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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 110th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 35-110 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, May 4, 2000 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Board Approves Restaurant For Vacant Elm St. Building By DEBORAH MADISON the site to the rear of the building. development issue in Westfield. We Specially Written for The Westfield Leader However, the Westfield Town can let buildings sit empty or we can The Westfield Planning Board Council has struck an agreement with solve the parking problem,” he stated. unanimously approved an applica- the developers to provide 60 permit The building at 1 Elm Street, which tion Monday for a 350-seat steak spaces for valet parking for custom- has been vacant for more than a year, house restaurant to be housed in the ers in the lot on the north side of the was built in the 1920s and previously large, three-story building at 1 Elm train station, known as Lot 9. was the location of a bank. Street, on the corner of Elm and The restaurant will pay $1,000 per According to Mr. Rosenbaum, he North Avenue. month for these spaces, which will and his partner, restaurateur Nenad The applicant, Harold Rosenbaum, only be used by the restaurant after 6 Tamburin, intend to restore the origi- agreed to meet numerous conditions p.m., when commuters and daytime nal architecture and design elements, stipulated by the Planning Board as employees have vacated the lot. which are still intact beneath years part of the approval. These condi- As revealed in a letter read before of renovations. tions addressed employee parking the Planning Board by the applicant’s They plan to remove the drop ceil- areas, loading zones and a variety of attorney, Art Attenasio, the parking ing to reveal a large, three-story, other architectural details. contract is for five years, with an vaulted ceiling, which, according to The major concern for both the option to renew for another five years. Mr. Rosenbaum, will give the restau- Planning Board and several commu- However, the town retains the right rant “a magnificent and elegant at- nity residents who attended the meet- to move the spaces to another loca- mosphere, which will complement ing was a lack of sufficient parking in tion after three years. the quality of food and service we the area, which required the restau- According to Town Administrator intend on providing.” rant to obtain a parking variance. Thomas S. Shannon, this option af- Other renovation plans include David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader For an establishment of this size, fords the town the most flexibility in restoring the original 1920s design MOUNDS OF TASTY FRIES…This Spring Fling attendee gets ready to pile on some salt and ketchup to spice up his the required number of spaces greatly “Butterfly Fries” that were sold at the event on Sunday in downtown Westfield. Spring Fling was sponsored by the the event that parking needs for the elements to the windows, doors and Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce. exceeds the 10 available spaces on downtown area should change. walls of the establishment and re- This novel parking arrangement, taining the 17-ton door to the former between the town and a business, bank safe as a part of the restaurant’s may become a more common occur- old-world charm. Easing Enrollment at WHS Would Necessitate rence, according to Third Ward Coun- The second floor will have mezza- cilman Neil F. Sullivan, who told The nine table seating, which will over- Advisory Committee and Bond Referendum Westfield Leader that he views this look the dining floor below, leaving

By LAWRENCE HENRY He concluded, “I thought about tion. These small rooms would serve meet through the summer with the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader legacy. Where do you want to invest the growing Special Education stu- goal of providing a report by Sep- Westfield Schools Superintendent your money? In the main campus or dent population. tember.” Dr. William J. Foley proposed ex- in satellite facilities? In the long run, The legal requirements for serving Ms. Walsh called on board mem- panding Westfield High School to when we’re long gone, people will Special Education students have cre- bers to nominate people to serve on accommodate a 36 percent increase thank us” for choosing to build a new ated extra pressure on the high school. the Citizen’s Advisory Committee. in high school enrollment in the next wing on Westfield High School. Special Education classes are gener- She also asked for volunteers to get seven years. The proposed addition would be a ally restricted to only five to nine in touch with the Superintendent’s Delivering the report of the two-story “science/technology” wing students. Office. The committee will total 23- Westfield Board of Education’s Long on the Trinity Place side of the school, When asked by the The Westfield 25 members, including parents of Range Planning Committee at and would provide large, modern Leader, “How much time do you students at various school levels, high Tuesday’s regular board meeting, Dr. science labs. Former science labs have?” Dr. Foley said construction school faculty and students, citizens Foley reviewed the district’s enroll- elsewhere in the school - outdated needed to begin by mid-2001. at large, and representatives of the ment increase. and too small, according to Dr. Foley Board President Darielle Walsh school system. “These students are real. They’re - would be converted to classrooms. announced a series of steps designed Ms. Walsh, according to estab- here,” he said. Dr. Foley recapped The expansion and renovation to move the expansion project to- lished practice, will chair the com- some proposed ideas for using the would yield a net 10 new classrooms, ward that target date. mittee. National Guard Armory and Lincoln one new art room, four new science First, said Mrs. Walsh, a Citizen’s Dr. Foley said the ultimate pro- School as facilities that would serve labs, one new computer lab, and Advisory Committee must be se- posal needs to “move to referendum as satellites to the high school. three rooms for small group instruc- lected. The committee, she said, “will by December.” Dr. Foley and board members em- phasized that Westfield High School Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader OFFICIALS SAY BROKERAGE FIRM WAS TO LEASE SPACES SOON TO BE A STEAKHOUSE…Monday evening, the Westfield Planning not only needs more classrooms, it is Board unanimously approved an application for a 350-seat steak house restau- overdue for serious renovation. rant to be housed in the large, three-story building at 1 Elm Street, on the corner Council Opts Not to Rescind Permits “It’s tired. It’s dark. It needs a of Elm and North Avenue. renovation,” said Dr. Foley. Renova- tions will be a part of the bond issue contract as a very complementary the vaulted ceiling exposed for both referendum, too. These include: and efficient use of the town’s park- the lower and upper floors. The third Issued to PaineWebber for Lot 2A •Repainting the interior of the en- ing space. floor will remain unchanged and be By PAUL J. PEYTON marked as reserved without permis- the building from North Avenue, 15 tire building. “The town is prepared to expect used for internal office needs. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader sion from the town. spaces are located on the right side of •Re-keying the entire building. that in the future, other businesses Other elements will include an The Town Council decided Tues- Town Clerk Bernie A. Heeney told the building for use by customers of •Miscellaneous work on interior may also request a similar arrange- open-grill area so that diners can day night not to rescind the issuance The Westfield Leader that 13 permits Blockbuster, which will be located ceilings and lighting. ment,” Mr. Sullivan said. “We have view their food while it is being of permits to PaineWebber for 11 were issued to PaineWebber for use on the bottom floor. In addition, nine •Handicapped access for the band to be willing to find creative solu- prepared and cooked, and a large bar parking spaces behind the office at its new North Avenue location. stacked spaces are located directly room. tions,” he added. area for diners waiting for tables. space it leases at 109 North Avenue. This is in addition to permits cur- behind the building for PaineWebber •Refinishing gymnasium floors. Mayor Thomas C. Jardim com- Michael La Place, Executive Di- Those spaces are located in munici- rently held by PaineWebber employ- employees, and another group of •Creating new storage space for mented during the meeting that this rector of the Downtown Westfield pal Lot 2A, better known as the Shell ees. The company is relocating from spaces are stacked behind that in the athletic and musical programs. application was a prime example of Corporation (DWC), told the Plan- lot. East Broad Street to the North Av- abutting Lot 2A. •Providing better locker room why Westfield needs to find a park- ning Board that the DWC supports The 11 spaces are in addition to 24 enue building. “It’s another example of how people CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ing solution for the downtown. this application and that he believes spaces located on the property which Second Ward Councilman Mat- “Parking has become an economic CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 is owned by R.E.D. Realty Inc. As a thew P. Albano, who served on the condition of approval of R.E.D.’s Planning Board which heard the case, application last year for a three-story stated that it was quite clear that building at the site, with retail on the R.E.D. Realty was to return before Sacrificing Selflessly, Local Residents Commit bottom, the Planning Board stipu- the Town Council to seek a lease lated that 11 spaces be leased to agreement for the spaces per condi- PaineWebber. tions set forth in approval of the Themselves to Avon’s Walk for Breast Cancer Municipal officials explained that application. spaces in the town-owned lot were Mr. Albano explained that, facing By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN lessness that hit as her mother died, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and saw the 3-Day as “a good way I There are people who talk about could do something.” the things they want to do to make “The experience was unbeliev- Pool Memberships Reported the world a better place, but never able,” she said. “It was something quite get around to making the com- very important in my life. I’d like to mitment. do it again, but the first time could Sold Out for Summer 2000 Then there are the doers like Dianna never be duplicated.” Cassidy of Scotch Plains, her cousin Wanting to stay connected to the By KIM KINTER AND were non-residents and 40 percent and niece, Olga and Jennifer Sica of 3-Day, but not quite ready to log LAWRENCE HENRY were Westfield residents. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Rahway, and Julia Black, Barbara another 60 miles, Ms. Cassidy is The Recreation Commission Karp, Deana Sroka and Karen Simon Memberships are sold out to the changed its pool sign-up process registered as a volunteer for the 2000 of Westfield who put talk into action event which will take place October Westfield Memorial Pool for the this year after memberships sold 2000 summer season. to participate in Avon’s 3-Day walk 13-15. out last summer for the first time for breast cancer. The last 1,800 individual mem- in the 30-year history of the com- She could not say enough about Of course, there are more, many how well-organized and how warm berships were sold by about 11:30 plex. Registration was formerly a.m. on Tuesday and a waiting list more. From around the corner and the reception was from well-wishers done by mail and those who were across the country, thousands of is now being maintained. As of previous members had the first in the many towns the 2,000 walkers women and many men have joined passed through on their journey last Tuesday afternoon, seven people chance to re-register. were on the waiting list. Avon’s effort to raise money to fund summer. During the month of March, pool non-profit community-based pro- Monday represented the last members from last year were given Ms. Cassidy chronicled her expe- grams that provide educational pro- rience in a scrapbook filled with chance to purchase memberships first crack at memberships for to Westfield’s Memorial Pool for grams on breast cancer and support photos, facts and captions that will 2000, but had to sign up in person early detection. The tremendous suc- the 2000 season. The remaining at the Recreation Department of- preserve the memorable moments cess of 3-Day events in the U.S. has and miles of the 3-Day such as the 1,800 memberships, or 20 percent fice. Accepted memberships were Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader of the pool’s 9,000 total member- enabled Avon to broaden its reach to place at mile 17 on Day 1 where she LACING UP FOR A VERY IMPORTANT WALK…Local residents have cut off once 60 percent, or 5,400 of fund research on breast cancer and ship, were available to all Westfield the pool’s capacity of 9,000, was twisted her knee or the cheering volunteered their time to participate in Avon’s 3-Day walk for breast cancer. other diseases that affect women. welcome from fellow walkers as she They are joining thousands of women and many men in Avon’s effort to raise residents, as well as non-residents. reached. The maximum of 5,400 James Gildea, Assistant Recre- Ms. Cassidy, who lost her mother entered the campsite at each day’s money to fund non-profit, community-based programs that provide educational was reached on March 28. to breast cancer 13 years ago, was programs on breast cancer and support early detection. Pictured, left to right, ation Director, said that although April was designated for end or rising each day at 4 a.m. to moved to walk the 60-mile trek from packup, have breakfast and hit the are: Barbara Karp, Karen Simon, Deana Sroka and Julia Black. he had not had a chance to abso- Westfield residents who were not lutely determine the various resi- Bear Mountain, New York to Man- road and the “sweeper bus.” previous members and for previ- hattan in 1999. was always available to pick up walk- With a hint of pride, she added, dencies of those who purchased ous members who did not sign up “It actually had brooms attached,” She recalled the feeling of help- said Ms. Cassidy of the bus, which ers who felt they could not continue “We were tempted, but we never memberships this week, he thought in March. Sign-ups were taken for it was a “pretty good” mix of both to the next stop. “If you really felt took the sweeper bus.” 1,800 additional individuals and INDEX you couldn’t make it, the bus would On Day 3 of the walk, Ms. Cassidy, residents and non-residents. He that total was reached on April 4. estimated that about 60 percent of A&E ...... Page 20 County ...... Page 2 Religious ...... Page 11 drive you to the next point. A lot of Olga and Jennifer donned specially Recreation Commission mem- Business ...... Page 17 Editorial ...... Page 4 Social ...... Page 6 those who purchased memberships CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 people were picked up for dehydra- made T-shirts that bore the names of Classifieds..... Page 19 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 tion.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 4, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 space for a growing population of girl athletes. Parking at Tamaques Park •Replacing damaged gymnasium wall heaters. By LAWRENCE HENRY built at Sycamore Park. In recommending high school ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The concrete wall had aroused the ire pansion over use of the Armory and “This is an accident waiting to hap- of neighborhood residents. Those resi- Lincoln School, Dr. Foley and the pen,” said Recreation Director Glenn S. dents, represented by Town Councilmen board emphasized the importance Burrell at the regular monthly meeting of Neil S. Sullivan and Claire Lazarowitz, of maintaining the high school’s the Westfield Recreation Commission. have “made their wishes clear,” in the high academic standards, while pre- Mr. Burrell was talking about Tamaques words of Mr. Burrell: The wall had to go. Park’s long-standing and long-debated The commission figures that removing serving the personal quality of stu- parking and traffic problems. the wall will cost between $8,000 and dent-teacher and student-student Mr. Burrell’s unusual vehemence on $10,000; the Commission is not clear interaction. the issue — he called for the Recreation where the money will come from, but Mr. The board wants to avoid frag- Commission to go to the Town Council in Burrell is confident it can be found. It will menting the student body and dep- a body and demand action — was pro- not come from the budget for Pocket ersonalizing the high school expe- voked by a letter he had received from a Parks, Mr. Burrell emphasized. rience. resident who had been hit by a car in the In the public comment portion of the During the comment period, sev- park. meeting, Westfield residents Caroline eral board members and members “Luckily, the lady was not seriously Loffredo and Kim Sokol asked when of the public spoke in favor of injured,” said Mr. Burrell, gesturing with playground equipment would be installed keeping class size small. The cur- the letter. “She was bumped in the hip. If at Sycamore Park. rent class size limit at the high it had been a five-year-old, he would have Mr. Burrell said the order for the equip- school is 25. been hit right in the noggin.” ment had been placed, that the factory The heavily used park’s traffic and took six weeks to fill most orders and that Cindy Cochrane of Westfield parking problems have run into the basic installation could be expected in six to said, “You hear it in the carpools” issue of Westfield realpolitik for years. eight weeks. that increasing class size limits stu- The facility could use more parking, and Ms. Sokol asked whether landscaping Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader dent participation. Less aggressive its popularity creates traffic hazards. But Sycamore Park would involve heavy WHOSE FLEECE WAS WHITE AS SNOW…Desiree McLaughlin, 8, rests with her lamb, Dolce, during the annual students, she said, worry about not potential solutions run into objections equipment, specifically trucks. Mr. Burrell Sheep To Shawl Day at the Miller-Cory House Museum in Westfield. The day’s events included creating numerous crafts taking part in class discussion “if from the park’s immediate neighbors. assured her that most work would be done from days gone by, tours of the Museum, sampling prepared baked goods and butter, and a scavenger hunt around the this is going to be part of my grade.” “How long have you been talking about with hand tools. property. During his presentation on ways this?” Commission member Sal Antonelli In other business, Youth Services Co- to deal with the growing student asked fellow member Melvyn Coryn. ordinator Chuck Sopars described a prob- population, Dr. Foley also had said “Ten years,” Mr. Coryn shrugged. lem at the Teen Center, which is located in that some students might have to After more than 15 minutes of conten- the basement of the Municipal Building. Council Opts Not to Rescind Permits be barred by audition from joining tious debate, driven by Mr. Burrell’s pas- Clogged drains have caused floor tiles to high school band or orchestra. sionate concern for park safety, Town Coun- come loose. Mr. Burrell said some grant cil representative Janis Fried Weinstein money may be available to fix the drains. Issued to PaineWebber for Lot 2A Board Member Annmarie Puleio offered to read a letter from Mr. Burrell to Late in the meeting, Mrs. Weinstein objected to auditions for musical the town’s Public Safety Commission. pointed out that local residents had com- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ensembles. She wondered what are getting away with not following the “Draft me a letter and fax it to me,” she plained about the condition of the grass cess again. would be to develop a plan for a specific would happen to students who love said to Mr. Burrell. “I’m on the Public rules, which is detrimental to others,” In other business, the council, after a outfields between baseball fields number location for a deck if the council goes in music, but “who don’t make the Safety Commission. I’ll read it to them.” five and six at Tamaques Park. Lacrosse Mr. Albano told The Westfield Leader. lengthy discussion, agreed to increase that direction. The town straightened out the spaces cut.” Mrs. Weinstein specified that the letter and soccer games, sometimes played at the appropriation in this year’s munici- He said that phase, costing another Public attendance at this meet- should be confined to traffic safety at the same time as softball and baseball, in the municipal lot, which used to be pal budget for a jitney bus service by $30,000, would include design work angled, in order to stack them and in- ing was small, primarily confined Tamaques Park, and should not include have chewed up the turf until “It looks like $70,000. on that structure, along with additional any discussion of the most recent parking a sandlot in New York City.” crease capacity. R.E.D. issued the town The council had originally only in- parking studies. to Westfield residents who had al- a two-foot easement to encroach on its ready served on an earlier Citizen’s proposal, for creating 21 new parking Mr. Burrell said he would look into the cluded $40,000 for operation costs to Mr. Marsh noted that the Parking spaces. matter. But, he said, a real solution would property to accomplish this feat. initiate a bus service in town for seniors. Steering Committee will be meeting in Advisory Committee for handling In order to create more spaces, the increased enrollment at the middle In other action, the Commission voted require “skinning, rolling, and re-sod- The additional funds are intended to the next few weeks to discuss progress 5-4, with a tie-breaking vote cast by Chair- ding,” and that would cost a lot of money applicant gave an easement to the town expand that service to include commut- with the RBA Group for traffic calming school level. so it could utilize the applicant’s prop- Dr. Foley displayed architect’s man Seymour Koslowsky, to tear down and take the field out of play for a signifi- ers. improvements aimed at enhancing pe- most of a concrete “bench wall” recently cant period. erty to straighten spaces, thus increas- Numbers thrown out on the table destrian safety along Rahway Avenue. drawings of the proposed expan- ing parking capacity. ranged between $40,000 and $150,000, A recommendation of officials is to sion, emphasizing that these plans “The concept was that they would the latter figure proposed by Fourth install an in-pavement lit crosswalk at “are only a sketch.” lease 11 spaces from the town. The Ward Councilwoman Janis Fried Westfield High School and the National But, he said, “I’ve gotten two Residents Commit to Avon Planning Board did not say they would Weinstein. Mayor Jardim suggested Guard Armory building. The town has sets of drawings from the archi- be marked on the ground,” said Town $100,000, with Councilman Sullivan received a $10,000 grant from the state tects in the last two days, and the Attorney William S. Jeremiah, 2nd. proposing $110,000. Mrs. Weinstein’s for such a system. The County of Union more I see, the better it looks.” Walk for Breast Cancer Third Ward Councilman Neil F. proposal was based on four buses. has indicated it will install in-pavement Sullivan questioned what he said are Second Ward Councilman James J. lighting at the crosswalk adjacent to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 another four spaces that were marked Gruba, Finance Committee Chairman, all the friends and supporters whose dona- come a “little coach.” As one who has Temple Emanu-El on East Broad Street. tions made it possible for them to take part trained for marathon running, he has lots of reserved by PaineWebber in lot no. 2A. was not in favor of increasing the fund- Mr. Marsh said RBA has completed Surfing the Web? Mr. Sullivan said two of those spaces in the fundraiser. tips. ing, since the council has not even seen its data collection for East Broad, where Why Not Visit Us: Walkers must generate $1,800 in contri- Up to now, she has walked quickly, for are “predominantly” located on town a concrete plan including actual cost it is also looking at traffic calming rem- property. www.goleader.com! butions to participate in the 3-Day. aerobic exercise. Preparing for the 3-Day, estimates. He supported the $40,000 edies. RBA is now working on pro- Today in Westfield, first-time 3-Day she has had to slow down her pace. Accord- According to the board’s resolution, for the senior service jitney, noting this posed designs for how to enhance safety the four spaces are restricted for registrants Ms. Black, Wellness Director ing to the organizers, the walkers’ pace budget line item had been discussed at along the thoroughfare. at the Westfield Y, and Barbara Karp, a Y should be about 3.2 miles per hour. PaineWebber use. length. Mr. Sullivan said that by leasing the member and self-employed business- Finding the time to train takes some Mr. Sullivan said he feared that if woman, are taking cues from people like doing. “I find it a time-consuming thing to spaces, PaineWebber moved ahead of sufficient funding is not included in the Board Approves Restaurant Ms. Cassidy, who have already walked the take a chunk out of the day,” said Ms. what he estimated are 30 persons wait- budget, a commuter jitney would not walk. Black. Flex hours at the Y allow her to take ing for parking permits in the Shell become a reality until the fall of 2001 at They are testing different kinds of socks, a two-hour lunch break on occasion, which commuter lot. the earliest. He noted that the idea has breaking in walking shoes and following she uses to go walking. Town Administrator Thomas B. Sh- been on the table for several years. For Vacant Elm St. Building the prescribed training to build up their Confident they will be prepared to make annon, after hearing the background of Mayor Jardim observed that a line CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 endurance for the arduous 3-Day. They are the walk, both Ms. Black and Ms. Karp the case, said he felt the town “should item is included in this year’s county it is ideal in keeping with Westfield’s was room for four cars to be pulled also collecting pledges. have their concerns about what the adven- just let it be,” indicating it appeared to budget where the town would receive Master Plan to preserve historically over, then driven down Elm Street Ms. Black has actually reached the ture will be like. “You will hear me whin- be more of a communication problem. use of the Paratransit buses for commut- significant buildings whenever pos- directly into the North Avenue train $1,800 minimum. Collections are going a ing if it’s really bad weather,” said Ms. He said it appeared R.E.D. felt the 11 ers. He noted that the program, how- little slower for Ms. Karp, but she is not Karp, who admitted she is “obsessing” municipal spaces were for their use. sible. station lot. The return trip would in- ever, has been held up by litigation “This building is an architectural volve circling around the block to worried. “I have a summer group (of about blisters. Mr. Albano felt the reserved mark- between the county and a potential ven- friends) to tap into,” she said with a smile. Ms. Cassidy knows about those only too ings should be removed and that who- legacy and the applicant is demon- bring the vehicles back to the dor. strating a commitment to appreciat- building’s Elm Street side. When asked why she decided to register well. Having developed none during her ever gets there first gets the spaces. Mr. Shannon noted that consultant for the 3-Day, Ms. Black said, “There’s so months of training, she acquired her first First Ward Councilman Gregory S. ing and restoring its heritage,” Mr. Board member Anthony LaPorta Rich and Associates, Inc. has finished La Place stated. pointed out that parking and traffic much more cancer around us. More and blister just three hours into Day One. “In McDermott said that to penalize its contract with the town. The consult- more people are affected. We see so many your fanny pack, make room for blister PaineWebber would be “anti-business.” When asked what the DWC’s posi- congestion problems were preferable ant completed a “Comprehensive Park- tion was on the parking deficit for to having a dead business district women at the Y who come here to take care care,” she urged. “It was blister upon blis- Mayor Thomas C. Jardim said he was ing Plan” highlighted by two proposed of themselves after the diagnosis.” Ms. ter by Sunday.” not in favor of having PaineWebber go this site, Mr. La Place commented with no traffic problems. Black’s mother-in-law died of breast can- As a special treat, Ms. Cassidy and parking structures. Mr. Shannon said that any use of this building will have During questioning of the appli- through the parking application pro- the next phase for Rich and Associates cer, and she has a number of friends who Olga’s husbands welcomed their wives parking needs, for which the town cant, Ray Schmiel, Director of De- have been treated for it. back with a ride home in a hired white will have to find a solution. sign and Construction for Charlie She agreed, “It is almost like an epi- stretch limousine, which was secretly Police Academy to Offer A previous application to house Brown’s Acquisition Group, the par- demic.” parked a few blocks from Central Park office space in the building was de- ent company of the Jolly Trolley on “I just thought it was a fabulous cause where the 3-Day closing ceremonies were nied due to the extreme demand for North Avenue, told the board he had and a great challenge,” added Ms. Karp. Of held. There was wine on ice, flowers. “A Training Paid by Applicants daytime parking, which that applica- several concerns, arguing the appli- the women at the Y she knows who have really nice ending,” said Ms. Cassidy. tion would have required. cation would create numerous park- endured breast cancer, she said, “I saw the Before entering Central Park, all the Board member Robert Newell said ing problems for both employees and suffering. Part of you wants to take it on.” walkers were presented with new shirts. For Class Starting July 28 he agreed that this usage would be customers of the steak house. As part of their training, both women The majority wore blue, but there were beneficial for Westfield, predicated Mr. Schmiel pointed out that hav- have opted to walk more and drive less. hundreds who wore pink to signify they SCOTCH PLAINS – Union an opportunity (for county residents) on the applicant meeting numerous ing employees walk to a distant lot “I’m walking places instead of driving,” were breast cancer survivors or were cur- conditions. The major concern, he with large amounts of cash on them said Ms. Black, who recently chose to hike rently undergoing treatment. County Prosecutor Thomas V. to get training at their expense” thus stated, was that restaurant employ- posed a safety problem in terms of three miles into Cranford to a photo shop “We never knew during the walk. A lot Manahan has announced that the John putting themselves on the job market ees would be required to park in a potential crime. rather than hop in her car. were still going through chemotherapy H. Stamler Police Academy in Scotch for openings as police officers. specified lot, away from the central “In my extensive experience run- “If you have a mission, a purpose, that and they walked. They still walked,” re- Plains will offer the Alternate Route Prior to being accepted into the pro- business district’s high-demand ar- ning restaurants and valet parking, I makes it easier,” explained Ms. Karp, who peated Ms. Cassidy, even now awed by Basic Program in the next police gram, applicants must take written and eas. can envision the problems this size clocked eight miles last weekend. She started their courage. recruit class beginning Friday, July oral examinations, and pass medical, According to Mr. Rosenbaum, the restaurant is going to create,” he re- with a few turns around Tamaques Park, There are 4,200 walkers registered for restaurant would require approxi- marked. then headed out on her errands for the day. the October 3-Day. For Ms. Black, Ms. 28. physical and psychological tests. mately 25 employees on site during After the meeting, Mr. Schmiel They are enjoying the support of their Karp, Ms. Sroka and Ms. Simon, as for The program offers county resi- Berkeley Heights Police Chief its peak hours of operation on Fri- told The Leader that he loves husbands as they prepare for the 3-Day. Dianna, Olga and Jennifer, every mile will dents an alternative to applying for a Charles M. Monica, President of the day and Saturday nights. He esti- Westfield and hopes the downtown Ms. Black’s husband has signed up to be remembered, and every step will make position with a municipal police de- Union County Police Chiefs Asso- mated that lunch time would re- thrives, but that, in his experience, a “crew” the walk, which requires approxi- a positive difference in the lives of count- quire approximately 10 to 12 em- restaurant needs to have a nightly mately 15-20 hours’ worth of training ses- less individuals. partment whereby upon acceptance ciation, noted that the Academy first sions. As one well-wisher shouted during last of the applicant all costs are picked offered the program as a pilot project ployees. turnover rate of three times in order Mr. Newell also commented that to turn a profit. Ms. Karp’s husband, she said, has be- year’s walk, “You go, girls.” up by the department. The alterna- in 1993. He said over 95 percent of 350 seats was an “enormous” capac- “Even if the restaurant is not at full tive program is paid for by the cadets all Alternate Route candidates who ity for any establishment and that he capacity, they would need to serve and opens themselves up for police graduated from the academy have didn’t know if 60 parking spaces were approximately 900 patrons a night in Pool Memberships Reported openings throughout the county. obtained jobs in law enforcement. going to be adequate. order to survive,” he stated. “Esti- Since initiating the program in Legislation enacted in December “If you are successful, you will mating four to a car, that would re- 1993, 78 of the 80 recruits complet- has enabled all police academies to need a lot more parking,” Mr. Newell quire 225 parking spaces for over- Sold Out for Summer 2000 ing the program received employ- offer the program. Union County had told the applicant. lapping periods of time.” Mayor Jardim told the board that The final approval by the board CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ment as police officers, according to been only one of four of the state’s 21 bers felt this new arrangement was a way children — and the wait. this application would be benefi- included conditions regarding screen- “This is a Westfield-ism,” one of them Academy Director Anthony Parenti, counties to offer the program, Mr. cial for improving Westfield’s night ing of dumpsters, approval of the to guarantee each “wave” of membership a fair opportunity to purchase pool passes. said, at which all laughed. former Police Chief in Fanwood. Parenti told The Leader and The Times. life and the survival of other busi- loading zone in the rear lot by the By 7 a.m., the line was 92 strong, snak- nesses. Westfield Fire Department, cleaning The Recreation Department staff had All candidates in the program must Mr. Parenti said Alternate Route braced itself for a long waiting line for the ing around the front of the Municipal be county residents and have a mini- recruits receive the same instruction “Short of knocking down this build- up the rear of the lot and fully restor- last round of sign-ups on Monday. Building. By 8 a.m., people near the front mum of 60 college credits at an insti- as the regular police cadets during ing and putting a parking deck there, ing the exterior brick. Mr. Gildea said the first person was in of the line stayed cordial, ducking in and this is the best usage for this loca- Mr. Rosenbaum stated that he ex- line at 4:15 a.m. He said it was a Scotch out to visit the Police Department bath- tution of higher learning. Tuition costs the 19-week training session. They tion,” the Mayor joked. pects to have the restaurant com- of $1,200 will be charged to each also wear the same uniforms and Plains resident he knew. By 4:30 a.m. there room or to warm up in cars. Other concerns voiced by board pleted in stages, with an initial open- was a line, and by 8:30 a.m. that line Mr. Gildea said he went outside at 9 a.m. candidate. Candidates can also re- must adhere to a strict regimen, in- members included traffic congestion ing in late October, if the Building wound down East Broad Street. with a megaphone and informed everyone ceive 12 academic credits if they en- cluding daily physical training. being aggravated by the intended va- Department was forthcoming with A Westfield policeman had to direct to continue waiting in line because if mem- roll in Union County College. The courses included in the pro- let parking in front of the building on required approvals. Otherwise, traffic because of the number of cars and berships were sold out that morning, the “One of the project’s goals is to gram are firearms, investigations, Elm Street. opening may be delayed until early people crossing the street, Mr. Gildea said. town would be maintaining a waiting list. create a pool of trained officers who court system procedures, crime pre- Mr. Rosenbaum stated that there spring. Most in line, however, seemed in good By the end of Monday, 1,740 of the spirits. 1,800 memberships had been sold. could then be hired by local depart- vention, community relations, juve- The seven earliest seekers of non-resi- Mr. Gildea reported to the Recreation ments, sparing the municipalities the nile crime, domestic violence, the dent Westfield Memorial Pool permits, Commission Monday night: “Before the costs associated with officer train- basics of the state’s criminal code, including the first in line, arrived together pool even opens, we’ve got a successful ing,” Mr. Manahan stated. drug enforcement, crash injury man- in a mini-van caravan at 4:15 a.m. season. We’ve finally figured out how to All women, they were mostly from get people to show up early.” Mr. Parenti told The Westfield Leader agement, crime scene management, The pool will open for the season on and The Times of Scotch Plains-Times constitutional rights and use of force. Fanwood, with one each from Scotch Plains Jim Hely and Berkeley Heights. They brought cof- Saturday, June 3, from noon to 8 p.m. It that once applicants complete the pro- Anyone interested in the program fee and discussed the minimal breakfasts will be open on Sunday, June 4, from 10 gram they are certified through the may pick an application at the Acad- they had eaten before coming for their a.m. to 8 p.m. and during that week, June New Jersey Police Training Commis- emy, 1176 Raritan Road, Scotch pool passes. Two of the women were nine 5 through 9, it will be open in the after- sion. He said police departments can Plains. For more information, please months pregnant. noons from 4 to 8 p.m. See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. On Saturday, June 10, the pool will hire any of the recruits and place them Mr. Parenti at (908) 889-6112. All Laura Lamastra, Lisa Endres, Pam Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Franks, Laura Burns, Joan Chemidlin, Ann begin its regular seasonal hours of 10 a.m. in a job immediately. applications must be returned to the Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. Marie Erickson and Christine Ferris waited to 8 p.m. on weekends and noon to 8:30 “The alternate program provides Academy before Friday, May 12. INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 in the 49-degree chill and discussed their p.m. on weekdays. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK THE— Serving Scotch PlainsTIMES and Fanwood Since 1959 — of Scotch Plains – Fanwood

USPS 485200 Published OUR 42ND YEAR – ISSUE NO. 18-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, May 4, 2000 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Bed-and-Breakfast Wins Approval From Planning Board in Fanwood By SUZETTE F. STALKER close several years ago of the Man- Specially Written for The Times sion Hotel on South Avenue, the Believing it will fill a need in the closest alternatives are establish- community while also enhancing an ments along busy Route 22. existing property, the Fanwood Plan- Mr. Vierschilling said any identifi- ning Board gave a unanimous thumbs cation sign for the business would be up April 26 to a bed-and-breakfast small and non-illuminated, adding establishment at 225 North Avenue. that the specifications for it would James and Barbara Vierschilling, conform with “whatever the borough currently residents of Westfield, in- permits.” tend to purchase a three-story Dutch During an interview with The Times Colonial home opposite the Fanwood prior to last week’s hearing, Mr. David B. Corbin for The Times train station, where they will reside Vierschilling said he has received SP-F RAIDERS ON A BIG ROLL…The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School and operate their business. very positive feedback from people softball and baseball teams have recently been on a winning roll. Pictured, The house, located some 350 feet concerning his future business. above, Raider shortstop Katie Blom, left, puts a tag on a Kearny Kardinal at from the intersection of North and He also told the board last week second base. Kearny came into the game with a 12-3 record and left with a 12- Martine Avenues, is currently a two- that he has spoken with the owners of 4 record after the Raider girls won 6-5 on May 1. Pictured, below, Raider pitcher family dwelling. local banquet halls such as The Kevin Schenk puts the tag on Johnson Crusader Kevin Kolmos at third. The Mr. and Mrs. Vierschilling, who Raiders defeated a good Johnson team, 10-7, also on May 1 and previously tamed Westwood in Garwood and Pantagis a very strong Cranford Cougar team, 5-3. represented themselves and did not Renaissance in Scotch Plains about call any additional witnesses, told his proposal, adding he and his wife the board they plan to refurbish the “have already had people calling” to interior of the late 19th-century resi- find out when the establishment dence in order to accommodate three would be open. Ingrid McKinley for The Times guest bedrooms and bathrooms on Mike Shaatal, who lives next door THERE WILL BE ROOM AT THEIR INN...The Fanwood Planning Board the second floor. to the property in a Victorian house gave a unanimous thumbs up April 26 to a bed-and-breakfast establishment at They also plan to build an addition of his own, voiced a litany of con- 225 North Avenue. James and Barbara Vierschilling, currently residents of onto the first floor of the dwelling, cerns last week regarding the bed- Westfield, intend to purchase a three-story Dutch Colonial home across from which will serve as their living quar- and-breakfast, which he feared would the Fanwood train station, where they will live and operate their business. The ters. Breakfast will be the only meal have a negative impact upon the sur- house, located some 350 feet from the intersection of North and Martine served on the premises, the couple rounding neighborhood. Avenues, is currently a two-family dwelling. confirmed. He predicted the establishment Mr. Vierschilling said he and his would set “a precedent of commer- wife may eventually look into ex- cial businesses on North Avenue” Fanwood Planning Bd. panding the number of guest bed- and “ruin the historical significance rooms to five, if business warrants it. of the area.” However, additional accommoda- Mr. Shaatal additionally argued Okays Cellular Antennas tions would require separate approval the planned business would increase from the Planning Board. traffic in the area, reduce privacy and According to the applicants, a bed- cause drainage problems. He also and-breakfast will provide local lodg- feared guests could wind up staying For PSE&G Power Line ing for people visiting the area for for extended periods of time. By SUZETTE F. STALKER light or fumes. events such as weddings. With the Specially Written for The Times Mr. Vierschilling said he did not In 1992, Cellular One petitioned believe there would be any differ- The Fanwood Planning Board gave the Fanwood Board of Adjustment ence between a two-family home its nod last week for Nextel of New for permission to install a 120-foot, and a bed-and-breakfast in terms of York to install the first cellular an- free-standing monopole adjacent to Mrs. Larkin Is President of BOE, impact on the local infrastructure. tennas in the borough, to be affixed the Fanwood Post Office on South He additionally noted that bed- to an existing transmission tower on Avenue to facilitate cellular commu- and-breakfast establishments are the PSE&G power line property bor- nication. Dr. Sheldon Named Vice President regulated by the state and cannot be dering South Avenue. Local residents, organized by now- transformed into extended-stay fa- During a detailed public hearing Planning Board Chairman Gregory By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN ond questions passed,” she said. “I public board meetings. cilities. on April 26, Woodcliff Lake attorney Specially Written for The Times Cummings, banded together in op- thank the public for its confidence in The agenda setting session is held He indicated he would renovate an John Edwards and several expert position to the proposal, which was Monday’s reorganization meeting the board and votes in the election the second Thursday of each month, existing six-car garage at the rear of witnesses for the applicant described eventually withdrawn by the appli- of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board process.” with the public portion of the meet- the property, which he anticipated how the instruments would offer cant. of Education saw Theresa Larkin Prior to the election of officers, ing beginning at 8 p.m. Public busi- would provide sufficient parking for seamless wireless coverage for Nextel In approving the application last named to her second consecutive Business Administrator and Board ness meetings are held the fourth his and his wife’s two cars, plus any customers by filling the current gap week, board members conceded the term as Board President and Dr. Secretary Anthony DelSordi admin- Thursday of each month, with the guest vehicles. The garage area can created by an absence of such anten- Nextel proposal was drastically dif- Donald E. Sheldon selected as Vice istered the oath of office to Mrs. public portion also beginning at 8 be accessed by a crushed stone drive- nas in Fanwood. ferent from the one submitted years President. Larkin, Mr. Russo and Mrs. Nelson. p.m. way already on the property. Maimat Mughal, an expert in ra- ago by Cellular One. They also ac- Although Mrs. Larkin and Dr. During the April 18 elections, Mrs. Both meetings are held in the board Mrs. Vierschilling added that most dio frequency engineering for the knowledged that the number of cel- Sheldon were the only nominees for Larkin was returned for a third term room of the school district’s Admin- guests would probably fly in from telecommunications firm, displayed lular telephone users has significantly the respective officer positions, board on the board, while Mr. Russo was istration Building, located at Ever- out of town, reducing the projected a map with overlays to illustrate how increased in the past decade. members Jean McAllister, Edward J. named to his second. Mrs. Nelson green Avenue and Cedar Street in number of vehicles on the premises. the antennas would link Fanwood Paul Papay, Principal Engineer Saridaki, Jr. and Thomas Russo voted has begun her freshman term on the Scotch Plains. The couple said they expected their with surrounding towns where the with Papay Engineering and Con- against both when a roll call vote was board. Individuals wishing to receive a business, on average, would have a company already has such devices, struction in Ramsey, which has de- taken. The board passed a series of mo- copy of the regular meeting schedule 60 percent occupancy. including Scotch Plains, Plainfield signed numerous cellular tower sites, Board members Richard R. Meade, tions that included approval of The for 2000-2001 must request it in While they felt some aspects of the and Berkeley Heights. said the antennas will be installed at Linda Nelson, Lance Porter and Jes- Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, writing and pay a fee of $5. applicants’ proposal appeared vague Board members unanimously sup- a height of 138 feet on the 146-foot- sica D. Simpson, as well as the nomi- Record-Press and Courier News as In other business, the board autho- on an accompanying illustration, ported the use variance appeal fol- tall lattice transmission tower. nees themselves, voted in favor of official newspapers for publication rized the firm of Barre & Cannone to board members ultimately deter- lowing testimony by Nextel’s repre- Jeffrey D. Stiles, a licensed pro- Mrs. Larkin and Dr. Sheldon. of official/legal public notices from conduct the 1999-2000 statutory au- mined the bed-and-breakfast would sentatives that radio frequency emis- fessional planner with the Mrs. Larkin thanked voters for their the board; adoption of existing board dit for an annual fee of $21,500, a 3 benefit both its future clientele and sions would be well below the safety Morristown firm of Edwards and support of the recently-passed 2000- policies and curricula, and the set- percent increase over last year’s fee. the borough. threshold set by the Federal Commu- Kelcey, said the devices, measuring 2001 school budget. “It’s nice to be ting of the official meeting location Furthermore, the board agreed to They appeared particularly grati- nications Commission (FCC) and the four feet high and six to eight inches starting off with the budget and sec- and time for regularly-scheduled CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 fied that the Vierschillings would state Department of Environmental wide, could be painted steel gray to reside on the premises of their busi- Protection – even for utility workers doing maintenance at the site. blend with the transmission tower ness, which board member John itself and will be “barely notice- Gurley predicted would be “a wel- Nextel’s experts additionally main- Township Council Hopes to Proceed tained the antennas would not be able.” come addition to the town.” obtrusive or otherwise conflict aes- The antennas will be connected In addition, board representatives thetically with the surrounding area, by coaxial cables to a 10-foot by With Park Avenue Hedge Property felt the couple’s pending restora- which is presently zoned as light 20-foot shelter six feet from the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 industrial, or create intrusive noise, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 By FRED ROSSI ing was erected. citizens, and said the focus of any Specially Written for The Times The Scotch Plains Township Coun- At last Tuesday’s conference meet- possible projects will likely be the cil, seeking to move forward with ing, Councilman William F. Scotch Hills Country Club, where development of the so-called hedge McClintock informed his colleagues senior citizen membership is signifi- property on Park Avenue, will likely that he would likely vote against the cant. pass a resolution at its meeting next resolution next week, saying he was Parks and Recreation Director Tuesday that will authorize the local “not sold on it (the development of Laura Botto is consulting with an government’s professional staff to the property) and never have been. architect on cost estimates for the prepare a subdivision application to I’m not sure if we build it, they will construction of a new supplemen- be submitted to the Planning Board. come.” tary building on the club’s grounds. The sale and development of the He wished he could have “some Such a new structure could include a small tract of Township-owned land, sense” of the types of businesses that pro shop, rest rooms, a storage area located in front of the municipal might be located in the new building. for golf carts and a meeting room. parking lot next to the Municipal Mr. McClintock also brought up the If the project moves forward, Mr. Building, has been under discussion potential parking problems and said Atkins said, it would allow the pro for several years, with local officials there was “a lot of other homework shop to be moved out of the main increasingly pushing for the build- we need to do before” moving for- building and also allow for the bath- ing of a two-story retail and office ward with the idea. rooms there to be renovated to be site. Mayor Martin L. Marks, while fa- more in compliance with the Ameri- Among the primary concerns be- voring the development of the hedge cans for Disabilities Act. If cost esti- ing raised by skeptics of the idea are property, did admit that many of Mr. mates for a new building were in the effect of a new building on the McClintock’s questions will need to excess of the $150,000 county fund- downtown parking situation, espe- be resolved at some point before the ing limit, Mr. Atkins informed the cially in the lot next to the Municipal project picks up momentum. council that they could fund the extra Building, and the actual tax revenues In other matters, Township Man- costs out of the capital improvement that would be generated. A prelimi- ager Thomas E. Atkins told the coun- fund or through other sources, such nary study conducted last year found cil that Scotch Plains is eligible for as state funding. that several dozen spaces in the park- up to $150,000 in Union County “There are options,” he said. ing lot would be lost if a new build- funding for projects aimed at senior Officials from Scotch Plains, Westfield and Clark will meet next INDEX Wednesday with the Union County A&E ...... Page 20 County ...... Page 2 Religious ...... Page 11 Sheriff to discuss the county’s Ingrid McKinley for The Times Business ...... Page 17 Editorial ...... Page 4 Social ...... Page 6 S.L.A.P. (Sheriff’s Labor Assistance THE PERFECT DAY FOR ICE CREAM...Symbolizing a traditional sign of spring and the approaching summer season, Classifieds..... Page 19 Obituary ...... Page 10 Sports ...... Page 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 an ice cream truck made a visit during a warm day last week to tempt residents with sweet treats. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, May 4, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cellular Police Academy to Offer Antennas Training Paid by Applicants CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 tower, which will house radio For Class Starting July 28 equipment for the system. Mr. SCOTCH PLAINS – Union be county residents and have a mini- Papay said the temperature inside County Prosecutor Thomas V. mum of 60 college credits at an the locked structure will be con- Manahan has announced that the John institution of higher learning. Tu- trolled and that Nextel will moni- H. Stamler Police Academy in Scotch ition costs of $1,200 will be charged tor the site for any potential emer- Plains will offer the Alternate Route to each candidate. Candidates can gencies. Basic Program in the next police also receive 12 academic credits if The prefabricated, tan-colored recruit class beginning Friday, July they enroll in Union County Col- shelter, which the applicant’s at- 28. lege. torney likened to a backyard shed The program offers county resi- “One of the project’s goals is to in terms of size, will have an aggre- dents an alternative to applying for a create a pool of trained officers who gate finish and will not be identi- position with a municipal police de- could then be hired by local depart- fied with a sign. It will be visited partment whereby upon acceptance ments, sparing the municipalities the by maintenance workers once or of the applicant all costs are picked costs associated with officer train- twice a month, who will use an up by the department. The alterna- ing,” Mr. Manahan stated. existing stone access road to get to tive program is paid for by the cadets Mr. Parenti told The Westfield the site. and opens themselves up for police Leader and The Times of Scotch The shelter will be sealed to pre- openings throughout the county. Plains-Times that once applicants vent animals from gaining entry, Since initiating the program in complete the program they are certi- while the ground directly around it 1993, 78 of the 80 recruits complet- fied through the New Jersey Police will be treated to inhibit vegeta- ing the program received employ- Training Commission. He said po- tion, Mr. Papay said. Ingrid McKinley for The Times ment as police officers, according to lice departments can hire any of the In response to inquiries by Bor- SCRUB AND RINSE...The weather was warm enough last week to get cars cleaned and scrubbed at the Showroom Hand Academy Director Anthony Parenti, recruits and place them in a job im- ough Engineer Richard Marsden, Car Wash in Scotch Plains. A team of workers lathered up the tires, cleaned the interior and hosed the car down until former Police Chief in Fanwood. mediately. Mr. Papay said Nextel would be it was sparkling clean and ready to roll. All candidates in the program must “The alternate program provides willing to have the area around the an opportunity (for county residents) transmission tower cleared of SCOTCH PLAINS to get training at their expense” thus weeds and would be responsible President, Vice President putting themselves on the job market for maintenance of the site. POLICE BLOTTER for openings as police officers. Mr. Papay noted that the area Prior to being accepted into the pro- could also possibly be enhanced WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 North Avenue reported that a rock Named to SP-F School Bd. gram, applicants must take written and with landscaping; however, the • A Front Street resident reported was thrown through the rear window CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 oral examinations, and pass medical, types of plantings would have to be that two cellular telephones and a of his vehicle which was parked in pay Casper P. Boehm, Jr., the sum Superintendent of Schools Dr. physical and psychological tests. approved by PSE&G. bicycle were taken from the house front of his residence overnight. of $89,580 to provide legal ser- Carol B. Choye suggested board Berkeley Heights Police Chief Mr. Edwards noted that Nextel’s • during the day while it was unoccu- Joseph Brunetto, 50, of Scotch vices to the district for the 2000- members consider expanding ex- Charles M. Monica, President of the frequency has been licensed exclu- pied. Police said there were no signs Plains was arrested and charged with 2001 school year. isting sub-committees such as fi- Union County Police Chiefs Asso- sively for the company and should of forced entry. lewdness in an incident at Brookside Said Mr. Russo, himself an at- nance, policy and negotiations to ciation, noted that the Academy first not interfere with the operation of THURSDAY, APRIL 13 Park at 10:30 a.m. Brunetto is al- torney, “It seems like a consider- offered the program as a pilot project such devices as television or radio • A 15-year-old Westfield female leged to have exposed himself in include additional sub-committees able sum, but it’s about half of related to maintenance, facilities, in 1993. He said over 95 percent of sets in the local vicinity. was taken into custody and released front of township residents using the what we would likely pay if (Mr. curriculum and school/community all Alternate Route candidates who Mr. Cummings confirmed that to her parents after being found in park property, police said. Boehm’s) services were billed at graduated from the academy have borough officials had planned to possession of a 40-ounce bottle of SATURDAY, APRIL 29 relations. • an hourly rate. It’s a bargain for By designating several board obtained jobs in law enforcement. include a provision in Fanwood’s beer pursuant to a motor vehicle stop A resident of the 1700 block of the district.” members to focus on these specific Legislation enacted in December revised zoning ordinance that cel- on Plainfield Avenue at 1:30 a.m. Cooper Road reports that a vehicle With respect to negotiating ser- has enabled all police academies to lular antennas be attached to exist- The driver of the vehicle, Matthew drove across the front lawn of the areas on an ongoing basis, with Mitchell, 18, of Scotch Plains was vices for the coming school year, appropriate staff support, Dr. offer the program. Union County ing power line structures, as op- residence overnight causing dam- charged with having an open con- age. the board again awarded the con- Choye’s hope is that “it may make had been only one of four of the posed to free-standing devices. tainer of alcohol inside of the ve- • An employee of the Sunoco Sta- tract to Cassetta, Taylor and Whalen state’s 21 counties to offer the pro- The pending ordinance, a draft for more efficient meetings.” hicle. tion on Route 22 East reported that at an annual fee of $24,317, a 3.5 Mr. Saridaki said the approach gram, Mr. Parenti told The Leader of which is currently under re- FRIDAY, APRIL 14 an individual driving a small white percent increase over last year. could be “very constructive.” When and The Times. view by the Planning Board, is • Gregory I. Paris, 29, of Los Al- vehicle asked for $19 worth of gas In an effort to take advantage of Mr. Parenti said Alternate Route expected to be unveiled and a proposal or issue comes before tos, Calif., was arrested for theft and and left the station without paying. the $10 million in funding avail- the board as a whole, those com- recruits receive the same instruction adopted by the Borough Council • receiving stolen property. At around Residents of Canadensis, Pa., able under the Regional Efficiency mittee members could help the ad- as the regular police cadets during by the summer. 7 p.m. police responded to a report of attending a function at Snuffy’s Development Incentive Grant, the ministration field questions from the 19-week training session. They a purse snatching at a fast food res- Pantagis Renaissance Restaurant re- board passed a resolution affirm- fellow board members. also wear the same uniforms and taurant on Route 22. ported that their vehicle was entered ing its participation in the Scotch As Mr. Saridaki noted, this could must adhere to a strict regimen, in- The suspect was apprehended a by smashing a vent window. A Sanyo cluding daily physical training. Fanwood Bed short time later on Prospect Avenue car stereo and a pocketbook valued Plains-Fanwood Shared Services “speed the process” when there are Committee. more people able to respond to The courses included in the pro- riding a bicycle that he had taken at $300 was stolen. gram are firearms, investigations, from a Prospect Avenue residence by Representatives from the munici- questions. And Breakfast SUNDAY, APRIL 30 court system procedures, crime pre- Detective Jeff Briel. Upon further palities of Fanwood and Scotch Mr. Meade agreed the work of Douglas Rettschlag, 27, of vention, community relations, juve- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 investigation police found that Paris Westfield was arrested and charged Plains recently began meeting with committees could “save time for tion of the home would be a plus had been in possession of a 1990 in an incident that occurred at 2 a.m. representatives of the board to dis- the board” and perhaps eliminate nile crime, domestic violence, the for that section of the borough, Lincoln stolen in Atlantic City. at the parking lot to the Scotch Hills cuss possible opportunities for the need to go through “low level basics of the state’s criminal code, which the local Historic Preserva- Paris was remanded to the Union Golf Course. Rettschlag is alleged to shared services. Designated board detail” prior to the board’s making drug enforcement, crash injury man- tion Commission hopes to eventu- County Jail in lieu of $5,150 bail set have solicited a ride at a Watchung representatives are Mr. DelSordi, decisions regarding various mat- agement, crime scene management, ally have designated as a historic by Scotch Plains Municipal Court restaurant to the golf course from a Dr. Sheldon and board member Jes- ters. constitutional rights and use of force. district. Judge Joseph Perifillio. 36-year-old female resident of Scotch sica Simpson. The board’s next meeting will Anyone interested in the program Observing that the grounds of • A Route 22 garden supplier Plains and a 31-year-old-male ac- Commenting on the need for the take place on Thursday, May 11. At may pick an application at the Acad- Borough Hall were originally home reported the theft of several trees quaintance, also of Scotch Plains. resolution, Dr. Sheldon said, “The emy, 1176 Raritan Road, Scotch to a lodging establishment (The that time, the business administra- and a chimney display from its On arrival at the golf course, po- $10 million from the state is rap- tor will outline the timeline for the Plains. For more information, please Homestead), Board Vice-Chairman property. lice said Rettschlag is alleged to idly being disbursed. If we hope to bond referendum required to fund Mr. Parenti at (908) 889-6112. All Jack Molenaar maintained that bed- • Two Fanwood 14-year-old boys have physically touched the woman have funding, we have to move the board’s plans for renovations to applications must be returned to the and-breakfast businesses “have were taken into custody and released in the genital area and when she collectively very quickly.” facilities within the district. Academy before Friday, May 12. helped strengthen the historic char- to their parents after police received refused his advances he assaulted acter of communities.” a report that the teenagers were in the her by picking her up and slamming Several conditions, however, School One Playground and placing her to the ground. Wellness Group Schedules Hypertension Clinic were attached to the board’s ap- graffiti on playground equipment As the male acquaintance exited proval of the application. The with a magic marker. the vehicle to intercede, he was On Tap for May 8 dwelling will be owner-occupied; SATURDAY, APRIL 15 reportedly punched in the face and Monthly Meeting for May 10 SCOTCH PLAINS — The evergreen trees will be provided as • A Park Avenue photo shop re- knocked to the ground where he Township of Scotch Plains will a buffer on the western boundary SCOTCH PLAINS — The Com- sion is free. The library is located ported that a rock was thrown through was kicked several times in the hold its monthly Hypertension dividing the Vierschillings’ prop- the front window as the store was head and face. Both victims were munity Wellness Group, which at 1927 Bartle Avenue in Scotch erty from Mr. Shaatal’s, and the meets monthly to discuss general Plains. (high blood pressure) Screening opening at 9 a.m. Police said no one treated and released from Clinic on Monday, May 8. sidewalk in front of the establish- was seen in the area. wellness and nutrition, will hold Muhlenberg Regional Medical Button Society Reveals It will be held in the Scotch ment will be replaced. SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Center in Plainfield for injuries, the second segment in its Wellness Plains Public Library Commu- In addition, the applicants agreed • A Tussell Lane resident reported ranging from contusions and abra- Wednesday series on May 10 at Show and Competition to extend an existing walkway to nity Room, 1927 Bartle Avenue, that he received a notice of a park- sions to the female victim and a 7:30 p.m. at the Scotch Plains SCOTCH PLAINS — The New give guests access from the park- way toll violation and learned that broken nose and cuts and abrasions Public Library. from 10 a.m. to noon and is free. Jersey State Button Society Spring The intent of the clinic is to ing area to the house, and that any the car in question was registered in requiring sutures to the male vic- The program, featuring a nutri- Show and Competition will be held pedestrian lighting would be of a his name and address, however he tim. tional consultant, is entitled “How on Saturday, May 13, from 9:30 identify new cases of high blood low-level variety. did not purchase it. Police said Rettschlag turned to Take Charge of Your Own a.m. to 3 p.m. at the All Saints’ pressure. • Matthew Mitchell, 18, of Scotch himself in to Scotch Plains Police Health – Simple Steps.” Admis- Episcopal Church, located at 559 Individuals over age 30 and Park Avenue Plains was arrested for possession of Headquarters in the early afternoon Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. who smoke or are overweight, or marijuana after police received a re- and was charged with one count of The event will feature dealers in who have a family history of port that a man was in a laundry room aggravated criminal sexual contact antique clothes buttons and compe- heart disease or diabetes and who Hedge Property on Country Club Lane smoking mari- along with two counts of aggra- Surfing the Web? tition among members of the But- Be Sure to Visit Us: have not had their blood pressure juana. vated assault. Bail was set by Scotch ton Society. The public is invited to checked recently are urged to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 www.goleader.com! MONDAY, APRIL 24 Plains Municipal Court Judge J. attend and browse. Admission is attend. Program) initiative, which makes • free. non-violent offenders available to Resident of the 300 block of Perfilio at $50,000 and the suspect Warren Street reported the theft of a localities to perform certain super- was transported to the Union car stereo and 20 CD’s from an un- County jail. vised jobs such as clean-up projects locked vehicle overnight. SUNDAY, APRIL 30 that public work employees have • A South Avenue business re- • Employees from a business in little time to do. ported that trash was illegally dis- the 1700 block of East Second Street “We’re going to be talking about posed in its dumpster overnight. reported that a key was found broken how to get this off the ground,” Mr. TUESDAY, APRIL 25 off in the lock to the door. Police said Atkins told the council. He said that • An employee of the Exxon Sta- no entry was gained to the building. if the three communities can reach tion on Route 22 East reported that • A resident of the 1200 block of an agreement on sharing the ex- several individuals shoplifted boxes Terrill Road reported seeing young penses and services of the program, of cigars and left the scene. people shooting paint balls at a jungle he hopes it can get under way by • A Fox Hill Lane resident re- gym set in a rear yard. June 1. ported that several credit accounts Separately, the council is expected were opened in her name in a case of to pass a resolution of intent with identity theft occurring over several Fanwood regard to the resurfacing of Cushing months across different areas of the Road, the expense for which will be country. TV-35 Schedule shared with the City of Plainfield. FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Friday, May 4, 8:00 P.M. • Vehicles belonging to two con- Due to the state’s primary election Three Seasons in The Sun tracting companies were reportedly falling on Tuesday, June 6, the coun- damaged while parked overnight in Friday, May 4, 9:00 P.M. cil also decided to reschedule its the 500 block of Jerusalem Road. Men of the Intrpid - Part I conference meeting set for that • A resident of the 2300 block of Friday, May 4, 9:30 P.M. evening to Wednesday, June 7. Men of the Intrpid - Part II Sunday, May 7, 8:00 P.M. Earth Day 2000 & Planting of Wildflowers in Fanwood Sunday, May 7, 8:30 P.M. History of The Battleship NJ Jim Hely Tuesday, May 9, 8:00 P.M. BROWNIES ‘ROUND THE WORLD…First-grade Brownie troops recently participated in a Thinking Day In gathering Lions Club 50th Anniversary at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Each troop represented a different country and supplied a display, snack and craft for their nation. The girls learned about 10 different countries. Brownies who Tuesday, May 9, 9:00 P.M. participated in the opening flag ceremony, pictured left to right, are: Priyanka Kamath (India-Troop No. 547), Kelly Freeholder’s Forum Yingling (Holland-Troop No. 310), Jessica Yorkovich (Hawaii-Troop No. 187), Alexa Rothenberg (Japan-Troop No. 105), See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. Michelle Rogoff (France-Troop No. 52), Jamie Swanton (Mexico-Troop No. 146), Katherine Wheeler (Germany-Troop Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a Thursday, May 11, 8:00 P.M. Monthly Council Meeting No. 106), Bridget Ryan (China Troop No. 740), Jillian Leahy (Italy-Troop No. 347), Stefanie DeVizio (United States Troop Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. No. 289), Brittany D’Annunzio (Ghana-Troop No. 289), Julia Babis (Caller-Troop No. 289) and Patty Laguna, Leader for INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 Live Broadcast Troop No. 289. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, May 4, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Freeholders Approve Flood Wall in Union Seventh Congressional Update By PAUL J. PEYTON resident members, $3 per round for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times associate members, $4 for non-Union ELIZABETH — The Union County residents and $5 for no shows. Editor’s Note: The following col- Democrat Maryanne S. Connelly County Board of Chosen Freehold- Green fees have gone up as fol- umn is generated from campaign news of Fanwood has begun a campaign of ers last week approved an agreement lows for Union County residents: from Seventh Congressional District radio ads broadcast over 101.5 F.M. with Union Township whereby the county weekday passes, $14 from candidates running in the June 6 The 60-second advertisement, to be county will pay up to $1 million of $12; county passes for weekends and Democratic and Republican Party run through the end of the June 6 the costs for a flood wall along the holidays, $16 from $14; weekday primaries. Four Democrats and four Primary Election, focuses on her East Branch of the Rahway River in seasonal fees, $11.50 from $9.50; Republicans are seeking to replace support for licensing hand guns, full the Vauxhall section of Union. weekends and holidays, $13.50 from Congressman Bob Franks who has funding of Head Start, tougher aca- The agreement formalizes a cer- $11.50; senior citizen weekday fees, opted to pass on reelection to his demic standards and protection for emonial check which was presented House seat in order to run for the Social Security and Medicare. The $9 from 8, and $16 from $13.50 for candidate said in the ad that she to township officials when the project weekends and holidays. U.S. Senate. was first announced in February. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times opposes privatizing the Social Secu- Youth fees for county residents ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL...Democratic Seventh Congressional District * * * * * rity Trust Fund as proposed by U.S. The agreement comes on the heels have increased to $9 from $8 for candidate Michael J. Lapolla of Westfield, center, and Westfield Mayor Seventh District Congressional of massive flooding which occurred Senate candidate Jon Corzine. weekdays and $13 from $12 for week- Thomas C. Jardim met with a fair-going during Sunday’s Spring Fling street contender Michael J. Lapolla of Candidate Michael Lapolla said a along the river in Union and Millburn ends/holidays. fair. Westfield, a Democrat, has received during Tropical Storm Floyd last fall. statement in the ad giving Ms. Out-of-county adults will now pay the endorsement of Congressman Connelly credit for writing the first The Township of Millburn is also $28 for weekday green fees from Area Businesses Learn Keys Patrick J. Kennedy, Chairman of the Megan’s Law in the state is a “out- building a flood wall. $24, and $32 for weekends/holidays National Democratic Congressional right lie.” Mr. Lapolla noted that Ms. The Union County flood wall will from $28. Non-Union County senior Campaign. This is the first year the Connelly was referring to a local be built along a two-block-long area weekday fees have risen to $18 from Of Building Contacts DCC has made a primary endorse- ordinance adopted by the Fanwood of Franklin Street near the ment. Four candidates nationwide $16, and $32 from $27 for weekends/ By PAUL J. PEYTON party” in plugging their clients to po- Borough Council which setup vol- Maplewood border. The neighbor- holidays. Youth fees in this category Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times have been endorsed by the commit- untary registration for those persons tential new business contacts. tee. hood saw flood waters reach five feet have gone up to $18 from $16 for CLARK – Developing a one-minute The women gave some basic tips on convicted of sex crimes. during Floyd. weekdays, and $26 from $24 for introduction for potential clients to how best to make new business con- Mr. Kennedy stated that Mr. Megan’s Law requires notification “This should correct the problem,” looking people in the eye when first tacts. Lapolla could bring the Democrats of area residents of persons moving weekends/holidays. one step closer to winning the six County Manager Michael J. Lapolla Golf lesson fees have jumped to meeting were among just a few of the An important part of networking, into their neighborhood who have said following last Thursday’s meet- suggestions recommended to home- they both emphasized, is in presenta- additional seats necessary for Demo- been released from jail after serving $32 from $29 per half hour; $165 crats to gain majority of the House of ing. from $159 for six half-hour lesson based business owners during a Union tion. This involves everything from how time for sex crimes against children. On another board matter, the free- County Chamber of Commerce and one dresses and approaches others to Representatives and make Congress- Assistant Prosecutor when the law bookings; $25 from $10 to replace a Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce the condition of their business cards. man Richard Gephardt of Missouri holders passed an ordinance setting lost or broken golf club, and $90 was enacted, Mr. Lapolla said the golf fees at county park facilities for sponsored seminar held last week. “Perception is reality,” stated Ms. the next Speaker of the House. Re- Fanwood law was a well-intentioned from $60 for playing lessons. The A group of several dozen home-based publicans have held the majority the the year. Blazer. but unenforceable. three half-hour booking fees for golf business owners gathered April 28 at Ms. Blazer said when giving an open- past six years following 40 plus years Freeholder Chairman Daniel P. lessons has been eliminated. the Holiday Inn Select in Clark to hear ing introduction about one’s company of Democratic control. * * * * * Sullivan noted that the ordinance Rental fees have increased to $3 networking suggestions that can build and its services, it is important to be One of Mr. Lapolla’s opponents, Republican Patrick Morrisey of includes the first increase in golf fees from $2.50 for hand carts, $15 from their businesses. enthusiastic in order to peak the inter- Maryanne S. Connelly of Fanwood, Westfield said last week that if elected in several years. $14 for golf carts for nine holes of The event was attended by persons est of potential new clients. called the endorsement simply an he would introduce legislation to in businesses ranging from résumé pro- “The golf fees in Union County golf and $24 from $22 for 18 holes. CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 establishment vote for Mr. Lapolla. eliminate the Department of Energy still remain, I believe, the lowest or “It’s (the golf fees) a small increase ducing to computer services to corpo- and merging some of its functions closest to the lowest in the entire rate healthcare education. with the Department of Defense. He to help defray the expenses associated The event helped kick off HOTLINC, state of New Jersey,” said Freeholder with maintaining the golf courses,” also said he would not be afraid to Nicholas P. Scutari, Chairman of the a new service offered by the chamber focus on entitlement reform. Freeholder Sullivan explained. to serve home-based companies. Alan Augustine to Address Policy Committee that recommended In other business, Freeholder Lewis HOTLINC stands for Home Office * * * * * the fee change to the entire board. Mingo, Liaison to the Advisory Board Training Leads Information Network- Michael Ferguson of Warren has Mr. Sullivan said the increase in on the Disabled, said the board wants ing and Community. Annual Hunger Rally Walk received criticism for a direct piece golf fees is the first since 1994. He to recognize businesses and facili- The new group is headed by Susan mailed last week by this campaign. noted that the county has spent around Jacobson, Vice President of Member WESTFIELD — State Assembly- milers. An officer in the Westfield Republi- ties, such as churches and non-profit man Alan M. Augustine (R-22nd) Entertainment will be provided by $8 million over the past few years in organizations, that have been helpful Services for the Union County Cham- can Committee stated that the piece upgrading county golf courses. ber, and Debbie Schmidt, Executive will be the guest speaker at the Eighth a barber shop quartet, a deejay, a falsely indicates Congressman Bob in accommodating the disabled, ac- Annual Rally Walk to End Local gospel choir, a clown and sumo wres- There will be no increase in iden- cording to the requirements of the Director of the Westfield Area Cham- Franks support for Mr. Ferguson in ber of Commerce. Hunger this Sunday, May 7, at tler Mike Munford. his bid to replace Mr. Franks in the tification card or tee-time reserva- federal Americans With Disabilities Mindowaskin Park in Westfield. Mr. Augustine, a Scotch Plains tion fees. Identification cards cost The breakfast program, entitled “Suc- House of Representatives. Act. Applications must be received cessful Networking,” was conducted The event is being sponsored by resident, will address the walkers Mr. Franks is running for the open $30 for county cards, $80 for sea- by Friday, May 19. by Georgene Brazer and Virginia the Coalition for Hunger Awareness upon their return to the park. Other sonal cards, $25 for senior citizens, U.S. Senate seat of retiring Senator The board will honor those nomi- Newman Littell of Brazer & Littell, a of Union and Somerset Counties, an political dignitaries are also expected Frank Lautenberg. $25 for youth and $15 for replace- nated individuals at an awards cer- firm that helps build contacts for their interfaith group of congregations, to attend. ment cards. Tee-time fees are $2 for A spokesman for Mr. Ferguson emony later this year. contacts from the business world to civic and non-profit organizations The 1999 Walk was the most suc- said the piece, which shows a large government. They also serve as a “third founded by the Jewish Federation of cessful event to date with almost 300 picture of Mr. Franks with Mr. Central New Jersey’s Jewish Com- walkers generating $16,000 to 11 Ferguson, does not say that the Con- munity Relations Council in 1992 to recipient feeding programs and soup gressman has endorsed Mr. Ferguson. end hunger in the local area. kitchens, all based in the local area. The spokesman said the mail piece The walk will begin at 1 p.m. for To participate in the walk please simply seeks voters supports for both the five-milers, 1:30 p.m. for the call (908) 889-5335, Extension No. Mr. Franks and Mr. Ferguson. Mr. three-milers and 2 p.m. for the one- 310. Franks has not made any endorse- Remember Mother ment in the race. * * * * * Republican Joel Weingarten has criticized Michael Ferguson of War- ren of for using campaign literature with photographs of supporters from Monmouth County that were used in his 1998 Sixth District campaign against Democrat incumbent Frank Pallone. Mr. Ferguson moved to the Seventh District in January after originally filing with the Federal Election Commission for another run against Congressman Pallone.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 4, 2000 Page 3 Maryanne Connelly Says Lapolla Criticizes Connelly Michael Lapolla Should Quit For Serving on Task Force By PAUL J. PEYTON Congressional run in October 1998, three Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times years after she served on the vouchers As Union County Manager UNION – Seventh Congressional Dis- advisory panel. By PAUL J. PEYTON ness associates, have known Mr. trict candidate Michael J. Lapolla this “Maryanne is a strong advocate for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Lapolla for 20 or more years. Since week announced his strong opposition to public education and is opposed to pri- The Democratic Seventh Congres- he grew up in Elizabeth where his school voucher programs, saying these vate school vouchers, tuition tax credits sional District Primary race has be- family has had ties for over 40 years, programs take money away from public and any other direct or indirect mecha- come heated with Maryanne S. Ms. Bowen noted, Mr. Lapolla gen- schools. He called vouchers a “blight on nism to channel public funds to private Connelly asking Michael J. Lapolla erated a lot of contributions from this public education.” schools,” stated 1998 NJEA Political to step down from his job as Union area. “Vouchers take the resources we des- Action Committee Co-Chairwomen County Manager. perately need to improve our public Ramona Russell and Regina Edwards in He served on the freeholder board schools and redirects them to private, Mr. Lapolla’s campaign manager, in the early to late 1980s, worked for their letter. Angie Bowen, told The Westfield parochial institutions,” he responded. Mr. Lapolla, who serves as Union both former Governor Jim Florio and During a press conference held Mon- County Manager, noted that voucher Leader and The Times of Scotch former U.S. Senator Bill Bradley Plains-Fanwood that the county man- day in front of the Hannah Caldwell legislation proposed by the state would and was Union County First Assis- School in Union, Mr. Lapolla criticized cost $70 million and drive property taxes ager will continue to lead the county tant Prosecutor prior to being named one of his opponents in the upcoming “even higher.” He said that, under vouch- during his Congressional campaign. Union County Manager in 1997. Democratic Primary, Maryanne S. ers, the state would have no ability to Ms. Bowen noted that Ms. By comparison, a good portion of Connelly, for being “out of step with the “dictate” who receives vouchers, noting Connelly in her 1998 campaign re- Ms. Connelly’s money came from David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times common sense voters in New Jersey” that anyone who meets the set criteria ceived donations from Fanwood self-employed persons and retirees VOTE FOR OUR GUY...Republican Congressional candidate Patrick Morrisey, with regard to vouchers. would have to be approved. Borough employees and those who as well as a portion from AT&T center, and his campaign staffers were out meeting potential Primary Election He referred to her participation on Assemblyman Neil Cohen of Linden did business with the borough yet employees. Ms. Connelly, who re- voters at Westfield’s Spring Fling street festival held last Sunday. Republican Governor Christine Todd (D-21st) said public school education in she did not step down as mayor. tired after many years as a human Whitman’s Advisory Panel on School the future may have to be judged by the Mr. Lapolla, who has had the resources executive with AT&T, has Vouchers in 1995. careers students eventually choose, as $100,000 plus salaried post for three been endorsed by the AT&T Politi- Mtsd. Dems to Hold Event “The panel’s stated purpose was to opposed to basing the quality of public years, officially entered the Con- cal Action Committee (PAC). propose legislation to implement a tu- schools solely on test scores. gressional race in January. A review of her latest FEC report, ition school voucher program,” he said “Maryanne, in no uncertain terms, is His opponent has charged that Mr. For Endorsed Candidates in a prepared statement. an assassin of the public school educa- with contributions listed for the first “They (the Whitman Administration) Lapolla raised over $70,000 from MOUNTAINSIDE — The vited. tion system. She went on the task force, three months of 2000, showed that made it very clear that dissenting opin- which she could have declined to do. employees and vendors of the County Ms. Connelly received over $15,000 Mountainside Democratic Club has Mrs. Connelly is running on a bal- ions were not welcome. She had an of Union as well as employees of Saying she “didn’t go there to try and from self-employed contributors and invited those candidates endorsed lot line headed by Senate candidate opportunity to represent the public school make it (public education) better,” he other governments operating in the just under $10,000 from retirees. by the Union County Democratic James J. Florio of Metuchen, Clerk children of this state and chose not to,” noted that Mrs. Connelly supported the county such as the Elizabeth Board Another $2,550 came from AT&T Committee for congressional, hopeful Stanley J. Moskal of Eliza- Mr. Lapolla told The Westfield Leader majority opinion, rather than joining of Education. employees. county and local Mountainside of- beth and Freeholders candidates and The Times of Scotch Plains- two dissenters in a minority report which A review of Mr. Lapolla’s FEC In total fundraising efforts, Mr. fices to speak to the community Becky McHugh of Linden, Steven Fanwood. supported a public school choice plan report by The Westfield Leader and Lapolla raised the most contribu- beginning at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Madonna of New Providence and Pat Mrs. Connelly’s Campaign Manager, but opposed using public tax dollars to The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood tions among District 7 Democratic May 10, in the auditorium at Fallon of Roselle Park. All have also Sujata Tejwani, responded that Mrs. support private and/or parochial school revealed over $32,000 came from candidates with $443,890 followed Brighton Gardens, 1350 Route 22 not been invited to the Mountainside Connelly is “adamantly opposed to any- vouchers. some 55 individual contributions by Ms. Connelly at $333,524, War- West, Mountainside. event. thing that would take money away from “While public school education is from county employees. ren Township Committeeman Jeff Participating candidates will in- “This is an opportunity to hear public education, including school available to all people, vouchers are not Mrs. Connelly has said Mr. Lapolla Golkin at $141,736 and Civil Rights clude U.S. Senate candidate Jon candidates’ views and answer (the vouchers.” under any plan. There is just not enough should step down as county manager attorney Joel Farley at $11,275. Corzine of Summit, Congressional community’s) questions on Social She said Mrs. Connelly’s inclusion on money to go around and fund two com- to “remove any conflicts of interest.” Ms. Connelly loaned her campaign candidate Michael J. Lapolla of Security, education, health care, the committee helped form an even plete school systems,” he said. “I think it’s inappropriate for a pub- Westfield and Union County Clerk crime, transportation, and local is- greater opposition to vouchers. Assemblyman Cohen questioned as $125,000 and now has listed avail- “She (Mrs. Connelly) is strongly com- to who would make the decision on lic official to raise money from his able cash of $189,048. Joanne Rajoppi who is seeking re- sues important to all voters,” Mr. employees. In fact, if Mr. Lapolla mitted to public education,” said Ms. vouchers and which students would be Mr. Lapolla has $396,378 in avail- election. Also invited are Freehold- Krasner stated in a press release. Tejwani. granted them. were in Congress, it would be illegal,” able cash entering the last month of ers seeking reelection, Chester More information may be obtained Ms. Tejwani released a letter from the He said vouchers, if passed, could be said Mrs. Connelly in a press release the campaign. Holmes of Rahway, Alexander on the event by calling Mr. Krasner New Jersey Education Association en- the possible “beginning of the end of the issued by her campaign office. “When On the Republican side, the cam- Mirabella of Roselle Park and at (908) 654-5167. dorsing Mrs. Connelly in her previous public school system.” your boss asks you to contribute to his paign of Tom Kean Jr. of Westfield Deborah Scanlon of Union. campaign, especially if you have a last week took a pot shot at opponent Also participating will be political job or appointment, it’s pretty Patrick Morrisey of Westfield, stat- Mountainside Borough Council can- hard to say no.” ing that while the candidate claims didates Steven Brociner and John Sujata Tejwani, Connelly for Con- to be running an anti-establishment Shackelford. gress Campaign Manager, told The campaign he has raised more than Michael Krasner, Mountainside TONIGHT Leader and The Times that the deci- $38,000 from Political Action Com- Democratic Chairman, told The sion now rests with Mr. Lapolla. mittees. Westfield Leader and The Times of “We are proud of what we did. We “In addition, more than 73 percent Scotch Plains-Fanwood that only raised $450,000 in nine weeks. I of his itemized donations from indi- those candidates endorsed by the Attention all Residents: think that was a result of belief in viduals come from outside New Jer- committee have been invited to par- Michael’s candidacy,” she said. “I sey,” according to a press release ticipate. He said he felt it was “ap- don’t think (county employee and issued April 25 by the campaign. propriate” at this time to only in- You are legally entitled to be heard on this matter: vendor contributions) is an issue. I Mr. Morrisey said the attack by the clude those candidates in a forum. think it is a by-product of his base (of Kean Campaign indicates that he Thus Congressional candidates support).” (Mr. Morrisey) is now being recog- Maryanne S. Connelly of Fanwood, Bowcraft Amusement Parks is planning She noted contributors, whether it nized as a strong contender in the Joel Farley of Westfield and Jeff be his family, county vendors or busi- primary. Golkin of Warren have not been in- an expansion that includes plans for A WATERSLIDE AND WATERPARK including over 500 parking spaces.

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Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue My husband remarried and lives in an- The writing is on the wall: your hus- VIII of England started renovating Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 other state. Twice a year, our two chil- band continuously acts out his unfaith- some old castle fortresses that dotted dren, ages 12 and 10, fly out to see him. fulness and lying patterns of behavior — the English countryside. By remov- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 When they go, I go into a depression. My with a friend, with a young co-worker, ing the three-inch archer’s windows POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at thoughts are that I may never see them etc. Then he rejects therapy with the and other features, which at an ear- again, that they will prefer to live with excuse that the therapist needs help. He P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 lier time, had facilitated the defenses their father and his new wife, that he will follows this up by laying a guilt trip on of these structures, the fortresses were PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. buy them toys and gifts I cannot afford, you regarding children needing a mother and that they will end up loving him and father. A child needs a mother and transformed into palaces, such as Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh more than me. There is no real basis for father who are loving and caring, parents large country homes suited to the A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING this. We have a wonderful relationship who provide faithful, honest and loyal nobility. It was the Romans, how- and they always come back missing me. role models. ever, who gave us the word palace. Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin Is there any way I can make it easier on Unfortunately, your husband lies and Augustus Caesar, the first emperor COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS myself? cheats and you go along with his ma- of Rome, had a home on the Palatium Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Kim Kinter Answer: nipulations, thereby permitting his abuse or Palatine Hill. The French con- BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER NEWS & EDITORIAL You are not alone in this difficult of you. It is about time that you confront verted Palatium to palais. But this situation which affects so many families the situation and realize that your hus- SUBSCRIPTION PRICE involving visitations between parents, band will continue his behavior. You word construction does not end here. One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 whether local or out of state. As a parent have to protect yourself. You may want The etymological foundation for who offers her children love, security, to consult a lawyer now and start making Palatium and, therefore, palace is the safety and consistency, you feel a poten- plans to free yourself from this abusive Latin word palus, “a fenced enclo- tial loss when the children visit the situation. sure used for grazing animals.” So, a Scotch Plains, Fanwood and BOE Deserve “other” parent and seem to have so many If you listen to the key words of the palus was originally a pasture, which needs met — another family with chil- Connie Francis song, you will know seems like as good a place as any to dren, toys galore and rules which may be what to do: “Lipstick on your collar build a palace. It is also a good place Pat on Back For Exploring Shared Services more “permissive.” Your children will Gonna tell on you to leave this word history, but please not love you less nor want to stay with Lipstick on your collar The Scotch Plains and Fanwood governments, form certain jobs, has led to discussions between their father. Said you were untrue close the gate on your way out! along with the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Scotch Plains, Westfield and Clark about the possi- I recommend that you try to focus on Bet your bottom dollar you and I are relationships and activities which will through Letters to Education, all deserve a pat on the back for the good bility of sharing the expense for this program. The give you pleasure while you are alone. ’Cause lipstick on your collar gonna example they have set on the issue of shared services. costs for the coming refurbishment of the Hetfield Take this opportunity to go out with a tell on you.” the Editor Back in February, Mayors Martin L. Marks of Scotch Avenue bridge that crosses over the New Jersey friend (or friends), go to a movie, a A frustrated mother writes: show, have dinner, go to a mall, a Please help me solve this unusual Plains and Louis C. Jung of Fanwood, joined by Transit railroad line will be shared by Scotch Plains museum, a walk, a shore trip. Relax, situation. My mother has the strange Various Groups School Superintendent Dr. Carol B. Choye, an- and Fanwood, with the rail agency kicking in half of slow up a bit, exercise. You will need habit of buying her Christmas gifts early nounced the formation of a nine-member advisory the expense. There have also been other contacts your strength to greet the children when in the year and storing them in the attic. they return - and “enjoy” being a parent Recently, my 6-year-old son went into Thanked for Help committee to, in Mayor Marks’ words, “investigate between municipalities in the area about where cer- again. the attic, found some of the gifts, played the possibility of sharing services, personnel, land tain services could be shared. A distraught wife writes: with, and broke some. My mother is Preparing Taxes and buildings.” Obviously, all government services and operation One year ago, after being married for furious. I feel she has an obsession to 10 years, I found my husband in bed with buy gifts so early and she is to blame On behalf of the American Associa- The idea of communities sharing the expense of can’t be shared, but wherever there are functions and my best friend. “Kyle” (disguised name) partially for leaving them easily acces- tion of Retired Persons, the Internal certain services is certainly a good one, given that services that are being unnecessarily duplicated, lo- cried and asked for forgiveness. I had sible. She is even implying that I should Revenue Service and the New Jersey Division of Taxation, I would like to local residents have been paying an increasing calities, in the name of sparing their property taxpay- little problem throwing my friend out of replace some of the items. I promised to my home and my life. Kyle said that abide by your decision, I cannot believe thank the directors and staffs of the proportion of the cost of their local government as ers any additional burdens, should investigate. The “May” had been flirting with him and he that you would agree with her, but if you following organizations for the use of state assistance has declined in recent years. And Scotch Plains-Fanwood advisory committee has taken was foolish and would never trespass do, I agree to replace the broken gifts. their facilities to allow our volunteers to give free assistance in preparing income the Whitman Administration has been urging New the bull by the horns in this regard, having already again. A month ago I found out that he Answer: had had an affair with a co-worker 10 Start saving your money and start tax forms for senior citizens and low Jersey towns to look at the sharing of certain ser- identified a few dozen areas of possible cooperation years his junior. At first he denied the shopping. Please read this carefully: Why income families: vices as a way to pare the cost of local government and focusing its attention on five or six of those areas. affair, then admitted to it, saying the is your 6-year-old roaming around alone Scotch Plains Library, Westfield Com- munity Center, St. Helen’s Roman Catho- and save overburdened local property taxpayers Their task will be made a bit easier by officials in young woman was spontaneous and he in the attic? Why do you feel that buying had had the best sex ever, while I was too gifts early in the season is inappropriate lic Church Parish Center, Westfield Li- some money. Trenton, who, for once, are putting their money “rigid and puritanical.” and an obsession? People frequently do brary and Scotch Plains and Westfield The Scotch Plains-Fanwood committee has held where their mouth is. Instead of just paying lip I became furious and demanded we this to save money and/or to buy a spe- Senior Housing Buildings. Also, thanks to TV channels 34, 35 and 36 and local two meetings, and it was heartening to recently hear service to the shared services idea, the Whitman seek marriage counseling. After two vis- cial gift that someone may truly like. its, he told the therapist he should go see You may not have the opportunity to see newspapers. Through their cooperation, Scotch Plains Councilman Tarquin Jay Bromley, one Administration is also making available some grant a “shrink’” himself My husband felt the the gift again. I do not feel that your we prepared over 1,100 tax returns and of the Township’s three representatives on the panel, money to allow towns to retain consultants to assist marriage should continue for the sake of mother is partially nor totally respon- assisted over 800 senior citizens and low income persons. praise its members’ energy and enthusiasm about them in their work. our children. I believe in preserving a sible for what happened She has a right marriage and so I reluctantly agreed to to do what she wants in her house. So Ed Evans their task of forming recommendations for areas Any ideas that save local taxpayers money is worth this, with the demand that my husband please refocus your thinking, get off her Volunteer and Local Coordinator of where services could be shared and expenses pooled. looking into, and we hope that the Scotch Plains- remain faithful (he swore to do this on back, set limits with your son who should Tax Aide Program Other initiatives in this regard are beginning to Fanwood advisory committee on shared services his children’s lives). be taught limits, and start replacing. Scotch Plains The other night he came home fairly crop up as well. Union County’s S.L.A.P. (Sheriff’s continues to build on the momentum and energy it late (“I was stuck at work”) and promptly Salute to Frank Thiel Extended Labor Assistance Program) initiative, which makes appears to have and comes up with some ideas that tossed his clothing into the hamper. The non-violent offenders available to localities to per- result in a lessened burden on its taxpayers. next day I found lipstick smears all over his shirt. Later that evening, I took out an From One Who Knew Him Well old Connie Francis song and played it to This is in regard to the recent death of So sad and too bad if you never heard him (It’s called “Lipstick on Your Col- Frank Thiel. I’m sure that everyone who of or experienced the smaller, less com- lar”) and I revealed to Kyle that I knew knew Frank will continue to celebrate plicated, less high tech world of The Letters to the Editor he was fooling around again. I’ve had it. his life, and I wanted to share some of the Westfield Board of Realtors — a classic Should I take him to marriage counsel- truly exceptional and spiritual qualities example of why people should know and about him that touched my life. study where we’ve been in order to truly Turn to National Day of Prayer LaPolla Co-Chairman Takes Issue Many of the locally based area Real- assess where we are in relation to the tors (former Westfield Board of Real- world and things in general. Yes, we tors members from and including the continue to have to make changes, be For Help With Crime, Violence With Letter Writer’s Comments equally respected towns — in alphabeti- more high tech and go forward and go More and more crime, violence, fear when they have moral choices to make? Mr. Golush took time to respond to accuse me of being anything but cordial cal order — of Clark, Cranford, Fanwood, faster and train the brain to retain more. and hopelessness permeate our culture. We should all be joining today, May my letter of March 30. Perhaps if he had and polite to Maryanne Connelly during Mountainside and Scotch Plains) have Even so, however, we all must recognize We are living in a nation which has been 4, National Day of Prayer events to seek taken just a bit more time and given our trip to Israel. We dined along side been in the business since the 60’s and that some things can still remain the blessed above all others and yet we are His forgiveness. more thought he might have written a far each other on several occasions and 70’s. Although in competition on a daily same in some way, and it’s okay to not finding ourselves in a moral decline. more accurate and honest response. shared in friendly conversation. We also basis, we do have a mutual respect for let go of all the older things — like the Peggy Cowan each other gained and played out over golden rule — all of the time. Here’s a We read one news report after another Fanwood It is totally false and dishonest to shared a crowded cab ride, laughing all full of horrible things people do to one the way back to our hotel. My basic the years often working long hours, do- salute from a lot of us to Frank Thiel and another and now we have begun to reap personality is such that I am a friendly ing what is necessary, to assist people in his wife of many years, Betty. After all, the ultimate harvest, the poisoning of the Humane Society Salutes Congressmen and outgoing person. I know of no other their pride of home ownership and in- beside every great man, there is surely a minds and lives of our children. The way to be. Had David Golush and I come vestment. Frank and Betty Thiel have great woman! glaring examples of children raping chil- For Animal Protection Issue Votes face to face April 21 as we sat in the same always been at the top of this list. Loretta Wilson dren and kids tuning their well refined row of the movie theatre I would have He made sure you knew exactly what Westfield video murdering skills to real handguns On behalf of The Humane Society of Agriculture program that spends mil- been cordial to him. his position was without using a steam is absolutely evil. the United States (HSUS) and its 7.3 lions of the taxpayers’ hard-earned dol- As for questioning county finances, roller, without equivocation (no “pussy- Deadlines How long will it be until the good million supporters nationwide, I com- lars — as a subsidy to livestock ranchers the county taxes have not risen in the last footing” or waffling), and without the General News - Friday 4pm people of this nation use the power they mend Representative Bob Franks, Sena- — to kill bears, mountain lions, foxes six years of a Democratic majority while need to posture and self-aggrandize. He Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm always took responsibility for his ac- possess to take back our communities tor Frank Lautenberg and Senator Rob- and other predators with inhumane traps, increasing services. That is not a claim Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm and our kids? For the sake of our chil- ert Torricelli for achieving perfect scores poisons and aerial gunning. He also voted tions and the actions of those under his of 100 on our 1999 HSUS congressional to restrict the use of cruel and indis- the Republicans could make when they leadership. He literally accepted where How To Reach Us dren we must look at what we can do controlled the Freeholder board. right now to begin turning the tide, en- scorecard. criminate steel-jawed leghold traps and the “buck” stopped and knew when not E-Mail - [email protected] couraging that which is good and letting Representative Franks sided with ani- neck snares on National Wildlife Ref- Mr. Golush is to be commended for to place “any” buck above some other Phone - (908) 232-4407 them know that some things are morally mal protection concerns on all six issues uges; to protect dolphins from tuna- his business success and I particularly important things in life. So, what else respect him for his philanthropy. How- Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 wrong and unacceptable. If we can’t we scored during the First Session of the fishing boats that use dolphin-deadly could anyone have to learn from him? PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 stand for what we know is best for them 106th Congress. He voted to cut funding nets; and to prohibit commerce in videos ever; it was never an issue that I raised or Such an open book — no smoke and questioned. In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield how can we expect them to be strong for an ineffective U.S. Department of that depict animal “crushing” and other mirrors here! 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains appalling acts of cruelty. Mr. Golush, I don’t have any Demo- Frank never wasted his time, energy, He also co-sponsored legislation to cratic bosses as you erroneously stated or motion on negativity. It just didn’t Submittal Formats Remove Brightwood Park From Lists combat the gruesome practice of cock- But, I do have competent leaders and occur to him that there might be a “down” Photos - B/W and Color fighting and to protect farm animals wonderful friends like Michael Lapolla. side to a person or situation. I swear it No Panoramic or Polaroid Of Future Development, Writers Say injured at stockyards. Senators Our families have celebrated many spe- never even existed for him! I came to Typed, not handwritten Lautenberg and Torricelli, on similar cial occasions together. Last week, the know Frank even better over the last few Upper and lower case Editor’s Note: This Letter to the Edi- and parking pressure on the surrounding issues before the Senate, sided with ani- Lapolla family shared a place with our years and think how sad if there’s some- Need name & daytime phone tor also was sent to First Ward Council- neighborhoods or be the reason for turn- family at our Seder meal. Obviously, one who never got to meet him or know man Carl A. Salisbury. mal protection concerns at every oppor- For our complete editorial policies ing adjacent parts of Brightwood Park tunity. Mr. Golush doesn’t understand that true of him. There is no finer example of a request a copy of our Policy Guide * * * * * into even more parking lots. Mohandas Gandhi once said, “The friendship transcends politics. true “gentleman.” We request that the Town Council Were this to happen, there would be greatness of a nation and its moral I have come to know and respect Jon permanently protect for future genera- no reclaiming the lost wildlife habitat or progress can be judged by the way its Corzine not as a hero as David Golush tions the treasure which is Brightwood the botanic diversity present in animals are treated.” Indeed, you can asserts, but as a fine and decent gentle- Park. Let’s take it forever off the list of Westfield’s unique park. Nor would it be tell a great deal about the compassionate man. If he claims never to have made possible targets for development of any possible to reclaim the status of Westfield impulses of elected officials by assess- any offer to Maryanne Connelly to leave ing where they stand on animal protec- the race, I believe him. Until she came kind. as a town which cares about the priori- tion matters. forward with what I believed to be a false If we don’t, there will be no end to the ties of “all” its citizens, not only the The HSUS applauds Representative charge, Jon and Joanne Corzine were assaults on it. The Recreation “jock-ocracy.” Many of us hold the con- Franks, Senator Lautenberg and Senator both firmly supporting Mrs. Connelly Department’s ill-considered proposal to servation of nature to be as important as Torricelli for their consistent and prin- and had contributed to her campaign. cram playing fields into the Park was athletic fields. It would be a shame if our cipled support for animal protection in Mr. Golush, another of your inaccu- turned down just last year. And now town spent money to destroy forever an this session of Congress. rate statements is that I have been a Norman Greco proposes the same kind irreplaceable natural area. Wayne Pacelle Democratic activist since the days of of inappropriate incursion into the last Senior Vice President FDR. I wasn’t old enough to vote for Janet and Paul Somers president until 1956 when I proudly cast remaining natural area in all of Westfield. Westfield The Humane Society of the United In the name of “saving money” he States my vote for Adlai Stevenson. That’s 12 proposes that the Elm Street playing years after Roosevelt’s last run. Again, you missed your mark. fields be paved over for an “employee’s Mr. Golush, I’ve scanned the head- parking lot,” creating yet another hid- Westfield School Board President lines and read all current Letters to the eously ugly “field” of asphalt two blocks Editor and try as I might I couldn’t find away from the Broad Street stores. The Thanks Public for Support, Vote one black sheep taking issue with an old location almost assures that employees On behalf of the Westfield Board of tinue their valuable service on the board. and often used cliche. How petty and would only use it if forced to do so. And Education, I would like to express my Welcome to Kimberly Rhodes, our foolish can you get? Also, anyone who we all know that shoppers would still sincere appreciation to the Westfield newly-elected board member, whose fi- questions my political correctness might cruise around waiting for someone to community for voting in favor of the nancial background and service on the just as well be standing in front of a fast leave an on-street parking spot rather 2000-2001 school budget. The 2 to 1 Citizens Advisory Committee on Capi- moving train. My success in party af- than have to walk that far. vote was once again an affirmation of tal Projects, will be a great asset to the fairs speaks for itself. I have been elected There is no parking, flat ground or the community’s support of education. board. by my peers from all 21 counties in New existing access road in the part of Important initiatives in technology, Thank you to Thomas Taylor, who has Jersey to represent them to the Demo- cratic National Committee. I am now Brightwood Park coveted for these play- curriculum, facility upkeep and teacher given six years of service to the commu- training will take place in the new school nity by serving on the Board of Educa- serving in my fourth four-year term. I ing fields. Their already very expensive year to prepare our students for the fu- tion. Thanks also go to Peter Billson for have been selected because of my ability construction would then put more traffic ture. seeking a seat on the Board of Education to relate and interact well with others. I would also like to thank the Finance with great interest and enthusiasm. Lastly, as for getting to the truth you Committee, particularly Michael Kessler It is gratifying to be part of a school can believe whatever Maryanne Connelly — the chairman, for months of work in district where caring, dedicated citizens has chosen to say. I, however, believe More Letters fine-tuning the budget. Congratulations continue to volunteer, making education my trusted friends. to Michael, who will serve a one-year a priority in Westfield. June S. Fischer term on the board. Darielle Walsh Co-Chairman of the Lapolla for on Page 5 Congratulations to Anne Riegel and President Congress Campaign Carol Molnar who were elected to con- Westfield Board of Education Scotch Plains CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 4, 2000 Page 5 Letters to the Editor Dedication to Family, Local Community Business Earns Fred Chemidlin Special Recognition Contacts Husband’s Treatment at Recent CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Under Mr. Chemidlin’s leadership, lion. The YMCA presented Mr. When attendees were asked about SPF BOE Meeting Offends Writer Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and with his financial support, The Chemidlin with its Distinguished Ser- questions they have on networking, I am writing in response to a Letter to the history of this community and the SCOTCH PLAINS — There are Fanwood Foundation was established vice award in 1995. engineer Joseph Biren of Westfield the Editor that appeared in your paper real people who live here — not just lots of nice things that can be said several years ago. The Foundation is In the past, Mr. Chemidlin hosted a asked how one should separate pro- from Patricia Romano on April 20. It those who benefit from these decisions. about Fred J. Chemidlin, Jr. But, don’t designed to support the needs of the radio program called “Money Line,” fessional from personal business as- appears that she took offense to a Scotch Mr. Meade, as far as we are con- ask him to share them. people of Fanwood, and has grown to and wrote a regular investment col- sociates. Plains-Fanwood Board of Education cerned, you are a newcomer to this com- The founder and president of Fam- become a viable resource for needy umn for local papers entitled Ms. Blazer said friends can pro- member’s treatment of a resident who munity. ily Investors Company in Fanwood, citizens, thanks to Mr. Chemidlin’s “Investor’s Corner.” expressed his opinion regarding a deci- How would you like it if someone vide a strong base of new contacts. Mr. Chemidlin spoke reticently with investment acumen. He also serves as a lay minister for They also are unique in that they can sion made by the board. singled your wife out and humiliated her His commitment to community in- his church, making monthly calls to That resident happens to be my hus- the way you humiliated my husband at a The Westfield Leader and The Times offer a strong personal introduction band and I, too, am very upset about the public meeting? I thought we live in a about the myriad community service volvement sparked his association talk about tithing (setting aside a por- when recommending someone to commentary made regarding him by democracy and the object of a public activities that earned him special rec- with numerous local organizations tion of income in support of one’s their business associates. board member Richard Meade. meeting was to be able to voice your ognition from the Fanwood-Scotch over the years, including the Fanwood- church) to different congregations. His Ms. Blazer emphasized the im- I wanted to let everyone know that my opinion! Plains Rotary Club at last night’s an- Scotch Plains Jaycees, the Fanwood message in these talks shines clear in portance of a “Web to Web” hand- husband has been actively involved in Those who know my husband, realize nual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Board of Adjustment, the Fanwood the way he has lived his life: “The shake and eye contact when meeting this community for the last 40 years. his efforts are genuine and his attach- Born in Plainfield, Mr. Chemidlin Old Men’s League and St. Bart’s Old more you give, the more you get back.” new people. She said both help build Recently, he has been dissatisfied with ment to this community is very strong. grew up in Fanwood, the eldest of 11 Timers Softball League. He also “I’ve been very fortunate,” said Mr. decisions that have been made and is Over the years, board members have what she described as an “attitude of trying to express his concerns by voicing come and gone, but my husband still children. He lived on North Avenue success.” his opinion. I find it most disheartening continues to remain involved. He is not where his family raised chickens and When attending a group function, that by just giving his opinion, he gets a “trouble-maker” but more like a voice sold eggs from a small farm. He and his such as a Chamber event, Ms. Littell publicly belittled and written off as a of the real people who live in this com- wife, Barbara, today reside in Westfield. said it is important to write a per- “trouble maker.” munity that have grown tired of those With six children, two stepdaugh- sonal note on the back of each busi- Just maybe, if any member of this who do not listen and make the wrong ters and 17 grandchildren, he said he ness card obtained during the event. board took the time to listen to him for a choices for us and continually vote on is “a big believer in a family approach” The note is intended as a mental change, and not just dismiss him be- issues as they are instructed to. to life — one of the reasons he reminder when reviewing business cause he is questioning their judgment, Jo Meola launched Family Investors, an invest- they just might learn something about cards at some later point. Scotch Plains ment planning company serving fami- A Christmas Card list is another lies and businesses. The company cel- useful tool to use for business con- ebrates its 40th anniversary this year. tacts as are advertising booklets ob- Paramedic Asks Public to Yield In keeping with the spirit of family tained during fundraisers. business, Mr. Chemidlin works along- Ms. Blazer recommended the use To Emergency Vehicles on the Road side two sons, a brother, a sister and of a mirror near the phone when Please pull to the right; it can save with all the life-saving procedures we one of his stepdaughters. making a call to a potential business someone’s life. I am writing to you do, is that time is of the essence. Minutes According to him, however, the re- associate. This is intended to ensure because of my concern over delayed equal Life. Getting to an emergency call ality is that anybody in the business is that a positive image is projected emergency vehicle response times. is still as difficult as when I began in this part of the family. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times over the phone. I have been a Paramedic for almost 20 profession. The former U.S. Air Force pilot FOUR DECADES OF SERVICE...Fanwood-based Family Investors is cel- years. I have seen and managed many People still do not yield to emergency Attendees were given a number of served in the Korean War. He received ebrating their 40th anniversary of service to the area. Pictured, left to right, are: short exercises including shaking emergencies during that time. Through- vehicles. Obviously these people don’t Pete, Fred and Joe Chemidlin, and Ed Sjonell. out these years there have been tremen- realize what a difference they could a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fi- hands, introducing themselves to dous strides in emergency medicine. My make. I urge you to remind your readers nance from Seton Hall University on served as a past president of the St. Chemidlin, who was quick to acknowl- other attendees at their table and heart attack patients used to be called that they can help save a life by yielding the G.I. Bill. Helen’s Parish Council in Westfield. edge “there are a lot of good people in exchanging business cards. victims. Now we can reverse heart at- to emergency vehicles. It could be their A Rotarian for more than 30 years, Mr. Chemidlin presently sits on the this area.” The new HOTLINC service will tacks while they are still happening. house we are responding to. Mr. Chemidlin held the office of Sec- Rotary Garby Foundation Board of “This is a very good family area and offer members low cost business More recently the same has held true for Jeffrey Anthony DeChellis retary from 1969-1971 and served as Directors, which helps to distribute I want to make sure it stays that way,” training, business leads and refer- stroke patients. Union Club President in 1973-1974. In 1980, endowments through scholarships to he said. Judging from Mr. Chemidlin’s rals, networking and community Unfortunately what hasn’t changed he was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow, students in the Scotch Plains-Fanwood lifelong service to and leadership in events to build a business. Monthly one of the most prestigious honors in school district. the community, he is certainly doing meetings will be held as well as the Rotary. Paul Harris founded the Other current responsibilities in- his part. roundtable discussions. SP’s Park Parent Teacher Association Rotary. clude service as a Trustee of the This year, Mr. Chemidlin is co-chair- Fanwood Policemen’s Bulletproof Acknowledges Middle School Staff ing the club’s Gift of Life Program, Vest Fund, Inc., a organization he The Park Middle School PTA would their lives. which will soon be bringing a child founded. A volunteer at the Fanwood- like to publicly acknowledge the entire On behalf of every member of Park’s from the Dominican Republic into the Scotch Plains YMCA since 1970, he staff of Park Middle School, as we cel- family, the PTA would like to thank each U.S. for surgery. His colleagues credit is a member of the Y’s Board of Trust- ebrate National PTA Teacher Apprecia- member of the staff, our Principal, Rocco his generosity with being the catalyst ees and chairs the YMCA Endow- tion Week, May 1 through May 5. Collucci, our Assistant Principal, Theresa for other charitable members of the ment Committee. Park Middle School is a special place Elias, the teachers, the secretaries, aides, club to help the rotary realize its fiscal About 10 years ago, Mr. Chemidlin where students receive attention and cafeteria staff and custodians for mak- goal for the Gift of Life program — in co-chaired the Y’s Building Fund encouragement from a dedicated group ing a real difference in our children’s just one day. Campaign, and raised nearly $1 mil- of professionals. The middle school years lives. We also thank them for fostering are very challenging and the students at the care and concerned atmosphere that Park are fortunate to have this group of makes Park a wonderful place to spend adults to accompany them on their edu- the middle school years. Beginning May 6th cational journey. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, May 4, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains Woman’s Club Hosts Artist Donn Lesniak SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch scapes, seascapes and florals. He has Plains Woman’s Club, Inc., a mem- participated in artist-in-residence ber of the General Federation of programs, exhibited in local librar- Women’s Clubs, recently held its ies and teaches in area art supply and meeting for April at the Scotch Hills craft stores. He demonstrated a paint- Country Club. Marianne Muoio, ing for members of the club. President of the local club, presided The Scotch Plains Woman’s Club at the meeting. meets on the second Wednesday of Eleanor Evans served as Chair- the month, from September to May, woman of the luncheon, assisted by at the Scotch Hills Country Club at Vera Lukacovic, Pat Ruffa, Terry noon. Visitors and new members are Sidun and Harriet Shaner. welcome. Edith Czeropski, Program Chair- The club’s main mission is to raise woman, introduced Donn C. Lesniak, money for nursing scholarships, a local artist who has been develop- which are awarded annually. Club PEDALING FOR PROGRESS...David Schweidenback, center, President of ing Wet on Wet painting for more members also seek to promote social Pedals for Progress, was guest speaker at a recent Rotary Club of Westfield weekly meeting. He is shown here with Rotarian Warren Rorden, left, Chair- than 10 years. welfare and social life in the commu- man of the club’s used bicycle collection program, and Rotary Club President Mr. Lesniak specializes in land- nity. Dr. William B. Bonsall. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF EDUCATION Westfielders Urged to Save WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Old Bikes for Rotary Drive The Westfield Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey, will receive sealed Bids for the Electrical portion of work associated with the Alterations to the Westfield High School, WESTFIELD – David ner agencies in more than 15 coun- (Bid No. R-2009A, Proposal 5) Located at Dorian Road, Westfield, New Jersey, and all work Schweidenback, President of Ped- tries. Miss Amy C. McDermott and Michael V. Ferrone incidental thereto in accordance with Drawings and Specifications by EI Associates, 115 Evergreen Place, East Orange, New Jersey 07018. als for Progress, told Westfield The Westfield Rotary Club is plan- All Bids must be on a Lump Sum Basis. Rotarians last week how every year ning to hold its fourth bicycle collec- The Business Administrator of the Board of Education will receive Bids until 10 A.M. on Americans buy 14 million new bi- tion in the fall this year. Miss Amy C. McDermott May 15, 2000, in the Board of Education Offices at 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey. cycles and discard five million old Westfield Rotarians are request- Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bid opening will be public and bids will be read aloud. ones, leaving many more abandoned ing that residents prepare and hold The Contract Drawings may be examined at the Board of Education Offices, Telephone: and unused in basements, sheds and surplus bicycles until the collection To Wed Michael V. Ferrone 908-789-4401, Fax: 908-789-4180. Bid documents will not be mailed to perspective garages. to be held in October. Mr. bidders. Copies of Bid Documents may be obtained upon deposit of $50.00 for each set. Meanwhile, he said, poor people Schweidenback also announced that Mrs. Mary Jean McDermott of erations manager for AIG Global Any bidder, upon returning such set promptly and in good condition, will be refunded in full Lakewood, formerly of Westfield, Investment Group in New York City. his deposit. Any non-bidder will forfeit his deposit. No partial sets will be issued to in Latin America, Africa and the Pedals for Progress has commenced has announced the engagement of The future bridegroom graduated Subcontractors, supplies or manufacturers. South Pacific region need cheap, non- shipping used, unwanted sewing her daughter, Miss Amy C. from St. Anthony’s High School in Bids must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and polluting transportation to get to jobs, machines to the same needy coun- McDermott of Cranford, to Michael Long Island and from Villanova Uni- must include or be accompanied by: food stores and schools. For the work- tries. Consequently, the Westfield V. Ferrone of Jersey City. versity in Villanova, Pa. He is em- 1. Bid Form. ing poor overseas, inexpensive bi- Rotary Club will enter into the ser- 2. Prequalification - “Notice of Classification”, all inquiries concerning prequalification cycles provide both transportation vice of collection of these items also Miss McDermott is also the daugh- ployed as an accountant for KPMG for bidding school work should be directed to the Division of Building & Construction. ter of the late George McDermott. Peat Marwick in New York City. 3. DBC Form 701 - “Total Amount of Uncompleted Contracts”. and employment, he said. this year. Her fiancé is the son of Jack and A wedding is planned for Novem- 4. Prequalification Affidavit in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-32. Between 1991 and early 2000, Ped- Collection details will be an- Ruby Ferrone of Northport, N. Y. ber of 2000. 5. Bid Security - (Cashier’s or Certified Check or Bid Bond with Power of Attorney of als for Progress has donated more nounced early fall. For further infor- Surety). In the amount of 10% of Base Bid not to exceed $20,000. than 33,000 bicycles and $5 million mation, please call Mr. Rorden at The bride-elect, a Westfield High 6. Consent of Surety Certificate (with Power of Attorney of Surety), as per N.J.S.A. School graduate, received a Bach- 18A:18A-25, from the surety Company stating that it will provide the Bidder, if in new spare parts to non-profit part- (908) 233-6607. elor of Arts Degree from the College Paige Airlie successful, with a Performance Bond and a labor and Materials Payment Bond in the of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. Sum of the Contract. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE She is currently employed as an op- 7. Company Information Sheet setting forth names and addresses of all stockholders or Welcomed By partners who hold more than 10% or greater interest, in accordance with N.J.S.A. TOWN OF WESTFIELD 52:25-24.2. BOARD OF HEALTH Ryan Joseph Dumont Family 8. Non-Collusion Affidavit. Public notice is hereby given that an Ordinance of which the following is a copy was 9. Complete List of Subcontractors setting forth company names and addresses, introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Westfield Board of Health at a regular Julie and Roger Dumont of owners, D.B.C. qualifications, phone and fax numbers. meeting held on May 1, 2000. The Board of Health will further consider the same for final Born to Quicks Westfield have announced the birth 10. Certificate of Experience listing all similar projects, including subcontractor’s certifi- passage on June 5, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Administrative Joe and Robin Quick of Westfield of their daughter, Paige Airlie cates of experience. Conference Room of the Westfield Municipal Building located at 425 East Broad Street, Dumont, on Thursday, March 23, at 11. Letter(s) from manufacturer(s) providing materials, systems & guarantees stating Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place members of the public will be given an have announced the birth of their that the Contractor is an approved installer with a minimum of 5 years related opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. son, Ryan Joseph Quick, on Mon- Overlook Hospital in Summit. experience. Refer to submittal requirements in each specification section. Marylou Fashano-Soltis day, April 24, at 11:07 p.m. at Paige weighed 8 pounds and 12 12. Contractor’s references, five (5) required. Provide project description, Architect of Board Secretary ounces and measured 20¾ inches in Record (include contact person and phone number), and Client (include contact Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- person and phone number). GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 82 ter in Plainfield. length at birth. 13. Affirmative Action Statement. An Ordinance by the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield to amend Ordinance No. Ryan weighed 9 pounds and mea- She joins her brother, Andrew Tho- 14. Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes (if any). 81 of the Board of Health entitled “An Ordinance relating to salaries of officers and employees sured 21 inches in length at birth. mas, age 4½. 15. Addenda (if any). of the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of New Jersey”. Paige’s maternal grandparents are 16. Completed Bidders’ Check List (BCL Form 1, 2, 3, 4). Be it ordained by the Board of Health of the Town of Westfield, County of Union, State of The baby’s maternal grandparents 17. Dept. of Labor Contractor Registration Certificate. New Jersey, that General Ordinance No. 81 entitled as above be amended as follows: are Gary and Jill Sitcer of Westfield. Thomas and Roberta Sedlock of Dayton, Ohio. Contracts for work under this Bid will obligate the Contractor and subcontractors to comply SECTION 1 His paternal grandparents are John with the Revised Statutes of New Jersey, Chapter 127 - P.L. 1975 “Law Against Discrimi- The following annual salaries are hereby fixed for officers and employees of the Board of and Katherine Quick of Greensboro, Her paternal grandparents are Carl nation” and Chapter 150 (1963) “Prevailing Wages on Public Contract.” Contracts will further Health and shall be retroactively payable from January 1, 2000. N. C. and Barbara Dumont of Scotch Plains. obligate the Contractor to only use domestic materials for this project, in accordance with Regional Health Officer $58,050 (base pay - Westfield) N.J.S.A. 52:53-1 to 4. R. Sherr $27,444 (base pay - Health Contracts) The successful Bidder will be required to provide a Performance Bond and a Labor and $ 5,985 (longevity) Abbot Tile Materials Payment Bond for the full amount of the Contract. Bids may not be modified for submittal. Bidders may withdraw Bids anytime prior to Bid Senior Registered Environ-l $51,738 (base pay - Westfield) opening. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the mental Health Specialist $ 2,578 (longevity) Elegance, Quality, Service opening thereof. Westfield School District, Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey G. Cheety reserves the right to waive any informalities in or to reject any and/or all Bids, as may be Registered Environmental $36,545 (base pay - Health Contracts) deemed to be in its best interest, except as may be otherwise mandated by State Law. Health Specialist $ 7,852 (base pay - PHPF) Bidding shall be in conformance with the applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:18A 1 P. Agovino $ 1,258 (longevity) et seq., pertaining to the “Public Schools Contract Law”. The Contract, if awarded, shall be awarded to the lowest responsible Bidder or as otherwise provided in N.J.S.A. 18A:18A-37. Secretary $24,752 (base pay - Westfield) BY ORDER OF THE M. Fashano-Soltis $ 6,580 (base pay - Health Contracts) BOARD OF EDUCATION $ 1,567 (longevity) WESTFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT $ 600 (Board Secretary - Westfield) UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY $ 1,200 (Board Secretary - Springfield) Robert Berman Part Time Secretary $11.96 per hour Business Administrator/Board Secretary L. Annina 1 T – 5/4/00, The Leader Fee: $107.10 The following annual salary is hereby fixed for officers and employees of the Board of Health and shall be retroactively payable from May 15, 2000 Secretary $16,800 (base pay - Westfield) Elaine’s Emporium L. 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The author and his wife, Kim, are the authors of “It’s Raining, It’s Pouring” (published under the pen name Kim Eagle), “Hey Diddle Diddle,” “Africa Calling On South Side of Town Nighttime Falling” and other books. They have also released a compact disk By DEBORAH MADISON Grove Street,” Mr. Newell com- entitled “One Size Fits All.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mr. Adlerman’s appearance will include story reading from the couple’s books, mented. sing-alongs and possibly face painting. An application seeking prelimi- Mr. Flynn testified that Mr. Seating is limited. Tickets are required and are available free of charge at the nary approval for a three-house sub- Rapuano was agreeable to this con- Main Desk of the library. The library is located at 550 East Broad Street in division on the south side near Grove dition. Westfield. For more information, please call (908) 789-4090. Street was presented to the Westfield Several area residents questioned Planning Board Monday by local the applicant regarding his inten- PUBLIC NOTICE developer Ralph Rapuano. tions to retain the wooded buffer. The plan calls for the development Landscape Architect Michael Dec PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE of three houses on three lots from SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, of Kenilworth testified that the ap- BOARD OF EDUCATION CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, one existing wooded lot at 320 Grove plicant intended on only removing WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY DOCKET NO. F-9959-96. LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B., Street, adjacent to Columbus Av- those trees that were absolutely nec- NOTICE TO BIDDERS enue, a portion of which is paved up PLAINTIFF vs. HOWARD ROBY AND essary because of damage or decay, MAY DAY…Kathy Dowling of Clark leads the May Pole Dance at a past May Sealed proposals will be received by the DIANA ROBY, H/W, DEFENDANT. to the first proposed lot. and retaining as much of the wooded Day celebration at the Miller-Cory House Museum in Westfield. This year’s Board of Education of the Westfield School CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, festival will take place on Sunday, May 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. In addition to A dozen neighborhood residents buffer as was possible. District, Union County, New Jersey, at the DATED JANUARY 20, 2000 FOR SALE attended the meeting to voice their participating in May Day activities, visitors will have an opportunity to tour the Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Columbus Avenue resident Rich- historic farmhouse, sample taste treats and patronize the museum gift shop. Westfield, New Jersey, for the following By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- concerns regarding the extension of ard Quimn stated that there were supplies, equipment or services: tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Columbus Avenue toward Grove numerous parking problems on Co- BID FOR: public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Street and the subsequent removal of R1-01 FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION AT County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, lumbus Avenue due to a multi-unit May Day Festival Planned TAMAQUES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY the wooded buffer between Grove dwelling on the Garwood side of that AND THE 17TH OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two Street and Columbus Avenue. street. B1-12 FLOOR TILE INSTALLATION AT o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Currently, Columbus Avenue ex- At Miller-Cory on Sunday WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL successful bidders must have 20% of their Many of the area residents agreed bid available in cash or certified check at the TO OCCUR BETWEEN tends to the first lot on the proposed conclusion of the sales. that a cul-de-sac would only encour- WESTFIELD — The custom of niques and recipes. Taste treats pre- JULY 17, 2000 - AUGUST 18, 2000 site, Lot 2.01, and ends at a guard rail age the Garwood residents to park all welcoming spring with a festival known pared by the cooks will be available for The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- with extensive woods between Co- as May Day will be celebrated this visitors to sample. BIDS DUE: DRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND ONE- over the street and suggested that MAY 15, 2000 AT 11:00 A.M. HUNDRED FIFTY NINE & 62/100 lumbus and Grove Street. Columbus Avenue should not be ex- Sunday, May 7, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Tours of the farmhouse will be con- The bids will be received at the Adminis- (249,159.62). Mr. Rapuano proposes to extend tended as far as the third lot. Miller-Cory House Museum, located ducted by costumed docents, who will tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, The property to be sold is located in the at 614 Mountain Avenue in Westfield. answer questions about life on a farm New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the Township of Westfield, County of Union and Columbus Avenue another 140 feet Several residents also suggested to reach the side of the third lot, Lot Kathy Dowling of Clark will present in Colonial-era New Jersey. The last time indicated, and then publicly opened State of New Jersey. that Lot 2.03 should be left undevel- this festival, which is believed to date tour will begin at 4 p.m. and read aloud. It is commonly known as 1110 Columbus 2.03, but to remain a dead end street, oped to increase the wooded buffer back to pre-historic celebrations related The museum gift shop offers a vari- Bids must be in strict compliance with Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. not extending fully to Grove Street. specifications. Bids must be made on the It is known and designated as Block No. between Columbus and Grove Street. to the changing seasons. Visitors will ety of educational materials, reproduc- proposal forms in the manner designated. 536. Lot No. 1-B (assessed as Block No. The last house on the site, Lot 2.03, Spruce Avenue resident Theresa have the opportunity to participate in tions and handicrafts, including cook- Proposals must be endorsed on the outside 4901, Lot No. 72). would face Grove Street and that Meer told the board that there have festival activities such as the original books and recipes. of the sealed envelope, with the name of the The dimensions are 50.00 feet wide by driveway would exit onto Grove been numerous flooding problems May Pole. For information about the museum bidder, the bidder’s address and the name 100.00 feet long. Sherry Lange of Cranford and Cathy and its calendar of events, please call of the supplies, equipment, or services for Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- Street, according to the application. on Columbus Avenue, spilling out which the bid is submitted. It is understood westerly line of Columbus Avenue, 107.79 The other two lots, 2.01 and 2.02 onto Grove and Spruce during heavy Seale of Roselle will prepare seasonal the office at (908) 232-1776, Monday and agreed that proposals may be delivered feet from the southeasterly line of Sycamore would face Columbus Avenue. foods over the open hearth in the Frazee through Friday, between 9 a.m. and before the time or at the place specified for Street. rainstorms. Mr. Flynn stated that Building, using authentic cooking tech- noon. opening. The Board of Education assumes Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and Mr. Rapuano’s lawyer, James paving and curbing with extension no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- municipal liens. Amount due will be an- Flynn of Westfield, presented blue- of the sewers would help to alleviate rected in delivery. nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available prints to the board detailing the plans the flooding problems. The Board of Education of the Town of upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. Immaculate Heart of Mary Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, There is due approximately the sum of and lot sizes. Mr. Flynn told the The application will be continued reserves the right to accept or reject any TWO-HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR THOU- board that several variances were at the next Planning Board Meeting, and/or all bids for the whole or any part and SAND NINE-HUNDRED SIX & 52/100 being sought for less than required waive any informalities in the interest of the (264,906.52) together with lawful interest which is scheduled for Monday, June Sets RCIA Inquiry Sessions Board of Education. No bid may be with- and costs. set backs and less than required lot 12, with a resubmission by Mr. drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the There is a full legal description on file in sizes. SCOTCH PLAINS — Adults inter- RCIA is designed for adults age 18 Rapuano of the recommended ested in joining the Catholic faith are and over and is open to both non- date set for the opening thereof. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. He also pointed out to the board Bidding shall be in conformance with the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn changes. invited to attend an inquiry session at Christians and members of other Chris- that these variances would have been applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. this sale. During Monday’s meeting several the Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman tian faiths. It is also open to baptized 18A:18A-1 et. seq., pertaining to the “Public RALPH FROEHLICH unnecessary had the town agreed to other applications were also post- Catholic Church, located at 1571 South Catholics who received no other sacra- School Contracts Law”. SHERIFF sell Mr. Rapuano the wooded lot poned, including Tiger Realty Cor- Martine Avenue. ments or religious instruction. There is Bidders are required to comply with the STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & owned by the town, adjacent to Lot requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC KAPNICK, Attorneys poration seeking preliminary and fi- The inquiry sessions will be offered no obligation to continue with the reli- 17:27). Suite 300 2.03. Mr. Rapuano earlier had made nal major site plan approval for 596 on Thursday, May 11, from 7:30 to gious instruction program. By order of the Town of Westfield Board of 293 Eisenhower Parkway a request of the town to sell the Springfield Avenue to construct a 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, May 14, from 1:30 Individuals who choose to pursue Education, Union County, New Jersey. Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 wooded lot. to 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 4, from 1:30 RCIA will take part in weekly religious Robert A. Berman CH-755166 (WL) 9,000 square foot medical office Board Secretary “The addition of the town property to 2:30 p.m., and Thursday, June 8, instruction and Bible study beginning 4 T - 4/20, 4/27, building. from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. All sessions will in September. Upon completion, they 1 T – 5/4/00, The Leader Fee: $48.45 5/4 & 5/11/00 Fee: $201.96 adjacent to the third lot would have An application by Richard and be held at the Nazareth Center behind will receive public recognition of the allowed us to square off this site, and Lisa Sanzalone for preliminary and the church. rites of the Catholic Church and become eliminate the need for many of these final major site plan approval for the The inquiry sessions will provide an members of the Immaculate Heart of variances,” Mr. Flynn stated. Precious People - Child Care Center overview of the church’s religious in- Mary Church. Planning Board member Robert to add a one-story addition to 132 struction program, the Rite of Christian For more information on RCIA, Remember Mom on Newell also recommended that the South Avenue East will be heard at a Initiation for Adults (RCIA), followed please call the Reverend Michael Patete house on Lot 2.03 should be situated special meeting scheduled for May by a question-and-answer period. at (908) 889-2100. to face Columbus Avenue and not 15. Her Special Day Grove Street. Applicant Bruce Campbell of the “It would be better to incorporate Party Stop, seeking final site plan the third house into the Columbus approval with variances at 932 South Avenue neighborhood, rather than Avenue, is also being postponed un- Baskets With All The Pampering alienating it as the only house facing til the June 12 meeting. Bath Gels • Lotions • Candles • Teas • Stationary Imported Chocolates • Fancy Cookies Youth & Family & Much, Much More! 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, May 4, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION JCC Announces Teen Israel The Learning Curve Scholarship Recipients Concepts &Thought SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jewish Evan Statton of Westfield will Point, Click and Learn: Welcome Community Center of Central New participate in a NFTY summer Is- Jersey (JCC) Teen Department has rael program in conjunction with The Benefits of the Digital Classroom announced that four teenagers from Camp Harlam. He is a sophomore the area have been awarded schol- at Westfield High School. By JOHN KOWALIK lowed students to prescreen colleges, arships to participate in Summer Stefanie Forman of Westfield will Point, click, and learn – “Futurists” in familiarize themselves with the school the late 1900’s argued this vision of learn- and make application in a cost and time Israel trips. These scholarships are participate in the JCC Maccabi saving manner. In addition, technology made possible by contributions to Sports Spectacular. A sophomore ing in the early 21st century. Enlightened communities embraced each new, emerg- has streamlined administrative services the JCC Past President’s Israel Teen at Newark Academy, Stefanie is ing technology as a means of revolution- through online course registration, sched- Scholarship fund. involved at Temple Emanu-El and izing schools, hoping to effect demon- uling, access to grades, and similar func- Mara Judd of Westfield will par- has attended their Hebrew School strable changes in classroom dynamics tions. ticipate in the NFTY summer Is- since kindergarten. and improve how teachers teach and how Technology clearly has yielded im- students learn. portant dividends relating to efficiency in rael program. She is a sophomore All four teenagers will compose schools. But has technology been effec- at Westfield High School and a essays upon their return from Israel Hope sprang eternal through the late 1980s and 1990s, as schools increased tive in improving learning and knowl- longtime student at Temple Emanu- documenting their trips. These es- technology budgets and raced to pur- edge? Word processing software pro- El Hebrew School. says will be printed in the JCC chase the latest most powerful comput- vides text editing capabilities in a man- David Corman of Westfield will Monthly Newsletter. Also, upon re- ers and software upgrades. ner that pen and paper or a typewriter join in the USY Israel Pilgrimage/ turn, the teenagers will speak at a Specialists were hired to design and would not allow. Poland Seminar this summer. He is JCC Teen Israel forum as well as manage networks. Tech-savvy teachers “Cut and paste” saves time in rewrit- ing. But there is no evidence to suggest a sophomore at Solomon Schecter doing five hours of volunteer work demanded training. Parents, feeling the pressure to keep their kids ahead of “the that students write better or learn more Day School in West Orange. at the JCC. curve,” spent freely on technology for the with word processors. home. Until recently, gains in effectiveness But technology expenditures did not were marginal. The increased use of Redeemer Lutheran Posts yield immediate dividends. Standardized Internet technology in schools, however, SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING…Among the parents of Oak Knoll students test scores nationwide fell lower and has provided rapid advances in effective- who ensured the success of the school’s 25th Grand Prix event, pictured left to lower. In math and the sciences, Ameri- ness. Distance learning, once the domain Honor, Credit Roll Awards right, are: Rosemary Paparetto and Annegret DeVos of Mountainside and can students fell further behind their coun- of less than impressive correspondence Patricia Colbert of Westfield. All three women serve on the school’s Mothers’ terparts around the world. In addition, course firms, has emerged as a powerful WESTFIELD – Students from and good marks in the attitudes Auxiliary Board, with Ms. DeVos serving as President. schools began expending additional re- force in higher education. the third through sixth grades at and work habits. sources to monitor and prevent misuse of Some high schools and many univer- Redeemer Lutheran School in The following students were its technology. sities have enhanced their course offer- ings through Internet technology and CD Westfield obtained either Honor awarded: Erica Fischer, Jessica Oak Knoll School Celebrates A recent study (Stamats, 1999) indi- cates that Internet use by teens may be ROMs. How is this effective? Talented or Credit Roll Awards for the Myers, Elizabeth Fredas, Marla more for online “chats” and “Web-surf- students who move beyond traditional quarterly marking period. Pacifico, Francesca Muscatello, ing” than for learning. curriculum no longer have to languish in To qualify for the Credit Roll Joshua Walsh, Dylan D’Joseph, Anniversary of Grand Prix So where are we? As spending grows, classes for which they are overqualified Award, students must have all Alexandra Milteer, Ashley SUMMIT – Oak Knoll School of iliary and the Fathers’ Club have are the results there, or have we created and suffer through material that they already know. “B’s” and at least one “A” in Freudenheim, Jenifer Flinton, the Holy Child in Summit recently sponsored the Grand Prix event. high-tech entertainment with a greater nuisance factor? To understand the true The EPGY (Educational Program for subjects such as reading, social J.R. Pacifico, Aliya Davis, celebrated the 25th Anniversary of This year, the event was chaired by Gifted Youth) program, coordinated by studies, physical education, art, Kimberley Schielke, Jeremy impact of technology on schools, we its annual Grand Prix auction/din- the entire Auxiliary Board. The must examine efficiency in the delivery Stanford University, allows high school spelling, religion, math, music Frusco, Malcolm Allen, Justin ner dance, which raises funds to president of the Auxiliary is of instruction and the effectiveness of students nationwide to take higher level and handwriting, with no unsat- Alexander, Elizabeth Minski, benefit the school’s operating bud- Annegret DeVos of Mountainside. technology on learning. mathematics courses, once offered only isfactory grades in attitudes and Jasmine Murrell, Kaylin Jaichon, get. Efficiency concerns itself with the uti- at the university level. These students work habits. Andre Smith, Drew St. Lawrence, The Grand Prix, held this year at lization of resources — time, money, learn what was once available only to a Honor Society Welcomes energy, human labor and the like. A privileged few – quite an effective pro- To obtain an Honor Roll Lawrence Davis and Michael the Crystal Plaza in Livingston, gram. Award, pupils must have all “A’s” Mietlicki. Jennifer Hostettler process becomes more efficient as it re- drew a crowd of over 300 parents quires fewer resources, time or money, Ventures like eCollege.com partner and friends of Oak Knoll. The At Rider University for example, while it maintains or im- with universities to create online educa- evening’s events, which included a proves current effectiveness. tional platforms to enhance learning. Stu- WESTFIELD – Jennifer dents have the ability to review lectures live auction, silent auction, Grand Hostettler of Westfield, a jun- Moore’s law forecasts that techno- Raffle, and a raffle to win a car or logical advancements would double com- and course material on demand (when ior at Rider University study- they have the time), which increases the $25,000 tuition voucher, raised puter processing speed every 18 months ing journalism and biology, has without an associated rise in cost. Fur- likelihood that subject matter is learned. money for a number of renovation been inducted into the National ther, the same processing speed today Smartboards (“high tech” whiteboards) projects planned at Oak Knoll. Communication Honor Soci- should cost half as much in 18 months. are used in schools, like St. Lawrence University, to record notes written on the For each of the past 25 years, ety, Lambda Pi Eta. Although not precise, Moore’s law volunteers from the Mothers’ Aux- has held over time as more powerful, less board for later review. Virtual Ink has expensive processors have driven per- developed the “Mimio Boardcast,” which sonal computer costs below the $1,000 has tremendous potential to enhance Union County College to Host level. Truly efficient. learning. Attached to any white board, a In education, this efficiency has al- mimio digitally captures each handwrit- lowed schools to purchase more comput- ten note and can stream it (through a Open House Next Saturday ing power. With the growth of technol- RealPlayer) with the audio from a lec- ture. CRANFORD – Union County Union County College or the Open ogy, there has arisen a more extensive use of e-mail in educational institutions. E- Thus, each stroke of a marker is re- College will hold an Open House House, please call Mary Beth Reilly mail has created a platform for commu- corded as it is written and is synchro- on Saturday, May 13, on its at (908) 709-7518 or send e-mail to nication, idea exchange and discussion nized with the lecture. Classes can be Cranford Campus from 10 a.m. to [email protected]. among school constituencies that was hosted online or archived for later on- noon in the Roy W. Smith Theater. not previously available. It continues to demand viewing. Teaching in real time is Information will be presented on improve communication among students, a major advance for e-learning and for County Historical Group faculty, parents and administrators. students not physically at a school. In admissions, financial aid, college addition, the ability to retrieve a lecture level entrance program, interna- To Award Area Pupils Less time is spent trading phone calls and messages or in meetings, giving and its notes enhances learning for any tional student requirements, pro- The Union County Historical So- teachers more time for their primary role student. This learning breakthrough is grams of study, student activities ciety will award outstanding his- of educating. not only effective but also efficient as and transfer opportunities to four- tory students at six Union County Further, Internet technology allows time is saved, and the cost of a mimio is year schools. high schools at a program on Sun- students quicker access to quality infor- under $500, while a RealPlayer can be TREE HUGGING…The children in Bernadette Hoyer’s Pre-K Title 1 classes Tours of the campus will also be mation. The truly efficient student knows downloaded free! at Brunner Elementary School in Scotch Plains observed Arbor Day with day, June 4, at 2:30 p.m. in Fellow- Students enjoy the Internet and typi- available along with information how to conduct a Web search that not learning activities that celebrate the importance and beauty of trees. During a ship Hall of the Third Westminister only reduces time but also yields more cally embrace assignments that are tech- tree hunt in the classroom, the students found everyday items that come from on the college’s other campuses in Presbyterian Church, North Avenue productive results. Teachers can inte- nologically driven. As more technology trees. They sampled tree snacks such as apples, pears, oranges, figs, dates, olives, Elizabeth, Plainfield and Scotch at Salem Avenue, Elizabeth. grate information into curriculum more becomes available and we close the digi- coconut, maple syrup and chocolate. Pictured, above, Greg Purachev and Lynn Plains. The names of the schools were quickly than ever before. Access to online tal divide for all students, advances in Babich thank a tree on the school’s lawn for producing so many interesting For more information about selected in a drawing at the Febru- information eliminates the need to physi- learning will be made as effective as they things. are now efficient. ary meeting. This year, they will be cally travel to libraries, research centers from Hillside, Scotch Plains- or archives. A true time and energy saver. Business Honor Society The advent of school and teacher Web * * * * * William H. Gazi, Esq. Fanwood, Westfield, Cranford high sites has made the delivery of instruction John Kowalik currently is the Dean of Welcomes Westfielder schools, Benedictine Academy and more efficient. Course syllabi, assign- School and Assistant Headmaster at Certified Civil Trial Attorney Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child. ments, and school calendar information Delbarton School in Morristown. He Dughi & Hewit P.C. • 340 North Ave, Cranford WESTFIELD – Michael F. The names of schools selected are easily available on Web sites. Online received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Rodihan, the son of Mr. and Mrs. are removed annually until the information diminishes the effect of mis- Political Science from Williams College placed notes, missed mailings or related and earned his Masters Degree in Edu- Representing the Seriously Injured in Bob Rodihan of Westfield, was schools have been selected. Then, cational Administration from Columbia recently inducted into Beta impediments. Moreover, posting lesson the process will begin again. The plans on a Web site allows parents in- University, Teachers College. Personal Injury Claims and Lawsuits Gamma Sigma, the business students will receive a plaque and Much of his postgraduate work and honor society, at James Madison creased familiarity with course content $150 each. and provides them greater opportunity to personal study is focused on leadership University in Harrisonburg, Va. and organizational excellence. Mr. Michael will graduate in May become real partners in their child’s edu- NO RECOVERY, NO FEE cation. Kowalik has taught computer science from the university with a Bach- Please send all and Advanced Placement European His- Education News to: Many college Web sites also have 908-272-0200 • 800-541-8383 elor of Business Administration proven to be efficient tools. Virtual tours, tory at Delbarton School, and continues Degree in Management. [email protected]! on line applications and detailed major to serve as the school’s head football 30 years Trial Experience and graduation requirements have al- coach.

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The Scouts tal in Summit that cares for termi- individually worked on the pages nally ill children or youngsters suf- or stories for the project and Third Marking Period Honors fering from blood diseases. Amanda bound each troop’s col- WESTFIELD – Principal of Edison Kristen Fortino Joseph Pregenzer Amanda, who is an eighth grader lection into a book format. Intermediate School Cheryl O’Brien Harrison Fox Steven Royston at Roosevelt Intermediate School These handmade charitable do- has announced that 306 students or Nicole Fredericks David Schaffer in Westfield, spent over 35 hours nations will be delivered for the 53 percent of the student body were Jesse Garfinkel Eric Scrudato working with nine troops at Wilson children to enjoy. named to the third marking period Adam Gaskill Christian Softka Joshua Gerckens Sarah St. Lifer honor roll for the 2000-2001 school Kyle Gillyard Alyson Tieman year. Andrea Gordon John Walsh DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Brent Hewitt David Weinstein SIXTH GRADE Eric Hewitt Colin Willard David Ackerman Alexander Hodara Julie Ann Zenarosa Katherine Anderson Erik Jacobsen Charles Barber Alexander Kao HONOR ROLL Norite Bercovicz Matthew Leong SEVENTH GRADE Kevin Block Rachel Leopold Casandra Badyna Valerie Kerr Sam Blum Jessica Lipschutz Amy Bernstein Philip Kim Jonathan Chananie Kari Lobrotto Robert Broadbent Colleen Kirk Samantha Coulson Rachel Louie Kara Buonocore Rebecca Klinger Patrick Daurio Kaitlin McGovern David Cognetti Matthew Kukis Christine De Serio Jessica Moskowitz Katie Cole-Kelly Jared Messina Monica Doss Gianna Pafumi Lauren Cordes Alex Monaco Alissa Eisenberg Max Pastuzyn Carina Don Lisa Novick Lindsay Elbaum Kara Petersen Mark Doss Emily Ortuso Allison Fleder Annie Peyton Kenneth Druckenmiller Brett Paulan Thomas Fringer Christopher Pinherio Meaghan Egan Sarah Perch SOUNDS OF THE CENTURY…The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) of Lucy Fromtling Jason Rea Evan Falk Bryan Power McGinn Elementary School in Scotch Plains recently organized its second Sarah Gerber Kathryne Read Jessie El Koury Dina Ragab annual variety show, “Sounds of the Century,” a review of music, dance and Sarah Godfrey Caitlin Reinert Alana Fraser Perry Sacks comedy of the last century. Almost 400 pupils, parents and teachers collabo- Kaitlin Gorman Alan Tso Joseph Geissler John Sawicki rated for the production, the PTA’s largest fundraising event. Pictured, above, Jessica Graham Lauren Weinstein Lauren Gelmetti Kristin Sawyer preparing for the curtain to rise are kindergartners who performed the 1970’s hit, “YMCA.” Ben Harel Jacqueline Wendel Michael Gorski Jessica Schor ILLUSTRATING GENEROSITY…Katie Halliburton, 7, of Wilson Elemen- Jessica Heo Jennifer Zhu James Hanas Sasha Sharif tary School’s Girl Scout Troop No. 711, sits with Amanda Reider, 13, as she Meaghan Higgins Samantha Zucker Camille Hausheer Andrew Skoller illustrates a picture of a zoo for a book, which will be donated to the Valerie Marie-Claire Hausseguy Lisa Smythe Mount Saint Mary Reveals Center at Overlook Hospital in Summit. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL Christopher Hild Gregory Speir SEVENTH GRADE Jeffrey Hogan Kayli Spialter Jeffrey Bayne Taylor Mulvee Richard Hughes Allison Tiedrich Honor Roll Student Roster Evan Bilheimer Kathryn Mulvey Anthony Infantino David Torres Students from Westfield and Scotch all of Scotch Plains, and Laura Woman’s Club Scholarship Rebecca Cass Sarah Myers Kevin Jean-Louis Elise Valcaree Ashley Current Tara O’Donohue Kate Judd Megan Valenti Plains-Fanwood achieved Honor Roll Kalnicky of Fanwood. Lindsay Degiralamo Adrienne O’Rourke Bryan Kahn Jacqueline Weidman status for the second trimester of the Honor Roll recipients included: Recipients to Join Meeting Thomas Del Duca Annie Onishi Lauren Kelley Elisabeth Willis 1999-2000 academic year at Mount Margaret Blendulf, Megan Amanda Dickson Brian Oxman Saint Mary Academy, Directress Sis- Brunhofer, Maria McGinley, WESTFIELD – Seniors at A reception tea provided by the Brian Kender Michael Zahler Jamie Elbaum Giovanna Palatucci Lorena Zamarelli ter Eloise Claire announced. Catherine Reilly, Patricia Yudd, Westfield High School who are re- Intermediate Department will fol- Michael Fantini Jeffrey Pazdro To qualify for Principal’s Honor Katherine Bash, Margaret Smith, cipients of the Woman’s Club of low the program. Allison Feldman Rebecca Perch HONOR ROLL Roll, students must earn straight Hannah Lynch and Gemma Westfield’s scholarship awards will Megan Fowler Matthew Perrelli EIGHTH GRADE “A’s.” For Honor Roll status, pupils O’Toole, all of Westfield. be introduced to the club members Christine Hoyer Inducted Deanna Goldner Abigail Rosenstein Tara Amelia Elliot Johnson Brittany Avena Katherine Kielar must achieve “B+” overall status. Also receiving Honor Roll status at the General Meeting of the Club Into Psi Chi Society Ashton Golembo Rebecca Schulman Carl Baron Thomas Killian Earning Principal’s Honor Roll were: Monica Anderson, Kristy on Monday, May 8, at 1 p.m. at the William Hearon Kirsten Selert At Elizabethtown College Peter Hrinewski Brian Stotter Brian Bigelow Justin Lewis listing are: Kathleen Dura, Megan Docabo, Lindsay Lamarre, Diana First Congregational Church of Edward Kerins Monica Sull Benjamin Bogen Sabrina Lewis McGowan, Michele Greco and Rocco, Christine Feury, Shannon Westfield. FANWOOD – Christine Hoyer, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rebecca Korn John Velasco John Boyd Kaitlin Lipe Lauren Mullman, all of Westfield, Gallagher, Heather Saunders, The Woman’s Club of Westfield Nicole Brunetto Cassandra Lo Hoyer of Fanwood, has been inducted Elizabeth Mackay Alec Wasserman Danielle Bousquet, Jennifer, Renee Souris, Kate Gousman and has offered scholarships to Ryan Burslem Dana Ann Marra into Psi Chi, the National Honor John Marks Elizabeth Werner Gartner, Kathleen Donovan, Chris- Victoria Yupangco of Scotch Plains Westfield students for their educa- Matthew Calvaruso Alexandra McMahon Society in Psychology at Suzanne Merkelson Lauren Winchester tina Dyogi and Rachel Schwartz, and Emily Walker of Fanwood. tion since 1949, when a Continu- Elizabethtown College in Pennsyl- Lisa Zhang Michael Checchio Jason Mesches Jason Chironna Christine Milazzo ing Fund was established for this vania. DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL purpose. Christine was eligible for mem- Danielle Coleman Richard Moran EIGHTH GRADE Annika Danielsson Elizabeth Morasso OPEN HOUSE Rosemary Topar, a violinist, will bership in the honor society by Kathryn Brucia Kimberly Lam Christopher DeFreitas Pamela Musat Sunday, May 7 • 2:00pm – 5:30pm perform musical selections from achieving a 3.5 or higher grade point Sean Callahan Kelli Layton average in psychology. She was in- Alexandra DeJohn Jennifer Napiorski Broadway shows and some classi- Stefanie Courtney James Leong Rebecca Fallon Pooja Patel cal selections to entertain the group. ducted on April 13. Mikaela Cruz Meghana Limaye Christine has been elected Vice Suzanna Fowler Sean Perlman Rosemary is a sophomore at Reine Duffy Alison McCabe Carolyn Freundlich Laura Pietruszki President of the Elizabethtown Col- Kathleen Ferio Emily McDermott Westfield High School and has stud- lege Psi Chi Chapter. She is a 1997 Jennifer Frost Andrew Pusar ied the violin for 10 years. Daniel Francis Amanda Nehring Danielle Gelber Melissa Rosen graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ariel Garfinkel Rebecca Sabreen Guests are welcome to attend. High School. Currently, she is a jun- Amanda Genova Andrew Royston Brendan Gorman Neril Sandeep Adam Gerckens Alice Ryan For more information, please call ior pursuing a double major in psy- Jessica Guerriero Jaclyn Steinbach (908) 233-7787. chology and philosophy. Christopher Gonzalez Scott Saggio Carrie Hubbard Lauren Steller Robert Greifeld Christina Santilli Anthony Johnson Tovah Tripp Deidre Griffiths Matthew Schoenfeld Paul Johnson Shanna Vella Joseph Hagmann Gillian Scorcia Jenna Zorn Christina Hamway Tarik Shah HONOR ROLL Danielle Heffernan Caitlin Stanley SIXTH GRADE Kevin Hobson Caitlin Towey Eric Adams Jillian Hobson Heather Idland Christopher Wolski Lisa Aliche Benjamin Holt David Israelow Kyle Yost Kevin Anderson Kristopher Kagan Steven Jacobsen Erin Beck Lindsay Kleiman Jessica Bender Thomas Layton Area Students Receive Kurt Bieber Stephanie Lederman George Braun Hanna Lee Honor Roll Status Kristy Britt Andrew Lent Nicholas Brownstone Meng-Jie Li At The Pingry School (908) 233-2331 • [email protected] Bryan Callahan Erin Mack Sixth grade students from Michelle Catenacci Michael Manders Westfield and Scotch Plains have Andrew Chaves Melissa Mc Closkey been named to the Honor Roll Raymond Chen Kevin McMahon for the third quarter at The Pingry Christina Collucci Matthew Melino School in Short Hills. Alexandra Cortese Darian Merlonghi Kelly Peeler, the daughter of Brent Curcio Kimberly Milan Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Peeler and Arielle Dance Jessica Minsky Amy Santoriello, the daughter of Rebecca DeFazio Samantha Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Santoriello, Sarah Degel Stephen Morrison both of Westfield, have been CELEBRATING DIFFERENCES…The Parent Teacher Association at Michael Diaz Victor Nolasco named to the list. Franklin Elementary School in Westfield recently completed its second year Sarah Dobson Jillian Olsen Also named to the Honor Roll, of “Everybody Counts,” a hands-on diversity awareness program. Pictured, Timothy Dohm Steven Pazdro was Rachel Van Wert, the daugh- above, a fourth grade class learns about orthopedic impairments. 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Born in Brooklyn, he had lived in the board’s educational committee, May 26, at JFK Medical Center in Services were held on Friday, April Fanwood for eight years before mov- by-laws committee, ethics commit- Of Westfield Oldsmobile Dealership Edison. 28, at the Mitruska Funeral Home in ing to Mountainside more than 25 tee, arbitration committee and Robert R. Reilly of Westfield died 1993, and was then elected Trustee Born in Jersey City, she had lived Fords, followed by a Mass at Our years ago. Mayor’s advisory committees. on Sunday, April 30, at Overlook Emeritus of the board. in Hillside and Lakewood before Lady of Peace Church. Interment Mr. Thiel and his wife, Betty, In 1975, Mr. Thiel received the Hospital in Summit. He served in the United States moving to Menlo Park Terrace 20 took place at St. James Mausoleum opened the Thiel Agency, a real es- board’s Realtor Community Service Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in Army Air Corp during World War II, years ago. in Woodbridge. tate company, on Route 22 in Award. Roselle before moving to Westfield from 1941 to 1945. Mrs. Kozubal, a registered nurse, Memorial donations may be made Mountainside in 1969. They subse- He was Director of the New Jersey in 1946. He was predeceased by a sister, had worked at various hospitals and to the American Cancer Society, quently opened a branch office in Association of Realtors from 1975 Mr. Reilly was the President and Frances Rau, last year. as a private duty nurse for many Haven Hospice of JFK, or to the Basking Ridge in 1972. through 1978 and was a member of Chairman of the Board of Reilly Surviving are his wife, Margaret years. She was most recently em- Barbara E. Cheung Memorial Hos- After the couple merged their the National Association of Real- Oldsmobile in Westfield since 1955. Ann Christensen Reilly; a son, An- ployed by Gateway School in pice. Envelopes are available at the Carteret, from 1988 to 1991. funeral home. agency with Burgdorff Realtors in tors. He was a long-time active member drew R. Reilly of Wayside; a daugh- May 4, 2000 1991, Mr. Thiel continued working He served on the Mountainside of the New Jersey Coalition of Auto- ter, Robin D. Newman of She graduated from Stockton Col- as a Realtor and broker with the Board of Adjustment for five years in motive Retailers (NJ CAR), the trade Charlottesville, Va.; a sister, Gene lege in Pomona, N. Y., with a Bach- Louise H. Conger, 83 elor of Science Degree. Burgdorff Westfield office. the 1970s. association representing New Benson of Lutherville, Md. and three Louise H. Conger, 83, of Scotch She was a longtime volunteer for Earlier, he had been a salesman Mr. Thiel was the 1979 Chairman Jersey’s 680 franchised automobile grandchildren. Plains died on Tuesday, April 25, at and truck dealerships. A Mass of Christian Burial will be the Barbara E. Cheung Memorial home. and office manager with the Alan of the Mountainside United Fund. Hospice in Edison and for Haven Johnson Agency from 1964 through He served in the United States Mr. Reilly, whose association with held at St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Born in Jersey City, she had lived NJ CAR spanned nearly 40 years, Church in Garwood tomorrow, Fri- Hospice of JFK Medical Center. there before moving to Scotch Plains 1969. Army during the Korean Conflict Mrs. Kozubal was a communicant Mr. Thiel graduated in 1959 from and was a charter member of the became Chairman of the organiza- day, May 5, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in 1979. tion in 1969, having previously held will be private. of Our Lady of Peace Roman Catho- Mrs. Conger had worked as an Rutgers University with a Bachelor Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. lic Church in Fords. She was also a of Science Degree in Business Ad- 10136 in Mountainside, where he each of the senior officer positions. Visitation will take place today, assembler for Belfuse, Inc. in Jersey In 1974, he was elected as the New Thursday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. member of the church’s Charismatic City before retiring in 1979. ministration and Marketing. He ob- served as Post Commander in 1973. Prayer Group and had been a Confra- tained his real estate broker’s license He was a communicant of Our Jersey winner of the Time Magazine and from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gray She was predeceased by her hus- Quality Dealer Award (TMQDA) in Funeral Home, 318 East Broad Street ternity of Christian Doctrine instruc- band, Jens C. Conger, in 1988 and by in 1963. Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic tor at the church. He served on the Westfield Board Church in Mountainside. tribute to his dedication and success in Westfield. a daughter, Nancy L. Pelletier, in in operating Reilly Oldsmobile. It In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Surviving are a son, Jack Kozubal 1986. of Realtors as Second Vice Presi- Surviving, in addition to his wife, of Mountainside; two daughters, dent, First Vice President and later as are two sons, Bruce Thiel of San also recognized his support of and tions may be made to Children’s Surviving are two daughters, Diane commitment to numerous charitable Specialized Hospital in Kathryn Rizzo of Virginia and June C. Coghlan and Joan A. Conger, both Diego, Calif. and Greg Thiel of Mattson of Jupiter, Fla.; a brother, Phillipsburg; a sister, Dorothy Dolan and civic organizations. Mountainside. of Scotch Plains; two brothers, Louis PUBLIC NOTICE May 4, 2000 Frank Sulkowski of Hobe Sound, of Bricktown, and four grandchil- He subsequently served on the Joachim of Bayonne and Harry SHERIFF’S SALE dren. TMQDA Nominating Committee Joachim of Saylorsburg, Pa.; a sister, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, from 1983 until his death. Adele Snow of Zephyr Hills, Fla.; CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, A Funeral Liturgy was offered on Ruth-Marie Elcome, 84, Was Honored Monday, May 1, in Our Lady of Mr. Reilly was a Director of NJ seven grandchildren and three great- DOCKET NO. F-17106-99. CAR’s Committee of Automotive grandchildren. CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE Lourdes Church. Interment was at For Lengthy Volunteer Service to CSH CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. MAGDA Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Retailers Political Action Commit- Funeral services were held on Fri- LAMA, DEFENDANT. tee from 1979 to 1998. He served as Ruth-Marie “Rusty” Elcome, 84, band, William E. Elcome, Jr., on Arrangements were under the di- day, April 28, at the Memorial Fu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, President of the organization from of River Woods in Exeter, N.H. died June 8, 1999. neral Home, 155 South Avenue in DATED MARCH 20, 2000 FOR SALE OF rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, 1987 through 1990. on Tuesday, April 18, at Exeter Hos- Surviving are three daughters, Fanwood. Interment followed at MORTGAGED PREMISES. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. pital. Barbara Elcome Harris of Basking By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- May 4, 2000 He had served on NJ CAR’s Stra- Fairfiew Cemetery in Westfield. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tegic and Long Range Planning Com- Born on July 17, 1915 in Brook- Ridge, Meredith Elcome of South May 4, 2000 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union mittee since 1989. lyn, she had lived in Westfield for Portland, Me. and Wendy Elcome County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Henry A. Daas, 81 In addition, he had been a member most of her life before relocating to Harris of Durham, N.H.; a son, Wil- George Sandland, 83 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY George W. Sandland, 83, of West THE 31ST DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two Henry A. Daas, 81, of of the organization’s Operations and Exeter two years ago. liam E. Elcome, 3rd of Washington, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Mountainside died on Sunday, April Nominating Committee since 1970. Mrs. Elcome had been employed D.C.; four grandchildren and two Columbia, S. C., a former area resi- successful bidders must have 20% of their 23, in Englewood Hospital. Mr. Reilly was elected to the as a physician’s assistant and office great-grandchildren. dent, died on Friday, April 21. bid available in cash or certified check at the Born in Brooklyn, he moved to Children’s Specialized Hospital manager for several years. A memorial service will be held Born in Newark, he was the son of conclusion of the sales. the late George H. and Lenora Ziliox The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Mountainside 41 years ago. board in 1972 and served as Chair- She was an active member for on Saturday, May 13, at 2 p.m. at TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND SIX-HUN- Mr. Daas had been employed as a man of the Personnel Committee, as more than 50 years with the First River Woods, 7 River Woods Drive Sandland. DRED EIGHT & 16/100 ($125,608.16). chemical engineer with the Foster First Vice Chairman of the board and Congregational Church in Westfield in Exeter. Mr. Sandland had been a longtime Property to be sold is located in the CITY Wheeler Corporation in Livingston as a member of the Executive Com- and volunteered with the local In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- employee of Bristol-Myers, Inc., OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION, serving as head of Quality Control. STATE OF NEW JERSEY. for 26 years before retiring in 1986. mittee through 1980. schools, the church and at Children’s tions may be made to the Christian Premises commonly known as 507-509 He earned a bachelor’s degree in He served on the Founding Board Specialized Hospital in Children’s Fund, P. O. Box 28507, Products he developed included Baby FULTON STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW chemical engineering from Brook- of the Children’s Specialized Hospi- Mountainside. Richmond, Va. 23261-6507. Magic, Quinamint Soda, Tandem JERSEY 07206. lyn Poly Technical Institute in 1939. tal Foundation from 1986 through She was recognized by Children’s May 4, 2000 Shampoo and Body on Tap. BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 510, He also served as Director for many BLOCK NO. 3, on the official Tax Map of the Mr. Daas served in the United Specialized for her thousands of vol- years of the company’s involvement CITY OF ELIZABETH. States Army during World War II. unteer hours at the hospital. Mrs. Anthony Barone, 69 Dimensions: 50 feet x 5 feet x 50 feet x 28 He was a member of the American NOVENA TO Elcome had achieved the third most in the Junior Achievement Program. feet x 100 feet x 33 feet. Legion, the Mountainside Seniors Anthony Barone, 69, of Berkeley He was additionally active in gov- Nearest Cross Street: FIFTH STREET. ST. CLARE volunteer hours in the history of the Heights died on Saturday, April 29, ernment negotiations with the Food There is due approximately the sum of and the Mountainside Active Retir- facility. ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOU- ees. in Morristown Memorial Hospital in and Drug Administration and was a Ask St. Clare for 3 favors: A 1933 graduate of Westfield High Morristown. member of the Republican National SAND FOUR-HUNDRED ELEVEN & 74/ Surviving are his wife of 45 years, School, she earned a Bachelor of 100 ($132,411.74) together with lawful in- Gloria Daas; a son, Henry A. Daas, One Business, Two Born in Irvington, he had lived in Committee. terest and costs. Science Degree from Bucknell Uni- Mountainside for 20 years before Mr. Sandland was a former mem- There is a full legal description on file in Jr.; a daughter, Helen Raczkowski; Impossible. Say 9 Hail versity in Lewisburg, Pa. in 1937. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. three sisters, Edna Daas, Selma Daas moving to Berkeley Heights. ber of the Holy Trinity Roman Catho- Marys for 9 consecutive She was a member of the Alpha Mr. Barone was the owner of the lic Church Choir in Westfield, the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and Helen Daas, and four grandchil- Chi Omega sorority, the Cap and this sale. dren. days, if you have faith or Barone Construction and Equipment Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman RALPH FROEHLICH Dagger drama club, several choruses Company in Kenilworth, a business Catholic Church Choir in Scotch SHERIFF Services were held on Thursday, not. Pray with a lighted and the Student-Faculty Congress. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys April 27, in the Community Presby- started by his late father, Ralph Plains; the Westfield Men’s Glee Club Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza candle and let burn out. She was also elected to the national Barone, and late brother, Frank from 1955 to 1962, and St. Peter’s terian Church of Mountainside. honorary German and dramatic fra- 216 Haddon Avenue Arrangements were under the di- Publish notice on 9th day. Barone. Catholic Church Choir in Columbia. Westmont, New Jersey 08108 ternities. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Surviving are his wife, Myrtle CH-755208 (WL) rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, – (SM) She was a longtime member of the 4 T - 5/4, 5/11, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Barone; two daughters, Andrea Lanza “Honey” Reilly Sandland; a son, 5/18 & 5/25/00 Fee: $177.48 May 4, 2000 Plainfield Camera Club and won and Lisa Liotta; a sister, Jenette George W. Sandland, Jr. of various awards for her art. Carrington, and four grandchildren. Longwood, Fla.; a daughter, Sharon PUBLIC NOTICE She was predeceased by her hus- A Mass was offered on Tuesday, M. Sandland of Lexington, S. C.; May 2, in the Little Flower Roman two sisters, Evelyn Knoblick of SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Catholic Church in Berkeley Heights, Sarasota, Fla. and Lenora Kundla of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE following the funeral from the Holliston, Mass.; five grandchildren Caring & Courteous Service to the DOCKET NO. F-11378-99. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Galante Funeral Home in Union. and a great-grandchild. SUMMIT BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. JASON CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, May 4, 2000 Funeral services were held on Tues- Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 INTERNATIONAL, ET AL., DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-14446-97. day, April 25, at St. Peter’s Church. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- PUBLIC NOTICE DATED MARCH 3, 2000 FOR SALE OF TIFF vs. THERESA WONG, ET AL., DE- Interment took place at Woodridge MORTGAGED PREMISES. FENDANT. TOWN OF WESTFIELD Memorial Park. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, NOTICE OF EQUIPMENT SALE Arrangements were under the di- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DATED MARCH 17, 2000 FOR SALE OF Notice is hereby given that the Town of public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union MORTGAGED PREMISES. Westfield will sell to the Highest bidder the rection of the Dunbar Funeral Home Westfield County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- following equipment, pursuant to the provi- in South Carolina. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by sions of N.J.S.A. 40:a 11-13. Memorial contributions may be 556 Westfield THE 10TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union The Equipment may be seen at the Public made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Works center, 959 North Avenue, West, May 4, 2000 Avenue successful bidders must have 20% of their Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Westfield, New Jersey Prior to sale from 233-0255 bid available in cash or certified check at the THE 17TH OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through PUBLIC NOTICE conclusion of the sales. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Friday inclusive. John L. Dooley The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- successful bidders must have 20% of their The equipment will be sold “as is”, and the TOWN OF WESTFIELD DRED SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND ONE- bid available in cash or certified check at the minimum bid considered will be: WESTFIELD PLANNING BOARD Manager HUNDRED SIX & 41/100 ($279,106.41). conclusion of the sales. REVISED MEETING DATES FOR 2000 MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Description Minimum Bid In compliance with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8D COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW NINETY FIVE THOUSAND SIX-HUN- 1974 International Loadster Sewer Flusher 500.00 (Open Public Meetings Act), the Westfield JERSEY. DRED SIXTY ONE & 44/100 ($195,661.44). Planning Board wishes to advise the public STREET & STREET NO.: 125 Ripley Municipality: Elizabeth. 1965 Vibra Pack Roller 100.00 of the following changes of its meeting dates. Place. Street Address: 550 Jackson Avenue. 1988 Mercury Tracer 100.00 1986 Chevy Caprice 300.00 The meetings which were originally sched- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK NO. 1 Tax Lot No.: 8. uled for June 5, 2000, July 3, 2000 and Nov. LOT NO. 582. Tax Block No.: 842. 1985 GMC ½ ton pick-up 100.00 6, 2000 will meet on the following dates DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet x 100.15 Approximate dimensions: 25.01 feet x Bids must be in writing, accompanied by instead: Cranford feet. 102.56 feet x 25 feet x 101.71 feet. a separate certified check in the full amount June 12, 2000 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 400.62 feet Nearest cross street: Julia Street. of the bid, and must be delivered and filed 218 North Avenue July 10, 2000 from Second Street. There is due approximately the sum of with the Purchasing Agent, Town Hall, 425 Nov. 13, 2000 276-0255 There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED THOUSAND SEVEN- East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey Charles V. Dooley TWO-HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND HUNDRED TWELVE & 94/100 no later that 10:00, prevailing time on May The above meetings will be held in the TWO-HUNDRED SIXTY TWO & 76/100 ($213,712.94) together with lawful interest 22nd 2000. Recreation Community Room at the Munici- Manager ($290,262.76) together with lawful interest and costs. Bids must be enclosed in a scaled enve- pal Building, 425 East Broad Street, West- and costs. There is a full legal description on file in lope, bearing the name and address of the field, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. bidder, and marked “Bid for the purchase of The Board will also meet at 7:30 p.m. on the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn equipment”. Bids will be opened and read at these dates in the Recreation Conference The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. the time mentioned above. Room for a work session which the public this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH The sale of the equipment will be deter- may attend but may not participate in. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF mined by the highest bid received. Applications and plans to be considered SHERIFF PLUESE, ETTIN, BEKCER & The Town reserves the right to reject any at these meetings will be on file in the office WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney SALTZMAN, Attorneys and all bids, if, in the interest of the Town, it of the Secretary of the Planning Board, 959 737 Stokes Road A division of Katz, Ettin, Levine, is deemed advisable to do so. North Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey P.O. Box 1088 905 North Kings Highway By order of the Mayor and council of the and may be seen Monday through Friday, Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Town of Westfield. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Caught in the CH-755158 (WL) CH-755177 (WL) Marianne K. Horta Kenneth B. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 4, 2000 Page 11 Community Invited Temple Emanu-El Marks 50th Anniversary Prayer for Someone in Need To Sunday Events With Remembrance and Celebration Events At Woodside Chapel Builds Character in Ourselves FANWOOD — The Woodside By LAWRENCE HENRY At first, with a small congregation An interfaith community concert, Chapel, located at 5 Morse Avenue Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times drawn from a wide area, the temple originally scheduled for Sunday, By MICHAEL NICHOLSON become overwhelmed. WESTFIELD — Jews call them- in Fanwood, has invited the commu- had to decide whether to conform to November 19, is planned for the Martin Luther, in 1521, proclaimed In time, if we recognize that there nity to its Sunday morning Family selves “people of the Book.” In “A Conservative or Reform Jewish tra- spring of 2001. All local churches “Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise. is someone who is greater than us Historic Narrative,” a book published Bible Hour and Sunday School at 11 ditions. will be invited to participate with God help me.” The reason why he that we can go to, we may find it a.m. in 1981 to commemorate the 30th “The decision was clearly to be a choirs and instrumentalists. made this proclamation is not as im- easier to handle the problems of life. This Sunday, May 7, Tim anniversary of Westfield’s Temple Reform synagogue,” said Rabbi Cantor Novick said the temple has On April 28, a National Day of portant as the words themselves. If Schetelich will speak on Acts 19. Emanu-El, author Evelyn Averick Kroloff, “but with strong leanings “commissioned a piece quoting the Prayer took place. As a member of the you were to see a child lying before A nursery is provided at 11 a.m. traced the history of the Jews of toward tradition, and adopting some words of Micah, from a composer Ministerium of Fanwood-Scotch you, bloody and crying out for help, For further information, please call Westfield to Abraham’s arrival in the of the practices which in those days named Elliot Levine.” These words Plains, I am in support of prayer. My would you help that person? Gene Graber at (908) 889-5462 or Land of Canaan. were more associated with Conser- from Micah are carved on the faith in God helps me to be mature (or For the Jews of the mid-20th cen- It is human nature for us to believe Dave Brooks at (908) 789-0796. vative Judaism — like wearing a temple’s front wall: “To do justice, that we will always do what is right at least try) and put aside my issues for tury in Westfield, the town seemed kipah, a head covering or skullcap. to love mercy, to walk humbly with the good of someone else who may be an uncertain Promised Land. How- in a time when someone is in need. “Now, today, Reform Judaism has God.” But truth be told, we will not and we in need. I do not have all of the Afternoon Tea Slated ever, for Temple Emanu-El’s become more traditional. So, in a For more information about the answers; sometimes it seems as if I congregants of today, numbering do not always do what’s right. My way, Reform has caught up with us,” schedule of anniversary events, work with the Crisis Hot Line, CON- only have all of the problems. At Cannonball House more than 1,150 families, recalling he remarked. please call the temple office at (908) But listening to a girl who is 21 tell those uncertain days has become a TACT We Care, allows me to hear SCOTCH PLAINS — Afternoon The temple’s “traditional Reform” 232-6770. me that she wants to commit suicide point of pride — especially so in the stories of individuals who are in pain, tea will be served at the Cannonball mission is, as Rabbi Kroloff put it, to wrestling with how they will handle because her mother left her and her House, located at 1840 Front Street year 2000, as the synagogue cel- focus on “Jewish learning for adults Holy Trinity Seniors ebrates its 50th anniversary with a their crisis or to whom they can go to father is abusing her, I think of Mar- in Scotch Plains, this Sunday, May 7, and children, social justice and reach- for help. tin Luther’s words: “Here I stand, I year-long calendar of special events. ing out to the needy of all faiths, To Gather on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. Each story I hear from someone in cannot do otherwise. God help me.” According to Carolyn Shane, the especially the homeless.” WESTFIELD — The Senior So- All visitors may join costumed temple’s Executive Director, pro- crisis, regardless of their age, sym- If you haven’t found the time or docents at the historic home for tea The temple maintains a strong cial Club of Holy Trinity will hold its the need to pray to God, please take grams at the East Broad Street syna- connection with what Rabbi Kroloff regular meeting on Monday, May 8, bolizes to me a child in pain. in the manner of Colonial and Victo- gogue range from a nursery school A child is defined to be a son or a stand and pray for someone you rian times. calls “the economically impacted at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of the know who may be in need. It helps. and a kindergarten through Grade 10 areas of Plainfield.” Building on early daughter that came from parents. As There is no admission charge. Holy Trinity Elementary School on a culture, when we see children suf- religious school to a “Mitzvah Day.” associations with Westfield and First Street in Westfield. * * * * * “Mitzvah,” roughly, means “good fering, we respond. But we do not Michael Nicholson is Executive Di- Union County churches, the syna- Attendees are advised to use the PUBLIC NOTICE deed.” On “Mitzvah Day,” congrega- respond when it is inconvenient to rector of CONTACT We Care, which is gogue aims to be “a strong partner entrance on the side of the building a member of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood BOARD OF EDUCATION tion members perform such tasks as with all institutions of all faiths in us, when it requires us to give of WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY helping to clean up local parks for where the gymnasium is located. ourselves, our time or finances. If we Ministerial Association. Central New Jersey.” NOTICE TO BIDDERS spring. The speaker for the meeting will did, the statistics would be different. PUBLIC NOTICE Today, as Mrs. Shane said of the Sealed proposals will be received by the “For 11th and 12th grade,” said temple, “You can’t miss it.” It occu- be Dr. David Saur, a local physician, The Children’s Defense Fund re- who will discuss strokes and heart- SHERIFF’S SALE Board of Education of the Westfield School Mrs. Shane, “our children can do pies a grand building, and in its 50th ported that from 1997 to 1998, re- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, District, Union County, New Jersey, at the community service as volunteers, or anniversary year, its status is any- related problems. ported cases of child abuse increased CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- work as peer counselors with younger There will be a sign-up for the by 41 percent. This number would DOCKET NO. F-6038-99. field, New Jersey, for the following services: thing but uncertain. IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY, A PROPOSALS FOR: children.” On Friday, May 12, the temple Monday, June 12 meeting, which decrease if we took a stand. If we FLORIDA CORPORATION, AS SUCCES- RFP 1-002 FOR HIGH SCHOOL In addition, temple students stay recognized not just that there are SOR, PLAINTIFF vs. LUIS R. ARIAS AND will hold an anniversary service con- will be a catered luncheon. YEARBOOK FOR THE 2000-2001 MAYDA ARIAS, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. in regular touch with a correspond- ducted by Rabbi Kroloff, Rabbi A trip is planned for Monday, June people in need, but that we ourselves SCHOOL YEAR ing Jewish community in Israel. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Renee Goldberg and Cantor Martha 19, aboard the Thomas Jefferson, a may also be in need. DATED MARCH 24, 2000 FOR SALE OF PROPOSALS DUE: “About 12 children will go this sum- Novick. replica of the paddle steamers which We, as adults, many times act as MORTGAGED PREMISES. MAY 15, 2000 AT 12:00 NOON mer to Israel” to visit the sister com- Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President of the cruised Long Island’s Gold Coast children who need their parents be- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- The proposals will be received at the Ad- munity, according to Mrs. Shane. cause of the pain we may be suffer- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by ministration Building, 302 Elm Street, West- Union of American Hebrew Congre- during the 1800s. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union field, New Jersey 07090, on the date and at The Executive Director also men- gations and a member of Emanu-El, ing due to the problems, crises and County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, the time indicated, and then publicly opened tioned the synagogue’s charitable Participants will have an opportu- will be the guest speaker. nity to see manors from that era, and trials of life. In life we take on so Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY and read aloud. involvement with the Association for THE 31ST DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two Proposals must be in strict compliance “We’re also honoring the founders lunch will be included. many responsibilities that we can Retarded Citizens, a blood drive and of the temple and their children and o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All with specifications. Proposals must be made an adopt-a-pet program. successful bidders must have 20% of their on the proposal forms in the manner desig- grandchildren,” Rabbi Kroloff said PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE bid available in cash or certified check at the nated. Proposals must be endorsed on the Rabbi Charles Kroloff said the of the service. Past Presidents of the conclusion of the sales. outside of the sealed envelope, with the temple’s anniversary celebration synagogue will also be recognized at BOARD OF EDUCATION NOTICE TO BIDDERS The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- name of the bidder, the bidder’s address WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY DRED TWELVE THOUSAND NINETEEN and the name of the supplies, equipment, or aims to highlight its origins, point The Westfield Board of Education, in- the milestone event. & 24/100 ($212,019.24). services for which the bid is submitted. It is NOTICE TO BIDDERS tends to seek out contractors for Asbestos with pride to its accomplishments, REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE understood and agreed that proposals may A concert featuring Debbie Fried- Removal. The Board invites prospective and look to the future. Sealed proposals will be received by the There is a tax lien in the estimated sum of be delivered before the time or at the place man, a composer of Jewish music, contractors to submit their sealed bids for Board of Education of the Westfield School $11,500.00 as of April 4, 2000. specified for opening. The Board of Educa- To recall its beginnings, the this project. These bids are to be submitted will be presented on Sunday, May District, Union County, New Jersey, at the CONCISE DESCRIPTION tion assumes no responsibility for bids mailed in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the temple’s January newsletter included 21, at 7 p.m. Ms. Friedman has con- Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth; or misdirected in delivery. outside, ASBESTOS REMOVAL - several articles by Ruth Millman, the field, New Jersey, for the following supplies, 2. Tax Lot No. 15, Block No. 8; The Board of Education of the Town of tributed several melodies to the ser- WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION equipment or services: 3. Property Street Address: 543 Adams Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, first President of the Sisterhood of vice music of Temple Emanu-El. BID #1019-202A (R20-16A). Direct all Avenue; reserves the right to accept or reject any Temple Emanu-El and a founding BID FOR: sealed bids to the Business Administrator, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a psycholo- 4. Dimensions: 100 feet x 46.75 feet. and/or all bids for the whole or any part and BID NO. B1-13 SECURITY ALARM Westfield Board of Education, 302 Elm member of the synagogue. gist famous for her plain-spoken ap- Schedule A-5 waive any informalities in the interest of the MONITORING AND REPAIR Street, Westfield, NJ 07090. Mrs. Millman wrote, “On January All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, Board of Education. No bid may be with- proach to matters of sexuality, will INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM There will be a mandatory site inspec- with the buildings and improvements thereon drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the 18, 1950, we had a meeting, and 40 give a lecture on Sunday, November MONITORING EQUIPMENT, tion on Friday, May 5, 2000 at 3:45 p.m. in erected, situate, lying and being in the City of date set for the opening thereof. women turned out to voice their opin- FIRE ALARM MONITORING the Gymnasium of the Tamaques Elemen- 5. The appearance by “Dr. Ruth” will Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New Bidding shall be in conformance with the tary School located at 641 Willow Grove ions — one of which was to include BIDS DUE: Jersey: applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. be open to anyone over 18. Road in Westfield. All potential bidders or MAY 16, 2000 AT 11:00 AM BEGINNING at a point in the southeast- 18A:18A-1 et. Seq., pertaining to the “Public men. Without a semblance of a con- their representatives, must attend in order to erly line of Adams Avenue at a point therein School Contracts Law”. stitution or bylaws, we were orga- PUBLIC NOTICE The bids will be received at the Adminis- bid. Plans and Specifications will be avail- distant 50 feet southwesterly measured along Bidders are required to comply with the tration Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, able at this site inspection upon payment of nized.” SHERIFF’S SALE the aforesaid southeasterly line of Adams requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC New Jersey 07090, on the date and at the fifty dollars ($50.00) per set payable to En- That basic group started a sub- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Avenue from its intersection with the south- 17:27). time indicated, and then publicly opened vironmental Remediation & Management, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, westerly line of Julia Street, thence (1) South By order of the Town of Westfield Board scription drive to raise $15,000, and read aloud. Inc. (ER&M, Inc.) This fee is nonrefundable. DOCKET NO. F-18952-99. 60 degrees 25 minutes East at right angles of Education, Union County, New Jersey. which became the seed money for Bids must be in strict compliance with Each bid must be accompanied by a CITIFINANCIAL MORTGAGE COM- to the said southeasterly line of Adams Robert A. Berman specifications. Bids must be made on the deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the the temple’s first building. Ground PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. RACHEL V. FLOYD, Avenue 100 feet to a point; thence (2) South Board Secretary proposal forms in the manner designated. base bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thou- was broken on December 9, 1951 DEFENDANT. 29 degrees 35 minutes West and parallel 1 T – 5/04/00, The Leader Fee: $45.39 Proposals must be endorsed on the outside sand Dollars ($20,000.00) in form and sub- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, with the southeasterly line of Adams Avenue and the first building was completed of the sealed envelope, with the name of the ject to conditions provided in the Instruc- DATED MARCH 29, 2000 FOR SALE OF distant 46.75 feet to a point, thence (3) North PUBLIC NOTICE in 1953. bidder, the bidder’s address and the name tions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw MORTGAGED PREMISES. 60 degrees 25 minutes West and parallel of the supplies, equipment, or services for his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after Congregation building proceeded By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- with the first course of this description a TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS which the bid is submitted. It is understood the actual date of the opening thereof. The tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by distance of 100 feet to a point in the afore- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT more quickly. According to Mrs. and agreed that proposals may be delivered sealed bid opening will be at 1:15 p.m. on public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union said southeasterly line of Adams Avenue; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on MAY Millman’s recollection, by Septem- before the time or at the place specified for Tuesday May 23, 2000 in the office of the County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, thence (4) North 29 degrees 35 minutes 18, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal opening. The Board of Education assumes Business Administrator. ber of 1950, a Sunday School and a Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY East and along the southeasterly line of Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, no responsibility for bids mailed or misdi- The successful bidder will be required choir had been formed and a rabbi THE 31ST DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two Adams Avenue 46.75 feet to the point or New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board rected in delivery. to furnish a Performance Bond in the full o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All place of BEGINNING. of Adjustment will hold a Special Meeting to engaged for High Holy Day services. The Board of Education of the Town of amount of the contract price, indemnifying successful bidders must have 20% of their BEING commonly known as 543 Adams consider the following appeal(s): “At Rosh Hashanah services we Westfield, in Union County, New Jersey, the Owner from any and all proceedings, bid available in cash or certified check at the Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Eula Andrews for a renewal of her Tem- reserves the right to accept or reject any suits, or actions of any kind, name or de- heard the voices of our volunteer conclusion of the sales. porary Operating Permit to continue to house and/or all bids for the whole or any part and scription and condition for the faithful perfor- There is due approximately the sum of choir, and as I think of it now, it still The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED veterans under the U.S. Veteran’s Adminis- waive any informalities in the interest of the mance of the work. TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY THREE THREE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED tration at the premises located at 441 Hunter gives me goose flesh,” she recounted. Board of Education. No bid may be with- Every contractor and subcontractor, THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FORTY FIVE & 10/100 ($103,845.10). Avenue (Block No. 503, Lot No. 22), Scotch “Imagine living in Westfield for drawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the shall comply with requirements of P.L. 1975, SEVEN & 70/100 ($223,147.70) together COMMON STREET ADDRESS: 160 Plains. Renewal of permission, if granted, is date set for the opening thereof. Chapter 127, (Affirmative Action). with lawful interest and costs. 30 years, sometimes not even daring Catherine Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of the Zoning Bidding shall be in conformance with the Questions concerning this statement There is a full legal description on file in TAX LOT AND BLOCK: Lot No. 149, Ordinance allowing for temporary permis- to mention the word ‘Jew,’ and then applicable requirements of N.J.S.A. and specifications. should be directed to the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Block No. 9. sion for a maximum period of one (1) year. that night on Rosh Hashanah, in the 18A:18A-1 et. Seq., pertaining to the “Public Robert Berman, Business Administrator The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn DIMENSIONS: 23 feet wide x 100 feet Kevin and Cheryl Morrison for the fol- School Contracts Law”. (908-789-4400). The Westfield Board of this sale. First Congregational Church (which deep. lowing with regard to the property located at Bidders are required to comply with the Education reserves the right to reject any RALPH FROEHLICH had offered the use of its Parish House NO. OF FEET TO NEAREST INTER- 1869 Lake Avenue (Block No. 12902, Lot requirements of P.L. 1975, C.127, (NJAC and all bids, waive any informality or to SHERIFF SECTION: 25 feet from William Street. No. 7), Scotch Plains: as a meeting space), we raised our 17:27). accept a bid that in its judgment will be in the SALVATORE L. BORRELLI, Attorney UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES AND (1) Temporary Operating Permit for per- voices in song and prayer — it brought By order of the Town of Westfield Board best interest of the Board. 986 McBride Avenue OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES INCLUD- mission to operate a home office at the of Education, Union County, New Jersey. Westfield Board of Education West Paterson, New Jersey 07424 tears of joy to our eyes.” ING WATER AND SEWER IN THE AP- subject property for a landscaping/lawn care Robert A. Berman Robert Berman CH-755192 (WL) Actual or simply feared, prejudice PROXIMATE AMOUNT OF: $3,900.00. business and for the parking of one (1) Board Secretary Business Administrator/Board Secretary 4 T - 5/4, 5/11, There is due approximately the sum of commercial vehicle. Permission, if granted, was a very real presence to that early 1 T – 5/04/00, The Leader Fee: $47.43 1 T – 05/04/00, The Leader Fee: $48.45 5/18 & 5/25/00 Fee: $259.08 ONE-HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND is pursuant to Section 23-4.3 of the Zoning congregation. The Averick book, for THREE-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR & Ordinance allowing for temporary permis- example, stated that the congrega- 83/100 ($109,324.83) together with lawful sion for a period of one (1) Year. tion felt it had to hire a Gentile interest and costs. (2) Variance to permit the demolition of the architect for its first building to be There is a full legal description on file in existing garage without replacement at the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. subject property contrary to the require- sure the bank loan got approved. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ments of Section 23-2.3(l)4 which states At the same time, however, many this sale. that “all one-family dwellings shall include non-Jewish Westfield institutions and RALPH FROEHLICH an enclosed private garage of not less than groups pitched in to help the new SHERIFF 12 feet by 20 feet.” FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & Paul Montalbano Sr. for a Temporary Temple Emanu-El get started. In WRIGHT, Attorneys Operating Permit to allow the cutting of addition to space provided by the 211 Beningo Boulevard, Suite 201 gemstones and design of jewelry at the First Congregational Church, the P.O. Box 788 premises located at 555 School Place Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 (BIock No. 1401, Lot No. 27), Scotch Plains. congregation was permitted to use CH-755189 (WL) Permission, if granted, is pursuant to Sec- the local YMCA for its Sunday School 4 T - 5/4, 5/11, tion 23-4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance allow- program. 5/18 & 5/25/00 Fee: $179.52 ing for temporary permission for a maximum period of one (1) year. Ralph Iaione for a Use Variance to permit Good News the retention of a third dwelling unit at the existing two-family dwelling at the property located at 1250 Terrill Road (Block No. 15304, Lot No. 1), Scotch Plains. This Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; proposal constitutes an expansion of a non- conforming use contrary to Section 23- but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind 6.1a3 of the Zoning Ordinance whereby the and reaching forward to those things which are ahead. expansion of a non-conforming use is pro- hibited. Applicant is also requesting a waiver of Site Plan Approval, which is required I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of pursuant to Section 21-4.2 of the Zoning God in Christ Jesus. Ordinance. Linton and Alice Marks for a Variance to permit the addition of a front porch to the The Gospel premises located at 2212 Lyde Place (Block Philippians: 3:13,14 No. 3005, Lot No. 3), Scotch Plains, con- trary to the following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Today is the Section 23-3.4A. Paragraph H. Column 7 whereby minimum front-yard setback re- quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: 25.44 National Day of Prayer feet (+/-). Frank and Patricia Paraboschi for a Variance to permit the addition of a family Come join us during our extended hours • 9am–9pm room to the premises located at 219 Elm Court (Block No. 3905, Lot No. 20), Scotch Plains, contrary to the following section of The Christian Science Reading Room the Zoning Ordinance: Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph H, Column 116 Quimby Street, Westfield, 232-3226 10 whereby minimum rear-yard setback re- quired is thirty (30) feet; proposed: approxi- mately 24 feet. All interested persons may be present and Our Study Area Offers Many Resources for Your be heard. The file pertaining to this application is in In-depth Study of The Word of God: the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch • King James Bible on Windows 95 • Concordances • Atlases Plains, and is available for public inspection • Bible Dictionaries and other translations of the Bible during regular office hours. Linda M. 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Check it out on the website! Sports Section - Pages 13-16 www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS RAIDERS SWEEDLUND AND CORBIN SEIZE FIRST DOUBLES CROWN Blue Devils Place 2nd, Raiders Capture Third at Union County Tennis Tourney

By DAVID B. CORBIN added, “I felt that they had a good behind them. I knew that we had a 7-6 (7-4) in the quarters then had a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times shot. They played so tough in the real strong number one doubles team tough but successful, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, Summit High School handily other games. Our main strategy was and they did it today.” match with Raider Chris Schlegel in grabbed the Union County Boys Ten- to hit down the line quite a bit be- Buntain and Warren easily thumped the semis. In the finals, Eisenberg fell nis title for the second year in a row cause they (Westfield) poach a lot. their Cranford opponents, 6-1, 6-1, in to Hilltopper Steen Sehnert, 6-0, 6-3. at Hub Stine Field in Plainfield the first round then stopped their Earlier, Schlegel defeated Nick on April 28. The Hilltoppers Johnson opponents, 6-2, 6-3, in Saikin of Roselle Park, 6-1, 6-0, then totaled 92 points to outdo sec- the quarters. In the semis, they crushed Matt Sacco of New Provi- ond-placed Westfield at 64 and beat Dionne and Sehnert of dence, 6-1, 6-0. Schlegel won his third- third-placed Scotch Plains- Summit, 6-4, 6-2. Meanwhile, place consolation match with Sergey Fanwood at 55. The Governor Corbin and Sweedlund blanked Khoroshevsky of Dayton, 6-2, 6-4. Livingston Highlanders had a their Plainfield opponents in the Second-seeded Will Cashman and strong fourth at 38. first round then handled their Brett Kahn of Westfield at second David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Three’s a charm for Raider Rahway opponents, 6-0, 6-0, to doubles advanced to the finals by DUSTING THE FIELD…Blue Devil Chris Giacone burns his way over the first doubles players Paul advance to the semifinals where CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 finish line in 11.2 seconds in the 100 meters. Sweedlund and John Corbin. they stopped Chase Freundlich Seeded second Sweedlund and and Chad Freundlich of Day- Corbin, who lost twice to top- ton, 3-6, 6-1,6-2. seeded Blue Devils Ryan Blue Devil second singles Blue Devil Girls, Boys Shellac Buntain and Josh Warren, won player Ryan Jones made it to at the right time and took the the finals by defeating Rupen title, winning 7-5, 6-2, in a Doshi of Roselle Park, 6-0,6-0, highly inspired battle. in the first round, Brian Jones “Three’s a charm. That’s of New Providence, 6-0, 6-1, M. X. Shabazz Tracksters what my mother told me,” said in the quarters and Raider Corbin. “I really believe that.” Shawn Lafkowitz, 6-2, 6-2, in By DAVID B. CORBIN events and the boys put up some nice at 65’2”. Sweeney then shoved the “We were shaking. It hurt a the semis. Jones then fell, 6-3 Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times numbers in the sprints. shot put 30’6” to capture first, fol- lot but we had a lot of adrena- ,6-3, to first-seeded Hilltopper When the competition is weak, First, Dana Grau heaved the jav- lowed by Grau at 25’7” and Mary line coming off the semifinal Ryan Hefter for the title. few stunning performances occur; elin 101’2” to easily seize first. It Bogatko at 20’. match,” said an exuberant Lafkowitz beat Marlon however, some did when the West- was her second-best toss this year. As expected, the Blue Devil girls Sweedlund. Vargas of Elizabeth, 6-1, 6-1, field High School girls and boys Teammates Lynn Huang at 73’9” swept the 1,600 and 800 meter events. “We went in knowing that then Brian Curly of Linden, 6- track and field team shellacked and Laura Avdey at 73’5” placed Rachel Ackerman placed first in the they poach a lot,” said Corbin. 2, 6-4. In the consolation for Shabazz with respective scores of second and third respectively. Next, 1,600 with a time of 5:52.1 followed “And Mr. Blackman said that David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times third he defeated Highlander 93-10 and 90-21 in Westfield on April Liz Sweeney hurled the discus a by Jackie Cusimano at 5:56.6 and we had to hit down the line AN EMBRACE OF VICTORY…Raiders John Vijay Varma, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1. 25. The Blue Devil girls did get some personal-best 80’6” to grab first fol- Linda Madorma at 6:00.7. In the more. And we went into the Corbin, left, and Paul Sweedlund show emotion of Blue Devil Dave Eisenberg decent performances in some field lowed by Huang at 69’4.5” and Avdey joy after becoming county first doubles champions. 800, Theresa Murphy took first at finals thinking that we are here at third singles dazed Vega of 2:41.1, Ackerman was second at for a reason.” We noticed that they break across the Elizabeth, 6-0, 6-0, in the first round, 2:42.4 and Laura MacNeil was third Raider Coach Dave Blackman net on the serve a lot so we had to hit edged Highlander Mark Papier, 6-3, at 2:42.9. Sarah Burke had a fine perfor- SCHENK, MARONEY QUIET CATS; OCONNOR GETS 3 HITS mance in the 100 meters, winning with a time of :13.4 then placed second in the 200 meters at :28.5 followed by Christine Pecararo at Raiders Throw Curve Balls; 29.6. Senior Stefanie Bistak grabbed first in the 400 hurdles with a time of 1:17.2 followed by Martta McGlynn at 1:18.9 and Alex Brill at 1:20.6. Junior Susan Hinds seized three Stagger Cougar Nine, 5-3 individual firsts, winning unopposed in the high jump with a qualifying By DAVID B. CORBIN ers their 3-0 lead with a two-run single. third on the attempted pick off. height of 4’0”, then leaping 14’8” in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In the bottom of the third, Cougar Catcher Jeremy White drew a walk the long jump and finishing the 100 A strong five-inning pitching per- Jon Polinitza beat out an infield and his courtesy runner, Jim Seeman, hurdles in :18.3. Burke took second formance from senior Kevin Schenk single, stole second and advanced to stole second. Phil Matz looped a in the long jump with a leap of 14’ backed up by a superb two- sacrifice fly to shallow right and Crystal Dixon at :18.7 and Lo- inning performance from field. Both runners tagged gan at 18.8 placed second and third, curve-baller Brian Maroney up and both scored when respectively, in the 100 hurdles. Hinds earned the Scotch Plains- the throw home sailed out David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times at 1:07.5, Dixon at 1:08.1, Bistak at Fanwood High School base- of play. BRINGING THEM HOME…Blue Devil Paige Corbett rips a single to bring 1:09.4 and Amy Sobala at 1:09.7 ball team an impressive, 5-3, The Raiders extinguished home Katy Brunetto, on third, and Courtney Thornton. See story on page 14. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 victory over the always tough a Cougar scoring threat in Cougars in Cranford on April the fourth by pulling off a 26. Raider Paul O’Connor 4-6-3 double play initiated led the offensive by rapping by second baseman Dan two singles, drilling a double Goehry to shortstop Ed and driving in three RBI. Jackson to first baseman The Raiders inflicted three Tim Pai. runs worth of damage on Cou- The Raiders added a run gar pitcher Ryan Kulick in in the fifth but could have the top of the second. Jerry done even more damage. Salerno singled and Schenk Pai walked then moments walked. Then, with Salerno later dashed to second on a on third, Anthony Blasi sacri- hit-and-run play. Unfortu- ficed him home, reached nately the Cougar right safely on a throwing error and fielder caught the fly ball moved to second. Next, David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and fired it to first to double O’Connor, who doubled in ACTION AT HOME…Raider catcher Andy Pavoni grabs the relay after Cougar Jon Polinitza slides home. him up. Salerno followed the first inning, gave the Raid- CONTINUED ON PAGE 15

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, May 4, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION ROHRER WINS 3, ELKO TAKES 2, RAIDERS SWEEP SIX Raider Boys and Girls Dust Tiger Track and Fielders

By DAVID B. CORBIN the Watchung Conference division Nick Klastava led the other Raider Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times championship. To insure the title, sweep with a time of 2:06.0 in the 800 Dominance in the Watchung Con- the Raiders would have to win the meters followed by Mike Dixon at 2:06.1 ference National Division was estab- Watchung Conference Champion- and Wallden at 2:13.1. The Tiger boys lished by the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ship meet, which involves all of the did sweep the 110 hurdles when Pierre High School track and field boys and National Division schools, on May Chapman, Ethaniel Sinclair and Levoyer girls as they dusted Linden with re- 11-12 in Westfield. Pierre turned in respective times of spective scores of 73-58 and 83-39 in According to Raider distance coach :14.6, :14.7 and :15.6. Linden on April 25. Ruth Ruhrer won Jeff Koegel, “Scotch Plains-Fanwood Nathan Jones turned in a season’s three individual events and Andrew High School has won the last 10 best time of :55.8 in the 400 hurdles Elko grabbed two firsts for the (4-0) National Division boys track and but placed second to Tiger star Jeff David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Raiders. Additionally, the Raider boys field championships and we are hop- Jasmin who zoomed over the line at A DAY OF WHOOPS!…The Blue Devils have recently been plagued with costly David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times and girls each swept three events. ing to make it 11 in a row.” :53.9. Jones did have another thriller errors. Hunterdon Central took advantage of those errors to win 11-2. GOOD THROW…Blue Devil Dana The dual meet record is only one Rohrer led two of the sweeps with but this time, in a second-best tie- Grau tosses the javelin 101’2”. part of the overall determination of a toss of 90’8” in the discus and a breaker, he won the long jump with leap of 16’0.25” in the long jump. a leap of 21’4.5” over Emanuel Daux BRUNETTO DRILLS TWO DOUBLES Erin Gillooly at 81’8” and Lauren who also soared 21’4.5”. Raider Bianco at 81’2” finished second and Derrion Aberdeen took third at Blue Devil Girls, Boys Shellac third, respectively, in the discus and 19’4.5”. Aberdeen did, however, clear Christina Hillman at 15’10.75” and 6’0” to seize first in the high jump Red ‘Hot’ Devils Whip Tara Porter at 11’9” placed second followed by teammate Mike M. X. Shabazz Tracksters and third, respectively, in the long Franzone at 5’8”. jump. Rohrer also took top honors in CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Sophomore Ray Williams blazed Blue Devil Girls, 11-2 the shot put with a shove of 31’1” and down the track to win the 200 meters combined to win the 4x400 in 4:34.6. hurdles when Ryan Burke crossed in Hillman took second at 29’3”. with a time of :22.1 followed by The Westfield High School soft- passed ball on a strikeout allowed Senior Chris Giacone burned the 1:02.7, Jason Dreyer crossed in 1:03.3 Hillman also placed first in the high Tiger Chapman at :22.7 and Jones at ball team remained in its defensive Allison Pricer to reach first safely track in the boys 100 and 200 meters, and Steve Cusimano finished in jump, clearing a height of 5’2”, and :23.1. Williams finished second in slump, committing eight errors which and Epright to dash to third. With the winning in respective times of 11.2 1:07.9. second in the 100 hurdles at :16.7. the 400 meters with a time of :50.0. led to seven unearned runs, and lost ball still out of Blue Devil catcher and 23.2. Diano Reavis followed in Albertson, Manahan, Dreyer and Stephanie Heath led the other Raider Jamil Coles came in third in to visiting Hunterdon Central Red Carolyn Matthews’ reach, Epright the 100 at 12.1 and Seth Augenstein Walker placed second in the 4x400 Raider girls’ sweep, crossing the line the 100 meters at :11.4. Devils, 11-2, on April 26. The multi- glided home and Pricer moved to at 24 and Adam Walker at 24.3 fin- at 3:47.8 followed by Flannery, Sam in 2:42.7 in the 800 meters followed Derek Brown captured first in the tude of errors allowed the Red Devils second. Finally, Pricer scored on a ished second and third, respectively. Sobel, Sanocki and Borchin at 3:51.5. by Jill Koscielecki at 2:45.4 and discus with a heave of 130’10” then more opportunities to step to the double to center. Walker and Augenstein finished sec- LaQuan McCoy captured first in the Caitlin Mahony at 2:47.6. took second in the shot put with a plate which resulted in 12 hits. The Blue Devils gave their only ond and third, respectively, in the 110 hurdles at 19.1 followed by Koscielecki finished second in the push of 43’11”. Mike Grabel at 11’0” The Red Devils capitalized imme- effective offensive response in the 400 meters with times of :52 and Axelrod at 19.6. 400 meters with a time of 1:03.3 and Nick Cahill at 10’6” placed first diately, scoring three runs in the top bottom of the inning. Katie Richards :52.9. The Blue Devils’ field men racked followed by Heath at 1:05.2. and second, respectively, in the pole of the first. A routine pop-up by tapped a single up-the-middle then “I have been working pretty hard up plenty of points also. Matt Andzel Individually, Raider Jayme Ferraro vault and Tim Lee placed second in Nicole Sarno between the pitcher’s attempted to score on Katy Brunetto’s getting ready led a sweep seized first in the 200 meters with a the javelin with a toss of 125’6”. mound and first was dropped and the double to center but was tagged out for college.” in the javelin time of :27.6, then teamed with Alyssa The Raiders were to compete in a first onslaught of damage began. at the plate. Then with Brunetto on said Giacone. with a heave Sams, Kate Bereznak and Mahony to dual meet with Rahway on May 2 Next, Sarno moved to second on a third and Courtney Thornton on sec- “Once I get of 94’3” fol- win the 4x400 meters with a time of and will compete in the Union County passed ball, then Crystal Epright ond, Paige Corbett stepped to the this form lowed by 4:28.9. Ferraro also placed second in relays in Elizabeth today. yanked an RBI single to left. Another plate and whacked an RBI single to down, I will Matt the 400 hurdles with a time of 1:09.5 center. Thornton also tore for home be doing a Brinkman followed by Sams at 1:11.1. and scored the second run when the little better. I and Dave Gail Hannigan crossed first in the ball eluded the catcher. am looking to Geenberg 1,600 meters at 6:15.4 followed by History repeated itself, at least for get it (100 with heaves Bereznak at 6:19.7. Lauren Bianco the Red Devils, in the fourth as more meters) down of 85’3” and took first in the javelin with a heave errors mixed with a few singles upped to 10.8. and 76’2”, re- of 73’7” and Bereznak placed third the score to 6-2. Then Pricer stepped the 200 in the spectively. at 63’11”. Lindsay Curry at 14:28.7 to the plate in the fifth and ham- low 22’s.” Andzel also and Jillian DeMair at 14:37.9 fin- mered a solo home run. Blue Devil I go to won the dis- ished first and second, respectively, Caitlin MacDonald came in to re- Bally’s every cus with a in the 3,200 meters. lieve starter Peggy Doerr in the sixth. night from toss of A strong Tiger trio of Amy Sura at Four more Red Devils would cross about 7-10 100’10” and :13.1, Lauren McGhee at :13.4 and the plate before the game ended. and pump Dan Curto Jazmine Norman at :13.6 swept the Hunterdon Central lifted its record hard. I am was third at 100 meter event. to 8-2 while the Blue Devils slipped looking for- 97’3”. Both of Elko’s wins came in Raider to 4-5. ward to going Ed Harry boys sweeps. First, Elko at 4:54.9, to college placed first Hunterdon Central 300 313 1 11 Bob Wallden at 4:55.4 and Russ Westfield 200 000 0 2 (Mississippi in the high Rabadeau at 5:01.5 finished first, State).” jump with a second and third, respectively, in the The Blue height of 1,600 meters. Next, Elko at 10:55.7, Blue Devils Blank Devils swept David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times 5’0” fol- Rabadeau at 10:55.8 and Walt Biner the 800 COMING TO EARTH…Blue Devil Rich Miller lowed by soars 17’8.5” in the long jump. at 11:09.8, respectively, swept the Lady Knights, 11-0 meters led by Adam 3,200 meters. HEADING TOWARD THE ROYALS’ GOAL…Blue Devil Aubrey McGovern The Westfield High School soft- Tim Flannery at 2:09.1, then fol- Wendel at 4’10” and Ivan Villafane carries the ball toward the Oak Knoll goal. Westfield won, 11-8. ball team got a superb pitching per- lowed by Matt Borchin at 2:12.2 and at 4’6”. Rich Miller won the long Raider Nine Knock formance from sophomore Caitlin Jim Daly at 2:18.3. Also, in the 1,600 jump with a leap of 17’8.5” followed MacDonald, who threw a no-hitter, meters, Mike Sanocki at 4:54, Jacob by Harry at 17’8”. Tim Kelman took Cardinal Boys, 5-1 walked none and struck out 10, as the Albertson at 5:03 and Matt Manahan first in the pole vault, clearing a Lady Blue Devils Capture Blue Devils blanked Irvington, 11-0, at 5:03, swept the top-three spots. height of 9’ followed by Rich Roig at The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High in Irvington on April 28. Another sweep came in the 400 8’6” and Mike Attanasio at 7’6”. School baseball team lifted its record MacDonald also had two hits and The Blue Devils will compete in to 6-2 with a 5-1 victory over Three Lacrosse Victories three RBI and Lindsay Guierriero SOCCER SKILLS the Union County Spring Relays to- Plainfield in Scotch Plains on April added two hits and three RBI for the day at Williams Field in Elizabeth. The Westfield High School girls la- mit. Down by five early in the game, Oak AND DRILLS INC. 28. Sophomore Andy Pavoni wrecked crosse squad jumped their record to 6-1 Knoll rallied to challenge the Blue Dev- Blue devils who improved to 5-4. the Cardinals with a two-run homer after cracking Oak Knoll, 15-11, on April ils in the second half. Tri-Captain Julia Westfield 402 203 11 Blue Devil Boys Ice in the second inning. Tim Pai added 19, demolishing Newark Academy, 14- Gates fired in four goals and Jenny Irvington 000 000 0 a double and Anthony Blasi pulled 5, on April 25, and mashing Morristown Korecky had two. Blue Knights, 11-1 off a slick suicide squeeze in the Beard, 14-5, on April 27. Against Newark Academy, senior third third. Pitcher Brian Maroney im- The team is top-heavy with 11 return- home Kristin Salmond added four goals Because A Left Foot Is A Terrible Thing To Waste The Westfield High School base- Raider Girls Rip proved to 3-0 with a complete game. ing seniors who are exhibiting the ben- to her team-high record in Westfield. A YEAR ROUND SOCCER TUTORING ball team iced Irvington, 11-1, in efit of the four years of play together. Aubrey McGovern, Korecky, and Lang SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES, WE five innings in Westfield on April Plainfield (4-8) 100 000 0 1 Against the Royals, Morgan Lang each added two. Adding one goal apiece Cardinals, 21-1 SPECIALIZE IN THE DEVELOPMENT 28. Brian Flynn cracked a home run Sc Plns-Fanwood 121 010 x 5 were: Rosy Hely, Gates, Jess Meylor OF BALL CONTROL SKILLS. scored six goals, five in the second half The Scotch Plains-Fanwood High and a triple and had two RBI to lead to pull out a nail-biting victory in Sum- and Donna Schaller. Goalie Libby MEMBERSHIP CLOSED Schundler and Sara Beth Euwer each School softball team unleashed its the (4-6) Blue Devils. Randy PUBLIC NOTICE weapons on the low-flying Plainfield WAITING LIST ONLY FOR Majocha had two doubles, a single PUBLIC NOTICE had three saves. BOARD OF EDUCATION Cardinals and seized a 21-1 victory SPRING & SUMMER SESSIONS and an RBI while Brett Picaro and The Blue Devils spread the scoring WESTFIELD NEW JERSEY TOWN OF WESTFIELD against Morristown Beard in Morristown. in Plainfield on April 28. Junior (908) 753-8240 Blair Richardson each drilled a Tom Turnbull, Dir. NOTICE TO BIDDERS INVITATION TO BID Salmond led with three goals while Gates Megan Miller led the assault with a double. and McGovern had two each. Marina triple, a single, two doubles, four Sealed proposals will be received by the Sealed proposals will be received by the Powell, Korecky, Lang, Miller, Clare KEHLER’S BLUE Board of Education, Westfield, New Jersey, Town of Westfield in the Council Chambers runs scored and six RBI. in the Board of Education Office, 302 Elm at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Cambria and Allie Pino each had one. Kellie LaForge had four hits, in- YOUTH FOOTBALL DEVIL Street, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, at Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at 10:00 am cluding a triple, and had five RBI. 10:30 A.M. (Prevailing Time) on May 15, prevailing time on Monday, May 22, 2000, PUBLIC NOTICE SOCCER 2000, at which time bids will be opened and for the “THE IMPROVEMENT OF ROSS Alicia Piniat threw a one-hitter and CAMP read aloud for: PLACE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY”. SHERIFF’S SALE drilled two doubles for the (7-3) The work under this Proposal includes the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, For Boys CAMP “FOAM ROOFING AT LINCOLN Raiders who had 18 hits. furnishing of all labor, materials and equip- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 3rd - 9th Grade SCHOOL, B-2020” ment necessary to complete the work as DOCKET NO. F-12135-99. Sc Plns-Fanwood 5 (11) 0 4 1 21 July Youth Week Plans and Specifications will be available shown on the Contract Drawings and de- BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF Plainfield (1-9) 0 1 0 0 0 1 Reduced Rate August 7 – 11 on May 5, 2000. scribed in the Contract Specifications, and CALIFORNIA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE, PLAIN- 10 – 13 Youth Only Week 9am - Noon Plans, Specifications, form of bid, con- Proposals shall be in accordance with such TIFF vs. WILLIAM CLAVIJO AND ANDREA PUBLIC NOTICE tract and bond for the proposed work and Drawings and Specifications and the terms CLAVIJO, ET AL, DEFENDANT. 9am - Noon High School Week other Contract Documents thereto, as pre- proposed in the Contract. The work consists CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SHERIFF’S SALE August 14 – 18 pared by M. Disko Associates, are on file in primarily of the construction of approximately DATED MARCH 8, 2000 FOR SALE OF SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, each day their offices at 493 Lehigh Avenue, Union, 1,255 lineal feet of granite block curb, 2,620 MORTGAGED PREMISES. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 9am - 1pm New Jersey 07083, and may be examined at square yards of 4 inch thick bituminous By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- DOCKET NO. F-15280-98. Held Daily Across from Tamaques School Fields the office of M. Disko Associates during concrete stabilized base, 2,620 square yards tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by PENN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK, Gary Kehler Stadium normal business hours. of 1-1/2 inch thick bituminous concrete sur- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union PLAINTIFF vs. JOSEPH ORNSTEIN AND Sponsored By Sponsored By Bidders will be furnished with a cop of the face course, 895 cubic yards of excavation, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, SUSAN ORNSTEIN, H/W, DEFENDANT. Athletic Balance Athletic Balance Plans and Specifications by the Engineer, 230 linear feet of storm sewer and other Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, upon proper notice and payment of a check related items. The successful bidder shall THE 31ST DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two DATED FEBRUARY 29, 2000 FOR SALE 908 • 232-1919 261 South Ave • Westfield for fifty-five ($55.00 dollars, payable to M. start construction ten (10) days after notice o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Camp Directors: 908 • 232-1919 DISKO ASSOCIATES, said cost being the of award of Contract is given, and shall successful bidders must have 20% of their By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Ed Tranchina of WHS reproduction price of the documents and is complete all work within forty-five (45) forty- bid available in cash or certified check at the tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Camp Director: George Kapner not returnable. five working days after the start of construc- conclusion of the sales. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Steve Ciccotelli of SPFHS Proposal forms (as contained in the Speci- tion. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, fications) provide for the awarding of all the Proposals shall be in writing on the forms ELEVEN THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY work to the lowest qualified bidder under a furnished and must be delivered at the place SEVENTEEN & 48/100 ($111,417.48). THE 10TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two Westfield Baseball League single contract. and before the hour above mentioned, and City of Elizabeth, County of Union, State o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The guaranty accompanying the bid shall must be accompanied by a certified check of New Jersey. successful bidders must have 20% of their Summer Traveling Teams be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) or bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield STREET ADDRESS: 452 First Avenue, bid available in cash or certified check at the of the bid and may be given at the option of in an amount equal to at least ten percent Elizabeth, New Jersey 07208 conclusion of the sales. the bidder by a Certified Check, or Bid Bond (10%) of the base amount of the bid, but not TAX LOT NO. 499, BLOCK NO. 5. The judgment amount is FIFTY FOUR Registration & Tryouts from a reputable insurance company. less than $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. DIMENSIONS: 106.58 feet x 25.00 feet x THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED THIRTY All bidders must be prequalified in accor- Each bid must also be accompanied by a 112.87 feet x 253.87 feet. SIX & 86/100 ($54,536.86). Age dance with Chapter 105, Laws of 1962, as Surety Company Certificate stating that said NEAREST CROSS STREET: South 5th The property to be sold is located in the Group When Where amended by Chapter 188, Laws of 1968 as Surety company will provide the bidder with Street. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State set forth in Instructions to Bidders. the required Performance bond in the full As of April 4, 2000, there are unpaid of New Jersey. Commonly known as 322 11 & 12 Fri, May 5 - 5:30 & Sun, May 7 - 1:00 Gumbert Labor in connection with the project shall amount of the Contract, by a Non-Collusion real estate taxes in the amount of Pine Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Tax Lot be paid not less than wages as listed in Affidavit and a Contractor’s Qualification $4,243.72 which the successful pur- No. 1, Block No. 476. Dimensions of Lot: 25 9 & 10 Sat, May 6 - 6:00 & Sun, May 7 - 4:00 Gumbert Prevailing Wage Rate Determination, pur- Statement, Statement of Ownership, on the chaser at the sale must pay upon taking feet wide by 100 feet long. Nearest cross 15 & 16 Sat, May 6 - 5:00 & Sat, May 13 - 5:00 Tamaques 5 suant to Chapter 150 of the New Jersey forms included in and explained in the con- title to the property. street: Situate on the southwesterly side of Laws of 1963, or the U. S. Department of tract documents. There is due approximately the sum of Pine Street, 275 feet from the northwesterly 14 Sat, May 6 - 3:00 & Sat, May 13 – 3:00 Tamaques 5 Labor Wage Determinations, whichever are Bidders must be in compliance with all ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND side of Third Street. 13 Fri, May 5 - 6:00 & Fri, May 12 - 6:00 Tamaques 4 higher for each class of labor. provisions of Chapter 127 P. L. 1975 supple- THREE-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE & 90/ There is due approximately the sum of Bidders are required to comply with the ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- 100 ($118,363.90) together with lawful in- FIFTY NINE THOUSAND THREE-HUN- 8 Sun, May 7 - 5:00 & Sun, May 14 - 5:00 Tamaques 3 requirements of PL 1975, C. 127. (NJAC mative Action) and must pay workmen the terest and costs. DRED SEVENTY ONE & 13/100 All times are P.M. • Age group cut-off is August 1 17:27). prevailing wage rates promulgated by the There is a full legal description on file in ($59,371.13) together with lawful interest Bids may be held by the Board of Educa- New Jersey State Department of Labor and the Union County Sheriff’s Office. and costs. Tryouts are required for competitive summer travel teams. Participation tion for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days Industry for this project, copies of which are The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in requires a major commitment from both players & parents (weekends & from the date of the opening of Bids for the on file in the Office of the Town engineer. this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. weeknights during June & July). WBL will field teams in the 8’s, 9’s, 10’s, purpose of reviewing the bids and investi- Plans and specifications may be seen or RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn gating the qualifications of bidders, prior to procured at the office of the Town Engineer, SHERIFF this sale. 11’s, 12’s, 13’s, 14’s & Jr. American Legion. awarding of the contract. Public Works Center, 959 North Avenue BUDD, LARNER, GROSS, RALPH FROEHLICH Registration cost is $150/child – 9 & under; $175/child – 10 & above. Mail checks The Board of Education reserves the right West, Westfield, New Jersey. The Mayor ROSENBAUM, GREENBERG & SADE, SHERIFF & registration forms to WBL, PO Box 156, Westfield, NJ 07091. Forms are to reject any or all bids if in its judgment the and Council reserve the right to reject any Attorneys PENN FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK available at Kehler’s Athletic Balance & The Leader Store. public interest will be served by so doing. bid, and to waive any informality in any bid, Woodland Falls Corporate Park Legal Department By order of the Board of Education, West- if in the interest of the Town, it is deemed 200 Lake Drive East, Suite 100 622 Eagle Rock Avenue You must be registered with the WBL prior to tryouts. field, New Jersey. advisable to do so. Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002-4805 West Orange, New Jersey 07052-2989 Robert A. Berman Kenneth B. Marsh CH-755191 (WL) CH-755140 (WL) Call WBL Message Center (908) 233-4767 Board Secretary Town Engineer 4 T - 5/4, 5/11, 4 T - 4/13, 4/20, in case of inclement weather, for further details • www.westfieldnj.com/wbl 1 T – 5/04/00, The Leader Fee: $55.59 1 T – 5/04/00, The Leader Fee: $54.57 5/18 & 5/25/00 Fee: $193.80 4/27 & 5/4/00 Fee: $ 167.28 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 4, 2000 Page 15 M. CANTAGALLO CRACKS HOMER, CAGGIANO RIPS 3 RBI Highlanders Fall to Ridge, 7-1; Stunned by Woodbridge, 8-7

By FRED LECOMTE double from Frank Cavallo, but no ing at very diligently.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times runs were scored. Fielding errors continued to plague The No. 17 ranked Basking Ridge Ridge added two runs in the fourth the Highlanders against the Barrons (BR) High School baseball team domi- after Andy West reached on an error as a fielding error scored the tying nated Governor Livingston, 7-1, on and Bauer blasted an RBI double to and winning runs. G. L. starting April 25 in Berkeley Heights. Then right. Khalil then added an RBI pitcher Mike Farrell allowed two on April 26, the hosting High- runs, two hits, struck out landers suffered a stunning two and walked five in four David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times setback to the Woodbridge innings. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Barrons, 8-7. Mark Cantagallo The Barrons struck with J. T. SERVING…Viking J. T. Wilkinson A SOMEWHAT LOW SERVE…Blue Devil Josh Warren, left, concentrates scored the only Highlander one run in the first on a walk serves in his second singles match. after Ryan Buntain serves the ball at first doubles. run against the Red Devils by and a RBI double to Brian whacking a solo home run in Zalasar. The Highlanders the sixth. Pete Caggiano pro- answered with two runs on vided the most Highlander a single by Jason offense against the Barrons Guidicipietro, a walk to Blue Devils Place 2nd, Raiders Get with three RBI. Cantagallo and a two-run Ayman Khalil provided the single by Caggiano. clout for the Red Devils with In the top of the fourth, Third at County Tennis Tourney a three-run homer in the sixth. Woodbridge knotted the Highlander left-hander An- score 2-2 on a Dean Riley CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 drew Gropper allowed four RBI single. The Highland- blanking their Elizabeth opponents, Blackman added, “It was a huge to reach the finals were extinguished earned runs, seven hits and ers retaliated two runs on 6-0, 6-0, in round one, swamping upset. It could be the upset of the by GL Highlander Frank Geiger in the struck out six while Red Devil Rob Findlay’s bases loaded Cougars Louie and Flanagan, 6-4, 6- tournament. I don’t think that West- quarterfinals, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. In the con- left-hander Chris Ignart al- RBI single and a RBI sacri- 2, in the quarters then by dropping field has ever lost a player in the solations, Bekkelman then fell to lowed three hits, struck out fice by Guidicipietro. Highlanders Vivak Venkatachalam first round.” Andrey Dragun of ALJ then won by four and walked three. Barron Tony Perez drilled and Yiway Shieh, 6-3, 6-0. In the forfeit to claim seventh. Ridge head coach Bill a two-run double to tie the finals, Hilltoppers Andrew Fields Raiders Terry Levine and Josh Giglio shared his viewpoint game at four in the fifth. and Chris Johnson stopped Sanders at second doubles beat prior to the game by saying, Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times Then Joe Campetello gave Cashman and Kahn, 6-3, 6-3. their Johnson opponents, 6-1, 6-0, “We never take them for Highlander Mark Cantagallo hits a solo homer. the Barrons a 6-4 lead with A “luck of the draw” situation in in round one then defeated their granted, G. L. coach Bill a two-run single. The High- the seeding at first singles pitted New Providence opponents, 7-6 Howard always has a good program, single. Then with runners on second landers regained the lead, 7-6, in the Blue Devil Griffin Maloney, seeded (7-4), 6-3. In the semis they fell to and does a great job with them. I and third, Khalil hammered his three bottom of the inning. Cavallo and third, against unseeded Raider Hilltoppers Fields and Johnson, 6- figure they had a few rough spots so run homer deep to center, pushing Mark Cantagallo tapped back-to- Gennady Bekkelman in the open- 4, 6-0. In the third-place round, far, but Bill will get them straight- the lead to 7-0. back singles. A Barron error loaded ing round. Maloney had been at they fell to Venkatachalam and ened out, hopefully it’s not today In the bottom of the inning, Mark the bases for Caggiano who walked second singles but moved to first Shieh, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. against us. We never take him lightly.” Cantagallo blasted his solo home run in a run. Gropper’s sacrifice RBI singles when teammate Sam Fleder J. T. Wilkinson of Union Catho- Costly errors and a lack of offense to spoil the shutout. scored Cantagallo then Dan was unable to compete due to a lic finished sixth at second singles. made this a needless worry and one- A concerned Howard said, “We’re Bussiculo poked an RBI single. collapsed lung. Just the day before, Vikings Tom Kierzkowski and sided affair for the (8-1) Red Devils. not executing, that is the main thing. In the top of the Barron sixth, Carl Maloney defeated Bekkelman in a Ryan Price finished seventh at first Erik Dial singled and Bobby Falato Along with making too many mis- Gurney doubled while Zalasar regular-season match. doubles and Dan Majcen and Erik doubled to center in the top of the takes in the field. It is important that reached first on an error. Perez singled To earn any points for his team, DaRocha finished eighth at sec- second for Ridge. Then, Jon Bauer we shore up that problem. Offen- to load the bases. Then, another field- one had to win that first match. And ond doubles. unleashed a sharp, two-run single in sively, I wish we were a little more ing error allowed two Barrons to what a match it was! Bekkelman the gap to give Ridge a 2-0 lead. The aggressive at the plate hitting wise. cross the plate for the win. won the first set, 6-2, but Maloney TEAM SCORES: Highlanders answered only with a These are the things that we’re work- Asked about the number of set- battled back to win the second, 6-3. 1. Summit (S) 92, 2. Westfield backs lately, Howard commented, “As Then Bekkelman recovered and (W) 64, 3. Scotch Plains- far as our pitching is concerned, they won the third set, 6-3. Fanwood (SPF) 55, 4. Governor David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Livingston (GL) 38, 5. Dayton (D) have kept us in there many of the “It was legitimate. They (West- Raider Chris Schlegel serves Raiders Throw Curve Balls; games, but when you continue giving field) had to move Griff up to first 31, 6. Rahway (R) 24, 7. Cranford four or five outs an inning, that makes singles. He had beaten Gen (C) 12, 8. Union Catholic (UC) “I knew what I had to do with and New Providence (NP) 9, 10. it difficult. We’re giving up a lot of (Bekkelman) just the day before,” him,” said Bekkelman. “I played him Stagger Cougar Nine, 5-3 runs, partly pitching, partly fielding.” pointed out a pleased Raider Coach Johnson (ALJ) 6, 11. Linden (L) 3 yesterday. Today I changed my game 12. Elizabeth (E) and Oratory (O) 2. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Ridge 020 203 0 7 Blackman. In the seeding, “Gen got a little bit. I had to get focused, thrown into the hat and on a random 14. Union (U), Roselle Catholic Gov Livingston 000 001 0 1 change the momentum and move (RC), Roselle Park (RP) and by slapping a single then Schenk out Matz and claimed victory by pick ended up getting the number him around more.” drilled a single to center which eluded forcing Joe Unish to ground out. Woodbridge 100 142 0 8 Plainfield (P) 0 Gov Livingston 200 230 0 7 three seed.” Unfortunately, Bekkelman’s chances the center fielder. Salerno scored. Maroney’s ability to keep the Cou- CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND: Schenk continued to keep the Cou- gar batters off balance was apparent. 1st singles: Fritz Staudmyer (S) gars mellow but did run into some “Maroney has a tough curve ball and Viking Softballers Ransack Lady Cougars Trip d. Peter Von Rosen (R), 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 trouble in the fifth. Polinitza was hit we kept throwing it, throwing it and 2nd singles: Hefter (S) d. Jones by a pitch and White yanked a single throwing it,” pointed out Raider Head SP-F Raiders, 5-2 (W), 6-3, 6-3 down the right field line as Polinitza Coach Brian Homm. “Kevin pitched Minutemen, Rams, Royals 3rd singles: Sehnert (S) d. zoomed to third. Kulick grounded a great game but we had to make a The Cranford High School soft- Eisenberg (W), 6-0, 6-3 out to third but Polinitza scored, move in the sixth. And, it worked The Union Catholic High School drove in two runs as the Vikings ball team avenged an earlier season 1st doubles: Corbin and tightening the score to 4-3, on the out!” softball team grabbed triple victories upped their record to 4-5. loss when pitcher Mary Dollard Sweedlund (SPF) d. Buntain and throw to first. One area of by butting the Rams from Roselle, The Vikings then evened to 5-5 tossed a four-hitter and Meghan Warren (W), 7-5, 6-2 Andy Pavoni concern was 14-8, in Roselle on April 24, clocking when Sretonovic alertly sped home Maher whacked a solo homer to down 2nd doubles: Fields and Johnson chopped a hop- the Cougars the Lady Minutemen from Elizabeth, on a wild pitch in the bottom of the the Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls, 5- (S) d. Cashman and Kahn (W), 6-3, 6-3 ping double opportunistic 2, in Scotch Plains on April 26. Two 16-2, in Elizabeth on April 25, then by seventh inning. But the Vikings were THIRD-PLACE ROUND: down the third base running. dethroning the Oak Knoll Royals, 10- behind 9-8 in the inning before of the Raiders’ hit came via solo baseline to start “Cranford is home runs from Megan Miller and 1st singles: Felix Mil (D) d. Gei- 9, on April 26 in Scotch Plains. Sretonovic doubled with Stephanie ger (GL), 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 the sixth. After a well- Co-Captains Kelly Sretonovic, in Massaro on first. Then Massaro scored Lindsay Pennella. Cougar Angel coached 2nd singles: Lafkowitz (SPF) d. the Roselle and in the Oak Knoll on a fielder’s choice for the tie. Cranford (7-3) 022 010 0 5 Varma, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 Navarette team and is Sc Pl-Fnwd (6-3) 100 100 0 2 games, and Casey Cooper, in the 3rd singles: Schlegel (SPF) d. came in to re- always tough Elizabeth game, led their respective PUBLIC NOTICE lieve, Goehry when they get Khoroshevsky (D), 6-2, 6-4 offensive attacks. 1st doubles: Dionne and Sehnert moved Pavoni on the bases,” First, Sretonovic banged out three UNION COUNTY BOARD Highlanders Tame to third by concluded OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS (S) d. Freundlich and Freundlich doubles and a single and drove in NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD (D), 6-3. 7-5 grounding out Homm. three runs while scoring four against Date Adopted: April 27, 2000 Lady Lions, 17-2 to second, then The vic- Public Notice is hereby given that the 2nd doubles: Venkatachalam the Rams. Jessica Cunningham had All that the Lions could do was and Shieh (GL) d. Levine and Sand- O’Connor skid tory boosted an RBI triple, a single and scored Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders an RBI single David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times the Raiders’ has awarded a contract without competitive meow after the Governor ers (SPF), 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. three runs for the (0-6) Rams. bidding as a professional service or extraor- up-the-middle. Raider first baseman Tim Pai record to 5-2 Livingston High School softball Cooper had three singles, a triple dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to team trampled Roselle Catholic, Schenk got into deep trouble in the and it definitely gave them clout to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Lady Devils Finish and three RBI against the (5-3) Lady 17-2, in Roselle on April 28. bottom of the inning when he hit earn the fourth seed in the upcoming Minutemen and teammate Suzanne the resolution authorizing it is available for Kindler with a pitch and walked Union County Tournament. Cran- public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Heather McDonald had three hits Well at Penn Relays Hennessey rapped three singles and the Board. Navarette with nobody out. Maroney ford slipped to 9-3 and received the with a double and three RBI, Kerri RESOLUTION NO.: 586-2000 Moore had three singles and Becky The Westfield High School girls and his curve ball came in to relieve second seed. PUBLIC NOTICE (Amending Resolution No. 245-2000) track and field 4x800 meter relay and magic was done as he struck out AWARDED TO: Junaid R. Shaikh, M.C., Ringwood drilled a three-run Sc Plns-Fanwood 030 011 0 5 double in the 13-hit ambush. team, with a time of 9:37.18, fin- Chris Shaw looking, got Andy Bausch TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS 90 Changebridge Road, Montville, New Jer- Cranford 002 010 0 3 sey. ished 28th out of 64 teams at the to pop-up to short and fanned BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Gov Liv (7-3) 400 076 17 Penn Relays at Franklin Field in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the SERVICES: for autopsy services. Roselle Cath (5-6) 100 010 2 Polinitza. PUBLIC NOTICE meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment COST: In an additional amount of $17,500, Philadelphia. Heather Dennis and Continuing to keep the Cougars of the Township of Scotch Plains held on. for a new contract amount not to exceed Maura McMahon both finished their off balance in the seventh, Maroney TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS April 6, 2000 and April 12, 2000, the follow- $45,000. See it all on the web! legs in 2:21, Alexis Anzelone was got White to pop up to second, struck PLANNING BOARD ing decisions of the Board were memorial- M. Elizabeth Genievich ized: Clerk of the Board timed at 2:26 and Adrianne Blauvelt (IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE 1 T – 5/4/00, The Leader Fee: $22.44 www.goleader.com finished in 2:27. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT) Granted a side-yard setback Variance PUBLIC NOTICE with conditions to Mikhail and Lily NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the SHERIFF’S SALE Gotliboym to allow the construction of an Planning Board of the Township of Scotch SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, addition in accordance with plans submitted Plains will hold a special meeting on Wednes- April Scholar Athlete CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, at the property located at 2131 Newark day, May 10, 2000, at 8:00 p.m., Council DOCKET NO. F-4863-99. Avenue (Block No. 8903, Lot No. 21), Chambers, Municipal Building, 430 Park “A Fun Place To Shop FIRST UNION MORTGAGE CORPO- Scotch Plains. Avenue, to hear the application of K. in Scotch Plains” RATION, PLAINTIFF vs. ILDA T. Granted a renewal of the Temporary Op- Hovnanian at Scotch Plains, Inc. for 175 RAMALHO, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. erating Permit with conditions to Eastern ♦ Scotch Plains-Fanwood Union Avenue, Block No. 4901, Lot No. 3, ® CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Marble & Granite Supply, Inc. to allow the for Site Plan approval of 100 townhomes. DATED MARCH 8, 2000 FOR SALE OF retention of two (2) storage containers in the Family All interested persons may be present and MORTGAGED PREMISES. rear of the property located at 2353 Beryl- be heard. The file pertaining to this applica- Investors By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- lium Road (Block No. 6901, Lot No. 23), tion is in the office of the Planning Board and Company tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Scotch Plains. ALICIA PINIAT…Junior Tri-Captain of the is available for public inspection during regu- 265 South Ave Fanwood public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Linda M. Lies lar office hours. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Secretary to the softball team. Alicia has become one of the Barbara Horev Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Zoning Board of Adjustment CALL TODAY FOR OUR 407 Park Ave Secretary to the Planning Board THE 10TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two Township of Scotch Plains MARKET REPORT premier pitchers in Union County. Recently, the Scotch Plains 1 T – 5/04/00, The Times Fee: $19.38 1 T – 5/4/00, The Times Fee: $23.46 (908) 322-1800 o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All (908) 322-7388 successful bidders must have 20% of their Here’s the pitch... Raiders, behind a strong effort from Piniat, bid available in cash or certified check at the Member NASD & SIPC conclusion of the sales. defeated a powerful, now 12-4, Kearny team and The judgment amount is EIGHTY TWO THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY boosted their record to 8-3. Alicia is known for EIGHT & 73/100 ($82,158.73). Softball Scholarships Property to be sold is located in the CITY her control pitching and rarely yields a walk, OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION, What: Two $500 Scholarships STATE OF NEW JERSEY. holding opponents to approximately one per Premises commonly known as 603 Sponsor: Girls Softball League of Westfield Standard BRITTON STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW game. Additionally, with her low-ball pitching, JERSEY 07202. Pest BEING KNOWN as Lot No. 4, Block No. Eligibility: • High School Senior 0273 on the official Tax Map of the CITY Control she forces opponents to hit the ball on the ground. • Resident of Westfield, New Jersey OF ELIZABETH. Free Estimates Piniat ranks high academically and is a member 389 Park Ave Dimensions: (approximately) 25 feet x • Attending Secondary Education Scotch Plains 93.39 feet x 25 feet x 93.39 feet. Fast Service of the Spanish Club. Nearest Cross Street: CLARKSON AV- • Involved with Westfield softball for at least 1 year 908) 322-7126 ENUE. 908-322-6552 ( There is due approximately the sum of • Completion of scholarship application EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND THIRTY SEVEN & 09/100 ($86,037.09) together with lawful Cutoff: Applications Due by May 25, 2000 The interest and costs. E ducational Achievement There is a full legal description on file in Award: Scholarships To Be Awarded June, 2000 Westfield the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Leader this sale. A thletic Achievement RALPH FROEHLICH Don’t Strike Out! and SHERIFF The Times FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys G ood School Standing Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza of 216 Haddon Avenue Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Applications available through WHS guidance office or Scotch Plains- L eadership CH-755155 (WL) by calling Teri Tracy at (908) 654-3836 or 4 T - 4/13, 4/20, Fanwood 4/27 & 5/4/00 Fee: $ 177.48 Tom Dwyer at (908) 233-4947 E nthusiasm CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, May 4, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Highlander Baseballers Top Unico Will Hold 25th Annual Lions, St. Mary’s Summit Brian Piccolo Award Diner The Governor Livingston baseball Erik ripped a triple. Hansen launched had a productive weekend as they UNICO National District 10 will teams captain, and Carolyn Pilkington, a three-run homer and Mike Farrell hold it’s 25th annual Brian Piccolo who was voted tennis M.V.P., tennis amassed 64 runs in three games, top- had three singles and two RBI. Sports Award Dinner at the Gran Cen- team captain, and a finalist in Union ping Roselle Catholic, 17-2, on April Caggiano drilled two doubles and turions, 440 Madison Hill Road in Clark County tennis competition. 28 and St. Mary’s, 28-0, and Summit, Guidicipietro added another. on Friday, May 5, at 7 p.m. District 10 The public is invited to attend and 19-3, on April 29. The three victories Roselle Cath (5-7) 010 01 2 is a federation of a group of local congratulate these award recipients. pushed the Highlanders’ record to 7-9. Gov Livingston 314 9x 17 Unico Chapters that include; Clark, For further information or tickets, Mark Cantagallo had four hits, in- St. Mary’s (0-11) 00 0 00 0 Elizabeth, Hillside, Plainfield/North please call Rocco L Cornacchia, (908) cluding a three-run homer and a Gov Livingston 13 (17) 7x 28 Plainfield, Scotch Plain-Fanwood, 322-2200 or Frank DiNizo at (908) double, and had six RBI. Teammate Summit (8-7) 000 30 3 Union and Westfield. 322-5950. John McKissock hammered a grand Gov Livingston 370 9x 19 The Sports Award Dinner honors and slam in the fourth inning and finished perpetuates the name of Brian Piccolo with five RBI. Pete Caggiano added a who was born in Pittsfield, Mass. and SP-F Astros Top double in the 13-hit attack. St. Joseph’s Stops became an outstanding pro-football The Highlanders were ruthless player with the Chicago Bears. His foot- SP-F Braves, 9-3 against the helpless St. Mary’s squad ball career began at age eight. Then he Westfield Golfers played for South Catholic High in Ft. The Astros of the Scotch Plains- in Berkeley Heights in the prelimi- Fanwood Youth Baseball Association nary round of the Union County Tour- Jeff Weber had the lowest score Lauderdale and Wake Forest prior to for the Blue Devils and Nick Sinato playing for the Bears. Junior Division defeated the Braves, 9- nament as they scored 17 runs in the In the height of his career, he was 3, on April 29. Both teams did an out- third inning alone. This time Mark and John Ley also had 38’s as St. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times Joseph’s stopped the Westfield High JUST PUTTING…Blue Devil Jeff TEEING OFF…Blue Devil Erin afflicted with five cancers. After several standing job in the field, at the plate and Cantagallo crushed a grand slam, operations, constant radiation treatments, on the mound. rapped a double and had seven RBI. School golf team, 200-219, at Echo Weber practices putting before the Cochren tees off at the start of the match with St. Joseph’s. match with St. Joseph’s. and enduring great pain, Piccolo died Starter Neil Merchant had two solid Hank Hansen had three hits, includ- Lake Country Club in a battle of June 16, 1970 at the age of 26, leaving innings on the mound for the Braves, ing a double, and had three RBI. Jason two superb teams on April 27. Brian his wife and three young daughters. The registering two strike outs. Second Guidicipietro thumped a solo homer Mann shot a 44, Brent Bramnick Brian Piccolo sports awards dinner rec- baseman Joseph DelPrete made some and Caggiano added a double. and Erin Cockren both fired 45 and Westfield Killer Bees Defeat ognizes those young athletes who exem- spectacular defensive plays in the sec- Cantagallo also did his damage Dan Maus had a 47. plify his courage and determination in ond inning. Jorge Cruz pitched two against the Hilltoppers as he whacked The Blue Devils slipped to 10-1 achieving their own goals. innings and notched two strikeouts. another grand slam and his brother while St. Joseph’s improved to 9-1-1. Cranford Soccer Hearts, 2-0 The program will include several dis- Andrew Barry pitched the final inning tinguished speakers, a famous sports and picked up a strike out and James The Killer Bees, U-14 girls traveling sweeper Marykate Mahr to delay and figure and UNICO National Officer. Wheeler made two stellar plays at Scotch Hills Women Community Center soccer team, avenged two fall loses to contain another attacker. Although Cran- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood area re- shortstop. the Cranford Hearts, winning 2-0. ford penetrated the 18-yard box several Brave Joseph Sette stroked two triples, In the first quarter, Bees Gio Palatucci, cipients are: David Herrmann, who ex- Tell Golf Results Will Present times, keepers Annie Onishi and Maria celled and was voted captain in foot- scored a run and added an RBI. Wheeler Caroline Sheridan and Maggie Reynolds Hove saved every shot. punched an RBI double and scored while A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills Gerry Cooney Night thwarted Heart attacks up the middle. Ten In the second half, wings Stephanie ball, basketball and baseball, Eugene Women’s Golf Association of Scotch minutes into the game, Maryanne Garry Bridgeman and Lauren Purdy sent a Ferrara, who was nominated to the all Del Prete beat out an infield hit for an Plains announced the winning team of WESTFIELD: On May 11, The West- slid a pass through two defenders out series of excellent crosses into the pen- state soccer team and was voted the RBI. Connor Viglianti scored a run and the Nine Hole Tournament “100 Per- field Community Center, located at 558 wide to right wing Kate Albino, who sent alty area, while forwards Carrie Hubbard, stole two bases while Sean Dolgin also cent Handicap Play” tournament held West Broad Street, will conduct an open a quick cross to left wing Laura Shelman. Shelman, and Onishi each had excellent had a stolen base. on April 25. house. The featured guest speaker will WTA Mixed Doubles Defensively, Thomas Reade, Barry, FLIGHT A Shelman charged the goal, made a light shots that the Cranford keeper saved. be Mr. Gerry Cooney, who as a pro touch to her right and sent the ball pass the Late in the game, the Bees solidified Tennis Ladder Told Cruz, Wheeler, Del Prete, Viglianti and Low gross, Laura Botto 45 boxer, racked up 25 straight victories Sette all registered putouts while Mer- First low net, Marion Grziesiak 34 diving keeper into the net. their lead with a nice series of passes Match play for the Westfield Tennis earning a shot at the heavyweight title Several attacks by the Hearts’ strong from forward Purdy to Onishi back to chant, Wheeler, Sette and Barry all Second low net, Botto 35 held by Larry Holmes. The fight went Association mixed doubles ladder began Third low net, Elsie Blanchette 35 midfielders were thwarted by defenders midfielder Maher and up to wing chipped in with assists. Paul Longson 13 rounds before Gerry lost the bid for on May 1. Below are the 1999 final was tough at third while outfielders FLIGHT B Lauren Meriton, Emily MacNeil and Palatucci who sent a shot into goal. standings. New year 2000 teams are Low gross, Mary Hughs, Gert Simon the title. He went on to fight a second Emily Mortenson. Especially impressive Chris DeCarlo, Matt Tenzer, and and Drina Erhard 53 time for the title, and finished with a indicated (*) at the bottom of the ladder Gailmarie Sprague all turned in a good was a cross field run by Justine Palme to in the order in which their applications First low net, Erhard 35 record of 28-3. stop a breakaway, and the tactical skill of WTA Men’s Doubles performance. Second low net, Hughes, Simons and The program will commence at 7:00 were received. WTA information includ- Kathy Sjonell 36 p.m. and admission is free. The center’s Tournament Results: ing application forms, ladder rules, cur- FLIGHT C programs will be discussed by their WTA Men’s Masters rent standings for all WTA ladders, and SPF Sideliners Tie Low gross, Beth Sutman 56 The Men’s Doubles Tennis Tourna- upcoming events can be obtained from First low net, Sutman and Sophia respective co-ordinators. These include the Senior Citizens’ ,the Altzheimers Tennis Ladder Status ment on April 30 was a huge success. the WTA Web site: http:// Hildebran 36 The teams of Bruce Rachman/Bob Panza Clark U-9’s, 3-3 Second low net, Dolores Veghte 37 Respite, the After School program and The Men’s Masters Tennis Ladder sea- westfieldnj.com/wta. the evening At Risk program. For infor- son started on May 1 and is open to all and Allan Chou/Bill McGurdy seemed The first match reporting period ends The Sideliners of the Scotch Plains- Low putts, Alice Callahan 14 WTA members of age 50 or over, but is to have a leg up on everyone else. Fanwood Soccer Association U-9 divi- Chip-ins, Botto #2 mation call the center weekdays at (908) on Sunday, May 21. Match scores should 232-4759. grandfathered from last years members The season has begun. Start playing be reported to (908) 317-0001. If you are sion, in stunning fashion, overcame a 3- for those who were between 45-49 in 1999. matches because the marking period ends a Westfield resident and would like to 1 deficit to secure a 3-3 tie against a team The Men’s Masters Ladder is the new on Sunday, May 21. The normal rules join the mixed doubles ladder or have from Clark on April 30. name for what was known in the last apply: Non-participants get dropped three any questions as the season begins, please Clark got on the board first, but FSPY Gymnasts Capture several years as the Men’s Senior Lad- places on the ladder. If you want to play call Al Shineman at (908) 654-7577. Brendan McEvoy, on a nice pass from der. The ladder coordinator this year is but don’t have a partner, please call Joe Thomas Holt, knotted the score. Clark Mike McGlynn. Please contact Mike at Gazdak at (908) 654-3532. To report 1. Britt/Britt 2. Buckman/Augis then scored to take a 2-1 halftime lead. First in YMCA Tri-Meet (908) 654-1651 if you are interested in scores, call Joe Gazdak at (908) 317- Clark quickly added a third goal in the 0001. The Westfield Tennis Association 3. Shineman/Shineman The hosting Fanwood-Scotch Plains floor and in all-around, third on bars and joining the ladder and are not already a 4. Bender/Bender second half but Josef Ellis got the Side- member, but use the regular reporting Web site at www.westfieldnj.com/wta 5. Page/Aliche liners closer as he netted the score on C division gymnastics team captured fourth on beam. Laurel Devlin tied for can also be used to report scores and first with 79.9 points in a tri-meet with first on beam with teammate Natasha number (908) 317-0001 to report 6. Karnish/Karnish Holt’s second assist. Then, Danny Gore’s matches. The final standings from last check ladder standings. 7. Myers/Darmanin hustle and hard work paid off as he Montclair at 78 points and South Moun- Loeffler, who placed second on bars, 8. Thompson/Klingerhoffer tain YMCA at 72.3 points on April 15. third on floor and all-around. Samantha year for currently signed up members Present Rankings: scored the tying goal just before the final are listed below: 9. Mitchell/Mitchell In the U-9 age group, Gina Pelosi Scarinci placed first on vault, bars floor 1. Piesco/Pinto 10. Bernstein/Bernstein gun sounded. placed first on beam; third on floor and and all-around. Irondi Alichi 2. Satkin/Finestein 11. Clevenger/Clevenger Andrew Smith and Michael Scannell all-around, and fifth on vault. Lindsay Finally, in the 12-year age group Karen Mike McGlynn 3. Shineman/Shineman 12. Veres/Veres shared goaltending duties and turned Robinson took first on the floor and vault Lucey placed first on floor and second on Irwin Bernstein 4. Gonnella/Wilhelm 13. Freundlich/Freundlich away a barrage of shots. Greg and second on beam. First year gymnast Dewey Rainville 5. Dreyer/Matthews 14. Hudelson/Zurlo Bencivengo, Steven Young, Ellis and vault and beam. Barie Salmon placed sec- * Len Albanese Allison Zeller placed fourth on the beam. ond on bars and third on beam and all- 6. Dalleman/Dalleman 15. Brown/Brown McEvoy did an excellent job defensively * Charles Carl 7. Weingarten/Lo * Hudelson/Gazdak as they broke up many Clark chances. In the age 10 group, Francesca Lumetta around while twin sister Tracy placed first * Donald Dohm 8. Rachman/Panza * Chou/Chou placed second on bars, third on all- on beam, third on bars and fifth on floor. * Jonathan Gazdak 9. DeSantis/Callahan * Fitzpatrick/Fitzpatrick Angelo Cerimele, Patrick Clancey, around, fourth on floor and fifth on beam. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA * Ted Moss 10. Bender/Parker * Honeymar/Mancini Smith, Gore, Holt, Ellis and McEvoy all The FSPY 11-year age group took the team looks forward to hosting a tri state (The “*” indicated the name of the mem- 11. Gazdak/Gazdak *Wilhelm/Wilhelm rotated at the forward positions and their top three places on bars as well as floor. meet on May 7. For information call bers in alphabetical order whose ladder 12. McGlynn/Aliche *Zaccaro/Zaccaro superb ball control and speed kept pres- Katelyn Davitt took second on vault, (908) 889-8880. results for 1999 were not available.) 13. Rosenberg/Schurig *Elizabeth Mitchell/ ? sure on Clark. Goods & Services You Need!

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE NOTICE TO BIDDERS BOROUGH OF FANWOOD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, The Westfield Board of Education, in- PLANNING BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD tends to seek out contractors for Asbestos Notice is hereby given that on May 24, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD DOCKET NO. F-20455-98. Date Adopted: April 27, 2000 Removal. The Board invites prospective 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the Date Adopted: April 27, 2000 Date Adopted: April 27, 2000 HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NET- Public Notice is hereby given that the contractors to submit their sealed bids for Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the WORK, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. JOAN HAR- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders this project. These bids are to be submitted Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey, the Fanwood Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders RIS, DEFENDANT. has awarded a contract without competitive in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the Planning Board will hold a public hearing to has awarded a contract without competitive has awarded a contract without competitive CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, bidding as a professional service or extraor- outside, ASBESTOS REMOVAL - WEST- consider the appeal of Mr. & Mrs. Paul bidding as a professional service or extraor- bidding as a professional service or extraor- DATED FEBRUARY 03, 2000, FOR SALE dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to FIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION BID # Walker for a bulk variance to erect a fence dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(M). This contract and 1019-201A (B20-19A). Direct all sealed bids from the requirements of Chapter 93 of the N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- the resolution authorizing it is available for to the Business Administrator, Westfield Code of the Borough of Fanwood and from the resolution authorizing it is available for the resolution authorizing it is available for tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Board of Education, 302 Elm Street, West- provisions of subparagraph 93-14C(2) (a) public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union the Board. field, NJ 07090. (6 foot solid fence in street side yard) on the the Board. the Board. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, RESOLUTION NO.: 633-2000 There will be a mandatory site inspec- property at 50 Helen Street, Fanwood, New RESOLUTION NO.: 589-2000 RESOLUTION NO.: 584-2000 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY AWARDED TO: Physician Health Ser- tion on Friday, May 5, 2000 at 3:15 p.m. in Jersey, also known as Block No. 81, Lot No. AWARDED TO: Iselin Veterinary Hospi- AWARDED TO: Harbor Consultants, Inc., THE 10TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two vice, P.O. Box 30599, Hartford, Connecticut the Cafeteria of the High School located at 1 on the Fanwood Tax Map. tal, P.A., 450 Route 27, Iselin, New Jersey. 320 North Avenue East, Cranford, New Jer- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All 06510. 500 Dorian Road in Westfield. All potential All interested persons may be present and SERVICES: To provide veterinary ser- sey. successful bidders must have 20% of their SERVICES: Renewal of health insurance bidders or their representatives, must at- heard. vices on an on-call basis to the Union County SERVICES: For professional engineer- bid available in cash or certified check at the program. tend in order to bid. Plans and Specifica- The file pertaining to this application is Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit. ing and land surveying services on an on- conclusion of the sales. PERIOD: on a month-to-month basis from tions will be available at this site inspection available for public inspection during normal PERIOD: For the period 1/1/00 - 12/31/ call basis. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 5/1/00. upon payment of fifty dollars ($50.00) per business hours from the Secretary of the 00. COST: In an amount not to exceed TWO THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED COST: Not to exceed $280,000. set payable to Environmental Remediation Board at the Administration Offices of the COST: Not to exceed $4,000. $12,000. FIFTY SIX & 91/100 ($102,456.91). M. Elizabeth Genievich & Management, Inc. (ER&M, Inc. ) This fee Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich The property to be sold is located in the Clerk of the Board is nonrefundable. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board TOWN of WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY 1 T – 5/4/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Each bid must be accompanied by a Mr. & Mrs. Paul Walker 1 T – 5/4/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 1 T – 5/4/00, The Leader Fee: $21.93 07090, County of UNION and State of New deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the 50 Helen Street Jersey. base bid, but not in excess of Twenty Thou- Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Commonly known as: 248 WINDSOR PUBLIC NOTICE sand Dollars ($20,000.00) in form and sub- 1 T – 5/04/00, The Times Fee: $24.48 AVENUE, WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY ject to conditions provided in the Instruc- SHERIFF’S SALE 07090. tions to Bidders. No bidder may withdraw PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Tax Lot No. 68 in Block No. 4001. his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Dimension of Lot: approximately 37.50 the actual date of the opening thereof. The DOCKET NO. F-5023-98. feet wide by 120.00 feet long. SHERIFF’S SALE sealed bid opening will be at 1:00 p.m. on SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DELTA FUNDING CORPORTAION, Nearest Cross Street: Grandview Avenue. Tuesday May 23, 2000 in the office of the PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE VALDIVIEZO AND Situate at a point on the southeasterly CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Business Administrator. DOCKET NO. F-16734-96. LUCY VALDIVIEZO, HIS WIFE; RAUL sideline of Windsor Avenue distance ap- The successful bidder will be required IDROVO, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. proximately 82.50 feet southwesterly from FORD CONSUMER FINANCE COM- to furnish a Performance Bond in the full PANY, INC., A NY CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, its intersection with the southwesterly side- amount of the contract price, indemnifying DATED MARCH 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF line of Grandview Avenue. ALESSANDRO LEITE; IGNEZ OLIVEIRA; the Owner from any and all proceedings, THE KINGSLAND GROUP, INC.; ET AL, MORTGAGED PREMISES. There is due approximately the sum of suits, or actions of any kind, name or de- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ONE-HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND FIVE- DEFENDANT. scription and condition for the faithful perfor- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by HUNDRED NINTY FOUR & 86/100 mance of the work. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union ($110,594.86). together with lawful interest DATED JANUARY 6, 1998 FOR SALE OF Every contractor and subcontractor, MORTGAGED PREMISES. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, and costs. shall comply with requirements of P.L. 1975, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY There is a full legal description on file in By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Chapter 127, (Affirmative Action). tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THE 24TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Questions concerning this statement o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union and specifications. should be directed to County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, successful bidders must have 20% of their this sale. Robert Berman, Business Administrator bid available in cash or certified check at the RALPH FROEHLICH Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY (908-789-4400). The Westfield Board of THE 17TH OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two conclusion of the sales. SHERIFF Education reserves the right to reject any The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All and all bids, waive any informality or to successful bidders must have 20% of their DRED SEVEN THOUSAND ONE-HUN- Suite 201 accept a bid that in its judgment will be in the DRED NINETY TWO & 84/100 7 Century Drive bid available in cash or certified check at the WESTFIELD $359,000 best interest of the Board. conclusion of the sales. ($207,192.84). Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Westfield Board of Education NEW LISTING The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The property to be sold is located in the Captivating Cape in Franklin School location offers 3 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. CH-755147 (WL) Robert Berman City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State 4 T - 4/13, 4/20, 4/27 & 5/04/00 Fee: FOURTEEN THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- Deep yard perfect for warm weather relaxing. Living Room with custom built- Business Administrator/Board DRED NINETY SIX & 60/100 ($114,496.60). of New Jersey. $185.64 Secretary ins and fireplace. Newer light-filled Kitchen. A lovely home within walking dis- The property to be sold is located in the It is commonly known as 142 Orchard tance of town shopping and train station. 1 T – 5/04/00, The Leader Fee: $ 47.43 City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. of New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block No. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE It is commonly known as 13-15 Lowden 13, Lot No. 1064. Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. The dimensions are 24 feet wide by 175 TOWN OF WESTFIELD It is known and designated as Block No. feet long. PLEASE TAKE NOTE that on the 15th day of May, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. a hearing be held 11, Lot No. 619. Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- before the Planning Board of the Town of Westfield at the Municipal Building, Council The dimensions are approximately 32 feet erly line of Orchard Street, 390.32 feet from Chambers, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, on the application for the wide by 70 feet long. the easterly line of Chilton Street. undersigned seeking an amendment to previously granted Site Plan Approval allowing it to Nearest cross street: Situate on the east- Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and erect an addition to the rear of the building for a proposed exterior stairway and handicap lift erly line of Lowden Street, 169.57 feet from municipal liens. Amount due will be an- and to use apartment space as a catering facility (use permitted) with a request for a parking the northerly line of Westfield Avenue. nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available variance. The property is located in the CBD Zone and is designated as Lots No. 16 & 17, Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID upon written request to plaintiff’s attorneys. Block No. 2505 on the Tax Map of the Town of Westfield.(159-169 East Broad Street). TAXES, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN There is due approximately the sum of The proposed use is in violation of certain provisions of the Zoning Ordinance of the Town THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOU- of Westfield and variances are being sought from the following section of that Zoning PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- SAND FIVE-HUNDRED FOUR & 48/100 Ordinance: TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- ($218,504.48) together with lawful interest Existing Variance NEYS. and costs. Section 11.25E3 Nature of Deficiency - Insufficient rear yard. There is due approximately the sum of There is a full legal description on file in Required: 35 feet Present: 29 feet & 34 feet Proposed: 23 feet 6 inches & 34 feet ONE-HUDNRED THIRTY SEVEN THOU- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SAND SIX-HUNDRED FORTY FOUR & The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn New Variance 21/100 ($137,644.21) together with lawful this sale. Section 17.02C7s Nature of Deficiency - Insufficient parking. interest and costs. RALPH FROEHLICH Required: 111 spaces Present - 7 (by variance) Proposed - 3 There is a full legal description on file in SHERIFF All applications and plans are on file in the office of the Township Engineer, 959 North the Union County Sheriff’s Office. STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and are available for inspection Monday through The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn KAPNICK, Attorneys Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. this sale. Suite 300 Any interested party may appear at said hearing and participate therein in accordance RALPH FROEHLICH 293 Eisenhower Parkway with the rules of the Westfield Planning Board. SHERIFF Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 WARD and O’DONNELL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT CO., LLC STERN, LAVINTHAL, NORGAARD & CH-755180 (WL) DiFrancesco, Kuzman, Coley, Yospin, Bernstein & Bateman KAPNICK, Attorneys 4 T - 4/27, 5/4, Att: Arthur P. Attenasio, Esq. 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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 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 Westfield is pleased to announce the nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 1166 Lawrence Avenue, Westfield. sale of 22 La Grande Ave. Fanwood. The sale of 106 Park Drive, Cranford. The prop- above property at 316 Elizabeth Avenue, property at 25 Hunter Avenue, Fanwood. The property was marketed by Lois Berger property marketed by Anne Sank Davis. erty was marketed by Julie Murphy and sold Cranford. The property was handled by The property was listed by Pat Glaydura and and sold by Victoria Samori. by James Murphy. Carol Lyons. negotiations of the sale were by Betty Lynch.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 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 6 Doering Way, Cranford. The prop- sale of 44 Wadsworth Terrace, Cranford. The the sale of 102 Centennial Avenue, property at 131 Landsdowne Avenue, 968 Cherokee Court, Westfield. The prop- erty was marketed by James Murphy and property was marketed by James Murphy. Cranford. The property was marketed and Westfield. The property was listed by Sally erty was handled by Kathy Shea. sold by Julie Murphy. sold by Marilyn Rinaldo. Calder and negotiations of the sale were by Margaret Maguire.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 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 its participation in the sale of the sale of 222 Columbia Avenue, Cranford. The sale of 146 Harrison Avenue, Westfield. The the sale of 207 Stoughton Avenue, property at 734 Boulevard, Westfield. The above property at 238 Virginia Street, property was marketed Richard Diemer. property was marketed by Rebecca Wampler Cranford. The property was marketed by property was listed and sold by Hye-Young Westfield. The property was handled by Hye- and sold by Joyce Taylor. Susan Wilson. Choi. Young Choi.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 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 its participation in the sale of the sale of 1000 Mary Allen Lane, sale of 710 Westfield Avenue, Westfield. The the sale of 1450 Dunn Parkway, 515 Trinity Place, Westfield. The property above property at 621 Shadowlawn Drive, Mountainside. The property was marketed property was marketed by Patricia Connolly. Mountainside. The property was marketed was handled by Margaret Maguire. Westfield. The property was handled by by Rosalyn Alexander. by Rosemary Dunlap and sold by Cathy Valerie Lynch. Splinter.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 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 its participation in the sale of the nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 56 Manitou Way, Westfield. The prop- the sale of 913 South Avenue, West, above property at 13 Huron Trail, property at 793 Lenape Trail, Westfield The 104 West Roselle Avenue, Roselle Park. The erty was sold by Elaine Demyen. Westfield. The property was marketed by Branchberg. The property was handled by property was listed by Diane Pellino and property was handled by Janice Tittel. Patricia Connolly and sold by Rebecca Carol Schirm. negotiations of the sale were by Ruth Tate. Wampler.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 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 its participation in the sale of the nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 603 Boulevard, Westfield. The prop- the sale of 16 Fields Lane, Scotch Plains. above property at 1375 Oak Tree Court, property at 116 Sycamore Street, Westfield. above property at 675 Raritan Road, Unit erty was marketed by Victoria Bekkedahl. The property was marketed by Gina Mountainside. The property was handled The property was listed by Karleen Burns #24, Clark. The property was handled by Suriano-Barber. by Susan D’Arecca. and Kay Gragnano and negotiations of the John Papa. sale were by Ruth Tate.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 Westfield 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 Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to an- nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 5 Florence Drive, Clark. The prop- nounce the sale of 1722 Ramapo Way, 2100 Grier Avenue, Linden. The property property at 1238 Voctor Avenue, Union. The above property at 226 Virginia Street, erty was sold by Jayne Bernstein. Scotch Plains. The Property was marketed was handled by Tom Bianco. property was handled by Anne Kelly. Westfield. The property was handled by Kay by Elaine Demyen. Gragnano.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 Westfield 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 Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to an- nounced the sale of the above property at 9 nounced its participation in the sale of the nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 1076 Nicholas Avenue, Union. The nounce the sale of 217 Prospect Ave. Burroughs Way, Maplewood. The property above property at 634 Lenox Avenue, 2571 Jackson Avenue, Union. The property property was marketed by Grace Rappa. Cranford. The property was marketed and was handled by Betty Lynch. Westfield. The property was handled by was handled by Kathy Shea. sold by James Murphy. Sondra Share. 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, May 4, 2000 Page 19

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED FOR SALE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – CLASSIFIEDS – 36” G.E. (Almond) gas stove w/ Easier Than You Might Think MIDNIGHT SHIFT hood. Has 4 burners & griddle/5th Wanted Quick Chek Food Stores has Westfield Rescue Squad seeks per- SEEKING EMPLOYMENT FOR SALE burner. Good condition, remod- sons willing to train as Emergency F/T & P/T positions in the Scotch eled kitchen - $150. Reporters to Cover Sports, Medical Technicians. Valid NJ Driv. Plains store for: Polish woman is seeking addi- 2 room air conditioners, hanging Call (908) 322-8730 Lic. req., min. 4 hrs./wk. We offer 24 - Midnight Cashier & Deli tional homes to clean. Experi- desk, rocker and maple hutch. All Meetings & Events in hr. coverage. Select a duty period - Shift Managers ence & references. Own trans- in good condition. Buyers only. HOUSE FOR SALE • Fanwood • that’s right for you. Wkday 9 am - 1 Quick Chek offers quarterly bo- portation. Call (908) 889-7037 pm or 1-5 pm slots are perfect for Call (908) 687-9604 Westfield – Charming Dutch Co- • Mountainside • nuses, health & dental, 401k, FOR SALE parents of school children. & advancement opportunities. lonial on northside near town, train • Union County • & schools. 4 Bdrm, 1½ Bath, for- Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. Extra $1.25/hr bonus pay week- CHILD CARE Beautiful Sohmer Baby Grand pi- • Scotch Plains • 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. end shifts. mal DR, large Sun Rm, hdwd flrs “Every child is a blessing” ano with bench. Mahogany. throughout, finished bsmt, entire • Westfield • Call the Recruiting Team at QUICK CHEK $2,500, must sell. (908) 233-2500 for details 1928 Westfield Ave. Deborah’s in home childcare - all new roof, newly painted, front races, ages, 3 mos to 5 yrs. Flex. Call (908) 232-8931 newly lndscp. Asking $399k. Call Us at 232-4407 or HELP WANTED Scotch Plains Paul (908) 534-7186 hrs., 7 am to 6 pm, M - F. Refer- Call (908) 232-7611 [email protected] ences supplied, overnight avail. FURNITURE SALE P/T front office receptionist for HELP WANTED Call (908) 753-9612 Entertainment center, new private country club answering bleached oak unit by Hooker. phones, light typing & other cleri- Camp Counselors (2) MOVING SALE Holds 30” TV and storage for ste- cal duties. Hrs.11am - 4pm. Call For bus routes originating in West- reo. Measures 78” H x 44” W x 22” Marie (908) 757-1800 Ext. 3643. field/Scotch Plains. A prestigious Sat., May 6 • 10–3 D. Asking $500. summer day camp. June 26-Au- 722 Knollwood Ter, Westfield Call (908) 789-1514 Wood DR tbl, 1 leaf, 4 chairs HELP WANTED gust 18, Mon.-Fri. Call (908) 526-8892 $500; buffet $350; “new” wood FOR SALE bunk bed w/ desk/shelves built in Quality Day Camp in Morris CAMP STAFF $800; 27” color TV; computer Caloric gas oven (white) $100.00 County has openings in the fol- neg. and Frigidaire refrigerator Summer ‘00 children’s day camp armoire; white/rd kitchen tbl; more lowing areas: Music, sports, furniture; A/C; kids items. (white), $100.00 neg. high ropes, cooking, roller counselors. WSI/Lifeguard, ka- Call (908) 928-0806 rate, camping skills, woodwork- hockey, tennis, senior counse- GARAGE SALE lor, teen counselors (must be 21). ing, archery, nature, rollerblade, PUBLIC NOTICE canoe. Teacher, college students Please call (973) 895-3200 Twins Club, swap & sell, Satur- SHERIFF’S SALE for more information welcome. Watchung area 1-888-THE CAMP day, May 6, 9 am to 1 pm. Gently SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, used childrens clothing, toys, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, HELP WANTED DOCKET NO. F-12111-99. HELP WANTED equipment. 157 Lincoln Rd., off ALLIANCE FUNDING CO., PLAINTIFF Lifeguards (2) Part time, light yard & gardening Prospect. Shine Only. vs. CATHERINE S. PORTER, DEFEN- Training available for a prestigious DANT. work in Scotch Plains area. Ref- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, summer day camp. June 26-Au- erences required. GARAGE SALE DATED FEBRUARY 16, 2000 FOR SALE gust 18, Mon.-Fri. Call Mr. Ray (908) 322-1985 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Call (908) 526-8892 SATURDAY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- 10 am to 4 pm tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by SITUATION WANTED HELP WANTED 514-519 St. Marks Ave. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Housekeeper looking to clean your Westfield County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, home/office. Good references. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Flexible permanent accounting Furniture - Clothes - Misc. Items THE 10TH DAY OF MAY A.D., 2000 at two position; 15-20 hours per week Contact Camila at o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All (908) 436-1434 successful bidders must have 20% of their for local CPA firm. Public PUBLIC NOTICE accounting experience. re- bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. CHILD CARE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS quired. Reply to: The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY Thomashow & Assoc. FORTY THREE THOUSAND SIX-HUN- 251 North Ave., W. Warm, loving, fun environment in NOTICE OF MEETING DRED EIGHTY FIVE & 18/100 Westfield, NJ 07090 my Fanwood home. OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE ($143,685.18). Call Sue at (908) 889-8426 TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS COMMON STREET ADDRESS: 551 or fax (908) 654-1137 Fulton Street. (IN COMPLIANCE WITH TAX LOT AND BLOCK: Lot(s) No. 528, PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, Block(s) No. 3. PUBLIC NOTICE CHAPTER 231, P.L. 1975) UNION COUNTY BOARD DIMENSIONS: 25 x 100. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE is hereby given by the Township NO. OF FEET TO NEAREST INTER- OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Council of the Township of Scotch Plains of SECTION: 150 feet to Sixth Street. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: April 27, 2000 the following SPECIAL Meeting: UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES AND Date Adopted: April 27, 2000 Public Notice is hereby given that the Date: May 11, 2000 OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES INCLUD- Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders Time: 8:00 P.M., Council Chambers, ING WATER AND SEWER IN THE AP- Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders has awarded a contract without competitive Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch PROXIMATE AMOUNT OF: $8,497.79. has awarded a contract without competitive bidding as a professional service or extraor- Plains, New Jersey. There is due approximately the sum of bidding as a professional service or extraor- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to Location: as above. ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY FOUR THOU- dinary, unspecifiable service pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and Type of Meeting: The Township Coun- SAND FOUR-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This contract and the resolution authorizing it is available for cil acting as Alcoholic Beverage Control & 29/100 ($154,453.29) together with lawful the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of Board will continue the public hearing to interest and costs. public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. consider the renewal of Plenary Retail Con- There is a full legal description on file in the Board. RESOLUTION NO.: 582-2000 sumption Liquor License No. 2016-33-004- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. RESOLUTION NO.: 590-2000 AWARDED TO: Correctional Health Ser- 003 of Rayric Corporation, t/a Malibu, 144 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn AWARDED TO: David Sipp, Chaplain, vices, Inc., 25 Pompton Avenue, Suite 305 Terrill Road, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. this sale. Administration Building, 10 Elizabethtown Verona, New Jersey. Any objections to same shall be sent RALPH FROEHLICH Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey. SERVICES: For professional services to immediately to: Barbara Riepe, Township SHERIFF SERVICES: to provide professional chap- provide medical and health care services at Clerk, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & laincy services for the Union County Sheriff’s the Union County Jail and the Juvenile De- New Jersey 07076. WRIGHT, Attorneys Office. tention Center. Agenda: As prepared by the Municipal 211 Benigno Boulevard, Suite 201 PERIOD: 1/1/00 - 12/31/00. PERIOD: 1/1/2000 - 12/31/2000. Manager and Township Clerk. P.O. Box 788 COST: $2,500. COST: Not to exceed $4,078,348. Actions to be taken: Action may be Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich taken. CH-755143 (WL) Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Date of Notification: April 27, 2000. 4 T - 4/13, 4/20, 1 T – 5/4/00, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 5/4/00, The Leader Fee: $22.95 1 T – 5/4/00, The Times Fee: $ 29.07 4/27 & 5/4/00 Fee: $ 179.52

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POPCORN™ Trent Johnson, Donald Batchelder Westfield Symphony Tour to Open Doors Love and Basketball Set Millburn Concert To Five of Town’s Most Notable Homes Could Use More Bounce MILLBURN — Trent Johnson of By Michael S. Goldberger Westfield will play the concluding WESTFIELD – Balconies laced cluded on the Tour. Andrea Ward’s art collection and a floor- One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent concert in the first three decades of recitals on the 1970 Beckerath by white wrought-iron provide McDermott, Home Tour 2000 Chair, to-ceiling bookcase stocked with 2 & 1/2 popcorns ing the senior prom. In the best of pipe organ at St. Stephen’s Church just a hint of the luxury apartment stated that there is tremendous books that reflect the owner’s in- In Love and Basketball, it’s obvious romantic traditions, both have dates with in Millburn at 4 p.m. on Sunday, that overlooks East Broad Street. interest in this particular address terests, from architecture to travel. from the opening tip-off: A mutual love someone else. Of course, they only have May 7. However, one flight up from a row as so many area residents watched A garden atrium with 14-foot by for B-ball will intertwine the lives of eyes for each other. Is it any surprise what happens after the soiree? of retail establishments on the the downtown renovation occur. 14-foot skylight and a dramatic, Quincy McCall (Omar Epps) and the street is a 10,000 square foot, two- Mr. Ward’s affection for New fully operational water fountain tomboy next door. And that’s part of the problem. No Monica Wright (Sanaa Lathan), a surprises. Energetically, painstakingly and story mansion designed and built Orleans, where the signature bal- provides the transition to the din- spunky 11-year-old who prefers sweats dutifully, Love and Basketball moves on by local developer, James Ward. conies were built, and his appre- ing room and the step-down coun- to skirts, issues the initial challenge its high-minded convictions, trudging The apartment is one of five ciation for 18th century French ar- the most predictable of paths toward its try-style kitchen lit by six over- shortly after moving into the predomi- distinguished Westfield residences chitecture and design are evident head chandeliers. A spiral stair- nantly black, upper-middle-class neigh- both noble and self-satisfying goals. And borhood in Los Angeles. Walking onto along the way it says a lot of big things that will be showcased on Satur- throughout the apartment. case leads from the atrium to a Quincy’s court in search of a game, a about a lot of little subjects. But after the day, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A Grand Salon with gold-gilded balcony-wrapped second-floor that baseball cap concealing her feminine scattershot discourses on every hot topic as part of the 16th Annual Tour of molding is lit from above by a includes a master bedroom mod- under the sun play out, it isn’t quite tresses, indeed she sets a much bigger Notable Homes sponsored by the crystal chandelier which hangs eled after a room in the Metropoli- game in motion. certain if Ms. Prince’s movie has a plot This and other early sequences are motive beyond its surface preachings. Friends of the Westfield Symphony from a vaulted 24-foot ceiling. Off tan Museum of Art. preceded by the slightly precious head- Chapters 3 and 4 follow the on-again, Orchestra (WSO). the salon is a library where red silk “Drama, diversity and an atten- ing, “First Quarter.” We get the meta- off-again lovers to college and beyond. This event will mark the first damask walls provide the back- tion to detail are the hallmarks of And in a bit of contrivance for conve- phorical allusion; there will be three time an apartment has been in- drop for several pieces of Mr. this year’s Home Tour,” said Ms. more quarters to delineate the stages of nience sake, they just so happen to Monica and Quincy’s relationship. attend the same college. There, the pe- McDermott, “and the Ward Man- Unfortunately, it also feels like there’s rennial competition both on and off the sion offers all three.” an overtime as this otherwise engaging court reaches new heights. They have Also included on this year’s tour and pleasantly hopeful romance saga been alternately cheering and disparag- is a seven-bedroom, five-fireplace dallies too long in the backcourt of its ing each other’s basketball careers since story-line before going up for the point. high school; but now their love affair gets Trent Johnson Victorian situated in Stoneleigh On the plus side, it is interesting to note its biggest test when a crisis at home tears Park, one of the first planned com- the social responsibility and instructive Quincy’s world asunder. A special feature of the pro- munities in the United States and a zeal exhibited (few movies actually pause Busy with her game, Monica is ac- gram, including the Bach Prelude district listed on the national and cused of not being there for her troubled and Fugue in G Major (BWV 541) a love scene to underline the importance state registry of historic sites. Built of safe sex). But without adequate verve beau. Presented with no particular pa- and Hindemith’s Second Organ injected between the moral platitudes, nache, these operatic doings make for Sonata, will be the world premiere in 1905, the home has been re- the story never kindles our complete only fair to middling diversion. of Mr. Johnson’s own Concertino stored by its owner, Anne Bossi, to imagination. But let’s forget about the purely dra- its original luster. matic end for a moment. Even if Love and for Trumpet and Organ, for which While Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan he will be joined by trumpeter A 1910 post-Victorian era home, score fairly solid performances given the Basketball had an impressive artsy-craftsy limited parameters of the story, lacklustre quotient, it would still have to be up- Donald Batchelder. The two will a Georgian Colonial and a French writing keeps them from flourishing into braided for its disappointing action se- also be heard together in the Tartini Normandy-style Tudor complete fully three-dimensional characters. quences. Unlike some of its more es- Trumpet Concerto in D and the the selection of homes that will be Spike Lee co-produces with Sam Kitt. teemed colleagues — One On One, Rhapsodia Sacra pour Trompette Hoosiers and He Got Game — director open for viewing on May 6. So you can be assured that there are et Orgue by Eric Schmidt. Live classical music will be per- sociological ruminations aplenty. For Prince’s contribution to the genre rarely A $10 contribution for the event ever follows a game sequence more than formed at two of the homes and starters, the two neighboring families are will be suggested at the door. A NEW ORLEANS NOTABLE IN WESTFIELD...One of the New Or- analyzed and compared in the fashion of four steps before cutting away; tension is free refreshments will be avail- attempted by concentrating on the reception for the artists follows leans-style apartments on East Broad Street will be featured on an abridged, African-American version th able. Tour visitors will also be able of Our Town. scoreboard. the performance. Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the 16 Annual While Monica’s dad (Harry J. Lennix) We are expected to take the writer’s Director of Music and Arts at the Tour of Notable Homes sponsored by the Friends of the Westfield to take advantage of a spring plant is a college grad bank executive and word for it that Monica and Quincy are First United Methodist Church of Symphony Orchestra. sale and an extensive raffle for gift Mom (Alfre Woodard) is a homemaker really that good. And that’s too bad. Westfield, Mr. Johnson plays a baskets. (with her unfulfilled ambitions serving Because failure to illustrate the poetic vintage Aeolian-Skinner organ, and choreography of the game and the role All proceeds from the day’s ac- as a sub-plot), Quincy’s father (Dennis oversees adult and children’s tivities will directly benefit the Haysbert) is an NBA star in the twilight it plays in the sociology of those who choirs, intrumentalists, and a large On the Beat of his career with no college degree to love it is to miss the basket altogether. Westfield Symphony Orchestra, th fall back on. But the lion’s share of Swerving wide of the ghetto-based Continued from Page 22 now in its 17 season and under character emphasis is devoted to Monica’s hip-hop flicks dotting the cinema land- the leadership of Maestro David scape of late, Ms. Prince’s hormonal basketball prowess as a function of Wroe. female liberation....namely her desire to hoopsters are no more threatening than Now?” land Records. Supergrass’s self-titled excel in a sport still largely dominated by Andy Hardy and Polly Benedict. When Columbia also brings the long- CD features all the quirky, wonderful Tickets for the tour will cost $20 men. Monica and Quincy refer to their homes awaited album from The Jayhawks, pop gems we have come to expect if purchased in advance and $25 Miss Lathan takes center court and as “cribs,” it sounds artificial. “Smile.” from this delightful English band. the day of the tour. Ticket outlets The attempt to dispel stereotypes is hogs it, albeit it with grace and physical Ironically, produced by former Wall Also on Island Records comes the include: Baron’s Drug Store, eloquence. commendable. Yet while a well-inten- co-producer Bob Ezrin as well, “Smile” extremely soulful Shelby Lynne, am- In their legendary first basketball tioned, model framework for the moral- is a strong return to the pop sound so Burgdorff Realtors, Coldwell ity tale it imparts, in the end Love and bitiously-titled, “I Am Shelby Lynne.” match, ostensibly an inter-gender varia- missing from the band’s depressing Lynne has been around the music Banker, Lancaster, Ltd., Prudential tion on the Caine and Abel tale, Monica Basketball is unable to rebound from the New Jersey Realty, The Town Bank filmic fouls it commits. but masterful “Sound Of Lies” album. business for years but took some time acquires a scar, literally and figuratively, Though still containing some dark off to take stock. She has come back of Westfield and Weichert Real- for life. Shortly thereafter, Quincy asks undercurrents, “Smile” brings back with a terrific new batch of songs. Monica to be his girl; they kiss to seal the * * * * * tors, all of Westfield, as well as Love and Basketball, rated PG-13, is the pop sheen that may finally provide Vocally, Lynne strikes me as a cross Patterson’s Interiors in deal. And then what Quincy has learned the FM radio play the band so richly at home enters into the mix, setting the a New Line Cinema release directed by between Dusty Springfield and Joan Mountainside, Irma’s Hallmark in stage for the first of an unending se- Gina Prince and stars Sanaa Lathan, deserves. I hope to have a review of Osbourne. She is a very confident Omar Epps and Alfre Woodard. Running their New York show in a few weeks. singer and the backing instrumenta- Fanwood, Floral Expressions in quence of squabbles. Garwood and Frog Hollow Gal- Fast-forward to “Chapter Two,” featur- time: 118 minutes. Originally hailed as one of the early tion on this release is stellar. pioneers of Alternative Country, The Finally, check out Tracy Bonham’s lery in Summit. Donald Batchelder Jayhawks have plenty of pop bril- new release, “Down Here.” Bonham liance on each album. received some steady airplay on her oratorio choir. He is also Music A newcomer from Columbia is last album and this release may con- Area Youth Plan Director of the Oratorio Singers of Chantal Kreviazu. (that’s easy for you tain even more FM radio fare. Westfield. to say!) Chantal has a lush voice and From the Universal Music Group/ Performances Mr. Batchelder is principal trum- her new CD, “Colour Moving & Still” A&M Records comes a reconfigured pet of the Westfield Symphony is a great antidote for obnoxious K- and re-mastered Greatest Hits compi- With Symphony Orchestra and of the Stamford, Rock grunge. lation from Cat Stevens, featuring the Conn. Symphony, and a member Atlantic Records brings us a second unreleased, touching track, “I’ve Got MURRAY HILL – The New Jer- of the New Jersey Chamber Music Led Zeppelin Greatest Hits, “Latter A Thing About Seeing My Grandson sey Youth Symphony has an- Days,” featuring their greatest tunes Society. He performs frequently Grow Old.” The sound quality is top- nounced that several local youth with the New York Philharmonic, from 1973-1980. This is also an En- notch. the Metropolitan Opera, the New hanced CD, which means that if you Some gems that have recently come will perform “Die Walküre” by York City Opera and the American play it on your computer you get a out of hiding include the David Richard Wagner on Saturday, May Symphony Orchestra. video of “Kashmir” from London 1975. Grisman, Jerry Garcia, Tony Rice col- 13, at 8 p.m. at Nicholas Music For further information, please Under the Universal Music Group laboration, “The Pizza Tapes,” on Center at Rutgers University, call (973) 376-0688. umbrella comes three titles from Is- Acoustic Disc, supposedly-named af- Douglass College. ter a pizza-delivery boy swiped a These students include: taped copy of these jam sessions from Garcia’s house. David Grisman has Fanwood’s Kaliq Chang and Jef- Bravo Center Announces finally officially released this great frey Woo; Mountainside’s Kristin acoustic pickin’ disc to the masses in Joham and Emily Porch; and outstanding sound quality. Westfield’s Andy Bhasin, Emily Summer Fun 2000 Camp These sessions were taped not long Chen, Robert Hwang, David before Garcia passed away and one can Louie, Victoria McCabe, Diane discern how much fun the musicians ATLANTIC CITY BOUND…The New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra WESTFIELD – Bravo Center for ably this year with enthusiasm were having with no pressure from a Park, Rosemary Topar, Margaret (NJIO) will perform at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City on Tuesday, May 2, for Dramatic Arts, 1100 South Avenue, from the students and parents. record company. Grisman even kept Wei and Christina Yang. the New Jersey Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aged at their Westfield will offer a Summer Fun Mr. Brand uses theater games to some of the between song dialog in so annual convention. The NJIO recently performed at Lincoln Center 2000 Camp with classes from Mon- capture their attention and inter- the listener really feels like they are in the Plaza’s Concert Series on April 28 featuring jazz pianist Rio Clemente and day, June 26, through Monday, est, together with music from their studio with these great players. 12-year-old prodigy saxophonist Alex Han. Pictured, left to right, are: Mr. July 31, for two to three hours, favorite familiar Broadway shows. Also be sure to check out “Humble Free Dance Concert Clemente, Alex, Russ Moy, drummer and teacher, and Lorraine Marks, four days per week. For more information, please Pie, Natural Born Boogie” from Fuel Founder and Conductor of NJIO. Bravo will conduct a Summer call (908) 233-2331 or visit 2000 Records featuring the late great Offered in Honor Camp Open House on Sunday, www.westfieldnj.com/bravo or Steve Marriott on guitar and vocals as May 7, from 2 to 5:30 p.m. and all writewell as a young Peter Frampton on Of Dance Week Murders in Perpignan are invited to learn more about the [email protected]. guitar as well. program. WESTFIELD – To mark National Continued from Page 22 The students will be divided Naomi Yablonsky to Direct Dance Week, the Westfield Dance into three age groups: 6-9, 10-13 and 14-18. Each category will be Company (WDC), a young peoples In the painting, “Dream” (1931), This revelation has always pointed given a basic introduction to the- Lend Me A Tenor at CDC dance company, will hold its an- Dalí depicts a woman with her to Dalí’s “critical paranoia” method ater, incorporating the history of nual Spring Concert, “Dance in the mouth sewn up and her eyes pasted related to Surrealism which shaped theater, as well as stage and the- CRANFORD — Naomi served as both a director and per- Park,” on Saturday, May 6, at 1 shut as her hair is blown back. Are his technique. ater vocabulary. Yablonsky, a Springfield resident, former of community theater. p.m. at Mindowaskin Park in we to interpret that Dalí was a The station has become connected Pupils will receive an introduc- woman-hater through these pieces to Dalí’s visit for all eternity because is directing the upcoming produc- This is Ms. Yablonsky’s second Westfield. of artwork? — a man who would the ceiling of the station and the tion to character study and devel- tion of Lend Me a Tenor at the time directing Lend Me a Tenor. The rain date will be Sunday, rather see a female figure depicted paving in the front of the building opment, memorization techniques, Cranford Dramatic Club (CDC), Patrons of the Westfield Commu- May 7, at the same time and place. without the ability to sense things has been detailed with lingering musical movement, vocal tech- opening Friday, May 5. nity Players (WCP) may remem- This year, the WDC will present around her and have a voice or is images of “The Railway Station at niques, costume and scene and a variety of dance styles including set design. The older age groups Ms. Yablonsky began perform- ber when the play was directed by that just how he felt like painting Perpignan” by the artist. ing on stage over 40 years ago. She Ms. Yablonsky and produced on ballet, tap and modern set to music that day? While Tipper Gore, the wife of will collaborate and write their Finally, the third victim discov- Vice President Al Gore, has always own script. described herself as a “quiet, intro- its stage several years ago. from classical to contemporary. ered by the train station was the touted that music lyrics can have All of these learned skills will be verted” girl and theater was a cre- While Yablonsky enjoys com- The concert is free and open to absolute impetus for investigation dangerous or simply negative influ- incorporated into a final perfor- ative way to break out of her shell edy and looks forward to direct- the public. For more informa- into the connection between Dalí’s ences on the actions and minds of mance during the last week of the Her first show involved a series of ing more comedic productions she tion, please call The Westfield artwork and the brutality illustrated the youth who listen to them, can the session. The techniques men- skits at the Newark Y and she went would like to direct more dramas. School of Dance at (908) 789- through the murderer’s disturbing same be said for looking at a piece of tioned will be tailor made to ac- on to perform in a variety of pro- Two plays she hopes to someday 3011. technique. artwork? commodate each age category. Perhaps what links these three Could the paintings by Dalí, some ductions while in college. direct include Cat on a Hot Tin Bravo Center is equipped with a During one community theater Roof and The Cherry Orchard. killings is the geography factor – all as explicit and suggestive as they studio and stage thus giving the three victims being located near the are, really motivate a murderer to kill students a feel for performance. season about seven years ago, Ms. Performances of Lend Me A Please send Perpignan Railway. and adopt a certain way to dispose of Matt Brand, Bravo’s artistic di- Yablonsky decided to try her hand Tenor will be Fridays, May 5, 12 A&E Press Releases to: In 1963, when Dalí made his first the bodies? French authorities seem at directing. Her first experience as and 19 and Saturdays, May 6, 13 visit to the railway station, he stated, to think so. rector/instructor has almost 20 [email protected] years of experience and training. a director was a production called and 20. All performances are at 8 “I felt a kind of cosmogonic ecstasy While the hunt for the murderer by 4 p.m. on that was stronger than my precedent has reached a dead end, investiga- The program he has developed Solo Flights, which was a series of p.m. Tickets are $15 and available experiences. I had a precise vision tors in France are not giving up for the preschool and kindergar- monologues produced at CDC. through the box office hot-line at Fridays of the composition of the universe.” hope. ten age group has been met favor- Since then, she has actively (908) 276-7611. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, May 4, 2000 Page 21 Arts & Entertainment Garden Club’s Lecture Will Recall Poetry of Emily Dickinson May 10

WESTFIELD – The Rake and a member of the Pennsylvania She illustrates her lectures by Hoe Garden Club of Westfield will Horticultural Society. She has held creating floral designs, using plants host a garden design lecture en- offices in many garden and envi- grown in her own 18th century titled, “A Poetess’s Garden” on designed garden. Wednesday, May 10, at 12:30 p.m. To attend the meeting or learn at the Westfield Y. This program, more about the club, please call which is inspired by the life and (908) 232-5497. poems of Emily Dickinson, will be presented by Master Judge Emeri- tus, Loren Y. Johnson. Glee Club to Join Mrs. Johnson describes Dickinson as “now considered America’s foremost poetess, but Mount St. Mary’s she was unrecognized in her own time.” She noted that the poet was In Next Concert a brilliant botanist as well, who maintained a conservatory in her WESTFIELD – The Westfield father’s house where she grew Glee Club will join the Mount St. exotic herbs and plants. Mary Academy Girls Chorus and Noting her love for the “natural Instrumental groups in present- world,” Mrs. Johnson further stated ing the Spring Concert on Sun- that Dickinson’s poems are filled day, May 7, at 3 p.m. in the hill- with references to birds, butter- Loren Y. Johnson top Chapel at the Academy lo- flies and varieties of flowers. ronmental organizations and lec- cated at Route No. 22 and Terrill Mrs. Johnson is a past president tured on subjects related to flow- Road in Watchung. of the Pinelands Garden Club and ers. This concert will complete the A WEEK OF HARMONY…Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks recently proclaimed April 7 through annual Music at the Mount series 13 as “Harmony Week” throughout the Township. Pictured, left to right, are: Ken Friedlander, Mayor of Sunday afternoon student, fac- Marks, Bob Stalknecht, Dave Halloway, Doug Brown and Jack Robinson. ulty and guest performances. The Glee Club selection of the The Main Ingredient program will include: “Gloria In Harmony Week Proclaimed Alan Moore Selected Excelsis” by Mozart, “Alleluia” by Thompson, “Turn Back O As New WSO Four-Cheese Herb Quiche Man” by Holst, and a newly- By Scotch Plains Mayor Marks 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese 5 eggs composed work by Matthew SCOTCH PLAINS – Mayor of people of the world for the past 62 Executive Director 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese 1 c. light cream Sklar, “Gaudeamus Hodie / Dona Scotch Plains Martin L. Marks pro- years. 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tsp. dill Nobis Pacem.” claimed April 7 through 13 as “Har- The “Jerseyaires” quartet entertained WESTFIELD – Replacing 1 pastry shell 1 tsp. parsley Mount St. Mary Girls Chorus, mony Week” throughout the Town- the township administrators with a Nancy N. Jackson who resigned 1/2 c. ricotta cheese 1 tsp. diced onion the Glee Club and instrumental ship. few barbershop songs after receiving earlier this year as Executive 1/2 tsp. thyme 1/2 tsp. chives and piano accompaniment will “I extend best wishes to The Rahway Mayor Marks’ proclamation and a Director, Alan G. Moore will perform the Beethoven “Hallelu- Valley Jerseyaires Chorus of The Soci- grand ovation. take the helm at the Westfield Mix cheddar, Swiss and mozzarella cheeses together and jah” from the Mount of Olives. ety for the Preservation and Encour- Jerseyaires Chorus exceeds 60 mem- Symphony Orchestra (WSO). place in pie shell. Blend remaining ingredients in blender, The Glee Club Director is Tho- agement of Barber Shop Quartet Sing- bers which come from different com- President of the WSO Steve Barcan stated, “We feel fortu- on high for two minutes. Pour over cheeses. Bake at 400 mas Booth of Maplewood and ing in America (SPEBSQSA), for con- munities in the state. Men of all ages degrees for one hour. tinued success in promoting barber- meet every Monday at 8 p.m. in the the Accompaniest is George shop quartet singing in our commu- auditorium of Roosevelt Intermediate Lachenauer of Roselle. nity,” Mayor Marks stated. School in Rahway. For more information, please In his official statement, Mayor Marks The Rahway Valley Chapter’s fund- call (908) 756-0994. noted that SPEBSQSA has been an ing has been made possible in part by organization dedicated to the enjoy- the New Jersey State Council on the ment of the people of North America Arts, Department of State, through a Haydn’s ‘The Seasons’ Slated through building and encouraging grant administered by the Union Editorial close harmony groups, and the en- County Office of Cultural and Heri- couragement of harmony among all tage Affairs. By Choral Art Society May 20 Continued from Page 22 WESTFIELD — The Choral Art Little is Director of Music at Cal- Varied Vocal Styles, Moods Society of New Jersey, Inc., con- vary Episcopal Church in Summit Wilson and Florence Ballad tinuing its celebration of the new where he directs several choruses, were shoved to the back, when millennium, will perform Haydn’s most notably the Calvary Chorale all three Supremes originally Set for Musical Club Concert “The Seasons” on Saturday, May and the Calvary Concert Series. sang side to side? 20, at 8 p.m. at The Presbyterian The Choral Art Society of New Not to mention the fact that WESTFIELD – The Musical Club from Menotti’s opera, The Medium Church in Westfield. Jersey, Inc., is a non-profit, com- Ross could barely carry a note of Westfield will host an evening of and Sandra Smith will perform “Ro- Alan G. Moore General admission is $15 and munity chorus of about 80 singers music representing different vocal mance” from Romberg’s Desert Song. in “Divas 2000” on VH1 which nate to have Alan join us. His $10 for seniors and students at the dedicated to the study and perfor- styles and moods in a concert on Drude and Charlie Roessler will har- Wednesday, May 10, at 8 p.m. at the monize in “Make Believe” from Show- musical training, arts organiza- door. mance of choral works. was dedicated to her highness. The audience practically fin- First Baptist Church in Westfield. boat. tional experience, and his en- James S. Little, Musical Director Funding for the professional or- The 22-member ensemble directed The public is invited to attend. Re- thusiasm will enable him, I am of the Society, will conduct the chestra has been made possible in ished the songs as Ross pa- by Eileen Jacob and accompanied by freshments will be served at the end of certain, to make a significant chorus and chamber orchestra. part by the New Jersey State Coun- raded around the room coo- Louise Andrews and Marie-Danielle the program. contribution to the WSO.” Soloists are: Andi Campbell, Gary cil on the Arts, Department of ing, “You know I love all of Mercier at piano and organ will sing WHS Music Department Holding degrees in music Pate and Dale Livingston. State, through a grant adminis- you, I really do!” selections of old favorites. history and finance, Mr. Moore The program will include “Sour- Announces Spring Fest II has served three years as Ex- Mr. Little is celebrating his first tered by the Union County Divi- It comes down to this – the wood Mountain,” “The Battle Hymn of anniversary as Musical Director of sion of Cultural and Heritage Af- ecutive Director of the Garden egos of Ross and Wilson duel the Republic,” Randall Thompson’s WESTFIELD – The Westfield High State Philharmonic in Toms the Choral Art Society of New fairs and by the Union County in their nature. Ross’s simply “Alleluia,” “The Lost Chord,” School (WHS) Music Department will “Shenandoah,” “Balm in Gilead,” and River. Previously, Mr. Moore Jersey. In addition to his duties Board of Chosen Freeholders cannot move past her refusal hold a second spring concert, “Spring was the controller at Circle in with the Choral Art Society, Mr. through a HEART Grant. “Light Divine” from Mascagani’s op- Fest II,” on Tuesday, May 4, at 7:30 to share the limelight and era, Calvalleria Rusticana. p.m. in the high school auditorium. the Square Theatre; consultant Wilson’s ego is so rightfully Solos and duets will be performed The WHS Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band for Theatre Communications Group; Executive Director for Four Hands Piano bruised that she can’t move by members of the chorus. Gabriel and Concert Band will be featured. The Barrueco will offer “Granada” and tenor concert is free and the public is invited. six years of the Federal Music past what she sees as betrayal George Stralkus will present “Still wie The Wind Ensemble will perform Society and Assistant Professor Planned on May 7 – not only by Ross but by the die Nacht.” The duet, “Nobody’s Per- “Riverfest” by Aimes Barnes, “Prelude of Music at William Paterson powers that be at Motown. fect” from I Do, I Do, will highlight and Fugue in G Minor” by J.S. Bach and College of New Jersey. WESTFIELD – A “Polymania” While two pseudo-Supremes Diane McClosky and Joe Loria, who “Nilesdance” by David Holsinger.. The A Certified Public Accountant concert will be performed on Sun- will also perform “Mama.” Jazz Band will offer “How High the in New Jersey, Mr. Moore holds day, May 7, at 4 p.m. in the Chris- who have never sung with the Ms. McLosky will also sing “When I Moon” by Hamilton and “Moon Dance” a Master of Business Administra- Diva will accompany her on Look at You” from The Scarlet Pimper- by Van Morrison. tion in Finance from Florida At- tian Lounge of The Presbyterian nel and Elsa Gail Hahn will perform Church in Westfield with Mari-Jo the “Return to Love” tour this The Concert Band will include lantic University and a Bachelor Puccini’s “La Canzone di Doretta” from “Pueblo (Land of Ancient Peoples) by Policastro and Steve Russell work- summer, we have to ask our- of Music in Music History from La Rodine. Soprano Ginger Haselden John Higgins and the “John Williams Eastman School of Music. ing together on the piano. selves, “Where is the love?” will also offer the aria “Monica’s Waltz” Trilogy” by Williams. The program will include musi- cal selections from Elgar, Grieg, NEW JERSEY’S OLDEST Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn. • COMMUNITY THEATER • Ms. Policastro and Mr. Russell have been working together as • The Cranford Dramatic Club Proudly Presents... • Polymania since 1993. Their first concert abroad, a benefit for stu- dents, was in 1997 in Freeport, • • Grand Bahama Island. Lend Me Recently, Polymania has per- formed at Brookdale Community • • College, The Cathedral of St. Francis in Metuchen, Monmouth County Library and First Night Red A Tenor Bank. They were also featured • • the Tony Award winning comedy hit by Ken Ludwig Downtown Corporation artists on Cable TV’s “Battleground Arts Center Showcase.” “Side-splittingly hilarious... one of the Saturday, May 13 There is no charge for the con- • • cert and parking is available in the funniest comedies to hit Broadway in 10AM–5PM church lot. The building is wheel- Raindate May 20 chair accessible at the front door. • years.” • Jazz Workshop Offered WESTFIELD AREA Fridays, May 5, 12 & 19 – 8:00 pm CHAMBER OF COMMERCE By Workshop for Arts • • Saturdays, May 6, 13 & 20 – 8:00 pm WESTFIELD – The New Jersey Demonstrations, Music, Reserved seating tickets only $15.00 Children’s Art Activity at the First Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) will • • host an Open House with live Congregational Church Lawn music on Sunday, May 21, from 2 Box Office (908) 276-7611 ~ ~ ~ ~ to 4 p.m. at 150-152 East Broad • Mastercard and Visa accepted • For More Information Call: Street in Westfield. Free, lighted, on-site parking Chamber - 233-3021 The NJWA will introduce details or Art Asso - 232-7058 about its new Jazz Workshop, ~ ~ ~ ~ which will be held in June and • • May 13 at 8 p.m. July. To meet the faculty and learn • • Westfield Symphony Orchestra more about the workshop, please • • Madama Butterfly call (908) 789-9696. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 22 Thursday, May 4, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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When Life Dangerously By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Mimics Art: Could Dalí’s Pen and Ink Works Connect to Murders? Stop In the Name Of Dueling Egos: By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN of a Genius,” the station was the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times center of Dalí’s world and muse. ‘The Supremes’ FRANCE – “The only difference Some of Dalí’s artwork has por- between myself and a madman is trayed women with drawers or Battle Drags On that I am not mad.” Salvador Dalí’s boxes protruding from their bod- Ain’t no mountain high artwork has often been synony- ies. The body of Marie-Helene, enough to keep Diana Ross mous with strange and erratic discovered near the Perpignan sta- ARTIST OF THE WEEK notions – women disfigured and tion in 1998, was found with a and Mary Wilson apart these distorted with body parts strewn missing head, hands and certain days. I’m talking, of course, about the canvas and severed into organs placed in a box. Nathaniel about the storm that has brewed puzzle-like pieces. The first murder vic- between Diva Ross and origi- tim found in 1997, nal Supremes member Wilson Moktaria was also dis- Hawthorne covered near the sta- who has been excluded from tion with her head in (1804-1864) the “Return to Love” tour which the ground and por- Nathaniel Hawthorne’s foot, was supposed to be one big tions of her body cut which was seriously injured dur- happy reunion. Instead, it’s away with the same ing a ball game, caused the nine- been one big disastrous duel- meticulous nature year-old Salem-Mass.-born author Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times used by Dalí in his to be limited to more sedate activi- PANSIES IN BLOOM...They came in yellow, magenta and violet - ing of egos, a “she said,” “I said” paintings such as ties for children his age – reading - gorgeous bunches of pansies are covering the hillside outside of battle of accusations between “Young Virgin and writing. Schmeide’s Tree Expert Company on South Avenue in Fanwood. two women who used to be the Autosodomized by Although Hawthorne preferred Her Own Chastity.” to stay at home with his mother, he In this work, though attended Bowdoin College and re- turned to Salem after graduation to On The Beat become influenced and immersed Perpignan Railway by the events circling his town. Station in France Hawthorne’s lineage included a judge at the Salem witch trials in 1692 – Judge Hathorne. Because Legends Lou Reed and Neil Young Though Dalí died in the author was frustrated by his 1989, a recent report descendant’s tie to the controver- Prove Age Is Irrelevant With Releases on ABC’s 20/20 Down- sial trials, he added a “w” to his last town has pointed out name to disassociate himself from By ANDY GOLDENBERG mon subject matter next to New that investigators in the judge. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times York City, are explored in all their Perpignan, France are Changing his name, however, Two Rock veterans return to the attractive and unpleasant states. curious as to whether did not sever his emotional ties to music scene in grand style. Neil Reed as usual, pulls no punches a string of murders Salem’s past, as Hawthorne’s works Young and Lou Reed coast into on the subject of carnal matters as which have occurred such as “The Scarlet Letter” and well. Long-time Reed fans will be “Young Goodman Brown” had dis- the Year 2000 with brilliant al- since 1997 and the bums. delighted with this new tinct overtones of the town’s cul- release. way they were car- ture and haunting tales. Young’s “Silver & ried out by the killer, Traveling all over the world, Gold” from Reprise Columbia Records Diana Ross could be connected Hawthorne’s literary career grew Records is a mel- brings us two stellar re- to the imagery in to enormous proportions, finding low, acoustic offer- leases, one archival and closest of friends. Dalí’s Surrealist paint- it’s final roots in England, where he ing boasting gor- one new. Pink Floyd’s Wilson, who is harboring ings. settled with his wife, Sophia Amelia geous melodies as double CD “Is There heartbreak since Ross was made Truly gory are the Peabody and their three children, well as stellar gui- Anybody Out There?” the focal point of the Supremes specific details of “Dream” (1931) by Salvador Dalí Una, Julian and Rose. tar playing from edits together the best how three women, “Happiness is a butterfly, which, Young. While moments from the band’s after her promotion from Barry Moktaria Chaib, Marie-Helene her feet are still planted on the when pursued is always just be- many in the media The Wall Gordy, was offered approxi- Gonzalez and Tatiana Andujar, ground, the female subject of yond your grasp, but which, if you have compared tour from mately $3 million to take the have been discovered near the “Young Virgin” has her legs and will set down quietly, may alight 1980 and upon you,” Hawthorne once said. this work to his stage with Ross who was of- Perpignan Railway Station. Greatly torso separated from the rest of previous acoustic 1981 from admired and depicted in his piece her body and her head is facing In May of 1864, Hawthorne was both a sonic fered upwards of $20 million. discovered by his friend General record, “Harvest So, the question arises, “Is “The Railway Station at Perpignan” the ground. Franklin Pierce who found the au- Moon,” the melodies are more and musical perspective. money the root of all evil?” and in his autobiography “Diary Continued on Page 20 thor died in his sleep. complex on “Silver & Gold” as is the lyrical content. It also in- “It’s not even about the Young faces the challenge cludes two money,” Wilson told ABC’s 20/ of growing older with an ap- that was 20 Downtown recently. “It’s preciation for life that one listed on but could not foresee at age 25 or not included about how degrading (it is).” The Largest Garden Center 30. on the origi- Should a paycheck difference Lou Reed also faces the issues of nal album, “What Shall We Do of almost $17 million stand be- aging, if not as gracefully as Young, Continued on Page 20 tween making Supremes fans on his first studio album for Re- Pictured, top, Neil Young’s “Silver & Gold” happy? Can’t Wilson just swal- In The Area Presents... prise Records, “Ecstasy.” Relation- and Pink Floyd’s “Is There Anybody Out ships, usually Reed’s most com- There?” low her pride and be the bigger person? After all, Ross has re- portedly offered some of her own money to sweeten the pot for Wilson, claiming that she did all she could to ease the tensions between her and Wilson. My question is, if they were Planting all equal partners when the OPEN Supremes first started out in SpringSpring PlantingPlantingYEAR 1958, rising out of the projects in Detroit, why does Wilson ROUND have to stand in Ross’s shadow, monetarily and successfully? 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