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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 111th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 29-111 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, March 29, 2001 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Assemblyman Alan Augustine Announces His Retirement

By PAUL J. PEYTON able to make a positive impact on the ties to creating a three-year statute of Specially Written for The Times lives of my constituents as well as all limitations on the collection of fines After representing the 22nd Leg- citizens of New Jersey.” on unpaid parking tickets. islative District for the past 10 years, Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger of He sponsored legislation that cre- Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine of ated a nationally-recognized safe Scotch Plains has announced his re- needle bill that has helped prevent the tirement effective this Saturday, spread of HIV and other deadly dis- March 31, due to a long illness. eases. Mr. Augustine joined the Assem- The Assemblyman also more re- bly in December 1992 after being cently introduced legislation to protect appointed to seat vacated by Bob children riding scooters and sponsored Franks after Mr. Franks was elected legislation which permits DNA testing to Congress from the Seventh Dis- of old evidence to establish the inno- trict. He was elected to a full term in cence of a convicted person. 1992 and re-elected in 1995, 1997 “He is the respected voice of reason and 1999. and experience, urging all of us to do Assemblyman Augustine served the right thing for the people. He will 20 years on the Scotch Plains Town- leave very big shoes to fill in the ship Council, including three terms Assembly,” Mr. Bagger said. as Scotch Plains Mayor — 1979, Union County Republican Commit- 1991 and 1996. He served on the tee Chairman Ronald Frigerio of Union County Board of Chosen Free- Westfield called Assemblyman Au- holders from 1982 to 1987 and 1991 gustine, “the most moral and the most Hearing Results to 1992. He was appointed Free- honorable man I’ve ever met in poli- holder Chairman in 1987 and Vice Alan M. Augustine tics.” Chairman in 1982 and 1986. Acting Governor and State Senate In Unanimous He has been serving as the Chair- Westfield, who has served with Assem- President Donald T. DiFrancesco, who man of the Assembly’s State Gov- blyman Augustine the past 10 years, has served with Mr. Bagger and Mr. ernment Committee and is a mem- told Republican delegates, “He (As- Augustine since 1992, added that Mr. OK of Budget ber of the Banking and Insurance By MELISSA BETKOWSKI semblyman Augustine) is for so many Augustine “was born to serve.” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Committee and the Transportation of us a true role model for the values we “He has not only been a great citizen Following weeks of intense, and Committee. need to see more of in politics and but a wonderful man,” the Acting sometimes heated, discussion over Mr. Augustine’s official announce- government: compassion, integrity, Govenor emphasized. the 2001-2002 Westfield school ment was made at the Union County perseverance, responsiveness, effective- During his first year in office, Mr. budget, the Board of Education Republican Committee’s annual con- ness and a wonderful sense of humor.” Augustine sponsored legislation which unanimously approved the pro- vention on March 24 at Scotch Plains- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. expanded the state’s insurance fraud posed $59,859,635 spending plan Fanwood High School. Marks called the Assemblyman “the prevention laws. He was the driving at a special hearing Tuesday night. “I’ve always viewed public service quintessential gentleman who de- force behind the enactment of wheel- Also approved was an additional as a process, not a means to an end,” fines the ideal of what he defines as chair lemon and deadbeat parent laws proposal of $1,464,067 that will Mr. Augustine said in a statement ‘good government.’” and a pet purchase protection law. appear on the ballot on Tuesday, released by his legislative office. “It’s Mr. Augustine was the sponsor of More recently, the Assemblyman April 17, as a separate public ques- a process that I love and through 26 laws on subjects ranging from was responsible for the passage of the tion. which I truly believe that I’ve been state-mandated relief for municipali- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Board President Darielle Walsh said that the board members have worked a long time on the budget Duncan Hill Tenants Group Cites proposal. Mrs. Walsh also reiterated the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader fact that board members view the UNION COUNTY’S FIRST GOVERNOR...Acting Governor Donald T. base budget and second question High Rent, Decline In Services DiFrancesco is pictured above with his wife, Diane, at Saturday’s Union County as one budget, “necessary to con- By JAMES FOERST Cioffi. Republican Committee Convention held last Saturday at Scotch Plains-Fanwood Specially Written for The Westfield Leader High School. The Committee unanimously nominated Mr. DiFrancesco, Union tinue the quality of education in “We are willing County’s first governor, as their candidate for Governor. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The residents of Duncan Hill Apart- to work with the ments on Central Avenue say they tenants,” said a fell like strangers in their own homes Kushner spokes- since Kushner Companies of Florham man, “provided Hillside Police Search for Gunman Park, a large real estate development their requests are and property management company, reasonable.” acquired the Westfield complex in The Duncan In Murder of Westfield Shopkeeper May of 1999. Hill Tenants Or- Kushner acquired the 135-unit ganization was By DEBORAH MADISON side police at (973) 926-5800 or the Mr. Licciardello and his sons since complex from Keller Associates of formed in Sep- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Union County Prosecutor’s Office at 1998. Their Web site displays the Texas and New York. The company tember of 1999 to With two of his sons by his side, (908) 527-4500. many personalized services that this manages apartment in New Jersey, assist residents of Westfield resident Joseph M. Deputy Chief James Silva of the family-owned business offered, in- New York, Pennsylvania and Florida. the apartment Licciardello, 55, was shot to death in Hillside Police Department said that cluding homemade cookies while The residents have been subject to complex on Cen- Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader his Hillside roofing supply store last murders were a rare event in Hillside customers waited for their orders. “skyrocketing rent increases and a tral Avenue in Saturday by an armed robber. and that generally, that section of Mr. Licciardello was described by seriously deplorable drop in ser- dealing with the new landlord, Kahn. Mr. Licciardello, owner of The Hillside was fairly safe and not crime family and friends as a very warm, vices,” said tenant and founder of the Westminster Management, a subsid- Inflation, according to the Bureau Roofing Outlet, had been a Westfield ridden. friendly and helpful person, whom Duncan Hill Tenants Organization, iary of Kushner Companies. of Labor Statistics, has risen ap- resident since 1986. Police said that “We hardly ever see murders in everyone liked. Barbara Cioffi. According to the Kushner spokes- proximately 5 percent since Kushner he died immediately from a gunshot Hillside, less than one every few Before going into business for him- “We want a fair and equitable lease, man, the company currently owns acquired the property. wound to his head. years,” Deputy Chief Silva said. The self, Mr. Licciardello had previously more responsiveness by management and manages more than 15,000 apart- The “heavy hand of management” The gunman entered the Chestnut last homicide in Hillside was in 1997. been Executive Vice President for to our concerns and most impor- ment units in New Jersey, New York, is clearly evident by Westminster’s Avenue store at approximately 8:45 The Roofing Outlet was a family- Standard Roofing in Tinton Falls. He tantly, we want to instill a sense of Pennsylvania and Florida with an new lease which the New Jersey a.m. on Saturday, ordering two cus- owned and operated business, run by CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 conscience in big business,” said Ms. aim to “increase income, cut costs Tenant’s Organization has deemed tomers and the owner’s two adult and improve efficiencies.” “unreasonable,” “unconscionable” sons to get down on the floor, accord- The rents have increased between and “possibly illegal.” Under the ing to Hillside police. 9 and 12 percent since Westminster present lease, among other “unrea- The robber demanded money from Family Describes Joseph Licciardello began managing the property, while sonable” provisions, said Mr. Kahn, Mr. Licciardello, who gave him an “the cost of a garage has risen 60 “management is authorized to in- unknown amount of cash. When Mr. percent,” said Ms. Cioffi. vade security deposits prior to the Licciardello told the robber he didn’t As An ‘Incredible, Wonderful’ Man “Westminster has reduced services expiration of the lease or formal evic- have any more money, the robber by cutting the maintenance force tion” which Kahn stated is “against fatally shot him in the head, accord- wonderful husband,” said Rosemarie of the letters addressed how sense- servicing the community from three the law.” ing to police. By DEBORAH MADISON full-time employees to one.” Westminster Management stated Then, the robber turned the gun on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Licciardello, his wife of 33 years. less the crime was and what a coward “He called me on Saturday to say the assailant was. This, according to Ms. Cioffi, has that “the lease is within the param- Mr. Licciardello’s 28-year-old son, “He was an incredible man” is the “greatly reduced the promptness of eters of the law.” Gregory, hitting him twice in the most frequently heard description of “This community has really been so wonderful to us,” said Mrs. responses to maintenance issues.” “We have changed in the last few shoulder, before fleeing. Gregory was Joseph Licciardello, repeated by According to the spokesman for months by meeting with the tenants in stable condition on Saturday night those who knew him well and those Licciardello. Westminster, the rents have only in- and discussing the lease with the and released from the hospital on who only met him once. “We have been receiving such an creased 4 ½ percent each year over both the tenants and the New Jersey Monday. Mr. Licciardello, a Westfield resi- abundance of comfort and assistance the past two years. Tenants Organization,” said Rosemarie Licciardello, Joseph’s dent for 15 years, was brutally mur- from people we hardly even knew,” “The rent increases are due to the Westminster. “We should be com- wife of 33 years, said that Gregory dered in his Hillside roofing store Mrs. Licciardello said. rise in energy costs, capital improve- mended that there was not more of an still has a bullet lodged in his arm, last Saturday by an armed robber. He “But that’s because of the kind of ments such as new windows and increase. These people are getting a which may remain or may have to be was 55 years old. (See related news man he was. Customers who only refurbishment of the pool and a rise good deal.” removed at a later date, but he is story). met him one time have called to say in taxes.” “We just want to take pride in our recovering. The Westfield Leader had the op- how sorry they are. He had that effect According to the Westfield Tax community and make Duncan Hill a The robber fled in a green Jeep portunity to sit down with the family on people,” she added. Assessor’s Office, the taxes on the better place to live,” said Ms. Cioffi. Cherokee with numbers 99 as the last this week. Pictures in a photo collage that the property increased 4 percent from two numbers on the license plate, family is putting together a display 1999 to 2000 with an assessed value according to witnesses interviewed Joseph was the kind of man who Spring Ahead! would go out of his way to help Joseph’s many interests and talents; in 2000 of $5,562,500. At the time of by the police. Pictures from the store’s the acquisition, the property was as- surveillance camera were released someone, even if there was nothing he was an avid fly fisherman, a wine Daylight Savings Time Begins in it for him, said his son, Jeffrey connoisseur, an accomplished cook, sessed at $13.28 million. and published in newspapers in the “The rent increase at Duncan Hill 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 1 hopes of someone recognizing the Licciardello. Joseph Licciardello and a doting grandfather. “He would always bring home- is unreasonable by our standards,” assailant. The police have spent the “He would spend half an hour try- he missed me. He wanted me to says Mitch Kahn, Vice President and last few days searching Hillside, ing to find just the right part for a made food to work for his customers come down to the store to see his new to try,” Jeff recalled. Director of Organizing of the New Irvington and Newark for the robber. customer even when he’d only be display. He was such a gentle man,” “We never thought that something Jersey Tenants Organization. Police described the assailant as a making 50 cents on it,” Jeff remem- she added. The New Jersey Tenants Organi- like this would happen. Our grand- black male in his mid-20s, between bered. Since Saturday, the Licciardellos zation is a statewide organization daughter used to take naps in the 190 and 200 pounds and approxi- “That’s just the kind of person he have received numerous letters, calls comprised of some 50,000 individual mately six feet in height. He was store. We felt safe. It’s difficult to was.” and emails expressing sympathy and members whose main purpose is to wearing a waist-length, black nylon, make sense of this,” Mrs. Licciardello “He was an excellent father and a concern from the community. Many assist the formation of tenants groups zippered jacket. said. and counsel such groups in dealing A $5,000 reward is being offered INDEX John Licciardello, who was by his with management. for information leading to the arrest A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 father’s side when he was killed, “Typically, because of certain fixed and conviction of the robber. Anyone Business ...... Page 16 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 sadly lamented, “We didn’t get to costs, landlords expenses rise at only with information can call the Hill- Classifieds...... Page 15 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 say good-bye.” half the rate of inflation,” says Mr. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 29, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Mountainside School Bd. OK’s Budget; BOE Budget Westfield Police Nab Eight CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Tax Levy, Referendum Head to Voters Westfield.” On Narcotics Charges Budget and Finance Committee Chair- By LAUREN S. PASS School are also being offered to resi- will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. at Our By SUZETTE F. STALKER Plainfield, Kelli Carter, 23, and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader man Michael J. Kessler noted that he felt Specially Written for The Westfield Leader dents. Lady of Lourdes School, the the board had a good year in planning for James McMiller, 24, both of MOUNTAINSIDE — On Tues- It was noted at the meeting that Mountainside Municipal Building WESTFIELD — Authorities ar- Westfield, were each charged with the budget. rested eight people on narcotics day night, the Mountainside Board voting locations for the school board and the Community Presbyterian Board member William Wallace ech- possession of suspected marijuana of Education held its annual public elections on Tuesday, April 17, have Church of Mountainside. charges shortly after midnight last with intent to distribute; posses- oed Mr. Kessler’s sentiments, saying the Friday after executing a search budget hearing. Members discussed been changed, due to the lack of The budget and bond referendum board had a healthy budget discussion. sion of suspected marijuana with the proposed 2001-2002 $9,373,657 space at Deerfield School. Voting will be on the April 17 ballot. warrant at a Windsor Avenue home intent to distribute within 500 feet Board Vice President Arlene Gardner in Westfield. school budget, as well as a presenta- said she felt that the budget prepared by of a park, and possession of 50 tion on the $4,968,323 proposed ref- The arrests, which occurred at grams or less of suspected mari- the board is “as good a balance as we’re 12:49 a.m., capped an extended erendum for expansion of going to get” between what is needed to juana. Beechwood and Deerfield Schools. Town Moving Ahead investigation headed by Sergeants McMiller was additionally be both financially and educationally John Rowe and David Wayman of The proposed school tax levy will responsible. charged with possession with in- be the same as last year, totaling the Westfield Police Department’s tent to distribute suspected cocaine Board member Kimberly Rhodes ob- Detective Bureau, according to $8,066,039. On Jitney, Leasing Spaces served that “this has been a difficult and possession with intent to dis- Included in the proposed budget Lieutenant John M. Parizeau. tribute within 500 feet of a park. decision for all of us. Lieutenant Parizeau said a po- are multiple increases, in areas such By PAUL J. PEYTON list for the Watterson Street lot. “We have had to compromise on a Bail for the suspect was set at Specially Written for The Westfield Leader lice probe into reports of drug traf- as salaries, school sponsored/co-cur- He said the town has contacted weekly basis, and I believe we have $35,000 and he was also remanded ricular activities, tuition to Governor ficking at the address had been to the Union County Jail. Dubose, Westfield is moving ahead with three churches about utilizing come to a fair compromise,” she said. Livingston High School in Berkeley initiatives to increase parking capac- going on “for some time,” and led Brinkley, Roulhac and Carter were spaces in their lots to reduce the Curriculum Committee Chairwoman to the issuance of the search war- Heights, Health Services and staff ity in the downtown, as well as to Annmarie Puleio noted that the board is all released on their own recogni- training funds, among other pro- downtown parking crunch. rant. zance. provide another option for commut- The town has sent out letters to put in an awkward position by the state- Rasheem Moore, 22, of Westfield grams. imposed 3 percent cap on the budget, Sharline Leys, 22, and Lamar There was, however, less money ers to get to the Westfield Train Sta- 350 persons on the Watterson Street was charged with three counts each Bundy, 23, both of Westfield, were tion. resulting from the Abbott versus Burke of distribution of suspected cocaine, allocated for several areas, including lot waiting list in an effort to sell decision. each charged with possession of special education instruction, stu- The town is also searching for a another 50 to 60 permits at that lot. distribution of suspected cocaine less than 50 grams of suspected parking manager and assistant as part In the case of Abbott versus Burke, within 500 feet of a park, distribu- dent support services and educational Another 500 individuals on a list state officials responsible for administer- marijuana and were released on media services. The school budget of a new department being created tion of suspected marijuana and their own recognizance. dating back to 1995 did not re- ing public education laws, namely New distribution of suspected marijuana total reflects a loss in rental revenue by the municipal government. The spond and have had their names Jersey Commissioner of Education Fred Carter, McMiller, Leys and from Beechwood School, due to pro- within 500 feet of a park. Moore, Bundy all live at the Windsor Av- department, with total salaries of deleted from the waiting list. G. Burke, were challenged on behalf of posed renovations there and the an- $95,000, as included in this year’s whose bail was set at $50,000, was enue address where the arrests took The Mayor said if the town does students in Camden, East Orange, transported to the Union County ticipated loss of the Union County proposed municipal budget, will be Irvington and Jersey City. place, police said, although it was Educational Services Commission not receive enough interest from Jail in Elizabeth. not known whether any of the sus- supported through existing parking persons on the Watterson list, the The plaintiffs successfully sought a Jennie Dubose, 22, of North as a tenant. ruling declaring the Public School Edu- pects are related to one another. No Chief School Administrator Dr. revenue, such as meters and parking town would then contact people on Plainfield, Aaron Brinkley, 21, and one else was at home at the time, permits. cation Act of 1975 unconstitutional be- Adriann Roulhac, 18, both of Gerard Schaller commented, “There the South Avenue train station lot cause it created financial disparities which Lieutenant Parizeau said. is no tax increase with the budget The Town Clerk’s office currently waiting list to see if they want to handles the task of selling parking denied students in poorer urban districts (because) having a (raise in the) bud- purchase Watterson permits. a thorough and efficient education, which get and the referendum is heavy.” permits. Mr. Shannon said the Town the plaintiffs attested is guaranteed by Two Mountainside residents, Ana Town Administrator Thomas P. Clerk’s Office has completed the the Constitution of the State of New WESTFIELD RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER Conde and Debbie White, questioned Shannon told the Town Council sale of 2001 parking permits for Jersey. FEBRUARY 2001 STATISTICS the current budgeted proposal of com- and opponents of the proposed north Because the state-mandated Core bining the four existing fourth grade the South Avenue train station lot. side parking deck who attended He said of the 675 permits from Curriculum Content Standards require YEAR TO DATE TOTAL CALLS: 331 classes into three fifth grade classes Tuesday’s council meeting that he more funding than the board can meet next year. Their concerns are based 2000, a total of 635 were renewed Top 10 Response Categories: anticipates having a commuter jit- under the cap, school boards are forced on class size, and the manageability at the increased parking rate. to propose a second question. In-Town Emergency Calls: 125 Respiratory (22) of that many “active” children. ney service up and running by La- Officials said the town intends to Out-of-Town Mutual Aid Calls: 3 Falls (18) bor Day. Ms. Rhodes also complimented Su- Board President Patricia Taeschler mail out more letters to complete perintendent of Schools Dr. William J. Cancelled: 2 Cardiac Pain (18) assured the parents that, “if there is a A survey conducted last year by the sale of permits at the lot. Over Non-Emergency Calls: 9 MVA (17) Foley on his patience with the board Total Calls: 139 General Illness (14) way financially and with space,” the the town found that over 300 per- 800 people are currently included members throughout the discussions. children will remain in four classes. sons would use a curbside jitney Total Hours Out: 253:06 Bleeding/Hermorrhage (7) on the South Avenue Lot 3A wait- Dr. Foley discussed briefly the final Total Volunteer Hours: 1827 Unconscious (5) Mrs. Taeschler also noted that, service. Four routes were originally draft of the second question proposal, “administration is coming up with ing list. Diabetic Reaction (5) proposed by the town several years Most people on the Watterson which will be put to the voters on April Seizures (4) creative ways (to use the space it ago. 17. Syncope (3) has), and education is not failing.” list are also waiting for Lot 3A Mr. Shannon said he plans for the permits. Rather than targeting specific sports A presentation was given on the teams in the second question, the board proposed bond referendum by Dr. town to solicit bids by this summer The town will also be increasing from companies that would pro- has placed $26,336 worth of athletic Schaller, which included the pro- enforcement of downtown on-street supplies and $15,219 worth of textbooks WESTFIELD posed floor plans for Beechwood spectively run the service for the parking regulations to reduce meter town. He has proposed using two in the second question. and Deerfield Schools, along with feeding, which officials have long During the portion of the meeting al- POLICE BLOTTER the proposed figures for the project. routes at this time. Mayor Gregory said has reduced available parking lotted for public comment, members of Beechwood School will be reno- S. McDermott said he would like a for shoppers. the audience remained silent. Mrs. Walsh THURSDAY, MARCH 15 arrested and charged with possession of vated and expanded from 28,858 • route started on the north side of Mayor McDermott requested that said she hoped this indicated a silent vote Ali Pourmanouchehri, 24, of a hypodermic needle on East Broad Street square feet to 38,326 square feet, and Westfield was arrested on Lawrence after police responded to a report of town and another on the south side. the business community be in- of support for the final budget proposal. Deerfield School will undergo reno- The town is also planning to pur- She reminded the public and the board Avenue and charged with driving while someone panhandling. vations. formed of the town’s intent to in- intoxicated. After being released on his The suspect, who was also wanted on chase buses from NJ Transit. crease parking enforcement in the that the polls will be open on April 17 own recognizance, he was arrested sev- a contempt of court warrant issued by Mountainside home owners will from 2 to 9 p.m. see an increase of $82.49 a year per In terms of looking for additional downtown. eral hours later on East Broad Street and the Hillsborough Municipal Court, was $100,000 of assessed value if the parking capacity, the Administra- The Administrator said the town charged with making a false 9-1-1 call turned over to Hillsborough police. tor said the town is working on an Frank Masella Receives from a pay telephone and with disor- WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 referendum passes. The total costs of needs to move ahead on the pre- derly conduct. He was released on his • A Westfield woman reported the the projects will be $6,867,000, of agreement with local developer design phase of the proposed park- Young Professional Award own recognizance. theft of a cellular telephone while she which the state has provided grant Ralph Rapuano to rent 30 spaces in ing deck at Elm and Prospect Streets MOUNTAINSIDE – Frank SATURDAY, MARCH 17 was at a South Avenue nail salon. • money in the amount of $1,898,676. a parking lot which the developer at the same time it is implementing Masella, the Assistant Recreation Vincent A. Wilt, 48, of Westfield THURSDAY, MARCH 22 This will leave taxpayers with was arrested and charged with driving • A Princeton resident reported that plans to construct on the southeast- other parking initiatives. Director for the Borough of $4,968,323 to pay over a 20-year ern end of the corner of Central Mountainside, is the recipient of while intoxicated and refusal to submit an unknown person withdrew $620 from period. This pre-design phase includes the Young Professional of the Year to a breathalyzer test at South Avenue his savings account at an Elm Street Avenue and Cacciola Place. obtaining soil samples to see what and Boulevard. He was released on his bank. Officials said that any money re- Award given by the New Jersey • The town has offered to rent the type of foundation would be best own recognizance. A Raymond Street resident reported ceived from the dissolution of the Recreation and Parks Association that his motor vehicle was burglarized now-defunct Regional School Dis- spaces at $30 a space, while Mr. for the site, as well reviewing drain- (NJRPA). The presentation was SUNDAY, MARCH 18 Rapuano, who is building a • A Lenape Trail resident reported sometime between March 21 and 22 and trict has been committed to paying age issues. made at the NJRPA Annual Confer- that several lawn light bulbs and their a dark gray cellular telephone was taken back the bond. townhouse and retail development A traffic impact study, which was ence on Tuesday, March 13. fixtures were removed from the drive- from the front seat. Residents are encouraged to con- on the site, is seeking $45 a space. completed by a consulting firm, is Mr. Masella has been employed way area of his property. FRIDAY, MARCH 23 by the Recreation Department since • tact the Board of Education with any Mr. Shannon said the town would currently before the Town Council. MONDAY, MARCH 19 A resident of Shadowlawn Drive questions or concerns that they may be able to use the spaces for up to December of 1998. He was hired as • Police reported that a plastic name reported that someone in Pennsylvania have regarding the proposed budget two years. He envisions using the Program Supervisor and was pro- tag was removed from a sign mounted tried to open a credit card account in her or referendum. Tours of Beechwood moted to Assistant Recreation Di- on the outside concrete wall of a North name. The attempted identity theft was lot for commuters on the waiting Delbarton Announces rector in 2000. Avenue medical building. discovered after the credit card com- Headmaster’s List A highly organized self-starter TUESDAY, MARCH 20 pany contacted the victim to verify the with strong communication skills, • A credit card was reported stolen application which had been placed in her WESTFIELD – Delbarton School Mr. Masella assumed a number of from a Grandview Avenue address and name, police said. in Morristown has revealed that responsibilities in the department. fraudulently used. • Nichella Deloatch, 33, and Timo- Assemblyman Augustine Westfield residents Thomas Wade, He developed the policies, proce- • Eric Petrilak, 21, of Plainfield was thy Livingston, 36, both of the same Bryan McDermott, Campbell An- dures, and maintenance plan of the Irvington address, were arrested and department’s facilities, including charged with shoplifting $2,628 worth Announces Retirement thony, Peter Gately, Tyler Deiesco, of merchandise from a North Avenue Brendan Gorman, Wade Anthony the community pool, fitness trail, store, as well as with simple assault for tennis facilities, and ballfields. Hillside Police CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and Mark Gately have been named allegedly striking a security employee Railroad Immunity Act, “which has Mr. Masella’s proposal for a se- cost effective. He has been recognized to the Headmaster’s List for the who confronted them. The employee saved taxpayers millions of dollars and by NJ Transit, the New Jersey Traffic nior citizens’ fitness center and Investigation sustained bumps and bruises on her arm, 2001 Winter Term. computer learning center are an in- police said. made individuals more accountable for Officers Association and Patients First CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 their actions,” according to a press re- Coalition. Thomas Wade and Bryan tegral part of the Senior Focus Grant Deloatch, who was also charged with McDermott earned Highest Hon- which the Borough of Mountainside served in the New Jersey National hindering apprehension for providing a lease issued by his legislative office. The Assemblyman has also received Guard for 12 years as a Sergeant He also sponsored the Identity Theft ors; Campbell, Peter, Tyler and has received from the Union County false identity, and Livingston, who was awards for his advocacy work on be- Freeholder Board. First Class. Mr. Licciardello was a additionally wanted on several contempt Act which established tough new pen- half of the disabled, and for being a Brendan received High Honors; and A 1995 graduate of Montclair of court warrants, fled the store and were alties, including jail sentences and stiff champion of libraries. Wade Anthony and Mark Gately board member of the Hillside Cham- State University with a Bachelor of ber of Commerce and an active vol- apprehended in the 400 block of South fines, for wrongful impersonation, and He is a former vice president and earned Honors. Science Degree in Recreation Pro- Avenue, West. Bail for Deloatch was set legislation to create the Driver Dis- marketing consultant with New York- fessions, Mr. Masella worked for unteer with the New Jersey Special at $500, while Livingston was turned traction and Highway Safety Task based Subaru Distributors Corpora- the Fair Lawn Recreation Depart- Olympics. over to authorities in East Orange. Force. tion. Diana Shineman Placed ment in the Youth Center as well as Surviving, in addition to his wife SATURDAY, MARCH 24 The Task Force is charged with as- A graduate of Lafayette College, he On Fall Dean’s List in the maintenance department. and son, are two other sons, Jeffrey • A resident of South Chestnut Street sessing the risks that drivers incur is a member of the Board of Directors From 1996 to 1998, he was the reported that an unknown person smashed WESTFIELD – Diana Shineman, Licciardello and Jonathan and destroyed several walkway lights on while their attention is diverted by of Union County College, an honorary recreation supervisor at the Licciardello and three grandchildren. a third-year biology major, has been Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, her property. cellular phones and other distractions. member of the Union County Police A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. • Adam Lopez, 18, and three 17-year- Over the years Assemblyman Au- placed on the Dean’s List for the fall N.Y. Chiefs Association. today, Thursday, March 29, at the old males, all from Glen Ridge, were gustine has received a number of cita- The Union County Republican Com- semester of the 2000-2001 academic Mr. Masella is a member of the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church arrested and charged with possession of tions, including the “Chairman’s mittee will meet Tuesday, April 3 at year at the College of Arts and Sci- NJRPA and the Union County Rec- alcoholic beverages under the age of 21 at Award” in 1996 from the New Jersey The Westwood in Garwood to select a ences at Cornell University in New reation & Parks Association, and in Westfield. Interment will take Central and North Avenues. Lopez was was recently elected treasurer of Business and Industry Association for candidate to fill out Mr. Augustine’s York. Diana graduated Westfield place at Fairview Cemetery in released on his own recognizance, while his efforts to make government more term which expires December 31. the latter group. 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USPS 485200 Published OUR 42ND YEAR – ISSUE NO. 13-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, March 29, 2001 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Assemblyman Alan Augustine Announces His Retirement By PAUL J. PEYTON Committee and the Transportation Specially Written for The Times Committee. After representing the 22nd Leg- Mr. Augustine’s official announce- islative District for the past 10 years, ment was made at the Union County Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine of Republican Committee’s annual con- Scotch Plains has announced his re- vention on March 24 at Scotch Plains- tirement effective this Saturday, Fanwood High School. March 31, due to a long illness. “I’ve always viewed public service Mr. Augustine joined the Assem- as a process, not a means to an end,” bly in December 1992 after being Mr. Augustine said in a statement appointed to seat vacated by Bob released by his legislative office. “It’s Franks after Mr. Franks was elected a process that I love and through to Congress from the Seventh Dis- which I truly believe that I’ve been trict. He was elected to a full term in able to make a positive impact on the 1992 and re-elected in 1995, 1997 lives of my constituents as well as all and 1999. citizens of New Jersey.” Assemblyman Augustine served Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger of 20 years on the Scotch Plains Town- Westfield, who has served with Assem- ship Council, including three terms blyman Augustine the past 10 years, as Scotch Plains Mayor — 1979, told Republican delegates, “He (As- Alan M. Augustine 1991 and 1996. He served on the semblyman Augustine) is for so many Union County Board of Chosen Free- of us a true role model for the values we ‘good government.’” holders from 1982 to 1987 and 1991 need to see more of in politics and Mr. Augustine was the sponsor of to 1992. He was appointed Free- government: compassion, integrity, 26 laws on subjects ranging from holder Chairman in 1987 and Vice perseverance, responsiveness, effective- state-mandated relief for municipali- Chairman in 1982 and 1986. ness and a wonderful sense of humor.” ties to creating a three-year statute of He has been serving as the Chair- Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. limitations on the collection of fines man of the Assembly’s State Gov- Marks called the Assemblyman “the on unpaid parking tickets. ernment Committee and is a mem- quintessential gentleman who de- He sponsored legislation that cre- ber of the Banking and Insurance fines the ideal of what he defines as CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Commission Hopes to Attain State Approval For Creation of Historic District in Fanwood By SUZETTE F. STALKER O’Brien told The Times of Scotch cessful, it would have impacted the toric homes, and presentations both Specially Written for The Times Plains-Fanwood on Tuesday that the frontages of properties along Martine, on Fanwood’s TV-35 and the In a bid to preserve the character of commission is presently working she said. borough’s Web site. Fanwood’s historic homes and the with Metuchen-based consultant The area being eyed for creation of Ms. Zerbe has been working with neighborhoods of which they are a Nancy L. Zerbe, of Historic Preser- what the commission has proposed the commission for three years, be- part, the borough’s Historic Preser- vation Consulting, Inc., to define the as “Fanwood Historic Park District” ginning in 1998 when she was hired vation Commission is seeking to win geographic boundaries of the pro- includes homes dating from the Vic- to perform a survey of the area around state and perhaps national historic posed district. torian era, when the future borough the railroad station to determine if a protection for the area. According to Mrs. O’Brien, state was a resort haven for city dwellers, potential historic district existed The commission’s campaign in- designation would protect Fanwood’s through the 1920s. there. volves North and Martine Avenues, historic homes from encroachment Mrs. O’Brien said the exact During 2000, she conducted his- as well as several other streets lo- by government agencies for such streets the district would encom- toric research and prepared a state- cated north of the Fanwood train purposes as the widening of Martine pass are still under review. “We’re ment of significance which detailed station, a 19th-century landmark of Avenue, which is a county road. still refining those boundaries,” she “what’s important” about the area, David B. Corbin for The Times Victorian Gothic design that is al- A proposal by the county to widen noted. she explained. UNION COUNTY’S FIRST GOVERNOR...Acting Governor Donald T. ready included on the state and na- the thoroughfare was withdrawn The homes being eyed for historic The latest phase, for which she is DiFrancesco is pictured above with his wife, Diane, at Saturday’s Union County tional registries of historic build- nearly two decades ago, Mrs. O’Brien designation represent “a charming under contract this year, involves Republican Committee Convention held last Saturday at Scotch Plains- ings. recalled, in the wake of residents’ mix of Colonial Revival, Tudor, delineating boundaries of the pro- Fanwood High School. The Committee unanimously nominated Mr. Commission Chairwoman Dolores DiFrancesco, Union County’s first governor, as their candidate for Governor. protests. Had the project been suc- Dutch Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, posed district and crafting a descrip- Craftsman Bungalow, Foursquare and tion, including what constitutes “con- Shingle styles,” according to an over- tributing” and “non-contributing” view of the project provided to The properties. SP-F BOE Okays $50.3 Mill. Budget, 6-2-1; Times by the Historic Preservation A contributing property is defined Commission. as a building site, structure or object The proposed district is expected that adds to the historic, architec- to occupy roughly the same area as tural qualities, historic associations Voters to Decide Fate of $44.7 Million Tax Levy what was once known as “Fanwood or archaeological values for which a Park,” a 350-acre spread owned by property is significant. By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN budget. think enough scrutiny has been given 2001-2002 budget is insufficient to Specially Written for The Times the New Jersey Central Railroad, When the entire nomination pack- Voting in favor of the budget were to places where cuts would be made.” meet the variable costs facing the which attracted people to the then- age is completed, Ms. Zerbe re- By a vote of six for, two against Board President Theresa Larkin, Mrs. McAllister, who also voted district; in the end, he chose to ab- rural area beginning in the latter ported, it will be submitted to the and one abstaining, the Scotch Plains- Board Vice President Donald E. against the budget, spoke of the fi- stain from the vote. Fanwood Board of Education ap- part of the 19th century. By the late New Jersey Historic Preservation Sheldon, Lance Porter, Thomas nancial impact of last December’s “I’m not comfortable with our fi- 1920s, more than 125 homes had Office, which is part of the state proved a $50,287,302 budget for the Russo, Linda Nelson and Jessica bond referendum, the three ques- nancial stewardship here in raising been built. Department of Environmental Pro- 2001-2002 school year, at the public Simpson. Opposing the budget were tions added to the 2000-2001 bud- enough money to ensure we meet our hearing on Monday, March 26. As part of their efforts, Mrs. tection (DEP). Edward J. Saridaki, Jr. and Jean get, the size of the budget and the financial obligations next year,” he O’Brien said her seven-member If the office accepts the nomina- The budget represents a 5.47 per- McAllister. Richard Meade abstained economy in general. She said, “We’ve said. commission plans to launch a pub- tion, Ms. Zerbe said the state gener- cent increase over the current 2000- from the vote. asked a lot of people. I don’t know if While Mr. Russo supported the 2001 budget. The tax levy portion of lic education campaign about his- ally will conduct a public hearing in Though there was much discus- we’ve asked enough of ourselves and budget, he, too, had reservations that toric preservation objectives, includ- the community which is seeking the the approved spending plan is sion about possible cuts over the past our administrators.” enough cuts had been made in ad- ing a brochure, handouts, an up- designation, at which time members $44,736,398, and is the figure which weeks, and there was some realloca- Throughout the budget process, ministrative and supervisory posi- coming walking tour of local his- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 will appear on Tuesday, April 17 tion of funds among specific line Mr. Meade voiced concerns that the CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 school election ballot. items, the bottom line of the spend- According to a state formula, 79 ing plan remained unchanged from percent of the $44.7 million tax levy the tentative budget approved Febru- (which accounts for 89.9 percent of ary 27. Scotch Plains Council Increases Budget the total budget) will be borne by Enhancements in the 2001-2002 Scotch Plains taxpayers; the balance spending plan are: of 21 percent is to be picked up by • $60,000 for the repair and re- Fanwood. placement of musical instruments in With Four Point Hike In Municipal Tax Rate The tax rate of $3.64 per $100 of grades kindergarten through 12. By FRED ROSSI does contain funding for the new promoted to Lieutenant while Of- Levine. assessed value translates into a 8.01 • Specially Written for The Times $115,000 for additional hard- senior citizens transportation ser- ficer Beverly Peal was promoted to Mayor Martin L. Marks issued a percent increase for Scotch Plains. ware and software (lease-purchase The Scotch Plains Township This equates to $316 per year on the vice and the streetscape improve- Sergeant, making her the first fe- proclamation proclaiming April as agreements allow the district to ob- Council on Tuesday night intro- ments in the downtown business male police supervisor in Scotch average assessed home in the town- Autism Awareness Month in Scotch tain three times that amount in terms duced its $17.58 million 2001 mu- district. Mr. Rossi called this year’s Plains. Plains. The council also passed a ship. of materials). nicipal budget, which, if adopted In Fanwood, the tax rate will be • budget one “with equal if not better The council also passed resolu- resolution congratulating the 5th grade transition (library next month, will result in a four- services.” tions congratulating Police Chief $4.40 per $100 of assessed value, or Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar- books for the middle schools and point tax increase for property A public hearing and council vote Thomas O’Brien on his election as ship Foundation on its 35 years of $108 per year, a 3.04 percent in- funding for summer prep work). owners, or $46.70 for the average crease for borough taxpayers. • on the 2001 budget will be held on President of the Union County Po- service. The council also congratu- $80,000 for new staff — .5 kin- assessed home of $117,000. Tuesday, April 24. lice Chiefs Association and Fire The discrepancy between the im- lated township residents Colm and dergarten teacher at Brunner, .5 nurse Deputy Mayor Frank S. Rossi, in If the budgets for municipal gov- Chief Jonathan Ellis on his elec- Geraldine Keogh on becoming pact on township versus borough tax- at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High formally submitting this year’s payers is one that appears annually. ernment, the Union County gov- tion as President of the Union American citizens. School, one additional Reading Re- spending plan, said expenditures ernment and Scotch Plains- County Fire Chiefs Association. Last year, Fanwood was harder hit covery teacher, and 1 additional were 3.4 percent higher than last Fanwood Board of Education are The council also introduced an with a 5.9 percent jump in taxes World Language teacher (to assist year, with “virtually all of the in- Spring Ahead! compared to Scotch Plains’ 2.3 per- all approved in coming weeks, the ordinance establishing a stop inter- with expansion of the world lan- crease being a result of mandated average Scotch Plains taxpayer section at the corner of Scotchwood cent increase. Daylight Savings Time Begins guages program to grade three). spending” beyond the control of would see an increase of $432 in Glen and Highlander Drive as well The disparity stems from the dif- Some of the other items included the local government, including in- 2 a.m. on Sunday, April 1 ferent ways the two municipalities this year’s property tax bill, which as an ordinance prohibiting park- in the operating budget are new text- creased payments to the regional would rise to $6,610. Of that ing during snow plow operations collect their taxes. While Fanwood books for certain courses at the sewage authority, greater health in- amount, $1,181, or 18 percent, on Kevin Road between Terrill raises its entire tax allocation at one middle and high school levels; surance costs, increases in police time, Scotch Plains funds its tax levy would finance local government Road and Aberdeen Road in front supplemental instructional materi- salaries and a boost in debt service. activities and services; $1,170, or of Coles Elementary School. Pub- in two parts — collecting a certain als at all levels; globes and maps; and He added that there was very 18 percent, would be earmarked lic hearings on both ordinances will percentage in one year, and collect- high school lab equipment. little flexibility in significantly in- ing the balance the next year. for county government services; be held on Tuesday, April 17. Mr. Saridaki said he could not creasing discretionary spending, al- and $4,259, or 64 percent, would The council also approved a reso- As a result, Scotch Plains taxpay- support the budget because, “I don’t though the budget, he pointed out, fund local education. lution appointing Westfield Mu- ers this year must fund the remaining balance of the 2000-01 school bud- At the start of its meeting, the nicipal Prosecutor Brenda Coppola INDEX council honored Police Lieutenant Cuba as alternate Township Mu- get (which included three second A&E...... Page 19 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 7 John P. Kennedy, who is retiring nicipal Prosecutor. She would serve questions totaling $723,000), as well Business ...... Page 16 Education...... Page 9 Social ...... Page 6 as a portion of the 2001-2002 school from the police force after nearly in the event of a conflict or absence Classifieds..... Page 15 Obituary ...... Page 8 Sports ...... Page 11 30 years. Sergeant Mark Zyla was of Municipal Prosecutor Brian CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 29, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Hillside Police Search for Gunman Augustine Open House Organized CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ated a nationally-recognized safe At County Vo-Tech School In Murder of Westfield Shopkeeper needle bill that has helped prevent SCOTCH PLAINS — Parents and latest technology in desktop publish- the spread of HIV and other deadly students from Union County are in- ing. By DEBORAH MADISON side police at (973) 926-5800 or the friendly and helpful person, whom Specially Written for The Times Union County Prosecutor’s Office at everyone liked. diseases. vited to learn more about the award- In additional to refreshments, all HILLSIDE -- With two of his sons (908) 527-4500. Before going into business for him- The Assemblyman also more re- winning programs at the Union visitors will be invited to shop at by his side, Westfield resident Jo- Deputy Chief James Silva of the self, Mr. Licciardello had previously cently introduced legislation to pro- County Vocational-Technical special prices in the UCVTS Tech seph M. Licciardello, 55, was shot to Hillside Police Department said that been Executive Vice President for tect children riding scooters and Schools (UCVTS) at an Open House World Supermarket; take advantage death in his Hillside roofing supply murders were a rare event in Hillside Standard Roofing in Tinton Falls. He sponsored legislation which permits scheduled this evening, Thursday, of blood-pressure screening admin- store last Saturday by an armed rob- and that generally, that section of served in the New Jersey National DNA testing of old evidence to es- April 5, on the Raritan Road campus. istered by the Allied Health pro- ber. Hillside was fairly safe and not crime Guard for 12 years as a Sergeant First tablish the innocence of a convicted The annual Open House will run gram; visit the greenhouses in the Mr. Licciardello, owner of The ridden. Class. Mr. Licciardello was a board person. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will in- Horticulture Program; and enjoy a Roofing Outlet, had been a Westfield “We hardly ever see murders in member of the Hillside Chamber of “He is the respected voice of rea- clude guided tours of all available basic manicure from the Cosmetol- resident since 1986. Police said that Hillside, less than one every few Commerce and an active volunteer son and experience, urging all of us programs and facilities. ogy program. he died immediately from a gunshot years,” Deputy Chief Silva said. The with the New Jersey Special Olym- to do the right thing for the people. The Open House is designed to All visitors also will receive free wound to his head. last homicide in Hillside was in 1997. pics. He will leave very big shoes to fill in ensure visitors get a comprehensive raffle tickets and prizes will be The gunman entered the Chestnut The Roofing Outlet was a family- Surviving are his wife of 33 years, the Assembly,” Mr. Bagger said. look at the Vo-Tech’s leading occu- awarded throughout the Open House. Avenue store at approximately 8:45 owned and operated business, run by Rosemarie Burchell Licciardello; his Union County Republican Com- pational and skills training courses. The prizes will include an Adirondack a.m. on Saturday, ordering two cus- Mr. Licciardello and his sons since three sons, Jeffrey Licciardello, Gre- mittee Chairman Ronald Frigerio of “The Vocational-Technical school chair and foot rest, a garden bench, tomers and the owner’s two adult 1998. Their Web site displays the gory Licciardello and Jonathan Westfield called Assemblyman Au- provides hundreds of students with baskets of groceries, cosmetology sons to get down on the floor, accord- many personalized services that this Licciardello and three grandchildren. gustine, “the most moral and the the hands-on training they need to and health and beauty products, a ing to Hillside police. family-owned business offered, in- A Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. most honorable man I’ve ever met successfully pursue careers in their flat of bedding plants, and gift cer- The robber demanded money from cluding homemade cookies while today, Thursday, March 29, at the in politics.” chosen fields,” Superintendent Dr. tificates for computer training. Mr. Licciardello, who gave him an customers waited for their orders. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church Acting Governor and State Sen- Thomas J. Bistocchi said. “We invite The Vocational-Technical High unknown amount of cash. When Mr. Mr. Licciardello was described by in Westfield. Interment will take place ate President Donald T. every parent and student in the county School is located on Raritan Road Licciardello told the robber he didn’t family and friends as a very warm, at Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. DiFrancesco, who has served with to attend the Open House and learn and shares a campus with the Union have any more money, the robber Mr. Bagger and Mr. Augustine since more about the exceptional resources County Magnet High School. Today, fatally shot him in the head, accord- 1992, added that Mr. Augustine “was available here at the Vo-Tech School.” more than 850 high school students ing to police. Westfield Police Nab Eight born to serve.” The April 5 Open House will in- from Union County attend the share- Then, the robber turned the gun on “He has not only been a great clude demonstrations of the latest time Vocational-Technical school and Mr. Licciardello’s 28-year-old son, citizen but a wonderful man,” the technology in each of the school’s the four-year Magnet School. Gregory, hitting him twice in the On Narcotics Charges Acting Govenor emphasized. instructional areas. For additional information regard- shoulder, before fleeing. Gregory was During his first year in office, Mr. Auto Technology students will ing the April 5 Open House and the By SUZETTE F. STALKER Adriann Roulhac, 18, both of Plainfield, Augustine sponsored legislation highlight the Dynometer, the latest Vocational-Technical High School in stable condition on Saturday night Specially Written for The Times Kelli Carter, 23, and James McMiller, which expanded the state’s insur- in emissions testing, culinary arts programs, please call the UCVTS and released from the hospital on WESTFIELD — Authorities ar- Monday. 24, both of Westfield, were each charged ance fraud prevention laws. He was students will provide samples of gour- Day Admissions Office at (908) 889- rested eight people on narcotics charges with possession of suspected marijuana the driving force behind the enact- met specialties from the school’s bake 8288, extension nos. 340 and 341, or Rosemarie Licciardello, Joseph’s shortly after midnight last Friday after with intent to distribute; possession of wife, said that Gregory still has a ment of wheelchair lemon and dead- shop, and the Graphics Communica- visit the school Web site at executing a search warrant at a Windsor suspected marijuana with intent to dis- beat parent laws and a pet purchase tions program will demonstrate the www.ucvts.tec.nj.us. bullet lodged in his arm, which may Avenue home in Westfield. remain or may have to be removed at tribute within 500 feet of a park, and protection law. The arrests, which occurred at 12:49 possession of 50 grams or less of sus- More recently, the Assemblyman a later date, but he is recovering. a.m., capped an extended investigation UC Principal Sister Percylee Hart The robber fled in a green Jeep pected marijuana. was responsible for the passage of headed by Sergeants John Rowe and McMiller was additionally charged the Railroad Immunity Act, “which Cherokee with numbers 99 as the last David Wayman of the Westfield Police with possession with intent to distrib- two numbers on the license plate, has saved taxpayers millions of dol- Department’s Detective Bureau, ac- ute suspected cocaine and possession lars and made individuals more ac- Named Woman of the Year according to witnesses interviewed cording to Lieutenant John M. Parizeau. by the police. Pictures from the store’s with intent to distribute within 500 feet countable for their actions,” accord- SCOTCH PLAINS – Sister cipal, and school administrator. Lieutenant Parizeau said a police of a park. Bail for the suspect was set at ing to a press release issued by his Percylee Hart, Principal of Union Sister Percylee is a member of the surveillance camera were released probe into reports of drug trafficking at and published in newspapers in the $35,000 and he was also remanded to legislative office. Catholic High School (UCHS) in National Catholic Education Asso- the address had been going on “for the Union County Jail. Dubose, He also sponsored the Identity Scotch Plains, was honored by the hopes of someone recognizing the some time,” and led to the issuance of Brinkley, Roulhac and Carter were all assailant. The police have spent the Theft Act which established tough Union County Commission on the the search warrant. released on their own recognizance. new penalties, including jail sen- Status of Women in the category last few days searching Hillside, Rasheem Moore, 22, of Westfield Irvington and Newark for the robber. Sharline Leys, 22, and Lamar Bundy, tences and stiff fines, for wrongful of Education. She was one of 13 was charged with three counts each of 23, both of Westfield, were each charged impersonation, and legislation to women selected to be honored at Police described the assailant as a distribution of suspected cocaine, dis- black male in his mid-20s, between with possession of less than 50 grams create the Driver Distraction and the Ninth Annual Women of Ex- tribution of suspected cocaine within of suspected marijuana and were re- Highway Safety Task Force. cellence Awards Dinner held at 190 and 200 pounds and approxi- 500 feet of a park, distribution of sus- leased on their own recognizance. mately six feet in height. He was The Task Force is charged with The Westwood in Garwood. pected marijuana and distribution of Carter, McMiller, Leys and Bundy assessing the risks that drivers incur For over 20 years, Sister Percylee wearing a waist-length, black nylon, suspected marijuana within 500 feet of zippered jacket. all live at the Windsor Avenue address while their attention is diverted by has guided UCHS through the a park. Moore, whose bail was set at where the arrests took place, police cellular phones and other distractions. merger of the Boys and Girls A $5,000 reward is being offered $50,000, was transported to the Union for information leading to the arrest said, although it was not known whether Over the years Assemblyman Au- Schools and the introduction of County Jail in Elizabeth. any of the suspects are related to one gustine has received a number of computers and state of the art tech- and conviction of the robber. Anyone Jennie Dubose, 22, of North another. No one else was at home at the with information can call the Hill- citations, including the “Chairman’s nology in the curriculum. Plainfield, Aaron Brinkley, 21, and time, Lieutenant Parizeau said. Award” in 1996 from the New Jer- A member of the Religious Sis- sey Business and Industry Associa- ters of Mercy, Sister Percylee was tion for his efforts to make govern- educated at Georgian Court Col- Family Describes Joseph Licciardello ment more cost effective. He has lege in Lakewood, receiving a been recognized by NJ Transit, the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chem- New Jersey Traffic Officers Asso- istry with Biology minor in 1967. As An ‘Incredible, Wonderful’ Man ciation and Patients First Coalition. With the use of a National Sci- The Assemblyman has also re- ence Foundation Academic Grant, By DEBORAH MADISON sorry they are. He had that affect on family is putting together, display ceived awards for his advocacy work she continued on to graduate school Specially Written for The Westfield Leader people,” she added. Joseph’s many interests and talents; he on behalf of the disabled, and for at the University of Pennsylvania WESTFIELD -- “He was an in- Pictures in a photo collage that the was an avid fly fisherman, a wine being a champion of libraries. in Philadelphia where, in 1969, credible man” is the most frequently connoisseur, an accomplished cook, He is a former vice president and she earned a Master in Science heard description of Joseph and a doting grandfather. marketing consultant with New York- Degree in Education with a minor Sister Percylee Hart Licciardello, repeated by those who “He would always bring homemade based Subaru Distributors Corporation. in Chemistry. A second Masters knew him well and those who only met food to work for his customers to try,” A graduate of Lafayette College, Degree in Public Administration in ciation, the National Association of him once. Jeff recalled. he is a member of the Board of Church Management was earned in Secondary School Principals and Mr. Licciardello, a Westfield resi- “We never thought that something Directors of Union County College, 1993 from Seton Hall University. the Archdiocese of Newark Regional dent for 15 years, was brutally mur- like this would happen. Our grand- an honorary member of the Union Throughout this time, she also pur- Principal’s Association. dered in his Hillside Roofing Store last daughter used to take naps in the store. County Police Chiefs Association. sued certifications as a secondary Since 1983, Sister Percylee has Saturday by an armed robber. He was We felt safe. It’s difficult to make sense The Union County Republican Com- school science teacher, a school prin- been an active member on the State 55 years old. (See related news story). of this,” Mrs. Licciardello said. mittee will meet Tuesday, April 3 at Advisory Committee of the Middle The Westfield Leader had the oppor- John Licciardello, who was by his father’s The Westwood in Garwood to select a States Association of Colleges and tunity to sit down with the family this side when he was killed, sadly lamented, candidate to fill out Mr. Augustine’s Schools. As of January 1, she be- week. “We didn’t get to say good-bye.” term which expires December 31. came the President of the Board of Joseph was the kind of man who SP-F BOE Trustees of this organization and would go out of his way to help some- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 also assumed the chairmanship of one, even if there was nothing in it for Healthy Kids Day Planned tions. the Board of Trustees of her alma him, said his son, Jeffrey Licciardello. However, he said, “I’m willing mater, Georgian Court College. “He would spend half an hour trying to go along with giving the public For over 20 years, she has been a to find just the right part for a customer member of the New Jersey Inter- At Fanwood-SP YMCA a chance to vote on it as it stands. even when he’d only be making 50 Joseph Licciardello scholastic Athletic Association, cents on it,” Jeff remembered. SCOTCH PLAINS – Members of all afternoon for open swim, so fami- I’m willing to rely on my neigh- serving on the Advisory and Con- “That’s just the kind of person he the community are invited to attend lies are encouraged to bring their bors to do the right thing.” troversies Committees. Because of was.” Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April bathing suits and towels. A Gym- Mrs. Simpson, who also voted her commitment and dedication to “He was an excellent father and a 7, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Fanwood- nastic Obstacle Course will be avail- “Yes,” stated, “This is the price we youth, the Washington Rock Girl wonderful husband,” said Rosemarie Historic District Scotch Plains YMCA, located at able as well as many sports events, pay for educating our children in Scout Council (WRGSC) elected Licciardello, his wife of 33 years. 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch including Track and Field, Foot- the way we think they should be her to be part of their Board of “He called me on Saturday to say he CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Plains. ball, Wrestling, Basketball and Soc- Directors and she has progressed up of the public will have an opportunity educated.” missed me. He wanted me to come The free event will celebrate cer Skills, provided by Scotch In the materials presented to the the leadership ladder to her current to give input. Plains-Fanwood High School ath- down to the store to see his new dis- The nomination is then passed along healthy living for both children and public, Mr. DelSordi indicated state position as First Vice President. play. He was such a gentle man,” she their parents. Many activities and letes. Sister Percylee is a strong force to the New Jersey State Review Board aid to the district has fallen steadily added. for Historic Sites, an advisory board to demonstrations in the areas of safety, Scotch Plains Speech and Hear- on the WRGSC’s Strategic Plan- Since Saturday, the Licciardello’s have health and athletics will be offered. ing will provide auditory screening, over the past seven years — from 12.6 ning committee and chair of their the DEP that is made up of architects, percent in 1989-1990 to 7.74 percent received numerous letters, calls and architectural historians and archaeolo- The Scotch Plains Police Depart- and dental care advice will be avail- Personnel committee. Students in- emails expressing sympathy and con- gists. Per the board’s approval, the ment will provide DARE (Drug able from Westfield Pediatric Den- for the coming school year. State aid, volved in scouting activities at cern from the community. Many of the final determination will be made by Abuse Resistance Education) infor- tal. Scoliosis screening, visual which amounts to $3.7 million, is UCHS and in the communities letters addressed how senseless the crime Assistant DEP Commissioner Cari mation, as well as Child Identifica- screening and information on im- earmarked for special education, bi- served by the WRGSC are encour- was and what a coward the assailant was. Wild. tion and Stranger Awareness pro- munizations will also be offered. lingual education, transportation, and aged and supported by her in all of “This community has really been so National designation is done through grams. Union County Fire Preven- Fitness demonstrations, healthy long distance learning. their activities. wonderful to us,” said Mrs. the National Parks Service in Wash- tion will present a Smokehouse, snacks, a Wheel of Nutrition game, State aid also includes $103,790 Sister Percylee was nominated by ington, D.C., Ms. Zerbe confirmed. prizes, face painting and an arts and Licciardello. which shows the proper way to exit from the state’s Academic Achieve- Sister Raymond, a former Chemis- “We have been receiving such an Mrs. O’Brien revealed that a burning building. crafts table are part of the planned try colleague and Bernadine abundance of comfort and assistance Fanwood’s designation several years In addition, the Scotch Plains Vol- activities. The first 100 children to ment Reward Program, which rec- Liebrich, Public Relations Coordi- from people we hardly even knew,” ago as a Certified Local Government unteer Rescue Squad will offer tours attend will receive a special gift. ognizes students’ performance on nator at UCHS. Mrs. Licciardello said. makes the borough eligible for state of an ambulance and personnel from For more information on Healthy the Grade Eight Proficiency As- “But that’s because of the kind of grant money. She said the commission the Bike Stand of Scotch Plains will Kids Day, please call the Fanwood- sessment and High School Profi- Everybody Loves The Times! man he was. Customers who only met plans to apply for this funding to fur- check bicycle helmets for proper fit. Scotch Plains YMCA at (908) 889- ciency Assessment. Especially at www.goleader.com him one time have called to say how ther its historic preservation efforts. The YMCA pool will be available 8880. ARE YOU Douglas M. 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By DEBORAH MADISON municipalities. Mayor Marks said. By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. McGreevey has cited the the state budget has increased expo- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Westfield Mayor Gregory S. Mountainside Mayor Robert F. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times GOP’s leadership in issuing the E-Z nentially. The state government is GARWOOD — The Union County McDermott elaborated on the town’s Viglianti shared with the crowd the WOODBRIDGE — Woodbridge Pass contract and for the Parsons singularly the fastest growing gov- Chamber of Commerce held the 12th accomplishments and cited field mainte- borough’s major road-renovation project Mayor and Democratic Gubernato- Corporation’s privatization pact for ernment in the entirety of the state as Annual Mayor of the Year Award on nance, slower traffic and responsive gov- and the borough’s focus on recreation rial candidate James McGreevey told motor vehicle offices, as examples a percentage,” Mr. McGreevey com- Monday, March 26, at The Westwood ernment as major goals for the future. for young families with children. The Westfield Leader and The Times of deals that should been reviewed mented. in Garwood. “A resident-feedback system is be- The attendees were sponsored by of Scotch Plains-Fanwood last week by an independent body. When The Leader and The Times Described by Chamber President, ing developed so that residents can several major businesses, including that he believes the state’s “core Mr. McGreevey said he supports caught up with Acting Governor James R. Coyle as the largest, non- report their concerns to government First Union Savings Bank sponsoring Curriculum Standards” for high the immediate return of tax rebates partisan, political event in the county, Donald T. DiFrancesco at the Union and get a quick response,” Mayor Westfield, AT&T sponsoring Fanwood, school graduation requirements and, in future years, utilizing the County Republican Convention last mayors from 21 municipalities, coun- McDermott said. Verizon sponsoring Scotch Plains and “need to be revisited.” state income tax form as a way “to cil representatives and department Fanwood Mayor, Louis C. Jung, Saturday in Scotch Plains, he said Children’s Specialized Hospital spon- During a personal interview con- provide direct reimbursement for the the GOP majority has developed a heads attended the affair. shared with the audience the Victorian soring Mountainside. Plainfield Mayor Albert T. ducted in Mr. McGreevey’s renovations taking place in the Mayor McDermott said that the event Woodbridge campaign office in the McWilliams was chosen by the Cham- borough’s downtown and at the his- was an excellent opportunity for people ber as the Mayor of the Year for his toric train station. He also invited Wilentz law office building, he said in government to network and share the state relies too heavily on assess- outstanding contribution to the busi- Westfield commuters to avail them- ideas. ness sector of Plainfield and to the selves of Fanwood train station’s 53 ments and not enough on “substan- A portrait of George Washington was tive knowledge” that educators revitalization of that community. new parking spaces, which will be reno- won by the Township of Cranford, as While the DJ played famous theme vated and available by permit in the the Mayor of Cranford, George Jorn, should be allowed to teach students. songs, such as the “William Tell Over- near future. was the last one chosen to speak. “Assessments are critically impor- ture” and “I’m A Yankee Doodle Scotch Plains Mayor Marks de- The Union County Chamber of Com- tant as a diagnostic tool, yet the Dandy,” the order of Mayoral speakers scribed the township as a sleepy bed- merce focuses on advocating for legis- assessments in New Jersey have un- was chosen from a hat. Each Mayor room community, which could boast a lation that promotes the economic well fortunately become an end in and of was given five minutes to address the resident, the sitting Governor, Donald being of businesses and a variety of themselves,” he explained. crowd of more than 200 attendees re- T. DiFrancesco. other activities, which help businesses “At times parents have recognized garding the progress and goals for their “Our greatest asset is our people,” on a local, county and state level. that, unfortunately, in certain cir- cumstances, teachers are forced to teach towards the assessments as opposed to substantive knowledge Up-To-The Minute Wireless Technology itself,” he stated. “Critical learning and the process of learning and substantive knowl- 1000 Nights & Weekend Minutes edge has to be the answer. And a reasonable argument can be made At No Additional Charge And that assessments in New Jersey have, unfortunately, in certain instances, Up To $60.00 Cash Back! taken precedence, which is simply wrong and not appropriate,” Mr. Paul J. Peyton for The Westfield Leader and The Times McGreevey stated. MEETING WITH THE PRESS...Democratic Gubernatorial candidate James On the issue of property taxes, McGreevey met with The Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- Calling Included Additional Total Minutes Fanwood at his campaign office last week. Plan Anytime Night/Weekend Per Month Mayor McGreevey, who nearly up- Minutes set former Governor Christine Todd Minutes Whitman in the 1997 race for the NJ Saver, Homestead Rebate and debt reduction plan. State House, said property taxes dur- Senior Citizen Freeze” programs. $ .99 “As a percentage of the budget, the 39 200 + 1000 = 1200 ing the Whitman Administration in- Mr. McGreevey also favors property debt is really no higher than it was in creased by well over $4 billion, which tax reform as initiated by New York the past. But of course the budget has $49.99 400 + 1000 = 1400 he described as “a staggering sum.” Governor George Pataki, who has des- grown dramatically over the last He said state debt will have risen ignated a percentage of increased rev- seven years because we have been Call Anywhere In The US! from $4.8 billion in 1992 to $17 enue growth for property tax reduc- increasing our revenue and giving 5ree Nationwide Long Distance billion by next year, amounting to tion. The Pakaki Star Program was away more revenue — $7 billion in $1,800 for every state resident. Mr. originally targeted at reducing the school aid for example,” the Acting With No Roaming Charges McGreevey remarked that New Jer- school district tax levy, he added. Governor said. sey will have the fourth highest debt Additional 1000 minutes are valid for one year. “The contrast in New Jersey is that He said a decade ago, that number in the nation as of 2002. was around half of that amount. “The glaring legacy of the Repub- Scout Troop No. 73 “So we have debt which we’ve built lican administration under Governor prisons with, we’ve built schools with, Get up to $60 cash Back. That’s: Whitman will be debt – a sea of red Set to Celebrate open spaces and transportation. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 29, 2001 Page 3 MacDonald, Marques and Badillo DiFrancesco Asks GOP Delegates Picked to Run for Freeholder Bd. To Be ‘Campaign Ambassadors’ By PAUL J. PEYTON duction in auto insurance premiums through the creation of prescription Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times By PAUL J. PEYTON Democratic towns such as Spring- still unfinished Union County Court- and creation of a “model program of drug programs. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times field, Union, Elizabeth, Rahway and house rehabilitation project, to a SCOTCH PLAINS – In what open spaces for the country.” Acting Governor DiFrancesco said SCOTCH PLAINS — A computer Roselle. He raised the issue of the budget deficit during “a healthy eco- amounted to no more than a book- He said the state has one of the his administration will continue to salesman turned school teacher, a proposed waste transfer marine ter- nomic boon.” keeping procedure, Union County lowest unemployment rates in decades look to invest in the state’s transpor- job recruiter and a corrections of- minal and the so-called “trash train,” The candidate put the 9-0 Demo- Republicans made it official last Sat- ficer were picked Saturday to carry as a subject for the campaign. cratic board in sports terms, stating, urday by nominating long-time State the torch as this year’s candidates for Mr. Badillo said his candidacy will “A 9-0 score card is not a fair one.” Senate President Donald T. the Union County Board of Chosen attract union members, given the clos- “It’s a monopoly on power where DiFrancesco, 56, of Scotch Plains as Freeholders during the Union County ing of the old county jail as of Sunday, there can never be fair representation their candidate for Governor. because the lines are all votes Serving as Acting Governor since for plan ‘A’ or all votes for plan the resignation of former Governor ‘B’,” Mr. Marques stated. “We Christine Todd Whitman in Febru- need to have a voice on the ary, Mr. DiFrancesco stood on the county level.” stage of the auditorium of Scotch “If elected, I would represent Plains-Fanwood High School, where all the municipalities of this 40 years ago he served as the Presi- county, because I have lived, dent of his high school class. worked or gone to school in all “Don is a man who has built his corners of this county,” Mr. career trying to help those who need Marques told Republican del- it the most,” said Diane DiFrancesco, egates. a Scotch Plains GOP Committee- Nicholas Burkie, a former woman, in putting her husband’s GOP candidate for Union Town- name up for the nomination. ship Council, was nominated “He is a man who knows the mean- to challenge veteran Sheriff ing of commitment and loyalty, good Ralph G. Froehlich. times and bad times,” she added. In accepting the unanimous nomi- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times The GOP convention also ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATION...The Westfield Leader and The Times Politi- marked the retirements of State nation, the Acting Governor called cal Editor Paul Peyton, left, converses with Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco Senator C. Louis Bassano (R- the delegates gathered his “ambassa- while another reporter jots down information after the Union County Repub- 21st) of Union after 30 years in dors, my messengers,” charged with lican committee meeting at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School on March 24. the State Legislature, and As- spreading the vote of candidacy. semblyman Alan M. Augustine “I always say if I could get in and the lowest crime rate in 25 years. tation system, while addressing wa- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times everyone’s living room, I wouldn’t Acting Governor DiFrancesco said ter quality and conservation, not to LET THE CAMPAIGN BEGIN...The Union County Republican Committee last of Scotch Plains after 10 years. Saturday elected, from left to right, former Fanwood Borough Councilman Andrew Senator Bassano is likely to have a problem; I’d win hands down. Republicans have brought prosperity mention establishment of the nation’s MacDonald, Roselle Park Councilman Ricky Badillo and Elizabeth Republican manage the campaign of Act- But I can’t. I need your help. We need back to the state. He stated the GOP best teacher retention and recruit- Committee Treasurer Paul Marques as this year’s candidates for the Union County ing Governor Donald T. to spread the word,” Acting Gover- has brought its principals of “fiscal ment program in the country. Board of Chosen Freeholders. DiFrancesco in Union County. nor DiFrancesco said. integrity, individual responsibility, “We are going to show the Demo- He touted the record of the Repub- free enterprise and community in- crats what those issues are and that Republican Committee Convention April 1. “I strongly believe the (cor- lican majority in Trenton, which he volvement” to state government. they are wrong on the issues; in fact at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High rections officers) union will back us.” Blood Center Reveals said has brought 52 different kinds of “I could say we will rest on our they don’t even have any issues,” he School. “What they (the current freeholder tax cuts, 600,000 new jobs, a 50 laurels and we will run on our record said. Andrew MacDonald of Fanwood, board) are doing there is an atrocity. Local Drive Dates percent cut in Welfare recipients in of 10 years,” he said. “But we are not Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Paul Marques of Elizabeth and Ricky The Democrats, in their ultimate AREA – The Blood Center of New the state, a 15 percent mandated re- going to do that. We are going to Marks told delegates, “it is time for Badillo of Roselle Park will seek to show of arrogance and lack of con- Jersey will hold blood drives at the address the issues of the day.” us to rally on his behalf to ensure an end the party’s losing streak, which cern for Union County residents, are Junior League Jumble Store, 110 Mr. Yesenko to Discuss These issues include providing election to a four-year term as the has reached six years in county races. putting dollars over safety and secu- Walnut Avenue in Cranford, on Sat- property tax relief, making health chief executive of our state.” Democrats now control the Free- rity (of the officers),” he said. urday, April 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 Washington’s Problems care accessible and affordable for “In November, let it be said that it holder board with a 9-0 majority. The candidate stated that the party p.m., and in the Lord and Taylor people, and helping senior citizens was the GOP organization of Union Mr. MacDonald, a teacher at St. needs to gather the support of correc- parking lot, 609 North Avenue in During Campaigns to be able to stay in their homes by County that put Don over the top for Mary’s High School in Elizabeth, is tions officers (Policemen’s Benevo- Westfield, on Wednesday, April 11, CRANFORD – Author Michael R. giving them more money back a great victory,” he added. a former Borough Councilman in lent Association Local No. 199) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yesenko will speak at 2:30 p.m. on Fanwood, while Mr. Badillo, a cor- throughout the county to defeat in- Donors must be 18 years old. Sev- Sunday, April 1, at a meeting of the rections officer at the Union County cumbent Freeholders Mary Ruotolo enteen-year-olds may donate with Union County Historical Society at the Jail, currently serves on the Roselle of Westfield, Daniel P. Sullivan of Carl Hanson House, located at 38 parental permission. There is no up- Springfield Avenue in Cranford. LAWRENCE A. WOODRUFF Park Borough Council. Elizabeth and Lewis Mingo of per age limit for donors as long as Mr. MacDonald said Republicans Plainfield. Mr. Yesenko’s talk, entitled “Gen- they meet health requirements. eral George Washington’s Campaigns this time around will reach out be- “If you (the freeholders) don’t lis- Donors should know their Social Counsellor at Law yond their traditional base to capture ten, you can’t sit in that chair. You of 1775, 1776 and 1777,” will be based Security number and bring a signed on his book of the same name. Accredited Divorce Mediator additional votes. have an obligation to serve, not be or picture form of identification. “We’ve got an uphill battle. The Through Washington’s correspon- served,” Mr. Badillo said. People with a fever or sore throat dence, he has traced the problems the • Estate Planning registration is not in our favor. It’s Mr. Marques, Treasurer of the should wait until they are feeling future First President encountered in two to one, Democrats over Repub- Elizabeth City Republican Party and better before donating, and there is a discipline, supplies, short enlistments licans, in this county,” he told The a graduate of Union Catholic High 24-hour deferral for teeth cleanings and money. The experiences of Wash- • Family Law Westfield Leader and The Times of School in Scotch Plains, vowed to and fillings. ington also contain some humor. Scotch Plains-Fanwood. “pull in the reins of the Democratic Individuals who have traveled out- Mr. Yesenko is presently working on • General Practice “We’ve got to reach out beyond spending horse.” side the United States recently are the general’s activities in 1779, 1780 and the standard Republican base. If we A job recruiter in the accounting asked to call (973) 676-4700, exten- 1781. He has also written a book on Divorce Mediation get every Republican (voter) and they division of Snelling Personnel in sion no. 132, for eligibility criteria. General William Maxwell, who com- get 75 percent of the Democrats, we Summit, he was critical of what he For more information or to sign up manded the New Jersey troops. lose,” Mr. MacDonald explained. charged is a lack of fiscal responsive- for a blood drive, please call the The talk will be illustrated with color The candidate said he and his run- ness by Union County government, Blood Center at (800) 652-5663, slides. The program is free and open to 201 South Avenue East, Westfield, NJ 654-8885 ning-mates will be venturing into ranging from the over-budgeted and extension no. 140. the public.

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PUBLICATION THE TIMES The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Letters to the Editor — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and ‘Peaceful Misunderstanding’ End and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Member of: Member of: Result After Police Got Involved New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association After reading the letter from Gail assumed the young teenage kids she saw Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association Buckland on March 15, I began to com- near the Rialto were Westfield kids who DILAPIDATE Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey pose a letter to the editor to explain the had just come out of the theater. They dilapidate - The Great Wall of China P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue situation she thought occurred between did not come out of the theater, nor were built in 200 B.C. and stretching for Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 the Westfield police and a group of they from Westfield. These kids were 1500 miles is one of man’s most awe- teenagers. I telephoned her instead and not just hanging in town, they were out Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 explained the situation which actually some and enduring structures. Much of towners who were starting trouble of The Wall, however, is in a dilapi- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at occurred. Now after reading the March with my friends and me. 22 letter from Dr. Walter A. Korfmacher, dated condition despite attempts by P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 My friends and I were hanging out as my daughter composed the following we usually do when this large group of the Chinese government to reverse cen- turies of neglect and pilfering. Unfor- PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. letter since she was involved in the March teenagers had a verbal misunderstand- 9 incident: ing with us. We called our parents, they tunately, the wall, like many other an- Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin David B. Corbin I am writing this letter in response to came to town and even spoke with these cient structures, served as a cheap A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SPORTS the March 15 letter from Gail Buckland kids, then took us home. They called the source of building materials for gen- and in support of the Westfield cops cops to check out this situation. They did erations of people who lived in its Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte reaction on March 9. Mrs. Buckland shadows. COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SALES/SPORTS ask these kids a few questions and told them they are welcomed here anytime as The source of dilapidate is the Latin Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Melissa Betkowski Westfield Can’t Afford long as it is peacefully. How do I know word dilapidare which combines dis, BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER EDUCATION this? A few days later, some of these kids “apart” and lapidare, literally meaning SUBSCRIPTION PRICE To Vote ‘No’ on Budget called my home and apologized for this “to throw stones.” The original sense of We cannot afford a “no” vote on April misunderstanding. this word was “to pull rocks out of a One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 17, our Board of Education election. I guess by getting the cops involved structure,” while the current meaning of We cannot afford to let our schools fall helped turn this situation into a peaceful dilapidate is “to bring into a state of any more behind in teaching technologies misunderstanding. Thank you officers - ruin, decay or disrepair.” or in the teaching of technology. We we feel safe when we are in town, know- This brings us to an apocryphal Chi- It’s Time for Scotch Plains to Move On cannot afford to let the safety net fall and ing you are watching after all kids. nese proverb -People who live near allow Westfield youth to be at risk (like Brittany Simone The Great Wall probably have a piece the youth of Columbine or Santana) be- Westfield of the rock. To Next Phase of Revitalization Efforts cause of our shortage of guidance and student assistance counselors. We cannot During the past few years, township officials and paign, Councilwoman Geri M. Samuel said that, afford to lose our state ranking because of Does Your Green Lawn Come business leaders in Scotch Plains have taken a num- given unlimited downtown funding, she’d like to see overcrowding in our classrooms. ber of steps to revive a downtown shopping district the area that presently houses the Municipal Build- We cannot afford to become a less desirable community because of the state With A Cost to Your Family? that was lagging behind its counterparts in Westfield ing, the Fire Department and the township parking of our schools. There is a direct link between property value and good school What is going into your yard to make are sprayed, does the over spray settle and Cranford and facing fierce competition from lot converted into a shopping area and pedestrian it green and free of weeds and bugs? Are down over you and your family? You do local shopping malls. The Towne Centre Task Force, mall, similar to the antique shops on Front Street systems. (Not to mention the fact that there is a direct link between well edu- there chemicals, pesticides, or herbi- have the legal right to know what you are first organized several years ago and presently com- behind the Stage House Inn. cated youth and a hopeful future for our cides (they sometime travel under “dif- tracking in the house or breathing. world). Three excellently qualified indi- ferent names”) to make the lawn grow The sidewalks must be cleaned up, posed of local business people and town officials, has Talk about a potentially wonderful way to com- fast and green, and, of course, kill all of and you have the right to know what is in been the impetus behind many of the positive steps pletely transform the center of town. Last fall, mem- viduals are running for the three open seats on our school board. Two very the weeds? Do you have children or pets the spray before the fact. Pesticide vio- taken to improve the appearance of the township’s bers of the Towne Centre Task Force told The Leader important questions must be voted on. that play in your yard? You just might lations or health complaints are report- Exercise your civic responsibility, have the costliest green yard on the able to New Jersey Department of Envi- central business district, as well as its ability to draw and The Times that the ultimate goal for downtown block. ronmental Protection Office of Pesti- not only shoppers but also new businesses while Scotch Plains was not to replicate Westfield but, Westfield: get out and vote and just say “yes.” How about your neighbors? When cide Control at (609) 984-6568. keeping existing ones. rather, to turn downtown Scotch Plains into a collec- their lawn service pulls away, is the Westfield has joined many other towns Lisa Quackenbush sidewalk covered with little yellow or in New Jersey and adopted an IPM (In- A number of aesthetic improvements have recently tion of small, boutique-style shops offering antiques, Westfield white pellets or when the trees or shrubs tegrated Pest Management) program; been made in the downtown area, and new pedestrian gifts, crafts, hobbyists’ items and the like. Ray your schools have been practicing the lighting will be installed soon. All in all, as we stated Pardon, President of the Scotch Plains Business and program for years. Simply put, IPM Should Westfield’s Taxes Be Controlled means use substitutes for the chemicals, on this page last November, Scotch Plains deserves Professional Association, mentioned New Hope, if at all possible. This is an easy research a hand for its efforts at starting to revitalize the Pa., during that interview when trying to come up At Expense Of Maintaining Programs? – Rutgers has good information and the downtown business district on Park Avenue, Front with a comparison for what he hoped Scotch Plains Audubon Society has the 10 Command- It’s an old cliché: “You get what you real estate values will drop. Does it cost ments for a Healthy Yard. Street and East Second Street. would ultimately resemble. When we look at the pay for.” Westfield has long been proud money to insure the excellence in education The Recreation Commission will now Where does Scotch Plains go from here? With large tract of land where the Municipal Building, of our excellent school system which for we claim for our children? Yes. Will we be maintaining the playgrounds, and many years has given thousands of stu- need to pass the second question to raise the competition from other downtowns, as well as from Fire Department and parking lot now stand, we see a Commission Chairman Keith Hertell has dents a rich academic and extracurricu- funds? Yes. Can we afford not to? assured me that no pesticides or herbi- nearby mega-malls, Blue Star Shopping Center and perfect spot for a collection of small shops and lar experience. This year, however, a If we don’t pass the base budget and cides will be used and that they will the soon-to-be-completed shopping mall on Route boutiques, where shoppers could walk from store to number of the programs are in jeopardy. second question, we will have less to- practice the IPM program. We currently spend less per pupil than morrow than we have today. Be sure to 22 in North Plainfield, Scotch Plains must now make store. Now the remaining challenge will be the average New Jersey district. Last vote “yes” for both parts of the budget in for us – the homeowners. Do you know some serious decisions about its downtown if it Of course, if downtown Scotch Plains were to be year we only increased what we were support of our kids on April 17. what is going into your yards? willing to spend for each student by $20, wants to avoid taking a back seat. When it comes to transformed in any significant way, certain other Carolyn Fleder & Ann Phillips Harvey Roberson to $8,322, while the statewide average Westfield what the downtown will look like for the next several matters would need to be addressed. First is the increase was $282, to $8,985. For over Westfield decades, most of the decisions that lie ahead will be parking situation. The loss of the lot next to the $500 less per pupil than the state aver- truly big ones, for they will likely involve potentially Municipal Building would obviously result in a need age, how much “less” are we providing? Over the last five years, Westfield’s per Freeholder Chairman wholesale physical changes to the area. to find space for several dozen new parking spots. pupil spending has actually fallen, going First up, obviously, is disposition of the hedge Some in the township feel that having a tight parking from 10 percent above the statewide property, the small tract of government land located situation is actually beneficial, in that it forces people average to 7 percent below it. Defends Closing of Old While we hold our community up as adjacent to the Municipal Building on Park Avenue. to, perhaps, park farther from their planned destina- one of the top in the state, we cannot The township government, backed by the Scotch tion, thus making them walk through more of the maintain our position without paying for Union County Lockup Plains Business and Professional Association, has shopping district and being exposed to more of the it. Is it appropriate that affluent Westfield should be below the average for our state? already taken preliminary steps to subdivide the businesses in the area. Are we so concerned with keeping taxes By ALEXANDER MIRABELLA House, a secure drug and alcohol reha- property and then sell it to a private developer who And, of course, there is the state’s proposal to build down that we are willing to sacrifice There have been many news stories bilitation facility, in Newark means we would then build a mixed-use, business-retail build- a new bridge across Route 22, something the down- programs, teachers, textbooks and direc- lately about the Freeholder Board’s de- will have enough room to house county tor level positions? This year’s budget cision to close one of our county jails inmates now and for the foreseeable ing on the site. While there has been some doubts town business community fears could lead to an will be presented to voters in two parts. and lay off 99 corrections officers. It is future. expressed in certain quarters, including this page, increase in unwanted traffic along Park Avenue. This While it may appear that the second something that we as a board did not take County government proposed closing about the wisdom of erecting such a building, it issue needs to be looked at carefully and with the question presents optional items, the lightly. This is perhaps the hardest deci- the old jail, an antiquated facility, soon second question actually covers pro- sion I ever made as a public official, but after the new jail opened more than 10 appears that all signs point to such an eventuality — long-term goals for the downtown area uppermost in grams and positions that currently exist I believe it was the best one for the years ago. But then-high crime rates and and so we hope that the township and the downtown mind. in our school system. Without support people of Union County. the presence of state prisoners forced the area reap the financial and commercial rewards which The township has made a good start on revitalizing from our voters, our district will have For many years, the State of New county to keep it open. Lower crime less to offer students educationally next Jersey housed prisoners in our county rates — in part a credit to the excellent the development’s backers envision. a central business district that could easily have been year than we are offering this year. jails. The state forced the county to work of our County Prosecutor, Union Looking even further down the road, some folks shunted to the sidelines by neighboring downtowns When critical programs are not funded, accept these prisoners and underpaid County Sheriff Ralph Froehlich and lo- are raising the notion of moving the municipal and area shopping malls — and local business lead- the reputation of the school system will what it cost the county to house them. In cal and county police forces — have certainly suffer. A consequence of the repu- 1999, the cost per prisoner per day was since produced a smaller inmate popula- government out of the downtown area. This is some- ers deserve credit for pushing the township govern- tation of the school system slipping is that $83.34, and was continuing to rise, tion even before the state pullout. thing that should be seriously explored. Getting rid ment to make the downtown a priority. With the mostly due to sharp increases in salaries As a result of closing the old jail, the of the outdated and overcrowded Municipal Build- initial, aesthetic steps soon to be completed, it’s time Deadlines and wages. Yet the state reimbursed the county is laying off 99 corrections offic- General News - Friday 4pm county just $58.50 per prisoner per day. ers. ing — now located smack in the heart of downtown for Scotch Plains to turn its attention to the next Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm This was unacceptable. The county That figure was originally higher, but Scotch Plains —could lead to a further transforma- phases, ones that will require serious discussions, a Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm should not be in the business of subsidiz- vacant positions and a restructuring of tion, and a positive one at that, of the entire central great deal of input from the public and some far- ing the state. our layoff plan allowed us to reduce the How To Reach Us The state chose not to pay Union number of officers affected. Nobody business district. During last fall’s mayoral cam- sighted — and creative — thinking. E-Mail - [email protected] County anywhere near what it cost us to wants layoffs, but with fewer inmates Phone - (908) 232-4407 house their prisoners and pulled them and only one jail open, we will need Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 out of our jails last year. A reimburse- fewer officers. That’s the bottom line. Alan Augustine Has Set the Bar for High PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 ment that consistently amounted to $8 I come from a law enforcement fam- In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield million a year was cut to $3.5 million ily (my father, Gene Mirabella, was the long-time police chief of Elizabeth). I 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains last year and practically nothing this Standards for Current, Future Officials year. This cost the county $17.5 million know many of these officers personally. Submittal Formats in lost revenues — a shortfall that has to I went to school with some of them. The Photos - B/W and Color be made up elsewhere in our budget. decision to lay off these officers was particularly difficult for me. A statesman and a gentleman don’t even come But these awards only reflect the responsiveness No Panoramic or Polaroid Without the state prisoners, it became That is why I worked with the Free- close to describing the man: Alan M. Augustine. Mr. Augustine has shown over the years. Scotch Typed, not handwritten no longer necessary or economically feasible to operate two county jails. As a holder Board, County Manager Michael After more than 20 years in politics, the past decade Plains residents know well of these efforts from his Upper and lower case Lapolla and Director of Corrections James Need name & daytime phone result we made the difficult decision to as one of the two assemblymen from the 22nd 20 years as an elected Township Council member, close the old jail. The combination of Coleman to help the corrections officers District, a long illness has forced Mr. Augustine to including three terms as Mayor. For our complete editorial policies available space in the new jail, plus the subject to layoff find other jobs. The request a copy of our Policy Guide placement of certain inmates in Delaney county organized a job fair with represen- step down from the job he has loved so much. Besides his achievements in state and local govern- tatives of the state Department of Correc- No matter who the candidate is who fills the open ment, we salute tions and other counties’ jails. County Assembly seat, they will have gigantic shoes to fill. the warmth he personnel also counseled employees who received layoff notices and worked to Alan’s ability to put a personal touch on legislation has always dis- match them with job openings. As a result is a true testament of his character. He has sponsored played as a per- of that effort, 94 corrections officers have legislation requiring health care facilities to use son, and com- interviewed for positions at state correc- tional facilities and will be offered jobs if needles with safety devices that reduce the risk of mend him for they successfully complete the screening spreading HIV and other diseases, and legislation constantly ad- process. Others may be offered positions that cuts off towns’ ability to collect fines for unpaid hering to the in other county jails. Our corrections officers have served parking tickets after three years, and has worked to highest ethical the county well over the years. I am combat identity theft by raising it from a disorderly standards happy that we have been able to find new persons offense to a second degree crime. throughout his jobs for so many of these employees. Economic realities are forcing the clos- He also has sponsored a lemon law to protect distingusihed ing of the jail, but this freeholder never consumers from being sold sick pets and legislation career. forgot that our actions would affect the that requires youngsters under 14 years of age to He is an in- corrections officers and their families. The budget gap has to be made up wear helmets when riding scooters. spiration for all somewhere. We think it would be unfair Over the years, Mr. Augustine has been well known current and fu- to make the people of Union County for his great sense of humor and for his kind words. ture elected of- suffer from reduced services or a larger tax increase in order to make up for a At gatherings he introduces his fellow District 22 ficials – regard- lack of state prisoners. By closing the Assemblyman, Richard H. Bagger of Westfield, as less of party af- old jail and implementing the layoffs, “Bagger Man.” Then, of course, he recites a new filiation–to fol- the county will save taxpayers a pro- jected $4.8 million this year and $8.1 joke. low, for he has million in 2002. The accolades bestowed upon him are too numer- set the bar for I don’t expect Union County’s correc- ous to mention in their entirety, but here are a few high standards tions officers to be happy with the deci- sion we’ve made. I understand their an- highlights: Arc of Union County Humanitarian of in public ser- ger and disappointment. But I hope they the Year in 1998 and recipient of the 1997 Presiden- vice. – and every Union County resident and tial Citation from the New Jersey State First Aid Our thoughts taxpayer – understand that we did what was best for the financial security and Council for his “unselfish support.” He was the 1997 and prayers are quality of life of every person in Union Women’s Political Caucus Good Guy Award recipi- with Mr. Au- County. ent for his legislative initiatives in support of women, gustine and his * * * * * and was named the New Jersey Traffic Officers family, and we Alexander Mirabella is Chairman of the Union County Board of Chosen Free- Association’s “Legislator of the Year” the same year. wish him well. holders. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 29, 2001 Page 5 SP-F Board of Education Hopefuls Ginny Leiz Endorses Budget Voice Support for School Budget Proposed for Westfield Schools

By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN special education are about $8.9 mil- feated then the town council will then WESTFIELD — “This year the budget on April 17.” posed school budget. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times lion, up from about $4 million only be forced to make political decisions Westfield public school system is fac- Mrs. Leiz continued, “The time “The state will allow Westfield an SCOTCH PLAINS — At the same five years ago.” about cutting money out of the bud- ing unprecedented increases in fixed spent scrutinizing and agonizing over increase of only 3 percent over the time voters go to the polls on Tuesday, Acknowledging benefits are fixed get. They will just hack away, not costs,” noted Westfield Board of Edu- line items is over. It’s now time for the current school budget (often referred April 17 to elect three members of the within the package negotiated between understanding the effects of the slashes cation candidate Ginny Leiz in sup- public to voice their support. The vot- to as the cap amount.) However, mu- Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Edu- the board and the Scotch Plains- on the classroom. I support the pro- porting this year’s school budget. ers of Westfield must endorse the nicipalities can request funding above cation, they must also approve or dis- Fanwood Education Association ev- posed budget, understanding full well “Because the state places a 3 per- school budget.” this cap if they request the approval approve the board’s $50,287,302 bud- ery three years, Mr. Nowlin said, “The that some of the added costs will be cent limit on spending increases, pro- “Like many of our own individual from voters in an additional ballot get for the 2001-02 school year. school board should ensure that the applied to the building facilities.” grams and resources now enjoyed by budgets, in 2001-2002 Westfield Pub- question.” The Times of Scotch Plains- benefits offered to teachers are afford- Ms. Hoynes-O’Connor said, “When our children are in jeopardy. For ex- lic Schools face a 40 percent increase “For this reason,” the candidate Fanwood asked board candidates Pe- able to the community while being it’s a sizable increase, it’s a tough sell, ample, three existing elementary and in utilities, and a 20 percent increase added, “this year’s ballot will show ter Tripet, incumbent Lance Porter competitive with other districts.” He but our community has shown that a middle school guidance counselor, in health insurance. Additionally, the the Westfield school budget as two and Craig Nowlin, running for the also recommended the district take they value public education. When the Directory of Technology, and new schools will see a 21 percent increase separate questions. The first question Scotch Plains seat, and Fanwood can- efforts to ensure that state mandates voters understand that this increase teaching staff required by increased in Special Education costs. Combined represents the base budget amount didate Pat Hoynes-O’Connor, if they are paid for by the state. reflects responsible building and enrollments, have been placed on a with a modest rise in salaries, these limited by the state mandated increase would support the budget and how “This is a hard budget to love,” said equipment maintenance, increased second budget question. In addition, items represent 86 percent of the pro- of only 3 percent over last year’s ap- they see the board mustering support Ms. Hoynes-O’Connor, “but paying health insurance costs, increased en- the Elementary World Language pro- proved budget. The second question for a spending plan that requires an 8 the bills is usually a tough chore. That ergy bills and increased special edu- gram, PEP, eighth grade sports, sev- contains remaining budget items, percent and 3 percent tax increase in said, I believe that the increases are cation expenses. I believe that the tax- eral high school co-curricular activi- Y Posts Date for Trip which the Superintendent and Board Scotch Plains and Fanwood, respec- necessary and I support this budget. payers will vote yes.” ties and All City Chorus appear on the To Longwood Gardens of Education have agreed are neces- tively. The anticipated growth in expenses is “The local community needs to be second question,” she explained. sary to sustain the mission of “I am in favor of the 2001-2002 primarily related to areas over which aware of the fact that this expenditure According to Mrs. Leiz, “It is criti- WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, Westfield’s educational strategic plan. budget, primarily because I do not we have little control. Increasing en- is necessary to keep Scotch Plains- cal that Westfield voters cast positive located at 220 Clark Street in Although the school budget will ap- want to see Scotch Plains-Fanwood rollment — 150 new students this Fanwood competitive in the 21st cen- votes for both questions on the ballot Westfield, will sponsor a trip to pear on the ballot as two questions, it fall behind other local school districts year; $200,000 in higher utility bills, tury. Tax increases may be a neces- so that our children continue to ben- Longwood Gardens in Kennett is one total educational plan, requir- in spending,” said Mr. Tripet. “While 15 percent increase in health insur- sary side effect,” said Mr. Tripet. “In efit from these essential educational Square, Pa., on Tuesday, May 22. ing two affirmative votes. Items in the I believe that money alone isn’t the ance fees and growing special educa- recent years, both state and federal initiatives.” Visitors will have an opportunity second question are not extras. The answer to our continuing education tion needs. The board struggled to funds for local schools have dried “Developing a budget is an itera- to explore the Gardens’ 1,050 acres budget is divided because of the state difficulties, we have to recognize that make cuts which would not touch the up. Tax cuts at the federal and state tive, often painful, process,” ex- and discover wildflowers hidden in formula for funding. None of these recent budgets have failed to keep classroom. As a board member, I level have led to these cuts in funding plained Mrs. Leiz. “This budget the woods, in benches overlooking items are superfluous — each is con- pace with the growing costs as more would do the same, but given similar for local schools. As a result, each comes on the heels of months of sparkling fountain gardens and view sidered a critical component of the students move into the district.” circumstances I would have arrived at school district must now foot more analysis of current spending and pro- grand sweeps of color, from drifts of success of our schools. “In the past,” he continued, “we this same unhappy conclusion.” of the costs themselves regardless of jected costs. There are many stake- roseshell azaleas to cascades of lav- “The second question is an exten- have had to press trailers into use to be “Although I hope for low or no- the wealth in the community.” holders in the success of Westfield ender wisteria. sion of the first question; it is integral used as temporary classroom space. increase budgets during my service He continiued, “I believe the local Schools - the children, parents, teach- Lunch overlooking the gardens in to the budget and must be supported Park Middle School is in need of ma- on the board, I fear that because of the population will accept a moderate tax ers and staff, administrators, and the elegant Terrace Restaurant will the same as the base budget question,” jor renovation, among others. Park way our state funds education, we will increase if they understand the neces- board members, as well as each mem- be included. The fee for the trip is Mrs. Leiz said. Middle School has problems which continue to face spiraling costs and sity of the increase and that spending ber of the Westfield community. Each $60 per person. “The combined budget amount in are too numerous to mention here; (it) growing property taxes,” she contin- this money now will yield notable group has voiced its needs and sug- For more information, please call these two questions is essential to carry is in need of drastic overhaul due to its ued. dividends and save money down the gested funding priorities. Each group (908) 233-2700 or visit the Y to make on our current school programs and rapidly deteriorating condition.” Like Mr. Nowlin, Ms. Hoynes- road. I agree with the budget and what will benefit from a successful out- a reservation. Payment in full is re- approved initiatives,” she said. “A de- “I do support the budget but I had to O’Connor recognized the small por- is contained within the budget.” come of voting in favor of the school quired upon registration, and no re- feat of the second question would be convinced by the administration,” tion of special education funding that funds will be given unless a spot can mean that every item in it would be said Mr. Porter. “The proposed bud- comes from the state ($2.5 million of be sold. lost for an entire school year.” get of $50 million represents a 5.47 an $8 million budget). percent increase of $2.6 million; $2.3 “I plan to continue my past efforts Miller-Cory to Spotlight million of the money is in salaries, to influence our lawmakers in Tren- benefits, plant operation and trans- ton and Washington to support a fair portation. Only $0.3 million funding mechanism for state-man- Colonial Era Innovations ($300,000) is really in control of the dated Special Education services,” said Helen E. Bateman M.D. P.A. board unless staff cuts are imple- the Fanwood candidate. “I firmly be- WESTFIELD – The Miller-Cory of the Colonial farmhouse. The last mented.” lieve that this course is our best hope House Museum, located at 614 tour will begin at 4 p.m. Board certified “Because Scotch Plains taxes are for reining in out-of-control costs and Mountain Avenue in Westfield, will The museum’s gift shop, managed counted by using the last half of last urge the public to get informed and present a program on the scientific by Deborah Bailey of Westfield, of- Rheumatology year and the first part of this year, the speak out so that our representatives and technological innovations of the fers a variety of teas, books, crafts, taxpayers are now bearing the ex- will reform school funding practices 18th and early 19th centuries on Sun- toys and Colonial reproductions. Allergy and Immunology pense of last year’s second questions, and give all communities some well- day, April 1, between 2 and 5 p.m. Admission to the museum and its which is $700,000,” continued Mr. deserved property tax relief.” John Mills, a professional soft- grounds is $2 for adults, 50 cents Porter. “This fact alone, plus normal “When it comes to educating the ware engineer, will be the presenter. for students and free for children salary increases, would have driven public about the proposed 2001-2002 Patricia Looloian of Princeton under six. Specializing In the management of: the Scotch Plains taxes up by 5 per- school budget,” Mr. Porter said, “The and Joan Barna of Scotch Plains On Sunday, April 8, the museum cent. The other 3 percent or so (for a public must be made aware of all the will prepare various foods over the will feature a demonstration of the total of 8 percent for Scotch Plains facts surrounding the taxes and the open-hearth fire using cooking Beehive Oven by members of the taxpayers) is everything else. Also, budget. It is unnerving to know that methods and fireside tasks prac- Cooking Committee. For informa-
    understanding the increase in utilities many avenues have been explored and ticed in the 18th century, and visi- tion about the museum and its cal- costs brings a new level of under- discussed to minimize the impact of tors will be able to sample taste endar of events, please call (908)   standing of the perceived large per- the budget increase on the taxpayer. It treats. 232-1776 weekdays, between 9 a.m. cent increase in taxes this year for the is scary to think if the budget is de- Costumed docents will give tours and noon. budget.”  

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Scott B. Schaffer, D.M.D. Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 77 Valley Road Clark, New Jersey 732-382-2715 sp-2 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, March 29, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Miss Charlotte R. Moseley Engaged to Bruce E. Allman Mr. and Mrs. Harold Moseley of 2000, graduating with honors. Miss Westfield have announced the en- Moseley is employed by the Half gagement of their daughter, Miss Hollows Hills School System in Dix Charlotte Renee Moseley of Deer Hills, N.Y. Park, N.Y., to Bruce Everett Allman, The future bridegroom graduated also of Deer Park. He is the son of from Fort Hamilton High School in Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Allman of Brooklyn and the Technical Career Brooklyn. Institute in Manhattan. He also at- A 1979 alumna of Westfield High tended the New York Institute of School, the bride-to-be graduated in Technology in Old Westbury, N.Y. 1983 from Douglass College-Rutgers and is employed by General Electric University in New Brunswick. Medical Systems in Huntington, N.Y. She earned a Master of Arts De- as a field service engineer. gree in Early Childhood Education The couple plan to be married in from Kean University in Union in June. Historical Society to Hear Talk on Ascension Island WESTFIELD – Nat Bodian of pot for thousands of American and Cranford will discuss one of Allied airplanes shuttling to and from America’s most vital and classified the various fighting fronts. It was “secret” air bases during World War also a transit stop for war supplies II, Ascension Island, during the First being ferried to American forces in Wednesday Luncheon of the the China-Burma-India theater. Westfield Historical Society at noon, The airfield landing strip, 5,000 April 4, at B.G. Fields Restaurant in feet in length, was created by the Westfield. United States Army engineers by Ascension Island, a 34-square mile dynamiting away the sides of two pile of lava rock jutting up from the volcanoes to create a wide opening, South Atlantic Ocean, consists of 36 and pulverising the lava rock from Miss Kathleen Ann Kloss and Francis John Rochford extinct volcanoes. The island is com- the excavations to create the runway. pletely devoid of trees, grass, veg- Mr. Bodian, who spent 13 months etation, fresh food, fresh water or on Ascension Island during the war, Miss Kathleen Ann Kloss native inhabitants. will base his talk on extensive notes Lying midway between South he compiled while stationed there, America and Africa, the island served as well as access to comprehensive To Wed Francis J. Rochford as a critical mid-ocean refueling de- files as the island’s official Air Force MR. AND MRS. ROBERT RICHARD KLOSS, JR. historian, assistant to the Intelligence Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kloss of Selinsgrove, Pa., where she was a (She is the former Miss Kathleen Marie McNaught) Red Cross Chapter and Special Services officer, and as Scotch Plains have announced the member of Zeta Tau Alpha soror- the island correspondent for YANK, engagement of their daughter, Miss ity. She is employed as a Planning To Present Course the Army weekly. Kathleen Ann Kloss of Summit, to Director of Men’s Clothing with J. He also made numerous contacts Francis John Rochford, also of Sum- Crew, Inc. of New York City. Miss Kathleen M. McNaught On CPR for Rescuers with writers and journalists who vis- mit. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Her fiancé, who is known as WESTFIELD – The Westfield/ ited Ascension Island during the Eamon Rochford of Madison. Frank, is a graduate of Madison Marries Robert R. Kloss, Jr. Mountainside Chapter of the Ameri- course of his research. The bride-elect is a graduate of High School. He earned a Bachelor can Red Cross will offer “CPR for the The talk will consist of four parts, Scotch Plains-Fanwood High of Science Degree in Mathematics Miss Kathleen Marie McNaught, cluded Richard McNaught of Professional Rescuer” on Saturday, the first being the history of Ascen- School and received a Bachelor of and Economics from Boston Col- the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bridgewater and Mark McNaught of March 31, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the sion as a United States military base. Science Degree from the Sigmund lege in Newton, Mass., and is self- McNaught of New City, N.Y., was Alliance, Ohio, the brothers of the Chapter House, located at 321 Elm The second, third and fourth parts Weis School of Business at employed. married on Saturday, June 3, to Rob- bride, and Michael McKay of Ster- Street in Westfield. Seating is limited will detail how Mr. Bodian won his Susquehanna University in A wedding is planned for November. ert Richard Kloss, Jr. He is the son of ling, Va., the brother-in-law of the and pre-registration is required. assignment to the island, everyday Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kloss of Scotch bridegroom. The course is designed for indi- life on the bleak landscape, and, fi-
      Plains. Ryan McNaught of Bridgewater, viduals who must respond to an emer- nally, how he engineered his way off All Donations are Tax Deductible and Benefit The Westfield Memorial Library The afternoon ceremony was cel- the nephew of the bride, was the ring gency as part of their job. Lifeguards, the island to a new war assignment. 550 East Broad Street ebrated at a Nuptial Mass at the Holy bearer. waterfront personnel, medical and Regular attendees of the luncheon Cross Roman Catholic Church in A graduate of Clarkstown South emergency professionals are all re- will be called to verify their reserva- ANNUAL BOOK SALE Garrett Park, Md., with Monsignor High School in West Nyack, N.Y., quired to have this certification. tions. Space permitting, others may Vincent S. Gatto officiating. A re- the bride received a Bachelor of Arts To register for the course, please also attend. Interested individuals ception followed at the Stephen Degree from Franklin and Marshall call (908) 232-7090 or visit the Chap- are asked to call (908) 233-2930 by Donation Days:NOON - 5 PM Decatur House National Historic Site College in Lancaster, Pa., and a law ter House. noon on Monday, April 2. March 30th (Fri) in Washington, D.C. degree from Washington College of March 31st (Sat) 9 AM - 5 PM Escorted down the aisle by her Law at American University in Wash- April 2nd (Mon) 9 AM - NOON father, the bride wore a floor-length ington, D.C. She is an attorney with Westfield Library Schedules Sale Days: sleeveless gown of silk crepe in the Patrick Hoover Law Office in April 3rd (Tue) MEMBERS ONLY 9 AM - NOON empire style, featuring a bodice em- Rockville, Md. broidered with pearls and crystals, The bridegroom, a graduate of Programs for Youngsters OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and a chapel-length train. She car- April 3rd (Tue) 2 PM - 9 PM Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, ried a bouquet of white roses and was awarded a Bachelor of Science WESTFIELD – The Westfield must be 2 years old and have a valid April 4th (Wed) 9 AM - 9 PM mini calla lilies, accented with ma- Degree in Finance from the Univer- Memorial Library, located at 550 Westfield Library card. April 5th (Thur) 9 AM - 9 PM genta roses and ivy. sity of Maryland School of Business East Broad Street, has announced a Pre-School 3’s may attend a 30- April 6th (Fri) 9 AM - 9 PM Ms. Ingrid Schroeder of Washing- at College Park, Md. He is a Broker variety of children’s programs for minute program on either Tuesdays (Half Price Day) ton, D.C., a longtime friend of the with Acacia Financial Group in the spring. from 1:30 to 2 p.m., from April 24 to April 7th (Sat) (Bag Day) 9 AM - 5 PM bride, served as the Woman of Honor. Bethesda, Md. “Two’s on Twos-day,” a 20-minute May 22, or Wednesdays, from 10:30 The other attendants included Mrs. A bridal shower was hosted by program of picture books, songs and to 11 a.m., from April 25 to May 23. Maria McNaught of Bridgewater, the the attendants at Hudson House in fingerplays, is designed for 2-year- In-person registration is required sister-in-law of the bride; Miss Nyack, N.Y., and a “couples olds and an accompanying adult, will and will begin on Tuesday, April 10, Kathleen Kloss of Summit and Mrs. shower” was hosted by Patricia and be held on Tuesdays, April 17 through at the Children’s Desk. The attend- Patricia Kloss-McKay of Sterling, Michael McKay at their home in May 15, from 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. ing child must be 3 years old and Va., the sisters of the bridegroom. Sterling, Va. The rehearsal dinner No pre-registration is necessary, have a valid Westfield Library card. Miss Erin McNaught of was given by the parents of the but the group size is limited to 25 The group size is limited to 20 chil- Bridgewater, the niece of the bride, bridegroom at Timpano in children, so individuals are encour- dren per session. was the flower girl. Rockville, Md. aged to come early to ensure a spot. 4’s and Pre-K 5’s will meet on Michael Espinoza of Calverton, Following a wedding trip to the Participants may sign in at the Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., Md., a friend of the bridegroom, was Hawaiian Islands, the couple reside Children’s Desk on the morning of from April 26 to May 24, or Mon- the best man. The groomsmen in- in Bethesda. the program. The attending child days from 1:30 to 2 p.m., from April 23 to May 21. No pre-registration is necessary but the group size is lim- ited to 25 children. Participants may sign in at the Children’s Desk on the day of the program. Attending youngsters must be 4 years old and have a valid Westfield Library card. In addition, the library has invited all children in kindergarten and up to take part in its After School Activi- Valley Furniture Shop ties Program. The one-hour program Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions meets on alternating Thursdays, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., and includes sto- ries, crafts and movies. Martin R. Schadt from Martin Richard Salon Dates for the program are April 26, STOREWIDE May 10 and May 24. No pre-registra- Moves into the Future with Redken tion is necessary but the group size is limited to 25 children. Participants INTER ALE January, 2001 - Martin R. Schadt from Martin may sign in at the Children’s Desk on W S Richard Salon, Westfield, New Jersey started off the afternoon of the program. The the new year by learning the latest cutting and col- attending child must be in the appro- oring techniques at the Redken 2001 International priate grade and have a valid EXTENDED Symposium in one of the most famed cities in the Westfield Library card. For more information, please call world - Las Vegas, Nevada (at the new Mandalay Bay the library’s Children’s Department SAVE 30-50% Hotel & Casino). For two days, Martin interacted with at (908) 789-4090. some of the top hairdressers, both in classrooms and THRU MARCH 31 at the Internet Café, while learning new techniques Donations are Sought to take home to his clients. Advanced training was For Annual Book Sale offered for all salon professionals in workshops on 33 Forest Avenue, Hawthorne, design and color focusing on pop culture, fashion At Township Library New Jersey 07506 SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch trends and celebrity looks. In addition, Martin was Plains Junior Women’s Club and the (973) 427-1848 exposed to “Webwise” - a course on how to help sa- Friends of the Scotch Plains Public lon professionals build their business via the Internet. Library are asking area residents to 20 Stirling Road, Watchung, The beauty and fashion trend reports, presented donate “like new” books during the by ALLURE and SEVENTEEN magazines, were a high- month of April. The books will be New Jersey 07069 resold at the library’s Annual Book (908) 756-7623 light of the event. Getting the inside scoop on trend Sale on Saturday, May 19. information is invaluable to a salon professional. Fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, Open 7 Days • SUNDAY 1-5 Attendees were also introduced to the hairstyles cookbooks, how-to books, craft worn by the hottest, new celebrities and fashion for- books, children’s books and other ward individuals of today, and learned the skills literary offerings will be accepted, but “they should be in very good needed to achieve these looks on their own clients. condition, since they will be resold,” Word has it that the chic, sleek bob is back! And according to Friends President Ted high-impact “Sex and the City” golds and coppers Czarnomski. will be easier to achieve than ever before with new The Junior Women’s Club will technologically advanced products like Redken’s new sponsor the event, as it has for more than 20 years. The Friends will also METROCOLOR Permanent Color Rush. participate in planning and promot- Consumers interested in shiny beautiful haircolor, ing the day’s activities. the latest hairstyles, and quality service can call Any resident wishing to donate Martin Richard Salon at (908) 654-4849 to make books for the sale may bring them to an appointment. the library, located at 1927 Bartle Avenue in Scotch Plains, on Satur- days between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 29, 2001 Page 7 Greek Orthodox Church Plans Ninth Annual Quilt-A-Thon WESTFIELD – The Ninth Annual cated at 250 Gallows Hill Road in AIDS Babies Quilt-A-Thon will be Westfield. held on Saturday, March 31, from Hosted by the church as a one-day 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Holy Lenten project, the event is free and Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, lo- open to the public, and all ages are invited to participate. It is coordi- Plant Program to Offer nated through ABC Quilts, a na- tional, non-profit organization. Flower Show Coverage Materials will be provided for free, WESTFIELD – Rutgers Coopera- but volunteers may contribute items tive Extension of Union County, such as baby food, diapers and other based in Westfield, will kick off the necessities, to be given to St. Clare’s 2001 season of its NJN television Home in Elizabeth and Project show, “If Plants Could Talk,” (IPCT) B.A.B.I.E.S. in Newark. on Saturday, April 7, at 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will assemble quilts – The half-hour program will spot- iron, cut, measure and knot – and a Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times light the recent Philadelphia Flower team of sewers will sew them on EVENING OF TRADITIONS…The second annual Passover Seder for women Show, with the theme “Great Gar- took place March 14 at the Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey in A SALUTE TO SCOUTING…Boy Scouts and leaders of Troop No. 104 of sewing machines. Scotch Plains. Among approximately 350 attendees, pictured left to right, were: Scotch Plains are pictured in front of one of several displays they set up in the deners of the World.” The quilts will be blessed on Sun- In addition to viewing the dis- Top row, Laura Brass, Lisa Smelkinson, Talia Nudell, Jessica Feldman, Debbie Fellowship Hall of the Scotch Plains Baptist Church, in conjunction with Boy day, April 1, by the Reverend Feldman, Kathy Tabak and Samantha Feldman, and bottom row, Kara Brass, Scout Sunday on February 11. The scouts also assisted with parts of the church’s plays, viewers will also be intro- Demetrios Antokas and will be dis- Arielle Smelkinson, Allison Simon, Event Co-Chairwoman Barbara Simon, Jill worship service. Assistant Scout Master Cleveland Bowser, kneeling, was duced to some of the designers, ex- tributed to infants in 10 area hospi- Rome and Allison Rome. honored by the church for his more than 20 years of service to the community hibitors and horticulture profession- tals and transitional homes. as a leader in the Boy Scouting program. als involved in the event. After this debut episode, “IPCT” D.A.R. Reveals Dates will resume its mission to promote Willow Grove Posts Schedule The Road Less Traveled Is Path environmental stewardship through For Board Meeting, segments featuring farmers, agricul- Of Services for Holy Week Leading to a Glorious Destination tural agents and Rutgers University Spring Assembly experts. Scenic landscape and gar- WESTFIELD – The Westfield By REV. GARY ROTHWELL Chapter of the Daughters of the SCOTCH PLAINS — The Willow each evening in the church sanctu- tended for me to live (with God at the den footage will also be included. Grove Presbyterian Church, located ary, beginning on Monday, April 9, A number of years ago, psychia- center of things). “IPCT” has also assembled a Web American Revolution (D.A.R.) will hold its Executive Board meeting on at 1961 Raritan Road in Scotch Plains, at 8 p.m. Reverend Hetzel’s medita- trist Scott Peck wrote one of the all- The whole sermon of Jesus goes site with information on gardening, has invited area residents to attend tion for the evening will be entitled time great bestsellers called, “The on to explain the difference between landscaping and agriculture. Through Monday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Westfield home of Mrs. Harry Jester. its “Bring A Friend Sunday” worship “Giving Peter A Break.” The medita- Road Less Traveled.” The title is these two lifestyles. He tells us that www.ifplantscouldtalk.rutgers.edu, service on Palm Sunday, April 8, at tion for Tuesday, April 10, will cen- borrowed from the famous line in the the road we choose will lead to two individuals may download facts The regular April meeting will be a Spring Assembly co-sponsored with 10:30 a.m. ter on “Nicodemus and the Limits of poem by Robert Frost, “Two roads very different futures. What are they? sheets normally distributed by the Beginning with a procession by Grace,” while the message for diverged in a wood, and I took the Later in the same chapter of Mat- university through its various Exten- the Westfield Sons of the American Revolution, the Westfield Historical members of the Chancel Choir and Wednesday, April 11, will be “Pilate’s one less traveled by, And that has thew, Jesus said, “Therefore every- sion offices and outreach events. Sunday School children, the service Sin.” made all the difference.” one who hears these words of mine “IPCT” was conceived in 1999 by Society, the Miller-Cory Museum and the Genealogical Society of the will commemorate Christ’s entry into A Maundy Thursday Communion Nearly 2000 years earlier, in what and puts them into practice is like a Middlesex County’s Agricultural Jerusalem. Service will be held on April 12, with many people feel is the best sermon wise man who built his house on the Agent, Bill Hlubik, and first appeared West Fields. This meeting will be held on There will be readings from both a talk on “The Women at the Table.” ever preached (The Sermon on the rock. The rain came down, the on local cable access television. The the Old and New Testaments, special Good Friday, April 13, will be ob- Mount), Jesus had spoken of our life streams rose, and the winds blew and Web site was established shortly af- Wednesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Westfield. music by the choir and a Children’s served with a Tenebrae Service and a choice as a road less traveled. beat against that house; yet it did not terwards. Message dealing with an aspect of choral presentation entitled “The In Matthew 7:13-14, He said, “En- fall, because it had its foundation on The show is presented as a special All members are invited to attend. Any woman interested in joining the day’s theme, illustrated with car- Shadows,” by Lani Smith. ter through the narrow gate. For wide the rock. But everyone who hears on the public television station and toons drawn by Pastor Kenneth On Easter Sunday, April 15, at 7 is that gate and broad is the road that these words of mine and does not put can usually be found on the last the D.A.R. may call Lillian Blauvelt, Registrar, at (908) 232-8674. Hetzel. Afterwards, the youngsters a.m., Reverend Hetzel will preach at leads to destruction, and many enter them into practice is like a foolish Saturday of the month. Future air will be dismissed to a Children’s the Community Sunrise Services to through it. But small is the gate and man who built his house on sand. times will be listed on the Web site or Church program of Bible stories and be held at the Scotch Plains Baptist narrow the road that leads to life, and The rain came down, the streams in local listings, and individuals may Weaving to be Topic related crafts. Church. His message will be “First only a few find it.” rose, and the winds blew and beat also call (609) 777-5093. Of April 11 Meeting Reverend Hetzel will preach on Praise!” Our lifestyle options can be boiled against that house, and it fell with a “Unless the Lord Builds…” Follow- An additional Easter worship cel- down into two alternatives, two roads great crash.” Spring Tai Chi Classes Of SP Woman’s Club ing the service, free palms will be ebration will take place at 10:30 a.m. if you like: One — I can live for The different futures are either in the sanctuary of Willow Grove On Tap at Westfield Y SCOTCH PLAINS – Jane distributed and the church will host myself (where my world seems at standing or falling as the storms of guests and members at an Ice Cream Church, featuring a message by Rev- the center of things, selfishness) or life hit. WESTFIELD – On Thursdays, Chrysostom of “Homestead 101” will erend Hetzel entitled “And Second: April 5 and 12, the Westfield Y, present a hands-on program on Social downstairs in Ryno Hall. At- Two — I can live the way God in- Several things are evident from the tendees are invited to bring a friend Love!” teachings of Jesus. First, the choice located at 220 Clark Street, will host “Weaving” to the Scotch Plains Everyone is invited to attend all a free Tai Chi demonstration in its Woman’s Club, a member of the or two. of our lifestyle is ours to make — we Holy Week services will be held the services. Mr. Walczak to Give choose the road we travel. Second, Kellogg Room at 8 p.m. General Federation of Women’s our choice of lifestyle will affect our The Y will also offer a weekly Tai Clubs, on Wednesday, April 11, at Talk at Area Church lives in the future — our choice Chi class during the Late Spring 1:15 p.m. at the Scotch Hills Country determines if our life will stand the Session, which begins on Sunday, Club. The public is invited. On Racial Profiling test of time or fall as the storms of life April 29. This class will take place Ms. Chrysostom started teaching SAINT AGNES AREA — Witold “Vic” Walczak, hit. on Thursday evenings from 8 to 9 Pioneer Homesteading to all age a 1979 graduate of Scotch Plains- Finally, the lifestyle that survives p.m. Tai Chi students will learn slow, groups five years ago. She offers Fanwood High School, will speak on is the one based on not only hearing rounded, fluid movements. hands-on instruction in making but- Pre-K Registration “Racial Profiling: Solutions to a Se- the words of Jesus but applying them The rate for a silver member is $44 ter, soap, whole grain bread, spin- in our lives. for the session, and $88 for a basic ning, weaving and chandlering. Thursday, March 29 rious Problem,” on Sunday, April 8, Celebrate at 10 a.m. at the First Unitarian My wife and I live in our church’s member. Individuals must have a Preceding the program will be a Friday, March 30 215-year-old parsonage. It was built membership to take this class. luncheon served by Chairwoman Catholicls Church, located at 724 Park Avenue Schoo or by Appointment in Plainfield. of stone in 1786. In the two-and-a- For further information, please call Mary Blanes, with assistance from After earning a Bachelor of Arts half years we have been in Scotch the Fitness Department at (908) 233- Lois Moser, Helen Spooner, Jane Degree from Colgate University in Plains, it has survived a tornado, 2700, extension no. 246. Ellis and Dorothy Bandola. Hamilton, N.Y., Mr. Walczak gradu- become an island surrounded by a 9:00-11:00 am &1:00-2:00 pm ated cum laude from Boston College river during Hurricane Floyd, and Law School in 1986. weathered several snow and wind 4 Yrs by October 1 From 1986 to 1991, he handled storms this winter. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, March 29, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION William Barna, 78, Was Local Barber; Patricia Ann Putt, 57, Was Leader Received Bronze Star for War Service In Wheelchair Sports Movement William C. Barna, 78, of Plainfield ship, and two grandchildren. Patricia Ann Putt, 57, of Scotch track and field, bowling, swimming, died on Sunday, March 18, at Services were held on Thursday, - Obituaries - Plains died on Monday, March 19, at basketball, handball and floor hockey. Somerset Medical Center in March 22, at the First Presbyterian home. Ms. Putt received a Bachelor of Somerville. Church. Interment took place at Hill- Born in Jersey City, she had lived Arts Degree in Education from Jer- Born in the Three Bridges section side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Marjorie B. Allen, 85, Former Nurse; there prior to moving to Scotch Plains sey City State College in 1966 and a of Readington Township, he spent The Mundy Funeral Home in more than 25 years ago. Master of Arts Degree in 1968. his early years in Raritan Borough Dunellen was in charge of the ar- Active With Church and Civic Groups Ms. Putt worked as a special edu- Together with her companion, and had been a resident of Plainfield rangements. Marjorie Betsy Frick Allen, 85, of A member of the First Baptist cation teacher at the A. Harry Moore Sharon Warnock of Scotch Plains, for many years. March 29, 2001 Westfield died on Wednesday, March Church of Westfield for 53 years, she Lab School of New Jersey City Uni- she adopted and raised four chal- Mr. Barna had been a barber, be- 21, at the home of her daughter, was also a Sunday School teacher versity in Jersey City since 1966. lenged children, John Putt, Steven ginning in Plainfield and later work- Steven ‘Bob’ Swick Marjorie S. Allen, in Chatham Town- and youth group advisor. She addi- A leader of the junior wheelchair Warnock, Chris Warnock and Jorge ing in Scotch Plains for 47 years Steven “Bob” Swick of Easton, ship. tionally served on the church’s Board sports movement, she was the founder Valladares, all of Scotch Plains. She before retiring in 1995. Pa., formerly of Westfield, died on Born in Rochester, N.Y. on De- of Christian Education and Adult and a coach of the A. Harry Moore is also survived by a step-brother, He was a member of the First Friday, March 9, at Easton Memo- cember 31, 1915, she lived in Commission, as well as its Board of Wheelchair Team; leader of Wheel- Ward Putt of California. Presbyterian Church in Dunellen for rial Hospital in Easton, Pa. Westfield since 1948. She played the Missions and Board of Trustees. She chair Sports USA, and a leader with A memorial service is planned for more than 40 years and a member of Born in Canton, Ohio, he had lived mandolin on WSYR Syracuse radio was Treasurer of American Baptist the New Jersey Special Olympics for a later date. Storr-Richie Post No. 506 of the in Massillon, Ohio, in Westfield, in at the age of 10. Churches of New Jersey. 25 years. Arrangements are under the direc- Veterans of Foreign Wars in North Beckley, W. Va. and in Irvington Mrs. Allen had been a registered Mrs. Allen was Past President of She also served as the coordinator tion of the Memorial Funeral Home, Plainfield. before relocating to Easton several nurse with the Visiting Nurses Asso- both the League of Women Voters of for Area 5 Basketball and Swimming. 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. He served in the United States years ago. ciation in New Haven, Conn., for Westfield and the College Woman’s Ms. Putt was also a leader in Scout- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- Army with the 407th Infantry in the A graduate of the University of two years before retiring. Club of Westfield, a member of the ing for the Handicapped in Jersey tions may be made to: Tri-State Wheel- European-African-Middle Eastern Beckley in West Virginia, Mr. Swick A 1937 graduate of Syracuse Uni- Westfield Board of Health and Re- City and Scotch Plains and coached chair Athletic Association or the Oc- Theater during World War II and had been employed as a forklift op- versity, she earned a Bachelor of Arts cording Secretary of the YWCA four scouts to the rank of Eagle Scout. cupational Center of Union County, received the Bronze Star. erator, as well as in carpentry and Degree and was a member of Phi Board. As a coach to Team Troop 555, she 301 Cox Street, Roselle, 07203. He was predeceased by his wife of painting. Beta Kappa and Vice President of her She additionally was a member of instructed hundreds of students in March 29, 2001 more than 52 years, Eleanor A. Surviving are three daughters, senior class at the university. the Westfield Library Board of Trust- Buchholz Barna, in 1998. Heather Swick of Beckley, Autumn She was a member of Eta Pi Upsi- ees and was presented with the Ken- Fred Buehler, 90, Was PSE&G Lineman; Surviving are two sons, William Dawn Swick and Amber Rae Swick, lon, the Senior Women’s honorary neth S. Gaston Award by the library C. Barna of Lexington, S.C. and both of Oak Hill, W. Va.; his father, society at Syracuse, and was also board. Mrs. Allen was also a member Active With SWIM Inc. and Little League Richard Barna of Lopatcong Town- Donald Blunt of El Cajon, Calif., head cheerleader and Queen of the of the International Cuisine group. Fred L. Buehler, 90, of North early 1960s. and three brothers, Bruce Swick of Winter Carnival. In addition, she was She was predeceased by her hus- Plainfield died on Wednesday, He was predeceased by his wife, Scotch Plains, Gerald Swick of Santa Raymond E. Ghiotti, 78 a member of Kappa Alpha Theta band of 55 years, Brigadier General March 21, at Muhlenberg Regional Mary E. Bradbury Buehler, in 1999. Raymond E. Ghiotti, 78, of Arvada, Monica, Calif. and Thomas Swick of sorority and was still active in the Wilbert A. Allen, in 1997. Medical Center in Plainfield. Surviving are two sons, Frederick La Canada, Calif. Colo., died on Tuesday, March 13, at Westfield chapter. Surviving, in addition to her daugh- Born in Newark, he lived in North L. Buehler, 3rd of Mountainside A private memorial service was the Hospice Center of Boulder in Mrs. Allen received her master’s ter, are two sons, Malcolm S. Allen Plainfield since 1919. and William G. Buehler of Louisville, Colo. held on Thursday, March 15, in degree in nursing from Yale Univer- of Warren and Jeffrey F. Allen of Mr. Buehler had been employed Bridgewater; a daughter, Barbara Easton. sity and was President of her class. Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and five grand- Born in Union City, he had lived in March 29, 2001 as a lineman for Public Service A. Spring of Dunellen; a sister, Scotch Plains and Cliffside Park be- She was also active in fundraising. children. Electric and Gas in New Brunswick Mildred Bohrer of North Plainfield; fore relocating to Arvada in 1990. Funeral services were held on Sat- for more than 40 years before retir- five grandchildren and a great- Mr. Ghiotti had been a retail man- Melvin Goodman, 84, Third Generation urday, March 24, at the First Baptist ing in 1976. grandson. ager with Stern’s department store in Church. Interment was private. A former lifeguard at the Funeral services were held on Wayne prior to his retirement. Owner of Family Furniture Business Arrangements were under the di- Watchung Lake, he had also been a Tuesday, March 27, at the Higgins He received a bachelor’s degree in rection of the Gray Funeral Home, volunteer for many years with Home for Funerals in North Melvin H. Goodman, 84, of Scotch Goodman’s Furniture in Jersey City, 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. business from New York University Plains died on Monday, March 19, at Bayonne and North Bergen for 39 SWIM Inc. of Fanwood and was a Plainfield, followed by a Mass at in 1948. Memorial contributions may be member of the International Broth- Saint Luke’s Roman Catholic Overlook Hospital in Summit. years before retiring. made to the First Baptist Church, Surviving are a daughter, Pamela Born in Bayonne, he had lived in He graduated from the University erhood of Electrical Workers and Church in North Plainfield. Inter- Bridenburg, and a son, Craig Ghiotti. 170 Elm Street, Westfield, 07090. Union before moving to Scotch Plains of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he March 29, 2001 of St. Luke’s Leisure in North ment took place at Hillside Cem- A graveside service was held on eight years ago. earned a bachelor’s degree in busi- Plainfield. etery in Scotch Plains. Saturday, March 24, in George Wash- Mr. Goodman had been the third- ness and public administration. Eva Barutis, 80 He had played football for the Memorial contributions may be ington Cemetery in Paramus. generation owner and operator of He was a member of the B’nai Cedar Brooks in Plainfield and was made to the North Plainfield Res- March 29, 2001 B’rith in Union, the Knights of Eva Zimmer Barutis, 80, of Point a Little League coach for North cue Squad, 263 Somerset Street, Pleasant died on Tuesday, March 20, Pythias and the University of Michi- Plainfield during the 1950s and North Plainfield, 07060. at home. March 29, 2001 Joseph M. Licciardello, 55, Was Owner gan Alumni Association. Surviving are his wife, Rosamond Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in Fanwood before moving to Point Of Roofing Business and Volunteer Beth Lang Goodman; a daughter, Winston R. Evans, 73, DPW Foreman; Pleasant in the 1970s. Joseph M. Licciardello, 55, of Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- Judith Goodman Grant; two sons, Leonard Goodman and Robert Mrs. Barutis had been employed Deacon, Sexton and Clerk at Church Westfield died on Saturday, March 24, ment will take place at Fairview Cem- by Western Electric in Kearny for 35 Goodman; two brothers, Lawrence at his roofing store in Hillside. etery in Westfield. years before retiring many years ago. Winston R. Evans, 73, of Plainfield there. Born and raised in Trenton, he had Arrangements are under the direc- Goodman and Joel Goodman, and died on Thursday, March 22, at He was a United States Marine three grandchildren. She was a Past President and mem- lived in Chicago for six years before tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 ber of the Moose Lodge in Point Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- Corps veteran. Services were held on Wednesday, moving to Westfield in 1986. Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Pleasant; Past President of the Ro- ter in Plainfield. Surviving are his wife, Eva Evans; Mr. Licciardello was the owner of Memorial donations may be made March 21, in Menorah Chapels at Born in Charlesmont, Mass., he four daughters, Lisa Bilkerdyk of Millburn in Union. Interment took sary Society and a member of the The Roofing Outlet, Inc. in Hillside to either the New Jersey Special Olym- Beehive Club, both at St. Martha’s had lived in Middlesex before relo- Scotch Plains, Patricia Evans of place at Mount Lebanon Cemetery since 1998. He had previously been pics or to the American Kidney Foun- Roman Catholic Church in Point cating to Plainfield 13 years ago. Plainfield and Donna Evans and Executive Vice President for Standard dation. in Iselin. Mr. Evans had been a foreman of Pamela Hall, both of Middlesex; two March 29, 2001 Pleasant, and was active with the Roofing in Tinton Falls. March 29, 2001 American Cancer Society. the Sanitation Department of Public sisters, Alice Manns and Clara He graduated in 1969 from Villanova She was predeceased by her hus- Works in Summit for 43 years. Simms, both of Orange; eight grand- University in Villanova, Pa., with a Elizabeth Birdsall, 90, Was Involved band, John Barutis, and by a brother, He was a member of the First children and a great-granddaughter. degree in business finance. Peter Zimmer. Baptist Church of South Bound Services were held yesterday, He served in the New Jersey Na- In Historical Society and Miller-Cory Surviving are two sisters, Ann Brook, where he was Chairman of Wednesday, March 28, at the First tional Guard for 12 years as a Sergeant Miliano and Mary Muirhead. the Deacon Board, as well as a Baptist Church. First Class. Elizabeth Birdsall, 90, of etery in South Sterling, Pa. A Mass was offered on Friday, Trustee, Sexton, church clerk and Arrangements were handled by the Mr. Licciardello was a board mem- Westfield died on Friday, March Local arrangements were handled Deacon Emeritus. Mr. Evans also led Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield. March 23, in St. Martha’s Church, March 29, 2001 ber of the Hillside Chamber of Com- 23, in the home in which she was by the Gray Funeral Home, 318 followed by interment at Hillside the Wednesday night prayer service merce and an active volunteer with the born on May 21, 1910. East Broad Street in Westfield. Cemetery in Scotch Plains. New Jersey Special Olympics. The daughter of the late Dr. Memorial contributions may be Arrangements were handled by Sebet Silverman, 94, Commercial Artist; Surviving are his wife of 33 years, Theodore Rissler Harvey and Lila made to the Westfield Historical the Colonial Funeral Home in Brick. Rosemarie Burchell Licciardello; three Gilpin Harvey, she was a 1928 Society or to the Miller-Cory House Memorial contributions may be Served With Army Corps of Engineers sons, Jeffrey Licciardello, Gregory graduate of Westfield High School. Museum. made either to St. Martha’s Church, Sebet Silverman, 94, of Westfield Arrangements were handled by the Licciardello and Jonathan Licciardello; She attended Martha Washington March 29, 2001 Herbertsville Road, Point Pleasant, his parents, Orazio and Mary Seminary in Washington, D.C. for died on Thursday, March 22, at home. Menorah Chapels at Millburn in Union. 08742, or to Meridian Hospice, 615 Born in Bristol, England, he had March 29, 2001 Licciardello; two sisters, Rosalind a year before continuing her stud- Hope Road, Eatontown, 07724. Litton and Eileen English; a brother, ies at New Jersey College for Irene Hayes Gove, 66 March 29, 2001 lived in Newark, Philadelphia, Lon- Susan E. Ringle, 50 David Licciardello, and three grand- Women, now Douglass College, Irene Hayes Gove, 66, of Wash- don, Bloomington, Ind., Memphis, Susan E. Ringle, 50, of South children. from which she graduated in 1933. ington Township died on Wednes- Tenn. and Atlantic City before mov- Plainfield died on Saturday, March A Mass of Christian Burial will be Mrs. Birdsall was a past member day, March 21, at home. Gladys Miller, 77 ing to Westfield 40 years ago. 17, at Muhlenberg Regional Medi- of the Westfield Board of Educa- Mr. Silverman had been a com- offered at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, Born and raised in Staten Island, Gladys Russell Miller, 77, of Hyde cal Center in Plainfield. tion and Past President of the Ameri- mercial artist, specializing in flat March 29, at the Holy Trinity Roman she had lived in North Plainfield Park, Vt., died on Friday, March 23, Born in Plainfield, she had lived in can Field Service chapter. glass design, for the Nurre Company before relocating to Washington at her home in Scotch Plains. Scotch Plains and in North Branch Helen Freedman She was also active in the in Bloomington for 25 years before before moving to South Plainfield Westfield Historical Society and Township 10 years ago. Born in Bayonne, she maintained Helen Freedman of Mountainside a residence in Scotch Plains for 55 retiring. three years ago. the Miller-Cory House Museum, She had worked as a secretary at Before that, he had worked as an A 1968 graduate of Scotch Plains- died on Thursday, March 22, at Manor the Veterans Affairs Medical Cen- years. She moved to Hyde Park 20 Care Health Services in where she was a docent in the herb independent contractor for the South Fanwood High School, Miss Ringle garden for many years. She was a ter in Lyons before her retirement. years ago. Mountainside. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Carolina-based Masseb Company had attended North Platt University Born in Roselle, she had lived in lifelong member of The Presbyte- Surviving are six sons, William and for Sharon, Inc., based in North in North Platt, Neb. rian Church in Westfield. First United Methodist Church of Hillside and in Springfield before Hayes of South Plainfield, Paul Scotch Plains. Carolina. She was a former member of the moving to Mountainside. She was involved with many Hayes of Lafayette, Christopher He graduated in 1928 from the Fanwood Presbyterian Church and alumnae-related duties at Douglass. She was predeceased by her hus- She was predeceased by her hus- Hayes and Gerard Hayes of North band, James DeLoss Miller, in 1985. Philadelphia Normal School. was active in the church’s Bible Study band, Isaac Freedman, and by a sis- Surviving are three daughters, Plainfield, Patrick Hayes of Group. She was also a volunteer with Lila Birdsall Hart of Hastings-on- Surviving are two sons, two daugh- Mr. Silverman served in the United ter, Ruth Insley. Somerville and Timothy Hayes of ters, four grandchildren, one great- States Army Corps of Engineers dur- CONTACT We Care in Westfield. Surviving are two sons, David Freed- Hudson, N.Y., Mary Birdsall Surviving are her mother, Doris A. Layher of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Watchung; a brother, John Simpson grandchild and a sister. ing World War II. man and Richard Freedman; a sister, Services and interment were pri- He was a member of the Old Guard Greiff Ringle of North Branch, and Penelope Birdsall Hofmann of of Westfield; a sister, Helen Latella two sisters, Karen R. Swarer of Rec- Millicent Kramerman; four grandchil- of Staten Island, and eight grand- vate and conducted under the direc- of Westfield. dren and four great-grandchildren. Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; seven grand- tor, Pa. and Nancy D. Ringle Durrant children and a great-grandson. children. tion of the Memorial Funeral Home, Surviving are his wife, Lillian B. Services were held on Saturday, 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. of Bridgewater. Memorial services will be held Funeral services were held on Silverman; two daughters, Roberta Services were held on Wednesday, March 25, in the Beth Israel Cem- In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Kaufman and Sandra Souder; a sister, etery in Woodbridge. at The Presbyterian Church in Saturday, March 24, at the Scarpa March 21, in the J. C. Prall, Inc. Westfield on Sunday, April 1, at tributions may be made to the Noyes Sybil Fox, and two grandchildren. Arrangements were under the di- Funeral Home in North Plainfield. House Museum, in care of Funeral Home in Roselle, with inter- rection of the Menorah Chapels at 1:30 p.m., with the Reverend Interment took place at Franklin Services were held on Tuesday, ment at the Walpack Cemetery in Victoria M. Ney. Interment will Morristown Historic Society, P.O. Millburn in Union. Memorial Park in North Brunswick. Box 1299, Morrisville, Vt. 05661. March 27, in the Mount Sharon Cem- Walpack Center. March 29, 2001 take place in the Pine Grove Cem- March 29, 2001 March 29, 2001 etery in Springfield, Pa. March 29, 2001 Milton A. Steinfeld, Had Been Owner Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Of Antique Business in Westfield Milton A. Steinfeld of Westfield States Navy during World War II. Caring & Courteous Service to the died on Sunday, March 25, at Over- He was a life-master in the Ameri- look Hospital in Summit. can Contract Bridge League and a Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Born in Long Beach, N.Y., he Past President and board member of moved to Westfield in 1952. the New Jersey Bridge League. Mr. Steinfeld had owned Steinfeld Surviving are two sons, Michael Antiques of Westfield for 35 years Steinfeld and Andy Steinfeld, and before retiring in 1995. four grandchildren. Westfield He was awarded a bachelor’s de- Services were held on Tuesday, gree in journalism from Ohio Uni- March 27, in the Rossi Funeral Home 556 Westfield versity. in Scotch Plains. Avenue Mr. Steinfeld served in the United March 29, 2001 233-0255 John L. Dooley Norma Kirby Nelson, 83, Was Active Manager In Presbyterian Church in Westfield Norma Kirby Nelson, 83, of Hilton Surviving are a son, Thomas A. Head Island, S.C., died on Sunday, Nelson of Tucson, Ariz.; two daugh- March 25, at the Clare Bridge Cot- ters, Judith A. Johnson and Karen E. tage in Hilton Head Island. Dembiec, both of Hilton Head Is- Born in New York City, she had land; nine grandchildren and eight Cranford lived in Westfield before relocating great-grandchildren. 218 North Avenue to Hilton Head Island four years ago. A memorial service will be held at Mrs. Nelson was a member of The 11 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, March 30, 276-0255 Presbyterian Church in Westfield for in the Chapel of The Presbyterian Charles V. Dooley more than 50 years and was active in Church in Westfield. Interment will Manager the church as a Sunday School teacher be private. and a member of the Circle No. 7 Arrangements are under the direc- Club. tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 She was predeceased by her hus- East Broad Street in Westfield. band, Iver A. Nelson, in 1979. March 29, 2001 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 29, 2001 Page 9 Concepts & Thought THE STUDENT VIEW

‘Miss Molly’ to Give Seminar The weekly column written by local high school students

By ADAM TURNER in the town. None of these efforts will On ‘Smart Discipline’ at Coles Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times be able to work without the full coop- Okay, it’s Saturday night in By DEBORAH MADISON teach kids to be self-motivated to follow eration of not only the 59 hired police Specially Written for The Leader and The Times rules, without yelling and screaming at Westfield; of course every teenager is officers, but also, more importantly, WESTFIELD -- Westfield resident them,” according to Mrs. McCloskey. out drinking, right? Well, not me. I was the much larger population of teenag- Molly McCloskey, widely known as The second hour will address how to just hanging out, watching TV at a ers. “Miss Molly” on the nationally syndi- build self-esteem, which goes hand in friend’s house, when I decided at 1 The issue was spurred by last year’s cated show “Romper Room and hand with self-motivation. a.m. to head back to my own home for open town meeting at Westfield High Friends,” will present several seminars “Smart Discipline” is the most widely a nice long night of sleep. I knew to School, where numerous students com- in Scotch Plains on “Smart Discipline” attended seminar on parenting in the drive carefully past midnight because, for parents. United States, said Mrs. McCloskey. plained of run-ins with the police that “Smart Discipline,” developed by There is no charge, but registration is from what I had heard, the cops will were along the same line as my expe- Louisiana family therapist Larry Koenig, required. For more information, inter- pull a teenager over for, well, nothing rience. is an organized and calm approach to ested individuals are invited to visit the at all. One person said he was racially disciplining children and building self- Web site www.smartdiscipline.com, MAYORAL DECREES…Westfield Mayor Gregory S. McDermott, above, and I never really believed all the rumors profiled, a second said he was fol- esteem. Mrs. McCloskey will present which shows seminar locations and Scotch Plains Mayor Martin L. Marks, below, recently declared the week of February 26 “Montessori Education Week.” Acting Governor Donald T. until I experienced it myself. lowed around numerous times, and the lecture at School One Elementary dates. As I pulled into my humble home on Wednesday, April 4, and at Coles Those persons who would like to DiFrancesco and Assemblyman Richard H. Bagger also signed the proclama- another teen alleged she was “unfairly” Elementary School on Wednesday, April attend the seminars may also contact tions. Pictured with Mayor McDermott, left to right, are: former and current just off Central Avenue, I noticed a yelled at. To resolve the issue, former 18, both at 7:30 p.m. Parent Teacher Association President students at The Christopher Academy, Marielle, Matthew and Juliana Albano. police car pulling up next to my house. Chief Anthony J. Scutti told the kids to Pictured with Mayor Marks, left to right, are: Director of the Scotch Plains I asked if I could help the pair of Each lecture will be presented in two Liz Murad at (908) 322-8317 to regis- school Evelyn Hagman, students Rita Murphy, Leo Rosenthal, Veronica Murphy, schedule appointments with him to parts; the first hour will cover “ways to ter. Alexis Murphy, Fiona Rosenthal, and parents Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy officers and they replied to me by talk about the incidents. Of course, the and Denise Rosenthal. saying, “Yeah, you ran right through three people who were so outspoken at Enrichment Center Notes that stop sign back there.” the time never did come forward to I didn’t really know what to say. I discuss it with the Chief, and the prob- murmured back to them that I didn’t lem was left as it was found — unre- Change of Ownership remember not stopping when in my head solved. all I could think about was how I could WESTFIELD – The Enrichment Middle school students may opt to This is what has led to the current Center has announced a change of own- take basic reading, math or writing recollect so clearly stopping to look both action taken by the police to improve ership. courses. These classes are designed to ways, then pulling out. Of course I wasn’t interaction between teens and cops. “It is with great excitement and enthu- allow students to meet grade standards going to talk back to them. because they While they are moving in the right siasm that I take over as sole owner of the and other goals. A popular course, “Test were the authority, the men in charge of direction, it still doesn’t resolve the company. I plan to implement new and Taking/Study Skills,” is being offered the situation. After asking me that same dilemma, as shown by my little Satur- again. Students can learn to become more innovative programming in various time question five times, obviously to see if I day night encounter. frames that have not yet been offered by effective in the classroom as they study would slur my speech, I told them I’d be The Enrichment Center,” stated the new time management, study techniques, test- There needs to also be more of an proprietor Elaine Sigal. taking strategies and more. more careful and I walked away knowing effort by the police department as a The hours of operation have also been Gifted students may register for the I did nothing wrong. whole. Don’t just have the same two extended. Six week mini-sessions in May, Junior SAT Verbal and/or Math classes. Over the past few months, since the officers come to visit us each week; science birthday parties, and pre- and This course is designed to advance stu- appointment of new Police Chief Ber- mix it up and let some of the others see after-care for the two summer sessions dents’ thinking skills as applicable to nard Tracy, the police department has that we are more than a generation of will also be implemented by Mrs. Sigal. standardized tests and school. taken giant steps in the right direction One of the original founders of the High school pupils are offered SAT I alcoholics. And how about if some of facility, Mrs. Sigal stated, “This com- and SAT II courses of study, as well as to become more in tune with the teen- the stubborn teenagers who are so pany was founded seven years ago at my classes in the writing of application es- age population. These efforts include quick to hate cops come to a meeting dining room table with six children. It has says and interview skills. The program sending two officers, once a week, to to see that a policeman is more than a been a privilege for me to be able to watch offers a small class size, with a maximum have an open forum with students about guy with a badge out to get you. and nurture this business since its incep- of eight students per class. Strategies and various policing topics. The two sides have to improve their tion. Hundreds of students have attended subject material are covered during the Additionally, a Community Polic- the Enrichment Center and found suc- sessions, which are led by state certified Condi B. Thiam Wins efforts; it can’t just be one side doing cess. It is my goal to enhance the positive and experienced instructors. ing Unit was formed to help improve all the work. A full resolution to a and creative atmosphere that has per- Students may register for math or ver- relations between teenagers and po- problem starts with a plan, which we vaded The Center.” bal classes, or both areas if desired. All Achievement Scholarship lice. This group has met once and have. A full-service tutoring and enrichment SAT classes are $25 per hour payable at WESTFIELD – The National announced that Westfielder Condi discussed ways in which students and The next step is to have complete center, the facility is located at 424 Cen- each session. Classes are offered from Achievement Scholarship Program, B. Thiam was awarded an Achieve- police can come together to live as one cooperation, and that’s what is needed. tral Avenue in Westfield. Programming Saturday through Thursday. The SAT II to students in grades kindergarten through program offers classes in all sciences, a privately-financed academic com- ment Scholarship. 12 is offered year round and is handi- languages, math, history and writing. petition for outstanding Black Ameri- Condi earned the Warner-Lambert capped accessible. The facility is air- Early registration is recommended. can high school students, recently Achievement Scholarship. HELPING CHILDREN LEARN conditioned and has ample free parking. The Enrichment Center’s SOS (Stu- All 85 of the teachers are state certified dent Overall Support) program is being • Classes Saturday - Thursday The Enrichment Center and experienced. offered for students of all ages. This • 4 - 8 Students Per Class Open week-long, the facility limits program is tailored to each student. Study class size to eight students. Private tutor- skills are taught using the student’s own • All Teachers State Certified ing is also available. class work. & Experienced Students in elementary school may For more information, please call The study the basics of reading, math, writ- Enrichment Center at (908) 654-0100. • Gifted & Talented SAT I ing, public speaking, as well as being & • Remedial SAT II able to learn about science. Gifted pro- Murphy, Verducci Named CLASSES grams are offered for students who qualify. • Enrichment Ancient Greece and Rome is only one To Semester Honor Roll Elaine C. Sigal

• PSAT • SAT I • SAT II The Enrichment Center The Enrichment Center area of study that allows students to be At Seton Hall Prep creative and learn at their own pace. • Private Tutoring - All Subjects SCOTCH PLAINS – Seton Hall Ithaca College Names Preparatory School in West Orange has - All Levels Abigail O’Neill announced that Robert Murphy of Scotch • Call Now For Brochure Plains and Rory Verducci of Fanwood To Fall Dean’s List have been named to its Second Trimester H I MIDDLE SCHOOL WESTFIELD – Ithaca College in Honor Roll. Ithaca, N.Y. recently revealed that Robert, who is a junior, received a G Westfield resident Abigail O’Neill was Commendation. Rory, a junior, earned H ELEMENTARY named to the Dean’s List for the fall First Honors. 2000 semester. A graduate of Westfield Brandon Albert Doerr S High School, Abigail is majoring in C television/radio. Placed on Dean’s List H REPORTING TO THE ROTARY…Scotch Plains-Fanwood Rotary Club Presi- Laura Mottley Spends WESTFIELD – Westfield resident dent Karin Dreixler is pictured with Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School DECA O Brandon Albert Doerr was named to the pupils, left to right, Chris Gawryluk, Rob Bugg and Doug Gillie. The trio of O Spring Break Helping Dean’s List for the fall semester at The students made a special presentation to the Rotary. After discussing many of L 424 Central Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 Others in Outreach Program Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, DECA’s community activities during the year, Chris, Rob and Doug gave an in- (908) 654-0110 Md. depth report on their study of the global economy. The students compiled a Résumés Accepted From State Certified Teachers WESTFIELD – During her spring He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Doerr detailed report after interviewing officials at the White House, U.S. Chamber break, Laura Mottley of Westfield helped and attended Westfield High School. Bran- of Commerce, International Monetary Fund, AFL-CIO, and the Steelworkers disadvantaged citizens in Fries, Va. as a don will graduate in May 2003. of America in Washington, D.C. The Enrichment Center The Enrichment Center The Enrichment Center The Enrichment Center The Enrichment Center participant in Loyola College’s Spring Break Outreach Program. Laura is a member of the Class of 2002 at Loyola. Andrea Liss, Rianna Liss Named to Dean’s Lists SCOTCH PLAINS – Marist College President Dennis J. Murray announced recently that Andrea Liss of Scotch Plains OPENOPEN HOUSEHOUSE has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2000 semester at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Dean of the College of Business 6:30 - 8:30 PM • Thursday, April 5, 2001 Administration at Rider University Mark E. Sandberg revealed that Rianna TOURS • DEMOS • RAFFLES • REFRESHMENTS Liss of Scotch Plains has also been named to the Dean’s List for the fall Programs: 2000 semester at Rider University in Lawrenceville. ¥ A/C, Heating, Refrigeration ¥ Culinary Arts Andrea and Rianna are the daugh- ters of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Liss of ¥ Allied Health ¥ Electrical Technology Scotch Plains. ¥ Auto Collision ¥ Electromechanical Technology ¥ Auto Mechanics ¥ Graphic Communications ¥ Auto Technology ¥ Horticulture ¥ Baking ¥ Law Enforcement
 ¥ Carpentry ¥ Maintenance Mechanics ¥ Child Development ¥ Masonry ¥ Commercial Art ¥ Office Systems ON THURDAY APRIL 5th 2001, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 9:00 A.M. ¥ Computer Drafting ¥ Supermarket Technology AND 12:00 P.M., THE VOTING MACHINES TO BE USED IN THE SCHOOL BOARD ¥ Computer Repair Technology ¥ Telecommunications Technology ELECTION WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. ¥ Cosmetology ¥ Welding ANY INTERESTED PARTIES WHO WISH TO INSPECT THE VOTING MACHINES SHOULD APPEAR AT THE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION UNION COUNTY VOCATIONAL- VOTING MACHINE WAREHOUSE, 2345 SOUTH AVENUE, SCOTCH PLAINS. UNION COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL 1776 Raritan Road JUNE S. FISCHER, CHAIRPERSON MARY ELLEN HARRIS, SECRETARY Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 TERESA M. HALE, MEMBER (908) 889-8288 ext. 340 or 341 JOHN DeSIMONE, MEMBER CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 29, 2001 Page 11 Check it out on the Web! Sports Section - Pages 11-14 www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS DISTANCE RUNNERS EMERGE TO SOLIDIFY TEAM High Competition Level Will Strengthen Raider Trackmen

By DAVID B. CORBIN Cranford for Union County domi- anything from 400 meters and up,” Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times nance. pointed out Raider Distance Coach Raider boys track and field usually UCT cross country champion jun- Jeff Koegel. “He ran at the Meet of means excellence in the field events ior Bob Wallden and senior Mike Champs (Winter Track) and finished and in sprints and relays. However, Dixon will lead the Raider endur- 12th in the 800. He is looking to go over the past few years, the Scotch ance boys. under 2:00 in the 800 and 4:30 in the Plains-Fanwood High School dis- “Our big distance scorer will prob- mile.” tance runners have emerged to rival ably be Dixon. He is competitive at Koegel has been working with Wallden to improve his effectiveness in the shorter distances. “I have been working with him on shorter dis- tances to build his speed and he has Files of The Westfield Leader and The Times gotten his mile time down a good bit BLUE DEVILS EXCELLING IN DISTANCE EVENTS...The Westfield High School girls distance runners have earned over the winter,” said Koegel. “They many team points in previous years and look to accumulate many more this season. Combined with several strong (Dixon and Wallden) are going to be sprinters, Westfield will be very competitive. big point-getters. Bob and Mike to- gether probably scored 25 points for us in the indoor county meet.” ANZELONE, CUSIMANO, ACKERMAN LEAD 1600M, 3200M Senior Matt Schimming, freshman Zack McGuire sophomore Walter Biner will add depth to the distance crew. Devil Track Ladies Bolster “These guys are all ready to go now, but I have been kind of holding them back so they don’t peak too soon,” commented Koegel. On the speed side, plenty of eyes Strength in Sprints, Hurdles will be watching the progress of jun- ior Ray Williams, who finished sev- By DAVID B. CORBIN in the pole vault. but now she is in really good shape,” enth in the 400 meters at the Meet of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Also strengthening the speed pack pointed out Carpenter. Files of The Westfield Leader and The Times Champions (MOC) last June. Watch for something new from the will be senior Krystle Dixon, who Another freshman, Lisa Panaresa OMINOUS RAIDER COMPETITORS...Led by Bob Wallden, front, and Mike “Everybody knows that we have Westfield High School girls track will compete in the 200 and 400 – shot put and discus – will add more Dixon, right, the Raider distance runners have emerged to be one of the best in Ray. And we expect him to do what and field teams this season! meters, and junior Christine Pecoraro, depth to a good nucleus of field the county. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 “We never really had sprinters in who will compete in the 100, 200 veterans. the past but we finally have sprinters and 400 meters. “She will be up there with Dana and hurdlers who will excel,” claimed “She (Pecoraro) had a great indoor (Grau) and Liz (Sweeney) when we Blue Devil Head Coach Nancy Car- season. Last year, she was injured CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 MACDONALD, GEISSLER NAMED TEAM CO-CAPTAINS penter. Senior Susan Hinds and junior Sa- rah Burke are strong in the sprints and hurdles but, last year, the Blue Devils Devil Diamond Boys Feature lacked any depth in those events. Until this year that is! Freshman Mikaela Cruz appears to be the most promis- ing newcomer to the speed pack. Strength Throughout Lineup This winter, “She broke the high school record in the 55 hurdles,” said Carpenter. “She’s definitely going to By ADAM TURNER looking to take their year of experi- from there. I want to win 15 games, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times be a contributor.” ence and growth out on the diamond get into states, and see where we can Hinds qualified for the Group 4 Youth. In a nutshell, that one word to do battle. go.” championships last year in the 400- has characterized the three main While Westfield does feature a The Blue Devils’ other half of the hurdles and is expected to be a work- Westfield High School varsity boys plethora of young talent, their solid middle infield is occupied by junior horse, competing predominantly in sports teams. With football playing a senior cast leads them. Starting Brett Picaro, who will lead off and the 200 meters, 110 and 400 hurdles trio of junior running backs and a pitcher and Co-Captain Nick give solid play at second base. The and long jump. Burke, who qualified pair of junior wide outs, basketball Geissler, fellow Co-Captain and start- other three infield spots are filled by for the Group 4 championships in the starting four juniors and a sopho- ing shortstop Ryan McDonald and junior power hitter Blair Richardson 100 meters, also will carry a load by more, the trend will continue in the left fielder Mike Duelks return along at first, smooth swinging Mike Sofka David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times competing in the 100 and 200 meters, BLUE DEVIL TENNIS CO-CAPTAINS...Senior Ryan Jones, left, and junior spring as baseball looks to start six with the returning juniors to give at third, and the player with the big- hurdles and long jump. Burke also Westfield a chance to make a run in Griffen Maloney have been selected as the Westfield High School boys tennis juniors while having two of them gest shoes to fill, catcher Josh competed in the Meet of Champions Co-Captains. See story on page 12. share pitching duties. the states. Ludmer. Ludmer will step into the After a 9-14 season full of growing Head Coach Bob Brewster said, “I spot that Brian Flynn played last pains in ’00, these Blue Devils are always start with small goals and go CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Consolidate Today With Your Town Bank Home Equity Loan! Our Home Equity Loan Features: No Application Fees! No Appraisal Fees! No Closing Costs! No Points! * Files of The Westfield Leader and The Times Files of The Westfield Leader and The Times VETERAN INFIELD...Although mostly juniors, the DANGER THROUGHOUT...The Blue Devil offense can be Blue Devils have a veteran infield. dangerous throughout the lineup.

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By ADAM TURNER ranked Millburn and the schedule Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times does not get easier. First in the conference, second in “Our schedule is packed with top the county, and returning the top teams, Millburn, Livingston, and three singles players. That is the Summit, our number one rival. We breakdown on what looks to be a play all the top public schools in the promising year for the Westfield High state,” said Kapner. School boys’ tennis team. Power added, “We have been work- Co-Captains senior Ryan Jones and ing and we will be ready for junior Griffin Maloney, along with Millburn.” sophomore Dave Eisenberg all re- As for the doubles players, who turn from the Watchung Conference have yet to be named, Power said, “I David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times as winning Devils to give them an think whoever is picked, we will be BLUE DEVIL DIAMOND CO-CAPTAINS...Seniors Nick Geissler, left, and RAIDER TEAM CO-CAPTAINS...Seniors Mike Dixon, left, and David Larkin experienced onslaught of one-on-one ready when the time comes.” Ryan MacDonald lead a youthful but talented group of Blue Devils toward what will lead another strong Raider boys track and field team with hopes of winning players. Westfield will return the whole may turn out to be a successful season. the Union County top honors. “Our goals are to win the confer- team next year except Jones, but this ence, county, section, and then make does not mean Coach Kapner wants a run in the states. We look deter- to let this season pass by in hopes for High Competition Level Will mined and ready to work over the success next season. Devil Diamond Boys Feature next few weeks,” said Westfield Head “We still have a young team but Coach George Kapner. almost everyone has a year or two in Strength Throughout Lineup Strengthen Raider Trackmen The individuals for the singles spots the program so we should have a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 are all but set – although the 1-2-3 very good season this year and carry order was yet to be decided at the it into next year,” said Kapner. year. Flynn is currently playing be- The Blue Devils also have another he has been doing in the sprints and conference. time of the article. Occupancy of the hind the plate at Wagner College in huge advantage as compared to past the 400,” said Raider Head Coach “The strong teams are Plainfield first and second doubles slots have New York. seasons. Rich McGriff. “We expect big things and Elizabeth. Cranford’s got a strong been heavily contended. The Blue Berkowitz Named Joining Duelks in the outfield will “We’ve got a deep group of kids. out of him. And hopefully, he will distance team and Linden’s relay guys Devils have four returning players in be returning varsity players Jim We’re strong all the way through our perform stronger.” are strong. It’s a well-balanced county juniors Devin Power, Ryan Miller, All-Area 1st Team McKeon in center field, and Jay order; the end of our order can start Senior Derrion Aberdeen reached and it’s going to be tough. Our goal is Shaun Simone, and sophomore Doug Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Cook in right. These two will also a rally as easily as the beginning. Not the MOC last year and will earn to go out and win the county title, the Shineman who will battle it out for School senior Dana Berkowitz help carry the pitching load along everyone has that and it will be a big points in the long jump, high jump conference, the county relays and the the two remaining places but they headed a list of four Raiders to re- with Geissler. And this will be a advantage,” said Brewster. and hurdles. Senior Mike Franzone states,” stressed McGriff. “That’s the are not the only candidates. ceive All-Area recognition by the tough job considering the great hit- The young football team could not will be strong in the hurdles and high goal we set when we come out here to Kapner pointed out, “We have some Courier News for girls swimming. ting teams Westfield will play this do it, basketball could not either, jump. Senior David Larkin will add practice. We are going to take it one freshmen who are looking good and Two Westfield High School and two year. “Every team we play is hard. maybe this youth-filled group of Blue depth in the sprints step at a time.” may challenge the upperclassmen.” Governor Livingston girls also re- There is no break in our schedule,” Devils will make a run deep into the Also, the Raiders return nearly ev- McGriff added, “We have a high Junior Devin Power said of the fight ceived recognition. said Brewster. state tournament. eryone in the power field events. This level of competition all of the time, for the remaining spots, “It’s been Berkowitz was the top area swim- Last year was considered a learn- “We’ve got a great nucleus of play- winter, sophomore Chris Feighner so I believe that is what helps us.” really competitive for the doubles mer in the 50 freestyle and proved it ing season according to Brewster. ers. We’ll just have to see what hap- shoved the shot put 47 feet indoor. spots. He’s been looking at us indi- by winning the event at the Pirate While starting five sophomores the pens,” said Brewster. Senior Tim Lee and Adam Powers vidually so we’ll see how it goes.” Invitational. At the Union County team made mistakes, lost close will also leave impressive imprints in One thing that is for sure is that the tournament, she broke school games, and as a result could not quite Wallden, Aberdeen Get the ground in the shot, discus and team must be ready from the start records in the 100 backstroke and finish the year with an above .500 javelin. Steve Hetzel in discus and because they open against highly- 100 individual medley. Berkowitz record. All-Area 1st Team Track several newcomers will add depth. and senior Jen Bassman, junior Julia Brewster pointed out, “With those Scotch Plains-Fanwood High “Everybody expects us to be strong Raider Cousar Gets Sheffield and freshman Morgan five sophomores we had last year we School senior Derrion Aberdeen – in the sprints, hurdles and jumps, but Larkin made the Second Team in made a lot of rookie mistakes. This high jump – and junior Bob Wallden we’re doing a real good job in the All-Union 1st Team the 200 freestyle relay. Berkowitz year we won’t make those mistakes – 3,200 meters – were selected to the field. We may surprise a lot of people was also named as The Times of and that will result in more wins.” Courier News All-Area First Team in at how strong we are in those events Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar- boys winter track. Raider senior Mike too,” hinted McGriff. School senior Gary Cousar – 189-lb. Athlete of the Month for January. Cager Feeley Gets Dixon made the Second Team in the But McGriff expects stiff compe- class – has been selected to The Star Blue Devil seniors Chrissy 800 meters. Westfield High School tition from within the county and Ledger All-Union County First Team Schwebel and Jenny Fowler were senior Alexis Anzelone – 3,200 – and in wrestling. Raiders Derek – 103-lb. named to the Second Team for their All-Area 2nd Team Governor Livingston Highlander jun- PUBLIC NOTICE – and Lucas Francavilla – 135-lb. – efforts in the 500 freestyle and the 50 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High ior Dana McCurdy – 400 meters – SHERIFF’S SALE received Second Team honors and freestyle, respectively. Highlander School senior Andrew Feeley was were selected to the Second Team for SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Matt DeNichilo – 125-lb. – received sophomore Sandy Zeah, in the 100 selected to the Courier News Sec- girls track. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Third Team honors. Governor freestyle, and freshman Natalie ond Team All-Area as a center in Wallden qualified for the Meet of DOCKET NO. F-16505-99 Livingston Highlanders Jon Regenye boys basketball. Westfield High UNION COUNTY SAVINGS BANK, Viscito, in diving, were also named Champions in the 3,200 by finishing PLAINTIFF vs. EDNA S. PORTELA, ET – 145-lb. – and Shawn Coughlin – to the Second Team. School junior Dan DeSerio, Union third in Group 3 and also breezed to ALS., DEFENDANT. 215-lb. – both were named to the Catholic’s Joey Green and Gover- first at the Union County tournament CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Raider junior Ray Williams Second Team. PUBLIC NOTICE nor Livingston’s Andrew Whitney (UCT). Aberdeen cleared 6’2” in the DATED JULY 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF were selected as Honorable Men- high jump to place second in the MORTGAGED PREMISES. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ESTATE OF CATHERINE tions. UCT. Dixon won the 800 at the UCT. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale TOWN OF WESTFIELD STAMBERGER, Deceased. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 The Board of Adjustment of the Town of Westfield, New Jersey will meet on Monday, April LaCORTE, Surrogate of the County of Union, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- 9, 2001 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, Westfield, made on the 23rd day of March, A.D., 2001, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. to hear and consider the following appeals for variance from the upon the application of the undersigned, as APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the requirements of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Administrator of the estate of said deceased, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- notice is hereby given to the creditors of said 1. Herschel and Annamae Gearhart, 479 Channing Avenue Lot No. 8 Block No. 801 (this ders must have 20% of their bid available in deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under lot is partly in Scotch Plains Township) seeking permission to erect a deck in rear yard cash or certified check at the conclusion of oath or affirmation their claims and demands contrary to the requirements of Section 11.08 E.10 and 13.02 C.2 of the Land Use the sales. against the estate of said deceased within Ordinance. Applicant proposes a maximum Westfield building coverage, including The judgment amount is SIXTY ONE six months from the date of said order, or deck 20.7% (total lot) and 29.5% (Westfield only). The ordinance allows 22%. THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY they will be forever barred from prosecuting Minimum sideyard setback for deck proposed is ± 5 feet. Ordinance requires 10 feet. FIVE & 06/100 ($61,285.06). or recovering the same against the sub- Minimum rear yard setback proposed is 21.58 feet. Ordinance requires 25 feet. Property to be sold is located in the City scriber. 2. R.E.D. Realty L.L.C., 109 North Avenue West seeking to use a portion of the first of Elizabeth, County of Union and State G. Richard Stamberger floor as office use and ordinance requires retail use on the first floor. Applicant of New Jersey Administrator seeking variances from the following: Premises commonly known as 58 South Buttermore Mullen Second Street, Unit 3-B, ELIZABETH, List of Existing Nonconforming zoning conditions: Jeremiah & Phillips, Attorneys NEW JERSEY 07202 445 East Broad Street Section 17.02 B5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires parking spaces BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 934, P.O. Box 2189 for the use to be 65 and the zone to be 54 - 25 are proposed. BLOCK NO. 2, on the official Tax Map of the Westfield, New Jersey 07091 City of ELIZABETH Section 17.04 A of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires parking stall width 1 T – 3/29/01, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Dimensions: None Given Condo Unit to be 9 feet. 8 feet-6 inches or 9 feet is proposed. Nearest Cross Street: PUBLIC NOTICE There is due approximately the sum of Section 17.02 E-1 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires loading zone of one (1) space. Zero (0) are proposed. SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- SHERIFF’S SALE DRED SIXTY ONE & 92/100 ($67,761.92) Section 11.25 E3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance requires rear yard setback SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, together with lawful interest and costs. of 20 feet. Applicant proposes 17 feet-4 inches is proposed. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, There is a full legal description on file in DOCKET NO. F-11056-99 Section 16.04 of the Land Use Ordinance. Ordinance allows one sign over main MVP AND 1ST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE...Brandon Kape, captain of the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., public entrance. Applicant proposes two signs on western elevation and one sign on Westfield High School (WHS) Ice Hockey team, was awarded MVP of the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM P. BARBA & eastern elevation. National C Conference and was named First Team All-Conference. He was also this sale. MILUSKA BARBA, H/W; GLADYS NIEVES chosen to be a member of the All-State Senior All-Star Team. Pictured, left to RALPH FROEHLICH List of new C.40;55D-70c. and d. variances requested: & MR. NIEVES, DEFENDANT. SHERIFF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, right, are: WHS Ice Hockey Coach Brian LaFontaine, Kape and WHS Athletic Section 17.02 B5 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes 25 parking FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. DATED JANUARY 10, 2001 FOR SALE Director Ed Tranchina. spaces. Ordinance requires 65 for the use and 54 for the zone. Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 216 Haddon Avenue Section 11.25 A3 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes office use on the By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Westmont, New Jersey 08108 first floor and ordinance requires retail on the first floor. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT CH-755440 (WL) 3. Raymond Gee, 721 North Avenue seeking permission to erect a rear yard covered by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- SHERIFF’S SALE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY 4 T - 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 porch and second story addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.12 E.10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS & 3/29/01 Fee: $175.44 of the Land Use Ordinance. Maximum building coverage proposed is 21.59%. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CONTRACTOR: Brenda Coppola Cuba, Ordinance allows 20%. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF DOCKET NO. F-20975-98 Esq., 324 East Broad Street, Westfield, 4. Robin’s Nest, Owner/Operator Robin Metzger, 361 South Avenue. Applicant APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF PUBLIC NOTICE New Jersey 07090 seeking from Section 17.02B4 of the Land Use Ordinance the following variance: afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CALIFORNIA, N.A. AS TRUSTEE UNDER NATURE OF SERVICE: Appointed should SHERIFF’S SALE Applicant proposes 26 parking spaces and ordinance requires 32 spaces. ders must have 20% of their bid available in THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREE- need arise pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2B:25-1 et SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 5. Vance Florist, Owner/Operator, 302 South Avenue East seeking permission to cash or certified check at the conclusion of MENT DATED AS OF MARCH 1, 1995, seq. as Alternate Municipal Prosecutor. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, retain 3 additional signs in addition to the one allowed sign contrary to the the sales. MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- DURATION: As needed. DOCKET NO. F-8532-00 requirements of Section 16.04 E and 16.04 E2 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED CATES, SERIES 1995-1, PLAINTIFF vs. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $150. per court OCWEN FEDERAL BANK, FSB, PLAIN- proposes to retain 2 signs on poles; 1 sign on fence. Ordinance does not permit this SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUN- RICHARD C. FISCHER; MARISSA G. session TIFF vs. RICHARD WILLIAMS, DE- type of signage. Applicant also proposes a 5 foot by 5 foot sign on the building on DRED SEVENTY FIVE & 32/100 FISCHER; THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT CEASED, HIS HEIRS, DEVISEES, ET the corner lot side of building. Ordinance allows a 10 foot by 18 inch sign on building. ($117,275.32). OF BOSTON, DEFENDANT. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- ALS, DEFENDANT. 6. Eleanor Bellomo, 227 Golf Edge seeking permission to erect a rear yard addition ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or parcel of CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, contrary to the requirements of Section 11.06 E.7 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant land and premises situate, lying and being in DATED JANUARY 18, 2001 FOR SALE BARBARA RIEPE DATED NOVEMBER 28, 2000 FOR SALE proposes a rear yard setback of 30 feet-34.5 feet. Ordinance requires 35 feet. the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. TOWNSHIP CLERK OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. 7. John Konstantinidis, 3 Mohawk Trail seeking permission to erect a rear yard addition State of New Jersey, being more particularly By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 1 T – 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $16.83 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- contrary to the requirements of Section 11.08 E.7 and 11.08 E.10 of the Land Use described as follows: ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Ordinance. Applicant proposes a rear yard setback of 28 feet. Ordinance requires BEGINNING at a point in the westerly by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- public vendue, at the Union County Admin- 35 feet. Applicant also proposes maximum allowable building coverage of 21.61%. sideline of Grier Avenue therein distant ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 PUBLIC NOTICE istration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Ordinance allows 20%. 162.92 feet from the corner formed by the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on 8. Sunita Merriman, D.D.S., 229 Charles Street seeking permission to erect a intersection of the westerly sideline of Grier sey on WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF WEDNESDAY THE 11TH DAY OF APRIL freestanding sign contrary to the requirements of Section 16.01 of the Land Use Avenue with the northerly sideline of Sum- APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of Ordinance. Applicant proposes an externally illuminated freestanding sign. Ordi- mer Street; thence afternoon of said day. All successful bid- of the Township Council of the Township of said day. All successful bidders must have nance does not allow this type of signage. 1) North 79 degrees 41 minutes West, ders must have 20% of their bid available in Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers 20% of their bid available in cash or certified 9. Limited Store Planning for Victoria’s Secret located at 233 East Broad Street 200 feet to a point; thence cash or certified check at the conclusion of in the Municipal Building of said Township on check at the conclusion of the sales. seeking permission for the following variances: 2) North 10 degrees 19 minutes East, 40 the sales. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, there was intro- The judgment amount is SEVENTY TWO feet to a point; thence The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- duced, read for the first time, and passed on Section 16.04 E.b. of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes a maximum THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FORTY 3) South 79 degrees 41 minutes East, DRED FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO- such first reading, the following ordinance: mounting height of 14 feet-10 inches. Ordinance allows 12 feet. FIVE & 08/100 ($72,845.08). 200 feet to a point in the westerly line of Grier HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN & 95/100 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 1. Subject to such facts as an accurate Section 16.04 E.c. of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes maximum Avenue; thence ($257,247.95). TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE 7-3.7 survey and physical inspection of the pre- horizontal dimension of 24 feet-9 inches. Ordinance allows 20 feet. 4) Along the same South 10 degrees 19 Property to be sold is located in the Town SCHEDULE VII (T.O. 7-3.7 mises may reveal. minutes West, 40 feet to the point and place of Westfield, County of Union and State Section 16.01 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes sign over front door, SCHEDULE VII) OF THE TOWN- 2. Subject to easements and restrictions of BEGINNING. of New Jersey which is not permitted by Ordinance. SHIP GENERAL ORDINANCES of record, if any. Known and designated as Block No. 4 Lot Premises commonly known as 505 Wood- OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH 3. Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, Section 16.04 E.6.e. of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes a maximum No. 742 on the Official Tax Map of the City land Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090 PLAINS ENTITLED “TRAFFIC” water and sewer liens, if any. allowable horizontal dimension for rear entrance sign of 9 feet. Ordinance allows 4 feet. of Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 5, BLOCK 4. Subject to rights of tenants and occu- Commonly known as 551 Grier Avenue, NO. 1410, on the official Tax Map of the The purpose of the ordinance: To prohibit Section 16.01 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant proposes lettering in front pants, if any. Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 Town of Westfield. parking temporarily for snow plowing and windows. Ordinance does not allow window lettering. 5. Subject to state and municipal ordi- THIS IS A PURCHASE MONEY FIRST Dimensions: 120.03 feet x 110.73 feet x removal on Kevin Road between Terrill Road 10. HEALTHSOUTH, 501 Hillcrest Avenue seeking permission to erect two signs nances, statutes and regulations, including MORTGAGE 20 feet x 2.77 feet x 199.49 feet x 86.83 feet. and Aberdeen Road and to permit the erection contrary to the requirements of Section 16.01 of the Land Use Ordinance. Applicant zoning ordinances. There is due approximately the sum of Nearest Cross Street: Kimball Avenue of the appropriate signage and enforcement. proposes (1) a non-illuminating sign 4 feet by 8 inches over entrance door stating There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOU- There is due approximately the sum of A public hearing for same will be held on “HEALTHSOUTH”; (2) a free-standing sign, 10 feet off of the corner of Hillcrest SEVENTY SEVEN THOUSAND TWO- SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & THREE-HUNDRED SIX THOUSAND Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Avenue and South Euclid Avenue; sign is 2 feet by 6 feet and has an above ground HUNDRED TEN & 84/100 ($77,210.84) 44/100 ($132,756.44) together with lawful EIGHT-HUNDRED ONE & 55/100 Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, height of 5 feet. Proposed signs are not permitted by Ordinance in an RS-10 zone. together with lawful interest and costs. interest and costs. ($306,801.55) together with lawful interest or any time and place to which a meeting for 11. Richard H. and Barbara Laird Bagger, 813 Stevens Avenue seeking permission to There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in and costs. the further consideration of such ordinance extend an existing front porch to create a wraparound porch on the side of the house the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in shall from time to time be adjourned, and all contrary to the requirement of Section 11.07 C5 of the Land Use Ordinance. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. persons interested will be given an opportu- Applicants propose a front yard setback of 11.37 feet. (Present front yard setback this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. is 10.37 feet.) Ordinance requires estimated front yard setback of 25.59 feet. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. A copy of same may be obtained from the 12. James and Kelly Stryker, 112 Jefferson Avenue seeking permission to erect a two SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park story addition contrary to the requirements of Section 11.07 E.6 of the Land Use LAW OFFICES OF MARK J. UDREN & STERN LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SHERIFF Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- Ordinance. Applicant proposes a side yard setback of 8 feet-7 inches. Ordinance ASSOCIATES NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLC FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. requires a 10 foot side yard setback. Suite 500 Suite 300 Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Monday through Friday by any member of 1040 North Kings Highway Documentation of the above is on file in the Office of the Town Engineer, 959 North Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway 216 Haddon Avenue the general public who wants a copy of Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 West, Westfield, New Jersey and may be seen Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 same without cost. CH-755753 (WL) Colleen Mayer, Secretary CH-755792 (WL) CH-754901 (WL) BARBARA RIEPE 4 T - 3/15, 3/22, 3/29 Board of Adjustment 4 T - 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 4 T - 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 Township Clerk & 4/5/01 Fee: $183.60 1 T – 3/29/01, The Leader Fee: $160.14 & 4/19/01 Fee: $240.72 & 4/12/01 Fee: $199.92 1 T – 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $33.66 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 29, 2001 Page 13 Devil Lady Laxers Face Big Rebuilding Season

Our biggest concern is that there is By STEVEN KRAKAUER Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times not a lot of Varsity experience.” There’s no denying that last year’s The Blue Devil lady laxers will be season for the Westfield High School notably absent of many key players girls lacrosse team was monumen- when they take the field for their first tal. Besides obtaining their best game on April 2. Ninety-two of the record ever (11-4) in their fourth goals scored last year came out of a season, the lady laxers overcame huge senior’s stick, and the goalie will be odds to beat long-time rivals Oak different as well. Goalie Libby Knoll, Pingry and Kent Place. With Schundler had a .627 save percent- all these accomplishments, there was age last year, and she will be sorely room for one more as the Devil laxers missed. won their first state game (beating Other key players who need to step Immaculate Heart Academy) since up to the demands of a newer team David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times LEADING THE LADY RAIDERS...Pictured, left to right, are seniors Alyssa their inception. are juniors Elyse Goldweitz, Lisa This year’s team, however, will Paul and Ali Pino. Sams, Gail Hannigan, Erin Kelly and Ruth Rorher. The Raiders have several David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times multi-dimensional athletes. VETERAN DEVIL TEAM CAPTAINS...The Blue Devil girls track team have a lot of talent and large numbers. Sharing team leadership, from left to right, are: Alexis Anzelone, Liz Sweeney, Krystle Dixon and Susan Hinds. Lady Raider Tracksters Plan Multi-Dimensional Approach Devil Track Ladies Bolster CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Strenght in Sprints, Hurdles any place that we needed her,” said pion. Klimas. “She may surprise a couple “She will run both the 400 and 100 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 of people in some of the events that hurdles,” said Klimas. “And Jill develop her a bit,” said Carpenter. Cusimano will compete in the 1,600 she will run. She can run anything (Koscielecki) will run the 200, 400 Grau, a senior, tossed the javelin and 3,200 and senior Amy Sobala from the 100 hurdle up to the mile or and up to the 800 if necessary. 96’ 11” to place fifth in the Group 4 will specialize in middle distance even two mile.” “We will have some individuals, sectionals last year and Sweeney, events – 400, 800 and 1,600 meters. Heath and Sams also can offer that who will be very, very good. I’m just also a senior, has been the Blue Dev- Freshman Deenie Quinn has been multi-dimension asset. “She will give concerned with our depth,” said ils’ best thrower in the shot put. impressive in the 800, 1,600 and us a real look in the 800 up to the mile Klimas. “We have a lot of young girls and 3,200 meters. and two miles,” said Klimas of Heath. Where are the Raiders’ weakest a throwing core of four or five girls “In our distance events, we are al- “And Alyssa will be doing the high areas? who could work off each other,” said ways strong,” emphasized Carpenter. jump as an added event to her dis- “We are just not going to be strong Carpenter. “We will probably be more “But Scotch Plains has come on strong.” tance events.” in the sprints and we are going to competitive in our throwing events.” In all the Blue Devils have a large Rorher has been strong in all three have to make some adjustments ac- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Senior Alexis Anzelone, who quali- roster of 74 girls. field events and will add a running cordingly,” suggested Klimas. “Some TWO OUT OF THREE TRI-CAPTAINS...Seniors Katie Schott, left, and Jen fied for the Group 4 championship in “Numbers hasn’t been an issue. Korecky will share responsibilities of leading the Blue Devil girls lacrosse team with Julie Phelan (not in photo). the 1,600 with a fifth-place time of Getting them to work hard is,” stated 5:25.2 and in the 3,200 meters with Carpenter. “But we will have a good have to cope with some significant The way Lang sees it, this year a fourth-place time of 11:48, will year.” losses. Eleven key players (includ- will be more of a preparation for lead a very strong “pack” of Devils in ing eight starters) graduated at the years to come. “This is a rebuilding the distance events. Anzelone is the Devil Keglers Get end of last year, and the Blue Devils year. We’ve got a lot of good under- reigning Union County cross coun- must now adjust to playing with a classman, so we are looking ahead,” try champion and will probably be whole new set of girls. she said. the first to cross the finish line in the Team of the Year As if losing much of your squad Regardless of the dim outlook, vast majority of her races. The Westfield High School bowl- was not enough, the lady laxers now Westfield is confident they can over- Senior Rachel Ackerman also is ing team was named the North 2 have a new head coach this year, Erin come the boundaries surrounding an especially strong in the 1,600 and Team of the Year by The Star Ledger. O’Connell. O’Connell coached jun- unfamiliar team. “Our goal, like al- 3,200 meters and senior Kyle Sophomore Matt Rothstein was se- ior varsity last year, and currently is ways, is to make it to states,” said Legones will be quite strong in the lected to the North 2 First Team and a teacher in Newark. So far, she has Lang. 800 and 1,600 meters. Junior Jackie junior Scott Villa was named to the been very well received by the team. Second Team. Tri-Captain Jen Korecky said, PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE The young Blue Devils gained rec- ognition by winning the Winter Clas- “[O’Connell] is a sweetheart and SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE she’s really fun. What’s great is she SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, sic in a field of 52 of the state’s finest does all the workouts with us, which CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, teams at Carolier Lanes in East is really motivational.” DOCKET NO. F-14880-00 DOCKET NO. F-15994-00 Brunswick. After placing third in the COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, NUTMEG FEDERAL, PLAINTIFF vs. The other tri-captains are Katie INC., PLAINTIFF vs. RANDOLPH GABANIEL BRAVO, ET AL., DEFENDANT. Union County tournament, Westfield Schott and Julie Phelan. However, HICKS, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, bounced back to capture the North 2 Phelan is out all year with a shoulder CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED JANUARY 18, 2001 FOR SALE title then went on to finish fifth in the injury. DATED DECEMBER 27, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. state. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Files of for The Westfield Leader and The Times Other key players will be juniors By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale VERSATILITY...Senior Alyssa Sams will compete in a variety of events this Morgan Lang and Brittney Miller. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 season. The Raiders do not have large numbers but do have several versatile Lang led the team last year with 42 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT athletes goals and 16 assists. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Lang said, “We have a really good sey on WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS event. “They are allowed to be in people may be pulled out of events attack this year. Jen Korecky, Brittney APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CONTRACTOR: Richard C. Mariani, Esq., four events. And we will definitely that they think they are strong and be Miller and myself can really put the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in Stanton, Hughes, Diana, Cerra, Mariani & ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of Margello, P.C., 10 Madison Avenue, get four events out of her,” explained moved where we need them. But that ball in the goal.” Morristown, New Jersey 07960 is what we have done for years. We cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Klimas. Korecky, who had 24 goals and 11 the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED NATURE OF SERVICE: Special legal Last year, Ferrara was the Group 3, can’t just have people who are one assists last year, feels there are defi- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- counsel for Chief Thomas O’Brien in the Section 2 400 meter hurdle cham- dimensional.” EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND THREE-HUN- DRED FORTY & 01/100 ($158,440.01). matter of Lonergan et al v. Township of nite concerns surrounding the sea- Scotch Plains et al soning on the team this year. DRED FIFTY TWO & 01/100 ($181,352.01). The property to be sold is located in the DOCKET NO.: F-14880-00 City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, DURATION: As needed. “We lost a lot of seniors this year. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth New Jersey. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $1,000. Haldeman, Coppa Make COUNTY: UNION STATE OF NEW Commonly known as: 446 First Avenue, THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT JERSEY Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OF- Cager Smith Makes STREET & STREET NO.: 618 Bailey Tax Lot No. 22 in Block B. FICE OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. All-Area Swim 1st Team Avenue Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 BARBARA RIEPE TAX BLOCK AND LOT NOS.: BLOCK feet wide by 103 feet long TOWNSHIP CLERK All-Area 1st Team NO.: 10 LOT NO.: 43 Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the west- 1 T – 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $17.34 Westfield High School senior Cliff 500 freestyle at the UCT and also DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet by 40 feet erly sideline of First Avenue from the south- Haldeman and sophomore Zach finished first in the 100 and 200 Union Catholic High School se- NEAREST CROSS STREET: 200.17 erly sideline of South 5th Street. Coppa were selected to the Courier freestyle against Bridgewater-Raritan nior Shrita Smith has been selected feet from Elmora Avenue There is due approximately the sum of RAIDER SOCCER CAMP News All-Area First Team in boys in the Public A semis. to the Courier News All-Area First SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOU- PRESENTS swimming. Coppa and Haldeman Raider sophomore Ryan Hauptman Team for girls basketball. Governor There is due approximately the sum of SAND FORTY TWO & 08/100 Spring 2001 Mini Camp ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE THOU- ($167,042.08) together with lawful interest at headed a list of five Blue Devils, who made the Second Team for his suc- Livingston senior Jen Calabrese re- SAND NINE-HUNDRED SEVEN & 72/100 and costs. made the All-Area list. Five Scotch cess in the 100 butterfly and was ceived Second Team honors, Scotch ($189,907.72) together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in Park Middle School Fields Plains-Fanwood High School swim- selected again along with senior Chris Plains-Fanwood junior Erin Gillooly and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Scotch Plains mers and one from Governor Smith, junior Steve Swenson and and sophomore Lindsay Pennella There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Director Home of the the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. Tom Breznitsky 7 time Livingston also made the list. freshman Eric Swenson for the 400 were selected as Honorable Men- The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH SP-FHS NJ State Champion Boys’ Soccer Team Haldeman was selected to the First freestyle relay. Steve Swenson also tions along with Westfield junior this sale. SHERIFF Boys’ Varsity Coach Team for his efforts in the 200 indi- was named for his efforts in the 100 Jackie Cusimano, U. C. Viking Amy RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, Snyder and Governor Livingston’s SHERIFF ATTORNEYS vidual medley and was one of only breaststroke. Highlander Matt WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR. 1139 Spruce Drive two Blue Devils to touch first at the Sincaglia was named to the First Maya Monroe. CHARTERED PO Box 1024 April 10-12 • 9:00-12:00 Public A finals. He also placed first 737 Stokes Road Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Team in diving. PUBLIC NOTICE 3 Days of ball control, shooting in the event against Bridgewater- PO Box 1088 1-908-233-8500 & combination play Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 File No.: XWZ L 43111 SHERIFF’S SALE “Tactics and Techniques” Raritan in the state semifinals. PUBLIC NOTICE CH-755739 (WL) CH-755778 (WL) Haldeman also took third in the 200 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 4 T - 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 4 T - 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 SHERIFF’S SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, & 3/29/01 Fee: $183.60 & 4/12/01 Fee: $183.60 (908) 322-6102 IM at the Union County tournament SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, DOCKET NO. F-12161-00 and at the Pirate Invitational. Addi- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, tionally, he was named to the Second DOCKET NO. F-14064-00 INC., PLAINTIFF vs. OMAR FERNANDEZ Team as part of the 200 medley relay MARIO GUERINO & LINDA GUERINO, AND MRS. OMAR FERNANDEZ, HIS February Scholar Athlete PLAINTIFF vs. JBBB REAL ESTATE MAN- WIFE, DEFENDANT. team which included sophomore AGEMENT & INVESTMENT, L.L.C., AND CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, EKA Vince Shen and freshmen J.J. Sobala BBBJ, INC., DEFENDANT. DATED DECEMBER 27, 2000 FOR SALE Associates, P. A. and Ryan Bartholomew. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ♦ Scotch Plains-Fanwood Engineering and Planning Coppa’s First Team recognition DATED JANUARY 23, 2001 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ♦ ® OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Land and Hydrographic came in the 200 freestyle where he By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Family Surveying touched first at the Union County ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Investors 2050 Rt. 22 E. tournament (UCT). He also won the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Company Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF 265 South Ave Fanwood PUBLIC NOTICE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the MATT DENICHILO…Junior wrestling James R. Watson sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CALL TODAY FOR OUR Office (908) 322-2030 NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ders must have 20% of their bid available in MARKET REPORT Tri-Captain. Competing in the 125-lb. class, Fax (908) 322-0505 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY afternoon of said day. All successful bid- cash or certified check at the conclusion of Web:http// ders must have 20% of their bid available in the sales. (908) 322-1800 THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Matt placed first in the District 11 members.aol.com/ CONTRACTOR: Howard P. Davis, Esq., cash or certified check at the conclusion of The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ekaassoc 440 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood, New Jer- the sales. FIFTY ONE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- Member NASD & SIPC sey 07632 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED DRED THIRTY NINE & 38/100 tournament and finished with a 16-7 record. NATURE OF SERVICE: For representa- NINETY NINE THOUSAND ONE-HUN- ($151,739.38). tion regarding the Recreation Commission DRED NINETY EIGHT & 51/100 The property to be sold is located in the Not only is Matt an excellent, cerebral Parks Development. ($199,198.51). CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206, DURATION: As needed. The property to be sold is located in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey. AMOUNT: Not to exceed $5,000. City of Elizabeth, in the County of Union and Commonly known as: 223 PINE STREET, athlete, but he is also listed at the top of his THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT State of New Jersey. ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206. FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE Premises commonly known as 309 South Tax Lot No. 400 in Block No. 1. Standard class academically. He is a member of the OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Seventh Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 BARBARA RIEPE Tax Lot No. 1195 in Block No. 9 on the City feet wide by 100.00 feet long. Pest Italian Honor Society, the Chemistry and TOWNSHIP CLERK of Elizabeth Tax Map. Nearest Cross Street: Second Street Control 1 T – 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $15.81 Dimensions of Lot (Approximately): 25 x Situated at a point on the northeasterly Physics Club, and the Students Against 100 feet sideline of Pine Street distance approxi- Free Estimates 389 Park Ave PUBLIC NOTICE Nearest Cross Street: Third Avenue, Eliza- mately 275.00 feet northwesterly from its Scotch Plains beth, New Jersey intersection with the northwesterly sideline Fast Service Drunk Driving. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT There is due approximately the sum of of Second Street. (908) 322-7126 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY TWO-HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND There is due approximately the sum of 908-322-6552 THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN & 69/ ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND The The CONTRACTOR: Peter L. Korn, Esq., 100 ($211,127.69) together with lawful in- SEVEN-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN & McDonough Korn & Eichhorn, PC, 959 South terest and costs. 58/100 ($160,727.58) together with lawful Westfield Leader Westfield Leader Springfield Avenue, P.O. Box 712, Spring- There is a full legal description on file in interest and costs. E ducational Achievement field, New Jersey 07081 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in NATURE OF SERVICE: Special legal The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. counsel for Captain Marshall Nelson in the this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn A thletic Achievement matter of Lonergan et al v. Township of RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. Scotch Plains et al SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH DURATION: As needed. ROCCO DIPAOLA - SHERIFF G ood School Standing AMOUNT: Not to exceed $2,300. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Suite 1 Suite 201 FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE 312 North Avenue East 7 Century Drive L eadership The Times of OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. Cranford, New Jersey 07016 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 The Times of BARBARA RIEPE CH-755794 (WL) CH-755786 (WL) Scotch Plains- Scotch Plains- TOWNSHIP CLERK 4 T - 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 4 T - 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 E nthusiasm Fanwood 1 T – 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $17.34 & 4/19/01 Fee: $187.68 & 4/19/01 Fee: $193.80 Fanwood CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, March 29, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield Y Swimmers Get Two Westfield Boys Qualify Gold at USS Championships For USA Gymnastics The Westfield YMCA 8 and under ishing first in the 25 and Kate Heffernan Most of New Jersey’s best boys gym- Cranford’s Zack Jacobs had an all-around swimmers closed out their season at the winning both the 50 and 100. nastic competitors competed in the 25th score of 37.7. Zach Hertz of Union had USS Mini-Championship at Rutgers Michael Oster successfully defended Annual New Jersey State Gymnastic an all-around score of 36.7 and Steven University with a gold medal perfor- his title with victories in the 25 and 50 Championships on March 17 at Arthur Martino from Berkeley Heights had an mance. The team captured 24 individual freestyle. Matt Meserole, the Westfield L. Johnson Regional High School in all-around score of 36.4. medals as well as four team relay med- Y record holder, remained undefeated in Clark. This sanctioned USA Gymnas- als. the backstroke by sweeping the event at tics Meet is on the ladder to the USA SP-F Revolution Tops Kyle Higgins won gold medals in both all three distances. Championships which feeds our US the 25 and 50 fly. Her silver medal time The relay team of Kathleen O’Neill, Olympic Team. Watchung Wizards in the 25 freestyle broke a Westfield Y Anderson, Heffernan, and Higgins cap- The eight and nine year-old Level 6 record. Westfield girls swept the breast- tured gold in the medley relay after Boys from Surgent’s Elite School of The Scotch Plains-Fanwood U-11 stroke events with Elaine Anderson fin- finishing second in the free relay earlier Gymnastics in Garwood came in third in Revolution won their spring opener, 2-0, in the meet. The boys’ relay teams, the team competition. In addition, two against the Watchung Wizards. winners of gold at the Y State Mini- Westfield boys qualified for the USA Tommy Holt booted in the first goal SP League Seeks Championships, repeated with victories Gymnastics regional competition to be on an assist from Steve D’Angelo. Eddie in both the free and medley relays. On U. C. CHAMPIONS...Westfield’s 5th grade boys Travel Basketball Team held in West Virginia in April. Nick Kahn, Ryan Krueger, Taylor Molinaro, Women Softballers the free relay team were John Taylor, grounded Garwood, 26-19, on March 25 in Clark to win the Union County Mavrogiannis, age eight, placed in all Jordan Neuhauser, John DeLuca, Ryan Adam Metz, Meserole and Oster. Swim- Championship League. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Michael Nanna, six events, taking fourth in the all-around Mullen and Jordan Sedwin kept the ball The Scotch Plains Women’s Soft- mers on the medley relay team were Sean Mack, Travis Cassett, Charlie Read, Michael Rodman and Alex Fruchtman; with a score of 54.85 and second in in Watchung territory for most of the ball League is in the process of forma- Taylor West, Metz, Meserole and Oster. back row, John Wilt, Michael Melillo, Evan Merkelson, Aiden Grandstrnd, pommel horse and parallel bars. Daniel first half. Excellent defense from John tion. Individuals who are interested in Silver medals were won by Sarah Patrick Stanley, Gary Kowaleski. Asst. Coach’s Mike Fruchtman, Bob Kowaleski Zavaro, age nine, placed in four events, Guiffre, Jimmy Strobel and Adam Braus playing in this league for women 18 Albright (25 back), Summer Thomas and Head Coach Richie Mack. taking 11th in the all-around with a score and strong goaltending from Brand and and over can also register and efforts (25 breast), West (25 breast) and Oster of 53.6. Reddington offered the Wizards few will be made to place on a team. (25 back). Bronze medals were won by Westfield’s Bobby Oberlander placed scoring attempts. Games are played at the Southside Albright (25 free) and Metz (25 fly). Fanwood Flames Advance in three events and took ninth in the all- In the second half, Molinaro, Ballfield of the Scotch Plains Recre- Individual medals were also awarded around with a score of 51.6. Westfield’s D’Angelo and Reddington pushed the ation system Monday through Thurs- to Thomas (5th for fly), Anderson (4th Andrew Gialanella, age eight, took 12th ball up field. Blasts by Molinaro, days, starting at 6:30 p.m., starting the for backstroke), O’Neill (6th for back), In Basketball Playoffs in the all-around with a score of 50.0. D’Angelo and Krueger were stopped by last week in April. Players have en- Heffernan (4th for breast), Metz (4th for Kevin Clancy of Westfield had an all- the Wizards. A header assist from Eddie joyed the physical activity as well as backstroke and 5th for free) and Collin The Fanwood Flames’ 6th, 7th and and toppled Summit, 54-49 in Bi-County around score of 48.0. Justin Catalano Kahn to Tim Stuart put the Revolution the socialization that occurs during the Terwelp (6th for fly). Strong perfor- 8th grade teams advanced in exciting playoff action. Thomas swished in 17 from Mountainside had an all-around ahead 2-0. Solid defense from Strobel, “friendly” competition between friends mances and personal best times were league playoff and tournament action points, Gibbs netted 14 and Bell pumped score of 45.9. Westfield’s Brett Campbell Guiffre and goalkeeper Braus held the and team members. turned in by Amanda Adsit, Meredith last week. in 10 while grabbing six steals. had an all-around score of 39.2. Wizards scoreless. Anyone interested in participating, Smith, Meg Kaveney, CC Burkey, Nick In the North Brunswick Tournament, The Fanwood 8th graders beat Spring- please call (908) 654-7131. Gilligan and Joe Greenspan. the 6th graders defeated New Brunswick, field 63-60 in Bi-County Tournament 56-43. Jimmy Spaeth led with 23 points. action. Gavin Ford and Thomas were too Scotch Plains Recreation Ashton Gibbs and Jamell Grace sank 12 much for the Minutemen, scoring 20 and 11 points, respectively and Jason points each, and Jeff Marable and Brent Madison Area YMCA Tops Giamboi popped in six. Next, Fanwood Gonzales each had four. Foul Shooting Results: beat North Brunswick, 70-48, with Down 16, Fanwood rallied to skim Speath and Gibbs connecting for 21 Union, 60-59, in overtime. Ford tied the Park Middle School was the scene of Campbell (Lady Magic). FSPY Gymnasts, 94.1-90.5 points apiece. Grace drilled in 17 points. game at regulation with a jumper at the the Pee Wee & Girls’ Basketball Foul SIXTH GRADE: In the Springfield Tournament, the buzzer and led the team with 30 points. Shooting Contest recently. First: Lauryn Adams (Wolverines) The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA seized first in the all-around, taking first 7th grade team beat Millburn, 56-38. Gibbs and Rob Moskal combined for 11 PEE WEE DIVISION: Second: Jessica Khan and Jane Weber (FSPY) B Division gymnasts were edged, on the unevens and floor, second on the Lance Thomas and Sean Young pen- steals with Gibbs tallying 11 points and THIRD GRADE: (Wolverines) and Amanda Makowski 94.1-90.5, by Madison Area Y in a tri- beam and third in the vault. Amy Drewes etrated inside and rolled in 15 points Moskal adding four. Fanwood defeated First: Brian Dempsey (Lakers) (Panthers). meet which included South Brunswick placed third in the all-around with first each. Brian Halpin and Jeff Bell sank New Brunswick, 46-44, in a North Second: Alex Vasquez (Rockets) SEVENTH GRADE: on March 17. The gymnasts competed in on the floor and third in vault and beam. seven apiece. In the semis, Fanwood lost Brunswick Tournament game. Ford led Third: Mitchell McNamara (Sixers) First: Colleen Baines (Wolverines) two age categories. Samantha Scarinci earned fourth in a heartbreaker, 52-51, to undefeated with 21 points. FOURTH GRADE: Second: Michele Protopappas (Lady Two FSPY gymnasts, Gina Pelosi and the all-around with fifths on vault and Summit (20-0) on a 3-point shot at the First: first Even Silverman (Hornets) Hoosiers) Lindsay Robinson, in the 11 and under unevens. Laurel Devlin grabbed third on buzzer. Thomas fired in 29 points and Second: Jeffrey Fraser (Sixers) and Third: Katie Devlin, (Hoosiers) age group competed all-around. Pelosi the floor and fourth in vault. Tracy grabbed 17 rebounds. U10 Torpedos Sink Patrick Clancy (Nets) EIGHTH GRADE: took third on vault and uneven bars, and Salmon got fourth on beam. Karen Lucey Two days later, the Flames got re- FIFTH GRADERS First: Janee Easley (Wolverines) fourth on balance beam. Robinson placed and Barie Salmon also competed in the venge, rallying from a 13-point deficit, Summit Boys, 2-1 First: Scott Stefanek (Sonics) Second: Danielle Hoy (Hoosiers) and third on vault. Francesca Lumetta also age group. The Westfield Torpedoes, a U10 boys Second: Larry Dent (Nuggets), Jason Alicia Lambros (Hornets) competed in the (11U) group. The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA soccer team, won their season opener Boff, Eddie Kahn and Ryan Pinkowski - David Zinman, Basketball League Di- In the 12 and over group, Erika Blaes will be hosting an A Division meet on SP Recreation Offers against Summit, 2-1, this past weekend. all on the Sixers. rector, compliments all participants and Sunday, April 1. The FSPY has gymnas- In the first quarter, defensmen James coaches who assisted in the operation. PUBLIC NOTICE tic classes for pre-schoolers through high Adult Tennis Lessons GIRLS’ DIVISION: Hughes, Michael Lessner and Jason THIRD GRADE: school, including parent-child classes The Scotch Plains Recreation Depart- Lipschutz denied Summit a single shot Fanwood League Seeks SHERIFF’S SALE for toddlers. For more information about First: Morgan Burke (Lady Knights) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ment of Parks will be offering beginners on goal. The unwavering offensive pres- Second: Emily Weinstock gymnastics, please call (908) 889-8880. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, tennis lessons for adults 18 and over at sure resulted in four shots on goal by Third: Stephanie Leon both (Liberty Men’s Softball Players DOCKET NO. F-7240-00 Kramer Manor Tennis Courts starting Matthew Printz. A perfect pass from Belles) The Fanwood Old Men’s Softball CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE PUBLIC NOTICE Monday, May 7, and continuing for three Jacob Fox to Michael Forgash resulted FOURTH GRADE: League is looking for residents of Fanwood CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. WALTER Mondays and Wednesdays (weather per- in Westfield’s first goal when Forgash DIAZ; MRS. WALTER DIAZ, DEFENDANT. SHERIFF’S SALE First: Danielle Sette (Lady Jazz) to join its softball league. There have been mitting) for a total of six one-hour classes. drilled the ball into the back of the net. Second: Nicole Mineo (Lady Magic) many new families moving into Fanwood. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Registration for residents will start on DATED JANUARY 04, 2001 FOR SALE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, The Torpedos dominated again in the Third: Kaitlin Denker (Liberty Belles) The league would like to get more OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DOCKET NO. F-3882-98 Monday, April 9, and for non-residents, second quarter with shots on goal by FIFTH GRADE: Fanwoodians involved in the league. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF Monday, April 16. Class size is severely Alex Debbie, Daniel Russo and Sam First: Alexandria Lambros (Liberty The Fanwood Old Men’s Softball ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale vs. NOEL NEGRON, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. limited and registrations will be accepted Rackear, while the defense allowed only Belles) and Stacia Piesch (Lady Knights) League which has been in existence for by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, on a first-come, first-served basis. The one shot. Second: Alison Kodan and Tyler 50 years provides a good opportunity for ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED DECEMBER 27, 2000 FOR SALE fee is $20 for residents and $25 for non- In the second half, offensive team- Pawlowicz (Lady Jazz) and Lisa Fanwood men to meet their neighbors. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- residents. Students must wear sneakers work and impressive passing were the The age range is from 25 to 65. It is a sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- and provide their own racquet and balls. key to a second goal by Forgash on a APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Navy Wins St. Helen’s competitive and fun league. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- breakaway. Chris Jacob, Todd Saunders, The league will begin Sunday, April ders must have 20% of their bid available in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 PUBLIC NOTICE Lessner, and Lipshutz had shots on goal. Basketball Crown 15. All games are played at LaGrande cash or certified check at the conclusion of Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Summit scored its only goal late in the TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Team Navy of third and fourth grade Park in Fanwood from 6 p.m. to dusk, the sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF game, then Printz made a diving save NOTICE is hereby given that at a meeting Monday through Friday. All Fanwood The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the boys, coached by Head Coach John of the Township Council of the Township of which sealed the victory. residents who are interested may call TWENTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Cassidy and Co-Coach Kevin McManus, Scotch Plains, held in the Council Chambers John at (732) 752-1815. DRED TWENTY EIGHT & 69/100 ders must have 20% of their bid available in won the St. Helen’s Roman Catholic in the Municipal Building of said Township on ($126,828.69). cash or certified check at the conclusion of PUBLIC NOTICE Church in-parish basketball champion- Tuesday, March 27, 2001, there was intro- The property to be sold is located in the the sales. duced, read for the first time, and passed on ship on March 18 in Westfield. SP-F Gold Strikes municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED BOROUGH OF FANWOOD such first reading, an ordinance entitled: PLANNING BOARD Francisco Queenan and John Streaman UNION and State of New Jersey. NINE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED SEV- led in good sportsmanship and improve- Commonly known as 817 GIBBONS ENTY EIGHT & 01/100 ($109,678.01). AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- East Brunswick, 4-3 NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF ment. Eric Moran and Justin Lo were COURT, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. Property to be sold is located in the City SALARY ORDINANCE NO. 96- The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Soccer Tax LOT NO. 4 BLOCK NO. 565. of Elizabeth, County of Union and State 19 ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1996 FANWOOD after public hearing granted tough defensively and pulled down many Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 26.00 of New Jersey. ESTABLISHING SALARIES approval to Mr. & Mrs. Linden Slaugh to rebounds. Point guards Stevie Anzalone Association U-10 Gold opened its sea- feet wide by 175.00 feet long Premises commonly known as 440 Marshall AND WAGES FOR MUNICI- widen the driveway on the property at 15 and Bobby Oberlander confidently ran son on a high note by topping East Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the North- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. PAL EMPLOYEES Poplar Place, New Jersey being Block No. the team. Post players Spencer Cassidy Brunswick, 4-3, on March 25. The Gold erly side of Gibbons Court 200.00 feet from BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 931-W05, 112 Lot No. 16. overcame the size advantage of East The purpose of the ordinance: To establish and Neil Amato grabbed several re- the Westerly side of Grier Avenue BLOCK NO. 5, on the official Tax Map of the Documents pertaining to this application wage range classification for job title Recre- bounds, boxed out well and delivered Brunswick and fought for every posses- There is due approximately the sum of City of Elizabeth are available for public inspection at the ation Leader Social Recreation $20,000. to offensive power. Danny Sullivan and sion, putting together an inspired perfor- ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THREE THOU- Dimensions: 25 feet x 100 feet x 25 feet Borough Hall during normal business hours. $44,000. per annum. Mr. & Mrs. Linden Slaugh Tommy McManus came through in the mance on both sides of the ball. SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED TWENTY x 100 feet. Andrew Smith and Brendan McEvoy SEVEN & 37/100 ($133,827.37) together Nearest Cross Street: Fifth Street A public hearing for same will be held on 15 Poplar Place clutch. Coaches Cassidy and McManus with lawful interest and costs. There is due approximately the sum of Tuesday, April 17, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. in the Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 made the game fun and provided an shared the goal tending duties and came There is a full legal description on file in ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOU- Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 T – 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $15.30 extraordinary learning environment. up with several good saves. They were the Union County Sheriff’s Office. SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED TWENTY or any time and place to which a meeting for assisted by the punishing defense of The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn THREE & 85/100 ($132,723.85) together the further consideration of such ordinance PUBLIC NOTICE Mike Roth, Danny Gore, Danny this sale. with lawful interest and costs. shall from time to time be adjourned, and all Rodriguez, Marc Fusillo, Angelo RALPH FROEHLICH There is a full legal description on file in persons interested will be given an opportu- TOWN OF WESTFIELD DEADLINE INFO. Cerimele and Greg Bencivengo. Each SHERIFF the Union County Sheriff’s Office. nity to be heard concerning such ordinance. I, BERNARD A. HEENEY, TOWN Sports deadlines are: time an East Brunswick player attacked CASALE AND PELLEGRINO, L.L.C. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn A copy of same may be obtained from the CLERK OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD, All sports that take place the Gold goal, they were blanketed by a 4 Century Drive this sale. office of the Township Clerk, 430 Park HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE AT- during the week MUST be tenacious defender. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 RALPH FROEHLICH Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey, be- TACHED IS A TRUE AND CORRECT submitted by FRIDAY, 4 CH-755784 (WL) SHERIFF tween the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. COPY OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTED Meanwhile, the speedy Gold forwards 4 T - 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. Monday through Friday by any member of BY THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF P.M. Weekend sports ONLY outran and out-hustled every East & 4/19/01 Fee: $177.48 Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza the general public who wants a copy of WESTFIELD AT A MEETING HELD will be accepted until Noon Brunswick defender. Matt Nobbs was a 216 Haddon Avenue same without cost. MARCH 20, 2001. on Monday. E-mail is shooting machine as he fired four shots at PUBLIC NOTICE Westmont, New Jersey 08108 BARBARA RIEPE IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I HAVE HERE- preferred. Use upper and the East Brunswick goalie, scoring on CH-755017 (WL) Township Clerk UNTO SET MY HAND AND AFFIXED THE lower case. There is a 250 two. Eddie Byron nailed a goal and Jo- SHERIFF’S SALE 4 T - 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 1 T – 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $32.13 SEAL OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD word maximum. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, & 3/29/01 Fee: $175.44 THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH 2001. seph Del Prete had an assist. Paul Spicer, No hand written material! Smith and McEvoy added potent offen- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE BERNARD A. HEENEY [email protected] DOCKET NO. F-10484-97 PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN CLERK sive pressure. Fusillo chipped in with a AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION, SHERIFF’S SALE beautifully placed goal on a penalty kick. RESOLUTION PLAINTIFF vs. SALVATORE SAVATTERI SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE AND KAREN SAVATTERI, HIS WIFE; ET SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the PUBLIC NOTICE ALS., DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-1069-99 Town of Westfield have determined to retain a SHERIFF’S SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-1243-00 PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, municipal recruiting service to assist the gov- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1998 FOR SALE NORCROWN BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. CARIDAD PAZ; OLD erning body for the purpose of interviewing, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. GREY BIRDN EST, INC., LEWIS M. REPUBLIC INSURED FINANCIAL ACCEP- selecting and hiring a Parking Director; and DOCKET NO. F-9501-00 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- SEAGULL AND GAIL W. SEAGULL, H/ TANCE CORP., ET ALS., DEFENDANT. WHEREAS, the Local Public Contracts Law CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE DOCKET NO. F-13300-99 ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale W, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1, et seq) requires that the CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. JOSE WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED DECEMBER 19, 2000 FOR SALE resolution authorizing the award of contracts DIAZ, DEFENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. ELIZABETH M. GREEN, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 DATED JUNE 02, 2000 FOR SALE OF OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. for “Extraordinary, Unspecifiable Services” CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ET AL., DEFENDANT. Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- without competitive bids and the contract itself DATED JANUARY 02, 2001 FOR SALE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale must be available for public inspection; OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED JANUARY 10, 2001 FOR SALE APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by the Mayor and Council of the Town of ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Westfield, County of Union, State of New by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale cash or certified check at the conclusion of Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF Jersey, as follows: ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- the sales. sey on WEDNESDAY THE 18TH DAY OF APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the 1. That a contract be awarded to Jersey Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Professional Management, 23 North sey on WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- SEVENTY NINE THOUSAND SEVENTY afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in Avenue East, Cranford, New Jersey, APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF & 34/100 ($179,070.34). ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of without competitive bidding in accor- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION VS. cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. dance with the requirements for ex- ders must have 20% of their bid available in afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SALVATORE SAVATTERI and KAREN the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED traordinary, unspecifiable services of cash or certified check at the conclusion of ders must have 20% of their bid available in SAVATTERI, his wife; WESTFIELD PE- The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- SIXTY TWO THOUSAND NINE-HUN- N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5 (1)(a) of the Local the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of DIATRICS, PA; SUMMIT BANK DRED NINETY THREE THOUSAND DRED FOURTEEN & 72/100 ($162,914.72). Public Contracts Law because of the The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED the sales. LOCATED IN THE BOROUGH OF TWO-HUNDRED FORTY NINE & 52/100 The property to be sold is located in the complexities of recruiting suitable can- THIRTY THREE THOUSAND SIX-HUN- The judgment amount is EIGHTY TWO MOUNTAINSIDE, COUNTY OF UNION ($293,249.52). CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206, didates for key municipal and county DRED SEVENTY THREE & 44/100 THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED EIGHTY AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY The property to be sold is located in the County of UNION and State of New Jersey. government positions; the need for a ($133,673.44). SEVEN & 45/100 ($82,887.45). PROPERTY ADDRESS: 380 NEW Town of Westfield in the County of Union, Commonly known as: 223 CLARK PLACE, thorough grasp of duties required of Property to be sold is located in the City DOCKET NO.: F-13300-99 PROVIDENCE ROAD MOUNTAINSIDE, and State of New Jersey. ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07206. various public employees; special skills of Elizabeth, County of Union and State MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth NEW JERSEY 07092 Commonly known as: 1176 Prospect Tax Lot No. 28 in Block No. 1. required to prepare job descriptions, of New Jersey COUNTY: Union STATE OF NEW JERSEY TAX LOT NO. 10 BLOCK NO. 15E Street, Westfield, New Jersey Dimension of Lot: approximately 25.00 and necessity to utilize an agency hav- Premises commonly known as 319 Bond STREET & STREET NO.: 77 Grove Street DIMENSIONS: 100.00 FEET WIDE X Tax Lot No. 32 in Block No. 101 feet wide by 100.00 feet long ing substantial expertise, training and Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 TAX BLOCK AND LOT NOS.: BLOCK 360.00 FEET DEEP Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 115 Nearest Cross Street: Second Street thorough knowledge of local municipal BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 826, NO.: 13 LOT NO.: 560 NEAREST CROSS STREET: SITUATE feet wide by 194 feet long Situate at a point on the northeasterly affairs as well as a proven reputation of BLOCK NO. 1, on the official Tax Map of the DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 FEET X 35 ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF Nearest cross street: Situate on the north- sideline of Clark Place distance approxi- recruitment of qualified employees for City of Elizabeth FEET NEW PROVIDENCE ROAD 365.41 FEET easterly side of Prospect Street 199.0 from mately 275.00 feet northwesterly from its local government services. Dimensions: 100 feet x 25 feet x 100 feet NEAREST CROSS STREET: 210.53 FROM THE SOUTHWESTERLY SIDE OF the point of intersection with the northwest- intersection with the northwesterly sideline 2. Jersey Professional Management has x 25 feet feet from Murray Street OLD TOTE ROAD erly sideline of Oak Tree Pass. of Second Street. been in existence since 1988, and for Nearest Cross Street: Third Street There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of over 10 years has served New Jersey There is due approximately the sum of NINETY THREE THOUSAND SEVEN- TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY ONE THOU- THREE-HUNDRED TWENTY THOU- ONE-HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND Muncipalities and Counties, and the prin- ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOU- HUNDRED NINETY THREE & 10/100 SAND NINE-HUNDRED TWENTY NINE SAND FIVE-HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT THREE-HUNDRED SEVENTY NINE & 16/ cipals are extremely knowledgeable in SAND TWO-HUNDRED TWELVE & 27/ ($93,793.10) together with lawful interest & 35/100 ($221,929.35) together with lawful & 57/100 ($320,528.57) together with lawful 100 ($190,379.16) together with lawful in- recruiting for local government positions. 100 ($144,212.27) together with lawful in- and costs. interest and costs. interest and costs. terest and costs. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for terest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in the reasons indicated above and for the There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. services to be provided, Jersey Professional the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Management shall be paid a sum not to The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. this sale. exceed the amount of $7,500, plus the direct this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH cost of advertising the position of Parking RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF Director; as outlined in Jersey Professional SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR. SPEAR AND HOFFMAN, P.A. VIOLA, BENEDETTI & AZZOLINI, L.L.C. FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Management’s proposal letter dated March FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. CHARTERED (MOVED-CHERRY HILL) - ATTORNEYS Suite 201 1, 2001 and Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 737 Stokes Road 1034 Laurel Oak Road, Suite 1 134 Columbia Turnpike 7 Century Drive BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the 216 Haddon Avenue PO Box 1088 Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Mayor and Town Clerk are hereby authorized Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-753734 (WL) CH-755375 (WL) CH-755056 (WL) and directed to execute an appropriate agree- CH-755749 (WL) CH-755789 (WL) 4 T - 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 4 T - 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 4 T - 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 ment with Jersey Professional Management. 4 T - 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 4 T - 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 & 4/19/01 Fee: $204.00 & 4/12/01 Fee: $187.68 & 3/29/01 Fee: $191.76 1 T – 03/29/01, The Leader Fee: $59.16 & 3/29/01 Fee: $181.56 & 4/19/01 Fee: $177.48 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 29, 2001 Page 15 Westfield Jaycees Plan PUBLIC NOTICE -CLASSIFIEDS- ‘Old-Timer’s Night’ TOWN OF WESTFIELD WESTFIELD — The Westfield INVITATION TO BID HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED WANTED Jaycees will hold their annual Sealed proposals will be received by the Scotch Plains: The Scotch Plains BUS DRIVER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Westfield home to buy. Prefer newer Westfield Jaycee reunion, dubbed Town of Westfield in the Council Cham- Recreation Commission is now ac- School van driver for Summit area Westfield Volunteer Rescue construction or spacious updated “Old-Timer’s Night,” on Wednesday, bers at the Municipal Building, 425 East April 4, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jolly Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey, at cepting applications for the follow- to Short Hills run. This run is ap- Squad seeks persons willing to older home. Minimum 4 BR, EIK, 10:00 AM prevailing time on Monday, April ing part-time positions: Rangers, proximately 2 hours in the morn- train as Emergency Medical large basement on quiet street. Trolley on North Avenue in Westfield. 23, 2001, for “RAHWAY AVENUE TRAF- Starters, Cashiers, Park Counse- ing and 2 hours in the afternoon. Technicians. No prior exp. needed. Occupy by July. No realtors please. All past, present and potential Jay- FIC CALMING IMPROVEMENTS, TOWN lors, Laborers, Maintenance & Se- Friendly working environment. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., min. 4 (973) 921-1405 cees are invited to attend. Dinner and OF WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY.” nior Citizen Substitute Bus Driver. Must be reliable with a good driv- hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. coverage. refreshments will be provided to new The work under this Proposal includes WANTED the furnishing of all labor, materials and For further information, ing record. CDL license required. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or 1-5pm slots guests at no charge. equipment necessary to complete the work call the Recreation office Call Donna Chahalis are perfect for parents of school Young couple with children inter- The Westfield Jaycees is a group as shown on the Contract Drawings and at (908) 322-6700 at (973) 379-3442 children. Childcare reimburse- of young men and women who vol- described in the Contract Specifications, ested in purchasing single family ment available! home in Westfield. No agents please. unteer their time and effort toward and Proposals shall be in accordance with the betterment of the local commu- such Drawings and Specifications and the HELP WANTED Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. Contact us at (917) 620-9809 terms proposed in the Contract. HELP WANTED nity, with a particular focus on the The work consists primarily of the con- The Rome Festival is looking for a 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. future of youth. struction of approximately: 725 tons of bitu- tailor/seamstress to sew costumes PART TIME florist for Tues., Call the Recruiting Team at APARTMENT FOR RENT The organization sponsors such minous concrete surface course, Mix I-5; for two operas. Costumes should be Thurs. and Sat. Also, a delivery (908) 233-2500 for details Downtown Westfield. 1-1/2 blocks to programs as the Westfield Child 335 tons of bituminous concrete base course, completed by June 15, 2001. Work- person is needed for Thurs. only. Mix I-2; 685 square yards of mill asphalt, bus and train. 5 rooms/2 bedrooms. Shield Program, Westfield Helmet variable depth; 3,060 linear feet of granite ing out of your own home is fine! Apply in person to: HOUSEKEEPER/ Completely renovated. $1,495 per month. Safety Program and the Spring Con- block curb; 675 square yards of 4 inch con- Please call (908) 233-7214 Scotchwood Florist CHILDCARE (908) 232-2232, ask for Dave cert Series, including the upcoming crete sidewalk; 15,400 linear feet of striping; for further information 265 South Avenue, Fanwood Seeking live-in housekeeper/ Steve Forbert concert, to be held on 360 square feet of pavement markings; 22 or call (908) 322-4569 OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT each drainage inlets; 35 reset inlets/man- childcare in Westfield, Mon.-Fri. Saturday, April 21, at 8 p.m. in the holes; 2,840 linear feet of granite block curb- HELP WANTED For 2 adolescents. Must be En- Westfield Center. 400 square feet, Westfield High School auditorium. ing removal; 1,765 square yards of full depth HELP WANTED glish speaking, non-smoking with utilities included. Very reasonable. The Jaycees additionally donate asphalt removal; 8,700 square feet of asphalt time and money to the overall im- “Street Paint”; 9,980 square feet of topsoil MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST Hairdresser a driver’s license. We will provide (908) 789-8961 and seed and other related items. Receptionist needed for West- Needed in Cranford salon. 60-65% room & board plus salary. Ac- provement of the Westfield area. The successful bidder shall start con- field location. Experience pre- commodations will be a private FOR SALE Monthly membership meetings are struction ten (10) days after notice of award commission. No supply cost. Must ferred. Knowledge of Medical bring following. Quaint family- room with bath. Couch and recliner, Drexel Heri- held on the first Wednesday of each of Contract is given, and shall complete all Manager a big plus. This is a full month at a local restaurant. work within ninety (90) calendar days after owned salon. Please call (732) 937-8875 tage Herculon fiber. $300. time position with benefits. Come For more information regarding notice to proceed. (908) 578-1304 days or (908) 389-1161 Please call (908) 561-4152 Proposals shall be in writing on the forms grow with us as we prepare to eves. or (973) 581-7347 days the “Old-Timer’s Night” or any pro- furnished and must be delivered at the place move to our new Westfield loca- evenings and weekends gram sponsored by the Westfield Jay- and before the hour above mentioned, and HELP WANTED cees, please call (908) 233-3251, must be accompanied by a certified check or tion which is under construction. FOR SALE bid bond payable to the Town of Westfield in Fax your resume to 732- Manicurist CHILD CARE send an e-mail to an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) 636-7497, or mail in confi- Craftmatic adjustable recliner with [email protected] or visit of the base amount of the bid, but not less than Needed in Cranford salon. 60-65% Child care needed in Westfield for vibrating motion. $800 or best offer. dence to Eye Care & Sur- commission. No supply cost. Must www.westfieldnj.com/jaycees/ $500.00 nor more than $20,000.00. Each bid gery Center, 502 E. Broad 10 and 13-year-old for summer. (908) 232-5949 index.htm. must also be accompanied by a Surety Com- bring following. Quaint family- Hours somewhat flexible. Ideal for pany Certificate stating that said Surety com- Street, Westfield, NJ 07090, owned salon. pany will provide the bidder with the required attn: Personnel. HS senior or college student. Ex- Performance bond in the full amount of the (908) 578-1304 perience and references required. Contract, by a Non-Collusion Affidavit and a Apply to Karen (908) 789-1931 Contractor’s Qualification Statement, State- HELP WANTED HELP WANTED ment of Ownership, on the forms included in Dental receptionist and explained in the contract documents. Freelance Writer DOMESTIC HELP Bidders must be in compliance with all Scotch Plains-Fanwood. Mon., P/T, freelance writer wanted to cover provisions of Chapter 127 P.L. 1975 supple- Tues., Thurs., Fri. 1:30-6 p.m. Mountainside Borough Council meet- Excellent help available - House ment to the law against discrimination (Affir- (908) 889-5073 mative Action) and must pay workmen the ings. Meetings occur on the second cleaning. Dependable. Outstand- prevailing wage rates promulgated by the and third Tuesday of the month. A ing references available. 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Recent Home Sales

WESTFIELD Marrero and Ellen Marrero, 421 Stout Michael Mahoney to Ari Milton Avenue, $210,000. Brafman and Alison Hart Brafman, William Lodge to Laurie Allen, 1031 Minisink Way, $660,000. 2210 Pine Terrace, $160,000. Jeannette P. Towl to Kenneth J. James Lamker to Terrence Coyle and Mary C. Altorfer, 13 and Tracy Coyle, 329 Warren Street, Cowperthwaite Square, $369,900. $242,500. Timothy M. and Kathleen F. John Kelley to Alyssa Nakashian, MacKean to Timothy Winson Korth, 1160 Raritan Road, $422,000. 2nd and Theresa Smith Korth, 544 Chelliah Sivasambunathan to Lawrence Avenue, $900,000. Romano Del Roio and Mary Del Robert V. and Rosemary C. Silva Roio, 1965 Bartle Avenue, $150,000. to Thomas M. and Rose Mary FANWOOD Castellone, 335 Wychwood Avenue, Asim Mukherij to David Ogali $825,000. and Joy Ogali, 48 Trenton Avenue, Brian P. and Cathy A. Daly to $174,500. OPEN FOR BUSINESS...Westfield Mayor Gregory S. McDermott, second Joseph S. and Sandra Alfano, 112 Kenneth Sproul to Craig Burfeindt from right, cuts the ribbon to mark the grand opening of G-Wiz II at 529 South Linden Avenue, $555,000. and Lisa Burfeindt, 134 Burns Way, JOINING BUSINESS COMMUNITY...Richard and Denise Fromkin, propri- Avenue. Also pictured, left to right, are Darryl Walker, Westfield Area etors of Westfield Interiors, Ltd, cut the ribbon at the grand opening of their Benjamin A. and Elia Reeves to $299,000. Chamber of Commerce Chairman, George Withers Jr., proprietor; and Alan business on South Avenue. Also pictured, left to right, are: Alan DeRose of the Michael Mautone and Suzanne Pye, Yale Wietz to Tonette Chow, 184 DeRose, representing the Downtown Westfield Corporation. Downtown Westfield Corporation, Mayor Gregory S. McDermott and Westfield 570 Downer Street, $190,570. Belvidere Avenue, $307,000. Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Darryl Walker. Augustine I. and Anna Riginos to Michael and Alice R. Kaplun, 121 Burgdorff ERA Receives G-Wiz II Opens for Business Lamberts Mill Road, $360,000. Joseph E. and Kathleen R. Lyons Office Production Award Westfield Interiors, Ltd. to Kym M. Lenkus, 947 Dunham WESTFIELD — The Burgdorff At Westfield Traffic Circle Avenue, $319,000. ERA Westfield office was recently SCOTCH PLAINS honored with the Company-wide WESTFIELD — March 17th marked tailing, hand washing, auto accesso- Opens on South Avenue John Robinson to Anthony Office Production Award for Total the Grand Opening of G-WIZ II, a ries, window tinting, exotic cars, lease Cuccurullo Iii and Dorothy Units. The award was based on Janu- custom detailing and auto accessory cleanups and pet odor removal. Their WESTFIELFD — Westfield Inte- Succasunna. business located at 529 South Avenue convenient pickup and delivery ser- Cuccurullo, 414 Roberts Lane, ary production at the Category 1 West in Westfield. riors, Ltd, featuring high-end furni- The store is beautifully furnished $209,715. level. vice is ideal for commuters and other ture, interior design services and ac- and accessorized, featuring Century, George Withers, owner of G-WIZ II, busy clientele. Louis Pisane to Robert Giasullo “On behalf of the many outstand- grew up in Westfield and has over 15 cessories, celebrated its grand open- Maitland-Smith, Guy Chaddock and ing sales associates in the Westfield “This business will be a welcome addi- and Bonnie Martin, 2101 Raritan years experience in the car service in- tion to the Westfield (traffic) Circle,” said ing on Saturday, March 17, at 305-07 a host of other well-known makers of Road, $600,000. office, I am proud to accept this great South Avenue. fine furniture. Westfield Interiors, dustry, including G-WIZ I, his first Darryl Walker, Chairman of the Westfield Gerald Ray to Krishna Spallino honor,” said Judy Sagan, Vice Presi- location, in Plainfield. Area Chamber of Commerce, who pre- “It’s a ‘one stop shop’ for all your Ltd. also offers decorating and in- and Patricia Spallino, 2111 Maple dent and Manager of the Burgdorff decorating needs,” said Richard home design services, fabrics, win- Located at the Westfield Circle, G- sided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony View Court, $295,000. ERA Westfield Office. “Through the WIZ II specializes in custom car de- with Mayor Gregory S. McDermott. Fromkin, proprietor, who has been dow treatments and accessories. James Killeen to Frank Signorelli outstanding dedication and profes- involved in every aspect of retail “We are fortunate to have so many and Rosaria Signorelli, 2260 Eliza- sionalism of this sales team, we have furniture sales for over 30 years. new and exciting businesses opening beth Avenue, $266,500. worked together to achieve this pres- He is the former owner of Classic on South Avenue,” said Darryl John McManus to Francisco tigious award.” Burgdorff’s Faith Maricic Galleries in Huntington, N.Y and Walker, Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman. See it all on the Web! Westfield Mayor Gregory S. Thomas Allebaugh Joins Wins Monthly Sales Award McDermott and Mr. Walker presided WESTFIELD — Faith Maricic, a the top sales associates in the state over the ribbon-cutting ceremony. www.goleader.com top-producing Sales Associate with and the number one sales associate Weichert, Realtors in Town the Burgdorff ERA Westfield office, in the Westfield Office for six con- WESTFIELD — Harvey Tekel, Academy, the educational arm of secutive years. Branch Manager, has announced that Weichert, Realtors, since 1993. She has qualified for the New Jer- Thomas Allebaugh has joined the Mr. Allebaugh and his family have sey Association of Realtors Million Westfield Office of Weichert, Realtors been Westfield residents for the past Dollar Sales Club 14 times, and is as a Sales Associate. 12 years. among a select group of sales associ- Mr. Allebaugh earned a masters ates in the New Jersey Association of degree in education at the University Registration Underway Realtors Distinguished Sales Club. of Virginia and has been with Weichert Additionally, she is a member of For Trip on April 24 the Burgdorff ERA President’s Coun- Dean Miner Re-Joins cil, a group that recognized the To Fashion Outlets company’s top 17 sales associates. SCOTCH PLAINS – Shoppers in- “Faith Maricic’s leadership is an Weichert, Realtors terested in purchasing discounted items WESTFIELD — Weichert, Real- asset to Burgdorff ERA, and her out- at stores like Etienne Aigner, Donna standing sales performance and dedi- tors has announced that Dean Miner Karan, Jones, N.Y. and other outlets has joined the Westfield office as a cated service is an example to sales are invited to participate in a trip to professionals throughout the real es- Sales Associate. Reading, Pa., on Tuesday, April 24. In 1998, Mr. Miner was a Sales tate industry,” said Judy Reeves, Presi- A nominal fee of $10 for Scotch dent of Burgdorff ERA. “I am honored Associate with Weichert and, after Plains residents and $12 for non-resi- Faith Maricic leaving to work with the Westfield to recognize her outstanding perfor- dents includes a free shopping bag mance with this monthly sales award.” Police Department, has re-joined the and a food coupon good for use at the SPRINGFIELD $319,900 Weichert office. was recently honored with a NEW LISTING various booths in the food courts. Burgdorff ERA Monthly Sales Award Soroptimists Announce Enjoy the carefree lifestyle that comes with townhome living in a gated He has been a licensed real estate Registration is already underway professional since 1996 and is a mem- for Listings Taken. Benefit Fashion Show community. Airy and bright 2 Bedroom 2 full and 2 half Bath townhouse for residents and will begin on Mon- Ms. Maricic earned the honor based with finished Rec Room and attached garage offers easy living and convenient ber of the Westfield Board of Realtors day, April 2, for non-residents at the WESTFIELD – The Soroptimist location. Virtual tour available on our website. Make your move at $319,900. and the Garden State Multiple Listing on her production in January. Scotch Plains Recreation Office, lo- A real estate professional for 14 Club of the Greater Westfield Area, a Service (MLS). service club for executive and profes- cated in the Municipal Building at 430 years, she has been ranked as one of Mr. Miner has lived in Plainfield for Park Avenue. sional women, will hold a fashion over five years. show at L’Affaire Restaurant in Mountainside on Tuesday, April 3, at Easter Egg Hunt Set 5:30 p.m. to benefit the Domestic Vio- In Township April 7 lence Center of Union County. Produced by Debra Van Horn Fash- SCOTCH PLAINS — The Scotch ion Show Productions of New York, Plains Recreation Department, in con- the event will feature top European and junction with the Scotch Plains Junior Women’s Club, will hold an Easter Egg American designer fashion collections. Hunt on Saturday, April 7, starting Professional New York runway mod- promptly at 10 a.m. on the Village Green els (including a male model) will show adjacent to the Scotch Plains Municipal Spring 2001 styles, including designer Building on Park Avenue. sportswear, swim wear, evening wear, The area will be roped off for age suits, lounge wear and gowns. groups 2 and under, 3 and 4 year olds, 5 A live music combo with a vocalist and 6 year olds and 7 and 8 year olds. for pre-show dining; dancers and theat- The Junior Women’s Club will present rical effects, as well as door prizes, raffles, face painting, tattoo applications and a special gifts and a “mystery prize,” will cake sale. “Mrs. Easter Bunny” will also also be part of the festivities. be on hand. In addition, the Scotch Plains For tickets, please call (908) 272- Business and Professional Association 3301. will conduct an egg coloring event for PUBLIC NOTICE youngsters 7 and up starting at 10:30 a.m. NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT OpenOpen House:House: LovelyLovely WestfieldWestfield ColonialColonial FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BY Hye-Young Choi THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Sales Associate CONTRACTOR: Joseph E. Baldoni, Sat. 3/31 and Sun. 4/1 12 to 4 p.m., M.A.I., Appraisal Associates, Inc., 50 South 233 Midwood Place, Westfield Avenue, West, Cranford, New Jersey 07016 #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office NATURE OF SERVICE: Certified Real (Directions: South to Boulevard to Midwood) Estate Appraiser to evaluate the purchase 1994-2000 Sunny 3 bedroom in quiet, tree lined neighborhood. Recently renovated. 2 full of certain parcels of land within the Town- baths. Living room with fireplace and french drs. Formal dining room with ship for township use. DURATION: As needed. [email protected] built-ins. Family room. Recessed lighting. Hardwood floors. Screened-in AMOUNT: Not to exceed $4,000. porch Beautifully finished basement. Finished attic with skylight. Landscap- THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT ing. Ample storage. Excellent condition and location. Walk to train, town, FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for The Perfect Home! parks, schools. For sale by owner. No realtors please. OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. BARBARA RIEPE $395,000 908-389-1753 TOWNSHIP CLERK NEWLY LISTED — $799,000 1 T – 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $16.83 FRANK D. ISOLDI, Broker/Associate NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 1993-2000 Silver Level 1997-1998, Gold Level 1999-2000 Phone: (908) 233-5555 • e-mail: [email protected] Expect The Best!

WESTFIELD $539,000 JUST LISTED! Beautifully updated 4 Bed- room 2-1/2 Bath Center Hall Colonial con- veniently located to schools, town, park and NYC transportation. Featuring formal Liv- ing and Dining Rooms ideal for entertain- ing; an updated Eat-in Kitchen with Morocan tile backsplash; a Family Room with dentil moldings, a brick fireplace with HISTORIC STONELEIGH PARK custom mantle and sliders to the patio and Westfield – Elegant and charming 4 Bedroom 3 full and 2 half Bath home on the inner circle of yard; a 1st floor Laundry; 4 generously sized Bedrooms, the Master with an up- Stoneleigh Park. Spacious rooms, high ceilings, embellished moldings, hwfls, nat. wdwork. LR w/ dated private Bath; and a finished basement frplc, formal Din Rm w/Fr. Doors to lrg screen porch, newer Eat-In Kitchen with cherry cabinets, with Recreation Room, Gym and Wine Corian ctrs. Bright, cheerful Den plus Rec Rm. Mst Bed Suite w/newer Bth. Large parklike property. Cellar. All this, and too many updates to Walk to school, trans. and town. Truly a home of distinction, list. Call Frank D. Isoldi at 908-233-5555 a must see! WSF 0182 $799,000 x202 for your personal tour. WSF #0181

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Business Association’s Internet Site SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-12583-98 Continues to Be Gateway to S. Plains DOCKET NO. F-14903-00 GRP LOAN CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, CHERYL M. KRESS, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN H. TYLER, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, By FRED ROSSI interested in Scotch Plains. nity site so that people keep coming DEFENDANT. DATED JANUARY 19, 2001 FOR SALE Specially Written for The Leader and The Times Set up in late 1999, the site has back to visit.” CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. SCOTCH PLAINS — If you think grown into what SPBPA President The latter aspect of the Website is DATED DECEMBER 27, 2000 FOR SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale that if you’ve seen one local chamber Ray Pardon calls “a gateway to Scotch what sets it apart from many others. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- of commerce Website, then you’ve Plains.” In addition to providing a The site’s pages are frequently ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 seen them all, think again — and way for its members to get exposure, updated to provide news on upcom- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- take a look at the Website of the it also serves a number of commu- ing events in Scotch Plains as well as ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 sey on WEDNESDAY THE 25TH DAY OF Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the Scotch Plains Business and Profes- nity-wide purposes. information about the town itself, its sey on WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF afternoon of said day. All successful bid- sional Association (SPBPA). “We are a business association,” schools, churches, government and APRIL A.D., 2001 at two o’clock in the ders must have 20% of their bid available in Unlike the sites of other local busi- Mr. Pardon told The Leader and The other organizations. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- cash or certified check at the conclusion of ness groups that simply tout the local Times. The Website’s “primary pur- The site also offers free classified ders must have 20% of their bid available in the sales. pose is to allow local businesses and YOUTH AMBASSADOR…The cash or certified check at the conclusion of The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- chamber’s work and are plastered advertising for those looking to, for Woman’s Club of Westfield, a mem- the sales. DRED FORTY THREE THOUSAND with ads for local businesses, the our members to have some exposure example, sell an item, find a ber of the New Jersey State Federa- The judgment amount is SIXTY NINE TWO-HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE & 71/ SPBPA site, at on the Internet as people use it more babysitter or rent an apartment. There THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED NINETY 100 ($343,275.71). tion of Women’s Clubs, will sponsor EIGHT & 02/100 ($69,398.02). www.visitscotchplains.com, offers and more frequently.” But, he added, is information about the upcoming Sean Wright, a Westfield High School The property to be sold is located in the The property to be sold is located in the BOROUGH of MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW something for just about everyone “we also want to make it a commu- school board elections as well as student, as a HOBY (Hugh O’Brian City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, JERSEY 07092, County of UNION and volunteering for the local fire depart- Youth) ambassador to attend a three- New Jersey. State of New Jersey. ment and rescue squad. There are day seminar this spring. HOBY’s mis- Commonly known as: 914 Anna Street, Commonly known as: 1169 RIDGE DRIVE, sion is to seek out, recognize and de- Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201 MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JERSEY 07092. Girl Scouts Announce Dates several interactive polls on the site, Tax Lot No. 130 in Block No. 8 in which visitors can express their velop the leadership potential of high Tax Lot No. 13 in Block No. 5.B school sophomores. Sean, selected by Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 Dimension of Lot: approximately 100.00 opinions on issues ranging from Act- feet wide by 115 feet long feet wide by 164.38 feet long the high school to participate in the Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- For Cookie Booth Sales ing Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco, seminar, is a member of the Student Nearest Cross Street: Short Drive westerly side of Anna Street 175 feet from Situated at a point on the northwesterly a Scotch Plains resident, to one’s Council, Climate Control, Connection the northwesterly side of Henry Street. FANWOOD – The Fanwood- enue, Fanwood, and 10 a.m. to 2 favorite ice cream flavor. The site sideline of Ridge Drive distance approxi- Scotch Plains Community of Girl p.m. at A&P, South Avenue, (a peer leadership group), lacrosse There is due approximately the sum of mately 700.96 feet northeasterly from its also has links to the township’s offi- team and a volunteer at Children’s SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND NINE- intersection with the northerly sideline of Scouts has announced the dates, times Fanwood. HUNDRED FORTY ONE & 24/100 • cial Website and the site maintained Specialized Hospital in Mountainside. Short Drive. and locations for its Cookie Booth Tuesday, April 17 – 9:30 a.m. to by DECA, an association of market- ($73,941.24) together with lawful interest There is due approximately the sum of sales, which are as follow: 12:30 p.m., CVS, Park Avenue, and costs. THREE-HUNDRED SIXTY TWO THOU- • ing students at Scotch Plains- Fanwood Seniors Post There is a full legal description on file in SAND NINE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 01/ Saturday, March 31 – 9 a.m. Scotch Plains. Fanwood High School. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. to 1 p.m. at Shop Rite, Route 22, • Saturday, April 21 – 9 a.m. to 1 100 ($362,916.01) together with lawful in- SPBPA member businesses and Meetings and Events The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn terest and costs. East, Watchung; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. p.m., and 1 to 5 p.m. at Irma’s Hall- businesspeople are listed on their this sale. There is a full legal description on file in at Irma’s Hallmark, Martine Av- mark in Fanwood. FANWOOD – The Fanwood Se- RALPH FROEHLICH the Union County Sheriff’s Office. own page, with business addresses nior Citizens Club has advised area SHERIFF The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and phone and fax numbers included. residents that club meetings take ZUCKER GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, this sale. Visitors to this page can automati- place at All Saints’ Episcopal ATTORNEYS RALPH FROEHLICH cally send those businesses a fax or 1139 Spruce Drive SHERIFF Church, 559 Park Avenue in Scotch PO Box 1024 FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. receive directions to the location of Plains. Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Suite 201 the business. Meetings are held on the second 1-908-233-8500 7 Century Drive Mr. Pardon reports that he has and fourth Monday of each month at File No. XWZ L 42389 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 received “a lot of good feedback” CH-755740 (WL) CH-755787 (WL) 11 a.m., followed by a guest speaker. 4 T - 3/8, 3/15, 3/22 4 T - 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 about the site, which, he says, re- Coffee and bagels or rolls are served & 3/29/01 Fee: $187.68 & 4/19/01 Fee: $191.76 ceived some 20,000 hits last month. at each meeting. He added that SPBPA gets e-mails, Club officers are as follow: Presi- via the Website, from all over the dent, Hermine Bowen; First Vice country, from a variety of people, President, Helen Boguszewski; including individuals thinking of re- Secretary, Gerry Inman, and Ser- locating to New Jersey and wishing geant-at-Arms, Frank Inman. The to receive information on Scotch Second Vice President’s office is Gloria Kraft Plains and college students research- presently vacant. Sales Associate ing term papers on their hometown. The group’s events consist of one- “We keep trying to publicize it day trips to the casinos in Atlantic Presidents Club more and more,” he says, especially City and various luncheons around through any brochures and mailings the state with entertainment. the business group may send out. He A seven-day, six-night trip to stresses the uniqueness of the Myrtle Beach, S.C., is scheduled from OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1- 4 PM Website, in that “it’s unlike other Saturday through Friday, April 21 to chamber of commerce sites that 27. Included will be six breakfasts 51 MOHICAN DR.WESTFIELD emphasize the commercial and busi- and six dinners, three theater pro- ness side. This is more of a commu- grams and a guided tour of the nity forum.” Charleston, S.C. historic district, as COOKIE SALE…Doreen Tuffolo, left, and Glenna Cohen, Cookie Managers SPBPA’s Website, Mr. Pardon feels, well as a river paddle boat trip on the for the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Community of Girl Scouts, display cases of allows anyone to find any source of cookies on delivery day. The Girl Scouts sold 2,686 cases of cookies during the James River. door-to-door sales. information they may need about For information and reservations, Scotch Plains. please call Art Badala at (908) 889- Mr. Pardon greatly encourages 4494. people to visit the Website and pro- Fanwood Library Announces vide feedback — both positive and negative —about its content. “That’s See it all on the Web! the only way we can make it better April Film Festival Entries and more beneficial.” www.goleader.com FANWOOD – The Fanwood Me- special presentation of the 1954 clas- morial Library has announced its sic Seven Samurai, (un-rated). While Friday Film Festival offerings for the around three-and-a-half hours long, month of April. this film by director Akira Kurosawa
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PUBLICATION Y Employees and Volunteers Saluted at Annual Reception WESTFIELD – Celebrating the program a success. efforts of volunteers and employees Executive Director Stan Kaslusky alike, the Westfield Y held its 10th also saluted the many volunteers who Annual Employee/Volunteer Recog- head committees on the Board of Direc- nition Reception on Wednesday, tors and employees who have worked at March 7, at Pantagis Renaissance in the Y for five, 10 and 15 years. Scotch Plains. Providing the entertainment for Among those honored were Dr. the evening was the New Jersey Ken Shulack, Principal of Roosevelt Workshop for the Arts Chamber Or- Intermediate School in Westfield, for chestra, which marked its third year volunteering as a chaperone on last performing for the event. summer’s teen international trip to “The orchestra does such a won- Australia; Adrienne Fudge, a ben- derful job every year,” stated Maureen efits analyst for Novartis Consumer Martin, Human Resource Director at Health, for her time volunteering as the Y. a mentor for the Black Achievers “It is especially fitting to have OUT OF THIS WORLD – With a bit of whimsy and some timely imagination, program, and Michaela Bimbi-Dresp, devoted volunteers within our com- Stan Kaslusky, Executive Director of the Westfield Y, far right, and Thomas Dougherty, Director of Building Maintenance, inspect, with the Y children, a AMONG THE HONOREES…Westfield Y volunteer Michaela Bimbi-Dresp, for her many hours volunteering as a munity to help us celebrate the Y’s fitness instructor. annual Employee/Volunteer Recog- make-believe piece of the Russian MIR space station that “fell” in the Y left, and employee Jean White were just two of those recognized during the Y’s playground overnight on March 23. Mr. Kaslusky proclaimed the “event” as 10th Annual Employee/Volunteer Recognition Reception, held recently at Nikki Candelore was also recog- nition Reception. Our compliments fair warning that April Fool’s Day is not far off. Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch Plains. nized for volunteering with the Y and sincere appreciation from all of Leaders program and with the Model us at the Westfield Y to the orches- United Nations program. In addi- tra,” she added. Old Guard Confirms Topics AARP Chapter Sets Meeting tion, the Y honored the dozens of For more information on volun- volunteers who helped make last teering at the Y, please call (908) For April 2 in Westfield year’s award-winning Lilith Camp 233-2700, extension no. 247. For Meetings During April WESTFIELD – The Westfield Area With Long Term Recovery.” WESTFIELD – Westfield Area Symptoms of a Stroke.” The Westfield Area Old Guard Chapter No. 4137 of the American Chapter members are also encour- Old Guard, an organization which provides activities, programs and meets every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Association of Retired Persons aged to bring their wills to this meet- the Westfield Y, located at 220 Clark ing, where Union County Surrogate fellowship for retired and semi-re- (AARP) will hold its next regular Street in Westfield. In addition to meeting on Monday, April 2, in the James LaCorte will be present to tired men, has announced its pro- grams for Thursdays in April. Westfield, the chapter serves Scotch Assembly Hall of The Presbyterian review them free of charge. He will • Plains, Fanwood, Mountainside, also properly notarize wills so that April 5 – Union County Police Church in Westfield. Cranford, Garwood, Clark, The social period with refresh- witnesses will not have to be called Captain Dan Vaneska will present “An Overview of the County.” Kenilworth, Rahway, Roselle, ments will begin at 1 p.m., with the to the Court House for signature • Roselle Park and Springfield. identifications. April 12 – Union County Proba- meeting to start at 1:30 p.m. After- Weekly meetings feature guest wards, guest speaker Annette Ricci Members are additionally asked to tion Officer Fred Bostel will discuss “What is Probation and How Does It speakers, films and other programs, of Rahway Hospital will discuss “The bring canned and boxed grocery items in addition to committee updates. to the meeting, to be donated to poor, Work.” Identification of the Causes and • Regular group activities include homeless and temporarily unem- April 19 – A Founders Day Lun- cheon will take place from noon to 4 golf, bowling, bridge, day trips, Full-Day Kindergarten ployed persons. luncheons, ladies’ events, the They are also requested to bring p.m. at The Willows on Washington Merrymen (a chorus group that costume jewelry to be used as bingo Avenue in Green Brook. Open House Planned • April 26 – Mary Joe Candido performs at charity functions, pub- game prizes at Runnells Specialized lic gatherings and formal concerts), By SP Baptist School Hospital of Union County in Berke- will speak on “New Jersey Stroke and shuffleboard. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch ley Heights, as well as Campbell’s Activity Center – Stroke Prevention Plains Baptist Christian Nursery Soup labels and aluminum can pull School will hold a special Full Day tabs to be used for credit to help child Grand Opening Announced Kindergarten Open House on Satur- cancer patients. HELPING KIDS...Westfield Rotary Club President, Dr. William J. Foley, day, April 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Knitting Group Chairwoman right, is shown presenting a check to Lewis Corno who was the lucky winner of “Based on a number of requests Madeline Roeben has asked for do- this year’s 50/50 drawing at the end of the club’s recent Pancake Day. For Center for Hope Store from parents of students currently nations of any kind of woolen yarn enrolled in our three- and four-year- for chapter members to make shrugs, Community Ctr. Head to Donate WESTFIELD – The Center for The hours of operation for the new old programs, we designed a kinder- lap robes and other knitted items for Hope Hospice and Palliative Care has shop will be Tuesday, Wednesday, garten to meet the needs of the sur- patients at Runnells Hospital. 50/50 Winnings for Team Uniforms announced that the Grand Opening of Friday and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to rounding communities,” said Linda Katie Menzer will be in charge of a hospice resale shop will take place 4 p.m., and Thursday, from 11 a.m. Phillips, Director of the school. WESTFIELD — Lewis Corno had nized by the center. on Sunday, April 1, from 12:30 to 4 to 8 p.m. a trip to Atlantic City on Thursday, his ticket drawn as winner of the Under the “At Risk Program” run by In addition to the existing nursery May 24. p.m. at 26 Prospect Street in Westfield. It will be managed by the Center for school for three- and four-year-olds, Westfield Rotary Club’s 50/50 prize at the W.C.C., the Westfield Police De- Grand Opening festivities will in- Hope’s Women’s Auxiliary volunteers. Reservations will be taken at the club’s recent Pancake Day. partment challenged a youth basket- the school offers extended hours be- Monday’s meeting for a trip to Wash- clude a ribbon-cutting by Westfield A contest was held to choose a name Mr. Corno, who serves as President ball team and were defeated in the Mayor Gregory S. McDermott, along for the shop, with Auxiliary President fore and after class times. Parents ington, D.C. from Monday through of Westfield Community Center hotly contested match. choosing the full-day kindergarten Thursday, September 17 to 20. with clowns, balloons, face painting Barbara McCutcheon submitting the (W.C.C.), is spending his prize money Donations from local attendees at and refreshments. winning entry, “The Hope Chest.” could also participate in extended Another tour is planned to New on uniforms for basketball teams orga- Pancake Day, added to the Westfield hours programs. Hampshire and Vermont, with a stay Rotary Club Scholarship Fund enabling Donations of new and gently-used Proceeds from the store will help Scotch Plains Baptist Church is at the Von Trapp Family Lodge of PUBLIC NOTICE Rotarians to continue supporting clothing, small pieces of furniture, subsidize hospice care for patients located at 333 Park Avenue in Scotch Sound of Music fame, from Monday collectibles and household items for who are unable to meet their ex- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Westfield students. In 36 years, the Plains. For more information about through Friday, November 12 to 16. Fund has awarded over $1.3 million to the resale shop are being accepted at penses through Medicare and Med- the kindergarten or other nursery Guests are invited to attend this Take notice that on September 22, 2000 a over 1,200 students. the Center for Hope Sauer House, icaid or other funding sources. change occurred in the ownership of Ray- located at 219 East 4th Avenue in For further information about dona- school programs, please call Ms. meeting to become acquainted with Ric, Inc. holder of a Plenary Retail Con- Phillips at (908) 322-9187. Informa- the AARP chapter’s activities and to sumption Licence # 201633004002 for pre- Roselle. tions or volunteer opportunities, please tion may also be found at hear the guest speaker. For addi- mises located at 445 Terrill Road, Scotch Caregivers Group Sets Donations are tax-deductible and call Diane Coloney at (908) 587-2137 www.scotchplainsbaptistchurch.org tional information, please call (908) Plains, New Jersey resulting in the following free pickup of items is available. or The Hope Chest at (908) 233-9973. persons, each acquiring the aggregate one Meeting for Monday on the Internet. 654-5764. percent or more of the ownership thereof: WESTFIELD – A support group for Dominick Caruso, III those caring for elderly or chronically Runnells Guild to Hold Sale 23 Totten Drive ill loved ones will meet on Monday, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807 April 2, in the Parish Center of St. Any information concerning the qualifica- Helen’s Roman Catholic Church on Of Women’s Spring Fashions tions of any of the above current stockhold- Lamberts Mill Road in Westfield. ers should be communicated in writing to The group meets on the first non- BERKELEY HEIGHTS – The Guild,” said Freeholder Deborah the Municipal Clerk of the Township of Volunteer Guild of Runnells Spe- Scanlon, Liaison to the hospital’s Scotch Plains, New Jersey. holiday Monday of each month at 8 Ray-Ric, Inc. p.m. at the Parish Center, for informa- cialized Hospital of Union County Advisory Board of Managers. 445 Terrill Road tion and sharing sessions. For more will sponsor a sale of women’s fash- “A part of every sale goes to the Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 information, please call Marilyn Ryan ions for spring from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteer Guild to purchase items 2 T – 3/22 at (908) 232-1867. on Thursday, April 5, in the Multi- for Runnells’ residents and patients, & 3/29/01, The Times Fee: $41.82 Purpose Room of the facility, lo- such as VCRs, televisions and prizes cated at 40 Watchung Way in Berke- for the bingo games,” she added. ley Heights. The Volunteer Guild and the Of- Petite, junior, missy and plus sizes fice of Volunteer Services of Runnells will be available from “New York/ Specialized Hospital are seeking Paris Fashions,” all at wholesale volunteers. Flexible hours and a va- Pediatric Care of Scotch Plains prices. Credit cards and checks will riety of opportunities exist with resi- Jim Hely be accepted. dent contact, as well as performing A.C. 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Goldberger Wake up, people! These are our The final insult to WYACT is that One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent kids we’re talking about. While by having to cancel their second most teenagers spend their sum- production, they are likely to lose 1 & 1/2 popcorns job of concealing their illicit drug mer vacations lying on the beach funding for next season, since they “Steven Seagal isn’t as bad an operation. Of course they don’t or mall-walking, the young per- may not qualify for grants if they actor as he usually is. And DMX stand a chance against the sleuth- formers from WYACT want to only produce one show. Is this is no more terrible than Seagal.” ing abilities of Seagal’s Orin Boyd. spend their time learning and work- WYACT’s fault? High praise indeed. ing. Most of these students have They might lose funding because Though the phenomenon is professional aspirations and there isn’t a theater in our area that Thus spake a fellow viewer. never explained, the detective WYACT nurtures these hopes and is willing to lend a helping hand for He was extolling the virtues of has the uncanny ability to show dreams. a few weeks? Exit Wounds, a formulaic action- up just outside the right window Isn’t this enough of a reason for Would it be possible for NJPAC genre piece so derived that to whenever wrongdoing is about the community to join together to to forego its renovation time so take criticizing it seriously would to take place. This inevitably leads try to come up with a solution? that WYACT could again use The be as futile an exercise as begin- to gunplay, which doubtlessly Why not hold a benefit fundraiser Victoria? ning Jeffrey Dalmer’s rehabilita- so that air conditioning can be Could CDC and WCP install air leads to a car chase. And from installed in all local spaces? I’ll conditioning? tion with a lesson in table man- there it takes no great stretch of pitch in! Might Charlotte Attenborough of ners. the imagination to figure how it Local colleges do indeed have Essex County College return a Fans of this film phylum know all gives way to a series of cata- air conditioning but don’t often phone call? the drill. If nothing else, there’s clysmic explosions. The scene want to lend their space during the All of these are legitimate ques- going to be non-stop carnage. ends in complete conflagration, summer when most of the staff is tions and deserve some thought. That’s the implicit guarantee. For with a helicopter exploding in vacationing. The theaters in most Ms. Meryl was disheartened and this is the side-show of motion colleges are quite advanced tech- said that she thought it was “too mid-air as the coup de grace. nically, and would be suitable late” to try to get the ball rolling for picture entertainment, a magnet Repeat this pattern three or spaces for WYACT’s exceptional a second show. Theaters are either for curiosity seekers and inveter- four times, have rock music ac- productions. booked, hot and uncomfortable or ate rubbernecks. company the devastation, and Union County College (UCC), just not interested. I think that is a However, even the purveyance you’ve described this movie. But for example, has a very nice space, shame. of such a questionable commod- the real thrill is watching Seagal but they are extremely expen- Shayne Miller, who spoke on ity has its standards, so to speak. change expressions with each sive. Their own company, The behalf of NJPAC, said that he and And thus now it’s not only how Theater Project at UCC, presents everyone at the Theater is extremely symphonic movement of may- productions with very little tech- proud of both WYACT and the much bloodletting is delivered, hem. He has three basic scowls nical support, often performing productions that they have been but how cleverly the ballet of which budding thespians may with the audience seated onstage, able to present together. They are wanton destruction is choreo- find worth studying. not in the house. This could lead very excited about the July pro- graphed. Too bad Lee Strasberg didn’t one to believe that utilizing the duction of Once on This Island and But alas, even when judging live to see this. Could be they WELCOME TO THE CHEF…Brian Partelow of Westfield has joined entire space, (lighting, sound, wish they could let WYACT use Exit Wounds solely by the lofty hold the key to some primordial Emerson Inn by the Sea as Executive Chef. Mr. Partelow plans to develop house-staff), would not be finan- The Victoria in August. criteria of its peers, director and introduce creative and classic cuisine in his new role, and will add cially feasible. What’s going on As a professional actress and form of intuition or greater un- here? theatre lover, I know firsthand the Andrzej Bartkowiak’s foray into his own personality to each dish he creates. A graduate of Johnson & derstanding. Just think of all the Wales, he was previously associated with Seaward Inn as an Executive WYACT approached the Execu- importance of supporting the hopes the world of crooked cops and meaning Seagal could convey if Chef, and has been highlighted on NECN’s “Phantom Gourmet.” He has tive Director at the Glassboro Arts and dreams of aspiring perform- the righteous rogue detective he also had a tail to wag. also trained under classical French chef John Rindge of Portsmouth, Center, and was told that there ers. With no one to help you spread (Seagal) who challenges them is Hard to figure, though, is the N.H. as a Sous Chef. Mr. Partelow also mastered his culinary skills at The wouldn’t be a market for this type your wings, how can you possibly mediocre at best. movie’s measly production stan- Grainhouse at the Old Mill Inn in Basking Ridge where he was associated of venture. There simply would learn how to fly? This situation as a roundsman. Mr. Partelow and his fiancée, Lisa Sutera of Gloucester, not be enough people attending. doesn’t exactly have a “bad guy”, Call it a poor man’s Dirty Harry dards. Because while typical and plan to marry in May. (1971) with smatterings of Lethal Not wanting to take no for an but it would still be nice if every- predictable, the special effects which answer, WYACT contacted Essex one involved had their needs met. Weapon (1987) and a dozen or so director Bartkowiak unleashes are County College, which has a lovely I wish WYACT, and all theater others of its ilk. Oh sure, there’s in and of themselves quite esti- Fiddler on the Roof Planned space, but phone calls to the col- companies that work with our plenty of killing. But there just mable. Yet the questionable film lege are not being returned. youth, the best. isn’t much charm to go with it. quality doesn’t show off the pyro- This makes me angry. I hope it And clearly, this crowd likes a technics to their best advantage. At Deerfield School Next Weekend makes our readers angry. With so much tragedy in our country — Applications Available few laughs with its manslaughter. Plus, the sound is equally flat MOUNTAINSIDE – The Drama Tickets for both performances True, Seagal’s Orin Boyd can students killing each other with and lacking in depth. You won- Department at Deerfield School in are $5. A special dress-rehearsal guns on a near daily basis, drug For Senior Citizen Art Show certainly get the job done. Yet he der if Warner Bros. didn’t pick up Mountainside will present the Thursday evening, March 29, at 7 problems and biased crimes — ELIZABETH – Applications is hardly as suave or stirring as a few reels of bargain celluloid at musical, Fiddler on the Roof, on p.m. is open to senior citizens at isn’t it ridiculous that we are not are currently available for Union his genre betters on the second some close-out sale. Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. and no charge. going out of our way to support County senior citizen artists, both rung, beneath top shelf tough But no matter. There is hardly a Saturday, March 31, at 7 p.m. in the For more information, please and protect something that is posi- school auditorium located at 302 professional and non-profes- guys Clint Eastwood and Mel bandage big enough to heal the call the school at (908) 232- tive for our children? There has to Central Avenue. 8828. sional, to enter the 2001 Union Gibson. Schwarzenegger sports filmic booboos Exit Wounds The librettist for the show is County Senior Citizen Art Con- his quirky star appeal, Van makes. Still, there is much to chide. Joseph Stein, with lyrics by Sheldon test and Exhibition. Exhibit space Damme has that bargain base- So, unless you’re the type who NJWA Concert and Jazz Bands Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. is limited. ment je ne sais quoi, and Chuck takes this sort of stuff seriously, in The Deerfield School production Sponsored by the Union Norris lassos in the kung-fu the right company you can have a will be performed with sets and Schedule Performance Tomorrow County Board of Chosen Free- freaks. good time making fun of it. Or, costumes of the period. Students holders and the Division of Cul- Possessed of no knack for line you can uncomplicate the process in the production have learned the WESTFIELD – The New Jersey 1970s and the Swing Era. The delivery, regardless of how good customs of the Jewish people on Workshop for the Arts (NJWA) Concert Band, directed by Howard tural and Heritage Affairs, De- and just see a good movie instead. will present a free concert at Toplansky, will play a number of or bad the script is, Seagal is by the eve of the Russian Revolution, partment of Economic Develop- * * * * * David Brearley Middle/High selections including Lustspiel Over- necessity a hero of few words. turning their performing experi- ment, the exhibit will be held at Exit Wounds, rated R, is a ence into a learning experience. School tomorrow, Friday, March ture, Prelude in G minor by Too bad he can’t swing from a the NUI/Elizabethtown Gas Warner Bros. release directed by Music teacher Jeannette Maraffi 30, at 8 p.m. The school is lo- Rachmaninov, Theme from “The vine. Cheetah could handle the Company, Liberty Hall Center, Andrzej Bartkowiak and stars is the Director and Musical Direc- cated at 401 Monroe Avenue in Muppet Show” and well-known humor. But as it stands, his at- 1085 Morris Avenue, Union. Steven Seagal, DMX and Tom tor of the show. Deborah Posner, Kenilworth. marches and waltzes. tempts at whimsy are forced, ob- Featuring the NJWA Jazz Band The Brearley High School Inter- The show will open with a Arnold. Running time: 117 min- Physical Education teacher at vious, and uncomfortable. Raw and Concert Band, the event will act Club will hold a bake sale reception on Wednesday, June utes. Deerfield, is serving as Choreogra- determination is all he has. The pher. Wayne DeVico and Eliza- also include the Kenilworth during intermission. 27. Artwork will be on display same could be said for Ulysses S. beth Perrin designed the sets. Harding School Band. On Saturday, April 21, the Jazz until Friday, August 10. Grant, another real charmer. George Toenes of Westfield will The Jazz Band, directed by Ex- and Concert Bands will offer a For complete details and an Holy Trinity Choir be featured on the clarinet in these ecutive Director of NJWA Dr. benefit concert to aid the Dunellen application form, please visit or Pleasing the box office by mak- Theodore K. Schlosberg, will per- Band Parents Association to ac- ing this shoot-em-up a salt and performances, with Ms. Maraffi write to the Union County Divi- playing the piano. form selections from the 1960s, quire musical instruments and pepper affair is DMX. But be- Schedules Concert sion of Cultural and Heritage equipment for the high school’s Affairs, 633 Pearl Street in Eliza- cause his exact identity is key to WESTFIELD – On Sunday, bands. The benefit concert will be this movie’s suspense quotient, April 1, at 4 p.m. at the Holy Literary Luncheon to Welcome held at Dunellen High School on beth, or call (908) 558-2550. New it would be a misprision on the Trinity Choir of The Catholic First Street. Jersey relay service users may critic’s part to divulge it. Church of the Holy Trinity in For more information, please call extension no. 711. Therefore, suffice it to say that Westfield, will present two Quartet of Famous Authors call (908) 789-9696. the famous rap star idol is either works by Felix Mendelssohn SHORT HILLS – The Junior Fairstein will return to the panel a slimy heroin dealer or a com- Bartholdy in the Evening League of Elizabeth-Plainfield of authors as Mistress of Ceremo- puter wiz fronting as a slimy Prayer sung to Gregorian will host a Literary Luncheon on nies. Anything Goes Takes Stage heroin dealer in the hopes of Chant. Thursday, April 26, from 11 a.m. A silent auction and raffle will exposing some corrupt cops. “From the Depths of Grief I to 3 p.m. to benefit the League’s also be held. At SP-F High School Take a wild guess. Call to Thee” is a rare work for community service projects in Ms. Bradford has sold more At SP-F High School Union County, serving women than 60 million books in 39 lan- In any case there’s justification choir, tenor solo, and organ. SCOTCH PLAINS – In this year’s Studio in Scotch Plains is the cho- Thomas Schaefer is the tenor and children in crisis. guages in 89 countries. She is a annual musical production, Scotch reographer. for all the contemporary superfly The event, which will include New York Times Bestseller List soloist. “Hear My Prayer” will Plains-Fanwood High School’s Musical director is Laurie trappings and appurtenances. welcome authors Barbara Taylor author. And that’s all that matters. This feature soprano Janet Natale Repertory Theatre Group will stage Wellman, with Diane McGovern Bradford, Sarah Ban Breathnach, Ms. Breathnach, also a New Cole Porter’s Anything Goes on as Stage Director. Both Ms. includes outrageous clothing with the choir and organ. Carol Higgins Clark and Elise York Times Bestseller author, has Rives Cassel is the Director Friday and Saturday, March 30 and Wellman and Ms. McGovern are (you have to check out DMX’s Primavera, will be held at The frequently been featured on the 31, at 8 p.m. at the school on members of Scotch Plains- of Music. crocodile sport coat; I want one), Chanticler, 500 Millburn Avenue “Oprah Winfrey Show.” Westfield Road. Fanwood High School’s faculty. a Lamborghini Countach, enough The public is cordially in- in Short Hills. Ms. Clark is the author of mys- The lead cast will include Chrissy Tickets are by reservation at (908) gold jewelry to get you out of vited to attend. The program The authors will discuss their tery novels and a New York Times Perrotta, Ian Wherle, Kathleen 233-8643. Tickets are $8 for gen- Europe in 1939, and a topless will be presented free of literary careers and latest releases. Bestseller author. She is the DeLuca, Emma Hiatt, John Corbin, eral admission, $6 for students, or They will autograph copies of daughter of Mary Higgins Clark. night club that serves as cover charge. Gary Fletcher, Lindsey Davis, Ja- $3 for students with Renaissance their books for guests. The au- Ms. Primavera is an award-win- son Subbie, Bob Wallden, and card. Senior citizens are admitted for whatever it is DMX’s charac- thors’ books will be available for ning author and illustrator of over ter is or is not doing. Ryan Aspell. for free. Tickets are also available purchase during the luncheon. 20 children’s books. Gisa Dilorio of the Dance 2000 at the door. Probably so its main audience Mystery writer and Manhattan Tickets for the luncheon at $60 won’t get confused, there is nei- Assistant District Attorney Linda each. To obtain tickets, please call ther sub-text nor side issues to Artist of Week (908) 709-1177 or visit The Jumble Reeves-Reed Arboretum ponder in Exit Wounds. Nothing WHS Chorale, Orchestra Store in Cranford and The Town Reeves-Reed Arboretum to tax the gray matter or furrow CONTINUED FROM PG 20 Book Store in Westfield. the brow. Just good guys, bad before Rivers hit the big time as Plan April 5 Concert To Host Wine Sampling guys, and a whole mess of a comedienne on “The Tonight WESTFIELD — The Westfield SUMMIT – “An Evening of Great tors will be pouring the wines, crooked cops doing a rather bad Show” with Mr. Carson, she was High School (WHS) Chorale and doing stand-up for seven years. Chamber Orchestra have announced Salt & Pepper Grapes,” a fundraiser to support and they will be available to dis- She clawed her way to the top, a concert to be held on Thursday, the educational and horticultural cuss the wines as they pour.” Braunsdorf Gallery yet we aren’t quite sure if the April 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the First Baptist CONTINUED FROM PG 20 programs at Reeves-Reed Arbore- A table of champagnes will also nails were French tip or just plain Church in Westfield. rich with yogurt and eggs and tum in Summit will be held on be available. polished. The concert will feature one of drenched in syrup. Sets Grand Opening The widow of Edgar orchestra’s most popular works, Halvah, a sesame-rich dessert is Friday, April 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. Reeves-Reed Arboretum is lo- WESTFIELD – Braunsdorf Gal- Rosenberg, Rivers and near Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik. In an acquired taste and one worth Over 30 fine wines from all over cated at 165 Hobart Avenue in lery, 241 North Avenue, West in look-alike daughter Melissa Riv- addition, two works for solo players acquiring! Salt & Pepper offers the world will be available for Summit. For more information, Westfield, will hold a Grand ers persevered. They even sold will be performed – Johann Sebastian four different varieties of this; don’t sampling. please call the Arboretum at (908) Opening celebration on Friday, their story to NBC in 1994 with Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins, with miss the pistachio halvah. “Last year, the Arboretum’s 273-8787. April 20, and Saturday, April 21. “Tears and Laughter: The Joan Peter Yu and Andy Bhasin as soloists, The décor at Salt & Pepper is Hands to Nature Program brought Reservations must be received and Melissa Rivers Story.” I saw and Camille Saint-Saens’ Cello Con- cheery, well-lit and spotlessly clean The gallery, which features the it, folks. It was almost as scary certo No. 1, with Allen Yu as soloist. 500 children from the Newark by Wednesday, March 28. original works of local Westfield which is perfect for casual lunches or area on field trips here,” stated as one of Joan’s award show The WHS Chorale, who recently just getting together over a quick Art Association members and re- gowns. performed in the Mid-Day Musicales Arboretum Board of Trustees For now, Rivers is contented at the First Congregational Church, snack. The service is a very friendly President Ann Espy. “We’re work- nowned international artists, will and accommodating “cafeteria-style.” offer visitors the chance to meet working for the folks at E! and will sing Vivaldi’s Magnificat and will ing with the Greater Newark Con- COMING NEXT WEEK: being the proud grandmother of be accompanied by the orchestra. A small display off to one side many of the artists and provide a also offers customers a chance to servancy to bring that many or Kerrianne Spellman Cort daughter Melissa’s little boy, Coo- Soloists are Leanne Meriton, Elizabeth more this year. We also hosted chance to obtain prizes, such as per. She also enjoys appearing Ottoson, and Melanie Zachariades so- purchase specialty coffees, teas, will review Anything Goes at NJ Devils playoff tickets, free art on QVC, vending her jewelry to pranos; Megan Rodd, mezzo-soprano; spices and other packaged goods. field trips for almost 1,000 chil- Scotch Plains-Fanwood lessons and caricatures. eager audiences. Hanging out and Victoria McCabe and Kristi Will- While the dining area is rather dren from local schools last year. High School. Hours for the Grand Opening with a multi-millionaire Orin iams, altos. functional and lacks a sophisti- This wine-tasting will help fund Marylou Morano will ex- will be April 20 from 4 to 9 p.m. Lehman can’t hurt the old ego The concert is free and open to the cated atmosphere, the food is gen- educational programs like these.” plore the sounds of Kenny and April 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 either. public. The First Baptist Church is erally tasty and prepared with a Ms. Espy continued, “We are Garrett at a concert in In short, Rivers is a lot like a located at 170 Elm Street, and is great deal of care. working with the Wine Cellars of Westfield. p.m. big plate of Brussels sprouts. You handicapped accessible. What’s more, the welcome is so Millburn to offer an interesting David Palladino will review For more information, please either love her or hate her. No For further information, please call genuine that the traditional wel- La Traviata at the New Jersey call Teresa Haggerty at (908) 232- need to add a dressing. She’s the WHS Music Department at (908) coming hospitality of the Middle selection of fine wines. Represen- Performing Arts Center. 7970, extension no. 137. saucy enough. 789-4549. East comes through. tatives from various wine distribu- CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, March 22, 2001 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION

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S ALT & PEPPER Let’s Go Back, Way Back 503 Park Avenue The menu at Salt & Pepper re- Scotch Plains flects this balance “trans-Middle (908) 322-5880 Eastern” with a few extras thrown To Those Golden Days [email protected] in for good measure and patrons are encouraged to bring their own By BILL BURT Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times wine. Of Doo Wop at Paper Mill Take the Stage There are always two or three SCOTCH PLAINS — In the pasta dishes, some with an Egyp- Middle East, the harshness of desert tian “spin.” For vegetarians, there By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN Chantels, told The Westfield Leader EXCLUSIVE life has created a culture of hospi- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times is also a good selection, and, in the and The Times of Scotch Plains- WITH KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT MILLBURN – Paper Mill Play- Fanwood, “The Paper Mill Play- house in Millburn offered “An house is a really nice venue and Evening of Classic New York Doo The Chantels were pleased by the Wop” last Saturday evening to a reception they received. Nice WYACT Forced to Cancel leather-jacket clad crowd of oldies show, nice people.” enthusiasts, yearning to travel back The final set was offered by The in time with original vocalists and Tokens, a band that started with Second Show of Season founding members of “The Capris,” Neil Sedaka. “Please Write,” which “The Tokens,” “The Chantels,” and was recorded during the Vietnam By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Plains-Fanwood that of course the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times company would also love to WESTFIELD — Few theater present Little Shop at NJPAC, but companies have achieved the level the Victoria Theater takes a breather of professionalism and sheer inge- every August. During this time, nuity that Westfield Young Artists’ NJPAC undergoes renovations and Cooperative Theater (WYACT) has. general upkeep of the space and All local theater companies and simply is not available to WYACT schools are very important places or any other company while these for our children to learn to spread changes take place. their wings, but WYACT is truly The new space at NJPAC, The something special. Lucent Theater, would also be a So why, then, is this spectacular perfect house to showcase Little company being forced to cancel Shop, but the new space is not yet its second show this season? completed. For those who are not familiar Ms. Meryl fought tooth and nail with WYACT and its program, the to obtain the rights to Little Shop of company presents two fully-staged Horrors from Music Theater Inter- Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times musicals in the summer months, national (MTI), as the original pro- utilizing the talents of young local ducers of the show are consider- performers. The offerings from last ing a professional revival in New season, Brigadoon and The Gay tality. Hospitality is so important spirit of Middle Eastern hospital- The Capris York. The rights to Little Shop were that traditional code of the desert Divorce, were two of the finest finally given to WYACT exclusively, ity, Chef Nabil is be glad to accom- productions I have ever seen, and dictates that even one’s enemies War, preceded crowd pleaser “Run- which was no easy feat. Now, modate. He is justifiably proud of that includes shows I have at- must be offered at least a cup of his daily soups. The day I visited, “Earl Lewis and The Channels.” away Sue” a more Beatle-like tune, unfortunately, it appears that there coffee. Indeed, to do anything Tony DeLoro, producer of the tended in New York. is no venue for the much antici- the soup of the day was a rich, “Portrait of My Love.” WYACT has had a terrific work- less than this is an insult to God satisfying Mulligatawny. famed Royal New York Doo Wop pated production. and humanity. A medley featuring “See You in ing relationship with the New Jer- While not the fault of NJPAC as On my visit, I decided to have a Show at Radio City Music Hall, set September” and “One Fine Day” sey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Because of this, most Middle “tasting platter” that included they will be undergoing renova- Eastern foods are relatively simple the mood while musing, “These rounded out “The Tokens’” reper- in Newark, for several seasons. tions and completion of their new dolma (stuffed grape leaves), were the years when music was toire, like the proverbial “icing on the This year, the WYACT production preparations made with a great Hummus bi Tahini (chick pea space, wouldn’t one think that care and with convivial enjoyment pure and authentic, when people cake.” of Once on This Island will pro- there would be another theater in spread), baba ghanouzh (eggplant sang on street corners and race ceed as planned with nine perfor- in mind. spread), kofta, Araby’s answer to Each of these incredible groups our area that would be proud to The cuisine of the Middle East is barriers were broken.” demonstrated an important moral mances in July at the Victoria The- house this wonderful company the meatball, and cous-cous. ater at NJPAC, but plans to move also quite varied and regional al- New Jersey a capella group The to the evening’s parable of nostal- for just one production? The most Dolma are frequently either ex- the show to the reputable National though outside of Brooklyn and ceedingly tough, tasteless or both. Sheps, which has performed at the gia: the voice can replace the most exasperating aspect of this situa- perhaps one or two other Levantine Classic Car Shows in Westfield, Black Theater Festival have been tion is that there are theaters in our Happily, at Salt & Pepper these conventional instruments, and of- squelched. enclaves, most Middle Eastern res- were wonderfully plump, tender also set the stage in the theater’s area that are just sitting empty taurants in this country tend to ten surpass them altogether. The multicultural Once on This during the summer months be- and filled with a zesty tomato-rice lobby with a sampling of some of Paper Mill Playhouse will present Island would be a perfect addition generalize, as with Salt & Pepper mixture that rival anything I’ve cause of a lack of air conditioning. at Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. their silky smooth crooning, and a a revival of Funny Girl, the first in to the festival, but, unfortunately, Ms. Meryl is not about to force experienced in Brooklyn. few comical acts between perfor- 37 years, beginning on Wednes- funding is not available to finance Although they have been open Hummus bi tahini, when made her students to perform in a 90- now for about the last six months mances. day, April 4. Theatre Correspon- the 75 cast member production. degree house, nor does she ex- right, can be tart, refreshing and a Set design, which included a The tour buses alone would cost they’ve been discovered by every- garlic lover’s fantasy. When it’s dent Kerrianne Spellman Cort of pect patrons to attend a perfor- one in the area except the resi- creamy white 1964 Corvette and The Leader and The Times will have thousands of dollars. mance in a steam room. made cautiously, however, it can As if the cancelled tour was not dents of Scotch Plains. That’s truly stunning pink Cadillac, was right that review. In addition, the theater’s Westfield Community Players be a tad bland, which was unfor- enough to break the spirit of unfortunate; they’re serving up tunately the case here. Perhaps, as on the mark – the perfect backdrop restaurant, the F.M. Kirby Carriage (WCP) and Cranford Dramatic Club some of the best Middle Eastern for the performers. The lighting Cynthia Meryl, WYACT’s Artistic (CDC) have both been very sup- Emeril Lagasse might say, the fla- House, will reopen that evening. Director, and her students, there is food west of Brooklyn. vors could be turned “up a notch.” and sound technicians should also portive of WYACT, but unfortu- Middle Eastern food is some of simply not a theater available for nately, these are two of the spaces Curiously, though the baba be praised for their efforts which the company to present its second the most balanced, nutritious and ghanouzh which is made with the that are dark during the summer naturally tasty food in the world. accentuated each act flawlessly. planned production, Little Shop of for this very reason. WCP also has same tahini/lemon/garlic paste, Donning purple suits, Nick Santa Horrors, in August. It’s low fat, with a nearly perfect worked well with this tameness of a performance limit each year, as balance between protein and car- Maria, Frank Reina and Tom Ferrara Ms. Meryl told The Westfield this theater in Westfield is located flavor, perhaps due to the strong of The Capris opened with the Artist of Leader and The Times of Scotch bohydrates and has something for flavor of the eggplant itself. Continued on Page 19 everyone, vegetarian or otherwise. energetic Jerry Lee Lewis classic, Kofta, a Middle Eastern classic, “Great Balls of Fire,” while telling is done perfectly at Salt & Pepper. the audience, “It’s party time!” the Week Traditionally, made with mutton, “New Jersey is a romantic state,” Arab-American chefs will often Santa Maria began before starting make do with beef or a beef/lamb mixture. At Salt & Pepper the kofta off with a heartfelt version of “Un- is 100 percent juicy ground lamb chained Melody.” “What else is spiced and grilled to perfection. there to do in those traffic lines but Cous-cous, while actually a to be romantic?” he joked. Moroccan dish, has become com- The Capris ended their set with mon throughout the Middle East. “Come Back Home to Me,” It’s very simple to make cous cous “Stardust,” and my father’s personal and fairly easy to make it taste like favorite, “There’s A Moon Out To- something. While the cous cous at night.” The audience showed no Salt & Pepper is perfectly steamed reservation when granting the triple- and light, it could have used more lift and balance from perhaps some threat trio a standing ovation. pine nuts and some raisins. With bright red suits, Earl Lewis Still, because it was light and and The Channels (Joe Odom, fluffy, it made a good compliment Wess Neil, Jack Brown, and to the kofta and other hot dishes. Salahudden) gave the audience For dessert, there is an array of “Bye Bye Baby,” “That’s My De- traditional sweets, including pista- sire,” “The Closer You Are” and Joan Rivers chio birds nests as well as some the audience favorite, “Gloria.” sugar-free versions of those items. Throughout each song, the mem- Nabil’s wife also turns out fabu- By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN lous basboosa, a semolina cake bers awed all with stylish and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times coordinated choreography. If you think, “Can we talk?” is Continued on Page 19 Two standing ovations followed Joan Rivers’ most quotable after the group encouraged listen- question, you obviously haven’t ers to join in a rousing rendition of heard her squawk after celebs Joshua Hamerman Joins “Shout.” With arms flailing and down the red carpet, demand- Staff of Online Magazine hearty responses, Earl Lewis and ing, “Who are you wearing?” Editor’s Note: Josh The Channels evoked more ardor Some stars get a kick out of Hamerman is a reporter for than I believe they even expected. Rivers, jewelry designer and ANGELIC ACTRESSES…Sarah Mugavero, center, will play Reno Sweeney in Union Catholic High School’s The Westfield Leader and The Following intermission, the self-proclaimed fashion expert. spring musical Anything Goes. She will be joined by her bevy of Angels from left, Katie Schurtz as Purity, Deena Zack as Virtue, Yavonia Wise as Chastity and Nicole Gryzwacz as Charity. Times of Scotch Plains- group which Linda Rondstadt cred- Some, like songstress Erykah Fanwood. He will rejoin the ited for her starting her career Badu, purposely dress to send staff during his summer vaca- brought high class and elegance her into cardiac arrest. Others, tion. to the stage. The Chantels, which like Sarah Jessica Parker, do Union Catholic High School’s Performing Arts Company consists of original members Lois everything dutiful to please her. SCOTCH PLAINS – Joshua Harris Powell, Sonia Goring Wil- Most just appease her. To Set Sail With Anything Goes For Two Weekends Hamerman, a freshman study- son, Renee Minus White, and new- You can guarantee that if I To Set Sail With Anything Goes For Two Weekends ing journalism at Indiana Uni- est member Ami Oritz, have a gift ever had the pleasure of waltz- SCOTCH PLAINS – The S.S. performances are part of the Pa- and math. At Columbia, he has versity, has joined the staff of for bringing an audience angelic ing down the red carpet, I’d America will set sail from the per Mill Playhouse Rising Star been the musical director for sev- thesynapse.org, an online innocence and vocal purity, while smile and wave and keep on stage of Union Catholic (UC) High Award program. For the past two eral productions. Choreographer magazine created by gradu- adding splashes of soul. trucking. School as the UC Performing Arts years, Sarah Mugavero (playing Ed Contempo has worked ate students at Indiana Uni- Ortiz showered listeners with a Rivers offers up some of the Company presents its annual Reno Sweeney) has won the Best throughout the area in over 100 versity. voice that belongs on every CD tastiest tidbits during the E! spring musical Anything Goes for Supporting Actress award in this shows and is choreographing his Thesynapse.org, which is player. It amazed me, especially Channel’s “Fashion Review.” If a two-weekend run. competition. second show at UC. Assistant Di- part of an alternative maga- during her performance of you have seen her in action, The production will be offered Maryann Carolan, directing her rector Tracy Trukowski Doherty zine Web ring, averages ap- “Maybe,” that she only recently you know what I mean. From on Friday and Saturdays, March 14th show, received a Paper Mill and her sister, Technical Director proximately 200,000 hits a joined the group. The wonderful this year’s Grammy review, Riv- 30, 31, April 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. in Playhouse Rising Star nomination Tara Trukowski, are both UC month. The magazine offers talent this quartet possesses should ers said she liked the entire the Union Catholic High School in 1999 for How to Succeed In graduates who began their show its staff members the oppor- never be kept a secret. goings on in one rap star’s auditorium. Business Without Really Trying. business careers in PAC. tunity to hone their digital “Baby Stick With Me,” “He’s hairdo. Leading characters will include She is a graduate of UC and an Reserved tickets may be ordered and magazine journalism Gone,” and “The Plea,” were per- They’re called cornrows, Kevin Apuzzio, Mike Vogt, English teacher at the school. by calling (908) 889-1600. Ticket skills. formed with such polish, while Joan. Amanda Hudziak, Zeena Koda, Larry N. Rothweiler, Jr. is the prices are $9 for adults and $7 for Joshua is the son of Mr. and Mr. DeLoro urged audience mem- So, was Rivers always this Sarah Mugavero, Nick Kraus, Musical Director and has been students and senior citizens. The Mrs. Michael Hamerman of bers to join in a little “cheek to brash? We certainly know she Bryan Hughes, Laura Bowman, active in area shows since 1974. box office opens at 7:15 p.m. Scotch Plains. He is a 2000 cheek” dancing in the aisles. Stand- wasn’t always that thin, perky- Tino Cerimele and Mike Andy Pratt, the orchestra leader, Reserved tickets should be picked graduate of Scotch Plains- ing ovations were inevitable. nosed and de-plasticized. No, Konchalski. will graduate in May from Colum- up at the table in the theatre Fanwood High School. Marty Schein, Manager of The Continued on Page 19 The Union Catholic High School bia where he is studying music lobby by 7:45 p.m. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK