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USPS 680020 OUR 112th YEAR - ISSUE NO. 16-112 Thursday, December 27, 2001 Published Kverv I hiirsdat Periodical - Portage Paid .1 Westfield. N J. Since 1890 (008) 2.12-4407 FIFTY CENTS Sullivan, Weinstein Bid Fond Farewell to Colleagues

By NANCY CROSTA I.ANDA1.E plaque will be erected at a later sentiments, characterizing Mrs. P 1 Specially Written fur The Westfield Leader date. Weinstein as a “true leader." Westfield Town Council members In expressing appreciation on be­ First Ward Councilman Peter Neil Sullivan and Janis Weinstein half of all present. Mayor Gregory Echausse complimented Mrs. presided at their final regular gov­ McDermott remarked that Mrs. Weinstein for being “a fighter for erning body meetings last Tuesday Weinstein "brought tremendous what she believes in”, and Coun­ night, both concluding years of ser­ emotion to her job, to the benefit of cilman Salisbury expressed his vice after many and varied accom­ the entire town.” gratification that even during dis­ plishments for the collective benefit Second Ward Councilman Mat­ agreements, Mrs. Weinstein main­ of Westfield and its citizens. thew Albano noted Mrs. Weinstein's tained the utmost honesty and in­ Mrs. Weinstein, having lost her reputation as a "strong-willed, emo­ tegrity. hid for reelection this fall to Demo- tional person who was a tremendous Mr. Sullivan's seven-year tenure crat Susan Jacobson, most recently advocate not only to the fourth ward, on the council representing the third ■Tved the fourth ward since 1998. but to the entire town." ward also ended on Tuesday, after having lost his bid for reelection this fall to Democrat Kevin Walsh. * „ „ Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Lender LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!...Westfield Mayor Gregory S. McDermott cut the ceremonial red ribbon to officially Mr. Sullivan served mark the opening of the broadcasting studio lor Westfield Communitv Television (WCT) also known as TV-36 at the as Acting Mayor this Municipal Building on April 24. Also pictured, left to right, are: TV-36 Advisory Hoard Chairman Phil Falcone, and past year and held a former Westfield mayors Thomas C. Jardlm and Garland “Bud" Boothe. myriad of positions on several council com­ mittees, including transportation, park­ ing and traffic, which he chaired in 2001; public safety, and fi­ nance. Recounting Mr. Sullivan’s many ac­ complishments, Mayor McDermott noted Mr. Sullivan’s work to modernize equipment at the fire and police depart­ ments; his work on the special improve­ rto iii h i® ttiutivtjb ut inn westneiu Laauer ment district and to fOND FAREWELL...During their earlier years of service to the Town of Westfield, Council- renew the cable tele­ ivoniun Janis Fried Weinstein and Neil Sullivan participated in a spirited debate in Council vision franchise con­ "ham bers. tract; his initiatives to promptly notify citi­ !be also served on the council in Fourth Ward Councilman zens of tax overpayments and re­ 996. Lawrence Goldman noted that the quire immediate reimbursement; A resolution passed by her council cooperation between he and Mrs. his role as liaison to the Senior :olleagues noted that Mrs. Weinstein Weinstein, despite their differing Citizens’ Housing Corporation, and vas instrumental in initiating im- political parties, “set an example his efforts regarding placement of telecommunications towers, shade ovements to the pond at Tamaques for the other council members now Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader k as well as the expansion project and in the future.” tree rezoning, and traffic calming. REELIN' THEM IN...Crowds gathered at Mindowaskln Park in Westfield for the annual Fishing Derby, sponsored by t is about to begin at the Memorial Second Ward Councilman The Mayor remarked that Mr. the Westfield Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Local No. 90. The festivities were held for youngsters ages 14 and il complex. She served on several Raphael Betancourt echoed these CONTINUED ON PAGE I under. mmittees, including the personnel md public works. WESXE1ELD 2001:A MONTH-TO-MONTH SYNOPSIS THROUGH THE PAGES OF THE LEADER After the terrorist attacks of Sep- ember 11, Mrs. Weinstein suggested hat a memorial be erected on town iroperty to honor Westfielders who New Year Rings In New Mayor, Town Attorney; Sealfons Closes; Dst their lives in the tragedy. The and is in a small park to the left of ji area known as The Plaza, near Police Begin Initiative to Combat Speeding; Alan Augustine Dies he First Union Bank where com­ puters exit from the trains at North By PAUL J. PEYTON JANUARY as the new second ward councilman, named town public defender, replac­ ation Commission, saying his pri­ tvenue and East Broad Street. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Westfield ushered in the new year replacing veteran James Gruba who ing Michael Diamond. mary goal was to improve the quality The area has been electrified in Editor's Note: The following is a with the changing of mayors and chose not to seek another term. Incumbents Carl Salisbury, first and condition of the town’s piaying Irder to light an American flag that recap of news that was reported in town attorneys. Gregory McDermott Robert Cockren, the former Re­ ward; Claire Lazarowitz, third ward, fields. las been hung from an existing pole, the first half of 2001 by The Westfield assumed the mayor’s chair, stressing publican chairman in town and a and Lawrence Goldman, began their Later in the month, the recreation drs. Weinstein donated the Ameri- Leader. The second half of the year a bi-partnership working relation­ long-time board of adjustment attor­ new terms. Peter Echausse was sworn commission approved a plan for a an flag flown from the pole. A will be published next week. ship that “encourages debates but ney, was named town attorney, re­ in to replace Mr. McDermott as the four-man dedicated field mainte­ respects differences.” placing William Jeremiah who had other first ward councilman. nance crew from the Department of Former town prosecutor Rafael served the previous two years. In Keith Hertell began his new role as Public Works. Betancourt joined the governing body addition, Christine Nugent was chairman of the Westfield Recre- Superintendent of Westfield pub­ lic schools, Dr. William Foley, an­ nounced that enrollment projections for the 2004-2005 school year put DiFrancesco’s Year As Governor student population around 5,800. After 20 years in town, Sealfons Young World on East Broad Street Ends Distinguished Political Career announced it was going out of busi­ ness. The town thought they had their By FRED ROSSI guy in Tony Longo from Las Vegas Specially Written for The Westfield Leader 1991 elections, he was The New Year will ring in a num­ as the new executive director for the chosen to serve as Downtown Westfield Corporation, ber of changes, both locally and in Senate President — the state government, but January 1 the managing entity for the special the first of his unprec­ improvement district. He would later will also mark the end of the long edented five consecu­ political career of Donald T. pull out of consideration following a tive terms in that post. death in his family. DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains, who While in the State has represented the area in the State Sherry Cronin, a member of the Legislature. Mr. DWC's Board of Directors, was later Legislature for more than a quarter DiFrancesco had a of a century. named to fill the vacancy. Previous hand in enacting sev­ Executive Director Michael LaPlace Since late January, Mr. eral pieces of legisla­ DiFrancesco, 57, has served as Act­ resigned in the fall of 2000 to take tion that foreshad­ another position. ing Governor of New Jersey, a post owed similar efforts The town’s annual tribute to Dr. he assumed after the resignation of elsewhere in other Governor Christine Whitman. The Martin Luther King, Jr. was held at states and at the fed­ St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Church State Constitution mandates that, in eral level as well. He in town. the event of a vacancy in the backed the Cata­ Vincent Wilt was named chairman governor’s office, the State Senate strophic Illness in of the board of adjustment. President, a post Mr. DiFrancesco Children Relief Fund, Westfield and Mountainside’s state has held since 1992, becomes Acting the KidCare subsi- Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader senator for the past decade, Donald Governor until the next scheduled “‘ecu I’A'llflt Uk-UlUi {fVcii**1 1 1 .) U 4 MR. ACTING GOVERNOR...Senate President DonaW gyJjgjjjjjjQjjjlJ T» D iF ranm fft o f Plains: jg Jjy his |yjfe, I. un-rancesco, prepared to assume saw jtwjgftHit and the the office or Acting Governor fol­ Mr. DiFrancesco, a lawyer whose Diane; three daughters, Marci, Marie and Traci New Jersey Family lowing the resignation of Christine family has been active in Scotch DiFrancesco, and son-in-law, Rob Ferris, during a Leave Act of 1989. Whitman, who joined the Bush Ad­ Plains political, business and civic December 22,2000 press conference in anticipation of He was also a major ministration as Environmental Pro­ affairs for several decades, served in his becoming Acting Governor. supporter of legisla­ tection Agency Commissioner. the State Assembly from 1976 until tion restoring the property tax de­ Although his tenure as Acting FEBRUARY 1979, when he was elected to the duction on the state income tax. Mr. Governor was a brief one, it was The town council began to hear the State Senate. He served as Senate DiFrancesco also sponsored legisla­ certainly not a dull 11-month-long makings of what would become a Minority Leader from 1982 to 1984, AIL TO THE CHIEF...Westfield Police Chief Bernard Tracy, right, accepted tion that dedicated funding to pre­ stewardship. Mr. DiFrancesco’s early strong opposition to a proposed park­ and when Republicans gained con­ commendation from his friend, retired Police Officer Pat Gray. serve one million acres of open space weeks were somewhat turmoil-filled ing deck at Elm and Prospect Streets. trol of the Legislature following the CONTINUED ON PAGE B in New Jersey. As Mr. DiFrancesco prepared to take office, it was announced that Vito Gagliardi would be the state’s new Education Commissioner. A resi­ 'Rest W ishes Fo r A H appy N ew Year 2 0 0 2 ! dent of Scotch Plains, Mr. Gagliardi CONTINUED ON PAGE I Page 2 Thund»y, December 27, 2001 C b r U ln 'tfirlf' H ra ttf r u d T H E TIM ES of Scotch llaini - Fanwood A WaTCHUWC Cl IMMIJMICATIONS, INC. PlHH.HA lit)),

Departing Editor Mr. Peyton,^ Will Be Benefit . 5 \ Thank Y ou Media, Officials Thank you, QaulJ. Qeyton, fo r N ine years o f By HORACE R. CORBIN > For the past eight years, the nopar With Experience Paul Peyton has been synonymoQs By FRED ROSSI w ith The Westfield leader. He gird Excellence injoum alism and friendship so much of himself to the paper, id If there was ever a special epi­ each of us and to the community; sode of "Who Wants To Be A We know that he deserves his won­ Millionaire," where the questions Almost Everything I Learned About derful new opportunity, and we’jd focused on the ins and outs of proud and happy for him. Still,.W£ politics in Union County and. more Journalism I Learned From Paul can’t help but feel a little empty, i r specifically. Westfield, Paul B* MICHELLE H. I f POIDEVIN Before I met Paul, I had no inter­ Paul goes. Peyton, the departing editor of est in anything political. Current Good luck Paul. We'll miss yoju The Leader and The rimes, would Way back in the day when re­ sumes were done on a word proces­ events bored me. I was never prop­ We'll do our best in carrying on id be a shoc-in to win the big prize. erly versed on top issues facing the make you proud of having beetva Puul has always amazed me with sor and not e-mailed, a timid De­ cember graduate approached the nation or the world. But. talking to part of our team. his knowledge of the issues, the Paul about such matters has broad­ personalities, the internal con­ cluttered desk of Managing Editor Paul Peyton with her vitae, hoping ened my perspective and made me flicts, who's in and who's out. and more attune to the world, nation and why somethings matter and others for "the big break" into the field of journalism. communities we write about. don't in our area. Even with such a wealth of knowl­ And now he'll get (he chance to “Okay," he said, filing the resume Fourteen Years of into the papers on his desk, some­ edge in the political arena, Paul still put all of that knowledge to good had time to banter with me the morn­ use in a new job that, judging from where behind a stockpile of aspirin Friendship, Work bottles, "I'll take a look at it.” ing after the Grammy Awards and everyone's reaction, is about as the Emmys - even though we didn't close to a perfect lit as is possible. On the drive home, I didn't hold Experience Are much hope for a call from the very quite sec eye to eye about Jennifer Paul loves politics and he has Lopez' green dress that year. worked in communications for important-looking man, figuring he Fond Memories wouldn't have much use for the skills Almost everything I learned about years. Now, he will have the chance By SUZETTE F. STALKER Amy Morowrt* lor The Woatfmkl iMdttr end The Tkrm of a kid out of college. the "real world" of journalism came to pul those two passions together, But. when I returned to my house, from Paul and I'm proud to write Well. Paul, it looks as though we're working for our three local state my mother informed me, "Michelle, this headline before knowing the splitting up the act again, if only on legislators - State Senator Rich­ Editor Thanked for Instilling News a Paul Peyton just called and he end of his story: the job front. As friends, we're right ard H. Bagger and Assemblymen wants you to come in for an inter­ "Paul Peyton Takes Political World upthere with Rocky and Bullwinkle. Tom Kean, Jr. and Dr. Eric Munoz.. Sense, Confidence, Useful Advice view." by Storm; Makes A&EEditor Proud in it for life. You'll just be up the Not everyone is fortunate enough to Know Him." street, too, so I'm sure we’ll still be By DEBORAH MADISON dence in my abilities as a journalist Soon, he had assigned me to cover to work at something they truly meetings for the municipal coun­ making all the rounds - Vicki’s, the love, but Paul is one of those lucky I can finally say this without fear of than I had in myself. He shared with me his immense wealth of knowledge cils, borough council, both boards WindMill, and anywhere a pot of people. any reprisal, but I huve a bone to pick of education, heritage boards and coffee may be brew ing. They haven' t After years on one side of the with Paul Peyton. The problem is that and skill, making my job much easier in those early days and making me anything in between. I was tossed seen the last of us yet! press-politician fence, Paul will he has ruined my future career pros­ into journalism headfirst, learning Starting out together more than 14 look reasonably intelligent, not to now have the opportunity to see pects. I seriously doubt that I will ever about the finer points of politics and years ago as "cub reporters" at an­ mention phraseologically correct. how things work on the other side. again work for anybody who is so writing which I never knew before. other newspaper, we teamed agai n SW As he taught me the tricks of the And it will be to everyone's ben­ incredibly respectful, totally knowl­ I wasn't quite sure if I was doing trade, never once did I feel his sugges­ years ago when I joined you here at efit - Mr. Bagger, Mr. Kean and edgeable, and utterly of good humor it all correctly, but Paul helped me tions were critical or unfair, but al­ The Leader-Times. Dr. Munoz, as well as those of us as my editor of the last three years. hone my writing and cheered me on. ways imparted with the utmost pro­ Throughout the years, your dedi­ here at The Leader and The Times, I’ve been thoroughly spoiled and I Following the tragic death of Jeff fessional courtesy and consideration. cation. integrity and grace under pres­ and other media outlets - to have can't imagine how I will enjoy work­ Bauer, I decided to halt my sure served as an inspiration to the rest ing for anyone else, as much as I have He cultivated me as a writer and for someone like him, who under­ freelancing work for The Westfield of us and helped us keep it all together, enjoyed working with Puul. this, I will be forever indebted to him stands the media and also knows Leader and The Times. But. in the even during the toughest times. Somehow, I will have to adjust, but and grateful. how politics work, in his new post. summer of 1998, Paul called to see Your passion for politics and in­ it won’t be easy...especially on my Paul’adedication to quality and hard I'll always be grateful to Paul if I was interested in part-time work sightful takes on current events, al­ next editor. work enabled The Westfield Leader for hiring me three years ago and at the office. Though the bumpy road ways reflected in your writing, kept us Paul took me under his wing when and The Times to rise to its current for giving me the chance to work of working at a newspaper has had in tune with our communities and at something I love. I was very green and had more confi- level ol professional excellence, which its ups and downs, I've never regret­ afforded all of us who work here the beyond. You helped give us a voice; ted taking that telephone call. weren't afraid to take a stand and opportunity to establish respected Many deadlines and several local reputations in this field. alw ays went the extra mile (or two) to and national milestones later, I have ensure our newspapers were the best I will really miss the wit and humor had the good fortune to lay out over that you always managed to integrate they could be. three years worth of front pages for Beyond all that, you gave of your­ into our daily assignments, Paul. (And both newspapers with Paul. He has after you leave, I am going to publish self on a personal level. Even on the taught me how to determine lead most hectic press days, you were all of those private jokes that we stories, news value, and everything shared.) Courtesy of Warren Victor never too busy to help someone - else that is outlined in journalism me included - untangle a complex But most of all, I will carry with me textbooks, but never truly experi­ the journalistic integrity that you issue and translate it into plain En­ enced until a rookie enters a news­ glish. I could never have written a taught me as an integral part of this room. job, not to mention how to avoid libel “As a novice freelance reporter. I budget story without you! Through I will miss Paul's ability to write your support and encouragement, suits and the discretion to recognize to the exact space that is remaining found in Paul Peyton an open ear to when silence is golden. story ideas and a willingness to give you gave all our writers confidence on a jump page, saving me oodles of in their own abilities. You will be dearly missed, but never me as many (or as few) assignments time in reworking layout, and how Finally, it's been fun. We’ve mailt forgotten. Thank you, Paul. You were many tightly-coiled telephone cords as my ever-changing schedule per some great friends, had a lot of laughs one heck of an editor. he has gone through over the past mined. He has been a valuable sound­ and racked up more than a few adven­ nine years. We never did get him ing board and counselor during my tures in downtown Westfield. And. that cordless phone! tenure with The Leader/Tlie Times. Who will joke with me. "Michelle, and I will miss his steady presence in like I said, it ain’t over yet. I’ll see you around, and I'm sure you’ll see me. I bet you've already written the head­ my work with the paper. "Paul, although we haven't worked too - probably closing in on the near­ line for your stories," when the pro­ Congratulations and best of luck, together very long, you will be est parking space. Got a quarter? cess is normally: story first, then Paul. The Republicans’ gain is the missed. Wishing you all the best in Anyways, best of luck in your new headline? paper's loss." your new endeavor." position. I know you'll do great. Stop Amy Horowitz Susan Dyckman by the newsroom when you can, and The I.eader/Times Christmas Party In 1997. Photographer Freelancer I'll see ya for lunch.

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By REBECCA TOKARZ become the central location of a pro­ ployment for airline and ancillary Spes talh Wnnm far The leader and The Time, gram that would provide employ­ business workers impacted by the ELIZABETH - The Union ment, re-employment, assessment, World Trade Center collapse and its County Board of Chosen Freehold­ training and ancillary services to repercussions. ers meeting December 20. its second those impacted by the tragedies. A portion of the $1 million would to last for the year, was filled with The $I80.(XX) in leasing costs will cover the leasing cost of the RexPlex special presentations, the tying up of be covered in full by grant funds space. loose ends of business, and best provided by the National Emergency This is not only a training program wishes to one of its own. Grant given to the state by the federal for the county. Freeholder Holmes The Historical Society of Clark government's Department of Labor said. It is a statewide program. “This honored Freeholder Linda d. Stender following the events of September 11, program will ussist those who were ot Fanwood for her continued efforts and later distributed to the counties. dislixated in Union, Essex, Hudson, to preserve the Homestead Farms/ Director of Human Services for and Sussex Counties, It is geared Oak Ridge Golf House. The presen­ Union County. Frank Guzzo. in­ tow ard helping these people find jobs tation was made as a way to recog­ formed the board that all furnishings close to where they live, he contin­ nize Freeholder Stender for her dedi­ would be provided by IKEA Furni­ ued. HOLIDAY WELCOME...Residents of Boynton Gardens Senior Citizen Housing in Westfield prepare to welcome their cation and hard work for the county ture Conipuny. Union County Col­ The state is allowing Union County young pen pals from the I..A. Spencer School in Newark to a holiday party at the housing establishment on December 11. before she officially resigns from the lege also donated 40 computers as a to run the stutewide program and this The seniors and students had an opportunity to get acquainted during the festivities, while they enjoyed refreshments and board. part of the package. should be considered an honor, Free­ entertainment. Freeholder Stender, a former Mr. Guzzo said he hopes for ongo­ holder Vice Chairman Lewis Mingo. • Fanwood Mayor, is expected to re­ ing participation by the college with Jr., said. sign soon from her elected seat on this program. "Our process is so effective that the Board of Chosen Freeholders, The second resolution works hand they allowed us to run the program Pen Pal Project Forges Friendships following her election this past No­ in hand with leasing the space for the for the state." he added. vember to the State Assembly. She training program. It authorized the w ill represent District 22, which in­ county manager to accept $1 million cludes Fanwood and Scotch Plains, provided by the National Emergency See it all on the Web! Between Senior Citizens, Students taking office on Tuesday, January 8. Grants program to provide services Congratulations were in order for that address dislocation and re-em- wwvv.goleader.com By MARYLOl! MORANO Spencer School/Boynton Gardens "The Pen Pal Project shows the Specially Writtm for The Westfield Leader and The Times another member of the board as well, Pen Pal Project, gives the women the children how to interact with people as Chairman Alexander Mirabellu WESTFIELD - Last year, a group opportunity to correspond with stu­ outside of their neighborhoods." said of local women began using the long concluded his term as board Chair­ dents ranging in age from II to 14 Ms. Greenbaum. “It gives them an man for 2001. Those chairing the Ferguson Announces $250,000 lost art of letter writing to brighten who attend the L.A. Spencer School. opportunity to see a side of life out­ hoard hold terms of one year. the lives of some of Newark's inner The goals of the Pen Pal Project side of the world they live in." Many of the speeches thanking city children. Grant to Union County College are many, explained Sharon "As for the senior women," Ms. him for his service were delayed The women, all in their 70s. 80s Greenbaum, Director of Recreation Greenbaum continued, "they definitely until the last meeting of the year. and 90s, are residents of Boynton WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fresh­ mas H. Brown, stated that, “The col­ for Westfield Senior Housing. Started see the value of the project. One woman Following the presentations, the Gardens, one of Westfield's senior man Congressman Michael A. lege was extremely pleased to hear of mainly as a way to get the students to said that being a pen pal is the most board continued on with its usual this funding from Senator (Robert) citizen housing complexes. Ferguson (R-7th) announced last improve their writing skills, the pro­ important thing she has ever done." business, as the agenda was filled week that the House of Representa­ Torricelli and Congressman Ferguson. The endeavor, called the L.A. gram has had other benefits as well. “In a small way, this is like a with 70 pending resolutions. tives had approved $250,(XX) to ex­ "With these additional moneys, mentoring program," continued Ms. Many of these involved 2002 bud­ pand Union County College's Com­ we will be able to broaden the reach Greenbaum. "The young people getary matters that needed to be munity Learning Center initiative to of the Community Learning Net­ thrive on the extra attention." cleared up before the start of the new provide literacy and computer skills work beyond the existing sites in The Pen Pal Project can be cred­ fiscal year. training programs for the unem­ Elizabeth and Plainfield. This grant ited in part to the efforts of two L.A. A good portion of the resolutions ployed. will allow us to serve some of the Spencer teachers, Mindy Schwartz consisted of new contracts that would “This funding will help expand the 2,(XX) unemployed, underemployed and Tainan Moncur. Ms. Schwartz is allow companies who already pro­ Community Learning Network job- and non-English speaking individu­ a Fanwood resident whose mother vide services to Runnells Special­ training program to give students the als who arc currently on the network’s resides at Boynton Gardens. ized Hospital of Union County in skills they need for the high-tech waiting list." Over the course of the last year, the Berkeley Heights to continue to do jobs of the future,” Mr. Ferguson The House approved the $250,000 pen pals have come together at bar­ so next year. The amounts are not to said. "This excellent program will education earmark for Union County becues and luncheons, both in New­ exceed figures specified within the continue to grow and prepare unem­ College in the final version of the ark and in Westfield, agreement written in the resolution. ployed New Jerseyans with the lit­ $396 billion education spending bill, On December 11, the Newark stu­ Other resolutions that were dis­ eracy and computer skills they need H.R. 3061, which passed the House dents traveled to Westfield to attend cussed und later passed also involved to succeed." 393-30. The Senate was expected to a holiday party at the senior housing agreements for contractors that would The college’s president. Dr. Tho- pass the non-controversial legislation. complex. For some of the pen pals, it improve various aspects of the was their first opportunity to meet county’s services in the departments one another. of human services, economic devel­ The students received Christmas opment, operational services, public stockings that contained hand-made safety and parks and recreation. hats and other goodies. A pizza lunch There were two resolutions geared was donated in part by Buona Pizza toward assisting individuals whose • Life Insurance in Westfield. “Chips the Clown" do­ employment status had been affected A r t • Disability Insurance nated the entertainment, which in­ by the events that occurred on Sep­ cluded magic tricks and a balloon • Long Term Care RESTORING IT'S ORIGINAL LOOK...David Rogers ensures that the granite tember 11. Am m erm uller pieces of the new Mindowaskln Park overlook In Westfield will fit properly hat for every child. One of the resolutions would al­ • Employee Benefits when installed. Harriett Harvey, one of the Boynton low the county to lease a 15,562- Gardens residents participating in square-foot space within the RexPlex " 1 It //’In11 / ’(v W e ' 908.233.0920 the program, writes regularly to two center, located at 1001 Ikea Drive, Overlook Restoration Work girls, both 11 years old. Elizabeth. This space, which costs Mrs. Harvey, a school secretary be­ $15,000 to lease per month, would fore her retirement, enjoys spending time with children. She has been writ­ Underway at Mindowaskin ing to one of the young women since WESTFIELD Restoration work is People interested in purchasing last year, but met her second pen pal for underway on the Mindowaskin Park items on the overlook are encour­ the first time at the holiday party. Be a part o f the Mindowaskin overlook in Westfield. aged to act quickly. Granite pavers "Both of my girls are a great plea­ The Town of Westfield has appro­ for the overlook can be purchased for sure to be around," said Mrs. Harvey priated funds to replace the disinte­ $ 150 with engraving up to three lines of her two pen pals. grating concrete overlook structure. of 15 characters each. Larger donors Her first pen pal has repeatedly Park Overlook Restoration! In addition, The Friends of can purchase plaques, benches, urns, turned to Mrs. Harvey for guidance Mindowaskin Park, a non-profit or­ historic lights, or other items in the about family situations over the last ganization, founded in the early park by contacting Ms. Priest at (908) year. "Volunteering is my thing,” 1990s to revitalize and preserve the 233-8110. remarked Mrs. Harvey. Purchase an engraved granite paver for the park, has raised funds to upgrade the overlook from concrete to granite. Using plans and specifications Mindowaskin Overlook restoration and from the 1930s design, David Rogers of the Friends of Mindowaskin Park, memoralize friends and/or family members! has prepared restoration specifica­ tions that not only restore the origi­ nal look of the structure but interlock the overlook structure. “Should the town ever need to Make a tax-deductible work on the overlook in future years, parts may be taken out instead of needing to replace the entire struc­ a Professional association Oi donation in the form of ture,” Mr. Rogers said. Using historic photos of the over­ I n j u r y C a s e s look, the Friends of Mindowaskin a personalized granite paver. Park have designed the overlook to the same look of the 1930s. They will also restore and install two historic UNLIMITED lights, install granite benches, urns, NIGHT & WEEKENDS MINUTES! Fill out the form below. Each paver will have 3 lines pavers and plaques. Nancy Priest, President of The ULTIMATE maximum for engraving, up to 15 characters per line. Friends of Mindowaskin Park, stated. EXPANDED NETWORK FOR CLARITY! “We have been fundraising for sev­ eral years and are pleased that the Line 1 restoration is finally underway. We UNBELIEVABLE still have some items that donors can REBATES IN YOUR POCKET! JUST SOME OFTHE REASONS... purchase. It’s a great way to memo­ rialize friends and family members Line 2 on a town centerpiece.” Historical Society Line 3 Schedules Meeting, Make your check payable to: Friends of Mindowaskin Park in the Names 2002 Officers CRANFORD - The Union County amount of $ 150, and mail to the address below. Historical Society has revealed that its next meeting will be held on Sunday, February 3, at 2:30 p.m. at the Hanson House in Cranford. The F R E E P H O N E with case, roonuiv Additional Items are available to purchase such as benches, urns, historic program for the afternoon will be car chargers headset on a 7 lights, t/m s, etc. Please call for additional information. announced. new activation f «onih During the meeting, the names of high schools in Union County will you be selected for the organization’s $50 GET $130°° annual presentation of its history NOKIA GIFT CARO Friends of awards to six senior students in June. Jlistorical Society officers recently Offer Good UnM Jinuiry 8«i, 8008! elected for 2002 are as follows: Presi­ Visit Our Website @ Cellular Signal Plus www.cellsig.com Mindowaskin Park dent, Hazel Hardgrove; Vice-Presi­ 132 E. Broad St. • Westfield, NJ 07090 dents, Lester Sargent, Lauren Yeats Phone: 908.789.5302 Fax: 908.789.5094 m and Alan Zimmermann; Secretary, Jean-Rae Turner; Treasurer, We’re Now Open On Sundays, 12pm - 4pm P.0. Box 87, Westfield, NJ 07091 FRIENDS OF Stephanie Laucius; Trustees for the Mon., Tues., Wed., & Fri., 9am - 6pm Class of 2004, Arnold H. McClow, Thurs., 9am - 8pm • Sat., 10am - 6pm MINDOWASKIN Michael Yesenko, Lauren Yeats, 908-233-8110 PARK Vincent Parlapiano and Lester Sargent. * Thursday, December 27, 2001 (Tlu- BlrwtfiVlfr 11 wiftrr and THE TIM ES of Scotch Plain* - Fanwood A Watchunc C ommunications, Inc. Pusucatkin THE TIMES Seven Governors From Union County 333ralfu'li> HLeaher of Scotch Plains - Fanwood Establishted IH9Q Established IV.1V- Hard Luck, Twists, Fate Followed Them The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Oflhiul Newspaper of the HomuRh of Fanwood and the Township of Scotch Plains and the County of Union By WALTER E. BORIC, III one-year terms - a record for the state in chose Pcnningston over Ogden by a vote Member of: Member of: both terms held and years served. He o f 30-20 The final hext o f three" exm- New Jersey _____Press AiaociatfcM ___ • National Newspaper spaper Association Editor's Note: The following is Ihe New Jersey Press Association died in office, however, on July 2 5 ,1790 lext took place in 1814. Pennington ag4m National Newspaper Association Scotch Hams Business & Professional Association first half if a column on Union County's prevailed by a vote of 29-23 Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association seven governors. The sectmd half will he and was succeeded by acting governor Elisha Lawrence of Monmouth County. Ogden's term as governor included IVntck’.ih RMope .a So fch Hum. NewJcinc) published next week. I » k ;ils ftmajjc Bad* Watfidd,New Jerey Livingston and his wife, Susannah frequent clashes with his own Federal­ P.O. Box 250 • 50 Kim Street P. o . Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue • • • • • French, nad 13 children. He served in Ihe ist-controlled stale legislature which was Westfield. NJ. 07091 Scotch Plains, N J. 07076 Hard luck and strange political twists first and second continental congresses opposed to the War of 18 12. Ogden, if Is o f late have been a part of the story about Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mall: prets9goleader.com • Web: wwH.goleader.com Fax: (908) 232-0473 and also commanded militia in the Revo­ reported, exerted great effort, although every tine o f the seven New Jersey gov­ lutionary War Livingston's home while unsuccessfully, to enlist some support POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at ernors from Union County They en­ governor was located on Morris Avenue from them for the war effort P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 countered everything from death in of­ across from Kean University near where After leaving office he was engaged fice. a prison sentence for debt, a the three Union County communities of in a number o f business ventures includ­ PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNC, COMMUNICATIONS, INC. governor's resignation to circumvent a Elizabeth. Union, and Hillside converge ing steam boating He was a man-of provision of the State Constitution, and It still stands today and serves as a considerable wealth hut costly litigation Michelle II. I.ePoldevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Eecomte dead locked elections including even museum open to the public for a nominal over steam boating rights cost him dearly. M/M OlHtCTOH AUmdUWCAVON rvHustmi picking a governor by drawing lots. fee. It is known as Liberty Hall Years later he wav imprisoned in lire Suzetle F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael Hartiromo The first governor from what is now Charles Clark. 1012 State of New York for his debts His COMMVNITV MVSMV7 f'l HI!\IOH H SPOOIS MAmnm. j rm tuum Union County when it was still a part of A war and a resultant resignation made Princeton classmate, Aaron Burr, had a Paul J. Peyton K aren M. H in d s Robert P. Connelly Essex County, was William Livingston it possible for Westfieldcr Charles Clark law passed by the New York State Leg­ He first look office in 1776. The seventh BUSIhISS und l.aVlMNSILKl UUIUUANMjl.R cussmtmuMuus to become governor, albeit an acting islature that prohibited the imprison­ Union County governor is acting gover­ governor. Joseph Hkximfield. a 10-term ment of Revolutionary War veterans for SUBSCRIPTION PRICE nor Donald T. DiFrancesco, he will he governor in the early 1800s, resigned as debt Ogden was freed. He lived out his stepping down on January 8. 2002. The One-year - $24 • Two-year - $46 • Three-year - $66 • One-year college (September to May) - $16 governor about the time the War o f 18 12 years in Jersey City. five governors in between were Charles was declared in June o f 1812 against the Ogden lived from 1756 to 1839. His Clark, an acting governor; Aaron Ogden: British. Bloomfield stepped down to family had been in the Elizabethtown Isaac Williamson: foster M. Voorhees, accept President James Madison's ap­ area since al least 1664. His father be­ an acting governor who became gover­ pointment to command American troops fore him was active in colonial politics. Augmented By September 11, Year 2001 nor; and William N. Runyon. in the war. He fought in the American Revolution. Like Mr. DiFrancesco, four of these According to the State Constitution at He served in the stale assembly and also seven governors were acting governors the time, the next in line to fill the in Ihe United State Senate. He and his Was Highlighted By Numerous News Events who came to office when there was a governor's post was the vice president of wife, Elizabeth Chitwood, had seven legitimate vacancy in the governor's the legislative council - Ihe legislative children, two daughters and five sons. post due to an outright resignation of the It’s difficult, of course, tocharacteri/e the year now to surface questioning some of his actions in Scotch body lhal was the forerunner to the New Isaac Williamson, 1817-1829 sitting governor before ihem. Voorhees Jersey State Senate. The president of the Isaac Williamson’s first election for ending, given that September 11 now seems to frame Plains, was the only one of the four acting council when Bloomfield resigned was governor in 1817 had a somewhat rocky everything in our world. Can the good things that did Days after his official campaign kickoff, the Act­ governors to ever become a full-fledged Charles Clark who resided in the West beginning. When he last ran for office In governor in his own right. Livingston, happen be seen purely as good things, or must they ing Governor bowed out, leaving party regulars Fields o f Elizabethtown. Today the town 1829 it was an even rockier finish, which Ogden, and Williamson never served as is known as Westfield. It is one of Union resulted in two elections for governor be tempered with a reference to the evil deeds of scrambling to find an alternative to Bret Schundler. acting governors. County's 21 municipalities. being within about a one-week period. Of September 11 ’ They soon settled on former Congressman Bob Until 1844, the elections for New Although the exact date when Clark his first election, one can easily say -he The outpouring of support in recent weeks for local Franks, who was defeated in the June Primary by Mr. Jersey governor were conducted by mem­ began serving as acting governor is un­ became governor through the back doot bers of the two houses of the State Leg­ clear, he served for a period of about five W illiamson's first election in 1817 charitable organizations is, of course, a direct result Schundler, who then wenton to lose to Mr. McGreevey islature meeting in joint session. The months until October 27, 1812 at which came about when Governor Mablob o f the events in New York City. The challenge is to in November. elections generally took place In late time James Schureman of Middlesex Dickerson resigned mid-term in Febru­ October with the oath of office being ensure that this backing continues so that, one day, Locally, it was a split decision for the two parties. County became vice president o f the ary of 1817 to take a seat in the United administered shortly thereafter. Union legislative council. Schureman then States Senate. An election was promptly people’s generosity will be seen as a new paradigm Democrats gained control of the Westfield Town County broke away from Essex County served briefly as acting governor until held and Williamson was elected for the spawned by, but no longer framed by. the lerrorist Council for the first time, while Republicans wid­ in 1857. the newly elected governor, Aaron Ogden unexpired term. But it wasn't easy • “ William IJvingston, 1776-1790 attacks. ened their council margin in Scotch Plains. Demo­ of Elizabethtown, took the oath o f office Williamson failed to get a majority of William Livingston, the first New on November 3. the votes on the first ballot. He came up On a different level, the sense of national unity crats held on to their two seats on the Fanwood Jersey governor and the first from Union Clark lived from 1752 to 1821. He one vote short in a three-man race: 26- displayed in the face of the attacks — via Hags and council, while maintaining their 9-0 majority on the County, experienced hard luck from the married Ann Yeomans and they had two 21-6. On the second ballot Williamson the like — should eventually, we'd hope, come to be county freeholder board. In the new 21st District, very outset. He was caught up in a dead sons, Samuel and Charles. A soldier in narrowly defeated Joseph Mcllvaine, 29- locked election. He also had the unfortu­ the Continental Army he served in the seen as the natural thing for patriotic people to do, in 26. After that cliff-hanger, elections went Republicans won all three races for State Senate and nate distinction of being the only New Westfield volunteer company known as smoothly for Williamson for nearly a times of both war and peace. Assembly, while next door, in the new 22nd District, Jersey governor to die in office. the New Jersey Greens during the Revo­ dozen years until 1829 Perhaps the September 11 attacks forced many of it was a Democratic sweep. A New Yorker by birth, he lived from lutionary War, In addition to his service Elected 12 times, Williamson was 1723-1790. He moved to New Jersey in in the upper house of the stale legisla­ us to refocus ourselves and concentrate on those closing in on Governor Livingston's Our area continued to make positive moves for­ 1760, moving to Elizabethtown in 1772. ture, the legislative council, he also record-setting string of 14 terms as gov­ aspectsof life that are truly important: our family and ward. Westfield began tackling redevelopment of the His election as New Jersey’s first governor served in the New Jersey General As­ ernor. Minutes o f the State Legislature friends, our health and safety, and the general well­ Central Avenue corridor on the south side of town. once it attained statehood, only came about sembly rising to the post of assembly indicate that Williamson had either no after he emerged victorious from a dead being of our neighbors and communities. If some­ speaker. opponents or was unanimously elected Scotch Plains and Fanwood both made great strides locked election with Richard Stockton, a Aaron Ogden, 1812-1013 for all but his first and last elections. But thing good came out of the horrors of that September in improving the look of their central business dis­ signer of the Declaration of Independence. Aaron Ogden’s elections for governor something happened on his way to pos­ day, let it be this renewed emphasis on what truly tricts. Our schools continued to turn out well-rounded There were a series of problems sur­ could possibly be compared to a world sibly setting a new record. rounding that first election in 1776 that matters in life. championship, boxing match. Three Williamson found himself in political kids who were involved in their communities. Our went beyond merely being a tied election. times state legislators voted in races thal trouble later in his service as governor It was certainly an interesting year, even without towns’ street fairs this year were all well-attended Initially Ihe Legislature was unable to pitted Ogden against William S. after he sided with the John Adams! September 11. The nation ushered inanew Presidency and successful. Vito Gagliardi, Sr. of Scotch Plains meet due to a lack of a quorum. This Pennington. It was akin to the person faction of the divided Democratic-Re­ delayed the election. When the two houses after a prolonged vote-counting process. The state winning “the best out of three" Incom­ publican party. Not long after his deci: was named state Education Commissioner under Mr. did meet on August 31 and voted, the ing the undisputed world champion. sion, the opposing wing o f the party, that welcomed a new governor who resides in our area. DiFrancesco. And Westfield continued to serve as a results were an equal number of votes for Some years after completing his service loyal to Andrew Jackson, was in com ­ The economy fell into a recession, ending the sound stage of sorts for the NBC program “Ed”. each candidate. The dead lock was bro­ as governor he ended up in a New York mand of the state legislature and wanted ken when a plan was devised to allow longest economic expansion on record. Gas prices Our area lost a few good people this year. H. state prison for non-payment of debt. Williamson out as governor. When aba UvingM6n>lo become governor and for Ogden competed for governor in 1812, election of 1829 rolled around; at umbM spiked in early Summer before dropping in recent Emerson Thomas, former Westfield Mayor, died, as ' Stocldon (Sbecome chief justice of the 1813, and 1814. He had been nominated be described as one of New Jersey’s weeks to their lowest levels in years. did former Assemblyman and Scotch Plains Mayor court system. They each were elected by by the Federalist Party at least one addi­ most bizarre. That year the Legislature the Legislature to those posts but Stock- For three days last winter, the region waited for a tional time but withdrew. Ogden bested ended up conducting two separate elec­ Alan Augustine. Our cultural world has a big void to ton, apparently still not happy with what Pennington by a vote o f 30-22 in the first tions for governor within a one-week blizzard that never quite materialized. For the first fill with the recent death of Harry Devlin, and our transpired, turned down the post, race between them in 1812. In a return period. time since 1997, basebal I’s champions weren ’t named communities continue to mourn the losses of those Livingston went on to be elected 13 match the next year, the tables were On October 30, the Jacksonian-domi- more times - a total o f 14 consecutive, the Yankees. turned on Ogden when state legislators nated legislature elected Garret D. Wall who perished in the World Trade Center, Pentagon in a vote of 39-15-2. Williamson received Politically, it was a topsy-turvy year. Christine and United Flight 93 attacks. 15 votes and a William Chetwood gar­ Todd Whitman left the governorship to head the While it will be difficult to look back at 2001 nered two. But the fight wasn’t over. federal Environmental Protection Agency and was without thinking of September 11, we should all take Within a few days Wall caused turmoil by rejecting the opportunity to become gqv- succeeded by State Senate President Donald T. comfort in the fact that, despite those tragic events, emor. A second election became neces­ DiFrancesco of Scotch Plains. He was revving up his our world survived and continues to move forward. sary. On November 6 Williamson faced campaign, first to face Jersey City Mayor Bret Hopefully, we will remain united and continue to o ff against Peter D. Vroom. Vroom over­ whelmed Williamson by a vote of 42-13. Schundler in a GOP Primary and then Democrat Jim display the positive characteristics that mark us all as Born in Elizabethtown, Isaac McGreevey in November, when press reports began Americans. Williamson lived from 1767 to 1844. He and his wife. Anne Crossdale, had two sons, Benjamin and Isaac. Originally a Federalist, he was elected to the State General Assembly and later as governor as a Democratic-Republican. Thanks To All for Making Experience After leaving the governor's post -he went on to serve as mayor of Elizabeth and late as a member of the legislative W ith Leader And Times A Great One council from Essex County. He turned down an appointment to the State Su­ mayors and 20 councilpersons since preme Court and later served as a mem­ By PAUL J. PEYTON Next year begins a process of shifting May, 1994. from two-year terms to four years. The ber of the constitutional convention that Seven and a half years may not seem Many issues have been debated, ev­ terms of the Mayor and council for the drafted New Jersey’s second constitu­ like a long time, but in the news world, erything from the town sale of land, 2002 elections will be three years, with tion, the Constitution of 1844, but Re­ it’s pretty significant. known as the Lexington Heights devel­ four years the norm in 2003. signed and died before it was completed. On the news front, a lot has taken opment off of Prospect Street, to the County government has seen a shift Oovtd B. Corbin for 77m W—tfhM LmkMt and 77m Tim— place. During my time here, this news­ approval of an exterior property mainte­ from a 6-3 Republican majority in 1992 ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATION...?** Westfield Under and The Times Politi­ paper has had three publishers - Kurt nance code, to the early-morning gar­ to 9-0 Democratic control the past four cal Editor Paul Peyton, left, converses with Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco and Jeffrey Bauer and Horace Corbin. bage pickups, to the current debate over years. Since July, 1992, there have been while another reporter Jots down Information after the Union County Repub­ They took the lead in bringing The the display of religious symbols. nine freeholder chairmen and 24 mem­ lican convention at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on March 24, 2001. Westfield Leader and The Times of Newspaper stories do have an impact bers of the freeholder board. Scotch Plains-Fanwood into the 21st on government. The Recreation Com­ I became the managing editor of The century. They have seen this paper mission a few years ago was set to de­ l^eader and The Times in 1994, follow­ through it all, from typewriters to com­ velop a section of Brightwood Park, a ing a year-and-a-half stint as a freelance $ Letters to the Editor puters, to an electronic publication via natural sanctuary in town, for ball fields, writer, where I had the Westfield Plan­ a portable document format (pdf) on the until we ran a story (which 1 authored). ning Board and Board of Adjustment Below are four arcane words, each Internet. The story got a number of residents in an beats, not to mention the county free­ with four definitions - only one is cor­ The Corbin ownership took over a uproar, thus killing the plan. Wetlands holders. I have covered the Westfield Westfields’ Love And Prayers Help rect. The others are made up. Are you “Leader family” that was in shock fol­ was their way out. council since May, 1994. sharp enough to discern this deception of lowing the March 4, 1996 murder in its There are those issues that won’t go Over the past few years, my emphasis With Anguish And Fear of Cancer diction? own offices of Jeff Bauer by his es­ away: how to collect leaves in the most has been on political and government If you can guess one correctly - good tranged wife, Meta Bauer, who killed effective manner, the policy of paving coverage, ensuring that all meetings, as In May our family was given the dev­ your generosity of time and spirit was guess. If you get two - well-read indi­ herself right after delivering the fatal streets and replacement of curbs. well as election news, are covered. Elec­ astating news that our teenage daughter appreciated. You took away a worri- vidual. If you get three - word expert: If shots to Mr Bauer On the political front, in 1996. tion Night has always been a late erne had cancer While we worked thrnng^ fpftr had, To w ho tele- you get all four - You must have a lot’of Covering Westfield has been a fas­ Westfielders elected the first Democrat around our Elm Street offices, hut prob­ the anguish and fear, we felt the love and phoned, wrote cards, or dropped off little free time! cinating experience. Council meet­ to the Mayor’s office in 85 years. In ably my favorite night of the year. prayers of the community of Westfield surprises, please know that each act of All words and correct definitions ings, every Tuesday night (same Bat 2002. Democrats will take the majority My tenure with The Leader and The carrying us through the trials of the kindness had a direct impact on Angela’s come from the board game Diction time; same Bat channel) run late into on the council for the first time in town Times has been a rewarding experience. moment. Though we had been told that psyche. Deception. the evening. There have been three history. But now it is time to move on. 1 have we would “feel die prayers," we had no Conquering cancer has a large mental Answers to last week’s arcane words. accepted the position of Direc­ idea of the power behind these words. component; you were part of the healing 1. Vire - An arrow that whirls as it tor of Communications for Over the year, there have been times process. To all of the Westfield teachers flies State Senator-elect Richard whetrweliave felt overwhelmed, only to and adimnistruiors w ho have helped not 2. Inveigle - To entise or trick Bagger and Assemblymen Tom have the weight lifted by angelic hands. only Angela but our whole family deal 3. Pedum - A pastoral staff Kean, Jr., both of Westfield, There were moments when our feet barely with this challenge, your support has 4. Jactation - The act o f bragging hit the pavement as they were carried played a large role in our ability to cope. and Dr. Eric Munoz of Sum­ TREGETOUR mit. I officially begin my new along by the force of prayer. As we face To all o f Angela’s friends, thank you for 1. A valet; servant endeavor on Monday, January' the holidays, we wanted to thank all who sticking by her side. I will ctiU hr on fhn “north The doctors have ndtl ns lim e anil j . a juggler or magician side" of Westfield; "203'' in. prayers are felt and appreciated. again o f the importance of peer support We also want to thank the many who to Angela's herding. To the priests and 4. A grave digger stead of “50” Elm Street, DAHOON Thank you to all the offi­ have helped us along the way. To those our friends at St. Helen’s, your love and 1. A dugout canoe cials in our coverage area and of you who have cared for our younger support have given us spiritual blessings 2, A sfnall evergreen tree o f the south­ the many area residents who children, no words can express our grati­ that have sustained us. To our special tude. We don’t know what we would friend who put us in touch with the ern U S. having white, soft, close-grained have helped make my experi­ wood ence at this newspaper a great have done without you. To those who wonderful doctors at Sloan Kettering, have fed and walked our dogs on our we will never be able to thank you enough. 3. A person with a mental deficiency; one. a moron Thanks also to the wonder­ long days in the hospital, you gave us While we would never, ever choose peace of mind that every member of our this path, we do feel blessed. Cancer is 4, A hut or small dwelling o f India ful staff, both past and present, INCICURABLE of The Leader and Times. They family was cared for. To those o f you an opportunity to grow, and grow we who arranged the blood drive or gave have. One way we have grown is that we 1. Incapable of being tamed have contributed greatlv in 2. Perplexing; unsolvable making this publication such a blood, you gave far more than you can have seen the best our world has to offer comprehend. - in all of you. The community of 3. Incapable o f learning' strong, community-oriented 4. Unscrupulous On those days when Angela received Westfield has been extraordinary. We newspaper. CROMLECH So while it is not a goodbye blood, there was tremendous comfort are so lucky to live in a town where so 1. A grouchy old man; curmudgeon to Westfield, it is time for me knowing that the blood had been given many people care. Thank you from the with love to her. To our nurse friends, bottom o f our hearts. 2. A slingshot to sign off as Ihe senior editor 3. A prehistoric tomb consisting of a of this newspaper. Thanks for who came in the evenings to administer The Ricci Family large, flat stone laid across upright stones the memories. shots, you will never know how much Westfield 4. A three-sided cabin or hut A Watchunc Communications Inc. Pum k ation Cite IHrntfi.-lft llrn frrr and T H E TIMES of Scotch PUlni - Fanwood Thursday, December 27, 2001 Page J Union County Sues Lead Paint Industry Vote on Freeholder Redistricting Over Poisoning Hazards In Children ELIZABETH — Union County detection, medical monitoring and mem and education effort*." For County Could Come Jan. 3 Freeholder Chairman Alexander preventative screening of all chil­ The Union Counl) litigation is the Mirahclla today announced that the dren in the county The county is also third suit of its kind in New Jersey, Bs PALI. J. PEYTON choose lour of the nine members on Court. Deborah T. Poritz. would v». w»v llrm n tfc WrtinrU traWr mJ I k k , County of Union has filed a lawsuit seeking the defendants to fund pro­ and follows dozens of similar law­ the county's freeholdci hoard at- choose a fifth commissioner. The against the lead paint industry, say­ grams to provide public education suits filed across the country in the 1 RENTON - Union County Re­ large There are five freeholder dts districts would have to he created ing it's time to hold lead paint mak­ relating to the continuing dangers past decade, including New York, publicans believe a bill to bring re­ tricts containing one scat each. within 30 days of the effective bill ers accountable for the “lives they poised by lead. California and Texas. d's ruling to the county freeholder Freeholders are elected at-large in Assemblyman Kean said he an­ tinned and ihe damage they haw The defendant, in the case are ihe Union County's lawsuit is a public board may be their last chance to both Mercer and Union Counties. ticipates that Assemblyman Kelly's toped." l.cad Industries Association, and 10 nuisance claim, which seeks to hold bring a two-party government to the Mercer County has seven seats, w Kile hill will be voted on at the Thursday, The suit, filed in Union County Su­ paint manufacturers, including the lead paint industry liable for bond. Democrat* have held all nine Union County has nine freeholder January 3 legislative session The perior Court, seeks to recover the costs Dupont. American Cyanamid and cleaning up and for health costs borne seals on the board since 1998. seats Freeholder* in Union and Mer­ hill needs to pass the Assembly and of responding, detecting and abating Sherwin-Williams. by taxpayers. The county's lawsuit A bill, A-4053, sponsored fry Essex cer all are currently elected to stag­ Senate in separate votes. the presence of lead in public and Freeholder Nicholas P. Scutari said alleges that the paint manufacturers County Assemblyman John V. Kelly, gered, three-year terms "I’m optimistic.” said Mr. Kean, private buildings and homes through' the lawsuit is the right thing to do. knew lead w as a problem since 1904, * 4 pulled from consideration fry the Districts in each of the counties that the legislation will pass in both out the county. It also seeks pay mem especially for working families and but deliberately misled the public. Assembly on December 17 due to a would he created by commissions houses. for all present and future health costs children. "These manufacturers create and heavy agenda of frills in the current consisting of four members chosen Mr. Frigerio has indicated that incurred by county residents suffering "Through this litigation, we seek sell a dangerous product which hurts lan e-duck session. The hill was re­ by the Republican and Democratic Acting Governor Donald T. from exposure to lead punt to gain new resources lo detect and thousands of children each year." leased from the Assembly Govern­ chairpersons in each of those coun­ DiFrancescq has promised to sign The county is seeking the defen­ abate lead from children's homes said Freeholder Mirahclla. "We want ment Committee earlier this month. ties. the legislation if il reaches his desk dants to pay for preventative and preventing future childhood lead them to take responsibility for their Union County Republican Chair- If a tiebreaker is needed. Chief before he leaves office on Tuesday, educational measures including the poisoning," Freeholder Scutari said. actions." matt Ronald Frigerio said he views Justice of the New Jersey Supreme January 8. creation of a fund for lead-poisoning “It will help our prevention, treat- According to county officials, lend the legislation as a Iasi means of poisoning affects all ages, but the gaining representation for Republi­ highest risk is to children under 6. It cans. He noted that GOP candidates can cause permanent damage to the have been losing fry amounts rang­ nervous system. Il can lower intelli­ ing between 10,000 and 20,000 voles Housing Boom Foreseen gence. impair cognitive function and county wide to Democrats in the free­ increase hyperactivity and aggres­ holder races. sion levels. "One-third of the partisan voters During Year 2002 According to county officials, are not being represented," Mr. nearly 7,000 children through out Frigcrui explained, citing those per­ Sales of existing homes will top buyers are not only interested in New Jersey last year hud enough sons w ho are registered Democrats the 5 million mark nationally this the investment aspect, hut are just lead in their blood to impair their and Republicans. year for the third consecutive time. as diligently considering the ability to think, concentrate and learn. WITV'hile three hills have been crc- Despite the uncertainties of the lifestyle advantages of a commu- The county states that experts be­ ateill on the subject. Mr. Frigerio only economy, it is expected that 2002 lieve at least 30,000 more New Jer­ views a bill sponsored by Assembly­ will result in similar sales figures. Driving this continued housing phe­ sey children under age 6 are also man Kelly as having a legitimate nomenon is a combination of low1 poisoned, but have never been tested. chance of passing and becoming law before the GOP loses the Governor's interest rates and pent up demand for Also, officials stated that nearly ownership. one million children in the United office and majority in the Assembly as i f January 8. The Senate will be a “On the local level we have a States have been identified with high similar picture," according to lead levels in their Wood. The county 20-20 split between the two major pol ticul parties. Barbara Callahan of the Westfield says that new research has found that Office of Coldwell Banker Resi­ not only are current treatments inef­ Mr. Kelly's bill, co-sponsored by RIDING HIGH...Fontaine Gatti enjoys a ride alop an elephant during her Assemblymen Richard H. Bagger. dential Brokerage. "Even alter the fective, hut brain damage occurs at events of September 11 and the travels through India and Nepal. She w ill discuss her journey us guest speaker Eric Murtoz and Tom Kean. Jr., would for the First Wednesday Luncheon of the W estfield Historical Society at noon much lower exposure than ever decline of the slock market, pre­ impact Mercer. Union and Essex on January 2 at B.G. Fields Restaurant In Westfield. thought possible. mium housing remains in high de­ Counties. mand," Callahan stated. Our office Book Discussion Set 'Ihe bill would require a separate is still experiencing multiple offers Fontaine Gatti to Describe district for each freeholder, divided on properties and the number of At Fanwood Library by the number of residents in the people viewing our listings has not county. With Union County’s popu­ decreased at all," she said. Itiirlnira < ullultan, sales associate with FANWOOD - The Fanwood Me­ the Westfield office of Coldwell lation o f 540,(KK), that would mean While low interest rates have Travels to India and Nepal morial Library has invited members 60.IKX) constituents pet freeholder, Hanker, sees the housing market amaz­ been a definite contributor in sus- ingly vibrant. WESTFIELD - Fontaine Gatti. a Scouts, Boy Scouts, Colonial of the public to participate in a book Assemblyman Kean explained. taining such a strong market, sim­ travel counselor, travel writer and Questers. Union County Medical discussion on Thursday, January 10, “iVith a county as large and di­ ply the fact that people want to lecturer, will present a slide and lec­ Society, Toastmasters, the Plainfield at 7:30 p m. at the library. verse as Union," Mr. Kean said, the own a home or upgrade the one nity." Barbara said. ture program about her journey Camera Club, Mountainside Twig Librarian Ruth Ahnert will lead a legislation would lead to a greatly they currently reside in has been it The Westfield office of Coldwell through India and Nepal at the First and the Rosary Society at Our Lady discussion of "Girl With A Pearl Ear­ improved "representative govern­ major factor. “The home owner­ Banker Residential Brokerage has Wednesday Luncheon of the of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church ring," written by Tracy Chevalier. ment” within the county. ship experience seems to have been the top Coldwell Banker office Westfield Historical Society at noon in Mountainside. To best participate, interested indi­ Voters in Essex County currently taken on a greater importance to­ in the NY metropolitan area for 16 on January 2 at B.G. Fields Restau- Mrs. Gatti currently serves on the viduals are encouraged to read the day than any time in my career. consecutive years. 2001 will be re­ rapt, located at 560 Springfield Ave. boards of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains book before the meeting date. Copies Neighborhoods, community ser­ corded as the best year ever for the in Westfield. YMCA and the Youth and Family are available at the library, located at Sue it all on the Web! vices, schools, and recreation pro­ office in residential home sales. You Mrs. Gatti. who has been in the Counseling Service. She is a Stephens North Avenue and Tillotson Road. grams are highly coveted features can rettch Barbara at 908-301-2886 in today’s market. Prospective travel business for 30 years, is a Minister and Eucharistic Minister, For more information, please call www.goleader.com or at brokermcftdaol .com. Trustee of the Westfield Historical as well as Vice-President of Widow- the library at (908) 322-6400. Suciatyund directs the organization's Widowers ul Our Lady of Lourdes. ftrtd.tntpa'duringithe year. 1 She' additionally belongs1 to'rhc NEW EXTENDED STUDIO • She has traveled to various parts of French Club and Friends of the DWI, SPEEDING? the world and became a member of Westfield Symphony and is active the Circumnavigators Club five years with hospice. Mrs. Gatli recently ago when she circled the globe in one joined the Mountainside Rescue DRUG CHARGES? continuous trip. She is currently Squad and is currently pursuing her employed at American Express Emergency Medical Service train­ Travel in Scotch Plains. ing. We’ll Defend You In Courtl A graduate of the University of Regular attendees of ihe First Maryland School of Nursing. Mrs. Wednesday Luncheon will be con­ Gatti worked in advertising part time tacted by a telephone committee of Call Hatha & Ashtanga when her children were young and as the Historical Society to verify their GARY J. GRABAS a substitute teacher in the Scotch reservations. YOGA (all levels) Plains-Fanwood school system. Space permitting, others are wel­ Back, breathing & Former Middlesex and Morris County Assistant Prosecutor , Active in volunteer work, she has come to attend. Interested individu­ rejuvenative classes served as an officer in the Fanwood- als arc asked to call (908) 233-2930 Scotch Plains Newcomers Club, the before noon on Monday, December Yoga for kids f8 to 12) Jaycettes, the Garden Club, Girl 31, for seating information. The Law Office of OPEN HOUSE DAYS JON M. 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The Scotch Plains Recreation De­ Gentle Yoga, Mondays and Fri­ partment is sponsoring the follow­ days, 12:45 to 1:45 p.m.. Town* ing winter classes this year. House in Green Forest Park. The Mommy 4 Me classes, open for cost is $40 for residents and $45 for babies 6 to 24 months old Classes non-residents. will be held on various days. The Senior Bowling league, Fridays, cost it $75 foe residents and $80 for 9:30 a m. at Linden Lanes. There is non-residents. a one-time registration fee of $5, Karate — Session 2, Tuesdays, paid at the recreation office. The for ages J to 13. The class will he cost is $1.70 per game or $5.10 for offered at different times, at a cost three games. Shoes arc included in of $30 for residents and $35 for the cost. non-residents. Shoestring Players, Saturday, Arts 4 Crafts, for children in February 9, an introductory work­ grades 3 through 6, Tuesdays at shop that introduces kids to the joy various times. The cost is $25 for of performing The program will be residents and $30 for non-residents offered from 10 a.m. to noon for Children’s Bowling Program. children in grades 3 through 5, and Linden Lanes. A $10 registration 1 to 3 p.m. for those in grades 6 fee is included with this program through S. The program will be Also, there is a $6 fee to be paid offered at the Towne House in Green weekly at the howling center. Forest Park at a cost of $25 for Bumper Bowling is available for residents and $30 for non-residents. Michael Thomas Carter and Miss Jodi Bertelaon children 5 to 7 years old and regular Windham. Vt. Ski Trip-for teens bowling for those youngsters 5 to in Scotch Plains and Fanwood, 14 years old. March 1-3, 2002. Instrument Workshop, various The $375 per person fee includes Miss Jodi ‘Bertetson classes and instruments will be of­ two full days of skiing, lift tickets, fered for this program. all meals (except lunch at the lodge) Sketching, for fourth through and lodging. Registration is on a To W ed MicfiaeCT Cartersixth graders, Fridays, 4 to 5 p.m., first-come, first-served basis with a Brunner Elementary School art maximum of 40 persons accepted room. The cost is $30 for residents for the trip. Payment must be made Mr. and Mrs. Jay Bertclson of N.C., and teaches at Union Academy Charter School in Indian Trail. and for $35 for non-residenLs. in full at the time of registration. Westfield have announced the en­ Joint Trips: Mountainside, New The future bridegroom graduated Twirling, open to children aged 6 Thomas M. Pierce and Miss Michelle R. Beese gagement of their daughter, Miss from Severna Park High School in to 10 years Beginner and intermc Providence and Scotch Plains have Jodi Bcrtelson, to Michael Thomas diate classes will be offered at 4 and Maryland in 1994 and from Old joined forces to sponsor several trips Carter of Indian Trail, N.C. He is the 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Terrill son of Mr. and Mrs. Thom Martin of Dominion University in Norfolk, Va„ in 2002. Middle School cafeteria. Vacation destinations will include Scvema Park, Md. in 1999. He is also attending Wingate Miss Micfiebbe ‘Robin ‘Beese Senior Aerobics, offered at the Long Island in the spring, The bride-to-be graduated from University, where he is a candidate for a master's degree in business Towne House in Green Forest Park Gettysbcrg in the summer and Pi­ Westfield High School in 1995 and on Mondays and Fridays from 11:30 administration. He is employed by geon Forge, Tenn. in the fall. Look from Dickinson College in Carlisle, a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $5 for ‘Engaged to ‘Thomas M. Bierce Alltel Communications in Charlotte. for details after the start of the new Pa., in 1999. She is currently pursu­ residents and $10 for non-residents. ing a master's degree in education at A wedding is planned for Septem­ year. Doris J. Pierce of Hilton Head Is­ Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Beese of Wingate University in Charlotte, ber of 2002. Westfield have announced the en­ land, S.C., and George E. Pierce, Sr. gagement of their daughter, Miss of Princeton, both formerly of Michelle Robin Beese of Point Pleas­ Westfield. ant Beach, to Thomas M. Pierce of The bride-elect is a graduate of Westfield. He is the son of Mrs. Westfield High School and the Catho­ _ Uiestfi&ld Tteareatiiyn Events lic University of America in Wash­ New Classes to Start Week O f days, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. ington, D.C. She is employed as an January 7 th is class uses exercise with Westfield Y Reveals oncology specialist with Hoffmunn- Kids Cluh, Tuesdays, 9:30 to dance steps. The cost is $50 per LaRoche, Inc. 11:30 u.m. person. Trips for Early 2002 Her fiance is also a graduate of Children and their parents will Children's Instrument Workshop, Westfield High School and the Uni­ Resolution or Resolve? How Have WESTFIELD - The Westfield Y, participate in sing-a-longs, arts and Offered to Children in Pre-Kinder­ versity of Scranton in Scranton, Pu. located at 220 Clark Street, has an­ crafts, free play, and much more. garten through Grade 6. lie received his Master of Business Our Lives Changed Since Sept. 11? nounced that two trips are scheduled Kids Hub is geared toward pre­ Piano, strings, and a new orches­ for the beginning of the new year. Administration Degree from school and kindergarten-aged chil­ tra will he offered at a cost of $55. By REV. OR. DARI.A TURLINGTON living, a way informed by September On Thursday, January 17, there Fordham University in New York Fvents, llckets, Trips dren. The cost is $50 per child. The year-end turning of the calen­ II, look like? will be a visit to the Newark Museum City and is u Senior Vice-President Mad Science Workshop, March You would wrestle with your un­ Cardio Sculpt A Tone, Mondays dar has an interesting effect on most to view the only East Coast stop for with GCI Group, a division of Grey 25 to 29. derstanding of God and humanity Global Group, in New York City. and Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:15 of us. it invites self-reflection, tak- "Art and Home: Dutch Interiors in U.Ht, This special workshop ..will be­ Miss Beese is the granddaughter tng stock and making plans.TfiaTs the Age of RemBrancTE" This class is for all adults who held during the winter Westfield tions, whatever they may be. Don’t of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. why the tradition of New Year’s reso­ Participants will be provided with public schools vacation week from settle for not knowing, for being want to get in shape and tone their lutions emerged. a gourmet box lunch in the museum Cuccinello and the late Dr. and Mrs. 9 a.m. to noon. The fee is $100. unsure about divine providence and Norman C. Beese. Mr. Pierce is the body. Moms can bring their infant Time itself allows a pause while cafe, before taking guided tours of Teen Programs care; read religious books, visit reli­ grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. (in their infant seat) while they we consider accomplishments and both the Dutch exhibit ami another Teen Center, Friday Nights, 8 gious communities and find answers. John J. Jordan and the late Mr. and workout. The cost is $40 per per­ failures and select those things that called “Picturing America." The fee p.m. to Midnight. You would regularly tell the people Mrs. Charles L. Pierce, Sr. son. will receive our attention for the for this trip is $45. Rhythm Social Dancing, Tues­ This program, held in the com­ in your life that they matter to you. The couple plans to be married in immediate future. On Saturday, February 16, a trip is days Beginning the Week of Febru­ munity room of the municipal build­ Regularly, not just on their birth­ planned to the George Street Play­ the full of next year. ing on East Broad Street, features Never in our lifetimes has such an ary 5. enterprise been more inviting, lhe days Your routine would include house in New Brunswick, to see a This program will teach partici­ music, movies, pool tables, video habitual statements of appreciation tragedies of September 11 stand as a matinee performance of Wendy Caitfin 9{ico(e pants the Salsa, Swing, Merengue. games, ping-pong, foosball. air backdrop to 2(X)2, and to every year and love. Wasserstein's award-winning com Cha-Cha. Hustle and more. The hockey, u big screen TV, refresh­ to come. The entire populace seemed You would not let friends slip away edy Sisters Roscnswcig. class will he held from February 5 ments, a lounge area and special or acts of kindness wait, but would ;Bom to ‘Mtfkrs to take a collective breath and realize Lunch will not he provided, but to March 5 from 8 to 9 p.m. at a cost events. reach out to heal misunderstandings; Julie and John Miller of our values had gone awry. Suddenly, the Y can supply a list of area restau­ of $65 per couple or $40 per indi­ Night Place, Offered monthly to to say, "I’m sorry;" to offer forgive­ Beechwood huve announced the birth the things and people we value most rants. The fee for this trip is $55. vidual. all intermediate school Youths, from of their daughter, Caitlin Nicole were not taken for granted anymore. ness and to provide a pick-me-up. Y membership is not required for Arts and Crafts, Tuesdays, 4:30 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. You would watch the news and use Miller, on Friday, October 26, at Overnight, we realized that any the trips. Transportation, bus driver to 5:15 p.m. Activities for Night Place include 11:36 u.m. at Overlook Hospital in moment may be our last chance to some discernment about its truth and gratuity and ull entry fees are in­ The class offers art instruction disc jockey, food, games, movies emphases. But more importandy, you Summit. say, "I love you," to give a hug, to cluded in the costs. Meals are in­ using various forms of media to and dancing. The cost is $2 in ad­ would respond compassionately to Caitlin weighed 7 pounds and 7 make an apology, to set things right cluded only where specified. create many different projects. The vance and $3 ut the door. Upcom­ ounces and measured 19’4 inches in with God and neighbors. what is going on in the world. That To ensure a space, interested indi­ cost is $30 per person. ing dates include January 25, Feb­ might mean praying for victims in viduals are encouraged to register in length at birth, So, how have you done so far Dancen ise, Tuesdays and Thurs­ ruary 15, March 22, and May 17. other places, or sending donations to person at the Y front desk. Payment The baby’s maternal grandparents living out of your new awareness? Is areas facing disasters, or emailing your in full is due upon registration and no are George and Jill Barbier of it already forgotten? Are you fixated congressional representatives about our refunds will be issued unless u Fanwood. on the offense of the attackers, or role in international politics. person’s seat can he sold. For more Her paternal grandparents are sorrow of the survivors, and so avoid­ You would continue to feel a swell information, please call the Y at (908) Mildred Miller of Scotch Plains and J £ ing applying the lessons of history to 2 of pride when you see the American 233-2700. the late John Miller. WHS Class of 1992 your own life? Have you overreacted and become paralyzed by insecurity Hag. and perhaps continue to hang it Organizes Reunion or embittered by prejudice? Or have at your door or wear it on your lapel. WESTFIELD - The Class of 1992 you drawn the lesson into your heart But you would also exercise your citizenship by finding out about our from Westfield High School will and begun to live differently? If you nation's policies, and wielding what celebrate its reunion on Saturday. have not begun yet, New Year's is a GET TO KNOW tnnuence you have to see that bias is May 4, 2002. For more information, good time to begin. condemned, that the powerless are please call (732) 617-1000. What would a different way of protected (fromchildren in war zones to the elderly in the home down the OUR STAFF street), and that United States money and power are used to bring about a Linda Bernot, PT, has been recognized throughout Donate Your Car just peace wherever possible. the state and nation as a leader in Aquatic Physical If you are starting to feel weak Therapy. She currently is the Aquatic Coordinator at American Red Cross before this list, then it’s time to put WntfietdAtountaireitde Chapter aside resolutions and reach deeply ADVANCED Physical Therapy Associates located at for resolve. Each of us is able to be all 210 North Avenue East in Cranford, N). ♦Help Can’t W alt we’re meant to be, as children of Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357), God, as relatives, neighbors, friends, Linda worked with founders, David and Nancy One Call Does It All and as citizens of our country and our world. Van Brunt, to establish an innovative Aquatic Tax Deductible • Free Towing ’m m Any Meke I Any Model - Cere Trucks A Vene You are able. Reach deep inside Physical Therapy and Wellness program ten years yourself and find the resolve to be ago. This program has evolved into our cur­ different, as different as our world rent state of the art warm water therapeutic pool has become, and spa rehabilitation. Many area residents have ***** Reverend Turlington is Senior Pas­ experienced less pain and improved function W hy should you plan tor of the First Baptist Church of with this program, greatly assisting those with Westfield, h eated at 170 Elm Street. arthritis, joint replacement, spinal stenosis, disc herniation and recovery from spinal injury. your own funeral? Story Time Programs Scheduled at Library Linda Bernot graduated Cum Laude from New York University in 1981. She is SCOTCH PLAINS - Registration one of four physical therapists nationwide, who developed a risk management and Forethought® funeral planning: for the Winter 2002 Story Time at the Scotch Plains Public Library will safety program for Aquatic Physical Therapy Professionals in 1994. This program Forethought funeral • Relieves your family of emotional burden begin on Tuesday. January 8, and is endorsed by the American Physical Therapy Association and Linda continues to /gunning is funded through • Expresses your own wishes in your plans will continue until each class is full. lecture nationwide on topics of aquatic risk management and treatment to other policies from Forethought The maximum number per class is professionals. Life Insurance Company • Protects funeral costs from inflation 20 children. A sign-up sheet w ill be • MWes iip«ier for ibose von love available on the Children’s Room desk. ADVANCED Physical Therapy Associates is proud of Linda's expertise Call for details today ... “Pre-School Story Tune” will run and achievement. She, along with our staff of specialized physical and on Tuesdays, January 29 through while you ’re thinking about it. occupational therapists, provide comprehensive care for pediatrics, hand March 5, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. or from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Children must be injuries, orthopedic, neurologic and Women’s health issues. three years old on or before die dale FUNERAL of the first program. Therapists like Linda are responsible for our reputation as one of the finest practices in DIRECTORS "K-First Grade Story Time” will - Since 1897- also run on Tuesdays from January the state. 29 through March 5, from 3:30 to 4 p.m. . FRED H. GRAY, JR. •WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRAB1EL WAHLER These programs are offered to • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Scotch Plains residents who are li­ brary' card holders. For further infor­ I PHYSICAl THERAPY ASSOCIATES Executive Administrator - William A. Doyle mation, please call the Children’s 210 North Avenue Hast, Cranford • 908-276-0237 WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St, Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 Room at the library, Monday through- CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 Friday, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., at (908) 322-5007. A Watchunc Communications, Inc. Puiucation I lti- llUwtfu'lh tr n f tr r and THE TIM ES of Scotch Plaint - Panwood Thundav, December 27, 2001 Page 7 i Concepts & Thought Westfield Teachers Participate In Special International Study WESTFIELD - Moira Abraham. lessons in their area of expertise. Union Catholic HS Tells Media Specialist in Roosevelt In­ NL Abraham's project will con­ DENT VIEW1 termediate School and Linda Ulanct. nect New Jersey and New Zealand in English-as-a-Sccond Language a biodiversity loss, She also devel­ The ww-kly column written by local high mhool ttudentx First, Second Honor Rolls teacher al Tamauues Elementary oped a storytelling unit that will be SCOTCH PLAINS - Union Catho- Nkole Barko Maureen Maggi School in Westfield, have received shared with Roosevelt School and Te Iki High School in Scotch Plains has Kevin Bean Evan Magura 2001 Geraldine R Dodge Founda- Awamuti, Hora Hora and Fairfield True Meaning of Christmas atyiounced (he names of students Lauren Biddulph Matthew Mi hen placed on the First Honor Roll and David Biggs Joseph Medway Second Honor Roll for the first se­ Dana Boyer Jacqueline Monroy Should Be Kept in Focus mester of the academic year. Tadji Braxton Joanna Pappacoda Sahmara Brown Jesska Remo IG AO AM IT KSt-H Nick Yes, he did give gilts to the poor i FIRST HONOR ROIJ W>wl/, »r,m* f* IV ll, „ii,W Lt*k, tmj IV Hum Tara Cannon Crystal Rodriguez on Christmas and, yes, that is relevant Richard Cowley Ry an Schoendorf As I walk downtown, past the to our society today. But some people Jennifer Mbit no (olleen MacaluMi Jason Davis Adrienne Slaten Christmas tree, past the Menorah are letting that blind them anil their I.in August)n Megan Mallon MarpeMlhanMqur Mary Solano and then on past Footlocker, I can kids to what the day is all about. l.aura Boca Katherine Marshall Nicholas Falrarano John Stewart smell it in the air. That crisp winters It is about giving thunks for th e.; Margot Bordas Mohamed Mekkawy Chelsea Kuenzalida Damian Stewart wind that blows in your face and birth of Jesus Christ, the central fig- -f Gladys ( aiiolio Scott Meurer Sean Trrnerv makes you shiver. Bui no one minds ure in Christianity, who we worship > because it's that time of year. Amy Cron Liu Mortkowiu Beena Jacob Nvdia Williams in church. It is about being around $ Joanna Debouska Christine Neto Christmas. Hanukkah, Kwan/aa. family in friends and celebrating this. > Nicholas Dolan Erla O’Grady whatever holiday residents celebrate joyous occasion. Kimberly Drastura Jonathan Orttz in Westfield. And, yes, last hut not least, it is KmMattairdfei Theme Palencia Richard Arena Jessica Kurylak For many Weslfieldcrs. including about mimicking jolly old St. Nick Jennifer Kilo Margaret Partyka Malherbe Bernard Daniel M^Jcen myself, il is Christmas. Sleigh bells and show ing our love for others by J Robert (iegner Kristen Petela Jesska Bourne Stephanie Massani are ringing, Rudolph is ready to roll giving them something. * Leanne Hade Kathryn Proctor F'atima ( ardoso Christina Kiewlak at the front of the sleigh, with Santa I just want everyone to really re-, - Stephanie Heil Taras Puzyk Nuno ( astainca Jeffrey Mercedat himself sitting hack ready to give member that December 25 is more Jennifer Holland Ashanti Rimes Gabrielle Conforti Kathryn Millard every kid u present and a stocking than what is tucked under the tree. EXPERIENCE IN COSTA RICA...Linda I Janet. a Tamatpies Elementary Laura Hulnik Megan Rose Ray Crego Valerie Mitchell filled with enough candy to make Every kid should still run downstairs School teacher, is pictured at ritiht behind n troop of kindergarten students in Mr. Hershey jealous. l.eanne Kacsur Meredith Sacripanti Rosavida Cruz Margaret Monroe in the morning to see what Santa Costa Rica. This is what our Christmas has Hwadekunanaugh Luke Sangiamo Anthony D’Errico Matthew Montano brought them and wives should still lion grants. Intermediate School in New Zealand. become. It is a season of giving, and buy their husbands Ihat sweater that Kim Kayser Randi Schroeder Linda Dolansky Ashley Morgan Ms. Abraham and Ms. Ulanet join Romona Kersellius Amy Snyder Christopher Etzold Lisa Mruk She also provided the schools with receiving, giving a little bit more and may or may not fit. That’s a part of an elite group of eight other teachers then receiving some more. Heather Kolar Teaira Staggers Travis Fuchs Kathleen Murray cross-curricular activities in science, the tradition and without it christ- around the nation who received fel­ Basically, we have depleted the Andrea Lapinski Lindsay Touissant Nitln Gajera Zharina Opilac art. drama and language arts. mus wouldn't be us much fun. lowships to participate in academic meaning of one of the most important Brandon Leonard John Yarady Paulisa Garcia Vincent Passaflume Ms. Ulanet's grant enabled her to Let’s just keep it in perspective. and cultural exchange programs w ith Christian days down to a big i'at guy Dorian Little Maria Varvara Kevin Gates Michael Puzyk attend the Hands Across the Water Remember what ihe day is about and international schools. dressed in red who gives our kids John Losavto James Walsh Pedro Gomes Thomas Ritter Teacher Exchange Program for two enjoy the company. It only comes For three weeks last summer. Ms. presents, or for the "mature" ones il is Yavonia Wise Nelson Goncalves Kristen Rizzo weeks last summer. She was one of once a year, right'.’ Abraham visited New Zealand, while simply a day we must gel every person Jacqline Gray Edwin Ruiz 10 teachers from New Jersey, Min­ Sandra Zamora Ms. Ulanet's assignment took her to w'e have ever breathed within three Stephanie Green Adam Rusnock nesota, Oregon and Virginia. FIRST HONOR ROLL Costa Rica. feet of some kind of gift or card. Angela Guiliano Katarzy na Sliwa "Being a participant in the Hands Local Pupils Placed Both teachers matched up with host Why? Drop the newspaper right JUNIOR CUSS- 27 Students W ilson Guinto Lori Sobers Across the Water Teacher Exchange families in which one person worked now and think of an answer. Okay, John Bialick Jaleah Hawkins Jennifer Hano May Tanudtanud enabled me to immerse myself in n new On Johnson & Wales’ in the field of education, Ms. Abraham now pick il hack up. Got your an­ Lauren Bowe Sheri Jones Suzanne Hennessy Drew Terpenning culture, meet wonderful people and and Ms Ulancl observed classes in swer? Good! Most of you probably Fall Dean’s list Tiffany ('ales Amanda Kelly Eugene Isidro Alex V andrnherg leant what it is like to be an educator in their host’s school and also presented suiil: "Because it promotes giving to AREA - Johnson & Wales Univer­ Lauren Chapnick Bridget Kora Kaitlyn Kavulus Michael Vogt another country," she revealed. others and is a nice time to get some­ sity in Providence, R.l. has revealed Aleetha Clanton Bruno Lanfernini Karol Kiewlak Stephanie W idioms thing for people you cure about.” thui residents from Berkeley Heights, Alison Clark Cara Latham Daniel Kruse Jade Williams That is all good and merry, and I'm Scotch Plains and Westfield have HbatatiD'Antumo Hope Loeffler Caitlin Yergalonis all for that. Alter all, who doesn't been named to the Dean’s List for the Jonathan DaSilva Michael Manganiello like a nice gift? But, where does this fall semester. Melissa DelaTorre Lindsey Mills all til into the scheme of Christmas? Peter Paguno, who is majoring in ' Daniel Douress Deborah Oravei 49 Students What I am starting to see around hotel restaurant institution manage­ Mark Fernandes Grace Rocca Sabina Advani Eric Kratky me in the world is a pack of obsessed ment, and Charles DiStefano, who is JiBbuvAfirmHnits Folusho Sodeke Stephen Babernitsh Ryan Leonard parents who rush out to the stores to majoring in hotel management, arc Pietro HanaUky Patrick Stahlberg Ryan Barotac Roberto Lleras gel their kids the biggest, best, new­ hmh Berkeley Heights residents Kathleen W alsh Christine Bowman Janelle Lloyd est and most expensive toy gun so placed on ihe list. ('hri.slopher Boyar Matthew Luhin they cun push the button a couple of Scotch Plains resident Patrick Stevens Bueno Gwen McGuire times and then throw il in the chest to Dinsmore, who is majoring in ap­ Sim U W R E CLASS- 21 SU dM Kim Chervenyak Lauren Moore be used about us much as my calcu­ plied computer science, was placed Kevin Bailey Tanya Martinez Evianna Cruz Elizabeth Morasso lus book now that I'm in college. We on the list Amanda Ballate Kyle McPherson Jaclyn DeAngelis ('hris Vlorency all know an un-used calculus hook Westfield student Jeffrey Harris, a' r. Lauren Body Kristine Mintel Kristina Dejesus Joseph Palinsky isn't a good tiling. management major, also received Robin Brumbaugh Brian Navoa Daniel DelGuercio Stephen Perlas 1 know Ihe slory of good old St. the honored distinction. Natalie Cortes Katherine Palitto Kevin DelMauro Gabrieia Portovedo Mieaheth Derest Kimberly SetUleri Richard Kaposito Krtely Bias AJrsandriaFarHwdl Pamela Seiple Jaclyn Esteves Peter Rivera ABRAHAM EARNS GRANT...Moira Abraham, Media Specialist at Roosevelt Jennifer Hand Edward Shields Stephen Fara'wefl David Roche Intermediate School In Westfield, received a Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation grant, resulting In her study In New Zealand lust summer. Christina lafe Leah Spearman Fernando (iallego ('hris Rodrigue/ Jennifer Kakaletris Edward Thornton Allison (>igantelli Kimberly Schurtz Kristine Manalo Joseph Torella Stacey Hagenbush Meghan Seamster DECA to Analyze State Ashley Whitemore Jennifer Hanley Tara Sinnott Nicole Hauck Karl Slson FIRST HONOR ROLL Lauren Huber Bryan Smith FRESHMAN CLASS- 46 Students Ashley Jefferson Anna Socha Of Economy Since 9-11 Kenneth Abel Melissa Malapit Sean Keane Geraldine Tandoc SCOTCH PLAINS - The Scotch to other students and business lead­ Judy Ann Adan Mark Manuel Alexander Kopec Leonard Tate Plains-Fanwood High School DECA ers in our community." 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ToniAnne Coral Beverly Nwanna Kara Beaufort Stephanie Guterl As part of their study of economics Katherine Czado Stephanie Pego Amanda Bleka Christina lllnkle and Ihe Free Enterprise System, the Westfield UNICO Kristin Davie Kelly Rapoias Beth Ann Bodek Oliver Joszl students will concentrate on the fu­ PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE...The Tuma<|iies Elementary School Par­ Brian DeOUvelra Cheryl Ritter Jessica Bonaftde Natasha l.arrlnaga ture of ihe nation's economy, with Presents Gifts ent Teacher Organization invited the Hampstead Players, a theatricul touring company from New Hampshire, to perform Oliver! for all grades al the school Raquel Dominguez Karen Rivera Danielle Chapla Jasmine Marshall emphasis on the global economy. on December 6. Pictured, left to right, are: top row, Tumaques School Principal Vanessa Cruz Stephanie Messercola To Youngsters Elizabeth Gabriel Gabriel Rojas In order to gain a belter perspec­ Michael Cullen, actors from Hampstead; bottom row, Kelsey Wilson, Ecsllc Dabes Das Melissa Mojar Leana Gonsalves Merltsa Rose tive and understanding, the pupils WESTFIELD - The Westfield Holt, Michael Kaufhold and Kevin Machowltz. Monica Grabowski Rachel Rota Kevin Davis Erin O'Connor are planning to interview corporate Chapter of UNICO National recently F’wa Hau.sbrandt Oliver Solano Jesska DeOliveira OakdanOiwuoirike executives from a variety of indus­ presented Christmas gifts to the stu­ Richard Hernandez Alison Steinbach Aniello DellaValle Vitally Patsay tries. dents of Kohler School in New Provi­ Yaida JakimaviciuteRobert Tandoc Shreyans Desai Kyle Schoendorf Some of the corporations ihe stu­ dence and the Murray Hill Child Lindsay Keogh Andrew Timmes Elyssa DiGiovanni Joseph Schuhrer dents will visit include J.P. Morgan Development Center. Dana Kinney Regina Topping Kristine Eppinger Christina Serrano Chase & Co.. Deutsche Bank, Pfizer, Through the ccxjperation and ef­ Darryl Jon Lasin Marybeth Tran I iaMarie Fcdorodio Tiffany Shaw Inc., Microsoft, McKinsey & Co., forts of its members and the aid of the Karina Linares Mark Vislocky Jennifer Feeley Kyle Simons and Credit Suisse First Boston, Westfield community, more than Timeless answers Kimberly Fell Ashley Slyranec among others. $500 in games and toys were do­ SECOND HONOR ROLL Tara Feury Ann Jaclyn Te The three DECA Chairpersons, David nated. This marked the I Oth year that SENIOR CLASS- 36 Students Jo-Arabelle Flores Grace Thomas Baumwoll, Adam Bcndik, and Michael UNICO has participated in the Priscilla Abdaia Richard Kazanowki Melissa Ford Joseph Varvara Hughes, will begin their study by trav­ project. Kevin Apuzzio Julia Kocienski Kristy Glavaskh Brian Vasquez eling to New York City to conduct some Membership is open to anyone of to life’s timely Katherine Babkz Suzanne LaTourette Louise Gonzalez Nichole Zoller of the interviews. 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By DAVID B. CORBIN 58-16. Juniors Fthan Powell and Joe DeCampo said, "1 came out a little Spm adly Written for The Westfield leader ami The Times DeCampo and sophomores Lee sluggish. Sometimes, I need a little Watching a Westfield High School Tomasso and Rob Mench were most jump-start to get going but then 1 hit wrestling match has been more satis­ impressive and asserted their influ­ my shot. After that I started looking fying as the skill levels have been ence by recording pins, for the cradle. He happened to step steadily increasing. On December DeCampo, who wrestled up at 119, up and it was there." 19. the Blue Devils demonstrated spent little time on Tom Zaborsky as He added, "I’m hoping to get down their improvement and upped their he scored a double leg takedown and to 112 by the Westfield Tournament." record to 2-1 by flattening Ridge, clamped him w ith a cradle in 1:10. At 140, Powell, who recently took first in his class at the Kearny Tour­ nament, upped his record to 7-0 by crumbling Cory Condon in 3:15 with a nearside cradle. Powell flattened David B Corbin tor The Weetftefd Leader and The Ttmee Condon with a lateral drop and a WORKING VERY HARD TO GET THE FAI.L...Raider l*at Romeo, top, puts Panther Alex Smith in plenty of trouble two-point near fall in the first period, with a leu scissors and un arm hook in the 135*11). bout. Romeo won his bout hv disqualification. then added an escape and a short ami drag to grab another takedown be­ fore ending the bout, “I have been practicing different BACHL SILBER. LOOMIS. ROMEO WIN KEY BOUTS kinds of throws over the summer. So 1 decided to hit him with it," said Powell of his lateral drop. With reference to the arm drag and SP-F Raider Matmen Startle pin. he said, “1 don’t usually do the arm drag, but it was right there. Then I was looking for a Turk and a cross face but he was bringing his head Roselle Park Panthers, 39-28 down to his knees, so I took out the Turk and put in the cradle." David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times At 145, Tomasso slicked around By DAV1I) B. CORBIN Roselle Park. They are an outstand­ crucial momentum swing occurred ATTEMPTING TO TURN WITH A TURK...Blue Devil Ethan Powell, lop, uses Shane Sweeney with a takedown then Specially Written fi>r The Westfield Leader and The Times ing club. They are in good shape. at 135 in the bout with Panther Alex a Turk ride to turn Red Devil Cory Condon to his back. Powell won his 140-lb. cranked him up in 1:47 with an arm Dreams turned into reality for the They come alter you. This was a Smith and Raider Pat Romeo. Smith bout via fall in 3:15. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School huge win for us." caught Romeo off-guard and carried wrestling team when till 14 Raiders The Panthers jumped to a 3-0 lead a 5-0 lead into the third period, but stepped on the mat with positive when heavyweight Chris Romeo put Smith on his back neurly COP PA. HAUPTMANS. SWENSONS. CAMERON. LARKIN WIN intentions and startled perennial Bouthlouous won a 7-1 decision over the entire period with a grapevine Union County top dogs. Roselle Park. Andrew Loomis but the Raiders im­ and a Jacob’s hook. Flagrant mis­ 39-28, in Scotch Plains on Decem­ mediately seized 18 team points with conduct on the part of Smith gave ber 19. Huge victories hy sopho­ falls at 103, 112 and 119. Derek Romeo the win and cost Roselle Park Devil Boys, Girls Use Depth; mores Charlie Bachi (160) and An­ Francavilla pinned Brian Swick in two team points. drew Silher (171) shifted the scales 2:18 with a single grapevine and an “We can't control what other people in the Raiders' favor and a fall hy arm hook, freshman Steve Mineo are going to do. It was an unfortunate junior Matt Loomis (2 IS) made the wasted no time decking Tom Leary situation. Pat wrestled the whole six dream reality. with an Olympic arm bar in 1:32 and minutes and did a nice job. It wouldn’t Stop Rival Raider Swimmers "All 14 guys wrestled with heart," Eric Connelly flattened John Gura have made a difference in the final expressed Raider Head Coach Dave with a pancake in 3:55. outcome," explained Bello. By DAVID B. CORBIN first in eight events. Junior Ryan said Johnson. “They have about eight Bello. "I haven’t seen this much heart The Panthers narrowed the score At 140, Raider Lucas Francavilla Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Hauptman won the 100-yurd butter­ good swimmers hut we have about from a Scotch Plains team in a lot of to 18-15 after recording a fall at 125 scored a takedown and a reversal to Depth proved to be the deciding fly with a time of 56.34 and the 100- 16 to 18 good swimmers.” years. Thut's what it takes to beat and receiving a forfeit at 130 then a CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 factor in the outcome in both swim­ yard backstroke at 57.14. Ryan teamed The Blue Devil boys, ranked fifth, ming meets between the Westfield with Steve Swenson, Mike Sheffield have high expectations this season High School and Scotch Plains- and Dave Hauptman to place first in but must face some of the state’s best SNYDER NETS 19: GREEN. JOHNSON SCORE IN 4TH Fanwood High School boys and girls the 200-medlcy relay with a lime of teams, including third-ranked St, on December 18 in Westfield. The 1:42.7. He then anchored the 400- Joseph's and I2th-ranked Shawnee, Blue Devil boys upped their record yard freestyle that included Steve, before competing in the state sec­ to 4-0 while the girls improved to 3- Eric and Billy Swenson to win with a tional tournament that could end up Lady UC Viking Cagers Tip 1. The Raider boys slipped to 2-1 time of 3:35.26. in a showdown with No. 1 ranked while the girls evened at 1-1. Eric Swenson won the 200-yard Cherry Hill East. Depth was especially apparent in individual relay at 2:03.07 and the "Cherry Hill East is definitely the the boys’ meet where the Blue Devils 100-yard breaststroke at 1:04.17. best team in the state right now but Ridge Red Devils, 48-47 won. 93-77. The Raider boys won Steve Swenson won the 500-yard we expect to go in there to win it," eight of the 11 events but the Blue freestyle at 5:12.1. Dave Hauptman said Johnson. ” We set our goals high," By DAVID B. CORBIN 14 of her 18 points, including three been out on her and we weren’t," Devils took second and third in seven touched first in the 50-yard freestyle The Blue Devil girls gobbled up a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times from three-point range, took a 25-19 said Matthews. of them. Additionally, the Blue Dev­ with a time of 23.09. large majority of the second and Viking sophomore Lauren Huber lead by halftime. A big defensive change around in ils grabbed two of the top three spots tipped a jump shot hy Kate Schwartz “We talked about her. There’s only second half by the Vikings was suc­ in two other events. and Stephanie Green followed with one three-pointer that I thought she cessful in shutting down Kelly but Was Blue Devil boys’ coach Bruce two successful free throws in the should have gotten. We should have CONTINUED ON PAOE I I Johnson happy with the performance? waning seconds of the game to earn "Very much so! We swam well. They the Union Catholic High School girls’ won most of the battles and we won basketball team a narrow, 48-47, vic­ the war," he said. tory over Ridge on December 20 in Of the three events that the Blue Scotch Plains. Senior Amy Snyder Devils touched first, junior Zach netted 19 points to lead the Vikings, Coppa had a finger in all of them. He In past years, the Vikings have touched first in the 200-yard freestyle built a reputation for their stubborn with a time of 1:51.49 and in the 100- defense and ability to prevent oppos­ yard freestyle with a time of 49.95. ing teams from scoring more than 30 Coppa also joined sophomores Ryan points in a game. On December 18. Bartholomew and Josh Schoenfeld the Vikings yielded 45 points in a and senior Devin Power to anchor loss to a strong Immaculata team and the winning 200-yard freestyle re­ barely squeezed past Ridge to give lay, finishing in a time of 1:36.29. Head Coach Kathy Matthews career Seniors, captain Rob Freundlich and win number 502. John Chiesa, had key second, third “I’m not happy with our defense. place finishes, respectively, in the It's given up too many points,” ex­ 200 individual medley. Fred Lecomte lor The Westfield Leader and The Times pressed Matthews. “I know that we Raiders with the last names of ei­ SECOND IN THE 201) IM...Blue Devil Captain Rob Freundlich placed second are not as quick as we were last year, ther Swenson or Hauptman placed in the 200-yard individual medley against the Raiders. but that doesn’t mean you can’t play position and play hard. We’ve been a little flat.” David B. Corbin for The Weal Held Leader and The Tlmee WIT 11A MS. BENDIK. BRENNAN SCORE 17 PTS. EACH The Red Devils with the sharp VIKING OFFENSIVE LEADER...Senior Amy Snyder led the Union Catholic shooting of Kathy Kelly, who fired in girls with 19 points against a tough Ridge team.

Raiders Surge in Third; Rout JA Y COOK SIZZLES WITH PERFORMANCE N. Hunterdon Cagers, 75-59 Blue Devil Hoopmen Pummel

. By DAVID B. CORBIN December 20. In a game ruled by was especially apparent in the third Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times several point surges, the Raiders had quarter and his shooting ability came Seniors Steve Williams, Adam the most meaningful in the third alive in the fourth when he poured in Rival Cranford Cougars, 83-64 Bendik and Mike Brennan ambushed quarter to take permanent control. nine points. theboards and scored 17 points apiece Brennan, a 6’8" center with good “He was there. He was grabbing to lead the Scotch Plains-Fanwood outside shooting ability, pulled down rebounds and Mocking shots,” said By STEVEN KRAKAl’Eli Adam Turner, who finished with e ight finished with 23 points and three School boys’ basketball team 11 rebounds and batted away five Raider Head Coach Dan Doherty. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times points and three assists, tied the game assists, hit an early three-pointer to “Last year we had Andrew Feelcy (at This is what high school sports at 23 when he came off the bench to try to sport some sort of a comeback. center), so he could shoot the outside are all about! Screaming fans, rival­ score a quick four points. Westfield brought in their subs shots. But then at times, we will get ries that are so deep that the game The lead changed hands through­ with two minutes remaining, and him out there to shoot some outside play of each team is raised to ac­ out the second quarter, until Westfield they played well. Junior Bobby Wilt shots.” commodate the extreme electricity co-captain Dan DeSerio brought the scored three points. Bendik, a point guard, was the on the court. entire Westfield crowd to their feet The main factor for the Blue Devil’s offensive controlling factor in the This was the case when the with a rim-rocking dunk. DeSerio substantial victory was their assists. first half, setting the tempo and scor­ Westfield High School boy cagers stole the hall, then brought the rock They had 24, to Cranford’s eight. ing 11 of his points. His three-pointer matched up against the Cranford to the other end of the court and “That's what happens when you spurred a nine-point, first quarter run Cougars in Cranford on Friday, De­ dropped a dunk over the head of play as a team,” said DeSerio. that put the Raiders ahead, 13-6. cember 21 and won convincingly, Cranford senior Hanif Davis. "1 think DeSerio finished with seven points, Later in the quarter, he made two 83-64. uie dunk as definitely a inuinenluiu- mite rebounds and four assists, Louis offensive rebounds In a row and The Bftte Devils started slcm-ly btiltder." said DeSerio. Mcrcw had 11 points and thfw as­ scored on both. By halftime, the and dug themselves a six-point hole Before halftime, Cougar senior Jon sists, Jim McKeon had seven points Raiders led 27-19. midway through the first quarter. Brown added to his point total by and four assists and Billy Schultz At the beginning of the season, Cougar Kasim Rajahn dropped in dropping his llth point. Westfield, added had four assists. “He got off to a slow start. He was out five points in the first eight minutes. however, had established an unre­ Cougar Mike Richardson had nine for a week of practice and had a Rajahn finished the game with 13 coverable advantage, leading 43-36 points and eight assists, Davis scored rough game opening night," said points and three steals. at the half. They also out-rebounded 11 points and grabbed one board and Doherty. “I sat him down and talked Blue Devil Jay Cook. Cook scored Cranford 17-7 at halftime. Justin Haber had three points and to him. He really responded, took eight of his team’s first 17 points. Westfield overpowered the Cou­ three rebounds. control of the team, got some big Cook in the first quarter and finished gars after the intermission, much to The victory boosted Westfield’s points early and settled things down with a monster game, scoring 33 the strong play of junior Eric Turner, record to 2-0. DeSerio commented, when it needed to be settled down. points and boarding 13 balls. He also who scored four points in the quarter "1 think we sent a message that we’re He did very well.” had two assists and two steals. to put Westfield ahead by 15 at its just a deeper and better team than L/BVKJ D. t,ortWl lot IIN» m naim u ccauei auu h i * i HI/VO Williams and forward Anwar Cook added to his point total early conclusion. Turner finished with 14 Cranford." RAIDER IN A LIONS’ DEN...Raider Steve Williams, No. 23, finds himself points, three assists and two blocks. amid a host of Lions in the second half. Williams did very well offensively with Montgomery, who scored 14 points, in the second quarter as he increased Westfield 17 26 20 20 83 his free throw margin to 4-4 Senior In the fourth quarter. Brown, who Cranford 21 15 12 16 64 17 points. CONTINUED OH PAOE 12 r » g t io Thuriday, December 27, 2001 (Tlic UU’ntfn’Ih C ciihcr mul THE TIMES of Scotch Plain* - Fan wood A W atchung Communications, Inc. Publication

Blue Devil Matmen Flatten Ridge Red Devils, 58-16

CONTTHUtD n o n PACK $ bar. half nelson. scoring four takedowns before stick­ "He was prclty strong and I wasn't ing him in 2:50 with a hcadlock. able to shoot under him. I was able to Westfield hosts the Blue Devil Invi­ gel behind him alter warding off one tational tomorrow, beginning a 9 a.m. of his shots then I worked the bar WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: from there," explained Tomasso. 103: — Mench (W) p. Bonnier. 3:20 "That's one of my strengths." 112: — Sam Kramer (W) md. Paras, 9-1 119: — DeCempo (W) p. T. Zaborsky, At I03, Mench bounced Red Devil 1:10 Julian Bonnier all over the mats, 125.6: — Jaks Kramer (W) d. Sevlta, 3-2 scoring a takedown, two reversals 130:0: - DelDuca (W) p. Huff, 1 22 and two near falls before settling him 135: — Greg Kivetz (W) won forfait 140: — Powell (W) p. Condon, 3:15 in 3:20 using a leg scissors with a 145: — Tomaeeo (W) p. Sweeney. 1 ;33 head smother. 152: — Tvler Zaborsky (B) p. Chrle The match began at 2I5 where Johnson. 1:47 160: — Mike Schwartz (R) md. Gil m sophomore Nick Gismondi got the David B. Corbin for 17 Weatfleld Leader and The Tlmea Arbltaman, 14-2 PUTTING AWAY A KKI) l)KVIL...BIue Devil sophomore Lee Toniasso, top. at Blue Devils rolling with a fall over 171: — Chrle Glamondl (W) d. Runyun, 145-lbs. pries Red Devil Shane Sweeney to his hack In 1:47 using an arm har and Cliff Meinweiser using an under- 13-9 a half nelson. See another picture on pope 12. hulf nelson. Ridge received a forfeit 1S9: — Barbiere (W) p. Grimm, 2:50 0«vld B Corbin for The WeaifMd Leader and The Tlmea at heavyweight. At 112, Sam Kramer 215:— Nick GlsmondifW) p. Meinweiser, GUTTING A LITTLE HIGH ON TOP...Raider Mall DeNichilo gets a little hiKh 3:04 on Panther Jim Garrison In the 145-lb. hnut. used a quarter nelson and spin be­ Hwt: — Charlie Howlett (R) won forfeit hind maneuver to record three Union County High School takedowns and added three back points to claim a 9-1, majority deci­ Area High School sion over Mike Peres. SP-F Raider Matmen Startle Boys Basketball Results: Blue Devil sophomore Jake Wrestling Results: Kramer set himself up nicely for DECEMBER 18: Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 11 13 8 future tournament seedings with an DECEMBER 19: Roselle Park Panthers, 39-28 Immaculala 60, Union Catholic 31 Hillside 19 11 10 impressive, 3-2, victory over a fine New Providence (3-1) 64, Chatham 15 CONTINUED FROM PACE 9 KEY BOUTS: Nick Dolan pumped in 12 points Elizabeth 63, Union 53 wrestler, Kyle Sevits, at 125. After and John Losuvio hit six for the being reversed early in the second 112:—Jon Reedy (NP)tf. Andrew Adame, The I4th-ranked Minutcmen got 15-0,3:40 defeat Nick Zangari, 4-0. Raider Matt to get my head straight. I was able to Vikings. 17 points and nine rebounds from period. Kramer turned the tables with come out and finish my move's to one of his own then, in the third North Plainfleld 63, Plainfield 12 DeNichilo was rolling along Union Catholic 13 9 6 3 Rashad Robinson. The Farmers got night." period, added an escape for the win. KEY BOUTS: smoothly with a 6-4 lead over Jim Immaculata 15 15 18 12 16 points from Kevin Porter. 125:— Omar Carter (P) d. Andre Guild, 30 Garrison at 145 but got too high on "We have been working very hard Tom DelDuca at 130 demonstrated ISO: — Mika Stembrldge (P) p. Ryan Ridge 45, Governor Livingston 25 Union 9 7 16 21 an attempted guillotine and. instead, to change his style a little bit," said his talent and gave Westfield a 31-6 Straako, 2:33 Senior John Tully pushed in eight Elizabeth 15 17 15 16 Bello of Loomis. “Everybody lead by recording a fall in 1:22 over became the victim. points for the Highlanders. Linden 61, M. X. Shabazz 46 DECEMBER 21: After the Panthers crept back to knows he's got the throws, stFwe Don Huff, using a cradle. Greg Kivetz Parsippany Hills 46, Governor are just trying to mix it up." Bello Gov. Livingston 2 8 7 8 25 Don Busby led the Tigers with 20 received a forfeit at 135. Senior 171 narrow the Raiders’ lead to 27-22, Ridge 11 14 13 7 45 points and 13 rebounds. Tony Wilson Livingston 15 Bachi found himself behind, 6-2, to pointed out. pounder Chris Gismondi scored six KEY BOUTS: The Raiders will compete in the DECEMBER 20: had 14 points. takedowns and an escape to decision John Wright early in the second pe­ 103: — Jack McNeil (PH) won forfait riod but persisted to add a reversal in John Goles Tournament tomorrow. Governor Livingston 51, A. L. Linden (2-0) 16 15 16 14 61 Chris Runyun, 13-9. Mike Barbiere at 112: — Magoy Rlzk (PH) tf. Mark Johnson 31 Shabazz (1-2) 6 12 13 15 46 189 made things grim for Tom Grimm, Vanderveer, 15-0,4:59 that period and six more points in the WEIGHT BREAKDOWN: Doug Caruso netted 18 points and 119: — Joe Opromollo (PH) d. Ricky final period to pull out a 10-9 victory. 103: — D. Francavilla (SPF) p. Swick. Lecomte,10-4 2:18 Jason Gionta scored 11 for the High­ “Against Kearny, although I won, 1 125: — Tim Vandarveer (GL) d. Nik didn’t wrestle too well. All week I was 112: — Mlneo (SPF) p. Leary, 1:32 landers. Union County High School Godhanl, 11-9 119: — Connelly (SPF) p. Gore, 3:55 130: — Mike Fullowan (QL) d. Justin planning what 1 was going to do. I 125:— Dan Appello (RP) p. Ferrara, 1:41 A.L.Johnson 6 9 7 9 Altechul.8-6 130: — Nick Panetta (RP) won forfeit Gov. Livingston 14 10 19 figured I was going to play conserva­ 135: — Jacob Bltterman (PH) d. Justin tive and do moves that I knew. It turned 135: — Romeo (SPF) won by disqualifi­ DECEMBER 21: Girls Basketball Results: Coughlin, 9-6 cation over Smith 140: — Dan Aguanno (PH) d. Eric out to work OK," said Bachi. "All last 140: — L. Francavilla d. Zangari, 4-0 Hillside 45, Scotch Plains-Fanwood 41 year, I was fighting off my back, but I DECEMBER 18: DECEMBER 21: Serrano, 5-2 145: — Garrison (RP)p. DeNichilo, 4:49 Mike Brennan laid in 18 points 145: — Doogle Salam (PH) md. Greg didn’t give up. I just kept the same 152: — Ben Blnko (RP) d. Padro Coyt. Immaculata 45, Union Catholic 32 Scotch Plains-Fanwood 64, and Anwar Montgomery scored 13 Granholm,14-5 work ethic. We condition a lot in the 8-4 Kenyall Johnson netted 11 points Watchung Hills 34 for the Raiders. Corey West led the 4- 152: — Jon Raganys (GL) d. Mika room. It’s all about the third period " 160: — Bachi (SPF) d. Wright, 10-9 for the Vikings. Amy Snyder and The red-hol Raiders upped their Semlnarls, 5-3 171: — Silber (SPF) d. B. Appello, 6-4 0 Comets with 18 points. Silber followed with a 6-4 deci­ Lauren Huber each scored seven. record to 3-0 and freshman Hillary 160: — Mike Made) (PH) p. Matt Sharkey, 189:— Shawn Kachnowski (HP) p. Mark 1:00 sion over veteran Bob Appello. After Fablano, 1:30 PUBLIC NOTICE Klimowicz sizzled with 14 points. Immaculata 10 15 13 171: — John Haaaa (PH) p. Marcello a scoreless first period, Silber oppor­ 215: - M. Loomis (SPF) p. Lott, 1:28 Union Catholic 7 5 16 Junior Lindsay Pennella hunted the Cavallaro, 2:40 CMPRIPP'Q CA| E tunistically scored two reversals in Hwt: — Chris Bouthlouous (RP) d. An­ Warriors with 12 points, Erin Gil looly 189:— Colin Price (GL) p. Jamsa Green, drew Loomis, 7-1 SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY, Ridge 45, Governor Livingston 40 the second period then added a CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, pushed in 10 and Kellie LaForge 2:46 Katie Dotto poured in 13 points 215: — Ryan Tower (PH) md. Sean DOCKET NO. F-2082-01 scored six. takedown in the third to have his COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., and Margaret Goodspeed netted IO Coughlin, 13-4 hand raised by the referee. SPF Jr. Matmen Roll PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE E. ZIMMERER AND for the Highlanders. Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 17 15 17 15 64 Hwt:— Ellis Swift (PH) p. Rob Hernandez, “He beat me twice (last year).” ABIGAILZIMMERER, H/W, DEFENDANT. Watchung Hills 4 10 13 7 34 1:24 Over Voorhees, 49-27 Ridge 9 8 7 21 45 said Silber. “I have to win, I have to CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, The Scotch Plains Fanwood P.A.L. Gov. Livingston 8 8 12 12 40 Union 29, Elizabeth 27 New Providence 69, Roselle Catho­ win. That’s all I said to myself. I DATED AUGUST 28,2001 FOR SALE OF lic 3 Junior Raider wrestlers defeated MORTGAGED PREMISES. DECEMBER 20: Latissa Watson netted 14 points never left go of his leg. 1 got four Voorhees. 49-27, on December 21 in By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ KEY BOUTS: Governor Livingston 43, A. L. and Monique Blake had 12 for the 3- points off him getting sloppy on top. Voorhees. Lead off wrestler Mike ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale 0 Farmers. Victoria Willaims scored 103: — Ross Baldwin (NP) p Catherine by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ Johnson 25 Rubarskl, 1:45 My conditioning was a lot better Colineri got the ball rolling with a ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Katie Dotto fired in 15 points and nine for 2-1 Elizabeth. 112:— Jon Reedy(NP)p. Brian Muntllo.l :31 than his. I work a lot on it every day." win. After forfeiting several matches, Elizabethtown Pfeza, Elizabeth. Navy Jer­ 171:— Alex Pavflnov (NP) p. Chrle Donet, and losing some tough decisions, the Margaret Goodspeed scored 14. Elizabeth 3 11 7 27 0:18 "Charlie Bachi is the most im­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 1‘0TH DAY OF Union 12 7 4 29 proved Wrestler. He was 0-17 before Junior Raiders went on to win the last JANUARV A.D., 20fc$ at two o’clock in the Gov. Livingston 9 13 8 13 43 Somerville 43, Union 27 eight matches. afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ A. L. Johnson 4 4 6 11 25 M. X. Shabazz 59, Linden 27 he won a match last year. He is 2-0 ders must have 20% of their bid available in KEY BOUTS: now. Andrew Silber avenged a loss 50 lb: Mike Colineri (SPF) d. Christian The Lady Bulldogs ripped the Ti­ 135: — Charles Mueller (U) d. Dan cash or certified check at the conclusion of PUBLIC NOTICE Okullcz. 3-0 gers with 18 points from Shahida Caufleld, 7-6 against a senior from last year," the sales. pointed out Bello. “I’m proud of 53 lb: Chris Bonavito (V) p. Kevin The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FAIRVIEW CEMETERY Williams. Lewi8,2:22 ANNUAL MEETING Roselle Park 54, Rahway 12 them.” NINTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN­ Shabazz 21 11 15 12 59 KEY BOUTS: 57 lb: Brian Saxon (V) won by forfait DRED FORTEEN & 66/100 ($192,814.66). The Annual Meeting of the Lot Owners of Linden 7 6 3 11 27 130: — Nick Panetta (RP) d. Marcus Matt Loomis looked like a new 60 lb: Justin Skorets (V) won by forfeit The property to be sold is located in the Fairview Cemetery will be held at the Cem­ Glascow,6-1 wrestler. Like a flash, he slicked a 63 lb: Sean Cannon (SPF) p. Chris City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, etery office, 1100 East Broad Street, 135:— NlckZangarl (RP) d. Sean Horton, Clark, 0:25 and State of New Jersey Commonly known quick duck under, spin-behind 67 lb: Mike Hafke (V) p. Deo Curry, Westfield, New Jersey, Monday, January PUBLIC NOTICE 1-1,2 OT takedown on Chris Lott. After letting as 451 New York Avenue; Elizabeth, 28,2002 at 8:00 P.M., for the election of four 140:- " 2:33 New Jersey 07201; Tax Lot No. 749 in Trustees each for a term of three years, to SHERIFF’S SALE 160:- Lott up, he brought him back down 70 lb: Nick Bonavito (V) d. Damian Block No. 6. succeed Arthur C. Fried, John Ricker, SUPERIORCOURTOFNEW JERSEY, Hwt: with a low single then later added a Garrett, 5-4 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 36 Charles E. Roberts, and Barbara CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 73 lb: Darell Linton (SPF) md. Tbm double leg takedown before turning Scheper, 9-0 feet wide by 110 feet long. Vincentsen, whose terms will then expire DOCKET NO. F* 14629-99 ~ PUBLIC NOTICE Nearest Cross Street: Elmora Avenue and for the transaction of such other busi­ CITICORP MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN­ him with a half nelson in 1:28. 77 lb: Mark Rusln (SPF) p. Steven There is due approximately the sum of ness as may be presented at the meeting. TIFF vs. HUGO PADILLA & PILAR SHERIFF’S SALE “I had a reality check on Friday," Baker, 0:34 TWO-HUNDRED FOUR THOUSAND Richard M. Ralph PADILLA, HIS WIFE; JOSE I. CABRERA, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Loomis said, referring to his 6-4 loss 80 lb: Mike Ferrara (SPF) won by for­ TWO-HUNDRED FORTY & 54/100 Secretary/T reasurer ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CHANCERYDIVISION, UNIONCOUNTY to Kearny’s Vince Abbott on Decem­ feit ($204,240.54) together with lawful inter­ I T -12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $15.30 85 lb: Mike Ridge (SPF) p. Zack CIVIL ACTION. WRITOF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-18614-00 ber 14. “I came to practice the next est and costs. DATED MARCH 07, 2001 FOR SALE OF SOVEREIGN BANK. PLAINTIFF vs. Evanko, 0:34 There is a full legal description on file in PUBLIC NOTICE *II MORTGAGED PREMISES. HARRY ISAKSEN, DEFENDANT. couple of days and worked very hard 90 lb: Daniel Gore (SPF) d. Brian the Union County Sheriff's Office. By virtue of the above-staled writ of ex­ CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION. Richards, 3-0 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn SHERIFF’S SALE 95 lb: Trevor Cannon (SPF) p. Bobby ecution to me directed I shall expose tor sale DATED AUGUST 30.2001 FOR SALE OF PUBLIC NOTICE this sale. SUPERIOR COURTOFNEWJERSEY, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ MORTGAGED PREMISES. Burd,0:44 RALPH FROEHLICH CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 102 lb: Brandon Wergland (SPF) p. m inistration Building, 1st Floor, 10 By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF DOCKET NO. F-488-00 Rob Spallone, 0:44 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale SUPERIORCOURTOFNEW JERSEY, GOLDBECK, MC CAFFERTY & MC KEEVER BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ 110 lb: Joe Sette (SPF) d. ShaneClark, ATTORNEYS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UN­ JANUARY A.D.. 2002 at twoo’clock in the ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DOCKET NO. F-6420-01 SENTRY OFFICE PLAZA, SUITE 420 DER THEPOOLING AND SERVICING HWT: Kevin Handsman (SPF) v. Ken afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ SALOMON BROTHERS REALTY 216 Haddon Avenue AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF JUNE 29, Kaszyk (V), (no match) ders must have 20% of their bid available in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF CORP.. PLAINTIFF VS. LUCINDA Westmont, New Jersey 08108 1998, DELTA FUNDING HOME EQUITY cash or certified check at the conclusion of JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o'clock in the VARGES. ET AL., DEFENDANT. In scrimmage action. Colineri. CH-756284 - (WL) LOAN AND TRUST 1998-2 C/O DELTA the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION, Handsman and Mark Fusillo were un­ 4 T -12/20/01.12/27/01,01/03/02 FUNDING CORPORATION AS SERVIC­ The judgment amount Is ONE-HUNDRED ders must have 20% of their bid available in DATED SEPTEMBER 20,2001 FOR SALE able to walk away with a victory in & 01/10/02______Fee: $175.44 ING AGENT, PLAINTIFF vs. DEBORAH NINTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWENTY SIX cash or certified check at the conclusion of OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. several hard fought matches. Ferrera BLOW; FRANCES LESTER A/K/A MARY A 64/100 ($198,026.64). the sales. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ LESTER, DEFENDANT. and Sean Cannon each had a win. PUBLIC NOTICE All that certain tract or parcel of land and The judgment amount is TWO-HUN­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, premises situate, lying and being in the DRED THIRTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ SHERIFF’S SALE DATED DECEMBER 01,2000 FOR SALE CITY ot ELIZABETH, County ol UNION HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT & 63/100 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURTOFNEW JERSEY, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. and State of New Jersey. ($239,828.63). CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ Elizabethtown Plaza. Elizabeth. New Jer­ SHERIFF’S SALE Also known as Tax Lot 1008 W07 in Block All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF DOCKET NO. F-4743-01 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale SUPERIOR COURT OFNEW JERSEY 7 on the Tax Assessment map of the CITY with the building and improvements thereon JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o'clock in the SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND UR­ by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNIONCOUNTY erected, situate, lying and being in the City afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ DOCKET NO. F-14203-00 BAN DEVELOPMENT OF WASHING­ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 More commonly known as 29 PALMER of Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New ders must have 20% of their bid available in COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS. INC. TON, DC, PLAINTIFF vs. ALBERTO Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Jersey: MORANTE, ET AL„ DEFENDANT. cash or certified check at the conclusion ot PLAINTIFF vs. KEIR BROOKS, ET AL. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF 07202. BEGINNING at a point in the Easterly CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION. the sales. DEFENDANT. JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o'clock in the BEGINNING at a point in the northerly sideline of Westminster Avenue distant DATED SEPTEMBER 20,2001 FOR SALE afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ The judgment amount IsONE-HUNDRED Cl VIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION side ot Palmer Street distant along the same 285.65 feet Northerly from the intersection NINTY ONE THOUSAND FOUR-HUN­ OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ders must have 20% of their bid available in easterly 10Ofeet from the cornerformed by DATED MARCH 02, 2001 FOR SALE Ol of the same with the Northerly sideline of DRED & 75/100 ($191,400.75). MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ cash or certified check at the conclusion of the intersection of the said northerly side of Parker Road and running; thence ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The mortgaged premises are described By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex the sales. Palmer Street with the easterly side ot Sec­ 1. Along the Easterly sideline of by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ as follows: ALL THAT certain land and ecution to me directed I shall expose for Sail The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ond Avenue; thence (1) North 14 degrees Westminster Avenue North 15 degrees 50 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 premises situated in the Municipality of Eliza­ by public vendue, at the Union County Ad THIRTY SEVEN THOUSAND FIFTY ONE 48 minutes West and parallel with Second minutes East 62.5 feet to a point in same; Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ beth, County of Union, State of NewJersey, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 1( & 30/100 ($137,051.30). Avenue 92.75 feet; thence (2) North 73 thence sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF and more particularly described as follows: Elizabethtown Plaza. Elizabeth, New Jer The property to be sold is located in the degrees 50 minutes East 27feet; thence (3) 2. South 56 degrees 39 minutes East JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o'clock in the BEGINNING. AT A POINT-IN THE sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY Ol City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State South 14 degrees 48 minutes East and 157.0 feet to a point; thence afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF MARTIN JANUARY A.D.. 2002 at two o'clock inthl of New Jersey. parallel with the first course 93,39 leaf to a 3. South 15 degrees 50 minutes West ders must have 20% of their bid avaiiabie in STREET DISTANT SOUTHEASTERLY afternoon ot u id day. AS successful bid ft is commcmfy known as 1076 point In the said northerly side of Palmer 62.5 feet to a point; thence cash or certified check at the conclusion of ALONG THE SAME 125.00 FEET FROM ders must have 20% of their bid available ir LAFAYETTE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW Street; thence (4) along the said northerly 4. North 56 degrees 39 minutes West the sales. THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE OF cash or certified check al the conclusion o JERSEY. line ot Palmer Street, South 75 degrees 12 157.0 feet to a point in the Easterly sideline The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED It is known and designated as Block 9, Lot MARTIN STREET AND THE SOUTH­ the sales. minutes West 27 feet to the point and place of Westminster Avenue, the point and place EASTERLY LINE OF SMITH STREET; TEN THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED 928. of BEGINNING. ThejudgmentamountlsONE-HUNDREC THIRTY NINE & 19/100 ($110,739.19). of BEGINNING. RUNNING THENCE: EIGHTY SIX THOUSAND TWO-HUN The dimensions are 30 feet wide by 126.50 BEING also known as 29 Palmer Street, This description was drawn in accordance CONCISE STATEMENTOF DESCRIP­ feet long. (1) NORTH 29 DEGREES 26 MINUTES DRED SIXTEEN & 51/100 ($186,216.51) Elizabeth. New Jersey and Tax Account No with a survey made by Gregory Prochoren, TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD EAST 100.00 FEETTO A POINT; THENCE CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP Nearest cross street: Situate on the south­ 07-1008, on the Tax Rolls of the City of L. S., dated November 18,1987. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth (2) SOUTH 64 DEGREES 06 MINUTES TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLE westerly line of Lafayette Street, 441.65 feet Elizabeth, NewJersey. KNOWN AS Lot 1804 in Block 11 on the COUNTY; UNION STATE OF NEW from the northwesterly line of Catherine EAST25 01 FEETTO APOINT; THENCE MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth BEING so much of Lot 17 and 2 feet off Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth, Union (3) SOUTH 29 DEGREES 26 MINUTES JERSEY Street. the Westerly side ol Lot 16 as laid down on COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEVt STREET & STREET NO: 62;* Madison County, NewJersey. WEST 102.88 FEET TO A POINT IN SAID JERSEY Prior lien(s): The total amount due as of the "Map of Block “A" of lots late of John COMMONLY KNOWN AS 525 Avenue NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF MARTIN STREET & STREET NO: 571 Walnu I I /10/00 for property taxes and unpaid wa- Peters in the City ol Elizabeth , and re­ Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth, NewJer­ TAX BLOCK AND LOT: ter/sewer charges is in the aggregate sum STREET; THENCE Street corded In Book 11 otDeedsforUnion County, sey. (4) ALONG THE SAME NORTH 57 BLOCK: 12 LOT: 647 of $2,965.07. Subject to unpaid taxes and page 550, as is embraced in the above TAX BLOCK AND LOT: DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 145 BEING the same premises conveyed to DEGREES 30 MINUTES WEST 25.00 BLOCK: 12 LOT: 1390 other municipal liens. Amount due is avail­ description, with a gore on Palmer Street thP» mortgagors herein bv deed from Fdn* FFFT TO THF POINT A Mr, p ,j,rp r,r O f* »r~n rrtrt-h» nor- . _ v feel able in me Snemt s onice or from plaintiff s -tmLi.HWHUJwrujI. directly in front of said lots. M. Nicolini, unmarried dated January 14. BEGINNING. . . ' ... _ WCABSST CROSS STREET 260 t—4 Tl IE above aesertpttoms drawn In accor­ from Fairmount Avenue. 1969, recorded January 26, 1966 in the BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS; 857 NEAREST CROSS STREET: 352.17 attorneys. dance with a survey made by Victor Vinegra Union County Clerk's Office in Deed Book There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Martin Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey feet from Fairmount Avenue. dated Septembers, 1 987. 3538 page 0749. Block 7 Lot 899 Tax map of Elizabeth ONE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THREE THOU­ There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum o THREE-HUNDRED THIRTY EIGHT & There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of TWO-HUNDRED THREE THOUSANC SAND THREE-HUNDRED NINTY TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY SEVEN TWO-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX THOU­ 66/100 ($116,338.66) together with law­ SEVEN & 67/100 ($153,397.67) together TWO-HUNDRED THOUSAND SIX- SEVEN-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN 8 THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED EIGHTY SAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY & 54/ HUNDRED EIGHTY SIX & 37/100 ful interest and costs. with lawful interest and costs. 6 13/100 ($237,580.13) together with 43/100 ($203,747.43) togetherwith few There is a full legal description on file in 100 ($256,230.54) together with lawful ($200,686.37) togetherwith lawful inter­ ful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in lawful interest and costs. interest and costs. est and costs. the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file In There is a full legal description on file ir The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriffs Office. the Union County Sheriff's Office. this sale. this sale. the Union County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourr The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. this sale. SHERIFF this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. CHARTERED NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP FEIN, SUCH. KAHN & SHEPARD P C 737 Stokes Road MCOMBER & MCOMBER WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. CHARTERED SUITE 300 SUITE 201 COUNSELLORS AT LAW PO Box 1088 CHARTERED 737 Stokes Road 293 Eisenhower Parkway 7 Century Drive 54 Shrewsbury Avenue 737 Stokes Road Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Livingston. New Jersey 07039-1711 PO Box 1088 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-756286 - (WL) CH-756292 - (WL) CH-755922 - (WL) Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-756289 - (WL) CH-756269 (WL) CH-755863 - (WL) 4 T -12/20/01,12/27/01,01/03/02 4 T - 12/20/01 12/27/01.01/03/02 4 T - 12/20/01,12/27/01,01/03/02 4 T - 12/20/01,12/27/01,01/03/02 4 T - 12/13, 12/20, 12/2701 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01,01/03/02 & 01/10/02______Fee: $191.76 & 01/10/02 ______Fee: $238.68 & 01/10/02______Fee: $275 40 & 01/10/02 ______Fee: $261.12 & 01/03/02______Fee: $232.56 & 01/10/02______Fee: $187.68 A Watchuno Commi'nk a Huns, Inc. Pumjcahun I l j i 1 iHlrntfirlh triifrrr and THE TIM ES of Scotch Haim Kunwood I himilav, Drcrmbcr 27. 2(H)I t’u«f II

Devil Boys, Girls Use Depth; Stop Rival Raider Swimmers CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 third places and touched first in five Blue Devil freshman Ncda Simuiku of the 11 events, including touching touched first in the 50-yurd freestyle first in all three relays, to win con­ ul 27.07 and teamed with Sclert. vincingly. 104-66, Winchester and l-owler to win the Blue Devil freshman Amanda 400-yard freestyle relay with a time Dickson won the 100-yard breast of 4:03.52. stroke with a time of 1:12.5 and Raider sophomore Morgan I ai kin teamed with freshman Kristen Selcrt lunched first in the 100-yard butter­ and Lauren Winchester and sopho­ fly with a time of 1:05.54 and also more Kelli Layton to lake first in the won the 100-yard backstroke at 200-yard freestyle relay at 1:48.06 10X 95. freshman Amanda C.micron The foursome of Dickson, senior took first in the 200-yard individual

. Frml Lscomta for Tha W— t f f t d LaaeNr and Thm Tkma Alexa Vantosky and juniors Becky medley al 2:20.57 and the 500-yard MAIDh K TTURliE WINNKR...Rnider Eric Swenson won the HMMard breast- Fallon and Su/anna F'owler com­ freestyle al 5:44. Pam Cameron won * Stroke, the 200-yard individual medley and swam on the winning 400-yard bined to win the 200-yard medley the 200-yard freestyle with a time of ' freestyle relay. relay in 2:01.13. 2:10.56 and Julia Sheffield won the D«vKI ■ Corbin tor Thr Wpplfhid toorfor ood tb o Thnor 100-yard freestyle in 58,57. DKFINITKI.Y THK RIGHT “ST1 IKf .Ruldcr center Mike Brennan, No. 5. On December 13. the Blue Devils, completes a stuff that spurs a 14-point rally In the third quarter against Nortli swimming w ithout four of their top Hunterdon. G.L. Matmen Lose Opener swimmers, edged Bishop Ahr. 86- 84. Were the Blue Devils in lull force against the Raiders? “Yes! Pretty much!" said Blue Devil Head Coach Raiders Surge in Third; Rout Win Three at Pingry Quad Martha Heinlzelman. "It was a very good meet." By KRKI) LKCOMTE Later I look him down and just held Tim raised his record al 4-0. The Westfield hoys and girls will N. Hunterdon Cagers, 75-59 Spn uilh Written fnr The WestfieU leader and The Times on. I’m happy my first match of the “I felt good today and I just wanted host Cranford on January 3 and the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Winning the season opener would season is over." to do my best" said Mark. *‘I was Scotch Plains-F’anwood hoys and girls have been outstanding, but it was not Junior Mike Fullowan won his 130- able to use a few fireman's carries will host l.inden on the same day. complemented each other very well. final quarter, both teams went on a to be as a strong and mature (5-0) lb. match in a thriller using strength and worked several other moves.*’ Montgomery had seven assists, five scoring rampage that resulted in a Parsipanny Hills dominated. 46-15, to his advantage for an 8-6 decision. Sophomore Rick Lecomte at 119 in the seeond half, and his favorite Raider nine-point run followed by a on December 21 in Berkeley Heights. Senior Jon Regenve at 152 won a picked up three wins - silencing two target was Williams, who laid in 13 Lion 12-point run, then finished by Despite the loss, Governor Livingston tough 5-3 decision. of his opponents with pins at 1:27 Viking Cagers Tip of his points during the hall. another Raider nine-point run. Lions High School students and alumni “With a new coach, our team used and 0:46. Fullowan registered three ‘‘Anwar is a great passer. I some­ Justin Roznowsky, who totaled 13 welcomed new wrestling HeadCoach several different moves, and that's pins. Price (189) brutalized his three Ridge, 48-47 times get on him because he looks to points, and Joe Ricco, who totaled pass tex) much,” commented Doherty. Richard Iacono and assistant Coach hard to do well so early in the sea­ opponents, needing just 2:12, S S CONTINUED THOU P M C 8 _ 14 points, scored nine each in the Christopher Brodeur and the High­ son," noted Regenve. “Despite the Regenye at 152 registered two falls ‘‘They have been playing together quarter and Chad Hegslrom netted lander wrestling team, a team still score, I think it was a success. Every­ and MarcelloCavallero grabbed three Ridge forward Kale Schwartz came since they were very young.” six of his 17 points. considered young but respected. one gave it their all. and it showed we victories. Eric Serrano (140) had two alive, hitting jumpers and rolling in After a key time out called by “This was a big game for us. With “Simply put. I'm not disappointed all will improve." victories. It took 215 lb. Shawn layups,and scored l.3ofher 19points. Doherty midway through the third our conference, wc had to get a little with our effort," said coach Iacono. Junior Colin Price (189) attacked Coughlin a combined 3:24 to smother “She really hurt us today. She was quarter, Brennan stuffed the ball, Mont­ roll early. We didn’t last year" said “Those who know nte. know me to his opponent with a vengeance and all three of his foes. Junior heavy­ doing turn around jump shots, she gomery followed with a three-pointer Doherty. be honest when I say that. We had put him asleep in 2:46. weight Rob Hernandez recorded two did some nice things," said Matthews and the Raiders were otT to a 14-point The I - 1 Raiders will he competing some good individual performances, “We showed a lot of heart and a quick falls. of Schwartz.. run that put them ahead, 45-29. in the Rahway Tournament this week­ but we just need to learn become desire to learn," said coach Iacono. *‘I played football and I heard the However, the Vikings took control *‘We have a senior team and I end. expected them to come out ready to patient with our learning." "As they gain confidence, become team needed a heavyweight,’’ noted of the hoards, especially with the North Hunterdon 11 8 12 28 59 Although winning by fall, junior more physical and their skills come Hernandez. "I wanted to get in shape help of senior Stephanie Green, and go. But they came out in a little funk Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 19 8 22 26 75 Tim Vanderveer (125) had a rough into play, we will become a very and they have good coaches here, so outscored the Red Devils 17-8 in the and didn’t build the lead up the way start, trailing 7-0 in the first period. different team. We set goals and goals I learned a lot in just two weeks. third quarter to grab a 36-33 lead. we should have, so I called them in PUBLIC NOTICE and told the seniors to take control,” Vanderveer immediately retaliated set the outcome. They will be fine." Yesterday. I was nervous, but today I Snyder, who scored 11 points in the explained Doherty. “Are they going SHERIFF’S SALE with a reversal and a takedown then On December 22, the Highlanders used a couple of moves I learned, first half, again led the charge wilh SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, lied the score at 8-8 before prying his visited Pingry and came home with found out they worked and tried them eight points. to do it their way or are they going to CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY. do it my way? They went out and opponent to his back for the w in. victories over Red Bank (54-25), again.” During half time, “I told them DOCKET NO F-3943-01 took it to them.” IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, “I was a little tired coming out and Rutgers Prep (60-3) and Pingry (54- 'you arc not getting on the boards, Wilh the score 49-31 entering the PLAINTIFF vs EDDIE J. JONES. ET AL., he made some nice moves, so before 22). Freshman Mark Vanderveer SPF Jr. Matmen Top you are not getting second shots," DEFENDANT (112) and his 125 lb. brother, Tim Matthews ex. lamed CIVIL ACTION. WRITOF EXECUTION. I knew it I was down 5-0.1 had to get North Plainfield, 48-18 PUBLIC NOTICE tough and let it all go with a couple both recorded three w ins. Mark high­ The Red Devil defense clamped DATED AUGUST 20.2001 FOR SALE OF lighted his day with two falls while The Scotch Plains Fanwood P.A.L. QMPQIFP'R QAI P MORTGAGED PREMISES. of high crotches, a bar and a reverse. up on Snyder in the fourth quarter, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ Junior Raider wrestlers soundly defeated hut Green and Kenyall Johnson, who SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY, North Plainfield, 48-18, on IJecember CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for 12 in Scotch Plains. both finished with 10 points, each DOCKET NO. F-4615-01. sale by public vendue, at the Union County Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Leading the way Dio Curry, Daniel netted six points and, with the Vi­ BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE, Lady Blue Devil Cagers Top PLAINTIFF VS. STEPHANIE STANLEY, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabelh, New Jer­ Gore and Brandon Wergland, each who kings leading 46-45 with 0:47 left, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF recorded first period falls. Mike Colineri Huber made her key tip of the shot by ET AL., DEFENDANT CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the won his varsity match by a 15-0 techni­ Schwartz.. With less than 20 seconds DATED SEPTEMBER 17,2001 FOR SALE afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ High’ Park, Fall to Cougars cal fall, and a second exhibition match. remaining, Green was fouled then OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ders must have 20% of their bid available In 10-0. hit both of her free throws, forcing By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ cash or certified check at the conclusion of The Westfield High School girls her six points. Jawan Gaines won a, 12-0, major de­ ecution to me directed I shall expose tor sale the sales. Ridge to look for three points. They The judgment amount Is ONE-HUNDRED basketball team overwhelmed visit­ McMahon scored six points to lead cision. Damian Garret, Darell Linton, by public vendue, at the Union Couftty Ad­ made just two. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SEVENTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE- ing Highland Park, 56-37, on De­ the third quarter and Passananti nailed Trevor Cannon and Joe Sette also re­ HUNDRED NINTY FOUR & 34/100 corded wins. Union’s match was a hard “We’re rebuilding. We are trying Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ cember 20 to even its record to 1 -1 two three-pointers in the final quar­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 9TH DAY OF ($174,194.34). fought 9-2 decision. to find an identity, said Matthews. but fell to visiting rival Cranford, 59- ter. Corric McIntyre led Highland JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock In the COMMON STREET ADDRESS: 900 Scotch Plains lost only two matches, “1 saw three kids step up today. I Anna Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 41, on December 21. Senior Tri- Park with 12 points and Lisa Feinberg afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ both by a slim margin. 53 lb. Raider thought Amy, Kenyall and Slephanie ders must have 20% of their bid available In TAX LOT AND BLOCK. Lot 126, Block 8 Captain Jackie Cusimano found mark sank 10. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 25 feet x Against Cranford, the Blue Devils Mike Lewis fought hard in only his stepped up today. Stephanie got some cash or certified check at the conclusion of in the second quarter against High­ second career match to lose, 10-9, ut the the sales. 115 feet big rebounds. She’s a competitor. NO. OF FEET TO NEAREST INTER­ land Park, scoring 12 of her game- had a big 15-5 second quarter to take Varsity level. He won an exhibition match The judgmenl amount is ONE-HUNDRED Lisa (Mortkowitz) came in and gave SECTION: Atthe Intersection of Anna Street high 19 points. Cusimano also led a 26-24 lead at the half but the Cou­ and pinned his opponent 47 seconds into TWENTY TWO THOUSAND SEVEN- gars, led by Melissa Montalvo (14 me clutch defense. We are trying to HUNDRED FIFTY & 04/100 ($122,750.04). and Henry Street. the Blue Devils with 16 points and the second period. Mike Ferrera lost I -1 find where our leadership is going to UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES AND points) and Jillian Murray (12 Points) in double overtime by criteria. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth City five assists against the Cougars. come from.” COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES INCLUD­ outscored them 3 5 - 15 in the second In exhibition action, rookies Thomas ING WATER AND SEWER IN THE AP­ Against Highland Park, Westfield Matthews added, “1 think this team JERSEY half. Blue Devil Passananti fired in Bell and Deven Foskey both won their STREET & STREET NO. 906 Grove PROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $0 hit six from three-point range and There is due approximately the sum of first match as a Junior Raider. is capable of scoring more points Street 15 points, including two from three- ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE THOU­ sophomore Ali McMahon, who fin­ Head Coach Mike Ridge, Steve Can­ than last year’s team if it gets all of its TAX BLOCK AND LOT: point range. Infantino netted five SAND FIVE-HUNDRED THREE & 53/100 ished with 13 points, got the Blue non, and Kevin Morrison led the SPFPAL engines running. But we've got to BLOCK: 6 LOT: 457 points, McMahon put in four and DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet x 16.04 ($185,503.53) together with lawful interest Devils on a 14-6 roll with seven Wrestlers. Further information on the get our defense better. We can’t give and costs. points, including a three pointer. Tri- Suanne Hutchinson added one point. SPFPAL Junior Raider Wrestling pro­ feet up 40 points a game." NEAREST CROSS STREET: 67.0 feet There is a full legal description on file in Captain Dana Passananti, who to­ Highland Park 6 8 12 11 37 gram can be obtained on the web at the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Rldga 9 18 S 14 47 from Washington Avenue taled 11 points, added five in the Westfield 14 17 13 12 56 www.spfwrestling.org. There is due approximately the sum of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Union Catholic 9 10 17 12 48 this sale. quarter. Cusimano banged in two of Cranford 12 5 18 17 59 ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT & 44/100 RALPH FROEHLICH her three, three-pointers in the sec­ Westfield 11 15 9 6 41 PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF PUBLIC NOTICE ($129,008.44) together with lawful Inter­ ond quarter as the Blue Devils FARR BURKE GAMBACORTA & SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF'S SALE est and costs. outscored Highland Park, 17-8, to PUBLIC NOTICE There is a full legal description on file in WRIGHT SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ATTORNEYS AT LAW take a 31-14 lead at the half. Also SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn 211 Benigno Boulevard, Ste. 201 during the quarter, Tri-Captain Nicole SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-15841-00 DOCKET NO. F-11163-99 PO Box 788 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, BENEFICIAL NEW JERSEY, INC. D/B/A SOVEREIGN BANK OF NEW JERSEY. this sale. Infantino added three of her five RALPH FROEHLICH Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 DOCKET NO. F-4419-00 BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO., PLAIN­ FSB, PLAINTIFF vs. HARRY ISAKSEN CH-756264 (WL) points and Carrie Rock put in two of U S BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION TIFF vs. HORACE THOMPSON, ET ALS., AND JOSEF HUDAK, DEFENDANT. SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. 4 T - 12/06, 12/13. 12/20 TR U/A DTD 3/1/99, PLAINTIFF vs. DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, & 12/27/01______Fee: $191.76 CHARTERED PUBLIC NOTICE EDUARDO STALLINGS AND YOLANDE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATEDSEPTEMBER 19,2001 FOR SALE L. JENNINGS, DEFENDANT. DATED JUNE 01, 2001 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 737 Stokes Road SHERIFFS SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. DATED JULY 19, 2001 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CH-756273 (WL) SHERIFF’S SALE MORTGAGED PREMISES. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ 4 T - 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/01 CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY. SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 & 1/03/02______Fee: $177.48 DOCKET NO. F-8185-01 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHASE MANHATTAN SERVICES. ecution to me directed I shall expose for m inistration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF PUBLIC NOTICE DOCKET NO. F-8414-99 INC , A DELAWARE CORP., PLAINTIFF sale by public vendue, at the Union County FT MORTGAGE COMPANIES. PLAIN­ vs. CARLOS E. BUITRAGO, ET ALS., Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the SHERIFF’S SALE TIFF vs. PABLO MELENDEZ, ET AL., DEFENDANT. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ SUPERIOR COURTOF NEW JERSEY, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, DATED AUGUST 23.2001 FOR SALE OF JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DATEDSEPTEMBER 10,2001 FOR SALE afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. DOCKET NO. F-16355-99 MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ ders must have 20% of their bid available in the sales The judgment amount is TWO-HUN­ MIDFIRST BANK, STATE SAVINGS The judgment amount Is TWENTY DRED SEVENTY SIX THOUSAND FIVE- BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. LEWIS V. PALMER, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale cash or certified check at the conclusion of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED NINE­ HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT & 95/100 DEFENDANT. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ the sales. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED TEEN & 67/100 ($20,419.67). ($276,528.95). CIVIL ACTION, WRITOF EXECUTION, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 All that certain tractot land, including any Beginning at the point of intersection of DATED AUGUST 15,2001 FOR SALE OF Elizabethtown Plaza. Elizabeth, New Jer­ FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE-HUN­ Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF DRED FOUR & 36/100 ($154,504.36). improvements, lying and being In Union the easterly sideline of Chilton Street with MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the The property to be sold is located in the County, New Jersey being commonly known the northerly sideline of Westfield Avenue, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale JANUARY A.D , 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. Ail successful bid­ City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State as 215 Catherine Street, Elizabeth, New and running: thence 1. North 12 degrees 59 minutes West, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ ders must have 20% of their bid available in of New Jersey. Jersey and described as Lot 361 Ward 8 ot ders must have 20% of their bid available in the Tax Map of Elizabeth City, being more along the easterly sideline of Chilton Street, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 cash or certified check at the conclusion of It is commonly known as 674 Jefferson cash or certified check at the conclusion of Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey assessed particularly described as follows: a distance of 111.98 feet to a point; thence Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED as 672 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, New BEGINNING at apoint In the easterly line 2. North 73 degrees 12 minutes 45 sec­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF onds East, a distance of 54.11 feet to a JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the The judgment amount isONE-HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED Jersey. ot Catherine Street distant northerly 185 FIFTEEN THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED It is known and designated as Block 12, feet from the corner formed by Intersection point: thence afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ FORTY FOUR & 08/100 ($140,444.08). ders must have 20% of their bid available in NINTY SIX & 73/100 ($115,196.73). All that certain land and premises situated Lot413. ot Camel Ine Olieel wllli Ilia nunherly lmee< 3. North 88 degrees 01 minutes East, a distance of 70.52 feet to a point; thence cash or certified check at the conclusion of Property to be sold is located In the City in the City of Elizabeth, County of Union, The dimensions are unavailable. East Grand Street: thence running along of Elizabeth, County of Union and State State of New Jersey, being more particularly Nearest cross street: Situate on the north­ said line ot Catherine Street North 48 de­ 4. South 02 degrees 00 minutes East, a the 9ales. distance of 123.71 feet to a point on the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED of New Jersey described as follows: westerly line of Jefferson Avenue, 30.00 grees 32.25 feet; thence easterly at right Premises commonly known as 501 West feet from the southwesterly line of Louisa angles with said line of Catherine Street 123 northerly sideline of Westfield Avenue; FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND THREE- Lot: 1041 W13; Block: 13 HUNDRED FORTY NINE & 53/100 End Avenue, Elizabeth New Jersey07202 on the Tax Map of the City of Elizabeth Street. feet; thence southerly parallel with said tine thence 5. South 88 degrees 01 minutes West, ($148,349.53). BEING KNOWN as LOT 13, BLOCK Nearest Cross Street: Magic Avenue Prior lien(s): Tax Sale Cert. #006466 sold of Catherine Street 31.10 feet; thence North 1514, on the official Tax Map of the City of 42 degrees 13 minutes West 123feet to the along the northerly sideline of Westfield The property to be sold is located in the Approximate Dimensions: 35.00feet x 4/10/00 to JNH Funding corp. in the original Elizabeth amount of $1,044.24. Tax Sale Cert. place of beginning. Avenue, a distance of 101.50 feet to the City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, and 209.00 feet x 35.00 feet x 209.00 feet the State of New Jersey. Dimensions: 128.54 feet X 34.10 feet X Being more commonly known as: 241 - #006879 sold 6/11/01 toCT/MDSassinthe Being lot nmnber 12 and a strip of land point and place of Beginning. Being known as Block 13 in Lot 1574 on Commonly known as: 913 Emma Street, 119.63 feet X 33.00 feet. 243 Orchard Street, Elizabeth, New Jer­ original amount of $4,492.56. The total 2.25 feet in width front and rear off the Nearest Cross Street: Pennington Av­ amount due as of 9/28/01 for property taxes southerly side of lot number 1 3 inblockHas the tax map of the City of Elizabeth. Elizabeth, New Jersey sey 07208 Tax Lot No. 549 in Block No. 8. enue Pursuant to a municipal tax search and lien payoff is in the aggregate sum of said lots and block are laid down and desig­ Being also known as 157-165 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 100.00 The Sheriff hereby reserves the right dated 8.24.01 $11,060.01. Subject to unpaid taxes and nated on “A Map of the Real Estate late of to adjourn this sale without further no­ municipal liens. Amount due will be an­ the Stephen P. Brittan. deceased", now on The above description was drawn in ac­ feet wide by 33.33 feet long. Subject to: 3rd quarter 2001 taxes Nearest Cross Street: Situate at a point in tice by publication. nounced at the Sheriffs Sale or is available file in the office of the Registers of Union cordance with a survey prepared by William £4)79.13 due 9.10.01,4th quarter $879.12 the northeastsrty line Fmmn sn no Subject to unoeM taxes. Assessments, upon written request to plaintiff s attorneys. N. Fnu.tityoi, ooor.L.S. uaieu Juno IS, 1 duel 1.1.01; waterto6.16.01 $93.37 open County. feet northwesterly from its intersection with water and sewer liens Tiiunute JueappiuxiiuatBli ihee^™ ^ iaaa & penalty the northwesterly line of Henry Street. There is due approximately the Sum of ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOU­ TWENTY TWO THOUSAND TWO- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOU­ SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED SEVENTY HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR & 70/100 TWO-HUNDRED NINTY THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN THOU­ SAND TWENTY ONE & 06/100 THREE & 56/100 ($165,773.56) together ($22,274.70) together with lawful inter­ ONE-HUNDRED FORTY & 96/100 EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE & 76/ SAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY FIVE ($122,021.06) together with lawful interest with lawful interest and costs. ($290,140.96) together with lawful inter­ 100 ($150,885.76) together with lawful in­ est and costs. & 32/100 ($157,185.32) together with and costs. terest and costs There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in est and costs. There is a full legal description on file In the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff's Office. There is a full legal description on file in lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff's Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF STERN. LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, MC CABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, P.C. FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. MCOMBER & MCOMBER SHERIFF HILL WALLACK NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP LAW OFFICES CARKHUFF & RADMIN, PC - ESQS. Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 300 COUNSELLORS AT LAW ATTORNEYS AT LAW SUITE 600 598-600 Somerset Street 216 Haddon Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway 54 Shrewsbury Avenue 202 Carnegie Center 216Haddon Avenue North Plainfield, New Jersey 07060 Westmont, New Jersey 08100 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Princeton, New Jersey 08543-5226 CH-756290 - (WL) CH-756259 (WL) CH-756261 (WL) CH-756291 - (WL) CH-756257 (WL) CH-756293 - (WL) 4 T -12/20/01, 12/27/01,01/03/02 4T - 12/06, 12/13, 12/20 4 T - 12/06, 12/13, 12/20 4 T -12/20/01.12/27/01.01/03/02 4 T - 12/06, 12/13.12/20 4 T - 12/20/01, 12/27/01,01/03/02 & 01/10/02______Fee: $181.56 & 12/27/01______Fee: $197.88 & 12/27/01______Fee: $204.00 & 12/27/01______Fee: $228.48 & 01/10/02 Fee: $234.60 & 01/10/02______Fee: $234.60 Thursday, December 27, 2001 ______CUlu* Slllentfirlh lirctftrr und THE TIMES of Scotch 1‘lalns - Fanwood A Watciwjng Communic ations, Inc. PumitAiiox CLASSIFIED ADS Prudential Associates Receive Community Champion Awards EXPERIENCED NANNY HELP WANTED while Ms. Houston received $250 Young, loving, experienced, en­ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WESTFIELD — Barbara for the Junior league of Elizabeth ergetic, outgoing European nanny Westfield Volunteer Reecue Rothman and Bernadette Houston of and Plainfield. New Jersey, Inc. Ms seeks live-in/out position. Excel­ Squad seeks persons willing to Westfield, sales associates for Pru­ Funiosa has received $1,000 for the lent references available, valid train as Emergency Medical dential Reul Estate Affiliates in East drivers license. Technicians. No prior exp. Brunswick, and Barbara Funiosa of Area 5, New Jersey Special Olym­ pics, Inc. PLEASE CALL (90S) 875-6447 needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lie., req., Scotch Plains, a systems manager The Prudential Community Cham­ min. 4 hrs/wk. We otter 24 hr. for Prudential Institution in Iselin, pions Awards Program, administered coverage. Wkday 9am -1 pm or have received Prudential Commu­ HOUSE SALE by the company’s Local Initiatives 1 -5pm slots are perfect lor par­ nity Champions Rising Star Awards. Division, recognized 892 Prudential ents of schoolchildren. Childcare Ms. Rothman received $250 for 633 Prospect Street, employees, and retirees who excelled reimbursement available! the Center for Women & Families Westfield, 9 - 4 PM in volunteer commitment, leadership Saturday, January 5, 2002 Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. and serv ice in their communities. • Oak Bedroom Set, Grandfa­ 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. Cuccaro Named The Prudential Foundation is pro­ ther Clock, Sofas, Refrigera­ Call the Recruiting Team at viding more than $639,000 in grants tor, Small Rugs, Chairs (908) 233-2500 for details Top Listing Agent to the organizations in which these David B. Corbin for The WestlMd Loader and Tho Thnoo and Much Much More! associates volunteer. TING AWAY A KKI) I)KVIL...BIur Devil junior J«e l)e( anipo. top, CLEANING SERVICE For BurgdorffERA As vice president of the board of. clamps Tom Xahorsky in a cradle und iicains to rock him on his hack. DeCampo directors, Ms. Rothman, donates an won his 119-lb. hout via Fall in 1:10. WESTFIELD - Ileen Cuccaro, APARTMENT FOR RENT IRMA'S CLEANING SERVICE new to the Westfield office of average of 10 hours per month to the Center for Women and Families. She Westfield CBD, 2nd Floor, 5 FREE ESTIMATES Burgdorff ERA Realtors, has been organizes volunteers placing them in Rooms, 2 Bed & Deck, Completely honored as listing agent of the month (201)997-6345 areas they wish to donate their time St. Helen’s Lady Cagers Win Remodeled W/D, Dishwasher, for October 2001 with four listings. and talent. $1695 mo. Ms. Cuccaro has received many Ms. Houston devotes an average Five to Boost Record to 13-2 908-232-2232 Ask for Dave n CLEANING LADY $75 -f awards and has been a member in the Occupied/Empty Dwellings, Move New Jersey. Association of Realtors of 15 hours per month to the Junior League of Elizabeth and Plainfield. St. Helen's CYO girl's Grade 5-6 had five assists and two points. In/Out, Sp. Projects, Baseboards, Million Dollar Sales Club and was CHILDCARE PROVIDER As a volunteer, she helped establish basketball team ofWestfield won five Slodyczka had 14 points, 12, and Wind/Sash/Storms - Inside only, awarded the Bronze Level in 1996. Mature woman wanted to help games over the weekend to improve eight. Closet Cleanout, Removal, etc. 1997 and 1999 and the Silver Level a scholarship fund to assist feniale with transportation needs of their overall record to 13-2. St. Helen’s beat St. Theresa's of Seasonal/Party Clean Up. Com­ in 1998 and 2000. She has been a seniors who show exemplary volun­ children and to provide general First, St. Helen’s defeated the Summit, 46-4. Alii MacDonald had panion for Elderly.(908) 226-0738 New Jersey real estate professional teer performance. She also staffed a Clark, 31 -7. Erin Miller and Stephanie seven points and 10 rebounds while household assistance. for Five years in Garwood and is a medical day care center for physi­ Slodyczka each had 10 points and Elizabeth Harbaugh hud four points, 3 - 6 pm, Mon - Fri member of the Garwood Planning cally and mentally challenged pre­ Danielle Infantino chipped in eight. 12 rebounds and three blocked shots. Call 908-233-8418 www.goIeader.com Board. school children and developed a rec­ Allison Oberlander had three steals Annie DePalmer played well. In the “Been has been a wonderful addi­ reation and social program for a se­ and four rebounds. final game, St, Helen's beat archrival PUBLIC NOTICE nior day care center primarily for PUBLIC NOTICE tion to our office this year and has Next, St. Helen's defeated St. IHM of Scotch Plains, 23-14, in a UNION COUNTY BOARD taken advantage of our cutting edge Alzheimer patients. Joseph's, 48-3, exhibiting an intense hard-fought contest. Krissy Wendel OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD training and focus sessions to help The mission of the Center for defense. Fifth graders Kate Sheridan pulled down I2rebmmds. Miller fired NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS clients and expand her own produc­ Women and Families is to provide an Date Adopted: December 20,2001 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD and Cassie Simcox tallied six and in nine points, Infantino had eight tion,” said Judy Sagan, Vice Presi­ alternative to traditional mental four points, respectively. N ina Brown- and Slodyczka had four pts, 12 re­ Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: December 20,2001 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ Public Notice is hereby given that the dent and Manager of the Westfield health services by offering short­ stone helped St. Helen's to gel off to bounds and six blocked shots, ers has awarded a contract without com­ Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ office. term, inexpensive one-on-one coun­ a fast start. St. Helen's also beat IHM Driscoll had five steals, three assists petitive bidding as a professional service or ers has awarded a contract without com­ seling, free legal consultants and help of Scotch Plains, 40-6. Rose Driscoll and caused numerous turnovers. extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ petitive bidding as a professional service or referrals to men, women and fami­ ant to N.J.S.A. 40A11-5(1 )(a). This con­ extraordinary, unspecitiable service pursu­ PUBLIC NOTICE tract and the resolution authorizing it is ant to N.J.S.A 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This con­ lies confronting transitional or de­ available for public inspection in the Office tract and the resolution authorizing it is UNION COUNTY BOARD velopmental challenges. Hye-Young Choi of the Clerk of the Board available for public inspection in the Office OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS RESOLUTION NO. 1242-2001 of the Clerk of the Board NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD AWARDED TO: Hersh Tower Corp , c/o RESOLUTION NO. 1220-2001 Date Adopted: December 20,2001 PUBLIC NOTICE *1 ACHS Management Corporation, 1407 AWARDED TO: US Food Service. Inc., Public Notice is hereby given that the Broadway. Suite 3200, New York, New York 300 Berkeley Drive, Swedesboro, New Jer­ Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ TOWN OF WESTFIELD SERVICES: For rental of the Eastern sey ers has awarded a contract without com­ BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Center of the Division of Workforce Devel­ SERVICES: To provide comprehensive petitive bidding as a professional service or The Board of Adjustment of the Town of opment Operations of the Union County food procurement and inventory manage­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday Department of Human Services, 125 Broad ment system at Runnells Specialized Hos­ ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This con­ January 14,2002 in the Council Chambers Street, 4th Floor, Elizabeth, New Jersey pital. tract and the resolution authorizing it is at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 available for public inspection in the Office Street, Westfield, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. COST: Not to exceed $62,100 COST: $741,000 of the Clerk of the Board. to hear and consider the following appeals M Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich RESOLUTION NO. 1247-2001 for variance from the requirements of the Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board AWARDED TO: O'Brien & Gere Engi­ Westfield Land Use Ordinance: 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $24.48 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $22 95 neering, Inc., 1777 Sentry Parkway West, 1. Raymond T. and Maryann Gwyneed Hall, Suite 302, Blue Bell, Penn­ Pietruszki, 314 Washington Street sylvania seeking permission to erect a build­ SERVICES: For the purpose of redesign­ ing addition contrary to the require­ ing the Nomahegan Park Dam replacement ments of Section 11.09 E.6. and BERNARDSVILLE, NJ project and bid phase services for the 11.09 E.10. of the Land Use Ordi­ Nomahegan Rahway Park and Jackson nance Minimum interior side yard Pond Dams. proposed 5.5 feet. Ordinance re­ COST: $23,000 quires 100 feet. Maximum building M. Elizabeth Genievich coverage proposed of 20.7%. Ordi­ Clerk of the Board nance allows 20%. 1 T -12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $23.97 2. Needle Point Homes L.L.C./ Town of Westfield, 112 and 116 Madison There is no better tim e than the Holidays to express my PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue Lots 36 & 37, Block 101 seeking permission to erect a new appreciation for your business andfriendship. Helpingfami- UNION COUNTY BOARD home contrary to the requirements lits fin d and aquire the home o f their dreams has always OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS of Section 11 08 E . 5. of the Land NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD UseOrdinance. Applicant proposes been, a n d will continue to be, the most satisfying aspect o f my Date Adopted: December 20,2001 a minimum front yard setback of 35 Public Notice is hereby given that the feet. Ordinance requires 40 feet. service to each o f you. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ 3. Julie Stewart, 113 Central Avenue ers has awarded a contract without com­ seeking permission to use space A t a time when so much has been changed by the events petitive bidding as a professional service or on the second level of a building in extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ the Central Business District for we all witnessed, it is reassuring to know that our commu­ ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This con­ educational use (computer enrich­ tract and the resolution authorizing it is ment for children) and erect an aw­ nity remains strong, united and a wonderful place to live. available for public inspection in the Office ning with signage at street level GRACIOUS NEW of the Clerk of the Board. entrance contrary to the require­ RESOLUTION NO. 1233-2001 ments of Section 11.25 A & D, M ay the spirit o f the season fi l l your heart with peace a n d joy! AWARDED TO: Developmental Direc­ 16.01 and 16.04H of Land Use Or­ COUNTRY MANOR HOME tions, LLC, 428 Rosehill Place, Elizabeth, dinance. Ordinance does not per­ Builder of over 25 Manor Homes offers ths ultimate In New Jersey mit educational use in the Central SERVICES: Forthe purpose of adminis­ Business District and signage other luxurious living. Master Suite + 5 BRs, 4 fireplaces, tering the HUD Section 8 Housing Assis­ than in the windows on the 2nd level Hye-Young Choi 8,000 aq ft. Inlaid floors, special trim, stunning archi­ tance Payments Program on behalf of 18 is permitted. municipalities that participate in the Section Documentation of the above is on file in tectural features. Pristine 6+ wooded acres with 8 Housing Assistance Program as requested the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North' pond and stream on Bernardevllle Mountain, adjacent by Union County Economic Development Avenue West, Westfield, New Jersey and COLDWELL BANKER Department. may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE COLDUJ C U ­ I I to Jockey Hollow State Park. Offered at $2.5 mil. PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. B A N K.6R □ REALTOR* Don’t miss this rare opportunity! COST: $173,870orthe amount approved Any interested party may appear at the Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue by the County of Union to administer 371 hearing, either in person, or by their attor­ (908) 233-5555 ext. 165 I 1 y. Contact Brian Jannone Vouchers contingent upon the HUD/Union ney, and be given an opportunity to be heard (908) 301-201 5 -Direct 1= r County Contract. with respect to this application. [email protected] RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 6i s fa r Prudential New Jersey Properties M. Elizabeth Genievich Colleen Mayer, Secretary mm (908) 658-4300, ext. 312 Clerk of the Board Board of Adjustment 1 T -12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $27.54 1 T -12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $49.47 Goods & Services You Need!

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( oldwell Hanker Schlott Realtors. 209 Cen­ C oldwell Banker Realtors, 209 C entral Avenue, Coldwell Hanker Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldw ell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors. 209 Central Av­ tral Avenue, Westfield, has announced the Westfield, has announced the listing and sale Westfield, has announced the listing and sale enue. Westfield, has announced the listing enue, Westfield, has announced the listing listing and sale of this home located at 937 of this home located at 1025 Nicholas Avenue. o f this home located at 388 Parkview Drive. and sale of this home located at 194 Hidden and sale of this home located at 585 Trinity Oakwood Place. Plainfield. The property Union. The property was listed by Rosanne Scotch Plains. The property was listed by Su­ Hollow Court, Fdison. The property was Place. Westfield. The property was listed was listed by John DeMarco & Adah Levin l)eLorenzo and negotiation of the sale was by san D'Arecca and negotiation o f the sale was listed by Joan Kylish and negotiation of the by Bobbee Mulvee and negotiation of the and negotiations of the sale was by John Janice Tittel. by Susan Checchio. sale was by Kathy Shea. D eM arco. sale was by Sue Checchio.

jColdwell Banker Realtors. 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors. 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Realtors. 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors. 209 Central Avenue. Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and Westfield, has announced the listing and sale enue. Westfield, has announced the listing and Westfield, has announced the listing and sale enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and sale of this home located at 735 Fairacres o f 1010 Raritan Road. Cranford. The property sale of this home located at 148 Greenwood of this home located at 6 Clinton Lane, Scotch sale o f this home located at 10 W edgewood Avenue. Westfield. The property was listed was listed and sold by Susan D ’Arecca. Road. Mountainside. The property was listed Plains. The property was listed and sold by Pat Way, Scotch Plains. The property was listed by Frank Isoldi and negotiation of the sale by Hye-Young Choi and negotiation o f the sale Glaydura. by Rosanne DeLorcnzoand negotiation of sale was by Carla C’apuano. was by Ruth late w as by Betty Lynch.

Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av ­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and enue. Westfield, has announced the listing and enue Westfield, has announced the listing enue Westfield, has announced the listing and enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and sale of this home located at 525 Bradford sale of this home located at 136 Coriell Av­ and sale o f this home located at 224 Lyon sale of this hom e located at 253 Prospect sale of this home located at 2225 Coles Av­ Avenue, Westfield. The proprety was listed enue, Fanwood. I he property was listed by Lane, Westfield. The property was listed Street, Westfield. The property was listed enue, Scotch Plains. The property was listed by Sally C’alder and negotiation of the sale Margaret Maguire and negotiation of the sale by Kathy Shea and negotiation of the sale and sold by Ann Allen. by Elvira Ardrey and negotiation o f the sale was by James Fawcett. was by Kim Haley. was by Mary Rovito. was by Nancy Bregman

Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors. 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Westfield, announces the listing and sale o f this enue, W'estfield, announces the listing and Westfield, announces the listing and sale of this enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and home located at 27 Laurel Place, Fanwood. The sale of this home located at 55 Hill Hollow home located at 121 Garden Street, Cranford. sale of this home located at 39 Woodbrook sale of this home located at 1170 Cooper property was listed by John Aslanian and nego­ Road, Watchung. The property was listed The property was listed Circle, Westfield. The property was listed Road, Scotch Plains. The property was listed tiation o f the sale was by Carol Lyons. and sold by Reva Berger. by Hye-Young Choi and negotiation of the ■«3AH (klU l) *»0 :■ 'I IHFl sale was by Kay Gragnano.

Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, has announced the listing and sale enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and Westfield, has announced the listing and sale Westfield, has announced the listing and sale of this home located at 795 Knollwood Ter­ sale of this home located at 776 Clarence sale of this home located at 227 Prospecl o f this home located at 237 South Fork Road, of this home located at 1002 Columbus Av­ race, Westfield. The property was listed by Street, Westfield. The property was listed Avenue, Westfield. The property was listed Mountainside. The property was listed and sold enue, Westfield. The property was listed and Hye-Young Choi and negotiation of the sale by Bob Devlin and negotiation of the sale was by Kay Gragnano and negotiation o f the sale by Kay Gragnano. sold by Kim Haley. was by Kimberly Haley. by Hye-Young Choi. was by Dario Muscaritolo.

Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Avenue, enue, Westfield, have announced the listing enue, Westfield, have announced the listing enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and Westfield, has announced the listing and sale -itand sale of this home located at 720 Saunders and sale o f this hom e located at 318 Roger sale of this home located at 127 Washington sale of this home located at 421 Woodland o f 236 West Fourth Avenue, Roselle. The prop­ ? Avenue, Westfield. The property was listed Avenue, Westfield. The property was listed Avenue, Westfield. The property was listed Avenue, Westfield. The property was listed erty was listed and sold by John Papa. £ b y Harriet Lifson and negotiation o f the sale by Betty Lynch and negotiation o f the sale and sold by Carol Lyons. by Mary McEnerney and negotiation o f the was by Dennis Devine. was by Karleen Bums. sale was by Betty Lynch.

^Coldwell Banker Realtors. 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Reattors, 209 Central Av­ I Westfield, has announced the listing and sale enue, Westfield, has announced the listing enue, Westfield, has announced the listing enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and enue. Westfield, has announced the listing and o f 136 Tillotson Road, Fanwood. The property and sale of this home located at 38 Poplar and sale o f this home located at 712 Hyslip sale of this home located at 211 Byrd Av­ sale of this home located at 806 Shadowlawn - was listed by Fran Perla and negotiation o f the Place, Fanwood. The property was listed Avenue, Westfield. The property was listed enue, Scotch Plains. The property was listed Drive, Westfield. The property was listed by John Wiley and negotiation of the sale was ; sale was by Diane Pellino. by Kathy Shea and negotiation of the sale by Ruth Tate and negotiation o f the sale was by Vivian Young and negotiation of the sale was by Mary McEnerney. bv Kav Gragnano. was by James Fawcett. by Betty Lynch.

Coldwell Banker, 209 Central Avenue, Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtors, 209 Central Av­ Coldwell Banker Realtor, 209 Central Avenue, enue, Westfield, has announced the listing and enue, Westfield, has announced the listing enue, Westfield, has announced the listing Westfield, has announced the listing and sale Westfield, has announced the listing and sale o f this home located at 2385 Lake Park Ter­ sale of this home located at 5 Burnham Vil­ and sale of this home located at 1400 and sale of this home located at 645 Chest­ o f this home located at 9 Holly Street, Cranford. race, Scotch Plains. The property was listed lage, Scotch Plains. The property was listed Randolph Road. Plainfield. The property nut Street, Cranford. The property was The property was listed by Kathy Shea and ne­ by Pat Glaydura and negotiation o f the sale and sold by Reva Berger. was listed by John DeMarco and negotiation listed by Karleen Burns and negotiation of gotiation o f the sale was by Janice Tittel. was by Dario Muscaritolo. of the sale was by Margaret Maguire. the sale was by Jayne Bernstein. COLDUJeU. Westfield Office Coldwell Banker Mortgage Services B A N K E R □ 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555 1-888-317-5416 ©2001 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Corporation. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE n m ffilir iWpBtfu-ift ■Crtibrr and TH E TIM ES of Scoich H»ln» - Fanwood A Watchum*. Communications It*'- Pumjcaitun !• U Thursday, December 27, 2001 Peter Supko, 92, Retired Electrician; ^ Elizabeth McNamara, 83, Exec. Secretary Runnells Specialized Hospital President — (Obituaries — Had Served With U.S. Marine Corps Peter Supko. 92. of ChccMrquakc Tckla Donchak Supko; two sons. Elizabeth ( roxby McNamura. 83, and a member of the Scotch Plains Ruth Paul Miller, 90, Had Been Active Michael Supko of Be I mar and Peter Scotch Plaint died on Monday, Senior Citizens Village in MaUiwan died on Monday. December 17. at the Bay*horc Com­ Supko of Kensington, Md ; a daugh dPcccinhi-i 17, al Muhlenberg Re She was predeceased by her hus- With Westfield PTA and Chansonettes munity Hospital in Holmdcl ter. Irene Supko of Scotch Plains, a i'onal Mi-ilu ,il ( cinri ii, I'l.nnlidd hand. HI wood Joseph McNamara, in sister. Helen Chav in of Freehold, ating with honors from Connecticut Bom in Frackvillc. Pa., he had S i , ®orn 'n Biyomt. the hud lived i m Ruth Paul Miller, 90, a former and three grandchildren. W here he I ore moving lo Scoich Plains Surviving arc two sons, Thomas J Westfield resident, died on Saturday, College for Women, now Connecti­ been a resident of South Plainfield for 50 years prior to moving to Funeral services were held on ;* > « McNamara of Canton, Mass, and June 23, at the Webster Assisted Uv- cut College, in 1932. Mrs Miller had worked in Man­ Cheescquake Village two years ago. Thursday. December 20. in the * Mrs. McNamuia had been ihc ex- James R McNamara of Scotch ing Center, Kendal, in Lexington, Va. Brunswick Memorial Home in East hattan. teaching the Gregg shorthand Mr. Supko had been employed as JUllve secretary I" the President ol Plains; two brothers. Arthur Crosby Bom on August 8, 1910 in Albany, Brunswick. A Divine Liturgy fol­ unnells Speciali/cd Hospital of and Thomas Crosby; a sister, Frances N.Y., to Adella Ives and Edward Paul, method for secretaries for several an electrician for Wcstmghousc in years. She later worked in the Hillside before retiring in 1976. lowed at the Nativity of Our Lord riion County in Berkeley Heights Micalleff, and five grandchildren she had lived in Hartford, Conn., Church in East Brunswick. Inter­ The funeral was held on Friday, Westfield, Murrysville, Pa.. Green Franklin High School library and He was a communicant of the to retiring ment took place at Forest Green Park December 21. from the Memorial Valley. Ariz., and Richmond, Va„ be­ office in Murrysville Nativity of Our Lord Byzantine She had also formerly heen cm Cemetery in Marlboro Funeral Home. 135 South Avenue in While living in Westfield, she was Catholic Church in East Brunswick. iyed with Western Electric in Jer- fore moving to die Webster Assisted Memorial contributions may be Fanwiaid. A Mass billowed al St. Living Center in September of 2000. active with the local Parent-Teacher He was a private in the United Cily; as a waitress for IS years al made lo the National Parkinson s Bartholomew the Apostle Church, She attended primary and second­ Association and served as a Den States Marine Corps before being ieland's Sleakhouse in Foundation. 1501 North West 9th with interment at Fairvicw Cemetery ary schools in Hartford, including Mother for Cub Scouts. As a member honorably discharged in 1934. Mr. lounlainsidc. which later became Avenue. Boh Hope Road, Miami. Affaire, and as a clerk with the in Westfield, Weaver High School, before gradu- o f the women's group th e Supko had been stationed in South Chansonettes, America and the Caribbean Fla 33130. Scotch Plains Police Department Memorial contributions may be she sang at fundraising December 27. 2001 Mrs, McNamara was a parishioner made to the American Heart Asso­ Mary Genovese, 101 banquets. Surviving arc his wife of 66 years. J,'tif St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- ciation, 2550 U S. Highway I. North Mary Genovese, 101, of North She was predeceased by her hus­ [ tnanCatholicChiirch in Scotch Plains Brunswick 08902-4301. Plainfield died on Monday. Decem­ band. Donald Spieskc Miller, in 1967 Frank J. Dundon, 84, Police Lieutenant; D*e*ntM r 27, 2001 ber 17, at Genesis Eldercare in The couple was married in 1938. Plainfield. Surviving are a daughter. Pamela Active With Barbershop Singing Group % Laurino Cicchino, 88, Was Foreman Bom and raised in Scotch Plains, Ricked of Chester, Va.; a son, Nicho­ she had lived in North Plainfield for las Miller of Acton, Mass., and five Frank J. Dundon. 84. of Scotch Dundon; Iwo daughters. Margaret For Construction Firm in Kenilworth 65 years. grandchildren. Plains died on Monday. December Lyman of Manalapan and Joanne She was predeceased by her hus­ Memorial services were held at 17. at his home Dundon of Somerset; two sons. - Laturino Cicchino, 88, ol Westfield Gemma Vacca Cicchino; a daughter, band, Harry Genovese, in 1962, and both the Webster Assisted Living Bom in Jersey City, he had lived Stephen Dundon of San Jose. Calif, died Wednesday, December 19, at Maria Vacca of Westfield; three by a sister, Lena Wells, in 2000. Center and al the Presbyterian Cem­ there prior to moving to Scotch Plains and Michael Dundon of Jersey,City; nis home. grandchildren and eight great-grand­ Surviving arc a brother, Michael etery in Murrysville. in 1969. a sister. Julia Donigan of Wayne; five Born in Caatelpctroso, Italy, he children. Osnato of Toms River. Arrangements were handled by the A police lieutenant, he had served grandchildren and a great-grandson. ‘ came to Newark in 1954 and had also The funeral took place from the Services were held on Thursday, Hart Funeral Home in Murrysville. for 30 years with the Jersey City A Mass of Christian Burial was lived in Union before relocating lo Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Fu­ December 20, al the Scarpa Funeral Memorial contributions may be Police Department before retiring in offered on Friday. December 21, at Westfield 26 years ago. neral Home in Wcslfield, A Mass Home in North Plainfield. Interment made lo the Christian Children's I978. St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church. Mr. Cicchino had been a foreman followed al St. Helen’s Roman Catho­ took place at Hillside Cemetery in Fund, 2821 Emery wood Parkway, A United States Army veteran of Interment took place at Fairview for Ralph Barone & Sons Construc­ lic Church in Westfield. Interment Scotch Plains. Richmond, Va. 23294. World War II. he was a Sergeant with Cemetery in Westfield. tion Company in Kenilworth, where wus at Hollywood Memorial Park in CMcnnbat 27. 2001 <27 2001 Troop B of the 117th Cavalry in Arrangements were under the di­ <>• he was employed for 28 years before Union. Southern France. Central Europe and rection of the Dooley Funeral Home. ’’ prior to retiring in 1979 D K w n ti.r 27. 2001 the Rhineland. 2 18 North Avenue. West, in Cranford. " Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Kenneth D. Matula, 67, Vice Principal- Mr. Dundon was a member of the OecamW 27 2001 Anna B. Lacz, 87 Rahway Valley Jcrscyaires Chapter Anna Blanch Lacz, 87, of Served in Air Force During Peacetime of the Society for the Preservation Bella P. Klein William Patrick, 86 Mountainside died on Tuesday, De­ Kenneth D. Matula, 67, of Scotch tory and received a master’s degree in and Encouragement of Barbershop Bella P. Klein of Orlando. Fla., William Patrick, 86, of Tucson, cember 18, in the Ashbrook Nursing Plains died on Sunday, December administration from Montclair Slate Quartet Singing in America. died on Sunday. December 16. in the Ariz... died there on Tuesday, De- and Rehabilitation Center in Scotch I6, at Muhlenberg Regional Medical College in Upper Montclair in 1964. He was also a member of the Old Orlando Regional Medical Cenler in Plains. eernber 11, at his home. Mr. Matula was a member ofToast- Guard, the Merrymen. the 117th Orlando. 1 Born in Amsterdam, N.Y., he had Born in Pennsylvania, she had lived Center in Plainfield. Bom in Newark, he was a resident masters of Westfield and the New Cavalry Association and Martin Bom in Newark, she had lived in ‘ lived in Westfield and Funwood for in Newark, Irvington and Roselle of Scotch Plains for 4 1 years. Jersey Principals Association. Wallbcrg Post No. 3 of the American Westfield before relocating to Or­ " many years before moving to Tucson prior to moving to Mountainside two Surviving are his wife, Aurora Legion, all of Westfield, and a com­ lando two years ago. years ago. Mr. Matula had been employed as s,i last year. Bcllomo Matula; two sons. Leonard municant of St. Bartholomew the Mrs. Klein had heen a home studs Mr. Patrick, a carpenter, had owned She wus predeceased by her hus­ a Vice Principal by the Carteret Board of Education for 33 years, including R. Matula and Frank R. Matula; a Apostle Roman Catholic Church in teacher for the Westfield Board of '"and operated a contracting business band, Bruno Lacz. 18 years at Carteret High School and daughter, Delia L. Luewan; a brother, Scotch Plains. Education for many years prior to , ' in the Union County area for many Surviving is a sister, Stella Lacz. 15 years with elementary schools, Richard Malula, and a grandchild. He was predeceased by a son. Kevin retiring. ' ■years. He was a member of the Re­ A Muss was offered on Saturday, retiring in September of 2(XX). Ear­ Services were held on Friday, De­ Dundon. in 1990. She earned a bachelor’s degree from tired Carpenters Union. December 22, ul St. Joseph Roman lier in his career, he had taught his­ cember 21, at the Dooley Funeral Surviving are his wife. Helen A. Newark Toachers College in Union, He served us a Sergeant in the Cuthnlic Church in Roselle, follow­ tory at Union High School for cighl Home, 218 North Avenue, West, in She syas a member of the Westfield United States Army Signal Corps ing the funeral from the Krowicki Froma Charles, 74 Chapter of Hadassah. , during World War II. McCracken Funeral Home in Lin­ years. Cranford, Memorial contributions may be Froma Bears Charles, 74. of Scotch She was predeceased by a son. Surviving are a daughter, Virginia den. Interment was at the Good Shep­ He served wilh the United Stales made to the American Diabetes or Plains died on Tuesday. December Steven R. Klein. vPutrick; a son, Robert Patrick, and herd Muusoleum of St. Gertrude’s Air Force during peacetime. He graduated from Rutgers Uni­ Cystic Fibrosis Association. 18, at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Surviving are her husband. Ben two grandchildren. Cemetery in Colonia. O ro m tx r 27, 2001 Born in New Brunswick, she had jamin N. Klein; a son, Robert A M caoibw 27. 2001 versity in 1957 with u degree in his­ Decanitmr 27, 2001 lived in Plainfield for most of her Klein of Potomac. Md.; a daughter. life before relocating to Scotch Marilyn Klein of Orlando; five grand PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Plains in 1986. children and a great-grandchild THE SCOTCH PLAINS - FANWOOD BOARD OF EDUCATION, order of “The Scotch Plains - Fanwood Board of Education" In the amount of $302,340 Mrs. Charles was employed as a Funeral services were conducted IN THE COUNTY OF UNION, NEW JERSEY drawn upon a bank or trust company, and such check must be enclosed with the proposal Ml for Bonds When the successful bidder has been ascertained, all such deposits will be mathematics teacher at Plainfield on Wednesday. December 19, in the *■„ NOTICE OF SALE OF $15,117,000 promptly returned to the persons making the same, except the check of the successful bidder High School for 27 years and was King Solomon Cemetery in Clifton. 0^ SCHOOL DISTRICT BONDS (the “Deposit") which will be applied in part payment for the Bonds or to secure the Board also an adjunct professor of malh- Arrangements were handled by die SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the Secretary ot the Scotch Plains - Fanwood of Education trom any loss resulting from the failure of the successful bidder to comply with ematics at Kean University in Union. MenorahChapelsatMillhum in Union. Board of Education (the "Board of Education"), a school district ot the State ol New Jersey terms ot Its bid No Interest will be allowed on the Deposit Award of the Bonds to the <27 2001 situate In the County ot Union (the "School District"). In the Board ot Education Offices, successful bidder, or rejection ot all bids. Is expected to be made within two hours after She graduated as valedictorian of ' Evergreen Avenue and Cedar Street. Scotch Plains. New Jersey, on Thursday. January 10. opening ot the bids, but the successful bidder may not withdraw Its proposal for Bonds until New Brunswick High School and ” 2QU2. until 11 00 A.M at which time they will he publicly opened and announced, tor the alter 3 3 0 P M of the day ot such bkt-opening then only rt such award has not been made earned her master's degree in Span Mary F. Cahalan, 90 purchase of the following issue of bonds of said School District (the "Bonds") due (subject prior to the withdrawal The Bonds will be delivered to the successful bidder at the expense of the Board of ish. English and Mathematics from Mary F. Cahalan. 90. of Scotch to prior redemption) on July 15 as follows: Douglas College, graduating with Year Principal Amount Yaar Principal Amount Education at the offices of DTC in New York, New York and payment for the Bonds will be Plains died on Thursday. December 2003 $755,850 2013 $755,850 made on or about January 24.2002 at the offices of the Board of Education's bond counsel. honors. 20, at the Ashbrook Nursing and 2004 $755,850 2014 $755,850 McCarter & English. LLP, Newark, New Jersey, or at such other place as may be agreed She was a volunteer for CON­ Rehabilitation Center in Scotch 2005 $755,850 2015 $755,850 upon with the successful bidder. The Bonds will be delivered to DTC in single denominations TACT We Care, a crisis hotline for for each maturity of the Bonds PAYMENT FOR THE BONDS AT THE TIME OF Plains. 2006 $755,850 2016 $755,850 people seeking someone with whom Bom in Brooklyn, she had lived in f 2007 $755,850 2017 $755,850 ORIGINAL ISSUANCE AND DELIVERY THEREOF SHALL BE MADE BY THE SUC­ ; ", 2008 $755,850 2018 $755,850 CESSFUL BIDDER IN IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FUNDS. they can talk. Mrs. Charles also re­ Millbum before moving lo Scotch l 2009 $755,850 2019 $755,850 Each proposal must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked on the outside "Proposal cently completed an expedition to Plains 10 years ago. 2010 $755,850 2020 $755,850 for Bonds" and must contain the certified, cashier's or treasurer's check referred to In the the Costa Rican Rainforest. Miss Cahalan had been employed $755,850 second preceding paragraph. If mailed, proposals tor Bonds should be addressed to or In 2011 $755,850 2021 She was predeceased by her hus­ as an office manager at the George F. 2012 $755,850 2022 $755,850 care of the undersigned at The Scotch Plains - Fanwood Board ot Education, Evergreen The Bonds will be issued in fully registered form and when Issued, will be registered in the Avenue and Cedar Street. Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076. The Board of Education takes band, Monroe M. Charles, in I983, White Insurance Company in ' pame of and held by Cede & Co., as the registered owner thereof and nominee for The no responsibility for any proposals for Bonds not received by the undersigned prior to the bid and by a son. David Charles, in 1985. Millbum for 35 years prior lo retiring ( Depository Trust Company, New York, New York ("DTC"). an automated depository for opening time. Surviving ure another son, Dr. Ri­ 25 years ago. securities and clearinghouse for securities transactions. If the Bonds quality for Issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or commitment Purchases of the Bonds will be made In book-entry form (without certificates) In the therefor at the option of a bidder, any purchase of such insurance or commitment therefor chard Charles of Denver, Colo.; iwo She was a member of the Friday ", denomination ot $5,000 each or any Integral multiple of $850 in excess thereof. It shall be shall be at the sole option and expense of the bidder and any Increased cost of issuance of daughters, Sandra Charles-Malul of Friends of St. Rose of Lima Roman hie obligation of Ihe successful bidder to furnish to DTC the underwriter's questionnaire and the Bonds resulting by reason of such Insurance, unless otherwise paid, shall be paid by Denver and Deborah Charles of Catholic Church in Short Hills. the denominations of the Bonds not less than seventy -two (72) hours prior to the delivery of such bidder. Any failure of the Bonds to be so Insured or of any such policy of insurance to Springfield, and six grandchildren. Surviving are a sister-in-law, Alice the Bonds and to furnish to Bond Counsel, referenced below, the Initial public ottering prices be Issued shall not in any way relieve the purchaser of its contractual obligations arising from of the Bonds not leas than seventy-two (72) hours prior to delivery of the Bonds, the acceptance ot Its proposal for the purchase of the Bonds. Funeral services were held on Cahalan. and several nieces and In the event that either DTC determines not to continue to act as securities depository for It Is anticipated that CUSIP Identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but neither Thursday. December 20. at the nephews. . the Bonds or the Board of Education determines that It Is In the best interest of the beneficial the failure to print such number on any Bond nor any error with respect thereto shall constitute Higgins Home for Funerals in A Mass was offered on Monday. owners of the Bonds that they be able to obtain bond certificates, the Board of Education will cause for the failure or refusal ot the successful bidder to accept delivery of and pay for the Watchung. Interment look place in December 24, at Holy Spirit Roman (appoint a paying agent and will Issue and deliver replacement Bonds in the form of fully Bonds. The CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of CUSIP numbers on the . regl ered certificates Bonds shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid for by the successful bidder. Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge. Catholic Church in Union. Interment The Bonds will bo dated January 1.2002, and will bear Interest at the rate or rates per On or prior to the delivery of the Bonds and aa a condition precedent to the delivery ot the Memorial donations may be made took place at Hollywood Memorial annum specified by the successful bidder therefor In accordance herewith. The Bonds will Bonds by the Board of Education, the successful biddsr shall furnish to the Board of to Herzl Theodor Jew ish Day School. Park Mausoleum in Union. Education a certificate acceptable to Bond Counsel which sets forth the prices at which the be payable in lawful money of the United States ot America. Principal ol the Bonds will be 2450 S. Wabash Street, Denver, Colo. tWcwntw 27. 2001 payable at the administration oflice of the Board ol Education In Scotch Plains, New Jersey. successful bidder reasonably expected, at the time the successful bidder agreed to Interest on the Bonds will be payable semi annually on the 15"’ day of January and July In each purchase the Bonds, based upon then prevailing market conditions, each maturity of the 80231. year until maturity, commencing on July 15,2002. by check or draft mailed on such interest Bonds would be sold to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers or similar persons or ______Owwnbqi 27, 2001______Thomas W. Shurina, 51 organizations acting In the capacity of underwriters or wholesalers), and certifying that (I) payment date to the owners thereof registered os such as of each next preceding January PUBLIC NOTICE Thomas W. Shurina. 51, of 2 1 and July 1 on the registration books maintained by the Board of Education. Interest on the each maturity ot the Bonds has been the subject of a bona fide initial oflering to the public Mountainside died on Sunday. De­ Bonds shall be calculated on the basis of a 360day year consisting of twelve 30 day calendar (excluding bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting In the capacity SHERIFF'S SALE _ months. of underwriters or wholesalers) at the price indicated for such maturity, and (Ii) the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY. cember 16, at his home. The Bonds maturing prior to July 15,2013 are not subject to redemption prior to their stated successful bidder had no reason to believe that any maturity of the Bonds would be sold to CHANCERY DIVISION. UNION COUNTY. Bom in Change, he was a resident maturities. The Bonds maturing on or aftei July 15,2013 are subject to redemption prior to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers or similar persons or organizations acting in the DOCKET NO F-16992-00 of Mountainside since 1954. maturity at the option of the Board of Education, in whole at any time, or In part In Inverse order caj^aclty of underwriters or wholesalers) at prices greater than the price indicated for such CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE Mr. Shurina was employed as a bio­ of their maturity, on July 15.2012 or on any Interest payment date thereafter. Tha Bonds maturity. In the event that the Bonds shall be held by the successful bidder tor investment CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs MELVIN subject to redemption shall be redeemed at 100% of the principal amount thereof plus and not to be offered tor resale to the public, the successful bidder shall specify on such SILVA. ET ALS , DEFENDANT medical technician ai Trinitas Hospi­ . accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption certificate the purchase price being paid by the successful bidder to the Board of Education CIVIL ACTION. WRIT OF EXECUTION. tal in Elizabeth for the past 16 years. If notice of redemption has been given by mall, the Bonds or the portion thereof called for for each such maturity, which purchase price shall be at least equal to the fair market value DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2001 FOR SALE He was a Staff Sergeant in ihe .redemption shall be due and payable on the date fixed for redemption at the redemption price, price of such maturity or maturities on the date of sale to the successful bidder OF MORTGAGED PREMISES United States Army National Guard together with accrued Interest to the date fixed for redemption. Payment shall be made upon The obligations hereunder to pay for and to accept delivery of the Bonds shall be By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ , surrender of the Bonds redeemed. conditioned on the availability and the delivery at the time of delivery of the Bonds of the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale for 23 years. a. It less than all of the Bonds outstanding of any maturity shall be called for redemption, such approving opinion of the law firm of McCarter & English. LLP. Newark. New Jersey, which by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ He was predeceased by his father, Bonds to be so redeemed shall be selected by the Board of Education by lot. will be furnished without cost to the successful bidder, substantially in the form set forth in ministration Building. 1st Floor. 10 William J. Shurina. In the event ot any redemption, notice thereof shall be mailed by first class mall, postage the Official Statement distributed in preliminary form in connection with the sate of the Bonds Elizabethtown Plaza Elizabeth New Jer­ Surviving are his mother. Estelle prepaid, to the registered owner of any Bonds to be redeemed at the address shown on the Such opinion shall state to the effect that the Bonds are valid and legally binding obligations sey on WEDNESDAY THE 16TH DAY OF « registration books of the Board of Education not less than thirty (30) days nor more than sixty of the Board of Education and that all the taxable real property In the School District will be JANUARY A D.. 2002 at two o'clock in the J. Shurina of Mountainside, and a (60) days prior to the redemption date; provided, however, that failure to mail or receive such subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes, without limitation as to rate or amount, to pay the Bonds afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ brother, William R. Shurina of * notice, or any defect therein, shall not affect the validity of the proceedings for redemption. and the interest thereon. The opinion of said law firm will also address the exclusion from ders must have 20% of their bid available in Bridgewater. If notice of redemption has been given by mail, the Bonds or the portion thereof called tor gross income of interest on the Bonds for Federal Income tax purposes under the existing cash or certified check at the conclusion of A Funeral Mass was held on redemption shall be due and payable on the date fixed for redemption at the redemption price, law. The obligations hereunder to pay for and to accept delivery of the Bonds shall be further the sales together with accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. Payment shall be made upon conditioned on the availability and delivery to the successful bidder, at the time of delivery of ThajudgmamamauniisQNE^ Wednesday, December 19, at the Our surrender of the Bonds redeemed. the Bonds, of certificates, in form satisfactory to McCarter & English, LLP (f) evidencing the NINTY THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic The Bonds have been designated by the Board of Education as "Qualified Tax-Exempt proper execution and delivery of the Bonds: (ii) evidencing the receipt of payment therefor. FIVE & 01/100 ($190,205 01) Church in Mountainside interment Obligations” tor purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as (Ill) setting forth the facts necessary to conclude that interest on the Bonds will be excluded Property to be said is located in the City was private. amended (the “Code”). The Board of Education intends that, by such designation, ot the from gross income under section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Bonds, the Bonds will not be subject to Section 265(b)(1) of the Code, which relates to the and (iv) to the effect that there is no litigation pending or (to the knowledge of the signer or of New Jersey. Arrangements were under the di­ r, complete disallowance of deductions for interest expense of certain financial institutions that signers thereof) threatened affecting the validity of the Bonds. Premises commonly known as 1025 rection of the Higgins and Bonner Is allocable to interest on certain tax-exempt obligations acquired by a financial institution The Board of Education has issued an Official Statement with respect to the sale ot the Louisa Street, Elizabeth NJ 07207 Echo Lake Funeral Home in 1 after August 7, 1986. The interest expense ot certain financial institutions allocable to Bonds in preliminary form (the “Preliminary Official Statement"). The Board of Education, BEING KNOWN as LOT #8-1154, Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations is subject to Sections 291 (a)(3) and 291 (e)(1 )(B) of the by accepting the Proposal for Bonds submitted by the successful bidder, (a) certifies to the Westfield. BLOCK 8, on the official Tax Map of the Dacamtw 27. 2001 _ Code, relating to the nondeductibility of 20% of the interest expense allocable to such tax- successful bidder as of the date of acceptance of such Proposal for Bonds, that the City of Elizabeth exempt obligations Preliminary Official Statement furnished prior to the date of such acceptance has been Dimensions; 100.00 feet x 30.00 feat x PUBLIC NOTICE Each Proposal tor Bonds must specify the rate or fates of interest per annum that the "deemed final" as ot its date by the Board o* Education within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 100.00 feet x 30.00 feet. Bonds are to bear, In a multiple of 1 /8 or 1/20 of 1 %. The interest payable with respect to promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Rule 15c2-12"). except for certain Nearest Cross Street: Jackson Avenue UNION COUNTY BOARD each Bond on any one date will be evidenced by a single rate of interest. Not more than one omissions permitted thereunder and except for changes permitted by other applicable law; The Sheriff hereby reserves the right OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS rate may be named for Bonds of the same maturity There is no limitation on the number of (b) agrees to provide the successful bidder, in order to permit the successful bidder to comply to adjourn this sate without further no- NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD rnFpe W more then one rate of interest is named no interest rate named with Rule 15c2-12 with no to (7*) &****• of the final Official Statement adooted DdC Auuptuu. CuCbiTiuei 2C, 2CCt |or any maturity may be less than the interest rate named for any prior maturity. Each bythe Board of Education In connection with the sale by the Board of Education of the Bonds Subjarrt totmnafalfrim, msmmrnti. Public Notice htriby qMui ttut Sis , Proposal for Bonds submitted must be for all of the Bonds offered and the purchase price wlfhin the period of time allowed under Rule 15c2-l2T®I the sol® cost and expanse Of the water and sewer liens Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ specified must not be less than $15,117.000 nor more than $15,118.000. The Bonds will Board of Education, with any additional copies which the successful bidder shall reasonably There is due approximately the sum of ers has awarded a contract without com­ be awarded to the bidder on whose bid the total loan may be made at the lowest net interest request to be provided at the sole cost and expense of the successful bidder; and (c) agrees TWO-HUNDRED NINE THOUSAND petitive bidding as a professional service or cost. Such net interest cost shall be computed, as to each bid, by adding to the total principal to deliver on the closing date a Continuing Disclosure Certificate to be dated as of the dosing SIX-HUNDRED FORTY TWO & 57/100 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ amount of Bonds bid tor (which shall be all of the Bonds offered), the total interest cost to date pursuant to which the Board of Education shall agree to provide at the times and to the ($209,642.57) together with lawful inter­ ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con­ 1 maturity hi accordance with such bid and by deducting therefrom the amount of premium, information repositories and other persons described in Rule 15c2-12 the financial or est and costs. tract and the resolution authorizing it is if any. bid, which premium shall not exceed $1,000. No Proposal for Bonds shall be operating data required to be disclosed on a continual basis pursuant to Rule 15c2-12. The There is a full legal description on file in available for public inspection in the Office . considered which offers to pay an amount less than the principal amount ot Bonds offered successful bidder, by executing such Proposal for Bonds, agrees to provide one copy of the the Union County Sheriffs Office of the Clerk of the Board for sale or under which the total loan is made at an interest cost higher than the lowest net final Official Statement to at least one “nationally recognized municipal securities information The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RESOLUTION NO. 1252-2001 , Interest cost to the Board of Education under any legally acceptable Proposal for Bonds. The repository" within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 (a “Repository”) upon receipt of the final this sale. AWARDED TO: Reginald Scooters, PO bidder to which the Bonds are awarded (in the manner specified above) is herein referred Official Statement from the Board of Education and two copies of the final Official Statement RALPH FROEHLICH Box 5699, Hillside. New Jersey to as the “successful bidder”. The successful bidder must also pay an amount equal to the (with any required forms) to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (the “MSRB") or its SHERIFF SERVICES: To serve as Union County interest on the Bonds accrued to the date of payment of the purchase price designee pursuant to MSRB Rule G-36 no later than ten business days following the date FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P C. Morgue Assistant, pickup and transfer bod­ The right is reserved to reject all bids. and any bid not complying with the terms of this notice of acceptance of Its bid. The successful bidder shall notify the Board of Education of (i) the SUITE 505 SENTRY OFFICE PLAZA ies of deceased persons will be rejected. The Board of Education reserves the right to (I) reject any or all proposals date which is the “end of the underwriting period" within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 and 216 Haddon Avenue PERIOD: 1/1/02 -12/31/02 for Bonds, (ii) so far as permitted by law, waive any irregularity or informality in any or all (il) the date on which the final Official Statement is filed with a Repository. Westmont, New Jersey 08108 COST: $30,000 Anthony Del Sordi , proposals for Bonds and (Hi) generally take such action as it deems will best serve the public CH-755881 - (WL) Board Secretary M. Elizabeth Genievich interest. 4 T -12/20/01,12/27/01,01/03/02 C lerk of the Board E ach bidder is required to deposit a certified, cashiers or treasurer's check payable to the 1 T - 12/27/01. The Times ______Fee: $336 60 & 01/10/02 ______Fee: $193.80 1 T -12/27/01. The Leader Fee $21 42 A Watchum; Communications, Inc, IYhi h a iio n (Tlii- Btratfifife T rn ftrr n d THE TIMES of Scotch Plaint Kanwood Iliurtday, December 27, 2001 Page IS Temple to Hold Programs On Jewish Short Stories

WESTFIELD — Rabbi Rente Yochanan," by Nomi Eve. Kdrlinan. Assistant Rabbi of Temple these stories explore themes of hmanu-EI in Westfield, will discuss orthodoxy and modernism, sexual­ modem Jewish short stories on three ity and modesty, conventional and Thursdays next month, from 7:30 to unconventional marriages, ami life 8:45 p.m. The topics will be as fol­ and death lows: This pmgrarn w ill ho offered free January 3 - "Skipping the Punch, ol charge Temple Emanu-EI is lo­ by Phillip Roth. cated at 756 East Broad Street For January I0 - "The 27th Man," by additional information regarding this Nathan Englander pmgrarn. please- call Carolyn Shane January 24 - “Esther and at (908) 232-6770. HELPING THE, HOME LESS...Brnccnio Troop No. 7ft of franklin Elementary School in Westfield recently made 205 eandyyiches for the homeless as a Ihankegisinn project. The sandysk'hes. along yyith apples and oranges, ysere defisered to a shelter in the Eliaabelh area. Pktured. leff to right, are: Julia Congregants Pledge to Read Harbough. Charlotte l.orent/en. Rachel G rotf*s, Caroline Kupfer, Melissa BKI.I.KS OK THE HALL...Laura hruenwr, far right, (hr daughter of l)r. ami Morawski. Fmm« Franks, Sarah C rawford, Nikki Kole, C harlotte Murtishaw, Mrs. Grranl l*regrn/vr and u senior at Westfield High School, was among tin Amanda Minken and Ciaby Gold. Entire Bible During 2002 Mower Girt* honored for their academic molds plus school and ct>mnuii\it\ WESTFIELD — Hundreds of into ihe I'nghsh language, may be imohemeut during the Somerset Medical (enter Auxiliary** December I members of The Presbyterian ( harih Hall at the Fiddler's Elbow C ountry (Tub in Itedminxter. The other JCC Reveals Open House too antiquated for modem readers. Flower Girt*, pictured from left, are: Jamie (Kinski of Somerville; Leigh Cohen Church in Westfield, both young­ "Bible literacy is a goal wc al of Hrunchburg; Katherine Mueller of Bridge*ater and Sandra Tlllack of sters and adults, have signed pledges ways strive for" said the Reverend Hranchburg. to read the entire Bible in the vear Dr. William Ross Forbes, Senior For Nursery School Jan. 7 2002. Pastor of The Presbyterian Church PUBLIC NOTICE SCOTCH PLAINS - The Jewish Nursery Schixil year will begin on The yearlong program, chuircd in Westfield. by Sally Rand, will he launched "It is wonderful that for the entire TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Community Center (JCC) of Central Tuesday. January 22. Families wish­ ZONING BOARD OF ADJU8TMEN7 New Jersey Nursery School. Wilt" ing to bring their children to visit the with a kickoff luncheon at the year our congregation is coming church, located at I40 Mountain iogether to support this challenge, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Jewish Community Campus, located JCC Nursery School on an alternate PUBLIC NOTICE JANUARY 10. 2002 at 7:30 p.m. In the at 1391 Martinc Avenue in Scotch date are asked to call Ms. Bennett to Avenue, on Sunday. January 6. he added. MunicipAl Building. 430 Park Avenue, Scotch "The Year of the Bible" origi­ UNION COUNTY BOARD Plains, will sponsor an Open House arrange a daytime tour. OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Plains, New Jersey, the Scotch Plaint Zon­ nated with Dr. James E. Davison, PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ing Board ol Adjustment will hold a public for new families on Monday. Janu­ Families expecting to enroll their hearing to consider the following appeal ary 7, at 7 p.m childa*n in the JCC Nursery Schixil who developed the one-year Bible- UNION COUNTY BOARD Date Adopted December 20,2001 Public Notice is hereby given that the Steven and Marianne Luongo for a Registration is preferred, although or Kindergarten must be members of reuding program for the Westminster OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Variance to permit the conetructlon of a Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ not required. Individuals may regis­ the JCC ers has awarded a contract without com­ mud room in the rear portion of the existing Pa. Churches throughout the United Data Adopted December 20,2001 garage at the properly located at 1636 King ter by calling Susan Bennett, liar I y Public Notice is hereby given that the petitive bidding aa a professional service or States have adopted its concept, ac­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ Street (Block 11501. Lot 11), Scotch Childhood Director, at (908) 889- PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ Plains, from the following section of the cording to a spokeswoman for thc ers has awarded a contract without com­ ant to N J S A 40A 11 5(1 )(a) This con­ 8800, extension no. 204. tract and the resolution authorizing It is Zoning Ordinance UNION COUNTY BOARD church petitive bidding as a professional service or Section 23-2 31 4 whereby minimum size Parents interested in the JCC Nurs­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ available for public Inspection In the Office OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Dr Davison's book, “The Year of of the Clerk of the Board required for an enclosed private garage is ery School for the 2002-2003 school NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ant to N J S A 40A 11-5(1 )(a) This con RESOLUTION NO. 1231-2001 12 feel by 20 feel, proposed size 11 ’7" by 19 year are invited to attend the event. Date Adopted December 20,2001 the Bible," lays out a day-by-day tract and the resolution authorizing it is AWARDEDTO: CME Associates. 3141 feet Youngsters turning 2,3 or 4 years old Public Notice is hereby given that the reading plan of two chapters from avaf-Jle for public Inspection in the Office All interested persona may be present of the Clerk of the Board Borden town Avenue, Partin, New Jersey before Tuesday. October I. are eli­ Union County Board of Chosen Freehold the Old Testament, plus a third chap SERVICES: To provide professional ar and be heard ers has awarded a contract without com­ ter from either the New Testament or RESOLUTION NO. 1253-2001 The file pertaining to this application la In gible to enroll for the 2002 school AWARDED TO: Funeral Service of New chltectural and engineering services for petitive bidding aa a professional service or Book of Psalms. The book also con­ improvements to the Union Avenue/Route the Office of the Zoning Board ot Adjust year. extraordinary unspecifiable service pursu­ Jersey Inc, 1070 North Broad Street. Hill merit, 430 Park Avenue. 2nd Floor, Scotch tains commentary about the major side, New Jersey 22 and Raritan Road/Vocationa! High School Visitors will have an opportunity ant to N J S A 40A 11 -5( 1 )(a) This con­ little league fields In Scotch Plains, New Plains, and is available for public Inspection tract And the resolution authorizing it is Biblical stories and themes which SERVICES: To serve as Union County during regular office hours. to visit the classrooms to learn about Morgue and pickup and transport bodies od Jersey available for public inspection in the Office the reuder encounters each month COST: $78,000 Linda M. Lies the JCC's Nursery Schixil program of the Clerk of the Board deceased persons from place of death to Dr. Davison recommends that par M F.ll/abeth Genievich Secretary to the and Ms. Bennett will be available to RESOLUTION NO 1226-2001 morgue for purpose of examination and to Zoning Board of Adjustment ticipants follow one of the Revised University Hospital, Newark. New Jersey Clerk of the Board answer questions about the Nursery AWARDED TO: Associated Attending 1 T 12/27/01, The Leader Fee $2? 95 Township of Scotch Plains School and Early Childhood Pro­ Psychiatrists Standurd Versions of the Bible pub­ PERIOD: 1/1/02- 12/31/02 1 I 12/2//01, the Times Fee $27.03 SERVICES: To provide professional psy- COST: $60,000 grams. lished in recent years, adding that chialrk: services to the patients/resldents of the King James Version, while con­ M Elizabeth Genievich PUBLIC NOTICE A tour of the JCC facility, includ­ Runneiis Specialised Hospital Clerk ot the Board PUBLIC NOTICE PERIOD: 2/1/02 - 1/31/03 sidered to be u beautiful translation 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader F e« $24 4H UNION COUNTY BOARD ing the Nursery School wing, will SHERIFF'S SALE COST: $500 per weekend. $77 for one OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, conclude the evening's activities. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD emergency on site visit per weekend, for a PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNtY. Registration for the 2002-2003 total not to exceed $30,004 ~ PUBUC NOTICE Date Adopted December 20,2001 DOCKET NO F-1287-01 M Elizabeth Genievich UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice Is hereby given that the UNION COUNTY BOARD HOMESIDE LENDING. INC . PLAIN Clerk of the Board OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS TIFF vh CYNFHIA GARCIA AND MR 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee $22.95 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com­ Date Adopted: December 20,2001 GARCIA, HER HUSBAND; ET ALS., DE­ Data Adopted December 20,2001 petitive bidding as a professional service or FENDANT UNION COUNTY BOARD Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice i« hereby given that the extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS PUBLIC NOTICE Union County Board ot Chosen Freehold ant to N J S A 40A 11-5(1)(a) This con­ Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ DATED JUNE 05. 2001 FOR SALE OF NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com­ tract and the resolution authorizing It Is UNION COUNTY BOARD ers has awarded a contract without com­ MORTGAGED PREMISES. Date Adopted: December 20.2001 petitive bidding as a professional service or OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS petitive bidding as a professional service or available for public Inspection In the Office By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex Public Notice Is hereby given that the extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu of the Clerk ot the Board NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ edition to me directed I shall expose for sale Union County Board ol Chosen Freehold­ ant to N.J.S.A. 40A 11-5(1 )(a). This con­ RESOLUTION NO. 1245-2001 Date Adopted December 20,2001 ant to N.J.S.A 40A. 11 -5(1 )(a) This con­ by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ ers hes awarded a contract without com­ tract and the resolution authorizing It Is Public Notice is hereby given that the tract and the resolution authorizing It Is AWARDEDTO HaxPlex(NJ)LLC. 1001 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 petitive bidding as a professional service or available for public inspection In the Office Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ available for public inspection in the Office Ikea Drive, Elizabeth, New Jersey Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer extraordinary, unspeclfiabieservrcepursu- of the Clerk of the Board SERVICES: For providing employment, ant to N J S A 40A 11 -5(1 >(a) This con­ ers has awarded a contract without com­ of the Clerk of the Board. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF RESOLUTION NO. 1260-2001 RESOLUTION NO. 1221-2001 re-employment, assessing, training and tract and the resolution authorizing it is petitive bidding as a professional service or AWARDEDTO: Amertkem Laboratories. JANUARY A D , 2002 at two o'clock In tne AWARDED TO: Joann Habermann, M D., ancillary set vices to those persons laid otf or afternoon ot said day All successful bid­ available tor public inspection in the Ottice extraordinary, unspecifiable service purau- 136 Arlington Avenge, Bloomfield, New Jw - unemployed as a result ot events ol Sep­ 55 Ea^l 03rd Street, 5D, New York, Nfw sey ders must have 20% ot it wlr bid available lw* York tember 11.2001 cash or certified check at the conclusion of SERVICES: To provide cleaning prod­ SERVICES: To perform autopsies and/ PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 the sales AWARDED TO Leonard Zaretski, M D available for pubflc inspection in the Office ucts for tf ie dietary department at Runneiis of the Clerk of the Board or external examinations during vacation, COST: $180,000 The Judgment amount Is ONE-HUNDRED 160 Hillside Drive, Horlh Haledon. New Specialized Hospital M. Elizabeth Genievich Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 1222-2001 holidays and weekends EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO-HUN­ PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 Clerk of the Board SERVICES: To perform autopsies and/ AWARDED TO: Chioce Rehab. Inc.. PO COST: $22,000 DRED NINTY & 26/100 ($184,290.26). Box 310. Martton. New Jersey COST: $6,000 1 T 12/27/01, The Leader Fee. $22.95 The property to be sold is located In the or external examinations during vacation, M. Elizabeth Genievich SERVICES: To provide physical therapy M Elizabeth Genievich CITY of ELIZABETH In the County of holidays and weekends Clerk of the Board services for the lesidents/patlents of Clark of the Board UNION, and the State of New Jersey, PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee $22.44 PUBLIC NOTICE COST: $45,000 Runneiis Specialized Hospital. 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $22.44 LOT 311 QUAL. W03, BLOCK 3 COM­ M Elizabeth Gemevich PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 UNION COUNTY BOARD MONLY KNOWN AS 450 EAST JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board COST: $175,500 PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 1 T -12/27/01, The Leader Fee $22 44 M Elizabeth Genievich NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 07206 Clerk of the Board UNION COUNTY BOARD Dimensions of the Lot are (Approximately) UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: December 20,2001 IT 12/27/01, The Leader Fee $21.42 100 feet wide by 25 feet long. PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Public Notice Is hereby given that the NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Union County Doard of Chosen Freehold­ Nearest Cross Street: Situated on the Date Adopted: December 20,2001 SOUTHWESTERLY side of EAST JER­ UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: December 20,2001 ers has awarded a confract without com­ Public Notice Is hereby given that the SEY STREET, 150 feet from the SOUTH­ OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ petitive bidding as a professional service or UNION COUNTY BOARD Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ EASTERLY side of FIFTH STREET NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ers has awarded a contract without com­ There Is due approximately fhe sum of Date Adopted December 20,2001 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ers has awarded a contract without com­ petitive bidding as a professional service or ant to N.J.S.A 40A11 -5(1)(a) This con­ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD petitive bidding as a professional service or tract and the resolution authorizing it Is ONE-HUNDRED NINTY SEVEN THOU­ Public Notice is hereby given that the extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ SAND NINE-HUNDRED FORTY FOUF) & Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ Date Adopted December 20.2001 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) This con­ available for public Inspection In the Office of the Clerk of the Board. 78/100 ($197,944.78) together with lawful ers has awarded a contract without com­ Public Notice is hereby given that the ant to N.J.S.A 40A11-5(1)(a). This con­ tract and the resolution authorizing It Is Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ tract and the resolution authorizing It Is RESOLUTION NO. 1259-2001 Interest and costs. petitive bidding as a professional service or available for public Inspection in the Office There is a full legal description on file in extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ ers has awarded a contract without com­ available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board AWARDEDTO: Regional Medical Exam­ iners Office. 325 Norfolk Street, Newark, the Union County Sheriff's Office. ant to N.J.S.A 40A,-11-5(1 )(a) This con­ petitive bidding as a professional service or of the Clerk of the Board RESOLUTION NO. 1219-2001 extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ RESOLUTION NO. 1246-2001 New Jersey The Sheriff reserves fhe right to adjoijrn tract and the resolution authorizing it is AWARDEDTO: Penn Jersey Paper Com­ this sale available for public inspection in the Office ant to N.J.S A 40A 11-5(1 )(a) This con­ AWARDEDTO: Keller & Kirkpatrick, Inc., pany, 2801 Red Lion Road. Philadelphia, SERVICES: To perform autopsies at the Regional Medical Examiner’s decomposi­ RALPH FROEHLICH of the Clerk of the Board tract and the resolution authorizing it is 900 Lanidex Plaza, Parslppany, New Jer­ Pennsylvania tion room during regular business hours at SHERIFF RESOLUTION NO. 1256-2001 available for public inspection in the Office sey SERVICES: To provide disposable pa­ $225 per case for a maximum of 10 cases SHAPIRO & DIAZ, LLP AWARDED TO: Lorraine Thomas, 291 of the Clerk of the Board SERVICE: For the designing of intersec­ per products and small wares for the dietary perannum SUITE J Ridgewood Avenue, Newark, New Jersey RESOLUTION NO. 1232-2001 tion upgrades for 5 Intersections In Roselle department at Runneiis Specialized Hospi­ PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 406 Llppincott Drive SERVICES: To transcribe autopsies at AWARDED TO: EKA Associates. P A. Park and Union. tal. COST: $2,750 Marlton, New Jersey 08053 $40 per case and external exams at $ 10 per 2060 Route 22 East, Scotch Plains, New COST: $130,464 PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 M Elizabeth Genievich CH-756080 (WL) case Jersey M. Elizabeth Genievich COST: $62,500 Clerk of the Board 4 T - 12/06, 12/13, 12/20 PERIOD: 1/1/02 -12/31/02 SERVICES: To verify control points for Clerk of the Board M. Elizabeth Genievich 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $23.97 COST: $2,000 Phase II of the GIS Project in Elizabeth, 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Clerk of the Board M Elizabeth Genievich Linden and Rahway 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee $22.95 COST: $13,950 PUBLIC NOTICE Clerk of the Board PUBUC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee $22 44 M. Elizabeth Genievich PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD Clerk of the Board UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 1 1 T - 12/27/01. The Leader Fee $21.42 SHERIFF'S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Date Adopted: December 20,2001 ' UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE Date Adopted: December 20,2001 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD DOCKET NO F-20539-00 Public Notice Is hereby given that the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Public Notice is hereby given that the Date Adopted: December 20,2001 EQUITY ONE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ Public Notice is hereby given that the SAMUEL D. LOFTON, SARAH E. ers has awarded a contract without com­ PLANNING BOARD Date Adopted December 20.2001 ers has awarded a contract without com­ Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ LOFTON, AND TMS MORTGAGE INC petitive bidding as a professional servlcetor Public Notice Is hereby given that the PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Decem­ petitive bidding as a professional service or ers has awarded a contract without com­ DBA THE MONEY STORE, DEFENDANT extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ ber 17, 2001, the Planning Board of the extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ petitive bidding as a professional service or CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con­ ers has awarded a contract without com­ Township of Scotch Plains adopted a Reso­ ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This con­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ DATED APRIL 17, 2001 FOR SALE OF tract and the resolution authorizing it Is petitive bidding as a professional service or lution memorializing the actions taken by the tract and the resolution authorizing It is ant to N.J.S.A 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This con­ MORTGAGED PREMISES available for public inspection in the Office extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ Board on December 3.2001 approving the available for public Inspection in the Office tract and the resolution authorizing it is By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex­ of the Clerk of the Board ant to N.J.S.A. 40A11-5(1 )(a). This con­ application of K. Hovnanian at Scotch Plains, of the Clerk of the Board. available for pubiic inspection in the Office ecution tome directed I shall expose for sale RESOLUTION NO.1262-2001 t tract and the resolution authorizing it is Inc ("Hovnanian") for a tract of land consist­ RESOLUTION NO.1246-2001 of the Clerk of the Board by public vendue, at the Union County Ad­ AWARDED TO University of Medlclhe available for public inspection in the Office ing of approximately 7 71+/- acres located AWARDED TO: O’Brien & Gere Engi­ RESOLUTION NO. 1254-2001 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 and Dentistry of New Jersey Medical School, of the Clerk of the Board at 175 Union Avenue and identified as Block neering, Inc., 1777 Sentry Parkway West, AWARDEDTO: Junaid R. Shaikh, M.D., Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer­ 185 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NSw RESOLUTION NO. 1258-2001 4901, Lot 3 on the tax map of Scotch Plains. Gwyneed Hall, Suite 302, Blue Bell, Penn­ 90 Change bridge Road, Montville, New Jer­ sey on WEDNESDAY THE 2ND DAY OF Jersey AWARDED TO: Douglas C Miller, MD. The property is in the ML-2 zone The Reso­ sylvania sey JANUARY A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the SERVICES: To serve as County Morgbe 97 Dead Tree Road. Belle Meade, New lution memorializes the grant of preliminary SERVICES: For thepurpose of develop­ SERVICES: Designated Forensic Pa­ afternoon of said day. All successful bid­ for performance of autopsies af their facili­ Jersey and final site plan approval with conditions ing Operation and Maintenance (OAM) thologist, to perform autopsies and/or exter­ ders must have 20% of their bid available in ties tn fhe Pathology Department Levef C SERVICES: Neuropathologist Consult­ for a 100-unit townhome complex, including Manuals for 10 County Dams and to prepare nal examinations during vacation, holidays cash or certified check at the conclusion ol Autopsy room. ant. to provide brain examinations in difficult 84 market units and 16 low and moderate Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for Bryant and/or weekends. the sales PERIOD: 1/1/02 -12/31/0 2 income units and variances for garages (no Park and Lake Surprise Dams. PERIOD: 1/1/02 -12/31/02 The judgment amount is SEVENTY FIVE COST: $60,000 PERIOD: 1/1/02 -12/31/02 garages in the low and moderate income COST: $55,000 COST: $16,000 THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY M, Elizabeth Genievich COST: $5,000 units and garages substantially less than M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich TWO & 51/100 ($75,352.51). Clerk of the Board M. Elizabeth Genievich 240 sq feet in the market units). The ap­ Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board The properly to be sold is located in the 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee. $23.97 Clerk of the Board proval is subject to conditions including that 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $23.97 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $22.95 City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State 1 T -12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $21.93 Hovnanian develop emergency management of New Jersey, also known as 1016 Anna PUBLIC NOTICE procedures as required by the Township PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey...... 1 UNION COUNTY BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE engineer and Poiice Department for inclu­ BEING Lot 149, Block 8 on the City of sion in the Township s Emergency Opera­ UNION COUNTY BOARD UNION COUNTY BOARD Elizabeth Tax Map OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS UNION COUNTY BOARD tion Plan to address the site specific re­ OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Dimensions. (Approximately) 28 feet by NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS quirements in the event of off-tract flooding. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 115 feet. Date Adopted: December 20,2001 ’ NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Such measures may include "Shelter in Date Adopted: December 20.2001 Date Adopted: December 20,2001 Nearest cross street: located approxi­ Public Notice is hereby given that the A rlAiwhwl- rw *e»*th»r 9 0 9001 Pt**'*" *rf*»oetiooal materiel end nrooedttme Public Notice is hereby qiven that the Public Notice is hereby qiven that the mately 375 feet from the intersection of Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ PutrfiC Notice

fine, Performing Arts Mothers and More to Hold Are Offered to Youth WESTFIELD - Rutgers Coop- Meeting to Plan Activities *rttive Extension of UnTonCounty hss Announced that its 4-H Fine CRANFORD - On Wednesday, mation, please call Jan at (732) 381 - Art and Performing Art* Club is January 2. die Union County Chap­ 3199 or Heidi at (908) 810-7165.

Home Fires: IT o ic, An, Fuayi o n Operation Enduring f r e e d o m How A Nation Longs For tye Normalcy T^at Led UfJ to DreoD of September n By FRED ROSSI ot the transition from peace to war, ,w« uii\ wnmn h* rv \\, Monday, September It), into the fol­ normal .’ When life was consumed lowing morning were so incredibly with pressing matters like money normal and unassuming that il seems and celebrities and elbowing ahead almost odd, in retrospect, that no one of the other guy to get a belter seal, sensed the lurking threat that was a better job, more visibility, more hiding amongst us. That warm and rainy Monday Much of the old ways ended be­ evening, a group from Elizabethtown fore the work day began on that Water Company was to appear at a Tuesday morning back in Septem forum in Scotch Plains lo explain to her. but I can still remember the culm residents their plans to upgrade wa­ ter delivery in coming years. i told The Westfield Leader and POPCORN'' The Tones of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chevy Chose that I’d cover il for that week's issue. The representatives from the wa­ The Man Who Wasn’t 1*1 ter company began their presenta­ (1943- ) tion at dusk before a crowd of 15 or 20 people in the Council Chambers There: Is All That in the Scotch Plains Municipal Build­ By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN *t r . Whrnni* rw Westfield Uadtr and rw I,meI ^Onc Popcorn, Poor * Two Popcorns, Knr * Hurt1 (‘opcomv CkkxI • hmr I’mx/ofm Exa-lleni J ing. Pne of the forefathers of NBC’s Mayor Martin 1.. Marks first gave “Saturday Night Live" (SNL), New By MICHAEL S. COLDBERGKR “No. but I know where 1 can get it” a few welcoming remarks. Sealed Ybirk City-born Cornelius Crane 3 Vs popcorns "Silent partner." Just the sound of il fits near the baek of the room, 1 was next right into the harrier's strange way of toCouncilwoman Paulette Coronato, Chase, or Chevy Chase, is the man The Man Who Wasn't There is again wDo confronted’ a squirrel trapped seeing things. His sudden anxiousness to and we ehalted a bit about what w e'd proof positive of their genius. The better himselfwithout doing allthe home­ done during the just-ended summer. iichis Christmas tree in National wackier the Brothers Coen get, the work will inevitably effect both sinner I exehanged a few jokes with two lampoon's Christmas Vacation more profound they are. The more (1989) and he’s the very same and saint, friend and foe. women seated in the row in front experimental they become, the more Hence it does behoove you lo know wfcenheimer who had grumpy Aunt erudite are their discoveries. of me. They attend each and every Edna (now deceased) strapped to who the other players are in this council meeting and arc two of the While conventional wisdom would abstract chess game rife with deceit, the hood of the station wagon in suggest that the filmmaking brothers most well-briefed and well-read Rational Lampoon’s Vacation conspiracy and. yes, even murder. people 1 have ever seen when il comes might become a bit more conserva­ For starters, there’s Doris, Ed's (1983). to the minutiae of state and local tive following all their success (Fargo, wife, neatly portrayed by Francis Who can forget his tirade when, government and regulations. Brother, Where Art Thou'.’ etc.), re­ McDormand. A bookkeeper at fash­ after driving across country and markably un-jaded they continue The water company's surprisingly battling ail odds, his character, ionable Nirdlinger’s Department their stimulating exploration into the store, she has high hopes of becom­ interesting presentation lusted about The Serenity of Pre-September 11 Clark W. Griswold, discovers his manifold possibilities of motion pic­ 40 minutes and was followed by destination - “Wallcy World" is ing comptroller. That is, if her boss. ture art. Big Dave, played by James questions from the residents. When hard not to be in good spirits on such don’t even know what happened tp closed to visitors? Chase has made But this go-round it is a subtle the queries became repetitive, I de­ a nice morning. a career out of representing the Gandolfini. is successful in expand­ my notes and I never wrote any ar­ insanity that creeps up and makes The cided to escape. It was pushing 9 Of course, a couple of less-than- modem man...okay, the modem ing the family operation he married ticle about it for the newspaper. It Man Who Wasn ’t There much more into with a new venture of his very p.m. excellent drivers ruined a perfect ride, was weeks before I gave a thought IP jester. esoteric and philosophical than it ap­ own. His retail dream will be called 1 whispered goodbye to Mrs. but overall, it was un effortless trip. I Gary Condit, Mariah Carey or uny As he so eloquently put it in his pears at first blush. SNl. “Weekend Update” skit, Dave's Annex. Coronato, said I'd see her the follow­ had some time to daydream a bit. other celebrity who seemed to domi­ A black and white foray into the A glad-handing braggart and self- ing night at the council’s regularly Work was busy, the fall election “Good Evening, I’m Chevy Chase shadowy, smart-mouthed and cynical nate the news in recent months. " and you’re not.” And, we know featured tycoon, he is Ed's antithesis. scheduled meeting and then slipped campaign was just beginning, my Instead. I worried about the ne^t no man’s land that is film noir, the So the unspoken rumor that Doris and out the buck door. beloved Mets were somehow still in better than to argue with the man beautifully photographed movie man­ shoe to drop. 1 wondered whut next Big Dave may be more than just boss Outside. I saw that the rain had the running despite the lateness of who has made our bellies ache and ages an homage to the genre while week would be like, and what might I double over in sheer hysterical and employee makes complete dra­ stopped. The roads were still wet, but the baseball season, and winter — happen in the interim, For weeks, 1 remaining refreshingly speculative and matic sense. I laughter. 1 was able to roll my window down as my least favorite time of year — was carefully watched every jet passing sure of its own terms. Another whose life will become SNL producer Lome Michaels Supplying the coup de gras for the I steered my car onto Park Avenue still far oil. overhead. | originally tapped Chase, who was swept up in the frenzy once Ed trips and flipped the radio to the character-driven tale of ambition, into motion what will become a Rube I felt bad that my son I part of the infamous “Not Ready social class and confused passions Yankee game, just in time lo would be growing up in li I for Prime Time Players" bunch of Goldberg-like series of social cata­ hear that the game had been are several excellent acting perfor­ clysms is Frank, Ed’s annoyingly drastically different world i comedians, as a writer for the show. postponed due to the rain. mances, each unique and contribu- chatty brother-in-law. Played splen­ than 1 had und hoped his I But, Chase, who later adopted ad- I flipped through the sta­ tive to the overall texture and atmo­ didly by Michael Badalucco, he is world would not be tilled I diction problems similar to his co- sphere of the picture. the common man personified and tions, found some music and with fear andparanoia and I star John Belushi, convinced Stunning In the title role is Billy Bob quite happy about it. drove home, thinking per­ suspicion and sadness. ' Michaels to give him a shot at Thornton as Ed Crane, a barber in 1949 Equally affected is the haunting Ann haps about some of the burn­ In the months since “Weekend Update." Santa Rosa, Calif., and the narrator of Nirdlinger (Katherine Borowitz), who ing issues of the day: the September 11, we’ve all Before his stint on SNL, he was a \ the tale. If William Hurt's disassociated gives the film just a dash of that early previous week's television been educated on matters student at Bard College, where he travel writer in The Accidental Tourist 1950s space invader/communist scare interview with Gary Condit, many of us never dreamed fchraed a Bachelor of Arts Degree (1988) was neurotic, then Thornton’s aura when, out of the blue, she informs the nervous breakdown of we’d be tackling: the dif­ taEnglish.Aftergraduation, Chase far more detached barber would be his Ed that husband Big Dave was once Mariah Carey, how long to­ ~ ibbled in some odd jobs - truck ferences between inhala­ quietly psychotic cousin. kidnapped by extraterrestrials during a morrow night’s back-to- Iving, bartending, tennis player, tion and skin anthrax; the Laconic, eerily undefined and non­ camping trip. school night at my son’s kin­ id Anally settled on writing com- geography of Afghani­ committal, were it not for his chain­ We wonder long after the closing dergarten would last, the stan; the intricacies of ly for his paycheck. smoking you wouldn’t even know credits just how to swallow this oddball marriage of Billy politics in Saudi Arabia, Some of his quips have been seen that Ed was there. From Ed’s point of information...one of only two indi­ copy for the Smothers Brothers, Bob Thornton and Angelina Egypt and Pakistan; war view, much of the jabber surrounding gestible loose ends in a work other­ Jolie; who was more talented, National lampoon and Mad maga- him is just so much cacophonous din. strategies; the pros and wise strung tight lo perfection. Britney or Christina; and cons of federal control of lines. But, Chase soon discovered What’s frightening is that, for the Then there’s Birdy (Scarlett whether the driver in front of airport security; the ar­ hat performing comedy was a time being, we are inclined to agree, Johansson), the tecnaged daughter me at the moment was plan­ chitecture of caves; the Idler experience altogether. and thus oddly share in his secret of local lawyer Walter Abundas in “Channel One,” a New York- conceit. ning to drive the speed limit life and times of Osama whose piano-playing Ed finds so­ the entire way down South ased comedy program, which But ah, still water does indeed run lace; we, on the other hand, are dis­ bin Laden; and whether Avenue or whether she would transformed into the Aim Groove deep...or at least a little deeper than comforted by the potentially taboo racial profiling is all right Tube, gave Chase his Arst crack at we had originally thought. Of late in arrangement and grow wary that their speed it up a bit, since I was when it comes to national comedic performance before Lome a funk about his station in life, seem­ motivations will unravel something in a hurry. security. Michaels came along. ingly doomed to an eternity of cut­ down the line. I probably got to sleep that Life has returned to nor­ Many of you are probably ting endless supplies of hair in his Finally, spouting the latest Ger­ Monday evening around mal in many respects! wondering how “Chevy” came brother-in-law's barber shop, Ed lets man philosophy while profiting from midnight, just about the time We’re not holed up in our out of “Cornelius Crane.” His show a glimpse of ambition when a the inextricable reapings of these that, several miles to the east, The Day the World Changed homes. People go to large grandmother renamed him af­ fast-talking entrepreneur (Jon Polito) human foibles that beckon him from a rental car was pulling up to gatherings like football ter a very rich community in sidles into his chair. Sacramento is hotshot lawyer Freddy the Marriott Hotel at Newark Air­ Sure, the economy was no longer games. New York City is still acces­ Maryland. Announcing himself as Creighton Riedenschneider. port. running on all cylinders, but as 1 sible. People get on airplanes. There is Tolliver, he doffs his hairpiece, asks An egotistical elitist who during a Apparently, a few men of Middle crossed over Route 22,1 had little of something besides all this to watch op See it all on the Web! for a trim of his surviving locks, and pre-trial tutorial matter-of-factly re­ Eastern descent got out, went inside concern on my mind. Later, I would television. People can laugh and even begins his lamentation, It seems he minds Ed, “Remember, you're only and checked in for the night. If one wonder whether the flight path of make some jokes about all of this. traveled to Santa Rosa to meet with a a barber, I’m an attorney,” the legal has an early morning flight at New­ planes departing from Newark Air­ But as much as things seem to have www.goleader.com potential partner for his dry-cleaning dandy is expertly fashioned by Tony ark, the Marriott is certainly the most port that morning would have taken returned to normal, I’d give anything business, a nascent yet financially Shalhoub. convenient place to stay overnight. passenger jets anywhere within my promising venture that he is certain for a return to the true normalcy of Now, hopefully from this descrip­ The following morning, I woke up view as I headed north on Mountain PUBLIC NOTICE will net him, and whoever goes in September 10. tion your enjoyment will be en­ at 6 a.m. and saw that the previous Avenue. with him, a sure fortune. UNION COUNTY BOARD hanced by knowing nothing and yet I wondered further whether I would - OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Alas, the would-be investor backed day’s lousy weather had disappeared. everything about Joel and Ethan September 11, the radio weatherman have noticed the plane containing Youtl? Art Month to Prone NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD out. Pity. All it would take to be a silent Coen’s latest contribution to the cin­ Date Adopted: December 20,2001 said, would be a perfectly lovely day, those men who had stayed at the partner in this wave of the future is ema craft. Impact of Arts in Education Public Notice is hereby given that the with a crisp morning followed by Newark Marriott the previous night. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ $ 10,000. Because aside from the aforemen­ WESTFIELD - Fine Arts Super: sunny skies and temperatures in the I arrived at the office shortly be­ ers has awarded a contract without com­ It’s at this point where the movie­ tioned loose ends and a climax that visor for the Westfield Public. petitive bidding as a professional service or low 80s. fore 8:30 and settled in my office to goer must be told very little more doesn’t quite do justice to the cre­ Schools, Linda M. King, has re­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ about the plot. Because in trademark A few hundred miles to the north­ read the newspaper. Not much news ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This con­ ativity that preceded it, The Man vealed that Youth Art Month iff fashion, loaded with irony, wit and east, a group of men were arriving at these days. Some Gary Condit stuff. tract and the resolution authorizing it is Who Wasn’t There is really where Westfield will take place in conjunc­ available for public inspection in the Office whimsical comeuppance, the Coens it’s at. Logan Airport in Boston to catch Perhaps something about the upcom­ tion with National Youth Art Month of the Clerk of the Board. once again embark to illustrate the ***** flights to the West Coast while two ing Anne Heche interview on the RESOLUTION NO. 1218-2001 kinetic effect of human desire. That is, hundred miles to the southwest, an­ Barbara Walters show. Mets and Yan during March, 2002. AWARDED TO: John F. Olsen, III, 42 The Man Who Wasn V There, rated Laurel Way, Madison, New Jersey the chain-reaction, seemingly with a other group was checking in at Dulles kees news in the sports section. I The event will heighten the aware­ SERVICE: Toactas Directorofthe Physi­ life of its own, that’s put in motion R, is a U.S.A. Films release directed ness of the importance of the arts irt by Joel Coen and stars Billy Boh Airport outside Washington, D.C. raced through most of the paper in cal Therapy Department at Runnells Spe­ whenever some covetous mortal seeks about 15 minutes and was just about education, stated Ms. King, while cialized Hospital. Thornton, Frances McDormand and for a cross-country flight. PERIOD: 1/1/02 -12/31/02 a larger portion of the pie than may be I drove to the grocery store at 7 to read an article about the life of a the community focuses on the fine his share. Tony Shalhoub. Running time: 116 COST: $107,250 minutes. a.m. to get some muffins and a news­ fiction writer. work of the district’s art students as M. Elizabeth Genievlch So suffice it to note that when Tolliver Before I started, though, a col­ Clerk of the Board paper. Already, it was a gorgeous they patronize Westfield’s downtown ; asks him if he has $10,000, Ed replies, league poked his head in my door to 1 T -12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 PUBLIC NOTICE day. Unbeknownst to any of us in the stores. check-out line at the Elm Street gro­ tell me that a plane had crashed into District art teachers will select PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE l UNION COUNTY BOARD cery store, those same men who had the World Trade Center, and the world student works of art to display in OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS was changed forever. 11* mow i ooi fwrrv gQ M D l INION OOI INTV BOARD NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD checked into the Marriott last night shop windows, according to Ms. O fCHOSEN FREEHOLDERS OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Date Adopted: December 20,2001 were now en route to Terminal A at the previous nignfs water com­ Kins. The Fine Arts Department will NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD NOTlCe OF CONTRACT AWARD Pubfic Notice is hereby given that the Newark Airport to catch a flight to pany presentation was forgotten. I Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ provide easels and set-up. Date Adopted: December 20,2001 Date Adopted December 20,2001 the West Coast. Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the ers has awarded a contract without com­ Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ Union County Board of Chosen Freehold­ petitive bidding as a professional service or I got my five-year-old son ready ers has awarded a contract without com­ ers has awarded a contract without com­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ for the day, and we left the house at petitive bidding as a professional service or petitive bidding as a professional service or ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) This con­ 8 a.m. and drove over to his school, extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu­ tract and the resolution authorizing it is ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con­ ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1 )(a). This con­ available for public inspection in the Office where he was set for his fifth day of of the Clerk of the Board. U n it y o g c " : tract and the resolution authorizing it is tract and the resolution authorizing it is kindergarten. As we were walking to available for public inspection in the Office available for public inspection in the Office RESOLUTION NO. 1250-2001 the front door, I remarked to him that AWARDED TO: Union County College, of the Clerk of the Board. of the Clerk of the Board. “today is going to be a beautiful RESOLUTION NO. 1257-2001 RESOLUTION NO. 1249-2001 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, New New Classes: Week of January 7 AWARDED TO: Ira Titunik. DDS, 115 AWARDED TO: Schoor DePalma, Jus­ Jersey day.” East 56th Street, New York, New York tin Corporate Center, 200 State Highway SERVICES: To provide employee effec­ Inside his classroom, I kissed him located at: tiveness training for Union County employ- SERVICES: To provide consultation in Nine, PO Box 900, Manalapan, New Jersey goodbye and returned to my car for First Congregational Church identification of charred remains. SERVICES: For designing intersection PERIOD: 1/1/02-12/31/02 upgrades for 4 intersections in Roselle. ^PERIOD: 12/21/01 -12/31/02 my 15-minute ride to my office in 125 Elmer Street, Westfield COST: $1,500 COST: $180,582 COST: $75,000 Springfield. The radio was on, M. Elizabeth Genievich Classes in Yoga 908.233.9697 [email protected] M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich Howard Stem was cracking me up. C lerk o f the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board 1 T - 12/27/01 .The Leader Fee: $20.40 1 T - 12/27/01, The Leader Fee:$21.42 1 T -12/27/01, The Leader Fee: $22.44 my windows were down and it was A Watchuwc Communic Inc. PuaucAtioN Thuraday, December 27. 2(H) I lllrntfii'lfi UrmVr mid THE TIMES of Scotch Ptolw Elmwood The M usic Corner

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By CAROL F. DAVIS Westfield Native Galt Fens Fourty Sfn mil. WMm r,„ /V WntfUU am/ Thr Tlmn hical First Night Celebrations Ttaatck. Cedar Lane in Teaneck is the Tl 'Bazaar of tf?e Dead1 place to be if you are into The Lion King. Three cast members By MARYI.Ol! MORANO tivity for six and a hall years...I got a inspirations together and you get ‘ Ba­ from the Broadway play will per­ Spa hilly Written fi>r Tilt Westfield Utuftr oml Pit llmri glimpse of how people react when a zaar of the Dead’” form excerpts as part of the Afro- WESTFIELD — Fritz Galt, a loved one is taken into captivity." A full time writer, Galt spends sev­ Caribbcan Spirit Ensemble. First Westfield author of international spy “Secondly, I was inspired by the eral hours a day, everyday, at his com­ Night’s theme is "Unite to Cel­ thrillers, recently released his fourth thought that espionage is not limited puter in an office in the family apart­ ebrate the Rhythm of Life,” with book. “Bazaar of the Dead " ment in Beijing. He also the locus on percussion acts. Like the three spy thrillers previ­ takes extensive notes while * * * * * ously released by Galt. "Bazaar of traveling; they are then in­ Ridgewood the Dead" features spy hero Mick corporated into tile stories For a night of comedy, music, Pierce, and his wife, Natalie. he writes. dancing, drama and trolley rides, In a dual setting of the high-tech “Bazaar of the Dead is a families, couples, children, se­ niors and singles will enjoy this tightly plotted and very at­ environment of the United States Ridgewood event. Entertainment National Laboratories and the Euro­ mospheric book," the au­ will include a group performing pean organization tor nuclear re­ thor continued. "Reading the “Music and Dance of Burma" search, CERN in Switzerland, Pierce it brings back many memo­ and Russian folk dancing by the finds himself in a murder investiga­ ries of visits to Switzer­ Koslov International Youth En­ tion that uncovers an attempt on the land and Morocco, two semble. Also appearing will be traditional Christmas works. regularly perform with the major President’s life. countries where I feel like the All Star Jazz Band. A portion Traditional works with new, fresh opera houses and symphonies in “Bazaar of the Dead." a 440-page 1 am both in the vortex of of the proceeds front your $10 arrangements included "Joy to the New York and New Jersey. paperback, travels the globe from international events, and admission will he donated to the World," "O Come, O Come Special selections from Burns and the White House and national labo­ just happy to sit back and victims of September 11. The fun Emmanuel," "Lo, How A Rose E’er other Celtic sources where read by ratories in New York and Tennessee, enjoy the pace.” starts at 7:30 p.m., with a special Blooming," "Lament for the Lost," Evan Thomson Cattunach, Frederick teen venue at the Knights of Co­ “Silent Night" and “O Come All Ye C. Clark and the most charming of to sweeping Swiss vistas to the dusty When asked if a fifth lumbus. Faithful," among several others. narrators, Susan Porterfield Currie. camel markets of Morocco. spy thriller involving ***** Pipe Major Kevin R. The concert was a testa­ Galt has lived abroad for over a Mick and Natalie is in the Manasquan Blandlord of ment to the talent of local decade with his wife, a Foreign Ser­ works, Mr. Galt said. "I This quaint town offers a trol­ Redlands, Calif, individuals such as Rob­ vice Officer and the couple’s two haven’t decided yet. The ley to transport you from event to served as the bind­ ert Currie, who devote BAZAAP children, but the family makes growth of the characters event, all indoors. They limit the ing element of untold hours in the Westfield his permanent residence. Mick and Natalie Pierce sale of buttons, so there are never the evening. He spirit of OF TH E Formerly a technical writer, Gall is far from complete, so any lines. Festivities start at 4:30 currently serves volunteerism and combines his experience in the sci­ p.m., with a pet parade and con­ as Pipe Major of enthusiasm for the my bet is we’ll hear about test. Other events include com­ the R.P. importance of heri­ ence and computer field with his in- their lives and times edy, opera, 50s music, a barber­ Blandford & tage. depth knowledge of foreign cultures again shop quartet and swing dancing. Sons Pipe Band In addition to his and world affairs. to the world of politics," he added. in Redlands. He responsibilities to His previous books have been set "Many high-tech industries engage By the way, there will be a special performance for the kids. has recorded sev­ Clan Currie, Com­ in such diverse places as Yugoslavia, in industrial espionage and 1 ratcheted ***** eral CD’s includ­ mander Currie has Greece, the Far East, and various it up a notch and recreated a scenario ing "A Selection served three New countries around the Indian Ocean, for industrial terrorism. Put the two Rid Bank of Hymns for What a great place to celebrate! Jersey Governors on including Afghanistan and Pakistan. Bagpipe" and Besides the variety of events, you the Ethnic Advisory “Two things inspired me to write “Organ and the Council for the State can enjoy dinner in one of the 'Bazaar of the Dead’”, said Galt in an Pipes of Christmas of New Jersey and pres­ Don 7 Forget to Cel downtown restaurants, sip java at A Selection ently serves on the Board interview from Beijing, China, where a local coffee house, or stop in for Carols for Bagpipe and of Directors for Save Ellis he currently resides with his family. THE BEST TICKET a drink with the locals. The festivi­ Organ." Island — a foundation formed to "A good family friend was taken ties include the Z-Zuma drum­ A number of other fantastic solo­ preserve and rehabilitate ihe aban­ hostage in Iran and lived there in cap­ IN TOWN! mers, the Shrewsbury Chorale, jazz ists were also on hand, including doned buildings on the south side of The Westfield Young Artists' musician A1 Wright and Frank Brian Holleranon Irish Ulleann Pipes the island. Cooperative Theatre, Inc. and Valentino with his Dreamcatchcrs. (Irish version of the bagpipes), Jcl He was named as one of the Out­ Coining In Future The Westfield Symphony Or­ ***** frey H. Rickard on organ, piano and standing Ethnic Leaders of New Jer­ chestra, two arts powerhouses, Newark harpsichord, Susie Petrov on piano, sey and just this past September, Editions of A&E: will present a phenomenal trib­ All along Raymond Boulevard, Margaret Winter on l ittle, and Arthur ute lo the music and legend o f served as the Honorary Chieftain of • Millieent A. Ilrody interviews between Broad Street and Penn Sta­ Peters on Highland Snare Drum. Richard Rodgers on New Year's Ihe Blairgowrie Highland Games in Westfield resident ( hrista C larke tion, people will be celebrating with Princeton native and baritone Cveat The Presbyterian ( lunch "1 never know what I'm going to Blairgowrie, Scotland. about her position at the multi-ethnic performances and tast­ Mark Delavan brought power, maj­ in Westfield. Tickets fo r the fam­ write about next, but I’m sure I have For information on future con­ Acuberger Museum o f Art in ing food from many cultures — all esty and spark to the concert. High­ ily-oriented concert, entitled many books in my future. My books certs or Currie, please e-mail Com­ New York. culminating in a grand display of lighting a rich, lull baritone voice, "Richard Rodgers: A Centen­ mander Currie ' at • Kerrianne Spellman Cort come to me as my life changes. With fireworks. Included in the ever-evolv­ Delavan offered “A Welsh Lullaby," nial Celebration o f llis M u­ [email protected]. offers "My lake on It." my wife in the United States State ing schedule of entertainers are sic," are available at The • Miehelle H TeRoidevin n /7/| Department, my whole family moves Omega (an R&B recording artist), Westfield l eader office and will speak with Mountainside artistl to another country every three to four Sistersin Harmony (dueling divas in Sashimi also he available at the door lironna Hu tier about her uplift-\ years. With new places come new dinner-wear) and Will Vega and that evening, l or more infor­ Friends (a master percussionist). ing oil painting which has helped mation, please call (VOS) 2AA- issues and new ideas for stories,” families victimized by the attacks ***** Hon Bang Sushi A200 or (90S) 2A2-9400. Galt explained. on the World Trade Center. For more information cin Galt, his Other sites in this area include: JVem Celefkatiati hooks and his characters, Mick and Bridgewater-Raritan-Somerville, Natalie Pierce, visit his website at Medford, Ocean City (Toms River and Seaside Heights), and www.spythrillers.com. “Bazaar of die Rutheford. Be sure to call ahead Dead” is published by Writers Club of time to secure your buttons and Press. All of Galt's books are available decide on your own schedule of at local bookstores as well as online at fun! Oh, and Happy New Year!! amazon.com. bn.com and borders.com. my V u* (A* M XH | fA ™ *&ISTOIUNTBi s t o * a h t e i e i g i x i Comer o f South Ave. & South Elmer Come sing witfi us/ A n i, O rato r io S in g e rs o f W estfield It is our pleasure, upon popular request, Trent Johnson, Director to now serve lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m . Requiem Gabriel Faure B Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Please also enjoy our dinner service. Rehearsals begin The Town’s Fine Cuisine Monday, January 7 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Concert ti Sunday, March 10,2002 at 3 pj& ELD m i IHE CIRCLE UNO LOOK FOR WE GREEN AWNING NEXT I0 PAN AMERICAN DRY CLEANER) 425 South Elmer St. First United Methodist Church, One East Broad Street, Westfield Westfield, NJ 07090 Call Trent Johnson at (908) 233-4211 for information or come to a rehearsal! 908.232.1188 Open Daily 10 o.m. - 9:30 p.m. (908) 233-9777 * Fax (908) 232-542 Tte are pniyaw & made puaMbie tn pjrt < wtAgr ^ b--faddiH^ Thnaandsi from ate umon Cooray Boero of Chosen Heehoiders.