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USPS 680020 Published Every Thursday OUR 110th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 41-110 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. Thursday, June 15, 2000 Since 1890 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Lapolla Concedes to Connelly In Congressional Primary By PAUL J. PEYTON showing Mrs. Connelly as the dis- This party and I are very proud to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader trict-wide winner. have stood with Michael in this elec- Opting not to challenge the Demo- Warren Township Committeeman tion. Mike ran a good campaign and cratic Seventh Congressional District Jeffrey Golkin finished a distant third, spoke to many issues on the minds of Primary election results, Union County with 8.3 percent of the vote cast, or the people of this area,” she stated. Manager Michael J. Lapolla conceded 2,698 ballots. Attorney Joel Farley fin- Looking at Mrs. Connelly’s vic- Monday night to Maryanne S. ished with a disappointing 585 tallies, tory, Ms. De Filippo reflected, “It is Connelly. He had waited to see if or 1.8 percent of the total vote cast. now clear that Mrs. Connelly won absentee ballots changed the results The Union County Democratic this election and she has earned the before making his official announce- Committee released statements from right to be able to move forward with ment. Mr. Lapolla and County Democratic her plan for the General Election.” By virtue of Mrs. Connelly’s vic- Chairwoman Charlotte De Filippo. Savoring her victory, Mrs. tory, she and Republican Michael A. Mr. Lapolla, who has served as Connelly said, “I am pleased these Ferguson — the two unsuccessful Union County Manager for the past results confirm what we knew last candidates in the 1998 General Elec- three years, thanked all his support- week – that we won. I look forward tion Congressional races in the Sev- ers and offered “my congratulations to working with every Democrat to enth and Sixth Districts, respectively to Maryanne Connelly. From now win this seat back and take back the — will now face off in November. until the General Election, I will House of Representatives.” A former mayor and long-time coun- work closely with my Democratic The Democrats need a six-seat cilwoman in Fanwood, Mrs. Connelly Chairman, as well as our leaders and gain to take back the majority in the edged Mr. Lapolla by 295 tallies, elected officials, to ensure a Demo- House of Representatives for the first 14,931 (45.8 percent) to 14,636 (44.9 cratic victory throughout Union time in six years. percent), or less than 1 percent of the County this November.” Mrs. Connelly had a steep hill to vote cast for the two candidates. In a seemingly unusual move, Ms. climb when Mr. Lapolla announced Mr. Lapolla, who was actually De Filippo herself announced in a his intention to run for Congress in named by CBS News, Comcast Chan- statement that the party would not January. Mr. Lapolla’s campaign was nel 8 and News 12 New Jersey on seek a recount of the election results. co-chaired by United States Senator Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader June 6 as the projected winner of the She served as Co-Chairwoman of Robert Torricelli, State Senator SCHOOL IS ALMOST OUT FOR SUMMER… Children, who are preparing for the last days of school, flocked to the race, opted to concede after the four Mr. Lapolla’s campaign. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Memorial Pool in Westfield with their goggles to cool off from the hot sun. counties that make up the Seventh “It is time to move forward to District certified election results electing Democrats this November. Westfield Board of Education and Parents Debate Proposed Math Curriculum

By LAWRENCE HENRY board was confronted by a number of (in Regina Kiczek’s words). Plus, Group work in Everyday Math Specially Written for The Westfield Leader parents who voiced concern about group work in classes tended to elimi- classes, said Ms. Kiczek, is designed Editor’s Note: This is the first of adopting the Everyday Math pro- nate a teacher’s traditional whole- “to help the students formulate the two stories about the Westfield School gram. class lecturer role. multiplication rule (for example), District’s plan to adopt a new el- In response to those concerns, Su- For many parents, alarm bells be- then practice it.” ementary school math curriculum. perintendent of Schools Dr. William gan to ring. Board Member Annmarie Puleio, Next week’s article will address: What J. Foley seemed to backpedal on Ms. Westfield’s Joanne Muldoon, who who chairs the school board’s cur- does “successful” mean in teaching Kiczek’s commitment. had two children in the public schools riculum committee, said recently that elementary mathematics? “There’s a presumption that we’re four years ago, “saw some things she was glad Westfield had waited to * * * * * ready to go with Everyday Math,” happening back then that I wasn’t adopt a new elementary math cur- said Dr. Foley at that meeting. That happy with.” She continued, “There riculum. The district benefited from The proposal to adopt a new el- ementary school math curriculum in presumption “is not so.” wasn’t any math homework going the experience of other school sys- “Progressive math,” as it is some- on. There was no rote memorization tems with Everyday Math, she said. Westfield’ schools recaps, in polite times called, started with the pro- of math facts.” miniature, the doubts and conflicts CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 of a decade of nationwide debate mulgation of a set of new “math In addition, Mrs. Muldoon, like standards” by the National Council many other parents in the progres- over “new math.” of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) sive era, found it hard, if not impos- In Westfield, four elementary schools have been “piloting” two in 1989. These new standards em- sible, to help her children with what phasized “cooperative” strategies for homework they did have. Non-Pesticide new curricula, Math Trailblazers and learning (students working together “Children were not allowed to Everyday Math, for the past year. At the school board meeting May in small discussion groups to figure bring home their workbooks,” she Policy Passed out how to solve problems); a com- said. “It was almost impossible for a 16, district math consultant Regina plicated “assessment” protocol (com- parent to get involved.” Kiczek announced that Everyday Math had been selected over Math plicated according to critics; “ongo- Ms. Kiczek pointed out, in a recent By Council ing, consistent, and multi-faceted,” interview, that, since 1989, NCTM Trailblazers, and that the Everyday By PAUL J. PEYTON said NCTM); and a kind of leveling has revised its standards in reponse Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Math pilot — a tryout period — would be extended to four more of the curriculum (“equity”) to make to some of the criticisms coming The Westfield Town Council math more accessible to all students. from parents. has initiated a policy requiring grades next year. At that meeting, Proponents of the new “progres- “One of the big issues (NCTM) Ms. Kiczek said she expected the the town to use the least hazard- district would adopt Everyday Math sive” standards talked about “achiev- addressed,” she said, “is that there is ous chemicals to maintain town- ing deep conceptual understanding” definitely a role for rote memoriza- operated parks and land. Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader for all grades within two years. of the process of math. At the same tion.” PINNING ON THE BOUTONNIÈRE…During a pre-prom party at Effingham At the most recent school board The town joins Cranford and Place in Westfield, Tara Clarke pins a lovely white rose boutonnière to Michael meeting, however, on June 6, the time, certain traditional norms went As for children not being able to Rahway as the only area munici- Todd’s lapel. by the boards: rote memorization of bring books home, Ms. Kiczek palities that have such a program. the often-talked-about “math facts,” pointed out that the “journals” for The Westfield school system has including multiplication tables and Everyday Math are the basis for had a similar policy for years. algorithms, and the traditional teaching, and that teachers are afraid Eighty towns, school districts Planning Board OK’s Application “gazinta” method of long division kids won’t bring the books back. and county governments includ- ing Union County have endorsed Integrated Test Management or For Southside Grove St. Subdivision IPM policies, according to the New Jersey Environmental Fed- By DEBORAH MADISON In exchange, Mr. Rapuano will that the revised proposal, insuring a Specially Written for The Westfield Leader eration. acquire a parcel of land adjacent to permanent buffer, was a good alter- In an IPM system, pests are Thanks to a land-swap agreement one of the lots at the end of Colum- native for the neighborhood. managed by inspection, monitor- worked out between local developer bus Avenue, which will allow that lot The application was approved and ing, site and sanitation improve- Ralph Rapuano and the Town of to be set back, eliminating the need will now be submitted to the Tree ments, mechanical and biologi- Westfield, Mr. Rapuano’s proposed for a variance and allowing that lot to Preservation Commission for their cal methods. IPM requires the southside Columbus Avenue subdi- face Columbus Avenue instead of recommendations. least hazardous chemical controls. vision was approved by the Planning fronting Grove Street. Mr. Rapuano told the board that he “By adopting an IPM program Board Monday night. Columbus Avenue will only be intends to build three small-sized as its pest control policy, the Town The approval, however, carries the extended 120 feet instead of the ini- Colonial-style homes on the lots, of Westfield endeavors to do its condition that the town will main- tially proposed 140 feet. approximately 2,200 square feet share for the protection and im- tain a permanent wooded buffer be- Despite the revised proposal, sev- each. He could not confirm building provement of the environment, tween Columbus Avenue and Grove eral area residents voiced their con- heights or other details at this time, while setting an example for its Street, as requested by nearby Grove tinued objections to the development but said that they would be appropri- citizenry and the other large land- Street residents. at the meeting. ately designed to fit into the existing owners within Westfield to fol- The Columbus Avenue subdivi- Several residents told the board neighborhood. low,” according to a mission state- sion application, which was initially that there are numerous parking prob- In other business, a major site plan ment included in the new town brought before the Westfield Plan- lems on Columbus Avenue due to application by developer Tiger Re- policy. ning Board in May, is for the devel- residents from a nearby Garwood alty was approved for the construc- Jane Nogaki, representing the opment of one existing wooded lot apartment building using Columbus tion of a medical office building at New Jersey Environmental Fed- into three houses on three 50-foot Avenue as a parking lot, as well as 596 Springfield Avenue. The appli- eration that promotes the use of lots. The existing wooded lot is on speeding problems on that street. cation proposes to remove the exist- more natural methods for lawn Grove Street, adjacent to the “paper Mayor Thomas C. Jardim stated ing building from the site and con- care and weed control, thanked street,” Columbus Avenue. that the Planning Board had no juris- struct a one-story, 9,000 square foot the council for passing its resolu- More than a dozen residents at- diction over that situation, but would office building for medical offices. tion. tended last month’s meeting to ob- pass their concern on to the Town Several variances are needed be- The New Jersey Department of ject to the proposed extension of Council. cause of insufficient set back, mini- Environmental Protection (DEP) Columbus Avenue 140 feet toward Mr. Rapuano’s lawyer, James mum lot area requirements and in- has estimated that three million Grove Street and the elimination of Flynn of Westfield, explained to the sufficient parking in the rear. pounds of chemical pesticides are the wooded buffer. residents that the revised proposal The applicant, Mitchell Erlance, used annually in the state by com- The land-swap agreement allows with the land-swap agreement does President of Tiger Realty, told the mercial and agricultural users. the town to acquire the parcel of land not require any variances and which board that the proposed building is A 1990 DEP survey showed adjacent to the end of Columbus permits the development of the sub- similar to one he owns in Warren, that over a million pounds of pes- Avenue that contains the wooded division under existing zoning ordi- that has won a design-award. ticides were used by golf courses buffer between Columbus Avenue nances. An application by Messercola and lawn care applicators. and Grove Street. Planning Board members agreed Brothers Realty Company, seeking Lawrence Avenue resident INDEX major site plan approval with vari- Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader Harvey Roberson noted that a ances for the construction of a three- POSING PRIOR TO PROM…At a pre-prom party hosted by Michael Todd on few years ago he lost a golden A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 11 story building at 900 South Avenue, Effingham Place, attendees posed for a photo. Pictured, left to right, are: front Business ...... Page 17 Obituary ...... Page 10 Social ...... Page 6 retriever at a young age to what has been postponed until the next row, Julianne Peppe, Tara Clarke and Donna Shaller; back row, Alex Dupre, CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Classifieds..... Page 19 Sports ...... Page 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Michael and Joe Valentine. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, June 15, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION How Westfield Responds Lapolla Concedes to Connelly To Needy Discussed In Congressional Primary CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Raymond Lesniak, Ms. De Filippo and only “crystallized” Mrs. Connelly’s In Community Forum the Union County Election Board support. Chairwoman, June Fischer. The Lapolla Campaign accused Mrs. By MELISSA BETKOWSKI affects basic need. In the U.S. between All nine members of the Board of Connelly of trying to take credit for Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Chosen Freeholders also served on Mr. “What is need?” This question, posed 1996-1998 the percent of the popula- writing the first Megan’s Law in the tion living below the poverty level was Lapolla’s campaign committee, includ- state. The Connelly Campaign took on by Dr. Lois Richardson of Kean Univer- ing Linda d. Stender, a former mayor sity, kicked off the second of four weekly 13 percent. In New Jersey, that figure Mr. Lapolla for what they said was a was 9 percent. In Westfield, however, and current Democratic Municipal long list of campaign contributions from meetings, “Four Mondays in June Com- Chairwoman in Fanwood. munity 2000” sponsored by the Town the percent of residents below poverty Union County employees and vendors. of Westfield and the Westfield Founda- level is 1.4 percent. She then asked if Mr. Lapolla also received the back- Now the time has come to mend tion. those below the poverty line feel like ing of the Chairman of the National fences in lieu of party unity. Monday’s meeting, entitled “Re- part of the Westfield community. Democratic Congressional Commit- sponding as a Community to Citizens in “Yes, but they feel a little disenfran- tee, Congressman Patrick Kennedy. Need,” brought together a diverse panel chised,” Ms. Johnson replied, noting The Seventh District seat became and discussed some of the core issues that the town must work to remedy that hotly contested when four-term Re- Math Program about those in need. situation. publican Congressman Bob Franks The panel included: Lillian Corsi, The issue was raised by Dr. opted to run for the United States Sen- director of Human Services Richardson whether ate. The list of candidates reached 12 at Debate Ensues for the Town of Westfield; people find it difficult to one point, including seven Republi- ask for help. cans and five Democrats. It was later CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Ernestine Howell, Executive She did express concern with the Director of the Westfield Ms. Litterer responded pared down to eight, split evenly be- Community Center; Ezella with a strong yes, noting tween the two political parties. “deep understanding” or “concept Johnson, Executive Direc- that in her experience with In Union County, Mr. Lapolla posted based” mode of math teaching in Ev- tor of the Westfield Neigh- those with alcoholism, a 9,167-7,816 victory. However, Mrs. eryday Math. borhood Council; Marie there is nothing to do with Connelly returned the favor in Somerset “Is it fuzzy math?” she asked, rhetori- Koch, Student Assistance economics in that need. County, where she blasted Mr. Lapolla, cally. “To some, it seems like fuzzy Counselor for Edison and What is needed, she said is 3,177-672. Mr. Golkin, who ran on the math. However, math has changed to Roosevelt Intermediate Four Mondays a “caring community that Somerset Democratic organization some extent. We understand that there Schools; Diane Litterer, di- In June: is accepting and where ballot line, came in second place, with needs to be a great facility on the part of rector of the National Coun- Community 2000 people are not going to be 2,269 tallies. our students to solve math problems. The cil on Alcohol and Drug looked down upon.” In Essex County, where the Seventh reason it’s sometimes called fuzzy math Abuse; Linda Maggio, Executive Di- “Because we live in District includes only Maplewood and is it seems to overemphasize simply rector of the United Fund of Westfield; Westfield many people are embarrassed Millburn, both of which border Union approaching problems, rather than solv- Meg Miller, executive director of the to ask for help. They do not want to talk County, Mrs. Connelly outdistanced ing problems.” Washington Rock Girl Scout Council; or share details about themselves,” Mrs. Mr. Lapolla 906-485, including 12 “They’re doing calculations by draw- Elaine Slabe of the Westfield YMCA Howell said. absentees to three for Mr. Lapolla. Mr. ing pictures!” one former elementary and John Wheatley, retired Deputy Chief Could this be considered airing dirty Lapolla won Middlesex County, 4,310- teacher protested. of the Westfield Police Department. laundry, Dr. Richardson asked. 3,029, mainly through the support of Indeed, paging through both Addison- “No,” Mrs. Slabe replied. “In order Wesley Math and Everyday Math re- Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader Westfield Foundation member Tom party leaders in Woodbridge, includ- READY TO RIDE IN STYLE…Juan Chumpitaz, looking dapper, and Jacqueline Phelan, in his welcome remarks, said, to meet needs, you must address the ing 1997 Gubernatorial contender veals textbooks that employ lots and lots Fischer, looking elegant, prepare to ride to their senior prom in a sleek white “sometimes I fear that townspeople view issues.” James McGreevey. Mr. Lapolla won of pictures, and encourages pictorial limousine. the Foundation as a group of old Ms. Koch raised the issue of diver- the city by a margin of 3,125-1,745. imagination. Westfielders trying to preserve old sity and the fact that the town has a The looming question after last Hung-Hsi Wu, a professor of math- Westfield. certain willingness to accept diversity, Tuesday’s apparent victory by Mrs. ematics at the University of California, “But this is not the case. The but the community may not be diverse Connelly was whether absent ballots Berkeley, pointed out one of the short- Foundation’s mission statement states: enough to deal with the issues. cast in Union County would change comings of the pictorial method of math The Westfield Foundation’s purpose is Dr. Richardson noted that diversity the outcome of the results. Repeated instruction. to promote the betterment of the is not just a black/white issue or a race/ calls from The Westfield Leader and In “Basic Skills Versus Conceptual Westfield community and the enhance- gender issue. The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Understanding,” an article published in ment of the quality of life for all of its Mrs. Maggio remarked about a se- confirmed that officials in the office of the fall 1999 issue of American Educa- citizens.” nior citizen task force formed to handle the Union County Clerk were still tor, the magazine of the American Fed- Mr. Wheatley called need an indi- the concerns of the county’s fifth high- counting the ballots as of late last week. eration of Teachers, Professor Wu wrote: vidual thing, citing some differences in est senior citizen population. When County officials revealed that over “We should not make students feel that needs faced by Westfield citizens. that task force assessed the greatest 1,500 ballots had been taken out by the only problems they can do are those In her involvement with the Westfield needs of seniors, topping the list was potential voters. The question that re- they can visualize…Of course they can- Community Center, Mrs. Howell said transportation. “It doesn’t matter if you mained was exactly how many ballots not draw a picture of 2/97 divided by 31/ she sees a variety of need, from the have all the money in the world if you were actually returned. In the end, Mrs. 17…But this does not mean they cannot financial to people who “need to talk or can’t get around,” Mrs. Maggio noted. Connelly received 163 absentee bal- do the problem! Or that more complex a place to go.” She also noted that “Westfield is not problems like this one are not essential.” immune to need,” and that it is a micro- lots in Union County, to 136 for Mr. “(Abraham) Maslow defined our most Lapolla. Professor Wu’s article, plus another basic needs as food, water and shelter,” cosm of the world of which Westfield is widely circulated article, “Knowing and a part. The town must collaborate and Looking at the results, Sujata Ms. Koch told the audience of about Tejwani, Campaign Manager for Mrs. Teaching Elementary Mathematics,” by two dozen concerned citizens. Ms. Koch work together to solve problems, she Professor Richard Askey of the Univer- said. It was noted throughout the night Connelly, said she believes Mrs. said that the students who she works Connelly’s victory had a lot to do with sity of Wisconsin, are available at the with have some basic needs of adoles- that many agencies within the town AFT Web site at http://www.aft.org/pub- have formed a network of helping. running a campaign that featured a cence, such as belonging, power, choices “positive message,” including calls for lications/american_educator/index.html. and opportunities for fun. “I didn’t always have the answer,” Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to see Mr. Wheatley said, referring to his ten- gun safety, preserving Social Security Also, Ms. Koch said, recent studies and education. them. have shown that healthy adolescents ure with the police department. “But I At the June 6 meeting, Dr. Foley re- could find the answer, I was fortunate.” To offset Mr. Lapolla’s strong orga- have needs for diversity, opportunities nizational support, Ms. Tejwani said, called the arguments over phonics ver- Cheri Rogowsky for The Westfield Leader for self-exploration and self-definition, Ms. Koch noted that the town must not get into a “never say never” mindset. Mrs. Connelly took her campaign di- sus whole language reading instruction, A UNIQUE RIDE TO THE PROM…Parked before Harrow Road in Westfield, meaningful participation in school and and remarked that the school district had this stretch Hummer limousine will take prom attendees on a ride of luxury they Members of the audience who of- rectly to the voters at train stations and community, physical activity, compe- grocery stores, etc. come to adopt a combination of both will never forget. tence and achievement and clear struc- fered feedback to the panel asked them to consider the idea of community in “We did excellent in Somerset methods. That seems to be the direction ture and limits. County,” she stated, adding that Mrs. the district is going now with elementary “Need is to be in want of something,” need. One such resident raising this con- Connelly was very pleased with her math eduction: to adopt a curriculum like Mrs. Maggio said, when asked for her Middlesex County victory in Edison, Everyday Math, then supplement it with Reopening of Westfield’s definition of need. She noted that many cern was mayoral candidate Susan Jacobson. which helped offset, to some degree, “skills ‘n’ drills” and homework. of the agencies represented on the panel her loss in Woodbridge. Ms. Kiczek emphasized that teachers are “on the front line of meeting need for Another aspect of community in need Crossway Place Road that was raised by Councilwoman Claire She also said the campaign did much of the new curriculum will have to know Westfield.” better in Essex and Union Counties their stuff. Mrs. Corsi called need “problems Lazarowitz was that of low to moderate income families that are being forced than expected. Any of the new curricula, she said, that money can’t solve.” In Middlesex County, Mrs. Connelly “requires a good deal of math knowledge Still Some Time Away “Need is what an individual feels is out of Westfield due to a lack of afford- able housing. edged Mr. Lapolla in Edison (549- on the part of the teachers. We’re going to By FRED ROSSI section of Crossway Place will then lacking in their life,” Mrs. Slabe added. 530) and in Middlesex (264-196), but be working very hard on staff develop- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader be reconfigured slightly so that, at Expanding on that point, Ms. Johnson Councilwoman Lazarowitz said that something legislative must be done “so lost by a margin of 3,125-1,745 in ment.” WESTFIELD — Several months the intersection with North Avenue, called need, “the inability to provide for Woodbridge. In Somerset County, Mrs. And she defended Everyday Math, after the original deadline, the re- it lines up more evenly with a safe and secure life” and being unable we don’t lose this vital part of the town.” Connelly defeated Mr. Lapolla in and the progressive ideas in math teach- opening of Crossway Place in Edgewood Avenue on the far side of to “provide for themselves the things Bridgewater, 292-37; in Hillsborough, ing in general. Westfield is still some time away. North Avenue. that many people take for granted.” The next part in the series, “Raising Children of Tolerance, Values and Pur- 487-137, and in North Plainfield, 348- “This is a big program,” she said. She Citing some problems with the The Town will purchase a small Moving away from simply defining 79. emphasized that years of work have been contractors that have been widening parcel of land from the American need, Dr. Richardson raised the issue of pose” will be held on Monday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Mrs. Connelly beat Mr. Lapolla, 425- put into writing it and evaluating it, and the roadway between North and Legion Hall on North Avenue to al- poverty in society and how poverty 121, in her hometown of Fanwood in that Westfield was spending several years South Avenues that runs under the low for the roadway’s slight bend to Union County. She also won in Scotch trying it out. “Why would we do it if we NJ Transit rail line, Westfield Town the west. Plains, 738-606; in New Providence, didn’t think it would be successful?” Engineer Kenneth B. Marsh told The 311-171, and in Berkeley Heights, 307- Westfield Leader that “we’re really June 21 Last Day Non-Pesticide Policy Passed 236. She was just nipped by Mr. Lapolla Julie Elmuccio Receives close to wrapping up” and reopen- in his hometown of Westfield, 912- ing the road to auto and pedestrian Of School in Westfield 857. Dean’s List Standing traffic. WESTFIELD — The last day of Mr. Lapolla won in Roselle, Linden, The road has been closed for about school for Westfield Public School by Westfield Town Council WESTFIELD — Julie Elmuccio, Plainfield and Kenilworth. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John nine months; it was hoped the road students will be Wednesday, June 21. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The Primary campaign became would be opened last month, but Mr. Elmuccio of Westfield has been named Grades 1–8 will attend school from was determined as an illness brought on by bonds. heated at times. Several national to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College, Marsh said the town is waiting for 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. All kindergar- consumption of pesticides. He noted the According to Town Administrator Tho- women’s groups felt Mr. Lapolla went NJ Transit to dig out the excess dirt Clinton, N.Y., for the 2000 spring semes- ten students will attend from 10 a.m.– possible dangers these chemicals could mas Shannon, the projects funded are fol- over the line in a radio spot depicting ter. that has accumulated during the 12:30 p.m. Westfield High School have on children “rolling on the lawn,” and lows: Mrs. Connelly as being confused on project. • Julie is a graduate of Westfield High students’ half-day schedule will in- participating in other activities in the grass. $116,000 for various curbing to the issue of school vouchers. The ad School. Once Crossway Place is opened, “I like the proposals that you are setting streets. portrayed Mrs. Connelly as a dipsy autos will find a new roadway that clude periods one through nine from • 7:30 a.m.–12:28 p.m. up and that you are really going to enforce $445,000 for road projects, including game show contestant in a takeoff of will have two lanes in each direc- it and get in there the way it should be Park Place and Crossway Place. ABC’s “Who Wants to Be A Million- Matthew Collins tion. In addition, there will be a six- There will also be a half-day ses- • sion for all grades on Tuesday, June done,” Mr. Roberson told the council at its $265,000 for the reconstruction of aire.” Graduates Fairfield foot wide sidewalk that will allow June 6 meeting. Benson Place. Ms. Tejwani said the political spot pedestrians to cross safely under the 20, with a field day planned for the First Ward Councilman Gregory S. • $150,000 for sanitary storm sewer MOUNTAINSIDE – Matthew bridge. high school students at Tamaques McDermott said it is important that the improvements. Collins, a Mountainside resident and the Once it is opened, the northern Park from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. town educates its residents to take steps in • $342,000 for reconstruction of the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Collins, cutting down on pesticide use with alter- overlook at Mindowaskin Park and the graduated Fairfield University on May native lawn care and weed control meth- dam at Gregory’s Pond and development Planning Bd. 21. ods. of a plan to dredge and restore the pond at Matthew majored in business/man- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 agement. He was also the captain of the Both Acting Mayor Lawrence A. Tamaques Park. meeting, scheduled for Monday, July Goldman and Second Ward Councilman • $165,000 for facilities improvements, university’s swim team. A graduate of 10. Delbarton School, Matthew plans a ca- James J. Gruba said they will look into including the Municipal Building and Pub- A minor subdivision application whether their dogs’ recent illnesses may lic Works Center, purchase of new parking reer in environmental business. have been caused by pesticides. meters and pay stations. with variances for 236 Brightwood Cathy Knights, a new town resident, • $220,000 for the town’s residential Avenue by applicants Kenneth and called the town’s new policy “a good step sidewalk replacement program. Nancy Leonard, to create two new All of the Latest News: in the right direction.” • $235,000 to replace Public Works lots from an existing single lot was www.goleader.com! Third Ward Councilman Neil F. Sullivan, equipment. also postponed until the Monday, Jr. said he wants the town to fully fund the • $170,000 geared towards recreational July 10 meeting. IPM system in the town’s next budget facilities, the bulk of which will go towards cycle. The plan includes the following: de- design services for improvements planned thatching grass and testing soil, spot seed- for Memorial Park and creation of a pocket WESTFIELD VOLUNTEER ing and use of natural organic fertilizers. park in memory of activist and entertainer beautiful things In other business, the town approved Paul Robeson and purchase of new equip- RESCUE SQUAD BLOTTER several ordinances to fund capital im- ment at Sycamore Park. provements included in this year’s mu- • $75,000 for a new phone system and ...Twenty seven years of nicipal budget, which was adopted by the air packs for the Fire Department system. Statistics for May 2000 council last month. 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USPS 485200 Published OUR 42ND YEAR – ISSUE NO. 24-42 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. Thursday, June 15, 2000 Every Thursday (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS Lapolla Concedes to Connelly In Congressional Primary By PAUL J. PEYTON with 8.3 percent of the vote cast, or this election and she has earned the Specially Written for The Times 2,698 ballots. Attorney Joel Farley right to be able to move forward with Opting not to challenge the Demo- finished with a disappointing 585 her plan for the General Election.” cratic Seventh Congressional Dis- tallies, or 1.8 percent of the total vote Savoring her victory, Mrs. trict Primary election results, Union cast. Connelly said, “I am pleased these County Manager Michael J. Lapolla The Union County Democratic results confirm what we knew last conceded Monday night to Maryanne Committee released statements from week – that we won. I look forward S. Connelly. He had waited to see if Mr. Lapolla and County Democratic to working with every Democrat to absentee ballots changed the results Chairwoman Charlotte De Filippo. win this seat back and take back the before making his official announce- Mr. Lapolla, who has served as House of Representatives.” ment. Union County Manager for the past The Democrats need a six-seat By virtue of Mrs. Connelly’s vic- three years, thanked all his support- gain to take back the majority in the tory, she and Republican Michael A. ers and offered “my congratulations House of Representatives for the first Ferguson — the two unsuccessful to Maryanne Connelly. From now time in six years. candidates in the 1998 General Elec- until the General Election, I will Mrs. Connelly had a steep hill to tion Congressional races in the Sev- work closely with my Democratic climb when Mr. Lapolla announced enth and Sixth Districts, respectively Chairman, as well as our leaders and his intention to run for Congress in — will now face off in November. elected officials, to ensure a Demo- January. Mr. Lapolla’s campaign was A former mayor and long-time cratic victory throughout Union co-chaired by United States Senator councilwoman in Fanwood, Mrs. County this November.” Robert Torricelli, State Senator Connelly edged Mr. Lapolla by 295 In a seemingly unusual move, Ms. Raymond Lesniak, Ms. De Filippo tallies, 14,931 (45.8 percent) to De Filippo herself announced in a and the Union County Election Board 14,636 (44.9 percent), or less than 1 statement that the party would not Chairwoman, June Fischer. percent of the vote cast for the two seek a recount of the election results. All nine members of the Board of candidates. She served as Co-Chairwoman of Chosen Freeholders also served on David B. Corbin for The Times Mr. Lapolla, who was actually Mr. Lapolla’s campaign. Mr. Lapolla’s campaign committee, STRIKINGLY SHARP “BUMBLEBEE”…This 1956 Raven Black and Golden Glow Yellow Ford Fairlane Sunliner named by CBS News, Comcast Chan- “It is time to move forward to including Linda d. Stender, a former convertible known as “Bumblebee” displays a 292 V-8, four-barrel carburetor with dual exhausts through the rear and nel 8 and News 12 New Jersey on electing Democrats this November. mayor and current Democratic Mu- has a black and white interior. This glowing car is owned by Rich Salzer of Scotch Plains and was among those featured June 6 as the projected winner of the This party and I are very proud to nicipal Chairwoman in Fanwood. at Sunday’s Sixth Annual SPBPA Classic Car Show. race, opted to concede after the four have stood with Michael in this elec- Mr. Lapolla also received the back- counties that make up the Seventh tion. Mike ran a good campaign and ing of the Chairman of the National District certified election results spoke to many issues on the minds of Democratic Congressional Commit- showing Mrs. Connelly as the dis- the people of this area,” she stated. tee, Congressman Patrick Kennedy. Borough and Property Owner Reach trict-wide winner. Looking at Mrs. Connelly’s vic- The Seventh District seat became Warren Township Committeeman tory, Ms. De Filippo reflected, “It is hotly contested when four-term Jeffrey Golkin finished a distant third, now clear that Mrs. Connelly won CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 End to Dispute Over Mt. Laurel Site By SUZETTE F. STALKER proximity to a gas pipeline. having to go to trial. Specially Written for The Times The pipeline, which winds through LaGrande Midway Partnership has The Fanwood Borough Council Fanwood, Scotch Plains and many entered into a contract to sell the unanimously passed a resolution last other communities, is part of the Midway Avenue parcel to Built-Well week which marks the end of a more same system as another branch which Homes, LLC, a Fanwood-based com- than four-year-old dispute between exploded in Edison in 1994. pany which already owns the site on the municipality and the owner of a Planning Board members had Terrill Road where the other afford- property earmarked for affordable asked for a 75-foot buffer for the able housing units are to be built. housing. development, which would have re- In order to fulfill that contract, A 1992 pact between Fanwood quired the elimination of several however, the Midway Avenue site and the state Council On Affordable homes from the proposed develop- had to be a “developable lot,” ob- Housing (COAH) requires the bor- ment. served Robert Kraus, the Scotch ough to provide eight units of afford- On March 27, 1995, LaGrande Plains attorney which represented able housing in accordance with the Midway Partnership filed a legal ac- LaGrande Midway Partnership. New Jersey State Supreme Court’s tion in the Superior Court of New Mr. Estis said that during the past Mount Laurel rulings of 1985. Jersey against the Planning Board six to nine months, “significant ne- These rulings mandated that each and the borough. The action against gotiations” had been achieved which of the state’s 566 towns provide a the Planning Board, challenging its paved the way for the council’s reso- certain amount of low- and moder- rejection of the site plan, was later lution to amend the developers agree- ate-income housing. dismissed. ments with both LaGrande Midway Four of the eight dwellings for The suit charged the borough with Partnership and Built-Well Homes. which Fanwood was obligated were breach of contract (the developers During the negotiations, the bor- built in Elizabeth as part of a re- agreement) and “inverse condemna- ough agreed to reduce the buffer gional contribution agreement; the tion” of the Midway Avenue prop- CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 remainder will be constructed lo- erty because of the buffer require- cally. Existing plans call for three ment, borough officials said. units on Terrill Road and one on In May of 1996, the Borough Coun- Midway Avenue. cil adopted an ordinance prohibiting New Owners In June and November of 1993, the development within 50 feet of the David B. Corbin for The Times borough entered into developers pipeline, according to Dennis Estis, Of Malibu Site LOOK AT EARL’S PEARL…This Black 1968 Olds Cutlass Supreme convertible, which boasts a 310 HP, 350 V-8 engine, agreements with the owners of the who was Borough Attorney at the had everybody thinking of Elvis and Memphis because the interior was adorned with red crushed velour cushioning with properties on Terrill and Midway. time and currently serves as special yellow trimming. The beautiful vehicle is owned by Earl Sammond. Many vintage cars were on display at the sixth Annual These agreements set parameters and counsel to the governing body. Present Case Classic Car Show, Craft Fair & Street Fair organized by the Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association last conditions for the building and sale While LaGrande Midway Partner- By FRED ROSSI Sunday. of affordable housing units there. ship argued that the ordinance made Specially Written for The Times In 1995, LaGrande Midway Part- development of the lot impossible, The principals of Club Malibu nership, the owner of the Midway Mr. Estis said the borough was within on Terrill Road in Scotch Plains Scotch Hills Expansion to Be Funded Avenue site, was denied site plan its rights to establish the buffer as a began to present their case for approval by the Fanwood Planning matter of municipal zoning. having the closed nightclub’s li- Board for a housing development, Over the next three years, the bor- quor license renewed by pre- Through County and State Grants that would have included a Mount ough and LaGrande Midway Part- senting testimony last week to Laurel unit. The board had concerns nership attempted to resolve their the Township Council from an By FRED ROSSI vices for senior citizens, Mayor available as part of its Senior Focus over the proposed development’s dispute through mediation, without individual who recounted his Specially Written for The Times Martin L. Marks said last week that program, to build a new, separate years of experience in the enter- Following on the heels of last he has been told by legislators in building to house the township- tainment and hospitality indus- month’s approval by Union County Trenton that another $75,000 in as- owned country club’s pro shop, pres- try. of a $150,000 grant to Scotch Plains sistance from the state will be forth- ently located in the main building, as Steve Dunnington was hired to be used towards nearly $350,000 coming. well as a new meeting room and an by Rayric Corporation, the new in improvements to Scotch Hills Scotch Plains plans to use the enclosed area for the storage of golf owners of Malibu, to “overhaul Country Club and expanded ser- county grant money, which was made carts. the operations and redesign the In addition, improvements will be facility, both physically and op- made to the main building, including erationally.” Collision in Scotch Plains making improvements to the exist- He told the council, acting in ing rest rooms to make them more its capacity as local alcoholic compliant with the Americans with beverage control authority, that Injures Two Area Women Disabilities Act as well as replacing he has 20 years of experience in some of the furnishings in the com- designing and renovating By DEBORAH MADISON Center’s labor and delivery floor at mon areas. nightspots, hiring and training Specially Written for The Times press time, undergoing testing. Mayor Marks said he expects the staff, and overseeing promotions Two people were injured Monday Police records indicate that Ms. Township Council to award a con- in locales from Las Vegas and when one of the minivans they were Ward, who was driving a Ford struction contract this fall. He also New York City to Moscow and driving struck the other and caused it Windstar, was traveling westbound told the Council at its conference Germany. to flip over onto its roof at Front on Front Street in Scotch Plains when meeting on June 7 that the township’s Speaking of Club Malibu, Street and Hunter Avenue in Scotch her vehicle was struck on the passen- Senior Citizens Advisory Group which has been shut since Janu- Plains. ger side by Ms. Zhong’s Dodge Cara- would like to be included in any ary 1999, shortly after a fatal Piscataway resident Joanne Ward, van, which was traveling southbound discussions regarding plans for the shooting in its parking lot, Mr. who works for Assemblyman Alan on Hunter Avenue at approximately new building. Dunnington said “the facility M. Augustine at his Scotch Plains 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Councilwoman Geri M. Samuel wasn’t being properly utilized.” office on East Second Street, was The impact caused the Windstar to said one way to secure the approxi- He presented for the council admitted to Muhlenberg Regional flip over onto its roof. The Caravan mately $123,000 funding shortfall sketches showing a new exterior Medical Center, but released the same had extensive front end damage. would be to include an expenditure for the nightclub, which would evening with minor injuries. Ms. Ward was on her way home in next year’s municipal budget. Last be renamed Renaissance, and Metuchen resident Vivian Zhong, from work when the collision oc- month, Township Manager Thomas outlined a number of steps he who is pregnant, was still in curred. E. Atkins said that any shortfall in said would be taken to ensure the Muhlenberg Regional Medical CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 funds could be funded by the town- establishment would be better- ship government out of its capital operated and cause less distress improvement budget or the govern- David B. Corbin for The Times to nearby residents, who com- INDEX plained in an earlier hearing of A&E...... Page 20 Editorial ...... Page 4 Religious ...... Page 11 ment could seek some further assis- READY TO TAKE THE PLUNGE…The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood tance from the state. Publisher Horace R. Corbin, Jr. prepares to take the plunge in the dunk tank at excessive noise, trash, vandal- Business ...... Page 17 Obituary ...... Page 10 Social ...... Page 6 the sixth Annual Classic Car Show, Craft Fair & Street Fair organized by the CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Classifieds..... Page 19 Sports ...... Page 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Scotch Plains Business and Professional Association on June 11. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, June 15, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Cultural Arts Center Finale Kicks It Up A Notch With Original Entertainment

By DEBORAH MADISON of patriotic songs. A unique rendi- accurate re-creation of World War II Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times tion of “Amazing Grace” elicited a Rifle and Weapon’s Squads, cour- FANWOOD — An afternoon of rousing applause. tesy of the 101st Airborne World War culturally diverse music, dance and Scotch Plains resident Al Madison II Historical Re-enactment Associa- art from around the world, origi- held a captive audience, who were tion. The Association, based out of nated from local artists, was pre- clapping and singing along to a vari- South Jersey, re-created two squads sented by the Fanwood Cultural Arts ety of traditional blues tunes accom- of the “Glider Infantry” of the 101st Committee for its Season Finale, on panied by Al’s lively harmonica and Airborne by rigging up a life-like Sunday, June 11, at the Patricia M. guitar licks. A little-known classic World War II field camp, complete Kuran Cultural Arts Center in called the “Fanwood Sunday After- with authentic machine guns, com- Fanwood. noon-It’s Too-Hot-Out Blues” made passes, radio receivers and other gear Scottish bagpipes, Irish dance, tra- the intense heat a little more bear- poised ready for an enemy attack, ditional blues and jazz and a Japa- able. camouflaged under an original World nese T’ai Chi demonstration drew a The David Izard Jazz Quartet, a War II tent. steady stream of art lovers to the group of high school musicians from The Association’s members, Center despite the 95-degree heat. Summit, wowed the audience with a dressed in full field gear, explained Guests stayed cool in the shade of a very tight and polished performance to guests how the pieces of equip- giant tent or inside the Center’s newly of jazz standards. ment were assembled after the air- renovated 19th century Victorian Shu Chao, a Fanwood resident, borne gliders landed the “Sky Rid- Carriage House, while being enter- invited the audience to participate in ers” in enemy territory. The Associa- tained indoors and outdoors. a T’ai Chi demonstration. Mrs. Chao, tion also re-enacts historical battles Irish Dancers from the Kelly who has been studying T’ai Chi for and marches in parades. School of Irish Dance in Westfield, over 18 years, had everyone up on Adele Kenny, the Director of the dressed in traditional kilts, performed their feet and looking like T’ai Chi Fanwood Cultural Arts Committee their repertoire of soft and hard shoe experts in a matter of minutes. said that the show was a great suc- reels, jigs and hornpipes. The 4 Life Alternative Rock Band cess thanks to a very dedicated com- Father and son duo Fran and Brian made up of four Scotch Plains- mittee who was eager to serve the SHARING A DAY…Thomas Watts, right, a resident of the Ashbrook Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotch Plains, Raferty from Kearny delighted ev- Fanwood High School students had community. She also thanked celebrated National Nursing Home Week recently with his grandson, Westfield resident Chris Partelow, during the long- eryone with their traditional Scot- everyone up and dancing to their Fanwood Mayor Louis C. Jung for term care facility’s first barbecue of the summer season. National Nursing Home Week, observed from May 14 to 20, was tish bagpipe melodies and a medley his participation in kicking off the sponsored by the American Health Care Association. originals and alternative rock clas- sics. Kalig Chang, Rahul Bansal, event and for his advocacy of the arts Rennier Razal and Jude Silva, the in Fanwood. band’s members, have been together The event was made possible, in Fanwood Gets Okay New Owners of Malibu Site for four years, since the seventh part, by a HEART Grant from the grade. Union County Board of Chosen Free- For guests who enjoy the visual holders. Merck & Company, Inc., Present Case Before Council arts, The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Art and the Fanwood A&P also made On Grant Extension Association featured a display of donations to the event. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 paintings, charcoals and lithographs Watch for Channel 35’s schedule, ism, traffic, illegally parked cars and Lipstein asked if, in his experience from many talented local artists. which will soon be showing portions For Parks Upgrades crowds at the club. in revamping nightclubs, he had ever Also on display, an historically of the event. Among the changes being planned seen any with problems similar to By SUZETTE F. STALKER The Recreation Commission has also Specially Written for The Times if the nightspot is permitted to re- Malibu’s. Mr. Dunnington said, “I recommended a study of ways in which open, according to Mr. Dunnington, see relatively easy fixes” to the prob- FANWOOD —Borough officials playing fields at the park may be are employing several methods to SCOTCH PLAINS Expansion confirmed last week that the Union reconfigured to improve safety. lems that were experienced. “All cut down on sound emanating from clubs have problems.” County Board of Chosen Freeholders Mrs. McGovern said the next step is POLICE BLOTTER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 has honored their request to extend the to have someone with expertise in land- the club, including fabrics on the Mr. Lipstein also attempted, with- In other matters, Mayor Marks windows, fountains outside the build- out much success, to pin him down deadline for Fanwood to use its 1999 scape architecture or the like review MONDAY, JUNE 5 reported to the Council that the Pocket Park grant through December what the borough has in both parks ing and shrubbery at the edge of the on some specifics, such as the club’s • local government, working with the parking lot as well as a modernized A Westfield Avenue resident reported 31, 2001. right now and then make recommenda- planned occupancy level, the club’s that someone had attempted to gain en- Downtown Task Force, will be pur- sound system inside the establish- In addition, the county has given its tions concerning the best ways to uti- operating budget and the capacity of trance to the house by kicking in a rear chasing 16 new concrete decora- blessing to an amended project de- lize the two facilities. ment. the repaved parking lot. basement window. Entry was not gained. tive planters for the downtown busi- scription for use of the funds, which In 1998, the borough was awarded a He also said the lot would be Mr. Dunnington did state that the THURSDAY, JUNE 8 ness district. Planters will be placed reconfigured so that “there’s one way • Fanwood’s governing body submitted Pocket Park grant of $125,000 from the club’s hours of operation would likely A Shady Lane resident reported that at the intersection of Park Avenue for approval by the freeholder board, county, which it matched in funds and in and one way out” instead of the be 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., with coffee and someone had thrown a large rock through Borough Administrator Eleanor the rear window of his 1993 GEO. and East Second Street and in-kind services to develop the pocket haphazard parking situation that ex- dessert being served from 2 to 3 a.m. Westfield Avenue, with others be- McGovern said. park now underway on Watson Road. isted earlier. He called Club Malibu “a dia- FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Originally tapped to fund expansion • A Park Avenue store reported an ing located near the gazebo on the Security inside and outside the mond in the rough,” and told the Village Green. of the LaGrande Park building, the club would be beefed up, with off- overnight burglary of $5,000 in Pokemon council he’s had experience in devel- cards plus an undetermined amount of He also said seasonal banners $100,000 county grant is now being duty police officers being used to oping clubs in suburban bedroom eyed for capital improvements to both cash. Entry was reportedly gained by pry- showing autumnal and patriotic supplement the nightclub’s security communities similar to Scotch Plains. ing a rear door open. LaGrande and Forest Road Parks. The Mt. Laurel Site • themes are being purchased for use staff and all doors except for the In response to a question from A Donamy Glen resident reported downtown. They will be interspersed revised proposal has been endorsed by main entrance doors being alarmed finding a screwdriver and pry marks around the Fanwood Recreation Commission. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Councilman Frank Rossi, Mr. with the Home Towne Feeling ban- from 50 to 45 feet, enabling the land and secured via the use of closed- Dunnington said he was confident a rear window of the house on June 8 in Last month, the council announced what police said appeared to be an attempt ners already in place in and around it would seek an extension on the dead- to be developed for housing, Mr. Estis circuit cameras. “A decisive security the parking difficulties experienced the central business area. said. He acknowledged that borough plan will stop a lot of the problems in past years, in which club patrons to gain entry. line for completing work at the parks • A resident of the 1600 block of Front The Council is also expected to until the end of 2001 so that both parks officials believe this will still provide we had in the parking lot,” he said. apparently parked on local streets, approve, at its June 27 meeting, a Mr. Dunnington said the newly- Street reported the theft of a pocketbook would not have to be closed simulta- a sufficient safety barrier. would not be a problem because the containing miscellaneous personal items resolution authorizing township par- re-opened club would seek to attract neously while renovations were being Approved prior to the council’s newly-re-striped lot would “make it from the house sometime during after- ticipation in the county’s S.L.A.P. done. June 7 agenda session, the resolution “a more upscale crowd,” with the easy for (patrons) to park.” noon hours. Police reported that there was (Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Pro- The grant, which the borough confirms that Built-Well Homes will target audience being not only mem- Councilman Tarquin Jay Bromley, no sign of forced entry. gram) program, which makes non- bers of so-called Generation X but matched with capital improvement have the option of relocating the af- referring to what he termed Mr. SATURDAY, JUNE 10 violent offenders available to lo- funds, was set to expire in August. fordable housing unit planned for also Baby Boomers. Dunnington’s “puffed” resume, skep- • Joseph P. Diana, 24, of Union, was arrested and charged with possession of calities to perform certain jobs. Officials also revealed at the time Midway Avenue to the Terrill Road He said the hope is that “we’re tically wondered why, when he con- Scotch Plains would share the cost that they would seek county approval creating almost two clubs in one,” marijuana under 50 grams in connection site. tacted several principals from com- of the program with Westfield and to revise their initial project descrip- with one room being more upscale, with an officer’s investigation of suspicious Under this proposal, two duplexes panies with which Mr. Dunnington activity in the 500 block of Pine Street. Clark. tion and said they would also study a on Terrill Road would provide four “more of a lounge environment” that had worked in earlier years, those two-year plan prepared by the Recre- units of affordable housing. would cater to older patrons, while individuals had said they never heard ation Commission for improving the The other option calls for a single- the other area of the club would of him. two parks. family residence to be constructed as include the dance floor and, hope- Mr. Dunnington responded by say- Lapolla Concedes to Connelly Proposed upgrades include renovat- fully, appeal to the younger patrons. ing playing fields, fences and walk- affordable housing on Midway, with ing that, perhaps, management had two duplexes to be built on Terrill. Questioned by Rayric attorney Neil changed in the intervening time or ways; landscaping and increased stor- Cohen, Mr. Dunnington said the club age at one or both park buildings. One of the duplexes would contain that he had not worked directly with In Congressional Primary two units of affordable housing, while could be re-opened within two-to- the individuals that Mr. Bromley had LaGrande and Forest Road are the only CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 two parks in the borough. the other would be split between af- four months if the license were to be contacted. fordable housing and market price. renewed. The next hearing will be held to- Republican Congressman Bob tion. Mr. Estis noted that Built-Well Township Prosecutor Kenneth night, June 15, at 8 p.m. Franks opted to run for the United To offset Mr. Lapolla’s strong or- Homes will still have to obtain site States Senate. The list of candidates ganizational support, Ms. Tejwani Collision plan approval from the Planning Board reached 12 at one point, including said, Mrs. Connelly took her cam- for each of the developments. seven Republicans and five Demo- paign directly to the voters at train CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The council’s resolution directs Mr. crats. It was later pared down to stations and grocery stores, etc. Front Street resident Jeffrey Kirby said Estis to prepare amendments to the SP Continues to Explore eight, split evenly between the two “We did excellent in Somerset that he and his neighbor were the first borough’s Land Use Ordinance to political parties. County,” she stated, adding that Mrs. residents on the scene after hearing the reflect the amended agreements and In Union County, Mr. Lapolla Connelly was very pleased with her impact. Mr. Kirby pried open the door of “to obtain whatever approvals may be Park, Ballfield Locations posted a 9,167-7,816 victory. How- Middlesex County victory in Edison, Ms. Ward’s overturned van and told her necessary” after the revised agree- lar Public Defender or if the Public ever, Mrs. Connelly returned the to remain still until the paramedics ar- By FRED ROSSI which helped offset, to some de- ments have been signed by all parties. Specially Written for The Times Defender was unavailable. favor in Somerset County, where gree, her loss in Woodbridge. rived. Mr. Kraus called the conclusion to Both drivers were conscious and alert SCOTCH PLAINS —Mayor The council also approved a she blasted Mr. Lapolla, 3,177-672. She also said the campaign did immediately following the accident, ac- the protracted case “a practical, rea- Martin L. Marks said the Scotch resolution authorizing the Town- Mr. Golkin, who ran on the Somerset much better in Essex and Union cording to residents on the scene. sonable resolution that came about as Plains government continues to ship Auction to be held on Satur- Democratic organization ballot line, Counties than expected. Ms. Ward told The Times of Scotch the result of a compromise on look at alternative sites for new day, June 24 in the parking lot came in second place, with 2,269 In Middlesex County, Mrs. Plains-Fanwood that she feels very lucky everybody’s part.” parks and ballfields even as the behind the Police Department. tallies. Connelly edged Mr. Lapolla in to be alive. Mrs. Zhong told The Times Mr. Estis concurred, saying “I think preliminary studies continue on Bicycles, cars, desks and other In Essex County, where the Sev- Edison (549-530) and in Middlesex that she is doing okay, but undergoing that since (Built-Well, LLC owner the feasibility of developing a por- personal property no longer needed enth District includes only Frank) Cannone has entered the pic- (264-196), but lost by a margin of further testing in connection with her tion of the Ashbrook Reservation by the township will be sold. View- Maplewood and Millburn, both of 3,125-1,745 in Woodbridge. In pregnancy. ture, we have been able to move ing begins at 9 a.m., with the auc- into baseball and soccer fields. which border Union County, Mrs. Somerset County, Mrs. Connelly de- According to the police report, Mrs. forward on this to accomplish what At the Township Council’s Tues- tion starting at 10 a.m. Zhong stated that she did not see Ms. for a long time the borough has wanted Separately, Councilman Frank Connelly outdistanced Mr. Lapolla feated Mr. Lapolla in Bridgewater, day night meeting, the Mayor, re- 906-485, including 12 absentees to 292-37; in Hillsborough, 487-137, Ward’s van coming down Front Street, to accomplish (in terms of meeting its sponding to a citizen’s comments P. Rossi congratulated and thanked prior to the collision. affordable housing obligations.)” Valley National Bank for donating three for Mr. Lapolla. Mr. Lapolla and in North Plainfield, 348-79. about historical artifacts being lo- won Middlesex County, 4,310- cated in the reservation, said “we are $5,000 worth of children’s and Mrs. Connelly beat Mr. Lapolla, 3,029, mainly through the support looking into the possible historical young adult books to the Town- 425-121, in her hometown of relevance” of the site, and said alter- ship Library. of party leaders in Woodbridge, in- Fanwood in Union County. She also natives and other locations in the The council opened its meeting cluding 1997 Gubernatorial con- won in Scotch Plains, 738-606; in community are being considered. by honoring Julia Jennings upon tender James McGreevey. Mr. New Providence, 311-171, and in “We have our eyes on other her retirement as a teacher and Lapolla won the city by a margin of Berkeley Heights, 307-236. She was pieces of property,” he said. Brandon Pavlik for having 3,125-1,745. just nipped by Mr. Lapolla in his Last month, at a meeting of the achieved the rank of Eagle Scout The looming question after last hometown of Westfield, 912-857. Township Environmental Commis- in the Boy Scouts of America. Tuesday’s apparent victory by Mrs. Mr. Lapolla won in Roselle, Lin- sion, concerns were aired about The council also congratulated Connelly was whether absent bal- den, Plainfield and Kenilworth. artifacts dating as far back as the the Scotch Plains chapter of the lots cast in Union County would The Primary campaign became prehistoric era being disturbed if New Jersey Orators for its accom- change the outcome of the results. heated at times. Several national the Ashbrook development went plishments in a recent competi- Repeated calls from The Westfield women’s groups felt Mr. Lapolla forward. tion. Michael Morgan, Brittany Leader and The Times of Scotch went over the line in a radio spot In other matters, the council ap- Bynum, Alaysha Suggs, Jeffrey Plains-Fanwood confirmed that of- depicting Mrs. Connelly as being beautiful things pointed Thomas M. Russo to serve Harrel, Ayana G. Brody, Rolonda ficials in the office of the Union confused on the issue of school as alternate Public Defender in Oliver, Sonya Garner, Nicole County Clerk were still counting Spivey and Jailyn Suggs were cited vouchers. The ad portrayed Mrs. cases where there might be a con- the ballots as of late last week. for their achievements. Connelly as a dipsy game show ...Twenty seven years of flict of interest involving the regu- County officials revealed that over contestant in a takeoff of ABC’s 1,500 ballots had been taken out by “Who Wants to Be A Million- Contemporary Crafts & Unique Gifts potential voters. The question that aire.” remained was exactly how many Ms. Tejwani said the political spot Celebrate with... ballots were actually returned. In only “crystallized” Mrs. Connelly’s the end, Mrs. Connelly received support. $ 10 OFF Purchase of $50 or More 163 absentee ballots in Union The Lapolla Campaign accused County, to 136 for Mr. Lapolla. Mrs. Connelly of trying to take credit $ 20 OFF Purchase of $100 or More Looking at the results, Sujata for writing the first Megan’s Law in Tejwani, Campaign Manager for the state. The Connelly Campaign Valid Thru June 24th • Sale items, special orders and layaways excluded Mrs. Connelly, said she believes took on Mr. Lapolla for what they Hours: Mon-Fri 11-5:30 Thurs 11-7 Sat 10-5 Mrs. Connelly’s victory had a lot to said was a long list of campaign do with running a campaign that contributions from Union County beautiful things featured a “positive message,” in- employees and vendors. cluding calls for gun safety, pre- Now the time has come to mend 1838 East Second Street, Scotch Plains (908) 322-1817 serving Social Security and educa- fences in lieu of party unity. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, June 15, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Ronald S. Frigerio Replaces Frank X. McDermott Huge Margins Carried As Head Of Union County Republican Commitee Ferguson to Primary Victory By PAUL J. PEYTON County’s 21 municipalities. go any lower on the elected pole than He also urged Republicans to sup- By PAUL J. PEYTON Mr. Morrisey, who like all the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times In stark contrast to the 1998 elec- we are now,” Mr. Frigerio told the port Seventh Congressional District candidates was gracious in defeat, WESTFIELD — Stressing party tion, when Mr. McDermott beat An- Republican leadership. nominee Michael A. Ferguson of As the dust settled this week realized he was in trouble when unity, former Westfield Mayor thony Di Giovanni of Union by just He said the party will, in time, Warren in his bid against Demo- following reporting of unofficial many of the data base of voters he Ronald J. Frigerio took over the helm 29 of the 600 tallies cast, there was “reverse the trends” in the county cratic nominee Maryanne S. results in the Seventh District Re- of the Union County Republican was counting on apparently failed no other candidate for chairman this that have seen Democrats sweeping Connelly of Fanwood. publican Primary, candidates that to show at the polls. The weather Committee as its new Chairman Tues- year. Republicans in county-wide races. Senator Di Francesco said differ- were unsuccessful on June 6 must day night. He replaces Frank X. was lousy and probably did have at Mr. Frigerio told Republicans that Mr. Frigerio said this will be accom- ences Republicans may have on vari- now evaluate the future of their least some impact on the race. McDermott, also of Westfield, who any hard feelings generated from the plished through a grassroots effort at ous issues “cannot get in the way of political careers. had held the position for the past 11 The now former candidate had now-concluded GOP Primary the local level and include commu- the progress of the party.” While the Seventh District GOP been counsel to the House Com- years. “should long be forgotten.” nications and computer hardware and In his exiting remarks as County nominee, Michael Ferguson, be- Mr. McDermott, an attorney, is a merce Committee had run an is- “We have to go forward in Novem- software support. GOP Chairman, Mr. McDermott gins preparation for an aggressive sued-oriented campaign. However, former State Senate President and ber and elect our people,” he said. Among the list of changes Mr. vowed to stay active in the party, fall campaign, his three Primary he simply lacked a solid base that Gubernatorial candidate. He cur- Mr. Frigerio’s officer slate in- Frigerio plans to initiate are opening noting he is not planning on moving opponents are plotting their futures. is crucial to win a Primary. rently serves as Chairman of the New cludes: former Scotch Plains Mayor up party conventions in which candi- or retiring from his law firm. Jok- Mr. Ferguson’s victory was de- Jersey Turnpike Authority. Mr. Kean has said he will remain Joan Papen, staying on as Vice Chair- dates for county, state and federal ingly, he said, it took him 11 years to cided by huge margins in Somerset Mr. Frigerio is the owner of an active in the party and, despite woman; Roselle Municipal Republi- offices are selected. Currently, only understand the Republican organi- and Middlesex Counties. In insurance firm, Amalgamated Gen- some negative attacks claiming he can Chairman Alan McGarry, re- Republican Committee members are zation “and it will probably take me Middlesex, Mr. Ferguson won with eral Agencies in Westfield. moved to Westfield just to run for placing former Freeholder James permitted to attend and take part. 12 more years to forget.” a convincing 1,738-599 win over The Union County Republican Fulcommer of Rahway as Associate Mr. Frigerio said that by allowing In other business, Mr. Frigerio Congress,” he intends stay put and Party is going through difficult times Tom Kean, Jr., capturing 55 per- support the Republican Party, in- Chairman; Rahway Republican all Republicans to participate, the announced several municipal com- cent of the vote. these days. The party has not won a Chairwoman Maryanne Janusz, tak- party will be able to “open up the mittee appointments. Former cluding the candidacies of federal, county-wide election since 1994, and The Republican nominee gar- county and local nominees such as ing the place of Elizabeth Cox of pipeline” and have an “outreach pro- Cranford Mayor and current Com- nered 4,354 tallies (56 percent) to lost control of the Union County Summit as Associate Chairwoman; gram” for all Republicans. mitteeman Tom Denny was named the mayoral hopefuls in Westfield Board of Chosen Freeholders fol- Mr. Kean’s 1,665 (21.5 percent) in and Clark. former Roselle Park GOP Chairman One of the controversies of the Municipal Chairman in Cranford. Somerset County, Mr. Ferguson’s lowing the 1997 election. Demo- and current Clark Republican Chair- 1998 convention was whether Union Former freeholder candidate Rich He also has offered to help United crats have held a 9-0 majority the home county. States Senate nominee Bob Franks, man John DeSimone, staying on as County’s at-large freeholder board Revilla will head up the Elizabeth In Union County, where more past three years. Secretary; and Roselle Park Mayor should be changed to freeholder dis- GOP Committee and Diane Kurz, his former boss, in his campaign. than half of those who voted re- The County Clerk’s position was Joseph DeIorio, who takes the place tricts to create two-party representa- the wife of former Freeholder Henry Mr. Kean’s priority, however, will side,” Mr. Ferguson finished a re- won by Democrat Joanne Rajoppi in of Linden GOP Chairman William tion on the board given the Demo- Kurz, will head up the Roselle Park be to complete his doctorate dis- 1995, after being held for several Palermo as Treasurer. crats 9-0 majority on the board. Republican Committee. spectable second, with 4,229 to Mr. sertation. decades by Republican Walter “We really need to energize this Interestingly, Mr. Frigerio ex- Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine Kean’s 4,495. The Primary winner The GOP race came down to Halpin. party,” Mr. Frigerio told The Westfield plained that he also favors freeholder has replaced Gabe Spera as Scotch captured several towns in his oppo- Somerset and Middlesex Counties Tuesday night’s election, which Leader and The Times of Scotch districts. He wants to reduce the board Plains’ GOP Chairman. Mr. Spera, a nents’ backyards, such as Union, versus Union County. Mr. Ferguson was held in the Community Room of Plains-Fanwood. from nine to seven seats, thus creat- former two-time Mayor in the 1980s, which falls in Assemblyman Joel won both Somerset and Middlesex. the Westfield Municipal Building, “We all know that there are a vast ing six freeholder districts and one served 10 years as Republican Chair- Weingarten’s legislative district. Mr. Kean and Mr. Weingarten bat- was attended by several hundred com- number of challenges confronting at-large seat. All nine freeholders are man. Ken Schreihofer was named to Mr. Ferguson finished second to ted for the vote in Union County mittee members representing Union us. I mean, I don’t know if we could currently elected at-large by all vot- replace Mr. DiGiovanni as Union Mr. Kean in Westfield by about 400 where Mr. Ferguson finished sec- ers in the county. Republican Chairman. votes, and in Scotch Plains to Mr. ond. “We’ve got to have freeholder dis- As for the county committee, Mr. Kean by around 130 tallies. At Kean headquarters on Pri- tricts in Union County,” Mr. Frigerio Frigerio named New Providence GOP Mr. Weingarten will return his mary night, some speculated that said. Essex County is the only one of Municipal Chairman Robert focus to the state Assembly, where Somerset Republican voters New Jersey’s 21 counties that has Dougherty as Finance Committee he has represented the neighboring wanted a Congressman from their ATTENTION freeholder districts. Chairman. 21st District for the past five years. county. This assessment, factored Promising to build the county party, Also, Westfield Republican Chair- His Campaign Manager, Jordan with Mr. Kean’s and Assembly- the new county chairman said Mr. man Robert Cockren was named Lieberman, said Mr. Weingarten man Weingarten’s split of the Union DOG OWNERS DeIorio will continue to work on Legal Counsel for the county com- intends to seek a fourth Assembly County vote, gave Mr. Ferguson increasing membership. mittee. term next year. his decisive victory. Throughout the short program, It is not so easy, however, for However, Dan Quinonez, Cam- Republican leaders spoke in opti- Patrick Morrisey. At 32, he still has paign Manager for Mr. Ferguson, mistic terms. They said the party has Volunteers are Sought a lot of opportunities before him. pointed to what he said was his a strong chance of winning this year During a previously planned vaca- boss’s strong organization through- Pooper Troopers through a ticket led by Bob Franks, For Transportation tion, he will evaluate where he goes out the district. the GOP United States Senate nomi- Of Disabled Adults from here. nee, along with Presidential candi- Retired Senior Volunteer Program Dog Waste Removal Service date George W. Bush. (RSVP) of Union County is seeking State Senate President Donald T. individuals age 55 and older who are Borough Considers Hiking Di Francesco, who is planning to run willing to transport developmentally Back Yard, Kennel or Dog Run for Governor next year, urged Union disabled adults to necessary appoint- $10/dog • $4 each additional dog County Republicans “to come to- ments. Penalties for Dumping gether.” RSVP volunteers are reimbursed “Bob Franks is going to help win a for mileage while traveling to and By KIMBERLY A. BROADWELL the dumping of debris into the victory for us in Ron’s (Frigerio’s) Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times borough’s storm sewers opened (732) 433-0022 from volunteer activities. They may MOUNTAINSIDE – Mountainside first year,” he said. “And we are also be eligible for certain insurance Mountainside’s agenda setting coun- finally going to win these freeholder officials are considering more than cil meeting on Tuesday evening. policies during project hours. doubling penalties for landscapers races.” Interested persons may call the Mayor Robert F. Viglianti relayed caught dumping debris into the a story of how he recently caught a RSVP office at (908) 354-3040, ex- borough’s storm sewer system. LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED tension nos. 303 and 319. local landscaping company dump- A detailed discussion concerning ing yard clippings into the sewers. “I am really tired of some of these Our Biggest landscapers charging their custom- ers for dumping and then clogging Barbara, Rose, Gina & Mirtha our public storm sewers,” he said. Sealy and Sterns & Foster Truckload Sale He noted that currently the fines of Nail Spa for this offense were $250-$1,000 Great Savings on Large Over-Stocked Inventory for a first offense and $1,000-$2,000 for a second offense. The Mayor (formerly located at Headlines) noted that because landscapers were • RemovalFREE of Old Bedding “continually dumping lawn debris,” • Bedframe on All Sets have relocated to a third offense should be added to the • Delivery on All Sets borough’s code mandating a $5,000 NO fine and the confiscation of land- scaping equipment. 10% Off 215 North Avenue, West Councilman Thomas Perotta added PaymentsInterest FOR 6 MONTHS!! that he thought the minimum first TAKE ANOur EXTRA Already Low Sale Prices! Westfield • 908-232-7550 offense should be raised to $500. It Sealy was decided that this would be dis- off Sealy Crown Jewel and Stearns & Foster Firm (above Prudential Realty) cussed further at next week’s council meeting. Twin Each Piece $ Dept. Store Reg. Price $229 In other business, the governing 99 Open Sundays 8am – 12 Noon body announced that it would be Dept. Store Reg. Price SALE introducing a reading of the borough’s Full Ec. Pc...... $279 ...... $139 2pc set $5.4 million bond ordinance at next Queen ... $669 ...... $299 CEDAR MULCH week’s meeting. Mayor Viglianti 3 cubic foot bag • Regularly $4.49 announced that the bond was for borough repairs and stated that the $ .99 Cash & Carry Sealy Posturepedic 1 timetable for the work was currently Cushion Firm Feel PER BAG 25 bag limit per customer two years. In the spring, the borough an- Twin Each Piece nounced the bond for updating ap- $ Dept. Store Reg. Price $329 FREE Assembly JUST FOR DAD!! 129 proximately 60 roads and fixing storm Dept. Store Reg. Price SALE Genesis® Silver & Gold Series Gas Grills drainage systems and resealing sewer Up to 50% Savings! Full Ec. Pc...... $399 ...... $179 lines. Queen 2pc set ... $999 ...... $397 With Premium Upgrades Mayor Viglianti had noted that Bor- King 3pc set ..... $1,299 ...... $597 ough Engineer Michael Disko had been Silver-A • List Price $459 Upgrades Include doing a six-month study of the borough’s engineering needs and re- SALE $ .00 • 2 Thermoset Sealy Posturepedic 379 ported that about 75 percent of the Firm PRICE swing-up work borough’s 90 streets were in “dire need surfaces $ Twin Each Piece of repair as well as the repair of caved 179 Dept. Store Reg. Price $399 • Stainless Steel in drainage systems and sewer lines.” Dept. Store Originally it was announced that Reg. Price SALE Silver-B • List Price $599 Cooking Grates Full Ec. Pc...... $549 ...... $229 this bond would be for approximately 2pc set • Lifetime Limited Queen ... $1,199 ...... $499 SALE $ .00 $7 million, but was then cut due to King 3pc set ..... $1,599 ...... $699 499 Warranty grants and monies used from the PRICE borough’s Capital Surplus Fund for drainage and storm sewer improve- Stearns & Foster Sealy Posturepedic Sealy Posturepedic ments. Plush Ultra Plush or Extra Firm Plush or Firm Silver-C • List Price $779 Mayor Viglianti noted that details of what was going to happen in the Shop Twin Set Twin Each Piece Twin Each Piece $ .00 project would be outlined in litera- $ Dept. Store Reg. Price $1,400 $ Dept. Store Reg. Price $649 $ Dept. Store Reg. Price $489 SALE 699 279 199 Now & PRICE 679 ture and will be sent out to all resi- Dept. Store Dept. Store Dept. Store Reg. Price SALE Reg. Price SALE Reg. Price SALE dents within the next few weeks. He Full Set ...... $1,600 ...... $799 Full Ec. Pc...... $849 ...... $349 Full Ec. Pc...... $649 ...... $279 also stated a public hearing on the 2pc set 2pc set 2pc set Save for Queen ... $1,800 ...... $899 Queen ... $1,899 ...... $799 Queen ... $1,499 ...... $599 ordinance was tentatively scheduled 3pc set 3pc set 3pc set King ..... $2,400 ...... $1,199 King ..... $2,299 ...... $1,099 King ..... $1,999 ...... $799 Father’s Gold-C • List Price $999 for Tuesday, July 18. Finally, it was reported that coun- Day SALE $ .00 cil was awarding Salutatorian Jenni- PRICE 899 fer Hauser and Valedictorian Marissa DeAnna of the Deerfield School with a $300 and $200 savings bond during their Wednesday, June 21 graduation and would be presenting them with resolutions at next week’s meeting. In past years, the Borough Council had awarded students with $150 and $100 bonds, respectively. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 15, 2000 Page 3 Westfield Mayoral Candidate Gregory S. McDermott Kicks Off Campaign with Neighborhood ‘Friend-Raiser’ By LYNN M. KOLIBABA Mrs. Palme, the candidate’s sister, come back to this town and raise Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Mr. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader described the event as a “Friend- their kids,” said Mr. McDermott. McDermott stated that the down- WESTFIELD — On June 3 more raiser” and an opportunity to meet He urged everyone to fill out a ques- town parking situation and improve- than 100 people from the commu- Mr. McDermott in a casual, informal tionnaire asking attendees to list the ments in the town’s parks and sports nity joined Gregory S. McDermott, atmosphere. issues they would like him to advocate fields are among the issues receiving Westfield Republican mayoral can- In his welcoming address, Mr. for them, now as a Town Councilman his primary focus. didate, for his first campaign event McDermott, currently a First Ward and in November as mayor. “I have children who play on those since the announcement of his can- Councilman, noted he has lived in “It’s just one way I’m able to reach fields, as do many folks here tonight. didacy in April. Westfield all but three years of his out to you,” Mr. McDermott said. “If People would like to see them in It was hosted by Jim and Colleen life. we can work together and build lines better shape,” he said. Palme at their home on 312 Massa- “I’m back and, just like all of you, of communications, we can have a Also important to Mr. McDermott chusetts Avenue. I hope one day my kids will want to strong community. As mayor, I feel I are strong working relationships with can do that job for Westfield. I can individuals and organizations that represent all of you.” provide services to the Westfield com- Veterans Can Sign Up In his welcome, Mr. McDermott munity. also took a moment to introduce his “As Mayor, I would like to see a lot Monday at Westfield Event running mates for the November elec- more shared services. I believe we tion. have an opportunity to work closer WESTFIELD — All veterans who 20, from 4:30 to 10 p.m. in the Com- On the Republican ticket for coun- with the Westfield Board of Educa- served at least one day in the armed munity Room of the Westfield Mu- cil seats he named Peter Echausse, tion, for example,” he added. forces of the United States before nicipal Building, East Broad Street, First Ward; Raphael J. Betancourt, Commenting on the importance of September 7, 1980, may be eligible Westfield. Second Ward; Karen Trzesniowski, reaching out to everyone in the com- for Veteran Administration medical Veterans must bring their original Third Ward; and Gerard Boyle, munity, he said, “We have so many benefits, according to William Brown discharge papers or a good photo- Fourth Ward. resources of people in this town who Lynn M. Kolibaba for The Westfield Leader and The Times of Westfield, Service Officer for Vet- copy and any medical plan cards. While surrounded by friends, fam- can offer so many different things. FIRST “FRIEND-RAISER” OF THE SEASON…Friends, family, political erans of Foreign Wars Post 11467. ily, and fellow political supporters We have to be sure we keep them supporters and the curious turned out to meet Republican Westfield Mayoral All Merchant Seamen who served that evening, many who turned out involved. If people are involved and candidate Gregory S. McDermott on June 3. Gathered together are the on United States Merchant ships be- Father’s Day Sale McDermott family, from left: front, Patricia; second row, Melissa and Maggie, knew Mr. McDermott only as “the concerned, it’s easier to get things and Mr. McDermott, Bryan and wife, Andrea. tween December 7, 1941, and Au- On Tap at Thrift Shop coach for my child’s soccer team” or done, because they will come out gust 5, 1945, may be eligible for SCOTCH PLAINS — The “the man who helped bring the side- and participate. That’s what a com- Veteran Administration (VA) medi- Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service walk cleaning, Blue Machine, to munity needs.” cal benefits. The VA is authorized to Sir Puffs Café League will hold a half-price downtown.” Mr. McDermott is a Vice President provide medical care to veterans of Father’s Day Sale this Saturday, Others were meeting Mr. with Drew & Rogers, Inc., a printing 43 Elm Street Westfield • 908 317-5900 nations allied or associated with the June 17. McDermott for the first time. distributor/broker based in Fairfield. United States during World War I or Featured merchandise will in- Debbie and Andrew Skibitsky, for Besides serving as First Ward World War II under certain condi- clude men’s suits, slacks, casual example, moved to Westfield from Councilman for the past two and a tions. and dress shirts, along with work Arizona three years ago. half years, Mr. McDermott has Father’s Day Gift Ideas Mr. Brown notes that veterans who clothes. “We chose Westfield because we chaired the Town Council’s Solid served after September 7, 1980 have Also available will be infants love the sense of community,” Mrs. Waste Committee and is a member to have served 24 consecutive months and children’s clothes, as well as Skibitsky said. “Quality of life is- of the Parking, Traffic and Transpor- or be called up for active duty by camp clothes. A wide variety of sues are important to us, maintaining tation Committee, the Buildings and Men’s Gift Accessories Starting under $25 Presidential Proclamation and have seasonal fashions for women, in- the vitality of downtown, schools Town Property Committee, and the ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ served 14 days in a combat zone. cluding suits, separates, rain coats and education, and community spirit. Public Safety Committee. Benefits are available to all quali- and dresses, will also be offered. We’re here to meet and learn more He is also a board member of the Newly Stocked Humidor fied veterans regardless of income. The Thrift Shop is located at about one of our candidates for Westfield Downtown Corporation, Some of the benefits are prescription the corner of Willow Avenue and mayor.” the entity that governs the town’s Over 300 Items to Choose From medication at a cost of $2 per month East Second Street in Scotch Vic Trzesniowski, the husband of special improvement district, and and, in some cases free. Also, in Plains. Shop hours are Tuesdays, Karen Trzesniowski, is a long time serves as Liaison to the Board of Great Cigar Samples and Gift Packs some cases free eye glasses and hear- Wednesdays and Thursdays, from friend and supporter of Mr. Education. ing aids will be provided. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Fridays McDermott’s. “Greg will make a For more information on veteran and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 super mayor. He’s high energy and benefits, call (800) 827-1000, (888) p.m. Browsers are always wel- active in many community projects. 954-3553 or (877) 222-8387. come. Greg has a broad-base of support and Veterans not registered in the VA For further information, please can end the disruptiveness in town system may enroll on Tuesday, June call (908) 322-5420. government.” To The Westfield Leader and The

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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 4 Thursday, June 15, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION NEWS FROM TRENTON The Westfield Leader THE TIMES 22nd Legislative District of Scotch Plains – Fanwood — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— Assemblyman Augustine Sponsors The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and the County of Union and the Township of Scotch Plains Legislation to Save Historic Sites Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association By Assemblyman Alan M. Augustine National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association Recently Joseph Roskin’s fifth to honor African American veterans. AGNOSTIC Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association grade class at the Brunner School in • The Sears, Roebuck & Company Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey It is usually best to treat someone’s Scotch Plains learned about historic building in Camden. religious or philosophical convic- P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue sites and the need to save them. They • The 19th century Ferracute Ma- Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 tion as a very private matter, but we also learned to be activists by writing chine factory in Bridgeton. shall make an exception in the case Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 to the Mayor of Scotch Plains about •The 1711 Morris-Salter of Mac Davis’ personal creed. While the Betsy Frazee House. Hartshorne-Tredwell House in at a party, the singer and song writer POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at In their letters the students sug- Rumson. P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 was asked what he believed in. His gested their town’s historic site be- • The 1864 Hackett-Strang farm answer was, “I believe in music, I PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. come a national museum or a club- estate in Salem County. believe in love.” Upon returning home house near a park. They didn’t want All of these historic sites are part that night he sat down and wrote a Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Joanna B. Marsh a piece of history which could offer of New Jersey’s rich heritage. Their A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER MARKETING beautiful song using that same theme. a glimpse of the past to be destroyed. value lies in the lessons and insights Similarly, in 1869 a famous Brit- Suzette F. Stalker Gail S. Corbin David B. Corbin And I couldn’t agree more. they can teach our children and fu- ish scientist, Thomas Henry Huxley, COMMUNITY GENERAL MANAGER SPORTS Several weeks before I knew of the ture generations about our past. The coined the word agnostic to describe Paul J. Peyton Karen M. Hinds Kim Kinter students’ campaign to save the Frazee students in Mr. Roskin’s class are to his religious conviction. He defined BUSINESS and GOVERNMENT OFFICE MANAGER NEWS & EDITORIAL House, I had read a news article be commended for their concern agnostic as “a person who neither SUBSCRIPTION PRICE describing the site’s run down condi- about the Frazee House and it is my accepted nor rejected the existence tion. The 260-year-old frame house hope that my legislation will teach One-year – $24 • Two-year – $46 • Three-year – $66 • One-year college (September to May) – $16 of God.” Huxley, who did not believe which once hosted British General them that government, too, is con- the existence of God was capable of Cornwallis is now boarded up and cerned and willing to get involved to proof, combined the Greek prefix a- deteriorating. Instead of serving as a insure our legacy includes historic , meaning “not,” with gingnoskein, Club Malibu Liquor License Renewal rich historical resource, it is becom- sites. “to know,” to create this neologism ing an eyesore. * * * * * (new word). The article was prompted by the Alan M. Augustine of Scotch Plains is Among other things, we believe in Is Not in Scotch Plains’ Best Interest naming of the Frazee House to the a state Assemblyman representing the etymology, and we hope you do too. annual “most endangered” historic It’s been more than a year and a half since the fatal distribution and possession of controlled dangerous 22nd District. sites list published by Preservation STAFF COLUMN shooting at Club Malibu on Terrill Road in Scotch substances, and fighting. New Jersey. It was at the same time Plains, and almost that long since the nightspot shut In fact, last month, Chief O’Brien said that in the that I learned first hand of another Grassroots Consensus Never Wavered its doors. Now, new owners are trying to convince two years leading up the 1998 shooting, there were site on the list - the Homestead Farm the Scotch Plains Township Council, which acts as more police calls to Club Malibu than to any other at Oak Ridge in Clark. Built in the early 1700’s, the home- For Lapolla Despite Apparent Loss the local alcoholic beverage control authority, to address in Scotch Plains. stead — believed to have been a stop issue a renewal of the club’s liquor license so that it What the Township Council needs to ask itself as it on the Underground Railroad during By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN can reopen for business. considers this renewal application is: “What would be the days of slavery — today serves as The mood at Michael Lapolla’s bigger circle of viewers. Some sup- If the council does ultimately decide sometime gained by allowing Malibu to reopen? What would be the clubhouse for Union County’s primary night party turned like the porters headed home after a long day before the end of this month to grant such a renewal, the benefit to the community? Does Scotch Plains Oak Ridge Golf Course. It was al- tide — slowly, but steadily — as it of getting the vote out to await the most demolished five years ago to became clear that the Union County results on TV. Others lingered. It was it will disappoint not only us, but also a number of really need such a nightclub in town?” make way for a new clubhouse, but Manager’s dream to represent the a mixed bunch. Young. Old. Family. residents who live nearby the club, as well as offi- Clearly, neighbors on both sides of Terrill Road preservationists succeeded in hold- Seventh District in the November Friends. County employees. Demo- cials in the Scotch Plains Police and Fire Depart- aren’t thrilled by the prospect of a newly-reopened ing off its demise. Congressional election could be crats who had worked the Seventh ments. Club Malibu near their homes. The new owners I was at the Oak Ridge Farm in dashed by former Fanwood Mayor District on Mr. Lapolla’s behalf even At one of the liquor license renewal hearings, apparently have grand plans to solve the parking, March for the dedication of a plaque Maryanne S. Connelly. though they make their homes else- marking the house’s listing on his- It was fascinating to watch the where. which began in late February and are set to be crowd control and noise problems, but, in the end, toric registers when I learned of its body language and listen to the When, about 11:15 p.m., L’Affaire wrapped up in the next few weeks, residents, most of this would still be a nightclub located in the midst of history. voices of Mr. Lapolla’s grassroots employees began clearing the buffet whom live directly across Terrill Road in Plainfield, a mostly residential neighborhood. It’s not being Moved by the plight of the Betsy supporters as results trickled in dur- snack table, it seemed to signal an told of having to deal with excessive noise, trash, planned as a place for quiet dinners and cocktails — Frazee House and Oak Ridge Home- ing the night. Expansive and loud end of some kind was near. Even the vandalism, traffic, illegally parked cars and crowds its clientele is primarily people in their twenties, and stead, on May 1, I introduced a bill to when it became clear he’d won crowd around the bar thinned some- appropriate funds to the Department Union County. what. that were directly related, they said, to the lax many of us may personally recall the recklessness, of Environmental Protection for these Jubilant when Mayor of At midnight, the group leapt to its management and operation of Club Malibu. None of lack of self-control and sense of invincibility that is a two sites plus the eight others on the Woodbridge Jim McGreevy person- feet to give their boy a rousing wel- the half-dozen residents who testified favored allow- part of being young. It’s not a local watering hole, like Preservation New Jersey list. If ally delivered the welcome news that come upon his arrival. It did little to ing the club to reopen. the Sun Tavern up the street or the Jolly Trolley in passed, the legislation would pro- Mr. Lapolla had soundly defeated erase the worn look from his face. Similarly, police and fire officials had little posi- Westfield, both of which, by the way, also serve food vide $1 million towards the renova- Mrs. Connelly in that township. The candidate simply declared the tion and preservation of the 10 his- Rumor had it that “Michael” was race too close to call and announced tive to say about Malibu. Thomas O’Brien, the and have separate dining rooms. toric sites. at home awaiting the phone call that his intention to have the voting ma- Police Chief, and Jonathan Ellis, the head of the Fire Clearly, the resources of the local police, and the Besides the Frazee House and Oak would declare him the winner. Only chines impounded the next morning. Department, laid out some two dozen conditions patience of nearby residents, were taxed during Club Ridge Farm, the other sites that would then would he make his way from Somebody brought him a drink. they said should be incorporated into any liquor Malibu’s last few years of operation. benefit from Assembly Bill 2333 in- Westfield to L’Affaire on Route 22 to Despite the unanticipated turn of license renewal. Both officials said, though, that What guarantees would there be that problems clude: join in the victory celebration. events, the group’s collective pride • Pierson’s Mill, established in 1831 So focused was the crowd on the in Michael Lapolla and his message even if a renewal did include their provisos — which wouldn’t arise anew if the nightclub was allowed to and Maplewood’s oldest business, Lapolla/Connelly contest that the in- never wavered. Even the funereal dealt primarily with security concerns, crowd con- open? And what would it say about the czouncil’s which is a garden center up for sale. cumbent freeholders’ huge win prac- atmosphere that had claimed the trol, and parking — they’d still be uncomfortable consideration of Scotch Plains’ residents and neigh- • The Washington Road Elm Alley tically went unnoticed. Hours passed. room by the time he arrived couldn’t with a newly-reopened nightclub there. bors if it granted a renewal? Club Malibu isn’t a venue in West Windsor Township, a .7 mile It was whispered that the back dim the grassroots consensus that Prior to the deadly shooting, which occurred shortly that has attracted international superstars or acclaimed long stretch with 60-foot-high elm room people who were feverishly he’s a really a good guy, who could trees planted in 1925 to provide a collecting results from towns around do really good things, given the after midnight on Thanksgiving Day in 1998, things performers. It isn’t a cultural landmark of any sort. It scenic roadway for motorists ap- the district were “concerned.” Things chance. Whether you agree with their were not peaceful at the nightspot at 144 Terrill Road. has showed itself to be an oasis for trouble, and it proaching Princeton from Route 1. weren’t looking so good in Somerset politics or not, you have to admire That tragedy was not exactly an occurrence that led doesn’t belong in a suburban community. • The Hudson and Manhattan Rail- County. And Mr. Lapolla’s win in that kind of loyalty. people to shake their heads and ask themselves, “How One of the primary reasons that people decide to road Powerhouse in Jersey City, a Union County wasn’t substantial * * * * * could this have happened at Club Malibu, of all settle, or remain, in a particular town, or a particular 10-story architectural colossus that enough to offset losses there. Reporter Susan Dyckman was at the powered PATH trains in the past cen- The word was, “It’s close. It’s close. Michael Lapolla primary party on June places?” At the initial license renewal hearing, Ser- area of a town, is the quality of life being offered. It’s tury. About 200 votes.” Much of the laugh- 6, covering the event for The Westfield geant James A. Cassidy, the local liquor control obvious that Club Malibu did not contribute to the • The West Side All Wars Memo- ter faded to more quiet conversation. Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains- officer, testified that there had been nearly 40 inci- quality of life for Scotch Plains residents living rial, an Atlantic City building erected Each update on NJN News drew a Fanwood. dents of police calls, some with assistance from police behind the nightclub or those Plainfield residents from neighboring communities, to the club in 1998. living across Terrill Road. It did not burnish Scotch These calls were in response to various problems Plains’ overall image. Renewing the liquor license of Letters to the Editor at the nightclub, including residents’ complaints an establishment with a checkered history, whose about excessive noise, criminal mischief, theft, traf- presence is not welcomed by the locals, would be a Proposed Math Program in Westfield Public Schools fic and parking problems, fire safety checks, as- giant step downward for both Scotch Plains and saults, crowd control problems, disorderly conduct, Plainfield. Continues to Draw Concern and Questions in Community Everyday Math or Chicago Math will and Ms. Kiczek are approaching this every five years. In the past, Westfield be implemented in 50 elementary class- backwards. They fail to strike the cor- and other districts have changed text- rooms next year. Concerns of parents rect proportion and balance between the books and/or curricula that has been Letters to the Editor were brought to the attention of the traditional and the progressive, giving working, simply because the five-year Superintendent, Board of Education too much weight to the progressive. The period was up. How much of this is a members, and Math Supervisor Regina public should consider the following money-making scheme for the compa- Give American Flag Proper Respect, SP-F Welfare Dept. Kiczek. The response to my letter (The questions: nies that write textbooks and develop Extends Thanks Westfield Leader, June 1) by Superin- Given all of its flaws, does it make curricula? Whose interests are being Fly it on Holidays, Writer Says tendent William J. Foley was inadequate sense to change curriculum only to throw thought about, the students or someone For Food Drive and the response by Ms. Kiczek was out half of the new — plus spend money else? Are there agendas that find their Have they discontinued the manufac- The stars and stripes are a reminder interesting and creative, but hardly sat- developing materials for parents to use way into the classroom through our stu- ture of the American flag? In my town and tribute to the servicemen and women The Scotch Plains/Fanwood Welfare Department would like to take this op- isfactory. at home and traditional supplements, as dents’ textbooks and curricula? If so, during Memorial Day weekend, for each who fought for our freedom. Some were Although well-intentioned, Ms. well as extensive teacher training? How isn’t this a clever way of forcing it into residence that proudly flew Old Glory, killed, some captured and tortured and portunity to express our thanks to the residents of Scotch Plains and Fanwood Kiczek has lost sight of the forest for the much will this new curriculum cost when the classrooms? After all, once the ‘ex- nine were bare. It gets worse every year. some are missing in action. Thanks to trees. Now Ms. Kiczek admits the pro- purchased? (approximately $500,000) perts’ at the universities rewrite all the Despite the Jane Fondas, America con- their sacrifices Americans are free to for their generosity during the “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive sponsored by gram has many flaws. The most prob- Given the strengths of the current textbooks and curricula, schools can no tinues to be the world’s greatest democ- protest peacefully, including the burn- lematic being the total lack of traditional Addison-Wesley curriculum, shouldn’t longer find the textbooks they desire racy. ing of our flag. the U.S. Post Office on May 13. We would also like to express our teaching methods (traditional rules of we continue its use and supplement with (therefore the old ones are extremely I challenged some of my neighbors. math are not given, no emphasis on a little more emphasis on conceptual valuable) and administrators live in fear Thanks to Everyone One told me she cannot reach the flag sincere thanks to all the mail carriers and postal employees for the tremendous process or method, no memorization or thinking and interactive lessons once or of not being seen as ‘progressive.’ hook and is planning to replace it. One repetition) and spiraling. These flaws twice a week? The citizens of this country must be For Help With Program said his staff is broken. work they did to make this such a suc- cessful drive. They collected, sorted and translate into students not learning the Why was this curriculum looked at in aware of what’s really going on in public Before the school year comes to a One young man, who was driving rules of math and not mastering basics the first place? Addison-Wesley is in education. The school administrations close, I want to extend my thanks to all away with his wife and youngsters, re- delivered numerous truckloads of food to the various pantries upon completion such as math facts and traditional multi- place, and parents are satisfied. It was across the country can too easily paint the community organizations, parents, sponded to my flag challenge with a plication and long division to name a intermediate students who were guinea their own picture if they so choose. They and volunteers who made the Neon wise crack. One home had a large New of their rounds on that Saturday. A special thanks to Emil Anthony for few. Mastery is simply not required (like pigs five years ago, and after parental slip changes through as quietly as pos- Chrysler Program at Westfield High Jersey Devils banner, but no American phonics in the whole language/phonics concerns were voiced, strong emphasis sible and succeed unless someone out School such a success. flag. coordinating this effort. He made sure that the needs of each pantry were met. combo approach to reading). was placed on math facts and other ba- here is paying attention. The Everyday Over 600 students were able to par- I doubt that many of these folks thought Instead, students try to derive a con- sics. The current elementary students Math curriculum does not provide a ticipate in this program thanks to the about the reason for this holiday nor The Welfare Pantry, St. Bartholomew’s, St. John’s and Fanwood cept and then are given 1 or 2 problems are in good shape. Why then? The ad- solid foundation for our students. I urge generosity of the Optimist Club and the cared. What happened to pride, respect, — and that’s it until the next time they ministration will point to GEPA scores. the community to start paying attention, organizational efforts of its president, remembrance and gratitude? I wonder Presbyterian supplement over 100 fami- lies in our communities. This food drive see it again. According to a teacher in If GEPA scores showed weaknesses in ask questions, and don’t accept the cre- Thomas Hornish, also the Westfield how Gold Star mothers feel about this one of the ‘successful’ districts using conceptual thinking, does that mean we ative answers! Foundation, Summit Bank and scarcity of flags waving. will enable our pantries to continue to serve these families during the summer Everyday Math, teaching is very frus- need to toss our current curriculum? Joanne Muldoon Comcast@Home. Many Westfield par- There is time for redemption: Inde- trating because the students never mas- Food for thought: Policy states the ents also volunteered by serving as site pendence Day July 4 and Veterans Day months, a time when the pantries suffer Westfield severe shortages. ter skills. The teacher introduces the curricula and textbooks must be reviewed workers, supervising the driving course November 11. problems over and over again — only to in the high school parking lot. Maurice Fenichel Maria Santo know students will not master them. I would also like to extend my thanks Fanwood Welfare Director If a program fails to utilize rules and to Detective Ron Allen and the members repetition as a method, students will not of the Westfield Police Department for master skills. (This is why the current their part in a meaningful interaction 6th, 7th, and 8th graders can’t spell, with the students, role playing the actual Former Gymnastics Coach Says write, or sound out very long words. legal consequences of drinking and driv- After mastering initial and ending con- ing The police officers support of the Hello From Zlate Moravce, Slovakia sonants and blends these children were program helped make it a success. not required to master diphthongs and Thank you to all involved. Editor’s Note: Sports Editor David B. my classes to show about life in America, digraphs. Nor were they given much Corbin wrote a story six months ago and now I’ve cut out some of the photos Margaret Teitelbaum needed rules and drills in phonics, syl- about Ellen Kovac, the gymnastics coach to make a poster called “This Is labication, spelling, grammar, and me- Health Services Coordinator at Westfield High School who left to go Westfield.” Of course the best part of the Westfield High School chanics. to Zlate Moravce, Slovakia to teach. She edition as far as I’m concerned is your Reinforcement of rules and drills need has corresponded to him about her expe- feature on the Westfield High School to be given frequently year after year Deadlines rience. Gymnastics Team. As the gymnastics General News - Friday 4pm during the early years of education. This * * * * * coach for 11 years, I treasure that ar- is how students become competent read- Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm ticle. I’ve also posted photos of the Res- Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm Greetings from beautiful Slovakia! ers and writers.) It may not be the most I’m finally writing to you after months cue Squad, Mindowaskin Park, several ‘fun’ or ‘creative’ experience, but it is churches, fire station, train station, cem- How To Reach Us of intending to do so. I’ve adjusted pretty the most effective way of learning. well to life here and am enjoying my big etery, etc. The positives of Everyday Math are E-Mail - [email protected] adventure teaching English in Zlate Thanks for putting together such an that it strives to develop conceptual think- Phone - (908) 232-4407 Moravce, a town of 16,000 people lo- excellent feature. It brought “home” to ing in students and it utilizes interactive Mail-PO Box 250, Westfield 07091 cated two hours east of the capital of me here, and also has provided very teaching methods. Both positive goals, PO Box 368, Scotch Plains 07076 Bratislava. interesting English lessons for my stu- if they are assigned the proper propor- In Person - 50 Elm St., Westfield I want you to know that I have here in dents. tion in the curriculum. Ms. Kiczek is 1906 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains Zlate Moravce the April 2000 edition of Ellen Kovac correct in saying both approaches have This Is Westfield. I’ve used it in some of Slovakia something to offer. However, Dr. Foley CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 15, 2000 Page 5 Lisa Chrystal’s Judicial Post SP-F BOE Explains Elimination Represents Lifelong Dream Of Study Time in Middle Schools • By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN from State Senators Donald the new judge to become accli- By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN Provide Study Skills during PE. son used GST to type a report in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times DiFrancesco and Raymond Lesniak. mated to her new responsibilities Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Students would still have three peri- Park library when their home com- WESTFIELD — Her appoint- Ms. Chrystal’s career as an attor- on the bench. For the time being, SCOTCH PLAINS — At the ods of Health/PE during the week as puter was not working. She ques- ment as a judge to the Superior ney was launched in 1982 when she she is hearing cases in the com- agenda meeting of the Scotch Plains- do band/chorus students. tioned the impact on grades of pull- Court of New Jersey is a dream was admitted to the bar following pany of other judges. She spends Fanwood Board of Education on June These options are only available to ing a child out of an exploratory class 8, the administration offered a more students who have been classified as for Study Skills. come true for Lisa F. Chrystal. her graduation, cum laude, from her evenings pouring over the having special needs and requiring Parent Deborah Asher criticized On May 31, the 43-year-old Seton Hall University School of abundance of resource materials in-depth explanation of its rationale for eliminating Guided Study Time special education services. the schedule change as a “decision Westfield resident took her oath of Law. provided to her as a new jurist by (GST) in both district middle schools When asked why Study Skills not being driven by what’s best for office in the same Union County She then joined the Essex County the administrative court officer in come September 2000. would be taught in the morning rather children, but by high-stakes testing.” Courthouse she visited as a child law firm of Braff Harris Sukoken, Trenton. “Whether you call it Guided Study than after school, Dr. Choye ex- “I do not regret the elimination of with her father, who argued his for whom she handled civil litiga- What part of her new job poses Time or Independent Study Time, plained that the zero period is a nego- GST,” declared parent Diane own cases there as a real estate tion cases. She later joined the the greatest challenge? “To be sure it’s a study hall,” stated Superinten- tiated issue between the board and Cameron. businessman. Westfield firm of Woehling & Freed- that each litigant, each case, each dent of Schools Dr. Carol B. Choye. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Education “(Though) there are many issues “I’ve always been impressed by man, where she practiced general witness, and each matter that “What we’re talking about is instruc- Association. that have to be worked out, for the the fact that the courts are open to litigation that included consumer comes before me, no matter how tional time, time on task.” Administrators stressed that teach- bulk of general education students, As explained by Interim Assistant ers will work to incorporate study GST was down time.” Mrs. Cameron, large or how small, is the most skills into all curriculum content ar- however, is concerned about the ab- important matter at that time,” she Superintendent for Instruction Dr. John R. Crews, elimination of GST eas to the benefit of all students. sence of a formal home room period explained. enabled school officials to add nine They have also indicated that teach- for students under the new schedule. The judge wants litigants who minutes to each class period per day. ers are available before and after In other business, Business Ad- come before her to feel they have This translates into more than 1,600 school for extra help. ministrator and Board Secretary An- been treated fairly. She wants to additional minutes — approximately Board President Theresa Larkin thony DelSordi fielded the board’s ensure they understand how the 26.5 hours — of instruction annu- pointed out that the schedule change questions about the tentative list of legal system operates “so they re- ally. at the middle schools will “go well construction and renovation projects spect the system and the ruling Because some middle school stu- beyond” addressing the 100 minutes that would be built into the proposed that the judiciary puts into effect.” dents used GST to participate in band of instructional time each student bond referendum. and/or chorus, administrators had to loses under the current schedule when In response to board member Linda A product of the Union Town- making the move from elementary to Nelson’s question about costs asso- ship public school system, Ms. find other times for these activities: • Band will be offered for inter- middle school. ciated with asbestos removal in the Chrystal said, “I am looking for- Dr. Choye added there are no pro- Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School The Times ested students on Tuesdays and ward to serving the county where Thursdays during Health and Physi- visions for study hall in either the auditorium ceiling and in other school and I grew up.” cal Education (PE). high school or elementary schools. buildings, Mr. DelSordi said esti- Ms. Chrystal and her husband, • Chorus will be offered on Mon- Nevertheless, parent Bernadette mates would be available in July or Peter Herzberg, an attorney with days and Wednesdays during Health Lopez said she was presenting a stu- August. the Morristown firm of Pitney, and PE. dent petition with 212 signatures Board member Jessica Simpson Hardin, Kipp & Szuch, have three Students who choose to partici- asking the board not to eliminate asked about the costs associated with GST. construction of permanent walls in The Westfield Leader children: a son Benjamin, and twin pate in both band and chorus will be scheduled into chorus on Fridays by Parent Wendy Hertzberg’s concern the areas surrounding the library/ daughters, Ilana and Arielle. was that children’s extra-curricular media centers at School One and Backed by a bachelor’s degree being pulled out of the following classes - Reading (sixth grade), World activities would be shortchanged if Brunner, Coles and McGinn Elemen- in journalism from Syracuse Uni- Languages (seventh grade) and Elec- GST was not available to them as tary Schools. versity, Ms. Chrystal served as an tives (eighth grade). time to do their homework. She also As the business administrator ex- Ingrid McKinley for adjunct assistant legal writing in- Students who do not participate in asked if the curriculum was being plained it, the costs would include all, not just those represented by and employment cases. structor for four years at Seton band or chorus will participate in modified to fill the extra instruc- permanent partitions, floor cover- counsel,” Judge Chrystal stated in At the same time, she worked as a Hall Law School. project-based health or PE activities. tional time, a point Board member ings, ceilings, lighting and wiring, a telephone interview from her new part-time Assistant Union County She is a Trustee of the Union To meet the needs of special edu- Richard M. Meade agreed was worth “a total renovation of that space to courtroom. Counsel (1988-1991). County Bar Association, Chair of cation students who use GST to re- looking into. meet educational needs,” he said. The new jurist believes a judge- Ms. Chrystal launched her own the Elder Law Committee as well ceive the Study Skills support dic- Another parent, Chalet Sheppard, Board member Jean McAllister whose child is not classified, said her ship is the place in the judicial practice in 1996, opening an office as a member of Union County tated by their Individualized Educa- CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 system where she can really help in Cranford and later, one in Scotch Women Lawyers. She is an associ- tion Plans, the Office of Pupil Ser- vices has offered families the follow- people. “A judge has the ability to Plains. ate member of the New Jersey ing options: touch the lives of those who ap- The new judge has been assigned Association of Health Care Facili- • Pull-out support during a zero pear in the courtroom every day,” to Family Part within the county ties and Chair of the Northern period from 7:50 a.m.-8:38 a.m. be- she said. court system. While matters heard New Jersey Hadassah Lawyer’s fore the regular start of school. Her nomination to Superior by Judge Chrystal will focus prima- Council. • Pull-out support during explor- Court by Governor Christine Todd rily on domestic violence matters, atory periods of the school day. Whitman was confirmed in March Family Part also includes custody 2000. The governor’s nomination and support concerns. was based on a recommendation An orientation period will allow

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A re- Calif., the couple reside in Scotch ception followed at L’Affaire in Plains. Mountainside. Mark Douches served as his father’s best man and performed a Emily Rosemary reading from the Old Testament dur- ing the wedding. Alan Douches, also Welcomed By a son of the bridegroom, gave a read- ing from the New Testament. Boll Family Miss Meredith Marie Napolitano Ed and Sherry Boll of Westfield and Miss Cara Joe Napolitano, the have announced the birth of their granddaughters of the bride, were daughter, Emily Rosemary Boll, on the bridesmaid and the flower girl, Wednesday, May 17, at Overlook respectively. Hospital in Summit. Timothy Michael Person, the Emily weighed 8 pounds and 15 grandson of the bride, and Steven ounces and measured 20½ inches in Charles Douches, the grandson of length at birth. the bridegroom, served as the ring She joins her brothers, Kerry, 3, James L. Harper and Miss Denise Kelly Rehrer bearers. and Ryan, 19 months. HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT...Dr. John Dobi of Westfield, Environmen- Mrs. Maria Person and Mrs. Loretta Emily’s maternal grandparents are tal Project Manager with the Public Service Enterprise Group of the Public Napolitano, the daughters of the Rita and Rocky Petzuk of Coplay, Service Electric and Gas Company, was recently recognized for his volunteer bride, offered the Prayer of the Faith- Pa. work with graduate student masters and doctoral committees in environmental Miss Denise K. Rehrer ful. Her paternal grandparents are Ed sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. John Soriano and David Soriano, and Carol Boll of Holland, Pa. Engaged to James L. Harper PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Mr. and Mrs. David Rehrer of Rutgers University. He is employed BOROUGH OF FANWOOD NOTICE OF SALE OF PROPERTY FOR NONPAYMENT OF TAXES, Westfield have announced the en- as a ceramic engineer by Inrad in ASSESSMENTS AND/OR OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS gagement of their daughter, Miss Northvale. Westfield Toastmasters to Host Public notice is hereby given that I, Colleen M. Huehn, Collector of Taxes of the Borough Denise Kelly Rehrer of Scotch Plains, The couple plan to be married in of Fanwood, County of Union will sell at public auction on to James L. Harper, also of Scotch April of 2001. TUESDAY, JUNE 27th, 2000 ‘Speak-Out’ Forum Tonight In the Mayor and Council chambers at the Borough Municipal Building, 75 North Martine Plains. He is the son of Ms. Diane Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey at 9:00 o’clock in the morning or at such later time and place Harper of Garwood and James L. Son, Dylan David, WESTFIELD — Toastmasters of from 7:45 until 9:30 p.m. at Sunrise to which said sale may then be adjourned, all of the several lots and parcels of land assessed Harper of Glen Gardner. Westfield will meet tonight, Thurs- of Westfield, located at 240 Spring- to the respective persons whose names are set opposite each respective parcel as the owner A 1992 graduate of Westfield High thereof for the total amount of municipal liens chargeable against said lands respectively, in Born to Jacksons day, June 15, to host a “Speak-Out,” field Avenue. accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:5-1, et seq. As computed to the 27th day of June, 2000 School, the bride-elect was awarded Megan and David Jackson of featuring six speakers and six evalu- The group meets on the first, sec- Take further notice that the hereinafter described lands will be sold for the amount of her Bachelor of Science Degree in Westfield have announced the birth of ators. ond and fourth Thursday of each municipal liens chargeable against each parcel of said land assessed as one parcel, together with interest and costs to the date of the sale. Said lands will be sold at the lowest rate of Special Education from Monmouth their son, Dylan David Jackson, on The purpose of the speak-out is to month. University in Long Branch. She re- enable members to catch up on speak- Tonight’s Toastmaster will be Sue interest bid, not to exceed 18%. Payment for said parcels shall be made prior to the Tuesday, May 23, at Overlook Hospi- conclusion of the sale in the form of cash, certified check or money order or other method ceived her master’s degree, also in tal in Summit. ing assignments. Like all Toastmas- Kujawski. Speakers will be Stan previously approved by the Tax Collector or the property will be resold. Properties for which special education, from Rutgers Uni- Dylan weighed 7 pounds and 5 ters programs, the event is open to Karp, Michelle Tropper, Todd there are no other purchasers shall be struck off and sold to the Borough of Fanwood at an versity in New Brunswick. the public. Schwartz, Debi Young, Lena Hollman interest rate of 18%. ounces at birth. At any time before the sale I will accept payment of the amount due on any property with Miss Rehrer is employed as a spe- He joins his sisters, Rebecca, 7, and Toastmasters provides a mutually and Gang Li. interest and costs. Payments must be in the form of cash, certified check or money order. cial education teacher in the New Samantha, 5. supportive and positive learning en- Evaluators will be Steve Bacque, Industrial properties may be subject to the Spill Compensation and Control Act (N.J.S.A. Brunswick school district. The baby’s maternal grandparents vironment in which every member Mark Spencer, Debbie Krajcik, 58-10-23.11 et seq.), the Water Pollution Control Act (N.J.S.A. 58-10A-1 et seq.) and the Her fiancé, a graduate of David are Marilyn Rocks of Westfield and has the opportunity to develop com- Gregg Fazekas, Anne Baker and Max Industrial Site Recovery Act (N.J.S.A. 13:1K-6 et seq.). In addition, the municipality is Brearley High School in Kenilworth, precluded from issuing a tax sale certificate to any prospective purchaser who is or may be Richard Rocks of Hickory, N.C. munication and leadership skills. Florville. The “Ah” Counter will be in any way connected to the prior owner or operator of the site. earned his Bachelor of Science De- His paternal grandparents are Tho- These in turn can foster self-confi- Marina Jusino. The lands to be sold are described in accordance with the last tax duplicate as follows: gree in Ceramic Engineering from mas and Barbara Jackson of Westfield. dence and personal growth. For additional information about BLOCK LOT ASSESSED TO LOCATION TOTAL DUE Interested individuals are invited Toastmasters of Westfield, please 001 002 Chris-Don, Inc. 193 Terrill Road $3,965.61 to attend a Toastmasters of Westfield visit www.westfieldnj.com/toast or Make Them Happy Campers meeting. 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Westfield Resident Bertram Schwartz questioned why only the second floor groups were going to be asked to of School One was targeted for per- develop questions, make recommen- manent partitions. Mr. DelSordi in- dations and prioritize the projects dicated that, while prices would be envisioned for each building. Remembers Life with ‘The Hump’ obtained for both floors, “we were A similar meeting focusing on the By HORACE R. CORBIN rable was his 43rd mission, an attack ries for Mr. Schwartz. “Much of China physical chemistry and mathemat- trying to fit within a reasonable bud- elementary schools will take place in Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times on Hong Kong. is just the same and just as ancient, ics at Columbia University and the get,” and the area surrounding the the fall. media center seemed like a logical The next board meeting will take Many call it “The Hump.” But Four bombers of his flight skimmed but modernization is springing up University of Southern Califor- for those who flew it, it was also starting point. place Tuesday, June 20, 8 p.m., at the into the harbor on October 16, 1944, everywhere in urban centers. They nia. Mr. DelSordi also stated that the Administrative Offices. known as “Aluminum Alley” be- below 100 feet altitude under heavy certainly are going to be an eco- Most of his 43-year professional cause of the wreckage of hundreds issue of a traffic study around Park fire. Two en- nomic com- career was spent at Bell Labs, then Middle School has been turned over Mothers & More Plan of fuselages strewn over the moun- emy ships petitor to a part of AT&T, in Murray Hill as to an experienced sub committee of tainous air route. More than 600 were de- reckon with Member Technical Staff, while re- the recently-formed Shared Services Roundtable Discussion lives were lost in this endeavor – a stroyed and soon,” he siding in Westfield with his wife Committee that includes representa- On White Collar Crime three-year airlift which occurred two more said. and family. tives of the municipalities of Fanwood during World War II. were believed “The Chi- He pursued research and devel- and Scotch Plains, as well as Board CRANFORD — The Union County Chapter of FEMALE, which recently Flying from India, across Burma damaged be- nese govern- opment with transistors, integrated of Education members. and into China carries one over The business administrator con- changed its name to Mothers & More, yond repair. ment treated circuits and lasers. Mr. Schwartz firmed for Board member Thomas will host a roundtable discussion on some of the most inhospitable ter- The planes us well dur- has published 80 scientific papers, rain in the world. The 500-mile Russo that the nature of fire detec- Wednesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. on were badly ing the trip edited two books, has been issued ways individuals can protect themselves route from Assam, India to tion system improvements at SPFHS shot up, but and political 38 United States patents and has would be similar to those at the and their families from identity theft and Kunming, China takes one across they made it overtones been issued 126 foreign patents. elementary schools, which include other forms of “white collar” crimes. disease-infested jungles, then up back. were kept in Mr. Schwartz, who retired in smoke detection. He added that reno- The meeting will take place at the and up and over 470 snow-covered This spring, the back- 1995, still publishes but now in the vation work would also include fire Hanson House, located at 38 Spring- Himalayan peaks — each higher 55 years later, ground. The areas of personal interest in air detection system upgrades at Park field Avenue in Cranford. than 13,000 feet. Mr. Schwartz Chinese con- force tactics. He had articles pub- as well as the new wing at Terrill An international, not-for-profit orga- nization, Mothers & More supports The airlift was the only way to returned to duct affairs lished in the Journal of Military Middle School, if not the entire supply desperately needed ammu- building. women who have altered their career China as a with cer- History and has written for the The board was scheduled to hold paths in order to care for their children at nition, guns, food and medical sup- guest of the emony and a United States Holocaust Memo- plies to the surrounded American its first public forum on the particu- home. Peoples Re- theme. As riam Museum on “Holocaust and The Union County chapter holds meet- and Chinese forces during the war lars of the bond referendum related public of hard as they Genocide Studies.” to the high school and two middle ings on the first and third Wednesday of being raged with Japanese mili- China through try, proce- In this area, he has tackled such schools on June 14. each month at the Hanson House. Meet- tary units. All and all, over 650,000 the China- dures and subjects as how the Allies could Architects from Faridy Thourne ings continue throughout the summer. tons of war materiel made it over Burma-India bureaucracy have destroyed Auschwitz and Fraytak Architects/Planners, P.C. and A variety of activities including the Hump in support of the ulti- evening discussion groups, guest speak- Hump Pilots Bertram Schwartz, 1944 seem to Birkenau by air. Potter Architects, the two firms cho- mate victory during those grave Association. cause unnec- Although he’s retired, Mr. sen to manage the construction ers, mom’s night out, a book discussion and weekly daytime play gatherings are times. This rendezvous of 300 American essary obstruction,” he said. Schwartz says he’s still not over projects, were scheduled to report on This materiel kept the 341st their findings thus far. also offered. and Chinese veterans for a week Sylvia, his wife of 51 years, and “The Hump.” Members of the public were di- For further information, please call Bomb Group of the 14th Air Force, provided time for reunion and reflec- their son, Arthur, of Union City, ac- stationed in China under the com- * * * * * vided into three groups representing Patricia at (908) 232-7352 or Jennifer at tion on their experiences. companied Mr. Schwartz on the This is part of an on-going series of SPFHS, Terrill and Park. Those (732) 382-7578. mand of Lieutenant General Claire Mr. Schwartz said, “It was strange three-week trip to China. “It was a Lee Chennault, in operation. articles about interesting people in being the youngest person in the nice family opportunity, and we saw our communities. “When you’re a strapping young room. There are not too many of us so many interesting things,” she said. We welcome suggestions of people man from Brooklyn, you feel in- left now.” But, Mr. Schwartz did run After the war, Mr. Schwartz stud- that would make interesting subjects vincible,” said Bertram Schwartz. into someone from his squadron. ied chemistry at New York Univer- for this series. Please e-mail sugges- “You don’t give a lot of thought to Several of the group participated sity, then did graduate studies in tions to [email protected]. the danger, you just do your duty.” in the nostalgic Hump Flight over It’s been more than 50 years the Himalayas again during their visit since Mr. Schwartz, a Westfield to China this year. Mr. Schwartz located in the Westfield Inn resident, flew those 50 missions declined this part of the trip in favor 431 North Avenue for the 341st Bomb Group as a of exploring new areas of China. He radio operator/gunner. stated that 45 hours of commercial Westfield He remembers the flack and the jet flying was enough and that cruis- 908 654-4011 enemy fighters swooping in. 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CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 8 Thursday, June 15, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION County Vo-Tech Schools Kristen Zadourian To Participate Concepts &Thought Hold Annual Awards Night In Term Abroad WESTFIELD — Kristen Zadourian, SCOTCH PLAINS – Students were Schools in Scotch Plains. a Union College Class of 2001 history honored for outstanding performances Business and Industry Awards were major, will be participating in the college’s during the annual Awards Night held at presented to Karen Brown of Westfield fall term abroad program in Osaka, Ja- Union County Vocational-Technical (The Parker Greenhouses Horticultural pan. Achievement Award) and Joseph Kristen, a resident of Westfield, is a Lubrano of Scotch Plains (Cooperative 1997 graduate of Westfield High School. Industrial Education Award.) Language Arts Supervisor For Allied Health, Shanita A. Adkins Elizabeth Ann Giameo of Scotch Plains earned the Outstanding Achievement Program Award/National Earns Bachelor’s Degree; Discusses De-Leveling Vocational-Technical Honor Society. Christine Giameo Achieves Also, Khalia A. Taylor of Scotch Plains earned the Outstanding Achievement Dean’s List Standing Program Award/Mathematics Award. WESTFIELD — Elizabeth Ann At SP Middle Schools In Child Development, Heather K. Giameo of Westfield was awarded a Sills of Scotch Plains received the Out- Bachelor of Science Degree in Business By SUSAN M. DYCKMAN For those students where learning ex- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times standing Achievement Program Award. Administration from Villanova Univer- tension activities might be appropriate, For Cosmetology, Scotch Plains’ sity. Beth graduated with a major in SCOTCH PLAINS — Disparity Dr. Lubarski said, “Higher achievers will Celeste A. Huggins received the Out- Finance and a minor in Spanish. between the English/Language Arts cur- ask to take it further. The (program) ma- standing Achievement Program Award/ Christine Giameo of Westfield earned riculum at Park and Terrill Middle Schools terial links itself to more challenging Mathematics Award. Dean’s List standing at Cornell Univer- sparked a debate about the merits and activities.” In Electronic Technology, Michael J. sity for the Spring 2000 semester. Chris- faults of leveling (also known as group- For example, she said, students will Bays of Westfield earned the Outstand- tine, a 1998 graduate of Westfield High read more books by the same author they ing students by academic ability) that ing Achievement Program Award/Sci- School, is majoring in engineering. came to a head one year ago. are studying in class. ence Award, while Charles S. Bender of At that time, the Scotch Plains- A more concrete assessment of the Westfield earned the Outstanding Justine A. Mosko Fanwood Board of Education voted to program’s success are students’ grades. Achievement Program Award. de-level the English/Language Arts pro- “We are looking at grade distribution,” For Horticulture, Karen D. Brown of Earns Consulate Award gram in sixth grade in September 1999 said Dr. Lubarski. “Is there are a lag Westfield received the Outstanding FANWOOD — Justine A. Mosko of and in seventh grade in September 2000 among lower-end students?” To date, she Achievement Program Award/Science at Terrill to bring it on a par with Park’s has not seen any fall-off in grades that Fanwood, a member of Fairfield Award/National Vocational-Technical University’s Class of 2002, received the program. would indicate students are not able to Honor Society. The vote followed a passionate public keep up. German Consulate Award at the For Maintenance/Mechanics, Daniel university’s recent Arts & Sciences outcry at board meetings and in written Another barometer of the program’s PRODUCTION PROCEEDS…The producers of Washington Elementary M. Tammaro of Westfield received the correspondence from people on both sides being off to a good start is the fact that Dr. School’s Show recently presented a check in the amount of $25,000, representing Awards Ceremony. Outstanding Achievement Program This award comes from the Consul of the leveling issue. Lubarski has not heard any complaints the net proceeds from the annual musical, “On With The Show,” to the school’s Award/Mathematics Award/National The Westfield Leader and The Times of from parents. In a district where “parents Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Production is underway for the February General of the Federal Republic of Ger- Vocational-Technical Honor Society. many and is given each year to an out- Scotch Plains-Fanwood recently spoke are involved,” she would expect to hear 2001 show, “It’s a Wonderful Place.” Pictured, left to right, are: Washington The following students received math- to Dr. Nancy Lubarski, Language Arts from those who have problems with the School PTA Co-Presidents Cynthia Weinberg and Jocelyn Shaffer, producers standing student of German. Justine, who Patti Swadosh, Michelle Heffernan and Maryann Gingrich. ematics and science awards: Alexandra is majoring in International Business, Supervisor (Grades 6-8), for her thoughts heterogeneous grouping approach if it I. Bush of Scotch Plains (Mathematics), on how the program change was enacted was not working out for their children. has done outstanding work in her Ger- Nicole D. Crowley of Westfield (Math- man courses. In addition, she plays var- at Terrill. She believes comments would come ematics), Scotch Plains’ Tanysha Renee Dr. Lubarski said she sees the new from both ends: those parents who feel Comcast@Home Donates sity soccer and is active in Inter-Resi- Taylor, Laurensa Theodore and Jonathan dence Hall Government. program offering more opportunities and their children are not being challenged D. Trezoglou, all Mathematics, Lenore less restrictions than its predecessor to enough, as well as those who feel their After graduation, Justine plans to pur- Silver (Science). sue graduate work in International Mar- both teachers and students. youngsters are being left behind. Computer to Westfield High The following students are inducted “It actually gives teachers and stu- She added that teachers are pleased keting/Management. WESTFIELD – Westfield High The Internet provider has also do- into the National Vocational-Technical dents a lot of freedom to do the best they with the new approach. “What helps is Honor Society: Paul Andriopoulos, Elisha possibly can,” she explained. It allows the opportunity to choose different mate- School was awarded a new Pentium nated one cable-Internet connection Multimedia Computer with a color to each of the nine Westfield Public Candia, Neal Clark, Jennifer Cocuzza, Julia C. Santos Earns students to take advantage of all the rials. There’s a certain amount of au- Marissa Eagles, Jenny Gilles, Paul Isolda, linked materials that are available to them. tonomy (for teachers) and that keeps monitor as part of the Scholastic Schools. Bachelor’s Degree Points Program sponsored by Anna Kukula, Lanissa Luciano, Robert “There’s no limit to how far the student things exciting,” explained Dr. Lubarski, For more information about the Morehead, Laurensha Theodore, Lenore Comcast@Home. Scholastic Points Program, please WESTFIELD — Julia C. Santos of can take it.” who noted teachers can select specifi- Siver and Nanci Shepeluk. Westfield participated in Bloomfield But, what about the average or below- cally for their students. call (908) 654-4100. College’ Commencement Exercises re- As an example, she pointed to the average student? Does the scheduled Ryan Kerian Receives Gregory May Graduates cently and received her bachelor’s de- elimination of Guided Study Time (iden- reading component of the sixth-grade Susan E. Petrino Named gree. tified last May by then Assistant Superin- curriculum, which has all students read- Dean’s List Standing From Syracuse University tendent for Instruction Dr. John R. Crews ing two to three novels per marking pe- SCOTCH PLAINS — Muhlenberg To Dean’s List for Spring WESTFIELD — Gregory K. May, a Sarah Jane Gordon as a “safety net” for lower-achieving riod. Higher achievers may choose more College has announced that Ryan Kerian WESTFIELD – Susan Elizabeth member of the Class of 1996 from students), put such children at risk for not challenging works, while average stu- of Scotch Plains has been named to the Petrino of Westfield was recently named Westfield High School, graduated from Graduates Wake Forest being able to keep up with their class- dents may pick books that match their Dean’s List for the spring semester of 2000. to the Dean’s List at the College of the College of Information Studies at WESTFIELD – Sarah Jane Gordon mates? grade level. Lower achievers may choose Ryan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard William & Mary for the spring 1999- Syracuse University. He received a Bach- of Westfield earned a Bachelor of Sci- “Mixed ability grouping allows stu- books from their grade level or below. Kerian. He is a psychology major. 2000 semester. elor of Science Degree with a major in ence Degree in Biology with a minor in dents to capitalize on their strengths and “There’s room for variety,” she added. Information Management and Technol- Chemistry/French at Wake Forest Uni- allows for improvement elsewhere,” ex- Dr. Lubarski confirmed what Dr. Crews ogy and a minor in Business Manage- versity, Winston-Salem, N.C.. plained Dr. Lubarski. had promised last spring: teachers from ment. Heterogeneous grouping seems to both Park and Terrill worked closely Gregory is a member of Kappa Kappa place heavy emphasis on cooperative through last summer and the present Psi fraternity at Syracuse University. For learning, a format wherein all students school year to coordinate the English/ four years he participated in the Syracuse supposedly reap the “benefits of discus- Language Arts curriculum between the University marching band and the bas- sion.” Cooperative projects seem to be schools. ketball pep band. Following graduation, designed for a mix of ability that permit It is very much “a work in progress,” he began a six-week European tour. individual children to demonstrate their which the teachers have the flexibility to He was recruited and accepted a posi- strengths. fine tune as necessary. “They like that,” tion by Cigna Health Care in Bloomfield, Furthermore, said Dr. Lubarski, hands- said Dr. Lubarski. Conn. He will begin working as an E- on projects enable students to work Local Pupils Named Commerce Business Analyst in July of closely with their peers so students learn this year. from each other as well as their teacher. To Dean’s List She explained, “It gives teachers the flex- Adele deLeeuw Scholarships ibility to work with students in class” to At Univ. of Hartford provide extra support where necessary. Distributed at Awards Event She indicated that, because support is The University of Hartford has announced SCOTCH PLAINS — Five college built into the program, students who may that Modiegi Notoane of Fanwood, Jack Hoopingarner of Mountainside, Samantha students were named Adele deLeeuw need extra help are not viewed as differ- Tenenbaum of Scotch Plains, and Matthew Senior Scholars and 25 additional stu- ent or separate. Dr. Lubarski sees the Schwab of Westfield have all been named to dents received scholarships at an at an collaborative aspect of the work as ben- the Dean’s List for the spring 2000 semester. awards dinner June 13 at Scotch Hills eficial to all students. Country Club. Fifty thousand dollars in all will be distributed by the Adele deLeeuw Scholarship Fund, a fund of AWARD WINNING the Plainfield Foundation. which is TEACHER…Paula Gray, math- financed from a bequest by Ms. ematics teacher at Scotch Plains- deLeeuw, longtime Plainfield resident, Fanwood High School, has been author of 80 books, journalist and arts named as a New Jersey state-level Piano - Keyboard - Organ - Accordion activist. finalist for this year’s Presidential Strings - Woodwinds - Brass - Voice - Guitar - Drums From Scotch Plains-Fanwood High Awards for Excellence in Math and Lessons for the Learning Disabled AWARDED WRITERS…Two students from Evergreen Elementary School in Scotch School, Jason Meehan, Elise Science Teaching. Ms. Gray, who won in the category of Secondary Kindermusik classes for ages 2 to 7 Plains were recognized in this year’s writing contest sponsored by the New Jersey Council Daniledes and Eun Yub Lee were each of Teachers of English. In the K-3 poetry division, first grader Christopher Guns, right, awarded $1,000. Mathematics, will receive a grant Riverwalk Plaza received an honorable mention and in the K-3 prose division, third grader Antonio Albano, Winners from the graduating class from the National Science Founda- SUMMER PROGRAMS 281 Main Street 34 Ridgedale Avenue left, received third place. The students are seen at a recent awards celebration at Bridgewater- of 2000 included Kelli Church tion, will be honored at a meeting East Hanover, NJ 07936 AVAILABLE Millburn, NJ 07041 of the State Board of Education, (973) 428-0405 (973) 467-4688 Raritan Middle School with teachers, left to right, Paula Frank, Patricia McFall and ($3,000) and Kristen Meehan Evergreen School Principal Dr. Beverlee Kaminetzky. ($2,000), both of Scotch Plains- and her named and credentials will Fanwood High School. be forwarded to the national-level Applications for year 2001 Adele selection committee for consider- Please send all deLeeuw scholarships will be avail- ation. The teachers selected as na- Education news to: able in January from local high school tional-level Presidential Awardees [email protected] guidance offices. For more informa- will be notified officially by the tion, please call Sally Young, Scholar- White House during the 2000-2001 ship Administrator, at (732) 381-6269. school year.

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Fanwood-Scotch Plains College Club Announces Scholarship Winners SCOTCH PLAINS – At its annual nior at Kean ($500.) The total funds awarded, which Scholarship Reception and Supper Silvana was are raised primarily through the sales on May 22, the College Club of named the Marie of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Com- Fanwood-Scotch Plains honored 10 Leppert scholar, an munity Calendar and an annual fash- recipients of the awards for the aca- award established ion show, over that period of time, demic year 2000-2001, the amount last year to honor a amounted to $305,000. of which totals $14,500. former College The meeting, which was held at Club President, William Gottlick Named the Scotch Hills which recognizes Collegiate Scholar Country Club, was both academic Moria Cappio attended by the achievements and a WESTFIELD – William Gottlick, young female win- continuing commitment to volun- the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard ners, their fami- teer service to the community. Gottlick of Westfield, has been lies, other guests, Members of the graduating class named an All-American Collegiate and College Club of 2000 from Scotch Plains-Fanwood Scholar by the United States Achieve- members. High School, each of whom received ment Academy. Jeanne Pauly, a scholarship in the amount of $2,000, Mr. Gottlick, who attends Towson outgoing Club Melissa Benski are Melissa Benski, who will attend University, will appear in the All- President and Loyola University; Mary Milonnet, American Collegiate Yearbook, Manya Ungar, Scholarship Commit- who will be a freshman at Rutgers which is published nationally. LADYBUGS…Four year olds at Westfield Cooperative Nursery School experienced the magic of ladybug metamorphosis tee Chairwoman, presented the University; and He graduated Westfield High from the larvae stage to ladybug beetles as part of the school’s loving and caring for living things curriculum. The project awards. Margaret MacIntyre and Jaclyn Sanders, School in 1991 and earned his culminated in the release of 20 pink ladybugs. Gerri McDonald hosted the supper. bound for James bachelor’s degree from Loyola Col- Among those present to applaud Madison University lege where he studied political sci- Erratum the recipients were Mike Rebuth and this fall. ence. his three children, Amanda and A senior from This summer, he will earn his sec- Graduation Ceremonies An article regarding scholar- Michael Rebuth and Justine Rebuth Bishop Ahr High ond bachelor’s degree in speech-lan- ships issued by the Women’s Kennedy. They were attending for School, Deborah guage pathology and audiology from Club of Westfield incorrectly Lagano, was also the the presentation of a special scholar- Towson. Mr. Gottlick currently re- Set Tomorrow at Vo-Tech listed the names of Abigail recipient of a schol- ship in memory of Elizabeth Frame sides in Baltimore, Md. with his SCOTCH PLAINS — More than tificates of course completion when Speck’s parents. The correct Claudia Rebuth, a arship in the amount wife, Chris. He will pursue a doc- 350 students, including members the Union County Vocational-Tech- name should be Mr. and Mrs. Club member, who of $1,250. She will of the Union County Vocational- nical Schools hold their 33rd an- Brian Speck of Westfield. attend Ramapo Col- toral degree in audiology at Towson passed away in Feb- Technical School (UCVTS) Adult nual graduation ceremonies begin- lege. University beginning this fall. ruary. High School and Evening School, ning at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Moria Cappio, Jessica Biegelson, are candidates to be awarded cer- June 16 at the Raritan Road Cam- who just completed the most outstand- pus. Three Juniors Named her sophomore year ing female graduate at Boston College, and Valedictorian of UniversitUniversityy Emily Gadol Martinez In the case of rain, the program To Attend Girls State will be moved indoors to Scotch received the $2,000 Nicole Kreger Scotch Plains- Earns Doctoral Degree WESTFIELD – Three juniors at scholarship, which Fanwood High Plains-Fanwood High School. Westfield High School have been named School this year, re- N ewewss WESTFIELD – Emily Gadol recognizes not only Mary Milonnet Martinez received a Doctor of to attend Girls State at Rider University her academic achievement, but her ceived $500 as an from June 25-30. Pharmacy Degree, summa cum Daniel J. Powell Earns dedication to the Academic Excel- Kate Onishi, Rachel Ackerman and pursuit of a teaching lence Award. Bucknell University laude, from St. Louis College of Bachelor’s Degree Elizabeth Ottoson have been selected as career. Moria hopes During the past Pharmacy on May 20. She has FANWOOD – Daniel J. Powell, delegates and Kate Trimble has been to teach in a urban 64 years, the Announces Dean’s List been selected for residency at the son of Charles Silber and named alternate. Two of the girls are Barnes Jewish Christian Hospital Kathleen Van Ness, graduated Phi sponsored by Martin Wallberg Ameri- setting. Fanwood-Scotch Westfielders Sarah E. Chance, Kelly J. can Legion Auxiliary in Westfield, while Other award re- Plains College Korecky, Alyson A. Rentrop, Scotch in St. Louis, Mo. Beta Kappa from Princeton Uni- versity on May 30. He received a another is sponsored by the BCW Busi- cipients already at- Club has presented Plains residents Dmitry Zhilnsky, Lauren Mrs. Martinez, the daughter of ness and Professional Women’s Club. tending college were scholarships to E. Rabadeau, Catherine G. Baker and Ian Mr. and Mrs. Myron Gadol of Bachelor of Arts Degree in the independent major of Bio-Eth- During a week of sessions, some 300- Elizabeth Frame, graduating high R. Doebber, and Mountainside’s Denise Westfield, is a native of Westfield 400 young women will campaign for ics, graduating with highest hon- who will be a senior Jaclyn Sanders school senior R. Rosenhaft have earned Dean’s List and was graduated from Westfield office, hold mock elections and pass bills women who are status at Bucknell University in ors. in mock legislatures. This program is at West Virginia Uni- Deborah Lagano High School in 1984 and Rutgers Daniel will attend the Univer- versity ($1,500); Jennifer Lee, enter- Scotch Plains or Lewisburg, Pa. College of Pharmacy in 1989. She intended to give the students a hands-on sity of Chicago Law School in lesson in citizenship. ing her junior year at Kean Univer- Fanwood residents, or to young resides in Belleville, Ill. with her the fall. women in a four-year college pro- Gwendolyn Schundler Mary E. Blanes, Secretary of the Aux- sity ($2,000); Nicole Kreger, who husband and two young sons. iliary, is Girls State Chairwoman. will be a junior at James Madison gram who were residents of either Earns Honor Roll University this fall ($750); and community at the time of their high Silvana Nizzardo, who will be a se- school graduation. From Mount St. Dominic WESTFIELD – A junior at Mount Saint Dominic Academy in Caldwell, Park Middle School Holds Gwendolyn Schundler of Westfield has earned Honor Roll status for the third quarter of the marking period, received Shakespeare Festival second honors. Gwendolyn is the daughter of Mr. and SCOTCH PLAINS — Shakespeare which passers-by were asked ques- Mrs. Robert Schundler of Westfield. came alive at Park Middle School in tions about Shakespeare, and an inter- Scotch Plains earlier this spring due to view with England’s King Henry VIII eighth grade English teacher Marguer- and his six wives. Westfield High School ite Fitzgerald and a district mini-grant There was an Elizabethan jester who she received to conduct a Shakespeare juggled and two Park students sang Seniors to Graduate Festival at the school. and danced a routine called “Brush Up Eighth grade students welcomed Your Shakespeare” from the musical Wednesday, June 21 the New Jersey Shakespeare Festi- Kiss Me Kate, now a Broadway revival WESTFIELD – Westfield High val Traveling Troupe for a morning based on Shakespeare’s The Taming of School will hold graduation cer- performance of A Midsummer the Shrew. emonies on Wednesday, June 21, Night’s Dream. 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Visit Our Website www.cellsig.com Our New Virtual Store Has All of Your Cellular Accessory Needs. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, June 15, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Joan Pinnell, 69, Involved in Scouting; – Obituaries – Janet Snyder-Carlbon, 62, Was Active Was Supervisor at Insurance Firm With Education and GOP Activities Joan M. Pinnell, 69, of Fanwood States Naval Reserves during the 1950s. Janet Lee Snyder-Carlbon, 62, of Mrs. Snyder-Carlbon had also been died on Saturday, June 10, in Surviving are her husband, Rich- Frances Brody, 83, Founded and Helped Raubsville, Pa. died on Monday, June an editor of the Town of Clinton Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center ard S. Pinnell; two sons, Wayne 12, at home. Newsletter, a President of the Re- in Plainfield. Pinnell and Steven Pinnell; two Facilities for Children and the Elderly Born in East Orange, she had lived publican Club and a Republican Born in River Vale, she had lived in daughters, Linda Morris and Kim- Frances Brody, 83, of Scotch Plains She was predeceased by her hus- in Mountainside, Scotch Plains and County Committeewoman. Waldwick before moving to Fanwood berly Styles; a sister, Olive Haer; a died on Tuesday, June 13, in the band in 1983. Mr. Brody was Presi- Clinton before moving to Raubsville Surviving are two daughters, in 1968. brother, Joseph Canzoneri, and four Morris Township home of her daugh- dent and Chief Executive Officer of 15 years ago. Laureen Schellinkhout and Cindy Mrs. Pinnell had been a supervisor grandchildren. ter, Patti Lehrhoff. Supermarkets General. Mrs. Snyder-Carlbon had owned Miller; a son, Garry L. Carlbon; her with Liberty Mutual Insurance Com- Services were held on Tuesday, June Born and raised in Newark, the Also surviving are two other daugh- Stewarts Drive-In in Clinton Town- mother, Margaret Snyder, and five pany in Parsippany before retiring in 13, in the Memorial Funeral Home, daughter of Russian immigrant par- ters, Susanne Brody of Greenwich, ship for 15 years before retiring. grandchildren. 1992. 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Inter- ents, she had been a successful Real- Conn. and Wendy Keil of She served on the Parent-Teacher Services will be held at 10 a.m. She was active with the Girl Scouts ment followed at George Washington tor. Morristown; a son, Andrew Brody of Association executive boards in today, Thursday, June 15, in the of America, having served as a troop Memorial Park in Paramus. At age 17, she held a job running Harrison, N.Y.; two sisters, Rae Clinton, Mountainside and Scotch Clinton United Methodist Church, leader, community Chairperson and Memorial donations may be made to the day-to-day operations of a Gelber of Hillside and Mae Lippy of Plains. 15 Halstead Street in Clinton. member of the Washington Rock Coun- the American Cancer Society, P. O. foundry. As a teenager, she also was West Orange, and 14 grandchildren. She was also a member of the Arrangements were under the di- cil Board of Directors. Box 815, Elizabeth, 07207. a member and officer of Junior Funeral services were held yester- Planning Board, the Board of Educa- rection of the Martin Funeral Home Mrs. Pinnell served in the United June 15, 2000 Hadassah and was active in fund- day, Wednesday, June 14, at Temple tion and the Board of Health, all in in Clinton. raising and other activities for the Emanu-El. Interment followed in the Clinton. June 15, 2000 Mildred E. Bianco, 80, Was Rosarian; women’s Zionist organization. Beth Israel Memorial Park in She and her late husband, Herbert Woodbridge. Brody, were members of Temple Shiva will be held at the Keil resi- Ashton Cuckler, 90, Research Scientist; Had Volunteered With Girl Scouts Emanu-El in Westfield, where the dence, 7 Cobblestone Lane in Mildred E. Bianco, 80, of Delray A memorial Mass will be celebrated Frances and Herb Brody Chapel was Morristown, today and tomorrow, Developed Various Drugs at Merck Beach, Fla., died on Tuesday, June 6, at at 10 a.m. in St. Helen’s Roman Catho- named in their honor. June 15 and 16. Ashton C. Cuckler, 90, died on human diseases. Manor Care in Boynton Beach, Fla. lic Church in Westfield today, Thurs- She received the Judaic Heritage Arrangements were under the di- Thursday, May 25, at University He was a member of the American Born in Elizabeth, she had lived in day, June 15. Award from the temple’s Men’s Club rection of the Bernheim Apter Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. Society of Parasitologists. Westfield before moving to Delray Arrangements are under the direc- and established a scholarship fund Goldsticker Suburban Funeral Born in Wilsonville, Neb., he Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Beach in 1980. tion of the Memorial Funeral Home, there for student aid to Israel. Chapel in Maplewood. maintained dual residences in Sum- Cuckler; a son, John Cuckler; a Mrs. Bianco had been a bookkeeper 155 South Avenue in Fanwood. Mrs. Brody was a founding mem- Memorial contributions may be mit and in Birmingham since 1998. daughter, Anne Dunning, and seven with Arrowhead Conditioning Com- Memorial donations may be made to ber of Westfield Hadassah, which made to Hebrew University, Brody He had previously lived in grandchildren. pany in Westfield before retiring to the St. Vincent Ferrer Building Fund, honored her as its Woman of the College of Agriculture. Westfield. A private memorial service is Florida. 840 George Bush Boulevard, Delray Year. June 15, 2000 Mr. Cuckler had been a research planned. She was a member of the Rosary Beach, Fla., 33483. She was also a member of the scientist with Merck and Company Memorial contributions may be Society at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic June 15, 2000 Board of Governors of Hebrew Uni- Frank Cimato, 91 Church in Westfield and at St. Vincent in Rahway for 28 years before retir- made to the Ashton Cuckler Memo- versity in Israel and was Honorary Frank Cimato, 91, of Hillsborough ing in 1975. rial Fund, care of American Society Ferrer Roman Catholic Church in Evelyn Rohrabaugh, 73 Chairman of the New York Region of died on Sunday, June 4, at Somerset A specialist in parasitology, he of Parasitologists, 1041 New Delray Beach. Evelyn K. Rohrabaugh, 73, a life- the university. Medical Center in Somerville. She had also been an active volun- long resident of Westfield, died on Mrs. Brody established research was responsible for the development Hamshire Street, P. O. Box 368, Born in Brooklyn, he had lived in of numerous drugs used worldwide Lawrence, Kan. 66044. teer with the Girl Scouts. Monday, June 12, at home. scholarships at the university and Scotch Plains for 30 years before She was predeceased by a son, Miss Rohrabaugh had worked in the was the first woman to receive the in the treatment of both animal and June 15, 2000 Accounting Department of the moving to Hillsborough in 1980. Raymond Bianco, in 1990. university’s “Torch of Learning” Mr. Cimato had been employed by Surviving are her husband, Anthony Rohrabaugh Insurance Agency in award. Jimmy Fountoulakis, 73, Was Marine; Westfield until joining the office of Bell Labs AT&T of Murray Hill, and V. Bianco; a son, Vincent A. Bianco of The Brody family established the previously with Western Electric in Sergeantsville; two daughters, Elsie B. Frank Perier, a Certified Public Ac- countant in Westfield, in 1952 as an Frances and Herb Brody Center for New York, for 30 years of combined Research Microbiologist at Merck Powell of Scotch Plains and Noreen Food Sciences in Rehovot, Israel, service before retiring in 1973. Jimmy M. Fountoulakis, 73, of Fountoulakis, and two brothers, John Lund of Westfield; two sisters, Mary accounting administrator. She was a member of the First Bap- where a street, Frances Brody Boule- He was a member of the Mary, Scotch Plains died on Tuesday, June M. Fountoulakis of Texarkana and Marhon of Morristown and Anne Lesak tist Church of Westfield, where she vard, is named in her honor. Mother of God Church in 6, in Overlook Hospital in Summit. George Fountoulakis of Skopolos, of Garwood, and eight grandchildren. belonged to the choir and the Handbell Mrs. Brody served on the Board of Hillsborough. Born in Belzoni, Miss., he had Greece. James E. Drum, 40 Choir and was a church school teacher Governors of Hadassah Hospital in Surviving are his wife of 67 years, lived in Elkton, Va. before moving to Funeral services were held on for many years. Israel and was a founding member of Ethel Cimato; a son, Robert Cimato Scotch Plains many years ago. Monday, June 12, at the Dooley Co- James Edward Drum, 40, of Scotch She was a Past Grand Officer for the its children’s hospital, as well as of Hillsborough; and three grand- Mr. Fountoulakis had been a re- lonial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue Plains died on Tuesday, June 13, at Order of the Eastern Star of New Jersey being on the board of Alyn Hospital sons. search microbiologist with Merck & in Westfield. Interment followed at home. and was its Grand Representative to for handicapped children in Jerusa- Funeral services were held yester- Company in Rahway for more than Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. Born in Elizabeth, he moved to Kentucky from 1995 to 1997. lem. day, Wednesday, June 14, at the 34 years before retiring last August. June 15, 2000 Scotch Plains 25 years ago. Miss Rohrabaugh served as Secre- She also was a member of the Hillsborough Funeral Home in Belle He had previously worked for Merck Surviving are his parents, Douglas tary of the Atlas Chapter No. 99 of Board of Israel Bonds, the Prime Mead. Interment was at St. Bernard & Company in Elkton for eight years. and Nancy Drum; three brothers, Tho- Westfield for the past 20 years. Minister’s Club and the President’s Mausoleum in Bridgewater. Maria Roth Surviving are a brother, Kenneth C. He attended Texarkana College in mas Drum, Michael Drum and Daniel Club. Mrs. Brody was the recipient June 15, 2000 Texas and earned both his bachelor’s Maria Roth died on Thursday, May Drum, and a sister, Teri Crawford. Rohrabaugh of Norfolk, Va. of both the Eleanor Roosevelt Hu- A memorial service will be held to- degree and a master’s degree in psy- 11, at her residence in Montreal, A Mass will be offered at 11 a.m. manities award and the Woman of Suzanne Steffens-Brotz chology and microbiology from the Canada. tomorrow, Friday, June 16, in the Im- morrow, Friday, June 16, at 11 a.m. at Valor award from Israel Bonds Suzanne Steffens-Brotz of Semi- the First Baptist Church. Interment will University of Texas. Born in Hungary, she had lived in maculate Heart of Mary Roman Catho- Women’s Division of Metro West. nole, Fla. died on Tuesday, June 6, at He served in the United States Montreal for the past 50 years. lic Church in Scotch Plains. be private. Visitation will take place today, She served on the Board of the Eye home. Marine Corps during the Korean Surviving are two daughters, Su- Arrangements are being handled by Thursday, June 15, at the Gray Funeral Institute of New Jersey and was a Born in Niagara Falls, she had Conflict. san Bartok of Westfield and Katherine the Higgins Home for Funerals in Home, 318 East Broad Street in Past Vice President of Fight for Sight. lived in Scotch Plains before moving Mr. Fountoulakis was a member of Halpern of Durham, N.C.; four grand- Plainfield. She was also a founding member of to Seminole. June 15, 2000 Westfield, from 7 to 9 p.m. the Texas Ex-Students’ Association. children and nine great-grandchil- In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- the United States Holocaust Memo- Mrs. Steffens-Brotz was a bank He was predeceased by his par- dren. PUBLIC NOTICE tions may be made to the First Baptist rial Museum in Washington, D.C. loan officer. ents, Michael J. and Mary Services were held on Monday, Church Music Fund. and was a life member of many other She was a member of the Seminole SHERIFF’S SALE Fountoulakis. May 15, at the Menorah Chapels at June 15, 2000 organizations, among them the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Women’s Club and the Korean War Surviving are his wife, Catalina Millburn in Union. Interment took CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE Brandeis University Women’s Divi- Veterans Auxiliary. Lopez Fountoulakis; three sons, place at Mount Moriah Cemetery in DOCKET NO. F-17141-99. sion. Surviving are her husband, John Michael Fountoulakis, George Fairview. IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAIN- SHERIFF’S SALE Mrs. Brody donated the Neonatal Brotz; two daughters, Sonja Cohen Fountoulakis and Steven June 15, 2000 TIFF vs. DONALD W. GABLE, SR., DE- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Intensive Care Nursery at Newark FENDANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, and Sheila Amberg; two sons, Harry CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-7054-99. Beth Israel Hospital and established Steffens and Noel Steffens; three step- DATED APRIL 7, 2000 FOR SALE OF UNION PLANTERS PMAC, INC., PLAIN- the Frances and Herb Brody Early sons, Stephen Brotz, Christopher Angelica E. Stappas, 56, Was Active MORTGAGED PREMISES. TIFF vs. VICENTE ZUMBA AND MIRTA Childhood Centers at the MetroWest Brotz and Ken Brotz; two brothers, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- ZUMBA, HIS WIFE, DEFENDANT. Jewish Community Center in Edward Shrubsall and Peter tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, With Church, Scouting and Hospice public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union DATED DECEMBER 7, 1999 FOR SALE Whippany and at the Jewish Com- Shrubsall, and five grandchildren. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. munity Center of Central New Jersey Services were held on Friday, June Angelica E. Psilipoulos Stappas, Hopkinton, Mass.; two sons, George Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- in Scotch Plains. 9, in St. Justin Martyr Church in 56, of Neshanic Station died on Fri- Stappas of Delray Beach, Fla. and THE 5TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 2000 at two tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by She also worked for many years on Largo, Fla. day, June 9, at home. Gregory Stappas of Neshanic Sta- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Born in Providence, R.I., she had tion; a brother, John H. Psilipoulos successful bidders must have 20% of their County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, behalf of the Guild for Jewish chil- Arrangements were under the di- bid available in cash or certified check at the Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY dren, where she was active in rection of the Lewis W. Mohn Fu- lived in Westfield before moving to of Providence, R.I.; two sisters, conclusion of the sales. THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two fundraising and established the first neral Home in Seminole. Neshanic Station four years ago. Bessie Papigiotis of Smithfield, R.I. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All reading and testing room. Mrs. Brody June 15, 2000 Mrs. Stappas was a former Youth and Demetra Hoopis of Lake Forest, SEVENTEEN THOUSAND ONE-HUN- successful bidders must have 20% of their Director, Sunday school teacher, and Ill., and two grandchildren. DRED FORTY EIGHT & 78/100 bid available in cash or certified check at the also served as Vice President of the ($117,148.78). conclusion of the sales. guild. President of the Ladies Philoptochos A Mass was offered on Tuesday, DEATH NOTICE Society at the Holy Trinity Greek June 13, in the Annunciation Church REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED She donated the Chapel at the Cen- BRIGHT-CHESTER H. on There are no tax liens as of April 14, 2000. SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED tral New Jersey Jewish Home for the Orthodox Church in Westfield. in Cranston, R.I. Interment followed Plaintiff advises that the municipal tax office NINETY & 55/100 ($107,590.55). Tuesday, June 13, 2000. Be- She was also a former President of at the North Burial Ground Cem- should be contacted to obtain any additional ALL THAT TRACT or parcel of land and Aged in Somerset and worked for the loved Husband of 56 Years tax amounts that may be due. premises, situate, lying and being in the Daughters of Israel Home in West the Welcome Wagon organization in etery in Providence, R.I. Carol (Nee Davis) Bright. Dear Westfield and a former volunteer for Arrangements were under the di- CONCISE DESCRIPTION CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of UNION, Orange, where she sat on the boards Father of Ellen R. Bowes and 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth; and State of New Jersey, more particularly for both the home and its Ladies the Westfield High School system, rection of the Branchburg Funeral 2. Tax Lot No. 497, Block No. 3; described as follows: Molly Davis-Bright. Cherished the Hunterdon County Hospice and Home in Branchburg. 3. Property Street Address: 441 Fulton SEE ATTACHED SCHEDULE “A” Auxiliary. Grandfather of Alison Bowes. Street; Tax Lot No. 943, Block No. 4. Mrs. Brody was a longtime Asso- the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of Additional visitation took place at A Memorial Service will be America in Plainfield. the Nardolillo Funeral Home in 4. Dimensions: 25.02 feet x 100.05 feet; Commonly known as 439 MAPLE AV- ciate member of the Franklin State held on Saturday June 17, 2000 5. Nearest Cross: Fifth Street; ENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07202. Bank; a board member of the Eastern She was predeceased by a brother, Cranston. 6. Feet to Nearest Cross: 275.19 feet. There is due approximately the sum of at 2:00 PM at the Liberty Cor- Dennis H. Psilipoulos, in 1997. Memorial contributions may be There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED FIFTEEN THOUSAND division of Easter Seals and a ner Presbyterian Church. For ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOU- FOUR-HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR & 14/ fundraiser for Boston University. Surviving are her husband of 36 made to the Cancer Institute of New those planning an expression years, Paul G. Stappas; a daughter, Jersey, 195 Little Albany Street, New SAND FIVE-HUNDRED SEVENTY FOUR 100 ($115,484.14) together with lawful in- She received the Realtor of the of sympathy donations are be- & 94/100 ($122,574.94) together with lawful terest and costs. Year award from the New Jersey Kristina-Marie Parsons of Brunswick, 08901, attention: Dr. interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in ing accepted to The Visiting Realtors Association for her humani- Hait. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Nurse Association of Somerset June 15, 2000 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn tarian efforts, and was also honored Hills - Somerset Hills Hospice, PUBLIC NOTICE The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. PUBLIC NOTICE by the Deborah Hospital of Browns 12 Olcott Ave., Bernardsville, this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH Mills and AMIT Women. SHERIFF’S SALE RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF NJ 07924. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF PETILLO & STERN, Attorneys Mrs. Brody was a member of the There will be no visiting hours. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SALVATORE L. BORRELLI, Attorney Suite 300 Jewish Federation of MetroWest in DOCKET NO. F-11719-99. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Arrangements are by CHAMPION MORTGAGE CO, INC., DOCKET NO. F-5558-95. 986 McBride Avenue 1170 Route 2E East Essex County and the Jewish Fed- Gallaway & Crane Funeral West Paterson, New Jersey 07424 Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2926 eration of Central New Jersey in PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN J. O’NEILL AND EMC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, CH-755272 (WL) CH-755254 (WL) Home, 101 S. Finley Ave., Bask- LINDA S. O’NEILL, HIS WIFE, ETALS, PLAINTIFF vs. BEVERLY J. GRANT, ET 4 T - 6/8, 6/15, 4 T - 5/25, 6/1, Union County and was on the board ing Ridge, NJ, (908) 766-0250. DEFENDANT. AL, DEFENDANT. 6/22 & 6/29/00 Fee: $179.52 6/8 & 6/15/00 Fee: $167.28 of the United Jewish Appeal. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MARCH 23, 2000 FOR SALE OF DATED APRIL 7, 2000 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. 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A Milestone Birthday Owner’s Manual for Living Celebrated in Fanwood In Rhythm With God’s Plan Route 66 across the country from By INGRID McKINLEY A Bi-Weekly Column From Members of the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times New Jersey to California. Scotch Plains-Fanwood Ministerial Association FANWOOD — An extraordinary When asked what she considered a birthday celebration was held re- noteworthy event of the past century, BY REV. GARY F. ROTHWELL Nearly all of us have experienced Miss Schumitz cited the country’s cently at The Chelsea at Fanwood, I once delivered a sermon about “burn-out,” as defined as “worn out an assisted living facility located on evolution from candlelight to gas- by excessive or improper use.” We light to electricity, thanks to Thomas the pace in which we can live our South Avenue. lives. It had three points that I felt go hard, charging for all we can described the primary ways I see accomplish in the minimum of time. people living their lives. The meth- We run out of steam when we quit ods were titled (1) Burnout (2) Rust- and there is nothing left to give, no out (3) Wear-out. recharging of our batteries or refuel- My premise was that God wanted ing of our souls. each of us to wear-out at the proper The problem is that more and more rate, at the proper time, accomplish- of us are reaching that breaking point ACTING OUT — Children perform Bible stories as part of the activities of ing what He had designed us to ac- in our everyday lives, more and more Vacation Bible School at the First Congregational Church, located at 125 Elmer complish. often. We go ’til we drop. We operate Street in Westfield. This year’s camp will be held from Monday through Friday, on empty tanks, not taking time to June 26 to 30, and is open to children ages four years through fifth grade. God created us with a rhythm of life that can sustain an effective pace get the regularly scheduled mainte- and accomplish much when we fol- nance of life into our busy schedules. low His established plans for us. You We overlook our rest, proper eat- First Congregational Church might think of it in terms of an auto- ing habits, exercise, reflection, spiri- mobile maintenance chart. tual needs, family and friends. We There are regular services required are driven — into the ground. Plans Vacation Bible School during the life of the car. If these “Rust-out” is almost the opposite. WESTFIELD — Children ages all children. Campers need not be services are performed according to This is a life rhythm that sits around four years through fifth grade are church members to attend. The cost the manufacturer’s standards at the and waits for life to come to us. We invited to attend Vacation Bible for the week is $15 per child, or $30 proper times, the vehicle should last tend to become couch potatoes and School at the First Congregational maximum per family. a long time and perform at its best. not experience life to its fullest. Church, located at 125 Elmer Street For more information or to regis- These services are often quite expen- We attempt very little and accom- in Westfield. ter a child, please call the church sive, but we quickly learn that skip- plish even less. We let others do our The program will take place from office at (908) 233-2494. ping them is even more costly. work and try to get by with as little Monday through Friday, June 26 to effort as possible. We are not living 30, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. up to our potential and instead of our This year’s theme will be “All in UCC Foundation Announces gifts and skills becoming more de- the Family: the Bible Story of Joseph veloped, they are waning. We be- and his Brothers,” based on the mu- come fat and lazy in more than the sical Joseph and the Amazing Annual ‘Evening at the Races’ physical sense. Technicolor Dreamcoat. The musi- “Wear-out,” to me, speaks of proper cal was performed this spring by MEADOWLANDS — The Union dessert stations, a racing program balance and proper timing. It speaks members of two area churches and County College (UCC) Foundation’s and a memento of the evening for to me of rest and exercise, running other youth. Seventh Annual “Evening at the each guest. A cash bar will also be and strolling, doing and being, striv- Through such activities as art, Races,” sponsored by PNC Bank, available. ing and praying, loving and being drama and cooking, children will will take place on Thursday, June 22, The buffet dinner will start at 6 loved. learn about God and how spirituality at the Pegasus Restaurant at the p.m., with the first race to kick off at It sees a greater good than the can help people make the best of a Meadowlands Racetrack. 7:30 p.m. moment. It plans for the future by Ingrid McKinley for The Westfield Leader and The Times Included in the event ticket will be The regular UCC ticket price is doing what is right for today. It pro- BIRTHDAY GIRL…Augusta Schumitz, a resident of The Chelsea at Fanwood, bad situation, said the Reverend Pam Gilchrist, Pastoral Associate. admission to Pegasus, valet parking, $85. Participants may also become duces in due season and it lasts for celebrates her 100th birthday at the assisted living facility. Known for her the duration. It is proactive and pro- lifelong adventurous spirit, Miss. Schumitz was joined on her special day by Vacation Bible School is open to hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet buffet and Reservation Sponsors at three higher family members, friends and other guests, among them Fanwood Mayor Louis levels: WIN, six tickets at $975; ductive. It recognizes the rhythms of C. Jung. PLACE – four tickets at $450, and life and abides by them. SHOW – two tickets at $200. I believe the Bible gives us at least Augusta Schumitz celebrated her Edison’s pivotal discovery. Westfield Library Announces “Evening at the Races” helps fund one basic rhythm of life — our need 100th birthday amidst roses, balloons, Miss Schumitz, described by staff UCC student scholarships and pro- for weekly rest and worship. We find 100 handmade cards and special and residents as a gentle soul but grams. it as part of the Ten Commandments, guests, including Fanwood Mayor strong, spirited and determined, en- Summer Reading Program To reserve a table, become a spon- where we read “Observe the Sabbath Louis C. Jung. joyed the attention bestowed upon sor and/or make a donation for the day by keeping it holy, as the Lord The celebration marked the first her on her birthday. WESTFIELD — “Book a Trip the names of young readers will be Through Time” will be the theme posted on the library’s bulletin board. event, please call the UCC your God has commanded you. Six centenary birthday for the center, In preparation for her special cel- Foundation’s Development Office at days you shall labor and do all your which opened in January of 1997 on ebration, Miss Schumitz treated her- this year for the Summer Reading In addition, a Listening Club is Club sponsored by the Children’s offered for library members not yet (908) 709-7505. All event and reser- work, but the seventh day is a Sab- the site of the former Mansion Hotel. self to a visit to the center’s hair- vation sponsors will be prominently bath to the Lord your God. On it you Miss Schumitz, formerly of dresser and a manicure. Department of the Westfield Memo- reading on their own. All partici- rial Library. pants will receive a listening booklet listed in the promotional materials shall not do any work, neither you, Maplewood, has been a resident at Among the guests on hand for the and at the event itself. nor your son or daughter, nor your The Chelsea since November of 1998. birthday festivities were Miss All youngsters who are reading on to record books shared at home. Each their own and are members of the child’s name will then be posted and To become a sponsor, make your manservant or maidservant, nor your One of seven brothers and sisters Schumitz’s nephew and grand reservations and/or further informa- ox, your donkey or any of your ani- who also lived well into their 90s, nephew from upstate New York, and Westfield Library are invited to par- achievement stickers displayed. ticipate in the program. A special prize and certificate will tion, please call UCC Fund Raising mals, nor the alien within your gates, she has a reputation at the center as former coworkers at Prudential. Events Coordinator Diane McCurdy so that your manservant and maid- an adventurer. The center presented 100 roses to The theme is designed to show be awarded when the club is com- children how books can take them pleted after listening to 20 books. at the same telephone number. servant may rest, as you do. Remem- During the 1940s, an era when it Ms. Schumitz, of which Apple Blos- ber that you were slaves in Egypt and was unheard of for women to travel som Florist in Scotch Plains donated from the distant past of pyramids and Registration for both the Reading dinosaurs to possible adventures in Club and the Listening Club will that the Lord your God brought you alone, Miss Schumitz went off with 25. The children of the Westfield Y out of there with a mighty hand and three women friends and drove old Preschool program made the hand- the future. begin on Monday, June 19, and will Paper games, paperback books and continue throughout the summer. an outstretched arm. Therefore the made cards, which were used to deco- Lord your God has commanded you rate the celebration area. a stuffed “Quanta-Leap” Kangaroo, For further information about ei- First Baptist Youth the library’s “time-traveling” mas- ther program, please visit the library to observe the Sabbath day.” cot, will be awarded as children read at 550 East Broad Street in Westfield. (Deuteronomy 5:12-15, NIV) To Conduct Service ‘Story of Jesus’ Movie and record their reading time in spe- God created us for a day of rest and WESTFIELD — The youth of the cial booklets. First Congregational worship. The manufacturer’s manual First Baptist Church of Westfield, For Kids to be Shown As each achievement is reached, gives a weekly maintenance require- located at 170 Elm Street, will con- At Baptist Church paper books, globes and stars with Slates Blood Drive ment and our bodies tell us with little duct the worship service this Sunday, WESTFIELD — This Sunday, yellow warning lights, when we hit June 18, at 10:30 a.m. SCOTCH PLAINS — “The Story June 18, New Jersey Blood Ser- day six, that rest and spiritual needs The present Youth Choir and choir of Jesus For Children,” a movie de- Women’s Day Service vices will run a blood drive from are running low. alumni will sing spiritual songs be- signed to communicate the life of Planned at St. John’s 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the First When we drive through the warn- fore worship at 10:20 a.m. Christ to youngsters, will be shown Congregational Church of ing lights and disregard the owner’s Various members of the youth on Saturday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m. at SCOTCH PLAINS — On Sunday, manual, we are heading toward break- June 25, the women of St. John’s Westfield, located at 125 Elmer group will perform all parts of the the Scotch Plains Baptist Church, Street. downs in our lives. I challenge you to service, which will feature the theme 333 Park Avenue in Scotch Plains. Baptist Church, located at 2387 NEW MILESTONE…Renate Bieber get in tune with this God-given Morse Avenue in Scotch Plains, will Donating blood should take less “Lift Him High.” Presented by the church’s Evange- than half an hour. Ample free park- of Scotch Plains was installed on May rhythm of life and see if your life Graduating senior Stefanie Bistak lism and Discipleship Committee, hold their Annual Women’s Day Ser- 7 by the Northern New Jersey Region doesn’t become better and even more vice starting at 10 a.m. ing will be available. of Hadassah as Recording Secretary. will preach the sermon, with other the film is based on the Gospel of Individuals with medical ques- fruitful. I think you will purr like a youth doing additional speaking seg- Luke, according to the Reverend The guest speaker will be Eva A long-time member of the Westfield kitten! Williams of East Chicago, Ind., Sec- tions are asked to call New Jersey Chapter of Hadassah, she has served ments. Youth from the church will Chaz Hutchison, Minister of Chris- Blood Services at (732) 220-7110. * * * * * tian Education. Snacks and bever- ond Vice President of the Woman’s as Chapter President and as Vice Presi- also greet worshippers at several For directions to the church, dent of Membership, among other The Reverend Gary F. Rothwell is doors and serve as ushers. ages will be served. Auxiliary of the National Baptist positions. She is also Co-President of Pastor of the Scotch Plains Baptist Convention, Inc. All are invited to please call Barbara Hollister at Youth leaders and teachers in the For more information, please call (973) 236-6214. the McKinley Elementary School Par- Church, located at 333 Park Avenue adult Christian Education program (908) 322-5487. attend. ent Teacher Organization in Westfield. in Scotch Plains. will also be recognized for their con- tributions throughout the year.

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Check it out on the Web/site! Sports Section - Pages 13-16 www.goleader.com THE WEEK IN SPORTS BLUE DEVILS DODGE GETS SECOND AND BURKE TAKES FIFTH, VIKING GANEY GRABS 3RD IN LONG JUMP Two Blue Devils, Two Raiders and One UC Viking Become Members of Top-Eight Elite at the Meet of Champions

By DAVID B. CORBIN well at the prestigious event. event at the Union County Relays, eight. Previously, he had played base- toss of 118’10”. She did have two “It’s a game of inches,” said Raider Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Union Catholic Viking senior Chris also qualified for the MOC in the ball for three years. nice throws, one in the 123-124-foot Head Coach Bill Klimas. “But she Five of the 12 athletes from West- Ganey opened the eyes of the track 1,600 but did not place in the top-six. “It’s great to be here. I wish that I range which would have placed her did quite well considering this was field, Scotch Plains-Fanwood, Gov- world when he flew 23’2” in the long Prior to the meet and considering just the first season that she had ernor Livingston and Union Catho- jump – the best in the state at that the Vikings’ surge to recognition, competed in the discus.” lic High Schools who competed at time – to capture first in the event at Ganey commented, “My coach and I After the event Feighner, who plans the Meet of Champions (MOC) in the Union County Championships. have been working hard all year and to attend Kutztown University in Pa., South Brunswick on June 7 became This time he soared 22’7.5” to place focusing on getting my best jump. I was seen conversing with a pleased members of the “elite 8” in their third at the MOC. knew 23 feet was in there, but we representative from Kutztown Uni- respective events. Four Blue Devils, Katie Marshall, who ran a strong both think that I can do even better versity. five Raiders, two Vikings and one 1,600-meter leg in the distance med- than that. As far as our resurgence as Senior Nathan Jones, who had been Highlander represented their schools ley relay to help the Vikings win the a team, we previously have not had one of the primary contenders in the enough kids to compete. But now we long jump, just could not find his have a few more.” steps and fouled out on all three Ganey added, “The last time I was attempts. here I was a sophomore because I “I screwed up,” said a disappointed didn’t get a chance to go last year. It Jones. “My steps were off and I did feels great to be here. The atmo- not get the kind of extension that I sphere here is wonderful.” wanted. After I fouled the first time, Blue Devil junior C. J. Dodge came I kept changing my position.” in second in the wheelchair 1,600- Jones then directed his attention to meters with a time of 4:25 just two the 4x400 meters were he would join seconds off the winning time. Jamil Coles, Anthony Cary and Ray “That was my best time so far this Williams. year,” said a determined Dodge. “I “I will try to make it up in the 4x4,” have one more year and my goal is to said Jones get it down to 4:00. And to win this Considering their strategy, Coles next year!” commented, “After the Groups we Trying her hand at the pole vault noticed our (comparative) time was Blue Devil sophomore Sarah Burke around 14th or maybe a little better. cleared 9’0” and placed fifth. The David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times So we knew that we would just have FLYING THROUGH THE AIR…Viking Chris Ganey sails through the air to event was won by Laura Chmielewski place third in the long jump at the MOC. to run faster and have better (baton) of South Brunswick who soared an passes. The split for Ray was :49.9, amazing 11’6”. had run track for all four years,” said in the top-three but, unfortunately, myself was :51.1, for Anthony was In his first track season, Blue Devil Giacone. “It was fun. I had a good she fouled. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times senior Chris Giacone was one of the time and I will have a lot of good OFF AT THE GUN…Blue Devil Chris Giacone, second from left, gets a good elite 24 in the 100 meter dash and memories about track. And I’m look- jump in the 100 meters at the MOC. just missed qualifying in the top- ing forward toward moving on to college (Mississippi State).” Although not having her best per- THORNTON, RICHARDS, CORBETT LEAD IN BATTING formance in the 800 meters, Blue Devil senior Heather Dennis looked for the positive. “I was thinking too much about Lady Devil Softballers Finish the race. I run much better when I don’t think about it. I am sorry for the time I turned in today and that seems to make me angry. And when I am angry, I usually run a good race the Season With 13-12 Record next time. And the next time will be at the Nationals,” stressed Dennis. By DAVID B. CORBIN However, the Blue Devil girls did Also playing well, the Blue Devils The Blue Devil foursome of Den- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times their most effective sparkling both dropped a tough one, 2-0, to an ex- nis, Maura McMahon, Adrianne Finishing with a 13-12 record may defensively and offensively in the cellent Governor Livingston group Blauvelt and Alexis Anzelone have not be considered to be one of the Union County Tournament. Receiv- in the semifinals. qualified to compete in the 4x800- Westfield High School softball team’s ing a not so favorable seed, the Blue At season’s end Thornton led the meter relay event at the National best seasons and the major problem Devils defeated a spunky Summit team with a .409 batting average. Championships to be held in Ra- appeared to on defense. Offensively, team in the first round, then probably She was a terror in every offensive leigh, North Carolina tomorrow. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times however, junior Courtney Thornton played their best game of the season aspect and also led the Blue Devils Raider senior Katie Feighner ROUNDING THE FIRST TURN…Blue Devil CJ Dodge, yellow helmet, finds and seniors Katie Richards and Paige in the quarterfinals, defeating a very by thumping six round-trippers, placed seventh in the discus with a himself in a tight race in the wheelchair 1,600 at the MOC. Corbett sparkled. talented Johnson squad, 3-2, in Clark. pounding in 21 runs and recording the most hits with 27. Additionally she whacked three triples and drilled one double. Always edgy, opposing pitchers Is Dad An Outdoors Kind Of Guy? were shy about hitting the strike zone whenever Thornton strutted to the plate. She drew nine walks while Parker Greenhouses Has What He Really Wants! only striking out five times in 66 at bats and made them pay dearly by stealing four bases and scoring 21 runs. Also very tough to strike out, Richards fanned only five times in 61 at bats while recording a .377 Unique batting average. A placement hitter, she led the team with 20 singles while adding three doubles. Richards scored 10 runs, drove in eight RBI and had four sacrifices. Corbett displayed her power and speed by launching three home runs and leading the team in stolen bases with five. She was second in runs scored with 24 and hits also with 24 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and finished with 15 RBI and a .343 Gardening IT’S HOT! SAVE SOME FOR ME!…Kristen Leonardis, left, waits her turn as CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 GGIFTSIFTS FORFOR DADDAD a thirsty Peggy Doerr takes a drink of water. MILLER LEADS IN POWER PUNCH, PINIAT POSTS 1.2 ERA ■ Outdoor Fireplaces ■ Birdhouses ■ Water Fountains ■ Butterfly Houses Raider ‘Diamond’ Girls Step ■ Bird Baths ■ Chimineas ■ Gardening Tools ■ Gazing Balls Even Closer to Softball Elite ■ Gift Certificates

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A great contact hitter, in her 76 at ances, and once on base, she stole bats, Miller fanned only four times nine of them. but drew nine walks. Successful on A shining star already who may the base pads, she stole 10 bases and glow with even more magnitude in scored 21 runs. Also, she tied for the future is freshman Lindsey second on the team with 21 RBI. Pennella, who seemed to have the Junior Katie Church was quite a knack of getting clutch hits and scor- threat at the plate and finished with a ing key runs. Pennella batted a star- .371 batting average while bashing tling .462 (18-for-39) with one home four triples and five doubles and run and two doubles but, on a few driving in 15 runs. Opposing pitch- crucial occasions, she rapped a key ers were very cautious when they seventh-inning single, stole second faced her. As a result, Church walked and third then scored the winning a team-leading 17 times and led in David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times run. She also had 10 stolen bases, 12 CONCENTRATING ON THE GAME…The Raider fans look serious during scoring with 29 runs. Once on the RBI and 11 runs scored. bases, Church continued to terrorize the game with the Blue Devils and the Raiders. Senior Lauren Regenthal batted David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times and stole a team-leading 16 bases. .382 (13-for-34), belted a home run, HIGH AND INSIDE…Blue Devil Courtney Thornton eyeballs a high and inside Sophomore Kellie LaForge pro- thumped a triple and cracked four pitch. vided some lightning with her metal doubles. She also scored 14 runs, St. Bart’s Oldtimers Men’s knocked in seven and stole five bases. Junior shortstop Katie Blom had a Softball League Results: .302 batting average (16-for-53) with Lady Devil Softballers Finish three doubles, 10 RBI, 10 runs scored St. Patrick 17, St. Jude 5 St. Anne 13, St. Paul 4 and 12 stolen bases. Senior center The Pats pounced big in the first in- Howard Jones pitched one of the best fielder Jen VanDeroef also had a .302 Season With 13-12 Record ning. Dave Hawke hacked two doubles, games of the week and went 3-for-3 with batting average (16-for-53) and Lee DiDonato hit a triple and had three two RBI and two runs scored. Bobby CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 RBI. Tony Barattucci bashed two doubles Pielhau had three hits and two RBI. scored 16 runs, had 16 RBI, drew 11 and had three RBI. Rick Wustefeld and Marc Reisberg had a double and a single walks, stole 10 bases and drilled batting average. Sophomore pitcher Caitlin Al Weber each had two hits and two with two RBI. James Sacca slapped two three doubles. But Corbett was also a superb cen- MacDonald assumed number one RBI. For St. Jude, David Rothenberg hits. For St. Paul, Tommy Ulichny went In her 27 at bats, freshman Caitlin ter fielder, finishing with a .927 field- status as the season progressed and and Manager Tony Perfilio had two hits 3-for-3 and Tom Engleman, Floyd Rob- McNelis had 11 hits, including a ing percentage. On many occasions, recorded a 1.90 ERA. With the metal each, as did Dennis Hercel whom also erts, Joe Romash, Bill Zechman and triple and a double, had six RBI and she made magnificent run-saving stick, she batted .317 and had 19 hits had one RBI. Bruce Logan all had two hits. scored five times while having a .407 catches and, with her rifle arm, with 20 runs scored, 13 RBI, two St. Louis 15, St. Thomas 3 St. Michael 27, St. Blaise 18 batting average. Freshman Megan gunned down runners attempting to triples, four stolen bases and four St. Louis scored all of their runs in the Tony Perconte (4 RBI) and Tom Reddington had 10 hits, including a steal either home or third. sacrifices. first three innings. Norm Hansen led St. Straniero (3 RBI, Hr.) each went 4-for-4. triple and a double, knocked in four Senior Kristen Leonardis was Pitching in several games, Peggy Louis with three hits and three RBI. Peter DeCristofaro and James Cassidy runs and scored seven but drew 10 smooth both offensively and defen- Doerr had a 4-3 record with a 3.00 Marty Marks mashed a homer, a single (4 RBI) each had three hits. Emmett walks and was quite a thief, stealing sively. At the plate, she had decep- ERA and, with the bat, she scored four and led the team with four RBI. Steve O’Hara had four RBI. Ken Larson, Brian 15 bases. Senior Jillian Saridakie tive power, clubbing a home run and runs, drilled a double and batted .278. Magnotta had two hits and two RBI and Williams and Gary Cardinale each had leading the team in triples with four. Seeing some action, Rachel Tom Litterio had two RBI. For St. Tho- two hits. For St. Blaise, Ted Conley went batted .290 (9-for-31), had nine RBI mas, Mike Rivera led with two hits and 4-for-4, Harry Semple and Steve and scored 10 runs. Batting an even .300, she had 24 hits Wagner had 11 runs scored, seven Michael Brennan and Karl Mende each Pietrucha (2 RBI) each had three hits. Experiencing some playing time and 12 RBI and led the team with 29 RBI, one home run and two triples. had one RBI. Robert Stratton smashed a game-start- was junior Amy Ondeyka who batted runs scored and 13 bases-on-balls. Tara Dowling scored nine runs and The crafty second baseman, with her St. Patrick 14, St. James 9 ing home run. .583 (7-for-12), scored seven runs, St. Patrick held off late efforts of the St. James 19, St. Paul 8 stole three bases and drove in two quick reactions, led the team in as- James Gang. Frank Samuelian led St. For St. James, Tim Deegan led with runs. Juniors Michele Bover and sists with 47. Pat’s with three hits, two RBI, a homer three hits. Bill Mirto and Robert Brennan Rachael DeVico both went 1-for-1 Leading in doubles with five, se- David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times while DeVico scored three runs and nior Katy Brunetto also cracked two and a triple. David Hagan had two hits each had two hits as did Jim Hoelzel (2 Raider Katie Church and one RBI and Ron Del Prete poked RBI). Rory Ruhl and Ed Marchelitis knocked in one. home runs and a triple while totaling two hits. Lee DiDonato and Rick each had three RBI. Mike Michalisin, stick, leading the team with 29 RBI The future does look bright for the 20 hits. She scored 18 runs, knocked Wustefeld each had two RBI. For St. Frank Pepe and Don Rowbotham all while banging three triples and three Raiders who return the bulk of their in 11 and had three sacrifices. James, Jimmy Hoelzel went 3-for-3, Ben thumped triples. For St. Paul, Randy doubles. Boasting a .361 batting av- big hitters and will still reap the Third baseman/pitcher junior Lind- Lobrace had three RBI, Wayne Morse Grizzard, Tom Engleman, Joe Romash erage, she had 26 hits in 72 appear- benefits of a superb pitcher. say Guierriero was second in assists had two hits and Howard Bialos had two and Bill Zechman each had two hits. with 45 and had a fine .316 batting RBI. Don Rowbotham rapped two St. Jude 22, St. Joseph 4 doubles. average. She also had nine RBI, nine Dave Rothenberg launched two over walks, 13 runs scored and one triple. PUBLIC NOTICE the fence as he went 3-for-3 with a week- As a pitcher, she recorded a 1.53 ERA. high seven RBI. Tommy Swales and First baseman Alex Lee improved BOROUGH OF FANWOOD Stan Grausso also went 3-for-3. Dan PLANNING BOARD Perrine, Frank Chupko, who pitched a dramatically defensively and turned Notice is hereby given that the PLAN- great game, and Dom Valenzano all had in a .982 fielding percentage. She NING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF two hits and two RBI. Almost everyone was effective offensively with a .286 FANWOOD after public hearing approved else on the team also had two hits. For St. batting average, 15 RBI, one home the application of Mr. and Mrs. James Vierschilling to have a Bed & Breakfast on Joe, Pete Chemidlin and Kevin Woodring run, two doubles and 13 runs scored, the property at 225 North Avenue, Fanwood, each tripled and singled and Darryl Eaton and had a knack of getting hit-by-a- New Jersey being Block No. 33 Lot No. 4. and Brian Cheney had two hits. Marv pitch with three bruises. Documents pertaining to this application Scherb clouted a homer. are available for public inspection at the Borough Hall during normal business hours. PUBLIC NOTICE DEADLINE INFO. Mr. and Mrs. James Vierschilling 517 Sherwood Parkway NOTICE TO CREDITORS Sports deadlines are: Westfield, New Jersey 07090 ESTATE OF HELEN M. BOHANNON, All sports that take place 1 T – 6/15/00, The Times Fee: $15.30 Deceased. David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times during the week MUST be Blue Devil Kristen Leonardis Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. submitted by FRIDAY, 4 PUBLIC NOTICE LaCORTE, Surrogate of the County of Union, P.M. Weekend sports ONLY made on the JUNE, A.D., 2000, upon the will be accepted up till Noon drew five walks in just 17 at bats. SHERIFF’S SALE application of the undersigned, as Executor Catcher Carolyn Matthews contrib- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, of the estate of said deceased, notice is on Monday. E-mail is CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, hereby given to the creditors of said de- preferred. Use upper and uted two runs scored, one RBI, one double and one sacrifice. Erin Gib- DOCKET NO. F-6879-98. ceased to exhibit to the subscriber under David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times lower case with no more AAMES CAPITAL CORPORATION, oath or affirmation their claims and demands SCHOLAR ATHLETE AT HERSHEY’S…The Westfield Leader April Scholar than 250 words. bons batted .400 with four RBI, three PLAINTIFF vs. HENRY A. DENNY, JR. & against the estate of said deceased within Athlete Heather Dennis stands with Mike Sbarro, co-owner of Hershey’s Deli. [email protected] runs scored, one triple and one LOU ANNE CUPO-DENNY, HIS WIFE, six months from the date of said order, or DEFENDANT. they will be forever barred from prosecuting Kehler’s Athletic Balance, The Mattress Factory, C.J.’s Extra Innings, The double. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, or recovering the same against the sub- Leader Store, Jay’s Cycle Center, Century 21 Taylor and Love and Hershey’s PUBLIC NOTICE Next year, the Blue Devils will DATED MARCH 17, 2000 FOR SALE OF scriber. Deli sponsor the program. return all three of their fine pitchers MORTGAGED PREMISES. Elizabeth Ann Bohannon SHERIFF’S SALE and will be joined by another in Sara By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- Executor See it all on the web! SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Snevily, Ely, Williams, Gurrieri & Blatz, PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Bobertz. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Attorneys www.goleader.com DOCKET NO. F-21881-98. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, 308 East Broad Street TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS IRWIN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PUBLIC NOTICE Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY P.O. Box 20007 NOTICE is hereby given that at a regular PLAINTIFF vs. RUBEN HERNANDEZ, ET THE 28TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two Westfield, New Jersey 07091 meeting of the Township Council of the PUBLIC NOTICE AL, DEFENDANT. TOWN OF WESTFIELD o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All 1 T – 6/15/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 Township of Scotch Plains, held on Tues- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, BOARD OF HEALTH successful bidders must have 20% of their day, June 13, 2000, an ordinance entitled: SHERIFF’S SALE DATED JUNE 22, 1999 FOR SALE OF Public notice is hereby given that Board of bid available in cash or certified check at the PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE TO AMEND SAL- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MORTGAGED PREMISES. Health Ordinance No. 82 entitled, “An Ordi- conclusion of the sales. ARY ORDINANCE NO. 96-19 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- nance relating to salaries of officers and The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- SHERIFF’S SALE ADOPTED JUNE 12, 1996 ES- DOCKET NO. F-003644-98. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by employees of the Board of Health of the DRED SIXTEEN THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TABLISHING SALARIES AND BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Town of Westfield, County of Union, State DRED NINETY EIGHT & 04/100 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WAGES FOR MUNICIPAL EM- CALIFORNIA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE UN- County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, of New Jersey”, was adopted at a meeting ($316,598.04). DOCKET NO. F-5417-99. PLOYEES DER THE POOLING & SERVICING Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY held on June 5, 2000. SCHEDULE “A” COLUMBIA NATIONAL, INCORPO- was duly passed on second and final read- AGREEMENT, DATED AS OF THE 28TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two This Ordinance shall take effect immedi- All that certain tract or parcel of land and RATED, PLAINTIFF vs. MIGUEL VELEZ, ing. DECEMBER 11, 1997, ET ALS, PLAIN- o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All ately after publication as required by law. premises situate, lying and being in the ET AL, DEFENDANT. 1 T – 6/15/00, The Times Fee: $13.26 TIFF vs. HILDA ROSALES, DEFENDANT. successful bidders must have 20% of their Marylou Fashano-Soltis BOROUGH of MOUNTAINSIDE, County CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, bid available in cash or certified check at the Board Secretary of UNION and State of New Jersey. DATED APRIL 5, 2000 FOR SALE OF PUBLIC NOTICE DATED MARCH 29, 2000 FOR SALE OF conclusion of the sales. 1 T – 6/8/00, The Leader Fee: $13.26 Also known as Tax Lot No. 4 in Block No. MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 16.L on the Tax Assessment map of the By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- SHERIFF’S SALE By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- FIFTY SIX THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH of MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by DRED FIFTY NINE & 73/100 ($156,859.73). JERSEY 07092. public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union All that certain tract, lot and parcel of land SHERIFF’S SALE More commonly known as 377 CENTRAL County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, DOCKET NO. F-20938-97. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, lying and being in the City of Elizabeth SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, AVENUE, MOUNTAINSIDE, NEW JER- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY HOMESIDE LENDING, INC., PLAINTIFF Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County of Union and State of New Jersey CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SEY 07092. THE 28TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two vs. IVAN E. PENA AND SONIA PENA, HIS THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two being more particularly described as fol- DOCKET NO. F-1356-99. All that certain lot, piece or parcel of land, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All WIFE, DEFENDANT. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All lows: NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., PLAIN- with the buildings and improvements thereon successful bidders must have 20% of their CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, successful bidders must have 20% of their BEING known and designated as all of TIFF vs. VICTOR H. ANGULO, ET AL., erected, situate, lying and being in the Bor- bid available in cash or certified check at the DATED APRIL 16, 1998 FOR SALE OF bid available in cash or certified check at the No. No. 40 and the northwesterly 12.50 feet DEFENDANT. ough of Mountainside, County of Union and conclusion of the sales. MORTGAGED PREMISES. conclusion of the sales. of Lot No. 42. in block No. 38, as shown on CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, State of New Jersey: The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- The judgment amount is NINETY ONE a map entitled “Map of the New Manufactur- DATED APRIL 5, 2000 FOR SALE OF All THAT tract in Borough of Mountainside SEVENTY THREE THOUSAND EIGHT- tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by THOUSAND ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY ing Town of Elizabethport, New Jersey”, MORTGAGED PREMISES. beginning at a point in the southerly side line HUNDRED THIRTY TWO & 17/100 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union FIVE & 08/100 ($91,185.08). filed in the Union County Register’s Office By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- of Central Avenue, said point being distant ($173,832.17). County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, The property to be sold is located in the February 21. 1913 as Map No. 37-C, and tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by 371 feet Easterly from the point of intersec- The mortgaged premises are described Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State being more particularly described as fol- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion of the Easterly side line of Creek Bed as follows: ALL THAT certain land and THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two of New Jersey. lows: County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, Road produced, and the Southerly side line premises situated in the Township/City of o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All It is commonly known as 610 Grier Av- BEGINNING at a spike in the southwest- Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY of Central Avenue, said distance being mea- Elizabeth, County of Union, State of New successful bidders must have 20% of their enue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. erly line of Livingston Street distant 287.50 THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two sured along the curved southerly side line of Jersey, and more particularly described as bid available in cash or certified check at the It is known and designated as Block No. 4, feet northwesterly from the corner formed by o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Central Avenue, said Beginning point form- follows: conclusion of the sales. Lot No. 675. the said southwesterly side of Livingston successful bidders must have 20% of their ing the Northeasterly corner of a goro shaped BEGINNING at a point in the northwest- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED The dimensions are 27.00 feet wide 100.00 Street with the northwesterly side of third bid available in cash or certified check at the parcel of land conveyed in or about January, erly side line of Madison Avenue (66’ ROW) FORTY EIGHT THOUSAND SIX-HUN- feet long. Street, and running: conclusion of the sales. 1959 from the Woodlands Corp. to William distant 100.00 feet southwesterly therein DRED SIXTY SEVEN & 74/100 Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- thence (1) Along said side of Livingston The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED L. Winckler and Blance W. Kelly; thence from its intersection with the southwesterly ($148,667.74). easterly line of Grier Avenue, 127 feet from Street North 35 degrees 40 minutes West, FORTY THREE THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- (1) Running on the southerly side line of side line of Julia Street and running; thence The property to be sold is located in the the southerly line of Summer Street. 37.50 feet to a point: DRED SIXTY FIVE & 50/100 ($143,565.50). Central Avenue on a curve to the right with a (1) Along the northwesterly side line of CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Prior lien(s): Subject to a prior Mortgage thence (2) South 54 degrees 20 minutes The property to be sold is located in the radius of 820 feet a distance of 96 feet to a Madison Avenue, South 28 degrees 00 min- 07202, County of UNION and State of New recorded 5/7/96, Mtg. Bk. 5909, P. 312, and West and at right angles to Livingston Street, City of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New point forming a corner; thence utes West, a distance of 50.00 feet to a Jersey. on which Stewart Title Guaranty Co., has 100 feet to a point: Jersey. (2) South 22 degrees 47 minutes minutes point; thence Commonly known as: 215 PALMER agreed to indemnify any purchaser at sale. thence (3) South 35 degrees 40 minutes Commonly known as: 236 Lt. Glenn West 181 feet to a point forming a corner; (2) North 62 degrees 00 minutes West, a STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY Subject to a Judgment held by Rickel East. and parallel with Livingston Street, Zamorski Drive, Elizabeth, New Jersey thence distance of 145.00 feet to a point; thence 07202. Home Center, DJ-340707-97, entered 7/4/ 37.50 feet to a point: 07206. (3) North 63 degrees 55 minutes 30 sec- (3) North 28 degrees 00 minutes East, a Tax Lot No. 7 in Block No. 1012. 97 in the original amount of $479.19. thence (4) North 54 degrees 20 minutes Tax Lot No. 155 in Block No. 5. onds West 76.89 feet to a point forming a distance of 50.00 feet to a point; thence Dimension of Lot: approximately 50.00 Subject to Tax Sale Cert No. 5207, re- East, and parallel with the second course Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 corner; thence (4) South 62 degrees 00 minutes East, a feet wide by 100.00 feet long. corded 4/14/98 in Mortgage Book 6631 Page herein, 100 feet to a spike in the said south- feet wide by 100 feet long. (4) Running on the aforementioned gore distance of 145.00 feet to a point in the Nearest Cross Street: Second Avenue. 49 in the original amount of $265.56. westerly side of Livingston Street and the Nearest Cross Street: Situate at the inter- parcel of William L. Winckler and Blanche northwesterly side line of Madison Avenue Situate at a point on the northerly sideline SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES, point and place of BEGINNING. section of the southwesterly side of Lt. Glenn W. Kelly; North 16 degrees 42 minutes East being the point and place of BEGINNING. of Palmer Street distance approximately AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE Being also known as account No. 3-592 Zamorski Drive and the northeasterly side of 180.56 feet to the said southerly side line of BEING COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 538 174.07 feet westerly from its intersection SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM on the Elizabeth tax map. Third Avenue. Central Avenue to the point and place of Madison Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey with the westerly sideline of Second Av- PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- Being commonly known as 324 Livingston There is due approximately the sum of beginning. Block No. 12 Lot No. 625 Tax map of Eliza- enue. TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- Street Elizabeth, New Jersey. ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN THOU- There is due approximately the sum of beth. There is due approximately the sum of NEYS. There is due approximately the sum of SAND SIX-HUNDRED FORTY NINE & 03/ THREE-HUNDRED SIXTY NINE THOU- There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX THOU- There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOU- 100 ($167,649.03) together with lawful in- SAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY ONE & ONE-HUNDRED NINETY THREE THOU- SAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY THREE ONE-HUNDRED SEVEN THOUSAND SAND THREE-HUNDRED THIRTY terest and costs. 82/100 ($369,931.82) together with lawful SAND NINE-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO & & 90/100 ($176,233.90) together with lawful SEVENTY EIGHT & 84/100 ($107,078.84) SEVEN & 11/100 ($175,337.11) together There is a full legal description on file in interest and costs. 83/100 ($193,932.83) together with lawful interest and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. with lawful interest and costs. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. this sale. SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN, SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF Attorneys FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, SHERIFF FEIN SUCH KAHN & SHEPARD, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & 1139 Spruce Drive Attorneys WILLIAM M. E. POWERS, JR., Attorney Attorneys NORGAARD & KAPNICK, Attorneys WRIGHT, Attorneys P.O. Box 1024 Suite 201 737 Stokes Road Suite 201 Suite 300 211 Benigno Boulevard, Suite 201 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 7 Century Drive P.O. Box 1088 7 Century Drive 293 Eisenhower Parkway P.O. Box 788 Telephone: 1-908-233-8500 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 File No.: XWZ-L-39322 CH-754371 (WL) CH-754653 (WL) CH-753841 (WL) CH-754453 (WL) CH-754655 (WL) CH-754591 (WL) 4 T - 6/1, 6/8, 4 T - 6/1, 6/8, 4 T - 5/25, 6/1, 4 T - 5/25, 6/1, 4 T - 6/1, 6/8, 4 T - 5/25, 6/1, 6/15 & 6/22/00 Fee: $293.76 6/15 & 6/22/00 Fee: $228.48 6/8 & 6/15/00 Fee: $195.84 6/8 & 6/15/00 Fee: $238.68 6/15 & 6/22/00 Fee: $263.16 6/8 & 6/15/00 Fee: $189.72 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 15, 2000 Page 15 MANZI OUT-FOXES BARTEL AND RUSSELL ROAD MEN Mattress Fac. Hunters Track Down Russell Road Men, 2-0

By DAVID B. CORBIN could wisely read the opposing bat- “kracked” a leadoff single in the Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ters represented the Factory men. third and the MF Hunters were lurk- Two superb pitching performances This time the victory went to the ing. But a diving grab of a grounder, highlighted the Fanwood Old Men’s wily old veteran – Al Manzi – who which resulted in an out at first, by Softball Association (FOMSA) game scattered seven hits – all singles – second baseman Tim Walsh, pre- between Russell Road and Hunter/ and struck out only one but also vented any scoring success. Mattress Factory men on June 9 at allowed only one base-on-balls. The Once again Manzi dodged the bul- LaGrande Park in Fanwood. One, a Russell pitcher, Todd Bartel allowed let, this time in the lower half of the flame-thrower with a wicked change- six hits – three in the seventh inning third. Rob Rowland rapped a leadoff —, walked three single but a second-to-short-to-first and struck out double play cleared the bases. Then, four. A two-run Road man Tim Walsh lined a single David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times breakout in the to left which would have scored a SETTING RECORDS…Dana RAIDER 4X400-METER FLYERS…The Raiders had a top-notched 4x400- top of the sev- runner on second. McCurdy broke GL school records in meter relay foursome. Pictured left to right, are: Ray Williams, Anthony Cary, enth inning gave Hunter Kyle Bilcher chopped a the 100 and 400 hurdles at the MOC Jamil Coles and Nathan Jones. the Mattress lonely single in the fourth inning, Factory Hunters then in the bottom of the inning, a 2-0 conquest. Bilcher made a great running catch Ironically, the in right field. Hunter Phil Wein six-time de- singled in the fifth and Road man Blue Devils, Raiders, Vikings Become fending Chris Masterson also singled, other- FOMSA wise, the inning was sleepy. champs Eyes were opened in the sixth, how- Members of Top-Eight Elite at MOC (Russell Road) ever, when Road man Rowland made was comprised a shoelace catch in right. In the Road CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 primarily of half of the inning, Tim Walsh hopped :52.3 and for Nathan it was :49 even. As to his post-season thoughts, Klemec of Mainland when he cleared players from the his second single of the evening but We probably need to cut .5 each off Williams grinned and thoughtfully 7’2” to win the boys high jump event. former Mattress home plate remained clean. to reach our goal of 3:20 flat.” answered, “I’m considering running BOYS 1ST-PLACE RESULTS: Factory team, Mike Ewing spun a looping lead- The foursome finished the event cross country but I am going to play 100-meters: Jamar Ervin (Camden), 10.35 that was the off single over short in the seventh, with a combined time of 3:22. *. football in the fall, so I’m definitely 200-meters: Dan Johnson (Rahway) three-time de- then Coccaro hooked a spinning Williams ran the first leg in :49.5, going to football camp. I have al- 21.03 fending champs single down the right field line which Coles ran the second in :50.4, Cary ready started training in the weight 400-meters: Kurt Forsyth (Summit) 47.97 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times of the presently eluded the fielder. With that, the ran the third in :51.6 and Jones an- room.” 800-meters: Josh Kauke (Ridgewood) ROWLAND RAPPING A SINGLE…Russell’s Rob Rowland defunct West- Factory Hunters had finally found chored in :49.6 (* individual splits Governor Livingston sophomore raps a single against The Mattress Factory Hunters. 1:50.19 field Men’s Soft- home when Ewing trampled it. Next, do not always coin- 1,600-meters: Walton Kingsbury (Red up represented the Road men, and ball League (WMSL). With some Steve Kamins drilled an RBI single cide with the total Bank) 4:15.43 the other, a wily old veteran who WMSL players on the Mattress Fac- to center for the 2-0 edge. time in a relay). 3,200-meters: Mike Myers (Eastern) tory Hunter A line out to third, followed by a “There were so 9:23.44 team, the sce- highly exaggerated overshift on many good relay 110-hurdles: Chris Stephens (Plainfield) nario was ripe Russell “Thunder Banger” Scott teams there. We were 13.67 for an interest- Johnson resulted in a free pass to just happy to be 400-hurdles: Mike Bolling (Willingboro) ing evening. Johnson. Then a ground out to third there,” commented 53.6 The Road and a pop-up to short gave the Mat- coach Klimas. 4x400-meters: Lenape (Herb Reid, Luis blazer retired all tress Factory Hunters the victory. “There is a lot of Tomlinson, Ian Moore and Mohamed three batters in Mat. Fac. Hunter 000 000 2 2 strategy in the event Kanu) 3:15 the top of the Russell 000 000 0 0 and the runners from High jump: Paul Klemec (Mainland) 7’2” first, then the FOMSA Standings June 9: Elizabeth and (Tied meet record set by Eric Taylor- veteran, after TEAM W L T Pct. Roselle pinched Perry of Montclair in 1990) yielding a single Montrose 5 2 0 .734 Nathan in on the an- Long jump: Chris Gillis (Pennsauken) to Kevin M. F. Hunter 5 3 0 .625 chor leg and he could 22’11.25” Shady Lane 5 3 0 .625 Zippler, was the Willoughby 3 2 1 .600 not get to the out- Triple jump: John Augustynowicz (Ru- recipient of a Russell Road 4 3 0 .556 side. But we were therford) 45’5.5” short (Chris Sun Valley 2 5 0 .266 indeed with good Pole vault: Josh Moline (Gateway) 14’6” Klukus) to sec- Poplar 2 6 0 .250 company.” Shot put: Glenn DiGiorgio (Bayonne) Marion 1 2 1 .333 ond (Frank Williams, a sopho- 61’7.75” Coccaro) to first more, did place sev- Discus: DiGiorgio (Bayonne) 184’6” (Ron Shovlin) POSTERS enth in the 400-meter Javelin: Chris Francisco (Bloomfield) double play. The Westfield Leader and The Times event with a time of 206’2” Then, a ground :49.31. have the capabilities of making large David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times GIRLS 1ST-PLACE RESULTS: David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times out to third color posters (24x18 and smaller) of “That was my best LEADING THIS PACK…Viking Katie Marshall leads 100-meters: Amandi Rhett (Moorestown) SIGHTING A LOWBALL…Mattress Factory Hunter bat- ended the in- sports photos or any photos you may time so far. I was feel- this pack in the 1,600 meters during the MOC. 11.61 ter Ron Shovlin sights a lowball during an at bat against the wish to be reproduced. Prices are ning. ing strong on the last 200-meters: Rhett (M) 24.02 Russell Road men. reasonable. Call David Corbin at Dana McCurdy finished fourth in her Klukus straightaway,” commented Williams. 400-meters: Tawana Watkins (Paterson (908) 232-4407 or e-mail Dave for “I started accelerating faster than I heat in the 100-hurdles with a re- information at [email protected]. corded time of 14.87, putting her in Kennedy) 54.31 usually do.” 800-meters: Anna Sherman (West Essex) 10th, and also placed 10th in the 400- Union County Senior 50+ hurdles at 1:05 flat. Both times were 2:13.31 Highlander school records. 1,600-meters: Erin Donohue (Haddonfield) 4:50.17 “Last year I qualified for both events. But it feels great to be here,” 3,200-meters: Donohue (H) 10:43.14 Softball League Results: 100-hurdles: Amber Williams (Roxbury) said McCurdy. “I’ve moved up in the 13.81 rankings and I am not as nervous as 400-hurdles: Watkins (Paterson Comcast Cablevision 16, Crest Re- Ron Virgilio and Brian Williams led the I was last year.” Kennedy) 59.56 frigeration 9 way with three hits each. A smiling Head Coach Bill Gorski 4x400-meters: Willingboro (Halimah Comcast streaked to their ninth- pointed out, “They were both school straight win as Bob Canales four hits, Bottoms Up 27, Union Center National Bashir, Okechi Ogbuokiri, Simone Tho- Bank 5 records. She actually broke her own Frank D’Amato (3 hits, HR), Bill Reichle record in the 400-hurdles and the mas and Shakirah Rutherford) 3:51.61 High jump: Kristin Composto (Iselin (3 hits, HR, 5 RBI) and Matt Spanier (3 (As of June 9) 100-hurdle record was set by hits, 3 RBI) led the offense. 50+ DIVISION 1: Kennedy) 5’8” TEAM W L Dineasha Potter in 1996.” Marion Jacobson Roofing 14, The Potter, who now attends Rutgers Long jump: Julie Farrell (Warren Hills) Comcast Cablevision 10 0 18’4.25” Office 1 Antones Pub&Grill 8 0 University, was on hand for the event. For The Office, Jim Donnelly had Nilsen Detective Agency 7 2 Records are made to be broken and Triple jump: Thananya Wooden three hits and Dennis Kosowicz, Jerry Union Center Nat. Bank 4 5 the MOC saw one broken in the girls (Pennsauken) 36’9” Bottoms Up 4 5 Pole vault: Laura Chmielewski (South Halfpenny and Tom McNulty banged javelin where Amy Krilla of Red two hits each. 50+ DIVISION 2: Bank Catholic hurled the large dart Brunswick) 11’6” Antones Pub & Grill 29, Rehabco 5 TEAM W L 159’8” to top the previous MOC Shot put: Nacole Moore (Bridgeton) Marion Jacobson Roofing 6 5 45’3.75” The Grillers won their eighth straight Legg Mason 5 4 David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times mark of 152’7” set by Emma Painter and were fueled by Joe Tarulli (3 hits The Office 1 8 DOOR BOY SCHOLAR ATHLETE…Door Boy/Westfield Leader May Scholar of Clayton in 1980. Another record, Discus: Monique Mighty (Hackensack) with a HR), Steve Fatula (3 hits, HR), Crest Refrigeration 1 9 Athlete Marc Felazzola receives a plaque from Sherri McManus of Door Boy. established by Eric Taylor-Perry of 128’9” Rehabco 0 8 Javelin: Amy Krilla (Red Bank Catholic) Jim Rush (2 hits, HR) and Bob Matten, Pictured, left to right, are: Donna Felazzola, McManus, Marc, Westfield Leader Montclair in 1990, was tied by Paul Terry Franklin and Bob Nardelli who 60+ DIVISION: Sports representative Fred Lecomte and Martin Felazzola. 159’8” (Meet record) added three hits each. TEAM W L Nilsen Detective Agency 29, Union Mangel’s Realtors 4 0 PUBLIC NOTICE Pioneer Transportation 3 2 Governor Livingston High School Center National Bank 6 L.A. Law 3 2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Nilsen had seven home runs led by Haven Savings Bank 0 2 ESTATE OF ROBERT R. REILLY, De- Bruce Bilotti (4 hits, HR), Phil Spinelli Il Giordino Restaurant 1 4 ceased. (3 hits, 2 HRs) and Al Theresa (3 hits, Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. HR). Lenny Yenish and Bob Debellis LaCORTE, Surrogate of the County of Union, PUBLIC NOTICE made on the JUNE, A.D., 2000, upon the Door Boy whacked three hits each, Carl Reider and application of the undersigned, as Execu- Butch Ernst each had two hits and a HR NOTICE OF AWARD OF CONTRACT tors of the estate of said deceased, notice is and Ron Volpe blasted a HR. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES hereby given to the creditors of said de- BY THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH The Office 12, Crest Refrigeration 7 ceased to exhibit to the subscriber under PLAINS oath or affirmation their claims and demands June 2000 The Office got solid hitting, led by CONTRACTOR: THOMAS M. RUSSO, against the estate of said deceased within Tom McNulty and Armand Salvati with ESQ., 1911 Bartle Avenue, Scotch Plains, six months from the date of said order, or three hits each. Chip Weiss, Jerry New Jersey 07076. they will be forever barred from prosecuting Halfpenny, Dennis Kosowicz, Howard NATURE OF SERVICE: Alternate Mu- or recovering the same against the sub- Smith, Ralph Eisenberger and Teo nicipal Defender to handle conflict matters. scriber. Scholar Athletic Award Fernandez added two hits each. Weiss DURATION: As needed. Margaret Ann Reilly and AMOUNT: $150.00 per session. and Salvati both tripled. Francis I. Perier THE RESOLUTION AND CONTRACT Executors PRESENTED TO Legg Mason 17, Marion Jacobson FOR SAME ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE Bourne, Noll & Kenyon, Attorneys Roofing 2 OF THE TOWNSHIP CLERK. 382 Springfield Avenue BARBARA RIEPE P.O. Box 690 John Geoghegan ripped three hits & TOWNSHIP CLERK Summit, New Jersey 07901 HR, Bob Rahnenfuhrer rapped three hits 1 T – 6/15/00, The Times Fee: $15.81 1 T – 6/15/00, The Leader Fee: $21.42 and Gary Faucher launched a home run Gina Turturiello for the Legg men. L.A. Law 11, Pioneer Transport 6 Multi hits from Jerry Massone, Bob Senior –Softball (pitcher) and tennis (4 year Grant, Ron Cerina, Ron Zimmer and WESTFIELD PAL Bob Oxner pushed the Lawmen over letter winner in each). First Team Mountain Pioneer. Valley Conference (MVC) in tennis (1998-99- Comcast Cablevision 14, Bottoms Up 4 FOOTBALL SIGN-UPS The Cablemen rolled with a 25-hit 2000). In top-four Union County (UC) first assault. Bob Canales, Fred DiMartino, singles tennis (1999&2000). Gina was MVC 2000 RAIDER SOCCER CAMP JUNE 8 to JULY 30 and UC Softball First Team in 98&99 and was at Scotch Plains-Fanwood the 1999 UC Player of the Year. She is a GL High School Applications available from: Honor Student and a member of the National Spanish Society. Also, Gina is Dir: Tom Breznitsky SPFHS Boy’s Varsity Soccer Coach Kehler’s Athletic Balance a Christian Youth Faith Community Leadership member. in association with The Dutch Soccer Academy Westfield Recreation Dept. The monthly Athletic Award is presented to the individual demonstrating outstanding SESSION I – July 10-14 leadership qualities. Selection is made by an independent leadership committee. B G Openings Available Sponsored by: in Both Sessions For further information call the O I R Y L Westfield PAL Football Commissioner S Door Boy S OVERHEAD GARAGE DOORS SESSION II – July 31-August 4 (908) 233-7105 For Information , please call 676 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights • (908) 464-1440 (908) 322-6102 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 16 Thursday, June 15, 2000 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Atlantic Arsenal U12 Enjoys Successful Basketball Year The Atlantic Arsenal U12 AAU basket- early July. The team qualified for the ball team has been enjoying a successful Nationals by winning six-straight games second season. The Westfield-based team in the New Jersey AAU State Tourna- recently won the Sharpshooters Tourna- ment and receiving a semi-final bid. ment in Wayne and the players chosen are The strength of the Atlantic Arsenal is a collection of some of the best talent their depth. In addition to the returning within the area. Each player also partici- players from last season, the team added pates in other spring sports, in addition to several key members: Michael Venezia continuing their growth in basketball. from Westfield, Chris Brown from Cran- The Arsenal returned all five starters ford, Domenique Price from Scotch Plains, from last year’s squad: Tommy Bonard Nick Nolan from Linden, Brian Polt from and Nick DeRosa from Westfield, Matt Colonia, Manny Estrada from Elizabeth Palumbo from Stirling, Matt Bashaw and Dylan Palumbo from Stirling. from Cranford, and Bobby Dunn from Each player has contributed to the Garwood. success of this season’ team. The Arse- The Arsenal will be playing in the nal has learned to play unselfish basket- AAU National Invitational Champion- ball in order to benefit the team. Their JUNIOR LAX BLUE TEAM…Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Sam ship held at the Wide World of Sports in improvement over last season has been HEADING TO THE NATIONALS…The Atlantic Arsenal AAU U-12 basket- Zucker, Lindsey Devlin and Rachel Tucker; middle row, Emily Bregman, Clare Disney World at the end of June and exponential. Frattarola, Jennifer Lane, Lizzie Evans, Gillian Kape and Melanie Schor; back ball team will be playing at the AAU National Invitational Championship to be row, Amy Altszuler, Elizabeth Zoidis, Ilya Sabnani, Kathryn Werner, Nikki held at the Wide World of Sports in Disney World this summer. Reich, Caroline Yost, Meghan Evans, Katherine Itz, Katie Jarmas, Kathleen Solan and Lauren Sinnenburg. Not pictured are: Coach Lyn Evans, Lane Maloney, Jena Marie Henderson, Alex Krupp, Michele Manket and Ravenna SPF Braves Drop SP-F Youth Tennis Neville. Three in Baseball Tryouts Scheduled Rita Bokert, Coach for the Scotch Westfield Laxers Enter Jr. Girls Lax League This past week, the Braves of the Plains-Fanwood Youth Tennis Team, This spring, 60 fifth and sixth grade girls from Westfield participated in Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth Base- announced that youths 10-17 interested the New Jersey Junior Girls’ Lacrosse League (Central Division) with ball Association Junior Division in participating in the Youth Tennis surrounding communities. Two teams were entered and six games were dropped three games as they could not Foundation program should be at played. generate any offense. First, they fell to Kramer Manor Tennis Courts (Off Skill and rule instruction, participation, teamwork and good sportsman- the Pirates 17-0, then to the Twins 19- Cliffwood Street, Scotch Plains) at 1 ship were emphasized in conjunction with the league’s philosophy. The 2 and finally to the Red Sox 16-3. p.m. on Monday, June 26. Connor Viglianti got the lone hit season concluded with an inter-squad scrimmage and party. With Donald VanBlake, President of against the Pirates when he tripled. the Plainfield Tennis Council, matches The teams would like to thank Lois Hely who directed the league, Against the Twins, Viglianti doubled scheduled the games and lent unending support and Tom Kemps, who will be set up with surrounding com- twice. James Wheeler drove in Viglianti munities. Junior players are given an refereed most of our games. and Matt Tenzer with a bases loaded opportunity to play tennis in a fun, team single, and Joe Sette collected two hits. atmosphere. Viglianti and Andrew Barry continued Past team members have excelled in to stroke the ball against the Red Sox as competition as well as in the tourna- WESTFIELD CUP U-9 CHAMPIONS…The Westfield Wave U-9 girls soccer they collected one and two hits, respec- ment that ended last year’s season. In team won its division of the Westfield Cup on Memorial Day weekend. Pictured, tively. addition, the Bokert family has gener- left to right, are: front row; Amanda Simmons, Tara Handza, Kate Sheridan, Neil Merchant and Thomas Reade ously commemorated outstanding per- Casey Jo Williamson, Caroline Albanese and Elizabeth Schoenbach; middle were the Braves most effective pitch- sonal achievements on a plaque which row, Katie Kline, Olivia Dawson, Catherine MacGuire, Hannah Wharam, ers for the week as they came in and will also have the names of future cham- Adrienne Spiegel and Sally Bregman; back row, a U.K. Elite Coach and Wave helped stop their opponents offensive pions inscribed. Coaches Jeff Kline and George Handza. attack. Joseph Del Prete, Chris Parents who are available during the DeCarlo, Danny Michalak and daytime when the team practices or Westfield Rec. Summer Gailmarie Sprague all played well in travels to matches, are asked to volun- Westfield Wave Wins the outfield while Jorge Cruz, Paul teer and assist with the program’s op- Sports Camp Schedule Longson and Sean Dolgin turned in a eration. Please call (908) 322-6700 with Westfield Cup Title Sports Camps are open to Westfield solid performance in the infield. questions. The Westfield U-9 Wave girls soccer residents between the ages 8-17. The camps team won its division of the Westfield feature first-class instructors, T-shirts for Cup, finishing undefeated in the tourna- every participant, refreshments and cer- ment at 5-0 during the Memorial Day tificates of completion. Registration is weekend. The Wave became the first now underway either in person at the JUNIOR LAX WHITE TEAM…Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Amy Westfield Soccer Association team to Municipal Building or via the mail. For Bourke, Emma Laird, Meg Buttrick, Leah Fertig-Cohen, Lindsey Goldberg, win a Westfield Cup Championship in further information, please contact the Emily Cleaves and Maura Connolly; middle row, Claire Albanese, Erin three years. Recreation Commission at (908) 789-4080. McCarthy, Caitlin Murphy, Courtney Fox-Sherman, Margaret Amonette, The Wave scored a total of 25 goals Basketball July 10-17 Kevin Everly Brittany Reyes, Caitlin Jennings, Sarah Ozdamar and Julie Bennett; back row, during the tournament and defeated ri- Soccer July 10-17 Chuck Ropars Jayne Ruotolo, Allison Bridgman, Amy Santoriello, Kim Pickert, Kelsey val East Brunswick twice. Additionally, Baseball July 17-24 David Duelks Sullivan, Lindsey Brown, Diana Goodman, Jillian Hobson, Darrell Ann Smith, the Wave recorded two shutouts. The Wrestling July 24-31 Glen Kurz Ellen Ramage and Anna Schmidt. Not pictured are: Coaches Gwen Cleaves, championship highlighted a superb 9-2- Running July 24 Matt Elmuccio Phee and Tom Buttrick, Ellen Dunn, Meredith Kender, Lindsey Sauerwein, Tennis July 10-17 Lance 3 season, including four victories over July 24-31 Wildenstein Meg Driscoll, Alex Nish and Kristen Ryan. East Brunswick. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS SHERIFF’S SALE ESTATE OF CARMELA TRIANO also TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, known as CARMELA D. TRIANO, De- POLICE DEPARTMENT 2000 AUCTION CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, ceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New DOCKET NO. F-13774-99. Pursuant to the order of JAMES S. Jersey, will conduct an auction of used vehicles and equipment at 10:00 a.m., June 24, FIRST FIDELITY BANK, NATIONAL LaCORTE, Surrogate of the County of Union, 2000 at the rear of the Scotch Plains Police Department, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains. ASSOCIATION, AS CUSTODIAN AND made on the JUNE, A.D., 2000, upon the Listed below is a list of the items to be offered at the auction: COLLATERAL AGENT, PLAINTIFF vs. application of the undersigned, as Executor Starting Bid WILLIE MACK, INC., ETALS, DEFEN- of the estate of said deceased, notice is 6 Okidata Dot Matrix Printers $5 DANT. hereby given to the creditors of said de- STINGING CHAMPIONS…The Westfield Sting U-11 team traveled to Wilton, 1 Laser Printer $5 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ceased to exhibit to the subscriber under Connecticut, home of U. S. National Team member, Kristine Lilly, and took first 29 Various computers (no hard drives) $5 DATED APRIL 18, 2000 FOR SALE OF oath or affirmation their claims and demands place in the 19th annual Nutmeg Soccer Tournament on June 10-11. Pictured, 1 Metal coat rack (good condition) $5 MORTGAGED PREMISES. against the estate of said deceased within left to right, are: kneeling; Christina Solka, Sam Mooney, Emily Bregman, 1 Electric Typewriter $20 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- six months from the date of said order, or Marilyn Mench, Erica Ammermuller and Gillian Lane; standing, Kaitlyn 1 Typewriter Table $10 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by they will be forever barred from prosecuting public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Anness, Caroline Yost, Kathryn Werner, Nikki Reich, Elizabeth Scanlon, Mary 1 1985 Snowco Trailer (poor condition) $150 or recovering the same against the sub- Kate Luker, Lane Maloney, Sarah Dobson, Lauren Sinnenberg and Julie County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, scriber. DESCRIPTION CONDITION START BID CASE NO. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Jeanetta Rotella Schelman. BICYCLES THE 5TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 2000 at two Executor 1. PRO 10 SPD BOYS POOR $3 99-79781 o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All Buttermore, Mullen, Jeremiah & Phillips, 2. RANDOR 10 SPD BOYS FAIR $5 99-5968 successful bidders must have 20% of their Attorneys Scotch Plains Men’s Westfield AL Raps 3. UNKNOWN 10 SPD BOYS FAIR $5 99-10745 bid available in cash or certified check at the 445 East Broad Street 4. MAGNA BOYS FAIR $5 99-13700 conclusion of the sales. P.O. Box 2189 5. UNKNOWN BOYS POOR $3 99-10258 The judgment amount is THIRTY THREE Westfield, New Jersey 07091 Softball Standings: Clark Baseballers 6. ROADMASTER 10 SPD BOYS POOR $3 99-5231 THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED EIGHTY 1 T – 6/15/00, The Leader Fee: $22.44 The Westfield American Legion 7. OXFORD GIRLS 10 SPD POOR $3 99-8349 FIVE & 75/100 ($33,385.75). (As of June 7) PROPERTY SCHEDULE A baseball team soundly defeated 8. HARO BOYS POOR $3 99-9231 PUBLIC NOTICE A DIVISION: 9. MONGOOSE BOYS GOOD $10 99-11944 COUNTY OF UNION. TEAM W L Clark, 12-1, on June 5 in Clark. 10. RALLYE 10 SPD BOYS FAIR $5 99-14223 STATE OF NEW JERSEY. TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Sneakermania 6 3 CITY OF ELIZABETH. Pitcher Jay Cook allowed just three 11. TREK 10 SPD BOYS GOOD $10 99-14289 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Ferrara’s Auto Center 5 3 hits and an unearned run while strik- 12. COLUMBIA GIRLS 10 SPD POOR $3 99-8119 BLOCK NO. 8, LOT NO. 607 A NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the D&L Locksmith 6 4 13. MONGOOSE BOYS GOOD $25 99-9231 1024-1026 FAIRMONT AVENUE, meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment Odea’s 5 5 ing out six and walking two. 14. ROYCE UNION MTN FAIR $15 99-14432 ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. of the Township of Scotch Plains held on Jade Isle 3 3 Mike Duelks led the 14-hit attack There is due approximately the sum of May 18, 2000 and June 8, 2000, the follow- Sun Tavern 4 5 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS with a single, double, triple and a THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND THIRTY & 05/ ing decisions of the Board were memorial- Kilburg’s Klowns 2 4 15. TWO MAGLITE THREE CELL 100 (35,030.05) together with lawful interest ized: Charlie Brown’s 2 6 sacrifice fly to accumulate four RBI. FLASHLIGHTS GOOD $5 EA 98-250 and costs. Granted a renewal of the Temporary Brian Flynn and Jim McKeon each 16. GENERAL ELECTRIC HAND- B DIVISION: There is a full legal description on file in Operating Permit with conditions to Eula HELD CB RADIO GOOD $10 98-250 TEAM W L had doubles while Brett Picaro and the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Andrews to allow the housing of veter- 17. COBY JOGGER HEADPHONE Cellular Signal Plus 7 3 Cook had RBI triples as Westfield The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn ans under the U.S. Veterans Adminis- AM/FM GOOD $4 96-16099 Themis 6 3 this sale. tration for a maximum period of one (1) used a four-run fourth and a five-run 18. TWO PAIR WOMANS BOOTS Hocus Pocus 4 2 RALPH FROEHLICH year at the property located at 441 Hunter sixth inning to put the game away. SIZE 10 NEW $4 EA 96-16099 Depth Chargers 5 5 SHERIFF Avenue (Block No. 503, Lot No. 22), 19. TWO BAGS COSTUME JEWELRY Fridays 4 4 Josh Ludmer had two hits and two DONALD E. WILLIAMS, Attorney Scotch Plains. 44 PCS GOOD $10 99-8513 101 Farnsworth Avenue SP Post Office 2 5 more RBI, giving him five hits in the 20. FIVE GENERAL ELECTRIC Bordentown, New Jersey 08505 Granted a Temporary Operating Permit Starlight Cleaners 1 7 first two games. ANSWERING MACHINES GOOD $10 EA CH-755264 (WL) with conditions to Kevin Morrison to 21. WATERFORD CRYSTAL 4 T - 6/8, 6/15, allow the operation of a home office and PUBLIC NOTICE DIAMOND PAPERWEIGHT NEW $30 98-805 6/22 & 6/29/00 Fee: $161.16 the parking of one (1) vehicle with com- PUBLIC NOTICE 22. MINI-MAGLITE FLASHLIGHT GOOD $2 98-805 mercial plates for a maximum period of SHERIFF’S SALE 23. MICRONTA RADAR DETECTOR FAIR $5 98-805 PUBLIC NOTICE one (1) year at the property located at SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE 24. BANHART STOP WATCH GOOD $5 98-805 1869 Lake Avenue (Block No. 12902, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 25. TWO CARTIER PENS FAIR $2 EA 98-805 SHERIFF’S SALE Lot No. 7), Scotch Plains. DOCKET NO. F-17019-99. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 26. 75 PCS COSTUME JEWELRY SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY, PLAIN- DOCKET NO. F-15243-99. Granted a Temporary Operating Permit (APPROX) GOOD $25 98-805 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TIFF vs. DONALD W. GABLE, SR., DE- FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK, with conditions to Paul D. Montalbano, 27. RIDDELL GYM BAG GOOD $3 98-805 DOCKET NO. F-21021-98. FENDANT. PLAINTIFF vs. EDUARDO J. ALMANZA, Sr. to allow the operation of a workshop 27A. ST JOHNS BAY MENS SHIRT GOOD $5 98-805 BANC ONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ETALS, DEFENDANT. for cutting gemstones and designing 28. EIGHT ASSORTED MENS INC., A INDIANA CORP., PLAINTIFF vs. DATED APRIL 7, 2000 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, jewelry for a maximum period of one (1) WATCHES GOOD $35 98-1598, 97-2823 RAYMONDE FERTIL A/K/A RAYMOND MORTGAGED PREMISES. DATED APRIL 12, 2000 FOR SALE OF year at the property located at 555 29. TWO LADIES WATCHES GOOD $5 97-2823 FERTIL, DEFENDANT. By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- MORTGAGED PREMISES. School Place (Block No. 1401, Lot 30. 20 PCS COSTUME JEWELRY GOOD $15 97-2823 CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- No. 27), Scotch Plains. 31. LADIES GUESS GOLD WATCH/ DATED AUGUST 31, 1999 FOR SALE OF public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by CASE NEW $20 97-2823 MORTGAGED PREMISES. Granted a rear-yard setback variance County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union 32. SEGA GENESIS 16 BIT PLAY By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- with conditions to Edward Lorenzini to Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, STATION/GAME GOOD $15 97-2823, 97-4231 tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by allow the construction of an addition in THE 5TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 2000 at two Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY 33. MOUNTAIN TRAINS NYLON BAG FAIR $3 97-2823 public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union accordance with drawings submitted at o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All THE 5TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 2000 at two 34. LEMANS CAMERA BAG GOOD $5 97-2823 County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, the property located at 1283 Woodside successful bidders must have 20% of their o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All 35. ROYAL PERSONAL ORGANIZER GOOD $20 97-2823 Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Road (Block No. 9701, Lot No. 49), bid available in cash or certified check at the successful bidders must have 20% of their 36. SONY RECORDING WALKMAN GOOD $3 97-2823 THE 21ST DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two Scotch Plains. conclusion of the sales. bid available in cash or certified check at the 37. SONY SPORTS WALKMAN GOOD $3 97-2823 o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED conclusion of the sales. Granted a side-yard setback variance to 38. BASEBALL CARDS APPROXI- successful bidders must have 20% of their FIFTY SIX THOUSAND SIXTY FOUR & The judgment amount is SEVENTY NINE Janice Baker and Jeffrey Pesin to MATELY 150 CARDS GOOD $10 97-2823 bid available in cash or certified check at the 05/100 ($156,064.05). THOUSAND EIGHT-HUNDRED FOUR & allow the construction of an addition at 39. SONY WALKMAN FM/AM FAIR $2 97-2823 conclusion of the sales. REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE 16/100 ($79,804.16). the property located at 9 Briarcliffe 40. PROFESSIONAL QUARTZ TIMER GOOD $3 97-2823 The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED There are no tax liens as of April 14, 2000. Property to be sold is located in the CITY Drive (Block No. 11601, Lot No. 7), 41. YASHICA ZOOM IMAGE TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- Plaintiff advises that the municipal tax office OF ELIZABETH, COUNTY OF UNION, Scotch Plains. CAMERA/CASE GOOD $25 97-2823 DRED TWENTY SEVEN & 95/100 should be contacted to obtain any additional STATE OF NEW JERSEY. 42. TWO CD’S FAIR $1 97-2823 ($125,527.95). Granted a variance with conditions to tax amounts that may be due. Premises commonly known as 856 43. ATLANTIC CITY CASINO ALL THAT CERTAIN land and premises Kevin and Cheryl Morrison to allow CONCISE DESCRIPTION LIVINGSTON STREET, ELIZABETH, CHIPS 30.50 $15 98-805 situate in the City of Elizabeth, County of the elimination of a garage at the prop- 1. Municipality: City of Elizabeth; NEW JERSEY 07201. 44. LITTON GO-ANYWHERE Union, and State of New Jersey: erty located at 1869 Lake Avenue 2. Tax Lot No. 1529, Block No. 6; BEING KNOWN as LOT NO. 743, MICROWAVE OVEN GOOD $10 97-6463 COMMONLY known as 177 Third Street, (Block No. 12902, Lot No. 7), Scotch 3. Property Street Address: 119 Wash- BLOCK NO. 7, on the official Tax Map of the Elizabeth, New Jersey; Plains. ington Avenue; CITY OF ELIZABETH. VEHICLES Also known as Lot No. 1022, Block No. 2 4. Dimensions: 85.67 feet X 22 feet; Dimensions: 117.47 FEET X 6.44 FEET 45. 1993 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, Granted a rear-yard setback variance on the tax map. 5. Nearest Cross: Pearl Street; x 96.95 FEET X 66.36 FEET. VIN/1G1BL537XPW136397 with conditions to Frank and Patricia There is due approximately the sum of 6. Feet to Nearest Cross: 242.25 feet. Nearest Cross Street: SMITH STREET. MILEAGE 108,110 $1,500.00 Paraboschi to allow the construction of ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY NINE THOU- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of 46. 1990 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, an addition in accordance with drawings SAND EIGHTY & 59/100 ($139,080.59) ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THREE THOU- EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND ONE-HUN- VIN/1G1BL547XLA142626 submitted at the property located at 229 together with lawful interest and costs. SAND TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE & DRED FORTY & 96/100 ($85,140.96) to- MILEAGE 113,460 $1,000.00 Elm Court (Block No. 3905, Lot No. There is a full legal description on file in 52/100 ($163,235.52) together with lawful gether with lawful interest and costs. 47. 1988 CHEVROLET CAPRICE, 20), Scotch Plains. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in VIN/1G11BL51H2JA155509 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Granted a front-yard setback variance There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. MILEAGE 65,735 $500.00 this sale. with conditions to Linton Marks to al- the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Township reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale at the Township’s sole RALPH FROEHLICH low the construction of a front porch in The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. discretion. All items sold “as is” and may be inspected prior to the sale during business SHERIFF accordance with plans submitted at the this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH hours or at 9:00 a.m. the day of the sale. FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & property located at 2212 Lyde Place RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF Purchases may be made by cash or certified check, payable at the time the bid is WRIGHT, Attorneys (Block No. 3005, Lot No. 3), Scotch SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, Attorneys accepted by the Township. All items shall be removed from Township premises within one 211 Benigno Boulevard, Suite 201 Plains. SALVATORE L. BORRELLI, Attorney Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza week from the date of acceptance of the bidder’s offer at the bidder’s own expense. P.O. Box 788 Linda M. Lies 986 McBride Avenue 216 Haddon Avenue TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 Secretary to the West Paterson, New Jersey 07424 Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Barbara Riepe CH-754805 (WL) Zoning Board of Adjustment CH-755271 (WL) CH-755269 (WL) Township Clerk 4 T - 5/25, 6/1, Township of Scotch Plains 4 T - 6/8, 6/15, 4 T - 6/8, 6/15, 1 T – 6/15/00, The Times Fee: $164.22 6/8 & 6/15/00 Fee: $167.28 1 T – 6/15/00, The Times Fee: $60.18 6/22 & 6/29/00 Fee: $177.48 6/22 & 6/29/00 Fee: $173.40 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 15, 2000 Page 17

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Legal Professionals BOROUGH OF FANWOOD SHERIFF’S SALE TOWN OF WESTFIELD SHERIFF’S SALE PLANNING BOARD To Meet on June 27 CORRECTION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, PLANNING BOARD SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Notice is hereby given that on June 28, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Notice is hereby given that the Westfield CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WESTFIELD — The UCLSA, the In last week’s paper, the 2000 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the DOCKET NO. F-18786-99. Planning Board at its meeting on June 12, DOCKET NO. F-19449-97. association for legal professionals, will Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., 2000 memorialized the following Board ac- BANKERS TRUST COMPANY, PLAIN- name of William J. Neill Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood meet on Tuesday, June 27, at 6 p.m. at PLAINTIFF vs. BENEDA K. DICKERSON, tion of April 3, 2000 re: TIFF vs. AKEY WILLIAMS AND MRS. Planning Board will hold a public hearing to B.G. Fields Restaurant in Westfield for was spelled incorrectly in DEFENDANT. AKEY WILLIAMS, H/W, DEFENDANT. consider the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene 99-11 (V) RRD CONTRACTORS, INC. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, its monthly dinner meeting and annual Keener for a bulk variance from the require- 519-529 CENTRAL AVENUE, the “Talking Business” DATED JULY 10, 2000 FOR SALE OF DATED MARCH 22, 2000 FOR SALE OF “white elephant” sale. The cost is $20. ments of Chapter 93 of the code of the BEING LOT NOS. 20-24, MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. There will be a pre-dinner gathering column. Borough of Fanwood and from provisions of BLOCK NO. 3205 AND 601-605 By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- subparagraph 93-14C (2) (a) (solid fence at CENTRAL AVENUE, BEING at 6 p.m., with dinner to be served tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by Mr. Neill was appointed street side line) on the property at 55 Fourth LOT NO. 1, BLOCK NO. 4001 promptly at 6:30 p.m. An open invita- public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union Street, Fanwood, New Jersey also known as FINAL SITE iPLAN APPROVAL by Governor Christine County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, tion is extended to all legal support Block No. 59 Lot No. 9 on the Fanwood Tax – granted. Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY staff personnel working and/or resid- Map. and memorialization of the Board action at Todd Whitman to the Liq- THE 12TH DAY OF JULY A.D., 2000 at two THE 28TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two All interested persons may be present and its meeting of April 24, 2000 re: ing in Union County. o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All uefied Petroleum Gas Edu- heard. To make a reservation or for further successful bidders must have 20% of their 00-8 (V) NORMAN SEVELL, 628-710 successful bidders must have 20% of their The file pertaining to this application is information, please call Judy Reed at bid available in cash or certified check at the NORTH AVENUE, (WEST- bid available in cash or certified check at the cation and Safety Board. available for public inspection during normal conclusion of the sales. FIELD LUMBER AND HOME conclusion of the sales. (908) 355-4892 or Helena Goworek at business hours from the Secretary of the The judgment amount is SEVENTY CENTER) EAST, BLOCK NO. The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED (908) 527-4506. Board at the Administration Offices of the EIGHT THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED 3305, LOT NO. 5, SEEKING FORTY FOUR THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine EIGHTY & 39/100 ($78,980.39). PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DRED ELEVEN & 64/100 ($144,711.64). Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. OPEN HOUSE • Sunday 1 to 4pm The property to be sold is located in the MAJOR SITE PLAN AND CON- The property to be sold is located in the Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Keener CITY of ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY DITIONAL USE APPROVAL TO City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State 651 Raymond Street, Westfield 55 Fourth Street 07206, County of UNION and State of New REMOVE A PORTION OF AN of New Jersey. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 Jersey. EXISTING BUILDING AND CIN- It is commonly known as 531 Bond Street, 1 T – 6/15/00, The Times Fee: $24.48 Commonly known as: 918 GROVE DER BLOCK MANUFACTUR- Elizabeth, New Jersey. PUBLIC NOTICE STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY ING EQUIPMENT AND CON- It is known and designated as Block No. 1, 07206. STRUCT A BUILDING ADDI- Lot No. 870. SHERIFF’S SALE Tax Lot No. 458C in Block No. 6. TION FOR LUMBER STOR- The dimensions are 32 feet wide by 100 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Dimension of Lot: approximately irregular AGE – approved with condition. feet long. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 18.66 feet wide by 100.00 feet long. and memorialization of the Board action Nearest cross street: Sixth Street. DOCKET NO. F-19609-97. Nearest Cross Street: Rosehill Place. taken at its meeting of May 1, 2000 re: Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID Situate at a point on the southwesterly TAXES, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPO- 00-5 (V) HAROLD ROSENBAUM AND sideline of Grove Street distance approxi- THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM RATION, A NEW YORK CORP., PLAIN- NENAD TAMBURIN (Appli- mately 217.14 feet southeasterly from its PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- TIFF vs. OSCAR A. SOSA AND NANCY cants) / FIRST STATE PROP- intersection with the southeasterly sideline TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- SOSA, HIS WIFE; IN TRAINING HEALTH ERTIES NO. 78, LLC (Owners), of Rosehill Place. NEYS. SPA, DEFENDANT. 1 ELM STREET, BLOCK NO. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, 3105, LOT NO. 18, SEEKING EIGHTY THREE THOUSAND NINE-HUN- ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE THOUSAND DATED AUGUST 26, 2000 FOR SALE OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL DRED FORTY NINE & 62/100 ($83,949.62) FIVE-HUNDRED TEN & 96/100 MORTGAGED PREMISES. SITE PLAN APPROVAL – ap- together with lawful interest and costs. ($165,510.96) together with lawful interest By virtue of the above-stated writ of execu- proved with conditions. There is a full legal description on file in and costs. tion to me directed I shall expose for sale by and memorialization of the Board action the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in public vendue, on the 6th Floor of the Union taken at its special meeting of May 15, 2000 The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. County Court House (Tower) 2 Broad Street, re: Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Charming, 4 Bedroom Colonial with great floor plan. Two skylights THE 28TH DAY OF JUNE A.D., 2000 at two RALPH FROEHLICH 00-7 (V) RICHARD AND LISA this sale. on 3rd floor, lovely Family Room off Living Room, Breakfast Nook, o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All SHERIFF SANZALONE, 132 SOUTH AV- RALPH FROEHLICH successful bidders must have 20% of their FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, ENUE EAST, BLOCK NO. 3206, SHERIFF half-bath off of Rec Room. Nice sized backyard ideal for families. bid available in cash or certified check at the Attorneys LOT NO. 4 FOR PRELIMINARY STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Close to schools. $389,000 WSF-8803 conclusion of the sales. Suite 201 AND FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN NORGAARD & KAPNICK, Attorneys The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED 7 Century Drive APPROVAL – approved with Suite 300 THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 conditions. 293 Eisenhower Parkway DRED THIRTY SIX & 08/100 (134,436.08). CH-755281 (WL) Kenneth B. Marsh Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 The property to be sold is located in the 4 T - 6/15, 6/22, Secretary CH-754382 (WL) City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State 6/29 & 7/6/00 Fee: $189.72 1 T – 6/15/00, The Leader Fee: $48.96 4 T - 6/1, 6/8,6/15 & 6/22/00 Fee: $193.80 of New Jersey. It is commonly known as 822 Emerson Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey. WESTFIELD – It is known and designated as Block No. New listing in 10, Lot No. 602. the Wychwood The dimensions are 40 feet wide 100 feet long. section on a Nearest cross street: Situate on the south- cul-de-sac. This westerly line of Emerson Avenue, 380.00 Westfield Office professionally feet from the southeasterly line of Verona decorated Avenue. 209 Central Ave • 233-5555 Prior lien(s): SUBJECT TO UNPAID Custom cape TAXES, AMOUNT DUE IS AVAILABLE IN www.westfieldnjhomes.com offers 3 or 4 THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE OR FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS UPON WRIT- Judith Koeppel, Sales Associate • [email protected] Bedrooms, including Master Bedroom with sitting TEN REQUEST TO PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- room, formal Dining Room with built-ins, Eat-in NEYS. NJAR Million Dollar Sales, Silver Level 1999 There is due approximately the sum of “A HELPING PROFESSION” Kitchen and 2 full Baths. WSF-8863 $649,000 Westfield Colonial with functional floor plan, ideal for entertaining ONE-HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND families. Walk to schools, transportation and town. Family Room off FIVE-HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE & 63/100 WESTFIELD – WESTFIELD – of large Living Room. Eat-in Kitchen with Breakfast Nook. Master & ($160,535.63) together with lawful interest and costs. Spacious Split Turn-of -the- 4th Bedroom with walk-ins. $385,000 WSF-8868 There is a full legal description on file in with Colonial century the Union County Sheriff’s Office. “Working The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn feel. Four Victorian with this sale. Bedrooms, all large wrap- Harder to RALPH FROEHLICH on one level, around porch. Serve You SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Eat-in Kitchen Close to park, Better” NORGAARD & KAPNICK, Attorneys with Breakfast town and Suite 300 Bar, 2½ Baths, schools and John Clark Wiley 293 Eisenhower Parkway Westfield Office • 209 Central Ave Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room with offering 6/7 Bedrooms, new Eat-in Kitchen, 2½ new (908) 233-5555 ext #198 Sales Associate Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club ‘97, ‘99 CH-753996 (WL) fireplace, 9 foot basement ceilings and central air Baths, finished basement and central air. 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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue Westfield is pleased to announce the nounced the sale of the above property at nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 635 Glen Avenue, Westfield. The sale of 811 Cedar Terrace, Westfield. The sale of 119 Retford Avenue, Cranford. The 10 Hillside Place, Cranford. The property above property at 4 Partridge Run, Clark. property was sold by Michael Buban. property was sold by Susan Dinan. property was marketed by Jeanne was handled by Bob Devlin. The property was handled by Kay Monaghan. Gragnano.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 720 Kimball Avenue, Westfield. The sale of 307 Hemlock Avenue, Garwood. The the sale of 141 Brightwood Avenue, property at 5 Bennett Place, Westfield. The above property at 326 Redcliffe Street, property was sold by Gina Suriano-Barber. property was marketed by Elaine Demyen Westfield. The property was marketed property was listed by Hye-Young Choi and Elizabeth. The property was handled by and sold by Jaquceline “Jackie” Hamberger. Leslie “Ann” Robardo. negotiations of the sale were by Kim Haley. John Papa.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the sale of the above property at sale of 181 La Grande Avenue, Fanwood. sale of 722 Knollwood Terrace, Westfield. the sale of 455 Topping Hill Road, property at 216 Sinclair Place, Westfield. 1200 Christine Circle, Scotch Plains. The The property was sold by Marion “Terry” The property was marketed by Jayne Westfield. The property was marketed and The property was listed by Margaret property was handled by Joan Kylish. Monzella. Bernstein. sold by Carol Tener. Maguire and negotiations of the sale were by Tom Shea.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 413 Fourth Avenue, Garwood. The sale of 3112 Park Place, Springfield. The the sale of 11 Yarmouth Village, Scotch 1724 Westover Road, Clark. The property property at 5 Black Birch, Scotch Plains. property was sold by Anne Sank Davis. property was marketed by Rebecca Wampler. Plains. The property was marketed by Carol was handled by Judith Koeppel. The property was listed by Ruth Tate and Tener, and sold by Bruce Dunnan. negotiations of the sale were by Karleen Burns.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the sale of the above property at nounced its participation in the sale of the sale of 1126 Sawmill Road, Mountainside. the sale of 26 Homestead Terrace, Scotch 923 Boynton Avenue, Westfield. The prop- 538 Westfield Avenue, Westfield. The prop- above property at 16 Highland Avenue, The property was marketed by Jayne Plains. The property was marketed by Lois erty was handled by Tom Bianco. erty was handled by Vivian Young. Mansfield. The property was handled by Bernstein. Berger. Gloria Kraft.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the sale of the above property at nounced the sale of the above property at 5 nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 2412 Summit Terrace, Linden. The the sale of 260 Central Avenue, 46 Tamaques Way, Westfield. The property Lupine Way, Clark. The property was property at 44 Wheatsheaf Road, Clark. The property was marketed and sold by Lila Mountainside. The property was marketed was handled by Mary McEnerney. handled by Anne Kelly. property was listed by Linda Parsons and Weiner. and sold by Susan Massa. negotiations of the sale were by Judith Koeppel.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield, is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 365 Walnut Avenue, Cranford. The the sale of 350 Central Avenue, property at 1 Allison Road, Roselle. The property at 512 Pinewood Avenue, Roselle property at 336 Stoughton Avenue, property was marketed by Margaret Mountainside. The property was marketed property was listed by Madeline Sollaccio Park. The property was listed by Janice Cranford. The property was listed by Mar- “Margie” Rankin and sold by Saul Drittel. by Patricia “Pat” Connolly. and negotiations of the sale were by Carol Tittle and negotiations of the sale were by garet Maguire and negotiations of the sale Lyons. Fran Perla. were by Gloria Kraft.

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Avenue Burgdorff ERA, Realtors, 600 North Av- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- 209 Central Avenue, Westfield has an- West, Westfield is pleased to announce the enue West, Westfield is pleased to announce nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above nounced the listing and sale of the above sale of 59 Sandra Circle, Unit C-2, Westfield. the sale of 810 West End Place, Cranford. property at 686 Trenton Avenue, property at 174 Farley Avenue, Fanwood. property at 34 Normandy Drive, Westfield. The property was sold by Loretta Wilson. The property was marketed by Faith Kenilworth. The property was listed by The property was listed by Ruth Tate and The property was listed by Rosemarie Maricic. Tracy Wilde and negotiations of the sale negotiations of the sale were by Pat Glayda. Pearson and negotiations of the sale were were by Linda Schulman. by Mary McEnerney. Paid Advertisement RECENT REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Paid Advertisement CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, June 15, 2000 Page 19

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Cranford Salon seeking exp. nail work to the lowest qualified bidder under a CITY OF ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED HELP WANTED single contract. 07206, County of UNION and State of New THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE-HUN- Call Andrea (908) 490-1515 tech.(w/following). Also hair The guaranty accompanying the bid shall Jersey. DRED EIGHTY SIX & 84/100 Youth needed 20 hours per week dresser (w/following). Both will re- be given in the amount of ten percent (10%) Commonly known as: 66-70 MARSHALL ($134,586.84). Call (908) 232-4407 of the bid and may be given at the option of STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY REAL ESTATE TAX DISCLOSURE to assist seniors with various ceive exc. pay, vacation plus wel- the bidder by a Certified Check, or Bid Bond 07206. There are no tax liens as of April 14, 2000. to place your classified household tasks. Call American coming bonus. from a reputable insurance company. Tax Lot No. 752 in Block No. 2. 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Big Momma’s House CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 screamed as they passed. Little Laughs “The Halo,” what Woodford describes as a “shuffly, jazzy” kind of tune, de- In the Low Rent District picted their journey by recollecting what By Michael S. Goldberger they saw as a “halo of neon over Las Vegas” as one looks back to the casino One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent and quickie-wedding mecca. 2 popcorns fibbing child who was making it up as “It was the most exciting driving into he went along. But this effect is com- the city and seeing this explosion of The most amazing thing about Big pletely unintentional. And in trying to neon,” said Radus. He described the Momma’s House is that it isn’t nearly understand the need for two writers, music that came out of the experience as as bad as the advertisements would we must wonder if one scribe tapped a “bluesy riff or dirty, grungy riff.” leave you to believe. And while that’s away at the word processor while the However, looking back, Woodford hardly reason enough to recommend other merely operated the shift key. and Radus are basking in a glow all their a movie, it does at least earn this bit of Insofar as the boy-in-costume-meets- own: if they can survive and persevere witless diversion the chance of a little girl scenario, director Raja Gosnell re- more scrutiny than is usually accorded through the Sedona, there is nothing cycles an angle so overused that it prob- that can keep them down. such flotsam, or jetsam for that matter. ably has a part number. As the mother But what’s the rationale for this height- CDs are available at figure, Malcolm’s Big Momma consoles mariawoodford.com and alexradus.com, ened examination? Ultimately, we’re the wayward lady. But as a local handy- going to dismiss it as just so much pap (800)-BUY-MYCD and at performances. man, Lawrence’s karate-kicking G-Man Woodford and Radus hope to record anyway. The reason is curiosity. We plays both ends against the middle, ingra- want to know: Why isn’t it that bad? another project, specifically a double CD tiating himself with the single mom and with both live and studio sound, in the The short answer to this filmic in- her son Trent (Jascha Washington). ART AND SOUL…Middle and Senior high students are invited to register for “Art and Soul,” a musical quest is the comically ambitious Mar- workshop to be held at Plainfield United Church of Christ from July 31 to August 10. The program is part of spring. Until then, performances will be Thank goodness viewers are spared held at the following venues: tin Lawrence in the title role. Well, the usual close calls, wherein the real the Rainbow Experience, a multicultural coalition formed of teen members of the First Congregational sharing the title role is more accurate. Church of Westfield, the Plainfield United Congregational Church, and area youth. Pictured, above, is the •The Crossroads in Garwood – To- gal almost finds out the fake gal is night, June 15 with Scotch Plains musi- You see, there’s already a Big really a guy and that the guy is really ensemble from a spring production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Momma (Ella Mitchell ) alive and well cian Al Madison. another guy, at least not until the •The Crossroads in Garwood – Every in Georgia when FBI agent Malcolm wind-up; this movie simply couldn’t (Mr. Lawrence) and his partner (Paul Wednesday evening from 11 to 12. handle those complications. Yet while Art & Soul Summer Workshop Westfield Art Association • Giamatti) are assigned to stakeout the Malcolm’s original intent was to estab- The Jolley Trolley in Westfield on hefty Southern gal’s home. lish Sherry’s culpability, it does perfuncto- Presents Awards at Exhibit Mondays, June 19 and June 26. It all has to do with a bank-robbing rily follow that the F.B.I.’s answer to Lon Now Accepting Registration Selections from Woodford’s CD, killer, Lester (Terrence Howard), who Chaney falls for his pulchritudinous prey. WESTFIELD — Awards pre- “Brighter Path,” may be heard at just so happens to have a girlfriend and There is something to be said for such sented at the opening recep- www.goleader.com/ae. presumed accomplice, Sherry (Nia featherbrained fluff, even when so poorly WESTFIELD – Art & Soul, a mu- recting youth theater projects in the tion of the 76th Annual Mem- Long), who was raised by Big Momma. fashioned. Who knows if even Albert sical workshop for teenagers, will be Union County area. bers’ Watercolor, Graphics and And the thinking is that both the mur- Einstein himself didn’t occasionally skip a offered this summer as a joint project The program will culminate in a derer and his attractive associate will Photography Exhibition held night of equation solving for a low-stress of the First Congregational Church of final performance on August 10 at 7:30 from April 15-18 in the Com- seek asylum at the large lady’s home. game of Chutes and Ladders. And thus only Westfield and the Plainfield United p.m. But wouldn’t you just know it. Just Art & Soul is part of the Rainbow munity Room of the Westfield in this vein might one rationalize a viewing Church of Christ. The program will be Municipal Building were an- Calling All as they arrive in Southern climes, Big of Mr. Lawrence’s hokey little movie. held weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 Experience, a multicultural collabora- Momma is called away to help a sick In the neighborhood of mindless p.m. from July 31 to August 10 at the tion between the First Congregational nounced by the Westfield Art friend. What’s an FBI agent with a entertainment, Big Momma’s House United Church of Christ, 220 West Church in Westfield, the Plainfield Association (WAA). penchant for dress up to do? Well, can boast location, location, location. The Norman Webb Award Local Laureates that’s simple enough for anyone who Seventh Street, Plainfield. United Congregational Church (UCC) The Arts & Entertainment Directed by Harry Ailster, the two- and other area youth. The coalition for the best watercolor was has ever been to the movies. * * * * * garnered by Clair Torgersen Editor is looking for a few When you don’t know what to do in Big Momma’s House, rated PG- week workshop will cover all aspects was launched this year with a full- of musical production, including scale production of Joseph and the for the painting “Far Village.” good poets. If you would like a motion picture, just cross dress. It’s 13, is a 20th Century Fox release to see your poetry consid- always a fear-heightening ploy in sus- directed by Raja Gosnell and stars drama, dance, stage management, and Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Awards of Excellence were pre- pense yarns (Psycho, Dressed to Kill) Martin Lawrence, Nia Long and Paul theater crafts and set design. Mr. Ailster Art & Soul is open to area youth sented to Paul Casale for his ered for publication in a new and is inevitably good for a few laughs Giamatti. Running time: 97 minutes. has over 10 years of experience di- entering grades 6 to 12. The fee of watercolor “On the Rail,” to section called “Local Laure- in lighter fare. Hence, by impersonat- $200 includes lunch and snack daily. Marie Gerus for her watercolor ates,” please send to: Michelle ing Big Momma and doing the Mrs. Scholarships are available. Registra- “Kauai Colors,” to Craig Long H. LePoidevin, P.O. Box 250, Doubtfire/Victor/Victoria thing, not Bassist Beth Satkin Performs tion with a non-refundable $50 de- for his intaglio print “Com- 50 Elm St., Westfield, 07091 only is the FBI man preserving the bait posit should be sent by Monday, June rade” and to Barbara Schwinn or e-mail: to lure his suspects, but Mr. Lawrence 26, to UCC, 220 West Seventh Street, for her triple-exposure photo- [email protected]. No is assured of more opportunity for With Washington Chamber Plainfield, 07060. graph “Glad.” simultaneous submissions to character comedy than the otherwise Final payment is due by July 24. For other poetry journals or pub- lacklustre script by Darryl Quarles and Awards of Merit were pre- WESTFIELD — Westfield resident Vivaldi” festival. more information, please contact the sented to James Malady for his lications will be considered. Don Rhymer would provide. UCC at (908) 755-8658. Lawrence, aided by a game and merry Beth Satkin performed with the Wash- Beth, a double bassist, was one of 40 watercolor “At Mrs. cast, mixes just enough self-effacing ington Chamber Symphony at the musicians selected from over 650 appli- Comerford’s Pub,” to Fran humor with his gender-bending satire to Kennedy Center on May 21 in the “Viva cants throughout North America to per- Junior Musical Club Holds Maurer for her watercolor keep Big Momma from total obscurity. form in the All-Girl Vivaldi Orchestra. “White on White,” to Susan Rec. Commission And while a rather borderline bathroom The orchestra was a historical re-cre- ation of one that Vivaldi conducted, Senior Recital at Church Puder for her photograph scene is one of the few memorable “Beach Path” and to Audrey Announces Summer moments that Mr. Lawrence etches on comprised of girls from the Venice WESTFIELD – The Junior the way to carrying this film, the come- orphanage he ran 300 years ago. Wreszin for her watercolor dian establishes a likeability that also Beth recently completed her fresh- Musical Club of Westfield held “Tidal Pool.” Concert Series Dates has a part in making up for the movie’s man year at Brown University, where their Senior Recital on May 7 at Honorable Mentions were dearth of truly inventive material. she is Principal Bass of the Brown the First Baptist Church in earned by Lydia Brunelli for WESTFIELD – The Westfield Otherwise, the plot has only two University Orchestra. She is a graduate Westfield. The concert was free her watercolor “The Irish Influ- Recreation Commission’s 2000 Sum- gears: mistaken identity and degrada- of Westfield High School and the Man- and open to the public. mer Concert Series is underway. ence,” to Phil Kass for his wa- Concerts will be held each Thursday tion of character. There are no great hattan School of Music Preparatory Di- At the Senior Recital, gradu- tercolor “Ancient Irish Anchor,” punch lines and even less comic nu- vision. ating high school seniors in evening through August 10 at 8 p.m. to Vicki Gainsburg for her wa- at the gazebo in Mindowaskin Park in ance. It makes you wonder what Mr. She has also studied with members the Junior Musical Club per- tercolor “Turk’s Cap Lilies,” to Lawrence, who can mug and play the Westfield. of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at formed an arrangement of Robert Loder, Jr. for his acrylic •June 15 – New Jersey Workshop Keatonesque hero with notable élan, the Tanglewood Institute. As Principal might do with a world class script. songs showcasing their years “Storm Off Pemaquid Point,” to for the Arts Jazz Night Bass of the New Jersey All-State Orches- of tutelage. Burton Longenbach for his wa- •June 22 – Westfield Community Just a quick segue here, though: an tra, Beth received the 1999 Governor’s enigma that will probably go unan- All of the students who per- tercolor “Landscape Energies,” Concert Band Award for Orchestral Music. She also formed plan to attend college •June 29 – Westfield Community swered is how a story this thin and performed at Carnegie Hall in the 1999 to Jean Luce for her photo- simplistic could possibly require the next year, and while their Concert Band All-Easter Honors Orchestra. graph “Contemplation,” to Lynn • collaboration of two writers. Granted, choice of study is diverse, all Nicoletti for her watercolor “Bra- July 6 – Westfield Community part of Big Momma’s charm is its Germaine B. Trabert plan to continue music either zen Blooms,” to Betty Stroppel Concert Band (Independence Day unpretentious predictablity — its al- Beth Satkin professionally or recreationally. Celebrations) for her watercolor “Daily Mail” •July 13 – Westfield Community most innocent narrative; as if told by a Re-Appointed to Post Also at the Senior Recital, and to Joan Watterson for her younger officers were voted Concert Band At State Arts Council watercolor “Down East.” •July 20 — Westfield Community in, to take the places of those The People’s Choice Award Concert Band WESTFIELD – New Jersey State leaving. On June 4, the Execu- went to Fran Maurer for her •July 27 – Libby & Co. – Contem- Council on the Arts has announced tive Board held a pizza party to watercolor “White on White.” porary Jazz that Germaine B. Trabert of Westfield pass on the official duties of The Westfield Art Associa- •August 3 – Salaam Temple String has been re-appointed to the organi- the club. tion is a non-profit organiza- Band zation. tion dedicated to fostering an •August 10 – Normandy Invasion appreciation for fine art. Art- Jazz Band ists and non-artists like are The concerts are free of charge to the public and feature a variety of welcomed into membership. musical and instrumental groups. For For further information, please more information, please call the call (908) 232-7058 or visit Westfield Recreation Commission at www.westfieldnj.com/waa. (908) 789-4080.

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By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN with all Dinner Selections, offering a Armani Café and the crisp peas still in Takes Off, But With A Few Minor Hitches Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times wide and tempting variety of their pods were sensational as an FARMINGDALE – I’ve ordered untraditional dressings. However, I accompaniment to this dish. By DAVID PALLADINO were well done, especially the inte- which is very different. The central salmon everywhere from Boston, would have expected a more organic Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Finally, Sautéed Shrimp with Jumbo rior of the Church of Sant’Andrea strength of Silipigni is the wide Poughkeepsie, Belmar to Farmingdale selection of greens for the caliber of Lump Crab Meat was also a generous NEWARK — The talent of Maestro della Valle, where Act I takes place. berth which he allows his experi- as a challenge to see if any restaurant portion. A sherry cream sauce stream- Alfredo Silipigni has placed not only Staging, general dramatic interpre- enced orchestra to do what they can top the melt-in-your mouth vari- ing through penne pasta cooked al himself but also the New Jersey State tation and casting of extras were have to do. The musicians show a ety available at the Armani Café on dente tickled the palate. The Gulf Opera into a position of prominence not the strong points of the perfor- great deal of confidence in him and trendy Newbury Street in Beantown. Shrimp were plentiful and mushrooms on the scene of worldwide opera. The mance. his musical ideas, which are very While “Our House” did not surpass laced the dish appropriately. successful presentation of Tosca this The unconvincing limp of Robert straightforward. Armani’s, it certainly weighed in as a If you are intending to travel toward past weekend at the New Jersey Per- Wagner certainly did not live up to The individual musicians possess contender and the history behind this Atlantic City and would like to enjoy a forming Arts Center (NJPAC) in New- the strength of his voice. extraordinary talent as demonstrated quaint restaurant is just as flavorful. taste of history with your meal, visit ark featured some fantastic vocal per- The authoritative and honed or- by a beautifully executed solo by “Our House” dates back to before Highest Rating: 4 chef hats “Our House” and you are sure to feel formances, but centered in great mea- chestra sound was a major high- cello section Principal Ellen Hassman the American Revolution when it was right at home. sure on the prowess of the orchestra. light to the evening. Maestro at the beginning of Act III. The built by George Marriner as “Marriner’s Tosca, the grand tragic opera by Silipigni, who has been directing Maestro was responsive to the many Tavern.” Rickety floors and low instances of rubato throughout beamed ceilings make diners feel as if this restaurant instead of the romaine Last Night of Ballyhoo the lyrical, Italian, stanzas. they are a part of a historical back- pieces. In addition, vegetables top- Additionally, orchestral vol- drop. Maybe George Washington ping the salad did not include toma- Try-Outs Organized ume was appropriate through- made reservations for two with Martha? toes, only a slice of cucumber. At Community Players out and projected well into Navy blue wallpaper with large Roast Breast of Tom Turkey ($14.95) Prudential Hall. Colonial flowers in warm tones frames tops the “Chicken and Farm Fare” on WESTFIELD – Westfield Commu- The few musical incongru- small inviting windows. Seating is the “Our House” menu. The slow- nity Players (WCP) will hold open ities came when the dramatic comfortable and glasses are always roasted turkey is tender and melts in auditions for Alfred Uhry’s The Last tempo, which begins the fi- refilled without asking. your mouth. The cranberry sauce, not Night of Ballyhoo on Monday, June 19, nale to Act I, was initiated a Family friendly is one way to de- to be mistaken for the canned variety, and Wednesday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. bit on the harried side. A scribe “Our House,” welcoming rest- is fresh with plump bits of the berry, in the WCP theater at 1000 North harried-ness which thankfully less toddlers with piles of paper and warm and slightly sweet. Avenue, West in Westfield. settled in to a slower, organic crayons to busy themselves while One Pound Boneless New York Directed by Joe Vierno, this comedy respectability upon the en- doing everything possible to accom- Sirloin ($19.95), which was grilled to with dramatic undertones is the story trance of a chorus who would modate the adults at the table. Our the diner’s preference with plain, Cajun of a southern Jewish family, getting not be pushed. The chorus waitress, Dianne, was attentive to all or Au Poivre seasonings, served up a ready for Ballyhoo, the social event of did however, have trouble details – being certain that separate cut of meat so generous, it guaranteed the season. The production takes place projecting through the orches- checks were available to omitting leftovers. against a backdrop of the premiere of tra at times. whipped cream from my Stuffed Flounder Filet ($18.95) was Gone With the Wind in 1939. The Children’s Opera Chorus goddaughter’s mound of cherry Jello served upon a delicious bed of fresh, The following parts are sought for of Scotch Plains directed by due to her dairy intolerance. wilted spinach. The filet was without casting: Adolph Freitag – Business- Mary Lu Farrell, came through Appetizers, which range from $3.95 bones, the Jumbo Lump Crab Meat man, late 40s •Boo Levy – Adoph’s with a performance which no to $8.95, include Sautéed Mussels Stuffing was sans shells. Perfectly sea- older sister •Reba Freitag – Sister-in- doubt made all of Scotch Plains Fisherman’s Style ($6.95) with New soned and not overloaded with bread law, mid-40s. •Lala Levy, Boo’s daugh- and their surrounding area Zealand Green Shell Mussels sautéed crumbs, the stuffing complimented ter, 20s. •Sunny Freitag, Reba’s daugh- proud. in garlic, onions, basil and tomatoes the flounder ideally. ter, 20s. •Joe Farkas, Adolph’s office Opera is truly a grand, de- with a heavenly white wine sauce. Onto the Sautéed Salmon in a Po- assistant, 20s. •Peachy Weil, Male visi- manding undertaking; orches- Grilled Shrimp and Andouille Sausage tato Crust ($17.95). I always appreci- tor from Lake Charles, 20s. Children’s Opera Chorus of Scotch Plains led by Mary Lu Farrell tra, vocalists, chorus, tempi, sets, boasts enormous Gulf Shrimp and the ate a waitress who does not lie to me. For more information on the audi- costumes etc. Great perfor- spicy sausage grilled over a delicate Dianne was superb in this area. When tions or the show, please call Mr. mances must combine all of Vierno at (908) 654-1387. The show Giacomo Puccini, was first performed the orchestra for over 30 years, angel hair pasta, topped with a Cajun asked if the salmon would include that these elements in a successful fash- Beurre Blanc ($8.95). unsightly layer of skin at the bottom of opens on Saturday, October 14, and in Rome on January 14, 1900. The possesses an impressive conduct- ion. Most of them were in place for continues October 20, 21, 27, 28, and opera is host to a vast array of emotion ing form that is reminiscent of Dinner Selections offered a lovely the filet, she said, “Oh, no.” She was this fine performance this past Chicken and Broccoli soup or the right. November 3 and 4 at 8 p.m. with all and passion, which typifies the music Toscanini, but a style and result weekend at NJPAC. tickets at $12. of Puccini. The opera is set in Rome “Our House” variety with lentils and Julienne potatoes wrapped the filet ditalini pasta. While the ditalini was and kept the salmon warm and tender Funding has been made possible in during the eventful days of the French part by the New Jersey State Council invasion of Italy and tells the tale of slightly too soft, the earlier soup was on the edges of the filet. However, as flawless and not on the salty side as I I proceeded toward the center of the on the Arts, Department of State, love, jealousy, stabbings, shootings Maryanne Connelly’s Primary through a grant administered by the and suicide. originally feared. salmon, it became chewier. A delec- A garden salad was also included table dill sauce rivaled the one at the Union County Division of Cultural The performance featured Roman and Heritage Affairs. tenor Gianluca Zampieri as Bash Offers Best Menu of All Cavaradossi, Moscow native soprano Olga Romanko as Tosca, and veteran CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 baritone from Syracuse, N.Y. Ned Barth more traditional spread of potato parties. Finger foods and a “chip and dip” as Scarpia. Local artists featured in- chips, pretzels, assorted chips and soda spread were the offerings, according to cluded the Children’s Opera Chorus were also available for those who fa- Mr. Peyton. of Scotch Plains. vored more American choices. Adding that the selection was “not Gianluca Zampieri, who sung the Regarding the overall atmosphere, lavish,” as he had originally anticipated at main male tenor role of Cavaradossi, Ms. Kolibaba said, “The crowd was ‘up’ the Club, he said he would give the food made his American debut with these all night, literally. Around 11 p.m., I selection 2 chef hats, being generous. performances. The early aria Recon- overheard a woman talking on the tele- “He did not have a television. People dite armonia demonstrated that while phone to her husband: ‘It’s too close, I’m were leaving to watch television down possessing an accurate and agile voice, not coming home. Let the dog out for the street,” he opined. He also added that he has yet to develop the full, round me.’” the music was poor, giving the atmo- and more robust tenor quality which She added that attendees were “tena- sphere 1 chef hat. he will need to propel him further. cious” in holding to the belief that Ms. Suzette F. Stalker, who was stationed at For example, his lyric instrument Connelly would be victorious, adding the Holiday Inn in Springfield for the that when CBS News and New 12 New Weingarten Campaign said that the first was of moderate size, which lacked Jersey announced that they were calling the focus to cut through the orchestra table greeted attendees with a selection Mike Lapolla the winner, “the Connelly of fruit, cocktail snacks such as miniature at times and his upper register often camp got on the Internet, went out to became confined in the throat. The hotdogs and egg rolls with dipping sauce. listen to their car radio, or grabbed The second table, she said, offered fresh aria E lucevan le stelle was flat and newcomers as they came to learn what mechanical. vegetables and generous pitchers of soft the news was from other voting dis- drinks. The fine performance of Principal tricts.” Although she did not think that it was clarinet William Shadel supported by Ms. Kolibaba concluded that quite a associated with the campaign, Ms. Stalker the orchestra took up the slack and crowd remained when Ms. Connelly said that a separate bar service was also infused the needed emotion into the came out to make her victory speech present. piece. around 12:45 a.m. In the end, she gave Weingarten’s food Russian soprano Olga Romanko, Susan M. Dyckman, who remained at selections 3 chef hats and calling the who has appeared opposite Placido Lapolla Headquarters at L’Affaire in atmosphere “pleasant,” gave it 3 chef Domingo in recent Mexico City per- Mountainside, admitted that while she hats as well. formances, was pure delight. She didn’t spend much time partaking in the After attending Mike Ferguson’s cam- possessed the necessary vocal quali- menu offered there, she did recall seeing paign headquarters at The Willows in ties and female auctoritas to convinc- some cheese, crackers, fruit and veg- Green Brook, Brian Johnson said regarding ingly portray the dramatic, manic role etables. She said she would give the the food and atmosphere, “Nice. I’d give it of Tosca. Highlights included a Visse food selection 2.5 chef hats. a 4!” He reported that the food “looked d’arte, which should have received an As for the atmosphere, Ms. Dyckman good” and an open bar was provided. encore. said the evening started out averaging 4 “It looked like they pulled out all the SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS…Two musicians at Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains, Kaitlin Carman, center The demanding dramatic interpre- chef hats, but took a sharp dive to 1 chef stops and the food looked great!” he left, and Stephanie Reed, accepted Ferro Scholarships on May 23 at the school’s spring band concert. Terrill tations required of the role was well hat as the night drew to a close. added. “I was enjoying the ragtime band! Band Booster Co-President Susan Villas, left, and Vice President Bruce Smith bestowed the awards, which done; including the soaring leap she Fred Rossi, who manned the fort at the I love the banjo!” include cash for musical training. Ferro Scholarships commemorate Terrill musician David Ferro, an eighth took off the castle wall as her final headquarters for Republican Senatorial While reporters did not attend the grader who died in 1995. statement on earth. victor Bob Franks at Kenilworth Inn, said campaign headquarters of Republican kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Ned Barth, who performed the role he recalled cut cheese squares of Muen- Congressional hopeful Patrick Morrisey, of Scarpia, has a strong voice with ster and cheddar, small pretzels and Mr. Peyton said the festivities were held If it’s happening in clear command of what he was doing. potato chips being offered to attendees. at the Steak & Ale in Mountainside. Arts & Entertainment, In fact, his current repertoire consists However, Mr. Rossi reported that the Democratic Congressional hopeful Joel You’ll find it here! The Carolyn Klinger-Kueter of over 40 leading baritone roles. spread was “nothing extravagant” An Farley held his campaign homebase at Barth showed a reassuring consis- open bar was offered, he said, and quite home. tency of sound which gleamed over crowded throughout the evening with Music Studio . . . other male voices. It’s a shame that he sodas at $2 each. Overall, Mr. Rossi gave had to get stabbed to death with a pair the evening 2 chef hats. of scissors. At Kean for Congress Campaign Head- 450 Park Avenue Set designer Robert Little presented quarters at the Italian-American Club in an aesthetically pleasing and convinc- Scotch Plains, Political and Government Scotch Plains • Piano Lessons ing world. Stage settings and props Editor Paul J. Peyton said that the food was not catered like many of the other (908) 490-1200 for Children & Adults • Piano Preparatory Classes Ciao! ® Mi chiamo Francesco and I am the owner of Mezzogiorno • Kindermusik Beginning Ristorante in Scotch Plains. 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PUBLICATION Arts & Entertainment Star Gazing ‘All My Children’s’ Cameron Mathison: Pen and Ink Meet the Brains Behind the Brawn By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN

By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN phy. My Father: Sheltering Me Like Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times EDISON – Piercing screams shot Leader/Times: I’ve read that if Mathison Facts: The Tall Trees He Lifted Me Into through the center of the Menlo you could work with any actor or Park Mall last Friday as Cameron actress, it would be Marlon Brando. • Born: August 25 in I always wore my pajamas would find a way of healing, yet I shed those “feetsie-pajamas” Why so? Mathison who por- Sarnia, Ontario, Canada with the scuffy feet when I went not underminding its sting. for high heels and power suits trays the hunky Mathison: I’ve •Astrological Sign: Virgo with my mom in the old blue He’s a silent man dreamboat Ryan read two of his biog- Chevy Nova to pick up my father • Film Debut: 54 by with a loud heart be- Lavery on ABC’s “All raphies and I find at the gate of Merck in Rahway. cause it races with af- My Children” strode him to be very tal- Miramax Songs by Lou Rawls always up to swarms of wait- • fection for everyone ented. I think he’s Television Credits: “F/ seemed to be playing. I hadn’t around him. His spiri- ing fans. probably one of the X,” and “Any Mother’s Son” Decked out casually seen dad all day – I had been in tuality is inspiring and best actors of our with Bonnie Bedelia in a white hooded time. pre-school playing duck-duck- he isn’t afraid to let muscle shirt, pants and • Education: Thornlea goose and he was slaving away everyone know his be- sneakers, Mathison’s Leader/Times: High School in Thornhill, to work extra shifts as a com- You’ve also men- liefs, boldly display- killer smile and bulg- Ontario. McGill University puter operator. I’d run to the gate ing a crucifix and Mi- ing muscles made tioned an interest in primetime television. in Montreal, Bachelor of to meet him there, yelling “There raculous Medal for all teenagers, moms and he is,” as soon as his towering to see. He can make a grandmothers swoon. Which show would Civil Engineering Degree you see yourself fit- with 3.65 grade point aver- shadow appeared under the mean omelet. He Mathison, whose corporate campus streetlight. appearance included ting into if you were age makes me break into given the offer right Dad was the man who lifted me photo and autograph signing with •Hobbies: Golfing, skiing laughter at the most a portion of proceeds donated to now? up into the giant trees in our inopportune and un- and photography backyard, trying to give me a the Simon Youth Foundation, took Mathison: If I got the call right • expected moments. time to chat with The Westfield now? Probably “Spin City” because How to Reach Him: All bird’s eye view of my young world. He’s given me strength Leader and The Times of Scotch I love comedy. I’d do anything My Children Studio, 320 He was the man who sat with me through harsh realities across the board to “Felicity.” West 66th Street, New York, Plains-Fanwood. under the lamplight of my room, and taught me that life Pictured, left to right, are: Mom, Me with my Leader/Times: When you were Leader/Times: Oh, I could defi- N.Y. 10023 trying to urge me that my first isn’t always rainbows goddaughter Amy and Dad honored in 1999 with the Out- nitely see you playing a role on heartbreak – as tender as it was – and roses. standing Male Newcomer award “Felicity!” when I worked briefly at Merck at the Soap Opera Awards, how Mathison: Really? Good. If you post-graduation in the current did you feel? Did you consider know any of the producers over headquarters in Whitehouse yourself validated as an actor at there, let them know! Maria Woodford and Alex Radus: that moment? Station. My father, now the Su- Mathison, who seemed to know pervisor of Computer Opera- Mathison: To a certain degree I all of his fans personally was gra- tions for the pharmaceutical did. It was especially rewarding cious and accommodating to their They Made it to the Top of the Mountain giant, was on his way to meet because the fans vote themselves. requests and comments. It’s not a panel of people, but the me for lunch in the cafeteria. “Do you remember my mom?” By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN months performing, collaborating, Woodford jammed with Blue Grass I stood waiting down the long, fans who decide. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times one fan asked timidly. honing their art, and growing pro- musicians in Virginia, admiring window-enclosed hallway, when Leader/Times: A teenage girl WESTFIELD – For Musicians fessionally and personally, the ar- their “stamina.” “They play the suddenly I saw him. He had How does your per- clutching photo- Maria Woodford of Westfield and duous journey was a glue that same three chords,” she said, add- some years behind him and he sonality differ or mir- graphs and an in- Alex Radus, forcing themselves to bonded the two inseparably. ing that she “hung out with a bass ror that of Ryan Lavery stant camera joked climb up a mesa in Sedona Na- “The most important lesson I’ve player and observed, later joining might have looked a little tired. on “All My Children?” with Mathison who tional Park in Arizona with only a learned (over her 5 1/2 month in with full Blue Grass instrumen- But he still towered with strength as he strode toward me with a Mathison: I guess once met her when bottle of water and aching muscles road trip) is my level of strength tation.” he’s just a little more she was much and spirits was a metaphor. and just as important that I’m never Dobro player Bill Cardine was proud smile, his hazel eyes squint- intense than I am. I younger. “Now, I’m Though three jeeps of tour going to quit,” said Woodford. particularly inspiring for Woodford ing. He’s a rock I lean on without think I would have 18. I’m legal,” she guides offered them rides into while scrambling for her cigarettes who thrived on the open atmo- fear of falling. He’s Charles left Pine Valley a said. town and a refill of their water LePoidevin and he’s my father. long time ago. He’s “Oh, I’m a little supply, Maria and Alex looked Happy Father’s Day, Dad. been accused of older than 18,” from each other’s eyes and to the rape, blown off by Mathison warned top of the mesa and only said woman after playfully. “yes” to the refill. woman. I think I One fan, named Crazy, you might say. Real Primary would have split a Natasha, could not But, for Woodford and Radus long time ago. But, stop jumping up who traveled together for 3 1/2 we’re both equally and down with glee Results: How driven. That’s how we’re the when she shook Mathison’s hand. same. “You and Gillian just have to get together soon,” coaxed an- Were the Eats? Leader/Times: Were you a big other “All My Children” enthusi- soap opera fan when you were ast. By MICHELLE H. LePOIDEVIN young? However, what was the most Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Mathison: (Laugh) No, I didn’t comforting about Mathison was Instead of biting their fin- watch them at all. his modesty and kindness. Jug- gernails while the votes were Leader/Times: You filmed a gling our interview during photo being tallied for the Congres- Canadian independent feature shoots with fans, he kept his sional and Senatorial Primary called “Washed Up” and you are composure genuine. last Tuesday, candidates, well- reported as an avid photographer. “I’m Cameron,” he introduced wishers and even writers for Do you ever see yourself behind himself quietly to a female fan. The Westfield Leader and The the big cameras, either filming soap “Oh, I know who you are,” she ARTIST OF THE WEEK Times of Scotch Plains- operas or major motion pictures? responded. Fanwood opted to nosh on Mathison: I would love to Mathison smiled while scrawl- food instead. someday. I do still photography ing his name in black marker, “I Bill Cosby Good choice. But, out of all as a hobby and I would love to just thought I’d introduce my- of the fare selections at the try my hand at cinematogra- self.” respective campaign head- (1937- ) Alex Radus and Maria Woodford Bill Cosby will always be quarters, who had the best television’s favorite dad – from with a smile and savoring a cup of sphere. Another experience with eats? Heathcliff Huxtable on NBC’s “The coffee. percussionists “One Drum” that Cosby Show” to Hilton Lucas on “We really went through such she met at the Chicago Folk Alli- his most recent venture on CBS, hard times,” she said, referring to ance Festival was also a high point. Primary Dining: “Cosby.” The Philly-born come- Radus. “Notice I said, ‘we.’ It was “They got on the floor and The Main Ingredient dian and actor has even doled out not just me by myself. Alex was straddled their drums and just pieces of fatherly advice in a series with me every step of the way. played. Those guys were really Maryanne Connelly Vegetable Omelet for Dad of best-sellers, beginning with “Fa- From issues like personal space in unreal,” she laughed. Walking therhood.” a Toyota Corolla to no cigarettes, away from that experience, A high-school drop-out and a we overcame everything.” Woodford said, “It took us one 4 white mushrooms, chopped 4 oz. cream cheese Naval veteran, Cosby attended “Both of us have the same inter- Michael Ferguson Temple University on a football step closer to being out there on 2 plum tomatoes, diced 1/2 c. cilantro nal drive,” she stressed, “We the stage, learning how to just let 1 small onion, diced 3 tbsp. butter scholarship, earning a masters wouldn’t have made it by our- degree and Doctoral Degree in go on the stage” as performers. 1/2 c. parmesan cheese 8 eggs, beaten selves.” Percussionist Jeff Bridle was also 1/2 tsp. garlic salt Dash of pepper Education before becoming one Joel Weingarten of America’s favorite entertainers. Radus agreed through a phone instrumental in inspiring However, the world’s hearts bled interview on Monday afternoon. “I Woodford, outside of her partici- Blend cream cheese and cilantro in a large bowl along with with Cosby when his 27-year-old think it was very affirming in that pation at the Phoenix Folk Festival garlic salt and a dash of pepper. Place butter in omelet plan over son Ennis was murdered while respect.” in Arizona. The number of shows Bob Franks medium heat, swirling around pan until melted thoroughly. changing a flat tire. Not long after, The trudge through Sedona came that Woodford and Radus played Fold mushrooms, tomatoes and onions into beaten egg batter, Cosby was a victim of extortion after both Radus and Woodford there “snowballed,” causing them adding parmesan cheese slowly. Place mixture into omelet pan. performed 30 to 40 shows in only when Autumn Jackson and Jose to play three times a day. Jam Mike Lapolla Carefully fold omelet away from the edges of the pan as it cooks. Medina claimed that Cosby was 30 days. They were exhausted and sessions in Austin, Tex. and New DO NOT PLACE PAN ON HIGH HEAT or it will surely burn. Autumn’s illegitimate daughter. beat, voyaging into territory that Orleans followed. Once omelet is fully cooked, removed pan from heat. Place a Although the courts ruled oth- was only meant for SUVs. The tour dollop of herbed cream cheese mixture at the center of the “We were very, very well re- erwise and the paternity suit was guides in the jeeps told them, ceived,” she said, happy to report Tom Kean, Jr. omelet and allow to melt atop omelet. dropped, Cosby stressed, “I will “You’re never going to make it.” Serves 4. that they are already booked for be for you a father figure, but I am “We made it to the top of that performances in November in not your father.” mountain,” she smiled proudly. Phoenix. Through the antics which en- After their long Sedona journey, Scott Haleck, Producer of The number of chef hats rep- sued with his offspring on “The Woodford and Radus treated them- resents a combined total rat- Cosby Show” and “Cosby,” as well “Brighter Path,” helped Woodford ing the food and atmosphere selves to mineral baths at a youth and Radus get gigs and enter into as the tales of his own children, hostel in a town called, of all at the Primary. The highest William Henry Cosby, Jr. defines the Festival. possible rating is 5. the father of arts and entertain- things, Truth or Consequences. “He’s been an integral part of my ment. Before the Sedona venture, whole career all along,” she said. Radus also revealed that he It appears that victorious gleaned a great deal from collabo- Democratic candidate for the Abbot Tile rating with other musicians. Seventh Congressional District “I’ve learned to listen better. Maryanne S. Connelly offered Elegance, Quality, Service When you jam free form with the best menu at the Colonial someone who is really good, you Square Mall in Green Brook. just want to communicate better Lynn Kolibaba, who re- with all of the other instruments,” ported from Connelly Head- he commented. quarters, revealed that the food “A lot of songs came out of the was catered by an Indian res- trip,” Woodford reported, espe- taurant, featuring chicken cially when the musical pair ap- tandoori, samosa’s (fried veg- proached Las Vegas. She said that etable dumpling things), poori they drove through the neon me- and pita (breads), raitha (a tropolis, shuddering at its seedi- cucumber and yogurt dipping ness and sinfulness, finally set- sauce) and hummus. tling along a side road 20 miles out Ms. Kolibaba said that at- of Las Vegas for much needed rest. tendees really seemed to en- When they arose, Woodford and joy the food offered by Ms. Radus discovered a thick fog Connelly. She added that the surrounding them as semis and big rigs Continued on Page 21 732-968-0018 • Colonial Square Mall • US 22 E • Greenbrook Continued on Page 20 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK