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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, March 21, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 28-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS WARNER BROS. MAY FILM ‘ANALYZE THAT’ IN TOWN BOE OKs Westfield Council Tentative Continues Talks Budget By ROBERT COAKLEY Specially Written for The Westfield Leader The Westfield Board of Education On Porch Issue approved a tentative 2002-2003 school year budget of $65.4 million during a highly attended public meeting Tues- By LAUREN S. PASS from the Board of Education for day night. Members of the public Specially Written for The Westfield Leader safety and security reasons. Coun- were told what was included in and On Tuesday the Westfield Council cilman Kevin Walsh stated that using excluded from the budget. Students held its conference session, where Stoneleigh Park for parking was not asked to keep Westfield High School’s the council continued its conversa- the intention of the council. Fire television technician position, while tion on property coverage, including Chief John Castalano was on hand, parents and board members asked porches. The council is considering citing that Stoneleigh is a narrow that the All-City Band, Orchestra and a change in the local property cover- street, with only one entrance and Chorus programs be kept. age ordinance, from a limit of 20 exit. Chief Castalano went on to say Superintendent of Schools Dr. percent lot coverage, to a limit of 28 that having cars parked there would William Foley presented the tenta- percent, or an addition of 400 square create a safety hazard, due to the tive 2002-2003 budget to the public. feet, whichever is smaller. The pur- narrowness of the roadway, the lad- The base budget tax levy was $55.9 pose of the change in ordinance would der truck would no longer fit with million, about 23 cents per $100 of be to preserve wrap around porches. cars parked on one side. assessed property value. Councilman Matt Albano objected The council spent time discussing This year the residents will feel the to the 28/400 limit stating, “by al- the proposed parking lot behind the full weight of the High School Bond. lowing the proposed ordinance to go armory, but since it is the Board of This year’s debt service also includes through, (it is) putting further strain Education’s decision and expendi- the bond for the elementary school on the infrastructure.” Councilman ture, it was decided that the council VICTORY LAPS…Branch Manager, David Morozoff, and Assistant Branch Manager, Maria Fuentes, of the Fleet Bank additions approved by voters in 1998. Rafael Bentancourt voiced his con- would call another meeting. The in Westfield congratulated the Westfield High School (WHS) Boys Swim Team on their recent State Championship. The increase for the debt service is 4 cern that this ordinance would defeat council would like to include Pictured, left to right, are: front row, Tim Kolenut, Dan Chabanov, Jeff Dresely, Sam Gurdus, Zach Coppa, Keith cents per $100. The total tax levy is the work that the council had done to Westfield High School Principal Dr. McCloskey, David Hedman; second row, Carl Baron, Ryan Cahill, John Chiesa, Chris Heinen, Ryan Bartholomew, Rob Eckman, Mr. Morozoff; third row, Sean O’Neill, Jon Williams, Rob Freundlich, Brandt Miller, Josh Schoenfeld, Ms. $57.7 million, or 27 cents per $100. stop “shoe horning”, or subdivision Robert Petix, and Superintendent Dr. Dr. Foley explained that the tax in- of property in Westfield. The council Fuentes; fourth row, WHS Swimming Coach Bruce Johnson, Sean Baran, Andrew Prunesti, Vincent Shen, Greg CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Matthews and Kevin Hobson. Not pictured are: Devon Power, Andrew Ruotolo and J.J. Sobala. crease for the average assessed home looked at the last years worth of of $180,000 equaled $487 per year, applicants to the board of adjust- $41 a month, $9.37 a week. According ment, where no wrap around porches to Dr. Foley this is the first time in 25 had to be torn down, and the resi- years that the state has frozen state aid dents were able to work within the 20 East Broad St. Tenants, Town Officials for schools. Westfield would have nor- percent lot coverage. Both Mayor mally received an increase in state aid, Gregory McDermott and council- alleviating part of the tax increase. man Betancourt questioned why the The total budget consists of the gen- ordinance should be changed if the Form Coalition, Schedule First Meeting eral fund, limited by a cap, and a debt current ordinance was working. By DEBORAH MADISON Mrs. Anderson said that she has violations have been properly cor- not to get involved in landlord/tenant service, not under the cap, to pay off Councilman Salisbury stated that the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader been having problems getting the rected. disputes,” the letter stated. “The win- bonds and loans. This year, the debt board of adjustment had not seen any Allegations of unlivable conditions Building Department’s Director However, Mr. Hirsch sent Mrs. dows in some apartments have been service is $2.3 million, a 38.6 percent of the cases in question, and that he and code violations by several ten- Frank Hirsch to return her calls to Anderson a letter on March 15 stat- painted shut and are impossible to increase from last year. The general felt it would be a crime to tear off ants who reside in two adjacent build- follow up. She told The Leader that ing that even though his department open; the walls have been patched fund is $61.9 million, a 5.7 percent parts of a wrap around porch. Town ings at 122 and 128 East Broad Street she would like Mr. Hirsch to inspect is responsible for insuring code com- with materials that do not meet fire increase from last year. When about Attorney, Robert Cockren stated that have resulted in town officials form- her apartment to verify that the code pliance, “my department has a policy CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 $1.1 million in federal projects is added the ordinance needed to have unifor- ing the Westfield Housing Code Com- to the general fund and the debt ser- mity for all zones in town. A draft of mittee, which includes the joint task vice, the grand total is $65.4 million. the ordinance will be drawn and the force of Councilman Carl Salisbury, Budget increases include instruc- laws and rules committee will meet Fire Department Representative Cap- Westfield/Mountainside Red Cross tion training at all levels, a 9th grade with the town planner to go over the tain Daniel Kelly, Director of the humanities program, a pilot program language and options. Health Department, Robert Sheer and for Gifted and Talented students, Approximately twenty residents Director of Housing Code Enforce- Chapter Is Thicker Than Blood new computers for the fifth grade from Stoneleigh Park were present ment George Dobber. and certain rooms at WHS and the to protest a rumor that the high school At the request of several of the By DEBORAH MADISON Disaster relief includes training in impressed by the tremendous out- intermediate schools, improved dis- students would be permitted to park Specially Written for The Westfield Leader tenants, the committee inspected the When most people think of the disaster response and preparedness pouring of volunteerism shown by trict fields, and updated curricula. on the street while construction was two buildings in February and issued for health care professionals, emer- the Westfield community. Within the Dr. Foley said some programs had going on at Westfield High School. American Red Cross, the activity the landlord numerous violations and that most often comes to mind is gency services personnel and any- first hours of 9-11, dozens of volun- to be eliminated to keep the budget Though public participation is not fines as a result of the conditions, one else wishing to be trained in teers showed up at the chapter’s door- under the cap, and that meant choos- permitted at conference sessions, the collecting blood. However, many of which they observed during their today’s local Red Cross chapters are ing to cut good programs. residents stayed through the council’s inspection. Budget cuts saved about $716,000. conversation pertaining to parking at not only about replenishing the A complete list of those viola- nation’s blood supply. A wide vari- The cuts members of the public dis- Westfield High School. The construc- tions, dated February 6, along with puted were; a TV technician that saved tion project is scheduled to begin on ety of community services and pro- abatement and re-inspection dates is grams are conducted by many of the $30,000, and the All-City Band, Cho- Monday, March 25, and a portion of available at the Building Department rus and Orchestra that saved $11,500. the parking lot, and some areas of 1,000 Red Cross chapters nation- for public inspection. Mr. Salisbury wide. There was also some discussion about Trinity Place will then be off limits told The Westfield Leader that he has the removal of lunchroom aides, a part to parked cars. Members of the Coun- The Westfield/Mountainside also been meeting with Town Ad- Chapter of the American Red Cross, time nurse, and professional services. cil and the Board of Education had ministrator James Gildea and Mayor Robert McGowan and David met earlier in the year to discuss the located at 321 Elm Street, has been Gregory McDermott, to keep them serving the community for over 80 Napiorski, two WHS students, and impending parking situation. There apprised of the situation. Sean Devany, a WHS graduate, spoke was a proposal from the armory, to years, as a member branch of the Some repair work has been done National American Red Cross. Ser- on behalf of TV technician Bill use a back piece of property, con- since those violations were issued, McMeekin, whose job will be removed necting to Codding Road, as a park- vices vary from chapter to chapter, tenant Barbara Anderson told The said local chapter Chairman, Rich- under the new budget. The students ing lot. The lot would however have Leader. However, she claimed that said they learned about television pro- to be paved, lit, fenced, gated, and a ard Parness, but most chapters offer the quality of the work seems to be a range of community programs and duction from McMeekin, who makes heated building would have to be “substandard and shoddy, patchwork sure TV-36 runs properly. The station constructed and staffed by someone classes, particularly related to disas- and not up to fire code standards.” ter relief, health and safety. is important to WSH and the commu- nity, and McMeekin is a strong role

Deborah Madison for The Westfield Leader model, they said. Guide Visits Temple Emanu-El SPECIAL PROCLAMATION…Westfield Mayor Gregory McDermott re- Members of the public and the cently signed a proclamation establishing March as Red Cross Month for the school board also spoke against the Westfield/Mountainside Chapter. Pictured, left to right, are: Chapter Execu- cutting of the All-City program, which tive Director Dennis Kinsella, Treasurer Claude Fusco, Senior Board Member selects elementary students from To Encourage Tourism in Israel Ernest Winter, Mayor McDermott, Volunteer Coordinator/Board Member Westfield for an all-city band, chorus Jeanine Baum, Disaster Chairman Daniel Kelly, Chapter Chairman Richard and orchestra. They usually perform Parness. By MARYLOU MORANO the state of affairs in his country and American travel agencies that handles at a few of the schools. Some mem- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader to encourage tourism. Mr. Neubach’s tours. these areas. The local, Westfield/ step asking how they could assist. bers of the public used to be in the all- Israeli tour guide Mishi Neubach Also speaking was Bev Robb, the Although he has been visiting the Mountainside chapter provides Volunteers manned phones, pro- city program, or had children in the visited Temple Emanu-El in owner of Texas-based Omega Travel United States several times a year for courses in: CPR, First Aid, HIV/ vided technical and clerical services program, and did not want it cut. Westfield on Sunday, to speak about and Tours, one of a limited number of the last 10 years, this trip marked Mr. AIDS education, sports safety, work- and support for those seeking infor- Board member William Wallace Neubach’s first visit to New Jersey. place training, babysitters training, mation. They took over 2,000 calls said the school board is not happy Appearing on Sunday as a repre- water safety and other health presen- for donating blood and 1,000 other with the budget restrictions, but they sentative of the Ministry of Tourism tations. calls of offers to volunteer. are a “part of life.” Board member for the State of Israel, Mr. Neubach The local chapter, working in con- The local chapter has also offered Kimberly Rhodes said she hoped the detailed highlights of tours he has junction with many other commu- several new courses on disaster relief school would be able to raise funds conducted. nity organizations, has contributed on an ongoing basis since Septem- for the all-city programs, the TV tech- Born in Palestine and educated in teams of health care workers to sev- ber, including “Disaster Services nician position, and other removed architecture and environmental de- eral disasters, including the Bound Training” and “Mass Care.” programs. This could be done through sign at Hebrew University in Jerusa- Brook flood after Hurricane Floyd “We now have more than 120 solid grants and other alternate sources out- lem, Mr. Neubach gave hiking tours and to shelters in Elizabeth after 9- volunteers, many of whom have taken side the budget. Board member Lisa in the Israeli mountains and deserts 11. disaster relief training since Septem- Alter said the school board did a good for the Society for Natural Preserva- Volunteers from the local chapter ber 11. This is an impressive show- job to pull the budget together in hard tion while a student. were dispatched to Liberty State Park ing by any community, which makes economic times. Although he has since worked as to assist families who were stranded the Westfield/Mountainside chapter Dr. Foley explained that the school an architect, a dairy farmer on a in the hours after the September 11 so special and unique,” Ms. Baum board’s new budget is the highest tax kibbutz and a social worker in En- attacks. said. increase in the history of Westfield. gland, he has always thought of guid- Jeanine Baum, Coordinator of All of the training programs, work- The board does not want to eliminate ing tours as his special calling. Volunteer Services said that she books and disaster protocols are co- programs, but they have to choose Mrs. Robb, the wife of a Methodist started working with the Red Cross ordinated through the National Red between “goods” to make sure the minister, met Mr. Neubach on a tour at 1 p.m. on September 11. Cross, so that teams of volunteers budget is brought in under the cap, to the Holy Land in 1990. Impressed Ms. Baum, who is a trained phle- from different local chapters can all Dr. Foley said. by the quality of his tour, she created botomist, said that she was most CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The tentative budget was approved with a vote of six to one, with board Marylou Morano for The Westfield Leader Omega Travel to arrange tours for PAGE INDEX A COMMON MISSION…Israeli tour guide Mishi Neubach, center, is joined by other Americans. member Carol Molnar casting the Bev Robb, left, owner of Texas-based Omega Travel and Tours, and Nancy “What you have is a rare combina- Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 only dissenting vote. Tuthill, First Reader with the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Westfield, tion of American Christian Method- Editorial ...... 4-5 Education...... 9 A&E...... 19-20 Lorre Korecky, who handles pub- during a visit to Temple Emanu-El in Westfield on Sunday. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Page 10 Thursday, March 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Westfield/Mountainside Chapter East Broad Street Tenants, Of Red Cross: Thicker Than Blood Officials Establish Coalition CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 codes, fire extinguishers are inoperable, my vations to continue in their apartment with- work together during emergencies the country conduct special drives, events back door has not shut properly in months out first seeing the proper permits. and at disaster sites, explained Ms. and fundraisers, reported Mr. Kinsella. and there is absolutely no lighting in the “The landlord refused to show us the Baum. To celebrate National Red Cross stairwells at night,” Mrs. Anderson claimed. proper permits and he has used substan- Family Services Co-coordinator, month, a raffle of a painting of the “How can the Building Department say dard construction in the past,” Mrs. Ander- Camille Sorensen, who also joined the Westfield Fire Department, will be con- they don’t want to get involved with obvi- son claimed. “We felt that we had a right local chapter after 9-11, said that the ducted from April to October. ous code violations?” she asked. to demand that the proper permits be in overwhelming volunteer response in this Mountainside resident Bronna Butler, As a result of this ongoing dispute be- place. When I pointed out to Mr. Schilling community was truly remarkable. who is an accomplished artist, is con- tween the tenants, the landlord and the that the fire exits and adjoining stairways, “The Westfield/Mountainside Com- tributing the painting to the chapter’s building’s manager, several tenants of the which we use to take out our trash, were munity responded with such a tremen- fundraiser. two buildings, as well as other tenants in not safe, he told me not to use them.” dous outpouring of compassion, not The painting will be on display at the town, have formed the Westfield Area Tenant Beatrice Montorossa told The equaled in many other communities,” Juxtapose Gallery on Elm Street and the Tenant’s Organization, (WATO) a member Leader, “Mr. Schilling, Mr. Potyk and his she said. winner will be announced at the Annual chapter of the New Jersey Tenant’s Organi- lawyer, Wayne Augenstein knew that I Ms. Sorenson is a trauma and family Fall Street Fair on Sunday, September zation, (NJTO) based out of Hackensack. was living here to take care of my elderly SALUTING YOUTH AND THE ARTS…Mayor Gregory McDermott pro- counselor, who has been working closely 22, Mr. Kinsella said. The WATO will hold it’s first public grandmother and said it was fine with claimed March as “Youth Art Month” in Westfield. Pictured, left to right, are: with the local families who were most And last, but not least, the local chap- meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. them, until I started to ask questions and Vice Chairman of the Downtown Westfield Corporation Joe Spector, Westfield deeply affected by the September 11at- ter sponsors four blood drives a year. in the Community Room of the Westfield complain about the renovations. Then they High School (WHS) student Leor Spector, President of the Westfield Coalition tack. The blood is donated to local area hospi- Municipal Building. began to claim that I wasn’t a legal tenant.” for the Arts Carol Snyder, Wilson Elementary School art teacher Dan Black and After assessing individual family tals. In 2001, a total of 153 units of blood Mitchell Kahn, Vice President of the Mrs. Anderson reported that the land- Youth Art Month Coordinator/Secretary for the Westfield Board of Education needs by the Chapter’s Family Service were collected. The first blood drive of NJTO will address laws basic to tenants’ lord sent her a letter claiming that because Fine Arts Department Trish Cheek. Team, the local Red Cross provided cash the year will be kicked off in April, Mr. legal rights and options and other issues her husband did computer work at home, grants for funeral expenses and the pay- Kinsella said. relating to landlord/tenant disputes. The he was operating an illegal business from ment of household bills. The local chap- Mr. Parness, who is a certified ac- meeting is open to the general public and his home, which was cause for eviction. WESTFIELD ter also provided transportation, lodging countant, joined the Westfield/ a question and answer period will follow “These are the types of business prac- and meal assistance to the families af- Mountainside Red Cross eight years ago Mr. Kahn’s lecture. tices that the manager and landlord are POLICE BLOTTER fected by the 9-11 tragedy. to assist them with financial accounting. Mr. Salisbury told The Leader that after using to intimidate people out of their Long-term recovery, financial plan- He said that it has always been a very inspecting the buildings, he was “appalled” homes,” Mrs. Anderson contended. “These important goal of the local Red Cross to TUESDAY, MARCH 12 ground area of his rear yard by removing ning, assistance with medical ex- by the “abominable” living conditions in are unethical tactics that Westfield should • penses and crisis counseling for sur- make sure that money is allocated to the buildings and agreed that the landlord be ashamed of tolerating.” A Benson Place resident reported the potting soil from a flower box and throw- where it was intended to go by each theft of her cellular telephone, valued at ing it inside a playhouse. vivors was also provided by the Red needed to comply with remedying the Other tenants, including retail tenants in • Cross. donor. code violations and bring the buildings up these two buildings, reported having had $150, and a necklace, valued at $260, by David B. Wood, 41, of Fanwood The financial scandal that has plagued an acquaintance. The victim said the ac- was arrested on Mountain Avenue and “The families are beginning to move to a habitable standard of living. He told problems in dealing with Mr. Schilling, toward recovery and to build new the National Red Cross in the news is, The Leader that he and Mr. Gildea would claiming that he had been “abrupt” and quaintance failed to return her possessions charged with driving under the influence “political” said Mr. Parness and, “it is after picking them up in Roselle Park. No of an alcoholic beverage and refusal to lives. It has been very rewarding to do what they could to motivate the Build- “harassing” by threatening them that they see them through the most difficult being blown out of proportion.” ing Department to follow up. could “get out” if they didn’t like something. charges had been filed as of press time. submit to a breathalyzer test. He was “The National Red Cross has col- FRIDAY, MARCH 15 released on his own recognizance. times and to know they were not iso- Since November of 2001, several apart- Several residential and retail tenants • • lated, but embraced by this commu- lected more than $900 million in dona- ments have been in various stages of reno- have been afraid to come forward or to Several people reported that items were A Prospect Street resident reported tions since September 11, and has dis- stolen from their lockers at a local recreation that a female suspect whom she knew nity,” she said. The Family Services vation; several have been gutted, while publish their names in the newspaper for Team still keeps in touch with the persed close to $600 million. Every or- others have had walls ripped out to install fear of retaliatory evictions, they told The facility. The missing items included a cellu- attempted to gain entry to her apartment by ganization has had a major problem with lar telephone, cash, jewelry valued at $750, forcing open the door, causing the victim local families and is continuing to new electrical systems. The tenants claimed Leader. Mr. Schilling and Mr. Potyk’s follow-up to insure that their needs allocating the millions in donations since that much of this work was done without lawyer, Wayne Augenstein told The Leader keys and a Sony music player. to sustain a laceration to her left hand. The the September 11 tragedy,” Mr. Parness SUNDAY, MARCH 17 suspect did not gain entry to the residence, are being met. the proper permits in place, which was that it has been the tenants who have been • Captain Daniel Kelly, who has remarked. verified by the Building Department. disrespectful to Mr. Schilling, swearing at A resident of Highland Avenue re- police said, and no charges had been filed “We maintain many different accounts ported that someone damaged the play- in connection with the case at press time. worked with the Red Cross for three Tenants were also told by Mr. Potyk, in a him and acting inappropriately. years as their Disaster Chairman said to insure that the money is spent accord- letter, that they might need to wear a breath- Mr. Potyk defended Mr. Schilling, say- that since 9-11, the local chapter has ing to donor’s wishes,” he said. “This ing apparatus during the renovation process, ing that he believed him to be professional trained over 100 volunteers in disas- problem was a dispute between Board but that the apartments remained livable. and respectful in dealing with the tenants. ter relief, 80 volunteers in mass care President Healey and the National Several tenants also alleged that the Councilman Salisbury told The Leader, and 20 people in shelter operations. Board.” building’s Manager, Anthony Schilling of “If the tenant’s organization has any fur- “The local chapter also assists fami- He said that it has been resolved and Relocation Realty threatened them with ther problems with the landlord, I would lies who are left homeless because of all of the money coming into the local eviction on numerous occasions for refus- like to know about it.” fire or floods. We worked locally and chapter is carefully earmarked accord- ing to allow renovations to continue or for Mrs. Anderson said that she forwarded all throughout the state after Hurri- ing to how each donor wishes the money simply asking questions about whether the Mr. Hirsch’s memo to Mr. Salisbury re- cane Floyd,” Captain Kelly said. to be utilized. Mr. Parness added that he proper permits had been obtained or when garding his department’s desire to not get Other programs conducted by the hopes that this conflict does not over- the renovation process would end. involved. local chapter include: Armed Forces shadow the many wonderful services Residents were also served with a rules “The tenants in these buildings spend Emergency Services, Youth Training and programs that the Red Cross has and regulations agreement, which, they money in downtown stores and take pride and Senior Services. Armed Forces contributed. claimed, enforced what they considered to in the appearance of our neighborhood. Emergency Services provides services Mr. Kinsella wished to thank the be “unreasonable” demands. We care about our homes, we vote and we to military members and their fami- community for their support in the past Several tenants told The Leader that pay taxes through our rent, the same as lies, such as keeping the channels of and in the future, pointing out that the they were threatened with eviction for homeowners do,” Mrs. Anderson said. communications open and relaying Red Cross relies entirely on donations refusing to sign the agreement and that “We just want to be treated with some holiday messages between family for their funding. they were served with notice that their rent dignity and respect.” members nationwide and overseas. For more information or to volunteer, the was being increased, by what they consid- In the immediate future, the WATO is International tracing locates miss- local chapter number is (908) 232-7090. ered to be, an unreasonable amount. concentrating its efforts on attempting to ing loved ones and bridges communi- “We would not mind paying more rent negotiate with the landlord for reasonable cation gaps, as well as reuniting fami- for decent accommodations,” Mrs. Ander- rent increases, and holding the landlord to lies in wartime or during natural disas- son said. “But we have not seen anything correcting issues raised in the town’s fire ters. International services provides Board of Ed. to indicate that this construction work will and housing code violations. RUNNING FOR THE RIDE…Westfield residents Hilary Abramowitz, left, and Friendship Boxes, which are collected be according to code or on a par with the The committee is also requesting that the Julie Chodor participated in the “101 Donations” Charity Spinning Ride on by schools churches, scouts and other CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 kind of rent that he wants. tenants be permitted to incorporate reason- March 16. The event raised over $55,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation community groups to be shipped to lic relations for the school board, Furthermore, the Building Manager, Mr. able addendums to the rules and regulations for Breast Cancer Research. children, who have been affected by said that the All-City program was Schilling, has used unethical and harassing agreement, Mrs. Anderson reported. disasters around the world. reduced, but not cut. She went on to tactics to force tenants to comply with unrea- Anyone wishing to obtain more infor-
      One of the goals of the local chapter say that money might be found sonable demands,” Mrs. Anderson added. mation about the NJTO or WATO’s up- 550 East Broad Street, Westfield is to encourage youth in the commu- through the PTO and PTA, or there She and her husband, Tyris, were served with coming meeting, may call the NJTO at nity to become involved in volunteer- could be only one performance at the an eviction notice for refusing to allow reno- (201) 342-3775. ing, to help others and to develop lead- high school. Also, money might be 30th Annual 2002 Book Sale ership skills, said Executive Director Dennis Kinsella. found in the new budget to see if the To that end, three Westfield High television technician program could Westfield Council Continues School students have been selected to continue, Korecky said. DONATION DAYS join the Board of Directors of the local The final 2002-2003 Westfield April 5th (Friday) NOON - 5 PM chapter to serve on the Youth Board, school board budget will be approved Deliberations on Porch Issue April 6th (Saturday) 9 AM - 5 PM which was established in 2001. at a special school board meeting CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 April 8th (Monday) 9 AM - NOON Several children’s programs are also Thursday at 8 p.m. at 302 Elm Street. William Foley, in the meeting in order to on the street during filming, and street offered, including the High School Red The meeting will be the public’s last work out a safe parking arrangement. closures would be in approximately five- SALE DAYS Cross Club and Babysitter Training for chance to ask the school board ques- Councilman Rafael Betancourt also men- minute intervals. Warner Bros. would pay April 9th (Tuesday) MEMBERS PREVIEW 9 AM - NOON young people ages 11 to 15; which in- tions about next year’s budget. tioned that residents on Gallows Hill Road the town, as well as the six police officers (Membership may be purchased at door.) cludes life saving skills, such as CPR A presentation was made about were experiencing an increase in trucks that that are needed for traffic control. The and First Aid, Captain Kelly explained. exceed the four-ton limit. Town Attorney downtown area would still be open to pe- April 9th (Tuesday) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2 PM - 9 PM “Till Help Arrives” and “Harv and equity between boys’ and girls’ April 10th (Wednesday) 9 AM - 9 PM sports. Recommendations presented Robert Cockren will be sending a letter to destrian traffic throughout the filming. The Marv” are two First Aid presentations the companies who own these trucks advis- days in question are a Monday, Tuesday April 11th (Thursday) 9 AM - 9 PM designed for younger children and are by the Equity in Athletics Commit- ing them to seek alternate routes. and Sunday. Warner Bros. will also make a April 12th (Friday) Half Price Day 9 AM - 9 PM presented to local area community tee included the school board cover- The town will not be pursuing the taxes donation to Westfield; the council is con- April 13th (Saturday) Bag Day 9 AM - 5 PM groups, pre-schools and kindergartens. ing some of the cost of girls’ lacrosse from the Union County Educational Ser- sidering a donation for the September 11 The Red Cross Handyman Program is until the sport is fully funded by the vice Commission, and will be adopting a memorial. a year round assistance service to senior school district, an assistant girls’ field resolution to rescind the taxes. The Com- A park will be dedicated to Paul Robeson, Please Remember: citizens in the community. The local NO Textbooks, Magazines, Damaged Books, hockey coach should be hired within mission did not file their non-profit status on the corner of Watterson St. and Rahway chapter evaluates projects and assigns two years, other means of funding forms properly. Ave. Mr. Robeson lived in Westfield from Condensed Books, or Records & OLD Encyclopedias. the appropriate volunteers to solve prob- The downtown streetscape projects are 1907-1910, his father was the founder of the lems for seniors, such as home repairs, the athletic programs should be pur- sued, a review of the total funding slated in mid April. This will include colo- A.M.E. Zion Church in Westfield. Mr. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE moving heavy objects, painting, con- nial lighting on Central Ave., Cacciola Pl., Robeson was known worldwide for his AND BENEFIT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY. struction and even some chores. for the athletic program should be Boulevard and Theater Walk. Park Street various accomplishments. He was a Rutgers Other important services offered by conducted by the board, and girls will be paved after school is out, and Scotch graduate, a member of their cap and skull the local Red Cross include: blood pres- should be encouraged to participate Plains Ave., Channing Ave., and Dickson society, an accomplished singer and actor, sure screening, transportation services in co-ed sports such as bowling and St.; are all slated to be paved over the performing in “Porgy” and “Showboat”, for seniors and a Classic Golf Tour. golf. summer. Councilman Larry Goldman stated and an activist in civil rights. Former coun- Join us for the “I have elderly parents who live out in Jerry Rabadeau, senior vice presi- that there should be better communication cilman McRichy started the project, which the Midwest. It’s comforting to know on road closures throughout town. He went is completed with a grant from Union County that I can call on the Red Cross out there dent at Prudential in Westfield, pre- sented a bronze medal to William on to say that there would be notices on TV for pocket parks. to assist them when they need it,” said 36, e-mails to residents on the list and The next public session will be held on Ms. Baum. The Golf Tour takes partici- Masket for the Prudential Spirit of Journey of Holy Week releases in the town newspapers. Tuesday April 2. pants to different ranges throughout New Community Award. Masket raised A representative from Warner Bros. made Jersey, while raising money for the local $46,000 to fight autism through a a presentation to the council, asking to film chapter. Dozens of golfers from New concert in December and a direct the movie “Analyze That”, the sequel to Palm Sunday Jersey and from other states join the tour mail campaign. Masket, whose “Analyze This”, for three days this spring. Temple Emanu-El each year. Last year, Acting Governor brother is autistic, received a stand- The filming could take place on East Broad, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 March 24, 10 a.m. Donald DiFrancesco participated in the Elm St., and Park Drive, as well as other Tour. ing ovation from the public. Over ist and Israeli Jewish working together to 26,000 students across the country possible locations. The scene presented provide the best possible tour experience,” During March, which was proclaimed would mean that there could be no parking Maundy Thursday Red Cross Month chapters throughout applied for the award. said Mr. Neubach. “We want our clients to enjoy the tours, March 28, 8 p.m. but we also want to provide an experience Tenebrae (a service of shadows) Congratulations to Joseph Buontempo on his successful career that is educational and inspirational,” added Mrs. Robb, who, in the course of organizing Holy Communion in the life insurance, health insurance and investment industry. tours, has been to Israel more than 50 times. “We see ourselves as more than tour organizers,” she continued. “We realize Good Friday Mr. Buontempo has completed his 20th year in the business and has that our tour may be the only opportunity March 29, 12 noon recently received the highest honor awarded from Midland National someone will ever have to travel abroad. Life Insurance Company. He was recognized as Agent of the Year for Or this may be someone’s first trip abroad. Reading of the Passion Story We want to give them the best experience his outstanding production and quality of business. Joseph has an they can have.” Holy Communion independent insurance agency located in Westfield, NJ 07090. Mr. Neubach and Mrs. Robb liken their tours to pilgrimages. There are no “free days” on their tours; every possible minute His services provide the following: is spent immersed in the culture of the Easter Sunday Holy Land. Lots of “hands on” experi- March 31, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. ences are offered. • Life Insurance When the question of safety of tourists Special Choral and Instrumental Music in Israel, in light of the current political • Health Insurance: group & individual situation, was raised, the tour organizers One-room Schoolhouse were quick to reassure. • Disability & Long Term Care “All the attacks have been in heavily Crib Room for infants to 2-year-olds populated Jewish areas, not in the • Mutual Funds sightseeing locations,” said Mrs. Robb. • 401k & Pension Plans Nancy Tuthill of Westfield, First Reader Visitors are Always Welcome! with the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Westfield, is planning her second trip with • Property & Casualty Insurance Mr. Neubach and Omega Travel. First Congregational Church “Traveling with Mishi is a wonderful • Business Insurance way to learn about the stories of the Bible Joseph Buontempo • College Savings Plans in the land of the Bible,” she said. 125 Elmer Street, Westfield Mr. Neubach has guided a number of foreign dignitaries through the Holy Land, including President George Bush, Sr., (a member of the United Church of Christ) Margaret Thatcher and the Queen Mother To obtain a free financial analysis and quotes, of Holland, among others. For further information, please call (908) 233-2494 or Mr. Neubach and Mrs. Robb welcome the visit our website at www.westfieldnj.com/fcc call Buontempo Insurance at: (908) 654-9612. opportunity to speak to local congregations about arranging specially designed tours. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Spring Has Sprung!

USPS 485200 Thursday, March 21, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 12-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Scotch Plains Council Wrestles With Size of Budget Tax Hike By FRED ROSSI week. budget. Specially Written for The Times The legislation’s defeat would au- A proposed 50 percent cut in the It’s likely that Scotch Plains’ 2002 tomatically mean an additional two $20,000 budget for the Towne Cen- municipal budget will not be intro- tax points for local property taxpay- ter Task Force was pared back by duced next Tuesday, as originally ers, but conversations with some state $5,000 at the behest of Council- hoped, but it does look as if the legislators left some on the council woman Geri Samuel, who felt that a property tax increase for local gov- with the impression that the bill $10,000 reduction would have del- ernment services will be five tax should pass and then be signed by eterious effects on the group over- points instead of the eight-point hike Governor James McGreevey. seeing development of the central envisioned as recently as last week. It appears the council members are business district. The delay in introducing the bud- united in backing the revised budget The additional cuts agreed upon get is due to several actions pending presented to them by Mr. Atkins on by the council are on top of the in Trenton that will affect this year’s Tuesday night. Last week, the council, $104,000 in budget reductions put budget and tax levy in Scotch Plains. facing an eight-point tax hike, they forth by the governing body last week. One is the final level of state assis- recommended further cuts and asked An additional $100,000 in revenue tance to municipalities in the Garden Mr. Atkins to find additional cuts to will be put into the budget via a State while the other is legislation keep the tax increase at five points. reallocation of funds from the Coun- that would allow towns to spread the One of the tax points will fund the cil on Affordable Housing (COAH). funding of supplemental health in- recently approved Length of Service With each tax point in Scotch Plains surance over several years instead of Awards Program (LOSAP) for the equal to about $96,000 in municipal one year. local volunteer fire department and revenue, the cuts of $190,000 com- Township Manager Thomas Atkins rescue squad. bined with the added $100,000 in told the Township Council at its con- Mr. Atkins presented the council COAH funding equal a reduction of ference meeting on Tuesday night with an additional $86,000 in cuts three tax points from the original that he expects state aid figures to be from the $18 million municipal bud- eight-point increase. FANWOOD MEDALIST...Emily Walker of Fanwood, a junior and honor roll student at Mount Saint Mary Academy released within the next week. (MSMA) in Watchung, was awarded the Congressional Award Silver Medal by Congressman Michael Ferguson on get, primarily coming from reduc- The budget will now be introduced February 19 at MSMA. For the full story, see Page 10. A vote in the State Senate on the tions in overtime pay and special at the council’s Tuesday, April 9, health funding bill, A-1889, which assignments in the police depart- regular meeting, with a public hear- unanimously passed the State As- ment budget, as well as reductions in ing and vote scheduled for Tuesday, Red Cross Chapter Is Thicker Than sembly, is scheduled for later next overtime pay in the streets and roads May 14. Blood; Members Discuss Sept. 11 By DEBORAH MADISON Brook flood after Hurricane Floyd The local chapter has also offered Specially Written for The Times and to shelters in Elizabeth after 9- several new courses on disaster relief When most people think of the 11. on an ongoing basis since Septem- American Red Cross, the activity Volunteers from the local chapter ber, including “Disaster Services that most often comes to mind is Training” and “Mass Care.” collecting blood. However, many of “We now have more than 120 solid today’s local Red Cross chapters are volunteers, many of whom have taken not only about replenishing the “The families are beginning to disaster relief training since Septem- nation’s blood supply. A wide vari- move toward recovery and to build ber 11. This is an impressive show- ety of community services and pro- ing by any community, which makes grams are conducted by many of the new lives. It has been very re- the Westfield/Mountainside chapter 1,000 Red Cross chapters, nation- warding to see them through the so special and unique,” Ms. Baum wide. most difficult times and to know said. The Westfield/Mountainside they were not isolated, but em- All of the training programs, work- Chapter of the American Red Cross, braced by this community,” books and disaster protocols are co- located at 321 Elm Street, has been ordinated through the National Red serving the community for over 80 Family Services Co-coordinator, Cross, so that teams of volunteers years, as a member branch of the Camille Sorensen from different local chapters can all National American Red Cross. Ser- work together during emergencies vices vary from chapter to chapter, and at disaster sites, explained Ms. said local chapter Chairman, Rich- were dispatched to Liberty State Park Baum. ard Parness, but most chapters offer to assist families who were stranded Family Services Co-coordinator, a range of community programs and in the hours after the September 11 Camille Sorensen, who also joined classes, particularly related to disas- attacks. the local chapter after 9-11, said that ter relief, health and safety. Jeanine Baum, Coordinator of the overwhelming volunteer response Disaster relief includes training in Volunteer Services said that she in this community was truly remark- disaster response and preparedness started working with the Red Cross able. for health care professionals, emer- at 1 p.m. on September 11. “The Westfield/Mountainside gency services personnel and any- Ms. Baum, who is a trained phle- Community responded with such a one else wishing to be trained in READY TO ROLL…The Scotch Plains Volunteer Rescue Squad has upgraded emergency medical service to the botomist, said that she was most tremendous outpouring of compas- communities it serves by putting a 2002 Braun Super Chief ambulance into service. Purchased at a cost of more than these areas. The local, Westfield/ impressed by the tremendous out- sion, not equaled in many other com- $100,000, the new rig replaces a 1997 Braun model and incorporates the latest in ambulance technology. Squad President Mountainside chapter provides pouring of volunteerism shown by munities,” she said. Robert Speth, far left, is pictured presenting the keys to the new ambulance to Captain Joanne Gurske, while First courses in: CPR, First Aid, HIV/ the Westfield community. Within the Ms. Sorenson is a trauma and fam- Lieutenant Joan Lozowski and Second Lieutenant Ernesto Hernandez look on. AIDS education, sports safety, work- first hours of 9-11, dozens of volun- ily counselor, who has been working place training, babysitters training, teers showed up at the chapter’s door- closely with the local families who water safety and other health presen- step asking how they could assist. were most deeply affected by the tations. Volunteers manned phones, pro- September 11attack. Scotch Plains Rescue Squad Marks The local chapter, working in con- vided technical and clerical services After assessing individual family junction with many other commu- and support for those seeking infor- needs by the Chapter’s Family Ser- nity organizations, has contributed mation. They took over 2,000 calls vice Team, the local Red Cross pro- teams of health care workers to sev- for donating blood and 1,000 other vided cash grants for funeral ex- 65th Year of Serving Communities eral disasters, including the Bound calls of offers to volunteer. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 The Scotch Plains Volunteer Res- sion in 1974 brought the building to The rescue squad now has about cue Squad is celebrating 65 years of its present size and relocated the 40 members, who respond to calls volunteer service to the community ambulance entrance from Bartle 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Guy Celantano and Frank Rossi this year. Avenue to the municipal parking lot During 2001, squad members do- Organized on March 9, 1937 and at the rear of the building. nated 9,930 hours of their own time incorporated on April 5, 1939, the Despite the changes, the rescue and responded to 1,303 calls. Emer- squad is the oldest volunteer emer- squad’s operations have remained gency calls accounted for 1,271 of To Seek Reelection to SP Council gency medical service organization basically the same. Since its incep- those trips. The squad’s two ambu- By FRED ROSSI in 1999. She has yet to indicate vember. in Union County. tion, the squad served not only lances logged 16,547 miles during Specially Written for The Times whether she is planning to seek a Republican Councilman Guy The squad began with 17 mem- Scotch Plains but surrounding com- the year. In a few weeks, Democratic and second term. Celentano was elected last Novem- bers, who pooled their own funds to munities as well. In addition to providing emer- Republican voters in Scotch Plains Republican ber to fill out the remaining 13 purchase a used ambulance from During 2001, the squad answered gency medical services and sched- will know the names of those Councilman months of the term of Democrat Muhlenberg Hospital. In its early 82 calls for mutual aid from Berke- uled transport to hospitals, Scotch interested in running for Frank Rossi has Tarquin Jay Bromley, who was also days, the squad garaged the ambu- ley Heights, Clark, Fanwood, North Plains Rescue Squad members teach Township Council this fall served on the elected in 1998, served as Deputy lance at the Municipal Building on Plainfield, Plainfield, Watchung and classes in cardiopulmonary resusci- in a race that will determine council since No- Mayor in 1999 and died in Septem- Park Avenue and members hosted Westfield. Members of the Scotch tation (CPR), using instructors cer- whether Democrats regain vember of 1999, ber of 2000. squad meetings in their homes. Plains Rescue Squad also responded tified by the American Red Cross, the control they lost in late when he won a Mr. Celentano confirmed that he Founding members included Rob- three times to calls for aid from the the American Heart Association and 1999 or whether the GOP would be seeking election to a ert Anson, Theodore W. Day, Jr., World Trade Center site following the National Safety Council. maintains a majority or, pos- four-year term. Harry Orr, Jr., Nicholas A. Ponzio, the terrorist attacks of September 11. The squad also lends out medical sibly, gains unanimous con- Interested candidates have un- trol of the five-member gov- Harry W. Erholm, Alexander Muir, The types of calls the squad re- equipment to patients in need and til the Monday, April 8, filing Jr., Richard Gendall, Samuel B. ceives have not changed a lot, ei- provides tours of the squad building erning body. deadline to submit petitions to Presently, the Republi- Macauley, Preston E. Ehmann, Sr., ther. The squad’s first call, on April to scouting organizations. appear on the Tuesday, June 4, The squad depends entirely on cans hold a 4-1 majority. primary ballot. Ted Swarer, Chester Rumsey, Edwin 19, 1937, was to transport a patient The terms of three coun- Since 1999, Republicans Sharkey, Harold Hill, Sr., Charles home from Muhlenberg Hospital. volunteers and voluntary contribu- cil seats expire at the end of have won four separate elec- Meyer, James Osnato, Thomas Paff On May 6, 1937, the squad re- tions to support its operations. Squad this year. Originally, these tions, for Mayor and council, and Sylvester Ward. sponded to its first emergency call, members undergo a rigorous course three seats were held by Guy Celantano with Councilman Rossi win- In 1943, the rescue squad moved transporting a patient from home in of training that leads to certification Democrats who were ning his seat handily in 1999 to its current home, purchasing the Fanwood to Muhlenberg Hospital. as an emergency medical techni- elected in the 1998 election that ended special elec- and Mayor Martin Marks and old Scotch Plains firehouse on Bartle Five days later, the squad’s first cian (EMT) by the New Jersey De- years of Republican control. tion to fill Councilwoman Paulette Avenue from the Meyer family. trauma call came in: a motor ve- partment of Health and the National After the deaths of two of those out the re- Frank Rossi Coronato both winning their The squad expanded the building hicle accident at Highway 29 (now Registry of Emergency Medical elected in 1998, Republicans won maining elections easily a year later. to accommodate an additional am- Route 22) and Park Avenue in Scotch Technicians. special elections to fill out the un- three years of the four-year term of In last year’s special council bulance in 1954. A second expan- Plains. Anyone interested in joining the expired terms and regained control Democrat Franklin Donatelli, who election, Councilman Celentano squad or in making a contribution to of the council. was elected along with Mrs. Samuel was victorious in the midst of PAGE INDEX help defray its expenses may con- Councilwoman Geri Samuel, the and died in May 1999. Democratic victories in the guber- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 tact the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, lone Democrat on the council, was Mr. Rossi said that he intends to natorial and local state legislative Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 19-20 1916 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains elected in 1998 and served as Mayor run for a full four-year term in No- races. Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 07076, or call (908) 322-2103. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, March 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Stock Portfolio Emily Walker of Fanwood Contest Includes Terrill Students Earns Congressional Medal SCOTCH PLAINS – At the end of FANWOOD – Emily Walker of toward achieving those goals. She February, students from Terrill Middle Fanwood, a junior and honor roll compiled 400 hours of volunteer ser- School in Scotch Plains participated, along student at Mount St. Mary Academy vice during the past year. with 50 schools throughout 15 states, in a (MSMA) in Watchung, was awarded During this past year, Emily re- three-day financial literacy program, en- the Congressional Award Silver ceived her Girl Scout Gold Award, the titled “Take Your Parent to School Day.” Medal by Congressman Michael highest recognition offered in Girl Sponsored by Salomon Smith Barney, Ferguson on February 19 at MSMA. Scouts. She is a member of the Wash- this fourth annual program introduced Emily’s Congressional Medal was ington Rock Girl Scout Council, Troop middle school students to financial con- the first conferred by Congressman No. 561 of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. cepts, such as investing basics and un- Ferguson since he took office. Emily plans to meet again with derstanding economic issues. Mr. Ferguson spoke to family, Congressman Ferguson in the summer The final day of the program, Salomon friends and clergy about service to when she travels to Washington, D.C. Smith Barney Financial Consultant the country and service to each other, for participation in the National Stu- Walter Long came to Terrill School to especially in light of the terrorist dent Leadership Conference, studying introduce the national Stock Portfolio attacks on September 11. He stated International Diplomacy at American Contest to Algebra I Honors classes along with their parents. that Emily’s actions exemplify the University. The top 2 percent of the Each of the two participating classes virtues of compassionate citizenship. students in the United States are se- at Terrill School selected a mock portfo- Following the presentation of the lected for this leadership conference. lio from a list of well-known stocks. medal, a reception was held at MSMA. Currently, Emily is working to- Each class chose five shares of stock for The Congressional Award program ward her Congressional Award Gold their portfolio. consists of initiative, service and Medal. Last year, there were 120 Through Thursday, May 23, each class achievement hours. Goals are set in youth in the country that received will be able to log onto Salomon Smith each category and Emily worked such an award. Barney’s Young Investors Network to Deborah Madison for The Times see how their portfolio ranks, track their SPECIAL PROCLAMATION…Westfield Mayor Gregory McDermott recently signed a proclamation establishing investment and keep an eye on their March as Red Cross Month for the Westfield/Mountainside Chapter. Pictured, left to right, are: Chapter Executive competition. Currently, the two Terrill Westfield/Mountainside Chapter Director Dennis Kinsella, Treasurer Claude Fusco, Senior Board Member Ernest Winter, Mayor McDermott, Volunteer School classes are in the top 20 of a list Coordinator/Board Member Jeanine Baum, Disaster Chairman Daniel Kelly, Chapter Chairman Richard Parness. of over 100 representative groups. Of Red Cross: Thicker Than Blood

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 penses and the payment of house- ages 11 to 15; which includes life East Broad St. Tenants and Town Officials hold bills. The local chapter also saving skills, such as CPR and First provided transportation, lodging and Aid, Captain Kelly explained. meal assistance to the families af- “Till Help Arrives” and “Harv and Form Coalition, Schedule First Meeting fected by the 9-11 tragedy. Marv” are two First Aid presenta- Long-term recovery, financial tions designed for younger children By DEBORAH MADISON bara Anderson told The Leader. However, between the tenants, the landlord and the dard construction in the past,” Mrs. Ander- planning, assistance with medical and are presented to local area com- Specially Written for The Times she claimed that the quality of the work building’s manager, several tenants of the son claimed. “We felt that we had a right expenses and crisis counseling for munity groups, pre-schools and kin- WESTFIELD -- Allegations of un- seems to be “substandard and shoddy, two buildings, as well as other tenants in to demand that the proper permits be in survivors was also provided by the dergartens. livable conditions and code violations by patchwork and not up to fire code stan- town, have formed the Westfield Area place. When I pointed out to Mr. Schilling Red Cross. The Red Cross Handyman Pro- several tenants who reside in two adjacent dards.” Tenant’s Organization, (WATO) a mem- that the fire exits and adjoining stairways, buildings at 122 and 128 East Broad Mrs. Anderson said that she has been ber chapter of the New Jersey Tenant’s which we use to take out our trash, were “The families are beginning to gram is a year round assistance ser- Street have resulted in town officials form- having problems getting the Building Organization, (NJTO) based out of not safe, he told me not to use them.” move toward recovery and to build vice to senior citizens in the commu- ing the Westfield Housing Code Commit- Department’s Director Frank Hirsch to Hackensack. Tenant Beatrice Montorossa told The new lives. It has been very rewarding nity. The local chapter evaluates tee, which includes the joint task force of return her calls to follow up. She told The The WATO will hold it’s first public Leader, “Mr. Schilling, Mr. Potyk and his to see them through the most diffi- projects and assigns the appropriate Councilman Carl Salisbury, Fire Depart- Leader that she would like Mr. Hirsch to meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. lawyer, Wayne Augenstein knew that I cult times and to know they were not volunteers to solve problems for se- ment Representative Captain Daniel Kelly, inspect her apartment to verify that the in the Community Room of the Westfield was living here to take care of my elderly isolated, but embraced by this com- niors, such as home repairs, moving Director of the Health Department, Rob- code violations have been properly cor- Municipal Building. grandmother and said it was fine with ert Sheer and Director of Housing Code rected. Mitchell Kahn, Vice President of the them, until I started to ask questions and munity,” she said. The Family Ser- heavy objects, painting, construc- Enforcement George Dobber. However, Mr. Hirsch sent Mrs. Ander- NJTO will address laws basic to tenants’ complain about the renovations. Then vices Team still keeps in touch with tion and even some chores. At the request of several of the tenants, son a letter on March 15 stating that even legal rights and options and other issues they began to claim that I wasn’t a legal the local families and is continuing Other important services offered the committee inspected the two build- though his department is responsible for relating to landlord/tenant disputes. The tenant.” to follow-up to insure that their needs by the local Red Cross include: blood ings in February and issued the landlord insuring code compliance, “my depart- meeting is open to the general public and Mrs. Anderson reported that the land- are being met. pressure screening, transportation numerous violations and fines as a result ment has a policy not to get involved in a question and answer period will follow lord sent her a letter claiming that because Captain Daniel Kelly, who has services for seniors and a Classic of the conditions, which they observed landlord/tenant disputes,” the letter stated. Mr. Kahn’s lecture. her husband did computer work at home, during their inspection. “The windows in some apartments have Mr. Salisbury told The Leader that after he was operating an illegal business from worked with the Red Cross for three Golf Tour. A complete list of those violations, been painted shut and are impossible to inspecting the buildings, he was “appalled” his home, which was cause for eviction. years as their Disaster Chairman said “I have elderly parents who live dated February 6, along with abatement open; the walls have been patched with by the “abominable” living conditions in “These are the types of business prac- that since 9-11, the local chapter has out in the Midwest. It’s comforting and re-inspection dates is available at the materials that do not meet fire codes, fire the buildings and agreed that the landlord tices that the manager and landlord are trained over 100 volunteers in disas- to know that I can call on the Red Building Department for public inspec- extinguishers are inoperable, my back needed to comply with remedying the using to intimidate people out of their ter relief, 80 volunteers in mass care Cross out there to assist them when tion. Mr. Salisbury told The Westfield door has not shut properly in months and code violations and bring the buildings up homes,” Mrs. Anderson contended. and 20 people in shelter operations. they need it,” said Ms. Baum. The Leader that he has also been meeting with there is absolutely no lighting in the stair- to a habitable standard of living. He told “These are unethical tactics that Westfield Town Administrator James Gildea and wells at night,” Mrs. Anderson claimed. The Leader that he and Mr. Gildea would should be ashamed of tolerating.” “The local chapter also assists Golf Tour takes participants to dif- Mayor Gregory McDermott, to keep them “How can the Building Department do what they could to motivate the Build- Other tenants, including retail tenants families who are left homeless be- ferent ranges throughout New Jer- apprised of the situation. say they don’t want to get involved with ing Department to follow up. in these two buildings, reported having cause of fire or floods. We worked sey, while raising money for the lo- Some repair work has been done since obvious code violations?” she asked. Since November of 2001, several apart- had problems in dealing with Mr. locally and all throughout the state cal chapter. Dozens of golfers from those violations were issued, tenant Bar- As a result of this ongoing dispute ments have been in various stages of Schilling, claiming that he had been after Hurricane Floyd,” Captain Kelly New Jersey and from other states renovation; several have been gutted, while “abrupt” and “harassing” by threatening said.
      others have had walls ripped out to install them that they could “get out” if they join the tour each year. Last year, 550 East Broad Street, Westfield new electrical systems. The tenants didn’t like something. Other programs conducted by the Acting Governor Donald claimed that much of this work was done Several residential and retail tenants have local chapter include: Armed Forces DiFrancesco participated in the Tour. 30th Annual 2002 Book Sale without the proper permits in place, which been afraid to come forward or to publish Emergency Services, Youth Train- During March, which was pro- was verified by the Building Department. their names in the newspaper for fear of ing and Senior Services. Armed claimed Red Cross Month chapters Tenants were also told by Mr. Potyk, in retaliatory evictions, they told The Leader. Forces Emergency Services provides throughout the country conduct spe- Mr. Schilling and Mr. Potyk’s lawyer, a letter, that they might need to wear a services to military members and cial drives, events and fundraisers, DONATION DAYS breathing apparatus during the renova- Wayne Augenstein told The Leader that it their families, such as keeping the reported Mr. Kinsella. April 5th (Friday) NOON - 5 PM tion process, but that the apartments re- has been the tenants who have been disre- channels of communications open To celebrate National Red Cross April 6th (Saturday) 9 AM - 5 PM mained livable. spectful to Mr. Schilling, swearing at him Several tenants also alleged that the and acting inappropriately. and relaying holiday messages be- month, a raffle of a painting of the April 8th (Monday) 9 AM - NOON building’s Manager, Anthony Schilling Mr. Potyk defended Mr. Schilling, say- tween family members nationwide Westfield Fire Department, will be SALE DAYS of Relocation Realty threatened them with ing that he believed him to be professional and overseas. conducted from April to October. and respectful in dealing with the tenants. April 9th (Tuesday) MEMBERS PREVIEW 9 AM - NOON eviction on numerous occasions for re- International tracing locates miss- Mountainside resident Bronna But- (Membership may be purchased at door.) fusing to allow renovations to continue or Councilman Salisbury told The Leader, for simply asking questions about whether “If the tenant’s organization has any fur- ing loved ones and bridges commu- ler, who is an accomplished artist, is April 9th (Tuesday) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2 PM - 9 PM the proper permits had been obtained or ther problems with the landlord, I would nication gaps, as well as reuniting contributing the painting to the April 10th (Wednesday) 9 AM - 9 PM when the renovation process would end. like to know about it.” families in wartime or during natural chapter’s fundraiser. April 11th (Thursday) 9 AM - 9 PM Residents were also served with a rules Mrs. Anderson said that she forwarded disasters. International services pro- The painting will be on display at April 12th (Friday) Half Price Day 9 AM - 9 PM and regulations agreement, which, they Mr. Hirsch’s memo to Mr. Salisbury re- vides Friendship Boxes, which are the Juxtapose Gallery on Elm Street April 13th (Saturday) Bag Day 9 AM - 5 PM claimed, enforced what they considered garding his department’s desire to not get to be “unreasonable” demands. involved. collected by schools churches, scouts and the winner will be announced at and other community groups to be the Annual Fall Street Fair on Sun- Please Remember: Several tenants told The Leader that “The tenants in these buildings spend they were threatened with eviction for money in downtown stores and take pride shipped to children, who have been day, September 22, Mr. Kinsella said. NO Textbooks, Magazines, Damaged Books, in the appearance of our neighborhood. Condensed Books, or Records & OLD Encyclopedias. refusing to sign the agreement and that affected by disasters around the And last, but not least, the local they were served with notice that their We care about our homes, we vote and we world. chapter sponsors four blood drives a ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE rent was being increased, by what they pay taxes through our rent, the same as One of the goals of the local chap- year. The blood is donated to local AND BENEFIT THE WESTFIELD MEMORIAL LIBRARY. considered to be, an unreasonable amount. homeowners do,” Mrs. Anderson said. “We would not mind paying more rent “We just want to be treated with some ter is to encourage youth in the com- area hospitals. In 2001, a total of 153 for decent accommodations,” Mrs. Ander- dignity and respect.” munity to become involved in volun- units of blood were collected. The son said. “But we have not seen anything In the immediate future, the WATO is teering, to help others and to develop first blood drive of the year will be to indicate that this construction work concentrating its efforts on attempting to leadership skills, said Executive Di- kicked off in April, Mr. Kinsella said. Join us for the will be according to code or on a par with negotiate with the landlord for reasonable rector Dennis Kinsella. Mr. Parness, who is a certified the kind of rent that he wants. rent increases, and holding the landlord to To that end, three Westfield High accountant, joined the Westfield/ Furthermore, the Building Manager, correcting issues raised in the town’s fire Mr. Schilling, has used unethical and and housing code violations. School students have been selected Mountainside Red Cross eight years Journey of Holy Week harassing tactics to force tenants to com- The committee is also requesting that to join the Board of Directors of the ago to assist them with financial ply with unreasonable demands,” Mrs. the tenants be permitted to incorporate local chapter to serve on the Youth accounting. He said that it has al- Anderson added. She and her husband, reasonable addendums to the rules and Board, which was established in ways been a very important goal of Tyris, were served with an eviction notice regulations agreement, Mrs. Anderson 2001. the local Red Cross to make sure that Palm Sunday for refusing to allow renovations to con- reported. Several children’s programs are money is allocated to where it was tinue in their apartment without first see- Anyone wishing to obtain more infor- March 24, 10 a.m. ing the proper permits. mation about the NJTO or WATO’s up- also offered, including the High intended to go by each donor. “The landlord refused to show us the coming meeting, may call the NJTO at School Red Cross Club and The financial scandal that has Maundy Thursday proper permits and he has used substan- (201) 342-3775. Babysitter Training for young people plagued the National Red Cross in the news is, “political” said Mr. March 28, 8 p.m. Parness and, “it is being blown out of Tenebrae (a service of shadows) Congratulations to Joseph Buontempo on his successful career proportion.” Holy Communion in the life insurance, health insurance and investment industry. “The National Red Cross has col- lected more than $900 million in donations since September 11, and Good Friday Mr. Buontempo has completed his 20th year in the business and has has dispersed close to $600 million. March 29, 12 noon recently received the highest honor awarded from Midland National Every organization has had a major Life Insurance Company. He was recognized as Agent of the Year for problem with allocating the millions Reading of the Passion Story his outstanding production and quality of business. Joseph has an in donations since the September 11 Holy Communion independent insurance agency located in Westfield, NJ 07090. tragedy,” Mr. Parness remarked. “We maintain many different ac- His services provide the following: counts to insure that the money is Easter Sunday spent according to donor’s wishes,” March 31, 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. • Life Insurance he said. “This problem was a dispute between Board President Healey and Special Choral and Instrumental Music • Health Insurance: group & individual the National Board.” One-room Schoolhouse He said that it has been resolved Crib Room for infants to 2-year-olds • Disability & Long Term Care and all of the money coming into the • Mutual Funds local chapter is carefully earmarked according to how each donor wishes • 401k & Pension Plans the money to be utilized. Mr. Parness Visitors are Always Welcome! added that he hopes that this conflict • Property & Casualty Insurance does not overshadow the many won- First Congregational Church • Business Insurance derful services and programs that the Joseph Buontempo Red Cross has contributed. • College Savings Plans Mr. Kinsella wished to thank the 125 Elmer Street, Westfield community for their support in the (a member of the United Church of Christ) past and in the future, pointing out To obtain a free financial analysis and quotes, that the Red Cross relies entirely on For further information, please call (908) 233-2494 or donations for their funding. call Buontempo Insurance at: (908) 654-9612. For more information or to volun- visit our website at www.westfieldnj.com/fcc teer, the local chapter number is (908) 232-7090. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, March 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Union County Freeholders Pay Tribute To Exiting County Manager Lapolla

By FRED ROSSI Gardens Mall in Elizabeth, a Port ing the outgoing county manager Specially Written for The Times Master Plan for development near with a plaque of appreciation, Mr. The Union County Freeholders Newark Airport and Port Elizabeth, Lapolla ended the hour-long tribute paid tribute to County Manager and a variety of transportation un- by calling his four-plus years “a lot Michael Lapolla at their meeting last dertakings. of fun. Everybody should have a job Thursday night and formally ap- At last week’s meeting, a number that they can wake up in the morning pointed George Devanney as his suc- of people paid tribute to Mr. Lapolla and say they love.” cessor. Mr. Lapolla, who had served including U.S. Rep. Robert At the start of its meeting, the the county for more than four years, Menendez, who praised the outgo- Freeholder Board paid tribute to joined the New Jersey Turnpike Au- ing Manager’s work with him on Westfield resident Ernest Winter, who thority as its Executive Director on federal transportation legislation. celebrated his 100th birthday last Monday. Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage week. The Board also passed a reso- Mr. Devanney, who served as saluted Mr. Lapolla’s work on open lution in which the county will enter Deputy County Manager under Mr. space, Port Authority issues and edu- into a professional engineering ser- IN HER MEMORY…The late Ann Lapolla, said he looked forward “to cation. Union Mayor Patrick Scanlon vice contract with JCA Associates Conti, pictured above, was recognized continuing the vision and course of said the “tremendous change” in his Inc. of Clark for construction man- for her service as County Surrogate action the Freeholder Board has set, community in recent years “can be agement and inspection for the con- from 1982 to 1999. Ms. Conti was and Michael Lapolla has carried out traced to the support” of Mr. Lapolla struction of a replacement structure honored with a memorial located in Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with great leadership.” Mr. Devanney and the Freeholder Board. Frank for the Union Avenue Bridge in Mountainside. The remaining balance DANISH SMILES…Fellow journalist, Poul Erik Tarp, and his wife Kirsten are from the Ann Conti Memorial Fund greeted by David Corbin, Asst. Publisher of The Leader/Times in the Westfield helped create and supervise the Guzzo, Director of the county De- Scotch Plains. The Board also con- partment of Human Services, spoke will be presented to the Mountainside office this past Monday. Mr. Tarp works for the Danish newspaper, Thisted county’s Department of Economic gratulated Emily Walker of Fanwood Historic Preservation Committee on Dagblad. In 1997, Mr. Tarp worked at The Leader/Times as an exchange Development, which had a hand in on behalf of county employees in on receiving her Girl Scout Gold Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m. journalist. He stays with his hosts in Scotch Plains. Pictured, left to right, are: the development of a number of re- presenting a humorous tribute focus- Award and Kevin Dick of Westfield Mr. Corbin, Mr. Tarp and Mrs. Tarp. cent initiatives including the Jersey ing on Mr. Lapolla’s new position. on attaining his Eagle Scout award. After the Freeholders spoke of Mr. The Freeholder Board’s next regu- See it all on the Web! Lapolla’s tenure, with Freeholder lar meeting will be held on Wednes- State Legislation Could Allow Finger Chairman Lewis Mingo, Jr. present- day, March 27. www.goleader.com Print Check of State Employees Youth and Family Counseling Sponsors Legislation that would allow for access to sensitive security infor- from these sources would then be fingerprinting and criminal back- mation, are of the highest charac- used to help determine applicants’ Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea ground checks of applicants for ter. The implementation of crimi- employment eligibility. “Our law state civil service jobs that have nal background checks will help enforcement agencies keep exten- The Rev. Alphonse Stephenson will professional, free-lance musicians, there’s not much difference between domestic security concerns was ensure the employment of only the sive records of criminal activity, bring his Orchestra of St. Peter by the many of whom have been together being a conductor and being a priest: released from the Senate Judiciary most qualified and trustworthy in- and it just makes sense to check Sea back to Westfield on Saturday for 15 years. In the past few years, both are mediators, trying to present Committee on March 15. dividuals.” applicants for sensitive jobs against evening, April 20. This will be the vocal soloists have been added to the options, which will satisfy an audi- The measure, S-1224, sponsored Under terms of the legislation, those records,” added Senator Bag- 12th annual concert conducted by Fr. programs, and have been especially ence. by Senators Richard H. Bagger (R- the state’s Commissioner of Per- ger. “Anything that can be done to Stephenson to benefit Youth and Fam- well received by audiences. Fr. Alphonse is also a Lieutenant 21) and John A. Girgenti (R-35), sonnel would be required to finger- protect our people in a reasonable ily Counseling Service, and the first The orchestra plays an exception- Colonel and Chief Chaplain of the would ensure that state jobs relat- print applicants for positions that manner should be done, and will be to be held at the Presbyterian Church ally wide range of music. The eclec- 108th Air Refueling Wing at McGuire ing to domestic security are not have been designated as having done.” in Westfield. tic program for each concert is a Air Force Base. This patriotic com- filled by individuals with undesir- domestic security concerns. In a recent interview with a YFCS unique combination of classical se- mitment has intensified following able or criminal histories. The Commissioner would also trustee, Fr. Stephenson spoke about lections, seasonal pieces, “pops” the events of September 11 and the “The protection of domestic se- be authorized to receive informa- SP Democrats Seek the past and present mission of his favorites, operatic arias, and, re- activation of about one third of his curity is one of the greatest con- tion on applicants’ criminal history orchestra. cently, patriotic medleys. reserve unit. Fr. Alphonse balances cerns of the citizens of our state,” from the Division of State Police, Council Candidates As most of his many fans know, Fr. Fr. Alphonse sees the conductor his military duties with his priestly said Senator Bagger. “We need to the State Bureau of Identification, Kenneth Lipstein, Scotch Plains Stephenson was conductor and mu- as a communicator with the orches- responsibilities and musical career provide assurances that those cho- and the Federal Bureau of Investi- Democratic Committee Chairman, sic director of A Chorus Line, which tra and with the audience. Audi- in a very busy life, in which each sen to protect us, and those with gation. The information received advises that anyone interested in ran for nearly 3,000 performances ences know that Fr. Alphonse sees facet complements the others. community service has an oppor- on Broadway in the 1980’s. Looking his job as entertainment, making The Westfield benefit concert for tunity to serve the Township by for other musical experiences, he sure that people who come to each Youth and Family Counseling Ser- seeking office as a Democratic was asked to arrange a concert to concert feel a part of what is going vice, which began at the invitation candidate for the Scotch Plains raise money for his assigned parish. on and enter into the enjoyment of of the late George Keenen, is the Township Council. That first concert raised $2000 and the evening. agency’s only annual fundraiser. For • Life Insurance Three Council seats will be de- began a new career, which has raised Fr. Alphonse has always been information about sponsorship and Art cided in the election this Novem- more than $6 million for worthy dedicated to music and the church. tickets, telephone the agency at (908) • Disability Insurance causes since 1986. In the seminary, he discovered that 233-2042. • Long Term Care ber. Those wishing to have their Ammermuller name on the June primary ballot The Orchestra of St. Peter by the • Employee Benefits must make a decision by April 8. Sea gives approximately 60 concerts For information call Kenneth per year, both on tour and at their “Helping People” 908.233.0920 Lipstein at (908) 232-7880 on summer open-air concert series, the weekdays or (908) 232-0517 on Festival of the Atlantic, at Point Pleas- evenings and weekends. ant Beach. The orchestra is com- A posed of approximately forty-five GRAND OPENING GRAND OPENING Free Nationwide Long Distance 9am Thursday, March 21 Included!

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Freeholders Appoint Devanney Scotch Plains Recreation Events Westfield Recreation Events Adult Dance held on Saturdays being held on Saturday, March 23 As New County Manager will teach several dances to adults, on the Village Green. This event is Dancercise: Exercise with essential skills by experiencing such as Salsa, Meringue, Hustle, open to boys and girls ages 4 to 8. Jennifer Pinto Swing and the Cha-Cha. The fee is Specially Written for the Westfield Leader and The Times served as the Executive Director of dance steps to contemporary Master Yoo’s self defense tech- The Easter Bunny will greet tod- The Union County Board of Cho- the New Jersey Democratic State music on Tues/Thurs. from niques on Saturday, April 13 from $70 per couple or $45 per person. dlers and candy will be distributed. sen Freeholders has appointed Committee, a Special Assistant to March 25 to June 6. Class time is 3 to 5 p.m. The fee is $20 per Punjabi Weaving, a type of knit- Egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. George Devanney the new County the State Senate President, and Chief 6:45-7:30 p.m. The fee is $50. person and is located at the Mar- ting/crocheting, will be geared to Baltimore, Md. Bus trip: Trip is Manager. Legislative Aide for the 20th Legis- Jean Ann’s Art Studio of tial Arts Institute of America in mature adults. Classes are Mon- scheduled for Saturday, April 13. Mr. Devanney is responsible for a lative District Joint Office. Cranford teaches Art classes Westfield. days and the cost is $35 for resi- The bus will leave from the Mu- 21-municipality government with When Mr. Devanney was asked listed below: Taekwondo for Teens: Students dents and $40 for non-residents. nicipal Building at 8 a.m. and more than 2,700 employees and its about his goals for Union County as Crafty Kids: This class is de- learn physical fitness and mental Tennis Ladders will be formed will return approximately at 9 p.m. budget. He is replacing Michael the new County Manager he told signed to be a fun time for chil- alertness. They will train directly depending upon registrations for The cost is $65 per person. Lapolla, who resigned to become The Westfield Leader and The Times dren between ages 6 to 10 years. under former Korean National men’s, women’s, singles, doubles Women’s Softball Teams are be- the next Executive Director of the of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, “I be- Children will be guided in de- Champion, Master Yoo. Classes are and seniors. There is a $5 registra- ing arranged for the spring season. New Jersey Turnpike. lieve that Michael Lapolla and the veloping different craft projects, April 2 to May 21 on Tues. 6 to 7 tion fee. If anyone is interested in partici- As the new County Manager, Mr. Board of Chosen Freeholders have some as a class and some ac- p.m. Additional Children’s Programs pating, please contact Yvette Easley Devanney will earn $129,000. done a wonderful job assisting the cording to children’s individual Mad Science Workshop: Call- are a basic skills Gymnastics Class at (908) 654-7131. Games will be Mr. Devanney is a member of the municipalities through a number of interests. Classes are held ing all Jr. Scientists to create for children ages 3 to 6, Ballet played weeknights at 6 p.m. on Elizabeth Development Company programs, anywhere from downtown Wednesdays March 20 to April hands-on educational science ex- Class for 3 year olds, followed by a township fields. Board of Trustees. He is also a gradu- grants to Project Pocket Parks…my 17 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. The fee periences! Topics include: Dance Combo Class for 4 and 5 Overnight Vacation Trips are spon- ate from Rutgers University where goal as County Manager is to con- is $60. Lights, Color Action, Lasers, Dry year olds, which teaches jazz, bal- sored by Scotch Plains, Mountainside he earned a Bachelor of Arts in tinue to improve the quality of life Junior Drawing: This class is Ice, Acids & Bases, Rocket Build- let and tap. Also included is a cheer- and New Providence Recreation Political Science. and economic development in Union for young people 11to17 years ing, Optical Illusions, Slime and ing class for ages 4 to 6. Departments. The trips are as fol- Mr. Devanney has been a resident County.” and is designed to teach the fun- more! This workshop will be held Another program will be taught lows: Montauk, LI, April 13 and 14, of Elizabeth for 40 years. He has damentals of learning; drawing March 25 to 29 from 9 a.m. to by USPTA certified Tennis Pro, Gettysburg, Pa. August 17 to 20 and served more than four years as and developing artistic talent. noon. The cost is $100. Sandra Miller. This program is on Pigeon Forge, Tenn. September 28 to Deputy County Manager since he Classes are held on Thursdays Discount Lift Tickets: Tickets Saturday April 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 October 4. For further details, con- was appointed the position in July from March 28 to April 25 from are available for Camelback, p.m. at Kramer Manor Park. tact the Recreation office at (908) of 1997. 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. (For the first Shawnee, Jack Frost, Blue Moun- The Annual Easter Egg Hunt is 322-6700 ext. 221. Over the years he has helped to class bring a 9X12 sketchpad, tain and Mountain Creek. create and supervise the Depart- ebony pencils, and a kneaded NJ Nets vs. the 76ers! Satur- ment of Economic Development, eraser). The fee is $60 day, March 30 at 1 p.m. Bus de- under his leadership, the County Bumper Bowling: A program parts 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $35. developed plans for a Cross-County for Pre-K and Kindergarteners is Devil Hockey Tickets: Dis- Rail Link, implemented a program held on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. count tickets available for the of investment in county roadways or 12:30 p.m. All bowling fees Devils vs. Boston Bruins Sun- and bridges and initiated a Port are $6/week and can be paid for day, April 7 at 1:05 p.m. Tickets Master Plan for development near at the Linden Lanes. are $40. See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com Newark Airport and Port Elizabeth. In-Line Skating Family Night Place: (Grades 6-8) 7:30 He also oversaw the creation of the Nights: Join the Westfield High to 9:30 p.m. Features: Disc Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth. School Ice Hockey Team for fun Jockey, food, games, movies and Mr. Devanney previously served family skating! Held at the Ar- dancing. The cost is $2 in ad- as the Director of Policy and Plan- NEW COUNTY MANAGER…The mory during the following dates: vance and $3.00 at the door. Fu- ning for the City of Elizabeth, where Union County Board of Chosen Free- April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 10, 17, ture dates: 3/22 and 5/17. he coordinated major transportation holders appointed George Devanney 24, 31, and June 7 from 7 to 9 For more information, please and development projects. He also the New County Manager. p.m. The fee is $6 for adults and contact the Recreation Depart- $3 per child (payable at the door). ment at 425 E Broad St. at (908) Jim Hely Self Defense Workshop: Gain 789-4080 www.westfieldnj.net Patrolman Battiloro Among See us in the Verizon Yellow Pages. Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a ‘Municipal Officers of Year’ Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 The “Municipal Police Officer of thorough police reports, testifying in the Year” awards were given to offic- a dignified and professional manner, ers from Elizabeth, Westfield and and cooperating with assistant pros- Linden on Monday in ceremonies ecutors in presentation of cases to before the Union County Police the grand jury and at trial, command- Chiefs at the John H. 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PUBLICATION ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ The Westfield Leader THE TIMES Letters to the Editor of Scotch Plains – Fanwood D — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— D The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and Westfield High Teams Honor The DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Memory Of David Otey Campbell Below are four arcane words, each National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association with four definitions – only one is cor- Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association I would like to congratulate Coach Last Thursday, the Delbarton Ice rect. The others are made up. Are you Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey Bruce Johnson and his Westfield High Hockey Team also won a state champi- sharp enough to discern this deception School Boys Swim Team on winning the onship, in no small part because of the of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 state championship. This accomplish- efforts of my brother’s sons, Chip and ment was particularly gratifying to me Tim, and of Delbarton goalie and guess. If you get two – well-read indi- Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 and my family because this season, the Westfield resident Tyler Deicso; I men- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at boys’ swim caps bore the initials “DC” tion this because this team also honored in honor of my brother David Otey my brother by carrying the initials “DOC” free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Campbell who was killed on September on their helmets all season. All words and correct definitions come from the board game Diction PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 11. The victory seemed only fitting since We were touched that each of these Dave was not only a member of three teams honored Dave’s memory by wear- Deception. Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte state championship swim teams at ing his initials this year. Two state cham- Answers to last week’s arcane words. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR Westfield High School, but also a team- pionships to add to Dave’s legacy was 1. Merocele – A femoral hernia mate of Coach Johnson who was respon- more than we could have hoped for. 2. Meselry – Leprosy Suzette F. Stalker David B. Corbin Michael L. Bartiromo sible for having Dave’s initials on the Mary Ann Campbell Anthony 3. Feuillemorte – The color of a faded COMMUNITY ASSISTANT PUBLISHER & SPORTS MARKETING & PRODUCTION swim caps. Westfield leaf Karen M. Hinds Robert P. Connelly 4. Acontia – The defense organs of the OFFICE MANAGER CLASSIFIEDS & LEGALS sea anemone SUBSCRIPTION PRICE Israelis Live With Daily Terrorism, LONGIMANOUS One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 1. Hopeless yearning or desire Yet Are Cast In Negative Light 2. Existing for eons; a very long time 3. Having long hands After just returning from Israel (I was streets of Jerusalem, I could not help but 4. Concerned with the development of three blocks away from the bombing at notice the empty stores, the vacant res- persons or groups over time We Are Confused About the Stealth Café Moment in Jerusalem last Satur- taurants and the deserted streets. Con- INESCATION day), I find it very difficult to understand struction sites were abandoned, as build- 1. The act of baiting the anti-Israel sentiment in the media. ing cranes did not move. I could feel the 2. An experimental adjustment Budget Tactics of the Westfield BOE The press continually refers to the tension in the air and a fear every time 3. Inability to secrete saliva inhumanity of the Israeli soldiers and someone passed by me wearing a back- 4. Insensitivity; numbness We’re confused, plain and simple. The Westfield get our hands on a copy of the “proposed” budget. Israeli troopers, while at the same time pack or carrying a package. SUGGILLATION holding up the Palestinians as some- Yet these same Israelis whom the 1. Killing by suffocation school board didn’t publish its “proposed” budget in The biggest tax increase this year, and perhaps thing akin to freedom fighters. Don’t press declares as inhumane, have re- 2. Moving with a wiggling motion, as The Leader, The Ledger, or even The Record, which ever, will come from the school board. The board is these reporters realize that the Israeli fused to leave the country. Rather, they a snake are its legal papers; it was published, instead, in the discussing an increase upwards of 24 cents per $100 military is largely comprised of children have chosen to remain, to try to live life 3. In a whispering manner in uniforms? as normal as possible. They told me to do 4. A black-and-blue mark; a bruise Home News Tribune (East Brunswick), which most of assessed home value. Add to that the increase After high school, all Israeli boys and otherwise is to admit that the terrorists PREASE people in Westfield don’t read. from the municipal government, and you have an girls are asked to serve their country for have won. 1. To crumple; wrinkle It is our understanding that the proposed budget increase of more than 30 cents, not including the three years. That translates to a military September 11 is not confined to 2. Any request of 17, 18 and 19-year-olds. When there America. Unfortunately, the Israelis are 3. A crowd needs to be published four days prior to the public county portion of your tax bill. is a bombing, which is now almost a living September 11. 4. To groom; to remove lice, insects, daily occurrence, countless calls are etc. hearing on the spending plan. Being that the public So we’re confused on how it is the Board of Ellen Steinberg hearing for this budget is today — the very day our Education was allowed to publish in a newspaper made to sons and daughters, boyfriends Answers will appear in next week’s and girlfriends, to find out if loved ones Chatham issue. papers come out — it is understandable that the not in our county. How is the public supposed to be are still alive. notice needed to go into a daily, and not a weekly, well informed; how are they even supposed to know To compound the issue, the news sym- but how about papers people in Westfield actually there is a public meeting on the budget? pathizes with the Palestinian mothers Readers Support McGinn School and ignores the agony of the Israeli read? As of June, there will be a new records law in parents whose children are killed each Teaching Staff and Education It is making the school board look sneaky; there effect, meaning that every budget and most public day. It is these same reporters who are isn’t even a copy of the “proposed” budget available records must be made available to the public on praising the American bombing of Af- We jumped up and cheered for the Plains-Fanwood school district. ghanistan villages and featuring human letter to the editor on the March 14 Their message was an inspiring re- to read in the town library, and it took this newspa- demand. We just hope that the municipalities and interest stories about American soldiers issue of The Times of Scotch Plains- minder of the commitment displayed per several telephone calls to get straight and cor- school boards are ready for the change; we’re cer- who are away from their families. Fanwood regarding Mr. Sanford Harlan by many fine public school teachers in rect answers on where the budget was printed and to tainly looking forward to it. The problems in Israel go far beyond and Ms. Marjorie St.Clair, two teach- our town and around the United States. the daily death toll. As I walked the ers at McGinn School in the Scotch Sadly Mr. Harlan and Ms. St.Clair, as public school teachers, felt challenged to defend their own profession, ably Kudos to Mrs. Luscombe and Scouts represented locally. Michael LaPolla Joins A Long List of Local Strong public education is not uni- For Gifts for Girls Achievement versal. In some countries, education of the most limited perspective fills the Leaders Who Rose And Made Good Editor’s Note: The following letter tions, acknowledged the value of Girl void where public education is absent. was sent to Nancy Luscombe, Service Scouting for their daughters. Private, or ideological or zealously It’s always nice when someone local makes good, meeting with the Union County Freeholder Board, Unit Chairwoman of the Gifts for Girls Yours is a grand accomplishment religious forces shape the understand- and in recent years, a number of men and women Campaign for Westfield, with a copy that we at Washington Rock Girl ing imparted to the young in those there were plenty of good-natured jibes at his new submitted to The Westfield Leader and Scout Council acknowledge with lands. With too few voices raised like from our area have indeed made good. The most position overseeing the Turnpike’s operations. Jokes The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. great pride. Your success in your the ones in last week’s compelling recent example is Michael J. Lapolla of Westfield. about the famed roadway are almost as old as the * * * * * Gifts for Girls program has set a high letter, some today even in our own After more than four years as Union County Man- Sincere congratulations to you and to standard for the other Girl Scout Ser- country view public education as vul- Turnpike itself, but one measure of Mr. Lapolla vice Units to meet. nerable. ager, he is moving onward and upward as the new the Westfield Girl Scout Service Unit. success in his new post will be whether he can fix the You have surpassed your goal in your Again, please accept our sincere con- We strongly support and urge every- Executive Director of the New Jersey Turnpike Au- popular but troubled EZ-Pass toll system. And he’ll Gifts for Girls Campaign with contri- gratulations and best wishes for con- one to support public education, but thority. also continue to have a hand in Union County affairs butions of some $5,607. tinuing success in Girl Scouting. not because private values have no Mr. Lapolla was fortunate to have served as the top The parents of the Girl Scouts in your Cena Pollitt place. The expansion of private privi- as the proposed new interchange in Union County, community have, with their contribu- Gifts for Girls Council Chairwoman lege in education will jeopardize our administrative official in the county at a time of just north of Exit 12, begins to take form. public system, which at its best pro- almost unprecedented economic growth that kept motes citizenship along with neutral- Michael Lapolla joins a growing list of locals who ity about values that each individual in increases in the county’s tax levies over the past few have succeeded while maintaining their roots in our Community Asked to Contribute our nation is free to cherish. years to a minimum-something for which local prop- area. He joins men and women like former Acting Suzanne and erty taxpayers should be grateful. It was during his Cans to Help Burn Foundation Blanchard Hiatt Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco, former state agency Scotch Plains tenure that the county initiated grants aimed at senior heads Mark Boyd and Vito Gagliardi, and state The Westfield Fire Department labor is required, as firefighters will citizens, pocket parks and larger recreational facili- legislators Richard Bagger and Linda D. Stender, Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Associa- load the cans into the trailer. We ask tion (FMBA) Local No. 30, with the help only for your help dropping the cans at ties. The Jersey Gardens Mall in Elizabeth was among others, who have climbed the ladder of suc- of the people of Westfield, have been the firehouse. developed on Mr. Lapolla’s watch as well. collecting aluminum cans for the St. More Letters cess without forgetting where they began their jour- Michael Brennan During the tributes paid to Mr. Lapolla at his final Barnabas Burn Foundation now for 10 on Page 5 neys. years. Westfield Fire In that time span, monies from the Department cans collected are in excess of $125,000. Your support is still needed. St. Barnabas Reporters Thank Municipalities For Burn Center operates the only certified Parking During Construction At WHS burn treatment center in New Jersey. It consists of a 12-bed, intensive care unit, Is Problem Not Addressed By B.O.E. Prompt Return of Phone Calls that treats approximately 300 patients each year. Twenty-five percent of the Here we are one week from con- ard to the neighborhoods near the high It is difficult to recall exactly when it became with the information we asked for or with the patients are under the age of 18, and 15 struction of a large construction project school and to the students of the high almost impossible to reach a human being on the percent are under the age of two. at Westfield High School that has school. Let’s not wait for a tragedy to correct person’s name whom we need to contact. The Westfield Fire Department or the been planned for over two years, and occur (as happened several years ago at phone. Answering machines have been around They often know the what, when, where and why FMBA do not profit from the collection the issue of student parking and traffic the corner of Stoneleigh Park and since the 60’s and answering services, since well of all the applications or issues that are in the of aluminum cans, as all of the monies flow has yet to be addressed conclu- Rahway Avenue) before we recognize before then. However, it wasn’t until the mid-80’s, collected go directly to St. Barnabas sively. that high school students of an “open forefront of current events in each town and they Burn Foundation. The monies from the I feel it has been irresponsible of the campus” and neighborhood parking in that calls to most businesses or agencies resulted have been very supportive of our need to bring that collection are used for burn prevention Board of Education to have not ad- an old community with narrow streets, in getting threaded through a never-ending succes- information to the public, ASAP. and, they often education, as well as patient parent board- dressed the parking issue when the curved roads, obstructed views, large sion of multiple-choice extensions, because al- ing, and nursing training in burn care. construction was first planned and now, established trees, and children playing let us know when other department employees are Since the program’s inception in 1986, one week prior to construction, the and walking to school do not mix. most everyone was “either away from my desk going to be out of town, so we can plan our stories the total amount collected just from alu- safety and well-being of the neighbor- I am aware that the option exists to right now or on another line.” around that. Many of our new reporters have minum cans throughout the state of New hood residents and Westfield High build a 140 space lot on the back lot of More often than not, messages left on voice mail Jersey, exceeds one million dollars. School students is at stake. the armory. This would provide suffi- gotten their indoctrination into the workings of The collection of aluminum beverage I live in Stoneleigh Park and am cient parking for all the students in a over a weekend or at night, seem to get lost in the municipal government by information provided cans only can be dropped off any time concerned that the construction, subse- self-contained, dedicated parking lot, shuffle and answering machines do not tell you by these very competent civil servants. during day or night behind the firehouse quent lack of parking spaces and lack of which can be monitored and lit if nec- that a person is going to be in a meeting, out of on North Avenue in Westfield. No other traffic planning will cause a safety haz- essary. We want to I understand that the Board of Educa- town, all day. And sometimes, even real live recep- express our tion administration has met extensively tionists fail to mention that their supervisor is gratitude to the with the armory and has prepared a going to be in the Bahamas until next month; so concept ready to go to planning stage numerous mu- .Plans were deferred after 9/11, how- you just leave a message and wait. nicipal em- ever, the site selected is still outside the There is a notable exception to this modern-day ployees who “safety area” and would be accessed annoyance that has made life much easier for through a new independent opening onto have returned Codding Road. I understand that the many in our local communities and especially for our calls, faxed Board of Education is not in favor of the staff of The Westfield Leader and The Times. us information, pursuing this opportunity but has of- The secretaries and public information coordina- fered no viable remedy to the problem. mailed us The school board must step up and tors of our local municipal agencies in Scotch records and accept responsibility for its students and Plains, Fanwood, Westfield and Mountainside are helped us in in- provide parking. This is a school, not a at their desks and most of the time, during business neighborhood, responsibility. It must be numerable done immediately. The estimates for the hours, they answer the phones. ways, to do our construction have come in under budget At least a dozen times a week, staff at our paper job. They do and parking must be considered as a is in need of information relating to local boards necessary component of the overall high not get extra school expansion project. This is not a and municipal-related topics for articles that we’re credit or extra decision between parking and new staff working on. We are often working on deadlines pay for doing positions or programs. and need information or contact numbers right This is a case of providing the re- this work, on quired accommodations for the student away. Not only have the secretaries and informa- top of their population today and in the years to tion coordinators of the local municipal agencies busy sched- come, which is what the bond money been courteous, prompt and patient with us, but was meant to address. Follow through ules. The extra with the job, please. The Board of they are some of the most knowledgeable and miles that they Education’s lack of planning does not well-informed people on issues relating to their go to help us, justify the risks and concerns surround- departments. ing neighborhood parking. I want to and the com- know what solution the Board can pro- The secretaries and public information coordi- munity, often pose for parking for the high school nators of the Planning Boards, Zoning Boards, go unnoticed. students, growing in numbers, without Boards of Education, Town Council, threatening the safety of the surrounding For their dedi- community. If no safe solution can be Administrator’s and Mayor’s Offices politely tol- cation and con- implemented for the commencement of erate an onslaught of calls from reporters from tribution to the the construction, then delay the con- many local weekly and daily papers, every day. It struction until the safety of the commu- community, nity can be guaranteed. has been our experience that they actually listen to we just wanted Maryalice Ryan their messages and return calls promptly, either to say thanks. Westfield CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 21, 2002 Page 5 Westfield Resident Named More Letters to the Editor NJ Transit Acting Chairman Reader Says Leader Leader Reader Thanks Gwen Watson-Kealy, a resident of ported to the Board through its Chair- Westfield was recently named Act- man and handled communications Misspelled Reeve Westfield Rescue Squad ing NJ Transit Executive Director by between the Board and staff as well I was very interested to read in the The Westfield Rescue Squad is now Jamie P. Fox, Acting NJ Transit Board as developed agendas for Board-re- Leader of March 7, on page 19, in a celebrating their 51st anniversary. I Chairman and State Transportation lated meetings. Watson-Kealy has report of recent events and matters con- can still remember that Friday (4/13/ cerning the meeting of the Town Coun- 55) when I was struck by a car at the Commissioner. also served on NJ Transit’s Execu- cil where the matter of the historic intersection of Grove St. and Central Commissioner Fox made the an- tive Committee as the board’s repre- Reeve property on Mountain Ave., in Ave. The Westfield Rescue Squad, at nouncement at NJ Transit’s monthly sentative and ensured coordination Westfield, came under discussion. that time in its infancy, picked me up board meeting on March 13. Watson- between NJ Transit and the New As a long time resident of Westfield with my broken leg and delivered me Kealy will serve until the arrival of Jersey Department of Transportation. and friend of the Reeve family, I was to Dr. Quay at Mountainside Hospital. new Executive Director George “As an NJ Transit employee for sorry to notice your misspelling of the I just wanted to say thanks to the Warrington, his arrival is expected to more than 20 years, 10 of them re- family name, it is simple, “Reeve”, squad for their help and great care. be at the end of April. porting to the Board of without a following “s”. Although this My dad, Henry Sullivan, Sr., joined Warrington has re- Directors, I am honored is a simple (and often made) mistake it the squad after that day and stayed was a sore point with the late Ralph T. active in it until he retired and moved signed from his four- to take on one of the Reeve and his brother Edgar. I hope that to Florida. year position as Presi- most important assign- you will correct your records so that the My wife and I moved from New dent of Amtrak. He will ments of my career,” error is not repeated. Jersey thirty-two years ago and we be replacing Jeffrey said Watson-Kealy. Donald W. Belcher still miss it and the wonderful people Warsh of Westfield. She graduated from Westfield we grew up with. We still have family Watson-Kealy, the Seton Hall University and friends there so we do go back to NEW LEADERS…Charles P. Lombardo of Garwood, new Chairman, and Acting Executive Di- with a Bachelor’s De- visit. Robert G. Luban of Woodbridge, new Vice Chairman, accept their new rector, joined NJ Tran- gree in Education. She www.goleader.com Richard F. Sullivan positions as leaders of the 11-person Rahway Valley Sewer Authority board. Pictured, left to right, are Mr. Lombardo and Mr. Lubans. sit in 1981 and served was also a part of the Lewisville, TX as the Corporation’s first American Public Director of Publica- Transportation Asso- tions and Special ciation (APTA) Lead- Center for Women Reveals RVSA Chooses Chairman, Events before moving Gwen Watson-Kealy ership class and now to NJ Transit’s Water- serves on the APTA Site front Office where she worked as Selection Committee, which identi- Calendar of Programs Vice Chairman of Board Director of Communications. In 1992 fies locations for industry national she served as Board Secretary, re- conferences. SCOTCH PLAINS – The Center “Divorce 101: Contemplating Di- RAHWAY – The Rahway Valley President of the Woodbridge Town- Watson-Kealy volunteers for nu- for Women and Families, based in vorce or Separation” will begin on Sewerage Authority (RVSA) re- ship Council, served on the merous organizations, including the Scotch Plains, has revealed the dates Monday, April 15. The six-session cently announced the election of Woodbridge Township Planning Joint Sunrise Service Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foun- for several upcoming programs. course will be facilitated by Gail Charles P. Lombardo of Garwood as Board and is currently a member of Planned for Easter dation, the American Cancer Soci- The “Children Helping Children” Katz and Linda Horvath. Participants Chairman and Robert G. Luban of the Governor’s Council on Afford- SCOTCH PLAINS – St. John’s Bap- ety, the Community Food Bank of adjunct of the Center for Women and will meet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The Woodbridge as Vice Chairman of able Housing. Luban had a 16-year- tist Church will observe Easter Sunday, New Jersey and shelters for battered Families, a six-session program for cost is $30 for members and $50 for the 11-person board. career at AT&T in the areas of data March 31, beginning with a joint 6 a.m. women in Union, Hudson and youngsters affected by divorce, will non-members. Lombardo, currently a Master processing, marketing, operational sunrise service with Pastor Clement Grif- Middlesex counties. She lives in begin its spring session starting Mon- “Divorce 102: Surviving Divorce” Scheduler at New Brunswick Sci- and computer auditing. fin at the Metropolitan Baptist Church on Westfield with her children, Megan, day, April 1. will begin on Tuesday, April 9, for entific in Edison, was appointed to Located in Rahway, the Rahway Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains. 15, and Jason, 14. The program is open to area chil- six sessions. The sessions will take the RVSA in 1995. Previously, Valley Sewerage Authority was Back at St. John’s, located at 2387 NJ Transit is the nation’s only state- dren ages 5 to 18, grouped by age. place from 7:30 to 9 p.m., with Dr. Lombardo served his community formed 51 years ago to treat the Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains, the wide public transportation system The cost is $50 for six sessions for Art Lieberman as the facilitator. The by holding several public positions wastewater from surrounding mu- Hospitality Club will serve breakfast at providing bus, rail and light rail ser- center members and $70 for non- cost is $30 for members and $50 for including President of the Garwood nicipalities that currently include 7:15 a.m. The Annual Easter Program, vices for 380,600 daily commuters members. Financial assistance is non-members. Borough Council and serving as Clark, Cranford, Garwood, given by the church school, will follow on 238 bus routes, two light rail lines available. The sessions, facilitated “Verbal Abuse Happnens” will both the Police and Fire Commis- Kenilworth, Mountainside, Rahway, at 9 a.m. and 12 rail lines. It is the third largest by Susan Koslowsky, will be held on begin on Monday, April 8, facilitated sioner. Lombardo also acted as Roselle Park, Scotch Plains, Spring- Pastor Kelmo Porter will deliver the transit system in the country with Mondays and Tuesdays. by Elaine Hewins, a domestic vio- Garwood’s liaison to the Union field, Westfield, and Woodbridge. sermon at the 11 a.m. Special Easter 162 rail stations, 26 light rail stations “Overcoming Craving/Bingeing: lence counselor. The six-session County Solid Waste Authority, the Each community nominates a Com- Service. The community is invited to and more than 17,000 bus stops link- Plans for Healthful Eating” will be course will be held from 7:30 to 9 School Board, the Planning Board, missioner who serves a five-year term all events. For more information, please ing major points in New Jersey, New offered starting Thursday, April 4, p.m. The cost is $30 for members the Shade Tree Commission and on the RVSA Board. call (908) 232-6972. York and Philadelphia. for six sessions. Meetings will be and $50 for non-members. the Union County Air Traffic Noise The RVSA is run as an autono- held from 7:30 to 9 p.m. with facili- All the programs will be held at Advisory Board. mous agency that owns and oper- tator Dorothy VanDyke. The cost is the Center for Women and Fami- Luban, currently serving his fifth ates a 40 MGD wastewater treat- $30 for members and $50 for non- lies, located at 1801 East Second term as 5th Ward Councilman in ment facility serving more than • Criminal Defense - Federal & State members. Street. For reservations or further Woodbridge Township, was ap- 300,000 residents and 3,500 indus- information, please call (908) pointed to the RVSA in 1996. He has trial and municipal customers. The • Complex Civil Litigation 322-6007. served as both President and Vice RVSA also has a full-time staff with • DWI & Municipal Court William Masket Awarded management consisting of an Ex- ecutive Director, an Assistant Di- For Community Service rector, a Secretary-Treasurer, an WESTFIELD – William Masket Office Administrator and a Superin- ROBERT G. STAHL, Esq. of Westfield, a junior at Westfield Massage Therapy tendent. Assisting the Commission- High School, will be officially pre- ers are professional consultants in- Former Federal Prosecutor sented with an engraved bronze me- cluding legal counsel, a consulting dallion to signify his selection as a Student Clinic engineer and various other profes- Distinguished Finalist in The 2002 sional organizations. 220 St. Paul Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 Prudential Spirit of Community The RVSA is located at 1050 East Awards. $25 per hour Hazelwood Avenue, Rahway. For Tel: (908) 301-9001 Fax: (908) 301-9008 The presentation will be held on information about RVSA, contact Tuesday, March 19, at 8 p.m. during By appointment only - (908) 789-2288 Office Administrator, Joanne Grimes, a school board meeting at the Runningby Various appointment Dates only thru – (908) March, 789-2288 April & May at (732) 388-0868 ext. 217 or e-mail Westfield Administration Building, Please call for dates and times [email protected]. [email protected] 302 Elm Street, Westfield. William raised more than $46,000 Therapeutic Massage Training Center through a direct mail donation cam- paign and benefit concert entitled, 560 Springfield Avenue, Westfield “Cure Autism Now,” an organization Approved by the NJ Department of Education devoted to treatment and finding a Member AMTA & ABMP cure for autism. FREEFREE COMFORTCOMFORT

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Plains Public Library will showcase They also hung up their “Friendship Girl Scout memorabilia in its dis- Flags” – posters adorned with pic- play case throughout this month in tures of their likes and interests. celebration of the Girl Scouts’ 90th The Girl Scouts will celebrate anniversary on March 12. their 90th anniversary in various Troop Leader Maura Berger co- ways throughout the community. ordinated the contributions of sev- Any organization or individual eral area Girl Scout troops to the wishing to showcase their memora- display. The library is located at bilia, hobbies or interests may call 1927 Bartle Avenue. Reference Librarian Jennifer Among the featured items are a Schulze at (908) 322-5007. copy of the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law; pictures of troops from 1961 and today, and a Junior/ Blood Drive Planned Cadette Girl Scout sash circa 1970. There is also a letter written by At Masonic Lodge the Second Forward Support Battal- WESTFIELD – The Blood Center Ms. June Nichols and Dr. Jay Zimmerman ion, Second Infantry Division to of New Jersey has announced that a Christina Quesada and Junior Troop blood drive will be held on Tuesday, No. 821, thanking them for a ship- March 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Ma- ment of Girl Scout cookies to their sonic Atlas Pythagoras Lodge, lo- Ms. June Nichols to Wed station in South Korea. cated at 1011 Central Avenue in Patches in the display case high- Westfield. light various activities with which Donors must be 18 years old. Sev- Dr. Jay Zimmerman modern Girl Scouts are involved, enteen-year-olds may donate with such as the Father-Daughter Dance, parental permission. There is no up- Dr. John and Shelly Nichols of Her fiancé graduated from Rutgers Pinewood Derby, Liberty Science per age limit for donors provided Westfield have announced the en- University and received his Doctor Center Camp-ins and trips to Camp they meet health requirements. gagement of their daughter, Ms. June of Medical Dentistry Degree from Hoover in Sussex County. Individuals planning to donate Nichols, to Dr. Jay Zimmerman. He Tufts University in Medford, Mass. Other patches require Girl Scouts should know their social security Nicholas Rudolph Apruzzi, 2nd and Miss Suzanne Lee Apel is the son of Nathan and Madeline He has a dental practice in Summit. to demonstrate skills in home main- number and bring a signed or picture Zimmerman of Sarasota, Fla. The couple will be married in May. tenance, bicycle repair and such form of identification. People with a The future bride is a graduate of Dinner-Dance Planned sports as rock climbing and fever or sore throat should wait until Miss Suzanne Lee Apel Engaged Westfield High School and received kayaking. they are feeling better before donat- her teaching certificate from Kean To Benefit Patients Girl Scout uniforms are displayed ing, and there is a 24-hour deferral University in Union. She is employed in the library’s Children’s Room, for teeth cleanings and fillings. as a pre-school teacher at Temple Of St. Jude Hospital with Daisy and Brownie uniforms Those who have traveled outside To Nicholas R. Apruzzi, 2nd Emanu-El in Westfield. AREA – The Seventh Annual from the 1960s to the 1990s hang- of the United States recently are asked Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Apel of agement Worlds, Inc. in Summit as Country Western Dinner Dance to ing from the windows of the to call the Blood Center at (973) 676- Bridgewater, formerly of Westfield, Manager of Information Systems. benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Storytime area. 4933, extension no. 132, for eligibil- have announced the engagement of Mr. Apruzzi is General Counsel Son, Henry, Hospital will take place on Saturday, The Scotch Plains Library also ity criteria. For more information or their daughter, Miss Suzanne Lee for Control Services Group in April 6, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Gran hosted a sleepover for Troop No. to sign up for a blood drive, please Apel, to Nicholas Rudolph Apruzzi, Secaucus. He graduated with a Bach- Born to Kileys Centurions, located at 440 Madison 861 on March 9 and the girls created call the Blood Center at (800) 652- 2nd, both of Highlands. He is the son elor of Arts Degree from The Citadel Mrs. Charles Kiley of Westfield has Hill Road in Clark. mottos for the library in anticipa- 5663, extension no. 140. of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph N. Apruzzi in Charleston, S.C., earned a Master announced the birth of her grandson, A $30 donation will include a sit of Westfield. of Arts Degree from Georgetown Henry Arrowsmith Kiley, to David down roast beef dinner. The event The future bride and bridegroom University in Washington, D.C., and and Amy Kiley of Ann Arbor, Mich. will also feature live music by Miss Dramatist Paula Thigpen graduated from Westfield High was awarded his Juris Doctor Degree Henry, the couple’s first child, was Babs and the Kicken’ Boogie Band, School together in 1988. from Rutgers Law School in New- born on Sunday, February 3, at the as well as raffles and door prizes. Miss Apel is employed by Man- ark. University of Michigan Medical Founded by entertainer Danny To Appear at First Baptist A wedding is planned for April. Center in Ann Arbor. Thomas, St. Jude Children’s Research The baby weighed 8 pounds and Hospital is a non-sectarian, non-dis- WESTFIELD – On Palm Sunday, well as a trained actress. 15 ounces at birth. criminatory facility and children re- March 24, guest preacher and dra- The service will begin with tradi- David Kiley is a 1981 graduate of ceive treatment regardless of their matist Paula Thigpen of New York tional Palm Sunday readings and the Westfield High School and is the families’ ability to pay. City will present “God Sightings two- to six-year-old Cherub Choir Detroit Bureau Chief of USA Today. For information and tickets, please through Sorrow” and perform a dra- singing, “Ho, ho, ho, hosannah!”
  
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Grove Presbyterian Church in Scotch will illustrate with cartoons. observe Holy Week with special ser- Easter Sunday will be celebrated Plains has revealed its calendar of The youngsters will then be dis- vices beginning on Palm Sunday, with identical services at 9 and 11 services for Holy Week. missed to a Children’s Church pro- March 24, and continuing through a.m. Special choral and instrumental On March 24, a Palm Sunday cel- gram of Bible stories and related Easter Sunday, March 31. Visitors music will include Widor’s Toccata; ebration worship service will be held crafts. are welcome to attend. “The Light Divine” from Mascagni’s in the church Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. Reverend Hetzel’s sermon topic On Palm Sunday, children ages Sicilian Vespers, with Meredith All are welcome. will be “The Kingdom Come!,” re- three through grade 5 are invited to Hoffman-Thomson, soprano soloist, The organ prelude, played by ferring to Jesus Christ’s last entry participate in the Palm Processional and the “Hallelujah” chorus from Marilyn Thorne, will be “Ho- into Jerusalem. prior to the 10 a.m. worship service. Handel’s Messiah. sanna!,” by Theodore Ripper, and Following the service, palms will The service will include perfor- A one-room schoolhouse for chil- the offertory will be “Jerusalem,” be distributed to all. Everyone will mances by the bell choir and dren ages 3 through third grade, and by Charles Penny. The Chancel then be invited to an ice cream so- children’s choirs. child care for infants to two-year- Choir will present the anthem, “The cial downstairs in the Social Activi- Following the service, a cake auc- olds, will be available during both Entry Into Jerusalem,” by Van ties Hall. tion sponsored by the church’s middle services. One coffee hour will be Denmar Thompson. From Monday through Wednes- and senior high youth will benefit held for both services at 10 a.m. In addition to the singing of hymns day, March 25 to 27, services con- Heifer Project International. First Congregational Church is by the congregation, a litany, prayers sisting of Lenten Bible readings, The church will mark Maundy located at 125 Elmer Street in and scripture readings from the Old solo musical presentations, prayer Thursday, March 28, with an 8 p.m. Westfield. The Sanctuary is wheel- and New Testaments, there will be a and a meditation homily given by Tenebrae service (a service of shad- chair-accessible and is equipped with children’s message given by Pastor Reverend Hetzel will take place. ows), the retelling of the Last Sup- an infrared audio system for the hear- Kenneth G. Hetzel on an aspect of Services will be held at 7:30 p.m. per, and Holy Communion. ing impaired. each evening. The Good Friday service, March For further information, please call Maundy Thursday, March 28, 29, at noon will include the reading the church office at (908) 233-2494. Service League Shop will be observed with a Passover ceremony, a Passover Seder supper Offers Merchandise and Holy Communion, beginning Scotch Plains Baptist Posts at 6:30 p.m. For Spring, Easter The solemn commemoration of SCOTCH PLAINS – The Good Friday, March 29, will in- Services For Holy Week Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service clude a candlelight service of medi- League has announced that its Thrift tation starting at 7:30 p.m. The Chan- SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch tional thoughts by pastors and laity BUNNY BUDDY…The Westfield Lions Club is gearing up for its annual Easter Shop has been completely restocked cel Choir will offer special anthems Plains Baptist Church will celebrate from the three congregations. Egg Hunt for children age 7 and younger on Saturday, March 30, at 1 p.m. sharp with spring merchandise, with a spe- and hymns. Holy Week with seasonal services, The Easter Sunday service at the at Mindowaskin Park. Besides the egg hunt, the event will feature a visit by a cial emphasis on hats and Easter Willow Grove Church is located beginning with the traditional Palm Scotch Plains Baptist Church will longtime Lions pal, the Easter Bunny. baskets. at 1961 Raritan Road and is fully Sunday service at 10:55 a.m. on start at 10:55 a.m. on March 31. The Store hours are Tuesday through accessible to the handicapped. Nurs- March 24. celebration of Christ’s resurrection Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and ery care for young children is avail- The service, featuring the “King- will include special music by the Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 able in the Children’s Ark. For fur- ship of Jesus” as its theme, will in- choir. Pastor Gary Rothwell’s ser- Westfield Lions to Hold p.m. Proceeds from the sales benefit ther information, please call (908) clude special music by the choir and mon will be entitled “What a Differ- local charities. 232-5678. the sharing of palm branches. ence a Day Makes.” Maundy Thursday and Good Fri- Scotch Plains Baptist Church is Annual Easter Egg Hunt day services will be joint services located at 333 Park Avenue in Scotch with Calvary Chapel of Watchung Plains. The services are open to the WESTFIELD – The Lions Club and 12:45 p.m., and after the hunt, Fanwood Presbyterian Church and the Terrill Road Baptist Church public. For more information, please of Westfield will hold its 67th an- the Easter Bunny will be available Martine and LaGrande Avenues, Fanwood of Scotch Plains. Both services will call (908) 322-5487. nual Easter Egg Hunt in for pictures with the children. In be held at the Scotch Plains Baptist Mindowaskin Park on Saturday, exchange for a $3 donation to Lions Church. First Baptist Reveals March 30, at 1 p.m. for children up charities, each recipient will receive Senior Pastor - The Reverend Robert T. Snell The Maundy Thursday service, at to age 7 (with an area set aside for a framed photograph. Associate Pastor - The Reverend Jessica L. Bailey 7 p.m. on March 28, will focus on Holy Week Schedule toddlers). The Lions Club of Westfield Parish Associate - The Reverend ElizabethY. Anderson-Domer Christ’s servant act of washing His WESTFIELD – Special services in Participants are asked to be would like to hear from anyone who Minister of Music - Robert H. Gangewere, Jr. disciples’ feet. On March 29 at noon, observance of Holy Week are planned prompt, as the hunt will start pre- has pictures from the early years of the Good Friday service will ex- at the First Baptist Church, located at cisely at 1 p.m., weather permitting. the Easter Egg Hunt, as far back as More than 1,200 plastic eggs will 1936. Individuals may contact the pound upon the seven last phrases of 170 Elm Street in Westfield, on Thurs- Invitation to Public Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. Jesus from the cross through devo- day and Friday, March 28 and 29, and be hidden in the area around the Lions Club at P.O. Box 572, on Easter Sunday, March 31. gazebo. Immediately after the hunt, Westfield 07091. Methodist Church A service in memory of Jesus’ Last plastic bags containing gourmet jelly The Lions extended its apprecia- Holy Week Service Supper with his disciples is scheduled beans will be distributed to the chil- tion to Police Chief Bernard Tracy Invites Community for 7:30 p.m. on March 28. The ser- dren. and the Westfield Special Police, as Palm Sunday: Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. vice will include scripture readings, In addition, approximately 200 of well as the Department of Public Morning Prayer: Mon., Tues., and Wed., 7:00 a.m. To Holy Week Events anthems by the Chancel Choir and the Easter eggs will be specially Works, for their assistance. Maundy Thursday: Worship service and Holy Communion, 7:30 p.m. WESTFIELD – The First United taking communion in groups of 12. marked so that those who find them Lions International is a service Good Friday: Worship Service, 7:30 p.m. Methodist Church of Westfield has Music for meditation will precede may receive a small prize from one organization dedicated to sight con- Easter Sunday: Sunrise service in the garden, 7:00 a.m., invited the community to join its the service at 7 p.m., provided by of several merchants in town. servation and helping the visually- Worship Service in the sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. celebration of Easter, and to attend Minister of Music William Mathews. Before the hunt, between noon and hearing-impaired. Special Music, 9:40 a.m. services for Holy Week. On March 29, at 1 p.m., a quiet On Maundy Thursday, March 28, service of scripture readings, music a Symbolic Meal will take place at 7 and hymns will recall the trial and p.m. in the church’s Social Hall. crucifixion of Jesus. Child care is available. For more information, call (908) 889-8891 Afterwards, worshippers will The celebration of Easter Sunday Good NewsNewsGood gather in the Sanctuary at 8 p.m. for will begin with spiritual songs at a service with readings and music to 10:20 a.m., followed by a worship Unlimited Communications commemorate Christ’s Last Supper. service at 10:30 a.m. The Chancel Let us press to know him, and he will respond, to celebrates Youth Art Month, On Good Friday, March 29, a vigil Choir will provide special music, a collaborative effort will be held in the Sanctuary, with with accompaniment by bell ringers us as surly as the coming of dawn or the rain of between town merchants and appropriate readings every half hour and trumpet players Jon Redeker of the Fine Arts Department of from noon until 3 p.m. Union and David Torres of Westfield. early spring. Westfield Public Schools to present the best in student Easter Sunday, March 31, will be The Reverend Dr. Dee Dee artwork. Featured in the celebrated with two worship services, Turlington will preach on “Putting All Hosea 6:3 The Gospel window of Unlimited at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Continental break- Our Christian Eggs in One Basket.” Communications are pieces fast will be served between the ser- by Ashley Current, Emily vices at 10:15 a.m. Ortuso, Irina Sheremetyeva, The church is located at 1 East Ariel Garfinkel, Shari Broad Street and ample parking is “He Is Risen! He Is Risen Indeed!” Thomashow, Christine available off of Ferris Place. For Kessler and Dana Zichlin. further information, please call the Join Us for Holy Week Services and Activities. church office at (908) 233-4211. IN UNION COUNTY, IT’S: The Presbyterian Church in Westfield Historical Society A Stephen Ministry Congregation Slates Program 140 Mountain Avenue (908) 233-0301 Website: www.westfieldpc.org On Benedict Arnold The Rev. Dr. William Ross Forbes, Senior Minister FANWOOD – The Historical So- ciety of Scotch Plains and Fanwood will present “Benedict Arnold: FOR CELLULAR PHONES, BEEPERS & PAGERS Scapegoat or Traitor?” at its Tues- day, March 26 meeting, beginning at Verizon Wireless 8 p.m. at the Fanwood train station at North and Martine Avenues. Vincent Lindner, who has devoted a lifetime of study to the controver- sial Revolutionary War figure, will be the speaker for the program. He ! said his presentation will include some surprise endings. The meeting is open to everyone. NIGHT & Further information may be ob- tained from Historical Society Presi- dent Richard Bousquet, P.O. Box 261, Scotch Plains 07076 or by call- WEEKEND ing (908) 232-1199. HOME AIRTIME MINUTES LEARN to Provide EVERY MONTH Parkinson’s Update SCOTCH PLAINS – An “Update on Parkinson’s Disease” will be pre- FOR LIFE sented on Monday, March 25, at 7:45 p.m. to members of LEARN (League for Educational Advancement for With a new one- or two- year agreement on select Registered Nurses) at the All Saints’ Palm Sunday, Passion Sunday, March 24 digital calling plans of $35 monthly access and Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains. above for as long as you remain with the group of 8 a.m. in the Chapel calling plans selected at activation. Charmaine C. Hamada of Robert 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick will be the speaker. $35 Monthly Access She is the Registered Nurse Coordi- Maundy Thursday, March 28 nator of the Parkinson’s Disease In- 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary 300 Peak Minutes formation and Referral Center for the New Jersey branch of the Ameri- Monthly Home Airtime Allowance can Parkinson’s Disease Association. Good Friday, March 29 .4-- LEARN is a professional organiza- Noon in the Chapel Roaming tion for registered nurses, but mem- 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary with the Chancel Choir, soloists and instrumentalists Long Distance - Nationwide bers of the public are also welcome to attend lectures. The guest fee is $10. performing George Frederick Handel’s “The Passion of Christ” The program is approved for con- tinuing education contact hours by Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 30 the New Jersey State Nurses Asso- We never stop working for you. ciation. It is approved by the New 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary Jersey Department of Education, OWNER OPERATED • SERVING UNION COUNTY Professional Standards Board for Easter Sunday, March 31 development hours for school nurses. 15 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ Information is available by writ- 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary ing to LEARN, P.O. Box 6, Scotch (908) 654-6440 Plains 07076 or by calling (908) 754- For more information please call the church office at 908-233-0301 or email us at [email protected] FAX: (908) 654-6441 9499 or (908) 272-7239. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, March 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Irene C. Radnovich, 78, Was Longtime – Obituaries – Thomas J. Hanna, 64, Bank Auditor; Beauty Salon Owner in Scotch Plains Active With Music Organizations Irene C. Radnovich, 78, of Scotch The funeral was held on Monday, Thomas J. Hanna, 64, of Westfield rament Golden Knights Drum and Plains died on Thursday, March 14, March 18, from the Rossi Funeral Dorothy Van Pelt, 86, Had Been Active died on Tuesday, March 19, at Union Bugle Corps in Union. at Muhlenberg Regional Medical Home in Scotch Plains, followed by Hospital in Union. He was also a member of the Center in Plainfield. a Mass at the Sacred Heart Roman In PTA, Garden Club and Local GOP Born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, he Westfield Knights of Columbus Mon- Born in Luzerne, Pa., she had lived Catholic Church in South Plainfield. Dorothy Hagquist Van Pelt, 86, of mental in organizing the Scotch resided in Westfield for the last 31 signor Watterson Council No. 1711. in Newark before moving to Scotch Interment was at Hillside Cemetery Plainfield died on Sunday, March Plains-Fanwood Chapter of the years. Surviving are his wife, Linda Plains in 1957. She resided there for in Scotch Plains. 17, at Norwood Terrace in Plainfield. American Field Service and served Between 1967 and 1987, Mr. Hanna Etheridge; two sons, Thomas Hanna 35 years, retiring to Pinellas Park, March 21, 2002 Born in Yonkers, N.Y., she was as its first President. She also was an had been employed as a bank auditor and Michael Hanna; two daughters, Fla., in 1993, and returned to Scotch raised in Brooklyn and lived there officer of the Fanwood Republican for the Commerce Bank in Newark, Kathleen Hanna and Maureen Hanna, Plains last year. Brian J. Walsh, 50 until moving to New Jersey in 1948. Club. First Jersey National Bank in Jersey and a granddaughter. Mrs. Radnovich had been the Brian J. Walsh, 50, of Scotch Plains She had lived in Fanwood for 35 She was predeceased by her hus- City and then Franklin State Bank in A Mass of Christian Burial will be owner and operator of the Beauty by died on Tuesday, March 12, at Com- years before moving to Plainfield in band, George D. Van Pelt, in 1984. Scotch Plains. He later worked in the offered at 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Irene Salon in Scotch Plains for more munity Medical Center in Toms 1987. Surviving are a daughter, Joan Van finance department for the County of March 22, at St. Helen’s Roman than 35 years, prior to retiring in River. Mrs. Van Pelt taught Sunday School Pelt Pivnichny, and two grandsons. Union in Elizabeth, retiring in 1989. Catholic Church in Westfield. Inter- 1993. Born in Newark, he had lived in and was a circle leader at the Fanwood Funeral services were held yester- Earlier in his career, he was a ment will be at Fairview Cemetery in She was a former member of the Scotch Plains for most of his life Presbyterian Church. day, Wednesday, March 20, at the state bank examiner for the State of Westfield. Ladies Auxiliary of the Scotch Plains before relocating to Alaska in 1990. She was President of the Crestwood Crescent Avenue Presbyterian New York. Arrangements are under the direc- Elks. He returned to New Jersey this year. Garden Club of Scotch Plains and Church in Plainfield. Interment fol- He graduated with a Bachelor of tion of the Dooley Colonial Home, She was predeceased by her hus- Mr. Walsh was a naturalist, as- was responsible for many civic land- lowed at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Science Degree in Economics from 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. band, Anthony Radnovich, in 1983. tronomer and mathematician. scaping projects. Plains. Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, memorial contri- Surviving are a son, Thomas G. He attended Rutgers University, She additionally served as Presi- The Memorial Funeral Home, 155 Mr. Hanna was a drummer for New butions may be made to the Helping Radnovich; two daughters, Celeste where he majored in mathematics. dent of the Park Junior High School South Avenue in Fanwood, was in Jersey Field Music in Westfield and Hands and Hearts, in care of St. Helen’s I. Ginder and Antoinette Eckenstein; He was a communicant of St. Parent-Teacher Association and Vice charge of the arrangements. was a member of the New York Parish Center, 1600 Rahway Avenue, Skyliners Drum and Bugle Corps and Westfield 07090. a brother, Richard Kapral; seven Bartholomew the Apostle Roman President of the Scotch Plains- Memorial donations may be made March 21, 2002 grandchildren and five great-grand- Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Fanwood High School Parent- to the Alzheimer’s Association of the Color Guard for the Blessed Sac- children. Surviving are his parents, Judge Teacher Association. Northern New Jersey, 299 Cherry James and Mrs. Grace Bauer Walsh; During that time, she was instru- Hill Road, Parsippany 07054, or to Elinor R. Winters, 90, Was Teacher Ethel L. Johnson, 79 five brothers, James Walsh, Daniel the Stonework Fund of Crescent Av- Ethel L. Johnson, 79, of Westfield Walsh, Timothy Walsh, Christopher Florence Class, 94 enue Presbyterian Church, 716 At Township’s Shackamaxon School died on Tuesday, March 12, at Walsh and Kevin Walsh, and four CLASS, Florence Lewis, 94, of Watchung Avenue, Plainfield 07060. Muhlenberg Regional Medical Cen- sisters, Doreen Tansey, Karen Sykas, March 21, 2002 Elinor R. Roat Winters, 90, of years, Rollyn P. Winters; three sons, Newton, died March 15, 2002. Wife Mantua died on Wednesday, March R. Oakley Winters of Cullowhee, ter in Plainfield. Mary Walsh and Theresa Schlenk. of the late Douglas Bailey Class. Born in Pineland, S.C., she had Linda Martin, 67 13, at Underwood-Memorial Hospi- N.C., R. Arthur Winters of Holliston, Funeral services were held on Sat- Mother of Barbara Class Gue and lived in Scotch Plains before relocat- urday, March 16, at the Rossi Fu- Linda Rumple Martin, 67, of tal in Woodbury. Mass., and Richard R. Winters of her husband, Dr. Robert L. Gue; Born in Preakness, Passaic County, Kennedyville, Md.; a daughter, Ellen ing to Westfield 45 years ago. neral Home in Scotch Plains. A Mass Grandmother of Jane Gue and Brewster, Mass., died on Wednes- Mrs. Johnson had been employed Mrs. Winters had lived in Scotch W. Bellamente of West Deptford; a followed at St. Bartholomew the Nancy Gue Staples. Great-grand- day, February 13, at her home. as a housekeeper and a seamstress Apostle Church. Born in Clark, she was raised in Plains and Rosemont before relocat- sister, Doris Hausaman of Blairstown; mother of Evin Improta, Michael ing to Mantua several years ago. 10 grandchildren and eight great- for more than 50 years prior to retir- Memorial donations may be made Staples and Matthew Staples. Sis- Westfield, where she lived for many ing in 1992. Mrs. Winters had taught kinder- grandchildren. to Several Sources, P.O. Box 157, ter of the late Gertrude Lewis Coles. years. She had also lived in She was a member of the Metro- garten and first-grade students at A memorial service was held on Ramsey 07446. Aunt of Carter S. Class, Betsy Mountainside and later in Weston, March 21, 2002 Shackamaxon School in Scotch Saturday, March 16, at the Presbyte- politan Baptist Church in Scotch Amsden, Nancy Nye and Carol Conn., and Westport, Conn., before Plains, where she was a “Church Plains for almost two decades. rian Church in Woodbury. Interment Adele V. Heintz, 88 Coles. A memorial service will be moving to Brewster in 1994. Mother,” as well as a member of the Mrs. Martin graduated from She received her teaching certifi- of ashes will be private and at a later Adele V. Heintz, 88, of held at the Westfield United Meth- cate in 1933 from Trenton Normal date in the cemetery of the Dutch choir, an usher, a missionary and a odist Church, Friday, March 22, Westfield High School and from member of the Women’s Commit- Manahawkin died on Thursday, School, now known as the College of Reformed Church in Preakness. 2002, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Green Mountain College in Vermont. tee. March 14, at her home. She was predeceased by her hus- New Jersey, in Trenton. Arrangements were handled by the Born in Newark, she had lived in please make donations to The Fel- An ordained deacon in the Presby- Davis Funeral Home in Woodbury. Surviving are a son, Howard lowship Fund of the United Meth- band, Ronald V. Martin, in 1990. Johnson of Westfield; a daughter, Westfield and New Port Richey, Fla., terian Church, Mrs. Winters served Memorial contributions may be odist Homes of New Jersey in care Surviving are a son, Thomas A. Patricia Faggins of Westfield; a sis- prior to moving to Manahawkin a Martin of Novato, Calif.; three daugh- as a member of the Board of Deacons made to the Underwood-Memorial year ago. of Bristol Glen, 210 Woodside in churches in Fanwood and Stock- Hospital Foundation, 509 N. Broad ter, Nettie Mae Barr of Syracuse, Avenue, Newton, NJ 07860. Ar- ters, Cynthia R. Manteiga of Hazlet, N.Y.; a brother, Curnell Orr of Chi- Mrs. Heintz had been a correspon- ton. She was also active in church Street, Woodbury 08096 for the rangements are under the direction Elizabeth M. Rossi of Saratoga cago; three grandchildren and 11 dence clerk with Prudential Insur- Springs, N.Y., and Jennifer Chubb of programs, mission and outreach hospital’s Adopt-A-Nurse program ance Company in Newark for 40 of the Wood Funeral Home, 16 projects. She additionally was a mem- in support of scholarship and educa- great-grandchildren. Main Street, Branchville, NJ. Sarasota, Fla.; three sisters, Audrey The funeral service was held on years before her retirement. V. Simpson of Morris Plains, Mary ber of the Presbyterian Church at tional assistance for registered nurs- Tuesday, March 19, at the Metro- She had previously been employed Bischoff of Burlington, Pa., and Janet Woodbury. ing students. politan Baptist Church. by Alfred F. Interiors in Westfield, Cora L. Nolte, 86 Wilson of Rowley, Mass., and six Surviving are her husband of 64 March 21, 2002 Arrangements were handled by the which was owned and operated by grandchildren. her husband, Alfred F. Heintz. Cora L. Nolte, 86, of Toms River Judkins Colonial Home in Plainfield. died on Saturday, March 16, at her A memorial service was held on Elizabeth A. Lamb, 88, Church Rosarian; March 21, 2002 She was predeceased by a brother, Saturday, February 16, at the Richard S. Cortese. home. Born in Mountainside, she had Brewster Baptist Church in Brewster. Had Been Probation Officer for 20 Years Shirley M. Colucci, 76 Surviving, in addition to her hus- Arrangements were under the di- Shirley M. Colucci, 76, died on band, are 11 nieces and nephews; 16 been a longtime resident both there Elizabeth A. “Betty” Lamb, 88, of member of the church’s Rosary So- rection of the Nickerson Funeral Scotch Plains died on Tuesday, March Monday, March 18, at The Ebenezer grandnieces and grandnephews and and in Westfield before relocating to ciety and the Catholic Daughters of Toms River. Home in Orleans, Mass. 12, at her home. America. She was also a past chapter Care Center in Buffalo, Minn. a great-grandniece. Memorial donations may be made Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in The funeral was held on Monday, She was predeceased by her hus- Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was a President with the National Council band, Herman Nolte, in 1997, and by to the Davenport-Mugar Cancer Cen- Scotch Plains resident since 1946. of Catholic Women. Roselle Park before moving to March 18, from Smith and Smith ter at Cape Cod Hospital, 27 Park Westfield, where she resided from (Suburban) in Springfield. A Mass a son, H. Ronald Nolte. Mrs. Lamb had been employed as She was predeceased by her hus- Surviving are another son, John Street, Hyannis, Mass. 02601. a probation officer for the Union band, William Lamb, in 1996, and 1952 until 1994, when she relocated followed at St. James Roman Catho- March 21, 2001 County Probation Department for 20 to Minnesota. lic Church in Springfield. Nolte of Morganville; three daugh- by a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lamb, Mrs. Colucci had been an office Memorial contributions may be ters, Coralee Johnson of Normandy Alfred Settles, 60 years before retiring in 1978. in 1999. manager for The Guardian Life In- made to Holy Redeemer Hospice, Beach, Marilyn Krauss of Denton, Alfred Settles, 60, of Bridgewater She received her bachelor’s de- Surviving are four sons, William gree from Newark State Teachers surance Company in Scotch Plains 1801 Route 9 No., Swainton, 08210. Md. and Nancy Peters of Cape died on Friday, March 8, at his home. Lamb of Phillipsburg, Patrick Lamb for many years prior to retiring. March 21, 2002 Canaveral, Fla.; a sister, Dorothy Born in Greenwood, S.C., he had College in 1973 and her master’s of Springfield, Michael Lamb of She was predeceased by her hus- Kravetsky of South Plainfield; nine lived in Westfield before relocating degree in behavioral science in 1980 Wayne and Christopher Lamb of from Kean University in Union. band, Charles N. Colucci, Sr., who Frederick Williams, 83 grandchildren and three great-grand- to the Finderne section of Westfield; seven grandchildren and died in 1973. Frederick G. Williams, 83, of children. Bridgewater 14 years ago. A communicant of the Immacu- a great-grandchild. Surviving are a son, Charles N. Westfield died on Friday, March 8, at Graveside services were held for Mr. Settles was employed as a late Heart of Mary Roman Catholic A funeral liturgy was held on Fri- Church in Scotch Plains, she was a Colucci, Jr. of Eden Prairie, Minn. Morristown Memorial Hospital in the family on Tuesday, March 19, at cook for many years at the Howard day, March 15, at the Immaculate and Naples, Fla.; a daughter, Kathleen Morristown. Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Johnson in Bridgewater. He had also Florence Class, 94 Heart of Mary Church. Interment Lipscomb of Lacey’s Spring, Ala.; Born in Elizabeth, he had lived in Arrangements were under the di- worked at the Lone Star Steakhouse followed at Fairview Cemetery in two grandchildren and two great- Summit before moving to Westfield rection of the Kedz Funeral Home in and Saloon in Bridgewater. Florence Lewis Class, 94, of Westfield. Toms River. Surviving are a son, Charles Settles Newton died on Friday, March 15, Arrangements were under the di- grandchildren. six years ago. March 21, 2002 A funeral service will be held at 10 Mr. Williams had been employed of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, at the Harris Center at Bristol Glen rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, a.m. on Wednesday, March 27, at St. as a sales representative for Western Margaret Jean Ferguson and Anne in Newton. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. Sylvia DeCaro, 78 March 21, 2002 Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield, Termite Control in Mountainside for Settles, both of Greenwood, S.C., Born on February 20, 1908 in with interment to follow at Fairview 25 years prior to retiring in 1982. Sylvia Mastrian DeCaro, 78, of and four grandchildren. Bayonne, the daughter of May F. and Alma Duchek, 96 Cemetery in Westfield. He was a United States Army Air North Plainfield died on Sunday, Services were held under the di- Lester H. Lewis, she moved to Arrangements are under the direc- Corps veteran of World War II. March 10, at Muhlenberg Regional rection of the Bridgewater Funeral Westfield as a child. She had lived Alma Hasse Duchek, 96, of North tion of the Gray Funeral Home, 318 He was predeceased by his wife, Medical Center in Plainfield. Home in Bridgewater. there and in Branchville before mov- Plainfield died on Sunday, February East Broad Street in Westfield. Margaret Peer Williams. Born and raised in Westfield, she March 21, 2002 ing to Newton. 3, in Edison. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- Surviving are two daughters, Ann lived in North Plainfield since 1950. Mrs. Class was a member of the Born and raised in Jersey City, she tributions may be made to the Breault and Cynthia Allison; five Mrs. DeCaro was a member of the Douglas E. Ellis, 40 First United Methodist Church in had lived in Newark before coming Alzheimer’s Association, Greater grandchildren and a great-grandson. St. Anthony Society and a former Douglas Edward Ellis, 40, of Westfield and served as its first full- to North Plainfield more than 50 New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris A memorial service was held on member of the North Plainfield Ital- Vernon died on Saturday, March 9, at time secretary for 33 years, retiring years ago. Avenue, Suite 251, Denville 07834- Thursday, March 14, at the Brough ian-American Women’s Auxiliary. St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical at age 72 in 1981. Mrs. Duchek was predeceased by 1365. Funeral Home in Summit. She was predeceased by her hus- Center in Paterson. She was predeceased by her hus- her husbands, Henry Frederick Lentz, March 21, 2002 March 21, 2002 band, Carmen P. DeCaro, Sr., in 1984. Born in Newark, he had lived in band, Douglas Bailey Class, and her in 1931, and Anton J. Duchek, in Surviving are a son, Carmen P. Linden and Westfield prior to mov- sister, Gertrude Lewis Coles. 1977, and by a brother, Charles H. DeCaro, Jr.; three daughters, Candace ing to Vernon two years ago. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara Hasse, in 1967. In These Troubled Times . . . Class Gue; two granddaughters and Surviving are two sons, H. Consider the peace and comfort of pre-planning Lynch, Sylvia June DeCaro and Mr. Ellis was a manager at the Connie Murzdeck; a brother, Michael Beverage Shop in Rahway. Earlier, three great-grandsons. Frederick Lentz of Cantonsville, Md. Mastrian, Jr.; two sisters, Connie he was employed in the same capac- A memorial service will be held and Karl R. Duchek of Westfield; six DeDonato and Pauline Urffer; six ity at Home Liquors in Westfield. tomorrow, Friday, March 22, at 3 grandchildren and nine great-grand- offers a Free copy of our Emergency Record Guide grandchildren and four great-grand- Surviving are his father, Timothy p.m. at the First United Methodist children. ( a 16 page guide to help your family locate children. Ellis; a sister, Beverly Franklin; a Church. A memorial service will be held at your personal and financial records. ) A prayer service was held on Thurs- stepsister, Carol Gross, and a step- Arrangements are under the direc- 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at St. To request your copy, stop by our office, phone or write. day, March 14, at St. Luke’s Roman brother, Ray Reeves. tion of the Wood Funeral Home in Paul’s Episcopal Church in Westfield. Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Catholic Church in North Plainfield. A memorial service will be sched- Branchville. Arrangements are under the direc- Interment was private. uled. In lieu of flowers, memorial con- tion of the Memorial Funeral Home, Fairview does not employ a sales force - No one will call unless requested. Arrangements were under the di- Arrangements are being handled tributions may be made to The Fel- 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. 1100 East Broad Street • Westfield, NJ 07091 - 0850 rection of the Scarpa Funeral Home by the Ferguson-Vernon Funeral lowship Fund of the United Method- In lieu of flowers, memorial con- (908) 232 - 0781 in North Plainfield. Home in Vernon. ist Homes of New Jersey, in care of tributions may be made to the Ameri- March 21, 2002 March 21, 2002 Bristol Glen, 210 Woodside Avenue, can Cancer Society, P.O. Box 815, Newton 07860. Elizabeth 07207. We appreciate March 21, 2002 March 21, 2002 Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. Reverend Leonard E. Dembow, 62, our neighbors Caring & Courteous Service to the Taught at Union Catholic High School Like you, we appreciate having good neighbors. That's why we also Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 The Reverend Leonard E. in Hackensack. Interment was at the do our best to be good neighbors. Dembow, 62, of St. Agnes Roman Maple Grove Park Cemetery in As established members of the Westfield business community, we Catholic Church in Clark died on Hackensack. understand the security of dealing with people you know, people you trust! Saturday, March 16, at his residence. Arrangements are under the direc- Born in Teaneck, he graduated tion of the G. Thomas Gentile Fu- We've built our reputation on this trust. from Seton Hall University in South neral Home in Hackensack. For over 100 years, we've provided area families with sound advice Westfield Orange in 1961. He was ordained March 21, 2002 and caring service at times of personal loss. We believe we help the most 556 Westfield Avenue into the priesthood on May 25, 1965. by listening and providing choices. 233-0255 Reverend Dembow taught at Our Margretha Yuhas, 81 Lady of Good Counsel Church in John L. Dooley Margretha Yuhas, 81, of Scotch We hope you remember you can turn to us in times of need. You can Newark, Holy Trinity Church in Fort Plains died on Thursday, March 14, at also talk to us about planning ahead... removing this burden from the Manager Lee, Holy Rosary Church in the Westfield Center, Genesis minds of others. Please call us or stop by. Edgewater, St. Michael’s Church in ElderCare Network, in Westfield. Union and Union Catholic High Born in Carbondale, Pa., she had School in Scotch Plains. lived in Linden for 44 years before He was recently appointed as Direc- moving to Scotch Plains 10 years ago. tor for the Ministry of Retired Priests She was predeceased by her hus- FUNERAL for the Archdiocese of Newark. band, Paul L. Yuhas. He was predeceased by his mother, Surviving are two sons, Raymond DIRECTORS Adelaide Person Dembow, and by a T. Gardner and Paul R. Yuhas; a sister, – Since 1897 – Cranford brother, Richard Dembow. Betty Manley; two brothers, Thomas 218 North Avenue Surviving are his father, Leonard Williams and John (Jackie) Williams, • FRED H. GRAY, JR. • WILLIAM A. DOYLE • PAULETTE CRABIEL WAHLER J. Dembow; a sister, Judith Scheider and two grandchildren. 276-0255 of Emerson, and two brothers, • DALE SCHOUSTRA • DAVID J. CRABIEL Funeral services were held on Mon- Charles V. Dooley Michael Dembow and Thomas day, March 18, at the Werson Funeral Executive Administrator – William A. Doyle Manager Dembow. Home in Linden. Interment took place WESTFIELD: 318 East Broad St., Fred H. Gray, Jr. Mgr. • 233-0143 A Mass of Christian Burial was at Good Shepherd Mausoleum at St. CRANFORD: 12 Springfield Ave., Dale R. Schoustra, Mgr. • 276-0092 offered on Tuesday, March 19, at the Gertrude’s Cemetery in Colonia. Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church March 21, 2002 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 21, 2002 Page 9

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1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 For BOE Candidates Forum Local Honor Roll Students 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345 WESTFIELD — The candidates mailed c/o Westfield Parent Teacher SCOTCH PLAINS – Union Catho- Ritter, junior, First Honors; Caitlin lic High School in Scotch Plains has Yergalonis, junior, First Honors; Lind- for the Westfield Board of Education Council, 726 Tuxford Turn, reported the names of students from say Keogh, freshman, First Honors; will have an opportunity to answer Westfield, 07090, no later than Mon- Westfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Laura Mortkowitz, freshman, First Hon- Month-Long Reading public questions at a forum that will day, April 1. Mountainside and Berkeley Heights ors; Beverly Nwanna, freshman, First be taped in the Westfield High School The program will begin with open- who were named to the honor roll for Honors, Cheryl Ritter, freshman, First TV Studio and broadcast on Channel ing statements from each candidate. the second marking period. Honors. 36 from early April through the elec- Following that, questions will be di- Westfield: Rebecca Babicz, junior, Second Hon- Program Keeps tion date, Tuesday, April 16. rected to the candidates. Leanne Kacsur, senior, First Honors; ors; Stephanie Green, junior, Second The Westfield Parent-Teacher Dorothy Dawson of the Hillside Lisa Mortkowitz, senior, First Honors; Honors; Kevin DelMauro, sophomore, Council and the League of Women Area League of Women Voters will John Bialick, junior, First Honors; Second Honors; Ashley Whittemore, Voters (LWV), co-sponsors of the act as the moderator of the program. Deborah Oravez, junior, First Honors; sophomore, Second Honors; Jenner Literacy on the Rise taping, welcome questions from the The program will adhere to the tradi- Alyssa Bass, senior, Second Honors; Cole, freshman, Second Honors; Kim- reading to their children by making time public to present to the candidates. tional criteria of discussion of the and Scott Steinbrecher, freshman, Sec- By MARYLOU MORANO berly Feil, freshman, Second Honors; Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times to read to them each day. Although no audience participa- issues. ond Honors. Stephen Grabowski, freshman, Second This year’s Read Across America’s tion will take place this year, all of The four candidates vying for three Mountainside: Honors; Erin O’Connor, freshman, Sec- March 2, the birthday of beloved children’s book author, Dr. Seuss, was honorary chairman is Garth Brooks. On the questions will be composed from seats on the Westfield Board of Edu- Andrea Keller, senior, First Honors; ond Honors; and Kyle Schoendorf, fresh- March 1, Brooks joined First Lady Laura issues that the public has provided. cation include Arlene Gardner, Alice Kyle McPherson, sophomore, First man, Second Honors. once again celebrated nationwide as the kickoff date for National Education Bush at the Library of Congress for a Questions can be e-mailed to the Hunnicutt, George Kattak and Will- Honors; Michael Puzyk, junior, First Fanwood: morning of reading fun. LWV at westfieldnj.com/lwv or iam Ziff. Honors; and Taras Puzyk senior, Sec- Rachel Rota, freshman, First Hon- Association’s (NEA) “Read Across America 2002,” a month-long activity More than 40 national partners have ond Honors. ors; Robert Gegner, senior; Second signed on to NEA’s Read Across America Berkeley Heights: Honors; Drew Terpenning, junior, Sec- now in its fifth consecutive year. “The reading bandwagon is ready to 2002. Among them are the American Maria Varvara, senior, First Honors ond Honors; Rachel Diken, sophomore, Library Association, the National Foot- Dollars For Students Drive and Joseph Varvara, freshman, Second Second Honors; Daniel Sandiford, roll. Parents, teachers, librarians, and kids of all ages are revving up to salute ball League Players Association, the Honors. sophomore, Second Honors; Kimberly National Parent Teacher Association, The Scotch Plains: Schurtz, sophomore, Second Honors; reading as the cornerstone of education Set by Scholarship Group as well as one of life’s greatest plea- National Association for the Advance- Laura Boes, senior, First Honors; Kim Bryan Smith, Second Honors; and SCOTCH PLAINS – The Scotch door solicitations and manning sta- Kayser, senior, First Honors; Sean Natasha Larrinaga, freshman, Second Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- tionary locations throughout Scotch Bennett, junior, First Honors; Thomas Honors. dation will conduct its 35th annual Plains and Fanwood. residential canvass, “Dollars For Stu- In addition to its own fundraising dents,” on Saturday, April 13, and efforts, the Foundation also adminis- Internet Safety Presentation Sunday, April 14. ters scholarships sponsored by 21 The Foundation is seeking contri- local organizations, as well as ad- butions to provide financial assis- ministering the capital of 25 estab- Set by SP-F PTA Council tance to deserving Scotch Plains and lished scholarship memorial funds. SCOTCH PLAINS – An Education member of the Union County Fanwood student residents in their Since it was founded in 1966, the Forum on Internet safety will be pre- Prosecutor’s Office. Professionals from post-high school education. Foundation has administered sented on Wednesday, March 20, at 7 the agency will cover risks involved in Approximately 80 local high $971,070 in scholarships for the ben- p.m. to parents and interested residents using online services. school students will make door-to- efit of local pupils. Last year, $91,600 by Scotch Plains-Fanwood Parent As part of the program, the speaker of financial aid was administered by Teacher Association (PTA) Council and will outline steps that parents can take Blalock Inducted the Foundation to 98 of the students hosted by the Brunner Elementary to reduce their families’ risk from who applied. School PTA. Internet use. Into Honor Society This year, the screening commit- The program will be held at Brunner For more information, please call SCOTCH PLAINS — Lauren tee is in the process of evaluating 113 School, which is located on Westfield Rose Hubbard, President of Brunner’s Blalock has been tapped into the applications from local high school Road in Scotch Plains, in the Multipur- PTA, at (908) 889-5530 or Barbara Rhodes College Torch Chapter of and college students. With their cur- pose Room. Cronenberger-Meyer, SP-F PTA Coun- Mortar Board for the 2002-2003 rently planned awarding of $97,450 This topic will be discussed by a cil, (908) 322-9148. school year. for the 2002-2003 academic year, READING IS FUNDAMENTAL…On March 1, students at Evergreen Elemen- Established in 1918, Mortar Board they are looking forward, with com- tary School in Scotch Plains participated in “Read Across America,” the is a national honor society of college munity assistance, to passing the $1 Professional Development National Education Association’s event that celebrates the joys of reading and seniors that recognizes students for million mark for scholarship assis- the birthday of children’s author Dr. Seuss. Members of Scotch Plains-Fanwood distinguished ability and achieve- tance. High School’s (SPFHS) Future Teachers group read age-appropriate books and ment in scholarship, leadership, and stories to elementary classes. The SPFHS students worked with Language Arts The house-to-house canvass and a Survey Released by District Supervisor Carol Senff and Evergreen School’s media specialist Kathy Herrmann service. Only the top 3 percent of direct mail effort are the Foundation’s WESTFIELD — The Westfield it will offer to teachers during the in choosing books and receiving lessons on how to read them aloud to a young college seniors are admitted nation- only fundraising efforts for its Dol- Public Schools Professional Devel- 2002-2003 school year. audience. “The Cat in the Hat,” visited all the classrooms to share the fun and wide. lars For Students scholarships. opment Committee is seeking input “We work best to serve the needs deliver treats to readers of all ages. Lauren is a 1999 graduate of Scotch Residents who are not contracted from the community concerning the of our children when we work to- Plains-Fanwood High School. She is may send donations to the Scotch professional development program gether as a community,” stated Dr. sures,” said NEA President Bob Chase. ment of Colored People (NAACP) and majoring in international studies and Plains-Fanwood Scholarship Foun- Janie Edmonds, Assistant Superin- Throughout the state, schools, busi- more. political science with minors in Ger- dation, P.O. Box 123, Fanwood, tendent of Curriculum and Instruc- nesses and families are encouraged to The author who children the world man and business administration. 07023. Lack of Snow Causes tion. show their children the value of reading over have come to know as Dr. Seuss was Extended Spring Break “We are interested in receiving and launch them on the course of becom- born Theodor Seuss Geisel on March 2, responses from the public, particu- ing lifelong readers. 1904. In 1954, Life magazine published WESTFIELD — The Parents can participate in NEA’s Read a report by novelist John Hersey detail- ARE YOU larly parents of school-age children, ing illiteracy among American school Westfield Board of Education concerning the courses that we offer Across America program by making has approved an extended Spring books available for children either by children. our teachers in our internal staff de- purchasing them or going to the library to Geisel, who had already had one IGNORING A Vacation for the Westfield Pub- velopment program. It is important lic Schools to include Monday, help them select fun and age-appropriate children’s book published, set out to write that we are serving the needs of our books. a book targeted toward first graders using WARNING April 1, because of non-usage of students and meeting the expecta- “snow days” in the 2001-2002 Parents can also stress the value of 220 words. The result, “The Cat in the tions of the community,” she added. Hat,” was widely acclaimed and was SIGN? school calendar. The interactive on-line survey has If the mild weather continues, Lacey Shulman Added followed by “Green Eggs and Ham,” a total of five questions and takes “Fox in Socks,” “Yertle the Turtle,” and Snoring may be schools will also close on Fri- SNORING only a minute to complete. The ques- many more familiar titles that are cred- a symptom of sleep day, May 24 and Tuesday, May To Fall Dean’s List tionnaire is available at ited with inspiring generation after gen- apnea, a potentially life- 28 for an extended Memorial WESTIELD – Ithaca College in www.westfieldnj.com, with a link at Ithaca, N.Y. has announced that eration of children with a desire and threatening sleep disorder Day weekend. The 2001-2002 the top of the homepage. interest in reading. linked to high blood pressure, school calendar had three built- Lacey Shulman, a Westfield resi- The Professional Development Dr. Suess died on September 24, 1991. stroke and heart attack. If you in “snow days” to allow for clos- dent, has been placed on the Dean’s Committee would like surveys com- Every child who loves to read continues think you or someone you love may ings due to inclement weather. List for the fall semester 2001. his legacy. pleted by the end of March. Lacey, who is a member of the be at risk, call for an appointment today. Class of 2002, is concentrating her Diagnosis and treatment of studies in occupational science/OT. Furhman Univ. Places pediatric sleep disorders also available. Kathleen Hull Receives Two Zachar on Dean’s List Schnakenberg Qualifies WESTFIELD – Andrew W. Call 973-971- 4567 • Sleep Disorder Center Awards of Higher Education For Fall Dean’s List Zachar, the son of Dr. and Mrs. An- Accredited by American Sleep Disorder Association MOUNTAINSIDE – Christopher drew W. Zachar, Sr. of Westfield, has WESTFIELD – Dr. Kathleen Hull communicating enthusiasm for phi- been included on the Dean’s List for of Westfield is the recent recipient of losophy.” Schnakenberg, the son of Mr. and Morristown Memorial Hospital Mrs. John Schnakenberg of the winter term 2002 at Furman two higher education teaching Dr. Hull teaches undergraduate University in Greenville, S.C. ATLANTIC HEALTH SYSTEM awards. students at New York University and Mountainside, has been named to She received the 2001 National has lived in Westfield since 1987 the Dean’s List for the fall 2001 Education Association’s Excellence with her husband, Ernie Jacob, and semester at Rutgers College. in the Academy New Scholar Award her daughter, Ali Jacob. Christopher is a junior at Rutgers. for her article, “Eros and the Role of Desire in Teaching and Learning.” Dr. Hull’s essay concerns how to inspire college students with a love Gardening of learning. In addition, New York University presented Dr. Hull with an Award for Information Teaching Excellence for her “deep concern for student growth and de- & velopment and her creative talent for Directory www.LandscaperDirectory.TV Beil, White Qualify www.TheMasterGardenerShow.com For Fall Dean’s List www.FindALandscaper.TV AREA – Salisbury University in Salisbury, Md. has reported that lo- cal students Christopher Jordan Beil and Jeremy Ryan White have been placed on the Dean’s List at the university for the fall 2001 semester. Say goodbye to Christopher is a Westfield resi- dent, while Jeremy is a resident of homework frustrations. Scotch Plains.

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See it all in color at! Sports Section www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS Pages 11-14 DEVILS BEAT CRANFORD, QUALIFIED 7 FOR REGION 3 Blue Devil Wrestlers Earned Respect From Its Opponents

By DAVID B. CORBIN they placed a strong fourth in the ond and stopping one victory short of Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times District 11 Tournament and quali- making the trip to Atlantic City to Four years ago, Westfield High fied seven for Region 3. compete in the state tournament. School wrestling plunged into a near “We beat four tough teams, “I think Joe surprised himself at bottomless pit of failure, but things Cranford, Union, Elizabeth and the end of the season,” said Kurz. “It have changed drastically. This year, Kearny, whom we didn’t beat in my was a tribute to his hard work. I the Blue Devils finished with a 10-6 six years here,” pointed out Blue believed that showed others on our record and beat Cranford, Kearny, Devil Head Coach Glen Kurz. team that it is possible for them to Elizabeth and Union. Additionally, “Feels great!” make the states.” Impressing If DeCampo showed the promise of many, espe- a good finish, juniors Ethan Powell cially at the end (135) and Dan MacDonald (152) and of the season, sophomore Lee Tomasso (140) set the was junior Joe pace of success during the season. DeCampo With a brilliant start, Powell won (119-lbs), who the Kearny Tournament and placed finished his sea- second in the Blue Devil Classic. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times son at 21-8. He Later in the season, he placed fifth in GETTING THE BALL UP COURT...Raider freshman point guard Jen Burke, No. 21, was very successful getting the placed fourth in the UCT, qualified for the regions by ball up court and into the hands of Hillary Klimowicz. the Union placing third in the district and fin- County Tourna- ished with a 27-7 record. ment (UCT) “Ethan turned it up. His success KLIMOWICZ TOTALED 448 POINTS AND 224 REBOUNDS and third in Dis- translated from what he did in the trict 11, but practice room. His losses were to turned it on in quality wrestler,” said Kurz. the Region 3 MacDonald, who finished with a Raider Lady Cagers Stormed David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times Tournament, 17-10 record, showed flares of bril- Blue Devil 135-lb. Ethan Powell, top finishing sec- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 YOUNG TEAM WON DIST. 11 TITLE, BEAT ROSELLE PARK Onto the UC, Section Scene

By DAVID B. CORBIN bigger teams.” Erin Gillooly netted 167 points Raider Mat Year Highlighted Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Although the Raiders were stunned and sank 58 percent (21-36) of her It appears that a new sheriff may by Roselle – the eventual champions free throws. She also was second on be about to enter Union County high – in the UCT, they quickly rebounded the team in rebounds with 124 – 84 school girls’ basketball. The con- to beat Cranford in the section semis defensive and 40 offensive – had 25 tender emerged this season in the and gave Malcolm X. Shabazz – then steals and abetted with 37 assists. By Major Accomplishments form of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood ranked second in New Jersey – a run “She was injured at the beginning Raiders, who rumbled onto the scene for its money in the final. of the year but in the second half of the By DAVID B. CORBIN Rosenmeier) and two fantastic assis- four district champions, two runners and finished with a 21-5 record. Homm said, “Beating Cranford to season, she really came on for us, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tants (John Scholz and Ken up and three third places. The good An omen was sent to their Union get us to the finals and although it especially on the boards,” Homm said. Raider wrestling is definitely be- Hernandez) made it a real joy.” news is that they will return the ma- County opponents when the Raiders wasn’t a win, it was a bright spot (to LaForge was the spirit and fire of ing noticed, not by accident but by This season, the youthful Raiders jority of them next year. won the North Warren Tournament play Shabazz tough) because they the team. She totaled 158 points and accomplishment. This year’s Scotch had a wealth of talent and qualified Unfortunately, two, two-time dis- on December 28 and notice was handled us pretty easily the first two had 50 assists but her real strength Plains-Fanwood High School wres- eight for the Region 3 tournament – trict champs will graduate, Lucas served when they defeated Elizabeth times we played them.” was her defensive doggedness. tling team raised eyebrows from the Francavilla and on January 15 and nearly stopped Homm added, “I was hoping to ad- LaForge yanked down 63 boards – start by being the only Union County Matt DeNichilo, Union on January 19. The Raiders vance further in the county tournament 54 defensive and nine offensive – wrestling team in several years to as will talented Pat received the second seed for both the but we lost to the team that won it.” and snatched 48 steals. defeat powerhouse Roselle Park and Romeo (130-lbs) Union County tournament (UCT) and Senior Co-Captains, forward Erin “Kellie gave us 110 percent all they kept the brows raised by win- and Tyler Stender the North, Section 2, Group 3 tour- Gillooly and guard Kellie LaForge year and made things happen out ning the Watchung Conference and, (152-lbs). nament. and junior forward Lindsay Pennella there,” said Homm. “She did a lot of especially, the District 11 title to- A four-year var- “We beat Newton and North War- added a veteran touch to a team that things defensively and made a lot of ward the end of the season. sity starter Lucas ren in the Christmas tournament also included three freshmen. The steals. She was aggressive offen- For the team’s efforts this season, Francavilla and that was a high point for us,” addition of freshmen, center Hillary sively, taking the ball to the basket a Head Coach Dave Bello was named claimed the dis- said Raider Head Coach Brian Klimowicz, point guard Jen Burke lot. And we needed somebody to do Union County Coach of the Year for trict title at 137- Homm. “And beating Elizabeth was and guard/forward Maura Gillooly that.” the second time. lbs his junior year big because they were ranked 18th really molded the Raiders into a for- The chief thief, however, was “All the coaches, the kids and I and won the 142- at the time. We wanted to play the midable team. CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 worked very well together. They were lb. crown this year. an absolute thrill. We had a lot of This season, he success and a lot of fun,” expressed David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times also stood on the Bello. “Very supportive parents, a Raider 215-lb. Matt Loomis, top top platform in the great AD (Athletic Director Erik CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ROTHSTEIN, VILLA MAKE ALL-UC, ALL-WC 1ST TEAM Devil Bowlers Eye Goal No. 4, You can open (NJSIAA Crown) Next Year an IRA By DAVID B. CORBIN rolled its highest series ever – 3,177 215, 230 and 221 for a total of 666. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times – to snatch the crown away from the Villa made part three of the dream Three of four goals were accom- Linden Tigers, who rolled a fabulous pleasant by rolling games of 241, plished by the Westfield High School total of 3,097. Rothstein pulverized 225 and 205 for a tournament high bowling team this year. First, the the pins with games of 233, 212 and 671 series at the sectional tourna- anytime before Blue Devils won the Watchung Con- 237 for a 682 total and sophomore ment in West Orange. The Blue Dev- ference (WCT) title on January 24. Andrew Royston added games of CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 Second, they stole the Union County (UCT) crown on February 7. Third, on February 9, the Blue Devils won their fifth North, Section 2 title in six you retire. years. Goal number four, however, was not accomplished when the Blue (We suggest you do it before April 15th.) Devils finished fourth to Clifton in the state tournament on February 16. The good thing, however, is that the entire Devil “Gang of Five” of three juniors and two sophomores will re- turn next year and try it again. “We have a lot to look forward to C O M P A N Y Super and a lot to work for because we didn’t achieve our fourth goal this It’s not too late to open an IRA and take advantage Premium year,” explained Blue Devil Head of possible tax savings on your 2001 income tax.* Rates Coach Mike Tirone. 908-322-6405 Although the Blue Devils were not At Valley National Bank, we offer super premium rates the absolute, supreme rulers of all the “alleys” this year, winning a con- on a variety of IRA products—including Traditional, ference title, a county title and a sectional title is something that many Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs Roth and Educational IRAs—that can help you prepare for teams could picture only in dreams. Part 1 of the dream, the WCT, the Repairs • Gutters retirement while offering substantial tax savings. Blue Devils rolled games of 952, 998 and 1,006 to total 2,956, overtaking Find out which IRA product is right for you. Call 1-800-522-4100, Union for the title. Junior Matt Free Estimates • Fully Insured Rothstein rolled a high series of 646 or visit any Valley branch to open an IRA account or fund your with a high game of 254 and junior Scott Villa had a smashing 630. existing one before April 15th. In the second part of the dream, the UCT, like a thief in the night Westfield PPPERFECTERFECTERFECT PAINTINGAINTINGAINTING, II, NCNCNC... 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PUBLICATION Westfield Recreation to Host 12th Annual 5-Miler/Fun Run The Westfield Recreation Com- ishers in each age group of the 5- mission will host its 12th Annual 5- Miler. (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, Miler & 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over). Medals April 27, at Tamaques Park in will be awarded to all participants of Westfield. Proceeds from the event the 1 Mile Fun Run and T-shirts will will benefit Project Graduation for be awarded to the first overall male Westfield High School students and and female runners of the 1 Miler. the September 11 Fund for Westfield For race application information, families. The 1 Mile Fun Run will please contact the Westfield Recre- begin at 9 a.m. followed by the 5- ation Commission at (908) 789-4080 Miler at 9:30 a.m. or visit www.westfieldnj.net/ Pre-entry registration fees (post- townhall/recreation. marked before Saturday, April 20) will be $15 for the 5-Miler and $5 for the 1 Mile Fun Run. Registration Westfield PAL Corner David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times A SUPERB MAT RIVALRY...Blue Devil junior Joe DeCampo, top, and Raider fees on race day will be $20 for the 5- The PAL Corner will be a weekly Miler and $10 for the 1 Mile Fun reminder for general information Eric Connelly had very close bouts this season. Both DeCampo and Connelly David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times came within one bout of qualifying for the state tournament. Run. T-shirts will be issued to the about the Westfield PAL. This will EARNING A LOT OF CREDIBILITY...Raider Derek Francavilla, top, won the first 200 registrants of the 5-Miler. keep citizens aware of registration Region 3 title at 105-lbs and placed 7th/8th in the NJSIAA tournament. The race features a fast and flat deadlines and locations, new pro- USATF certified course with mile grams, existing programs, and gen- Blue Devil Wrestlers Earned splits and water stations. Runners eral information and safety tips should come dressed to run. concerning our Westfield Commu- Trophies will be awarded in the nity. Raider Mat Year Highlighted Respect From Its Opponents following categories: overall male For further information, please CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 and female winners of the 5-Miler call the PAL phone line at (908) By Major Accomplishments and first, second and third place fin- 233-7105. liance, especially in the UCT where the regions. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 he placed second. His second-place “Rob and Lee are two kids who finish in the districts also qualified benefited from Little League wres- Union County (UC) tournament, A very pleasant additive was fresh- him for the regions. tling experience. Rob really turned advanced to the state tournament man Steve Mineo who roared onto “Danny is loaded with athletic the corner. Both left the region tour- and finished with a 24-4 record. He the scene to win the 112-lb. district ability. Some of it has been tapped nament knowing there is some unfin- plans to attend Penn State University title. He also placed third in the UCT, but he hasn’t reached his potential,” ished business,” said Kurz. in the fall. fourth in the region and finished with expressed Kurz. “If he reaches it, he An incredibly pleasant surprise was DeNichilo qualified for the region a 26-5 record. Wrestling at 119, will turn some heads.” freshman Tom Del Duca who placed tournament three years and won the sophomore Eric Connelly was Tomasso finished third in the UCT third in the Blue Devil classic and district crown twice – 127-lbs in equally impressive. He placed sec- and second in the district, qualifying second in the district at 130-lbs to 2001 and 145-lbs this season. This ond in the UCT, second in the dis- for the regions. He finished with a qualify for the regions. season, he also won the UC title at trict, third in the region, nearly quali- 21-10 record. “He did a great job. I never had a 145-lbs and finished with a 26-6 fied for the state tournament and Sophomore Rob Mench, who fin- freshman reach the regions. He could record. Recently, he has been wres- finished with a 25-8 record. ished with a 16-10 record, rapidly be a four-time region qualifier,” ex- tling with the decision to attend ei- Junior Matt Loomis won the John improved by season’s end, placed pressed Kurz. ther Princeton or the University of Goles holiday tournament for the fourth in the UCT and third in the Junior Jake Kramer, the seventh Pennsylvania. second year in a row, placed second district at 103-lbs, qualifying for Blue Devil to qualify for the regions, Romeo would have been a major in the district and finished with a 17- finished with a 15-8 record, took county contender at 130 but suffered 6 record. Sophomores Charlie Bachi a season-ending injury early in the (160) and Andrew Silber (171) both PUBLIC NOTICE fourth in the UCT and second in the district at 125-lbs. His brother, fresh- season. Stender competed at 160 and placed third in the district tourna- SHERIFF’S SALE man Sam Kramer, finished with a 171 his junior year but dropped to ment for the second year in a row and SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 152 this season. finished with respective records of CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 14-3 record at 112-lbs and just missed qualifying for the regions. Sophomore Derek Francavilla 21-11 and 16-11. On several occa- DOCKET NO. F-9959-96 PLAYING WITH THE TIGER...Former Westfield residents Carl Forsberg, (103) had a stellar season by placing LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, F.S.B., Sophomores Tom Byrne, who fin- left, and Andy Kowalczyk, center, realize a golfer’s dream by playing in a sions, Silber was bumped up a weight PLAINTIFF vs. HOWARD ROBY AND ished 5-5, at 145-lbs, and 215-lb. foursome with Tiger Woods in the Genuity Championship PWC Consulting 7th/8th in the NJSIAA state champi- class to face tougher opponents. DIANA ROBY, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. Nick Gismondi, junior Gil Arbitsman Pro-Am Tournament held at Doral Golf Resort in Miami, Fla. on February 27. onship and amassing a 32-2 record. Another Raider who has shown CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, He also won the UC crown, repeated DATED MAY 14, 2001 FOR SALE OF (160-lbs) and seniors Chris Gismondi rapid improvement was freshman PUBLIC NOTICE as the District 11 champion at 103 MORTGAGED PREMISES. (171), Mike Barbiere (189) and Eric PUBLIC NOTICE Marc Fabiano at 189-lbs who placed By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- and took first in the Region 3 tourna- fourth in the district and finished Gale (130) all contributed to the TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT 302 ELM STREET ment. with very respectable, 10-13, record by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- team’s success this season. With all seven Region 3 qualifiers Notice is hereby given that Westfield Board WESTFIELD, NJ 07090 for a freshman in that weight class. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 of Adjustment adopted Resolutions at its PUBLIC NOTICE Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- and a promising supporting staff re- March 11, 2002 meeting for the following NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the legal Junior Chris Sprague (135), sopho- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF turning next year, Kurz stated, “Next applications heard at its February 11, 2002 voters of Westfield, in the County of Union, UNION COUNTY BOARD mores Ron Ferrara (125), Andrew MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the meeting: New Jersey, that a Public Hearing for the OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Loomis (Hwt) and Nick Bruno (130) afternoon of said day. All successful bid- year, we should have a good chance 1. Julie Stewart/Gecko Kids, 113 Cen- proposed budget for the 2002-2003 school NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD and freshman Anthony Ferrante (130) ders must have 20% of their bid available in to win districts. We must set our tral Avenue seeking permission to use year will be held on Thursday, March 21, Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 also have shown promise and will be cash or certified check at the conclusion of sights at the district title.” space on the second level of a building 2002, in the Board Room of the Administra- Public Notice is hereby given that the the sales. in the Central Business District for tion Building, 302 Elm Street, Westfield, Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- definite assets next year. The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- educational use (computer enrichment New Jersey, at 8:00PM. ers has awarded a contract without com- “If we stay healthy, we will be DRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND ONE- for children) and erect an awing with The budget will be on file in the office of petitive bidding as a professional service or HUNDRED FIFTY NINE & 62/100 www.goleader.com competitive,” said Bello. “We have signage at street level entrance-granted the Secretary of the Board of Education, extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- seven kids who will win a lot of ($249,159.62). as amended with conditions. 302 Elm Street, Westfield, New Jersey, for ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- The property to be sold is located in the 2. Daniel and Diane Sawicki, 712 Hyslip examination by the public between 9AM and tract and the resolution authorizing it is matches next year; however, we will Township of Westfield, County of Union PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue seeking permission to erect a 4PM each school day. available for public inspection in the Office have some holes. We will need a few and State of New Jersey. front porch and extension of front steps- Your school district has proposed pro- UNION COUNTY BOARD of the Clerk of the Board. kids to train in the off-season and It is commonly known as 1110 Columbus granted . grams and services in addition to the Core OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey. 3. Bruce and D’Arcy Dunnan, 650 Maple Curriculum Content Standards adopted by RESOLUTION NO. 286-2002 step it up.” NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD It is known and designated as Block 536, Street seeking permission to erect a the State Board of Education. Information AWARDED TO: Matrix Environmental & Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 Lot 1-B (assessed as Block 4901, Lot 72). two story addition-granted as amended on this budget and the programs and ser- Geotechnical Services, 215 Ridgedale Av- PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the The dimensions are 50 feet wide by 100 with condition. vices it provides is available from your local enue, Florham Park, New Jersey. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD feet long. 4. Take Good Care Holdings, Inc., 222 school district. The County Superintendent SERVICES: To perform a limited soil ers has awarded a contract without com- Nearest Cross Street: Sycamore Street. North Avenue West, seeking permis- of Schools has not yet approved this budget. investigation of the football field at Meisel Notice is hereby given that Ordinance petitive bidding as a professional service or Prior lien(s): None. sion to erect signage-granted as Robert Berman Avenue Park, in the Township of Spring- No. 02-01-R extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND amended. Board Secretary field. AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- OTHER MUNICIPAL ASSESSMENTS, 5. Wassef H. and Mahro H. Simaika, 1 T - 3/21/02, The Leader Fee: $23.97 COST: $68,005 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN tract and the resolution authorizing it is AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE 246 Sinclair Place seeking permission M. Elizabeth Genievich FOR THE BLOCK BOUNDED available for public inspection in the Office SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM to erect an addition-granted. Clerk of the Board BY SOUTH AVENUE, MAR- of the Clerk of the Board. PUBLIC NOTICE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- 6. John and Katherine Capperella, 712 1 T – 03/21/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 TINE AVENUE, LAGRANDE TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- RESOLUTION NO. 308-2002 Standish Avenue seeking permission SHERIFF’S SALE AVENUE AND SECOND NEYS. (Amending Resolution 1115-2001) to erect a two-story rear addition- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE STREET IN THE BOROUGH There is due approximately the sum of AWARDED TO: Killian & Salisbury, PC, granted as amended. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, OF FANWOOD, NEW JERSEY TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS TWO-HUNDRED NINTY NINE THOU- 77 Brant Avenue, PO Box 917, Clark, New 7. Tom and Bonnie Holt, 779 Summit DOCKET NO. F-1672-01 PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SAND THREE-HUNDRED ONE & 02/100 Jersey. Avenue seeking permission to erect CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE REDEVELOPMENT AND ($299,301.02) together with lawful interest SERVICES: For the purpose of providing an addition-granted. CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. and costs. legal services representing the County of Colleen Mayer, Secretary MICHAEL COLE; GREEN TREE FINAN- APRIL 4, 2002 at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal 40A:12A-1, ET SEQ. There is a full legal description on file in Union regarding environmental insurance Board of Adjustment CIAL SERVICING CORPORATION; ET Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, was passed and adopted on the second the Union County Sheriff’s Office. coverage. 1 T - 3/21/02, The Leader Fee:33.66 ALS, DEFENDANT. New Jersey, the Scotch Plains Zoning Board and final reading at a meeting of the Mayor The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn COST: In an additional amount not to CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to and Council of the Borough of Fanwood this sale. exceed $60,000 for a new total contract not PUBLIC NOTICE DATED OCTOBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE consider the following appeal: held on March 12, 2002. RALPH FROEHLICH to exceed $300,00. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. James and Linda Nelson for a Variance This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- SHERIFF M. Elizabeth Genievich SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- to permit the construction of a deck at the ately after final passage and publication as STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Clerk of the Board SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale property located at 14 Essex Road (Block required by law. NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP 1 T – 03/21/02, The Leader Fee: $24.99 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- 12001, Lot 20), Scotch Plains, from the Eleanor McGovern Suite 300 DOCKET NO. F-8755-01 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 following section of the Zoning Ordinance: Borough Clerk 293 Eisenhower Parkway PUBLIC NOTICE EQUICREDIT, PLAINTIFF vs. MARIA Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Column 1 T - 3/21/02, The Times Fee: $22.44 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 MARIDUENA AND MR. MARIDUENA, ET sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF 7 whereby minimum front-yard setback re- TOWN OF WESTFIELD CH-756043 - (WL) ALS, DEFENDANT. APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the quired is sixty (60) feet; proposed: approxi- PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE 4 T - 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- mately 58 feet. & 3/21/02 Fee: $206.04 The Westfield Planning Board will meet DATED DECEMBER 4, 2001 FOR SALE ders must have 20% of their bid available in Neil and Samantha Monaghan for a SHERIFF’S SALE on April 1, 2002, in Council Chambers in the OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. cash or certified check at the conclusion of Variance to permit the conversion of a ga- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PUBLIC NOTICE Westfield Municipal Building, Westfield, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- the sales. rage to living space at the property located at CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, New Jersey at 8:00 p.m. to hear and con- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The judgment amount is EIGHTY THREE 2309 Concord Road (Block 6801, Lot DOCKET NO. F-14034-01 SHERIFF’S SALE sider the following application: by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY 14), Scotch Plains, from the following sec- WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 02-04(V) SUSAN J. CHERIN, 854 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 TWO & 67/100 ($83,182.67). tion of the Zoning Ordinance: PLAINTIFF vs. JULIO PORTALATIN, ET CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, STANDISH AVENUE, BLOCK Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The land referred to in this Commitment is Section 23-2.31.4 whereby all construc- ALS., DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO. F-15990-01 508, LOT 5 IS SEEKING MI- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF described as follows: tion plans for all one-family dwellings shall CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, FGC COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE FI- NOR SUBDIVISION WITH APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ALL THAT CERTAIN TRACT, PARCEL include an enclosed private garage of not DATED DECEMBER 18, 2001 FOR SALE NANCE DBA FREMONT MORTGAGE, VARIANCES. APPLICANT afternoon of said day. All successful bid- AND LOT OF LAND LYING AND BEING less than 12 feet by 20 feet. Proposed: OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. PLAINTIFF vs. MICHELE PRIDGEN, ET PROPOSES TO CREATE ders must have 20% of their bid available in SITUATE IN THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, elimination of garage; Variance required. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- AL, DEFENDANT. TWO LOTS FROM AN EXIST- cash or certified check at the conclusion of COUNTY OF UNION, STATE OF NEW Dominick & Dion, LLC for an amend- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ING SINGLE LOT, ONE WILL the sales. JERSEY, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY ment to a previously-approved Site Plan and by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DATED DECEMBER 10, 2001 FOR SALE BE A NEW BUILDING LOT AND The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: Variance pertaining to the installation of a ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. THE OTHER WILL RETAIN TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND SIX-HUN- BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE fence at the property located at 2378 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- EXISTING HOUSE AND GA- DRED FORTY EIGHT & 50/100 NORTHWESTERLY SIDE OF DIVISION Waldheim Avenue (Block 6801, Lot 29), sey on WEDNESDAY THE 10TH DAY OF ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale RAGE. APPLICANT SEEKS ($127,648.50). STREET DISTANT ALONG THE SAME Scotch Plains, from the following section of APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- VARIANCES FROM THE FOL- The property to be sold is located in the NORTHEASTERLY, 74 FEET FROM THE the Zoning Ordinance: afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 LOWING: City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State CORNER FORMED BY THE INTERSEC- Section 23-2.3o whereby fences may be ders must have 20% of their bid available in Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- of New Jersey. TION WITH THE NORTHEASTERLY installed to a height of nominally six (6) feet cash or certified check at the conclusion of List of Existing Nonconform- sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF It is commonly known as 207 1/2 Catherine SIDE OF MARTIN STREET; THENCE above ground if located in the rear yard; the sales. ing Zoning Conditions for Pro- APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey property as- 1) ALONG THE SAID NORTHWEST- proposed: twelve (12) feet in height. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED posed Lot 5.01: afternoon of said day. All successful bid- sessed as 207 Catherine Street, Elizabeth, ERLY SIDE OF DIVISION STREET, Michael Varvar for two (2) Variances to FORTY SIX THOUSAND NINE-HUN- ders must have 20% of their bid available in Section 12.03D of the Land Use New Jersey by the Elizabeth Tax Assessor. NORTH 20 DEGREES 36 MINUTES EAST permit the construction of a two-story addi- DRED FIVE & 78/100 ($146,905.78). cash or certified check at the conclusion of Ordinance. Ordinance requires It is known and designated as Lot 377, 25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE tion to the premises located at 1905 Lake The property to be sold is located in the the sales. a Front yard set back of 61 feet Block 8. 2) NORTH 69 DEGREES 24 MINUTES Avenue (Block 12902, Lot 12), Scotch CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED (E.F.Y.D.). Existing set back is The dimensions are 25 feet wide by 86 WEST AND AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE Plains, from the following sections of the 07201, County of UNION and State of New TWO THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED 48.10 feet. feet long. FIRST COURSE, 100 FEET TO A POINT; Zoning Ordinance: Jersey. THIRTY SEVEN & 45/100 ($102,337.45). Nearest cross street: Situate on the east- THENCE Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Column Commonly known as: 545-547 MADI- List of New C.40:55D-70c. Vari- CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- erly line of Catherine Street, 75 feet from the 3) SOUTH 20 DEGREES 36 MINUTES 8 whereby minimum side-yard setback re- SON AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- ances for Proposed Lot 5.01: TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD northeasterly line of East Grand Street. WEST AND PARALLEL TO THE FIRST quired is thirty (30) feet; existing and pro- SEY 07201. MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth Section 11.06E6 of the Land Use Prior lien(s): Tax Sale Cet. #006756 sold COURSE, 25 FEET TO A POINT; posed: 15.86 feet; and Tax Lot No. 744 in Block No. 12 COUNTY: UNION; STATE OF NEW Ordinance. Ordinance requires on 6/11/01 to Phoenix Funding, Inc. in the THENCE Section 23-3.4A, Paragraph A, Column Dimension of Lot: irregular 50.00 feet JERSEY a minimum side yard of 15 feet. - sale amount of $1,196.48. The total amount 4) SOUTH 69 DEGREES 24 MINUTES 9 whereby minimum total side-yard setback wide by 150.00 feet long STREET & STREET NO: 924 Bond 10.4 feet is proposed. to redeem to 11/9/01 is $4,593.50. Lien- EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE SEC- for both side yards is sixty-five (65) feet; Nearest Cross Street: Julia Street Street Section 13.01G1b of the Land holder paid subsequents. The total amount OND COURSE, 100 FEET TO A POINT IN existing and proposed: 49.56 feet. Situated at a point on the southeasterly TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK 8; LOT: Use Ordinance. Ordinance re- due as of 11/9/01 for unpaid water/sewer THE SAID NORTHERLY SIDE OF DIVI- Evangel Church for a Variance and Site sideline of Madison Avenue distance ap- 278 W08 quires a minimum side yard set charges and lien payoff is in the aggregate SION STREET, BEING THE POINT AND Plan Amendment in conjunction with a pro- proximately 25 feet southwesterly from its DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 25 feet x 100 back for an accessory structure sum of $5,043.77. Subject to unpaid taxes PLACE OF BEGINNING. posed addition, to the building located at intersection with the southwesterly sideline feet of 5 feet. - 4.10 feet is proposed. and municipal liens. Amount due will be BEING ALSO KNOWN AS (REPORTED 1251 Terrill Road (Block 11603, Lots 15 of Julia Street. NEAREST CROSS STREET: 286 feet announced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is avail- FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES and 15.01), Scotch Plains, from the follow- PRIOR LIENS/ENCUMBRANCES: 2000 List of New C.40:55D-70c. Vari- from Henry Street able upon written request to plaintiff’s attor- ONLY): LOT 175, BLOCK 7, ON THE ing section of the Zoning Ordinance: Third Party Water and Sewer Lien; Date of ances for Proposed Lot 5.02: SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE neys. OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF Section 23-5.2b.5 whereby "off-street Sale: June 11, 2001; Certificate #6895S&W There is due approximately the sum of Section 11.06E1 of the Land Use There is due approximately the sum of ELIZABETH IN THE COUNTY OF UNION. parking space shall be provided at a rate of $488.90. ONE-HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND Ordinance. Ordinance requires ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN 86 DIVISION STREET, ELIZABETH. one space for each six seats in the church There is due approximately the sum of SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY ONE & 03/100 a minimum lot area of 12,000 THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED SEVENTY There is due approximately the sum of building, and one for each four seats in any ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND ($107,791.03) together with lawful interest square feet of lot area within 160 SEVEN & 63/100 ($127,677.63) together EIGHTY NINE THOUSAND SIX-HUN- other form of meeting room space." Mini- FIVE-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE & 08/100 and costs. feet square of lot depth. - 11,905 with lawful interest and costs. DRED NINTY ONE & 74/100 ($89,691.74) mum required: 345 parking spaces; Pro- ($155,563.08) together with lawful interest There is a full legal description on file in feet square is proposed. There is a full legal description on file in together with lawful interest and costs. posed: 246 parking spaces. Variance re- and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Variances, waivers or exceptions the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in quired. There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn from certain site plan details or The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. All interested persons may be present the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. relief from requirements may be this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn and be heard. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH sought as appropriate. RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. The file pertaining to this application is in this sale. SHERIFF Plans and applications are on file SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH the Office of the Zoning Board of Adjust- RALPH FROEHLICH WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. in the Office of the Town Engi- STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, SHERIFF ment, 430 Park Avenue, 2nd Floor, Scotch SHERIFF CHARTERED neer, 959 North Avenue, West- NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP HUBSCHMAN & ROMAN Plains, and is available for public inspection FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. 737 Stokes Road field, New Jersey and may be Suite 300 ATTORNEYS AT LAW during regular office hours. Suite 201 PO Box 1088 seen Monday through Friday 8:30 293 Eisenhower Parkway 318 Bergen Boulevard Linda M. Lies 7 Century Drive Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Palisades Park, New Jersey 07650 Secretary to the Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 CH-756426 - (WL) Kenneth B. Marsh CH-756433 - (WL) CH-756438 - (WL) Zoning Board of Adjustment CH-756446 - (WL) 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Secretary 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Township of Scotch Plains 4 T - 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 & 3/28/02 Fee: $193.80 1 T - 3/21/02, The Leader Fee: $ & 3/28/02 Fee: $232.56 & 3/28/02 Fee: $269.28 1 T - 3/21/02, The Times Fee: $65.28 & 4/4/02 Fee: $206.04 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 21, 2002 Page 13 Devil Bowlers Eye Goal No. 4, (NJSIAA Crown) Next Year CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ils outdistanced Roselle Catholic, bowler, Villa’s role, was “to make 3,037-2,959, coming through with sure that our fifth bowler has a chance games of 878, 1,075 and 1,084. to win the game”. Royston had a series of 624 with the Anchorman Rothstein “is as cool a high game of 244. customer as you could get” accord- The dream never became a night- ing to Tirone. “We could always mare at the states. Westfield did quite depend on him.” well with a 2,960 total and Royston Tirone added, “We have such dedi- placed 10th overall in the individual cated team members. They learned pairings with a six-game total of what is needed for team success. 1,232 and the second-highest game This is the most talented from top to of the tournament with a 258. bottom that Westfield has had.” Rothstein and Villa with respec- “We had fantastic cooperation from tive averages of 192 and 190 made the parents. We have had such won- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times the All-UC and the All-WC First derful parent support over the years SPECIAL GUEST AT ALS EVENT...Former Governor Donald T. DiFrancesco, Teams. Rich Riedlinger of Union and this group of parents qualifies as center, was the special guest at the first Jim Airey ALS Softball Tournament on and Mike Ryba of Linden also made one of the best,” emphasized Tirone. May 19, 2001. the All-UC and All-WC First Teams “I can’t say enough. They drove the David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times with respective averages of 198 and kids back and forth to where they A FORMIDABLE OBSTACLE...Raider freshman Hillary Klimowicz, hands raised, posed a formidable obstacle for opponents trying to find the net. She also Airey ALS Committee Sets scored an amazing 448 points this season. Annual Softball Tourney Raider Lady Cagers Stormed SCOTCH PLAINS – The Jim and searching promising therapies to Susan Airey ALS Fund Committee is slow, arrest, and cure this terrible sponsoring its second annual single disease. Admission is free. Refresh- Onto the UC, Section Scene elimination softball tournament on ments are available. Excitement and CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Saturday, May 18. Everyone is wel- prizes will abound. Donations to the ALS Therapy Development Founda- Pennella. She led the Raiders with 62 and hit 73 percent (19-26) in free come to attend. The tournament will throws. Burke also grabbed 22 re- begin at 9 a.m. with softball games tion are greatly appreciated at the swipes while pulling down 83 re- bounds – 57 defensive and 26 offen- bounds and had 38 steals. played simultaneously at Brookside event or send directly to: ALS Therapy Foundation, 44 Glen Av- sive. Pennella was second in assists “Jenny did a great job breaking the Park and Jerseyland Field in Scotch press for us,” Homm pointed out. Plains. enue Newton, MA 02459. Phone with 63, fired in 211 points, hit 33-49 (67 percent) from the foul line and “She was able to handle that and get The championship game will take (617) 796-8826 or e-mail www.als- tdf.org sank all six of her three pointers. the ball up the court.” place at approximately 2:30 p.m. at Maura Gillooly kept the opponents’ Brookside Park with trophies for the For additional information call Jim “Lindsay took the initiative to drive to the basket. And that is going to defense on its toes by nailing 35 first and second place teams. If your and Susan Airey at (908) 889-4745. hopefully carry on to next year,” three-pointers. She sank 14 for 22 softball team wishes to participate, free throws and totaled 167 points. please contact Joe Locasio at (732) commented Homm. FSPY Takes Second Klimowicz was an offensive terror Gillooly also got a hand in defen- 297-2004. to opponents. She wore out the in- sively with 45 rebounds and 25 This tournament is dedicated to swipes. raising money to fight Amyotrophic In Gymnastic Meet side of the net by burning in an incredible 448 points and had a sea- “She can shoot from the outside. Lateral Sclerosis or ALS, commonly The “C” Division Team of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times son-high 29 points on the final game She will have to be able to do things known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, a GETTING A PEP TALK...The Westfield High School bowling team gets a pep without the ball and learn how to fatal neuro-degenerative disease that (FSPY) hosted Montclair “Y”, of the year against Shabazz. She talk during the North, Section 2 tournament in West Orange. It worked! demonstrated her accuracy from the penetrate next year because they (op- progressively paralyzes by destroy- Westfield “Y” and South Brunswick Westfield won! “Y”. FSPY finished second with 75.1 charity line, sinking 64 of 81 for 79 ponents) are going to mark her,” ing motor neurons in the spine. Jim explained Homm. Airey, a local amateur softball star points behind Montclair with 80.2 percent. Klimowicz also had 46 steals 194. David Sabin of Roselle Catho- needed to be. They sent the kids to and was the leading Raider rebounder Junior Jen Russell came off the himself, is battling the disease as points and just edged out Westfield with 75.0 points. South Brunswick lic, with an average of 197, made the camp. They made sure that the kids by far as she pulled down 140 defen- bench and contributed 41 rebounds, courageously as did the great Base- All-UC First Team. David Berube of had the right equipment. They do 42 points and eight steals and sopho- ball Hall of Famer, Lou Gehrig. did not field a full team. sive and 84 offensive rebounds for a Linden made the All-WC First Team everything positive, nothing nega- 224 total. more Katie Feeley pulled in 37 re- Last year’s Tournament featured In the 9-and-under age group, Olivia Dunham placed second on and the All-UC Second Team. tive.” “Klimowicz was tough,” chuckled bounds and sank 43 points. Also tickets, hats and baseball memora- Junior Willy Masket, the leadoff adding to the depth were Megan bilia donated by the New York Yan- vault and third on floor exercise. Homm. “She was our go to player. roller, and Royston, the No. 3 posi- She could probably get 1,000 points Reddington, Colleen Coyle, Eliza- kees and the Phillies for sale and Marissa Mastrocola took third on www.goleader.com uneven bars and balance beam and tion roller, made the All-UC and All- by her junior year. But it’s going to beth Decataldo and Kit Kat Dill. prizes. Both professional teams are WC Second Teams with respective Homm concluded, “It was an out- active in ALS fundraising and aware- Sarah Van Buskirk placed first on be tougher for her next year because averages of 188 and 185. Greg PUBLIC NOTICE people know her now. They will standing season. It was the best record ness efforts. Acting Governor Donald vault. Samantha Mazzucco grabbed first on the unevens and second on Hatzisavvas of Roselle Catholic and UNION COUNTY BOARD double team her, triple team her.” in school history for girls’ basket- DiFranceso threw out the first ball Greg Posylyer of Cranford made both OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS ball.” for the championship game at last beam. Victoria Shack placed first on Highly responsible for getting the Second Teams while Dan Friedman NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD ball into Klimowicz, Burke led the A new UC sheriff may lay down year’s event. A surprise celebrity will vault and second on floor. Cathryn Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 of Union Andrew Golda of Linden team in assists with 87. When neces- the law next year. do the honors this year. Local mer- Vaccaro took third on beam and Public Notice is hereby given that the made the All-WC Second Team and Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- chants will also once again be par- Kelsey Herbig also competed. sary, she found the net for 147 points All-UC Third Team. ers has awarded a contract without com- PUBLIC NOTICE ticipating in the day’s festivities. Julia Capodicasa was the only petitive bidding as a professional service or PUBLIC NOTICE FSPY team member competing in Kevin Czachowski of Union, John All proceeds from the day will go Kertesz of Plainfield, Paul extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- UNION COUNTY BOARD to the ALS Therapy Development the 12-and-over group and earned ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Remelgado of Elizabeth and Sean tract and the resolution authorizing it is OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS Foundation, Newton, Mass., re- third on vault and in the all-around. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Reid of Linden made both Third available for public inspection in the Office NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 Teams and Joe Mack of Elizabeth of the Clerk of the Board. Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 Public Notice is hereby given that the Public Notice is hereby given that the PUBLIC NOTICE RESOLUTION NO. 306-2002 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Irwin Bernstein Gets made the All-WC Third Team. Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- (Amending Resolution 1029-2001) ers has awarded a contract without com- SHERIFF’S SALE “Willy was the spark plug and we ers has awarded a contract without com- AWARDED TO: Garrubbo, Romankow & petitive bidding as a professional service or Bronze in Track SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, petitive bidding as a professional service or followed his lead,” said Tirone. Rinaldo, 53 Cardinal Drive, Westfield, New extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Irwin Bernstein of Westfield won Blue Devil sophomore Brian Sand- Jersey. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- DOCKET NO. F-9641-01 ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- SERVICES: To provide legal counsel for tract and the resolution authorizing it is a bronze medal at the Front Run- THE PROVIDENT BANK, PLAINTIFF ers, who rolled second in the line up, tract and the resolution authorizing it is matters related to Union County’s waste available for public inspection in the Office ners Indoor Track Meet at the Ar- vs. ANDREW ALLEN, DEFENDANT. also rolled well and finished with a available for public inspection in the Office flow control over solid waste. of the Clerk of the Board. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, of the Clerk of the Board. mory Track Center in New York 175 average. “Their roles were to COST: In an additional amount of $50,000 City on March 17. DATED OCTOBER 1, 2001 FOR SALE RESOLUTION NO. 289-2002 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. beat the number two and three for a new total contract not to exceed RESOLUTION NO. 303-2002 AWARDED TO: Direct Supply, 6767 Competing for the Shore Ath- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- bowlers on the other team,” said $415,000 AWARDED TO: Aspedient Technologies, North Industrial Road, Milwaukee, Wiscon- letic Club 60-69 age group team in ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Tirone of Royston and Sanders. M. Elizabeth Genievich 7255 Corporate Center Drive, Miami, Florida. sin. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Clerk of the Board SERVICES: To provide services to sup- SERVICES: To purchase Public scales, the 4x800 relay, Bernstein recorded Tirone described position four 1 T – 03/21/02, The Leader Fee: $23.97 port computerized web and image process- his best time since July 2000 with ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 mirrors, hampers and miscellaneous items Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- ing for the Clerk’s Recording and Business for the new Cornerstone West Unit at 2:51.4 as the team placed third in sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Office. Runnells Specialized Hospital. 10:41.8 in the fastest relay race MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the COST: Not to exceed. $14,000 COST: $3,000 ever run at this distance in this age afternoon of said day. All successful bid- TOWN OF WESTFIELD M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich ders must have 20% of their bid available in DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board group. The Central Park Track Club 1 T – 03/21/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 cash or certified check at the conclusion of NOTICE OF EQUIPMENT SALE 1 T – 03/21/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 won in 9:58.6 to break the record it the sales. set in January of 10:15.2. Tendoni- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED Notice is hereby given that the Town of Westfield will sell to the Highest bidder the following SIXTEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED equipment, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:a 11-13. tis Track Club was runner-up in The Equipment may be seen at the Department of Public Work, 959 North Ave. Westfield, 10:10.3 to also break the record. SIXTY ONE & 38/100 ($116,261.38). 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth, County New Jersey Prior to sale from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday inclusive. of Union and State of New Jersey; The equipment will be sold “as is”, and the minimum bid considered will be: PUBLIC NOTICE 2. Mailing Address: 1080 Lafayette Street, Description Minimum Bid Elizabeth, New Jersey; 1994 Chevy Caprice 1G1B152P6RR130258 300.00 UNION COUNTY BOARD 3. Tax Lot and Block: Lot 930 and Block 9; 1989 Mercury Topaz 2MEPM36X6KB621977 300.00 Westfield / Mountainside Chapter OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 4. Approximate Dimensions: 25.00 x 1990 Lincoln Town Car 1LNLM82F8LY731052 500.00 NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD 127.65 x 28.00 x 63.30 x 64.00; 1986 Ford Wagon 1FMCA11U5GZB4528 300.00 Help Can’t Wait Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 5. Approximate Number of Feet to Near- 1990 Mercury Topaz 2MEPM36Z1LB617272 300.00 Call: 1-888-999-HELP (4357) Public Notice is hereby given that the est Cross Street: 191.50 feet Southeasterly 1987 Chevy Pick-UP 1GCDR14Z4HF410489 200.00 Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- from the intersection of the Southeasterly One Call Does It All side of Madison Avenue. Bids must be in writing, accompanied by a separate certified check in the full amount of ers has awarded a contract without com- the bid, and must be delivered and filed with the Purchasing Agent, Town Hall, 425 East There is due approximately the sum of Tax Deductible • Free Towing petitive bidding as a professional service or Broad Street, Westfield, New Jersey no later that 10:00, prevailing time on Monday, April 8th, extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOU- Any Make / Any Model • Cars Trucks & Vans SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE & 2002. ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the bidder, * Some restrictions apply. Advertising supplied by SAS tract and the resolution authorizing it is 29/100 ($124,751.29) together with lawful interest and costs. and marked “Bid for the purchase of equipment”. Bids will be opened and read at the time available for public inspection in the Office mentioned above. of the Clerk of the Board. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The sale of the equipment will be determined by the highest bid received. SPRING CLEARANCE RESOLUTION NO. 282-2002 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids, if, in the interest of the Town, it is AWARDED TO: Unitronix Data Systems, this sale. deemed advisable to do so. 1124 Route 202, Raritan, New Jersey RALPH FROEHLICH By order of the Mayor and council of the Town of Westfield. 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By winning the Union County Erin Miller then scored six of her CYO championship, St. Helen’s can nine points in the second quarter to now claim the title in three separate give St. Helen’s a 20-5 half-time counties since they have also have lead. Stephanie Slodyzska led St. won the Middlesex County title and beat the Monmouth County champ in the St. Francis Cabrini tourna- St. Helen’s Girls Win ment. Our Lady of Peace The day before, St. Helen’s ad- ENJOYING THE ACTION...The Westfield Y Swim team enjoys a relaxed vanced to the semifinals of the St. moment at the states meet held at Gloucester County Institute of Technology. Basketball Tourney Francis Cabrini tournament with a, The St. Helen’s girls 5-6 grade 32-19, win over Warren. Tied at basketball team won the Our Lady halftime, 10-10, Miller scored 12 of CENTER CIRCLE CHAMPS...The Westfield U11 girls won the Center Circle Four Local Gymnasts Excel her 16 points to lead St. Helen’s. Indoor Soccer Championship for the Second Consecutive Year. Pictured, left to of Peace tournament in New Provi- Slodyzska followed with 12 points right, are: front row; Tara Handza, Taylor Manetti, Caroline Albanese, Natalie dence beating Berkeley Heights in Morrison and Margeaux Hedley; middle row, Mary Kate Manganiello, Raechal the finals, 38-14, on March 8. and 10 rebounds. Driscoll chipped At Final State-Qualifier in with four points. Harbaugh col- Kruper, Rebecca Clapp, Meredith Clark, Catherine Maguire and Lauren Stephanie Slodyczka led with 13 Harry; back row, Assistant Coach Suku Harry, Head Coach George Handza points and Erin Miller sank 11 lected 14 rebounds while Macdonald and Assistant Coach Lee Albanese. Missing are Shannon Murry, Jenna Roth The Level 5 gymnasts from finished in the top nine in all six events had 12 rebounds to help St. Helen’s Surgent’s Elite School of Gymnastics plus the all-around. points. and Kimberly Ripperger St. Helen’s led 21-10 at halftime dominate the boards. Oberlander, in Garwood participated in the Gialanella placed first in pommel Wendel and Nina Brownstone all season’s third and final state-qualifier horse, second in floor exercise, third in and wore down Berkeley Heights in made key contributions in the win. competition held in Middletown on vault, parallel bars and high bar and the second half out-scoring them March 9 with excellent results. Kevin fourth in rings. He took third in all- 17-4. Alli Macdonald and Daniele Fanwood Flames Keep Clancy, Bobby Oberlander and An- around with a score of 51.5. Catalano Infantino had four points and 12 Westfield U11 Wins drew Gialanella of Westfield, and Jus- placed fourth in pommel horse and rebounds apiece to help St. Helen’s The Hoop Fire Blazing tin Catalano of Mountainside each vault, fifth in floor and high bar and control the boards. Rose Driscoll Center Circle Finals eighth in rings and parallel bars to had two points and six assists while defeated Westfield, 79-60, in a Bi- The Westfield U11 girl’s soc- The 8th Grade Fanwood Flames PUBLIC NOTICE finish sixth in all-around with a score Allison Oberlander had three steals upped its record to 34-0. The Flames County League playoff game. Tho- of 46.9. Oberlander placed third in and three rebounds. Nina Brown- cer team defeated a spirited mas and Caracter put in 29 and 22 SHERIFF’S SALE Bridgewater team on February 17 defeated Westfield, 59-42, in the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, pommel horse, sixth in rings and paral- stone chipped in with two points points, respectively. to capture its second consecutive Springfield Tournament. Derrick CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, lel bars, seventh in floor and ninth in and, along with Kate Sheridan and Caracter and Lance Thomas hit 26 The 7th Grade Flames (20-13) DOCKET NO. F-9038-01 vault and high bar. He took seventh in Annie Depalmer, added excellent winter season championship at defeated Summit, 58-29. Matt Wolff CHOICE MORTGAGE SERVICES, and 11 points, respectively. Sean all-around with a score of 46.7. Clancy defensive pressure. the Center Circle in Rahway. The Young popped in eight while DJ ripped in 14 points. Gibbs pumped INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ROBERT BURRECI, championship match unfolded in ET AL., DEFENDANT. placed fifth in pommel horse and vault, In the St. Francis Cabrini tourna- Garrett and Ashton Gibbs connected in 10 points while Anthony Ricci CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, sixth in high bar, and ninth in floor, ment in Piscataway, St. Helen’s dramatic fashion much the same for six points each. In North and Jason Zelesnik nailed seven and DATED NOVEMBER 30, 2001 FOR SALE rings and parallel bars. He took ninth in knocked off the Monmouth county way it did last year with Westfield six points. Fanwood fell to Merrill OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Brunswick Tournament games, all-around with a total score of 43.8. CYO champs, 28-25, on March 9 to again coming back from a 4-1 Fanwood trounced West Trenton, 54- Park, 51-34, despite a 22-point game By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- A week before the team competed loss to Bridgewater two weeks ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale improve its record to 54-8. 28. Caracter led with 24 points. Tho- from Gibbs. In Bi-County playoff by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- in the 15th Annual Pocono Invita- Slodyczka bucketed 14 points and prior to the Championship match. mas and Young drilled in nine points action, Roselle beat Fanwood, 56- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 tional Meet at International Gymnas- Miller hit 10 points. Elizabeth The Westfield U11 girls play in 34. Gibbs and Zelesnik netted 13 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- each. The Flames crushed tics in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. Harbaugh and Krissy Wendel each the spring and fall in the first Hightstown, 56-17, behind Caracter’s and 10 points. In North Brunswick sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF Daniel Zavaro of Westfield who was MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the hit key foul shots to help St. Helen’s flight of the Mid NJ Youth soccer 20 points. Thomas and Garrett sank games, Fanwood stopped South afternoon of said day. All successful bid- unable to attend the state-qualifier, hang on for the victory. league against such formidable 15 and 10 points each. In Central Brunswick “B”, 47-38. Gibbs ders must have 20% of their bid available in captured seventh in the vault and fin- opponents known as PDA and the banged in 17 points. Tom Pennella cash or certified check at the conclusion of Jersey League playoff action, ished with an all-around score of SSC Dolphins. Both finalist teams Fanwood beat Old Bridge, 65-41. bucketed four points. Hillsborough the sales. 47.05. Oberlander and Clancy took received awards for their out- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED See it all in Color! Thomas scored 24 points and defeated the Flames, 51-28. Zelesnik FIFTY SEVEN THOUSAND THIRTY TWO first and second in the handstand com- standing efforts that were scored 11 points and Tiffany Smith petition at the conclusion of the meet. Caracter hit 20 points, while Gibbs & 72/100 ($157,032.72). See it all on the Web! complimented by the intrinsic re- and Bobby Blabolil connected for tallied five. CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- Each boy is training for the New ward of personal improvement The 6th Grade Flames (27-1) TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD Jersey USA Gymnastics States 2002 six and five points. Again, Fanwood MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth, COUNTY: www.goleader.com and enhanced game skills. downed New Brunswick “B”, 43-22, competition to be held later this month UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PUBLIC NOTICE in the North Brunswick Tournament. STREET & STREET NO: 942 Jackson in Clifton. PUBLIC NOTICE Jameel Grace drilled in 18 points, Avenue PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD while Gibbs and Justin Wheeler tal- TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 8, LOT: PUBLIC NOTICE UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS 937 UNION COUNTY BOARD OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD lied 11 and seven points, respec- NOTICE TO CREDITORS DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 40 feet x 150 OF CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 tively. In a Garden State League play- Estate of: ROLAND M. ROBERT, De- feet NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARD Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 Public Notice is hereby given that the ceased off game, Fanwood whipped War- NEAREST CROSS STREET: 255 feet Date Adopted: March 14, 2002 Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- Pursuant to the order of James S. LaCorte, ren, 51-36. Gibbs led all with 26 from Alina Street Public Notice is hereby given that the Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- Surrogate of the County of Union, made on SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE Union County Board of Chosen Freehold- ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a professional service or points and Grace popped in 12 while the 15TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2002, upon There is due approximately the sum of ers has awarded a contract without com- petitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- Kyle Mihansky and Mike Devizio the application of the undersigned, as EX- ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOU- petitive bidding as a professional service or extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- ECUTOR of the estate of said deceased, collected four points apiece. SAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FIFTY SIX & extraordinary, unspecifiable service pursu- ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- tract and the resolution authorizing it is notice is hereby given to the creditors of said The 5th Grade Flames (17-12) 31/100 ($165,856.31) together with lawful ant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a). This con- tract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office deceased to exhibit to the subscriber under interest and costs. tract and the resolution authorizing it is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. rolled with a 44-19 thrashing over oath or affirmation their claims and de- There is a full legal description on file in available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the Board. South Brunswick “B” in a North mands against the estate of said deceased RESOLUTION NO. 305-2002 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. of the Clerk of the Board. Brunswick tournament game. Ryan The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn within six months from the date of said RESOLUTION NO. 309-2002 (Amending Resolution 1125-2001) this sale. order, or they will be forever barred from RESOLUTION NO. 302-2002 AWARDED TO: Allen & Partners, Inc., AWARDED TO: Ruderman and Brown scored nine points. Sterling RALPH FROEHLICH prosecuting or recovering the same against AWARDED TO: JCA Associates Inc., 620 Sheridan Avenue, Plainfield, New Jer- Glickman, 75 Morris Avenue, Suite 100, Gibbs and Brandon Boyd connected SHERIFF the subscriber. 181 Westfield Avenue, Clark, New Jersey sey. Springfield, New Jersey SERVICES: To plan, produce and pro- SERVICES: To provide representation in for eight points each. Fanwood upset WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. FRANK A. ROBERT SERVICES: For construction manage- Flemington, 53-49, in overtime in CHARTERED EXECUTOR ment and inspection for the construction of mote the 3rd Annual Rhythm and Blue by the pending litigation entitled Burkert v. 737 Stokes Road ATTORNEYS a replacement structure for the Union Av- the Brook Musicfest on June 8, 2002 in County of Union. Garden State League playoff action. PO Box 1088 REEVE & VAN HORNE enue Bridge, Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Cedar Brook Park, Plainfield, New Jersey. COST: not to exceed $10,000 for a new Chucky Oliver drilled in a game high Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 65 NORTH DEAN STREET COST: $133,784 COST: $82,000 total contract not to exceed $52,500 17 points. Gibbs popped in 11 points, M. Elizabeth Genievich M. Elizabeth Genievich CH-756419 - (WL) P.O. BOX 271 M. Elizabeth Genievich while Mike Klotz and Matt Berka 4 T - 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 ENGLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 07631 Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board Clerk of the Board & 3/21/02 Fee: $187.68 1 T - 3/21/02, The Leader Fee: $20.91 1 T – 03/21/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 03/21/02, The Leader Fee: $22.44 1 T – 03/21/02, The Leader Fee: $23.46 tallied 10 and six points each.

CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 21, 2002 Page 15 Cat Adoptions Announced Professional Staff Honored For Saturday and Sunday By Fanwood-SP YMCA AREA – People for Animals will Watchung Square Mall, 1515 Route SCOTCH PLAINS – The Vicki Herbig, both Senior Program sponsor a pet adoption event this 22, West, in Watchung. Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Pro- Directors; Pat LaGanga, Financial Saturday, March 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. Cats will also be available on Sun- fessional Staff was recently hon- Director; Sheri Cognetti, Associate at the PET VALU store, located at day, March 24, from noon to 4 p.m. ored at the YMCA’s Annual Dinner Fitness Director, and Tricia 300 South Avenue in Garwood, in at the Bridgewater PETsMART. Dance held at the Shackamaxon DiGiovanni, Aquatics Director. the Kings Shopping Center. To adopt or for further informa- Country Club in Scotch Plains. Others included Kathy Barros, Among the many cats available for tion, please call (908) 688-1073 and Each year, the board selects an Child Care Director; Karin Dreixler, adoption will be “Sergei,” an eight- press 8 for cat adoption and 1 for dog individual or group to receive the Executive Director; Tracy Crane, year-old, brown tabby with white cat. adoption. Other pets available for Distinguished Service Award. This Associate Aquatics Director; Bar- He is neutered, current with his vacci- adoption may be seen on the Internet year, the Professional Staff received bara Breuninger, Gymnastics Di- nations and has tested negative for at www.pfa.petfinder.org. the award and was recognized for rector; Susan Rau, Preschool Direc- FIV and feline leukemia. members’ dedication and hard work tor; Kelly Jaczko, Youth and Family Sergei is described as a big, lovable in servicing the Fanwood-Scotch Director; Chris Crincoli, Associate cat that is used to living with other Library Friends Slate Plains YMCA’s more than 10,000 Wellness Director, and Jamie cats. His owner died and now Sergei Trip to Glass Blowers, members. Farnam, Associate Youth and Fam- and the other cats need new homes. Among the honorees were Joanne ily Director. Pet adoptions will also be held Longwood Gardens Sprague, Membership Director; Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the WESTFIELD – The Friends of the CAUGHT UP IN A FEDERAL CASE...The 5th grade classes of Tamaques Anne Vardy, Executive Administra- www.goleader.com PETsMART stores at the Promenade Westfield Memorial Library will Elementary School in Westfield were treated to an educational and fun trip to tive Assistant; Lisa Sanguiliano and Mall, at the intersection of Routes 28 sponsor an excursion on Wednesday, the Federal Court House in Newark on March 12 and March 13. Their host, the and 287 in Bridgewater, and at the May 1, to Simon Pearce Glass Blow- Honorable Joseph Greenaway, a Federal Judge, led the students in a mock trial of Benedict Arnold. Afterwards, the students were introduced to Federal ers, with lunch and then a visit to Marshals, who taught them about their jobs through a role-playing exercise. Longwood Gardens. The $67 cost includes lunch and PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Look carefully. the entry fee to Longwood Gardens. The first stop will be Simon Pearce SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, on the Brandywine at West Chester, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Pa., to watch glassblowers create DOCKET NO. F-11203-01 Your new home DOCKET NO. F-5662-00 COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, glass pieces along with pottery. FIRST ALLIANCE MORTGAGE COM- PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN A/K/A JOHNNY Participants will be able to browse PANY, PLAINTIFF vs. ELAINE C. PRADOS, ET AL, DEFENDANT. EDWARDS, ET AL., DEFENDANT. may be here. in the retail shop before lunch, after CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, which they will travel 10 minutes DATED NOVEMBER 27, 2001 FOR SALE DATED OCTOBER 11, 2000 FOR SALE away to Longwood Gardens for a OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- spring show of flowers and plants. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Longwood Gardens is accessible to by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- visitors with disabilities. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- The bus will leave from the Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Westfield Memorial Library, located sey on WEDNESDAY THE 27TH DAY OF sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF MARCH A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the at 550 East Broad Street, at 8 a.m. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- and return at 6 p.m. Participants are ders must have 20% of their bid available in ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of asked not to park in the library lot, in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. “Sergei” order to leave the spaces available the sales. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED for library patrons. The judgment amount is SIXTY THREE SEVENTY ONE THOUSAND ONE-HUN- THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FORTY Reservations should be made by DRED TWENTY THREE & 70/100 THREE & 10/100 ($63,543.10). La Leche League Wednesday, April 24. Interested in- ($171,123.70). The property to be sold is located in the CONCISE STATEMENT OF DESCRIP- dividuals are asked to call Veronique City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, Announces Meeting TION OF REAL PROPERTY TO BE SOLD New Jersey. Hahn at (908) 928-0605 or Eleanor MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth, COUNTY: Senus at (908) 232-7070. Commonly known as: 225-227 Westfield UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY Schedule for April Avenue a/k/a, 219 Westfield Avenue, Eliza- STREET & STREET NO: 1088 Magnolia CRANFORD – La Leche League beth, New Jersey 07208 PUBLIC NOTICE Avenue of Westfield, a breastfeeding infor- Tax Lot No. 1581 in Block 13 TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 12, Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50.00 mation and support group, holds meet- BOROUGH OF FANWOOD LOT: 876 feet wide by 150.00 feet long Spectacular View! ings on the first and third Thursdays An Amendment to Ordinance No. 02-03- DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 30 feet x 100 R, Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- feet of each month at 9:30 a.m. Meetings erly side of Westfield Avenue 293.4 feet Mountainside- Breathtaking 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NEAREST CROSS STREET: 161.5 feet from the westerly line of Chilton Street. are held at the Cranford United Meth- CHAPTER 67 OF THE CODE from Madison Avenue. Colonial, featuring two-story foyer, Family Room odist Church, 201 E. Lincoln Avenue OF THE BOROUGH OF There is due approximately the sum of SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE NINTY ONE THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED FANWOOD RELATING TO There is due approximately the sum of with stone fireplace, huge Eat-In Kitchen, marble in Cranford. FIVE & 97/100 ($91,605.97) together with Meetings for mothers of toddlers THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND AND THE PROMOTION TO lawful interest and costs. SEVEN-HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR & baths, 3-car garage, possible in-law suite. Virtual There is a full legal description on file in are held on the first Thursday, while POLICE CHIEF AND CAPTAIN, 52/100 ($180,724.52) together with lawful the Union County Sheriff’s Office. tour on website. Offered at $789,000. meetings for mothers of infants and was introduced and passed on first read- interest and costs. babies are held on the third Thursday. ing by the Mayor and Council of the Borough The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn There is a full legal description on file in this sale. of Fanwood at a meeting held on March 12, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. TAKE A VIRTUAL OFFICE Mothers and their children are wel- 2002. Copies of this amendment to Ordi- RALPH FROEHLICH come to come learn more about The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn TOUR ON WEBSITE. nance No. 02-03-R can be obtained without SHERIFF this sale. ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN breastfeeding, have questions answered cost at the Fanwood Borough Hall, Munici- RALPH FROEHLICH ATTORNEYS and meet other breastfeeding moms. pal Clerk’s Office, 75 North Martine Av- SHERIFF WESTFIELD OFFICE: enue, Fanwood, New Jersey between the 1139 Spruce Drive WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. 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® REALTOR® © 2001 Coldwell Banker Corporation. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark of Coldwell Banker Corporation.An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Independently Owned and Operated by NRT Incorporated. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, March 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Library Friends Seek CLASSIFIEDS Book Sale Donations FT CUSTOMER SERVICE HELP WANTED WESTFIELD – In preparation for a.m. to noon. Memberships, starting at Small, growing Springfield VOLUNTEERS NEEDED its upcoming book sale, the Friends of $10, may be purchased at the door. manufacturing company seeks Westfield Volunteer Rescue the Westfield Memorial Library will The dates of the public sale are as in house customer service Rep. Squad seeks persons willing to accept book donations beginning Fri- follows: April 9, from 2 to 9 p.m., and to handle some computer order train as Emergency Medical day, April 5, from noon until 5 p.m. at Wednesday and Thursday, April 10 entry, requests for catalogues/ Technicians. No prior exp. the library, located at 550 East Broad and 11, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. samples, with some admin- needed. Valid NJ Driv. Lic., req., Street. A half-price sale is slated from 9 istrative work. Good verbal and min. 4 hrs/wk. We offer 24 hr. Donation days will continue on Sat- a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 12. On written communications skills coverage. Wkday 9am - 1 pm or urday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bag Day, Saturday, April 13, custom- required. Pleasant, friendly & 1-5pm slots are perfect for par- and on Monday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to ers may buy a bag and fill it up with clean work environment. Prefer ents of school children. Childcare noon. books for $3. married woman, college reimbursement available! CAMPAIGN OF CARING…Westfield resident Susan Hess, center, and friends The sponsoring organization is seek- Sadie Schoss and Ed Orlando are degreed. 35 - 40 hrs. 5 days per Jennifer Meyo, left, and Marian McCarthy team up to help fight breast cancer ing hardcover and paperback novels chairing the 2002 sale, which is ex- week, M - F. Seeks trainees as Dispatchers. Min. during a recent bowling fundraiser at Garwood Lanes. and non-fiction books, as well as cook- pected to feature between 20,000 and 2 hrs./wk. All training provided. books, classics, children’s works and Call Dave at 973-379-8844 or Call the Recruiting Team at 30,000 books. Fax reply to 973-379-0081. coffee table books, among other such Committee members include Arleen (908) 233-2500 for details items. Not needed are textbooks, maga- Local Women’s Campaign Burgess, Jane Curtis, Linda Kolterjahn, HELP WANTED HELP WANTED zines, condensed works or old ency- Debbie Bailey, Mary Orlando, Colleen clopedias. Bodayla, Marguerite Siegel, Carolyn Summer Day Camp Jobs!!: Spend Executive Assistant/Office Man- Helps Fight Breast Cancer The sale will begin on Tuesday, April Pulliam, Tina Lesher and Teddy an active summer outdoors as a ager. Busy growing firm in Clark 9, with a members-only sale from 9 Taranto. day camp counselor! No nights or seeks a self-starter, team player to WESTFIELD — In a continuing of the fight against breast cancer, weekends (except training). Group support President and two VPs. effort to raise awareness of breast which will take place in Boston on counselors, lifeguards/WSI, in- Must have five years executive cancer in the Town of Westfield, the weekend of May 17 to 19. structors for: canoeing, karate, assistant/office manager experi- local resident Susan Hess, joined by Several Westfield women began woodworking, overnights, tennis, ence, have worked with a friends Jennifer Meyo and Marian walking in the Avon New York event low ropes/challenge. Must be a Dictaphone, be computer savvy McCarthy, hosted a couples’ bowl- in recent years, crediting Mrs. Hess High School grad. Teachers wel- with proficiency in MS Office, and ing fundraiser party at Garwood for having motivated them to get come. Interviewing now. (908) have excellent organizational and Lanes on February 2. involved. 647-0664. Apply online at communication skills. Salary range The event, which raised $15,000, “It’s really not just about the www.campriverbend.bunkl.com $35,000 to $38,000. Please fax was intended to promote the trio’s money,” Mrs. Hess said of her fund- resume to Trish at 732-669-9202. planned participation in the Avon raising efforts. “If someone is touched HELP WANTED three-day, 60-mile walk in support enough to participate, the hope is WESTFIELD OFFICE is looking HELP WANTED that they’ll touch someone else and for a bright individual who has an Quality Day Camp in Morris PUBLIC NOTICE spur someone else to get involved. If aptitude for numbers and details. County has staff openings in the I’ve managed to do that, I consider Good attitude and communica- following areas: Swim (LGT or SHERIFF’S SALE my efforts a success.” tions skills essential. Computer WSI), High ropes, Tennis Director, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, and/or medical records experience CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE Sports, and Roller Hockey. DOCKET NO. F-8066-01 helpful, but will train the right per- Please call 973-895-3200 or GE CAPITAL MORTGAGE SERVICES, SHERIFF’S SALE son. Flexible hours. Please call email us at [email protected]. INC., PLAINTIFF vs. NATALIA C. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 908-232-9244 x243 and leave a FERNANDEZ, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WOMENS SOFTBALL LEAGUE CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-8828-01 message where you can be con- DATED DECEMBER 28, 2001 FOR SALE FREMONT INVESTMENT & LOAN, tacted. Interviews will be sched- Local Women’s Softball League OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. PLAINTIFF vs. IRENE MCDUFFIE, DE- uled for March 26-29. Looking for Teams. Union County By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- FENDANT. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SUMMER RENTAL Women’s Independent Softball by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DATED DECEMBER 7, 2001 FOR SALE League is looking to for teams ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Sea Girt - Near Beach, Large interested in playing slow pitch, Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- Bedsit, Private Entrance & Bath, modified arc softball. Games are sey on WEDNESDAY THE 17TH DAY OF ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale A/C, TV, Fridge, Dining Area, Use played Monday and Wednesday APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- of Outside BBQ, July 1 - 30/$3,000, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 evenings at 6:15 pm. Season begins ders must have 20% of their bid available in Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jer- Aug 1 - Sept 2/$3,300. in May and runs through July at cash or certified check at the conclusion of sey on WEDNESDAY THE 3RD DAY OF 732-449-4061 fields in Cranford, Kenilworth and the sales. APRIL A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the The judgment amount is SEVENTY SIX afternoon of said day. All successful bid- TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE Rahway. Teams that are interested should contact Tara at 732-382- THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED FORTY ders must have 20% of their bid available in Springfield. Luxury 3 BR, 2 ½ FOUR & 75/100 ($76,244.75). cash or certified check at the conclusion of 7305 for more information. Property to be sold is located in the City the sales. bath townhouse in gated Park of Elizabeth, County of Union and State The judgment amount is SEVENTY Place. Fpl, deck, fin. walk-out SOFTBALL PLAYERS WANTED of New Jersey. SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR-HUNDRED family rm. $354,900. Premises commonly known as 222 South FORTY & 15/100 ($77,440.15). STACKING THE BOOKS…Volunteers from the Friends of the Westfield Looking for softball (slowpitch) Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED Memorial Library collect and stack books for the annual sale, scheduled for 973-467-0129 players for new team in estab- BEING KNOWN as LOT 1133, BLOCK IN: City of Elizabeth, County of Union, in the Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 9, 10 and 11. Pictured, left to right, lished men’s league. Play double- 9, on the official Tax Map of the City of State of New Jersey are: Dave Kirkwood, Mary and Ed Orlando. Books will be collected at the FOR RENT headers Sunday mornings in Elizabeth. PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: library on Friday, Saturday and Monday, April 5, 6 and 8. Dimensions: 112.50 feet x 25.00 feet x 1009 Emma Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey WESTFIELD - Oversized 2 car Union County. 112.50 feet x 25.00 feet. TAX LOT #566 BLOCK #8 garage, ideal for storage. Email [email protected] Nearest Cross Street: Third Avenue (for- APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS (TO- Immediate availability. Safe, merly known as William Street). TAL): 100 feet X 26 feet College Women’s Club TUTORING The Sheriff hereby reserves the right NEAREST CROSS STREET: Spring secure location. $295.00/m Call to adjourn this sale without further no- Street (NJ State HWY. Route 1, f/k/a Route Lori 973-397-3541 or evenings Experienced Math Teacher. tice by publication. 295) 973-540-1671. Tutoring for Algebra I & II, Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, There is due approximately the sum of Awards Scholarships Geometry and SAT. water and sewer liens. EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- HANDYMAN Individuals or small groups. There is due approximately the sum of DRED SEVENTY NINE & 00/100 WESTFIELD — The College current college sophomore for Odd jobs and general repair. Paint- Call 908-789-1693 EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND ONE-HUN- ($81,879.00) together with lawful interest Women’s Club of Westfield is fulfill- $1,000, and an additional grant of DRED FIFTY EIGHT & 60/100 ($84,158.60) and costs. ing its original mandate, “to serve ing, sheet rock, gutters cleaned, email [email protected] together with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in $500 that was given to the graduat- driveway seal, yard work, much the general interests of this commu- FLOOR REFINISHING There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. ing senior girl with the highest aca- more. No job too small. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn nity and to further the higher educa- demic standing. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn (908) 822-9503 Applied Wood this sale. tion of women,” by supporting Moneys for scholarships and grants Refinishing & new floors. this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH Westfield High School’s senior girls OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF are raised through membership dues, 900 types of wood. SHERIFF PARKER, MCCAY & CRISCUOLO, P.A. with financial aid for college. investment profits, donations and Westfield. Prime location, center VISA/MC FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. (CHERRY HILL) For 2000-2001, over $18,000 in fund-raising activities. of town, in modern elevator build- Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 500 1701 Route 70 East grants was awarded to four young Individuals interested in joining or ing. High ceilings, palladian win- 908-874-7179 216 Haddon Avenue PO Box 1806 women from Westfield. This in- giving a donation to the College dows. Adj parking and NY trains. AUTO FOR SALE Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 cluded two, four-year scholarships CH-756464 - (WL) CH-756437 - (WL) Women’s Club of Westfield, now in 4,200 sq. ft. to divide. 1996 Volvo 850 GTA White, Ex- 4 T - 3/21, 3/28, 4/4 4 T - 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 totaling $14,000; one freshman its 85th year, may call Jill Sitcer at email: [email protected] & 4/11/02 Fee: $193.80 & 3/28/02 Fee: $181.56 grant for $3,000; one grant for a Cond, 78K AM/FM/Cassette, (908) 233-0415. ph: (908) 561-3583 Heated Seats, New Battery/Brakes/ Tires. Must See! Great safe car for your kids! $8,300 OBO Day: 908- 527-3412 or Night: 908-789-3282 Scotch Hills Golf Course Reopens The Scotch Hills Golf Course opened on Friday, March 15. The course will be undergoing construc- tion that will only affect the distance of the 1st tee and 9th green. This is a necessary plan of action due to the construction and the creation of a safety barrier while the project is Westfield Office being carried out. 185 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 The course will remain open, weather permitting, until approxi- Call 908-654-7777 Another first from some of the best mately November 15. During this trained agents in real estate. time period, construction of the new BUY FOR $2,337 pro shop will be ongoing from mid “We guarantee you’ll meet October to mid December. The rec- reation department would like to your closing date or you’ll thank all for their patience and un- derstanding while we attempt to cre- get $1,000 credit.” NIKI FRY ate a better golfing experience for TOP PRODUCER MONTH OF FEBRUARY the residents. Call now for details! NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club Bronze Level 1998-1999 PUBLIC NOTICE Effective August 2001, Weichert Financial Services will provide individuals who elect to participate in the Weichert Gold Services program a credit decision on their loan CHARMING request within 24-hours of receipt of complete applications. This decision is available on the majority of mortgage products offered through Weichert Financial Services. Weichert Million Dollar Sales / Marketed Club TOWN OF WESTFIELD Certain loan products require independent investor approval, which may exceed the 24-hour time frame. Your Financial Services Consultant will advise you whether the Cranford- Spacious 13 room Old World Colo- product you choose qualifies for the 24-hour decision offer. The Gold Services program also guarantees to meet the closing date established with your Realtor as indicated This is to certify that the within Resolution in your original contract of sale. The Gold Services guarantee requires that mortgage financing, homeowner’s insurance, and title insurance be obtained through the nial, wrap around porch, fireplace, Eat In corresponding Weichert affiliated or licensed companies, Weichert Financial Services, Weichert Insurance Agency, Weichert Title Agency (except in NJ where Title Services is a true and exact copy of the Resolution Management, Inc. is licensed to utilize the Weichert name) or in Pennsylvania and Delaware Southeastern Abstract Co. d/b/a Weichert Closing Services Co., and is not Kitchen, in-law suite. $434,000. (052008009) conditioned upon doing business with, that is, listing with or purchasing through a Weichert, Realtors office. In the event the applicable Weichert Gold Services provider is adopted on March 12, 2002 by the Town unable to meet your closing date we will credit $1,000 to you at the time of your closing/settlement. Program subject to change without notice at any time. Final loan Council of the Town of Westfield. Bernard A Heeney Town Clerk RESOLUTION BUY FOR $2,300 BUY FOR $1,503 BUY FOR $3,334 2002-61 LAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE MARCH 12, 2002 WHEREAS, the Omnibus Transporta- tion Employee Testing Act requires Drug and Alcohol testing for all employees with a Commercial Drivers License; and WHEREAS, the Town has received a CONGRATULATIONS! proposed contract dated March 12, 2002 to NANCY KRONHEIMER & LOLA REED provide the aforesaid services at the cost of LOVELY HOME $58.00 per CDL holder. FAMILY LIFE THRIVES SPARKLING TOWN HOME FOR ACHIEVING TOP LISTERS MONTH OF FEBRUARY Mountainside- Spacious Bi-Level, 3 Bed- Scotch Plains- In this bright & pristine 3 Bed- Scotch Plains- Fabulous Ranch with quality WHEREAS, the Safety Delegate has re- rooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Family Room with wet room, 1 1/2 Bath Split Level, new Kitchen in custom upgrades throughout. Spectacular .92 Ms. Reed for Achieving NJAR Silver viewed the proposal and recommends that bar, Eat In Kitchen, sliders to patio & yard, ‘97, vinyl siding & windows, hardwood floors acre property. $619,000. (052008043) 2000-2001 a professional services contract be awarded gas heat, Central Air Conditioning & more. throughout, carpet upstairs & Family Room, pursuant to the proposed dated March 12, $427,000. (052007978) private yard. $289,900. (052008021) 2002, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BUY FOR $2,418 Mortgage: 1-800-829-CASH Home Warranty: 1-800-829-CASH by the Town Council of the Town of West- BUY FOR $2,343 field that the aforementioned contract for Insurance: 1-800-255-1869 Title Insurance: 1-800-528-8853 professional services be awarded to Com- merce National Risk Control Services, 17000 See more Open Houses on www.weichert.com Horizon Way, PO Box 1567, Mt Laurel, New Ask us about No Downpayment Financing Jersey 08054. 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PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, March 21, 2002 Page 17 Community Urged To Pass Mr. Goggi, BOE Candidate, Westfield School Budget Discusses Strategic Plan By ARLENE GARDNER school. In spite of these major in- Westfield Board of Education Candidate By PETER GOGGI ues to improve in an economically creases in enrollment, facilities, ser- Mountainside Board of Education Candidate sound manner. “Over the past six years that I have vices, and programs, we continue to The Mountainside Board of Edu- All of these efforts support my been on the Westfield Board of Edu- have a lower per pupil cost than the cation has made tremendous strides initial platform of three years ago: to cation,” reflected school board Presi- state average. during the past three years. Of para- ensure that the system of education dent, Arlene Gardner, who is running The Board members are now de- mount achievement was the involve- in Mountainside provides the best for reelection, “the school district bating how to balance our desire to ment of all stakeholders in the devel- preparation for its students – an edu- population has increased by more continue to provide an excellent edu- opment of the Strategic Plan. As a cational environment of which every than 700 students. We have responded cational program with the need to be participant on one of the original resident can and should be proud. I with additional classrooms and teach- fiscally prudent. Just to keep even, Action Plan Committees, and in the ask for your vote to continue the ers, especially at the elementary level. the budget increase for next year — recent re-visit of the original plan, I progress. We’ve moved from almost zero tech- with no new teachers, textbooks, pro- feel it is important to run for the nology to a computer for every five fessional development or programs Board of Education for a second Dr. Eugene Kelly To students. We’ve revised the elemen- – would be more than six percent, term, in order to continue the great tary curriculum—first in language including one percent to make up for work that the current Board of Edu- Retire After 41 Years arts and more recently in math and no increase in state funds and one cation is doing in implementing the WESTFIELD – Dr. Eugene Kelly, science to provide better articulation percent for the debt service for the priority strategies. a Westfield internist for 41 years, has among grades and to include annual elementary and high school bond The reopening of Beechwood, but- announced his retirement effective benchmarks for student skills. We’ve issues. However, the school district tressed by overwhelming support of March 31. added student support counselors and enrollment for next year is projected the residents of Mountainside, and Dr. Kelly, a board certified inter- foreign language classes to the el- to increase by another 120 students, MAKING EASTER BASKETS…Approximately 15 members of the Westfield Junior Optimist Club are preparing gift baskets and holiday cards for the senior the upcoming renovation of nist, came to Westfield in 1961 after ementary school program. 90 of them at the high school. There- Deerfield, will provide the physical completing his medical training at This past year we introduced more fore, we will need five additional citizens at Sunrise Assisted Living to help celebrate Passover and Easter. The Westfield High School students delivered the baskets this past Sunday. facilities that will enable our stu- Columbia University, Johns Hopkins, up-to-date foreign language and so- teachers to maintain class sizes of dents, administration and staff to The National Heart Institute of Health cial studies courses and textbooks at 25-30 students. The cost of addi- fulfill our mission. and Duke Medical Center. the middle school. Next week, we tional staff would bring the budget Dr. Bateman be Speaker Further, much activity has been He was initially part of the will start construction of a major increase from six to eight percent. put toward updating our curriculums Westfield Medical Group. Since addition and renovation of the high Unfortunately, even the eight per- and ensuring that they meet state 1973, however, he has been in pri- cent increase would not include eighth For Lupus Foundation mandated levels and are in congru- vate practice at 8 Karen Terrace in Cookbook Fundraiser grade sports, new leases for middle Westfield. He has been a full attend- WESTFIELD – Dr. Helen Market Street, Elmwood Park 07407 ency with Berkeley Heights’ kinder- school computers, the elementary for- garten through grade 8 activities. ing in Medicine and Cardiology at Bateman, a rheumatologist from or call (201) 791-7868. To Benefit YMCA’s eign language program, the All-City This is important due to the existing Overlook Hospital in Summit for elementary instrumental program, or Westfield, will be the guest speaker many years. International Programs at the Monday, March 25 meeting of send-receive relationship. improved field maintenance. To add Hiking Club Reveals Progress in the areas of policy, Dr. Kelly and his staff wish their SCOTCH PLAINS – The even some of these items would bring the Union County Branch of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA is Weekend Rambles successful negotiations with our former patients continued good the increase to more than nine percent. Lupus Foundation of America, New health and will transferring to an- selling cookbooks as a fundraiser Jersey Chapter. AREA – The Union County Hik- teachers and the anticipated in-flow The budget has been thoroughly scru- other physician. Help is available by this spring. The meeting will be held at 7:30 ing Club has scheduled a ramble on of funds from de-regionalization all tinized and more than $1 million has demonstrate how this district contin- contacting the office. “Tasteful Treasures” is a collec- been eliminated. I hope that the com- p.m. in Classroom B at Union Hospi- Saturday, March 23, at the South tion of over 300 recipes and cooking munity will continue to support the tal, located at 1000 Galloping Hill Mountain Reservation. hints that were submitted by YMCA school budget as we weather more Road in Union. It is free and open to Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at staff and members. difficult economic times. the public. the Tulip Springs parking lot, Girl Scouts to Sell Cookies The three-ring cookbook is divided Lupus is a chronic, inflammatory Brookside Avenue in Millburn, four- into eight recipe categories, from Share Garden Offers disease that affects an estimated two tenths of a mile north of South Or- appetizers to desserts, and costs $20. million Americans. It can affect the ange Avenue. The entrance is on the In Fanwood-Scotch Plains Proceeds from the cookbook will Plots for Gardening skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys, east side of the road. Mimi Solomon benefit the Walter Murphy Fund, WESTFIELD – The Westfield brain and other parts of the body. will lead the ramble and may be SCOTCH PLAINS — Fanwood- ers, 36 South Martine Avenue, named in memory of a board mem- Share Garden has announced the Although the disease is controllable reached at (973) 763-6449. Scotch Plains Girl Scouts will hold Fanwood, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ber, that was established to provide availability of a limited number of in most people today, it can be fatal and On Sunday, March 24, Joan “Booth Sales” of Girl Scout cookies Saturday, April 6: Troop No. 547, financial assistance to the Fanwood- plots through its organic co-op pro- there is still no known cause or cure. Lepselter will lead a ramble at the at the following locations: A&P, 105 South Avenue, Fanwood, Scotch Plains YMCA’s international gram. The Lupus Foundation of America, Watchung Reservation. The group Saturday, March 23: Troop No. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Troop No. 289, programs, exchanges and efforts. Individuals can receive a 25-foot New Jersey Chapter provides patient will meet at 10 a.m. at the Trailside 279, Mountain Deli, 2385 Mountain Irma’s Hallmark, 39 South Martine Cookbooks are available at the by 25-foot plot for $25. Each plot, and family support services, infor- Nature and Science Center parking Avenue, Scotch Plains, 10 a.m. to 2 Avenue, Fanwood, noon to 5 p.m. Main Facility and the Red House at described as a “full sun piece of mation and referrals, public educa- lot, at the intersection of Coles Av- p.m.; Troop No. 441, Quick-Chek, Saturday, April 13: Troop No. 821, 1340 Martine Avenue in Scotch Plains land,” also includes water that goes tion about lupus and funds lupus enue and New Providence Road in 1985 Westfield Avenue, Scotch Irma’s Hallmark, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and at the Grand Street Facility on right to the plot. research projects. Mountainside. Plains, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Troop No. Saturday, April 20: Troop No. 941, Grand Street and Union Avenue. For more information, please call For further information about the A complimentary, six-month 821, CVS, Park Avenue and Second Valley National Bank, Westfield For more information, please call Warren Rorden at (908) 233-6607 or meeting or about lupus, please con- schedule of Hiking Club activities is Street, Scotch Plains, 9 a.m. to 1 Avenue, Scotch Plains, 9 a.m. to 1 the YMCA at (908) 889-8880. Jim Forgus at (908) 232-6365. tact the Foundation office at 287 available by calling (908) 527-4900. p.m.; Troop No. 1, Fanwood Clean- p.m.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 217 Prospect Av- to announce the sale of 28 Mansion announce the sale of 315 Manor Av- announce the sale of 14 Cayuga Road, announce the sale of 20 Roselle Avenue, enue, Cranford. The property was Terrace, Cranford. The property was enue, Cranford. The property was Cranford. The property was marketed Cranford. The property was marketed by marketed by Kevin Barry and sold by marketed by Susan Wilson. marketed by Faith Maricic and sold by Julie Murphy. Lynne Wagner and sold by Julie Murphy. Julie Murphy. by Elaine Demyen.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to an- Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to an- Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 15 Balmiere nounce the sale of 230 Hillside Avenue, nounce the sale of 58 Montrose Avenue, announce the sale of 210 South Martine announce the sale of 343 North Avenue, Parkway, Cranford. The property was Cranford. The property was marketed Fanwood. The property was marketed Avenue, Fanwood. The property was Fanwood. The property was marketed marketed by Elaine Deymen and sold by Julie Murphy. by Grace Rappa. marketed by Elizabeth Bataille. by Sharon Lies. by Rebecca Wampler.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to an- Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased nounce the sale of 216 Spruce Avenue, announce the sale of 247 Oak Tree announce the sale of 339 Raccoon Hol- announce the sale of 2372 Bryant Av- to announce the sale of 1930 Stony Garwood. The property was marketed Road, Mountainside. The property was low Road, Mountainside. The property enue, Scotch Plains. The property was Brook Circle, Scotch Plains. The prop- by Cathy Splinter. marketed by Jacqueline Hamberger and was marketed by Joyce Antone. marketed by Rosemary Dunlap. erty was marketed by Sharon Lies. sold by Anne Sank.

Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to Avenue West, Westfield is pleased to announce the sale of 7 AberdeenRoad, announce the sale of 725 Marcellus announce the sale of 517 Sherwood announce the sale of 649 Nottingham announce the sale of 730 Scotch Plains. The property was mar- Drive, Westfield. The property was Parkway, Westfield. The property was Place, Westfield. The property was Shadowlawn Drive, Westfield. The keted by Faith Maricic. marketed by Jocelyne Holden and sold marketed by Susan Massa. marketed by Carol Tener and sold by house was marketed by Faith Maricic by Lee Corcoran. Susan Dinan. and sold by Grace Rappa.

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 18 Thursday, March 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Trailside Center to Observe Miller-Cory to Celebrate Earth Awareness Week Tinsel Painting Sunday WESTFIELD — On Sunday, MOUNTAINSIDE – The Trailside At 1:30 p.m. that day, families Kaplan of Westfield in the Frazee Nature and Science Center, located March 24, Laurie and Amy Mills of Building. with children ages 5 and up can Fanwood will demonstrate the art of at 452 New Providence Road in participate in “Planting for Wild- In addition, the museum’s gift shop Mountainside, will observe Earth tinsel painting between 2 and 5 p.m. offers a wide variety of reproduc- life,” by helping to replenish the at the Miller-Cory House Museum, Awareness Week with special activi- hillside next to the Green Trail stream. tions, crafts and cookbooks. ties on Thursday and Friday, March located at 614 Mountain Avenue in Admission to the museum is $2 for No pre-registration or fee is required. Westfield. The museum is open ev- 28 and 29. On Friday, the Central Park Zoo’s adults, 50 cents for students and free On Thursday, “Animals in Danger” ery Sunday between those hours, for children under age 6. The mu- Wildlife Theater will present “The except for holiday weekends. will be offered at 10 a.m. for families Mystery of the Great Blue Heron seum will be closed on Easter Sun- with children age 7 and up. The pro- Tinsel painting, a form of reverse day, March 31, and will reopen the Marsh” at 1:30 p.m. This traveling painting on glass, includes the use of gram will focus on plants and animals troupe brings science concepts to following Sunday, April 7. that are endangered in New Jersey and foil behind the glass to give an irides- For more information about the life with actors and spectacular pup- cent effect. Colonial-era women of- what is being done to protect them. pets made of recycled objects. museum, its calendar of upcoming There will also be a short hike that ten saved the foil paper that came in events or volunteer opportunities, The matinee is for families with their tea boxes to use for their tinsel will allow visitors to see what the children ages 4 and up. The fee is please call the museum office at (908) Trailside staff is doing to help ani- painting. 232-1776. $4.50 per person and tickets will be In addition to a demonstration each mals in the Watchung Reservation sold at the door. Westfielder Receives Texas Teaching Award…Allison Manville Metz, a gradu- find shelter and food. Sunday at the museum, visitors may Workshop to Feature Additional Earth Awareness Week ate of the Westfield High School Class of 1993, was the recent recipient of the also take a guided tour of the 18th Participants will also be able to activities will be held the first week 2002 Texas Excellence Teaching Award for the graduate instructors in the Self-Defense Principles help create a colorful mural high- College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. This award, established century farmhouse, led by costumed in April. For a complete Earth Aware- docents. Colonial cooking and SUMMIT — The Women’s Re- lighting the state’s endangered spe- ness brochure or information on other 11 years ago, is to recognize one graduate instructor in each school and college of the university. Pictured from left to right: are President Larry Faulkner, Joan hearthside tasks will be performed source Center in Summit will offer a cies. The fee is $3 per person and pre- spring programs and special events, workshop in self-defense that will registration is required. Lazarus, Allison Metz, the Dean of Fine Arts, And the President of Texas by Jean Peters of Edison and Max please call (908) 789-3670. Excellence. include a lecture, demonstration and practice of basic self-defense prin- ciples and techniques, both psycho- logical and physical. fine homes The emphasis will be on practical, effective solutions that are easy to international learn, do not rely on pure physical strength and will provide options for Fanwood - TLC diffusing potentially violent situa- 2 Bedrooms, 13’ x 24’ Great Room tions. with fireplace. Vinyl siding & full Base- Ruth Goldsmith, an instructor with ment. Needs TLC. $179,900. Chimera Self-Defense for Women, will teach the workshop. This program is scheduled for Sat- urday, April 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. and will be held at the Women’s Re- source Center, 31 Woodland Avenue in Summit. 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And while he can to scare me with that cat thing again, To Benefit Band Group still climb the stairs to the second are you?” he asked. “Because I’m not With Marylou Morano floor with as lively a step as ever, he is buying it.” The House In a last ditch effort, and although a By CAROL F. DAVIS now less likely to do it for sport, but Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times more out of necessity. He doesn’t do bit ashamed of myself, I appealed to tricks. his loyalty. “Then, what ever hap- Eyes of All Ages Should Be Reading WESTFIELD – The On Monday, March 25, at noon, Not that he can’t, mind you. He pened to that man’s best friend thing? Westfield Marching Band Par- the Roy B. Smith Theater of Union could be a regular Houdini if he I mean, I’ve been waiting 10 years for ents’ Association will sponsor County College will present a perfor- wanted. It’s just that, well, he’s a bit that paper and those slippers.” mance called I’ll Never Do That by It was the mention of newspaper Books Celebrating Notable Women its annual Spring Plant Sale The Improbably Players. Here’s the of a snob. And, quite plainly, a gentle- fundraiser on Saturday, March man of his culture and breeding sim- and slippers. That did it. Though try- interesting part. The Improbable Play- ply doesn’t go into showbiz. How ing to hide it, Muffin was experienc- By MARYLOU MORANO ing Up” by Susan Strong (Andews 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at ers are a group of professional actors Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times would it look? Of course there are ing a pang of guilt, like the feeling McMeel Publishing, 2001). Westfield High School, who are in recovery from alcohol or those unsubstantiated rumors of his you get when you dream that you’ve Scientists, political leaders, teach- Roosevelt Intermediate School other drug abuse. They tour with the forgotten to go to math class all se- This should be on every young goal of spreading the message of infatuation years ago with a rather ers, authors and mothers. Women women’s “must read” list. Not only and Edison Intermediate School. fluffy thing from the circus, but if it’s mester. He looked up at me and asked have contributed greatly to society hope and recovery to all. This play, for a certain assurance. are the stories of women such as The sale will offer a variety performed by four individuals, is cre- true, the devout bachelor has kept it to and March is the month we honor of geraniums, hyacinths, im- himself. “No cat?” Eleanor Roosevelt, Maya Angelou ated from the actors’ real-life stories, He still likes long walks. But aside “Nah, no cat. Never really cared for these contributions and the women and Golda Meir historically signifi- patiens, tulips, daffodils, aza- covering a range of issues from peer from a hearty meal, what he loves ‘em.” who made them. cant, they are inspirational as well. leas and Easter lilies. pressure to drinking and driving. It’s most is having his belly rubbed. I am “Me neither. Get the nominations. Reading about the lives of famous Funds raised will support free. For more information, call Cindy We’ve got work to do.” Perhaps one or more of the stories Lampon at (908) 709-7077. happy to oblige, because he is a good women not only celebrates their achieve- of famous women in these books will scholarships for members of boy. So I retrieved the paper with the ments, it inspires our lives as well. inspire today’s young women to be the Westfield High School * * * * * If you haven’t guessed it yet, I’ve nominations myself, fetched my own How many times have you been slippers and, relaxed in my favorite Early Readers the best they can be. Happy Women’s Marching Band. been talking about Muffin, my York- Dover Publications publishes col- tempted to hit Control+Alt+Delete shire Terrier. So that’s 64 in dog years. chair, scratched Muffin’s head and History Month! simultaneously in complete frustra- He will be 10 in human years on shmooshed his ears while he made the lective biographies in the Famous following Oscar predictions (Psst. If tion with your computer? Well, hold March 27, three days after the 74th American Women Series. These that urge. Instead, see the epony- Oscars are awarded. All of which leads they’re wrong, remember, he picked books are geared toward very young them): mous production at the George Street to what has become a rather sore sub- readers - ages 4-8. Playhouse in New Brunswick. ject. Best Picture: A Beautiful Mind; Best Actor: Russell Crowe in A One of their latest offerings is “Fa- Touted as a “New Economy Com- You see, Muffin has an uncanny edy,” the play chronicles the story of knack for predicting the Academy Beautiful Mind; mous Women Aviators,” which they Best Actress: Sissy Spacek in In published in 2001. a 20-something guy as he brings his Award winners. Last year, he divined “Gizmo” to a wealthy venture capi- 8 of the 10 major categories. Problem The Bedroom; Middle Grade Readers Best Supporting Actor: Ethan talist. This may not mean very much is, of late he hasn’t been comfortable If you’ve ever wondered what fa- to some of you, but I am sure you’ve with the rather odd gift. And it’s caused Hawke in Training Day; mous women were like as children, get Best Supporting Actress: Helen heard of Enron and surely you know friction in our relationship. some of the books in Aladdin something about the stock market. Oh, in case you don’t know, Muffin Mirren in Gosford Park; Best Director: Ron Howard in A Paperback’s “Childhood of Famous The comedy runs through Sunday, can talk. I don’t mean like my first April 14, and tickets are $26-$48. dog, Prince, who would bark if you Beautiful Mind; Americans” series. Best Animated Film: Shrek; Call for tickets at (732) 246-7717 or said “speak” or howl if you said “sing.” These books are visit www.georgestplayhouse.org. No, Muffin has a beautiful speaking Best Foreign Film: Amelie; for readers age 9- voice, and if he spoke in your pres- Best Adapted Screenplay: Rob 12. Among the fa- * * * * * Festinger and Todd Field for In The If you prefer a different type of ence, you’d say he sounds just like mous women they Leslie Howard with a touch of Ronald Bedroom; theater, the Elizabeth Playhouse will Colman and a dash of David Niven. Best Original Screenplay: Wes profile are “Amelia present Separate Tables beginning on Problem is, he won’t speak in your Anderson and Owen Wilson for The Earhart: Young Friday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. The presence. Not even on a bet. Royal Tenenbaums; Aviator,” “Susan READY FOR THE GALA…The Westfield Symphony Orchestra (WSO) Gala theme of this play focuses on the age- He began speaking in his 10th Best Art Direction: The Lord of B. Anthony: Committee met recently to discuss the WSO’s upcoming Gala 2002 on Saturday, old internal conflict of the desire to do month, on the very same day that he The Rings: The Fellowship of The April 20. Pictured, left to right, are: Andrea McDermott and Mayor Gregory the right thing versus the passion in- Ring; Champion of McDermott of Westfield, Mayor James Kennedy of Rahway and Lori Kennedy. proved he was at long last housebro- Women’s Rights,” side. This was originally an Academy ken. I congratulated him on the mo- Best Cinematography: The Lord Award-winning film in 1958, starring mentous occasion. And after com- of The Rings: The Fellowship of The “Louisa May Alcott: Young Novelist” Burt Lancaster, Rita Hayworth, David memorating the event with a proud Ring; and “Elizabeth Blackwell: Girl Doc- Honorary Gala Chairs Named Niven and Deborah Kerr as four lonely kick of dirt, he looked up and said, Best Sound: The Lord of The Rings: tor.” misfits at a British seaside resort. The “Thank you.” The Fellowship of The Rings; In 2001, Enslow Publishers, a lo- play runs through Saturday, April 13, At first I thought nothing of it, and Best Sound Editing: Pearl Har- By Westfield Symphony Orchestra and tickets are $8. The theater is lo- bor; cal educational figured maybe this was just a charac- publisher pub- cated at 1100 East Jersey Street. Call teristic of the breed. But I was wrong. Best Original Score: A Beautiful WESTFIELD — Westfield invitations may be obtained on a them at (908) 355-0077. Mind by James Horner; lished an And it eventually led to some embar- Mayor Gregory McDermott and first-come, first-served-basis, by * * * * * rassing moments. Like when I took Best Original Song: “If I Didn’t “American Have You,” from Monsters, Inc., by his wife, Andrea McDermott, and calling the WSO office at (908) When’s the last time you let loose him to the neighborhood tavern and Woman of Sci- Mayor James Kennedy of Rahway 232-9400. and kicked up your heels on the dance told the bartender he could talk. Maybe Randy Newman; ence Collective Best Costumes: Gosford Park; and his wife, Lori Kennedy, will Of his participation Mayor floor? I know, it’s been awhile. Change you’ve heard about it? Several jokes Biography.” all that by attending the Friday Nite have emanated from the episode. Best Documentary Feature: Mur- serve as Honorary Chairs of McDermott commented, “The der on a Sunday Morning; Written by Dance Socials at the Bound Brook When he was about two (in human Westfield Symphony Orchestra’s symphony is one of the organiza- Elks Club at 305 East 2nd Street. The years), on a stormy night when the Best Documentary Short Subject: Carole Ann (WSO) annual gala to be held tions that makes Westfield unique. Artists and Orphans: A True Drama; fun begins at 8 p.m. with half-hour of thunderclaps made him feel particu- Camp, it is also Saturday, April 20, at After all, there are very few sub- larly vulnerable, Muffin finally con- Best Film Editing: Memento; geared towards free dance lessons. Then you get to try Shackamaxon Country Club, urban towns across America with out your new talents with open dancing fided in me. Feeling the need to have Best Makeup: A Beautiful Mind; a reading level of ages 9-12. Best Animated Short Film: For Scotch Plains, according to Jane orchestras of this caliber. Andrea until 11 p.m. Ballroom, Latin, Swing - his head scratched and his ears Middle School readers will also shmooshed while the rain poured The Birds; Francz, Chairwoman. and I are pleased to lend our sup- it’s all happening for just $10. Call for down and the lightning brightened Best Live-Action Short Film: enjoy “The Usborne Book of Famous “The symphony is very grati- port to the symphony, Mrs. Francz more information: (908) 237-2059. the windows in a menacing staccato Gregor’s Greatest Invention; Women: From Nefertiti to Diana.” fied by the willingness of these and her committee.” * * * * * of million-watt flashbulbs, he poured Best Visual Effects: The Lord of This encyclope- On Saturday, March 23, Temple The Rings: The Fellowship of The outstanding couples to participate Mayor Kennedy stated, “Rahway out his heart. dia-style book in the gala evening being held for is always pleased to host the Emanu-El will host a benefit show “I want to have a regular dog’s life,” Ring. gives short snip- featuring Gabe Kaplan. Yes, the very he said. “I don’t want to be a freak the benefit of the WSO,” Mrs. orchestra’s performances. My wife same Gabe Kaplan of “Welcome pet paragraphs Francz observed in the announce- and I encourage the people of Cen- attraction. Do you really think we’d of the lives of Back Kotter” fame. It begins at 8 be better off if they gave us a sitcom, County Launches ment issued this week. She said tral New Jersey to discover both p.m., and tickets are $6-$20. This is like ‘Mr. Ed’? They could call it ‘Mr. many women that Mrs. McDermott is a long- our richly restored arts center and an event for the entire family. Muffin, the Talking Yorkie and his Cultural Newsletter throughout his- time volunteer for the WSO and a this magnificent orchestra.” Idiotic Master.’ But then what would tory, including happen to your film critiquing career? COUNTY — The Union past president of its auxiliary some you’ve group, the Friends of WSO. What kind of credibility would you County Board of Chosen Free- probably never have? You see, I’m doing this for you, holders recently announced the The symphony performs some too, Mike. Sure, there’d be money, establishment of a new heard of. of its concerts each year at the but do you really want to be known as countywide cultural newsletter. The hardcover book is filled with Union County Arts Center in the lunatic who swears his dog can Formerly known as The Bea- pictures and illustrations. It was pub- Rahway, where Mayor and Mrs. Vintage German Finery talk? If so, tell me. I’m man’s best con, the revived and reformatted lished in1998 by E D C Publications. Kennedy are supportive hosts. friend...your best friend, more spe- publication now is called Cul- Young Adult Readers cifically, and I’d do it if you asked. Mrs. Francz said that the theme March 23, 2002 tural Connections. An interesting book for Young for the gala, is “Celebrate But I’d much rather spend my days “County residents repeatedly fetching the paper and bringing you Adults is “The Greatness of Girls: America” and that the event will your slippers.” stressed the need for coordinated, Famous Women Talk About Grow- consistent broad-based informa- spotlight the nation’s renewed I couldn’t fault his reasoning. After sense of national unity and all, whose life was it anyway? So I tion during the recent Cultural Sponsored By acceded to his request, and promised Summit,” said Freeholder Vice- America’s identity in the world. not to pursue the matter. We shook Chairman Mary Ruotolo. Pen & Ink In her statement she acknowl- The Members of The Wagner Society hands, er, paws and hands, on it. And “Cultural Connections will act CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 edged the generosity of the major then as a gesture of good will, he as a centralized clearinghouse corporate sponsor in Westfield, made an offer. for arts and cultural heritage in- appropriately “on guard.” The lower the alert, the colors change PNC Bank. She also credited “I’ll tell you what I will do for you. formation, reflecting the impor- sponsors Merck & Co., Inc., I’ll make your annual Oscar predic- tant role played by the arts, cul- to green and blue, but we still Schering Plough Corporation, tions this year. I’ve been looking over tural and history organizations in have no accompanying directions Parsons Brinckerhoff and Wilentz, your past picks, and aside from 1977 the county’s economic develop- for the average Jane Doe. (when Annie Hall won Best Picture) ment and overall quality of life,” Goldman and Spitzer, PA. and a few other years, you have been she stated. Pouring billions of dollars into The black tie event will includes lame.” The semi-annual newsletter this kind of security system and a cocktail reception, gourmet din- He picked them for me that year. I will be available in libraries, by this Homeland Security program ner and dancing to a 10-piece asked him if I could use him as a literary device, sort of kid readers by request (908) 558-2550, and on baffles me, especially when it swing orchestra. A highlight of maintaining that said Oscar predic- the Union County website: doesn’t make me feel anymore the evening is expected to be the tions were the handiwork of my pet www.unioncountynj.org/ live auction conducted by ac- econdev/cultural.htm. secure than I did on 9-11. Was Yorkshire Terrier, but never letting on Ridge trying to dumb down a claimed charity auctioneer Jon that it was actually true? “Sure,” he Residents can read Cultural Bramnick, a Scotch Plains attor- Connections to learn about up- serious issue by pigeon-holing said. “Who’s going to believe you?” ney. We’ve done well ever since. coming technical assistance terror into color swatches? Why Invitations have been mailed to But in recent years, Muffin has workshops, grant and exhibition not a number system or ABC’s grown tired of the process, viewing it opportunities, helpful websites, symphony subscribers and sup- more as drudgery than an opportunity and the projects and accomplish- like “A” is for “Any minute now, porters but attendance, which is to show off his filmic acumen. And so ments of Union County people we’re all going to get nuked,” “B” capped at 300 due to space con- when I asked him this go-round, he and cultural and historical orga- is for “By the way, here comes bin straints, is open to the public and gave me a bit of a hard time. nizations. “Look, every year it’s the same Laden, and “C” is for “Calm your- For more information, or to send selves, but stock up on Spam?” thing. If we do really well, you take ideas for future newsletter edi- The Presbyterian Church in Westfield • 8:00 PM all the credit: ‘What? Talking dog? tions, please contact the Union If I wanted to be treated like a Keri Russell You don’t believe that tale, do you?’ County Division of Cultural & toddler and given a flashcard sys- ANTON MILLER ELIOT BAILEN But if we don’t do so well, you get to CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 be pretty convincing with that, ‘Hey, Heritage Affairs, 633 Pearl Street, tem that dumb me down, I wouldn’t controversy over a simple haircut, Elizabeth 07202, (908) 558-2550. Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 whudda yuh want from me? It’s that have put my faith in Gov. Ridge in watching the Nielsen ratings for talking dog I got, y’know? I really NJ Relay users dial 711, or e-mail the first place. I’m an American, Brahms: Double Concerto [email protected]. her show take a sharp nosedive shouldn’t let him make the picks any- who has lost thousands of fellow more. But I feel bad, y’know, he re- This newsletter is available in after her shearing in 1999. Though Wagner: Siegfried Idyll ally looks forward to it, the little guy. large print on request. Americans, and I deserve my home- devoted fans begged the network Ya, he still doesn’t talk in front of Cultural Connections is land protected in a system that to keep “Felicity” afloat, and other people, but he makes the Oscar funded in part by the Union doesn’t resemble a Candyland board Russell has grown her hair back to WESTFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA picks. Yep, definitely he still makes County Board of Chosen Free- game. a shoulder-length style, the show ‘em.’” holders; the New Jersey State has never been the same. David Wroe Dog biscuit box in hand last week, Council on the Arts, Department Color-coordinating fear with Music Director & Conductor I chased around the house and be- vague cautionary messages has to Currently, Russell, who makes of State, a partner agency of the her home in Los Angeles with cat seeched: “Just this last time, Muff.” National Endowment for the be one of the largest disservices the TICKET INFORMATION He scooted under the bed in a ges- Nala, can be seen on the silver Arts; and the New Jersey His- government has inflicted upon this General Admission: ture of defiance and said, “No. I’m screen with Mel Gibson and Greg Adults – $25.00 Seniors – $22.00 Students – $15.00 really through this time.” torical Commission, a Division mourning country. We don’t need of Cultural Affairs in the De- Kinnear in the poignant war film “Please Muff. Just once more. Then comic relief, we need relief from We Were Soldiers – and her hair Call 908-232-9400 we’ll get a nice talking cat to predict partment of State. terror. looks just fine. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, March 21, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cartoon Corner Artist ofofArtist the WWthe eekeekeek Despite Downey’s Behind the Scenes Role, She’s SP-F’s Real Auntie Mame

By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT One of these terrific helpers is a being in charge of ticket sales. Her Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times woman by the name of Toni Downey. daughter, Katie, is a junior at the SCOTCH PLAINS — On March Downey runs the Public Relations high school and played the role of 8, 9, 15 and 16, Scotch Plains- department for the troupe, as well as Pegeen in this year’s production of Fanwood Repertory Theater at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (SPFHS) presented the beloved Jerry Herman musical classic, Mame. I had the pleasure of attending last year’s production of Anything Goes and the troupe at SPFHS always turns in a terrific job. The students who become involved with these productions are clearly KKKeri RussellRusselleri spirited, talented individuals who give their hearts and souls to these presentations. Countless hours of (1976- ))(1976- rehearsal and donated time go into these shows, not to mention the blood, By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN sweat and tears of the students. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times It inspired me to learn that it was Beginning this week, Fountain not only the students at SPFHS who Valley, Calif. native Keri Russell were giving it their all, but also a will bid a bittersweet goodbye to rather large group of energetic par- her WB drama, “Felicity,” which ent volunteers who donate much of has experienced fickle support dur- their cherished free time to the troupe. ing its four seasons due to Russell’s LIFE IS A BANQUET…Mame Dennis, who will be played by Laine The parent volunteers number in Bonstein, left, prepares to show the next generation her world in the Scotch decision to cut her locks, changing the hundreds and these dedicated Plains-Fanwood High School Repertory Theatre’s upcoming production timeslots and stiff competition from adults offer their time and talent to of Mame. A grown-up Patrick Dennis, portrayed by Ryan Aspell, and his 91-Piece Exhibit shows like NBC’s “The West Wing,” the costume, scenic design and box wife, Pegeen, played by Katie Downey, left, prepare to let their son, Peter, which airs simultaneously. office departments, among others. played by John DeLuca, go off on his first Mame-led adventure. While it is unclear how bright In Summit Earns the future will be for Russell, fol- Mame. In the lowing her departure from her role Toni is a self-described as a college student finding herself Pen & Ink “wearer of many hats” and Galleries International Acclaim in the concrete jungle of New York loves being a part of the rep- City, one must keep in mind how By Michelle H. Le Poidevin ertory company. A profes- successful her experiences before sional actress herself, By MARYLOU are distributed throughout the world,” “Felicity” were, which might point Color-Coding Terrorerrorerrorism: I Hope Downey has appeared on epi- MORANO to a promising future. sodes of “NYPD Blue” and in Specially Written for The said Bonnie Maranz, Gallery Coordi- Westfield Leader and The Times It seems almost unnatural for What I’m Wearing DDing oesn’t Clash several New York-based films nator, adding that the show has a Russell to frown, even though her and she is also an inspira- SUMMIT — wonderful reputation among foreign pensive character on “Felicity” By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN tional vocalist who has per- The International artists. calls for it quite often. Because, Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times formed in concert in many Juried Show 2002 Zimmer made the initial selections from 1991-1993 she spent most of “Rumor is, we’re havin’ a fire drill. Pass it on.” Immediately, the different venues. was recently exhibited at the New for the exhibit from slides. Several her time as one of the peppiest mention of a drill sent the eighth graders at St. John the Apostle School Downey told The Westfield Jersey Center for Visual Arts (NJCVA) works are reflective of the terrorist cheerleaders and performers of the into a state of alert, with a streamlined roster of instructions running Leader and The Times of Scotch in Summit. attacks which occurred on September Mickey Mouse Club (MMC). Plains-Fanwood that it is a joy to through our minds: single file, quiet in the halls, down the stairs, out the William Zimmer, art critic and jour- 11. Zimmer wanted works with a Raised in Dallas, Tex., Mesa, volunteer her time to the troupe nalist for The New York Times since Ariz., and Denver, Colo., Russell side door. Oh, and don’t forget to “stop, drop and roll” whenever backdrop of September 11 to display because everyone involved truly 1981, served as juror for the show, was schooled in all forms of dance, appropriate – hopefully, not past Sister Jane while she’s scowling at you. becomes a big family. optimism. garnering scholarships which af- In addition to being able to work which is in its 16th consecutive year. Robert Carley’s black and white When I had to flip my The exhibit is comprised of 91 forded her the opportunity to study 200-lb. self-defense in- side by side with her talented daugh- photograph “Stars n’ Stripes” and in exclusive programs. Next, be- ter, Downey loves the sense of ca- pieces of art selected for their portray- Keith Drake’s Etch-A-Sketch draw- fore her MMC stint, Russell tried structor over my shoul- maraderie that is born during an her hand at modeling, competing der in college, I was ex- experience such as this. on “Star Search” with Ed pected to demonstrate “I love this area,” she said. “There McMahon, and acting in Honey, I knowledge of what steps is such a huge sense of community Blew Up the Kid. I would have to take if I here. There are people who came to After MMC, Russell captured see the show once, and then called roles in “Boy Meets World,” “Mar- sensed imminent danger. back and bought tickets for the next ried With Children,” Daddy’s Girls, We must trust our in- weekend. Tonight is our last night, Clerks, The Babysitter’s Seduction, stincts, he told us, and, (Saturday, March 16) and we are the NBC soap a la Aaron Spelling, instead of panicking, we going to be completely sold out.” “Malibu Shores,” and several tele- were to take the neces- When asked if there were any plans vision movies. for next year’s production at the high In 1998, Russell was cast as Fe- sary measures to insure school, Downey replied, “We all have licity Porter in the Ron Howard- our safety. our ideas. But nothing is definite directed drama, which, when it Fire drills and self- yet.” aired, became a cult classic with defense seem fairly el- Unfortunately, there is only room teenagers and 20-somethings all ementary in comparison for one big production a year and the over the world. The show was nomi- troupe likes to choose large musicals nated for a Golden Globe Award in to the ills we face today, so that many people can be involved. the “Best Drama Series” category, and a necessity for pre- The school also features a drama while Russell was tapped as “Fa- paredness comes from a club, but it is an entirely separate vorite Female Performer,” by vot- whole new source of entity from the Repertory Theater. ers for the People’s Choice Awards. fear. Mame was a huge success and Marylou Morano for The Westfield Leader and The Times In 1999, she took home the Golden starred SPFHS students Laine AWARD-WINNING...Hank Kearsley’s “Migration,” oil on canvas took home Globe for “Best Actress in a TV While I’ve seen more Bonstein, Christine Perrota, Ryan “Best in Show,” pictured above, and Melvin D. Leipzig’s “Tom Malloy,” acrylic Drama.” common sense and di- Aspell, Tuan Nguyen, Ian Wehrle, on canvas received the “Merit Award.” Romantically, Russell, who goes rection come from a box of Crayola crayons, for some reason, Jason Subbie, Alex Grecco and by the nickname “Care Bear,” has Pennsylvania Governor and Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge Katie Downey. Matthew Plagge and been linked with her “Felicity” co- believes the American people need a color-coded system to understand John Deluca from Terrill Middle star Scott Speedman, Joey School were also cast to play two Lawrence of “Blossom” fame and terrorism and to defend ourselves against destructive forces. of the juvenile roles. Tony Lucca from “Malibu Shores.” Designed to “provide a comprehensive and effective” way to provide The show was directed by Ana Famous and infamous for her information regarding “the risk of terrorist attacks to federal, state, Llanos of Linden High School and trademark sandy brown locks, no authorities and the American people,” the new Homeland Security musically directed by Laurie actress has ever incurred such Advisory System (HSAS) includes a five-hued format, which is presum- Wellman of SPFHS. Continued on Page 19 The bittersweet experience of be- ably meant to relate to simpletons and Nobel Prize winners, alike. ing involved in a high school pro- Therefore, every person, in ev- duction is one that everyone will ery walk of life, should be able to cherish, regardless of the level of figure out what precautions to their involvement. heed, depending upon the color of When asked if she will be in- volved with next year’s show, the week or day. However, intend- Downey replied, “Of course!” Not ing to be specific, the entire sys- one to let any grass grow under her tem is not only vague, but under- feet, the gifted actress, singer, als in painting, drawing, sculpture, ing toy photo, “United We Stand” are estimates the panic of the public. mother and volunteer is also writ- photography, print and mixed media but two of these themed pieces. We get a color, but the system fails ing a play in her spare time. works. Artwork from seven countries “Stars n’ Stripes” received an Hon- I’m sure we will all hear from the us by not providing a list of in- in addition to the United States is orable Mention Award. The photog- Downey family in the future, and represented. structions to accompany the state rapher plans to devote this year to congratulations to SPFHS Reper- “The International Juried Show of panic or non-panic. tory Theater for a job well done. photographing American flags wher- 2002 is advertised in publications that ever he finds them. In a “Severe Condition,” marked Karen Floriani’s photograph of the by the color red, emergency per- solitary figure, “The Moroccan” was sonnel would be alerted, public awarded the Jurgen Thieck Memorial and government facilities would Award for Photography. The award is be closed – much of what we saw presented in memory of the husband on 9-11. But, for the average of NJCVA member Katie Thieck. American, should I take cover in a “Best in Show” award was given to bomb shelter, say my last prayers, Hank Kearley for his oil on canvas, or can I go to work that morning? “Migration.” Melvin D. Leipzig’s The system says nothing about acrylic on canvas, “Tom Malloy,” that. Kimberly Maier’s assemblage, “I Crossed at Nogales” and “Untitled,” In a “High Condition,” shaded an acrylic on canvas by Michael orange, we would see extra secu- Rodriquez received Merit Awards. In rity at public events and armed addition, eight artists were awarded forces would be coordinated. Does Honorable Mention. this mean that I should avoid the “The outpouring of emotion for New York Knicks game at Madi- this show is surprisingly upbeat,” said son Square Garden, should I be Maranz. stocking up the pantry with canned The International Juried Show 2002 goods? was on exhibit at the New Jersey Cen- Recently, we were in the “El- ter for Visual Arts through March 20. evated Condition” or yellow, but I THIS PERFORMANCE IS GOLDEN…The Oldies group “Satin and Gold” will The New Jersey Center for Visual perform live at the Westfield Coalition for the Arts’ annual 50s Dance on Arts is located at 68 Elm Street, Sum- had no idea what I was supposed Saturday, April 6, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Clark Veterans of Foreign Wars mit, New Jersey. For more informa- to be doing differently or if I was Hall. For more information and to order tickets, which are $20 each, please call tion, please call (908) 273-9121. Continued on Page 19 Westfield Public Schools Fine Arts Supervisor Linda King at (908) 789-4417. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK