The Westfield— Serving the Town Since 1890 — Leader

USPS 680020 Published OUR 109th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 49-99 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, December 9, 1999 Every Thursday 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Health Board Recommends Fluoridating Town’s Water

By DEBORAH MADISON Westfield’s Municipal Building to thought fluoridation was worth pur- and KIM KINTER gauge residents’ response, but no suing, but found out that there are Specially Written for The Westfield Leader residents attended. many communities being serviced by The Westfield Regional Board of But following a lengthy discussion the same Elizabethtown Water Com- Health unanimously passed a resolu- by health board members and a pre- pany line and that if one community tion Monday recommending that sentation by an Elizabethtown Water decided to have its water supply fluo- Westfield’s Mayor and Town Coun- Company representative, it was de- ridated, then every community would cil pursue fluoridation of the town’s cided fluoridation of local water have to receive the added fluoride as water supply. should be pursued. well. The tap water which town resi- Mayor Jardim, contacted prior to Currently, Elizabethtown Water dents now receive does not have fluo- the meeting, said fluoridation is ac- Company provides fluoridation to ride added to it, and Mayor Thomas tually a matter that he began looking municipalities west and south of its C. Jardim and the regional Board of into about two years ago, when local Bridgewater plant, but not to the 27 Health have been collaborating in an residents asked him if the water was municipalities east of the plant, ac- investigation of the possibility of fluo- fluoridated. When he found out the cording to Anthony Matarazzo, Man- ridating the water supply for the last water was not, he contacted the Board ager of Environmental Affairs for year. of Health for the board’s viewpoint Elizabethtown Water. A public hearing was held Mon- on fluoridation. The towns west and south of day in the Community Room of Board of Health members said they Bridgewater that currently receive fluoride are on different lines and A PAGE OUT OF HOLIDAY HISTORY…Members of the Yuletide Carolers entertained shoppers on December 4 as they strolled throughout downtown Westfield dressed in Dickens-era garb. Pictured, left to right, are: Susie Paplo, Greg Martz, were supplied by different water com- Christopher Bentivenga and Luisa Sauter. panies before being taken over by Elizabethtown Water, Mr. Matarazzo stated. When Elizabethtown took over Rec. Commission Accepts Group’s those water companies, they contin- ued to fluoridate those lines. “The distribution system to towns Changes to Park and Pool Plans east of Bridgewater is interconnected; By DEBORAH MADISON The audience of more than 60 resi- 5: adding boulders or gates to pre- the communities cannot be isolated Specially Written for The Westfield Leader because they all receive their water dents gave the Recreation Commis- vent vehicle access to the fields, and The Westfield Recreation Com- sion a rousing round of applause for 6: Renovating the existing parking supply from the same line,” Mr. mission Monday night voted 5-4 in Matarazzo explained. their favorable vote. The lot to incorporate 90 more spaces by favor of accepting the subcommittee’s subcommittee’s report was presented adding a row of parking along North For this reason, all 27 municipali- recommendations for amendments ties would have to unanimously agree during the commission’s regular Scotch Plains Avenue and an addi- to proposed plans to expand Memo- monthly meeting. tional row along the tennis courts, to fluoridate, according to Mr. rial Park and Pool. Matarazzo. The original commission proposal, which leaves a larger buffer zone Voting in favor of approving the which included extensive renovations between the lot and existing property Mayor Jardim wrote letters in Au- subcommittee’s modified renovations gust and September to all of the other to the Memorial Park and to Memo- lines. were Tom Cusimano, Robert Smith, rial Pool met with strong opposition The subcommittee’s recommenda- 26 communities, asking if they would Melvyn Coren, Chairman Dr. be interested in pursuing the matter. from area residents who claimed that tions for Memorial Pool included: 1: Seymour Koslowsky and Peter the proposed project would adversely Eliminating the proposed adult wad- David B. Corbin for The Leader Besides Westfield, the communi- Echausse. THEY HAVE THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT…The female barbershop quartet, ties that do not have fluoride added to encroach too close to their proper- ing pool and not moving the existing Escape, sang “Santa Baby” with heart and soul at the office of The Westfield The four Commission members ties. fence any closer to West Broad Street their water include Bound Brook, Clark, who voted against accepting the rec- Leader on December 4. Pictured, left to right, are: Georgette Chrystal of Scotch Cranford, Dunellen, Edison, Elizabeth, The subcommittee, which con- property lines; 2: Keeping the play- Plains, Shayna Atkinson of Berkeley Heights, Susan Schuman of Fanwood and Fanwood, Garwood, Green Brook, Hill- ommendations were Debra Judd, Sal sisted of three area residents, three ground equipment in its current lo- Michelle Metallo of Hillsborough. The quartet’s performance was part of the side, Kenilworth, Linden, Middlesex, Antonelli, Janis Fried Weinstein and commission members and one sports cation; 3: Reducing as much con- “Welcome Home to Westfield” festivities offered by the Westfield Area Cham- Jonathan Jones. league representative, met several crete as is reasonably possible in and ber of Commerce and the Downtown Westfield Corporation. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 times to make modifications to the around the proposed water slide and original proposal in order to make lap pool; 4: Incorporating a diving the plans more acceptable to area tank; 5: Maintaining the current con- Opponent of ShopRite Construction Decides residents. figuration of the main pool and in- The subcommittee’s modification cluding entry steps on both shallow recommendations for Memorial Park sides, and 6: Keeping the volleyball were as follows: 1: Including igloo- court in its current location. Not to Appeal Recent Superior Court Ruling shaped backstops with winged fences Two items that were left undecided By KIM KINTER decided not to appeal a recent Supe- decided not to appeal the decision of Village Supermarkets still has not for all four ball fields; 2: Eliminating by the subcommitte because of lack Specially Written for The Westfield Leader rior Court decision to allow the build- Superior Court Judge Edward W. purchased the property where the proposed Drake Place parking of a consensus of the seven members, One of the attorneys representing a ing of the grocery store. Begin, Jr. Judge Beglin ruled on Westfield Lumber and Home Center lot; 3: Eliminating the proposed included whether to move ballfield local resident opposing the construc- William Butler, a Westfield attor- October 14 that the Garwood Plan- now sits. hockey area; 4: Incorporating a drain- No. 3 back towards the woods and age substrate into the athletic fields; tion of a large ShopRite supermarket ney representing Garwood resident ning Board had been right in grant- Norman Sevell, owner of Sevell CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 on North Avenue in Garwood has John Weidel, said that his client has ing approval in 1995 to Village Su- Towing of Westfield and who also permarkets of Springfield to con- owns the Westfield Lumber and Home struct a grocery store on North Av- Center property, filed a lawsuit last Parents Alerted After enue. summer claiming that the supermar- Addition for Temple Both Mr. Butler and Brian Fahey, ket chain had not lived up to its a Westfield attorney who represents promise of making monthly payments Dr. and Mrs. Ulf Dowling also of to Mr. Sevell. Student Is Approached Westfield, have until Thursday, De- Edwin J. McCreedy, an attorney Ok’d by Planning Bd. cember 16, to file an appeal to the with McCreedy & Cox of Cranford By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL that face adjacent residences should state New Jersey Superior Court- who is representing Mr. Sevell in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be tinted; installing blinds on all Appellate Division. case, explained that in 1994-1995, In a unanimous decision Monday windows that face residents; design- By Stranger in Vehicle Mr. Butler said his client made a Mr. Sevell indicated to Village Su- evening, the Westfield Planning ing a new curb to help alleviate drain- By SUZETTE F. STALKER The individual who approached the decision on December 1 that an ap- permarkets that he thought that he Board approved a major site plan for age problems in residents’ backyards; Specially Written for The Westfield Leader student remained in his car, but rolled peal would not be filed. He said that had waited long enough for his prop- Temple Emanu-El on East Broad placing shields on all air condition- Westfield public school officials down the window and told the child, there were a number of reasons for erty to be sold and that he wanted out Street to put a second story on the ing units and redesigning the issued an alert to parents, students “Get in the car. Your mother wants the decision, but that they were con- of the agreement. school portion of the building. headwall on the temple’s southwest and staff members this week after me to drive you home because it’s too fidential and could not be revealed. He had been under an agreement to Representatives for the temple, corner drain to keep it from clogging, receiving a report that an unidenti- wet.” Mr. Fahey has not returned re- sell the property since 1992. including Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff, pending approval of Town Engineer fied man attempted to coax an el- She said the child ignored the peated phone calls on whether or not At that time, Village Supermar- who first presented the temple’s pro- Kenneth B. Marsh. ementary school student into his car suspect’s request and walked quickly he will appeal the judge’s decision. kets urged him not to back out of the posal at the November meeting, stated These conditions came after many on Monday afternoon. to his home, where he immediately Even if Mr. Fahey’s client decides deal and agreed to make monthly that the plan includes removal of a neighbors raised concerns regarding Dr. Margaret Dolan, Principal of told his mother about the incident. not to appeal, it is unclear how poised payments to Mr. Sevell until the com- one-story classroom building and potential problems due to the new Franklin Elementary School, identi- The mother then called the Westfield Village Supermarkets officials are to pany actually developed the prop- construction of the two-story addi- addition. fied the youngster only as an “older Police Department. move on the construction of the gro- erty, the attorney said. Village Su- tion in the same location. Eileen Fox, whose property is di- child” at the Prospect Street school. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 cery store. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Also noted in the changes are plans rectly in back of the current play- to relocate the play area against the ground area, submitted six photo- new classroom building instead of its graphs to the board that showed se- present location near the parking lot. vere flooding problems in her back- Local Officials Prepare for Y2K Transition The temple plans to add some addi- yard, as well as her neighbor’s back- tional parking where the existing yard. playground stands. Board member Rosemary Millet But Do Not Anticipate Any Major Glitches The Planning Board approved the asked Mrs. Fox if the pictures were plan with six conditions, including from Tropical Storm Floyd, which Editor’s Note: This article is the bug bring down the massive network tor. ation,” the Mayor added. screening the southwest corner where flooded many parts of this area last first in a series on the Y2K issue. The of computers on which we have all “Even though we have mobilized Police Chief Robert Carboy, who the existing playground sits; consult- September. Mrs. Fox stated that four next installment in the series will become so dependent? for a worst case scenario, we really heads the Office of Emergency Man- ing the neighbors during the con- of the six were indeed from the storm, don’t anticipate any major problems,” feature an update on how the stores Before you go out and buy that CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 struction phase on whether windows CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 and banks are weathering the extra back-up generator, here is what the Mr. Wormley explained. “I will be in demands. officials think will happen: my office on New Year’s Eve, and By DEBORAH MADISON “Probably nothing,” said Don every major emergency service, such Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Wormley, Coordinator for the Scotch as police, fire and rescue squads, will Election Board to Put Investigation With the Y2K millennium transi- Plains Department of Emergency have extra personnel on standby, but tion quickly approaching, township Management. Mr. Wormley has at- we don’t think that anything will go and county officials are preparing for tended numerous meetings with all wrong,” he added. of the major utility companies All of the major utility companies Into Fourth Ward Race to Rest the moment for which we have all Robert Ratner of Lamberts Mill been waiting. throughout this year, including will also have extra personnel on By KIM KINTER Leader that following the Board of PSE&G, Elizabethtown Water and hand to make the transition a smooth Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Elections investigation in late No- Road in Westfield, who wrote the In that moment of truth, when all original letter requesting the investi- of our computer calendars strike the Gas, Bell Atlantic and other big in- one, according to Mr. Wormley. The Union County Board of Elec- vember into the alleged “irregulari- dustry representatives. All of them “The major utility companies have tions will conduct no additional in- ties” that showed nothing out of the gation following observations he had year 2000, will the lights flicker and made at the high school polling place, plunge us into total darkness? Will said they are expecting a smooth assured us that they are Y2K ready vestigation into alleged “irregulari- ordinary occurred, the board’s find- Y2K transition, according to the and compliant,” added Westfield’s ties” in Westfield’s Fourth Ward poll- ings were sent to the New Jersey penned a second letter to the county’s our 9-1-1 emergency calls fall on board after its investigation was con- dead lines? Will that meddlesome Emergency Management Coordina- Mayor Thomas C. Jardim. “How- ing place located at the high school Attorney General’s Office for review. ever, they also have warned us that that was observed by a town voter on The attorney general’s office has cluded. He asked that another inves- INDEX there are no absolute guarantees,” he November 2, according to Patricia since reported back to Mrs. Formato tigation occur, stating that the Board Arts...... Page 21 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 11 stated. Formato, the Union County Elec- that it was satisfied with her investi- of Elections had “neither addressed Business ...... Page 18 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 “For this reason, we are fully pre- tions Board Administrator. gation and would suggest no further nor resolved my concerns.” Classified ...... Page 19 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 pared to handle any emergency situ- Mrs. Formato told The Westfield inquiry, she said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Health Board Recommends Local Officials Get Ready Planning Bd. Okays Plan Fluoridating Town’s Water For Y2K Transition For Temple Emanu-El CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Mountainside, North Plainfield, Board of Health member Dr. agement for the Borough of Fanwood, without adequate ventilation. • but that two others were not. testimony, many residents were con- Piscataway, Plainfield, Roselle, Roselle Lawrence Budnick replied that parents has also attended Y2K assessment Do not keep large sums of cash on She testified that the yards which cerned about an increase in traffic to Park, Scotch Plains, Somerset, South are now forced to supplement their meetings all year with state, county and hand. abut the temple property frequently what they termed as an already “trouble- Bound Brook, South Plainfield, Union, children’s diet with extra fluoride. How- local officials. He concurred with Mr. The memo stated that the banking become flooded because of inadequate some” area. Warren and Watchung. ever, because there is an incidence of Wormley that there should be no prob- industry is not expecting any interrup- drains from the temple. She stated that Kelly Stricker testified that her hus- While some municipalities have re- naturally occurring fluoride in ground lems out of the ordinary. tion in service. they frequently become clogged with band was stuck in his driveway for sponded positively, a few have said no water of approximately .1 to 1 parts per “However,” Chief Carboy stated, Westfield’s Y2K tips for residents debris, thus causing water to back up more than 15 minutes on Wells Street and many have not corresponded at all. million, and because this amount is not “there is always the potential for nor- include knowing how to turn off the and seep into neighboring yards. last Saturday after services at the temple. Mayor Jardim followed up with a constant, supplementation can be hap- mal power failures, for which we water, gas and electric main switches in Other residents had similar com- She was concerned that any addition to letter, dated October 27, that included hazard and risky, as too much fluoride should be prepared.” The Chief has one’s home and having a fire extin- ments, as well as concerns regarding the house of worship would only “com- additional information for the affected can be harmful, according to Dr. recommended that residents always guisher on hand. lighting, parking and traffic. pound the heavy traffic.” communities. Budnick. For this reason, fluoridating have extra supplies on hand for that Westfield officials have also recom- Elizabeth Jackabello, who also lives Other residents, such as Betty List, “Fluoridation of the water supply would resolve the consistency prob- possibility. mended having approximately three in back of the temple, stated that while added that emergency vehicles “would assists in preventing dental cavities in lem. Union County Freeholder Linda d. days worth of cash on hand, as one she empathized with the needs of the never make it to their homes during children,” he wrote. “The medical and The Environmental Protection Stender, who has been working dili- would for an extended weekend or when temple, she thought the board’s deci- these peak times.” She added, “I don’t dental community are supportive of Agency has recommended a therapeu- gently with all of the local emergency snow-bound. sion “should be counterbalanced with know how adding a building can help fluoridation of the water supply as it tic dose of fluoride to be between .7 and management officials, agreed with this Residents may also visit the town’s the needs of our neighborhood.” an intolerable situation now. I think eliminates the need to provide fluoride 1.2 parts per million. Higher doses can assessment. Web site at www.westfieldnj.com for She echoed the drainage concerns there should be a greater consideration in other forms (e.g., vitamins) and cause white spots or a brown mottling “We want to assure the public that additional information, or tune to and also mentioned fears that lighting to existing problems.” makes fluoride available to the general of the teeth and promote enamel decay, we have thoroughly evaluated all of the WJDM 1530AM or NJ 101.5FM on from the temple’s second story would Acting Planning Board Chairman population for free.” according to Carmella Warne, a Public emergency services and we are fully Friday, December 31, for updates on spill into her living room. She said she Robert Newell, told audience members He further wrote, “The Public Health Health Coordinator with the Visiting prepared to handle any situation that potential Y2K problems. was also worried about the expansion that the town was going to be conduct- Service (1991) endorses .7-1.2 ppm Nurse Affiliate that provides nursing may arise,” Freeholder Stender stated. Mountainside Chief of Police and bringing a big boost in the temple’s ing a major study of Broad Street and (parts per million) as the optimally and health education services to the Fanwood’s Police Department has Borough Administrator James Debbie enrollment. was planning to address some of the beneficial level for preventing dental Board of Health. issued a “do and don’t” list for handling said that a new network was installed in Rabbi Kroloff, for whom the new traffic issues specific to that area. cavities. For those municipalities which Ms. Warne addressed the board re- handle potential Y2K problems at home. Borough Hall two weeks ago and is learning center will be named, testified Former Town Attorney Charles currently receive fluoridated water from garding her research of fluoridation. The list of things to do includes: fully Y2K compliant. His office has • that the planned addition was not con- Brandt, who represented the temple in Elizabethtown Water, fluoride levels She stated that there was more litera- Keep a one-week supply of non- also been in touch with Manor Care ceived to increase the student popula- its appeal, addressed the board and are maintained at the lower end of this ture against water fluoridation and that perishable food and bottled water on Nursing Home and Children’s Special- tion of the temple’s religious education audience members by stating that the range, or .2-.6 ppm, which is slightly she had difficulty finding research in hand, along with a manual can opener. ized Hospital, which have updated their • program, but to house those currently temple was eager to work with the above the naturally occurring fluoride favor. Fill the fuel tanks for your home networks as well. enrolled. residents and “make an effort to deal level of .1 ppm.” Board member Dr. Drew Harris cau- and vehicles. Like the other town officials, he does He stated that the temple’s religious with the many issues brought up during The Mayor also acknowledged in the tioned the board, “to adhere to the le- • Refill all prescriptions. not expect any major problems related • education program had outgrown the the meeting.” letter the concern some people have gitimate scientific evidence in favor of Acquire extra batteries for flash- to Y2K. school building many years ago. Rabbi According to municipal board records about adding fluoride to a water supply. fluoridation and not the questionable lights and radios. PSE&G spokeswoman Joey Ander- • Kroloff told Planning Board members discussed at the meeting, this is the “In the past there have been argu- circumstantial evidence against it.” Dr. Be sure to have sufficient warm son stated that the utility expects Y2K’s that approximately 720 students were fourth time the temple has sought vari- ments made against the fluoridation of Harris is also the President-Elect of the clothing and bedding. arrival to be “uneventful.” “There is currently enrolled, with an additional ances for expansion. Mr. Newell stated water due to health hazards associated New Jersey Public Health Association. The don’t list includes: always the possibility of unpredictable • 80 students participating in the temple’s that the last time the temple had applied with fluoride ingested at very high con- Ms. Warne explained that the issue Do not call the police for utility factors, such as power outages due to nursery school. for variances due to expansion was in centrations (79 ppm). of fluoridation is more significant for failures. Call any utility company by storms, but we do not expect any inter- He contended that the school’s en- 1986. He also stated that in 1967, the “Toothpaste and mouthwash are, in socio-economically disadvantaged dialing (800) 624-0241. ruption of service due to computer prob- • rollment has only grown approximately temple applied for an expansion of their fact, marked with warnings about fluo- children, in poorer communities, who Do not use an alternate heat source lems,” Ms. Anderson stated. 2 percent in recent years. parking lot and was denied. The first ride, however, in reality one would may not be receiving proper dental Even after hearing Rabbi Kroloff’s expansion was in 1964. have to consume several tubes of tooth- care or sufficient fluoride supplemen- paste or bottles of mouthwash at a tation. time to reach a fluoride level danger- The board expressed its desire to Rec. Commission Accepts ous to one’s health,” the Mayor stated support the issue for the benefit of those Westfield Intermediate in the letter. children, even though Westfield does The Mayor’s letter concluded by say- not have a significant disadvantaged Changes to Pool, Park Plans ing, “We feel that the benefits of fluori- population. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Schools Debut iMacs; dation of water outweigh the remote Dr. Harris disagreed that affluence whether the diving tank should house a do that before we can relate back to the health risks.” prevents cavities, citing his cavity-prone three-meter diving board in addition to subcommittees or to the public regard- Robert M. Sherr, Health Officer for childhood despite proper dental care. the one-meter diving board being pro- ing the commission’s position,” stated Classrooms Needed by 2004 the Board of Health, said that from a Dr. Budnick agreed that the scien- posed. Dr. Koslowsky. By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN we had hoped for and we are delighted public health standpoint, there is no tific evidence shows a 40 to 50 percent After consulting with area residents at Several residents expressed their dis- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader reason not to add fluoride to the water. to have it.” reduction rate in cavities in fluoridated the meeting, the commission voted not agreement with this procedure and WESTFIELD – Approximately 29 After returning to the board meeting Mr. Sherr added that it is a matter communities. to move ballfield No. 3 back towards the stated that they would prefer to open a turquoise iMac computers in the writ- in the Edison School library following that the State of New Jersey really The Mayor and the Town Council woods, closer to the property line of a two-way dialogue with the commis- should address, as there are many water ing lab at Edison Intermediate School the iMac demonstration, Superinten- will try to re-contact those communi- home on North Scotch Plains Avenue. sion, giving them an opportunity to dent of Schools, Dr. William J. Foley, supplies in the state that do not pro- ties that have not replied on the issue of were unveiled to members of the After further discussion, the Recre- express their concerns after hearing the Westfield Board of Education and the noted that elementary education expe- vide additional fluoride in the water, fluoridation, and an effort will be made ation Commission decided to include a commission’s opinions, but before the noting that perhaps pressure on elected public on Tuesday evening. rience will now be a qualification for to encourage the other communities to three-meter board, as well as a one- commission voted on the The new computers, which have been the Language Arts Supervisor K-8 po- state officials may be one way to get pursue fluoridation, board members meter board in a diving tank, which subcommittee’s recommendations. in operation for the last two weeks at sition proposed last week by the school action. indicated. would be a separate structure than the After discussion and hearing the During Monday’s discussion, Mr. both Edison and Roosevelt Intermedi- board. The Board of Health members said proposed lap pool. public’s concerns, the Recreation Com- Board Secretary and Business Ad- Matarazzo asked members of the Board they will recommend to the Mayor that ate schools, were demonstrated by Lan- Joseph Penczak, chairman of the sub- mission voted to accept the guage Arts Supervisor for grades 6 ministrator Robert A. Berman told the of Health if they have assessed the towns voting against fluoridation be asked committee, stated that he was cautiously subcommittee’s recommendations for incidence of cavities among the town’s through 8, Barbara Ball; seventh grade board that five first-grade classes at to give their reasons why they reject the optimistic regarding the commission’s a modified storage and bathroom facil- Language Arts Extension teacher at Franklin Elementary School which were children and whether there is a need to proposed change in the water system. approval of the subcommittee’s recom- ity at Gumbert Park. The modified pro- fluoridate. Edison Intermediate, Debbie Vezos and bussed throughout the district because mendations. He stated that he was hope- posal locates the structure where the seventh-grade Language Arts Exten- of construction at their home school ful that the commission and the Town batting cages currently exist along the sion teacher at Roosevelt School, Rose have officially returned to their class- Council would continue to incorporate South Chestnut Street side. McCully. rooms. Parents Alerted After Pupil all of the subcommittees’ recommen- The batting cages will be moved to a “Welcome to your writing labs. This Concerned last week about water dations into their future decision-mak- more suitable location, not impacting belongs to you, the student, and no one damage caused by leaks during con- ing processes. the neighborhood, according to Com- else,” Ms. Ball said she told students struction of a second-story addition at Is Approached by Stranger In other matters, Nick Gismondi, mission members. The structure will when they first viewed the iMacs. the school, which have since been re- President of the Westfield Baseball not include a roll-up concession win- Sixth- and seventh-grade pupils were paired, Mr. Berman noted that “every- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 League, stated to the Commission that dow and the existing 8-foot by 8-foot Letters were sent to parents Tuesday given an orientation on using the com- thing went well” on Monday when the of incident – to keep walking and report he did not agree with the Gumbert Park shed will be torn down. Foliage and puters through their Language Arts pupils settled back in their classrooms. from each of the town’s six elementary the incident to an adult right away. subcommittee’s recommendation to landscaping will be added to enhance schools, advising them of the incident Extension course. Eighth graders also Board member Eileen Satkin reported She said teachers at Franklin also eliminate the concession stand from the the facility’s appearance. had an opportunity to make friends that the Long Range Planning Commit- and encouraging them to talk with their discussed the incident with their stu- proposed storage facility. In other business, Kim Sokol of Irv- children about “stranger danger” situa- with the new hardware when they took tee has continued to examine the enroll- dents in classrooms and that the chil- A subcommittee consisting of three ing Place and Caroline Loffredo of Bou- the tail end of a unit test in literature, ment numbers that have climbed con- tions, Dr. Dolan said. dren were encouraged to ask questions neighborhood residents, three Recre- levard presented design drawings to She added that she sent e-mails con- according to Ms. Ball. siderably, pointing to a need for at least and discuss ways to handle such situa- ation Commission members and Mr. the commission of proposed playground Sixth- and seventh-grade students 11 classrooms at Westfield High School taining similar information to tions. Other district schools were tak- Gismondi, as a league representative, equipment for Sycamore Park. Westfield’s two intermediate schools. leave their gym classes one day per by the year 2004. ing similar steps this week to protect was formed last month to address the Mrs. Sokol surveyed the residents week in order to utilize the iMacs, ac- Ms. Satkin noted that the adminis- Based on conversations she had with students, she confirmed. community’s concerns over proposed whose properties border the park re- both parents and students yesterday cording to Ms. Vezos. tration is preparing a list of alternatives Dr. Dolan commented that the local renovations to Gumbert Park. garding their equipment preferences for However, Ms. Ball added that a cal- that include using the former Lincoln morning, the Principal said, it was ob- police department had been “great” He said that the findings of the sub- the park. The commission agreed to vious that families had reviewed the endar has been posted to allow students School as a magnet school, establish- about helping schools address the situ- committee that a concession stand would submit the designs to Hackettstown- and teachers to sign up for computer ing a science and technology wing at information together. ation. Police patrols were also moni- create more litter were unfounded. He based Kinsey Associates, the architec- “It was very clear that parents had time on an “as need and an appropriate the high school or using the National toring the area as children walked also stated that he represented more than tural firm hired to design the park reno- basis.” Guard Armory in town. spoken to their children,” the Principal home from school, according to a let- 1,200 youth who play baseball and that vations, for review. remarked. Ms. Vezos told the board that upon Dr. Foley added that the county’s ter sent to parents by Dr. Andrew a concession stand would benefit these Third Ward Councilman John Walsh, entering the lab, students must place Superintendent of Schools will look at She revealed that each September, Perry, Principal of Wilson Elemen- children and the league. who serves as council liaison to the the Westfield Police Department con- their backpacks on a shelf, go to their the condition of four rooms at the Ar- tary School. Resident subcommittee representa- Recreation Commission, addressed the assigned seats, examine their mory which may be converted into class- ducts safety assemblies in the local Superintendent of Schools Dr. Will- tive John Cannizzaro said that he was commission regarding park mainte- schools to inform children about how to computer’s desktop and at the end of a rooms, to see if they could aid in the iam J. Foley stated Tuesday that the “offended” that the baseball league was nance needs throughout the town. Mr. session, leave the lab the way they imminent enrollment boom. protect themselves in dangerous situa- incident involving the Franklin School not accepting the subcommittee’s rec- Walsh suggested that the commission tions. would want to find it. Under final board business, the first youngster earlier this week appears to be ommendations. Mr. Cannizzaro stated might be more successful in obtaining Although the computers are not section of the district’s Special Educa- Dr. Dolan noted that the youngster an isolated one. The police department that the subcommittee compromised funding from the Town Council by who was approached by the man in the prepped for Internet browsing and re- tion policies, which were approved for has asked area residents to inform au- from not wanting a storage facility at outsourcing some of the town’s park- search, each iMac contains Microsoft first reading on November 9, were given car had used one of the recommended thorities of any other suspicious inci- all, to accepting a modified one and that maintenance needs, rather than propos- strategies when dealing with this type Bookshelf ’98, which allows students the green light for final reading on Tues- dents. Mr. Gismondi was not making any com- ing a parks maintenance department, to perform all of the necessary research day. promises in turn. which would raise taxes considerably. for reports and projects. Director of Student Personnel Ser- Salter Place resident Susan Long Mr. Walsh also addressed the com- The software program includes Dic- vices, Dr. Ted Kozlik, reported that stated that she had concerns that the plexity involved in scheduling of the tionary Find, Thesaurus Find, Quota- although some additional “tweaks” Opponent to ShopRite Opts Recreation Commission would discount town’s school fields. tion Find, Atlas Find, Encyclopedia would probably need to be made to the the recommendations of the subcom- Graceland Place resident Carol Smith Find, Chronology Find, Almanac Find, policies, they were definitely ready to mittee and resort to making a decision suggested to the commission that many Internet Dictionary Find and Computer be approved by the board. Not to Appeal Court Ruling without considering their needs. of the town’s school fields were under- Dictionary Find, among others. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Allowing us to express our opinions utilized while Memorial Park fields Using these functions, students were permarkets made payments for 13 pages. ShopRite officials subsequently and form a subcommittee seems like a were over-utilized. able to complete a “Scavenger Hunt,” Toastmasters to Meet months, but shortly after the Westfield filed a lawsuit against Westfield’s Plan- smokescreen,” Mrs. Long commented. She and her husband, Vaughn Smith, which asked pupils to name two books Tonight in Westfield Planning Board turned down the project, ning Board in an attempt to overturn its Dr. Koslowsky explained to the crowd have made several video-tapes of this written by Ernest Hemingway, find the it stopped payments to Mr. Sevell, he 1995 decision. that the procedure has always been to over utilization of Memorial Park fields, year Maya Angelou was born, listen to WESTFIELD – Toastmasters of said. One of ShopRite’s attorneys, Stephen hold an open, public portion of the while school fields remain empty. the sound of a grackle, locate a quota- Westfield will ring in the holidays The lawsuit by Mr. Sevell was filed E. Barcan, of Wilentz, Goldman & meeting, when residents could speak, Mrs. Smith suggested that the com- tion by Robert Frost, list 10 figures of at their meeting tonight, Thursday, to force the supermarket chain to live up Spitzer of Woodbridge, has said that if then to close the meeting, to give the mission could work out a schedule with speech and name five movies that came December 9, from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m. to its contract and continue to make the the plan in Garwood finally goes through commission an opportunity to discuss the schools in order to remedy this out between 1995 and 1996. at Sunrise Assisted Living of payments. and construction begins, ShopRite will issues. disparity and lessen the impact on their One of the most unique features al- Westfield, 240 Springfield Avenue. In July, Union County Superior Court drop all other legal matters against “The commission has not yet had an neighborhood. lows students to enjoy a 360-degree Refreshments will be served. Judge Frederick C. Kentz, Jr. ruled that Westfield. opportunity to discuss the recommen- The next Recreation Commission view of Grand Canyon National Park in Toastmaster for the evening will Village Supermarkets should make back After Westfield rejected the plan, dations of the subcommittees for the meeting is scheduled for Monday, Janu- Arizona. Using the mouse button, the be Jim Van de Water of Maplewood. payments totaling $1.6 million and to ShopRite officials began discussions two parks. We need an opportunity to ary 10. canyon becomes a life-like tour, swirl- Karen Sciaraffa will be the guest make future payments of some $34,000 with the Garwood Planning Board ing about the screen, opening up an- speaker and Anne Baker of a month to Mr. Sevell, Mr. McCreedy about opening a grocery store in other world where students feel as if Westfield will host “holiday table said. Garwood only. When those discus- they are experiencing the Canyon itself. topics.” All are invited to attend. Village Supermarkets, however, has sions began, a number of citizens then Election Bd. to Put Probe The iMacs will be Internet-ready af- Participants will have an op- filed an appeal, which is now pending stepped forward and vocally opposed ter all of the computers at Roosevelt in New Jersey Superior Court-Appel- the new plan. portunity to meet group members School have been connected by techni- and learn about the organization. late Division. Briefs are expected to be After the plan was approved by In Fourth Ward to Rest cians, according to Technical Supervi- filed in the case in February. Garwood in the summer of 1995, law- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sor Darlene Nowak. Toastmasters provide a mutually Repeated calls to Village Supermar- suits spawned from the opposition Mrs. Formato said that while she is that one particular poll worker seemed Ms. Ball noted that several story writ- supportive and positive learning kets were not returned. centered on such arguments as traffic sorry that Mr. Ratner is unhappy with to have difficulty operating the machine ing and writing/structure software pro- environment for individuals seek- The saga of the ShopRite supermar- concerns and that the Garwood Plan- her inquiry, she feels confident it was and had incorrectly carried through some grams will be available to the students ing to develop communication and ket began more than six years ago when ning Board had acted improperly in thoroughly conducted. of the steps that workers are required to at the lab. One such program, “Gram- leadership skills, self-confidence Village Supermarkets announced plans several areas, including not suffi- “Had we been made aware of it (the do when signing in voters. mar Gargoyles,” allows students to and personal growth. to build a ShopRite on the site of the ciently notifying the public about “irregularities”) on the day of the elec- Mrs. Formato argues that the polling make structuring a compound sentence Toastmasters of Westfield meets Westfield Lumber and Home Center meetings and record keeping during tion, we would have been right out place, and Westfield, in general, expe- interesting. the first, second and fourth Thurs- property. those meetings. there,” she said. rienced an inordinately high number of “We’ll build as we go,” she said. days of each month. Tonight’s That original plan called for 30 per- Meanwhile, a group of citizens in “If nothing else comes out of this, I cancellations by poll workers that made The iMacs are also capable of trans- meeting will be the last meeting cent of the store to cross into neighbor- Westfield residing near the proposed hope we don’t have the myriad of the workers have to handle several jobs. lating disks and files that are in for December. The group will re- ing Garwood, but created a stir in the ShopRite have recently formed and will cancellations (by poll workers) in Mr. Ratner is a voter in the Fourth Microsoft Word and Microsoft sume its meetings beginning on Westfield community among people meet to discuss ways to deal with the Westfield during the next election,” Ward, Third District. In a race this year WordPerfect format. Once electronic Thursday, January 6. concerned about traffic and how the traffic that may be created by the new she said. for a Fourth Ward seat on the Town mail is available, students will be able For more information about store would change the nature of the store. They have already met once with Mrs. Formato also added that in the Council, Republican incumbent Janis to e-mail a project to and from their Toastmasters of Westfield, please town. Westfield Second Ward Town Council- future she will ask workers from the Fried Weinstein beat Democrat homes. Computer virus protection will visit www.westfieldnj.com/toast The proposal ultimately was rejected man Matthew P. Albano and he said Board of Elections to personally check Schuyler Quackenbush with tallies of also be available. or call Noel Crawford, President by the Westfield Planning Board in that he will approach the full Town each polling place to make sure that 789 to 729. Mr. Quackenbush, how- “It is really a pleasure to have this, May of 1995 after 45 meetings and Council about funding a traffic study of Toastmasters of Westfield, at there are enough workers. ever, beat Mrs. Weinstein in the Third watching how enthused the kids are,” (908) 654-9757. transcripts that totaled more than 5,000 for the area. Mr. Ratner’s original letter alleged District by a vote of 174 to 153. reported Ms. Ball. “This is exactly what CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

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By DEBORAH MADISON cided fluoridation of local water Matarazzo stated. and KIM KINTER should be pursued. When Elizabethtown Water Com- Specially Written for The Times Mayor Jardim, contacted prior to pany took over those water compa- The Westfield Regional Board of the meeting, said fluoridation is ac- nies, they continued to fluoridate Health unanimously passed a resolu- tually a matter that he began looking those lines. tion Monday recommending that the into about two years ago when local “The distribution system to town’s Westfield Mayor and Town Council residents asked him if the water was east of Bridgewater is interconnected; pursue fluoridation of the town’s fluoridated. When he found out the the communities cannot be isolated water supply. water was not, he then contacted the because they all receive their water And with this action, it is likely Board of Health about its viewpoint supply from the same line,” Mr. Westfield officials will soon contact on fluoridation. Matarazzo explained. the administration of Scotch Plains The Board of Health said it thought For this reason, all 27 municipali- and Fanwood to gain their approval fluoridation was worth pursuing, but ties would have to unanimously agree of the flouridation of water in their found out that there are many com- to fluoridate, Mr. Matarazzo stated. municipalities, as well. munities being serviced by the same Mayor Jardim wrote letters in Au- Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Elizabethtown Water Company line gust and September to all of the other Westfield are among municipalities and that if one community decided to 26 communities, including Scotch that do not currently have fluoride have its water supply fluoridated then Plains and Fanwood, asking if they added to their water supplies, and every community would have to re- would be interested in pursuing the Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Westfield Mayor Thomas C. Jardim ceive the added fluoride as well. A BIRD’S EYE VIEW…Children made new friends while playing with animals at the petting zoo during the township’s CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 annual holiday festivities in Scotch Plains on December 5. and the regional Board of Health Currently, Elizabethtown Water have been collaborating in investi- Company provides fluoridation to gating the possibility of fluoridating municipalities west and south of their the local water supply for the last plant, but not to the 27 municipali- Incoming Scotch Plains Mayor, Martin Marks year. ties east of their Bridgewater plant, A public hearing was held Mon- according to Anthony Matarazzo, day in the Community Room of Manager of Environmental Affairs To Tap New Township Attorney, Mr. Hansen Westfield’s Municipal Building to for Elizabethtown Water Company. gauge local residents’ response. No The towns west and south of By FRED ROSSI the Township Council holds its reor- up of the township’s legal team has use of a front-end loader and a dump residents attended. Bridgewater that currently receive Specially Written for The Times ganization meeting on January 2. not yet been finalized, which leaves truck instead of a vacuum truck; and But following a lengthy discussion fluoride are on different lines and Incoming Scotch Plains Mayor Mr. Hansen, 55, is an attorney in open the possibility of some role next a few personnel shortages in the Pub- by health board members and a pre- were supplied by different water com- Martin Marks said Tuesday night private practice in Scotch Plains, and year in Scotch Plains for Mr. Baron, lic Works Department this fall. sentation by an Elizabethtown Water panies, before being taken over by that Douglas W. Hansen will be ap- was Municipal Prosecutor in Clark who has been praised by both parties Mr. Atkins said he expects leaf Company representative, it was de- Elizabethtown Water Company, Mr. pointed as Township Attorney when from 1973-1974 and Assistant Town- for his work with the council. pickup efforts, normally complete by ship Attorney in Scotch Plains from At Tuesday night’s agenda meet- this time of the year, to continue until 1979-1983. ing, Township Manager Thomas E. at least Monday, December 20. He He will replace Andrew M. Baron, Atkins told the council that this year’s also urged that officials meet soon to who was appointed this past January leaf pickup effort “may be the most explore possibilities, if any, for per- by the then-Democratic-controlled difficult” he has seen in years. forming the service differently next Council. Republicans regained a 3-2 A number of factors have contrib- year. Council majority in last month’s elec- uted to the slower-than-usual pace, Separately, the council took the tion. he said, including the fact that leaves unusual step of voting, during its Mr. Marks, who will be sworn in as seemed to fall “very fast at one time”; agenda meeting, to award a $223,043 Mayor at the January 2 meeting, told the slower process involved in pick- contract to Silver Star Paving Con- The Times that the complete make- ing up wet leaves, which involves the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Fanwood Council Supports Release Of Funds to Finish Library Upgrades

By SUZETTE F. STALKER $36,700, could be used for final mod- “would go a long way in attracting Specially Written for The Times ernization efforts at the library. more use” of the facility. The director Borough Council members voiced The funds include $6,721 from a noted that major renovations have support last week to have funds origi- 1996 ordinance and $30,000 from a not taken place in the Adult Section nally earmarked for automation of 1998 decree. These ordinances allo- of the library in about 20 years. the Fanwood Memorial Library redi- cated funds from the operating side In September, a ribbon-cutting cer- rected toward completion of upgrades of the municipal budgets for those emony was held to mark the library’s at the North Avenue and Tillotson years to support automation of the transition to a fully automated sys- Road facility. library. tem, including nine computers with Library Director Daniel Weiss ap- Mr. Weiss anticipated that, in ad- Internet access, computerized library Cheri Rogowsky for The Times peared before the governing body at dition to funds redirected from the cards for both children and adults DECORATING THE BOROUGH…Members of the Fanwood Cultural Arts Committee and Holiday and Winter its December 1 agenda meeting to two ordinances, the pending upgrades and electronic access to a wellspring Decorating Committee gathered with musician Billy Populus, back row center, to decorate downtown Fanwood during a request that officials amend two or- would be covered by $6,800 from the of information resources. tree lighting and decorating event held on December 5. dinances so that the money, totaling library’s Trust Fund. The renova- Automation of the Fanwood Li- tions are expected to cost about brary occurred after the facility joined $43,500. the Libraries of Middlesex Automa- The additional renovations, Mr. tion Consortium, a regional organi- Survey on School Issues to be Unveiled Tonight; Weiss explained, would include new zation, slightly more than a year ago. service desks for the Adult and The automation project, which cost Children’s sections, plus a new cir- approximately $85,000 altogether, Facilities Options Reviewed by Board of Ed. culation desk, carpeting, shelving and was funded in large part through a paint job for the Adult Section. The grant money from the New Jersey By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN and the potential costs associated turned, which is considered a “good” vices Company, which oversees the drapes in that section, located on the State Library. Specially Written for The Times with managing that enrollment along response rate. district’s maintenance and custodial second floor of the library, would The Fanwood Library’s Trust Fund, Tonight’s meeting of the Scotch with renovating and upgrading ex- The survey results will be consid- activities. also be cleaned, he said. established as a reserve for emer- Plains-Fanwood Board of Education isting school facilities. ered along with the facilities evalua- While the ServiceMaster report was The Children’s Department un- gency expenditures and long-term will reveal the results of the commu- Public Information Coordinator tion report and capacity analysis and not presented in conjunction with the derwent previous improvements fol- projects, is supported primarily nity survey distributed by the board Kathleen L. Meyer estimated the sur- building option study prepared by Princeton group’s facilities assess- lowing a 1996 flood which dam- through donations and other contri- in late October/early November. vey was mailed to approximately The Thomas Group of Princeton, a ment on November 9, the adminis- aged the library’s lower level. In butions, along with gifts such as Designed by Patricia Morris Asso- 12,500 residents of Scotch Plains professional consultant. tration and board are reviewing it addition, the library’s exterior has money bequeathed to the library in ciates of Clark, the survey was taken and Fanwood, as well as district staff A third piece of the puzzle is a hand-in-hand with the Thomas been updated over the past several wills. to assess public awareness of issues members. Approximately 1,200, or facilities evaluation report prepared Group information. years. Mr. Weiss’s request drew unani- related to rising student enrollment 10 percent, of the surveys were re- by ServiceMaster Management Ser- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 A new roof was put on the build- mous support from council mem- ing, the front steps were repaired, bers, several of whom noted that the new paving stones and exterior light- director actively pursued grant money ing were installed, the main entrance to finance the lion’s share of the Local Officials Prepare for Y2K Transition area was re-landscaped and the out- automation project, rather than ap- side of the library was painted. proach the council for the money. Mr. Weiss said he believes giving Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, how- But Do Not Anticipate Any Major Glitches the Adult Section a fresh new look CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

Editor’s Note: This article is the bug bring down the massive network tor. ation,” the Mayor added. first in a series on the Y2K issue. The of computers on which we have all “Even though we have mobilized Police Chief Robert Carboy, who next installment in the series will become so dependent? for a worst case scenario, we really heads the Office of Emergency Man- feature an update on how the stores Before you go out and buy that don’t anticipate any major problems,” agement for the Borough of Fanwood, and banks are weathering the extra back-up generator, here is what the Mr. Wormley explained. “I will be in has also attended Y2K assessment demands. officials think will happen: my office on New Year’s Eve, and meetings all year with state, county every major emergency service, such and local officials. He concurred with By DEBORAH MADISON “Probably nothing,” said Don Specially Written for The Times Wormley, Coordinator for the Scotch as police, fire and rescue squads, will Mr. Wormley that there should be no With the Y2K millennium transi- Plains Department of Emergency have extra personnel on standby, but problems out of the ordinary. tion quickly approaching, township Management. Mr. Wormley has at- we don’t think that anything will go “However,” Chief Carboy stated, and county officials are preparing for tended numerous meetings with all wrong,” he added. “there is always the potential for the moment for which we have all of the major utility companies All of the major utility companies normal power failures, for which we been waiting. throughout this year, including will also have extra personnel on should be prepared.” The Chief has In that moment of truth, when all PSE&G, Elizabethtown Water and hand to make the transition a smooth recommended that residents always of our computer calendars strike the Gas, Bell Atlantic and other big in- one, according to Mr. Wormley. have extra supplies on hand for that year 2000, will the lights flicker and dustry representatives. All of them “The major utility companies have possibility. plunge us into total darkness? Will said they are expecting a smooth assured us that they are Y2K ready Union County Freeholder Linda d. our 9-1-1 emergency calls fall on Y2K transition, according to the and compliant,” added Westfield’s Stender, who has been working dili- dead lines? Will that meddlesome Emergency Management Coordina- Mayor Thomas C. Jardim. “How- gently with all of the local emergency ever, they also have warned us that management officials, agreed with INDEX this assessment. there are no absolute guarantees,” he Cheri Rogowsky for The Times Arts...... Page 21 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 11 stated. “We want to assure the public that SANTA AND THE MAYOR…Scotch Plains Mayor Geri M. Samuel told Santa Business ...... Page 18 Mountainside Page 3 Social ...... Page 6 “For this reason, we are fully pre- we have thoroughly evaluated all of Claus what she wanted for Christmas during the township’s annual holiday Classifieds..... Page 19 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 pared to handle any emergency situ- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 celebration held last Sunday. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Local Water Fluoridation Local Residents Get Ready Opponent of ShopRite OK Sought from Towns For Y2K Transition Opts Not to Appeal Ruling CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 By KIM KINTER to force the supermarket chain to live matter. During Monday’s discussion, Mr. the emergency services and we are in one’s home and having a fire ex- Specially Written for The Times The communities that do not have Matarazzo asked members of the fully prepared to handle any situa- tinguisher on hand. up to its contract and continue to fluoride added to their water besides Board of Health if they have assessed tion that may arise,” Freeholder One of the attorneys representing a make the payments. Westfield officials have also rec- local resident opposing the construc- Westfield, Scotch Plains and the incidence of cavities in the town’s Stender stated. ommended having approximately In July, Union County Superior Fanwood include Bound Brook, children and whether there is a need Fanwood’s Police Department has three days worth of cash on hand, as tion of a large ShopRite supermarket Court Judge Frederick C. Kentz, Jr. Clark, Cranford, Dunellen, Edison, to fluoridate. issued a “do and don’t” list for han- one would for an extended weekend on North Avenue in Garwood has ruled that Village Supermarkets Elizabeth, Garwood, Green Brook, Board of Health member Dr. dling handle potential Y2K prob- or when snow-bound. decided not to appeal a recent Supe- should make back payments totaling Hillside, Kenilworth, Linden, Lawrence Budnick replied that par- lems at home. The list of things to do Residents may also visit the town’s rior Court decision to allow the build- $1.6 million and to make future pay- Middlesex, Mountainside, North ents are now forced to supplement includes: Web site at www.westfieldnj.com for ing of the grocery store. ments of some $34,000 a month to Plainfield, Piscataway, Plainfield, their children’s diet with extra fluo- • Keep a one-week supply of non- additional information, or tune to William Butler, a Westfield attor- Mr. Sevell, Mr. McCreedy said. Roselle, Roselle Park, Somerset, ride. However, because there is an perishable food and bottled water on WJDM 1530AM or NJ 101.5FM on ney representing Garwood resident Village Supermarkets, however, South Bound Brook, South Plainfield, incidence of naturally occurring fluo- hand, along with a manual can Friday, December 31, for updates on John Weidel, said that his client has has filed an appeal, which is now Union, Warren and Watchung. ride in ground water of approximately opener. potential Y2K problems. decided not to appeal the decision of • pending in New Jersey Superior While some municipalities have .1 to 1 parts per million, and because Fill the fuel tanks for your home Mountainside Chief of Police and Superior Court Judge Edward W. Court-Appellate Division. Briefs are responded positively, a few have said this amount is not constant, supple- and vehicles. Borough Administrator James Debbie Begin, Jr. Judge Beglin ruled on expected to be filed in the case in no and many have not corresponded mentation can be haphazard and • Refill all prescriptions. said that a new network was installed October 14 that the Garwood Plan- February. at all. risky, as too much fluoride can be • Acquire extra batteries for flash- in Borough Hall two weeks ago and ning Board had been right in grant- Mayor Jardim followed up with a harmful, according to Dr. Budnick. lights and radios. Repeated calls to Village Super- is fully Y2K compliant. His office ing approval in 1995 to Village Su- markets were not returned. letter, dated October 27, that included For this reason, fluoridating would • Be sure to have sufficient warm has also been in touch with Manor permarkets of Springfield to con- The saga of the ShopRite super- additional information for the af- resolve the consistency problem. clothing and bedding. Care Nursing Home and Children’s struct a grocery store on North Av- fected communities. The EPA has recommended a market began more than six years The don’t list includes: Specialized Hospital, which have up- enue. “Fluoridation of the water supply therapeutic dose of fluoride to be • Do not call the police for utility ago when Village Supermarkets an- dated their networks as well. Both Mr. Butler and Brian Fahey, assists in preventing dental cavities between .7 and 1.2 parts per million. failures. Call any utility company by Like the other town officials, he nounced plans to build a ShopRite on in children,” he wrote. “The medical Higher doses can cause white spots dialing (800) 624-0241. a Westfield attorney who represents the site of the Westfield Lumber and does not expect any major problems Dr. and Mrs. Ulf Dowling also of and dental community are support- or a brown mottling of the teeth and • Do not use an alternate heat related to Y2K. Home Center property. ive of fluoridation of the water sup- promote enamel decay, according to source without adequate ventilation. PSE&G spokeswoman Joey Ander- Westfield, have until Thursday, De- That original plan called for 30 ply as it eliminates the need to pro- Carmella Warne, Public Health Edu- • Do not keep large sums of cash son stated that the utility expects cember 16, to file an appeal to the percent of the store to cross into vide fluoride in other forms (e.g., cator with the Visiting Nurse Affili- on hand. Y2K’s arrival to be “uneventful.” state New Jersey Superior Court- neighboring Garwood, but created a vitamins) and makes fluoride avail- ate that provides nursing and health The memo stated that the banking “There is always the possibility of Appellate Division. stir in the Westfield community able to the general population for education services to the Board of industry is not expecting any inter- unpredictable factors, such as power Mr. Butler said his client made a among people concerned about traf- free.” Health. ruption in service. outages due to storms, but we do not decision on December 1 that an ap- fic and how the store would change He further wrote, “The Public Ms. Warne addressed the Board Westfield’s Y2K tips for residents expect any interruption of service peal would not be filed. He said that the nature of the town. Health Service (1991) endorses .7- regarding her research of fluorida- include knowing how to turn off the due to computer problems,” Ms. there were a number of reasons for The proposal ultimately was re- 1.2 ppm (parts per million) as the tion. She stated that there was more water, gas and electric main switches Anderson stated. the decision, but that they were con- jected by the Westfield Planning optimally beneficial level for pre- literature against water fluoridation, fidential and could not be revealed. Board in May of 1995 after 45 meet- and that she had difficulty finding venting dental cavities. For those Mr. Fahey has not returned re- ings and transcripts that totaled more municipalities which currently re- research in favor. Survey on School Bd. Issues peated phone calls on whether or not ceive fluoridated water from Board member Dr. Drew Harris than 5,000 pages. ShopRite officials he will appeal the judge’s decision. subsequently filed a lawsuit against Elizabethtown Water, fluoride levels cautioned the Board, “to adhere to Even if Mr. Fahey’s client decides are maintained at the lower end of the legitimate scientific evidence in Westfield’s Planning Board in an To Be Discussed Tonight not to appeal, it is unclear how poised attempt to overturn its 1995 deci- this range, or .2-.6 ppm, which is favor of fluoridation and not the ques- Village Supermarkets officials are to tionable circumstantial evidence CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 sion. slightly above the naturally occur- move on the construction of the gro- ring fluoride level of .1 ppm.” against it.” Dr. Harris is also the The Thomas Group’s facilities evalu- This proposal includes the addition of One of ShopRite’s attorneys, The Mayor also acknowledges in President-elect of the New Jersey ation report makes individual building three classrooms and a music room at cery store. Stephen E. Barcan, of Wilentz, the letter the concern some people Public Health Association. recommendations by trade (e.g. plumb- Brunner; addition of four classrooms Village Supermarkets still has not Goldman & Spitzer of Woodbridge, have about adding fluoride to a water Ms. Warne also explained that the ing, electrical, technology) and addresses and music room at Coles; addition of five purchased the property where has said that if the plan in Garwood supply. issue of fluoridation is more signifi- specifics such as code requirements, classrooms and music room at McGinn; Westfield Lumber and Home Center finally goes through and construc- “In the past there have been ar- cant for socio-economically disad- health and safety improvements, build- addition of two classrooms at School now sits. tion begins, ShopRite will drop all ing improvements, energy conservation, guments made against the fluori- vantaged children, in poorer com- One; addition of four classrooms at Norman Sevell, owner of Sevell other legal matters against Westfield. dation of water due to health haz- munities, who may not be receiving handicapped accessibility and specific Terrill; renovation of current board of- Towing of Westfield and who also district requests. After Westfield rejected the plan, ards associated with fluoride in- proper dental care or sufficient fluo- fices for student use; renovation of Ever- owns the Westfield Lumber and Home ShopRite officials began discussions gested at very high concentrations ride supplementation. The facilities evaluation also recom- green media center to classrooms; reno- Center property, filed a lawsuit last mends expansive improvements to the with the Garwood Planning Board (79 ppm). The board expressed their desire vation of media centers at Brunner, Coles summer claiming that the supermar- about opening a grocery store in Toothpaste and mouthwash are, in to support the issue for the benefit of district’s technology/communications and McGinn to provide permanent class- ket chain had not lived up to its system. The recommendation includes: Garwood only. When those discus- fact, marked with warnings about those children, even though Westfield room walls/corridors. Cost: promise of making monthly payments sions began, a number of citizens completion of the computer network $11,772,000. fluoride, however, in reality one does not have a significant disadvan- to Mr. Sevell. then stepped forward and vocally taged population. cabling systems initiated in each build- Option 4: Return sixth grades to el- would have to consume several tubes Edwin J. McCreedy, an attorney opposed the new plan. of toothpaste or bottles of mouth- Dr. Harris disagreed that affluence ing; implementation of local area net- ementary schools/convert Terrill to kin- work (LAN) hardware; and installation with McCreedy & Cox of Cranford After the plan was approved by wash at a time to reach a fluoride prevents cavities, citing his cavity- dergarten through grade six/move Board who is representing Mr. Sevell in the level dangerous to one’s health,” Mr. prone childhood despite proper den- of a new wide area network (WAN) of Education offices from Evergreen. Garwood in the summer of 1995, fiber optic cabling throughout all dis- case, explained that in 1994-1995, lawsuits spawned from the opposi- Jardim noted. tal care. This proposal calls for the addition of Mr. Sevell indicated to Village Su- trict facilities. three classrooms and a music room at tion centered on such arguments as The Westfield Mayor’s letter con- Dr. Budnick agreed that the scien- permarkets that he thought that he tific evidence shows a 40-50 percent There are some heavy-duty price Brunner; addition of two classrooms traffic concerns and that the Garwood cludes by saying that, “We feel that had waited long enough for his prop- the benefits of fluoridation of water reduction rate in cavities in fluori- tags associated with the recommenda- and music room at McGinn; addition of Planning Board had acted improp- outweigh the remote health risks.” dated communities. tions regarding the maintenance, re- four classrooms at School One; addi- erty to be sold and that he wanted out erly in several areas, including not Robert M. Sherr, Health Officer The Westfield Mayor and Town furbishment and upgrade of existing tion of two kindergarten classrooms at of the agreement. sufficiently notifying the public about for the Board of Health, said that Council will try to re-contact the facilities. Terrill; renovation of current classrooms He had been under an agreement to meetings and record keeping during from a public health standpoint, there communities that have not returned As Mrs. Meyer explained, the ad- for kindergarten use; renovation of cur- sell the property since 1992. those meetings. is no reason not to add fluoridation to their decisions, and an effort will be ministration is reviewing these recom- rent board offices for student use; reno- At that time, Village Supermar- Meanwhile, a group of citizens in mendations to determine what priority the water. made to encourage the other commu- vation of Evergreen media center to kets urged him not to back out of the Westfield residing near the proposed Mr. Sherr added that it is a matter nities to pursue fluoridation, board projects could fit into the regular school classrooms; and renovation of media deal and agreed to make monthly budget versus those project costs that ShopRite have recently formed and that the State of New Jersey really members indicated. centers at Brunner, Coles and McGinn payments to Mr. Sevell until the com- will meet to discuss ways to deal should address as there are many The Board of Health members said might need to be factored into a bond to provide permanent classroom walls/ pany actually developed the prop- referendum. with the traffic that may be created water supplies in the state that do not they will recommend to Mayor corridors. Cost: $10,019,000. erty, the attorney said. Village Super- by the new store. They have already provide fluoridated water and per- Jardim that towns voting against fluo- In evaluating the impact of enroll- Option 5: Build new kindergarten markets made payments for 13 ment growth on existing facilities, the met once with Westfield Second haps pressure on local state elected ridation be asked to give their rea- through grade five elementary school months, but shortly after the Westfield Ward Town Councilman Matthew officials may be one way to get ac- sons why they reject the proposed capacity analysis and building option (400-student capacity). study analyzed enrollment projections, Planning Board turned down the P. Albano and he said that he will tion. change in the water system. This proposal includes addition of project, it stopped payments to Mr. existing building capacities, educational four classrooms at Terrill; renovation of approach the full Town Council adequacy of buildings and grade-level Sevell, he said. about funding a traffic study for the media centers at Brunner, Coles and The lawsuit by Mr. Sevell was filed Incoming SP Mayor to Tap assignments of students. McGinn to provide permanent class- area. In determining the optimum num- room walls/corridors. Cost: ber of classrooms needed to house $18,819,000. Mr. Hanson as New Attorney projected student enrollment, Thomas Options 5 and 6 do not consider land Group Educational Consultant Judy availability or the costs associated with Fanwood GOP to Hold CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ferguson utilized the state standards land acquisition (estimated at $250,000 tractors Inc. for repaving work on a The kennel has come under fire in for the number of students per class- per acre). Ten to 12 acres would be Victory, Holiday Party section of Raritan Road. The project the last year for improper animal room: pre-kindergarten (15); kinder- needed on which to build a new school. is being funded by a $250,000 grant disposal and for health violations by garten through grade three (21); grades Option 6: Build new pre-kindergar- FANWOOD — The Fanwood four through eight (23); and grades make sure we have great food, from the state Department of Trans- the state Department of Health. ten and kindergarten school (481-stu- Republican Club is inviting mem- great gifts, great weather and the portation Trust Fund. Mr. Marks also said he would like nine through 12 (24). dent capacity) that includes Board of While Scotch Plains-Fanwood bers of the community to join them best time ever,” she said. On another matter, Mr. Atkins in- to receive in early January more de- Education offices. in the celebration of the upcoming formed the council that, in light of the schools have no specific policy regard- Mayor-elect Louis C. Jung and finitive information about the solu- This option includes the addition of holidays and the recent victorious concerns that have been raised in the ing class sizes, the board has tradition- four classrooms at Terrill; renovation his wife will be joined by his run- tions to the problematic Raritan Road- win of the Republican candidates past year about the operations of Gar- Rahway Road intersection and the ally used the following numbers as of current board offices for student ning mates Councilman Stuart S. den State Kennels of Stirling, which latest developments regarding the so- guidelines: kindergarten through grade use; renovation of Evergreen media for Fanwood Mayor and Borough Kline, who was reelected to a sec- presently handles animal control for called hedge property next to the two (20-22); grades three through five center to classrooms; renovation of Council in the November elec- ond term, Councilman-elect Tom Scotch Plains, he has directed the Municipal Building on Park Avenue. (23-25); grades six through 12 (under media centers at Brunner, Coles and tions. Ryan, and their spouses, as well as Health Department to contact other The council’s final regular meet- 30). McGinn to provide permanent class- The gala event will be held at Councilman and Mrs. Joel In addition, the options presented by organizations about possibly handling ing of the year will be held on Tues- room walls/corridors. Cost: Giovanna’s Restaurant, 1462 South Whitaker, in welcoming all at- these services for the township. day, December 14. The Thomas Group did not consider $18,749,000. Avenue, in Plainfield on Monday, re-districting of students or what re- tendees. A recommendation from Superin- December 13, beginning at 7 p.m. Reservations are requested along sources are needed to implement aca- tendent of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye demic programs in a given school. The party will include a full sit- with pre-choice of entrée which to the board on facilities is scheduled down dinner, prizes and a visit by Release of Funds Approved According to Mrs. Meyer, the consult- to come in January. includes either veal parmigiana, ant looked only at the space required to Santa Claus. chicken française or stuffed floun- accommodate a certain number of stu- “This is the last blast of the year der. To Finish Library Upgrades dents. Just what resources are needed for our friends and neighbors to get Responses should be sent to M. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 in each school to implement and, per- together and have a good time in Donna Gonnella, 214 North ever, did not support the bid to real- “This is a lot of money,” the Mayor haps, expand programs that serve all the spirit of the season,” stated Martine Avenue, Fanwood, 07023. locate funds from the two ordinances. remarked. “This work needs to be students must be determined by local Sophie Kauchak, President of the done, and it should be done, and it officials. For further information or last While calling Mr. Weiss’ success in Club, when announcing the up- minute reservations, please call updating the Fanwood Library “ab- would be wonderful if it could be Following are the six options pre- done. I just feel you should wait to see sented: coming event. (908) 322-3241. solutely wonderful,” she said she be- “I know we will have a huge lieved it was “foolish” for officials to how the budget looks for the year Option 1: Move fifth grade classes The cost for the evening is $15 designate the money for a different 2000 and then see about it.” into Middle Schools. The proposal turnout and I’ve already put in for club members and $30 for non- purpose than originally planned be- With support from the rest of the includes the addition of a media center requests to the right channels to members. fore preparations have even begun governing body for the release of the at Evergreen Elementary School; ad- on the municipal budget for 2000. funds, Borough Attorney Dennis Estis dition of two classrooms at McGinn was given the nod to draft an ordi- Elementary School, addition of 12 Santa Claus to Come nance approving the action. The or- classrooms and a gymnasium at Terrill dinance is scheduled to be intro- Middle School; renovation of media To Fanwood Homes duced at the council’s regular meet- centers at Brunner Elementary, Coles FANWOOD – Santa will be mak- ing tonight, Thursday, December 9. Elementary and McGinn Schools to ing his annual visit to Fanwood on Mr. Weiss said he and the Library provide permanent classroom walls/ Saturday, December 18, to deliver Board of Trustees may also look at corridors. Cost: $9,553,000. packages to children at their homes. other projects down the road which Option 2: Move fifth grades into ADOPT A FRIEND…People for Ani- As they have for the past 20 could possibly be funded through Middle Schools and relocate Board of mals, a nonprofit animal welfare orga- some years, the Fanwood Volun- matching grants from the state, such Education offices. nization serving New Jersey, will spon- teer Rescue Squad, Fanwood Vol- as expansion of the library building This proposal includes the addition sor a pet adoption event on Saturday, unteer Fire Company and Police and the addition of an elevator. of two classrooms at McGinn; addition December 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Benevolent Association Local No. The director emphasized, however, of 12 classrooms and a gymnasium at the PETsMART store, 1022 Route 22, 123 will sponsor the event. that although such ideas have been Terrill; renovation of current board of- East, at West End Avenue in North Interested parents may drop off Plainfield. Many dogs, cats and kittens explored, they remain “undefined” fices for student use; renovation of Ev- will be available, including Kenny, a one wrapped gift per child at at the present time. ergreen media center to classrooms; six-month-old terrier mix puppy. Kenny Fanwood Police headquarters un- Besides physical improvements to renovation of media centers at Brunner, is neutered and current with his vacci- til Thursday, December 16. the building, Mr. Weiss said library Coles and McGinn to provide perma- nations. He was rescued from a shelter Fanwood Police ask that each services have also being enhanced nent classroom walls/corridors. Cost: where he was soon to be euthanized. gift be labeled with the child’s name through the availability of materials $10,781,000. Kenny is gentle, playful and loves atten- and address. If there are several and services. Option 2, along with Options 3 and tion. To adopt, or for pet information, children in the same family receiv- These include new audio book and 4 assumes the building of a new, frame- please call (908) 688-1073 or visit ing gifts, the packages should be www.pfa.petfinder.org on the Internet. SERVICE FROM THE HEART…Junior Girl Scouts from Troop No. 829 in videotape collections in the Adult construction administration building Scotch Plains recently helped out at the American Heart Association’s Walk-a- tied together. Section; expanded children’s offer- on the site of the current maintenance For low cost spay/neuter information, For additional information, please call the People for Animals Clinic thon, held at Union County College in Cranford. The girls distributed water ings, computer classes and Internet garage behind Park Middle School. at (908) 964-6887. Spay/neuter surgery bottles to the hundreds of walkers who participated in the event. Pictured, left please call the Fanwood Police De- training seminars, a book discussion Option 3: Move board offices out of costs range from $35 to $55 and include to right, are: Kelly Merrick, Annie Smith, Emily Jones, Barbie Slaugh, Jayne partment at (908) 322-5000. group for adults and movie nights. Evergreen. rabies and distemper vaccinations. Dzuback and Courtney Greenwood. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Dredging of Lake Surprise Finally Under Way in Watchung Reservation; $1.3 Mil. Project Expected to Take Up to Nine Mos. to Complete By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the public has anxiously awaited this which could take up to six months. Camporee and Cornfield sites. The partment of Environmental Protec- up.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times day, and the entire freeholder board After that, approximately 6,000 report also states that it will then be tion regulations, if the dredging is Officials also indicated that the MOUNTAINSIDE —Coming as appreciates their patience. There have cubic yards will be transferred to the seeded and left to grow into a “no not completed by April 1, all opera- county will preserve the dredging no surprise to local communities, been many technical difficulties as- clay pits in Union County’s historic mow” meadow. tions must cease until July 31. By efforts of Surprise Lake by undertak- Union County Board of Chosen Free- sociated with this project.” Deserted Village of Feltville to refill Freeholder Scutari noted that it is law, there is a moratorium during ing a series of Best Management holders has announced that Lake According to a report from the an area described as “ecologically very important that the weather co- this time period because this is the Practices (BMPs) designed to correct Surprise, situated in the Watchung Office of Public Information for the barren.” The remaining 47,000 cu- operates in the dredging process. time of year when fish and reptiles the conditions which led to lake’s Reservation, has finally begun a six- freeholder board, the dredge’s cutter bic yards will be leveled in the “According to the New Jersey De- are breeding. If we are not done by deterioration. The anticipated work to-nine month restoration project. If head will slice mud from the bottom April 1, we will resume dredging to be done in this area includes forti- the lake should freeze, the work will of the lake and pump it out into two August 1,” Freeholder Scutari ex- fication of eroded areas surrounding be delayed. sedimentation basins. These basins, plained. the lake, improvement of storm wa- The project, according to Free- which are currently being con- According to the Office of Public ter drainage structures in the holder Chairman Nicholas P. Scutari, structed, are located in the old Boy Information, the project-engineering reservation’s loop area, and installa- entails hydraulically dredging the Scout Camporee field in Berkeley consultant, F.X. Browne, Inc. of tion of a roof over the manure pit at lake. The freeholder board has Heights and the area known as the Lansdale, Pennsylvania has prepared the Watchung Stables to prevent run- awarded a contract to Hydropress Cornfield in Summit. These sites are an educational curriculum available off. Services of West Hatfield, Mass to adjacent to each other along Glenside through the county’s Trailside Na- A county spokesman also stated complete the work. Avenue. ture and Science Center, in that bridle trails will remain open “This $1,335,772 project is the The report also indicated that ap- Mountainside, which will teach chil- during the project, but due to noise culmination of intensive engineer- proximately 53,000 cubic yards of dren about the restoration process. and truck movements, riders will be ing studies designed to formulate the sediment will be removed from the Additionally, graphics and hand- “advised of specifically impacted ar- most appropriate course of action to lake’s bottom. It was explained that out materials will be placed around eas.” restore the lake to a healthy environ- once the “muck” is put into the sedi- the lake at three different locations to Funding for the restoration of the ment,” stated Mr. Scutari. “I know mentation basins, it will be left to dry inform the public. project has been provided by the “I welcome the efforts to clean up Union County Freeholders with the Surprise Lake,” stated Mayor Robert New Jersey Department of Transpor- F. Viglianti. “It has always been a tation committing up to $1 million in natural treasure for Union County funding to support the removal of

Gail Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and it’s a shame what has become of sedimentation from the lake, which LET THE DREDGING BEGIN...Workers are shown here cutting down one of it.” occurred during the construction of the trees as preliminary work for the hydraulic dredging of Lake Surprise in the The Mayor concluded that he hoped Interstate 78 through the Watchung Watchung Reservation gets under way. Echo Lake would also be “cleaned Reservation. Budd Lake Resident Charged in Burglaries Y Teen Department Slates ‘Kids Day Out’ WESTFIELD — The Westfield Of Westfield and Mountainside Homes Y Teen Department will sponsor By SUZETTE F. STALKER Mountainside Police Department. He added that the Mountainside “Kids Day Out” during the next Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lieutenant Osieja said the suspect victim later identified the suspect in two Saturdays, December 11 and WESTFIELD — A Morris County allegedly robbed a New Providence a police lineup. The lieutenant ac- 18, at the Y. resident was arrested and charged Road home on November 10 and a knowledged that the suspect may have Kids Day Out is open to all kin- last week with several home burglar- Summit Lane residence on November committed the burglaries to support dergarten through fifth-grade stu- dents. Youngsters will arrive at Gail Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times ies that occurred last month in West- 17. During the latter incident, the ho- a heroin habit. A UNION COUNTY TREASURE...Lake Surprise, shown above, in the Watchung field and Mountainside, law enforce- meowner arrived home as the suspect He said jewelry was discovered at noon at the Y for such activities as Reservation, will finally be dredged over the next six to nine months. The project ment officials confirmed this week. was attempting to leave the house with Lorenzo’s home and authorities are swimming, gymnasium games, began this month with the digging of sedimentation basins on Glenside Avenue. Westfield Police Chief Anthony J. a laptop computer, the lieutenant said. now compiling a list of the recovered wall climbing (if age appropriate), The basins will be used to store some 53,000 cubic yards of sediment that will be Scutti announced last Thursday that The homeowner was mildly in- items to supply to communities where arts and crafts, movies and a snack. hydraulically dredged from the lake. The project was delayed due to a number Luis Lorenzo, 24, was charged by jured during a struggle with the sus- burglaries have occurred. The event will serve as a of technical problems. town police on December 1 with the pect, who subsequently fled through The suspect was charged with one fundraiser to raise tuition money for students from the Westfield Y Dad Just Found Out That November 17 burglary of a home on a wooded area behind the victim’s count each of burglary and theft in Boynton Avenue. who will travel to Sydney, Austra- Christmas Dinner is home and entered a vehicle parked the Boynton Avenue burglary, Detec- The suspect had been arrested at his on a nearby cul-de-sac, Lieutenant tive Sergeant Robert Compton of the lia, next June as part of an ex- Prime Rib Roast From Budd Lake residence at 11:30 a.m. the Osieja said. Westfield Police Department told The change program. John’s Meat Market previous day by Mountainside police, According to the lieutenant, Leader and The Times on Tuesday. Y staff members and teenagers with assistance from authorities in Mountainside police were tipped to Sergeant Compton headed up the involved with the Y’s Australia Mount Olive Township, which en- the suspect’s identity through a con- Westfield investigation, which also 2000 International trip will chap- Only Dry Aged compasses Budd Lake. fidential source. Information lead- included Detectives James erone the event. The cost is $25 per USDA Prime Beef Lorenzo has been charged by ing to the arrest was developed from McCullough, Nicholas Norton and child, per day. Participants may Mountainside police with two counts that lead by Lieutenant Osieja and David Wayman. sign up for one day or both. each of burglary and theft in connec- Mountainside Detective Sergeant Lorenzo is suspected of having Registrations are being taken at 389 Park Avenue • Scotch Plains tion with two break-ins that occurred Todd Turner. stolen $10,000 worth of jewelry from the Westfield Y front desk. No (908) 322-7126 in the borough, according to Lieu- Investigators obtained a previous the residence, along with currency membership is required to partici- tenant Richard Osieja of the arrest photograph of the suspect from and collectible coins valued at about pate. For further information, authorities in Mount Olive Town- $13,000, Sergeant Compton said. The please call Susan Goldberg at (908) ship, where Lorenzo is reportedly a suspect was being held on $25,000 233-2700, Extension No. 270. The suspect in several other burglaries, bail on the Westfield charges and Y is located at 220 Clark Street in Why Go To The Mall? Lieutenant Osieja said. another $25,000 from Mountainside. Westfield. Pashminas are at...

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PEYTON did not identify, though, which posi- town policy. vice contracts on the basis of qualifi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tions he would remove from the ex- First Ward Councilman Carl A. cation.” WESTFIELD — Westfield be- emption list. Salisbury added that, like the town He said this change will give the came the first town in the state, Fourth Ward Councilwoman Janis attorney, the Planning Board and public “confidence” that the town is Tuesday night, to introduce legisla- Fried Weinstein, who voted against Board of Adjustment attorneys are hiring qualified professionals. tion requiring competitive request the ordinance, questioned Mr. also exempted from the ordinance. In other business, the council in- for proposals, or rfp’s, for outside Goldman as to why the town’s labor He emphasized that the council must troduced an ordinance to reduce the professionals hired by the Town attorney, municipal prosecutor and “have a measure of trust in their speed limit on East Broad Street from Council. town attorney were exempted from (legal) judgment” on a daily basis. Gallows Hill Road to Euclid Avenue The ordinance, passed by a 7-2 the ordinance. Other professionals exempted in- from 35 mph to 25 mph. A second vote of the governing body, follows Mr. Goldman explained that these clude the public defender, municipal reading and public hearing will be on the heels of an ordinance passed positions are appointed on an annual judge, auditor, engineer and planner. held at the governing body’s Decem- earlier this year by the council which basis and, thus, are not considered Third Ward Councilman Neil F. ber 21 meeting. prohibits campaign fundraising in outside professionals. In fact, he said, Sullivan said he would like the coun- The roadway is used by 16,000 public buildings. these officials are more or less con- cil to “make a good faith effort to motorists each day. A related con- Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The rfp ordinance will come up for sidered “quasi” employees of the utilize the spirit of this law in terms tract was issued to The RBA Group TIME FOR CELEBRATION…Young members of Temple Emanu-El in West- a public hearing and adoption vote at town. of selecting those (officials) who are for a traffic calming study on East field gather last Friday for the traditional lighting of the menorah to mark the the council’s last meeting of 1999 on He said that requests for proposals exempted” from the new town policy. Broad. arrival of Hanukkah. Pictured, left to right, are: Jared Greene, Eric Zagorski, Tuesday, December 21. Zachary Zagorski, Evan Einstein, Adam Greene, Samuel Unger and Benjamin for consultants, such as for a bond In support of the ordinance, Mayor Also, the council approved the cre- Unger. INSET:The menorah at Temple Emanu-El in Westfield lit last Friday for Laws and Rules Committee Chair- counsel or special litigation attorney, Thomas C. Jardim explained that, ation of an assistant town engineer the first night of Hanukkah. man Lawrence A. Goldman, who would be required to be contracted “We want to put it on the books that position to assist Town Engineer represents the Fourth Ward on the for under the guidelines of the new we want to choose professional ser- Kenneth B. Marsh. council, explained that the concept Parents Indicate Support for the ordinance was developed by Common Cause New Jersey as part of a package of “good government” Police Chase Leads to Grand Jury For Uniforms at Deerfield policies. A non-partisan organiza- MOUNTAINSIDE —Parents of peer pressure; to help students focus tion, Common Cause seeks to “lessen school children at Mountainside’s on their school work; to establish the influence of special interest groups Indictment of Plainfield Suspect Deerfield Elementary School will equality among the student popula- on government,” according to Mr. have an opportunity in February to tion and to foster student self-esteem. Goldman. By KIM KINTER school, according to Assistant Union bus, the assistant prosecutor added. decide whether a proposal for school Opponents say uniforms will cre- The ordinance states that the new Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times County Prosecutor Peter McCord. When the patrolman and uniform attire will move forward. ate no change in a child’s academic policy is intended to “insure open MOUNTAINSIDE – A Plainfield The grand jury charged Smith with Mountainside Patrolman Michael Over 100 members of the commu- behavior, will restrict a student’s in- and fair competition for professional man who on September 13 led local eluding Mountainside Patrolman Jef- Jackson finally caught up with Smith, nity attended a special forum on No- dividuality and decision-making and service contracts through published police on a chase through frey Stinner, Mr. McCord said. The he drove his car into the officers’ vember 23, sponsored by the district’s will suggest that Deerfield is more of rules and decision-making criteria.” Mountainside and Scotch Plains was patrolman stopped Smith’s vehicle vehicles and continued for a few Uniformly Dressed Committee, at a parochial than a public school. Under the state’s Public Contracts indicted by a Union County Grand on Route 22 in Mountainside, but blocks before abandoning his car. A which time the results of a recent They also indicated, in comments Law, professional service contracts Jury last week. when the officer got out of the car, pursuit by foot began and the patrol- parental survey was discussed. during last month’s forum and on the are exempt from the public bidding Smith sped away at speeds of 70 to 80 man finally caught him when he process. The state statute includes James H. Smith, 47, is being held Uniforms were favored by a per- surveys, that the uniforms are not in the Union County Jail pending miles-per-hour, the assistant pros- tripped over some lawn furniture. centage of 52 to 24, with another 24 economical nor are they necessary. non-professional services such as leaf ecutor added. Mr. McCord added that as he was collection, snow removal and street arraignment. Smith was indicted percent of survey respondents indi- The committee decided at a meet- December 2 on charges of aggra- While the patrolman pursued, being pursued, Smith was observed cating they were undecided on the ing held December 2 that parents paving. Several council members expressed vated assault, eluding, possession of Smith drove on the shoulder and throwing a ball-shaped object wrapped proposed policy. Half of parents with will be asked to vote “for” or “against” drugs, possession with intent to dis- wove between cars at excessive in duct tape. The object, which was students in the school participated in uniforms. If strong support is re- concerns over the number of exemp- tions included in the ordinance. First tribute and possession with intent to speeds, Mr. McCord said. At one later found, contained a half-ounce of the survey. The school has a student ceived, the proposal will move for- distribute within 1,000 feet of a point, Smith almost struck a school cocaine, Mr. McCord said. population of 600. ward. Ward Councilman Gregory S. Among the reasons cited by indi- School uniforms will not become McDermott said he would like to see viduals in support of the uniforms school policy until September 2000 a narrower ordinance with respect to were to increase safety and instill if the issue continues to receive com- those professionals who will be ex- discipline in students; to help reduce munity support. empted from the proposed policy. He

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Every Saturday Until Christmas – 10:30am to 4:30pm Rides Are No Charge • Info 908-789-9444 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION NEWS FROM TRENTON The Westfield Leader THE TIMES 22nd Legislative District of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Keep New Jersey Moving Forward The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains With Transportation Trust Fund Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association By Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association s vestment is not enough to overcome a COMPTROLLER VS. Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Geography has been New Jersey’s des- tiny, and that destiny has been about half-century of neglect. There’s no get- Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey ting around it if we want to get around in CONTROLLER getting from here to there. When we have Both words are used interchange- P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue prospered, we have done so because we the next century. Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 have been successful at keeping people Our transportation plan until now has ably today and have the same defini- been triage. Fix the biggest problems. tion, such as, an officer who audits Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 and things moving. When we have not done well, our stagnation has been physi- Finish the half done jobs. We have done accounts and supervises the finan- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at cal as well as metaphorical. When we that. Now we must finish the larger job. cial affairs of a business or other P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 have not been able to traverse our roads, We need a new Transportation Trust financial institution. Why is one spell- rivers and rails, our quality of life has Fund for the 21st Century, a smart Fund ing used in lieu of the other? PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. suffered. spent wisely and deliberately to move us not only into the next millennium but Perhaps comptroller has more mys- In our battle to keep moving, we seem tique than its more prosaic cousin, Horace R. Corbin Gail S. Corbin Paul J. Peyton never to pay enough attention to our roads, across and through New Jersey. PUBLISHER GENERAL MANAGER MANAGING EDITOR controller. Maybe you prefer the title bridges and rails, except, perhaps, to com- Suzette F. Stalker Michelle H. LePoidevin David B. Corbin plain about them. Long before there were * * * * * of “Corporate Financial Manager?” Editor’s Note: Richard H. Bagger of ASSISTANT EDITOR ARTS and ENTERTAINMENT SPORTS rails, a New Jerseyan writing in 1791 Whichever you choose, remember under the name, “the Traveler,” com- Westfield has represented the 22nd Dis- this rule that seems to govern job Joanna B. Marsh Karen M. Hinds trict in New Jersey State Assembly since MARKETING DIRECTOR OFFICE MANAGER plained “Thy inhabitants, oh State of New titles: The more elaborate the title, Jersey, are respectable, thy senators are 1992. the lower the pay! SUBSCRIPTION PRICE wise, thy daughters are fair. But some of One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 thy ways (roads) are bad. Whoever travels the road from Stony Brook to Rocky Hill does it at the hazard of his life.” ’Tis the Season to be Solicited, The commute from Stony Brook to More Organized Conference Meetings Rocky Hill is less rocky today, but the But Know Who’s Asking for Money Traveler’s themes are still sounded by commuters from Westfield to West By Alan Gutterman Windsor and from Fair Haven to Fairfield. Will Make Council More Efficient In the early 19th century, people com- With over one million charities to se- solicitor if a professional fund-raiser is Organization is a vital ingredient in today’s busi- should be typed and submitted to the administrator’s plained bitterly about the privately owned lect from throughout the country, some- being used, and if so, what percentage of toll roads then called “turnpikes” and times the choices can be overwhelming. the total money will actually go to the ness world. It is equally important in government. office and approved by the mayor before they are instead used local back roads, a practice During the holiday season, it seems each charity which is asking for your help. These days, though, it appears the Town of Westfield placed on the agenda. We have been told this was a known as “shunning the pike.” one of them is asking for donations. The Some important don’ts: may be going down a dangerous road. As of New practice initiated a number of years ago by former The Shunpike between Madison and daily mail is filled with solicitations. The • Don’t give your credit card number to Chatham recalls this practice. By the telephone rings with calls from fund- strangers on the phone! Year’s Day, the town will be minus a day-to-day Mayor Ray Stone. Currently, the simplest of issues are later stages of the 20th Century, it was raisers of all types. • Don’t respond to letters that say you administrator, with the departure of Edward A. Gottko, the subject of lengthy discussions. While some matters the State, not the people, which was The problem faced by the potential have pledged money, unless you are 100 who has had the job since 1993. Also, it appears the warrant this attention, the council must save the bulk shunning the pikes, bridges and byways. giver at this time of year is coping with percent certain you did. The condition of New Jersey’s roads, the rising tide of requests - distinguish- • Don’t pay attention to dunning let- town will not have an insurance agent for at least the of its precious time for the most pressing business. rails and bridges was legendarily bad. In ing the responsible and accountable from ters. Authentic charities might send you first few weeks of the new century. Also, one monthly report from each of the commit- response, Governor Tom Kean created the fraudulent and mismanaged. The a polite reminder, but will not dun you or But those are issues for a future editorial. At last tees should be sufficient. With only a few committees the Transportation Trust Fund. The idea majority of charities are reputable and do report you to a credit rating agency. behind the Fund was to cut into the their best to use your contribution for Givers also can check with several week’s conference meeting of the Town Council, delivering regular reports, there is no reason why these backlog of badly needed repairs by pro- worthwhile charitable activities. organizations before making a contribu- Mayor Thomas C. Jardim suggested that the govern- committee updates should last more than 10 minutes viding as much state funding as we could I believe it would be worthwhile for tion. Those organizations include: ing body consider holding one instead of two monthly each, starting at 9:30 p.m., and be completed by 10 to attract the maximum in federal aid The Westfield Leader readers to be ap- • UNITED FUND Organizations re- public meetings. Under his proposal, the council p.m. Major issues that are not ready for council action possible. prised of what to look for in terms of ceiving funds from the United Fund have Some of the Fund’s handiwork can be organizations that solicit money, as out- undergone a rigorous review of their would hold three conference sessions, where council should be kept in committee. If further discussion is seen by motorists who travel east and lined by the New Jersey Division of budgets, programs and services. This work is conducted, one of which would be solely warranted, the committee chair has the power to west on Interstate 78, or north and south Consumer Affairs. review is completed by local volunteers, dedicated to hearing reports from the chairmen of the “sunshine” the meeting, thus enabling the full council on Interstate 295. The Fund worked, and The following list has been developed based on assessments of community New Jerseyans were able to get around so people can investigate before making needs. To find out if the organization council’s eight standing committees. Any change in to attend the meeting along with members of the because of it. a contribution. soliciting you is supported by the United the number of public meetings would require a change public. This occurred when Mr. Walsh held a meeting But for all the progress the Fund helped When you decide to contribute, be- Fund, please contact the United Fund of in the town charter. earlier on the parking situation at Tamaques Park. us make, it only began to make a dent in ware of: Westfield at (908) 233-2113. the backlog of work that needed to be • High pressure phone calls urging you • CHARITIES HOT LINE State of Currently, committee reports are delivered at each Council conference meetings should be completed done. In November, voters agreed to in- to give immediately New Jersey Division of Consumer Af- of the council’s two monthly conference meetings. by 10 p.m. at the latest, with extra time for executive fuse more money into the Fund to tackle • Phone calls that tell you you’ve won fairs at (973) 504-6215. This resource the trouble posed by 1,500 bridges that a large amount of money or other valu- maintains a listing of all accredited chari- Due to the length of the agenda, these reports often sessions added to that time frame. The conference are in disrepair and not up to the job of come after 10 p.m. Sometimes the council may get a meetings lately have been running past 11 p.m. Last able prizes from a “charity” ties in New Jersey, noting if they use carrying people across the thousands of • Callers who say that a messenger or professional fundraisers or have a history quick report on the proposed sale of town-owned week’s conference session ended at midnight. rivers, roads, rails and culverts that criss- delivery service will come to your home of complaints. cross our state. parcels from Buildings and Town Property Commit- We believe switching to one public meeting a month This is an important step, but it only to pick up your contribution • NATIONAL CHARITIES INFOR- tee Chairman Matthew P. Albano as late as 10:45 is not the best answer to the problem. More efficient addresses part of the problem. In the last Tips for charitable giving: MATION BUREAU. The bureau evalu- p.m. Council members may be asked to hear a recom- use of council time is a better solution. seven years, New Jersey has added • Know Your Charity — Never give to ates national charitable groups against 425,000 new jobs — flooding the roads a charity you know nothing about. Ask its own eight basic standards — whether mendation on expanding residential street parking Regardless of what decision is made as the council with 177 million daily statewide vehicle- for literature and read it. Ask questions, a volunteer board of directors exists; permits to apartment and/or condo dwellers from prepares its 2000 calendar, the full governing body miles traveled, up 10 percent since 1992. honest charities encourage you to do so. whether the organization uses ethical Public Works Committee Chairman John J. Walsh at would have to agree to any changes, including strict Many of these men and women are • Don’t Be Fooled By A Convincing publicity, et cetera. The bureau advises heading to 175,000 new dwellings built Name — A dishonest charity will often contributors through its reports about a late hour. attention to the amount of time given to each issue, in in what is already the most densely popu- have an impressive name, or one that individual agencies. It does not advise Regardless of the issue, these reports should be order for a more efficient conference meeting setup to lated state. closely resembles the name of a respected, donors to give or not to give. But the handled in a more efficient manner. First of all they be a success. As important as last month’s vote to legitimate concern. bureau does encourage donors to request authorize stop-gap financing was, it is • Demand Identification — Always detailed reports about the national chari- not enough. Next year, the Legislature ask to see identification for both the table organization in which they have an needs to re-authorize and adequately capi- solicitor and the charity. Be suspicious of interest. Anyone can obtain the list of SP-F School Board Facilities Issues talize the Transportation Trust Fund. anyone who can’t respond satisfactorily. organizations meeting its published stan- There is no question that we must do • Beware of Telephone Solicitations - dards by writing: 19 Union Square, West; so. There is a question about how we Refuse to commit yourself on the first 6th Floor; New York, NY 10003. The Demand Public Attention and Input spend the money. It is not enough to just call. If the charity sounds worthwhile, telephone number is (212) 929-6300. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Education board to go beyond the limits of its regular budget to throw down more black top across New ask to be sent written information. “Giving USA 1997” reports that indi- Jersey. As we move forward with renew- • Don’t Fall For The Tearjerker - Don’t vidual giving is responsible for more faces some tough decisions in the months ahead. seek funding via a bond referendum. Such a referen- ing the Transportation Trust Fund, we give simply because of a pathetic “sob than 84.9 percent of the $143.46 billion Members must create a fiscally-responsible capital dum is tentatively scheduled to go before the voters in need to agree on certain basic principles. story”. The hard luck tale is a favorite of raised by charities this year. This does improvement and funding plan that will allow the October 2000. First, whatever roads we build or re- fraudulent operators. not include the value of volunteer labor, build should be consistent with the State • Don’t Succumb To Pressure - Don’t worth more than $200 billion. Other district to successfully manage growing student en- Just as the board has a responsibility to carefully Plan. We already suffer from too much let yourself be pressured into giving and sources of contributions are corporations, rollment and make needed physical plant improve- evaluate these options for their educational integrity, sprawl and bear the financial and quality don’t feel you have to contribute on the foundations and bequests. ments. At the same time, the plan should offer oppor- programming flexibility, long-term utility and tax of life burdens resulting from unplanned, spot. No legitimate organization will The main beneficiaries of this out- uncoordinated growth. When we build expect you to contribute immediately. pouring are religious organizations, tunities to enhance the district’s pre-kindergarten impact, so, too, does the public have an obligation to and rebuild, we must do so in a way that • Check Out Mail Solicitations - Mail $74.97 billion; educational organizations, through grade 12 academic program. become as informed as possible about the facilities’ preserves the quality of life that brought solicitations are often accompanied by a $21.51 billion; human service groups The board’s decision will ultimately have a signifi- issues. us to New Jersey in the first place. trinket or other item that you are told you like the United Fund, $12.66 billion; the We need a blueprint for what we’re can keep if you contribute. Federal law health field, $14.03 billion; the arts and cant impact on both students and taxpayers. The public must utilize the resources at their dis- doing and why we are doing it. We have says that unless you asked for the item, humanities, $10.62 billion; the environ- Recently, the public heard the results of a feasibility posal to learn as much as they can about the alterna- such a plan, the State Plan. Now we need you may keep it without making a contri- ment, $4.09 billion and international re- study conducted by The Thomas Group of Princeton tives the board is considering. They should listen and to match our road maps to the road map for bution. lief, $1.96 billion. smart growth provided by the State Plan. • Ask About Professional Fundraisers to assist the board in determining how best to deal be heard at public board meetings. They can tune in to Second, as part of this rational ap- * * * * * — Charities sometimes hire professional Editor’s Note: Alan Gutterman is Presi- with a burgeoning student population. TV-34 to watch taped coverage of facilities’ discus- proach, we must use more money for fundraisers. These professionals may mass transit. The nearly decade long dent of the Board of Trustees of the In actuality, the study did three things: sions. They ought to attend the facilities’ forums keep as much as 80 percent of the money United Fund of Westfield. economic boom has put more of us to raised as fees and expenses. Ask the 1) It presented school-by-school physical plant rec- tentatively scheduled for January and February. The work; unemployment is down to its low- ommendations and addressed other areas such as health public can follow the decision-making process through est level in a generation. But this pros- and safety improvements, handicapped accessibility, the newspaper. They can voice their comments or pose perity presents challenges. As a rail com- Temple Ruling Has Left Resident muter, I do not need a census count to energy conservation and building improvements. their questions to the board members who represent know that there are more of us getting on 2) It made recommendations regarding the district’s them. the train every morning. Wondering About Future Developments technology infrastructure. All citizens of Scotch Plains and Fanwood are urged All I have to do is look at the two Monday, December 6’s Westfield Temple Emanu-El facility is a very large people wedged into the seats next to me Planning Board meeting on the proposed facility in a very residential neighbor- 3) It offered six possible scenarios with which the to tune out the ever-active rumor mill on this important and the 12 people standing in the aisle to Temple Emanu-El school expansion was hood. All the community was asking for board might address the enrollment issue. These question and make time to learn the facts. Take caution know that more people are using the particularly disturbing. was a rational expectation that we de- include reconfiguring grades (such as moving fifth against succumbing to the apathy that, too often, trains and buses than ever before. It was not disturbing because of the served the same level of consideration as We need more trains, more rail cars, result — the board passed the resolution other similar institutions provide their grade up into the middle school or returning sixth accompanies school board and budget elections every more buses. We need more train lines with six important conditions that will neighbors. Clearly that means enforcing grade to the elementary schools and converting Terrill April. Such indifference has no place in a community and easier connections. We need to ac- benefit the surrounding neighbors — but and continuing hard won concessions Middle to a sixth elementary school), building addi- where 4,500 children are served by the public schools. celerate plans for the Union County and because of the lack of importance, or about screening, lights and drainage that Delaware River Light Rail lines, move even validity, of prior Planning Board were won in 1964, 1966, 1967 and 1986. tional classrooms, renovating existing classrooms, As taxpayers, as parents, as senior citizens, as aggressively on the Newark Airport Con- and Board of Adjustment decisions about The board would be well advised to relocating the board offices — even building a new members of a community that prides itself on provid- nection and the Hudson waterfront line the Temple. consider the message it sent last night school. ing a quality education for their children, the public and, ultimately, build a new Midtown Some 35 years ago north side resi- with respect to the Temple and other rail tunnel. dents, raising the same litany of concerns similar long standing cases. The scope of these improvements will require the has a responsibility to get involved and get informed. We must continue to invest in our raised by today’s residents, extracted History does matter. People do not infrastructure. A decade’s worth of in- important conditions about noise, light- forget and promises must be kept. ing, parking and traffic. Those condi- Michael Snizek tions appear to have been totally dis- Westfield Letters to the Editor Thanks to Community Volunteers, counted by the board’s acting attorney on this matter, who, to paraphrase, said they Mountainside PTA Fanwood’s Winter Event is a Success should not be used as a basis or compari- Westfield Public Schools Provide son due to the change in town zoning Thanks Supporters I’d like to thank all the volunteers flickering candles bright against the dark. laws over the years. from the Winter Decorating Committee, I thought of Fanwood’s Victorian past and Clearly the attorney is forgetting that The Deerfield School runs several pro- Services in Project Child Find chaired by Mark Annese, and the mem- how our community stands together on the grams throughout the year geared toward • all laws are based on precedence and that The Westfield Public School District Frequent health problems or birth bers of our Cultural Arts Committee who threshold of a new century and a few real estate decisions, like should “I live students and parents. In October, we recognizes the importance of providing handicaps. worked together to make Fanwood’s millennium, and I thought of Charles celebrated Red Ribbon Week which rec- • next to the Temple?”, are based on ratio- services to young children with special Consistent trouble seeing or hear- Winter Celebration such a huge success. Dickens’ timeless story “A Christmas nal expectations of what is to be enforced ognizes Drug Awareness Week. needs through its Project Child Find ing. Thanks also go to guitarist/vocalist Billy Carol” which concludes with Tiny Tim’s This was once again supported by do- • by the town. efforts. Tendency toward temper tantrums Populus whose rich, mellow voice was a words, “God bless us, every one!” While no one can argue that the Temple nations from the following The Office of Special Services can or excessive anxiety or shyness. special feature of the event. The after- Adele Kenny is an important Westfield institution, the proprietorships: Geiger’s Cider Mill & provide assessments for children three to • Significant difficulty playing appro- noon was filled with laughter, music, Fanwood Cultural Arts Director Bakery, Friendly Ice Cream Shop, 7-11, five years of age who appear to have priately with other children; and/or food, “reindeer” rides, games, ice sculp- J&M Market, Christoffers Flowers, Bay- problems in communication, motor, so- • Significant problems paying atten- tures, and a memorable visit from Santa, berry Card and Gift Shop, Roberto’s cial-emotional or learning areas. tion and listening. all of which were videotaped by our Westfield Officials Did Right Thing Pastries and the Mountainside Deli. Children found to be eligible for spe- • Measurable developmental impair- Channel 35 cameramen George Weiss Without them, the annual event would cial education and related services are ment, which may require special educa- and Joe Nagy. In Lowering East Broad Speed Limit not be possible and we thank them tre- entitled to a free appropriate public edu- tion and related services. Throughout the afternoon, there was a Great news: The Westfield Town the best first step possible to ameliorate mendously. cation. All information about such requests real feeling of community, a sense of Council has decided to lower to 25 miles a hazardous situation along Westfield’s Most recently, at the Parent Education If Westfield residents know of will be kept confidential. belonging and sharing — a gift even better per hour the speed limit along most of own “Main Street.” Other factors be- Program, held just for grown ups, Reju- preschoolers or have a preschool child than the perfect weather. There was an Broad Street. Many thanks to the coun- sides speed will be looked at and acted venations Hair and Body Spa provided Dr. Theodore Kozlik, atmosphere of special fellowship and new an outstanding door prize and J&M pro- who appears to have one or more of the Director of Student Personnel cil, to Mayor Thomas C. Jardim, Police upon to ensure that motorists drive within following signs, they may call Westfield history as we walked in procession to the Chief Anthony J. Scutti, and especially the speed limit. This will save lives, and vided some of the food. Services, tree lighting ceremony — our voices We hope our local community will con- Special Services at (908) 789-4442 or Westfield Public Schools to Councilman Neil Sullivan, who, as no greater gift could we hope for in 2000 write to Dr. Theodore Kozlik at 302 Elm hushed, the slowly moving line of our Chairman of the Public Safety Commit- and beyond. tinue to patronize these fine local busi- Street, Westfield, 07090, or e-mail cor- tee, has spent hours studying the factors So, congratulations to all who did the nesses, which do so much to help our respondence to [email protected]. school. We have a lot to be thankful for in • that affect drivers’ attitudes and behav- right thing. Westfield’s public safety is Significant delays in acquiring lan- ior and continues to work for positive going in the right direction — and at the our small town. Thank you again from the guage or significant speech problems. Mountainside Parent Teacher Association. • Another Letter on Page 5 change. right speed. Significant difficulty walking, run- The 25-mile-per-hour limit should Mercedes Fol-Okamoto Linda Condrillo ning or manipulating small objects. become official in the coming weeks. It is Westfield Mountainside PTA CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 5 State Assemblyman Joel Weingarten Kicks Off J. Brooke Hern Expects Campaign for Seventh Congressional District To Formalize Campaign By PAUL J. PEYTON Assemblyman Joel Weingarten (R-21st) Assemblyman Weingarten’s an- out the state. For Congress in January Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times formally announce his candidacy for the nouncement speech emphasized that he “In Washington, I will bring my expe- SUMMIT — Three hundred and fifty Seventh Congressional District seat. The is the only candidate with a proven record rience and judgment in working to en- supporters packed the Grand Summit district encompasses 13 communities in of legislative accomplishment for his sure that we strengthen Social Security, Essex and Union Counties. constituents in the district and through- By PAUL J. PEYTON money.” Hotel in Summit on November 30 to hear give patients and doctors more say in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times managed care decisions and reduce the The candidate, who will be in the cost of government,” Mr. Weingarten NEW PROVIDENCE — J. Brooke nation’s capital this week to discuss said in a speech to the crowd of support- Hern, an attorney from New Provi- his campaign’s prospects with Demo- Thomas H. Kean, Jr. Prepares Move ers. dence, told The Westfield Leader and cratic leaders, was raised by a teen- His focus in the legislature has been on The Times this week that he expects reducing taxes, preserving open space, age mother who was forced to bring to officially kick off his campaign for up four children while only 19 her- reforming medical insurance, mitigating the Democratic nomination for the To Westfield; Seeks Republican Nod flooding and bolstering educational stan- self. dards. Congress, Seventh District, some- In fact, Mr. Hern was only the third By PAUL J. PEYTON preparing to move to Westfield from by several Republicans in the district “Today in New Jersey, too many work- time next month. person in his family to graduate high Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Boston to seek the GOP nomination. shortly after Assemblyman Richard ing families must choose between paying Mr. Hern, 35, is an attorney in school; his parents and grandparents WESTIELD — The fight for the for their children’s education and saving Roseland and previously served as did not receive an education past Mr. Kean said he expects to close H. Bagger (R-22nd), also of West- for retirement,” Mr. Weingarten said. Republican nomination in the 2000 on a house in Westfield on Thursday, field, announced his decision not to Director of Public Affairs for the ninth grade. Thus, he said he under- The candidate, who was just reelected New Jersey Department of Commerce race for the Seventh Congressional December 16. The Westfield Leader seek the seat. stands the struggles families right to his third term in the State Assembly, is and Economic Development from seat this week got quite interesting and The Times has learned that the Mr. Kean served as a Legislative employed as the Manager Director of here in the Seventh District have to 1991 to 1994 and later served as with the announcement that a candi- home is located on Harrison Avenue Aide for Congressman Bob Franks, Springfield-based Quest Associates. He face each day. date with state-wide recognition is focuses on financial planning and busi- Chief of Staff for Assemblyman Jo- Mr. Hern, who holds a degree in in Westfield’s First Ward. the person he hopes to replace in seph F. Yuhas from 1994 to 1995. about to enter the campaign. The prospective candidate has been Congress, from 1993 to 1999. Mr. ness expansion for leading financial ser- political science from American Thomas H. Kean, Jr., the son of the vices and Fortune 500 Companies. “This is a very important race be- University in Washington, D.C., said spending six days a week in the dis- Franks is a candidate for the United Mr. Weingarten, 40, told The West- cause there are only five seats that are former two-term Governor, con- trict in anticipation of running for States Senate. Mr. Kean researched field Leader and The Times that he be- he believes the role of Congress firmed reports that he is, in fact, needed to win back control (of the should be to “expand opportunities, Congress. He said he was contacted issues impacting the district and wrote lieves that his record of achievement in House of Representatives) for the government over the past 10 years and not divide it up.” position papers for the Congress- Democrats,” said Mr. Hern. man. the fact he lives and works in the district The Seventh Congressional seat are important factors that make him a Among the issues the expected has been held by Republicans for Prior to that, he worked in the Letters to the Editor viable candidate for Congress. candidate will run on are HMO’s and over 30 years. Bob Franks of Berke- Office of Prevention, Pesticides and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 In 1995 he was Acting Director of the their impact on medical care pro- ley Heights, who has held the seat Toxic Substances in the United States Essex County Office of Management and vided nationwide, the Federal since 1993, is not seeking reelection Environmental Protection Agency Budget under Essex County Executive government’s role in education and Former Mayor Sets Record Straight and fellow Republican James Treffinger. as he is a candidate for the United and was the Vice President and Di- gun control. States Senate. rector of the Hyattsville Volunteer Mr. Weingarten said that in the position, About Special Improvement District he uncovered a $162 million budget gap HMO’s, which Mr. Hern said are Among the other Democrats seek- I had not planned to get into the back- The Laws and Rules Committee was Fire Department, Inc. in Maryland. left by the prior Democratic administra- “out of control,” will be the central ing the Democratic nomination are biting about November’s election, but chaired by Councilman Sullivan, and For the past two years, Mr. Kean tion in its $530 million spending plan. part of his campaign theme. He said Warren Township Committeeman the misstatements about authorship of sitting Councilmen Jim Gruba and Matt has been working on his doctorate at The candidate also noted that in 1995, he believes corporate-run HMO’s, Jeff Golkin, who launched his cam- the ordinance which created Westfield’s Albano and former Councilman Jim Hely The Fletcher School of Law and Di- he was the architect of a $516 million which stands for health maintenance paign in the middle of last year’s budget which produced a $68 million tax special improvement district (SID) com- were the other members. I did not attend plomacy at Tufts University in organizations, are not licensed to Senate trial on President Bill Clinton; pel comment. I was involved; non-office- their meetings in the first part of 1996, so cut. practice medicine and, thus, should holders Tom Jardim and Anthony LaPorta I do not know who contributed what in Medford, Mass. “That was the largest budget cut on Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. were not. the give and take that is the part of any “We will have a very positive mes- record” in Essex County as well as state not be involved in the health indus- Connelly, who expects to announce In a statement circulated just before committee drafting process. All of them sage and a very positive impact on history, he acknowledged. try. her campaign in January. the election in the Third Ward, in an are owed the thanks of the business com- the race,” he told The Leader and The Prior to working for Essex County, “Hospitals are looking for a way to The list of prospective Republican effort to detract from the efforts of Coun- munity, the town and the present admin- Times during a telephone interview Mr. Weingarten served as a Commis- make ends meet,” he said, noting candidates includes Assemblyman cilman Neil Sullivan, a letter with Mayor istration for their efforts. last Thursday. He said he is looking sioner on the Joint Meeting of Essex and that many hospitals are near bank- Joel Weingarten (R-21st), Thomas Jardim’s signature asserted, among other Several of the participants assure me Union Counties, where he was elected to set up a campaign office in Scotch ruptcy. He said hospitals are being H. Kean, Jr., the son of the former things, that “The LAW (emphasis added) that former Councilman MacRitchie, who Chairman of the Finance Committee and forced to operate on patients at below creating the Downtown Westfield Cor- had been out of office for more than a Plains. Treasurer. Governor and Ken Gardner, a former poration was written by former Council- year at that point, had nothing to do with The Kean family has roots in Union Prior to being elected to the Assembly, the actual cost of the procedure while City Council President and ex-Fire man Ken MacRitchie.” the work of this committee as it crafted County that date back 200 years. The Mr. Weingarten served two terms on the the HMO’s are looking “to make Chief in Woodbridge. In his letter published November 25, the ordinance for council consideration. Millburn Township Committee. Mr. LaPorta, Councilman in 1993-4, says Much of this history is detailed in a family has long been involved in the operations of the Elizabethtown Wa- “In selecting our next congressman, that This ORDINANCE (emphasis added) July 27, 1996 Westfield Leader article, we must choose a candidate with a proven ILLIAM WEENEY was written by MacRitchie.” and probably elsewhere. ter Company, based in Westfield, and record of accomplishment for the people,” W J. S Pushing forward the program to revi- As I recall, Mr. MacRitchie, as did the its energy division, NUI, Inc. Mr. Weingarten added. “As a member of ATTORNEY-AT-LAW talize the Westfield downtown business SID study committee members and many Mr. Kean’s uncle, Robert Winthrop the legislature who has also served as a LM TREET ESTFIELD area, which started under my predeces- others, had made a number of comments Kean, Jr., is the Immediate Past Chair- county budget officer and municipal coun- 318 E S , W • 232-5400 sor Mayor Richard H. Bagger, I consider and suggestions about special improve- cilman, I believe I have the experience, LITIGATION • REAL ESTATE • EMPLOYMENT LAW • COMMERCIAL • PERSONAL INJURY the single most important accomplish- ment districts; I remember this related man of the Elizabethtown Water board. drive and vision to lead this District into ment of my years as Mayor. Creating, particularly to technical details of run- the next millennium.” generating support for and enacting the ning same — accounting and cash man- “I think I can have a solid impact Mr. Weingarten anticipates spending ordinance creating the district, was the agement procedures and the like. in Washington and raise some posi- $400,000 in the GOP primary. He said culmination of those efforts. And I am Thereafter Mr. MacRitchie resigned the general election, which will be held very pleased for Westfield that the cur- from the council late in 1994 when ap- tive issues for the Seventh District,” rent administration has decided to con- pointed to a state executive office which he said. in a Presidential election year, will re- tinue with the SID and make it perma- the officials in Trenton — I believe the One of his major rivals for the quire anywhere from $800,000 to $2 nent. Attorney General — ruled had to be held million in campaign spending. He said nomination will be Assemblyman Joel the race has been targeted by both the It is very important to me personally by someone “non-political,” not involved Weingarten, who represents the 21st that those who brought this about should in the partisan political process. Republican and Democratic national com- receive the credit that they deserve, and The whole special improvement dis- Legislative District, which includes mittees as Republicans try to maintain that credit should not go elsewhere by trict proposal had become a very “politi- parts of Union and Essex Counties. the majority in the House of Representa- error or design. So here are the facts: cal” issue in 1996, much of it partisan, Mr. Weingarten announced his can- tives they have had for the past five years. Creation of the SID was recommended the subject of a lot of discussion, letters didacy during his official campaign Among those persons said to be inter- early in 1996 by a commission I had and paperwork, with pronounced and kick-off at the Grand Summit Hotel ested in seeking the GOP nomination are appointed. This came as Westfield’s public differences among officeholders, Thomas Kean, Jr., the son of the former three-year participation as a MainStreet candidates, business and other constitu- on November 30. Governor, and former Woodbridge Coun- New Jersey participant was concluding, encies in town. Democrats seeking the seat thus cil President and ex-fire chief, Ken and during that time creating a SID was Again, my thanks to the 1996 Laws far include J. Brooke Hern, an attor- Gardner. a constant topic among those concerned and Rules Committee for drafting and to ney from New Providence, Fanwood Democrats eyeing the seat include about downtown. Based on the recom- the members of the council for unani- Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly and Fanwood Mayor Maryanne S. Connelly, mendation and my own conviction that mously adopting the SID concept and, Warren Township Committeeman Jeff creating a SID was imperative to who with me, selected and appointed the Warren Township Committeeman Golkin, and New Providence attorney J. Westfield’s future, I directed the then first Board of Downtown Westfield, Inc. Jeff Golkin. Brooke Hern. Town Attorney, Charlie Brandt, to pre- in the fall of 1996. Westfield generally pare and the Laws and Rules Committee and downtown, in particular, in future to consider and bring to the full Town years will benefit greatly from an effec- Replace Your Old Furnace Now! Council for consideration, an appropri- tive Special Improvement District. ate ordinance. The features of the SID Garland “Bud” Boothe Former Don’t Pay Anything For 12 Months! and the ordinance, of course, had to Mayor ...no payment & NO INTEREST for 1 year! conform to the state law allowing cre- Town of Westfield ation of SID’s. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield D.A.R. to Hold Holiday Party on Sunday WESTFIELD — The Westfield ber 16, at the hospital. Chapter of the Daughters of the The chapter’s November meeting American Revolution (D.A.R.) will featured a “Lenape Indian Lore” pro- hold their Christmas Holiday Party gram about Native Americans who on Sunday, December 12, at the home inhabited New Jersey. of Nancy Johnson of Westfield be- The next Executive Board meeting ginning at 3 p.m. will be held on Sunday, January 9, at The chapter will join the Gift Wrap- the home of Mrs. Donald Oakes of ping Committee at Lyons Veterans Fanwood at 10 a.m. Hospital for the wrapping of gifts for All inquiries about membership in veterans on Tuesday, December 14, the D.A.R. should be made to the at 10:30 a.m. Christmas gifts will be group’s Registrar, Lillian Blauvelt, distributed next Thursday, Decem- at (908) 232-8674.

Gregory Tyrrell and Ms. Marybeth Zabow MR. AND MRS. JEFF WILHELM (She is the former Miss Jodi Taner)

Ms. Marybeth Zabow CULTURAL LESSON…Members of the Westfield Chapter of the Daughters of Miss Jodi Taner the American Revolution (D.A.R.) welcome representatives from the Miller- Cory House Museum in Westfield during the chapter’s November meeting, which featured a program on “Lenape Indian Lore.” Pictured, left to right, are: To Wed Gregory Tyrrell D.A.R. Program Chairwoman Martha Canata, Sherry Lange, Janet Murray Weds Jeff Wilhelm and Chapter Regent Helen Manton. Ms. Marybeth Zabow of Ramsey, Highland Falls, N.Y., Ms. Zabow is Miss Jodi Taner, the daughter of University in Union and is currently formerly of Scotch Plains, and Gre- employed as a sales manager for Mr. and Mrs. Larry Taner of West- pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in The Arc of Union County gory Tyrrell of Sugar Loaf, N.Y., Philip Morris USA. field, was married on Saturday, July Education at the same school. She is formerly of Rochester, N.Y., have Mr. Tyrrell graduated from the 31, to Jeff Wilhelm. He is the son of employed as a fourth-grade teacher announced that they became engaged State University of New York at Mr. and Mrs. Rich Wilhelm of in Readington Township. To Sponsor House Tours on October 23. Plattsburgh and is employed as a Woodbridge. The bridegroom, who received his The bride-elect is the daughter of forest ranger in New York State. The afternoon ceremony took place Bachelor of Arts Degree in Earth Sci- PLAINFIELD — The Arc of Union All checks should be made payable Mary and Steve Zabow of Raleigh, A wedding is planned for August at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church ence and Geology from Kean Univer- County will host a “Holiday Homes to The Arc of Union County, Inc. and N.C., formerly of Scotch Plains. Her of next year in Woodcliff Lake. in Westfield, with the Reverend Wil- sity, is employed as Manager for the Tour” this Saturday, December 11, mailed to 1225 South Avenue, fiancé is the son of Don and Gloria After their marriage, the couple liam Morris officiating. A reception Petro Plastics Company in Garwood. from 1 to 4 p.m. Buses will leave at 1 Plainfield, 07062, attention Crystal Tyrrell of Rochester, N.Y. intend to reside in Orange County, followed at the Chanticler Chateau A rehearsal dinner was hosted by p.m. from The Arc of Union County Younge. A graduate of Ladycliff College in N.Y. in Warren. the parents of the bridegroom at Office at 1225 South Avenue in For more information about The Escorted down the aisle by her Belini’s Restaurant in Avenel. Plainfield and The Arc’s Roselle Day Arc’s “Holiday Homes Tour,” please father, the bride carried a bouquet of Following a wedding trip to Aruba, Program site at 215 East First Av- call Ms. Younge at (908) 754-5549. Grace Delaney Welcomed By Cash Family enue in Roselle. Further information on The Arc may Jacqueline Delaney Cash and Michael J. Cash, Jr. of Westfield have white roses, stargazer lilies and the couple reside in Summit. stephanotis. Tickets, which include transporta- be obtained by calling (908) 754-7826. announced the birth of their daughter, Grace Delaney Cash, on Monday, tion and light refreshments, are $15 November 8, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Miss Michelle Pilecki of Westfield was the maid of honor. The bridal Eamon Owen per person and $25 for two tickets. Blood Pressure Tests Grace weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces and measured 21 inches in length attendants included Miss Denise The event is sponsored by The Arc at birth. Howes of Westfield and Mrs. Jyl Born to Cooneys of Union County’s Residential Aux- At Fanwood Library She joins a sister, Devin, age 6, and two brothers, Michael, 3rd, age 4½ D’Ambrosio of Yardley, Pa., the sis- Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Rob- iliary, a volunteer group dedicated to FANWOOD — The Free Blood Pres- and Jack, age 2. ter of the bridegroom. All carried ert L. Cooney of Little Rock, Ark. assuring safe and comfortable home sure Screening at the Fanwood Memo- Grace’s maternal grandparents are Ida Van Lindt of Pelham, N.Y. and bouquets of daisies and yellow lilies. have announced the birth of their environments for individuals with rial Library, located at North Avenue John Delaney of Philadelphia. Her paternal grandparents are Patricia Josh Wilhelm of Woodbridge, the son, Eamon Owen Cooney, on Mon- developmental disabilities. and Tillotson Road, has been resched- Gergyes of Southold, N.Y. and the late Michael J. Cash, Sr. brother of the bridegroom, served as day, November 8. Baked goods for the event have uled. It will now take place on Monday, best man. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 7 Registration to Get Underway Cardio Box and Kick Program Soon for Library Story Times To be Offered at Westfield Y SCOTCH PLAINS — Registration Time” will run from 3:30 to 4 p.m. on WESTFIELD — Beginning in certified instructors, who often team- for Story Time at the Scotch Plains Wednesdays, January 19 to February January, the Westfield Y will expand teach, Ms. Simon said. This offers Public Library will take place starting 16. its Cardio Box and Kick program to “the opportunity for an even more on Monday, December 20, and will These programs are offered for include an advanced Cardio Kick personalized and diverse workout for continue until each class is full. Scotch Plains residents who are li- Circuit class on Monday evenings at each participant,” she explained. The maximum amount per class is brary card holders. For further infor- 6 p.m. This circuit class will be lim- Formats include circuit style classes 20 children. A sign-up sheet will be mation, please call the Children’s ited to seven participants and will that utilize traditional boxing and available on the Children’s Room desk. Room between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., focus on punching and kicking skills kickboxing equipment; “Tae Bo “Pre-School Story Time” will run Monday through Friday, at (908) 322- using targets. Style” classes requiring no equip- Tuesdays, January 18 to February 15, 5007. The class is designed to improve ment and combination classes that from 10 to 10:30 a.m., or Wednes- days, January 19 to February 16, strength, flexibility, endurance, bal- any include the use of target mitts, from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Children must be Local Woman’s Club ance and agility, according to Karen kick pads, jump ropes, weights and three years old on or before the date Plans Holiday Boutique F. Simon, Director of Adult and Se- tubing. of the first program. nior Programs at the Y. “At the Y, we Registration begins for current Y MOUNTAINSIDE — The Woman’s focus on form and the proper execu- members on Saturday, December 11, “Kindergarten to First Grade Story Club of Mountainside will hold its holi- day boutique luncheon on Wednesday tion of all moves, paying particular and for new members on Wednesday, Business Group Slates December 15, at L’Affaire Restaurant attention to beginners, ensuring that December 15. The Y is located at 220 in Mountainside at noon. Reservations they learn to execute the moves safely Clark Street in Westfield. Holiday Auction may be made by calling Nancy and effectively,” she remarked. For more information, please call WESTFIELD — The Union County Spadacinni at (908) 654-7359 no later Classes at the Y are taught by Ms. Simon at (908) 233-2700. Chapter of the New Jersey Association than tomorrow, Friday December 10. of Women Business Owners Attendees will have an opportunity SPIRIT OF GIVING…Co-Chairwomen Margaret McGuire, left, and Kathy (NJAWBO) will hold its 15th Annual to choose pieces of vintage jewelry and Shea display items which were donated for the holiday toy and gift collection Holiday Auction at 6 p.m. tonight, being conducted by Coldwell Banker’s Westfield office to benefit needy young- accessories by Vintage Select. For chil- sters. Area residents may bring new, unwrapped items to the office, located at Thursday, December 9, at L’Affaire dren, the boutique will also feature Restaurant in Mountainside. 209 Central Avenue in Westfield, through Tuesday, December 21. Individuals Pokemon merchandise, and attic trea- may also arrange to have toys picked up by calling (908) 233-5555. A non-profit organization, NJAWBO sures and crafts will be available as seeks to provide tools for women busi- well. ness owners to operate financially suc- The entertainment for the day will be cessful businesses. marimba and chimes music for the holi- Local Coldwell Banker Office The cost for the auction and dinner is days. $28 for NJAWBO members. Non-mem- bers and guests are also invited to at- Collects Toys for Needy Youth tend. Newcomers Reveal “A broad range of products and ser- Holiday Itinerary WESTFIELD — In keeping with need. All gifts collected at the West- vices donated from members and other the holiday spirit, Coldwell Banker’s field office will be distributed through area merchants will be available for WESTFIELD — The Westfield Westfield office is collecting new toys the Family and Children’s Counsel- auction,” said Marcy Metz, President Newcomers, a group for people new and books to be distributed to those in ing and Testing Center of Elizabeth, of the Union County Chapter of to the town or who have had a recent a private, non-profit social service NJAWBO. Proceeds from this year’s lifestyle change such as a marriage or Residents Encouraged agency. event will benefit the organization’s birth of a baby, has announced its The great majority of youth served Scholarship Fund and the American holiday calendar of events. To Remember Troops by the agency reside in foster homes Heart Association of Union County. The Newcomers’ Children’s Holi- or city shelters, have been neglected Individuals or organizations wishing day Party will be held on Saturday, During the Holidays or abused, or live with families with to make a donation for the auction may December 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the WESTFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. total incomes at or below the federal call Pat Mason at (908) 272-7414. Community Room at the Westfield Joseph Boscia of Westfield have en- poverty line. Municipal Building, 425 East Broad couraged area residents to remember “We want every child to experi- the thousands of American troops in Miller-Cory to Present Street. Santa will make an appear- ence happiness, especially during the DECK THE DOORS…An annual rite for members of the Garden Club of ance. Bosnia who will be spending the holidays,” said Marilyn Kelly, Man- Westfield is decorating holiday wreaths and hanging them on the doors of Swedish Christmas An adult holiday party will be held upcoming holidays away from their ager of Coldwell Banker’s Westfield municipal buildings in town. Pictured making wreaths are: Betty List, left, and WESTFIELD — The Miller-Cory this Saturday, December 11, at a families. office. She added that Co-Chair- Dariel Belcher. Garden Club members have also replaced the geraniums in the House Museum, located at 614 Moun- member’s home. This semi formal The couple’s son, Specialist An- woman Kathy Shea “has worked very eight planters at the corners of Broad and Elm Streets with greens of the season. tain Avenue in Westfield, will celebrate event will feature a holiday toast, thony Boscia, is among those sta- hard for many years on this most a Swedish Christmas this Sunday, De- hors d’oeuvres and many desserts. tioned in Bosnia, where he is serving cember 12, from 2 to 5 p.m. worthy project to bring joy to as many Other events this season will in- for nine months with a tank unit. as possible.” Visitors to the 18th-century farm house Individuals can brighten the holi- will have an opportunity to enjoy many clude a cookie exchange, a holiday Ms. Shea and Co-Chairwoman decorations and tours by costumed do- dinner at Echo Lake Country Club in days for these soldiers by sending Margaret Maguire have asked that cents, who will explain early American Westfield, adopting a family through cards or gifts to: all types of new, unwrapped toys, holiday customs and the decorations on the Caring Neighbor program and a “Any Soldier” Operation Joint puzzles, games, books, stuffed ani- display. wreath-making activity. Forge A/2/34 Armor TF 2-87 Camp mals and other items be brought to Admission to the museum and its The purpose of the Newcomers McGovern, Bosnia APO AE 09789. Coldwell Banker at 209 Central Av- grounds are free for children under age 6. Club is to welcome new residents and Packages should be mailed as early enue in Westfield. Admission is $2 for adults and 50 cents to help them get acquainted and in- in December as possible. Postage is for students. Individuals who are unable to come volved in the community. In addition paid only to New York, since the in with their toys may call (908) 233- The museum’s gift shop offers a vari- Army Post Office system takes over ety of Colonial-style items, such as toys, to holiday parties, the club also has a 5555 to arrange for them to be picked gifts and cookbooks containing tradi- book group and play groups for vari- from there. Cards and letters need up. 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Washington Elementary Pupils Enrichment Center Slates Present Newscast Program WESTFIELD – Washington El- Presented in an all-day format, Winter/Spring Programs ementary School in Westfield recently “Lights, Camera, Action!” consisted WESTFIELD – The Enrichment limited to eight students. Private tu- presented a student assembly entitled of four grade-level appropriate as- Center of Westfield, a full service toring is available. “Lights, Camera, Action!” one of the semblies, which were 40 minutes in tutoring and enrichment company The Enrichment Center will also newest educational programs devel- length. located at 424 Central Avenue, has offer new, hour-long Scholastic As- oped by Mobile Ed Productions. All students were shown a demon- announced its elementary school sessment Test (SAT) classes for Funded by the Washington School stration of how a television station winter/spring programming sched- freshmen, sophomores and juniors Parent Teacher Association, the pro- works. They learned how different ule. in mathematics and verbal skills. gram was designed to introduce chil- pieces of equipment operate and how The session, which runs on Satur- Students pay per class and College dren to the technological elements of simple special effects are used. days, January 22 to June 3, offers Board materials are used so that stu- television, as a profession, through Kindergarten and first-grade pu- students a 17-week course of study. dents are learning and practicing the hands-on experience. pils were filmed “running down a Classes are offered in reading, phon- actual type of subject matter which street.” Second graders were filmed ics, mathematics, science, creative they will encounter on the SATs. SPEAKING A SPECIAL LANGUAGE… Union Catholic High School students Frank Juardo Serves “water skiing” and third graders acted writing, study skills, test-taking Intensive preparation classes for who are members of the Spanish Honor Society, Antonion de Nebrija Chapter, in a music video segment and a “Got skills, history, writing skills and other the SAT II tests offered by the Col- display the plaque designating their chapter as one of the top three in the country Six-Month Deployment Milk?” commercial, while fourth- subject areas. lege Board are available as well. by the Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica for Secondary Schools. Pictured, left to SCOTCH PLAINS – United States and fifth-grade students filmed a com- Public speaking will also be avail- Four-week, eight-hour classes in right, are: front row, Nicole Aspice, Co-President, holding the plaque and Jacob Marine Lance Corporal Frank Juardo, mercial for sunglasses and a weather able for students in the upper el- biology, chemistry, physics, writing, Reviriego, Chapter Advisor Bruce Zehnle; second row, Amy Watkins, Jennifer the son of Mr. and Mrs. Manfredo report. ementary grades. In addition, a new United States and world history, for- Ferro, Leila Apuzzio, Genevieve Caliolio, Rosie Rodriguez and Katie Behr; back Juardo of Scotch Plains, joined more The final session of the day, de- class designed for the Elementary eign languages and several levels of row, Brian Reagan, Tom Gottlieb and Sandra Moussallem. than 170,000 active duty Marines in signed for the oldest students, con- Student Proficiency Assessment mathematics. celebrating November as the Marine sisted of preparing a newscast. Stu- (ESPA) test is offered to fourth grad- Middle school students may choose Corps’ 224th birthday. dents were able to act as anchor per- ers. from offerings including Junior SAT Spanish Honor Society Named He is currently on a six-month sons, use cue cards and read the daily A program called Student Over- classes, Grade Eight Proficiency As- deployment to Okinawa with First news of the school, as well as act as All Support, or S.O.S., is geared to sessment English and mathematics Battalion, Second Marines, home- microphone operators, floor manag- students in all grades who are either courses, test-taking and study skills One of Top Three Chapters based at Camp Lejuene, N.C. ers and editors. gifted, in need of remedial help, suf- classes, playground design, physics SCOTCH PLAINS – The Spanish fundraisers and Foreign Language Units based in the United States “Lights, Camera Action!” will pro- fering from Attention Deficit Disor- and writing. Honor Society, Antonio De Nebrija Week. come to Okinawa for six months to vide Washington School with a der or not working up to their poten- Registration has begun. For a free Chapter at Union Catholic High Funds were collected for the vic- train as part of the Unit Deployment “newscast” videotape of all of the tial. brochure listing all course offerings School in Scotch Plains was named tims of Hurricane Georges in Puerto Program. day’s sessions, to be shown at a later All classes are taught by state cer- or for further information, please one of the top three chapters in the Rico and the Dominican Republic by From Okinawa, they can deploy to date. tified and experienced teachers and call (908) 654-0110. United States for 1998-1999 by selling baked goods. Ice cream sun- mainland Japan, Korea and other Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica for dae sales funded victims of Hurri- Pacific countries. Oak Knoll Graduate Secondary Schools. cane Mitch in Central America. The A 1997 graduate of Scotch Plains- A plaque and a check for $100 society members also collected Fanwood High School, Corporal Named AP Scholar were given to Bruce Zehnle, advisor canned goods for the victims of the Juardo joined the Marine Corps in WESTFIELD – Maire Abraham to the chapter at the society’s annual earthquake in Columbia. June of 1997. of Westfield, a 1999 graduate of Oak meeting in Denver, Colo. During the Knoll School of the Holy Child in summer. Erica Raiff Is Recognized Summit, has been named an Ad- An extensive application noting vanced Placement (AP) Scholar by the chapter activities included a tu- the College Board in recognition of toring program, a Halloween candy- For Community Service exceptional achievement on the col- gram drive, utilizing games and WESTFIELD – Eighth-grade stu- other at the high school level, will be lege-level AP examinations. songs to teach Spanish at St. Maire is the daughter of Mr. and Bartholomew’s Elementary School dent Erica Raiff was recently named named in February. the Roosevelt Intermediate School Mrs. Daniel Abraham of Westfield. in Scotch Plains, daily snack sales to She was selected because of her She is a freshman at the College of fund chapter activities and Union volunteer of the year in the Pruden- efforts in collecting and distributing New Jersey. Catholic TV promotions for the tial Spirit of Community Awards pro- toiletry articles for battered women’s gram. shelters. Gwendolyn Schundler Sponsored by Prudential and the “These school honorees practice a Named to Honor Roll Edward Smith Earns National Association of Secondary lesson we hope all students, as well School Principals (NASSP), the WESTFIELD – Westfield resident, Merit Scholarship as adults, will emulate – that volun- Gwendolyn Schundler, has been awards recognize outstanding com- teering with the community is an RAISING FUNDS…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Future Business WESTFIELD – Seton Hall munity service. Leaders of America (FBLA) helped raise $2,421.30 in the annual bowl-a-thon named to the Honor Roll for the first essential part of one’s life,” said quarter of the marking period at Prep student Edward Smith of Erica is now eligible for one of two NASSP Executive Director Gerald fundraiser at Strike and Spare Lanes in Greenbrook on October 24. Students Westfield has received a merit raised the funds by receiving a certain amount of money for every pin they Mount Saint Dominic Academy in New Jersey youth volunteer of the H. Tires. knocked down. A check was presented by members of the FBLA chapter to Mary Caldwell. scholarship for the 1999-2000 year awards. Two state honorees, one Kenneth Shulack, Roosevelt academic year. Lou Dawson of the March of Dimes on November 18, representing the largest A junior, Gwendolyn also received at the middle school level and the School Principal, praised Erica for amount ever raised by the chapter. second honors. She is the daughter of her volunteer service. “Erica’s ser- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schundler. vice stands as a role model for all those who work to make a differ- Parent Teacher Council Sets ence.” Holiday Fundraiser at Store Daniel Ramage WESTFIELD — The Parent- open late specifically for the benefit Teacher Council of the Westfield of the Westfield Public Schools, any- Named AP Scholar Public Schools will hold a holiday one is invited to shop during the shopping fundraiser on Sunday, De- WESTFIELD – Daniel three-hour period. cember 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Zany The Education Fund of Westfield Ramage, a Westfield resident and Brainy, located at 295 Route 22, East, is a philanthropic, community-based senior at Newark Academy in in Springfield. organization comprised of Westfield Livingston, has been recognized Ten percent of all proceeds will go residents. by the College Board for his ex- directly to the Westfield Education The non-profit group was formed ceptional achievement on the Fund. to provide an on-going, centralized college-level Advanced Place- All parent-teacher organizations, source of additional funds and re- ment Examinations for the 1998- representing nine schools in the sources to assist the public schools in 1999 academic year. Westfield district, will participate. maintaining and enhancing the qual- Although the store will remain ity of education. MOUNTIE HISTORY…Betty Maria Woehr Named Gasiorowski, a teacher at Brunner Elementary School in Scotch Plains, Resident Assistant spent a week in the Canadian Rockies WESTFIELD -- Maria Woehr of studying the history of the Canadian Westfield is a resident assistant at Mounties. She shared a filmstrip with the three second grade classes at Boston University for the 1999-2000 Brunner School. The students learned school year. She is a junior in the that Mounties were originally men College of Communications, major- who worked on the railroad and in the ing in broadcast journalism. A 1997 towns. They learned that as the towns graduate of Westfield High School, expanded, a need for law enforcement she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. arose and the Mounted Police were Craig Woehr. founded.

STEPPING BACK IN TIME…Students in Catherine Mattfield’s English classes at Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains completed their study of the Victorian novels “War of the Worlds” and “Hound of the Baskervilles” with speeches and tea. To prepare for the presentation day, the students each choose an area of the late 19th century in England to research, and published their papers in a classroom booklet entitled “Victorian Times.” Pictured above are Shawn Bendik and Jared Montagna enjoying scones and tea during their “journey” back to the Victorian era. LEADING THE WAY…The 16th annual Student Leadership Day for outstand- ing high school students was attended by five senior Union Catholic High School students at the Cranford campus of Union County College. Pictured, left to right, Westfield High Class of ’59 are: Katie Behr of Westfield, Sapina Sabados of Linden, Rick Flynn of Rahway, Nicole Manziano of Scotch Plains and Amy Watkins of Hillside. The students, selected by Myrna McManus, Social Studies Department Chairwoman, at- tended this day-long program sponsored by Congressman Bob Franks. This Celebrates 40th Reunion opportunity began in 1983 as a way for young people to exchange ideas with WESTFIELD – The Class of 1959 mates about the establishment of a government leaders and introduce them to career opportunities. from Westfield High School held its “59ers Care About Each Other” fund. 40th Reunion from November 6 to 7 The fund will assist alumni who have at the Hilton Hotel in Woodbridge. experienced difficult circumstances, Following an open house the Reunion Chairwoman Barbara Jewett evening of November 5, many former O’Desky said. classmates took an informal tour of downtown Westfield and Franklin Matthew C. O’Connor LEARNING TO LISTEN…Wilson Elementary School students Alex Frankel, Elementary School that Saturday. left, and Marissa Mumford collaborate on a project dealing with listening and Display boards filled with old photo- Named Radio Manager communications. These skills served as the basis for a month-long theme at the graphs, ticket stubs, football programs WESTFIELD — Matthew C. school. and other memorabilia decorated the O’Connor of Westfield is serving as registration desk area at the reunion General Manager of radio station WRBC Wilson Elementary Pupils party. A group picture was taken of all at Bates College in Lewiston, Me. the classmates following the cocktail Operated entirely by Bates students, hour and before the buffet dinner. WRBC is a noncommercial FM station Learn Communication Skills The former students participated that broadcasts in stereo with 150 watts of power. WRBC serves an extensive WESTFIELD – Wilson Elemen- “interrupt,” “body language,” “fo- in a spirited trivia game, enjoyed a tary School recently implemented a 30-minute video created especially area beyond the campus, including the cus,” “manners,” “summarize,” for the reunion entitled “It Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area as month-long project called “Listen- “paraphrase” and the “I” message. well as surrounding towns. The station was…Quite A Time,” and held an ing and Communicating” to teach To enhance the theme, students offers a wide variety of music, news, students to communicate more effec- interviewed a classmate and recorded awards presentation for categories sports and public-affairs programming. such as “Most Traveled,” “Came the tively and give attention to the words the information gathered. Matthew, a junior, is the son of Wil- of a speaker. The class was also assigned to read Furthest,” “Class Couple” and “For liam and Patricia O’Connor. He is the Outstanding Community Service.” Different means of communica- and illustrate a poem, entitled “Pump- parliamentarian of the Representative IN RECOGNITION…Westfield Day Care Center Trustee President Wilson A post-reunion newsletter will be Assembly, Bates’ student government, tion were discussed, including sign kin Patch at Night.” The children Jackson presented Fred Buhrendorf, Jr. with the Center’s annual Distinguished language, Braille, verbal and non- mailed to all classmates to summa- and the recipient of the 1998 Albion Service Award to commemorate 18 years of service. Mr. Buhrendorf has served had previously paired up with friends rize the 40th reunion weekend, an- Morse Stevens Award. as President, Treasurer, Finance and Personnel Chairman on the Board of verbal expression, body language and to write and illustrate their own story, nounce preliminary plans for the 45th Matthew is a 1997 graduate of Trustees. Pictured, left to right, are: Executive Director Linnea W. Rhodes, Mr. facial expressions. “What I Would Do If I Were A Spider reunion and inform former class- Westfield High School. Jackson, Director of the Infant Care Center Vera Calhoun and Mr. Buhrendorf. Key words included “eye contact,” at Wilson.” CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 9 Concepts &Thought

University Park Middle School Reports News First Period Honor Roll Park Middle School recently released Thurston Hamlette Katherine VanHaasteren WESTFIELD — A Westfield resi- its honor roll for the first marking period. Matthew Hirschhorn Kathleen Vasquez To be included on the Distinguished Zachary Hvizdak Stephen Voelker dent received a Chancellor’s Schol- Christopher Jackson Joshua Zinman arship at Syracuse University in Honor Roll, students in grades 6, 7 and 8 must achieve an “A” in all subjects. 7TH GRADE Syracuse, N.Y., which is awarded To be placed on the Honor Roll, sixth- DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL to entering first-year students and grade students must have at least two Briana Berry Joanna Rosenberg recognize outstanding academic “A’s” and no grade lower than a “B” in Matthew Capodicasa Justin Rowinsky Daniel Deegan Shrenik Shah achievement. major subjects including mathematics, David DeMair Nicole Tanguy Claire Tafelski of Westfield, who English, science, social studies and read- Michael Paraboschi Ryan Thompson GETTING SMART…The Mountainside Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is enrolled in the university’s Col- ing, and at least a “C” or “S” in other Michelle Regg Heather Vittolo recently hosted “Smart Discipline,” a workshop at Deerfield School which lege of Arts and Sciences, received subjects. William Rollins Yijiao Xu featured Molly McCloskey-Barber, far right, of Larry Koenig Associates. Also Seventh-grade students must achieve known as “Miss Molly” of “Romper Room,” Ms. McCloskey-Barber mingled her the scholarship. 7TH GRADE wit and humor with sound advice, making the evening an interesting seminar for To receive a Chancellor’s Schol- at least two “A’s” and no grade lower HONOR ROLL than a “B” in major subjects including Francesca Albano Frederick Kovalyou all of the participating parents. Local PTAs wishing to sponsor a similar event arship, students must have strong mathematics, English, science, social Robert Bethea Sean Mahoney TEACHER LEADER…Grace may call Ms. McCloskey-Barber at (908) 654-3899. academic credentials in high studies and foreign language, and at least Byard Bridge, 3rd Sarah McArdle Pirraglia, an Italian language teacher school, be active in extracurricular a “C” or an “S” in other subjects, to be Stephen Carroll Amy Mills at Terrill Middle School in Scotch and community activities and dem- named to the honor roll. Tayler Cianciotta Stephen Mineo Plains, recently attended a week of Eighth graders must earn at least two Abbegail Cohen Jessica Moore Westfield High School Staff onstrate good character and citi- Jaclyn Costa Monique Morales workshops in Princeton dealing with zenship. Awards are as high as “A’s” and no grade lower than a “B” in Anthony DiBattista Ankit Patel the implementation of the Core Cur- $6,000 per year and are renewable. major subjects including mathematics, Amy Drewes Danielle Pietrucha riculum Standard into the World Lan- Participates in Inservice Day In addition, two area residents English, science, social studies and for- Kelsey Foy Jennifer Roth guage Program. Ms. Pirraglia was were named Dean’s Scholars at eign language, and at least a “C” or “S” Alexandra Fredas Jeremy Sanders selected by the Central New Jersey in other subjects. Dakim Gaines Anthony Saraceno World Language Professional Devel- WESTFIELD — The staff of Syracuse University. 6TH GRADE Kerry Gander Laura Schwahl opment Institute as one of 50 work- Westfield High School (WHS) recently They include Lauren Southwick DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Johanna Ghabour Emma Sparber shop participants to continue as a Courtney Burke Elizabeth Katz Maura Gillooly Elizabeth Stamler participated in a series of full-day of Scotch Plains, who is enrolled in “Teacher Leader.” She is now partici- workshops during the Fall Teacher Syracuse University’s School of Gabrielle Falco Meaghan Kelly Candice Grimes Kelly Syring Andrew Goldberg Hallie Mintz Gerard Halloran Preston Williams pating in the Institute’s year-long Inservice Day at the high school. Management, and Brian Dowd of Joseph Jacobi Katherine Paseka Christopher Huether Derek Wood training program, as well as in a Technology and school safety were Westfield, who is enrolled in the Melissa Sette Rutgers graduate program given in 8TH GRADE conjunction with the World Language among the topics addressed during university’s School of Architecture. 6TH GRADE DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL morning and afternoon workshops. Dean’s Scholarships at Syracuse HONOR ROLL Andre Baruch Chelsea Mintz Professional Development Institute. Colleen Baines Elizabeth Jacobs Jessica Cavanagh Victoria Shelus Following a light breakfast in the University are awarded to entering cafeteria, hosted by the administration, first-year students and recognize Anthony Baliatico Loni Kaye Robert Fusco Caitlin Sheviin Candace Barnes Kristen Kersey Lauren Haertlein Nancy Twu Paul Campanile Earns the staff attended morning workshops outstanding academic achievement. Jennifer Bauer Melissa Koerner Robert Kuchinski Camille Vecchione organized according to subject areas. To receive a Dean’s Scholarship, Marisa Bianco Maria Kolakowska Richard Zebleckas Rank of Marine Cpl. Each workshop focused on provid- Sarah Boffa Christopher Kolb students must have strong academic 8TH GRADE WESTFIELD – United States ing teachers with continued training credentials in high school, be ac- Alexandra Brockway Katelyn Kasenick HONOR ROLL Justine Brown Betsy Lopez Marine Lance Corporal Paul J. Cam- in curriculum development and the tive in extracurricular and commu- Meral Akyuz Mariela Lemus Matthew Canfield Rebecca Lundgren Nicholas Appezzato Karen Lucey panile, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- application of computer technology nity activities and demonstrate good Cleo Chou Jessica McGarry Nicholas Bagan Laura Manziano liam P. Campanile of Westfield, was Deirdre Clark Rebecca McGuire in the classroom, a main objective of character and citizenship. Awards Kyle Baker Jenna Marionni meritoriously promoted recently to the high school’s technology imple- are as high as $4,000 per year and Sarah Cohen lan McNally Nina Baker Christa Marvelli Christopher Cooper Nicholas Mondi his present rank while serving with mentation plan. are renewable. Kathryn Bantz Joseph Matrale Jack Davis Travis Morgan Ryan Breznetsky Zachary McGuire the Sixth Engineer Support Battal- The morning workshops were de- * * * * * Robert Dawson Troy Morgan Judith Brown Andre Melendez ion, Fourth Force Service Support veloped by department supervisors Kathryn Devlin Jeffrey Mullen Nicole D’Auria Daniel Metzger INSERVICE DAY…Student Assis- SCOTCH PLAINS —Tanya F. Brian Dickey Christopher Nilsen Group, in Wilmington, Del. and coordinators working from direc- Kay of Scotch Plains was recently Alyson DiFiore Andrea Meyer Corporal Campanile, a 1995 tance Counselor Maureen Mazzarese Aaron Doliber Jeffrey Ondeyka Jodi Fiorino Tuan Nguyen tion provided by teachers. Many teach- tells Westfield High School teachers named to the 1999 List of Scholars at Michelle Dsurney Raunaq Palejwala Lauren Fox Hyojin Park graduate of Westfield High School, ers served as workshop facilitators. how respect, tolerance and inclusion Daytona Beach Community College Kristin Dyson Laura Percoco Derek Francavilla Scott Pober joined the Marine Corps in June of In the Science Department, biol- in a school contribute to the creation Briana Falco Danielle Porter David Harris Matthew Powers in Daytona, Fla. Matthew Ferrara Marleny Romano 1998. ogy teacher Robert Brewster gave a of a safe environment. Her discussion Her name was placed on the Ashley Jones Courtney Reddington was part of the recent Fall Teacher Shemane Fritz Thomas Ruggieri Timothy Karis Theodore Sensor demonstration on classroom uses of President’s List for the 1998-1999 Robert Gabel Natalie Sanchez Jamie Kaye Adriana Toro Richard W. Lang, Jr. the Internet in science instruction. Inservice Day for Westfield High summer semester. Recognition is Brian Glassett Kara Sang Jessica Kim Sarah Trezoglou Mr. Brewster and departmental col- School staff members. Full-day work- Viktoriya Gorbach Samantha Savino Celine Lavigne Courtney Veeck Ends Indoctrination shops focused on such topics as tech- given to students enrolling in a mini- Joshua Green Colin Smith league Richard Gange serve as Liai- mum of six credit hours and achiev- llya Laksin Eric Wildstein nology and school safety. Nicholas Hallbilsback Kristin Turiano Allison Williams At U.S. Naval Academy sons between the high school Science ing a semester grade point average of Brian Halpin Nicholas Turner Department and Stevens Institute of 3.80 to 4. WESTFIELD – United States Navy Technology, where they are partici- tolerance and inclusion in a school Tanya is the daughter of Jeffrey Midshipman Richard W. Lang, Jr., pating in an intensive year-long semi- contribute to the creation of a safe and Cindy Kay. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. nar on instructional applications of environment. Lang, Sr. of Westfield, recently com- the Internet in the classroom. During the two-hour presentation, SCOTCH PLAINS —Ross pleted six weeks of United States Other workshops involved teach- she addressed several topics related MacIntyre, the son of Euan and Naval Academy Indoctrination ers in hands-on activities that fea- to school safety, including bullying Margaret MacIntyre of Scotch (Plebe Summer) in Annapolis, Md. tured mathematics Web sites, and student alienation, and explored Plains, is a recipient of the Dean’s The orientation marks the start of PowerPoint software applications in strategies for building safe school Award for academic excellence dur- four years of preparation for com- foreign languages, computerized communities based on mutual trust ing the spring 1999 semester at missioning as naval or Marine Corps music composition programs in fine and respect. Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y. officers. During Plebe Summer, Mid- arts and Internet tours of teaching This year’s full-day Fall Teacher Ross is a 1997 graduate of Scotch shipman Lang learned basic skills in sites in social studies. Inservice program was held on the Plains-Fanwood High School and seamanship, navigation, infantry The format for the afternoon ses- Columbus Day holiday for students so is concentrating in chemistry at drill, sailing and marksmanship. sion was a community meeting of the that the high school staff could focus Colgate. He also learned the Brigade of entire staff during which Student As- on professional growth and develop- To be eligible for the Dean’s Midshipmen’s Honor Concept. sistance Counselor Maureen ment for an extended period of time. Award, a Colgate student must Midshipman Lang is a 1999 gradu- Mazzarese facilitated a workshop on In the past, inservice workshops achieve a 3.30 or higher average, ate of Westfield High School. school safety. have been limited to meetings after while carrying a full course load. In her presentation, Mrs. school or in the afternoons following * * * * * Westfield Residents Earn Mazzarese discussed how respect, half-day sessions for students. WESTFIELD — Genghis Erjan Niver of Westfield was recently Bachelor, Doctoral Degrees placed on the Letters and Science WESTFIELD – Two Westfield Dean’s Honors List at the Univer- residents were among 4,000 stu- sity of California, Berkeley, Calif., dents who received undergraduate for the spring semester 1999. and advanced degrees from the Uni- He placed in the top 4 percent of versity of Wisconsin-Madison last Jim Hely students in the College of Letters spring. and Science for the term. HELPING THOSE IN NEED…David Spett of Westfield worked with Donna Udi Ehud Ghitza graduated with * * * * * Campos, an employee of The Community FoodBank of New Jersey, sorting canned goods. The eighth grader was part of a contingent of more than 700 a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psy- SCOTCH PLAINS — Wayne B. chology, while Edith Hoffman See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. Hallard, a resident of Scotch Pingry School students, faculty and staff members who volunteered at the Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Plains, was honored in September Foodbank on October 29. The students also donated nearly 800 cans of food to Konopka graduated with a Doctor Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. the organization. Volunteering at the FoodBank is part of the school’s ongoing of Philosophy Degree in Geology. with the 1999 Fairleigh Dickinson community service program. INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 University Alumni Loyalty Award. Mr. Hallard, a 1980 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson’s Florham- Madison Campus, has been an ac- tive volunteer since his gradua- tion. He is the Vice President of the Executive Committee and a mem- ber of the Alumni-in-Admissions Program and Annual Fund com- mittee. * * * * * WESTFIELD — Brett D. Irish of Westfield, a first-year student at Colby College in Waterville, Me., is spending the fall semester of the 1999-2000 academic year enrolled in the Colby in Salamanca pro- gram. Brett, a graduate of Pingry School, is the son of Charles and Christine Irish of Westfield, Colby in Salamanca is an inten- sive Spanish language program in Salamanca, Spain, for first-year Colby students. Students take Span- ish, literature, history and art his- tory courses at the University of Salamanca, the second oldest Uni- versity in Europe. The program is supervised by a Colby faculty mem- ber in residence. In January, Brett will continue his studies as a member of the Class of 2003 on Colby’s campus in Maine. * * * * * SCOTCH PLAINS –Jennifer Del Roio of Scotch Plains has been named to the spring 1999 Dean’s List at the University of the Sci- ences in Philadelphia. Jennifer is a fourth year student in the doctor of pharmacy program. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all as- signed courses with no grade below a C and attaining an academic av- erage of at least 3.4 for courses. www.goleader.com! CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Robert Mischka, Sr., 71, Veteran; – Obituaries – Mary Wright, 87, Worked at Hahne’s; Had Worked for Ford Motor Company Rosarian and Ashbrook Volunteer Robert E. Mischka, Sr., 71, of in Westfield. Mary Catherine Rita Hehir took place at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield died on Saturday, Decem- Arrangements were handled by the Norman F. Bendel, 59, Active in Lions; Wright, 87, of Scotch Plains died on Westfield. ber 4, in Overlook Hospital in Sum- Dooley Colonial Home, 556 West- Friday, December 3, in Overlook Memorial contributions may be mit. field Avenue in Westfield. Received Volunteer of the Year Award Hospital in Summit. made to The Sisters of St. Joseph, Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he lived in Memorial donations may be made Norman F. Bendel, 59, of Scotch He received many awards from the Born on July 25, 1912 in New Maria Regina Convent, Brentwood, Westfield for the last 20 years. to the Westfield Volunteer Rescue Plains died on Friday, December 3, at Lions, including the Melvin Jones York City, she had lived in Brooklyn N.Y., 11717. Mr. Mischka had been a sales man- Squad. home. Fellowship Member. He also received before moving to Scotch Plains 44 December 9, 1999 December 9, 1999 ager for the Ford Motor Company’s Born in Union, he had lived in the Scotch Plains Male Volunteer of years ago. She also maintained a Joan M. Dunn, 68 New York Division for 25 years. He Westfield before moving to Scotch the Year Award for 1999. summer residence in Breezy Point, had also owned Robert’s Ford in Robert G. Neu, 64 Plains 30 years ago. Surviving are three sisters, Ruth N.Y. for many years. Joan M. Dunn, 68, of Lebanon Attleboro, Mass. from 1987 to 1990. Robert G. Neu, 64, died on Sun- Mr. Bendel was the owner of Benfal Davis, June Bendel and Gloria Mrs. Wright had worked for many Township died on Saturday, Decem- From 1990 to 1998, he had been a day, November 21, at Memorial Hos- Transportation in Scotch Plains for Bendel, and his brother, James years at the former Hahne’s depart- ber 4, at home. program analyst for the Union County pital-Flagler in Palm Coast, Fla. many years. Bendel. ment store in Westfield. Born in Newark on June 1, 1931, Department of Human Services be- Born in Somerville, he had lived in He was a member of the Scotch A Mass was offered on Tuesday, She was predeceased by her hus- she had lived in Union before moving fore retiring a year ago. the Lost Valley section of Manville Plains Lions Club, serving as its Presi- December 7, at the Immaculate Heart band, David Francis Wright. to Lebanon Township 33 years ago. He graduated from Canisius Col- during his youth. He moved to Palm dent from 1982 to 1983 and again of Mary Roman Catholic Church in She was a member of the Im- Mrs. Dunn was a homemaker. lege in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1952 with a Coast in 1978. from 1997 to 1998 and from 1998 to Scotch Plains, following the funeral maculate Heart of Mary Rosary Al- She was a communicant of St. degree in science. Mr. Neu was a mason. He worked 1999. from the Memorial Funeral Home, tar Society and of the Scotch Plains- Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in He served in the United States for the AlSan Construction Com- Mr. Bendel was also Secretary to 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. In- Fanwood YMCA and a volunteer at High Bridge. Army during World War II. pany and later co-owned the Rolin the district governor and Director of terment was at Whiting Memorial the Ashbrook Nursing and Reha- She was predeceased by her hus- Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Construction Company. After mov- Operations for the Lions District 16 Park in Whiting. bilitation Center in Scotch Plains. band, Thomas Dunn, in 1997, and by Suzanne Cary Mischka; a son, Dr. ing to Palm Coast, he had been Vice E Eye-Ear Mobile Foundation. Memorial donations may be made Surviving are four sons, David her father, William Kane, in 1995. Robert E. Mischka, Jr. of Westfield; President and Plant Manager of to the Scotch Plains Lions Club. Wright, Donald Wright, Robert Surviving are her mother, Grace Knapp Kane of Union; a daughter, a daughter, Ellen C. Heppner of San Wadsworth Building Components Maybelle Gianquinto, 88 December 9, 1999 Wright and Richard Wright; a Francisco; two sisters, Joan Doerr until his retirement in 1997. daughter, Mary Green; a sister, Sis- Sharon Dunn of Lebanon Township; and Suzanne Dwyer, both of Buffalo, He was a former member of St. Maybelle Boesen Gianquinto, 88, William Robertson, 78 ter Thomas Marie; 13 grandchil- three brothers, William Kane of West- and a grandson. Bernard’s Church in Raritan and a of Rockville, Md., formerly of West- dren and six great-grandchildren. field, Kenneth Kane of Bloomingdale A Mass of Christian Burial was third degree Knight of Columbus. field, died on Sunday, December 5, at William A. Robertson, 78, of South The funeral was held on Monday, and Michael Kane of Union, and a held on Tuesday, December 7, at the Mr. Neu was a member of St. Eliza- Sunrise Assisted Living in Rockville. Plainfield died on Friday, December December 6, at the Memorial Fu- sister, Nancy Hoffman of Phoenix, Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman beth Mother Seton Catholic Church Born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., she 3, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical neral Home, 155 South Avenue in Ariz. Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. in Palm Coast and of the Flagler was raised in Omaha, Neb. and Pine Center in Plainfield. Fanwood, followed by a Mass of the A Mass was offered on Tuesday, Interment was at Fairview Cemetery County Sports Fishing Club. City, N.Y. She resided in Berkeley Born in Harrison, he lived in South Resurrection at the Immaculate December 7, at St. Joseph’s Church. He was predeceased by two sisters, Heights from 1945 to 1952 and from Plainfield for the last 50 years. Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery Terry Eberhardt and Evelyn Cox. Westfield from 1952 to 1997, when Mr. Robertson had been the Head Church Scotch Plains. Interment in Clinton. Byron S. Minnis, 38 she relocated to Rockville. Custodian of Franklin School in Arrangements were handled by the Byron Stanley Minnis, 38, of Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Dorothy Heitz Neu; a son, Robert She was a homemaker. South Plainfield for 10 years before Charles R. Clement, 55 Martin Funeral Home in Clinton. Scotch Plains died Wednesday, De- retiring in 1985. Prior to that, he had Memorial donations may be made Neu of Palm Coast; four daughters, Mrs. Gianquinto graduated in 1933 Charles R. Clement, 55, of cember 1, at home. from Elmira College in Elmira, N.Y. been employed as the supervisor of to the Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 Born in Richmond, Va., he had Pat Fiorino of Scotch Plains, Louanne Fanwood died on Wednesday, De- Vardakas of Palm Coast, Susan with a degree in mathematics. the enameling department for W.B. Wescott Drive, Flemington, 08822 or lived in Scotch Plains for 35 years. Driver Company of Newark for 34 cember 1, in Memorial Sloan to the Lebanon Township Rescue DiBetta of Neshanic Station and Eva She was a member of the National Kettering Cancer Hospital in New He attended Glassboro State Col- Blue Army of Fatima. years. Squad, Hill Road, Box 106, Glen lege and graduated from the Toby Wolken of Mississippi; two brothers, York City. Carl Neu of Bound Brook and Frank She was predeceased by her hus- He was predeceased by a brother, Gardner, 08826. Colburn School of Fashion, where he John Robertson, and a sister, Agnes Born in Paris Island, S.C., he had December 9, 1999 Neu of Bridgewater; two sisters, Char- band, Dr. Peter J. Gianquinto. lived in Bloomfield before moving received a degree in fashion design. Surviving are two sons, Peter J. Johnson. Mr. Minnis was a clerk at Exxon lotte Snyder of Delaware and Veronica to Fanwood 15 years ago. Toland of Alabama and 18 grand- Gianquinto and Paul A. Gianquinto; Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Walter L. Wehrle, 84 and Tusco Oil Companies in Linden Olga Nering Robertson; three daugh- Mr. Clement was a global custody children. two daughters, Mary E. Gianquinto operations officer for the IBJ Walter L. Wehrle, 84, of Neshaminy for the past seven years. and Nan G. Venit; a brother, Alex ters, Nancy Shearn of Toms River, He was a 27-year member of the Memorial donations may be made Whitehall Bank and Trust Com- Falls, North Wales, died on Monday, to the American Heart Association Boesen; a sister, Adah Chandler, and Judy Klein of Westfield and Willa Scotch Plains Baptist Church and Robertson of South Plainfield; two pany in New York City for 14 years. December 6, in North Penn Hospital or to the American Diabetes Asso- eight grandchildren. He was a member of the choir and in Lansdale, Pa. was a member of the church’s youth A Mass of Christian Burial will granddaughters and two great-grand- group and choir. ciation. the youth organizations and activi- Born in Newark, he had lived in December 9, 1999 take place today, Thursday, Decem- sons. Surviving are his mother, Bar- A memorial service will be held at ties of Calvary Tabernacle in Eliza- Scotch Plains and Doylestown, Pa. ber 9, at 1 p.m. at the Holy Trinity beth. before moving to Neshaminy Falls in bara Minnis of Newport News, Va.; Roman Catholic Church in West- a time to be announced by the family. He served in the United States 1990. his guardian, Clarie Minnis of Valerie Kobeski, 91 field. Interment will be at Fairview Arrangements are under the direc- Scotch Plains; three sisters, Valerie Kobeski, 91, of Scotch tion of the McCriskin Home for Fu- Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Wehrle was a movie projection- Cemetery in Westfield. Surviving are his wife, Audrey ist at theaters in Essex County. He had Berinetha Minnis of Hillsborough Plains died on Thursday, December Visitation will be at noon today at nerals in South Plainfield. Clement; a son, Charles R. Clem- also worked as an exterminator in a and Gale Minnis and Crystal Minnis, 2, in the Ashbrook Nursing and Re- the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 West- Memorial donations may be made both of Baltimore, Md., and three habilitation Center in Scotch Plains. to the South Plainfield Rescue Squad, ent; a daughter, Leslie McCarthy; family business in East Orange. field Avenue in Westfield. his parents, Charles and Teresa He served in the United States Navy brothers, Myron Minnis of Long Born in Moosic, Pa., she had lived Memorial donations may be made 2520 Plainfield Avenue, South Clement; two sisters, Sharon Smith during World War II. Island, Charles Minnis of Baltimore in Irvington before moving to Scotch to the Alzheimer’s Association. Plainfield, 07080. and Onslow Minnis, Jr. of Rich- Plains 22 years ago. December 9, 1999 December 9, 1999 and Cheryl Garces, and a grand- Surviving are two sons, Kenneth mond. Mrs. Kobeski had been a book- child. W. Wehrle and Douglas Wehrle; four A funeral service was held on Mon- binder with Brown & McEloan in Funeral services were held on Sun- grandchildren and three great-grand- day, December 6, at the Scotch Plains Newark for many years before retir- Pasquale E. Viscardi, 54, Machinist day, December 5, in the Evangelis- children. Baptist Church. Graveside services ing. tic Centre in Rahway. A memorial service was held yes- took place at Roselawn Memorial Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia With Daily News in New York City Arrangements were handled by terday, Wednesday, December 8, at the August F. Schmidt Memorial the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home in Gardens in Glen Allen, Va. yester- Ferraro; a sister, Irene LoRusso; a Pasquale E. Viscardi, 54, of Scotch Surviving are his wife, Arlene day, Wednesday, December 8. brother, Fred Grandowski, and a Funeral Home in Elizabeth. Landsdale, Pa. Plains died on Tuesday, November Viscardi; a son, Eric Viscardi; two December 9, 1999 December 9, 1999 Memorial contributions may be grandchild. 30, in Mount Sinai Hospital in New daughters, Jeannine Viscardi and made to the Scotch Plains Baptist A Mass was offered on Monday, York City. Kathleen Viscardi, and three sis- Church Nursery School, 333 Park December 6, in Saints Peter and Paul Born in Naples, Italy, he had lived ters, Angela Bianchi, Nancy Pesce Avenue, Scotch Plains, 07076. Church in Avoca, Pa. in Brooklyn before moving to Scotch and Gina Viscardi. Charles Kunstmann, 89, Was Chemist; Arrangements were handled by the Arrangements were handled by the Plains in 1979. A Mass was offered on Saturday, Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield. McCracken Funeral Home in Union. Mr. Viscardi was a machinist with December 4, in St. Bartholomew Member of the Lions of Fanwood December 9, 1999 December 9, 1999 the Daily News in New York City for the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Charles W. Kunstmann, 89, of Kunstmann; two sons, Charles F. 25 years. in Scotch Plains, following the fu- Manchester Township died on Mon- Kunstmann and William G. Ida Kaye, 95, Worked at Leader Store; He was a member of the Interna- neral from the Rossi Funeral Home day, December 6, in Logan Manor Kunstmann; a daughter, Diane Car- tional Association of Machinists Lo- in Scotch Plains. Nursing Home in Whiting. boy; a sister, Lillian Peterson; six cal No. 434 District 15. December 9, 1999 Born in Philadelphia, he had lived grandchildren and five great-grand- Was Active in Jewish Women’s Groups in Fanwood and Mercerville before children. Ida Ruskin Kaye, 95, of Scotch lived in Newark, Hillside, Irvington, moving to Manchester Township 26 Funeral services will be held today, Plains died on Monday, December 6, West Orange and Elizabeth before Thomas A. Simone, 51, Deli Proprietor; years ago. Thursday, December 9, at 11 a.m. in in the Clark Nursing and Rehabilita- moving to Scotch Plains four years Mr. Kunstmann had been a chem- the Anderson & Campbell Funeral tion Center in Clark. ago. Previously Owned Area Gas Stations ist at National Lead Industries in Home in Whiting. Born in New York City, she had Mrs. Kaye had been the Director of Thomas A. Simone, 51, of North Surviving are his wife, Joan Chris- Hightstown for 47 years before re- December 9, 1999 Operations and head cashier at The Plainfield died on Tuesday, Novem- tian Simone; a son, Anthony C. tiring in 1975. Jean I. Storr Leader Store, a family-owned cloth- ber 30, at home. Simone of Roselle Park and his He was a member of the Lions of Edward O’Connor, 77 Jean I. Storr of Longport died on ing business in Westfield, for 20 years Born in Scranton, Pa., he had lived mother, Joan Simone Wellet of North Fanwood. Edward M. O’Connor, 77, of South Saturday, December 4, at the Shore before retiring two years ago at age in Scotch Plains and Hillside before Plainfield. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy River died on Tuesday, November Memorial Hospital in Somers Point. 93. Prior to that, she had been a moving to North Plainfield 25 years Funeral services were held on Fri- 30, at the home of his son, Michael E. Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, she bookkeeper for more than 20 years. ago. day, December 3, at the Higgins Home Cora Houjak, 85 O’Connor. had lived in Plainfield for many years She was a member of Hadassah of Mr. Simone owned and operated for Funerals in Watchung. Interment Cora Adomiak Houjak, 85, of Born in Brooklyn, he moved to before moving to Longport 10 years West Orange, Elizabeth and West- the Hostess Deli in Green Brook for took place at Hollywood Memorial Westfield died on Tuesday, Novem- Scotch Plains in 1930 and lived there ago. field, along with the National Coun- the past three years and formerly Park in Union. ber 30 in the Ashbrook Nursing and until relocating to South River in Mrs. Storr was a member of the cil of Jewish Women of Union and owned and operated the Amoco and Memorial contributions may be Rehabilitation Center in Scotch 1997. Terrill Road Bible Chapel in Essex Counties and the Jewish Getty gas stations in Watchung. made to the Plainfield Humane Soci- Plains. Mr. O’Connor had worked for In- Fanwood. Women International, formerly B’nai He was predeceased by his father, ety, 75 Rock Avenue, Plainfield, Born and raised in Old Forge, Pa., terstate Printing Company in She was predeceased by her hus- B’rith Women, in Westfield. Canio Simone, in 1973. 07063. she had lived in Newark from 1934 Plainfield, retiring in 1985. band, Edwin W. Storr, in 1986. Surviving are two daughters, Ruth December 9, 1999 to 1950. She had also lived in He was a member of American Surviving are her son, David Storr Spector of Scotch Plains and Helene Kearney for 12 years and in Cranford Legion Post No. 3 of Westfield and a of Fanwood; two daughters, Ruth Broidy of Cleveland, Ohio; two sis- William Frankiewich, 83, Was Owner for 12 years before relocating to communicant of St. Bartholomew the Faloon of New Zealand and Caroline ters, Rose Cohen of Freehold and Westfield 10 years ago. Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Pile of Phillipsburg; a sister, Ruth Edith Reinleib of Hollywood, Fla.; Of B & D Motorcycle Shop for 60 Years Mrs. Houjak had been a baker for Scotch Plains. Smith of Ocean View; a brother, Rob- seven grandchildren and 13 great- the A&P in Newark for 20 years, Surviving, in addition to his son, William Frankiewich, 83, of Lin- in Rahway for 60 years. are two daughters, Mary Kwartler ert Howell of Green Brook, and 11 grandchildren. den died on Sunday, December 5, in He was a United States Army vet- retiring in 1976. grandchildren. Graveside services were held on She was predeceased by her hus- and Janet Yarbenet, and six grand- Rahway Hospital. eran of World War II. children. Funeral services took place on Tuesday, December 7, in Mount Leba- Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. band, John Houjak, in 1974. Tuesday, December 7, at the Memo- non Cemetery in Iselin. Surviving are a daughter, Betty A Mass was offered on Saturday, Scotch Plains before moving to Lin- today, Thursday, December 9, in St. December 4, at St. Bartholomew the rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Arrangements were handled by the den 25 years ago. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church Geissler of Westfield; two sons, John enue in Fanwood. Interment was at Menorah Chapels at Millburn in P. Houjak of Endicott, N.Y. and Rob- Apostle Church. Interment was at St. Mr. Frankiewich owned the B&D in Elizabeth following the funeral from Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. Rosedale Memorial Park in Linden. Union. motorcycle shop on Route 1 North the Werson Funeral Home in Linden. ert A. Houjak of Hazlet; two broth- December 9, 1999 December 9, 1999 December 9, 1999 ers, Stanley Adomiak and Frank Arrangements were handled by the Adomiak, both of Old Forge; a sis- Rossi Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. ter, Sadie Mahefka, also of Old Memorial donations may be made Forge; nine grandchildren and 14 to the Veterans Hospital and may be Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. great-grandchildren. sent to the funeral home at 1937 A Mass was offered on Friday, Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. Caught in the December 9, 1999 Caring & Courteous Service to the December 3, at St. Michael’s Ro- man Catholic Church in Cranford. James J. Cusick, Sr., 81 Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Medicaid confusion? Arrangements were handled by the Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North James J. Cusick, Sr., 81, of Brick Avenue in Cranford. died on Sunday, December 5, at home. Memorial donations may be made Born in Paterson, he had lived in ® to the Alzheimer’s Association, 299 Scotch Plains before moving to Brick orethought funeral planning 28 years ago. Westfield F Cherry Hill Road, Parsippany, 07054. Mr. Cusick had been the owner of 556 Westfield can help. December 9, 1999 Industrial Welding Supply of Sayreville and Lakewood from 1947 Avenue Nell E. Williams, 89 until retiring 25 years ago. 233-0255 ind out how Nell E. Stracuzzi Williams, 89, a He was a member of the National John L. Dooley F lifelong resident of Westfield, died Welders Supply. Manager on Monday, December 6, at home. Surviving are his wife, Martha by calling... Mrs. Williams had been the office Schmieder Cusick; two sons, James J. administrator for The Williams In- Cusick, Jr. of Point Pleasant and Rob- surance Agency in Westfield from ert Cusick of Forked River; two daugh- 1933 to 1964. ters, Patricia Pannone of Whitehouse FUNERAL She was a member of the Holy Station and Virginia Chameroy of Trinity Rosary Society in Westfield. Brick; a sister, Loretta Donohue of Cranford DIRECTORS She was predeceased by her hus- Ocean Gate; 10 grandchildren and – Since 1897 – band, Roch A. Williams. five great-grandchildren. 218 North Avenue Surviving are a son, Roch T. Wil- Arrangements were handled by the 276-0255 liams and a daughter, Joan Weatherhead Young Funeral Home in Charles V. Dooley • FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER Redmond; seven grandchildren and Brick. • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL three great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made Manager Private funeral arrangements were to the John Ross Memorial Scholar- Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle under the direction of the Dooley ship Fund, care of Weatherhead Young WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Av- Funeral Home, 885 Mantoloking CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 enue in Westfield. Road, Brick, 08723. December 9, 1999 December 9, 1999 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 11 United Methodist to Sponsor – Directory to Houses of Worship – ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY RC CHURCH 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 1571 South Martine Avenue, Scotch Plains ‘Blue Christmas Service’ (908) 322-8047 (908) 889-2100 WESTFIELD – The First United theme “Draw Near to God, and God Reverend Thomas Laws Reverend John F. Kennedy BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH Methodist Church of Westfield, 1 Will Draw Near to You,” will be 539 Trinity Place, Westfield 823 Jerusalem Road East Broad Street, has announced geared toward individuals dealing (908) 232-4250 (908) 233-2855 that a special “Blue Christmas Ser- with difficult life situations, such as Reverend Kevin Clark Reverend Clement Griffin vice” will be held at the church on the loss of a loved one, a job reversal CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS MOUNTAINSIDE CHAPEL Sunday, December 19, at 4 p.m. in or diagnosis of a serious illness, as 1781 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains 1180 Spruce Drive, Mountainside (908) 889-5556 (908) 232-3456 the main part of the church. the holidays approach. Bishop Linden Slaugh Reverend Dr. Gregory Hagg Dr. Dan Bottorff, Associate Minis- Dr. Bottorff said the service will in COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OUR LADY OF LOURDES RC CHURCH ter of Pastoral Care and Nurture, and no way be a “downer,” but rather will Deer Path & Meeting House Lane, 300 Central Avenue, Mountainside Trent Johnson, Director of Music focus on peace, healing, the presence Mountainside (908) 232-1162 and Arts, will lead the service. of God and hope. The purpose of the (908) 232-9490 Reverend Patrick J. Leonard Reverend Christopher R. Belden “It doubles the pain to try to feel service is to help participants to ac- THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH joyous when your heart is aching at knowledge and express their feelings CONGREGATION ARI YEHUDA IN WESTFIELD 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains 140 Mountain Avenue Christmas time. Holiday celebrations, and to survive the toughest chal- (732) 541-4849 (908) 233-0301 including religious services, may feel lenges of life, he revealed. (Rear entrance of Assembly of God Church) Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes inappropriate to many who approach The community is invited to at- CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH the season with heavy hearts,” stated tend. For more information, please HOLIDAY HARMONY…The annual Candlelight Carol Service to be held this 1920 Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains 229 Cowperthwaite Place, Westfield Sunday, December 12, at The Presbyterian Church in Westfield will feature (908) 889-1830 (908) 232-1517 Dr. Bofforff. call the church office at (908) 233- Rabbi George Nudell Reverend Paul E. Kritsch The worship service, featuring the 4211. several soloists. They are, pictured left to right: Ralph Braun, Jan Hedden, Mary Beth Minson and Drew Martin. The program will begin with a Candle- ECHO LAKE CHURCH OF CHRIST ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE light Procession at 7:30 p.m., with a prelude 10 minutes earlier by the Chancel 419 Springfield Avenue, Westfield ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Handbell Choir. (908) 233-4946 2032 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Plains Encore Piano Trio to Appear Jeff Harris (908) 322-5192 Reverend Michael A. Merlucci EVANGEL CHURCH 1251 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains ST. HELEN’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH At Dec. 15 Mid-Day Musicale Presbyterian Church Plans (908) 322-9300 1600 Rahway Avenue, Westfield Reverend Kevin M. Brennan (908) 232-1214 WESTFIELD — The First Con- harmonic Orchestra. Reverend Monsignor James A. Burke FANWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH gregational Church of Westfield, lo- Ms. Kalfayan, also originally from Candlelight Carol Service Martine Avenue & La Grande Avenue, ST. JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH cated at 125 Elmer Street, will con- Romania, graduated from the New Fanwood 2387 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains tinue the 15th season of its Mid-Day York High School of the Performing WESTFIELD — The Presbyterian The service will conclude with “The (908) 889-8891 (908) 232-6972 Church in Westfield will present its Sleep of the Infant Jesus” by Henri Reverend Robert T. Snell Reverend Kelmo C. Porter, Jr. Musicales series of free, half-hour Arts and the Manhattan School of annual Candlelight Carol Service this Busser for viola, harp and organ. concerts on Wednesday, December Music. She is now Principal Cello THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ST. LUKE’S AFRICAN METHODIST Sunday, December 12. A prelude by James Simms is the Director of Mu- 170 Elm Street, Westfield EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH 15, at noon with a program by the with the Hawthorne Chamber Or- the Chancel Handbell Choir, begin- sic and Annette White is the organ- (908) 233-2278 500 Downer Street, Westfield Encore Piano Trio. chestra and a member of the New ning at 7:20 p.m., will precede the ist. The public is invited to attend the Dr. Robert L. Harvey (908) 233-2547 Violinist Rodica Iosub-Cohen, cel- Jersey Pops. Candlelight Procession at 7:30 p.m. concert, which will be held in the FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST Reverend Leon E. Randall list Elizabeth Kalfayan and pianist Ms. Une Kim-Moscarello has stud- The Chancel Choir will perform sanctuary of the church, located at 257 Midway Avenue, Fanwood ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Pang Une Kim-Moscarello, all New ied piano in Korea, Europe and the (908) 322-8461 414 East Broad Street, Westfield carols from various lands. Traditional 140 Mountain Avenue. An offering (908) 232-8506 Jersey artists, formed the Encore Pi- United States. She won the North carols, with audience participation, will be accepted. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 422 East Broad Street, Westfield Reverend Richard W. Reid ano Trio in 1997 and have performed Jersey YM-YWHA Young Artists will be sung, while the Handbell (908) 233-5029 SCOTCH PLAINS BAPTIST CHURCH together in the metropolitan New Competition and has performed with Choir will ring other pieces. Soloists St. Helen’s to Present 333 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (908) 322-5487 York area ever since. the Wayne Symphony Orchestra, the from the Chancel Choir, plus organ, United Church of Christ A native of Romania who later Seoul Symphony Orchestra, and the harp, and viola performances will be ‘Promise of Advent’ 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Reverend Gary Rothwell emigrated to Israel, Ms. Iosub-Cohen Gothenberg (Sweden) Symphony. featured. WESTFIELD — St. Helen’s Ro- (908) 233-2494 TEMPLE BETH O’R/BETH TORAH man Catholic Church in Westfield Dr. Christopher Atwood, Senior Minister 111 Valley Road, Clark was a member of the Israel Philhar- She currently is an affiliated artist at Reverend Pamela Gilchrist (732) 381-8403 monic Orchestra for a number of Drew University in Madison. Hadassah Members has invited all parishioners and the Rabbi Shawn B. Zell general public to participate in “The FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH years and appeared with them as a Following the concert, a soup and Set Hanukkah Party, 1171 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains TEMPLE EMANU-EL soloist in concertos under Zubin sandwich luncheon will be avail- Promise of Advent,” a one-hour re- (908) 322-9222 756 East Broad Street, Westfield Mehta. She is presently a regular able in the church social hall for Meeting for Monday flective program focusing on Advent Reverend Sam Chong (908) 232-6770 and Christmas. Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff substitute with the New York Phil- $4.50. WESTFIELD — All members of FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH This celebration will take place 1 East Broad Street, Westfield TEMPLE SHOLOM Westfield Hadassah are invited to the this Sunday, December 12, from 8 to (908) 233-4211 815 W. Seventh Street, Plainfield organization’s Hanukkah Party and 9 p.m. in the church, located at 1600 Reverend David F. Harwood (908) 756-6447 General Meeting on Monday, De- Rahway Avenue in Westfield. GRACE ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rabbi Joel N. Abraham cember 13, at 12:30 p.m. at Temple The program, which will feature 1100 Boulevard, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH Emanu-El, 756 East Broad Street in readings, prayers and songs, will in- (908) 233-3938 or (908) 232-4403 1340 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains Westfield. Reverend Stanford M. Sutton, Jr. (908) 322-7151 clude holiday favorites performed by Michael C. Seaman Renate Bieber will report on her the church’s Adult and Youth Choirs. HOLY TRINITY GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH experience in Israel at the Hadassah 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield TERRILL ROAD BIBLE CHAPEL Musical selections are scheduled (908) 233-8533 535 Terrill Road, Fanwood Installation. Ms. Bieber represented to include “On That Holy Moun- Reverend Dimitrios Antokas (908) 322-4055 Northern New Jersey as part of the tain,” “Light In The Darkness,” HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH WILLOW GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Young Women’s Mission. “Emmanuel,” “My Soul In Stillness Westfield Avenue & First Street, Westfield 1961 Raritan Road, Scotch Plains Dot Ehrich will present a book Waits,” “Holy Darkness” and “The (908) 232-8137 (908) 232-5678 review on Jewish women authors. Promise.” Reverend Joseph Masielio Reverend Kenneth G. Hetzel In keeping with the festive season, The parish community will also WOODSIDE CHAPEL potato pancakes and other Hanuk- 5 Morse Avenue, Fanwood participate in the singing of Christ- (908) 889-2375 kah treats will be served. mas carols. The Presbyterian Church Psychiatric Problems Among Candlelight Carol Service Elderly to be Program Topic SPIRITUAL GATHERING…The Reverend Diane Nancekivell discusses “giv- WESTFIELD — The Lauren the entire community. Works by Howells, Rutter, Holst ing”, with input from some young parishioners at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. Pictured in the background is the Reverend Richard Reid, Interim Danis Eldernet Project at Temple For more information, please call and carols from various lands. Rector. Emanu-El will present “Psychiatric the group’s hot line at (908) 232- Problems in the Elder Population” 6700, Extension No. 153. on Wednesday, December 15, at 7:30 Holy Trinity Seniors Saint Paul’s Episcopal Posts p.m. Sunday, December12, 1999 - 7:30pm The program will take place in the To Gather Monday temple’s Brody Chapel, 756 East WESTFIELD – The Senior Social Club Calendar of Advent Services Broad Street in Westfield. of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic The Chancel Choir Mildred Potenza of COPSA (Com- Church in Westfield will meet at 1:30 WESTFIELD — Saint Paul’s Epis- 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, Holy Eucharist prehensive Services on Aging), will p.m. on Monday, December 13, in the The Chancel Handbell Choir copal Church, located at 414 East services take place at 7:45 and at 10 be the guest speaker. COPSA is af- elementary school gymnasium for the Broad Street in Westfield, has an- a.m. A coffee hour follows the ser- filiated with the University of Medi- annual catered holiday luncheon. The nounced its upcoming schedule of vices. cine and Dentistry of New Jersey in entrance is on First Street. Soloists, Viola, Harp & Organ holiday programs. They are as fol- Saint Paul’s has an active Sunday Newark. Entertainment will be a program of low: School program as well as youth/ Ms. Potenza will discuss signs and Christmas music. On Thursday, February 10, club mem- All Are Welcome - An Offering Is Received Sunday, December 19 – “Advent teen activities and an Adult Chris- symptoms of possible psychiatric bers will travel to the New Jersey Per- IV, Lessons and Carols”: the 10 a.m. tian education program. Information problems in the elderly, how to get a forming Arts Center theater for a perfor- service will include the reading of on parish activities and volunteer diagnosis and the latest treatment mance of The Sound of Music. Dinner The Presbyterian Church lessons and the singing of carols opportunities is available in the par- options. A question-and-answer pe- will be included. 140 Mountain Avenue accompanied by the Saint Paul’s Par- ish planner, entitled “Doorways.” riod will follow. Refreshments will Interested individuals are asked to sign Westfield, NJ 07090 ish Choir. Reverend Richard Reid is the In- be served. up at the December meeting. Friday, December 24, Christmas terim Rector of Saint Paul’s, assisted The Lauren Danis Eldernet Project Eve: two services will be held this by the Reverend Diane Nancekivell, is a volunteer-based organization year. The Children’s Pageant and a who was ordained on May 1. All which offers services to members of Holy Eucharist service will be held at members of the community are in- the Temple Emanu-El congregation 4 p.m. A Carol Sing will take place at vited to participate in Saint Paul’s and their families. Many of the organization’s programs are open to 9:45 p.m. and a Holy Eucharist activities and services. Christmas Eve service will begin at 10 p.m. Saturday, December 25, Christ- mas Day — The service will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, December 26 — Regular Sunday services will take place at 7:45 and at 10 a.m. Friday, December 31 – A New Year’s Eve service will be held at 5 p.m., with some of the First Night events to occur later in the evening. A regular church service is held on Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. On Thursday mornings, a Healing and Holy Eucharist service takes place at Celebrate the Christmas Season at First Congregational Church Fanwood Presbyterian 125 Elmer Street, Westfield To Hold Festival of (Member, United Church of Christ) Lessons and Carols FANWOOD — The Ministry of Sunday, December 12, 10 am Music at the Fanwood Presbyterian Festival Chorus performs Church will present “A Festival of “An English Christmas” Lessons and Carols” on Sunday, De- cember 19, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctu- Wednesday, December 15, 12 noon ary. The service has its roots in early Mid-Day Musicales presents England and traces the story of salva- “The Encore Piano Trio” tion in scripture and song. Under the direction of Robert Christmas Eve Services Gangewere, the church choirs will Friday, December 24 sing carols following the reading of 4, 6 and 11 pm selected scripture passages. The con- gregation will also be invited to join Visitors are always welcome! • Child care is available. in singing seasonal hymns and car- For further information on membership & activities, please call ols. (908) 233-2494 or visit our Web site at www.westfieldnj.com/fcc The church is located at the corner of Martine and La Grande Avenues Dr. Christopher Atwood Dr. Barbara Thomson Rev. Pamela Gilchrist in Fanwood. Senior Minister Music Director Ministerial Associate CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 13 Check it out on the website! Sports Section pgs 13-17 www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS High School Sports - pgs 13-16 MROZ LEADS IN TACKLES, JENKINS IN SCORING Congratulations Westfield PAL ‘D’ Footballers! Blue Devil Gridmen Became Victimized by the ‘Big’ Play

By DAVID B. CORBIN into the endzone with a 63-yard run, return for a touchdown and added a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times a 44-yard pass play and interception 37-yard touchdown pass. The “big” play seemed to be the returns of 56 and 85 yards. Finally, on Thanksgiving Day the deciding factor between having an A real heartbreaker occurred on Blue Devils, despite holding above .500 season and the 3-7 record October 23 when the Blue Devils Plainfield to just 69 yards on 45 of 48 that the Westfield High School foot- were locked in a 0-0 tie with the plays, yielded touchdown runs of 66 ball team wound up with this year. Linden Tigers. Then, suddenly, a and 94 yards and a 69-yard touch- No less than 18 “big” plays, which Tiger broke loose and blazed 96 yards down pass to conclude the season. “It was a very interesting season,” commented Blue Devil Head Coach Ed Tranchina. “The kids seemed to play well at times but were victim- ized by the big play. The defensive secondary lost so many great players like Lamont Turner and Jason Merritt and we had to replace them with WESTFIELD PAL MAKES IT TO THE BIG TIME…Running back Mark Anderson, No. 25, rolls right in front of 78,000 inexperienced players.” roaring fans at Giants Stadium during halftime of the game between the Giants and the Jets on December 5. Both teams As a team, the Blue Devils rushed were members of the Westfield PAL “D” team which finished its season undefeated. No. 21 is Michael Wikander and No. for 1,916 yards and passed for 476, 78 is Jordan Sharif. See story and more pictures on page 17. totaling 2,392 yards. The Blue Dev- ils had 23 touchdowns, 20 points from PATs and six from field goals NATHAN JONES AMASSES 1.4 MILES RUSHING, 36 TDS for 164 points. Senior Chris Giacone led the team in rushing with 614 yards followed by sophomore Terrence Jenkins with Team Effort and Jones Spelled 581, senior Pat Tuohy with 453 and sophomore Diano Reavis with 243 yards. Sophomores Brian Ludlum, Pedro Roiz and Mathew Daly con- ‘Success’ for Raider Gridmen tributed 38, nine and eight yards, respectively, while junior Mike Mroz By DAVID B. CORBIN Jones worked miracles as he raced threat and proved that “resistance is had nine yards and senior Tom David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times for 2,439 yards rushing (nearly 1.4 futile” when they crushed opposi- BLUE DEVILS IN ACTION…Quarterback Ryan MacDonald, No. 7. Pictured Hanscom added six. Eleven men on offense, eleven miles) for 35 touchdowns and added tion. Loomis had 28 tackles, 2.5 sacks below are sophomore halfback Terrence Jenkins, No. 5, and guard Brian Jenkins topped the list in scoring Gallagher, No. 63. on defense plus special 227 yards receiving with another and one fumble recovery and with 60 points (10 touchdowns) and teams and substitutes all touchdown. Dinsmore recorded 18 tackles, four Giacone had 50 points (8 touchdowns combining their efforts But offense was only part sacks, seven pressures and two re- resulted in touchdowns, perhaps de- for the only score. and a two-point conversion). Reavis spelled success for this The bleeding was not over. On of the miracles as Jones con- covered fumbles. cided the outcome of six of the Blue added four touchdowns for 24 points year’s Scotch Plains- sistently appeared around the Devils losses. October 29, the Union Farmers got Senior Jason Patterson and junior Ryan MacDonald had 18 Fanwood High School ball on defense. recorded 18 tack- Two big plays by Marist High tricky, PATs and two field goals for 24 football team. The From his safety po- les, two sacks School began the trend on opening points. Senior Josh Raiders awarded sition, he led the day on September 18. A 28-yard and recov- Ray had one touch- Steve Ciccotelli with Raiders with 59 ered one touchdown run and a 31-yard down reception. perhaps his best sea- tackles and five touchdown pass allowed the fumble As quarterbacks, son in his nine years interceptions in and Royal Knights to secure a 32- Giacone and as head coach. addition to hav- 15 victory. MacDonald both The Raiders fin- ing 26 assists and Against a powerful and tal- completed two ished with a 9-2 record, two fumble recov- ented Scotch Plains-Fanwood touchdown passes outscored their oppo- eries. team on October 2, senior while Giacone nents 305-149 and Seniors Ron Raider Nathan Jones was a completed 21 of 76 qualified for the North Jenerette and Dave one-man wrecking crew as he for 292 yards and Jersey, Section 2 Group Herrmann, the damaged the Blue Devils for MacDonald had 13 3 tournament as the sec- Raiders sack attack, 361 total yards, not includ- of 36 for 184 yards. ond-seeded team. Even terrorized opposing ing a 39-yard interception Ray led the pack in better, the Raiders quarterbacks with for a touchdown and an- receptions with handled the 17th-ranked 5.5 and 3 sacks, re- other interception later nine for 107 yards, Farmers from Union, 27-13, in their spectively. The 240 in the game. Jones fin- followed by Tuohy Thanksgiving Day classic — the first pound Jenerette crashed through the ished with five touch- senior Jeremy Dodge served well in who was 8-86, time in memory that the Raiders have offensive lines and led the team in plugging the holes and diverting the downs, including one for Jenkins at 5-83 and Reavis at beaten Union. added a pass- pressuring the quarterback with 10 offensive flow. Senior Sergio Pereira 37 yards and another for 59 4-76. Sophomore Jay Cook had two “They were great kids who worked while Herrmann added three. yards. ing game to their running game always got his nose in the action as he receptions for 26 yards, senior Randy well together and were unselfish,” com- Herrmann had the second-highest recorded 13 tackles, recovered one Third-ranked Hoboken marched and came up with touchdown passes Majocha was 1-15 and junior Jim mented Ciccotelli. “The season came of 31 and 47 yards to go along with number of tackles with 37 while fumble and led the Raiders in blocked into Gary Kehler Stadium and tainted Mitchell was 1-10. to an end so quickly. It was a lot of fun.” Jenerette had 28 and one fumble re- an otherwise good Blue Devil defen- their 65-yard touchdown run. Then, kicks with three. Mroz led the team in tackles with With his own natural talent and covery. sive effort by capitalizing on four on November 11, Livingston opened Who can forget sophomore An- 131 followed by senior inside line- intelligence along with superb help Senior big men Dan Loomis and drew Pavoni? With a key blocked huge plays. The Red Wings sailed the game with an 87-yard kickoff CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 from his offensive line, senior Nathan Bob Dinsmore posed an awesome extra point attempt followed by a game-saving interception, Pavoni be- came a hero in the sectional game SAUL, JESSE AND HEALTHY ABBY COXSON CLEAN UP against Parsippany Hills. Then, against Rahway, he sacked the quar- terback in the endzone for a safety and was on the receiving end of an 81-yard No 2 Devil Swim Girls Rout pass play. Defensively, Pavoni totaled 33 tackles, two interceptions and two blocked kicks. Offensively, he totaled four receptions for 145 yards and added 38 yards rushing. BridgeH2O-Raritan, 108-62 Junior fullback Gary Cousar rushed 129 yards for two touchdowns and By BRUCE JOHNSON Against Bridgewater, it was old- Cherry Hill East, Abby Coxson won had six receptions for 113 yards but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times reliables Jesse Coxson, a senior, and the 50 free in a narrow 26.30 to 26.46 was especially important for his Bolstered by the return of senior junior Ashley Saul leading the charge over Fowler, with Herttua complet- blocking skills. On defense Cousar Abby Coxson to an already loaded to the victory stand, with plenty of ing a 1-2-3 sweep (Saul, Hart and had 23 tackles, six quarterback pres- lineup, the Westfield High School depth provided by Vantosky would also go 1-2-3 in the sures, one sack and a 59-yard touch- girls swim team kicked off what Katie Bartholomew, fly; and the 500 was yet another 1-2- down interception. should be an outstanding season on Chrissy Schwebel, 3 by WHS). Abby then was touched Senior Anthony Cary had 29 yards December 3 with a 108-62 rout of a Chrissie Romano, out by Bridgewater ace Jen Block rushing and four receptions totaling 91 yards, including a spectacular snag Bridgewater-Raritan team that has Stephanie in the 100. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times been one of the state’s premier pro- Kolterjahn, Chris Schwebel and ADDITIONAL RAIDER STRENGTH….Plenty of fans came out to root the in the Irvington game. Senior Harold grams in the 1990s. Kolenut, Nicole Romano, two of the Raiders to victory this season. Other pictures: Sophomore Andrew Pavoni, No. Burwell had six receptions for 126 Coach Bev Torok’s Blue Devils, Herttua and heroes in the state 33, and the rugged Raider defensive line in action. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 who won the 1999 state Public B Kerry Hart. title victory last Division title with a thrilling victory Jesse Coxson, February, were over Rumson-Fair Haven, gave no- the school record solid, with November Scholar Athlete tice that they will be a force again this holder in the 200- Schwebel tak- year, back in A Division (Group 4 yard freestyle (and ing a second “A Fun Place To Shop schools) where they will go against closing in on sev- (500) and in Scotch Plains” the likes of Cherry Hill East, Scotch Plains-Fanwood eral others), won third (200) ♦ ® Vineland, Bridgewater and West her specialty and the and Windsor-Plainsboro. Family 500 free, plus swam on Romano Investors With only one major graduation two winning freestyle relays. adding a loss, Torok has added on talents like Company ANDREW ELKO…Junior -Boys cross Saul, closing in on school marks in second 265 South Ave Fanwood Coxson — a standout as a freshman the 200 IM and 100 butterfly, won (back) country team. Andrew was the number two and sophomore who sat out last year those two, in close races over B-R’s and third CALL TODAY FOR OUR 407 Park Ave following shoulder surgery — and Kim Joerg and Melissa Capparell, (500). MARKET REPORT runner on the highly competitive Raider Scotch Plains (908) 322-1800 freshmen Jenny Fowler, Alexa respectively. Bartholomew (fourth IM, second (908) 322-7388 Vantosky, Heather Lane and Julie In her first varsity race since the breast) and Kolenut (third IM, third squad that placed second in the Watchung Vanarelli. 1998 state A Division final against breast) also had big days, while Fowler Member NASD & SIPC had a third in the 100 free in addition Conference. Elko placed seventh at the to her 50 runner-up. All in all, it was a nice start for a Watchung Conference Tournament, seventh 567 Park Ave WHS team that’s ranked No. 2 in the in the Union County Tournament and second Scotch Plains Gannett Top Ten, behind only reign- (908) 322-7800 ing parochial powerhouse Immacu- Standard in the Raiders’ 16-44 defeat of Westfield. late Heart Academy. IHA, by the way, New Patient Exam starts the season with 75 consecutive Pest • Complete Dental Exam Academically, he is a straight A honor student • Full Series X-Rays victories — four short of the state Control and, among many other things, is a very • Treatment Presentation record (boys or girls) 79 straight Free Estimates wins compiled by Westfield from FREE 1984-1990. Fast Service active member of DECA and the National With this coupon (Reg. $150) WESTFIELD 108, 908-322-6552 Honor Society. BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN 62 200 medley relay: 1. Bridgewater (Kim Joerg, Jen Block, Melissa E ducational Achievement Capparell, Chaterine Benigno) 1:57.3, 2. Westfield 1:57.6, 3. West- field 2:10.7. A thletic Achievement 200 freestyle: 1. Jesse Coxson (W) 1:59.1, 2. Block (B-R) 2:02.8, 3. G ood School Standing Schwebel (W) 2:09.7, 4. M. Kalter David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times (B-R) 2:12.4, 5. Kolterjahn (W) 389 Park Ave DEVIL DOUBLE TROUBLE…Abby Coxson, left, and twin Jessie Coxson spell 2:12.6. L eadership double trouble for opponents of the Westfield High School girls swimming Scotch Plains team. Eyes and ears from all over New Jersey will be taking heed to the Devils’ 200 individual medley: 1. Ashley deeds this season. CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 (908) 322-7126 E nthusiasm CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Blue Devils Became Westfield High School Varsity Big Play Victims CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 backers Mike Ciaciarelli with 103 1999 Winter Sports Schedule: and Dave King with 69. Seniors Ray had 60 tackles, Brian Gallagher had 52, Tuohy added 48 with a team- *Subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen inconveniences* leading three interceptions and Varsity Girls Swimming Varsity Wrestling Varsity Boys Swimming Hanscom had 45. Junior Paul Head Coach: Bev Torok Head Coach: Glen Kurz Head Coach: Martha Heintzelman Johnston amassed 40 tackles and se- 12/3 Bridgewater H 2:15 PM 12/17 East Side H 4:00 PM 12/3 Bridgewater H 2:15 PM niors Kantu Barr, Josh Ponzio and 12/8 Pingry A 3:30 PM 12/18 Roselle Park Quad A 10:00 AM 12/8 Pingry A 3:30 PM Joey Sanders had 33, 26 and 21, 12/14 Kearny H 2:15 PM 12/21 Ridge H 4:00 PM 12/9 St. Joseph’s H 2:15 PM respectively. Daly totaled 24 tackles. 12/21 Shawnee H 5:00 PM 12/22 Brearley H 4:00 PM 12/14 Kearny H 2:15 PM Seniors Mark Gordon, Russ Siegel, 1/4 Union A 3:00 AM 12/29 Blue Devil Invitational H All Day 12/20 Plainfield (Coed) A 4:00 PM Lawrence Persky, Ned Rastetter and 1/6 East Brunswick H 4:00 PM 1/5 MX Shabazz A 4:00 PM 12/21 Shawnee H 5:00 PM Brian Williams contributed 14, 13, 1/11 Bishop Ahr H 2:15 PM 1/7 Kearny A 7:00 PM 1/4 Union A 3:00 PM 11, six and four tackles, respectively. 1/18 Governor Livingston A 4:00 PM 1/12 Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 1/6 East Brunswick H 4:00 PM “We had a lot of new faces this 1/28 Elizabeth A 4:00 PM 1/14 Irvington A 4:00 PM 1/11 Delbarton H 2:15 PM 2/4 UCT (Diving) A TBA 1/19 Sc Plains-Fanwood H 4:00 PM 1/13 Sc Plains-Fanwood H 2:15 PM season after graduating all those se- 2/5 UCT A TBA 1/21 Plainfield H 7:00 PM 1/18 Governor Livingston A 4:00 PM David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times niors,” explained Tranchina. “So we 2/15 Sectional Quarters TBA TBA 1/26 Cranford H 4:00 PM 1/20 Cranford H 2:00 PM were curious how it would work out. BLUE DEVIL DEFENSE IN ACTION…The Blue Devil defensive line has been very strong all season. This picture shows the Westfield defensive line swarming 2/18 Sectional Semifinals TBA TBA 1/28 Union H 7:00 PM 1/28 Elizabeth A 4:00 PM Our expectations were high, but we all over a Shabazz Bulldog. 2/21 Sectional Finals TBA TBA 2/4 UCT (at Union HS) A 4:00 PM 2/4-5 UCT TBA TBA were disappointed with our record. 2/24 State Semifinals TBA TBA 2/5 UCT (at Union HS) All Day 2/15 Sectional Quarterfinals TBA TBA However, they were a great group to 2/27 State Finals TBA TBA 2/9 Linden A 4:00 PM 2/17 Sectional Semifinals TBA TBA work with and there were some who RAPUANO NETTED 11 GOALS 2/12 Cliffside Pk/Seton Hall A All Day 2/21 Sectional Finals TBA TBA came into their own like Brian Wil- Varsity Boys Basketball 2/25 District 11 H 4:00 PM 2/24 State Semifinals TBA TBA liams who had a great year.” Head Coach: Kevin Everly 2/26 District 11 H All Day 2/27 State Finals TBA TBA A lot of underclassmen experi- 12/20 Bayonne A 4:00 PM enced playing time and will carry Blue Devils Varsity 12/27 Carteret Tournament A 6:30 PM Varsity Girls Basketball Varsity Bowling that experience into next year, prom- 12/29 Hillside Tournament A 8:00 PM Head Coach: Joseph Marino Head Coach: Mike Tirone 12/30 Union Cath Tourney A 6:30 PM 12/22 Union A 4:00 12/7 Kearny Union 3:30 ising a much brighter outlook. 12/28 Roselle Pk Tourney A TBA 12/9 Seton Hall Union 3:30 “These kids will play other sports 1/4 Sc Pl-Fanwood H 4:00 PM Boys Soccer Results 1/6 M. X. Shabazz A 4:00 PM 1/4 Sc Plains-Fanwood A 4:00 12/11 Warren Wheeler Invtl A TBA and will increase their speed. They 1/8 Linden H 5:30 PM 1/6 M. X. Shabazz H 4:00 12/14 Irvington Union 3:30 will workout in the weight room and 12/16 East Side Union 3:30 Bearing a very difficult schedule, feated New Providence with a 0-0 tie. 1/10 Nutley H 4:00 PM 1/8 Linden A 12:30 add strength,” said Tranchina. “And, 1/13 Cranford H 4:00 12/21 Cranford Union 3:30 the Westfield High School boys soc- Another heartbreaker came with a 1/13 Cranford A 4:00 PM they will just grow up.” 1/15 Union A 12:30 PM 1/15 Union H 7:00 1/4 Union Union 3:30 cer team took its lumps early but 2-1 setback to Montclair in the North 1/20 Irvington H 4:00 PM 1/20 Irvington A 4:00 1/6 Sc Plains-Fanwood Union 3:30 rebounded to finish with a 10-8-2 Jersey Section 2, Group 4 playoffs. 1/22 Plainfield A 12:30 PM 1/22 Plainfield H 12:30 1/11 M. X. Shabazz Union 3:30 record. All of the losses were by two Then, with a chance to grab the 1/25 Cranford H 4:00 PM 1/25 Cranford A 4:00 1/18 Linden Union 3:30 or less goals except for a 3-0 loss at Watchung Conference National Di- 1/27 East Side H 4:00 PM 1/27 East Side A 4:00 1/20 Elizabeth Union 3:30 the feet of top-five ranked Kearny. vision crown away from the peren- 1/29 Watchung Hills H 5:15 PM 1/29 Linden H 2:00 1/25 Plainfield Union 3:30 After losing its first three games by nial champion Scotch Plains- 2/1 Elizabeth H 4:00 PM 2/1 Elizabeth A 4:00 1/27 Summit Union 3:30 narrow margins the Blue Devils re- Fanwood boys, the Blue Devils and 2/4 Livingston A 5:30 PM 2/3 Ridge A 4:00 1/29 So. Plain Winter ClassicA TBA Raiders battled to a classic but con- 2/8 Kearny A 4:00 PM 2/4 Livingston H TBA 2/3 UCT Union TBA grouped and won its next three, start- 2/8 Kearny H 4:00 2/8 UCT TBA TBA ing with a 3-0 thumping of spunky troversial, 3-3, overtime tie on the 2/11 Sc Plains-Fanwood A 6:00 PM 2/18 Morristown H 4:00 PM 2/10 Sc Plains-Fanwood H 4:00 2/12 State Tournament TBA TBA Cranford on September 22. After suf- season’s final game that awarded the 2/24 Morristown A 4:00 2/19 State Tournament TBA TBA fering a, 1-0, heartbreaker to East title to the Raiders. Brunswick, the Devil boys annihi- Demonstrating outstanding de- Winter Track lated Newark East Side and gave third- fense, the Blue Devils yielded only Head Coach: John Martin DACHOWICZ GETS COUNTY HONORS 1/3 Girls Winter Relays A 4:00 PM ranked Chatham a scare, losing 2-1. 23 goals for a 1.15 goal per game 1/5 Boys Winter Relays A 4:00 PM Next, the Blue Devils found their average. Senior goalkeeper Erik 1/15 Relay Championships A TBA groove and rolled off six-straight vic- Schoenemann, a Union County (UC) 1/19 Girls Winter Track A 4:00 PM Devil ‘V’-Ballers Finish tories. After the loss to Kearny, the Honorable Mention, recorded 130 1/26 Boys Winter Track A 4:00 PM Paige Corbett Devils fell, 2-0, to the Union Farmers saves and notched five shutouts. Se- 1/27 Boys UC ChampionshipA 4:00 PM then added a blemish to once-de- niors Mike Todd, UC Honorable 1/31 Cranford H 4:00 PM Mention and All Central Jersey (ACJ) 2/13 Group Championships A TBA Year With 17-6 Record Three Devils Get Area Honorable Mention, and Michael Or- 2/20 State Championships A TBA lando and junior Conner Mulvee, Competition was very stiff in Union Coaches Award for her solid effort Field Hockey Honors UC First Team and Third Team ACJ, County and in the Watchung Confer- and support. Varsity Ice Hockey ence, but the relatively young West- Westfield High School senior also played a major role in the Dev- Head Coach: Brian La Fontaine Junior Kelley Masterson became field High School girls’ volleyball Paige Corbett tore up the field ils’ solid defensive wall. 12/1 St. John Vianney A 8:30 PM the person to be watched as she topped hockey grass and scooped up plenty Offensively, the Blue Devils had 12/3 Don Bosco A 9:00 PM team persisted and completed its sea- the “Most Wanted” list for the season of honors. Corbett, along with se- 42 team goals with senior Ralph 12/7 Tourney (Morris Knolls) H 6:00 PM son with a fine 17-6 record. Co- with an astounding 154 kills. She niors Kristen Leonardis and keeper Rapuano, UC First Team and ACJ 12/10 Bayonne/Hudson Cath A 8:15 PM Captains Jennifer Dachowicz and also notched a team-high 18 kills Third Team, leading in scoring with 12/14 Holiday Tourn Semis H TBA Sandy Rhein, the only seniors, suc- against arch rival Cranford in the Jen Woodbury, were selected to 12/15 Holiday Tourn Finals H TBA The Star-Ledger All-Union County 11 goals and six assists, totaling 17 cessfully helped to mold the five jun- first round of the Union County Tour- points. Senior Alex Lau, UC Sec- 12/20 Cranford H 6:00 PM iors and four sophomores into a com- nament. Masterson was named as First Team. In addition Corbett 12/28 Summit (Home Team) H 8:30 PM was named First Team All-Area by ond Team and ACJ Honorable Men- petitive, synchronized machine. the team’s Best Offensive player and 12/29 Randolph H 4:15 PM The Blue Devils qualified for the was selected to the All-Union County the Courier News and was selected tion, was dangerous offensively as 1/3 Roxbury H 3:45 PM state tournament and won in the pre- as a Regional All-American final- he rippled the net eight times and 1/5 Clifton H 7:00 PM Honorable Mention list. ist by the U. S. Field Hockey Asso- abetted with four assists. With blaz- 1/10 Hun H 3:45 PM liminary round and then were elimi- Junior Patti Oslislo was the Blue ing speed, both Rapuano and Lau 1/12 Bayonne H 8:30 PM nated in the next round. Receiving a Devils’ ace in the hole as she led the Kristen Leonardis ciation. Leonardis was also named to the Courier News Second Team paired well to terrorize opposing 1/14 St. John Vianney A 5:15 PM tough seed in the Union County Tour- team in aces with 47 and recorded a All-Area. teams’ goals. 1/19 Montclair H 7:00 PM nament, the Blue Devils did elimi- team-high eight aces against Scotch PUBLIC NOTICE Junior Greg Scanlon also caused 1/21 Clifton A 7:00 PM undulations in the net with five goals 1/25 Toms River North A 4:00 PM SHERIFF’S SALE and three assists. Senior Frank Ianni, 1/26 Don Bosco H 8:30 PM SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 1/29 Montclair A 6:30 PM CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, UC First Team and ACJ Second 2/4 Toms River North H 8:30 PM DOCKET NO. F-16371-98. Team, and sophomore Duffy Lau both 2/7 Hightstown H 3:45 PM IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION finished with two goals and three 2/9 Summit H 8:30 PM PLAINTIFF vs. RAFAEL PAZ, ET AL, DE- assists apiece while senior Will 2/12 Mendham A 4:15 PM FENDANT. 2/16 League Playoffs TBA TBA CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Cashman netted three goals. DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 1999 FOR SALE Juniors Brad Gillin, UC Second 2/17 Chatham H 3:45 PM OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Team and ACJ Honorable Men- 2/29 States 1st Round TBA TBA By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion, and Evan Molloy and sopho- 3/11 State Semifinals A TBA tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 3/8 State Finals A TBA public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union more Anthony Tomasso each fin- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, ished with two goals apiece and Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY senior John Humphreys added one THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at goal and one assist to the Blue POSTERS two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The Westfield Leader and The Times successful bidders must have 20% of their Devils’ cause. Senior Mike Sanocki contributed two assists. Junior Rich have the capabilities of making large bid available in cash or certified check at the color posters (24x18 and smaller) of conclusion of the sales. Jen Woodbury Rowe also was selected as a UC The judgment amount is $125,554.28. sports photos or any photos you may Honorable Mention. wish to be reproduced. Prices are COMMON STREET ADDRESS: 130 The Blue Devils graduate a wealth Broadway, Elizabeth, New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE reasonable. Call David Corbin at TAX LOT AND BLOCK: LOT NO. 49 of 12 seniors but offer a strong, expe- (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for BLOCK NO. 2. NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS rienced core of fine juniors who will information at [email protected]. DIMENSIONS: 25 feet x 100 feet. lead the charge next season. NUMBER OF FEET TO NEAREST IN- (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: TERSECTION: 325 feet from First Street. RICARDO A. CHAVES There is due approximately the sum of You are hereby summoned and required PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times $128,920.01 together with lawful interest to serve upon FRANK J. MARTONE, P.C., Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- READY FOR ACTION…The Westfield High School volleyball team front line and costs. Plaintiff’s Attorney, whose address is 4 SHERIFF’S SALE nance of which the following is a copy was pays close attention to a served ball. There is a full legal description on file in Brighton Road, Clifton, New Jersey, 07012, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, introduced, read and passed on first reading the Union County Sheriff’s Office. an answer to the complaint (and amend- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ment to complaint, if any) filed in a civil DOCKET NO. F-11289-97. nate Cranford before bowing to top- Plains-Fanwood. Oslislo also led the meeting held December 7, 1999 , and that this sale. action, in which MORTGAGE ELEC- OCWEN FEDERAL BANK FSB, PLAIN- seeded A. L. Johnson. Devils with 141 service points for the the said Council will further consider the RALPH FROEHLICH TRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, TIFF vs. KENNETH SCHWARZ AND same for final passage on the 21st day of Dachowicz, for her great all-around season. Junior Breigh Ann Menza re- SHERIFF INC. is Plaintiff and RICARDO A. CHAVES MARGARET SCHWARZ, HUSBAND AND December, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., in the Coun- skills, recently received the West- corded the team’s most service points FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA AND AND IZABEL CHAVES, HIS WIFE, et als. WIFE, DEFENDANT. cil Chamber, Municipal Building, 425 East WRIGHT, Attorney are Defendants, pending in the Superior CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, field Booster Club Award as the Most in a match with 17 against Irvington. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 211 Benigno Boulevard Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, DATED JANUARY 27, 1998 FOR SALE Valuable Senior. Her strong defense Oslislo and Masterson have been named which time and place any person who may Suite 201 UNION County and bearing Docket Num- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. be interested therein will be given an oppor- earned her the team MVP at the as next year’s team Co-Captains. P. O. Box 788 ber F-15286-99 within Thirty-five (35) days By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tunity to be heard concerning said ordi- Livingston Tournament, the Best Junior Laura Avdey was very effec- Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 after December 9, 1999 exclusive of such tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by nance. CH-754799 (WL) date. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Defensive Blue Devil player for the tive at the net as she led the Blue Devils Bernard A. Heeney 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, If you fail to do so, judgment by default County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, season and Second Team all-Union in blocks with 25. Avdey was named Town Clerk 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $155.04 may be rendered against you for the relief Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. County honors. Rhein received the the Most Improved Blue Devil. Sopho- demanded in the complaint (and amend- THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND more Sam Sa recorded the most blocks ment to complaint, if any). 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said PUBLIC NOTICE THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF PUBLIC NOTICE You shall file your answer and proof of day. All successful bidders must have 20% in a match with five against Cranford. WESTFIELD CHAPTER 13 SHERIFF’S SALE service in duplicate with the Clerk of the of their bid available in cash or certified SHERIFF’S SALE With a unique ability to lend a “MOTOR VEHICLES AND SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Superior Court of New Jersey, Hughes Jus- check at the conclusion of the sales. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TRAFFIC” SECTION 13-49 helping hand, sophomore Samantha CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tice Complex, 25 Market Street, CN-971, The judgment amount is $189.616.39. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Bourque-Trieff was the top Blue Devil DOCKET NO. F-5190-99. Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance Mortage made by Kenneth Schwarz and DOCKET NO. F-1904-93. the Town of Westfield as follows: FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE with the Rules of Civil Practice and Proce- Margaret Schwarz, husband and wife to GE INDEPENDENCE ONE MORTGAGE in assists with 183. Bourque-Trieff SECTION I - THAT section 13-49 of the ASSOCIATION, PLAINTIFF vs. S. L. dure. Capital Mortgage Services, Inc. f/k/a Travel- CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. REGINA also contributed the most assists in a Code of the Town of Westfield be amended JONES, DEFENDANT. This action has been instituted for the ers Mortgage Services, Inc. dated March MARIA VERA, DEFENDANT. to read as follows: match with 15 against Cranford in CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated 17, 1989 and recorded in the Union County CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, the county tournament. DATED AUGUST 6, 1999 FOR SALE OF January 23, 1997, made by RICARDO A. Register’s Office on March 20, 1989 in “Sec. 13-49. Penalty. DATED SEPTEMBER 7, 1999 FOR SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHAVES AND IZABEL CHAVES, HUS- Mortgage Book 3959, at page 0607. Said OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Returning nine of 11 varsity start- Unless another penalty is expressly By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- BAND AND WIFE, as Mortgagor(s), to mortgage assigned from GE Capital Mort- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ers, the Blue Devils look to be quite provided in the N.J. Statutes and except tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by FIRST UNITED MORTGAGE COMPANY, gage Services, Inc. to Ocwen Federal Bank, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by as specifically provided for herein, any formidable next year. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union INC., recorded on January 24, 1997, in FSB by Assignment of Mortgage being filed public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union person violating any of the provisions, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Book 6155 of Mortgages for UNION County, simultaneously herewith. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, regulations or directions of this article, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Page 0088, and subsequently assigned to Nearest Intersection: BEGINNING at a Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY shall upon conviction in the municipal PUBLIC NOTICE THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., the plaintiff; and (2) to recover possession of point in the northwesterly line of Hillside THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at court of the Town, be subject for each 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said and concerns premises commonly known Road, distant 42.88 feet northeasterly from two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All BOROUGH OF FANWOOD violation to a fine not exceeding fifty day. All successful bidders must have 20% as: 1292 BRIGHT STREET, HILLSIDE, its intersection with the northeasterly line of successful bidders must have 20% of their PLANNING BOARD dollars or imprisonment not exceeding of their bid available in cash or certified NEW JERSEY 07205. Magie Avenue. bid available in cash or certified check at the Notice is hereby given that on December fifteen days or both at the discretion of check at the conclusion of the sales. If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you Mortgaged premises commonly known conclusion of the sales. 22, 1999 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the court. The judgment amount is $23,352.22. may communicate with the New Jersey State as 304 Hillside Road, North Elizabeth, New The judgment amount is $205,948.20. the Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Municipality: Elizabeth. Bar Association by calling (908) 249-5000. Jersey 07208. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, any The property to be sold is located in the Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood Street Address: 842 Rebecca Place. You may also contact the lawyer referral BEING Lot No. 1009 in Block No. 10 on person convicted of a violation of sec- CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of Planning Board will hold a public hearing to Tax Lot No. 17, Tax Block No. F. service of UNION the County of Venue by the Official Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth, tion 13-43 shall be liable to penalties as UNION, and the State of New Jersey. consider the appeal of Built Well Homes, Approximate dimensions: 25 feet x 125 calling (908) 353-4715. If you cannot afford County of Union, State of New Jersey. follows: Commonly known as: 210-212 WEST LLC, for major and final site plan (74-5) and feet x 13 feet x 31.34 feet x 12.19 feet x an attorney, you may communicate with the Approximate Dimensions: 45 feet wide x GRAND STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW subdivision (80-17) approval from the re- For each conviction not more than 158.48 feet. Legal Services Office of the County of Venue 96 feet long. JERSEY 07202. quirements of the code of the Borough of thirteen dollars.” Nearest cross street: Smith Street by calling (908) 354-4340. There is due approximately the sum of Tax Lot No. 1757 in Block No. 13. Fanwood on the property at Terrill Road There is due approximately the sum of You, RICARDO A. CHAVES, are made a $195,398.25 together with lawful interest SECTION II — All ordinances or parts of There is due approximately the sum of (Cottage Way), Fanwood, New Jersey also $24,136.48 together with lawful interest and party defendant to this foreclosure action and costs. ordinances in conflict, or inconsistent, with $212,003.75 together with lawful interest known as Block No. 26.01 Lot Nos. 1 to 14 costs. because you are the record owner(s) of the There is a full legal description on file in any part of the terms of this ordinance are and costs. on the Fanwood Tax Map . There is a full legal description on file in mortgaged premises, because you executed the Union County Sheriff’s Office. hereby repealed to the extent that they are in There is a full legal description on file in All interested persons may be present and the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Bond/Note and Mortgage being fore- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn such conflict or inconsistent. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. heard. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn closed herein and may be liable for any this sale. SECTION III — In the event that any The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The file pertaining to this application is this sale. deficiency thereon, and for any right, title, RALPH FROEHLICH section, part, or provision of this ordinance this sale. available for public inspection during normal RALPH FROEHLICH claim or interest you may have in, to or SHERIFF shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid RALPH FROEHLICH business hours from the Secretary of the SHERIFF against the said mortgaged premises. KARASIC, STONE & CASTELLUCIA, by any court, such holding shall not affect SHERIFF Board at the Administration Offices of the KATZ, ETTIN, LEVINE, KURZWEIL, DONALD F. PHELAN Attorneys the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or SHAPIRO AND KREISMAN, Attorney Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine WEBER & SCIALABBA, Attorneys CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT 255 Monmouth Road any part thereof, other than the part so held Suite J Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. 905 North Kings Highway OF NEW JERSEY P.O. Box 240 unconstitutional or invalid. 406 Lippincott Drive Frank T. Cannone, Esq. Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034-1569 FRANK J. MARTONE Oakhurst, New Jersey 07755 SECTION IV — This ordinance shall take Marlton, New Jersey 08053 Built Well Homes, LLC CH-754765 (WL) 4 Brighton Road CH-753742 (WL) effect after passage or publication as soon CH-754789 (WL) 265 South Avenue 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, Clifton, New Jersey 07012 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, as, and in the manner, permitted by law. 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $153.00 1 T – 12/09/99, The Leader Fee: $57.12 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $212.16 1 T – 12/9/99, The Leader Fee: $53.04 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $150.96 1 T – 12/9/99, The Times Fee: $24.48 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 15 Blue Devil Swimmers Douse No. 2 Panther Boys, 88-82

By BRUCE JOHNSON Westfield was minus seniors Scott be the WHS freshmen, as Coppa, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Kautzmann and Turner Yevich, while Greg Matthews, Vince Shen, John Rachel Ackerman Alexis Anzelone Jackie Cusimano Kyle Legones Maura McMahon The past few years have seen some the Panthers did not have the ser- Chiesa, Sean Baran and Rob Eckman very good Westfield High School boys vices of sophomore Matt Silver. all delivered outstanding perfor- swim teams open with a loss. Swim- Bridgewater was also hurt when its mances. In addition to his win in the ming your opening meet against a winning 200-yard medley relay was 50 free, Coppa filled in for Five Blue Devil Girls Top high-quality team like Bridgewater- disqualified because of an early start. Kautzmann in the 100 fly and pro- Raritan will do that. The Panthers came into the meet duced a clutch third place, while Last Friday, however, the Blue ranked No. 2 in the state in the anchoring the winning medley and All-Union County XC Devils kicked off the 1999-2000 with Gannett Top Ten, while Westfield 200 free relays. The Union County Champion and Watchung Conference Cham- Matthews was second in the 100 fly in a career best 59.4, while Shen pion Westfield High School girls cross country team dominated — matched four times against B-R the All-Union County first team list with five selections. Led by star Chris Hider — had lifetime bests senior Maura McMahon, Blue Devil juniors Alexis Anzelone, in the 200 IM (2:10.6) and 100 back Adrianne Blauvelt Rachel Ackerman, Kyle Legones and sophomore Jackie Cusimano Heather Dennis (58.8) for second places. Chiesa had made the first team. Five more Blue Devil girls, Erin McClellan, a pair of fourths (IM and back) while Heather Dennis, Aubrey McGovern, Carolyn Matthews and Baran, pressed into service in key Adrianne Blauvelt were selected to the second team. events, delivered three solid relay The Blue Devil “Pac” attack have been the dominant force in anchor legs, plus a fifth in the 100 Union County (UC) and in the Watchung Conference (WC) free. Eckman was sixth in the 500 throughout the decade. The Blue Devils have won nine-straight free, but did a solid 6:04.5. UC titles and 11 of the last 12. This season, the “Pac” captured There are not many breathers for the Blue Devils this year — six mem- its fifth-straight WC crown and extended its dual meet winning bers of the Gannett Top Ten are WHS streak to 58. Additionally, the Blue Devils have won sectional opponents. Yesterday, the Blue Dev- titles in 1991, 94, 95 and 98 and finished second in 92, 93, 96 ils traveled to Bernards Township to Carolyn Matthews and 99. Erin McClellan take on a solid Pingry team, and today (2:15, Wallace Pool) they will host the third-ranked St. Joseph’s Falcons. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times On December 21, the state’s top- TWO OF THREE DEVIL TRI-CAPTAINS…Seniors Matt Cahill, left, and ranked team, Shawnee, will visit Kyle McCloskey make up two of the Blue Devils’ Tri-Captains. Senior Scott Wallace Pool for a 5 p.m. battle. Kautzmann is the third Devil Tri-Captain. The Blue Devil swimmers plan to regain the Union County title. Later there are meets with East Brunswick, No. 6 Delbarton, No. 10 an 88-82 victory over a very good was No. 6. Scotch Plains-Fanwood and No. 4 Panthers team. Bridgewater won All four classes contributed heavily Christian Brothers Academy. Aubrey McGovern seven of the eight individual events, to the victory, with the lone indi- but Westfield — swimming in front vidual victory going to freshman Zach Coppa in the 50 freestyle, touching out Panther ace Tom Roglieri. Kyle Effort and Jones Spelled McCloskey, Paul Kolterjahn and Matt Cahill started their senior campaigns off with solid efforts — and their first ‘Success’ for Raiders victory over Bridgewater. McCloskey CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 took thirds in the 50 and 100 freestyles, Kolterjahn had a second yards and one touchdown, then added good linebackers and great special an interception and a fumble recov- in the 500 and a third in the 200, teams,” said Ciccotelli. “We had good David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times while Cahill grabbed fourth in the 50 ery on defense. support from younger kids. I believe OCTOBER SCHOLAR ATHLETE…Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School foot- free and fifth in the 100 breast. Class- Sophomore quarterback Brian that we got a lot out of everybody. ball phenom Nathan Jones, The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar mate Chris Driscoll swam a solid Schiller completed 33 of 82 pass The great turnout this season of 51 Athlete for the month of October, jokes with Office Manager Ken Hoelzel of 1:05.3 in the 100 back. attempts for 479 yards and three players on the varsity and 33 fresh- Standard Pest Control in Scotch Plains. Standard Pest Control along with The junior class of Cliff Haldeman, touchdowns and rushed for men certainly Family Investors, Dental Care Associates, John’s Meat Market and Nuts n’ Matt Vidovich and Colby Fagin also 20 yards. Schiller was helped. Sixteen Plenty are the gracious sponsors. The picture to the left is of Jones, No. 22, in delivered. Haldeman lost close races the Raiders’ kick- fine seniors have action against Parsippnay Hills. to B-R’s Steve Chiou in the 200 free off specialist and played their fi- and Roglieri in the 100 free, but also added one nal game. swam a big leadoff leg on the critical PAT and one But what Lauren Caravello Named 200 free relay and anchored the meet- field goal. Jun- is the clinching second-place 400 free re- ior PAT kicker outlook lay with a 51.8. Vidovich was second Doug Gillie hit for next North 2 Gymnast of Year in the 100 breast to Chiou and fifth in 37 of 42 for a year’s the 200 IM, while Fagin took a key fine 88 per cent team? Westfield High School sophomore As a team, the Blue Devils, who third in the 100 breast and swam a average. “I don’t Lauren Caravello, as expected, was seized the North 2 title and finished David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times lifetime best 24.5 split on the B 200 Sophomore know yet,” selected as The Star-Ledger North 2 second in the state, were named North WARMING UP…The Blue Devil boys free relay. Ray Williams said Ciccotelli Gymnast of the Year. Caravello, the 2 Team of the Year. Freshman Ashley warm up prior to their meet with Sophomore Rob Freundlich had contributed candidly. “Obvi- Union County all-around champion, Flood won North 2 Rookie of the Bridgewater-Raritan. two narrow touchouts for critical 129 yards in ously in high school, also captured the all-around at the Year honors and was among the top points — by .2 of a second for fourth kickoff re- you don’t sign kids to North 2 Tournament and repeated as gymnasts in that region on the of the biggest Wallace Pool crowd in place in the 200 free, and by .7 of a turns and 10 year contracts. We the New Jersey State champion on unevens and in the floor exercises. years — used its depth to take third in second for fifth in the 100 butterfly. sopho- graduated a great group of the uneven bars and placed second in Sophomore Jessica Caravello was all three relays and just two (non- Classmate Devin Power took fifth in more seniors who did an outstand- the state in the all-around. Addition- among the top three in the all-around, scoring) sixth places. the 500 free. Josh Finkelstein had five tackles and ing job. Now we have younger kids ally, Caravello topped the North 2 the beam and on the floor and sopho- Both teams were short-handed. The difference in the meet had to a key fumble recovery. Junior Dave who are going to step in. What they list on the balance beam and floor more Christina Massa was among Larkin, who had one pass reception do on the off season, getting involved exercises. the best in the vaulting. for 29 yards on offense, had 12 tack- in other sports and giving commit- It is expected that Caravello will be Union Catholic High School Head les, two interceptions and one fumble ment to the weight room counts. We selected to the First Team All-State Coach Aimee Sanchez was named recovery on defense. Junior Clifton were successful in the younger pro- list for the uneven bars and since she North 2 Coach of the Year. This year, Freshwater was second in rushing gram. Hopefully, that’s all going to placed second in the all-around, major the Vikings emerged to place third in with 188 yards for one touchdown carry over.” consideration will also be given. the Union County Tournament. and added three kickoff returns for 48 yards. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE “We had Nathan but we had a good TOWN OF WESTFIELD and study as distinguished from gen- offensive line, good defensive line, Public Notice is hereby given that an eral academic instruction or appren- cess on similar projects. ordinance of which the following is a copy ticeship and training. For purposes c. Description of ability to provide was introduced, read and passed on first of this ordinance, however, profes- the services (based upon staff See it all on the web! reading by the Council of the Town of West- sional services shall not include pro- availability and current work load) field at a meeting held December 7, 1999, fessional artistic services as defined within the time specified in the www.goleader.com and that the said Council will further con- at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6). Professional request for proposal sider the same for final passage on the 21st services shall include financial advi- d. Cost proposal, including, as ap- day of December, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., in the sory services or insurance services, plicable, the hourly rates of each PUBLIC NOTICE Council Chamber, Municipal Building, 425 land use and other planning consult- of the individuals who will per- East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, ants and consultants retained for form services and time estimates Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- at which time and place any person who may public works and other infrastructure for each individual, all expenses, nance as follows was passed and adopted be interested therein will be given an oppor- development and improvement and, where appropriate, a “not to by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a tunity to be heard concerning said ordi- projects. exceed” amount. meeting thereof held December 7, 1999. nance. Section 4. General Provisions: e. Where appropriate, a proposal Bernard A. Heeney Bernard A. Heeney 1. The municipality shall award all con- from the responding party as to Town Clerk Town Clerk tracts or agreements for the provi- the scope of services such party GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1751 GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. sion of Professional Services by believes is required given the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING Outside Professionals on the basis nature of a project. OCTOBER SCHOLAR ATHLETE…Westfield High School cross country star THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS of competitive, qualification-based 6. The selection criteria to be used in Maura McMahon, The Westfield Leader Scholar Athlete of the Month, greets WESTFIELD BY ADDING AR- FOR PROFESSIONAL SER- responses to requests for proposals. awarding a contract or agreement for sponsor Roger Love of Taylor and Love Century 21 Realtors. Along with Love, TICLE 36 TO CREATE A TELE- VICE CONTRACTS 2. Professional Service contract re- Professional Services, no single one the other gracious sponsors are: Athletic Balance, Jay’s Cycle Center, C. J.’s VISION ADVISORY BOARD Be it Ordained by the Mayor and Council quests for proposal shall be pub- of which shall be determinative, shall 1 T – 12/09/99, The Leader Fee: $13.26 of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, lished by the posting of a public no- include: Extra Innings, Hershey’s Giant Subs and Deli, the Leader Store and the a. Qualification of the individuals Mattress Factory. and State of New Jersey as follows: tice at least 10 days prior to the dead- PUBLIC NOTICE Section 1. Short Title: line for submission of proposals, who will perform the tasks and PUBLIC NOTICE Competitive Proposals for Professional which deadline the municipality may the estimated amounts of their PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE Service Contracts. extend, in its absolute discretion, by respective participation. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Section 2. Purpose: complying with paragraphs a and c of b. Experience and references. SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WHEREAS, this municipality has a strong Section 3 below. c. Ability to perform the task in a SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-7603-99. commitment to open and fair competition; 3. The public notice shall be: timely fashion, including staffing CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-21021-98. WMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, and a. Prominently posted in the public and familiarity with subject mat- DOCKET NO. F-4290-99. BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, PLAINTIFF vs. ZIENAB H. ALI, ET AL, WHEREAS, qualification based, competi- place reserved for Sunshine Law ter. IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, INC., A INDIANA CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANT. tive, negotiation procedures insure open notices; d. Past performance in the Town. PLAINTIFF vs. DANIEL E. PAULINO, DE- RAYMONDE FERTIL A/K/A RAYMOND CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, and fair competition for professional service b. Mailed, telephoned, copied, elec- e. Cost competitiveness. FENDANT. FERTIL, DEFENDANT. DATED AUGUST 27, 1999 FOR SALE OF contracts through published rules and deci- tronically transmitted or hand f. Any other items that the munici- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. sion making criteria; delivered to at least two newspa- pality deems necessary for evalu- DATED JULY 20, 1999 FOR SALE OF DATED AUGUST 31, 1999 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- THEREFORE, it is accordingly found and pers designated to receive such ation of proposals and the award MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by determined that the paramount public inter- notices because they have the of a contract. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union est is served by requiring that the Town of greatest likelihood of informing 7. All submissions shall be kept on file tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Westfield award contracts or agreements the public within the municipality, during the term of the related con- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY for the provision of professional services on one of which shall be the official tract, and shall be public records County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., the basis of competitive, qualification-based newspaper of the municipality; after the deadline for the submission Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said responses to requests for proposal. and of proposals. THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at day. All successful bidders must have 20% Section 3. Definitions: c. Filed with the clerk of the munici- 8. In the event that compliance with part two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All of their bid available in cash or certified 1. “Outside Professionals” for purposes pality. or all of the requirements of this ordi- successful bidders must have 20% of their successful bidders must have 20% of their check at the conclusion of the sales. of this ordinance, means individuals 4. The public notice shall, at minimum, nance is impracticable as regards to bid available in cash or certified check at the bid available in cash or certified check at the The judgment amount is $104,343.91. or firms who provide Professional include: a particular contract or agreement conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. Services other than the municipal a. A description of the professional because of emergency circum- The judgment amount is $159,557.99. The judgment amount is $130,854.65. COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JER- attorney and any assistant municipal services needed, including, stances, the Town Council, or other ALL THAT CERTAIN land and premises ALL THAT CERTAIN land and premises SEY. attorney, municipal prosecutor, mu- where appropriate, a description municipal board or commission hav- situate in the City of Elizabeth, County of situate in the City of Elizabeth, County of STREET AND STREET NO.: 428 nicipal public defender, municipal of tasks involved and the goals ing the authority to award agreements Union, and State of New Jersey. Union, and State of New Jersey. Livingston Street. judge, municipal labor counsel, coun- and objectives of a project. for professional services, may waive COMMONLY known as 41 Decker Av- COMMONLY known as 177 Third Street, TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. 24, sel to the Planning Board, counsel to b. Threshold qualification require- part or all of the requirements by a enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Elizabeth, New Jersey. LOT NO. 36. the Board of Adjustment, municipal ments setting the highest pos- vote of two thirds of the membership Also known as Lot No. 274, Block No. 13 Also known as Lot No. 1022, Block No. 2 DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 FEET X 100 auditor, municipal engineer and mu- sible, minimum standards, to the of the Town Council or other board or on the tax map. on the tax map. FEET. nicipal planner, where the total pay- extent definable, for qualifying to commission, as applicable, together There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of NEAREST CROSS STREET: 350 feet ments for a specific service will ex- compete for the particular ser- with publication of a resolution set- $163,801.45 together with lawful interest $134,353.28 together with lawful interest Washington Street. ceed the threshold dollar amount for vices and tasks involved. ting forth, with specificity, the rea- and costs. and costs. There is due approximately the sum of public advertising set by the Gover- c. The address of the location in the sons such waiver is required. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in $107,167.29 together with lawful interest nor of the State of New Jersey in municipality where copies of the Section 5. Severability and Effective- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:11-3, request for proposal may be ob- ness Cause: The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in or the corresponding provision of a tained. If any sentence, paragraph or section of this sale. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. successor statute. d. The date, time and place for all this ordinance, or the application thereof to RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 2. “Professional Services” for purposes submissions. any persons or circumstances shall be ad- SHERIFF SHERIFF this sale. of this ordinance means, as defined 5. Submission requirements for re- judged by a court of competent jurisdiction FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA AND FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA AND RALPH FROEHLICH at N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6), services ren- sponses to requests for proposal shall to be invalid, or if by legislative action any WRIGHT, Attorney WRIGHT, Attorney SHERIFF dered or performed by a person au- include: sentence, paragraph or section of this ordi- 211 Benigno Boulevard 211 Benigno Boulevard WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney thorized by law to practice a recog- a. Names and roles of the individu- nance shall lose its force and effect, such Suite 201 Suite 201 737 Stokes Road nized profession, whose practice is als who will be assigned to the judgment or action shall not affect, impair or P. O. Box 788 P.O. Box 788 P.O. Box 1088 regulated by law, and the performance projects, resumes of their qualifi- void the remainder of this ordinance. Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 of which services requires knowl- cations, and a description of their Section 6. Effective Date: CH-754807 (WL) CH-754805 (WL) CH-754780 (WL) edge of an advanced type in a field of experience with projects similar This ordinance shall become effective on 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, learning acquired by a prolonged for- to the matter being advertised. passage. 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $157.08 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $159.12 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $165.24 mal course of specialized instruction b. References and record of suc- 1 T – 12/9/99, The Leader Fee: $181.05 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Feighner, Glover Lead Lady Raider Cagers

By DAVID B. CORBIN team-leading rebounding ability. Last Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times year, she controlled the boards by Senior Katie Feighner and jun- pulling down 181 rebounds. ior Najwa Glover will bear the With capable scoring potential, responsibilities as team Co-Cap- Glover hit for 87 points last year. tains of leading the Scotch Plains- Defensively, her quickness earned Fanwood High School girls bas- her 36 steals and 29 defensive re- ketball team. Feighner and Glover bounds. Glover will remain in the are the only returning starters from guard position. last year’s squad. Sophomores Kellie LaForge and Last year, the Raiders jelled well Erin Gilolly, who both experienced and won nine of their last 11 games. playing time, are expected to start as The introduction of a very effective forwards; however, Homm may plan three guard defense consisting of to move his players around some- Nikki McCoy, Jeannie McCoy and what to find the proper combination. HOTLY CONTESTED BATTLE…The Westfield High School (WHS) varsity David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Glover resulted with the Raiders in- “Erin might be playing the five spot ice hockey team defeated the alumni, 14-11. The fifth annual match was held on RAIDER BASKETBALL CO-CAPTAINS…Junior Nawja Glover, left, and creasing their steals and converting (center) and Feighner may go at for- Thanksgiving Eve at Warinanco Skating Rink in Roselle and attended by a near senior Katie Feighner have accepted the responsibilities as team Co-Captains. The them to scores. This allowed the Raid- ward,” said Homm. capacity crowd exceeding 250 fans. Fifteen returning lettermen represented Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls basketball team has a very young squad this year. ers to control the tempo of the major- Expected to be one of Homm’s the alumni which included six former captains and assistant captains. Pictured, ity of their games. strongest players coming off the bench left to right, are: kneeling, Ron Kashlak (’99), Matt Gualtieri (’95) and Eric Nikki McCoy was the team leader is freshman Lindsey Pinella. Also, Lund (’99), standing, Josh Falcone (’99), Brad Schwarz (’98) and Brian in scoring with 299 points and both sophomore Katie Blom, who saw Lacarrubba (’96). The ice hockey program is supported by private contribu- Devil Swim Girls Rout McCoy girls have graduated along some playing time last year, is ex- tions and annual fundraising by the WHS Ice Hockey Association. with starters Christine Bowers and pected to be an asset. Krista Hicks. “She is a good player but obvi- “They are going to have to be our ously, she is very young and must BridgeH2O, 108-62 leading force,” stated Raider Head gain experience,” commented Homm CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Coach Brian Homm of Feighner of Pinella. Saul (W) 2:18.5, 2. Joerg (B-R) 100 butterfly: 1. Saul (W) 1:02.1, and Glover. “They are going to Realistic in his expectations, 2:20.1, 3. Kolenut (W) 2:28.9, 4. 2. Capparell (B-R) 1:03.4, 3. Hart have to step it up and produce for us Homm said, “We are going to try to Bartholomew (W) 2:30.2, 5. Benigno (W) 1:08.1, 4. Vantosky (W) 1:08.7, because everybody else is young get better as the year goes on. We (B-R) 2:30.8. 5. Jakway (B-R) 1:14.4. and inexperienced.” want to be competitive against the 50 freestyle: 1. Abby Coxson (W) 100 freestyle: 1. Block (B-R) 56.8, Feighner, primarily a center, has teams that we can play with.” 26.3, 2. Fowler (W) 26.4, 3. Herttua 2. A. Coxson (W) 57.2, 3. Fowler plenty of scoring potential and was Homm concluded, “We have a very (W) 27.7, 4. L. Kalter (B-R) 28.2, 5. (W) 1:00.4, 4. Kolterjahn (W) 1:01.7, the second-leading scorer on the team young and inexperienced team. We Coletta (B-R) 28.2. 5. Adams (B-R) 1:02.9. last season with 152 points. only have two players back. This will 500 freestyle: 1. J. Coxson (W) Feighner’s most impressive game be a learning year for us, but I think PUBLIC NOTICE 5:14.5, 2. Schwebel (W) 5:40.1, 3. offensively came against Westfield that we have the potential with the when she fired in 18 points. Equally younger kids. They are going to be BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Romano (W) 5:46.3, 4. M. Kalter (B- PLANNING BOARD R) 6:01.6, 5. L. Kalter (B-R) 6:04.1. important, however, has been her good down the road.” Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- 200 freestyle relay: 1. Westfield NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF (A. Coxson, Jenny Fowler, Saul, J. FANWOOD after public hearing granted approval to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Siegal to Coxson) 1:48.5, 2. Bridgewater construct a kitchen and deck on the property 1:53.5, 3. Bridgewater 1:55.3. at 211 Coriell Avenue, Fanwood, New Jer- 100 backstroke: 1. Joerg (B-R) David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times sey being Block No. 109 Lot No. 10. 1:04.9, 2. Romano (W) 1:05.9, 3. Carolyn Pilkington and coach Sue Allen discuss tennis strategies. Documents pertaining to this application are available for public inspection at the Lane (W) 1:10.6, 4. Hart (W) 1:11.5, Borough Hall during normal business hours. 5. Adams (B-R) 1:12.5. Pilkington Achieves County Tennis First Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Siegal 100 breaststroke: 1. Capparell (B- 211 Coriell Avenue R) 1:11.7, 2. Bartholomew (W) Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School senior first singles tennis player Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Carolyn Pilkington became the first four-time runner-up in the history of the 1 T – 12/9/99, The Times Fee: $15.30 1:12.9, 3. Kolenut (W) 1:16.1, 4. Coletta (B-R) 1:19.1, 5. Vantosky Union County Tennis Tournament when she finished second to New Jersey PUBLIC NOTICE (W) 1:19.5. State Champion Tory Zawacki of Oak Knoll. In her three previous years, 400 freestyle relay: 1. Westfield also at first singles, Pilkington placed second to Jen Matro of Westfield. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- (J. Coxson, Chrissy Romano, Alexa This season, Pilkington finished with a 20-1 record and completed her nance of which the following is a copy was high school career with a superb 72-15 record. Her efforts earned her The introduced, read and passed on first reading Vantosky, A. Coxson) 3:55.9, 2. by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a Bridgewater 3:58.2, 3. Westfield Star-Ledger All-Union County Second Team honors at first singles. meeting held December 7, 1999, and that 4:10.4. Westfield High School senior Maggie Wei gained third team honors at the said Council will further consider the third singles and teammates Jen Phillips and Erin Corbett made the third same for final passage on the 21st day of team at first doubles. Governor Livingston junior Jen Calabrese earned third December, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., in the Coun- PUBLIC NOTICE cil Chamber, Municipal Building, 425 East JAZZING IT UP IN RAHWAY…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jazz girls inter- team honors at second singles. Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF city U-12 soccer team recently finished second at the Rahway Thanksgiving which time and place any person who may ANNUAL REPORT OF META C. Soccer Tournament. Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Jackie Mains, Jessica be interested therein will be given an oppor- MERGOTT FOUNDATION INC. tunity to be heard concerning said ordi- Churgin, Shannon Hauser, Bridget Kelly, Lauren Mains, Connor Kelly, Jess To Whom It May Concern: nance. McGarry and Kristen Henkels, and back row, Gaby Falco, Lindsey Fitzgerald, TAKE NOTICE that the annual report of Bitsey Kipping, Lauren Hercel, Maddie Wasser, Loni Kaye, Meaghan Kelly, Bernard A. Heeney META C. MERGOTT FOUNDATION INC. Town Clerk for the year ending July 31, 1999 required by Becca McGuire and Briana Falco. Absent were Hallie Mintz and Katie Van GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. Section 6055 of the Internal Revenue Code, Haasteren. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND is available for inspection at the principal THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF office of: WESTFIELD CHAPTER 2, “AD- META C. MERGOTT FOUNDATION INC. MINISTRATION”, ARTICLE VII, 210 Orchard Street Western Monmouth Y Nips DEPARTMENTS, DIVISION 4, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC during the regular business hours by any WORKS, BY ADDING A NEW citizen who requests it within 180 days after SECTION F-SPY Boys, 105-103 the publication of the notice of its availability. BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Request to inspect the said Annual Report In a tight battle where no less than the 8-and-under 25-yard and 9-10 50- the Town of Westfield in the County of Union should be made to the undersigned Princi- as follows: pal Manager of seven individual races were determined yard Free, respectively, while Ryan SECTION I, that a new section 2-88.1 META C. MERGOTT FOUNDATION INC. by less than a second, Western Monmouth Hauptman drove hard into the wall “Assistant Town Engineer” be added: 210 Orchard Street Y out-touched the Fanwood-Scotch Plains (54.83) to clinch first in the 13-14 100- Section 2-88.1 - Assistant Town Engineer Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Y Boys Swim Team by a score of 105- yard Free and Deryck Middleton taking A. There is hereby established the as its principal office as above stated. 103 on December 4. third to each record his best time. position of Assistant Town Engi- Dated: December 2, 1999 Scott Marino set the pace for the Pira- In Breaststroke, Jon Kosenick and neer. G. Nelson Mergott, Jr. B. The Assistant Town Engineer shall nhas in the opening 9-l0 l00 Individual Collyn O’Kane combined for a one-two Principal Manager of Meta C. Mergott Medley, taking first by less than three punch for the junior Piranhas, while S. be appointed by the Town Engineer Foundation Inc. with the consent of the Town Ad- 1 T – 12/09/99, The Leader Fee: $24.48 tenths of a second in a fine swim (1:16.80). Marino fought out another nail-biter to ministrator and approval of the Mayor hold onto first (41.13) for the 9-10s. E. In the 11-12 I. M., another head-to-head The Atlantic Arsenal Basketball Team and shall serve at the pleasure of PUBLIC NOTICE battle, David Hauptman took second with Swenson continued to amaze, posting a the Town Engineer. He shall re- his best time. In the 200-yard 13-14 I. M., 1:05.71 in his 13-14 100-yard victory, ceive such compensation as shall SHERIFF’S SALE Eric Swenson took first with an outstand- while Chris Swenson and Chris Wetlesen be provided in the Town salary ordi- Atlantic Arsenal Rides Tide in Basketball SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, nance. ing performance (2:09.49), and Mike glided to first and third place finishes in CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The Atlantic Arsenal AAU basketball program, based out of Scotch Plains and C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILI- Cinkewicz and Frank Eaton placed second the 200 Breast. DOCKET NO. F-7203-97. Westfield, completed a successful first season. The 11-year-old team reached the TIES and third, respectively, for the seniors. The Piranhas could only manage two HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NET- championship of its first tournament in April and capped the year by competing in The Assistant Town Engineer shall Andrew Smith and Daniel Livolsi victories in the Backstroke events. Erick WORK, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. MARIA A/K/ be the head of the Division of Engi- the national tournament in Florida during July. A MARIE LUNIQUE, ET ALS, DEFEN- (30.70) smoked past the competition in Walker for the 8-and-unders and R. neering and shall be responsible for The Atlantic Arsenal had representatives from several towns in the area. From DANT. Hauptman, posting his best rime for the the proper and efficient manage- Westfield were: Tommy Bonard, Nick DeRosa, Josh Gerckens, Woody Handza and CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 13-14s. In Butterfly, there were back-to- ment of all activities of the Division PUBLIC NOTICE Cowles Stewart. Jeff Bell and Danny Ragan represented Scotch Plains. Bobby Dunn DATED AUGUST 24, 1999 FOR SALE OF back photo finishes as the Piranhas fought as enumerated in Section 2-91 of MORTGAGED PREMISES. CITATION FOR UNKNOWN SPOUSE and Chris Greet were from Garwood. Matt Palumbo from Sterling, Doug Bruner the Town Code including, but not for every point: D. Livolsi touching out in By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- OR DECEDENT from Berkeley Heights and Matt Bashaw of Cranford rounded off the team. limited to, the following: front for the 9-10s (33.95), and Michael tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by The Atlantic Arsenal competes in AAU tournaments during the spring. The 2000 1. Office and field engineering SURROGATE’S COURT OF THE Sheffield turning in a fine swim to clinch public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union season brings high hopes as the Arsenal will expand to two teams. There will be a services required by the De- STATE OF NEW YORK second for the 11-12s F. Eaton and Klein County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, partment. MONROE COUNTY 12-year-old/6th grade team and a 13-year-old/7th grade team. Younger players are Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Bobenchik notched second and third place 2. Preparation of plans and speci- welcome to try out, as well as 8th graders born on or after September 1, 1986. Any THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at File No.: 1999 DT 00073 finishes for the 15-18s but the Piranhas fications, preparation and up- boys interested in trying out or getting further information can contact Program two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All were only able to claim victory in one dating of Town base maps and The People of the State of New York, by Coordinator Mark Cleere on-line at [email protected] or by phone at (908) successful bidders must have 20% of their relay, the 9-10s (Michael Miller, Marino, the Town Tax Map. the grace of God free and independent, To: bid available in cash or certified check at the 389-0461. 3. Field surveys. H. WARREN DARNELL, also known as John Guiffre, Livolsi; 2:06.32). conclusion of the sales. 4. Construction inspection ser- WARREN H. DARNELL, (Alleged to Be the The judgment amount is $148,569.44. vices. Surviving Spouse of DOROTHY M. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ALL THAT CERTAIN tract, lot and parcel 5. Management of information and DOLBOW), if living, but if dead, his legal of land lying and being in the City of Eliza- SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE technology for the Town. representatives, assigns and all persons beth, County of Union and State of New SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 6. Other tasks and duties as may who by purchase, inheritance otherwise have Jersey, more particularly described as fol- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, be assigned by the Town Engi- or claim to have an interest in the Estate of lows: DOCKET NO. F-4796-98. DOCKET NO. F-10433-97. DOCKET NO. F-12462-97. neer. DOROTHY M. DOLBOW, deceased, de- BEGINNING at a point in the westerly line NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- WALSH SECURITIES, INC., A BANK UNITED OF TEXAS, FSB, PLAIN- rived by Law, if surviving said decedent In addition, the Assistant Town En- of Monroe Avenue distant 340.00 feet north- TIFF vs. PEDRO C. FERNANDEZ, ET DELAWARE CORPORATION, PLAIN- TIFF vs. CARLOS ZUNIGA, ET ALS, DE- spouse, whose address(s) are unknown to gineer shall represent the Town erly from the northwest corner of said Av- ALS, DEFENDANT. TIFF vs. GODFREY COGGINS AND MRS. FENDANT. the petitioner. Engineer and act in his place for any enue and Anna Street; thence CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, GODFREY COGGINS, HIS WIFE; ET ALS, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, A petition for Probate and for final Distribu- matters delegated by the Town En- (1) North 62 degrees 52 minutes West DATED APRIL 1, 1999 FOR SALE OF DEFENDANT. DATED JANUARY 8, 1998 FOR SALE OF tion, and settlement has been duly filed by gineer, including attendance at meet- 140.00 feet to a point; thence MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. JUDITH MAINWARING, EXECUTRIX ings of Town Council, the Planning (2) South 27 degrees 08 minutes West By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DATED AUGUST 4, 1999 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- whose address is: Board and other Town or commu- 41.67 feet to a point; thence tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by MORTGAGED PREMISES. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by c/o John J. Pisaturo, Esq. nity groups (3) South 62 degrees 52 minutes East public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 380 South Union Street D. QUALIFICATIONS 140.00 feet to a point in the said County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Spencerport New York, 14559 The Assistant Town Engineer shall westerly line of Monroe Avenue; Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY You ARE HEREBY CITED to show cause possess the following minimum thence THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at before the Surrogate’s Court, Monroe County, qualifications: (4) Along the same North 27 degrees two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All at the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Street, 1. Bachelor of Science degree in 08 minutes East 41.67 feet to the successful bidders must have 20% of their THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., successful bidders must have 20% of their Fifth Floor, in the City of Rochester, New Civil Engineering from an ac- point and place of BEGINNING. bid available in cash or certified check at the 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said bid available in cash or certified check at the York, on December 13, 1999, at 9:30 o’clock credited college or university. The above description being in accor- conclusion of the sales. day. All successful bidders must have 20% conclusion of the sales. in the aforenoon of that day, why the Assets 2. Five (5) years of professional dance with a survey made by Dominick J. The judgment amount is $179,945.45. of their bid available in cash or certified The judgment amount is $92,350.56. should not be Distributed, without any award experience in civil engineering, Venditto, 3rd, Land Surveyor, dated July 29, Property to be sold is located in the City of check at the conclusion of the sales. MUNICIPALITY: City of Elizabeth. to you, and why the Executrix, Judith which shall include at least two 1987. Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New The judgment amount is 152,212.71. COUNTY AND STATE: UNION Wainwaring of the Estate of Dorothy M. (2) years of full-time municipal Being known as Lot No. 975, Block No. 12 Jersey. The property to be sold is located in the COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. Dolbow should settle this estate without any engineering. on the Official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- Premises commonly known as 400-402 City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State STREET AND STREET NUMBER: 528- payment to you, and as otherwise provided 3. Current license to practice pro- beth, County of Union, New Jersey. Livingston Street, Elizabeth, New Jer- of New Jersey. 530 Adams Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey by Law fessional engineering in the Commonly known as 468 Monroe Av- sey. It is commonly known as 418 Fulton Street, 07202. State of New Jersey. enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. Dated, Attested and Sealed, BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 604, Block Elizabeth, New Jersey. TAX LOT AND BLOCK NUMBERS: LOT 4. Proficiency in state-of-the art Being the same premises conveyed from on November 8, 1999. No. 3 of the official Tax Map of the City of It is known and designated as Block No. 3, NO. 14, BLOCK NO. 12. computer-aided design and data Ricardo Saavedra and Meena Saavedra, his Hon. Arnold F. Ciaccio, Elizabeth. Lot No. 540. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 50 feet x base management. wife, to Emmanuel Lunique and Charles Monroe County Surrogate Dimensions: (approximately) 50.00 feet x The dimensions are 25.00 feet wide by 150 feet x 50 feet x 150 feet. 5. Excellent communication skills, Lunique and Lucia Lunique, his wife, by John P. Schaefer, 100.00 feet. 100.00 feet long. NEAREST CROSS STREET: Julia Street both written and verbal, and the Deed dated September 25, 1987 and re- Chief Clerk Nearest Cross Street: Fourth Street. Nearest cross street: Fourth Street. is the nearest cross street to the subject ability to read, write and speak corded September 30, 1987 in Deed Book There is due approximately the sum of Prior lien(s): None. property. John J. Pisaturo, Esq., Attorney English. 3524 page 398. $185,577.08 together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of for Petitioner, PO 114, SECTION III. All ordinances or parts of There is due approximately the sum of and costs. $156,253.19 together with lawful interest $102,360.29 together with lawful interest 380 South Union Street ordinances in conflict or inconsistent, with $152,522.04 together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in and costs. and costs. Spencerport, NY 14559 any part of this ordinance are hereby re- and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in (716) 352-8818 pealed to the extent that they are in such There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. conflict or inconsistent. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (This citation is served upon you as re- this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SECTION IV. In the event that any sec- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn quired by law. You are not required to ap- RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. tion, part or provision of this ordinance shall this sale. pear. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH be held to be unconstitutional or invalid by RALPH FROEHLICH you do not object to the relief requested. You FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C., SHERIFF SHERIFF any court, such holding shall not affect the SHERIFF have a right to have an attorney-at-law ap- Attorney STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any MC CABE, WEISBERG AND CONWAY, pear for you. If a copy of the informal Distri- Suite 505 KAPNICK, Attorneys WALLACE & MCKENNA, Attorney part thereof, other than the part so held Attorney bution not attached to this citation, you have Sentry Office Plaza Suite 300 30 Columbia Turnpike unconstitutional or invalid. 1230 Brace Road a right to receive a copy of the will, assets, 216 Haddon Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 941 SECTION V. This ordinance shall take Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034-3211 and plan for Distribution from the petitioner Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 effect after passage and publication as soon CH-754801 (WL) or the petitioner’s attorney.) CH-754467 (WL) CH-754759 (WL) CH-753601 (WL) as and in the manner provided by law. 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T – 11/18, 11/25, 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 1 T – 12/9/99, The Leader Fee: $94.35 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $244.80 12/2 & 12/9/99, The Leader Fee: $212.16 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $171.36 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $175.44 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $171.36 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 17 Westfield PAL ‘D’ Finishes Season at Giants Stadium The Blue Devils completed their Simone pitched to Gil Chapman who undefeated season by playing at Gi- scored the first TD. Three plays after ants Stadium before a crowd of more that quarterback Craig Dyer pitched than 78,000 fans on December 5. to Uhr for the Devils second TD. The Assistant Coach John Dugan and crowd roared with every successful Giants representative Bill Smith are offensive and defensive play. to be thanked for this opportunity of Westfield should be proud of the a lifetime. Both men worked hard to skill, teamwork and good sportsman- coordinate the event which was played ship that were demonstrated during during the halftime Giants-Jets game. this special event. Players represent- The Blue Devils had approximately ing Westfield included: Brett six minutes to show off their talents DeFazio, Jimmy Heffernan, Michael during an inter-squad scrimmage Janeway, Joey Simone, Sean Mack, which coincidentally fell on the same Craig Dyer, Michael Fitzpatrick, date that the 1977 Westfield High Matthew Shaffer, Michael School football team battered Wickander, Ryan Brand, David Barringer, 33-12, to win the state Babetski, Mark Anderson, Jimmy championship at the Meadowlands. Reardon, Michael Henry, AJ With offense in white and defense Rimondi, Gil Chapman Will Uhr, in blue, the Blue Devils were able to Kevin Neylan, Spencer Kimmins, MEMORIES…Coach Owen Brand TAKING IN THE SIGHTS OF A LIFETIME…Members of the Westfield PAL “D” football team take in the sights and orchestrate ten plays resulting in two Gary Kowaleski, Mike McCrea, remembers his 47-yard and 24-yard savor the wonderful experience of being at Giants Stadium on December 5. touchdowns. Quarterback Joe Simone Charlie Read, Patrick Stanley, Todd touchdown receptions when the West- started with a successful play action Saunders, Joe Ridings, Christian field High School football team pass to Will Uhr. Three plays later Thomsen, Ian Heffernan, Daniel thrashed Barringer, 33-12, in front of Ludlum, John Dugan, Andrew a record crowd of 32,232 on December Scotch Plains Men’s 30+ Gately, Brian Checchio, Joe Vall- 5, 1977. Llobera, Robert Witkowski, Erik Anderson, Colin Mackay, Tim Horan, Jr. SPF Raiders Win Basketball League Results Patrick Hughes, Steven Bigelow, Joe Kania, Jeffrey Mysel, Logan Streit, Five Mat Medals After four weeks of play, the Blazers by Mike Shuman and Tom Ruby helped Jack Meagher, Chris Kalis, Jimmy The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jun- raked the Paperchase team in the Scotch support the victory. Ponce, Thomas Sheridan, Joshua ior Raider Wrestling team started Plains Men’s 30 and Over Basketball The most exciting game of the Friedman, Joey Schurig, Reece League, 50-43 on December 1. The evening, however, was when Dave their season wrestling at one of the Weiner, Richard Venkus, Chris toughest tournaments in the New offense of Aslanian and Freer was too Rothenberg’s Shootin’ and Lootin’ took Yeager, Kyle Wright, Nicholas much for Paperchase, even tough team on undefeated C&C and came within Jersey area on December 4-5 member Gallagher scored 18 in the two baskets of an upset! The final score Fusaro, Jordan Sharif, Antonio (Voorhees High School in Hunterdon loss. was 68-64. Mike with 32, Nelson with Santonastaso, Rick Passananti, Lo- County). The team entered eight This year, Family Investors is stak- 14 and Otis with 12 points secured the gan Knisely, Luke Power, Connor wrestlers in the tournament and came ing its clam as a premier team, knock- victory for C&C. Zurlo, Danny Dickson, Mark home with five Medals. ing of Campbells, 66-53. Foley ignited SCOTCH PLAINS STANDINGS: Reimlinger, Ricky Ruhl, Ben Flast, Midget 73 pounders Dan Gore and the offense for Family Investors with 18 (As of December 1) Satya Tagat, Michael Phillips, J. Trever Cannon rolled through their points while Grady of Campbells was TEAM W L Brendan Galligan and Waterboy Tay- the high scorer with 26 points. Divisions as champions, Bantam 60 C & C 4 0 lor Brand. pounder Mike Ridge took second Swan Motel, led by the scoring of Swan Motel 3 1 Coach Owen Brand, a star in the Scott Miller’s 22, John Sullivan’s 18 Family Investors 3 1 place losing in the finals 13-12 to Jed and David Nathanson’s 16, beat Bas- Blazers 2 2 1977 game, said, “The coaches and Brown of Barneget. Matthew Nobbs ketball Jones, 86-68. Peter Costello and Basketball Jones 2 2 players are very thankful for not only took second place at Midget 60 Robert Shaw led the scoring for Bas- Paperchase 1 2 the opportunity but also the hospital- pounds, losing a tough match 6-3. Campbell’s 1 2 ity that was shown by everyone in the ketball Jones while smothering defense Shootin’ & Lootin’ 0 4 Scott Turchin a first year wrestler Giants organization. This is a day also brought home a fourth place WAITING IN THE TUNNEL…The Westfield PAL “D” team anxiously await none of us will ever forget.” in the tunnel for halftime. medal. The Junior Raider Central Jersey team will open their season this week- Westfield Lax Club end against Flemington in Flemington. Starts Registration PUBLIC NOTICE The Westfield Lacrosse Club is Public Notice is hereby given that an ordi- kicking off registration for the 2000 nance of which the following is a copy was season. Boys and girls who are in introduced, read and passed on first reading the third through eighth grades and by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a meeting held December 7, 1999 , and that reside either in Westfield or the the said Council will further consider the surrounding communities are in- same for final passage on the 21st day of vited to join. December, 1999, at 8:00 p.m., in the Coun- cil Chamber, Municipal Building, 425 East Registration forms are avail- Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at able at Athletic Balance located which time and place any person who may be interested therein will be given an oppor- on South Avenue and at the Leader tunity to be heard concerning said ordi- Store located on Broad Street. The nance. registration fee for third through Bernard A. Heeney Town Clerk DOUBLE BILLIARDS CHAMPION…Paul Marel of Scotch Plains accepts a fourth grade boys and girls is $55. GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. trophy presented by Robert J. Lawrie, tournament director at J & J Billiards for For girls and boys in grades five AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND winning the top-level title. Shaun McNamara, center, of Westfield placed second through eighth, the registration THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CHAPTER 13, and Douglas Weber of Roselle Park placed third. Marel also repeated as the fee is $65. DROPPING BACK TO PASS…PAL ‘D’ quarterback Joey Simone, No. 12, “MOTOR VEHICLES AND intermediate champion. Marel also won the “intermediate level” title. Boys will be required to have a TRAFFIC”, BY AMENDING drops back to pass as defenseman Christian Thomsen, No. 52, pursues and CERTAIN PROVISIONS blocker Jeffrey Mysel, No. 66, follows for the block. helmet, lacrosse stick, gloves, arm THEREOF WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER guards, shoulder pads, rib pads and BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of mouthpiece in order to participate. the Town of Westfield in the County of Union RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER that the Code of the Town of Westfield, SCOTCH PLAINS Girls will need to provide their own Chapter 13, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” be lacrosse stick and mouthpiece. amended in the following particulars: POLICE BLOTTER For more information on the boy’s SECTION I. That Article V., Speed Limits, Statistics for September 1999 Section 13-50 Established” be amended by In-Town Emergency Calls: 133 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • program, please call Ron Prunesti adding the following: • A 14-foot truck was reported to have Out-of Town Mutual Aid Calls: 8 A Cedar Grove Terrace resident re- been rented from a company on Route 22 at (908) 789-4252. For more infor- Speed limits for both directions of traffic Non Emergency Calls: 14 ported the theft of several pieces of jew- on November 5 and not returned. mation on the girl’s program, please along East Broad Street between Gal- elry and a cellular telephone during the • Troy Weissmann, 21, of Clark was call Lois Hely at (908) 233-3960. lows Hill Road and Mountain Avenue is Total Calls: 155 established at twenty-five miles per hour. weekend. There were no signs of forced arrested and charged with driving under Total Hours Out: 531:45 entry. the influence of alcohol pursuant to a PUBLIC NOTICE SECTION II. In the event that any section, Total Volunteer Hours: 1,756 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 motor vehicle stop on Front Street at Park part or provision of this ordinance shall be • held to be unconstitutional or invalid by any Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Avenue, according to police. SHERIFF’S SALE court, such holding shall not affect the valid- officials reported finding a 17-year-old • SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Top 10 Response Categories Debra Clark, 41, of Scotch Plains ity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part senior in possession of four small bags of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, was arrested and charged with posses- thereof other than the part so held unconsti- DOCKET NO. F-7666-99. 1. Respiratory (24) 6. Seizures (7) marijuana. The student was turned over sion of cocaine pursuant to an officer’s tutional or invalid. THE FIRST BANK OF CHICAGO, AS 2. Motor Vehicle Accident (18) 7. Head/Neck Injury (6) by police to the custody of his parent. investigation in the 400 block of Farley SECTION III. This ordinance shall take TRUSTEE UNDER THAT CERTAIN Complaints with the Juvenile Court are effect after passage and publication, as 3. General Illness/Weakness (16) 8. Spinal Injury (5) Avenue, authorities said. POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE- pending. soon as, and in the manner provided by law SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 MENT, DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 4. Falls (15) 9. Unconscious (5) WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 and approval of the Commissioner of the • A vehicle was reported struck by 1995, RTC MORTGAGE PASS- • Department of Transportation and the County 5. Cardiac Pain (12) 10. Pre-arranged Transport (5) Richard H. Korb, 3rd, 49, of Scotch eggs in the 1900 block of Mountain Av- THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES of Union. Plains was charged with shoplifting sev- 1995-2, PLAINTIFF vs. DONNY J. WATTS, The Westfield Volunteer Rescue Squad also provided special event enue during the night. 1 T – 12/9/99, The Leader Fee: $42.84 eral bottles of liquor from an East Second • The theft of antique figurines, valued DEFENDANT. coverage for the annual Homecoming Parade and Turkey Trot events. Street liquor store. Korb was also charged at approximately $500, was reported from CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, with driving under the influence of alco- two locations at the Stage House Village. DATED AUGUST 10, 1999 FOR SALE OF PUBLIC NOTICE hol or drugs after being stopped in a MORTGAGED PREMISES. WESTFIELD vehicle by Detective Jeffrey Briel on By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- SHERIFF’S SALE East Second Street shortly after the theft, PUBLIC NOTICE tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, POLICE BLOTTER police said. Korb was released on a sum- SHERIFF’S SALE County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, DOCKET NO. F-15523-98. mons. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Lot No. 5 behind stores on East Broad FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND • A Hyslip Avenue resident reported Street, police said. DOCKET NO. F-12442-98. 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said SERVICING AGREEMENT SERIES 1995 the theft of a gold and diamond ring SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 PUBLIC NOTICE CITIBANK, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. LEE day. All successful bidders must have 20% AT 101 BARCLAY STREET, NEW YORK, valued at $2,000 from the master bed- • A Summit Avenue resident reported LAM AND MR. LAM, HUSBAND OF LEE of their bid available in cash or certified NEW YORK 10286 CORP TRUST-MBS, room of his home. that someone scratched his Lexus in the SHERIFF’S SALE LAM; ERIC M. MUEHLHAUSER; ET AL, check at the conclusion of the sales. PLAINTIFF vs. GUILHERMINA DAS- • SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT. The judgment amount is $97,932.67. GRACAS-VOLZ A/K/A GUILHERMINA Police reported that someone forc- 1100 block of Summit Avenue. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, BEING KNOWN AS Lot(s) ACCT. NO. DAS GRACAS-VOLZ ET AL, DEFEN- ibly entered the front porch area of a MONDAY, DECEMBER 6 DOCKET NO. F-8635-99. DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 FOR SALE 836 C3Q, Block WARD: 11, ON THE TAX DANT. home in the 700 block of Central Avenue • A North Avenue automobile dealer- AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE COM- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MAP OF City of Elizabeth, New Jersey. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, but did not gain access to the interior of ship reported that someone cracked a PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERTA By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 715- DATED AUGUST 11, 1999 FOR SALE OF the residence. window on the showroom of the busi- DURHAM, DEFENDANT. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 721 Newark Avenue, Unit Q, Sunrise North MORTGAGED PREMISES. • A home on Lenox Avenue was bur- ness. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Condominium, FORMERLY KNOWN AS By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- glarized, according to police, who said an DATED AUGUST 23, 1999 FOR SALE OF County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 715 Newark Avenue. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by undetermined amount of jewelry, cash MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union PUBLIC NOTICE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- THE 5TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2000 at AS UNIT “Q” IN SUNRISE NORTH, A County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, and other items was taken. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH AN Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1 WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union successful bidders must have 20% of their UNDIVIDED 5.556 PERCENT INTEREST THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., • A burglary occurred at a home on Notice is hereby given that the Westfield County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, bid available in cash or certified check at the IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPUR- 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said Karen Terrace in which cash, travelers Planning Board at its meeting on December Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY conclusion of the sales. TENANT THERETO, IN ACCORDANCE day. All successful bidders must have 20% checks, a Compaq Presario computer, 6, 1999 memorialized the following: THE 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER A.D., The judgment amount is $77,093.00. WITH AND SUBJECT TO THE TERMS, of their bid available in cash or certified computer equipment and a printer were Board action of November 8, 1999 re: 1999 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said The property to be sold is located in the LIMITATIONS, CONDITIONS, COV- check at the conclusion of the sales. stolen. Entry was apparently gained 99-13(V) GARY M. KRAMER and day. All successful bidders must have 20% CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey, 07202, ENANTS, RESTRICTIONS, AND OTHER The judgment amount is $258,217.46. through a kitchen window. RONA KRAMER, SEEKING of their bid available in cash or certified County of UNION and State of New Jersey. PROVISIONS OF THE MASTER DEED, The property to be sold is located in the • MINOR SUBDIVISION OF check at the conclusion of the sales. Commonly known as: 525-527 LINDEN DATED DECEMBER 22, 1988, AND RE- CITY of ELIZABETH in the County of Natisha Perez, 18, of Roselle was 1260 PROSPECT STREET, The judgment amount is $115,530.30. AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY CORDED AUGUST 3, 1989, IN THE OF- UNION, and the State of New Jersey. charged with theft for allegedly taking BLOCK NO. 101, LOT NO. Property to be sold is located in the City of 07202, a/k/a 525 LINDEN AVENUE, a/k/a FICE OF THE REGISTER OF UNION Tax LOT (ACCOUNT) NO. 130 BLOCK approximately $200 from a cash register 45.01. that the facts and evi- Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New 525-27 LINDEN AVENUE. COUNTY IN BOOK 3607 BEGINNING AT (WARD) NO. 12 F/K/A LOT (ACCOUNT) at the North Avenue department store dence proved that since the Jersey. Tax Lot No. 742 in Block No. 13. PAGE 436, AND ALL AMENDMENTS NO. 2 BLOCK (WARD) NO. 12. where she was employed, according to Planning Board subdivision Premises commonly known as 1053 Bond Dimension of Lot: approximately 35 feet THERETO. COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1109 ALINA police. She was released on her own in 1962 the separate identi- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. wide by 100 feet long. BEING THE SAME PREMISES CON- STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JESERY recognizance. ties of the lots have not been BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 186, Block Nearest Cross Street: Elmora Avenue. VEYED TO THE WITHIN MORTGAGORS 07201. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 destroyed and therefore no No. 12 on the official Tax Map of the City of Situate at a point on the northwesterly BY DEED OF EVEN DATE AND TO BE Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) • subdivision is required and Elizabeth. sideline of Linden Avenue distance approxi- RECORDED SIMULTANEOUISLY HERE- 100.00 feet wide by 30.00 feet long. A Bell Drive resident reported that the Planning Board does not Dimensions: (approximately) 100 feet x mately 265 feet northeasterly from its inter- WITH. Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the his 1995 Saturn was damaged by a cinder have jurisdiction in that mat- 25 feet. section with the northeasterly sideline of THIS IS A FIRST PURCHASE MONEY NORTHEASTERLY side of ALINA from block which was thrown at the car. The ter — approved. Nearest Cross Street: Catherine Street. Elmora Avenue MORTGAGE GIVEN TO SECURE A PART the NORTHWESTERLY side of MADISON vehicle sustained scratches and the And Board action of November 10, 1999 There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF SAID AVENUE. driver’s side rear window was broken. re: $118,638.27 together with lawful interest $79,230.01 together with lawful interest and DEED OF CONVEYANCE. There is due approximately the sum of • A burglary occurred at a Springfield 99-17(V) SELECT MANAGEMENT and costs. costs. There is due approximately the sum of $264,933.61 together with lawful interest Avenue business in which $160 in cash SERVICES LLC, (Lesser to There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in $100,599.07 together with lawful interest and costs. was taken. Hudson Physical Therapy)/ the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. There is a full legal description on file in • APPLICANT and B & K RE- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Police reported that an individual ALTY CO., A NEW JER- this sale. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn purchased $5 worth of gasoline from a SEY PARTNERSHIP/ RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. Central Avenue service station, paying OWNERS, 190 ELM SHERIFF SHERIFF this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH with a $100 bill. When the attendant STREET, BLOCK NO. 2405, FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF gave the customer $95 change, the sus- LOT NO. 1 SEEKING PRE- Suite 505 Attorney SHERIFF SHAPIRO & KREISMAN, Attorney pect also grabbed back the $100 bill and LIMINARY AND FINAL SITE Sentry Office Plaza Suite 201 FRANK J. MARTONE, Attorney Suite J drove away, authorities said. PLAN APPROVAL — ap- 216 Haddon Avenue 7 Century Drive 4 Brighton Road 406 Lippincott Drive FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 proved with condition. Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Clifton, New Jersey 07012 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 • Kenneth B. Marsh CH-754774 (WL) CH-754809 (WL) CH-754770 (WL) CH-754281 (WL) A Mitsubishi was damaged, possi- Secretary 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, 4 T – 12/9, 12/16, 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, 4 T - 11/18, 11/25, bly by a key, while parked in Municipal 1 T – 12/9/99, The Leader Fee: $32.64 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $169.32 12/23 & 12/30/99 Fee: $185.64 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $244.80 12/2 & 12/9/99 Fee: $197.88 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, December 9, 1999 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION With 70 Million Americans On-Line, Internet is Next Wave In Investing By STEWART A. RITTER interactive, and allow individuals to Ask A Professional One third of adult Americans (over e-mail them with questions. Investors have much to be enthusi- 70 million) are now on-line, making News Services - These sites are astic about with the new opportuni- the Internet the most rapidly grow- valuable for accessing timely infor- ties technology is bringing to the ing communication medium in his- mation from an objective source. financial world and the unprec- tory. Revolutionizing the investing Many newspapers and magazines edented increase of available infor- landscape, the Internet is creating a now have on-line editions so inves- mation has empowered investors. For changing class of investor who can tors can retrieve pertinent news sto- the first time in the long history of access advice and information on an ries that may affect investments, as financial markets, investors have the infinite number of expenses. well as stock, bond and mutual fund tools needed to manage personal fi- Investors are flocking to the Net in quotes. nance and investing decisions from record numbers. Case in point: there their own home or office. are currently over three million on- Research Databases - For more Moreover, all investors, including line accounts. What’s more, Forrester in-depth information, that may not beginners, have access to more infor- Research predicts that by the year be found elsewhere, use a research mation than ever before, but with it 2003, 18.5 million households will database to search for specific details comes the responsibility to ensure bank on-line and 7.2 million house- on companies or investment topics. that the on-line information they re- holds will invest on-line. For example, old news stories on a ceive is accurate. Now, more than Today, 80 percent of United States company may provide an important ever, the personal attention and ad- securities firms now offer on-line historical perspective. Additionally, vice of an investment professional to services to investors, as well as pro- some brokerage companies offer cli- help you sort through the many in- vide tools such as portfolio tracking ents access to their proprietary re- vestment options available and to and valuation. At the same time, search on-line through secured Web help determine which investments financial and news sites offer users sites. best serve your individual needs may be critical. the opportunity to listen to or partici- Regulatory Body Web Sites - Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times pate in interviews with financial lead- Several of the regulatory bodies such * * * * * CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS...The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce gathered for their annual Christmas ers, follow market commentary and as the Securities and Exchange Com- Stewart A. Ritter is Senior Vice party on November 28 in the new Chamber offices in the Fleet Bank building. Pictured, left to right, are: Karen Fountain join on-line discussions of a particu- mission (SEC), the National Asso- President for Investments with and Mayor Thomas C. Jardim and their daughter, Cecile; Rosalie Baum, and Ginny Rorden; back row, Westfield lar stock. ciation of Securities Dealers (NASD) PaineWebber, Incorporated in West- Downtown Corporation Executive Director Michael La Place, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Accordingly, the Internet is a valu- and the New York Stock Exchange field. Schmidt, Warren Rorden, Stanley Baum, Daryl and Debbie Walker, Vicki Priscoe-Spurr and David Sutter. able educational resource that allows (NYSE) have Web sites that provide users to better understand financial industry-specific news and research State, Federal Agencies are Good concepts and the large range of avail- and provide links to other govern- Here’s How To Select able financial products and services. ment groups and agencies. The sites In addition, accessing and navi- of stock exchanges and major in- Source for Retirement Planning gating the Internet is now faster and dexes also provide quotes and calcu- By DR. KAREN ENSLE pared to date. R3 was developed by The Best Christmas Trees easier due to the advances in technol- lations, and may have searchable Looking for resources to assist you the Employee Benefit Research In- ogy. With the advent of “search en- databases for obtaining information with investing and retirement plan- stitute. To obtain a copy, send a self- SCOTCH PLAINS — Choosing a height. A tree will absorb as much as a gines,” available through various on publicly traded companies. ning decisions? A number of state addressed, stamped envelope to real Christmas tree can be fun for the gallon of water in the first 24 hours and Internet service providers and also and federal government agencies and Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 3 whole family, says Chuck and Barbara one or more quarts a day thereafter. Know the Source High Street, Newton, 07860. integrated on individual sites, locat- While the Internet provides practi- non-profit organizations have mate- Timko of Timko Trees in Scotch Plains. Water is important because it prevents ing a detailed piece of information is rials to share: They suggest a few simple steps to needles from drying and the boughs cally limitless opportunities for edu- • The New Jersey Bureau of Secu- follow when selecting a tree. from drooping. no longer a time consuming task. cation and research, it also has the Moreover, proliferation of net- • The Securities and Exchange rities [(973) 504-3600] can be con- • Do a freshness test. Gently grasp • Keep your tree away from heat potential for abuse. Always consider a branch between your thumb and fore- and draft sources like fireplaces, radia- works, reasonably priced personal the source of any information or ad- Commission is actively involved in tacted to report suspected cases of computers and 24-hour availability educating consumers about invest- investment fraud (e g., illegal pyra- finger and pull it toward you. Very few tors, and television sets. Test your light vice you receive. Some may seek to needles should come off in your hand. cords and connections before hanging allow investors on-line access when- distribute information to manipulate ing. Their Web site for consumers, mid schemes). State residents can ever and wherever they want. www sec. gov/invkhome.htm, in- also call the Bureau to check if people Some interior loss of brown needles is them on the tree to make sure they’re in prices or to take advantage of unsus- normal and will occur over the lifetime good working order. You don’t want to However, using this ever increas- pecting investors. Although most on- cludes helpful tools like a mutual are registered to sell securities or if ing medium demands that investors fund cost calculator and links to print certain investments are approved for of the tree. use cords with cracked insulation or line services, bulletin boards and chat • Choose your tree early. Wind and broken or empty sockets. Always be proceed with a degree of caution. It is rooms display the names of users, out or download various publications. sale. They also maintain a computer- imperative that investors know where ized database, called the CRD, that sun are a freshly cut trees worst enemy. sure to unplug lights before you go to individuals can remain anonymous The earlier you pick your tree, the bed or leave the house. Fresh real to find the right information within behind aliases and misinformation. • Another helpful financial plan- contains the disciplinary history of the huge expanse of the Internet. persons who have violated securities better. Take it home and store it out of Christmas trees are not a fire hazard, Remember, never make an invest- ning resource is the “Ballpark Esti- the wind and sun! Keep it in a shel- since green wood does not burn. Re- Whether an investor’s goal is to ob- ment decision based solely on an on- mate” retirement savings calculator, regulations or been involved in com- tain general investment information tered, unheated area such as a porch or member to check the water level daily! line tip - always research the advice found on the Web site of the Wash- mitting fraud. garage until you’re ready to decorate it. Sensible precautions such as these or the specifics on a particular com- further. Following are tips/informa- ington DC-based American Savings pany, the following areas might help The Timkos recommend that you make will help preserve the unique beauty tion from the National Association of Education Council, www asec.org. • Finally, another resource for con- a fresh, straight cut across the base of and tradition only a real Christmas tree streamline navigation and provide a Securities [Dealers Regulation, Inc. This single-page, six-question sumers is Rutgers Cooperative Ex- good start: the trunk - about half and inch up from can provide. for on-line investors: worksheet provides a rough estimate tension. The Money 2000 program the original cut, and immediately place Where to Find It of the amount you’ll need to save to encourages consumers to set a per- the tree in a tree stand or bucket that Burgdorff ERA Office Be Your Own Watchdog — The sonal savings and/or debt reduction Securities Firms’ Web Sites - A Internet is vast and resources are replace 70 percent of pre-retirement holds a minimum of one gallon of wa- securities firm’s Web site often con- income. The “Ballpark Estimate” goal and take action to achieve it. ter. In Westfield Honored limited. Regulators can not keep an The program is free of charge and WESTFIELD – The Westfield office tains timely investment information eye on every corner and crevice of the isn’t as detailed as most planning “Caring for a real tree is easy. The as well as general investing advice. tools, but neither is it as intimidat- continues until December 31, 2000. most important thing to remember is of Burgdorff ERA was recently hon- Web. ored for unit production and referrals Some securities firms now offer pro- ing. It is designed to provide a rough * * * * * that real trees need water daily,” re- prietary on-line services just for their Question All Advice — If the estimate of the amount required to minded Barbara Tinko. “Never let your for September. This MONEY 2000 message is “We have a fine and proactive staff clients which may provide access to source of information or the motives save each year until retirement age. sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative tree sand go dry.” objective research on a particular behind the source is unclear — as is The National Christmas Tree Asso- that always thinks of the customers Extension. MONEY 2000 is a pro- first,” said Jean Massard, Vice Presi- company or information about your often the case on the Internet — • A new feature of the ASEC Web gram designed to increase the finan- ciation recommends that consumers challenge the validity of the informa- use a tree stand that holds a minimum dent of the Burgdorff ERA Westfield accounts. site, mentioned above, is, the “Re- cial well being of New Jersey resi- office. “Backed by cutting edge train- This type of information is useful tion. tirement Personality Profile” quiz. dents through increased savings and of one gallon of water for any cut Christ- mas tree that is five to seven feet in ing, proactive marketing and a unique in researching financial information, Measure Twice and Cut Once - Here, Internet users can answer about reduced household debt. marketing proposal approach, we truly and gaining access to market data Never make investment decisions a dozen questions and find out have the winning combination. Addi- and news. solely based upon what you read on whether they are “planners,” “sav- tionally, we constantly keep in touch Company Web Sites - When in- the Internet. Always consult other ers,” “strugglers,” “impulsives,” and with our customers and clients. This vesting in a particular company, re- resources, like an investment profes- “deniers.” Only about 35 percent of attention to detail contributes to our viewing that company’s Web site may sional. Americans plan ahead, while 15 per- continuing success.” The Burgdorff ERA Westfield office be particularly useful. According to Do Your Homework -- Although cent spend and make decisions im- Straightline International, nearly pulsively and 13 percent are in denial is located at 600 North Avenue West in the Internet opens access to a variety Westfield. four-fifths (79 percent) of U.S. pub- of new information sources, there is about their finances (e g., the need to lic companies recently surveyed have no substitute for your own detailed save money), according to ASEC. Local Dentist Runs an Internet presence. research. Many public companies include • Another helpful tool is an 11- Successful Food-Drive annual reports, press releases and Call On the Experts — If some- question “Retirement Readiness Sur- financial statements on their sites as thing does not seem right, trust your For Thanksgiving instincts. Notify the regulators vey” (called R3) that provides an well as product and service descrip- indication of how well you’ve pre- WESTFIELD – Westfield dentist, Dr. tions. Some company Web sites are (NASD or SEC) before you act. Joseph Preziosi, sponsored a food-drive this Thanksgiving in Westfield. “The event was a success and we were able to put some smiles on the faces of some needy family members,” stated Dr. Preziosi. ISOLDI associates According to Dr. Preziosi, his office ® will sponsor a “Toys for Tots” drive this Realtors Christmas to help needy children. Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times AND THE WINNER IS...Cathy “Flip” Filipelli, center, of Flip-10 Dramatix in Reverend Monsignor James A. 908-232-5556 Scotch Plains was the first-place prize winner once again in the window display Burke, Pastor of St. Helen’s Roman contest in the township’s business district. Making the announcement was Ray Catholic Church in Westfield, stated “Working With Us is Like Having Family in the Business!” Pardon, right, President of the Scotch Plains Business and Professional Associa- that he was more than happy with the tion, which sponsored the event as part of the association’s Old Fashioned outcome of the Food Drive and encour- *Visit us at our Web Site – http://westfieldnj.com/isoldi Holiday annual celebration held December 5. Violet Brown of Realty World was aged others to participate in community the second-place winner in the contest. supported activities in Westfield. Happy Holidays and a sincere “Thanks” to all our clients and friends for making 1999 our best year ever.

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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 19 – CLASSIFIEDS – Recent Home Sales HELP WANTED WESTFIELD Mistretta, 1818 Boynton Avenue, Carlos Saavedra to Roger W. Ricketts VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Jeffrey T. Hueston, Executor of the $245,000. and Regina Freeman, 544 Forpaugh Easier Than You Might Think Estate of Robert T. Hueston to Eduardo Thomas and Angela Fitzgerald to Street, $151,500. Westfield Rescue Squad seeks per- and Carla M. Canabarro, 342 Orenda Steven and Cathy J. Tabak, 1031 Wyan- Chester A. Ring, 3rd, to Rene sons willing to train as Emergency Circle, $515,000. dotte Trail, $800,000. Villafrede, 2002 Bartle Avenue, Eileen G. and Harry R. Perley, Jr. to William G. and Stacy A. Lawrie to $200,000. Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. David M. and Melinda Armstrong, 34 Christopher and Erika Efthymiou, 247 Rolland E. Swift to Bonnie L. Potter, Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. We offer 24 Gallowae, $480,000. Seneca Place, $283,000. 50 Maddaket, $195,000. hr. coverage. Select a duty period Ginny Sue Seabrook to Jeanne Nutt, John E. and Eugenie C. Callaghan to Euguene Lefloch to Antonio M. and that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am - 1 300 Tuttle Parkway, $349,000. Robert J. and Lilla C. Leuchs, 555 Alden Irene M. Tavares, 4 Clinton Lane, pm or 1-5 pm slots are perfect for John A. and Joyce Feldman to Karen Avenue, $400,000. $333,975. parents of school children. L. Finn, 259 Tuttle Parkway, $385,000. SCOTCH PLAINS Jewelle M. Mielnik to Anatoly and Frederic M. and Michele M. Krug to Jacqueline Higgins to Richard and Valentina Schetkovskly, 1484 Lamberts Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. Steven V. and Sandra K. Robertson, 252 Michele Polhamus, 1050 Hetfield Av- Mill Road, $225,000. 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. Scotch Plains Avenue, $305,000. enue, $101,500. Louis H. Tursi, Jr. to Kenneth Burns Call the Recruiting Team at Walter R. and Ruth N. DeGutis to Patricia Biondi to Jonathan and Nancy and Patricia Kay, 4 Greenbriar Lane, (908) 233-2500 for details Andrew Goldenberg and Lisa Kraus, 766 Greenberg, 81 Glenside Avenue, $489,900. Austin Street, $354,500. $396,000. Edita Chua to Benjamin M. and HELP WANTED Edward J. and Katherine Miller Coo- Hernando Defex to Tobias and Kim Charuca Velarde, 1560 Front Street, per to Rudolph and Janet R. Alba, 135 O’Neill, 2298 Westfield Avenue, $249,000. F/T mechanic/field technician for Lamberts Mill Road, $200,000. $184,500. High Meadow Developers to Ethan pump distributor in Union, NJ. Full Vincent J. Kmett to Betty J. Shiarella, Shirley C. Capone to John J. and and Joann Schoss, 517 Henry Street, benefits and profit sharing, salary as trustee of the revocable trust UAD, Kristen Sapienza, 2110 Maple View $175,000. based upon experience. Please 538 Westfield Avenue, $405,000. Court, $240,000. Robert J. Macri to Frank A. and Lauren call M-F, 9am-noon. Ask for Paul. Vaughn V. R. and Patricia B. Harris to Waldo D. Jones to Joseph M. and Tina N. Verga, 1205 Woodside Road, $373,500. Call (908) 964-1100 James and Jill Higgins, 553 Fairmont M. Bonaccorso, 25 Homestead Terrace, Rocco A. Salandra to Maria Kuchar, Avenue, $325,000 $320,000. 41 Tisbury Court, $195,000. The Paramount Group, Inc. to Calvin Jeffrey Dreyfus to Jarrod W. Harmon, Elizabeth L. Pedicini to John J. and HELP WANTED Clark, 112 Windsor Avenue, $129,000. 17 Malanga Court, $139,000. Allison Lestarchick, 2520 Birchwood John Lloyd Miller and Claire Brown John S. Denoia to Steen and Carolyn Court, $221,000. Leg. Sec. PT, work from home. Miller to Donald Gauthier and Caroline Capodiscasa, 2283 Woodland Terrace, David Ajuluchukwu to Kapil K. Must have Windows95 + Thompson, 422 Washington Street, $350,000. Chawla and Nandini Raghaven, 11 Mor- Dictaphone. Fax resumé + refs: $300,000. Marianna Gonzales to Gloria Sern, gan Way, $413,500. 908-322-5806 Henry S. and Kathleen M. Park to condominium at 38 Tisbury Court, Deborah Bright Zizza to Joseph and Gilles J. and Brigitte R. Picard, 858 $195,000. Colleen Hamrah, 12 Short Hills Lane, HELP WANTED Knollwood Terrace, $493,000. Alfred W. Thirbach to Warren P. and $105,000. Robert Milne and Ruth C. Eichhorn to Kathryn A. Shea, 21 Homestead Terrace, Sandra Hahnenkratt to Clara D. P/T for Animal Hospital Peter H. and Amy R. Anderson, 871 $355,500. Molski, 26 Wareham Court, $190,000. Doctor’s assistant. Kennel & cus- Boulevard, $415,000. Joanne M. Stewart to James F. Keefe, Barry Surett to Gary and Wendy todial. 20hrs/wk, evenings and Maureen A. Rower to Angelo F. and 11 Tisbury Court, $199,000. Chisamore, 1680 Rahway Road, Saturdays. Will train. Erica C. Delcore, 1521 Boulevard, Daniel F. Randolph to Robert W. and $420,000. Call (908) 322-7500 $249,900. Barbara E. Lapp, 1967 Parkwood Drive, Danny Ferrara to John and Susan Michael N. and Erin F. Theriault to $289,000. Calamela, 212 Byrd Avenue, $211,000. HELP WANTED Michael A. and Diane Naughton, 806 Thelma I. Calhoun to Myrna Dyson, Charlene A. Lopez to Joseph and Karen Prospect Street, $220,000. 300 Hunter Avenue, $130,000. Wenson, 2399 Monica Place, $262,500. Cashier/Stock - F/T & P/T posi- Louis R. Sydnor and Betty R. S. Wrench Bruce I. Barber to Brian T. and Deanna Hilda Schmitt to James W. and Denise tions avail.for large volume liquor to Jane Rankin, 305 Elm Street, $303,500. J. Dougherty, 2213 Greenside Place, C. Lomker, 329 Warren Street, $225,600. store in Westfield area. Experi- FOUND CAT Arthur E. Naething to John and Cesija $236,500. Veronica C. Messersmith to Robert A. ence a plus. Competitive wages. Spitals, 514 Clark Street, $280,000. Michele D. Petrek to Lisa Michelle Carrera and Evelyn P. Arroyo, 210 Elm Please Call (908) 273-9169 Cat found near Shackamaxon Frederick G. and Joan W. Buhrendorf, Tucker, 19 King James Court, $138,500. Court, $224,500. and leave a message Drive in Westfield. Gray and tan. Jr. to Kevin S. U. Swenson and Kimberly Walter J. DiDonato to James G. and FANWOOD FIrst seen on 11/23. Wanted A. Skrnich, 544 Bradford Avenue, Marilyn L. Mason, condominium at 9 Douglas J. Madigan to Gregory D. and Call (908) 233-1502 $453,000. Johnson Street, $220,000. Christine J. Boozer, 168 Watson Road, HELP WANTED William and Hazel C. Wallace to Jo- Rosalba Romanello to Glenn M. and $239,000. Orthodontic assistant wanted P/T HOUSE CLEANING Reporters to Cover Sports, seph C. Verga and Miriam S. Silver Lisa W. Rollins, 2378 Bryant Avenue, Chauncey A. Plyley to Joseph and afternoons. Will train. Brazilian woman with good refer- Meetings & Events in Verga, 860 Kimball Avenue, $640,000. $377,000. Susanne Wright, 183 King Street, Call (908) 232-1027 Charles A. Higgins to Susan Ann TMK Builders LLC to Crystal Smith, $232,000. ences & experience will clean your • Fanwood Lewis, 739 Clarence Street, $520,000. 2402 Hamlette Place, $199,900. Nestor F. DeJesus to Michael J. and home. Michael Mahoney to Michael R. and Stephen Vitollo to Matthew W. and Angela T. Suske, 65 Montrose Avenue, HELP WANTED Please Call (201) 997-6345 • Mountainside Jodi Jacobs, 778 Clarence Street, Cynthia D. Scobee, 335 Rolling Knolls $252,000. P/T Referral Coordinator/Medical HOUSE CLEANING • Union County $449,900. Road, $318,000. Bruce M. Meringolo to Guillermo D. Assistant for doctor’s office. Call Shankaramma N. Rao to Alicia and Douglas A. Eklof to Michael P. and Fidel, 185 Coriell Avenue, $242,500 Polish woman looking for more Cindy: • Scotch Plains Philip Weaver, 509 Dorian Place, Janette Scacifero, 2050 Raritan Road, MOUNTAINSIDE homes to clean. Own trans., ex- • Westfield $240,000. $450,000. Abraham Suckno to Boris Kahn and (908) 232-5092 perience & good references. Victor S. and Erlinds M. Buenavides Theodore Darabi to Brian Pourt and Ludmila Feldman, 289 Friar Lane, Please Call Any Time to Adam P. and Rowena Naeseth, 508 Lori McCarthy, 416 Victor Street, $400,000. HELP WANTED (732) 553-1593 • Part Time Edgar Road, $230,000. $224,000. Richard J. Carell to Michael and Alina MECHANICAL/INDUSTRIAL Harvey Koblentz to E.J.A. Realty Asso- Gregory L. Wilson to Carmelo and M. Balmann, 1520 Long Meadow Road, OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT • Flexible ciates, LLC, 549 South Avenue, $310,000. Maryann Spadaro, 2092 Lyde Place, $385,000. START NOW. Manufacturer of Hours Michael Elliott and Erika Lawrence $187,000. Thrasyvoulos N. Pappas to William H. Industrial equip. looking for de- MOUNTAINSIDE – 850 sq.ft. op- pendable FT mechanic. Experi- posite post office. Also 700 & 850 • Community Elliott to Helena and Robert Paul, 952 Thomas M. Ziek to Kevin S. Burns Hulburt and Kristine Monahan, 372 Dog- Involvement Ripley Avenue, $299,900. and Malvina L. Galla, 2334 Mountain wood Way, $322,500. ence in plumbing, pneumatic weld- sq.ft. near Rt. 22. Reasonable. David Griffin and Philip Carvelas to Avenue, $156,500. Amerdeo C. Jacovino to E. Dianne ing and mechanical assembly a Call (908) 789-8961 • Days Evenings Yoram S. and Charlene M. Friedman, John J. Lestarchick to Yelena Gorina, Rekow and Van P. Thompson, 476 Sum- plus. Will train qualified applicant. OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT 1321 Pinegrove Avenue, $194,500. 2211 West Broad Street, $178,000. mit Road, $325,000. Full benefits. Fax resumé (salary Weekends Tsung-Cheng Chang and Chin-Heng Edward P. Bailkin to Michael Laurence D. Chapin to Robert H. and requirements included) to 908- Prof. office space for rent in the Chang to Bing Zhu and Xiaoping Zhang, Mahoney, 831 Raritan Road, $300,000. Ann M. O’Holla, 1607 Deer Path, 687-0653, or come in to fill out an heart of Scotch Plains. 500-7,500 Call Us at 624 Norwood Drive, $243,000. Margaret M. Antoniello to Alan K. $750,000.Harilaos Kalimtzis to Craig sq. ft. avail., elevator, covered park- Patricia Festino a/k/a Patricia Koscis and Susan A. 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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield, is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 14 Deborah Way, Fanwood. The the sale of 835 Shackamaxon Drive. West- 2119 Gamble Road, Scotch Plains. The 1186 Blazo Terrace, Mountainside. The 109 Madison Avenue, Fanwood. The prop- property was marketed by Pat Plante and field. The property was sold by Rebecca property was handled by Susan D’Arecca. property was handled by Faten Mahran. erty was handled by Maureen LaCosta. sold by Bruce Dunnan. Wampler.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 1018 Leland Avenue, Scotch Plains. the sale of 415 Chestnut Street, Roselle 10 Floral Court, Westfield. The property above property at 514 Clark Street, West- property at 3 Mohawk Drive, Cranford. The The property was marketed by Roe Dunlap. Park. The property was marketed by Kitty was handled by Sonia Kassinger. field. The property was handled by Vasy property was listed by Bob Devlin and ne- Leonowicz. Honecker. gotiations of the sale were by Margaret Maguire.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 123 Benjamin Street, Cranford. The the sale of 1540 Front Street, Scotch Plains. 724 Clarence Street, Westfield. The prop- above property at 536 North Chestnut Street, 45 Willow Avenue, North Plainfield. The property was marketed by Joyce Taylor. The property Marketed by Carole Koscink. erty was handled by Bob Devlin. Westfield. The property was handled by Fran property was handled by Eileen Burlinson. Perla.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 9 Greensview Court, Scotch Plains. the sale of 761 Hyslip Avenue, Westfield. property at 5 Brookside Court, Scotch property at 536 Forest Avenue, Westfield. above property at 1736 Rahway Road, The property was marketed by Susan Massa The property was marketed by Terry Plains. The property was listed by Kathy The property was handled by Barbara Scotch Plains. The property was handled by and sold by Susan Wilson. Monzella. Shea and negotiations of the sale were by Callahan. Arleen DaPrile. Barbara Callahan.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 115 Tudor Oval, Westfield. The prop- sale of 620 Clinton Avenue, Kenilworth. the sale of 146 N. Lehigh Avenue, Cranford. property at 1558 Brookside Road, 145 Manning Avenue, North Plainfield. The erty was marketed by Betty Humiston and The property was marketed by Faith The property was marketed by Mark Mountainside. The property was listed by property was handled by Kay Gragnano. sold by Kathy Klausner. Maricic. Troxler. Hye-Young Choi and negotiations of the sale were by Regina Vietro.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 17 Woodbrook Circle, Westfield. The sale of 142 Coriell Avenue, Fanwood. The the sale of 471 Edgewood Road, Westfield. 441 West Fourth Street, Roselle. The prop- property at 19 Marion Lane, Scotch Plains. property was marketed by Lois Berger. property was marketed and sold by Ann The property was sold by Faith Maricic. erty was handled by Grace Rausch. The property was listed by Tom Bianco and Sank Davis. negotiations of the sale were by Ruth Tate.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors ERA, 600 North Avenue 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of West, Westfield is pleased to announce the nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 737 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. The 1049 E. Broad Street, Westfield. The prop- sale of 236 Hyslip Avenue, Westfield. The property at 959 Midwood Drive, Rahway. property at 38 Poplar Place, Fanwood. The property was marketed Doris Kopil. erty was marketed by Vicki Bekkedahl. property was sold by Jayne Bernstein. The property was listed and sold by Carla property was listed by Maureen LaCosta and Capuano. negotiations of the sale were by Kathy Shea.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff Realtors, ERA, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at 5 nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 2266 Morse Avenue, Scotch Plains. sale of 1217 Cushing Road, Plainfield. The the sale of 252 Scotch Plains Avenue, West- Clinton Lane, Scotch Plains. The property property at 157 Maple Avenue, North The property was marketed by Linda Daly. property was marketed by Carole Kosciuk field. The property was sold by Rebecca was handled by Tom Shea. Plainfield. The property was listed and ne- and sold by Jackie Hamberger. Wampler. gotiated by Carol Schirm. Paid Advertisement RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, December 9, 1999 Page 21 Arts & Entertainment

Encore Piano Trio to Appear Maureen Higgins At Dec. 15 Mid-Day Musicale State Earns Horror WESTFIELD — The First Con- York High School of the Perform- of the Art gregational Church of Westfield, ing Arts and the Manhattan School Writers Award located at 125 Elmer Street, will of Music. She is now Principal continue the 15th season of its Cello with the Hawthorne Cham- WESTFIELD – Maureen Higgins Mid-Day Musicales series of free, ber Orchestra and a member of the Music of Westfield has tied for second half-hour concerts on Wednesday, New Jersey Pops. The Crossroads in Garwood prize in the 7th Annual Short Story December 15, at noon with a pro- Ms. Une Kim-Moscarello has will welcome Bad Attitude to- Contest sponsored by the Garden gram by the Encore Piano Trio. studied piano in Korea, Europe night, December 9, The Fins on State Horror Writers. December 10, Billy Populus Band Violinist Rodica Iosub-Cohen, and the United States. She won the Ms. Higgin’s story, “The Terrace cellist Elizabeth Kalfayan and pia- North Jersey YM-YWHA Young on December 11 and Juggling nist Pang Une Kim-Moscarello, all Artists Competition and has per- Suns on December 15. A Jazz Jam Faces South,” earned her a $25 New Jersey artists, formed the formed with the Wayne Symphony will be held on December 14. For prize. Encore Piano Trio in 1997 and Orchestra, the Seoul Symphony more information, please call The national Orchestra, and the Gothenberg (908) 232-5666. contest received have performed together in the The Union County Arts Cen- metropolitan New York area ever (Sweden) Symphony. She currently ter in Rahway will host the about 50 entries from 30 since. is an affiliated artist at Drew Uni- Vienna Choir Boys on Decem- states. It was open to stories in any A native of Romania who later versity in Madison. Cheri Rogosky for The Westfield Leader and The Times genre unpublished and not ac- DELIGHTING THE AUDIENCE...KOL DODI, the Midrasha Commu- ber 17. For more information, emigrated to Israel, Ms. Iosub- Following the concert, a soup please call the Box Office at cepted by any publisher at the Cohen was a member of the Israel and sandwich luncheon will be nity Chorale recently performed at Temple Congregational Beth Israel in Scotch Plains with Cantor Erica Lippitz, far left. The (732) 499-8226. time of contest submission, up to Philharmonic Orchestra for a num- available in the church social hall 2,500 words in length. ber of years and appeared with for $4.50. group, which represents all denominations, has been in exist- them as a soloist in concertos Funding for these concerts has ence for eight years with membership from a 70-mile radius. Over Literature Each entry was critiqued anony- under Zubin Mehta. She is pres- been made possible in part by the 50 singers from several communities comprise the talented The Town Book Store in mously by three published writers ently a regular substitute with the New Jersey State Council on the ensemble. Westfield will host a book sign- and/or editors. New York Philharmonic Orches- Arts, Department of State, through Holiday Clip and Save ing with Peter Genovese, author tra. a grant administered by the Union of “The Great American Road Calvary Chorale Sets Ms. Kalfayan, also originally from County Office of Cultural and Trip: US 1, Maine to Florida,” Romania, graduated from the New Heritage Affairs. from 6 to 8 p.m. on December 9; ‘Une Cantate de Noel’ Westfield Public Schools Plan a signing with Michael Immerson, author of “Newark’s Little Italy” SUMMIT – Calvary Chorale’s from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on De- monthly concert series will con- District-Wide Holiday Concerts cember 11, and a Book Discus- tinue its 26th season with a perfor- sion Group on Susanna Kaysen’s mance featuring music of Arthur WESTFIELD – A variety of Edison Intermediate School “Girl Interrupted” on December Honegger, Cesar Franck and An- holiday concerts will be on tap (EIS) Choral Concert at EIS Au- 14 at 8 p.m. For more informa- tonio Vivaldi on Sunday, Decem- throughout the Westfield school tion, please call (908) 233-3535. ditorium and an RIS Choral ber 12, at 4 p.m. at Calvary Episco- district for this festive season. Concert at RIS Auditorium. pal Church. All concerts will be presented at ·Monday, December 20, Theatre The Chorale will be joined by a 7:30 p.m. The schedule is: Southside Elementary Strings full orchestra and soloists Andi ·Thursday, December 9, In- Concert at EIS Auditorium and Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn will present Rags until Campbell, soprano; Sharon strumental Concert at Franklin Instrumental Concert II at RIS Morrison, mezzo-soprano, and Elementary School and a Band Auditorium. Monday, December 13. For more information, please call (973) Mark Watson, bass. and Vocal Concert at Washing- ·Tuesday, December 21, Band 379-3717 or visit The program will include ton Elementary School. and Vocal Concert at Wilson www.papermill.org. Franck’s “Fantasie in A for Organ,” ·Monday, December 13, Elementary School. The Union County Arts Cen- Honegger’s “Une Cantate de Noel” Northside Elementary Strings ·Wednesday, December 22, ter in Rahway will host a Holi- day Film Festival on December and Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” Concert at Roosevelt Intermedi- Instrumental Concert at EIS Au- A free-will offering will be taken ate School (RIS) Auditorium. 18: A Muppet Christmas Carol at 3 ditorium and Vocal Concert at p.m., The Nightmare Before Christ- at the concert and child care is ·Tuesday, December 14, In- Franklin School. mas at 5 p.m. and White Christ- available for a nominal fee. “Cal- strumental Concert I at Roosevelt ·Wednesday, January 12, mas at 8 p.m. For more informa- vary Chorale” T-shirts will be avail- School Auditorium and a Band tion, please call (732) 499-8226. Westfield High School Instru- able for a nominal fee. and Vocal Concert at Jefferson mental Concert at Westfield High Encore Piano Trio For a season brochure, please Elementary School. School Auditorium. Art call (908) 277-1547. Funding for ·Wednesday, December 15, ·Wednesday, January 19, Calvary Chorale has been made Vocal Concert at Westfield High Fine Arts Recital Series at The Westfield Art Associa- possible in part by the New Jersey tion will hold its 75th Annual School Auditorium. Westfield High School in Council on the Arts, Department ·Thursday, December 16, Room No. 121. Members’ Oil, Pastel & Sculp- ture Exhibition from December of State, through a grant adminis- 11 to 14 in the Westfield Com- tered by the Union County Divi- munity Room. sion of Cultural and Heritage Af- Have an A&E Scoop? [email protected] fairs. Madrigal Singers Schedule Concert Program at Church Goods & Services WESTFIELD – The Madrigal perform in the concert. Singers will present “Sing Alleluia, The program will include works A Child Is Born,” a program of by Praetorius, Parsons, Hassler, words and music for the holiday Handel, Viadan, Poulenc, Bach ACCOUNTANT AUTO REPAIR AVAILABLE FENCING season at the First United Method- and pieces from the European Re- ELM STREET ist Church of Westfield on Sunday, naissance. • Fast Turn-Around SERVICE CENTER A. PLAIA & SON December 12, at 4 p.m. Members of the Madrigal Sing- Complete Auto Repair THIS SPACE Selections from the Bible and ers come from many communities • Flexible Payment Terms Foreign & Domestic Shakespeare will tell the Christ- in northern New Jersey. Under • Convenient Hours & • A/C Service AVAILABLE All Types of Fence mas story and introduce groups of several directors and with chang- Location • Tires carols and motets spanning the ing membership, the ensemble has • Road Service Expertly Installed 14th to 20th centuries. been sharing this musical fellow- • Tune-ups CALL New and Repairs ship with audiences since 1948. NEIL F. SCHEMBRE NJ Margaret Gooding of Fanwood, Certified Public Accountant State • Brakes Pamela Johnson of Westfield, Kirk A suggested donation will be ac- Inspection • Batteries (908) 232-4407 Free Estimates Robbins of Fanwood and Marga- cepted at the door. For more infor- (908) 322-6066 • (908) 322-4138 138 Elm St • Westfield (908) 654-5222 ret Thompson of Mountainside will mation, please call (908) 233-1570. 266 North Avenue, Fanwood 908-232-1937

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Andy Bhasin, Kristin Joham Soprano, Deborah Eberts, Awarded Merit Scholarships To Perform in Opera Role

MURRAY HILL — Vio- WESTFIELD – Deborah Eberts, linist Andy Bhasin of a soprano from Westfield, will Westfield and French horn appear in the role of the mother player Kristin Joham of in Menotti’s opera “Amahl and Mountainside have been the Night Visitors” by the Cel- selected as recipients of ebration Singers on Friday, De- merit scholarships provided cember 10, and Saturday, De- by the Frank and Lydia cember 11, at 8 p.m. at Cranford Bergen Foundation of Sum- mit. Andy and Kristin are United Methodist Church. both students from the New A children’s matinee will be pre- Jersey Youth Symphony. sented on December 11 at 3 p.m. The recipients performed Children under 12 will be admitted concertos and sonatas for a free if accompanied by an adult. panel of professional mu- Ms. Eberts has recorded under sicians at the November 19 the direction of Leonard competition held at the Bernstein and has performed as Symphony. WESTFIELD EXHIBIT...The Westfield Art Gallery, 150-152 East soloist at Lincoln Center under Andy is a junior at the direction of John Rutter. Westfield High School. He Broad Street, Westfield will hold its annual group show on started to study the violin Sunday, December 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. The show will continue She was a finalist in the 1988 when he was in third grade until Sunday, January 23, 2000. Pictured above is a piece by Carnegie Hall International Ora- Deborah Eberts at Franklin Elementary Westfield resident and multi-media artist Violet Brennan. torio Competition and has per- School under the instruc- formed as soloist at Merkin Con- at her home and serves on the tion of Dr. Theodore K. Westfield Art Gallery to Hold cert Hall Competition and Water- voice faculty of the New Jersey Schlosberg. loo Village under the direction of Workshop for the Arts in He now studies with Andy Bhasin Gerard Scwartz. Westfield. Anton Miller in New York Annual Group Show on Sunday Ms. Eberts has also performed Tickets for all shows are $10 City. Andy has attended for his achievement in violin per- in many concerts for area for adults and $5 for senior citi- Meadowmount School of Music formance awarded by the Westfield zens. For more information, Foundation. WESTFIELD – The Westfield Art Adele Roseman; Westfield resident churches and synagogues. She where he worked in the studio of please call (908) 241-8200. Stephen Clapp of the Juilliard He has performed as a member Gallery, 150-152 East Broad Street, and multi-media artist Violet maintains a private voice studio School. He also studied violin at of the New York Youth Symphony Westfield will hold its annual group Brennan, floral and landscape art- Camp Encore in Pennsylvania. and has participated in the New show on Sunday, December 12, ist Eleanor Morehouse, photogra- In 1997, Andy received the Jersey Youth Symphony organiza- from 2 to 4 p.m. The show will pher Diego Ortiz, oil, watercolor Kid’s Corner

Nelson A. Keller Memorial Award tion since 1994. continue until Sunday, January 23, and landscape artist Hina Tailor ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 2000. and acrylic painter Dorothy ○○○○○○○ Westfield, Fanwood Residents There will be no admission DeMatteis. charge and paintings will be avail- The Gallery is a division of New Authors and Illustrators to Speak able for purchase. Jersey Workshop of the Arts. For To Grace Stage in Nutcracker The Gallery will feature the more information, please call (908) MILLBURN – Katie Madurski of ber 18 and 23 at 3 p.m. works of oil and acrylic painter 789-9696. At Westfield Library Program Fanwood and Jessica Flynn, Rachel There will be no performance Maran, Julienne Niemiera and Elisa on Christmas Day, December 25. Swedish Christmas and Cooking WESTFIELD – The Friends of “Humpty Dumpty.” Niemiera, all of Westfield will per- The premiere Nutcracker in New the Westfield Memorial Library will The couple’s appearance at the form with the New Jersey Ballet in Jersey, this production by the New present a special pro- library will also in- Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker at Paper Jersey Ballet will feature a cast of On Tap at Miller-Cory Museum gram by Dan and Kim clude story reading Mill Playhouse from Friday, Decem- 100. Adlerman, childrens’ WESTFIELD – Swedish cus- Admission to the museum and from their books, ber 17, to Monday, December 27. Tickets range in price from $36 authors and illustra- sing-alongs and Performances will be December to $18. A limited number of box toms will be celebrated at the its grounds are free for children tors, on Saturday, De- 17 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, December 18, seats are available for $38. All Miller-Cory House Museum under six years of age. Admis- face painting. cember 11, at 11 a.m. Monday, December 20 to Thursday, major credit cards are accepted on Sunday, December 12, sion for adults is $2 and 50 cents Books will be at the library. December 23, at 7 p.m.; and Sun- and group rates are available. from 2 to 5 p.m. for students. available for pur- days, December 19 and 26 at 6 p.m. For more information and reser- St. Lucia’s Day, the All children in the chase at a discount. Matinees will be held at 1 p.m. vations, please call (973) 376-4343. meaning of the crown of community from The Aldermans will on December 19, Friday, Decem- For groups of 20 or more, please Junior Strings greens and candles and kindergarten and also autograph cop- ber 24, December 26 and 27. There call (973) 379-3636, Extension No. up, and their parents ies of their books. will also be a matinee on Decem- 2438. the significance of saf- fron and caradom fla- Set First Concert are invited to attend. Seating is limited. Varied Art Styles on Exhibit vored buns will be dis- The Aldermans Tickets are required cussed. Traditional straw figures Of the Season published their and available at the and the anticipation of “jultomten” books “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring,” main desk. In Hospital’s Winter Program or Santa Claus will be explored. “Hey Diddle Diddle,” “Africa Call- For more information, please WESTFIELD – Westfield resi- ing Nighttime Falling” and call (908) 789-4090. A traditional Swedish Christ- dents Theodore Chou, Lizzy Myers MOUNTAINSIDE – Black and able for sale. A portion of the mas dinner will be prepared over and Eunice Park will perform their white photography by Jeremiah proceeds will benefit the hospi- an open hearth. first concert of the season as part Bean, nostalgic paintings by tal. of the New Jersey Donald David of Scotch Plains Youth Symphony and elementary art projects by Junior Strings on students of Linda Tarantino will Sunday, December be on display in the exhibition 12, 3 p.m. at hallway at Children’s Specialized Roosevelt Interme- Hospital throughout December diate School in and January. Westfield. Flute Forum Mr. David will display approxi- member Elizabeth mately 15 pieces, two of which Grausso will also have been painted for this ex- perform during the hibit. He focuses on photo-realis- evening. tic images that date from the 40s Maestro Barbara and 50s such as diners, movie Barstow will lead marquees and soda foundations. the string players He will also show paintings of in works of Bach, local interest, including the Corelli, Vaughan Westfield Firehouse. Williams, Cerrulli and Johann The exhibition is open to the Strauss. public, free of charge, from 8:30 For more infor- a.m. to 8:30 p.m., daily, at the mation, please call hospital. Visitors must enter the RAFFLE WINNERS…Winners of the New Jersey Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) the New Jersey hospital through the Ambulance Annual 50/50 Raffle receive their checks from Dr. Theodore K. Schlosberg, Founder Youth Symphony Entry. and Executive Director of NJWA. Pictured, left to right, are: First Place Winner, Ross office at (908) 771- Erazzo, Dr. Schlosberg and Third Place Winner Diane Fruchtman. The Second Place 5544. The artists’ works will be avail- Winner was Libby Reinhardt. ‘History of the Tango’ on Tap A Child’s Christmas in Wales With Arbor Chamber Society On Tap at Shakespeare Festival

WESTFIELD – Classical gui- Opus 91” for voice, cello and MADISON — The New Jersey Agency of the National Endow- Shakespeare Festival has added a tarist Christopher Kenniff and piano and Mendelssohn’s “Pi- ment for the Arts, as well as FIRST NIGHT HAS “CLASS”...“Class” and “Blues Brothers II Fea- violinist Lucy Stoltzman will join ano Trio in C Minor” for violin, special Family Matinee with special many corporations, foundations, prices for children for its holiday businesses and individuals. tured Band” will be performing at First Night Westfield 2000 on the Arbor Chamber Music Soci- cello and piano. New Year’s Eve. ety to perform Astor Featured performers include musical, A Child’s Christmas In Wales. Jazz, Concert Piazzolla’s “History of the mezzo-soprano Jane Bunnell, The Family Matinee will be held Tango” program in De- cellist Michael Kannen and pia- on Thursday, December 23, at 3 Band to Ring In ‘Class,’ ‘Blues Brothers II’ Slate cember. nist and director of the Arbor p.m. at the F.M. Kirby Shakespeare The concert will be held Chamber Music Society Lenore Theatre in Madison. in two venues, on Satur- Davis. Children’s tickets for this perfor- Season at Concert Performances at First Night 2000 day, December 11, at 8 p.m. Composer John Sichel will mance will be the special price of at the Burgdorff Cultural Cen- present a pre-concert lecture $10. For tickets or more information, WESTFIELD – The New Jersey WESTFIELD – “Class” and “Blues possible in part by the Westfield Y, ter, 10 Durand Road, for 45 minutes before each con- please call the box office at (973) Workshop for the Arts’ (NJWA) Jazz Brothers II Featured Band” will be the Westfield Foundation and the Maplewood and on Sunday, cert. 408-5600. Band and Concert Band will ring in performing at First Night Westfield Town of Westfield, as well as many December 12, at 4 p.m. at St. The Arbor Chamber Adapted from Dylan Thomas’ story the holiday season with a concert local private and business donors. by Jeremy Brooks and Adrian 2000 on New Year’s Eve. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Music Society is sponsored by Haven Savings Bank in Mitchell, this musical captures all the Westfield on Saturday, December 18. Class has performed in Westfield Buttons for the town-wide event Westfield. funded in part by magic and wonder of Christmas past The ensembles will perform holi- during the annual Spring Fling. are currently on sale for $10 Individual tickets are $17.50 the New Jersey State as seen through the eyes of a young day, pop, swing and jazz composi- The band has opened perfor- through Thursday, December 30, per adult and $15 for senior Council on the Arts boy. tions at the Westfield Municipal mances for Bobby Rydell, the and $12 on New Year’s Eve. citizens. Student tickets are $8 through grants admin- A Child’s Christmas In Wales runs Building’s Community Room at 8 p.m. Duprees, Frankie Lyman, Leslie For a listing of convenient loca- in Maplewood and free in istered by the Essex County now through December 23. Donations received from the con- Gore and rock and roll groups tions to purchase buttons, please Adult tickets for this special Fam- Westfield for ages 10 and older. Office of Cultural and Heritage cert will benefit NJWA’s scholarships from Boston to Orlando, as well as call First Night Westfield at (908) In “History of the Tango,” Affairs, the Bergen Foundation, ily Matinee performance are $28 for and programming. orchestra and $24 for balcony seat- Dr. Theodore Schlosberg, Founder in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. 518-2983. Argentine composer Piazzolla the Westfield Foundation and Using colorful props, traditional traced the development of the the HEART program from the ing. Tickets for young people under and Executive Director of the NJWA 18 are $10. will direct the Jazz Band and per- poodle skirts and satin jackets, “The longer I live the more I see tango. Union Country Board of Cho- This performance replaces a pre- form a special piece on the alphorn. that I am never wrong about The program will include, in sen Freeholders. Class brings audiences back to the viously announced matinee on The Concert Band, directed by early days of rock and roll. anything, and that all the pains addition to Piazzolla’s work, Tickets and brochures may Wednesday, December 22 at 2 p.m. Howard Toplansky, will perform First Night Westfield is a family- that I have so humbly taken to Dominick Argento’s “Letters be obtained at the door or by The Festival is funded in part traditional favorites such as “Silent verify my notions have only by a grant from the New Jersey oriented, alcohol-free, drug-free from Composers” for voice and calling (908) 232-1116 or by e- Night,” “Let It Snow,” “Rudolph the wasted my time.” guitar, Brahm’s “Two Songs, mail: [email protected]. State Council on the Arts/De- Red Nosed Reindeer” and “I’ll Be celebration of the arts for indi- partment of State, a Partner Home for Christmas.” viduals of all ages. It is made --George Bernard Shaw CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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POPCORN™ Toy Story 2 John Lennon Beautiful Play It Again, Disney Continued from Page 24 Things By Michael S. Goldberger One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent ago on December 8? Continued from Page 24 The name John Lennon has be- dinosaur, and Jim Varney as Slinky come a mantra for contemporary Dog. rock and rollers who almost reli- Finer human beings trapped in giously cite the radical and rebel- ally designed individual spoons to 4 popcorns the polyvinyl bodies of toys this lious musician as their strongest give to members of the retiring world has never known. Their influence and icon. faculty at Kean. If it’s really true that the sequel is Lennon certainly contributed an Three separate designs were for- never equal, then Toy Story 2 is the quips are priceless. The wonderfully involving tale invaluable thread to the multi- mulated by Mr. Goodwin when stupendous exception that proves textured and brilliantly colored crafting a series of originally or- the rule. No follow-up since God- doesn’t self-consciously pander to tapestry that has comprised Ameri- nate chopsticks. Each year, he also father II, a second installment we the viewer; there is no awkward malarkey about reaching audiences can music during this millennium. designs a series of sterling bells, as couldn’t refuse, has done better He was also an avant-garde artist, on “more than one level.” Quite well as candle snuffs. Each of justice to its motion picture prede- political activist and author. these pieces are works of art wor- cessor. naturally, Toy Story 2 plays on that Lennon’s demise, which stunned thy of display and treasure. most important of all levels — the and paralyzed the world, once com- In this spectacular combination Ms. Goodwin, who was an art of cutting edge animation and sim- one that’s labeled, “Children of All pelled Bruce Springsteen to con- Ages.” Cheri Rogosky for The Leader and The Times fide, “If it wasn’t for John Lennon a instructor for a few years, noted plicity of story, something we’ve that engaged couples will often suspected ever since childhood is Like its genuinely warmhearted PREPARING A PERFORMANCE...The New Jersey Intergenerational Or- lot of us would be some place much humor, all the film’s joys, hopes, chestra (NJIO) is expanding into a full-sized symphony orchestra with different. It’s hard to come out here walk through the door at Beauti- again proven to be so: Our toys the inclusion of brass, woodwinds and tympani for its annual holiday ful Things seeking out her live! And what’s more, they live for and fears are universal. Adults and play tonight, but there’s noth- whose children don’t want to see concert, “Mainly Mozart” on Sunday, December 12, at 3 p.m. in ing else to do.” husband’s advice and design ex- us. Cranford High School. The program will feature one movement of pertise in crafting their non-tradi- Whether grownup or moppet, this movie again, at least not just Lennon made no secret of his Mozart’s Symphony No. 40, Eine Kleine Nachtmusic and the world tional wedding bands. yet, might find themselves volun- premiere of composer, Mario Lombardo’s “Elegy” for solo Viola and carefree and flamboyant nature. never again will you discard your Continuously searching for toys without mulling the moral teering to take nieces, nephews String Orchestra. The violist will be conductor Lorraine Marks and He tasted the flavors of the world and neighbor kids. Mr. Lombardo will be guest conductor for the performance. Pictured, and invented some of his own “natural images” in a stone or consequences of your actions. The for others to try. These “flavors” other ingredient, Mr. Goodwin second coming of director John Of course leave it to Tom Hanks above, are: Ms. Marks and Mr. Lombardo. to stand out in any situation. Even took American music beyond the revealed, “It is important to be led Lasseter’s wonderful fantasy about beloved Elvis Presley era when by the materials.” He said that a little boy and his toys is indeed when you can’t see him. Continu- Mario Lombardo to Perform ing his Midas Touch ways with just he hit U.S. soil with Paul when crafting jewelry, he believes sprinkled with magic movie dust. McCartney, Ringo Starr and there must be a “reliance upon Prepare to enjoy. the right quality of intonation, George Harrison, better known your own senses, flexibility in the In this issue, megalomaniac toy exclamation and resonance, it is At Annual Concert in Cranford apparent that Mr. Hanks is not as The Beatles. Some Americans ways to approach designing,” and collector Al McWhiggin (a villain- weren’t ready for the music world merely the voice of his computer CRANFORD – This year, the the orchestra from the Union a method of “simplicity.” ously smarmy Wayne Knight) has New Jersey Intergenerational Or- County Board of Chosen Free- to be turned upside down with When asked what principles designs of kidnapping cowboy doll generated protagonist, but his very chestra (NJIO) is expanding into a holders, Nicholas P. Scutari, Chair- this new brand of rock. and guidelines he would stress to soul. But Lennon rocked beyond rea- Woody (Tom Hanks) from Andy full-sized symphony orchestra with man. his students regarding the world (John Morris) and selling him to a The convincing verbalizations son, intimidating even Presley him- the inclusion of brass, woodwinds Other selections for the concert of jewelry design, Mr. Goodwin make for a delightful suspension include Leopold Mozart’s “Toy self who watched the seas of toy museum in Japan. and tympani for it’s annual holi- confided that it is important for It seems that owing to the west- of disbelief, which in turn gives day concert, “Mainly Mozart” on Symphony,” Mr. Lombardo’s “Win- screaming women who used to the film a credible platform from Sunday, December 12, at 3 p.m. in ter Frolic” written for string or- run after him converting to the an artisan to be him or herself, ern action figure’s kiddy show have integrity in their ideas and stardom on “Roundup” back in the which to launch its primary par- Cranford High School. chestra, flutes, oboe, clarinet and brewing religion that was the legacy able and a host of winsomely The program will feature one percussion, from Handel’s Mes- of Lennon. an honesty to the material and to 1950s, he is now the object of high their development of ideas. kitsch; acquiring him will give the supporting metaphors. movement of Mozart’s Symphony siah, “He Shall Feed His Flock,” Historians have called Lennon Eventually faced with a tragic No. 40, Eine Kleine Nachtmusic Mozart’s “Dona Nobis Pacem,” and an American hero despite his En- “Designing is an organic pro- toy world’s answer to Sydney cess,” he added. “You should al- Greenstreet the matched set he dilemma, Woody isn’t sure if he and the world premiere of com- a sing-a-long to close the pro- glish heritage. After he was assas- wants to be rescued after all. Ide- poser, Mario Lombardo’s “Elegy” gram. sinated by Mark David Chapman, low your ideas to lead you. The needs for his money-grubbing many Americans asserted that consequences are then dynamic.” scheme. He already has Stinky ally, the cowpoke dreamily opines, for solo Viola and String Orches- Admission is free and large print programs are available. when Lennon was gunned down, During his fruitful career, Mr. Pete the Prospector (Kelsey a toy only comes alive when he’s tra. The violist will be conductor Lorraine Marks and Mr. Lombardo For additional information on it seemed like a piece of Ameri- Goodwin conjured up and de- Grammer), Jessie the Singing Cow- being loved by the little kid who owns him. But then the prospect will be guest conductor for the the NJIO, please call (908) 709- can history was wiped out that signed several mythical beasts, girl (Joan Cusack), and Bullseye, performance. 0084, visit www.bobdevlin.com/ cold winter night. Some took his which he turned into chess pieces Woody’s rambunctious but trusty of being adored for eternity at the “Elegy” was written for the NJIO orches.html or e-mail death just as hard as President for a highly-unique chess set for steed. museum has its allure, too. So what will it be? Immortality or from a HEART Grant awarded to [email protected]. Kennedy’s and the plane crash the Newark Museum. The tongue-in-cheek satire of that took the lives of Buddy Holly a short but glorious life? Mr. Goodwin is also a member children’s shows and their mer- and Richie Valens. of the Society of North American chandising tie-ins is refreshingly Fellow “Roundup” cohort Jessie, Soprano Carol Bayard Slates Lennon once asked us all to Goldsmiths, the premier organi- still scarred from when she was imagine some very unimaginable self-effacing, and not in the least zation for studio jewelers. disingenuous even in light of the abandoned by the little girl who instances in one of his final songs, outgrew her, jealously warns Performance with Glee Club “Imagine.” “Imagine there’s no With over 400 craftsman con- veritable fortune that will be tributing to the treasure box of made selling graven images of Woody that the day awaits when heaven…imagine there’s no coun- he’ll also be shelved; his remain- WESTFIELD – Carol Bayard, try,” he crooned. What would quality craft items available at Woody and his brave pals. It only soprano, will sing the Special Art- Beautiful Things, it is especially figures. ing time with Andy would thus be American music be without the limited. In other words, is it better ist portions of Westfield Glee Club boundless imagination and child- difficult to pass up one of the Adding to the glib irony, it’s this Winter Concerts slated for Satur- ethereal, sparkling handblown plastic bunch led by heroic space- to have loved and lost than to have like spirit of Lennon and his mu- never loved at all? day, December 11, at 8 p.m. at sic? glass ornaments that draws you man Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) Roosevelt Intermediate School and into the shop. who battle the heinous profiteer Other philosophical questions On his anniversary, mourners abound, happily posited amidst on Sunday, December 12, at 4 p.m. will continue to gather at Straw- Surrendering to the beauty of in order to rescue Woody. The at the First Congregational Church. the colorful jumble of events as berry Fields in Central Park to one ornament swirled with reds astute voice characterizations sub- Ms. Bayard will sing two arias illuminate small votive candles and and oranges, Ms. Goodwin care- mitted by a superb cast breathe Woody’s toy chest compatriots fight the good fight under the leave behind scraps of paper fully clipped my ornament of both hilarity and enamoring dra- scrawled with some of Lennon’s choice from the ceiling and started matic filigree into the remarkably banners of friendship, duty and Festival Chorus Plans honor. most time-treasured lyrics and to wrap it in a box. While ringing simple plot. ‘Christmas in England’ words of woe and remembrance. up the purchase, Mr. Goodwin There’s Hamm the piggy bank, Aside from all the fun it un- leashes, Toy Story 2 imparts life WESTFIELD — The Festival Cho- We should take some time out continued to adorn the box with voiced by John Ratzenberger (Cliff to recall the memory of the man lessons, and gives children a pre- rus of the First Congregational red and green ribbon. the mail carrier of “Cheers” fame); who encouraged us to “give peace view glimpse into the responsibili- Church of Westfield will The successful husband and Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head, present a program of a chance,” imagine the unimagin- wife team of Mr. and Mrs. ties of adulthood. able and take the mundane and whose Mrs. Potato Head wife Christmas music en- Goodwin have turned Beautiful (Estelle Harris) packs his “angry For grownups, it is heartwarm- titled, “Christmas in En- shake things up. ing, devilishly satirical, and above gland” during their Sun- Carol Bayard Lennon gave the world the abil- Things into a virtual Utopia, of- eyes” when he leaves for the cru- fering quality craftsmanship, origi- sade; Wallace Shawn as Rex the all nostalgic. We are indulgently day morning worship ity to see in technicolor, while reminded of what can be learned and favorite traditional songs. nal artistry and friendship to ev- service at 10 a.m. on She began her professional ca- most were just too comfortable by watching a child at play. For December 12. looking through gray glasses. ery client. how he behaves is often a good The chorus will per- reer as a singer with the Lake George Opera Festival where she performed indication of how he will treat his form anthems by Brit- Deadline Notice: ish composers John every soprano role in that summer fellow human beings when he season. Ms. Bayard has been in- All press releases must be grows up. Rutter, David Willcocks, Gustav Holst, Reginald volved with the New York City in the office on Fridays by And who knows. Maybe, just Opera Company and has performed Jacques and Martin Shaw, and hymns THE PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL 4 p.m. to be considered maybe, if he treats his toys with at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center respect, they will come back one and other service music will also be for the next issue. THERE by British composers. and several other venues. ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. E-mail: day as a loving family and good The program will be under the A Maplewood resident, she has Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion [email protected], friends. Gosh....I know it worked direction of Dr. Barbara Thomson, a private voice studio and she Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums Fax: (908) 232-0473. for me. the church’s Director of Music, and performs with her husband, Tho- Please address to Arts & * * * * * will also feature soprano soloist mas Booth. She taught voice at Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 Entertainment Editor: Toy Story 2, rated G, is a Walt Meredith Hoffmann-Thomson, the the Paper Mill Playhouse Con- Riverwalk Plaza Disney Pictures and Pixar Anima- 1999 Westfield Men’s Glee Club servatory and will return to that 34 Ridgedale Avenue • East Hanover 281 Main Street • Millburn Michelle H. LePoidevin tion Studios release directed by scholarship winner. position in 1999. She is also work- (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688 John Lasseter and stars the voices Visitors are invited to attend. ing on a short book on singing. of Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack and Tim Allen. Running time: 92 min- Celebrating Our utes. 10th Anniversary • “Excellent “ -1998-2000 Zagats Restaurant Survey • “Wonderful Pasta “ - New York Times • ✰✰✰ - Star Ledger • “One of NJ’s Best Kept Secret “ - New Jersey Monthly • Authentic Italian Cuisine • Exciting Regional Specialties • Private Rooms for Every Occasion Open for Lunch Thru December 12 to 2:30

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Looking for the top Christmas gifts? Arts & Entertainment Beyond Beautiful Things: Owners Keep Creative Juices Flowing Since Inception of Craft Movement in America

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN craft movement in the early 1950s. Paula Leighton died and is a miniature sculpture in and of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times One of the first contemporary craft Henry Leighton retired. itself. The designer told The Leader •Sega Dreamcast SCOTCH PLAINS – Window jewelers, he taught fine art, “It’s evolved,” Mrs. • and The Times that he strives to “Who Wants to Be A Million- shopping is simply not an op- metals, ceramic and jew- Goodwin said of the consider the “unique form” of the aire” CD-ROM tion at Beautiful Things in down- •Harry Potter Books elry design at Kean Col- store since it was owned pieces and the “relationship of the •Scott Turow’s “Personal Inju- town Scotch Plains. lege, now Kean by the Leightons. Mr. stone to the metal.” ries” One is immediately lured into University, for Leighton was a jeweler A fascinating series of small •Pokémon Project Studio Soft- the shop by the illuminated win- 38 years. like Mr. Goodwin. spoons, each commonly crafted ware dows speckled with handblown His cre- When asked about from silver with spheres of differ- • Epson Stylus Color 740 Inkjet glass ornaments suspended from ative work her experience as an ent stones perched at the top of Printer the ceiling and swirled with color. •Star Wars Legos was first artist, she added, “I kind the spoon, graces one display case •Pokémon Trading Cards But, the true invitation lies in the displayed of live my art.” She at Beautiful Things. •Toy Story 2 Video Game by warm personalities and abundant with Rubin called Beautiful Things One year, Mr. Goodwin person- Disney/Pixar talent of artisans, co-owners and “an extension” of her- Continued on Page 23 •Kodak DC280 Digital Camera Westfield residents Nell and E. self. • Olympus Super Megapixel Austin Goodwin. Studios “I’m always stimu- Zoom Camera • With a large customer base boast- and America lated by the materials Generation Girl Barbie ing a family-like camaraderie be- •Stephen King’s “Hearts in House in I’m using. I have greater Atlantis: New Fiction” tween the Goodwins and their New York City. faith in natural materi- •Supernatural by Santana clients, Ms. Goodwin has created He has also par- als,” remarked Mr. •Millennium by The Backstreet a delightful atmosphere at the shop ticipated in many Goodwin while point- Boys and Mr. Goodwin has breathed ing to necklaces he • notable jewelry and Baby One More Time by life into the jewelry and craft items silver competitions. crafted with agate and Britney Spears he creates in his upstairs studio. •“Goodnight Moon: Board Upon his retirement, he silver, sea urchin spine, Book & Tape” They have both kept the spirit and joined his wife as a jewelry ivory, as well as other •Magnetic Slippers by BIOflex innovation of the craft movement designer and co-owner at Beau- pieces featuring •Sony Playstation alive and well. tiful Things. Although the Tampa Bay coral •Sony FD83 Mavica Digital Mr. Goodwin, who has been a Goodwins have not owned the and rosewood. Camera member of the New Jersey De- • store for its entire 26-year history, Each of the DVD’s: Matrix, Shakespeare signer Craftsman Group, was in- in Love, The Mummy, Titanic they took over the establishment necklaces de- •Nintendo 64 strumental in spearheading the when its former owners and friends signed by Mr. Goodwin ARTISTCharles OF THEDickens WEEK WELCOME WINDOW...An invit- ing panorama filled with Charles Dickens unique, handblown ornaments awaits shoppers at Beautiful (1812-1870) Things in Scotch Plains. Despite his turbulent up- bringing, which included a Ring In The father who drove family fi- nances into the ground and later became imprisoned, Charles Dickens turned out to be one of the most regal and profound examples of excel- lence in creative writing. Craft He was sent to work at the ripe age of 12 at the Warren’s Blacking Factory while his New Year Corner: family was imprisoned for fi- nancial reasons. Dickens con- tinued to work there after their release, even though he Swirled Holiday was quite miserable doing so. These days of drudgery ended Ornaments when he was sent to day You Will Need: school in London from 1824 to 1827. 1 box of clear Christmas ball Dickens was an office boy ornaments at an attorney’s office at the Small bottles of acrylic paint age of 15 and a court and Colored ribbon to hang orna newspaper reporter. His nick- ments name was “Boz” when he Instructions: wrote for newspapers. Remove the cap of the ornament His passion for novel writ- ing began in 1837 when he and set the cap aside. began writing “Oliver Twist.” Decide on which acrylic paints “Nicholas Nickleby” was com- you would like to use. Try to use pleted in 1841. “A Christmas colors that would blend beauti- Carol” and “David fully. For example, use red, yellow Copperfield” were published and white or a combination of in 1850. Two other classics, green, blue and yellow. Try to “A Tale of Two Cities” and avoid using black. Irridescent col- “Great Expectations” were ors also work well. developed by 1861. Slowly release one drop of each Dickens experienced a mild stroke in 1869 when he started color inside of the ball. Begin to penning “The Mystery of swirl the colors by turning the ball Edwin Drood.” He held his fi- around in your hands until the ball nal reading in London in 1870 is completely coated inside. before dying on June 9 of that This is your chance to become year from another stroke. completely experimental and ar- tistic. You can control the end result of this ornament by swirling Deadline Notice: the colors the way you like them. All press releases must be Once the ornament is to your in the office on Fridays by liking, turn it upside down on a 4 p.m. to be considered newspaper surface or back in the for the next issue. THERE ornament box in order to allow ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. E-mail: excess paint to spill out. [email protected], For more detailed instruction, Fax: (908) 232-0473. please call the A&E editor, Michelle Please address to Arts & H. LePoidevin at (908) 232-4407. Entertainment Editor: I’d be more than happy to help Michelle H. LePoidevin with additional instructions.

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By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Remembering John Lennon 19 Years After His Death

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times NEW YORK – He was infa- mous for shocking the world while rocking it at the same time. John Lennon once called him- self more popular than Jesus Christ. But, how could a man from Liverpool, England shape Mix & Match Stackable Rings and Bracelet Collection in 18k Gold, so much of the legendary ear Diamonds & French Enamel is now available candy that has indelibly im- in white Gold and Platinum pressed American music today? Why did it seem like “the day the music died” when he was assas- sinated in front of his apartment complex in New York City 19 years John Lennon Continued on Page 23 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK