Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Asso- Secretary — E. MacIntyre; Treasurer — on goal that hit the post. Despite the Strikers’ tenacity, the score and the three forwards came off, while tap into for a goal. ciation (SPFSA) President Gordon Moser In as goalkeeper, was Brandon was 0-2, the Cobras won. the full backs moved up to half, and With only a one-goal advantage, the P. Cassidy; Vice resident of Operations recently announced the 1999 Annual — C. Meehan; Vice resident of House halfbacks to forward. Mid-way through Bees continued to play aggressively. Meeting of the SPFSA will be held, the second half, Palme sent a long pass Onishi made a dramatic long run into the League — J. Kuchinski, and Vice resi- Wednesday, May 26, at 8 p.m. at the dent of Intercity — J. Metzger. S P-F Soccer Jazz Deadlock across the field to Jessica Schor, who midfield to clear a ball and thwart a Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School sent a rocket into the net. Late in the Cranford breakaway. Late in the game, Additional nominations can be made Multi-Purpose Room. in writing to E. MacIntyre, SPFSA, game, Siwulec made a short pass to smart passing by Melissa Rosen led to The agenda will include the biennial Annie Onishi who slipped by a defender the final goal by Bridgeman. P.O. Box 203, Scotch Plains, 07076 Millburn Magic Girls, 3-3 election of association officers. These nominations must be submitted The nominees of the Nominations by Friday, May 21. A written willing- With less than two minutes remaining position and blasted a shot from 31 yards PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Committee are: President — G. Moser; ness to serve is required for all such the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jazz girl’s out. The shot soared over the entire Millburn SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE Executive Vice resident — J. Meyer; nominations. inter-city soccer team scored to tie the team and just dipped under the cross bar SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Millburn Magic, 3-3, in an exciting game and into the net give the Jazz the tie. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, in Millburn on May 9. The Jazz trailed 3- Things looked bleak for the Jazz as they DOCKET NO. F-8244-98. DOCKET NO. F-860-96. 2 in the waning minutes of the game but fell behind 2-0 early in the second half. SOVEREIGN BANK, FSB, PLAINTIFF NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SER- SPF United Soccer Defeats continued to pour on the pressure. But then Lauren Hercel squirted up the vs. CARMEN E. DUANY, INDIVIDUALLY VICES CORPORATION, A NORTH The Jazz took every opportunity to fire right side line and sent a pass down by the AND AS EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE CAROLINA CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF shots at the Magic goal in a desperate goal line to Loni Kaye. Deep on the right ET AL, DEFENDANT. vs. PHILIP ESTRADA, UNMARRIED, DE- Somerset Hills Wizards CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FENDANT. attempt to gain a tie. At the four minute side Kaye shot from what seemed to be an mark, Jess McGarry let fly a blistering shot impossible angle, but somehow found the DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1999 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, The United continued to dominate for OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JANUARY 28, 1999 FOR SALE The SPF United U-9 boys soccer team from beyond the 18-yard line, but it sailed left corner of the net for the goal. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. were back in top form as they defeated most of the second quarter. Defenders just wide. Then just two minutes later, Soon after that Bitsy Kipping dashed tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- the Somerset Hills Wizards on May 9. James DiNizo, Bryan Dougher and Lindsey Fitzgerald worked the ball free up the right side and dished a pass over to public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by The United took possession early. Mihansky were outstanding in helping from the right sideline, where Becca Hallie Mintz who wasted no time in County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union The excellent passing skills of Evan the team maintain possession. Hessemer, McGuire swooped in from her stopper blasting a shot right at the Magic goalie Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Aspel and Jackson Udeleman resulted in Tommy Hercel and Danny Decataldo that was too hot handle and wound up in THE 26TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY several shots on goal. Brian Bessemer controlled the midfield and used great the net to tie the score 2-2. Although the o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 26TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two executed a perfect corner kick that Kyle passing to challenge the Wizard defense. Burstein Receives successful bidders must have 20% of their o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Magic came right back with a goal to go Mihansky rushed in to put in the net for The third quarter proved to be more ahead some fine goaltending by Maddie bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their the first goal. challenging The United defenders fought conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the Scholastic Honor Wasser and Lauren Mains kept the game for possession and control of the ball. The judgment amount is $61,745.71. conclusion of the sales. Seth L. M. Burstein was recently hon- within reach of McGuire’s dramatic The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $67,284.80. PUBLIC NOTICE Somerset Hills was awarded a penalty game-tying goal. CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07202, The property to be sold is located in the kick which United goalie Jordan ored by the New Jersey State Interscholas- County of UNION and State of New Jersey. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Neuhauser easily stopped. However, the tic Athletic Association (N. J. S. I. A. A.) Commonly known as: 100 WEST GRAND of New Jersey. PLANNING BOARD referee ruled that Neuhauser moved his having been chosen to represent Westfield STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY It is commonly known as 1059 William Notice is hereby given that on May 26, feet before the kick, and he gave the High School as it’s Scholar-Athlete. Fanwood Rec Soccer 07202. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. 1999, at 8 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the Wizards another chance. Neuhauser dis- This year Burstein set a new record Tax Lot No. 17411 in Block No. 13. It is known and designed as Block No. 9, Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine played remarkable composure and came for this elite swim team in the 100-yard Camp Sessions: Being known and designated as Unit No. Lot No. 1382. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood butterfly. He led the team as Captain to 1 Joelle Manor Condominium, together with The dimensions are 25 feet wide by 100 Planning Board will hold a public hearing to up with the second save. The United players were re-energized the State finals, winning his events. He The Fanwood Recreation Commission an undivided 8.333% interest in the com- feet long. consider the appeal of Nina and Edward is sponsoring the Fanwood Recreation mon elements and more as described in the Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- Byron for bulk variances to erect a deck from for the fourth quarter. Aspel was passing has won three gold medals in interna- well from the corners. Cohen, Udelsman tional competition and has been most Soccer Camp. The camp sessions will be Master Deed recorded September 8, 1988 easterly line of William Street, 175 feet from the requirements of Chapter 93 of the Code held from Monday to Fridays, July 19 to in Deed Book 3567, Page 0394, et seq., as the northwesterly line of Catherine Street. of the Borough of Fanwood and from provi- and Brous all had shots on goal Hessemer competitive on a national basis in the may have been or may be lawfully amended. Prior lien(s): None. sions of subparagraph 93-9A(1)(i) (side yard sent in several well-placed comer kicks. butterfly and I.M. July 23, August 9 to 13 and August 23 to There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of width); 93-9A(2)(b) (rear yard depth); 93- However, the Wizard defense was tough. Last Spring, he was invited to the 27 for all children between the ages of $63,495.30 together with lawful interest and $70,316.66 together with lawful interest and 9A(1)(f) (building coverage) at 14 Crest The aggressive United offense finally U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colo- four and 10. Each session will take place costs. costs. Lane, Fanwood, New Jersey also known as got a break of their own late in the game rado Springs. Having been highly re- from 9 a.m.-noon and will be held at There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in Block No. 106 Lot No. 16 on the Fanwood when the referee called a hand ball in the cruited by the county’s top schools, he LaGrande Park in Fanwood. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Tax Map. The Camp Director this year is again, The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn All interested persons may be present and box and awarded them a penalty kick. was offered and took early acceptance to Hessemer took the kick and fired a racket Yale University- and will be one of their Dave Moser who is a former Bucknell this sale. this sale. heard. University Soccer Player and is a very RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The file pertaining to this application is to the upper corner for the insurance goal star swimmers. SHERIFF SHERIFF available for public inspection during normal and the 2-0 win Burstein has maintained a straight experienced youth coach and teacher. FEIN, SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & business hours from the Secretary of the “A” average throughout his high school There will be many other counselors who Attorney KAPNICK, Attorney Board at the Administration Offices of the PUBLIC NOTICE years, despite having taken numerous are college soccer players along with some Suite 201 Suite 300 Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine advanced courses. He plans on majoring experienced high school soccer players, 7 Century Drive 293 Eisenhower Parkway Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. NOTICE TO CREDITORS in Math and/or Physics and is anticipat- including All-State Player Todd Moser. ESTATE OF EMILIE M. KERNER, De- Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Byron ing a medical career in Orthopedic and The camp is run in conjunction with CH-754347 (WL) CH-753290 (WL) 14 Crest Lane ceased. the Fanwood Recreation Department 4 T - 4/29, 5/6, 4 T - 4/29, 5/6, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Pursuant to the order of ANN P. CONTI, Sports Medicine. 5/13 & 5/20/99 Fee: $177.48 1 T – 5/13/99, The Times Fee: $25.50 Surrogate of the County of Union, made on which is run by Director Kevin Ewing 5/13 & 5/20/99 Fee: $177.48 and Assistant Director Scott Brelinsky. the 7th day of May, A.D., 1999, upon the PUBLIC NOTICE application of the undersigned, as Executor The camp is open to all Fanwood and of the estate of said deceased, notice is BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Scotch Plains residents for $55 per player. hereby given to the creditors of said de- PLANNING BOARD It is also available to non-residents for ceased to exhibit to the subscriber under Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- $65 per player. ISOLDI oath or affirmation their claims and demands NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF associates If you are interested, please contact against the estate of said deceased within FANWOOD after public hearing granted Dave Moser at (908) 451-5123 or Kevin ® six months from the date of said order, or approval to Christine Loh to erect a Day Care Realtors they will be forever barred from prosecuting Center on the property at 133 South Avenue, Ewing at the Recreation Department at or recovering the same against the sub- Fanwood, New Jersey being Block No. 55 (908) 889-2080. scriber. Lot No. 13. 908-232-5556 Barbara K. Hart Documents pertaining to this application Executor are available for public inspection at the PUBLIC NOTICE Ventura, Miesowitz, Albano & Keough, Borough Hall during normal business hours. SHERIFF’S SALE “Working With Us is Like Having Family in the Business!” Attorneys Ms. Christine Loh SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 783 Springfield Avenue 17 Chiplou Lane CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, *Visit us at our Web Site – http://westfieldnj.com/isoldi Summit, New Jersey 07901 Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 DOCKET NO. F-11564-98. 1 T – 5/13/99, The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T – 5/13/99, The Times Fee: $14.79 NORTHWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MARYELENA DUFFOO, SALE PENDING ET ALS, DEFENDANT. PRIME WESTFIELD PROPER TIES CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED FEBRUARY 26, 1999 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. WYCHWOOD COLONIAL By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Magnificent Center Hall Colonial to be built public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, by master craftsman ANTHONY JAMES. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Plans from 3,500 to 5,000 square feet can THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All include 4 to 7 Bedrooms featuring the successful bidders must have 20% of their architectural characteristics & quality bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. craftsmanship prevalent to homes built The judgment amount is $82,321.42. decades ago. Call today for more information Property to be sold is located in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Starting $850,000. Jersey. Premises commonly known as 1047 Fairmount Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 594.A, Block No. 8 on the official Tax Map of the City of MINT CONDITION RANCH Elizabeth. SCOTCH PLAINS – The feel of a Colonial and the spaciousness of a Dimensions: (approximately) 50.42 feet x 22.96 feet x 50.30 feet x 23.57 feet. Ranch invite you into this charming Homestead area home. It boasts 5 Nearest Cross Street: Jackson Avenue. Bedrooms and 2½ Baths with loads of closet space. A Living Room There is due approximately the sum of with fireplace and formal Dining Room along with a cherry Eat-in Kitchen $84,590.61 together with lawful interest and that opens to the Family Room, provide the perfect ambience for costs. entertaining. $359,900 There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Westfield Office this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH 209 Central Avenue SHERIFF (908) 233-5555 FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., WESTFIELD $265,900 WESTFELD $369,900 Attorney JUST LISTED! Charming 3 Bedroom 2 full Bath REDUCED! This Charming 3 Bedroom 1½ Bath KIMBERLEY A. HALEY Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Cape located on private oval w/in walking distance Colonial nestled on beautiful corner lot features an MAKING REAL ESTATE REAL EASY 216 Haddon Avenue to Jefferson School. Feat: LR w/fplc, FDR, updated entrance vest. LR w/fplc, expanded EIK, FDR, Member NJAR Million Dollar Club - Gold Level 1998 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 EIK, breezeway and inground pool. Updates incl sunny den & more. Updates include: the roof, CH-754331 (WL) ©1997 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. 4 T - 4/22, 4/29, siding, most windows, pool liner & more. Don't delay! driveway, landscaping & more. Call to see! Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated. 5/6 & 5/13/99 Fee: $169.32 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 19

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Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was oil separators, water cooled air conditioning units, refrigeration units, utility $229.00 for class I structures and $65.00 for class 2 and class 3 structures. introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a service connections up to 60 feet in length, back flow preventers, steam J. The fee for a lead abatement clearance certificate shall be $28.00. meeting held May 11, 1999, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final boilers, hot water boilers (excluding those for domestic water heating), 4. For cross connections and backflow preventers that are subject to testing, passage on the 27th day of May, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Municipal active solar systems, sewer pumps, interceptors and fuel oil piping. There requiring reinspection every three months, the fee shall be $46.00 for each device Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person shall be no inspection fee charged for gas service entrances. when they are tested (thrice annually) and $120.00 for each device when they are who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said (3) The fee for service connections over 60 feet but not more than 200 feet shall broken down and tested (once annually). ordinance. be $125.00. The fee for all service connections over 200 feet shall be 5. The fee for plan review for elevator devices in structures in Use Group R-3 or R- Bernard A. Heeney $250.00. 4 and for elevator devices wholly within dwelling units in R-2 structures shall be Acting Town Clerk (4) The fee for gas piping shall be in the amount of $26.00 per appliance $50.00 for each device. TOWN OF WESTFIELD connected thereto. 6. The fee for plan review for elevator devices in structures in Use Groups other than 1999 FEE SCHEDULE C. Electrical fixtures and devices. The fees shall be as follows. R-3 or R-4 and devices in R-2s exempted by (b)5 above shall be $260.00 for each (1) For from 1 to 50 receptacles or fixtures the fee shall be in the amount of device. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. $36.00. For each 25 receptacles or fixtures in addition to this, the fee shall 7. The fees for elevator device inspections and tests shall be as set forth in N.J.A.C. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD be in the amount of $6.00. For the purpose of computing this fee, receptacles 5:23-12. CHAPTER 8 “BUILDING” AS IT RELATES TO CONSTRUCTION CODE or fixtures shall include lighting outlets, wall switches, fluorescent fixtures, (c) Administrative surcharge. FEES. convenience receptacles or similar fixtures, and motor devices of less than 1. The administrative surcharge to be added to subcode fees for private onsite BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Westfield as follows: that Section one horsepower or one kilowatt or less. inspections and plan review services, furnished under contract, shall be 15 8-3 “Construction Code Fees, Subcode Fees” be amended to read as follows: “Section 8- (2) For each motor or electrical device greater than one horsepower and less percent. 3 Uniform Construction Code Municipal Enforcing Agency Fees, Subcode Fees” than or equal to 10 horsepower, and for transformers and generators greater (d) A State of New Jersey training fee surcharge shall be charged per N.J.A.C. (a) General than one kilowatt and less than or equal to 10 kilowatts, the fee shall be 5:23-4.19. 1. The fee for plan review, computed as a percentage of the fees for a construction $10.00. 1 T – 5/13/99, The Leader Fee: $330.48 permit, shall be due at the time of application for a permit. Plan review fees are not (3) For each motor or electrical device greater than 10 horsepower and less than refundable. or equal to 50 horsepower, for each service panel, service entrance or sub 2. The fee to be charged for a construction permit will be the sum of the basic panel less than or equal to 100 amperes; and for all transformers and construction fee plus all applicable special fees, such as elevator or sign fees. All generators greater than or equal to 45 kilowatts, the fee shall be $46.00. fees shall be rounded to the nearest dollar amount. This fee shall be paid before (4) For each service panel, service entrance or sub panel greater than 100 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE the permit is issued. amperes and less than or equal to 200 amperes, the fee shall be $65.00. 3. The fee to be charged for a certificate of occupancy shall be paid before a certificate (5) For each motor or electrical device greater than 50 horsepower and less than Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- is issued. This fee shall be in addition to the construction permit fee. notes not determined by this ordinance shall or equal to 100 horsepower; for each service panel, service entrance or sub nance of which the following is a copy was (b) U.C.C. Municipal Enforcing Agency fees shall be as follows: be determined by resolution to be hereafter panel greater than 200 amperes and less or equal to 800 amperes; and for introduced, read and passed on first reading adopted. 1. Plan review fee: The fee for plan review shall be 20 percent of the amount to be transformers and generators greater than 45 kilowatts and less than or equal by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a charged for a new construction permit, except that elevator device plan review shall SECTION VI. to 112.5 kilowatts, the fee shall be $92.00. meeting held May 11, 1999, and that the said be as in (b)5 and 6 below. Not more than $1,000.00 of the sum to be (6) For each motor or electrical device greater than 100 horsepower; for each Council will further consider the same for raised by the issuance of said notes may be 2. The basic construction fee shall be the sum of the parts computed on the basis of service panel, service entrance or sub panel greater than 800 amperes; and final passage on the 27th day of May, 1999, volume or cost of construction, the number of plumbing fixtures and pieces of used to finance such purpose, whether tem- for each transformer or generator greater than 112.5 kilowatts, the fee shall at 8:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, Mu- equipment, the number of electrical fixtures and devices and the number of porary or permanent, or to finance engineer- be $457.00. nicipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, ing or inspection costs and legal expenses, sprinklers, standpipes, and detectors (smoke and heat) at the unit rates provided (7) For the purpose of computing these fees, all motors except those in plug- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and herein plus any special fees. The minimum fee for a basic construction permit shall or to finance the cost of the issuance of such in appliances shall be counted, including control equipment, generators, place any person who may be interested be $46.00. The minimum fee per subcode shall be $46.00. obligations as provided by said Local Bond transformers and all heating, cooking or other devices consuming or therein will be given an opportunity to be Law, R.S. 40A:2-20. A. Building volume or cost: The fees for new construction or alteration are as generating electric current. heard concerning said ordinance. follows: SECTION VII. (8) The fee for annual inspections of all wiring in relation to swimming pools, Bernard A. Heeney (1) Fees for new construction shall be based upon the volume of the structure. It is hereby determined and declared that spas and hot tubs shall be $100.00 for the first pool, spa or hot tub and Acting Town Clerk the period of usefulness of the purpose for Volume shall be computed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.28. The new $25.00 each for each additional. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. construction fee shall be in the amount of $0.027 per cubic foot of volume which said notes are to be issued is a period D. Fire protection and other hazardous equipment; sprinklers, standpipes, detec- AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE for buildings and structures of all use groups and types of construction as of five (5) years computed from the date of tors (smoke and heat), pre-engineered suppression systems, gas and oil fired FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF said bonds. classified and defined in articles 3 and 4 of the building subcode. The appliances not connected to any plumbing system, kitchen exhaust systems, VARIOUS STREETS IN THE minimum fee for new or added volume shall be $150.00. SECTION VIII including incinerators and crematoriums. TOWN OF WESTFIELD AND (2) Fees for renovations, alterations and repairs shall be based upon the It is hereby determined and declared that (1) The fee for 20 or fewer heads or detectors shall be $65.00, except for one THE APPROPRIATION OF THE the Supplemental Debt Statement required estimated cost of the work. The fee shall be in the amount of $24.00 per and two family residences (use group R-3 or R-4 of the building code), the MONIES NECESSARY $1,000. of the estimated cost of the work up to and including $50,000. From by said law has been duly made and filed in fee for 5 or fewer smoke detectors shall be $46.00. For 21 to and including THEREFOR $50,001. up to and including $100,000., the additional fee shall be in the the office of the Town Clerk and that such 100 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $120.00 For 101 to and including BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Statement so filed shows that the gross debt amount of $18.00 per $1,000. of estimated cost above $50,000. Above 200 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $229.00. For 201 to and including the Town of Westfield in the County of Union $100,000., the additional fee shall be in the amount of $15.00 per $1,000. of the Town as defined in N.J.S.A. 40A:2-43 400 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $594.00. For 401 to and including as follows: of estimated cost above $100,000. For the purpose of determining esti- of said Revised Statutes is increased by this 1,000 heads or detectors, the fee shall be $882.00. For over 1,000 heads or SECTION I. ordinance by $140,000.00 and that notes mated cost, the applicant shall submit to the Agency such cost data as may detectors, the fee shall be $1,050.00. In computing Fees for heads and a. That streets in various sections of be available produced by the architect or engineer of record, or by a authorized by this ordinance shall be within detectors, the number shall be counted separately and two Fees, one for Town shall be improved by the milling recognized estimating firm, or by the contractor. A bona fide contractor’s bid, any debt limitations prescribed by said law. heads and one for detectors, shall be charged. and resurfacing with bituminous ma- SECTION IX if available, shall be submitted. The Agency shall make the final decision (2) The fee for each standpipe shall be $229.00. terials complete with such work as is regarding estimated cost. This ordinance shall take effect twenty (3) The fee for each independent pre-engineered system, shall be $92.00. necessary and incidental thereto. (3) Fees for additions shall be computed on the same basis as for new (20) days after the first publication thereof (4) The fee for each oil or gas fired appliance that is not connected to the b. Parking areas in Tamaques Park after final passage. construction for the added portion. plumbing system shall be $46.00. c. Improvements to the shoulder of vari- (4) Fees for combination renovations and additions shall be computed as the 1 T – 5/13/99, The Leader Fee: $83.13 (5) The fee for each kitchen exhaust system shall be $65.00. ous roadways sum of the fees computed separately in accordance with items (2) and (3) (6) The fee for each incinerator shall be $365.00. SECTION II. above. (7) The fee for each crematorium shall be $365.00. That all of said work shall be completed (5) Flat fees: 3. Certificates and other permits. The fees are as follows: under the supervision of the Town Engineer PUBLIC NOTICE a. The fee for a temporary structure shall be $90.00. A. The fee for a demolition or removal permit shall be $92.00 for a structure of less and in accordance with town specifications TOWN OF WESTFIELD b. The fee for a private swimming pool with a security enclosure shall be than 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height, for one and two which are now on file in the office of the $250.00. PLANNING BOARD family residences (use group R-3 or R-4 of the building code), and $150.00 for Town Engineer. Notice is hereby given that the Westfield c. The fee for a public swimming pool with a security enclosure shall be all other use groups. SECTION III. Planning Board at its meeting on May 3, $550.00. B. The fee for a permit to construct a sign shall be in the amount of $1.20 per square That all the work shall be undertaken as a d. The fee for a security enclosure for a private swimming pool shall be 1999 memorialized the following Board ac- foot of surface area of the sign, computed on one side only for doublefaced general improvement to be paid for by gen- tion of April 12, 1999 re: $75.00. signs. The minimum fee shall be $65.00. eral taxation. 99-4(V) DR. STANLEY GERSCH, 114 e. The fee for a security enclosure for a public swimming pool shall be C. The fee for a certificate of occupancy shall be in the amount of 10 percent of the SECTION IV. $130.00. SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE, new construction permit fee that would be charged by the Agency pursuant to It is hereby determined and declared that BLOCK NO. 3109, LOT NO. 4, f. The fee for a wood deck up to and including 100 square feel shall be these regulations. The minimum fee shall be $120.00, except for one or two the estimated amount of money to be raised SEEKING PRELIMINARY AND $65.00. family residences (use group R-3 or R-4 of the building subcode) of less than from all sources for said purpose shall be g. The fee for a wood deck over 100 square feet and up to and including 200 FINAL SITE PLAN APRPOVAL 5,000 square feet in area and less than 30 feet in height, for which the minimum $150,000 and that the estimated amount of TO CONSTRUCT A FRONT square feet shall be $90.00. fee shall be $65.00. bonds or notes to be issued for said purpose ADDITION AND REAR ADDI- h. The fee for a wood deck over 200 square feet shall be $120.00. D. The fee for a certificate of occupancy granted pursuant to a change of use group is $140,000. There is hereby appropriated to i. The fee for an open structural tower up to and including 30 feet in height TION TO AN EXISTING TWO shall be $174.00. said purpose the sum of $10,000 from the STORY PROFESSIONAL OF- shall be $110.00. E. The fee for a certificate of continued occupancy shall be $174.00. Capital Improvement Fund available for such FICE BUILDING; EXPAND j. The fee for an open structural tower over 30 feet in height shall be F. There shall be no fee for a certificate of approval issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. purpose. $275.00. PARKING AREA IN REAR 5:23-2.23(j). SECTION V. WITH APPROPRIATE LIGHT- k. The fee for a fireplace shall be $110.00. G. There shall be no fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy. To finance such purpose there shall be ING, PAVING, DRAINAGE, l. The fee for a chimney or chimney liner shall be $90.00. H. The fee for plan review of a building for compliance under the alternate systems issued, pursuant to the Local Bond Law or m. The fee for lead hazard abatement shall be $140.00. SCREEN BUFFER, ETC. AND and non-depletable energy source provisions of the energy subcode shall be the State of New Jersey, Bond Anticipation INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO n. The fee for a free standing storage shed not more than 100 square feet $274.00 for one and two family residences (use group R-3 or R-4 of the building Notes of said Town which shall not exceed FIRST AND SECOND STO- in area and not more than 10 feet in height shall be $65.00. subcode), and for light commercial structures having an indoor temperature in the aggregate principal amount the sum of B. Plumbing fixtures and equipment: The fees shall be as follows: RIES – approved. controlled from a single point, and $1,369.00 for all other structures. $140,000. Such notes shall bear interest at Kenneth B. Marsh (1) The fee shall be in the amount of $10.00 per fixture connected to the I. The fee for an application for a variation in accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.10 a rate per annum as may hereafter be deter- Secretary plumbing system for all fixtures and appliances except as listed in (b)2.B.(2) shall be $594.00 for class 1 structures and $120.00 for class 2 and class 3 mined within the limitations prescribed by and (3) below. 1 T – 5/13/99, The Leader Fee: $22.95 structures. The fee for resubmission of an application for a variation shall be said law. All matters with respect to said (2) The fee shall be $65.00 per special device for the following: grease traps,

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Street. SHERIFF’S SALE TOWN OF WESTFIELD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, THE 9TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two Prior lien(s): None. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ROSS PLACE AND THE AP- Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All There is due approximately the sum of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PROPRIATION OF THE MON- nances as follows were passed and adopted DOCKET NO. F-8658-97. successful bidders must have 20% of their $108,102.69 together with lawful interest DOCKET NO. F-019273-97. IES NECESSARY THEREFOR. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF bid available in cash or certified check at the and costs. by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a VNB MORTGAGE SERVICES, INC., SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1991 CHICAGO, A NATIONAL BANKING AS- conclusion of the sales. There is a full legal description on file in meeting thereof held May 11, 1999. PLAINTIFF vs. EDIBERTO IRIZARRY, ET AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING SOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR U.S. The judgment amount is $104,649.81. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Bernard A. Heeney AL, DEFENDANT. FOR THE PURCHASE OF HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED The property to be sold is located in the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Acting Town Clerk CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, VARIOUS ITEMS OF CERTIFICATES SERIES 1991-2 PLAIN- City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State this sale. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1733 DATED JANUARY 28, 1999 FOR SALE EQUIPMENT, AND COM- TIFF vs. ALBERT L. ANTHONY AND of New Jersey. RALPH FROEHLICH AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. PUTER EQUIPMENT FOR USE RONZELLA OWENS, HIS WIFE ET AL, It is commonly known as 620 Marshall SHERIFF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, DEFENDANT. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 16 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE APPROPRIATION OF THE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, It is known and designated as Block No. 7, KAPNICK, Attorneys PARKS AND RECREATION public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union MONIES NECESSARY DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE Lot No. 823. Suite 300 ARTICLE I “PARKS AND REC- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THEREFOR AND THE ISSU- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. The dimensions are approximately 25 feet 293 Eisenhower Parkway REATION FACILITIES GENER- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- wide by 100 feet long (irregular). Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 ALLY” BY ADDING A NEW THE 26TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 1999 at two TION NOTES FOR THE FI- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Nearest cross street: Situate on the CH-753745 (WL) SECTION. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All NANCING OF SAID WORK. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union southwesterly line of Marshall Street, 250 4 T - 5/13, 5/20, successful bidders must have 20% of their SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1986 SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1992 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, feet from the northwesterly line of Sixth 5/27 & 6/3/99 Fee: $187.68 bid available in cash or certified check at the AN ORDINANCE FOR IM- conclusion of the sales. PROVEMENTS TO RECRE- AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The judgment amount is $142,762.39. ATIONAL FACILITIES AND FOR THE REBUILDING, RE- PLACEMENT OR IMPROVE- The property to be sold is located in the THE APPROPRIATION OF THE City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New MONIES NECESSARY MENT TO PUBLIC PARKING NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Jersey. THEREFOR AND THE ISSU- LOTS AND THE APPROPRIA- TION OF MONIES NECES- Commonly known as: 1032 Flora Street, ANCE OF BOND ANTICIPA- FOR NON-PAYMENT OF TAXES Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. TION NOTES FOR THE FI- SARY THEREFOR. Tax Lot No. 734 in Block No. 8. NANCING OF SAID WORK. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1993 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1987 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AND MUNICIPAL CHARGES feet wide by 100 feet long. FOR IMMPROVEMENTS TO AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FA- Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF erly side of Flora Street 170 feet from the CILITIES AND THE APPRO- auction on VARIOUS STREETS IN THE easterly side of Catherine Street. PRIATION OF THE MONIES Thursday, June 3, 1999 TOWN OF WESTFIELD AND There is due approximately the sum of NECESSARY THEREFOR In the Mayor and Council Chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock THE APPROPRIATION OF THE $146,558.78 together with lawful interest AND THE ISSUANCE OF BOND in the morning or at such later time and place to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed MONIES NECESSARY and costs. ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner thereof for the total amount of municipal liens THEREFOR. There is a full legal description on file in THE FINANCING OF SAID chargeable against said lands respectively, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seg. As computed to the 3rd day of June 1999. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1988 WORK. Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of interest this sale. FOR THE IMMPROVEMENT 1 T – 5/13/99, The Leader Fee: $73.44 bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money RALPH FROEHLICH OF GALLOWS HILL ROAD order or other method previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which there are no other SHERIFF AND THE MONIES NECES- purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an interest rate of 18%. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG, BECKER & SARY THEREFOR. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with interest and costs. Payments must be in the form ACKERMAN, Attorneys PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1989 of cash, certified check or money order. 1139 Spruce Drive AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING SHERIFF’S SALE Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control P.O. Box 1024 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Act (N.J.S.A. 58:10A-1 et seq.) and the Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is precluded Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 WILLOW GROVE ROAD AND CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the Tele.: 1-908-233-8500 THE MONIES NECESSARY DOCKET NO. F-3974-97. site. File No.: XRFZ-36636 The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: THEREFOR. CORESTATES MORTGAGE SER- CH-754346 (WL) VICES CORP. F/K/A BANKCORP MORT- BLOCK LOT ASSESSED TO LOCATION TOTAL DUE 4 T - 4/29, 5/6, SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 1990 001 002 Chris-Don Inc. 193 Terrill Road $8,178 99 GAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. RAUL 5/13 & 5/20/99 Fee: $171.36 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING ROYUELA SAGARO AND MARIA G. 010 011 Lapinski, Joseph and Mary Ann 102 Madison Avenue $2,489.78 FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF 014 005 Capoccia, Ronald R. and Pamela 12 Montrose Avenue $5,442.46 SAGARO, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. 019 013 Halas, Peter T. and Linda M. 117 Pleasant Avenue $3,863.38 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 041 004 Zinman, David M. and Debra S. 162 Pleasant Avenue $3,836.72 DATED AUGUST 19, 1997 FOR SALE OF 046 010 Sheppard, Carol L. 225 Tillotson Road $6,790.64 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 054 011 Bard, Richard and Jean 145 North Avenue $6,625.36 SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 067 002 266 North Co., LLC 266 North Avenue $2,922.29 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 086 006 Blitz, Kathie A. 79 Second Street $1,480.07 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 091 035 Conahan, James J. Jr. and Patti 40 First Street $1,249.70 DOCKET NO. F-12221-98. 096 001.02 Pizzolato, Elsie and Phillip Jr. 621 Terrill Road $1,516,17 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two 105 016 Malone, William 3rd and Barbara 187 King Street $6,115.56 BOSTON, PLAINTIFF vs. JESUS M. 116 051 Green, Mark S. and Roberts, Bonnie 18 Roosevelt Avenue $1,117.14 THE 2ND DAY OF JUNE A.D., 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All SANTIAGO, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. successful bidders must have 20% of their 116 073 Davis, Anthony and Richard 15 Trenton Avenue $4,259.63 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All 116 075.A Terry, Eugene and Janet 4 Saville Row $2,856.84 successful bidders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the DATED FEBRUARY 5, 1999 FOR SALE conclusion of the sales. 4 T – 5/6, 5/13, 5/20 & 5/27/99 Fee: $452.88 bid available in cash or certified check at the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. The judgment amount is $187,114.46. conclusion of the sales. The property to be sold is located in the The judgment amount is $139,843.24. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Municipality: City of Elizabeth, County of of New Jersey. Union and State of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 740 Wyoming Mailing Address: 10 Geneva Street, Eliza- Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. beth, New Jersey 07206. It is known and designated as Block No. Tax Lot and Block: Lot No. 9 and Block No. 10, Lot No. 2256. 2, a/k/a Lot No. 566 and Block No. 2. The dimensions are approximately 50 feet Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet x wide by 120 feet long. Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet. westerly line of Wyoming Avenue, 106.40 Number of Feet to Nearest Cross Street: feet from the southeasterly line of Monmouth 100.00. Road. There is due approximately the sum of Prior lien(s): None. $143,563.80 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of and costs. $192,728.10 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF JAMES D. DONNELLY, Attorney 1236 Brace Road STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & Suite C KAPNICK, Attorney Suite 300 P.O. 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PUBLIC NOTICE – CLASSIFIEDS – TOWN OF WESTFIELD HELP WANTED RESOLUTION HELP WANTED Public Notice is hereby given that a Reso- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Plumbing Subcode Official/In- lution as follows was passed and adopted Easier Than You Might Think spector. P/T, DCA licensed. Send by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a resumè to Borough Clerk, 75 North meeting held April 27, 1999. Westfield Rescue Squad seeks Bernard A. Heeney, Jr. persons willing to train as Emer- Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ Acting Town Clerk gency Medical Technicians. Valid 07023. NJ Driv. Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. Laws and Rules Committee HELP WANTED WHEREAS, the USS New Jersey Battle- We offer 24 hr. coverage. Select ship Commission has been established with a duty period that’s right for you. Payroll Clerk, experiened with the objective of returning the USS New ADP System and Microsoft Word. Jersey to a New Jersey site and to establish Wkday 9 am - 1 pm or 1-5 pm slots it as a Ship/Museum to honor veterans of all are perfect for parents of school Send resumè to Borough of branches of the Military Services of the children. Fanwood, Borough Clerk, 75 North REAL ESTATE SURVEY Donna Perch, a specialist in residential real estate United States, and * * * * * Martine Avenue, Fanwood, NJ WHEREAS, the World’s most decorated 07023. with the Westfield office of Coldwell Banker, recently answered real estate Warship will also provide a learning experi- Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. questions while providing early morning commuters with free coffee at the ence in service and history for generations Min. 2 hrs./wk. All training pro- HELP WANTED Westfield Train Station. The most frequently asked questions were about the to come, and vided. current low interest rates and the local housing market. Ms. Perch, a realtor for Call the Recruiting Team at OFFICE PERSON over 10 years, is a member of the New Jersey Association of Realtors Million WHEREAS, the Battleship New Jersey (908) 233-2500 for details Local Chiropractic office seeks Dollar Sales Club Silver Level for 1998, and a 20-year resident of Westfield. She Foundation has been established to raise funds for this project; part-time office person. has been active in town for many years, serving on Westfield Board of Education’s HELP WANTED Call (908) 233-4774 Strategic Planning Committee, Union County Master Gardener’s hot line and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Waiter/Waitress/Bus Person the Parent-Teacher Organizations of both McKinley Elementary School and Westfield, County of Union, State of New SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Edison Intermediate School. Jersey hereby states its endorsement of this Full & part time for lunch & dinner. project and encourages the support of its Please apply in person at Echo HOUSEKEEPING PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE citizens of New Jersey, and Lake Country Club, Springfield My housekeeper is available 2/3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it sup- Ave., Westfield. days per week. Child care or clean- SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ports the fund raising activities of the State (908) 232-4141 ing. Westfield area. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by of New Jersey License Plate program and Call Sara (908) 789-4944 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Income Tax check-off as well as direct con- HELP WANTED DOCKET NO. F-12664-98. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tributions to the Foundation, and SERVICES YOU NEED WMC MORTGAGE CORP., PLAINTIFF Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assistant Counselors needed for vs. JANICE LEBRON, DEFENDANT. THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, A.D., 1999 at two Town Clerk shall send a copy of this resolu- summer camp at Temple Emanu- NORA & BOB’S CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All tion to the members of the New Jersey El Nursery School, Westfield. Half- Maid services, carpet & uphol- DATED JANUARY 5, 1999 FOR SALE OF successful bidders must have 20% of their Legislature representing Union County, to MORTGAGED PREMISES. bid available in cash or certified check at the the governments of all of the Union County day program. Must be in high stery shampooing, ultrasonic blind conclusion of the sales. municipalities, to the New Jersey State school or older, warm, fun loving cleaning and window cleaning. PUBLIC NOTICE The judgment amount is $75,964.10. League of Municipalities, to the Battleship and have experience with chil- Residential/commercial. Fully in- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS All that certain tract, lot and parcel of land New Jersey Foundation, and to the Press dren. sured. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT lying and being in the City of Elizabeth serving Union County. Call (908) 232-7663 Call (908) 629-0019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the County of Union and State of New Jersey 1 T – 5/13/99, The Leader Fee: $38.76 For An Interview meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment being more particularly described as: of the Township of Scotch Plains held on Beginning at a point in the Southwesterly FOR SALE lineof Marshall Street distant Southeasterly May 6, 1999, the following decisions of the WHALE OF A SALE! Board were memorialized: along the same 200.00 feet from the inter- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Granted a Temporary Operating Permit to section of the said line of Marshall Street Saturday, May 15 Jorge and Lisa Milo for permission to and the Southeasterly line of First Street; BOARD OF EDUCATION from a reputable insurance company, . 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. install a house trailer during renovations at thence WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY All bidders must be prequalified in accor- First Congregational Church the property located at 1931 Duncan Drive 1. South 54 degrees 23 minutes West, dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Block No. 10801, Lot No. 7), Scotch Plains 100.00 feet; thence. amended by Chapter 188, Laws of 1968 as 125 Elmer Street, Westfield with certain conditions. 2. South 35 degrees 37 minutes East, Sealed proposals will be received by the set forth in Instructions to Bidders. Lots of children’s stuff, HH items, 25.00 feet; thence. Granted a renewal of a Temporary Oper- Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey, Labor in connection with the project shall Nordic Track, some furniture and ating Permit to Oscar Garrido for permis- 3. North 54 degrees 23 minutes East, in the Board of Education Office, 302 Elm 100.00 feet to a point on the South- be paid not less than wages as listed in collectibles, plus food. sion to park a livery vehicle inside the garage Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, at Prevailing Wage Rate Determination, pur- at the property located at 1550 Front Street easterly line of Marshall Street; 10:30 A.M. (Prevailing Time) on May thence. suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE (Block No. 201, Lot No. 5), Scotch Plains 26,1999 at which time bids will be opened Laws of 1963, or the U. S. Department of with certain conditions. 4. Running along the same, North 35 and read aloud for: degrees 37 minutes West, 25.00 feet Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are Log Cabin Est. in Clark. Reduced Granted a renewal of a Temporary Oper- “METAL ROOF INSTALLATION AT higher for each class of labor, ating Permit to Jerome Hines for permis- to the point and place of Beginning. PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AT to $265,000. Lg. sunny, private sion to retain a second kitchen at the prop- Being Lot No. 18, Block No. 70 on Map of WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL, B9-122” Bidders are required to comply with the end unit. 2 Lg. BRs., 2-1/2 Bath, erty located at 3 Karen Court (Block No. New Manufacturing Town of Elizabethport, Plans and specifications will be available requirements of PL 1975, C. 127, (NJAC finished basement. All upgrades. 14502, Lot No. 22), Scotch Plains with filed February 21, 1913 in the Union County on May 17, 1999. 17:27). certain conditions. Clerk’s Office as Map No. 37C. Plans, Specifications, form of bid, con- Call (732) 396-3989 Granted a renewal of a Temporary Oper- The above description is drawn in accor- tract and bond for the proposed work and Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- ating Permit to Kenneth Einhorn, III, t/a dance with a survey made by William Swift, other Contract Documents thereto, as pre- tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days Einhorn’s Florist for permission to utilize L.S., Wm. DiMarzo & Son Associates, Inc., pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file in from the date of the opening of Bids for the HELP WANTED designated outside area for seasonal dis- dated March 28, 1997. their offices at 493 Lehigh Avenue, Union, purpose of reviewing the bids and investi- play at the retail florist establishment located IDENTIFIED AS TAX LOT NO. 754 New Jersey 07083, and in the offices of the gating the qualifications of bidders, prior to at 2015 Westfield Avenue (Block No. 2103, BLOCK NO. 2 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, awarding of the Contract. HELP WANTED The Westfield Leader & MAP F THE CITY OF ELIZABETH (for Lot No. 10), Scotch Plains with certain Westfield, New Jersey, and may be exam- The Board of Education reserves the right HOTEL: – The Westfield Inn is The Times conditions. informational purposes only). ined at the office of M. Disco Associates to reject any or all bids if in its judgment the Denied use variances to Dan Picaro for There is due approximately the sum of during business hours. public interest will be served by so doing. currently seeking a P/T person of Scotch Plains-Fanwood the construction of a multi-family house and $78,086.35 together with lawful interest and Bidders will be furnished with a copy of the primarily for evenings for the front By order of the Board of Education, for the storage of a commercial truck at the costs. Plans and Specifications by the Engineer, Westfield, New Jersey. desk. 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POPCORN™ Recreation Department To Host Art Courses Election FANWOOD — The Fanwood Rec- reation Commission is sponsoring Politics and Strange Bedfellows Art Classes for Adults. By Michael S. Goldberger Barbara Prestridge, a local artist One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent and teacher, will instruct the courses 3 popcorns plain evil. in water color, acrylic or oil paint- In Election, which focuses on a fever- But what then is supposed to excuse ing to adults with previous painting ishly delirious campaign for student coun- the sanctimonious behavior Broderick’s experience. cil president, it’s in high school that our Jim McAllister suddenly exhibits? Is the Classes will be held at La Grande future demagogues learn how to fool all need to be right in his DNA? Or is the Park in Fanwood. There will be two of the people some of the time and some social science teacher just invoking sessions of classes: Tuesdays from of the people all of the time. Lenin’s end-justifies-the-means ploy May 18 to June 22 from 7:30-9:30 The seriocomic case in point is Reese when he sticks his nose into the election p.m.; and Mondays from June 28 to Witherspoon as pushy Tracy Flick, di- and beseeches popular football star Paul August 2 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. rector-writer Alexander Payne’s diabolic Metzler (Chris Klein) to run against the embodiment of everything that is bad The Fees per session are Fanwood source of his woe? about American politics. She insists on As he recruits the handsome but simple residents, $60, and non-residents, being elected. oaf, you can practically hear the urgent $70. Registration for one or both Scaling the heights of obnoxious perki- refrain, “gotta stop that man,” from an- sessions will be held at LaGrande ness, Tracy ventures wherever her insa- other film about shamelessly obsessive Park on Saturday, May 15, from tiable quest for recognition and power striving, How to Succeed in Business 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enrollment will takes her, aided and abetted by her single- Without Really Trying. be limited. parent, equally single-minded mother. And that isn’t the only tampering Mr. Mom perennially writes to positive McAllister perpetrates, not to mention role models like Connie Chung and Eliza- the added moral scrutiny he invites when beth Dole, seeking their advice on rais- he allows his marriage to justify a sudden Music Boosters Set ing a successful woman. interest in old friend Dave’s now di- Of course Tracy’s suburban Nebraska vorced wife. Charity Golf Event classmates are neither very bothered nor Still convinced he is the epitome of MUSIC MASTERS…Terrill Middle School students Mike Gleason, left, Delsa Slaugh at the piano, and Ben Flath won places necessarily taken in by the budding civic integrity, the teacher now takes a in the Central Jersey Music Educators’ Association Region 2 Jazz Competition. Representing the Scotch Plains-Fanwood school SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch politician’s disingenuous ways. For start- stroll down the proverbial garden path, a district, they joined area students in a jazz concert performed on April 18 at War Memorial High School in Sayreville. Plains-Fanwood Music Boosters As- ers, though there is hardly a black stu- tragically humorous odyssey that Mr. sociation will sponsor a golf outing dent among them, their high school is Broderick undertakes with delectable on Monday, May 24, at 11:30 a.m. at named after George Washington Carver; whimsy. Fiber Artist, Catherine Marchant the Apple Mountain Gold & Coun- this automatically gives the teen-agers a Director Payne (who co-wrote Elec- leg up on the wiles of hypocrisy. try Club in Belvidere. tion with Jim Taylor) injects terrific little But there is, indeed, someone terribly nuances along the way, not the least of Named May Artist at Gallery This benefit enables the purchase upset at the prospect of a presidential which is a perfectly timed bee sting to Please send of instruments, performance cos- win by two-faced Tracy. Absolutely tor- Mr. McAllister’s eyelid, an absurdly ef- tumes, choral equipment and uni- mented by the possibility is Matthew fective Cain sign to symbolize this once Arts & Entertainment forms for the students. Broderick as Jim McAllister, the thrice- noble character’s hilarious metamorpho- WESTFIELD – wire or weaving The registration fee is $85 per elected most popular teacher at Carver sis. Westfield resident with metal, but, I Releases to person which includes lunch, golf High. Added to this intelligently mordant Catherine also take great sat- cart, golfing and dinner. His character is unquestioned — for swipe at everything from political ambi- Marchant has been isfaction from mak- Door prizes and awards will also now that is. tion to adultery to secondary education, [email protected] In fact, Mr. McAllister is known for named the May Art- ing useful, every- be presented for closest-to-pin, there is a zany twist on sibling rivalry. his academic inquiry into the difference Candidate Paul’s gay younger sister, ist of the Month at day items,” stated longest drive (female and male) the Local Color between ethics and morals. But, in the shrewdly portrayed by Jessica Campbell, Ms. Marchant. and winning score. movie’s sense of mischievous irony, each suddenly tosses her hat in the political Fine Arts Gallery in The artist has For more information, please call time the educator is about to elaborate on ring. Blairstown. taught numerous (908) 889-6400, Extension No. 4. the semantic distinction between the two, Stirred to candidacy when a disen- Ms. Marchant is a workshops at vari- something interrupts him. chanted girlfriend dumps her to take up Fiber Artist who cre- ous schools and Taking on a darkly comedic tone, Elec- with brother Paul, Tammy soulfully nar- ates handwoven Peters Valley Crafts tion then proceeds to show why the well- rates: “It’s not like I’m a lesbian. I’m items such as rugs, School. She is a An American Cinderella Set liked educator may not be the best judge interested in the person. It’s just that the table linens, beaded member of in this matter. Is Jim’s self-righteous only people who have interested me so jewelry, Japanese Westfield Weavers outrage beginning to overtake him? far are girls.” thread balls or While Mr. McAllister isn’t far from On Candidates’ Night, angry little sis- Guild, North Coun- By American Repertory Ballet correct in his negative estimation of Miss ter gives vent to her anarchical leanings, temari balls and Pictured, above, is a vest try Spinners and Flick, what initially provokes his disdain NEW BRUNSWICK – The Ameri- orchestral pieces have been per- declaring that, if elected, her first act as quilted vests. created by fiber artist, Handweavers for the young lady is a life-destroying president will be to abolish the student She has been prac- Catherine Marchant. Guild of America. can Repertory Ballet will present formed by The Milwaukee Sym- affaire de coeur she has with his best council. A fickle audience cheers with ticing fiber art for Ms. Marchant An American Cinderella on Satur- phony, Czech Radio Symphony friend, math teacher Dave Novotny (Mark glee. Phil Reeves as abashed principal many years. She also writes a col- day, May 15, at 7 p.m. at the State and Dayton Philharmonic Orches- Harelik). Hendricks, the template for every un- holds a Masters in Social Work from umn for Shuttle Spindle and Dyepot Theatre in New Brunswick. An tra. Later, rationalizing his romantic in- yielding school bureaucrat in America, the University of Utah and is cur- and North Country Spinners News- additional performance will be Septime Ebre is the Artistic Di- discretion to Jim, the philandering math- immediately asks for Tammy’s suspen- rently a candidate for Master Spin- letters. held on Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m. rector of the American Repertory ematician blubbers, “She wanted to read sion. ner Certificate from Haliburton Christian Holder, choreogra- Ballet. my novel.” Best friend Jim reminds Dave Sharp-witted and astute, director The Gallery is open from Tues- that he has not written a novel. Payne’s daring exercise in social satire School of Fine Arts in Canada. day to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to pher, provides a look at the fairytale Tickets range in price from $14 in the setting of 1927 New Or- to $32 and may be purchased by When the school administration un- topples several sacred cows and leaves “I am passionate about fiber. It is 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 earths the sordid details, Tracy stands few taboos unexplored. Yet he manages tactile as well as visual. I love to a.m. to 5 p.m. For more informa- leans. This adaptation features a contacting the State Theatre’s box stolid; but, as she cold-heartedly notes in this comically scathing devastation while surprise people with unusual ap- tion, please call the Gallery at Creole fairy godmother and two office at (732) 246-7469. For group a movie smartly narrated in flashback by adroitly maintaining an artfully exquis- plications such as knitting with (908) 362-7552. “very kooky” stepsisters. sales, please contact the Box Of- its four principals, it was sentimental ite buoyancy. The production’s specially com- fice Manager at (732) 249-1254. Dave who “went mushy” and was subse- The results of this Election are in, and missioned score features the mu- For further information, please quently fired. movie audiences are declared the over- sic of Dr. Steven Winteregg whose call 1-877-8-Ballet. It is a testament to how finely Reese whelming winners by a landslide. Witherspoon weaves her dragon lady-in- Cranford Dramatic Club training that Tracy is not entirely hateful Genevieve Manion (though pretty close to it). Alas, if we are Election, rated R, is a Paramount Pic- to be kind (after all, she’s just a kid), tures release directed by Alexander Payne Announces Casting Call perhaps Miss Flick is an aberrant prod- and stars Matthew Broderick, Reese To Join Concert by uct of her competitive environment. And Witherspoon and Jessica Campbell. Run- For Forever Plaid Production then on second thought, maybe she’s just ning time: 104 minutes Colonial Symphony CRANFORD – The Cranford Dra- your choice and movement and cho- Center For Hope Hospice matic Club will hold auditions for reography. WESTFIELD – Genevieve Manion, Forever Plaid on Sunday, May 16, at 1 Scripts are available at Arlene a 19-year-old composer from p.m. and Monday, May 17, at 7 p.m. Wachstein’s home at 32 Manchester Westfield, will perform her work, The To Host Art, Craft Show at 78 Winans Avenue in Cranford. Drive in Westfield. Please call (908) Flow of Her Spirits, at the Spring Cel- The cast of characters includes: 232-5231 before picking up a script. ebration concert of the Colonial Sym- WESTFIELD – The Center For the significant contribution their Francis, the leader and caretaker of Forever Plaid will be directed by phony of Morristown on Sunday, May Hope Hospice Auxiliary will host its efforts make to the many hospice the group, must be a second tenor Ken Rosenblum and Ms. 16, at 3 p.m. in the Community The- third annual Arts and Crafts Collec- families in need of care,” said Mar- or lyric baritone; Sparky, the clown Wachstein, with Musical Direction atre at 100 South Street in Morristown. tion at Mindowaskin Park in garet Coloney, President of the of the group, a baritone and a char- by Anjanette Valiante and Chore- The concert, which will be led by Westfield on Saturday, May 15, from Center For Hope Hospice. acter who loves to perform; Jinx, a ography by Janice Lynn Shuhan. Music Director and Conductor 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The collection will Refreshments will be available shy character and Sparky’s step- Production dates will be Fridays Yehuda Gilad, will also feature Serge feature over 100 crafters in New Jer- during the juried show. brother, must be a tenor and likes to and Saturdays, October 8, 9, 15, 16, Prokofiewv’s Concerto No. 3 in C Ma- Children will be entertained with jor, Op. 26 and Robert Schumann’s sey. sing high; and Smudge, a worrier 22 and 23. The raindate for the event is Sun- balloons and clowns. Entertainment who is reluctant to perform and For further information, please Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major, Op. 38 Spring. day, May 16. will also be available for adults. whose voice is at bass level. call Ms. Wachstein, Ken Rosenblum “I am so proud of the success the For more information, please call Auditions will consist of reading at (908) 233-8163, or Linda Guiditta A pre-concert lecture by musicolo- for violin, wind duets, choral and gist, Martin Bookspan will be held at 2 Auxiliary has had with the Arts and Barbara McCutcheon at (908) 486- from the script, singing a song of at (908) 232-8934. chamber music and songs for solo Crafts Collection and grateful for 0700. p.m. Ms. Manon will join the lecture. and duo sopranos. Ms. Manion is a graduate of Westfield Ms. Manion will also speak to other High School. She began her musical composers from the Morristown career at age 6. She studied voice with schools at a concert rehearsal on Fri- Rutgers Prepares Exhibit William Mathues, the Minister of Mu- day, May 14, as part of the Symphony’s sic at the First Baptist Church in ongoing educational programs be- Westfield. She was also a member of tween local high schools and the Sym- With Holocaust Theme the Westfield High School choir and phony. the Westfield Chorale. This will be the final concert for the She studied with Metropolitan Op- 1998-1999 season by the Colonial Sym- NEW BRUNSWICK – The Rutgers Curated by Judith Brodsky and era artists, soprano Juliana Gondek phony. and mezzo soprano Jane Bunnell. She SummerFest and the Rutgers Cen- including the work of Aharon Tickets are available for $32, $23 ter for Innovative Print and Paper at Gluska, Melissa Gould, David began compositional instruction in and $12. Tickets for high school and 1995 under the direction of Paul Mason Gross School of the Arts will Levinthanl, Zbigniew Libera, Diane college students are $5. Students in present an exhibition, “Veiled Time: Neumaier, Gabrielle Rossmer, Luba Somers, the editor and publisher of grades K-8 are admitted free, with a Classical New Jersey, based in Westfield. Contemporary Artists and the Holo- Stacho, and Murrary Zimiles, the paying adult. For tickets, please call caust” from Sunday, May 16, to Sat- Sondra Tammam Ms. Manion also studies music exhibit involves the emotional ex- Clarissa Nolde the Ticket Hotline at (973) 539-8008. urday, July 31, on weekdays from 10 perience of humanity through life theory with Raymond Wojcik, Music For information and group sales, Director of Westfield High School and a.m. to 4 p.m. and death. please call the Colonial Symphony at The exhibit will be featured at the Final Concert of Season Conductor of the Garden State Phil- (908) 766-7555. The exhibit may be viewed on harmonic. Her works include pieces Mason Gross School of the Arts Gal- weekends by appointment only. To leries, 33 Livingston Avenue in New arrange an appointment, please call Slated By Musical Club Guys and Dolls to be Held Brunswick. (732) 932-2222, Extension No. 838. Theodore Schundler WESTFIELD – The Musical Club in the program, performing an Rachel Mack Performs of Westfield will hold its final con- unaccompanied flute solo, “Les At Edison Intermediate In Music Recital To Display Original Art cert of the season on Wednesday, Follies d’Espagne” by Marin Maris. WESTFIELD – Westfield resi- WESTFIELD – Guys and Dolls will Lynn, Benny Southstreet is played WESTFIELD — Rachel Mack, a May 19, at the First Baptist Church Sondra Tammam will perform be performed at Edison Intermedi- by Josh Lerner, Sarah Brown is played dent, Theodore Schundler, will fifth grade student at Wilson El- have original art displayed at the at 10 a.m. in Westfield. four selections on paino: Serge ate School on Friday and Saturday, by Colleen Kirk, Sky Masterson is ementary School in Westfield, was The program will begin with Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude,” and May 14 and 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the played by David Eisenberg and Miss Case Museum in Jersey City as part selected to perform in the New th Christina Martos, soprano, accom- one movement, “Auf Schwung” school auditorium. Adelaide is played by Betsy Paynter. Jersey Music Teachers Association of the 5 annual St. Peter’s Prepa- panied by Robert Frankenberry at from Schumann’s Fantastic Stucke. Nathan Detroit, played by Jason Guys and Dolls is directed by Dr. Honors Recital. ratory School Art Exhibition. the piano. She will open with “Ap- She will also perform chopin’s Mesches, is the founder of the “old- David Shapiro with musical direc- The recital was held on Satur- The opening reception will be parition” by Debussy, followed by Etude Op. 25, No. 7 and Etude Hom- est established floating crap game in tion by Kristine Smith-Morassco. day, May 1, at the Westminster held on Sunday, May 16, from 1 to “Ain’t It a Pretty Night” from the age a Chopin by Nicholas Flagello. New York” and is having difficulty Choreography is by Julian Mandrillo Choir College of Rider Univer- 3 p.m. at the museum located at opera, Susannah, by Carlisle Floyd, The members of the Musical finding a place to hold his game due and Megan Steinbrecher. Artistic sity in Princeton. Rachel played 80 Grand Street in downtown Jer- Fernando J. Oberardor’s “El Vito” Club of Westfield will celebrate to police restrictions. design is handled by Lun Le Petit Rien by Couperin. sey City. and George Gershwin’s “Embrace- this year’s season at an annual lun- Police Lieutenant Brannigan is Aleksandrowicz. She is the daughter of Robyn The exhibition will run from able You.” cheon at the Echo Lake Country played by Raj Bhandari, Nicely- For further information, please and Scott Mack. May 16 to Thursday, May 20. Flutist Clarissa Nolde will follow Club. Nicely Johnson is played by Chris call (908) 789-6134. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 13, 1999 Page 23 ArtsArts andand EntertainmentEntertainment

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Literature Reid quintet and T.S. Monk sextet Fagioli Cafe Book Signing with Gordon to perform in Victoria Theater at NJPAC on Friday and Saturday, 450 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, (908) 322-5181 Bishop, journalist and colum- nist. He will discuss his book, May 15 and 16, at 7 p.m. Tickets By JOSEPH P. DeALESSANDRO are $18 for adults and $9 for chil- the preparation and presentation “Gateway to America” at Barnes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times were flawless – served piping hot and dren. Please call 1-888-GO NJPAC While walking on Park Avenue in truly delicious. & Noble in Clark today, Thurs- for ticket information. downtown Scotch Plains, one comes The soups include Pasta Fagioli, day, May 13, at 7:30 p.m. upon Fagioli Restaurant. It is floor to Vegetable Soup Tuscan Style and Story Hour reading of “Tho- Art ceiling with spacious windows on two Soup du Jour. mas the Tank Engine” to be sides of the building – allowing pass- Salad offerings include watercress hosted by the Welcome Wagon Exhibit: “Places Near & Far” ersby to enjoy a wonderful view of this with apples, walnuts and provolone, of Westfield at Barnes & Noble by Cheryl O’Halloran McLeod Italian restaurant. which was a work of in Clark today, Thursday, May at The Children’s Specialized Reminiscent of art when served, a Hospital in Mountainside Italian cities such as tri-colored salad, an 13, at 4 p.m. CLASSICAL WORKS…Musicians with the Westfield Symphony Orchestra performed Book signing with Mark through May 30. Rome, Florence, or RATING: arugula salad, an Exhibit: “Full Exposure: Con- Naples, it enjoys the organic baby for all fourth graders from the Westfield Public Schools during ‘The Language of Music’ Csordos, author of “Celebrate performance on April 19 held at Tamaques and Franklin elementary schools. temporary Photography” at the openness and mesculine salad Customer Service” on Monday, New Jersey Center for Visual amenities of a native with balsamic May 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Barnes & Italian restaurant. vinaigrette and a Arts in Summit from May 7 to Noble in Clark. June 20. The Proprietor, Caesar salad. Fourth Graders Serenaded Clifford in Costume at Barnes Giovanni Zinni, says The pasta variet- Exhibit: “An Exhibition of that the atmosphere ies are a hungry & Noble, Children’s Depart- Paintings” by Jane Thompson is intended to be more like Pompeii. man’s delight, starting with Penne By Westfield Symphony ment, in Clark on Friday, May George at Overlook Hospital, He has been a restaurateur for over Rigatoni in Vodka Sauce, Vegetable 14, at 7 p.m. Auxiliary Gallery, in Summit. 30 years. Lasagna with Béchamel Sauce, WESTFIELD — All fourth-grade Linda King, Fine Arts Supervisor First Book Storytime at Barnes Reception from 2-5 p.m. In addition to Fagioli, Mr. Zinni homemade Fettuccine with Meat students in the Westfield Public for the Westfield Public Schools, de- & Noble in Clark to feature Theatre owns The Violet Café in Washington Sauce, Bow Ties with light tomato Schools were treated to an intro- scribed the program as “a wonder- “Pete’s A Pizza” by William Steig Square, New York City and Chez and fresh salmon and arugula. duction to “The Language of Mu- ful hands-on experience for the stu- on Wednesday, May 19, at 7 p.m. The Tales of Hoffman, opera by Jacqueline on McDougal Street in Spaghettini Scallops, Mussels, Jacques Offenbach performed sic,” presented by the Westfield Sym- dents.” The students were invited to Story Hour 60th Anniversary Greenwich Village, New York. Calamari and Shrimp round out the phony Orchestra on April 19. help Maestro David Wroe conduct by the Stony Hill Players on May He studied at the Hotel Manage- offerings. Under the direction of Conduc- the ensemble. After the perfor- Celebration of “Madeline,” 15 and 16, at the Oakes Memo- ment School in Florence and was a The Piati Secondi, or Entrees, of- tor David Wroe, more than 460 stu- mances, the fourth graders ap- “Mulligan and His Steam rial Outreach Center in Sum- chef at many restaurants in Italy and fer a most ambitious and delightful dents were split into two groups, proached the individual musicians Shovel,” and “Rudolph the Red- mit. Saturday performaces are France. array of chicken, veal, fish and sea- each attending a concert featuring and asked them questions about Nosed Reindeer” on Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Sunday performances The decor of Fagioli Restaurant food. Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik, their instruments and their career. is simple but very utilitarian. There I enjoyed a special of the day, which May 20, at 7 p.m. at Barnes & are 3 p.m. For tickets, please call Vivaldi’s Spring from the Four Sea- This program was made possible Noble in Clark. (908) 464-7716. is no wasted space and the ambi- was large sea scallops served with sons and Saint Saens’ Carnival of the by grants from the Westfield Foun- ance is warm and inviting. The light- rigatoni in a light pink sauce most Music Run For Your Wife to be per- Animals. dation, the Recording Industry’s formed on Saturday, May 15, to ing is comfortable, not too dark to delicately seasoned. The portion Twelve musicians and Maestro David Music Performance Trust Funds (ar- read a menu and not too light to consisted of seven large sea scallops, The Crossroads will welcome May 22 by the Westfield Com- Wroe comprised the Symphony Cara- ranged by Local No. 151 of the Hudson River Rats with Bernard munity Players at 1000 North offend. tender and sweet, perfumed delight- van, which performed at Tamaques American Federation of Musicians), The aromas from the kitchen in the fully with light seasoning and ac- and Franklin Schools. Fourth graders the Westfield Public Schools Fine Purdie on Friday, May 14; Strange Avenue in Westfield at 8 p.m. rear of the restaurant waft Italian companied with rigatoni, which was not attending those schools were bused Arts Department and the Westfield Brew (an Eric Clapton Tribute) Tickets are $12. spices, such as garlic, throughout the perfectly al dente. to the performances. Coalition for the Arts. on Saturday, May 15, and Splooge Dance room – encouraging the hungry pal- The food was served, once again, on Thursday, May 20. American Repertory Ballet ate to explore what promises to be a piping hot – a tribute to the fine Concert: “Recalling the Ro- fine dining experience. chef. Watercolor Demonstration will present “An American The wait staff is exemplary and Coffees were offered, as well as mantics” by the Choral Art Soci- Cinderella” on Saturday, May the service is first class – both thor- cappuccino, espresso and tea. These ety on Saturday, May 15, at the 15, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May ough and prompt. were equally served hot and aro- Slated By Art Association Presbyterian Church in 16, at 2 p.m. at the State Theatre The Fagioli menu is a fine anthol- matic. Westfield. $15 adults, $10 se- in New Brunswick. Tickets are ogy of Antipasti, Zuppe, Insalata, The dessert list was extensive, fea- FANWOOD – Artist Audrey bitions. She has garnered more niors and students. available by calling (732) 246- Pasta and Secondi. The antipasto or turing zabaglione, tiramisu and NJPAC to host cellist Yo-Yo appetizers offer a fine composite of Fagioli’s special version of tartufo, Wreszin of Basking Ridge will dem- than 50 awards during the past 7469. Italian choices ranging from which was a ball of ice cream heavily onstrate watercolor painting on several years, including the Ma and pianist Jeffrey Kahaneat Summit Folk Dancers to teach Bruschetta al Pomodoro including dipped in powdered chocolate – a Wednesday, May 19, at 8 p.m. Winsor & Newton Award; Sal- 8 p.m. in Prudential Hall. Tick- dances of other countries on grilled eggplant, stuffed with low- chocoholic’s dream! at the Fanwood Railway Sta- magundi Club, New York; ets are $15-$75. For tickets, Friday, May 14, at 8 p.m. at The fat goat cheese and sautéed cherry The dinner was paced perfectly. tion on North Avenue. the Grumbacher Gold please call 1-888-GO NJPAC. Connection (old Summit tomatoes. You were not rushed, nor were you The program will Medallion; and the “Jazz Excursions” with Tana YWCA) Other dishes include Grilled Sea- waiting too long. The wait staff was be sponsored by the Sally Logue Memo- sonal Vegetables with Vinegar and polite, very courteous and are thor- Fanwood Scotch Plains rial Award from Olive Oil, Mussels in White Wine oughly familiar with the contents of Art Association. and Garlic Broth, and Grilled the dishes on the menu. the Nabisco Gal- Portabella Mushroom served with The prices are moderate for the A graduate of Douglass lery. Polenta and Salad. production and the chef fulfills the College, Ms. Wreszin has par- For more informa- I ordered the Portabella Mush- promises of the menu. ticipated in several state, re- tion, please contact Tom room and was delightfully pleased, Appetizers range from $5 to $8.50. gional, and national juried exhi- Yeager at (908) 322-5438. finding the mushroom grilled to Entrees range from $13.50 to $18.50. perfection, fork tender and very There is no bar service. The patrons tasty. The dish was complimented are permitted to bring their own by triangle wedges of well-seasoned bottle. Visit space #26 in the polenta. The salad featured a light It is such a pleasure to find such a olive oil vinaigrette dressing. gem of a restaurant in the Scotch Mansion in May Designer Showhouse The portions were excellent and Plains, Westfield and Fanwood area. May 2 – 31 • Morristown It was a most delightful evening. 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Book by Roger D. Hirson Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz

“Fosse Style Dancing at CDC” “...Magic & Meriment...... Witness Lust, Murder and a Holy War...”

Fridays, May 14 & 21 Saturdays, May 15 & 22 Curtain 8pm

Call Box Office (908) 276-7611 Reserved Seating $15 Directed by Maurice J. Moran

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 24 Thursday, May 13, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ArtsArts andand EntertainmentEntertainment

Mountainside Artist Plans Watercolor Demonstration

WESTFIELD – Mountainside resi- ever her imagination sees in those dent and member of the Westfield Art strokes, an ink contour drawing Association, Jane Annis, will demon- splashed with watercolor and water- strate her art, “Images in Watercolor” color monoprints. for the group at the Sunday, May 16, The artist has maintained a profes- meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. in the sional interior design studio in Westfield Community Room in the Westfield for 25 years. She attended Municipal Building. Denison University and graduated from Ms. Annis will explore spontane- Marshall University with a degree in The Cranford Dramatic Club’s cast of Pippin ous painting that starts with random art education. She also attended the strokes and later develops into what- New York School of Interior Design. Ms. Annis’ paintings range from fairly realistic to very loose, spontaneous paint- Hues Swirl, Buildings Bend The Energy of Pippin Pulses ings, which are sometimes abstract. “My style is continuously changing and that is the joy of it: to learn, to reach, to feel scared of that white sheet In Parness Gallery Exhibit At Cranford Dramatic Club of paper and to see a painting emerge, sometimes to be pleased with it, and if not, not to be anxious to try again as By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Ms. Wallitsch mused that she believes Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Janice Lynn who also provided a remark- soon as possible. Color, color, color. It the contrast of the black and the rainbow Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times able rendition of Fastrada, Charlemagne’s is so beautiful and to work with it is WESTFIELD -- Vibrant color and of hues help to “intensify” the color. CRANFORD – The performance of Pip- vampish, devious spouse. joy. It is free – a beautiful color,” vast experimentation. These are the Experimenting with short, medium pin at the Cranford Dramatic Club can be The coordination of the dancers, the explained Ms. Annis. words that come to mind in the cur- brushstrokes which playfully brush put on the Broadway level for two reasons: way they wove through the audience, The public is invited to attend the rent exhibit by painter, Shirley up against each other, Ms. Wallitsch Matt Price who played Pippin and the encouraging participation and memorized lecture. There is no admission fee. The Wallitsch at Parness Gallery, formerly uses this kind of texture to convey the outstanding choreography. each and every step deserves a standing facility is also handicapped accessible. known as the Elm Tree Gallery on vibration of an industrial environ- In the midst of the war with the ovation. For more information, please call (908) Elm Street. ment despite the broad black build- Visigoths, Pippin’s battle for satisfaction, George Shuhan, Leading Player, served 232-7058. “I paint the world that’s around purpose, and a strong relationship with as a narrator, dancer, actor, and modera- ings and pathways that command his father, King Charlemagne, is por- tor throughout the entire production – Ladie’s Afternoon me. I paint what is in my life,” re- attention. vealed Ms. Wallitsch. “I need to do trayed with extreme credibility, profes- quite a feat for one individual. At times, by Jane Annis If you have never seen a building sionalism, and heart. he seemed to be the conscience of Pippin, something original. That is really dance or if you believe that lines are But, Matt Price’s depiction of this lost the angel on one shoulder and a devil on what it ends up to be.” supposed to be strictly stiff and un- soul, who seeks fulfillment through join- the other. All done beautifully. Trying to express a sense of en- imaginative in paintings, your eyes ing his father’s war, meaningless rela- But, it is important to note that, al- are in for a rare treat. tionships, and fantasizing about his role though it was opening night, some por- Ms. Wallitsch lets every build- as King, is truly highlighted by his vocal tions of the narration were inaudible and Swain Galleries to Host ing celebrate life – dancing, performance. difficult to decipher over the live band Mr. Price brings one thought to mind: that performed in front of the stage as curving, playing with one an- “Why isn’t this actor on Broadway?” His well as the recorded music. It was a other. For example, in Number voice was probably the singular sensa- production worth seeing and hearing, so Impressionist Exhibit 7 of the series, black smoke tion that appropriately rose to each occa- the volume needs to be turned up. stacks jut up from the base of the sion and every emotion. This comedy drama was spotlighted painting like soldiers. But, they Melissa Loderstedt also delivered a by some interesting use of props – from a PLAINFIELD – enjoy the textured backdrop of delightful depiction of “Catherine,” the talking head upon a table after a bloody Swain Galleries in purples, magentas, and greens woman who brings Pippin to his senses battle, who forces Pippin to search his Plainfield will host with a creamy, yellow sunburst. and helps him to find his purpose in life. conscience, to the flaming staff in the Louis Lanzafama’s Moving out of the series, Ms. Her vocal performance is equally com- finale. impressionistic ex- Wallitsch offers masterpieces mendable and it was clear that she car- Directed by Maurice J. Moran, Jr. and hibit, “Landscape in ried over her professionalism from Ar- produced by Liz Howard, Pippin will such as “Summertime” which Steno” until Friday, uses less flat black, and more senic and Old Lace a few months ago. reign supreme upon the stage of the June 4. Other stellar performances included Cranford Dramatic Club on Fridays and dimension with more rainbows John Duryee’s robust portrayal of Saturdays, May 14, 15, 21, and 22, all at His exhibit will of color. Reds, oranges, golds Charlemagne, the adorable Corinne Chan- 8 p.m. span the seasons. and blues all have their turn in dler as Catherine’s daughter, Cleo, and The theater has also announced its The Toms River art- this piece. But, don’t ignore the Edward Wittel’s role in the Ensemble. tentative schedule for 1999-2000 which ist depicts scenes of “Summertime” by Shirley Wallitsch cobalt sky with the sun glowing However, the energy and pulse of the will include Forever Plaid, Aladdin, the Jersey shore behind the buildings and the play could have never been possible with- Mame, A Subscriber’s Show, and Lend “Wildwood” by Louis Lanzafama such as “Winter ergy, a vibration, and emotion through out the sensational choreography by Me A Tenor. birds that soar above. Storm” and another her paintings, Ms. Wallitsch has of- Ms. Wallitsch reported that she is personal painting, “First Snow.” fered a series of 14 paintings which inspired by the world around her He has exhibited at the Island includes buildings that bend, colors which is currently the industrial THE FRIENDS OF THE Heights Artists Guild and the 1998 that quake, and brush strokes that neighborhoods, factories and land- American Artists Professional synthesize with colors that contrast scapes of New Jersey. She believes WESTFIELD SYMPHONY League show. His work has also and compliment. her artwork justly identifies these been displayed at the National Arts Number 14 in the series features a regions and seizes the senses through Club in New York. rich purple sky with speckles of twin- the vibration of images. thank the many individuals, merchants and corporations He has been honored at the kling gold and silver. Portions of red, Encased in an elegantly textured Ocean County Artist Guild and blue, and green are cut with wide, gold frame is “Red Sky,” which seems the Annual Awareness Exhibition bold lines of black which makes the to be a slight departure for Ms. who supported the Westfield Symphony Orchestra in Teaneck. He is also honored at painting reminiscent of a stained glass Wallitsch. Although the painting uses three New Jersey galleries. window. the tones of reds and golds, the hues are through their contributions to The exhibit is open from Tues- But the images are not nearly reli- more subdued. The reds are not com- days to Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to gious: the curvacious buildings and pletely flowing, but still harmonize The 15th Annual Tour of Notable Homes, May 1, 1999 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 industrial structures are flat yet spiri- with the calm yellows and oranges. a.m. to 4 p.m. tually represented against backdrops Texture is mastered again in “Red Baron’s Drug Store Lia’s of vibrancy and flowing color. Sky” as the tiny windows are delicately Bayberry Card & Gift Shop Lord & Taylor carved out in the tall buildings with Beautiful Things Manhattan Bagel touches of subtle yellow. But, don’t be Bed, Bath & Beyond Martin Jewelers fooled – there is still energy beaming Bedrosian’s Collectible Rugs MaryLou’s Memorabilia from behind those miniature windows. Ms. Wallitsch displays versatility Betty Gallagher Antiques McCormack Contracting Co. with her series. You can walk from Bittersweet M. 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