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(908) 232-4407 USPS 680020 Thursday, August 8, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1890 OUR 112th YEAR – ISSUE NO. 48-112 Periodical – Postage Paid at Westfield, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] FIFTY CENTS Westfield Police March To Protest Prolonged Contract Negotiations By LAUREN S. PASS force were joined by police from Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Springfield, Garwood, Mountainside, The streets of Downtown Westfield Linden, Winfield Park, Scotch Plains, bustled with the usual Tuesday North Plainfield, Berkeley Heights, evening dinner goers, and jazz mu- Kenilworth, Clark, Union County sic; as members of the Westfield Corrections, the Union County Swat Policemen’s Benevolent Association Team; as well as members of the (PBA) marched through town with Westfield Fire Department. signs around their necks, asking for Since it is against the law for any public support and salary benefits. police department to strike, the PBA The PBA was making a peaceful held their peaceful demonstration. demonstration due to the non-reso- The parade of more than 70 people lution of their contract. Their con- departed Police Headquarters and tract expired on December 31, 2001, proceeded up East Broad Street and and negotiations are set to go into circled the center of Westfield before arbitration on Friday, September 13. returning to the Municipal Building Members of the Westfield police in order to attend the Public Session Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader PARADE OF DEMONSTRATORS…Members of the Westfield Police Department wore posters calling for fairer of the Town Coun- contract wages and carried American flags throughout the downtown on Tuesday evening. Pictured, above, the peaceful cil. The march was demonstrators cross from the Westfield Train Station to process down Elm Street. led by Lieutenant Peter Klebauer of the Westfield Fire De- partment, who WF Parking Director Resigns; played patriotic songs on the bag- pipes. According to past Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader PBA President Scott STANDING UP FOR Council Agrees to Settlement DAD…Daughters and sons champi- Rodger, who has oned their parents’ call for fairer been handling the By LAUREN S. PASS numbers used in the letter. into closed session to discuss poten- Policemen’s Benevolent Association Specially Written for The Westfield Leader contract negotiations Mayor Gregory McDermott said tial litigation. contracts during the demonstration, Prior to the public portion of the for the PBA, the holding signs saying, “My Daddy’s the percentages remain the same and Mayor McDermott presented Me- march was held in My Hero,” “Health Insurance Cuts public Town Council meeting Tues- the bills are correct. morial Pool lifeguard Allison day, Town Administrator James order to bring their Unfair!” and “My Dad’s Worth It.” Mr. Gildea also announced that he Milkosky with a proclamation for “plight” to the atten- Gildea told governing body mem- received the resignation of Parking recently saving the life of a young ing towns’ averages range from 2.02 bers he had received a letter from tion of the citizens of to 3.4 officers per 1,000 citizens. Director Barry Sommers on Friday. boy who had a seizure and had Westfield. Westfield School Superintendent Dr. Mr. Sommers has given two weeks stopped breathing at the pool. Westfield has the fifth largest popu- William Foley regarding a letter en- The officers lation in Union County, with the notice for personal reasons. Miss Milkosky received a stand- handed out flyers in closed in residents’ tax bills. The public portion of the Town ing ovation from the crowd in the second lowest crime rate at 12.8 per- He said that Dr. Foley was disput- town reading, “We cent. Council meeting was delayed for a council chambers. take care of your ing the average assessed home value short time while the council went Robert Casino, a Madison Avenue Officer Rodger also stated that the families now please police department handled 3,500 resident, spoke to the council regard- take care of ours.” ing road repairs needed on his street. motor vehicle stops in 2000, and According to Of- doubled that number at the request of He said that with the shared leaf ficer Rodger, there collection service between Scotch the Town Council in 2001, incurring Graffiti Is Appearing Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader are 1.91 policemen almost no cost increase. Plains and Westfield, there is in- for every thousand creased traffic on the street. He said CALL FOR SUPPORT…Hoisting an American flag, He also said that since all 9-1-1 Westfield Police Officer Gary G. Moore joined fellow people in Westfield, calls come into the police depart- the town should bear some of the cost officers and their families in the peaceful demonstration. where as neighbor- In Downtown Area, and not the Madison Avenue rede- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 velopment and improvement group. He also said he is concerned that the houses being developed on Madi- RR Station Underpass son Avenue are getting to be too big Police Attend Council Meeting; By JENNIFER PINTO for the size of the street. A Leader reporter went through Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh Specially Written for The Westfield Leader the adjacent alleyway and found Residents, commuters and visi- said a temporary road improvement this to be true. had been performed on Madison Conference Session Rehashed tors have noticed that graffiti is Of particular concern and no- beginning to make an appearance Avenue five to six years ago and that ticeable to commuters is the ap- he would support Madison Avenue By LAUREN S. PASS tion and performance.” after negotiations is just the begin- in Downtown Westfield and in the pearance of graffiti on the ce- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Bates Way resident Anthony ning, then a relationship has to be train station underpass. for inclusion on the list of 2003 road ramic artwork in the Westfield projects to be considered. The public portion of the Town Coun- Attanasio stated that a “lack of lead- established and maintained. He asked Paul Babik, an accountant whose Train Station underpass. In the cil meeting began with The Pledge of ership” has been shown. He pointed the council to negotiate “in good office is located above Sam Goody Walnut Street resident John incipient stage of graffiti, three of Tingley questioned the progress of Allegiance as usual, but there was an out Third Ward Democratic Coun- faith,” as, “one body.” on Quimby Street, told The the eighteen mural tiles are marked unusual fervor in the air. As more than cilmen Kevin Walsh and Fourth Ward John Dugan, a Westfield resident, Westfield Leader that someone the proposed cultural arts center at up. the Westfield Board of Education 70 people, a large portion of which was Democratic Councilman Lawrence former Westfield Police Officer and apparently climbs on the roofs of Stacey Farley, of Westfield, de- a representation of the Westfield Po- Goldman, charging them with hav- lifetime PBA member commended the Brick Oven and Jos. Banks building. signed, produced and installed the Mayor McDermott stated that he lice Department, overwhelmingly re- ing “clandestine meetings” with po- the council for the job that they do, Clothiers, presumably at night. tiles in 1998 as part of the $6 sounded The Pledge in the Council lice officers during the negotiations. and that disagreements make things They have sprayed graffiti on has not heard anything recently and million Westfield train station that the council is not going to be chambers. Mayor Gregory McDermott He added that people are currently get settled. He said that the contract the side of his building at the sec- project. Ms. Farley was selected told The Westfield Leader that listen- asking for corporate accountability, is not just for the police officers, but ond floor level, from front to back. financially involved. by NJ Transit and by Westfield Resident Sal Antonelli questioned ing to the crowd recite the pledge was, as well as accountability in the sen- also for their families. The graffiti is visible from Quimby community representatives after “so overwhelming.” ate, and that the grassroots level is, He spoke of the wonderful reputa- Street. Mr. Babik related that why Sycamore Field, behind a competition among 16 artists. Westfield Fire House Two, has been Mayor McDermott began the open “no place for partisan politics.” tion that the police department has taken out of commission. He said discussion with a statement that the Mr. Attanasio also said that Coun- within the community and the state, that the field was redone using county mediation for the PBA contract has cilmen Goldman and Walsh should, and that he would pay anything for funds. been set, and that the members of the “consider resigning their positions.” them to be there when he needs them. Mayor McDermott responded that council would like to see things come Michael Patrick, a 22-year Westfield Mr. Dugan said that he tells his son both Sycamore and Sid Fay fields to a conclusion. He added that be- resident said that the town, “pride that, “we live in the safest town in the have been taken out of commission cause they are still in negotiation the ourselves on being the best”. Adding United States, and I believe that.” because they are in bad shape, but members of the council would not be that the taxpayers spend “65 percent” Resident and Chair of the Westfield that the fields are being worked on. able to answer any questions regard- of their tax money on the children, Republican Party, Jon Bramnick Mr. Marsh said Sycamore Field ing the contract negotiations. and that they should be protected, stated his concerns that the council is was ruined last fall by a group who Westfield resident and Police Of- “especially in light of 9/11.” not negotiating as a council. He used it illegally, but that it is sched- ficer Scott Rodger, immediate past Boulevard resident Mark Boyd told complimented Councilman Goldman uled to be repaired by this fall. president of the Westfield the council that signing the contract CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Mr. Antonelli questioned why it Policemen’s Benevolent Association was not taken out of commission in (PBA), was the first to speak. the fall, when it was damaged. He Officer Rodger pointed out that stated that there is no mechanism in the starting salary for a Westfield place for field maintenance, nor is Police Officer is $27,000, which is there a mechanism to monitor use significantly less than a librarian or and misuse. teacher in Westfield. He pointed out Mr. Marsh said there are four staff that, “No other profession bears the Jermey Lipstein for The Westfield Leader people at the Department of Public heavy responsibilities that rest on TAINTED MURALS…Markers taint the underpass of the Westfield the shoulders of a police officer.” Train Station. Pictured is one of three tile-murals with graffiti. Works (DPW) for park and field maintenance. He stated it is an im- He said that after months of nego- somehow this access must be pre- The designs reflect area transporta- proved system that will continue to tiations, “the town intimated that our vented and the graffiti cleaned up. tion history based on archives from be enhanced. He added that when police officers should receive a zero Apartment residents in down- the Westfield Historical Society as problems with the parks and fields percent pay increase for three years.” town Westfield told The Leader well as the “Postcard Collection of are brought to the DPW’s attention, Adding that, during a meeting that graffiti on buildings is more Stan & Jody Lipson.” they are dealt with. they were told that they would have visible when looking out of their The Leader contacted Mayor Third Ward Democratic Council- to surrender their current benefits windows than when compared to Gregory McDermott regarding the man Kevin Walsh stated that the plan if they were expecting, “to be paid in accordance with our produc- views from street level. One resi- graffiti. The Mayor took immedi- CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 dent pointed out that the rear of ate action and called The Leader the building housing La Crema within a half-hour. “Public works PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE Gelato & Caffé is heavily laden and the police are at the train sta- Regional ...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 Jennifer Pinto for The Westfield Leader with graffiti. CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 20 UPSIDE DOWN FUN…Michael Vilarino of Scotch Plains enjoys performing Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 outrageous dives at The Westfield Memorial Pool on a hot and sunny afternoon. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, August 8, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Council Readies Jitney Bus; Awaits OK on Ballfield Site By FRED ROSSI even the development of a new park. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader Avenue to be designated as a conser- Thus far, two parcels of prop- vation zone while the lot closest to SCOTCH PLAINS -- It is hoped erty have been designated as such. the Public Works property will re- that the long-awaited Scotch Plains- The proposed new zone is about main a public zone. Fanwood jitney bus service will be three acres in size and is next to It is also expected that the coun- up and running next month. the Township Public Works site on cil will give its approval next week Scotch Plains Township Manager the southern side of Plainfield to a request from the Scotch Plains Thomas Atkins told the Township Avenue at the corner of Evergreen Business and Professional Asso- Council at its conference meeting on Avenue. ciation to hold a sidewalk sale in Tuesday that he is waiting to get the The plan is for the land to be the downtown business district from agreements with Fanwood and NJ subdivided into two separate lots and Thursday, August 15 through Sat- Transit finalized, something he an- then for the lot closest to Evergreen urday, August 17. ticipates will be completed within 30 days. Plans call for two shuttle buses, each seating 25 passengers, to run Graffiti WF Council during the morning and afternoon CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 rush hours on the north and south tion as we speak,” said Mayor for admitting and recognizing that sides of the railroad tracks. One bus McDermott. having the meeting with the police will be devoted to serving the bulk of According to Mayor McDermott, department was dangerous. “Let’s Fanwood and the southern side of The Department of Public works is stay away from politics,” he added. Scotch Plains while the other bus at the train station attempting to Councilman Goldman said that he Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader will serve the northern sides of both clean up the graffiti and that the was originally going to reserve his WE SALUTE YOU…As demonstrating Westfield police officers proceeded down East Broad Street, Lieutenant John police are taking pictures of the Geoghegan offered a salute of support while directing traffic. communities. comments until after the public was NJ Transit, which is administering tainted tiles. Those photos will be done speaking, but that he felt the the federally-funded program, will kept on file for future investigation. need to speak out. Though Mr. disburse grants to fund the operating This method helps the police to track Attanasio had left the meeting, Coun- costs of the program. It is estimated possible serial graffiti artists. cilman Goldman wanted to respond that Scotch Plains residents will make Mayor McDermott also told The to his remarks. Leader that there are two cameras up the bulk of the shuttle buses’ Councilman Goldman said that Mr. underneath the train station under- Attanasio had failed to mention that riders, since most township residents pass, one being in the elevator. Those he is the campaign manager for his live more than walking distance from tapes will also be reviewed. opponent Christopher Panagos, and the train station in Fanwood. “We will continue to monitor this that he was, “clearly here for politi- In other matters, the council is situation,” said Mayor McDermott. cal purposes.” He said that Mr. expected to approve a resolution at Attanasio had accused him and Coun- its regular meeting next Tuesday that cilman Walsh of illegal and unethi- will formally accept a $74,819 state cal conduct, and that he does not, grant that will be used for prelimi- Resignation “take a charge like that lightly.” nary site studies of the planned Councilman Goldman said that the ballfield site on Plainfield Avenue. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 only reason he and Councilman Walsh Bids for the development and con- council should look into the groups met with Officers Bob Weiss and Scott struction of the park were received using the fields, because it did not Rodger was to clear up rumors. Mr. last month, and it is expected that a appear to him that many of the groups Goldman said that no negotiation in- are related to Westfield. contract will be awarded soon. If all formation was discussed. He said Paul Collins, a resident of Seneca that for labor and contract negotia- goes smoothly, it is hoped that the Place, addressed the council on the site — which will include a new tions the council has always acted and issue of speeding on Forest Avenue. spoken as one, and that is still the ballfield and a soccer field — will be He said he felt a four-way stop, rumble ready for public use by spring 2003. case. He added that negotiations are, strips or other traffic calming mea- “too important an issue for there to be Across Plainfield Avenue from the sures should be implemented. site of the future park is a tract of land party politics involved.” First Ward Democratic Council- “The politics on this issue are not that Councilman Frank Rossi is push- man Carl Salisbury explained that being driven by the democrats in ing to be designated as a conserva- the town can not just add a stop sign, Westfield, they are being driven by tion zone. In late 2000, the council but that a warrant study needs to be the Westfield Republicans,” Coun- passed an ordinance creating the done. cilman Goldman charged. zone, which designates certain town- Second Ward Republican Coun- Councilman Walsh stated that the ship-owned tracts of land as being cilman Rafael Betancourt asked Mr. information Mr. Antanassio, Lauren S. Pass for The Westfield Leader off-limits to development of any kind Collins to gather his neighbors for “spewed, is bad information.” He ISSUES TO AIR…The Council Chambers of the Westfield Municipal Building was filled to the brim at 7:45 p.m. as the the next Transportation Parking and Town Council was about to get an earful from demonstrating police officers and concerned residents. — be it residential or commercial or also said that as the son of a union Traffic Committee meeting. worker he would never have said to Resident Bill Brown questioned start the salary increases at zero. the status of the proposed parking Adding that the council had their McGreevey’s Use of AMBER Property Tax Reform decks. fight last week, and that they want to Mayor McDermott stated that the get the police a contract. two pieces of property being consid- Second Ward Republican Coun- System Lauded by Sen. Bagger ered for parking decks are on the cilman Rafael Betancourt said that Ballot Query Eyed in SP Wednesday, September 18 agenda of the biggest falsity-taking place was WESTFIELD — State Senator well as the use of dozens of elec- the planning board, in order to be Richard H. Bagger (R-21) com- tronic signs along the state’s high- By FRED ROSSI they favor holding a state constitu- that there was a meeting between Specially Written for The Westfield Leader declared as areas in need of redevel- Councilmen Goldman, Walsh and mended Governor James E. ways, bridges and tunnels that con- tional convention to address prop- SCOTCH PLAINS -- At its meet- opment. the police. He said that this was a McGreevey for his decision this week nect the state to New York, Pennsyl- erty tax reform. Mr. Brown suggested the installa- ing next Tuesday night, the Scotch “low moment” for the council. He to implement the AMBER vania and Delaware. This action comes in the wake of tion of traffic lights at North Avenue also submitted a transcript of the (America’s Missing: Broadcast “The rapid dissemination of infor- Plains Township Council is expected the State Legislature’s failure to act and Crossway Place and at North to join several other New Jersey towns discussion, which took place at the Emergency Response) Alert System mation, including description of the this year on legislation that would Avenue and Tuttle Parkway. He also July 30 conference session for inclu- in New Jersey. missing child, details of the abduction, in giving its residents an opportunity have placed a statewide referendum suggested the use of cameras to catch sion in the public record. The The Governor’s action follows the description of the alleged abductor and to express their opinion on reform- on the November ballot regarding a speeders rather than speed humps. Westfield Leader provided the tran- recovery of two California teens who vehicle will greatly assist the commu- ing the state’s property tax system. state constitutional convention to Councilman Walsh suggested that script. He said that the transcript if the council was going to consider had been abducted at gun point last nity in finding a child who has been Last month, the council introduced address property tax reform. speaks for itself and that the council week. abducted,” Senator Bagger stated. “Once an ordinance that, if approved next doing warrant studies, the intersec- has to move forward, but that people Despite having gained some mo- tion of Boulevard and Park Street “As a sponsor of legislation to estab- this system is in place, our citizenry will week, would place a non-binding mentum earlier in the year, the legis- have to know what happened. lish AMBER’s Plan in New Jersey, I become the eyes and ears for the law public question on the November should be examined. Fourth Ward Democratic Council- lation stalled without ever coming Officials also heard the first read- believe this new alert system will greatly enforcement community.” election ballot asking local voters if woman Susan Jacobson said that the assist our law enforcement officers in up for a vote in Trenton. ing of the Tree Preservation Ordi- council is in agreement most of the nance. the most serious of abductions in New A constitutional convention would time, but that disagreements are nor- WESTFIELD have prepared proposals consisting First Ward Republican Council- mal. She said that what happened Jersey. We must protect our children at man Peter Echausse stated this new all cost,” said Senator Bagger. of amendments to the state constitu- last week was blown out of propor- POLICE BLOTTER tion and revisions to existing state ordinance will better protect the trees tion and that the council wants to New Jersey becomes the 15th state in town. to establish a AMBER Alert System. THURSDAY, JULY 25 charged with disorderly conduct after he statutes, all revenue-neutral. reach a good and fair contract. • The council also passed a resolu- Councilman Betancourt said that The system is named after Amber A shoplifting incident occurred at a allegedly behaved in a loud and threatening This might have helped eliminate tion to authorize the Mayor and Town Hagerman, a nine-year old girl who North Avenue store involving approximately manner and lunged toward a police officer. the inequities in the current system, what was seen last week would hap- He was released on his own recognizance. Clerk to execute a settlement agree- pen if the behavior occurs again. was abducted and murdered in North $376 worth of clothing, which was recov- ensure greater uniformity in the ap- ered. Authorities said a female suspect was WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 ment. Mayor McDermott said that the Texas in 1996. detained but then released. No one has been • Kariem Smith-Garner, 18, of Scotch plication of property taxes, reduce Mayor McDermott told The problem occurred when the council New Jersey’s system will include charged in connection with the incident. Plains and a 17-year-old male juvenile property taxes as a share of overall Westfield Leader that the settle- started listening to the rumors, and broadcasts on television and radio as FRIDAY, JULY 26 from Westfield were arrested on two public revenue and help communi- ment was for a lawsuit involving a • that he doesn’t believe anyone wants Lawrence Loguidice, 33, of counts each of strong arm robbery after ties reduce their high dependence on woman from the Springfield Board to damage the negotiations. Fanwood was arrested at Elizabeth Av- they allegedly approached two 15-year- of Health who sued the Westfield enue and charged with driving while old boys at the north side Westfield train property taxes. Westfield resident Sal Antonelli The state’s over-reliance on prop- Board of Health Director and named questioned who had put the tran- intoxicated and with refusal to submit to station and demanded money. the town in her lawsuit. According Police Strike a breathalyzer test. He was released on One of the victims was allegedly struck erty taxes has, according to a study script together, and if there was a CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 his own recognizance. in the face, after which the suspects fled to the Mayor, the settlement is cov- procedure for the council to accept ment, the police must respond to each call, released in late June, led to more ered by insurance, for which the He was subsequently arrested later that the scene, reportedly having taken $1 than 20 percent of the state’s munici- it. He also questioned the accuracy including all medical calls until the arrival same day in the parking lot of a South from the victims. They were apprehended town has to pay the $5,000 deduct- palities being under financial stress. of the transcript. of advanced life support. Officer Rodger Avenue convenience store after alleg- at Windsor Park. The juvenile was turned ible. Councilman Betancourt said that said that members of the Westfield Fire edly assaulting a North Plainfield resi- over to a guardian while Smith-Garner The average property tax rate in New The council also approved a reso- Westfield Leader reporter Lauren Pass Department receive a stipend for serving dent there and then fighting with police was sent to the Union County Jail. Jersey in 2000 was $2.32 per $100 of lution to award a contract to Man- prepared the transcript from her tape as Emergency Medical Technicians officers who responded to the scene. THURSDAY, AUGUST 1 assessed property value, according agement Learning Associates to Loguidice was charged with assault, • Roxanne R. Reynolds, 20, of recording. (EMT), but that the police department is to the report by New Jersey Policy conduct a needs assessment study Town Attorney Robert Cockren not being compensated for this. criminal mischief, resisting arrest, dis- Bloomfield was arrested and charged for Westfield’s recreation commis- orderly conduct and two counts of ag- with theft in connection with a July 2 Perspectives, while the national av- said that the town keeps no record- He stated that Westfield has, “less gravated assault. incident in which jewelry was stolen erage was just $1.21. sion and recreation department. ings or minutes of the conference cops, doing more work, for less money, • A Newark resident reported that her from a Sunset Avenue residence. She With all five members already hav- Councilman Echausse said that this sessions. He said that any council than any neighboring municipality.” would allow for user groups to con- 1996 Toyota was burglarized in the 700 was released on $300 bail. ing stated their support of the ordi- member has the right to submit any- According to Officer Rodger, the block of Norgate. The victim stated that • A 1996 Oldsmobile belonging to a vene and see what long range plan- thing for public record. salaries are the biggest sticking point her pocketbook and a Sony mini compact Wallington resident and reported stolen nance and supporting reform of the ning is needed for the commission property tax system, the council is Mayor McDermott questioned if in the negotiations. He said that the disk player were stolen from the car. out of Newark July 31 was recovered at and the department. there would be any difference if an police are, “looking to be paid a fair • A burglary was reported at a resi- the Westfield Memorial Pool. expected to unanimously approve The next meeting of the Town dence on Carol Road, in which one or SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 article was cut out, and Mr. Cockren wage for the job we’re performing.” • the ordinance next Tuesday. Council is Tuesday, September 3. stated no. Officer Rodger and several residents more unknown suspects ransacked a A business in the 1100 block of South bedroom and removed an estimated Avenue reported that someone forced open Mayor McDermott told The Leader spoke during the council meeting with $30,000 worth of jewelry. the front door of the establishment and that the police conducted themselves regard to the negotiations. For more TUESDAY, JULY 30 stole $220 in currency, along with an in a professional manner, and held a information on the council meeting, • Joshua McMahon, 23, of Westfield unknown amount of cigarettes and cigars. well-orchestrated event. please see the story on the front page. was arrested at police headquarters and • A South Euclid Avenue resident “I can never imagine, nor can I reported the theft of his radar detector remember, instructing our attorney to from his motor vehicle while it was parked in his driveway. go back to the table with zero,” Mayor SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 McDermott told The Leader. Adding • A Ford Escort reported stolen out of that the council would not say that for Cranford was recovered on Cacciola the police, or any other employee. Place. No one has been charged in con- For information on the rest of the nection with the incident. council agenda and the public ses- sion please see the related story. 5)61 Johns Hopkins Places TALK TO A REAL, Certified H.S. 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USPS 485200 Thursday, August 8, 2002 Published Every Thursday Since 1959 (908) 232-4407 FIFTY CENTS OUR 44TH YEAR – ISSUE NO. 32-44 Periodical – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, N.J. www.goleader.com [email protected] Council Readies Jitney Bus; Awaits OK on Ballfield Site By FRED ROSSI the train station in Fanwood. off-limits to development of any kind Specially Written for The Times In other matters, the council is — be it residential or commercial or It is hoped that the long-awaited expected to approve a resolution at even the development of a new park. Scotch Plains-Fanwood jitney bus its regular meeting next Tuesday that Thus far, two parcels of property service will be up and running next will formally accept a $74,819 state have been designated as such. The month. grant that will be used for prelimi- proposed new zone is about three Scotch Plains Township Manager nary site studies of the planned acres in size and is next to the town- Thomas Atkins told the Township ballfield site on Plainfield Avenue. ship Public Works site on the south- Council at its conference meeting on Bids for the development and con- ern side of Plainfield Avenue at the Tuesday that he is waiting to get the struction of the park were received corner of Evergreen Avenue. agreements with Fanwood and NJ last month and it is expected that a The plan is for the land to be Transit finalized, something he an- contract will be awarded soon. If all subdivided into two separate lots and ticipates will be completed within goes smoothly, it is hoped that the then for the lot closest to Evergreen 30 days. site — which will include a new Avenue to be designated as a conser- Plans call for two shuttle buses, ballfield and a soccer field — will be vation zone, while the lot closest to each seating 25 passengers, to run ready for public use by spring 2003. the Public Works property will re- during the morning and afternoon Across Plainfield Avenue from the main a public zone. rush hours on the north and south site of the future park is a tract of land It is also expected that the council sides of the railroad tracks. One bus that Councilman Frank Rossi is push- will give its approval next week to a will be devoted to serving the bulk of ing to be designated as a conserva- request from the Scotch Plains Busi- Fanwood and the southern side of tion zone. In late 2000, the council ness and Professional Association to Scotch Plains, while the other bus passed an ordinance creating the hold a sidewalk sale in the downtown will serve the northern sides of both zone, which designates certain town- business district from Thursday, Au- communities. ship-owned tracts of land as being gust 15, through Saturday, August 17. NJ Transit, which is administering the federally-funded program, will Bill Sheppard for The Times disburse grants to fund the operating JERSEY FRESH…Picking produce at the Scotch Plains Farmer’s Market was a mother and daughter outing for costs of the program. It is estimated Fanwood residents Reiko Hasegawa and Della Hasegawa. The duo purchased goods from Mike Keenan at the market, which is located every Saturday in the Municipal Building parking lot and sponsored by the Scotch Plains Business & that Scotch Plains residents will make Property Tax Reform Professional Association. Reiko is a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School. She recently graduated from Pratt up the bulk of the shuttle buses’ Institute, focusing her studies in photography. Reiko also studied in London and sold some of her pieces. She has riders, since most township residents participated in New York City exhibitions. live more than walking distance from Ballot Query Eyed By FRED ROSSI consisting of amendments to the Specially Written for The Times state constitution and revisions to Fanwood Borough Council Agrees on Conceptual At its meeting next Tuesday existing state statutes, all revenue- night, the Scotch Plains Township neutral. Council is expected to join several This might have helped elimi- Design For New Fields at Park Middle School other New Jersey towns in giving nate the inequities in the current its residents an opportunity to ex- system, ensure greater uniformity By STEVEN KRAKAUER add one more baseball field, two receive no additional reimbursement Downtown Coordinator, would be press their opinion on reforming in the application of property taxes, Specially Written for The Times soccer fields and a football field. The after that. involved on the committee as well. the state’s property tax system. reduce property taxes as a share of The Fanwood council heard a pre- final alternative had the same fea- Councilman Stuart Kline worked Among other topics discussed at Last month, the council intro- overall public revenue and reduce sentation at its Tuesday agenda ses- tures of the second option, but sim- out a spreadsheet outlining predicted the meeting was the establishment of duced an ordinance that, if ap- communities’ high dependence on sion regarding plans to renovate Park ply flip-flopped around. factors, such as how often the buses the Weapons of Mass Destruction proved next week, would place a property taxes. Middle School’s ballfields using However, the second and third would run, how much the gas would Advisory Board by the Union County non-binding public question on the The state’s over-reliance on Field of Dreams grant money. options “diminished flexibility,” ac- cost and how much the driver would Board of Chosen Freeholders. November election ballot asking property taxes has, according to a Councilman Michael Brennan was cording to Mr. Lynes. be paid. Mr. Kline’s prediction was When council members expressed local voters if they favor holding a study released in late June, led to absent from the meeting, which was The total cost of the project comes that there would be a slight loss the their confusion regarding the neces- state constitutional convention to more than 20 percent of the state’s preceded by a closed executive ses- out to just under $600,000. This num- first year and an increasing loss each sity for such a board, Council Presi- address property tax reform. municipalities being under finan- sion held for the purpose of discuss- ber, however, does not include many year after that. dent Joel Whitaker explained, This action comes in the wake of cial stress. The average property ing police contract negotiations. additional necessities, like lighting Councilman Thomas Ryan, Jr. said, “They’re coming up with a new emer- the State Legislature’s failure to tax rate in New Jersey in 2000 was The first order of business at the or flood prevention measures, said “I think the projections are a little gency response team for the new act this year on legislation that $2.32 per $100 of assessed prop- agenda meeting was a presentation Mr. Lynes. pessimistic and conservative.” problems that we now face,” he said. would have placed a statewide ref- erty value, according to the report by Robert Lynes of Killam Associ- For instance, to provide lighting To get the project moving, in a trial On another topic, Mr. Pierce pro- erendum on the November ballot by New Jersey Policy Perspectives, ates. for the entire ballfields area, it would phase, Mayor Louis Jung suggested, posed the use of the Fanwood Bulle- regarding a state constitutional while the national average was just Killam Associates is the firm which cost an additional $550,000. “I’d rather have Scotch Plains front tin Board, next to the train station, to convention to address property tax $1.21. is heading the design of the Field of After much discussion, the coun- the money and we’ll pay them back announce commercial events like the reform. With all five members already Dreams project at Park School in cil decided to support concept one, next year.” opening of new businesses. Previ- Despite having gained some having stated their support of the Scotch Plains. The project is being which was also supported by the The decision made at the end of ously, the board had only been used momentum earlier in the year, the ordinance and supporting reform jointly funded by Fanwood, Scotch Scotch Plains Township Council. the discussion was to establish a for community news. legislation stalled without ever of the property tax system, the Plains and the Scotch Plains- On Wednesday, August 21, at 8 committee made up of Councilman Councilman Ryan did not support coming up for a vote in Trenton. council is expected to unanimously Fanwood Board of Education. a.m. at the Scotch Plains Municipal Kline, Councilwoman Katherine the idea. “I want new businesses to A constitutional convention approve the ordinance next Tues- Each of the three is contributing Building, there will be a meeting to Mitchell and Mayor Jung on this succeed, but this is one place for would have prepared proposals day. $100,000, or $300,000 altogether, discuss the Field of Dreams project issue. Clayton Pierce, Fanwood CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 which Union County has matched exclusively. with grants for a total of $600,000. Another major issue discussed by Mr. Lynes presented three alterna- the governing body Tuesday was a tives for the project. The first, which proposal for two shuttle buses that WF Police Protest Prolonged Contract he supported, was the elimination of would operate under a program be- the current baseball field and the ing eyed for implementation starting addition of three baseball/softball next year. One would service the fields, two soccer fields and one foot- south side of the Fanwood train sta- Negotiations with March On Downtown ball field. tion, while the other bus would ser- The baseball/softball fields would vice the north side of the train tracks. By LAUREN S. PASS Policemen’s Benevolent Association be a more safety conscious concept, NJ Transit would provide the buses Specially Written for The Times he said, with protective fencing for and the municipalities would be re- (PBA) marched through town with both players and fans. The streets of Downtown Westfield signs around their necks, asking for imbursed $30,000 for the first year, bustled with the usual Tuesday The second alternative would leave $20,000 for the second year and public support and salary benefits. evening dinner goers, and jazz mu- the existing baseball field as is and $10,000 for the third year. They would The PBA was making a peaceful sic; as members of the Westfield demonstration due to the non-reso- lution of their contract. Their con- tract expired on December 31, 2001, and negotiations are set to go into arbitration on Friday, September 13. Members of the Westfield police force were joined by police from Springfield, Garwood, Mountainside, Linden, Winfield Park, Scotch Plains, North Plainfield, Berkeley Heights, Kenilworth, Clark, Union County Corrections, the Union County Swat Team; as well as members of the Westfield Fire Department. Since it is against the law for any police department to strike, the PBA held their peaceful demonstration. Lauren S. Pass for The Times PARADE OF DEMONSTRATORS…Members of the Westfield Police Depart- The parade of more than 70 people ment wore posters calling for fairer contract wages and carried American flags departed Police Headquarters and throughout the downtown on Tuesday evening. Pictured, above, the peaceful proceeded up East Broad Street and demonstrators cross from the Westfield Train Station to proceed down Elm Street. circled the center of Westfield before returning to the Municipal Building According to Officer Rodger, there doubled that number at the request of in order to attend the Public Session are 1.91 policemen for every thou- the Town Council in 2001, incurring of the Town Council. The march was sand people in Westfield, where as almost no cost increase. led by Lieutenant Peter Klebauer of neighboring towns’ averages range He also said that since all 9-1-1 the Westfield Fire Department, who from 2.02 to 3.4 officers per 1,000 calls come into the police depart- played patriotic songs on the bag- citizens. Westfield has the fifth larg- ment, the police must respond to each pipes. est population in Union County, with call, including all medical calls until According to past PBA President the second lowest crime rate at 12.8 the arrival of advanced life support. Scott Rodger, who has been han- percent. Officer Rodger said that members of dling the contract negotiations for Officer Rodger also stated that the the Westfield Fire Department receive the PBA, the march was held in order police department handled 3,500 a stipend for serving as Emergency to bring their “plight” to the atten- motor vehicle stops in 2000, and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 tion of the citizens of Westfield. PPPAAAGE INDEXINDEXGE Bill Sheppard for The Times The officers handed out flyers in Regional...... 2-3 Obituary ...... 8 Real Estate .... 16-18 TAKING THE HEAT…Fanwood Police Sergeant Francisco Marrero was assigned to close off portions of Fanwood’s town reading, “We take care of your Westfield Road throughout last Friday to allow Elizabethtown Water Company crews to repair a leaky water main. Editorial ...... 4-5 Education ...... 9 A&E ...... 20 Sergeant Marrero and Elizabethtown crewmembers endured a heat index in excess of 100 degrees. families now please take care of ours.” Community ... 6-7 Sports ...... 11-15 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 10 Thursday, August 8, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Scotch Plains to Hold McGreevey’s Use of AMBER Graffiti Is Appearing System Lauded by Sen. Bagger Summer Sidewalk Sale WESTFIELD — State Senator formation, including description of SCOTCH PLAINS — Summer and antique shops and other town Richard H. Bagger (R-21) com- the missing child, details of the ab- In Downtown Area, sidewalk sales will be held in the businesses. mended Governor James E. duction, description of the alleged Scotch Plains Town Center for Some of the popular events McGreevey for his decision this abductor and vehicle will greatly three days, from Thursday, Au- include the Thursday evening week to implement the AMBER assist the community in finding a RR Station Underpass gust 15 through Saturday, Au- summer concert series on the (America’s Missing: Broadcast child who has been abducted,” Sena- By JENNIFER PINTO the incipient stage of graffiti, 3 of the gust 17. The sales will be held in Village Green and visiting the Emergency Response) Alert Sys- tor Bagger stated. “Once this sys- Specially Written for The Times 18 mural tiles are marked up. participating stores along East Farmers Market. The Farmers tem in New Jersey. tem is in place, our citizenry will WESTFIELD -- Residents, com- Stacey Farley, of Westfield, designed, Second Street, Westfield Avenue Market, which carries fresh New The Governor’s action follows become the eyes and ears for the law muters and visitors have noticed that produced and installed the tiles in 1998 and Park Avenue. Jersey produce, is located on Park the recovery of two California teens enforcement community.” graffiti is beginning to make an appear- as part of the $6 million Westfield train The Scotch Plains Business and Avenue and is open on Saturday who had been abducted at gun point ance in Downtown Westfield and in the station project. Ms. Farley was se- train station underpass. lected by NJ Transit and by Westfield Professional Association from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. last week. Paul Babik, an accountant whose community representatives after a com- (SPBPA) invites shoppers to visit For more information about “As a sponsor of legislation to office is located above Sam Goody on petition among 16 artists. The designs the town and take advantage of Sidewalk Sales or Scotch Plains establish AMBER’s Plan in New Police Strike Quimby Street, told The Times of Scotch reflect area transportation history based special promotions being offered visit the Town website at Jersey, I believe this new alert sys- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Plains-Fanwood that someone appar- on archives from the Westfield Histori- by many of the boutiques, gift www.visitscotchplains.com. tem will greatly assist our law en- Medical Technicians (EMT), but ently climbs on the roofs of the Brick cal Society as well as the “Postcard forcement officers in the most seri- that the police department is not Oven and Jos. Banks Clothiers, pre- Collection of Stan & Jody Lipson.” sumably at night. The Times contacted Mayor Gre- ous of abductions in New Jersey. being compensated for this. They have sprayed graffiti on the side gory McDermott regarding the graf- We must protect our children at all He stated that Westfield has, “less of his building at the second floor level, fiti. The Mayor took immediate action cost,” said Senator Bagger. cops, doing more work, for less from front to back. The graffiti is visible and called The Times within a half- New Jersey becomes the 15th money, than any neighboring mu- from Quimby Street. Mr. Babik related hour. “Public works and the Police are state to establish a AMBER Alert nicipality.” that somehow this access must be pre- at the train station as we speak,” said System. The system is named after According to Officer Rodger, the vented and the graffiti cleaned up. Mayor McDermott. Apartment residents in downtown According to Mayor McDermott, Amber Hagerman, a nine-year old salaries are the biggest sticking Westfield told The Times that graffiti The Department of Public works is at girl who was abducted and mur- point in the negotiations. He said on buildings is more visible when look- the train station attempting to clean up dered in North Texas in 1996. that the police are, “looking to be ing out of their windows than when the graffiti and that the police are tak- New Jersey’s system will include paid a fair wage for the job we’re compared to views from street level. ing pictures of the tainted tiles. Those broadcasts on television and radio performing.” One resident pointed out that the rear photos will be kept on file for future as well as the use of dozens of Officer Rodger and several resi- of the building housing La Crema investigation. This method helps the Gelato & Caffé is heavily laden with police to track possible serial graffiti electronic signs along the state’s dents spoke during the council graffiti. artists. highways, bridges and tunnels that meeting with regard to the negotia- A Times reporter went through the Mayor McDermott also told The connect the state to New York, Penn- tions. For more information on the adjacent alleyway and found this to be Times that there are two cameras un- sylvania and Delaware. council meeting, please see the true. derneath the train station underpass, “The rapid dissemination of in- story on this page. Of particular concern and notice- one being in the elevator. Those tapes able to commuters is the appearance of will also be reviewed. graffiti on the ceramic artwork in the “We will continue to monitor this Police Attend Council Meeting; Westfield Train Station underpass. In situation,” said Mayor McDermott. Conference Session Rehashed By LAUREN S. PASS Resident and Chair of the Westfield Specially Written for The Times Republican Party, Jon Bramnick stated WESTFIELD -- The public portion his concerns that the council is not ne- of the Town Council meeting began gotiating as a council. He complimented with The Pledge of Allegiance as usual, Councilman Goldman for admitting and but there was an unusual fervor in the recognizing that having the meeting with Bill Sheppard for The Times air. As more than 70 people, a large the police department was dangerous. SCOTCH PLAINS FARENHEIGHT 105…This weekend’s weather was such a portion of which was a representation of “Let’s stay away from politics,” he scorcher, that the thermometer at Lou’s Gulf Station, which is located at the added. corner of North and Hetfield Avenues in Scotch Plains, read 105 degrees in the the Westfield Police Department over- shade, while the thermometer on the other side of the building, in the sun, read whelmingly resounded The Pledge in Councilman Goldman said that he 112 degrees. the Council chambers. Mayor Gregory was originally going to reserve his com- McDermott told The Times of Scotch ments until after the public was done Plains-Fanwood that listening to the speaking, but that he felt the need to crowd recite the pledge was, “so over- speak out. Though Mr. Attanasio had Fanwood Borough Council whelming.” left the meeting, Councilman Goldman Mayor McDermott began the open wanted to respond to his remarks. Jermey Lipstein for The Times CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 discussion with a statement that the Councilman Goldman said that Mr. TAINTED MURALS…Markers taint the underpass of the Westfield community events,” he said. government and expenditures, in mediation for the PBA contract has been Attanasio had failed to mention that he Train Station. Pictured is one of three tile-murals with graffiti. The consensus was an over- addition to property tax reform. set, and that the members of the council is the campaign manager for his oppo- whelming “no.” Mayor Jung ex- The discussion will be moved as would like to see things come to a nent Christopher Panagos, and that he plained, “If the BPA (Business and a resolution to September. conclusion. He added that because they was, “clearly here for political purposes.” Professional Association) has spe- The council approved having a are still in negotiation the members of He said that Mr. Attanasio had accused him and Councilman Walsh of illegal cial events, then fine, but this bul- Fanny Wood Day banner displayed the council would not be able to answer any questions regarding the contract and unethical conduct, and that he does Westfield Parking letin board is not for profit organi- over Martine Avenue. Council- negotiations. not, “take a charge like that lightly.” zations like new stores.” woman Mitchell said, “I heard there Westfield resident and Police Officer Councilman Goldman said that the A discussion over property tax wasn’t going to be a Fanny Wood Scott Rodger, immediate past president only reason he and Councilman Walsh relief took place, spearheaded by Day this year.” of the Westfield Policemen’s Benevo- met with Officers Bob Weiss and Scott Councilwoman Mitchell, who fa- Councilman Ryan, who serves lent Association (PBA), was the first to Rodger was to clear up the rumors. Mr. Director Resigns vors the idea. Supporting a Consti- on the Fanny Wood Day Commit- speak. Goldman said that no negotiation infor- tutional Convention for the State of Officer Rodger pointed out that the mation was discussed. He said that for By LAUREN S. PASS to monitor use and misuse. tee, said, “Rumors of it’s demise Specially Written for The Times New Jersey on the subject of prop- are greatly exaggerated.” starting salary for a Westfield Police labor and contract negotiations the coun- Mr. Marsh said there are four staff erty tax reform is an idea many Officials also discussed Officer is $27,000, which is signifi- cil has always acted and spoken as one, WESTFIELD -- Prior to the public people at the Department of Public Works towns have recently adopted, cantly less than a librarian or teacher in and that is still the case. He added that portion of the public Town Council meet- (DPW) for park and field maintenance. “Sweetie,” a Rottweiler mix resid- negotiations are, “too important an is- among them Scotch Plains. Westfield. He pointed out that, “No ing Tuesday, Town Administrator James He stated it is an improved system that ing in Fanwood, who has attacked other profession bears the heavy re- sue for there to be party politics in- Gildea told governing body members he will continue to be enhanced. He added Councilwoman Mitchell said, “I two children and a total of three sponsibilities that rest on the shoulders volved.” had received a letter from Westfield that when problems with the parks and think people deserve a say in prop- people over the last three years. of a police officer.” “The politics on this issue are not School Superintendent Dr. William Foley fields are brought to the DPW’s atten- erty tax relief.” Normally, a dog posing a threat He said that after months of negotia- being driven by the democrats in regarding a letter enclosed in residents’ tion, they are dealt with. She proposed a non-binding ref- to a community can be impounded tions, “the town intimated that our po- Westfield, they are being driven by the tax bills. Third Ward Democratic Councilman erendum be placed on the ballot in or destroyed, but the Westfield Re- lice officers should receive a zero per- Westfield Republicans,” Councilman He said that Dr. Foley was disputing Kevin Walsh stated that the council should November 2003. “If people vote gional Health Department recently cent pay increase for three years.” Goldman charged. the average assessed home value num- look into the groups using the fields, ‘no,’ I shall forever hold my peace,” stated that a court hearing must Adding that, during a meeting they Councilman Walsh stated that the in- bers used in the letter. because it did not appear to him that formation Mr. Antanassio, “spewed, is she said. take place before any action is were told that they would have to sur- Mayor Gregory McDermott said the many of the groups are related to Councilman Ryan, as well as render their current benefits plan if they bad information.” He also said that as percentages remain the same and the Westfield. taken. were expecting, “to be paid in accor- the son of a union worker he would bills are correct. Paul Collins, a resident of Seneca Place, the rest of the council, did not The council agreed there should dance with our production and perfor- never have said to start the salary in- Mr. Gildea also announced that he addressed the council on the issue of support the idea. Mr. Ryan said, be immediate action taken against mance.” creases at zero. Adding that the council received the resignation of Parking Di- speeding on Forest Avenue. He said he “It’s just going to take money out the dog and is requesting that Bor- Bates Way resident Anthony had their fight last week, and that they rector Barry Sommers on Friday. Mr. felt a four-way stop, rumble strips or of different pockets. It’s a prob- ough Attorney Mark Peck inform Attanasio stated that a “lack of leader- want to get the police a contract. Sommers has given two weeks notice for other traffic calming measures should be lem.” the Westfield Regional Health De- ship” has been shown. He pointed out Second Ward Republican Council- personal reasons. implemented. He did say, however, that he partment that it must submit a le- Third Ward Democratic Councilmen man Rafael Betancourt said that the The public portion of the Town Coun- First Ward Democratic Councilman would support the referendum if it gitimate reason to keep the dog in Kevin Walsh and Fourth Ward Demo- biggest falsity-taking place was that there cil meeting was delayed for a short time Carl Salisbury explained that the town included other aspects. “If we talk Fanwood. cratic Councilman Lawrence Goldman, was a meeting between Councilmen while the council went into closed ses- can not just add a stop sign, but that a about real reform, the way govern- charging them with having “clandestine Goldman, Walsh and the police. He said sion to discuss potential litigation. warrant study needs to be done. Ruth Page, former Secretary of meetings” with police officers during that this was a “low moment” for the Mayor McDermott presented Memo- Second Ward Republican Councilman ment does business, then I’ll sup- the Fanwood Planning Board, was the negotiations. He added that people council. He also submitted a transcript rial Pool lifeguard Allison Milkosky with Rafael Betancourt asked Mr. Collins to port it,” he said. briefly discussed. Ms. Page retired are currently asking for corporate ac- of the discussion, which took place at a proclamation for recently saving the gather his neighbors for the next Trans- Councilman Whitaker suggested last week and next week the coun- countability, as well as accountability in the July 30 conference session for inclu- life of a young boy who had a seizure and portation Parking and Traffic Committee that the referendum also include cil plans on meeting with two pos- the senate, and that the grassroots level sion in the public record. The Times had stopped breathing at the pool. meeting. reviews of both the structure of sible replacements. is, “no place for partisan politics.” provided the transcript. He said that the Miss Milkosky received a standing Resident Bill Brown questioned the Mr. Attanasio also said that Council- transcript speaks for itself and that the ovation from the crowd in the council status of the proposed parking decks. men Goldman and Walsh should, “con- council has to move forward, but that chambers. Mayor McDermott stated that the two sider resigning their positions.” people have to know what happened. Robert Casino, a Madison Avenue pieces of property being considered for Michael Patrick, a 22-year Westfield Fourth Ward Democratic Council- resident, spoke to the council regarding parking decks are on the Wednesday, resident said that the town, “pride our- woman Susan Jacobson said that the road repairs needed on his street. He said September 18 agenda of the planning selves on being the best”. Adding that council is in agreement most of the time, that with the shared leaf collection ser- board, in order to be declared as areas in the taxpayers spend “65 percent” of but that disagreements are normal. She vice between Scotch Plains and Westfield, need of redevelopment. their tax money on the children, and that said that what happened last week was there is increased traffic on the street. He Mr. Brown suggested the installation they should be protected, “especially in blown out of proportion and that the said the town should bear some of the of traffic lights at North Avenue and light of 9/11.” council wants to reach a good and fair cost and not the Madison Avenue rede- Crossway Place and at North Avenue and Boulevard resident Mark Boyd told contract. velopment and improvement group. Tuttle Parkway. He also suggested the the council that signing the contract Councilman Betancourt said that what He also said he is concerned that the use of cameras to catch speeders rather after negotiations is just the beginning, was seen last week would happen if the houses being developed on Madison than speed humps. then a relationship has to be established behavior occurs again. Avenue are getting to be too big for the Councilman Walsh suggested that if and maintained. He asked the council to Mayor McDermott said that the prob- size of the street. the council was going to consider doing negotiate “in good faith,” as, “one body”. lem occurred when the council started Town Engineer Kenneth Marsh said a warrant studies, the intersection of Bou- John Dugan, a Westfield resident, listening to the rumors, and that he temporary road improvement had been levard and Park Street should be exam- former Westfield Police Officer and life- doesn’t believe anyone wants to dam- performed on Madison Avenue five to ined. time PBA member commended the age the negotiations. six years ago and that he would support Officials also heard the first reading of council for the job that they do, and that Westfield resident Sal Antonelli ques- Madison Avenue for inclusion on the list the Tree Preservation Ordinance. that disagreements make things get tioned who had put the transcript to- of 2003 road projects to be considered. First Ward Republican Councilman settled. He said that the contract is not gether, and if there was a procedure for Walnut Street resident John Tingley Peter Echausse stated this new ordinance Jennifer Pinto for The Times just for the police officers, but also for the council to accept it. He also ques- questioned the progress of the proposed will better protect the trees in town. UPSIDE DOWN FUN…Michael Vilarino of Scotch Plains enjoys performing their families. tioned the accuracy of the transcript. cultural arts center at the Westfield Board The council also passed a resolution to outrageous dives at The Westfield Memorial Pool on a hot and sunny afternoon. He spoke of the wonderful reputation Councilman Betancourt said that of Education building. authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to that the police department has within Times reporter Lauren Pass prepared the Mayor McDermott stated that he has execute a settlement agreement. the community and the state, and that he transcript from her tape recording. not heard anything recently and that the Mayor McDermott told The Times of would pay anything for them to be there Town Attorney Robert Cockren said council is not going to be financially Scotch Plains-Fanwood that the settle- when he needs them. that the town keeps no recordings or involved. ment was for a lawsuit involving a woman Mr. Dugan said that he tells his son minutes of the conference sessions. He Resident Sal Antonelli questioned why from the Springfield Board of Health who that, “we live in the safest town in the said that any council member has the Sycamore Field, behind Westfield Fire sued the Westfield Board of Health Direc- United States, and I believe that.” right to submit anything to public record. House Two, has been taken out of com- tor and named the town in her lawsuit. Mayor McDermott questioned if there mission. He said that the field was redone According to the Mayor, the settlement is would be any difference if an article was using county funds. covered by insurance, for which the town cut out, and Mr. Cockren stated no. Mayor McDermott responded that both has to pay the $5,000 deductible. 5)61 Mayor McDermott told The Times Sycamore and Sid Fay fields have been The council also approved a resolu- that the police conducted themselves in TALK TO A REAL, Certified H.S. Teachers taken out of commission because they tion to award a contract to Management LIVE PERSON WHO’S a professional manner, and held a well- are in bad shape, but that the fields are Learning Associates to conduct a needs IN THE SAME PHONE Scotch Plains, orchestrated event. being worked on. assessment study for Westfield’s recre- BOOK AS YOU. “I can never imagine, nor can I re- Mr. Marsh said Sycamore Field was ation commission and recreation depart-

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OUR 26 1-800-762-8378 council agenda and the public session there is no mechanism in place for field The next meeting of the Town Council © 2002 Allstate Insurance Company www.esctestprep.com please see the related story. maintenance, nor is there a mechanism is Tuesday, September 3. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 2 Thursday, August 8, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION On the Campaign Trail: Congress Candidate Tim Carden Rallies Forces in SP, Summit Internet website. out literature. Mr. Carden walked their 17-year-old daughter. It was By STEVEN KRAKAUER with Ilya Laksin and Jesse Allen, two Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Staffers and volunteers began fil- 8:30 a.m. in California. “We’re at juniors from Scotch Plains-Fanwood On August 3, Tim Carden, Demo- ing out of the Highlander Restaurant that middle age where we don’t High School. sleep,” he said. cratic candidate for the Seventh Con- at 9:28 a.m. and gathered on the sidewalk. Mr. Carden’s office picked Mr. Carden explained the game At 11:38 a.m., Mr. Carden met gressional District, was on the cam- plan. To conserve time, he and Jesse paign trail. He invited a reporter up the bill for breakfast. with Jordan Glatt in Summit, the first would knock Democratic Summit councilman in from The Westfield on one door, 90 years. He was also introduced to Leader and The Times of while Ilya Scotch Plains-Fanwood Jim Baxley, another Democrat run- knocked at the ning for the Summit City Council. to accompany him. next house. Minutes later, Mr. Carden was Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times At 8:30 a.m., Mr. Their goal was THINKING SMALL…Last Thursday in Murray Hill, OM Nalamasu, Chief Carden and press secre- moving down the street to meet to find out if the people. One of the first he was intro- Technology Officer of the newly established New Jersey Nanotechnology Consor- tary Vicki Streitfeld were tium at Lucent’s Bell Laborotories explains the nano fabrication process to (left residents duced to was the owner of Fiorino’s, at the Highlander Res- would be vot- to right) Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Gov. James E. McGreevey, Jeff Jaffe, taurant in Scotch Plains a restaurant that opened in 1995. President of Research at Bell Labs, Rep. Michael Ferguson and Rep. Rush Holt. ing Democrat “Oh, I just missed you,” said Mr. to prepare for the arrival or if they were Carden, who lived in Summit from of volunteers and to map undecided and out the day’s activities. 1989 to 1993. Fanwood Native Named if they would At 11:55 a.m., Mr. Carden began A half hour later, Mr. volunteer or standing in the street for the “grin Carden was cracking put up a lawn jokes and seemed re- and greet” portion of the day’s ac- VP and GM of AMPI sign. tivities. He handed out over 40 pieces laxed. When a waitress FANWOOD -- David B. Chemidlin, named Vice President and Treasurer. Along the of campaign literature. took some campaign lit- route, Mr. a Fanwood native, has been named Se- From 1991 to 1995, he worked at Sony erature to hand out to Ten minutes later, Mr. Carden was nior Vice President and General Man- Music Entertainment, where he served Carden, 53, explaining his philosophy to a Re- customers, Mr. Carden Bill Sheppard for The Westfield Leader and The Times was greeted by ager of Advance Magazine Publishers, for two years as Vice President, Fi- CARDEN AND CREW...Congress candidate Tim Carden joins his volun- publican he met. “Everything in Inc. (AMPI). nance, of the Special Projects Group. said, “This is the first teers and staff members in Scotch Plains’ Highlander Restaurant for a several people diner where the staff is Congress is ‘how can I make you Mr. Chemidlin will lead the launch Mr. Chemidlin is a licensed Certified quick bite before starting the day’s campaign activities. who recog- look bad.’ Because we’re so stuck on part of the campaign!” team of the AMPI Shared Services Public Accountant. Earlier in his career, nized him. A partisan rhetoric, no one says, ‘hold Center in Wilmington, Del. and will he worked for CBS/Fox Video. He has By 9:06 a.m., a group car pulled around the corner, occu- of more than 10 volunteers were on “On to victory,” said Mr. Carden, on, let’s solve the problems.’” have operating responsibilities for also worked for Gulf & Western Indus- pied by residents from a house he At 12:25 p.m., Mr. Zauber spotted hand, filling up most of the back of as they prepared to go door-to-door AMPI’s shared services functions, tries and KMPG Peat Marwick. in Scotch Plains. stopped at just a few minutes earlier, a campaign aide for Mike Ferguson which include Accounting and Finance, Mr. Chemidlin is the son of Fred J. the restaurant. Shortly afterwards, who waved. Mr. Carden explained how some of On the sidewalk, a man approached (Mr. Carden’s opponent) walking Human Resources, Strategic Sourc- Chemidlin, Jr. of Westfield, founder of Mr. Carden enthusiastically re- about five feet behind Mr. Carden. his best staffers got their start just by Mr. Carden and said, “My God you ing, and Information and Technology. Family Investors Co. in Fanwood, and get around!” They had met at the ported to Joe Monteiro, Field Direc- He trailed the candidate every step of AMPI’s divisions include Condé the late Teresa O’Brien Chemidlin. contacting his campaign office, tor for the Carden Campaign for which is based in Westfield. Scotchwood Diner in Scotch Plains the way. Nast Publications, Fairchild Publica- Mr. Chemidlin, a 1975 graduate of Union and Middlesex Counties, that Mr. Carden didn’t seem to mind Nick Fixmer, who currently heads on a previous occasion. tions, the Golf Digest Companies, Union Catholic High School in Scotch Twenty minutes before 10 a.m., these people had said they would the opponent’s aide at his back. “What Ideas Publishing Group, the Condé Plains, lived in Fanwood until graduat- all volunteers, got his start by volun- vote for him. teering on the campaign. Dan Zauber the volunteers broke into small groups are they going to find out? I shake Nast Bridal Division, Parade Publica- ing in 1979 from St. Joseph’s Univer- of two or three and went with a staff Mr. Monteiro, who was now walk- hands and speak English,” he said tions and CondéNet. sity in Philadelphia. He now lives in also contacted the office on his own ing with Mr. Carden and his compan- and now heads the candidate’s member to talk to residents and hand jokingly. “The whole finding out what Mr. Chemidlin joined Condé Nast in Watchung with his wife, Cora Nutt ions, revealed the candidate much the other candidate is doing thing 1995 as Treasurer. In July 2000, he was Chemidlin, and their four children. preferred being out with the people affects the campaign, but it doesn’t than being inside. “He loves this. He affect the people,” he said. Scotch Plains Recreation Events DWI, SPEEDING? hates the office,” said Mr. Monteiro. At 12:39 p.m., he met up with Scotch Plains Recreation Events The Field Director quipped that Cindy Mann, a Republican on the Tennis Ladders: Men’s and dance classes, Self Defense, Co-ed Mr. Carden was keeping up the same Summit Council who he knew from women’s singles, doubles and seniors, Volleyball, Coaches Basketball Clinic, DRUG CHARGES? swift pace he had while making the when he lived in Summit. Their kids $5 registration fee. The season runs Walking Club, Senior Spirits and more. rounds the previous week. “Too many played together. She was one of al- through September. Special Events: Special events We’ll Defend You In Court! cups of coffee at the Highlander!,” most 10 people who he knew from Overnight Vacation Trips: Sponsored include but are not limited to: Scotch the candidate responded. by Scotch Plains, Mountainside and Plains Day on September 28; Spelling when he lived there nine years ago. New Providence Recreation Bee, (date to be announced); Halloween Thom Amdor met up with Mr. Finally, at 12:50 p.m., after more Carden and the rest of the group at Departments. The trip is to Pigeon Forge, Celebration on October 31; Mayors Call than four hours of campaigning, Mr. Tenn. on September 28 to October 4. Gala on December 6 and Santa's Arrival 10:35 a.m. He is not only Mr. Carden’s Carden yawned for the first time all day. Basketball Clinics: For boys and on December 8. GARY J. GRABAS driver and staffer, but his cousin as Just before 1 p.m., Mr. Carden went girls at Kramer Manor Courts on Mayors Gala: Tickets are on sale for well. “Tim’s been my role model on the air with Summit TV-36 and was Mondays. Third to fifth graders, from 6 the Mayors Gala at the Recreation Office. Former Middlesex and Morris County Assistant Prosecutor since I was little,” Mr. Amdor said. interviewed by Mayor Walter Long. p.m. to 7 p.m, and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition, nomination forms for Shortly after 11 a.m., Mr. Carden The Ferguson aide stood at the side and for sixth to eigth graders. Volunteers of the Year can be obtained at and Mr. Amdor departed for the next took notes on everything said. Junior Golf Tournaments: Scotch the Recreation Office as well. stop on the campaign trail, which At 1:13 p.m., Mr. Carden and crew Hills Country Club on the following Theme Park Tickets: Great The Law Office of was a street fair in Summit. The departed the fair to attend a meeting Sundays: August 4 and 18 and Adventure, Hershey Park, Sesame others, meanwhile, continued going in Westfield at his finance office. September 8. Please register at the Place, Morey's Piers, Camelbeach, JON M. BRAMNICK door-to-door. Overall, the candidate said he was Recreation Office by the Wednesday Dorney Park and Mountain Creek at Mr. Carden was happy with how happy with the day of campaigning. prior to each tournament. discounted rates. Come to the 1827 East Second Street the door-to-door canvas went. “It was a success because people Teen Programs for the Fall: Recreation Office to purchase tickets. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 “People really respond when you ask were responsive and interested,” he Programs include but are not limited Information regarding children's to: Teen Club/Sports Night at the High fall basketball leagues will soon be (908) 322 - 7000 for their ideas and help. It’s impor- said. “When you take the campaign tant,” he said. to people, you find they’re more in- School gyms, Shawnee Ski Program available. The fall/winter brochure will Fax: (908) 322 - 6997 Around 11:32 a.m., Mr. Carden and Teen Talent Night/Karaoke. The also be available at the end of August. terested, and that’s not just encour- The Recreation Department is [email protected] received a call from his wife in Cali- aging, but reaffirming,” he said. Babysitting Program for ages 11 to 16 fornia. She was visiting colleges with will be held on Saturday, October 5. currently seeking basketball officials When Mr. Carden arrived in Adult Programs for the Fall: for the kids league this fall/winter. If Westfield at 1:34 p.m., he rushed off Programs include but are not limited interested, contact the recreation office to his finance meeting. His busy cam- to: Aerobics, Yoga, Line Dancing, Adult at (908) 322-6700, ext. no. 222. paign schedule continued.

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By DEBORAH MADISON his website at www.glickforsenate.org Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times or through the Independent Progres- With a campaign budget of only sive Political News, which he writes $60,000, New Jersey Senatorial can- for at www.ippn.org. Since several didate Ted Glick from Bloomfield independent political parties recently admits that running as an Indepen- sued New Jersey, voters can now offi- dent is a long shot in the race against cially register for independent par- Democratic incumbent Robert ties, including registering as a Green. Torricelli and Republican candidate One of the Green Party’s future goals Doug Forrester. is to capture 10 percent of the total Mr. Glick is among 400 Green vote in the next General Assembly Party candidates across the country - election in order to qualify for a Green Vincent Lehotsky for The Westfield Leader and The Times many vying for a U.S. Senate or Party column on the next ballot, ac- EXECUTIVE GREETING...Governor James E. McGreevey greets young Yan- House seat this year. cording to Union County’s Green Party kee fan at Echo Lake Park in Westfield last Thursday evening. The Westfield Leader and The Times representative, George DeCarlo. of Scotch Plains-Fanwood had an For more information, please visit Westfield Recreation Events opportunity to sit down with Mr. www.glickforsenate.org. Hyper Peppy Robotics: August 14 to p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at all local Glick to discuss his reasons for run- 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for children, elementary schools, neighborhood ning and his party’s approach to some Bagger, Kean, ages 7 through 12, in the community council and the Exceptional Center. of the issues facing New Jersey. room. The fee is $100. Movie Night at Memorial Park Pool: The Green Party, initially formed Mad Science: August 26 to 30, from For pool members and Westfield Gusciora Ask EPA 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., for ages 5 to 8 and residents only. For children under 10 in the mid 1980s, adopted its name Horace Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times based on the party’s support of envi- TALKING POLITICS…Debbie Madison, a Reporter for the The Westfield August 19 to 23 or August 26 to 30, years and their parent or guardian. The Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood (pictured left), Interviews Ted For Noise Control from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for ages 9 and fee is $1 per person. Shows begin at 7 ronmental protection reforms. Over above, held in the community room. p.m. and will end approximately at 8:30 Glick, Green Party Candidate for U.S. Senate in New Jersey (pictured right), at WESTFIELD — State Senator the past two decades, the Green Party The Leader/Times office in Westfield. The fee is $110 per week. Spots are p.m. has expanded its platform to include Richard H. Bagger, Assemblyman limited. Teen Night At Memorial Park Pool: many economic and political reforms Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (both R-21, Art Camp: (Session 3) August 5 to Wednesday Nights from 8:30 p.m. to ranging from federal policies to lo- dates who still accept, what he char- duce our dependence on oil,” he said. Essex, Morris, Somerset and Union) 9. The one hour sessions are from 10:30 p.m. for grades 6 to 12. Includes cal, grassroots issues. acterized as “bribes”. Regarding the current corporate and Assemblyman Reed Gusciora Monday to Friday at 10:30 a.m. for D.J. dancing, swimming and special One of the most significant posi- He also advocates changes in the scandals plaguing the economy, he (D-15, Mercer) have asked United ages 4 to 8 and 12 p.m. for ages 12 and events. The fee is $3. tions advocated by Mr. Glick and the electoral system, which would per- said, “Independent auditing of cor- States Environmental Protection above The fee is $45 per week. Discount Summer Tickets: Dorney Agency (EPA) Administrator Chris- Crafty Kids: For ages 5 to 13, from Park $25, Great Adventure $30, Green Party has been campaign fi- mit voters to have greater power with porations is essential as they (corpo- August 5 to 9, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Hershey Park $26 for ages 9 to 54 and nance reform. instant runoff voting (IRV). IRV al- rations) cannot be trusted to regulate tine Todd Whitman to reactivate the The fee is $60 per week. $20 for ages 3 to 8, Mountain Creek Mr. Glick told The Leader and The lows voters to rank their choices and themselves. However, if the politi- Office of Noise Abatement and Con- Wrestling: August 5 to 9 for ages 7 to $18, Sesame Place $30. Times that he is running because, if any candidate fails to win a major- cians can still be bought, then regu- trol (ONAC). 11 and August 12 to 16 for ages 12 to 15; New Early Bird Lap Swim Program: “We need a fairer electoral system; ity of the votes, then the candidate lations are not of much use,” he Senator Bagger, Assemblyman Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Held at the Memorial Pool for residents free media for qualified candidates with the least amount of votes would stated. Kean and Assemblyman Gusciora at the Roosevelt School Cafeteria. The and non-residents between 6 a.m and 8 to take the money out of it; I must be be dropped from the race, and the “The Green Party is not just a flash said they believe that, “reactivating fee is $45 per week. a.m., Monday through Friday, August 30. allowed to be in the debate,” Mr. second choice of the voter would be in the pan,” Mr. Glick remarked. Of the ONAC, with the specific purpose Roller Hockey: August 12 to 15, Concert Series: Irish Music will be Glick stated. used instead. the 400 Green candidates running of acting as an EPA watchdog to the Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to featured on Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 FAA (Federal Aviation Administra- 10:30 a.m for ages 6 through 9 and 11 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park. “The Road According to Mr. Glick, campaign “The IRV system would allow citi- nationwide, eight candidates are run- a.m. to 12:30 p.m for ages 10 to 13. Home” and student dancers from Deirdre contributions have altered many fed- zens to vote for what they believed in ning for the U.S. Senate, 50 candi- tion), would ensure that New Jersey’s Roller Hockey will take place at Shea’s School of Irish Dance of Cranford eral policies, such as corporate tax and not what they are afraid of,” Mr. dates for the House of Representa- interest in substantially reducing air- Tamaques Park Basketball Courts. The will perform. loopholes and lax oversight, which Glick said. “It would allow indepen- tives and approximately 10 Guber- craft noise with the implementation fee is $45 per week. For information, call the serve the interests of corporations. dent, third-party candidates to run natorial candidates are in the race, he of the Metropolitan Redesign will be Summer Playground Program: Recreation Department at (908) 789- Mr. Glick explained how these fed- without being considered spoilers,” said. Approximately 20 Green can- protected and fulfilled.” Until August 8 from Monday to Friday 4080 or visit the rec. online at eral policies have trickled down to according to the Green’s website. didates are running in New Jersey - The three legislators said they are from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m and from 1 www.westfieldnj.net local economics. From property taxes The IRV system, according to Mr. five for Congress and 15 on the local concerned over revisions that were to health insurance, job security, edu- Glick has been successfully adopted or county level. The remaining can- made to Newark and LaGuardia air cation and retirement funds, all of in other countries as well as in sev- didates are running for local and traffic patterns without sufficient these local issues have been eco- eral U.S. cities. county seats in other states. notice to give New Jersey residents DONALD D. VANARELLI nomically affected by changes in A major ideology of the Greens “The American people are grow- the opportunity to voice their con- how the government funds State bud- has been a reduced military budget. ing weary of the two party system cerns. CERTIFIED ELDER LAW ATTORNEY* BY THE N ATIONAL E LDER L AW F OUNDATION, gets or have been adulterated by “Terrorism is an economic problem and are beginning to recognize that “We were greatly distressed to ACCREDITED BY THE A MERICAN B AR A SSOCIATION campaign contributions. As an ex- and cannot be solved militarily,” Mr. the Green Party is offering alterna- discover that the Federal Aviation ample, Mr. Glick pointed out, “bas- Glick remarked. “The solution is to tive means to resolve many of these Administration recently made ma- REGISTERED GUARDIAN ing health care decisions on a profit give impoverished people a viable issues,” Mr. Glick told The Leader jor unannounced revisions to New- By the National Guardianship Foundation motive to benefit insurance compa- means of supporting themselves.” and The Times. ark and LaGuardia air traffic, which nies is obscene. Over 40 million He advocates a similar ideology to Mr. Glick will continue to cam- resulted in more air noise over New 211 NORTH AVE EAST people still have no health insurance, curtail overseas drug production as paign throughout the state for the Jersey,” the legislators stated in their WESTFIELD • 908-232-7400 which is a leading cause of personal well as to prevent drug abuse here. next three months. He told The Leader letter dated July 17 to Mrs. bankruptcies. HMO’s are still deny- “You must give people alternatives and The Times that he has joined Whitman, New Jersey’s former MEDICAID PLANNING • GUARDIANSHIPS • PROBATE • SSI ing people necessary treatment. It is to drugs,” he stated. The Greens also ranks with Doug Freidline, Jesse Governor. shameful. Reforming health care advocate re-apportioning the mili- Ventura’s ex-campaign manager, who The legislators said by activating SOCIAL SECURITY • MEDICARE • WILLS • TRUSTS • ESTATES would also greatly reduce the high tary budget into developing alterna- will be managing his campaign. ONAC, a special EPA noise monitor WILL DISPUTES • NURSING HOME LITIGATION • RETIREMENT costs of car insurance,” he stated. tive energy sources. “We must re- Mr. Glick can be reached through could be assigned to, “safeguard New In addition to national health insur- Jersey’s interests in the metro redesign.” PLANNING ance, the Green Party advocates a pro- Board Certified gressive property tax, electoral reforms, www.goleader.com/help *Fewer than 1 in 3,000 NJ attorneys are Board-Certified in Elder Law a reduced military budget, alternative in Clinical Hypnosis energy, improved mass transit and a host of other reforms, which, Mr. Glick Stop Smoking for good explained, “would base policies on Lose weight and keep it off what is best for the environment and a Break a habit / Conquer a fear COTCH PLAIN majority of Americans.” Reduce Stress / Control chronic pain Volunteer Firefighters Association Mr. Glick supports a new voting S S system of “voluntary public financ- Dr. R. 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ABCDICTIONOPQRSTDECEPTIONUVWXYZ THE TIMES The Westfield Leader of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Young Woman Laments Inability — Established 1890 — — Established 1959— DD Official Newspaper of the Borough of Fanwood and To Connect With ‘Right’ Man The Official Newspaper of the Town of Westfield DDTM and the County of Union the Township of Scotch Plains By Milt Faith, Executive Director Diction Deception Member of: Member of: New Jersey Press Association New Jersey Press Association • National Newspaper Association Youth and Family Counseling Service Below are four arcane words, each with National Newspaper Association Scotch Plains Business & Professional Association four definitions – only one is correct. The Westfield Area Chamber of Commerce Fanwood Business & Professional Association A frustrated woman writes: I am 31 They get extra help in reading (fast), others are made up. Are you sharp enough Periodicals – Postage Paid at Westfield, New Jersey Periodicals – Postage Paid at Scotch Plains, New Jersey years old and have a problem meeting and writing, etc. I think they feel pressured. to discern this deception of diction? P.O. Box 250 • 50 Elm Street P. O. Box 368 • 1906 Bartle Avenue keeping a man. The men I don’t like or I want to talk to my daughter-in-law and If you can guess one correctly – good Westfield, N.J. 07091 Scotch Plains, N.J. 07076 who are insensitive to me are attracted to son about this, but feel it may cause a guess. If you get two – well-read indi- vidual. If you get three – word expert. If Tele: (908) 232-4407 • E-mail: [email protected] • Web: www.goleader.com • Fax: (908) 232-0473 me and the men I am interested in leave problem. I know you’ll say, “forget it.” me for others. But shouldn’t I reach out and help my you get all four – You must have a lot of POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the offices of the newspapers at This has been the story of my life grandchildren? free time! P. O. Box 250, Westfield, New Jersey 07091 since I started dating at age 19. Every Answer: No, no, no. No one is asking All words and correct definitions come time I get close to a “nice” guy, he seems for your opinion. I don’t know what from the board game Diction Decep- PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. to become impatient with me and with- pressures you are observing in the chil- tion. draws. I know I come on too strongly, dren, but this really is a family issue. If Answers to last week’s arcane Michelle H. LePoidevin Horace R. Corbin Fred K. Lecomte but I can’t seem to change this attitude. there is pressure, the parents, hopefully, words. A&E and EDUCATION PUBLISHER SALES DIRECTOR Any suggestions? will confront it. 1. 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Secondly, and more importantly, loved the departed. I can identify with 3. A confidence man; swindler see a therapist to help resolve this issue, this and it strengthens me. Is this neu- 4. A person who is physically fit, trim good about: students in grades 6 through 12 used vigilance by parents all play important roles in or at 41, you will still be alone and rotic? or neat drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, less frequently combating illegal drug use as well as the use and confused. Answer: No. Hopefully, we go on in SAGENE in the past school year than anytime in the past eight abuse of cigarettes and alcohol. A TV viewer writes: Do you see any life and attempt to live a meaningful and 1. Wise; intelligent redeeming values in the “Jerry Springer” full life, but we remember the one we 2. A fish net years. This might have come as a surprise to some who Yet, despite the good news from the survey re- TV show? It remains very popular and, loved, and lost, and that dimension of the 3. Refined; reserved feared that drug and alcohol use would have increased leased earlier this month, we also continue to hear some say, has redeeming qualities — i.e. relationship continues within us. This is 4. Of or like an arrow or arrowhead in response to the stress of the post-9/11 world. anecdotal evidence that illegal drug use in some of focusing on dysfunctional relationships, one of my interpretations of immortality Answers will appear in next week’s etc. Your psychological comments, and true love — and our hearts do go on! issue. While the results of survey, which was commis- our schools is rampant, or, at least, widespread please. sioned by the National parents’ Resource Institute enough to be noticed. Unsubstantiated as this anec- Answer: Are you kidding?!!! Resident Gives Kudos Deadlines for Drug Education, did not break down results by dotal evidence may be, it should also give all of us— A concerned relative writes: I live near my son and his family. I get along To Westfield Rec. Dept. General News - Friday 4pm individual states or towns, the fact that it encom- parents, communities and schools—some added in- very well with my son, his wife and three Weekend Sports - Monday 12pm Kudos to the Westfield Recreation Classifieds - Tuesday 2pm passed over 100,000 students across the nation does centive to continue and strengthen our efforts in young children. My grandchildren mean Department and all others involved in the world to me. The real reason we are Ad Reservation - Friday 4pm give it some level of credibility. Anti-drug programs order to ensure that our kids grow up in as healthy an the additions and enhancements made at Ad Submittal - Monday 12pm good “friends” is that I never sit in judg- Memorial Pool! and policies, many of which have been instituted in environment as possible and also to make a tragedy ment about anything. I was very impressed with the con- To Reach Us the past 10 or 15 years, are obviously part of the involving teenagers and illegal drugs less of a possi- But now I am feeling increasingly tainment of construction while the com- E-Mail - [email protected] concerned about the pressures my daugh- reason for the decreases in drug use. The use of bility in our communities. plex was open and how the grounds were Phone - (908) 232-4407 ter-in-law, “Joyce” (disguised name), kept clean and safe while the final touches puts on the children in order to have Submittal Formats were being added. The results are some- Email Photos & articles them achieve well, particularly when it thing we should all be proud of! Many New-Found Freedoms Proliferate comes to school achievement. She be- Email Ads as pdf files Now...let’s get the restrooms cleaned Please spell & grammar check lieves that if they do well early in their up! academic careers, they will be moti- For more information, see For College-Bound Freshmen, Empty Nesters vated to succeed in school, in life and Kathy Sherman www.goleader.com/help will want to go to the best schools, etc. Westfield Many local households in the coming weeks are Scotch Plains, Fanwood or Mountainside. Academi- certain to be experiencing a mixture of excitement, cally, college is different from high school, where sadness and trepidation. Freshly-graduated high “doing enough to get by” may be a somewhat Letters to the Editor school seniors will be heading off to college and life effective means of graduating, but is something that away from the security of home while many parents won’t work well in the years ahead. Cafeteria food Resident Applauds 5K will be receiving what they may have been praying will most likely pale in comparison to Mom’s home- Superintendent Foley Discusses for at times: a house all to themselves. cooked meals. College freshmen will immediately Tax Bill Letter As Inaccurate Run, Suggests Rethink Nevertheless, the kids’ impending departure from assume much greater responsibility for their lives. Westfield residents recently received School District increased 12.2 percent Of Event Planning the roost means adjustments for everyone. Sociolo- There won’t be anyone around to nag about cluttered an explanatory letter from the town with and 14.3 percent for the county. I applaud the Downtown Westfield gists talk about the “empty nest syndrome” in which bedrooms or dirty laundry or loud music or late hours their 2002-2003 tax bill, a copy of which Unfortunately, some of those figures Corporation and others involved in or- parents, abruptly left alone in an empty house after was included in the August 1st edition of are inaccurate and misleading. As was ganizing and running the Downtown or goofing around. this newspaper. The letter stated that the made clear in the extensive public meet- Westfield 5K last week. The turnout was the kids are gone, can experience a type of separation It’s also a time for freshmen, freed from restric- tax for municipal purposes increased 4.5 ings about the school budget, the coverage impressive. However, I suggest that next anxiety as well as some uneasiness about living tions on their activities and their comings-and-go- cents, while the tax for the Westfield in this and other newspapers, the tax in- time such an event is planned, that it be alone with a spouse they suddenly have to get to ings, to think hard about personal responsibility. crease for the Westfield School District held on a day other than Thursday Employee Salaries List was 9.7 percent, not 12.2 percent. The tax evening. The reason is that Thursday know —without the buffer provided by the chil- College binge drinking and drugs are serious prob- increase on the average assessed house in evening is the busiest of the weekdays dren—after years of focusing on parenting. But lems these days that affects all students—rich and Should Have Included Westfield is $487 and not $618, as listed due to downtown stores being open late, many liberated parents have also found this time to on the tax bill. This is based on the average people dining out, and increased vehicu- poor, bright and struggling, outgoing and shy. Detailed Explanation assessment of $180,000, which was given lar and pedestrian traffic, not to mention be one when they can strengthen their partnerships, We wish everyone—parents and students alike— I applaud Thomas Atkins’ letter which to the board by the Tax Assessor’s office. the accompanying decrease in available explore new hobbies and interests, travel and orga- well in the coming months, as lives adjust to a new appeared in the July 25 issue. In addition, it is misleading to express the parking. In fact, last Thursday, parking nize the house to their liking—without being inter- reality that may be a bit daunting at first, but can also Bravo, Tom. Well said. Many thanks municipal tax increase in terms of cents was virtually non-existent, and the prob- for taking time to explain how many and the school and county tax increases in lem was compounded by the closing of rupted or distracted by the kids. be a period of growth and positive change for every- variables go into some job responsibili- terms of percentages. All three should be much of East Broad Street, Elm Street, Young adults heading off to college will be facing one involved. ties that are unknown to the public. It is expressed in the same format so that the Quimby Street, making the search for big adjustments as well. They’ll be thrust into an Two final pieces of advice: Parents, don’t be too not uncommon that many hats are worn comparative increases are clear. An in- parking even more difficult. People seek- by those who are employed by the towns crease of $112 in municipal taxes to $1,352, ing to dine out or attend a movie found environment filled with strangers from different shocked if your child comes home after their first and public schools so that services con- as indicated in the letter, represents a 9 it nearly impossible to find parking. parts of the country and different parts of the world semester with some new attitudes, hair colors or tinue to flow smoothly. percent tax increase. To add an event such as the 5K to the as well. They’ll be exposed at once to new ways of wearing clothes that can’t be purchased in downtown The salaries of public employees are As a resident and taxpayer I appreci- normal Thursday evening in downtown public information and the public has a ate the burden all of these tax increases Westfield created monumental traffic thinking, new cultures, new lifestyles and new atti- Westfield. And freshmen; don’t be too distraught if right to know them. However, publish- place on Westfield homeowners, espe- and parking problems. It would be better tudes and interests. Some may be very surprised to you return home to find that your old bedroom has ing them on the front page of your news- cially during this economic downturn. to hold such an event on a different learn that college dormitory life is far removed from been turned into a den, a guest room or a place to paper without any accompanying expla- While both the Board of Education and weekday evening, Monday through nation or relevant article appears to be the Town Council want to keep taxes at Wednesday, because not only would the relative safety and conformity of Westfield, store clothes. an act of personal agenda designed ei- a reasonable level, it is important to that not exacerbate the traffic and park- ther to incite or generate ill feelings. make sure that the information shared ing situation on a Thursday, it would It also appears to be irresponsible jour- with the public is accurate and clear. attract people to the downtown area on a nalism and a reckless, tawdry attempt to weekday evening that normally does not Letters to the Editor Dr. William J. Foley get as much business. boost circulation at the expense of others. Superintendent of Schools, Whatever the purpose, it definitely now Westfield Board of Education Charles W. Stotter Westfield’s 9-11 demands an immediate explanation. A Westfield Penn State Student Disagrees great many people in our community are Memorial Should waiting to hear what you have to say. Lynne Pomerantz Always Gave With A&E Sorority Editorial Barbara Roskin Also Honor Veterans I am writing in response to your Pen school, as well as most others, has Scotch Plains Of Herself to Entire Community It has come to my attention that the & Ink article “MTV Makes Sorority cracked down on hazing. Any viola- Town of Westfield is building a memo- Struggles Look Like a Kindergarten tion of the hazing rules will result in I would indeed be remiss if I did not rounding areas. rial to honor the 10 residents who lost Catwalk.” As a junior at Pennsylvania the loss of your chapter. Sororities on Resident Applauds Town’s take a moment to share with the commu- Many of my fondest memories of their lives in the World Trade Center. In State University and an active member our campus would rather keep their nity the mark and legacy Lynne Lynne are of her spirit of volunteerism all honesty and with compassion and of a national sorority there, I was chapter than get the one night thrill of Rahway Ave. Improvements Pomerantz has left on the Westfield and the respect and admiration the chil- sympathy, it is wonderful. However, shocked by the comments and biased screaming at new members, formally I’ve lived on Rahway Avenue going on Community Center and the children of dren at the center have for her. At Easter, wouldn’t it be an honor to have a memo- opinions that you wrote about being in known as pledges. Our program con- 18 years, and I’ve seen some positive the center. she’d cook and decorate eggs with the rial that would also encompass all our a sorority. I agree that maybe the show sists of teaching our new members light as far as the whole Rahway Avenue I met Lynne Pomerantz shortly after help of her neighbors and scouts and military branches that have served and “Sorority Life” does have a jaded view about the history of our sorority, and Project is concerned. I now see less people she came to Westfield about nine years have Easter egg hunts at her house. She’d gave their young lives for you and me to on numerous things, but the truth of our chapter as a whole, before they get being ticketed for speeding. People are ago. She visited the center with her shop for supplies and bring parishioners keep our beloved country free? hazing is not one of them. initiated. Our Initiation Week, formally adjusting to the changes implemented on children in tow and was impressed with from her church to help with arts and Our family had five brothers serve in Although it is not clear how long known as Hell Week, consists of group Rahway Avenue and everything seems to the programs and endeared herself to the crafts for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s the World War II and only four came ago you pledged, I would like to bring activities that allow the new girls and be working as intended. children who come through our doors Day. She tutored the children in all sub- back. to light what going through your new older sisters to get to know each other. There is a learning curve to every- each day. jects. All the while, her children would A memorial honoring both 9/11 vic- member program is now like. I am the I can assure you no hazing occurs thing new. I notice the complaints have No job was too big or too small for be with her – her way of instilling a spirit tims and veterans would be a suitable New Member Educator, formally during this time. passed over the edge of constructive Lynne. She was a member of the Board of of volunteerism in them. tribute for the Town of Westfield. known as Pledgemaster, for my soror- Joining a sorority has allowed me to criticism, many which have been out- Directors, raised funds for our summer We are thankful for the time she spent Earnest Yarusi, Westfield ity. So, I am probably the most quali- take numerous leadership roles in my right insulting. You’re always going to camp cultural enrichment programs and with us and the many lessons we learned Madeline Yarusi, Watchung fied to tell you about our program. Our sorority, as well as the entire Greek have a few complainers, people who even donated funds from her own pocket. from her on sharing with the community. system. I was able to balance my hec- don’t like something new. In this in- She cared about the center and the Ernestine Howell tic schedule while still obtaining stance, it appears that Rahway Avenue community at large, and through her Executive Director, Dean’s List all four semesters I have is a much safer road than before. The work on the United Fund Board, she was Westfield Community been at Penn State. While you “dropped children are safer, and cars travel with instrumental in helping raise funds for Center Association out (of your sorority) to become a true more thought and care. I know of several many agencies in Westfield and sur- full-time student” I have been able to streets, that families wish cars would have a cumulative GPA of 3.7 and be- obey the speed limits and don’t. At come a member of three honor societies, recall a time when my neighbor would ‘Blue’ Manager Thanks Players including Order of Omega, a Greek honor call the Westfield Police once a week for society, of which I am on the executive months for more control of speeders. For Helping Make Great Team board. With your article, I feel you have Bicycle riders are also off base on possibly scared numerous upcoming their complaints as well. What do bicy- The Westfield 13-year-old “Blue” Davidson, for coming to assist our team freshman from joining an organization clists do about all the automobiles that traveling baseball team recently con- when we were short players during the that I feel can only facilitate a wonderful park on Rahway Avenue? Do they jump cluded their 2002 season, taking third tournament. college experience. over the cars; no they go around them. place in their league. During the play- These gentlemen could have been I have been able to meet many inter- So, they can do the same with the offs, several of our key players were anywhere else, from the pool, to the esting people and make what I feel will bumpouts. Bike riders can use their mir- unable to attend games due to long stand- movies, to the beach. They chose to play be life long friends through my soror- rors and control their speed. Nothing ing commitments which they were un- in 95 - degree heat and over 90 percent ity. I have seen our Greek system put says that they need to race down Rahway able to change. humidity, on a day declared a “heat together the largest student run philan- Avenue seeing if they can pass cars. Without assistance, we would have advisory.” They came ready, willing and thropy in the world, Dance Marathon, More than a 1,000 cars a day use had to forfeit playoff games. The team able to assist in any way they could. where we raised over 3.6 million dol- Rahway Avenue. How many bike riders met, led by Captain Kyle Zeitounian and They each said they were happy to “fill lars for children with cancer every use Rahway Avenue each day (6 or 8)? Assistant Captain Santo Nardi, and de- in” and play any position, even if that year. While many have huge miscon- The Town Engineer, Mayor, and mem- veloped their own plan for the playoffs. meant sitting on the bench. ceptions about the Greek system, I feel bers of the council have implemented a Based on the needs of the team, they They came “For the Love of the Game” it is one of the best things I have done plan that is working and will work. developed a list of other players they and we deeply appreciate their efforts in in college. People can and do adjust rather quickly. wanted to invite to fill out the roster for our time of need. the playoffs. On behalf of the team, we Diana L. Filo Carl Teschke Thomas W. Hoens, Manager, want to thank Joe Schurig, Peter Westfield (13-year-old) Blue Devils Scotch Plains Westfield Antonelli, Kevin Hennessey and Brian CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 8, 2002 Page 5 More Letters to the Editor FW Republican Committee To Hold Annual Picnic FANWOOD — The Fanwood Re- $40 per family, is to kick off the Thanks to Justin Pregenzer publican Campaign Committee 2002 Borough Council campaign to re- announces its 7th Annual Family Picnic. elect Councilman Stu Kline, Coun- For Rescuing Dog In Distress The Picnic is going to be held on cilman Dave Trumpp and to elect Sunday, August 18, 2002 at the home Andy Calamaras. On Thursday, July 18, I witnessed file) ripped my dog open with furious of Ted and Jean Trumpp, 28 Arlene Congressman Mike Ferguson, US both an unbearable tragedy and re- and deliberate savagery, I screamed Court, Fanwood, NJ. Senate Candidate Doug Forrester, and markable bravery. desperately for mercy and for help, The Picnic, which will run from 3 Fanwood Council President Joel I was walking my 4-year-old boxer, seemingly in vain, for who indeed Norton, on my block and stopped to would inject themselves into so obvi- to 7 p.m. and costs $25 per person or Whitaker are among the invited guests. speak with a neighbor/friend in his ously a perilous situation for both a driveway. My dog sat quietly on his dog and a human. Then, like a veri- leash, at my feet. Shortly thereafter, a table superman, Justin Pregenzer ap- AT&T Grant Benefits Y’s huge great Dane (recently profiled in peared. the Sunday Newark Star Ledger) came This young man whose neighboring Summer Camps, Playground down the block. He began to bark fero- family also owns a boxer, seeing and hearing what was going on from across WESTFIELD — The Westfield Y, and the International Brotherhood of the street, immediately put himself in located at 220 Clark Street, received a Electrical Workers (IBEW). It was cre- harms way and risked his own safety to Family Care Development Fund grant in ated to increase and improve child and save Norton. He jumped on the great the amount of $40,000. The money was elder care services available to AT&T Dane’s back and somehow wrestled used for materials for summer camps, as employees where they live and work. WESTFIELD FOUNDATION TRUSTEES…Gerald Glasser, President of the him off my dog; I do believe he saved well as to upgrade outdoor playground The Westfield Y serves over 1,200 Westfield Foundation Board of Trustees, center, is pictured with new Trustee his life. Heroes have been in the news matting on Ferris Place. area children, ages 3 to 15, in its Sum- Barbara Doyle Frantz and Thomas Phelan. Mr. Phelan is retiring from the a lot these past months, well, Justin The Family Care Development Fund mer Camp program. For more informa- board after six years of service. According to Mr. Glasser, the Foundation has Pregenzer is my hero. I will be forever is a joint project of AT&T, the Commu- tion about the Y and its programs, call provided over $3 million since its inception 27 years ago through more than 400 grateful to him for his act of unselfish nications Workers of America (CWA) (908) 233-2700. grants to non-profit agencies. bravery. My dog is in bad shape, he spent four nights in the hospital, needed 50 stitches, and was barely able to stand up. Post-surgical complications have landed him back in the hospital where he underwent a second surgical proce- dure. He is a pitiful and pathetic sight. To say that my heart is broken doesn’t Jim Hely begin to tell the story of how the last EISMAN ELY two weeks or so have been like for me W H and my family. But, as horrible and I/IOIA OYLE extensive as his injuries are, Norton is D B alive and we are hopeful that he will See us in the Bell Atlantic Yellow Pages. A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF Jennifer Pinto for The Leader/Times Only 1 of 40 lawyers is a recover to be the wonderful, loving * RECOVERING…Norton, a 4-year- dog we all knew. CERTIFIED TRIAL LAWYERS Supreme Court Certified Trial Lawyer. old Boxer, poses with owner Elyse I want to publicly thank Justin INJURY CASES (908) 789-9000 Weber-Sacks (right) and neighbor/ Pregenzer for his heroism and bravery, hero Justin Pregenzer (left) at the and for his continued attempt to help Westfield Veterinarian Hospital. following this incident. An added “Keeping Families Connected Is Our Top Priority” thank-you to the Pregenzer family for ciously, straining at his obviously in- raising such a fine young man. adequate leash. Within seconds his I also want to thank all the doctors, Jennifer Pinto for The Westfield Leader and The Times nlimited brute strength allowed him to break staff, and particularly Mikhail at CONSTRUCTION SLOWS...Apartment development at Central Avenue and U loose from his collar and leash and he Westfield Veterinary Hospital for their Cacciola Place in Westfield is pictured above last Tuesday with work remaining. began to savagely attack my dog compassionate care of Norton. ommunications Norton, still standing next to me. Elyse Weber-Sacks C SALES • SERVICE • INSTALLATION As this 180 pound dog (his weight Westfield was part of his aforementioned pro- DEEGAN Reader Calls For Completion Unlimited National 1 Of Central Avenue Initiatives night and weekend minutes Two things are very noticeable when when it appears that the same developer ROOFING and 1000 mobile-to-mobile minutes for life as long as traveling down Central Avenue towards is before the Town Council regarding you remain on the original plan selected at activation central Westfield these days. First, the development of the other side of Cen- for just $39.99 monthly access. town continues to move forward with tral Avenue. A big chunk of the entrance Annual 1 or 2-year agreement required. Calls placed outside calling area are 69 cents per minute sidewalk installation at and around the to Westfield is in the hands of this COMPANY North Ave. juncture. Hard work: great developer. Our tax dollars have been job. Secondly, and disturbingly, the spent for sidewalk, road and related .4-- promised new apartment buildings improvements. seemed stalled. Very little activity has The Central Avenue rehabilitation is • Long Distance occurred over the past 6-12 months and, a key town initiative for all of us. As 908-322-6405 • Voice Mail when there is activity, it is slow. townspeople, we benefit greatly from Throughout an extremely mild win- the charm, character and good con- • Call Waiting ter and spring, and a very dry summer; struction of many of our most public we’ve watched as the grass grows faster areas. This prime opportunity to im- than the construction moves ahead. What prove this particular area should not be Tear-Offs • Re-Roofs are we to do? Unfortunately, as citi- allowed to simply drift along. I’m hope- zens, there are few options open. Per- ful that our public leaders, both politi- haps the best thing that we can do is cal and journalistic, will realize an op- Repairs • Gutters OWNER OPERATED • SERVING UNION CO. support our public officials if, and when, portunity for leadership when they see they decide that questions must be asked. one! 15 Broad Street Westfield, NJ After all, public statements have indi- Robin Fry Free Estimates • Fully Insured cated that our town government is com- Westfield 908.654.6440 Fax: 908.654.6441 mitted to improving that stretch of Cen- tral Avenue. Indeed, the public con- struction has been moving forward. Introducing However, it is also the responsibility of our public officials to monitor other ® construction that directly affects the The Town Bank’s VISA Check Card! public good. Perhaps the fourth estate can also assist in this process. I doubt that I’m the only reader that is curious as to why Use This “Check” the project seems stalled. This appears to be an excellent opportunity for a bit of investigative reporting by The Westfield Leader. Were there any con- Worldwide, Anytime! cessions or promises made to this de- veloper? Was there an agreed upon time- table for completion of the apartment/ retail complex? Is there a limit to how long the lot can remain under develop- ment? Was design approval involved and, if so, who monitors adherence to The Town Bank the agreed upon design? This becomes extremely important of Westfield VISA CHECK CARD Administrator Seeks To Clarify Confusion 4258 3070 8970 2567 Regarding Tax Bills 4258 GOOD 02/05 This letter is in response to a letter THRU from Dr. William J. Foley, Superinten- dent of Schools, dated August 2, which JOHN Q. PUBLIC was addressed to The Westfield Leader and forwarded to the Mayor’s office via e-mail. In 2001, the town included an ex- Say good-bye to check writing and carrying cash whenever planatory letter with the 2001-2002 you’re away from home. The Town Bank’s new VISA® tax bill, in order to provide informa- Check Card* is like a check and an ATM card all in one— tion to residents of Westfield about where their tax dollars are actually but easier, safer and more convenient. Make purchases or spent. A similar letter was sent out get the cash you need, anytime, anywhere. The amount of SAV E 35-50% with this year’s tax bills. All calcula- your purchase is deducted directly from your Town Bank ON HANDCRAFTED SHIFMAN MATTRESSES tions are made from the average resi- checking account. No IDs required! No waiting for check dence assessment, which was prelimi- AND RECEIVE A FREE $50-$75 BORDERS ® OR WALDENBOOKS® GIFT CARD* narily estimated at $180,000 by the approvals! No monthly fees! Tax Assessor’s Office. Experience the sublime comfort of a Shifman handmade mattress. 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Therefore, the final 2002 Now that's a bedtime story with a happy ending! numbers are as follows: • Access to any ATM location worldwide** The town’s increase to the average assessed residence is $83 (6.7 per- You’ll always receive a receipt for easy record keeping and LIMITED TIME ONLY cent); the school board’s increase is every transaction will be detailed on your checking account *applies to Ultra Premium sets only. $495 (9.7 percent) and the county’s statement. Receive a $50 gift card with Twin or Full size; receive a $75 gift card with Queen or King size. increase is $187 (11.8 percent). Your gift card will be sent to you by Shifman Mattress Co. within 6-8 weeks after the date your mattress is delivered. In addition, the 2002 Tax Allocation pie chart remains the same. The town Stop in or call us to apply for yours! BANCROFT CRYSTAL SAPPHIRE *SAVOY *SATURN keeps just 15.2 percent of the total SUGG. SALE SUGG. SALE SUGG. SALE SUGG. SALE SUGG. SALE taxes collected, the school board re- TWIN EA. PC. 240 $119 TWIN EA. PC. 330 $179 TWIN EA. PC. 520 $279 TWIN EA. PC. 830 $439 TWIN EA. PC. 970 $539 ceives 64.4 percent of the total taxes FULL EA. PC. 360 $189 FULL EA. PC. 450 $249 FULL EA. PC. 640 $349 FULL EA. PC. 1000 $539 FULL EA. PC. 1170 $649 collected and the county receives 20.4 QUEEN SET 1110 $599 QUEEN SET 1490 $799 QUEEN SET 2240 $1199 QUEEN SET 2580 $1399 percent of the total taxes collected. KING SET 1570 $849 KING SET 2250 $1199 KING SET 3170 $1699 KING SET 3660 $1999 The above numbers and percentages are correct. The purpose of our letter Savings off of manufacturers suggested retail and may not be based on actual sales. was to inform Westfielders as to how their tax money was being spent. I hope this clears up any confusion some residents may have had. 520 South Avenue 44 Elm Street Valley Furniture Shop James H. Gildea Westfield, NJ 07090 Westfield, NJ 07090 Exquisite 18th Century Reproductions Town Administrator 908-301-0800 908-518-9333 Fax: 908-301-0843 Fax: 908-518-0803 20 Stirling Road, Watchung, New Jersey 07069 (908) 756-7623 Are you a Subscriber? 33 Forest Avenue, Hawthorne, New Jersey 07506 (973) 427-1848 *A checking account relationship is required to apply for your Town Bank of INSURED You should be! Westfield VISA¨ Check Card. **A service charge may be imposed if you use your Town Bank of Westfield VISA¨ Check Card at ATMs other than The Town Monday-Saturday 10-5:30 • Thursday Eves 'till 9 PM • SUNDAY 1-5 www.goleader.com Bank’s. Use at any ATM with the STAR¨, MAC¨, and PLUS¨ logos. CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 6 Thursday, August 8, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION CONTACT Reveals Dates For Fall Training Classes WESTFIELD — CONTACT We and answer calls to 1-800-SUI- Care, a non-profit, 24-hour crisis CIDE. They are trained to listen hotline serving residents of Union, non-judgmentally and to offer hope, Middlesex, Essex and Somerset support, information and referrals Counties, has announced that fall to people experiencing difficult training classes will begin in Sep- situations. CONTACT volunteers tember. are asked to donate just eight hours New fall training classes will of time each month. meet Mondays, September 9 Through CONTACT’s Care Ring through November 25, from 7 to 10 Program, volunteers also make re- p.m. at the First Baptist Church, assurance calls to elderly, located at 170 Elm Street in homebound and socially isolated Westfield. individuals throughout the year. Volunteers staff the crisis hotline Telephone volunteers must com- plete 50 hours of professional train- Nicole’s Yoga Center ing before going on the hotline. MAKING A SPLASH…The Girl Scouts of Franklin Elementary School in The comprehensive program is Westfield recently held a variety show in salute to World Thinking Day. Baby Offers Senior Classes delivered in an interactive atmo- items were collected at the event and donated to families in Elizabeth. Second- GARWOOD – Nicole’s Yoga Cen- sphere through group discussions, grade Brownie Troop No. 824, pictured above, performed a dance to “Splish ter, located at 94 North Avenue in workshops, lectures and intern- Splash.” Troop members, shown left to right, are: Front row, Madison Yarusi, Garwood, will offer special Yoga ships. Advance Training classes are Allie Jason, Gabby Cruz, Rebecca Dorward, Gabriella Pirrone and Anna Margolis, and back row, Audrey Peterson, Emily Smith, Mia Ballan, Jordan Restorative classes for senior citi- given throughout they year. Yarusi and Sabrina Greene. zens beginning the week of Monday, CONTACT volunteers work in a September 9. safe, confidential Union County lo- The classes will consist of exercises cation. Volunteer opportunities are Hiking Club Posts Events done on the floor or a chair for those open to anyone over age 18 and are with disabilities. It will utilize a series not limited to working on the of gentle movements designed to pro- hotline. Individuals may also serve For Upcoming Weekend mote balance, limberness and strength. on a committee, help in the office Open House programs will take or work on the newsletter. UNION COUNTY — The Union the leader. Individuals needing in- place on Thursday, August 22, from For more information or to regis- County Hiking Club has scheduled formation may call her at (973) 762- 12:30 to 5 p.m., and on Thursday, ter for the upcoming training a South Mountain Reservation 1832, before 9 p.m. September 5, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.; classes, please call (908) 490-1480. Ramble in Millburn on Saturday, Participants will meet at 10 a.m. in Scott Michael King and Miss Jordan Dixon McClelland Saturday, September 7, from 1 to 4 Interested individuals are encour- August 10. Naomi Shapiro will be the Locust Grove parking lot, at the p.m. and on Monday, September 9, aged to call as soon as possible corner of Glen Avenue and from 4 to 6:30 p.m. since seating is limited. Midshipman Hayes Lackawanna Place, across from the Free Yoga introductory classes are Millburn railroad station. available by appointment on Sep- Finishes Indoctrination This will be a brisk, five-mile Miss Jordan D. McClelland tember 7 at noon and on Wednesday Fanwood Women ramble with a steep “up” at the be- and Thursday, September 11 and 12, At U.S. Naval Academy ginning. Individuals are urged to at 8:30 p.m. each night. Wrap Up Season SCOTCH PLAINS – United States bring plenty of water, hiking boots Engaged to Scott M. King For more information, please call FANWOOD – The Woman’s Navy Midshipman Robert N. Hayes, and a snack for energy. Steady rain (908) 789-6426 or visit Club of Fanwood, a member of the son of Diana M. Hayes in will cancel the event. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice P. Mrs. R. Michael King of Westfield. www.nicolesyogacenter.com on the the New Jersey Federation of Chatham and Lewis M. Hayes of On Sunday, August 11, Mary Doyle McClelland of Westfield have an- A 1996 graduate of Westfield High Internet. Women’s Clubs, recently met for Scotch Plains, recently completed will lead the Ringoes Bicycle Tour. nounced the engagement of their School, the bride-to-be earned a de- its last meeting of the season at the six weeks of United States Naval She may be reached at (908) 580- daughter, Miss Jordan Dixon gree in biology from the University Polish Foundation home of club President Margery Academy Indoctrination (Plebe Sum- 1778. McClelland of New York City, to of Colorado in Boulder, Colo. in Palmer for an outdoor picnic lunch. mer) in Annapolis, Md. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at Scott Michael King, also of New 2000. While at the university, she Posts Registration Guests included the recipient of This demanding, fast-paced ori- the Ringoes Railroad Station, Route York City. He is the son of Mr. and was a member of Kappa Kappa the club’s $500 scholarship, Chris- entation begins four years of prepa- 579 — John Ringoes Road. The tour Gamma sorority. For Fall Programs tine Perrotta, and her mother. ration for commissioning as naval or will involve a leisurely ride from Miss McClelland is employed in CLARK – The Polish Cultural Christine is the daughter of John Marine Corps officers. Ringoes to New Hope through St. Onges Welcome marketing and advertising at Pen- Foundation in Clark will begin reg- and Jennifer Perrotta of Fanwood. During Plebe Summer, Midship- Sergeantsville and the D&R Canal guin Putnam Publishing, Inc. in New istration for the Fall Studies Pro- She will enter the University of man Hayes, a 2002 graduate of towpath, spanning about 25 miles. Molly Maeve York. She is also attending the Par- gram on Thursday, August 29. Indiana in Bloomington, where Chatham High School, learned basic Rain will cancel the event and hel- Susan and Kevin St. Onge of sons School of Design in Manhattan. Evening classes in Beginner’s she will major in musical theater. skills in seamanship, navigation, in- mets are required. Fanwood have announced the birth of Her fiancé also graduated from English, Intermediate English and The club’s scholarship commit- fantry drill, sailing and marksman- For a complimentary, six-month their daughter, Molly Maeve St. Onge, Westfield High School in 1996. He Advanced English will be offered on tee, chaired by Dolores Shunk and ship. He also learned the Brigade of Hiking Club schedule, please call on Tuesday, June 25, at 1:01 a.m. at was awarded a degree in accounting Tuesdays. On Thursday evenings, assisted by Helen Lindsay and Midshipmen’s Honor Concept. (908) 527-4900. Overlook Hospital in Summit. from Washington and Lee Univer- there will be classes in Beginner’s Joan Kirner, selected Christine Molly weighed 7 pounds and 6 sity in Lexington, Va. in 2000. Polish, Intermediate Polish and Im- based on her outstanding academic ounces and measured 21 inches in Mr. King was a member of Phi Delta mersion Polish. record and for her many honors, Harold Goettel Is Honored length at birth. Theta fraternity while at the university. A new offering this year will be awards and activities. The mother is a 1987 graduate of He also was a defensive end for the the Preparation for Citizenship Class. The club’s main goal each year Westfield High School. Washington and Lee Generals football Classes will begin the week of Tues- is to award a scholarship to a As Senior Church Member The baby’s maternal grandparents team. The future bridegroom is a bond day, September 17, and meet for 12 Fanwood resident, as well as mak- are John and Ann Dalton of Westfield. futures trader at Goldenberg, weeks. Early registration is recom- ing contributions to the commu- SCOTCH PLAINS – Harold “Hal” Mr. Goettel’s professional career Her paternal grandparents are Ri- Hehmeyer, Inc. in New York. mended. nity. Goettel, the most senior member of was spent as Medical Librarian for chard and Lucille St. Onge of The couple plans to be married in On Wednesday, September 25, Dr. The next meeting of the club the Scotch Plains Baptist Church at the City of Newark. He also worked Milford, N.H. September of 2003. Fred Dammont will present a pro- will be held on Wednesday, Sep- age 99, was honored July 21 during part-time for The New York Times for gram called “The Icefields High- tember 11, at 12:30 p.m. at the the church’s 10 a.m. service and at 18 years, as relief Night Librarian in way,” comprising a journey through Fanwood Presbyterian Church. the coffee hour that followed. its editorial reference library. Alberta, Canada. Visitors are always welcome. Born on February 17, 1903 in a Baptized at the American Baptist A workshop on Polish Genealogy Pennsylvania Dutch village north- Camp Lebanon on June 27, 1982, he will be presented on Friday, October east of Philadelphia, he first worked has served in many positions in the The Finest in 18th Century Reproductions 18, at 7 p.m. by Edward Osoliniec. Fresh Air Fund Seeks fresh out of high school as a clerk in Scotch Plains Baptist Church and On Saturday, November 16, Dor- an optical warehouse in Philadel- was instrumental in updating and othy Wieczerzak will conduct a Pol- Union County Families phia for $10 a week. organizing the church’s membership Special Statton ish Christmas Ornaments workshop UNION COUNTY – The Fresh He later became a ticket clerk for needs when he served as church clerk. at 2:30 p.m. Participants will learn Air Fund is seeking additional fami- the Pennsylvania Railroad, where Up until a few years ago, Mr. 1/2 Price Cherry Bedroom Sale how to make ornaments during this lies in the Union County area to give he often had Babe Ruth at his win- Goettel was still playing and teach- program. inner-city children a two-week va- dow as he traveled to and from base- ing tennis. He was also active in the For further information, a copy of cation this summer. ball games. Gideons International, Union Camp. Now During Our the fall brochure or to register, please There are no financial require- Mr. Goettel subsequently earned call the Foundation office at (732) ments for hosting a Fresh Air child. a degree in library science from Westfield UNICO STOREWIDE SUMMER SALE 382-7197. The Polish Cultural Foun- Hosts may select the gender and the University of Pennsylvania and dation is located at 177 Broadway in approximate age of their visitor. completed graduate work in that Lauded For Aiding Clark. First-time visitors are six to 12 same field at the University of years old. Re-invited youngsters may California at Berkeley and at Co- ARC of Union County See it all on the Web! participate through age 18. For more lumbia University’s School of Li- WESTFIELD – Westfield information please call Susan brary Science. UNICO recently became the re- See it all in Color! Falzone at (908) 464-3321 or The cipient of a Certificate of Appre- Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367-0003. Gadabouts Reveal ciation from The ARC of Union www.goleader.com Information is also available on the County. Internet at www.freshair.org. Trip to Fire Island The certificate acknowledges MOUNTAINSIDE – The Gada- the UNICO chapter for having do- NEW EXPANDED STUDIO bout Senior Group of Mountainside nated time and support in helping will sponsor a trip to Fire Island on The ARC of Union County “fur- Night Stand Sunday, August 25, that will depart ther their mission to enrich the 1 1 1 W22 ⁄2 D16 ⁄2 H28 ⁄4 at 9 a.m. Pineapple Bed Queen Size lives of individuals with develop- List $1290. Sale $645. YOGA Participants will cruise from Bay mental disabilities.” List $2678. Sale $1339. Shore to Fire Island on a paddle Over the past three years, NEW PROGRAM wheeler. There will be a guided tour

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WILLIAM ROSS FORBES For each one of us, life is surely a Music and Ice Cream Social I have recently returned to Westfield journey that involves more than a few after trekking across much of western destinations as we make our way through CRANFORD — A presentation mately 40 youngsters will tell the Ireland to experience the roots of myriad experiences, some planned and of the children’s musical Oh Jonah! story of Jonah and the whale Celtic spirituality. Drinking in the others encountered. will take place on Friday, August 9, through music, mime and merry- beauty of the Irish countryside and Many of us miss the joy and rich- at the Calvary Lutheran Church, making. some of its rugged landscape, I spent ness of the journey because we are so located at 108 Eastman Street in The show will emphasize les- considerable time pondering the lives focused on a particular destination. Cranford. An ice cream social will sons about responsibility, listening of those who occupied early Christian Others become so obsessed with the follow the 7 p.m. performance. for the word of God in one’s life and pre-Christian sites. journey that they fail to make ad- Oh Jonah! will be the culmina- and accepting people who are dif- And beyond encountering the land, I equate arrangements to arrive at a tion of the church’s two-week ferent. was privileged to encounter a broad destination, and perhaps, let the des- children’s music camp. Approxi- Leading the cast will be Justin cross section of the Irish populace. tination choose them. Rupp as Jonah, with Alex Binder as One of my destinations was to climb One of my destinations on this Irish Methodist Church the captain of the ship. Both are to the summit of Crough Patrick — the pilgrimage was Inishmoor, the largest Cranford residents. Lauren Huff of mountain upon which legend tells us St. of the remote Aran Islands. As I parked To Commemorate Westfield will play the head angel; Patrick spent 40 days pondering his the car in the parking lot to take the ferry EAGLES HONORED…Richard T. R. Brautigam, left, and Michael Kazazis, Alex Bernhard of Fanwood will mission to Ireland. I’ve seen the moun- from Doolin, I noticed two women members of Boy Scout Troop No. 72 in Westfield, were recently recognized by Hiroshima Day Today play the King of Ninevah and Vic- tain before. It is substantial as it rises up parking alongside our car. their peers and others for having achieved Eagle Scout rank – the highest level WESTFIELD – The First United tor Hirshfield of Westfield will be a at the coast, often shrouded with clouds Despite their white hair and 70- in Boy Scouting. Methodist Church in Westfield will soloist. (like much of Ireland). something age, they looked like genu- present the Fourteenth Annual Now in its second year, Calvary The path to the top is populated ine hikers from their equipment. We Hiroshima Day Observance and Music Camp offered children en- with scores of pilgrims who come to exchanged smiles but not much con- Two Eagle Scouts Saluted Peace Program today, Thursday, Au- tering grades 1 through 7 daily replicate Patrick’s journey. Over the versation. gust 8, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. workshops in voice, music read- course of four hours (up and down), I Arriving on the island where only the Survivors of the Hiroshima and ing, theater arts and staging. They met many fellow travelers: Germans, few hundred residents have cars, my During Court of Honor Nagasaki atomic bombings will also were introduced to Orff instru- Italians, South Africans, Hungarians, wife and I rented mountain bikes to join WESTFIELD – Boy Scout Troop troop in a leadership role by holding present a message of peace and ments, dance, Bible stories and Australians, French, British and even the ubiquitous tourists. Huffing and No. 72 held an Eagle Court of Honor positions such as Patrol Leader. In nuclear disarmament, concluded by designing stage sets. a few Irish! The journey was special, puffing up the many hills and then Ceremony June 3 at The Presbyte- addition, scouts must submit origi- a candlelight procession to The public is invited to both the and the destination was all that I was traversing the eight-mile island, we rian Church in Westfield, at which nal ideas for a community project Mindowaskin Park. performance and the ice cream so- told it would be. vowed to get in better shape for our next two scouts were recognized for hav- that must be approved by the Boy Koji Hayashida, a Hiroshima sur- cial. There is no charge, but an mountain bike adventure. ing attained Eagle status – the high- Scout Council. The project must then vivor, and Ms. Fumie Kakita, daugh- offering at the performance will be Scotch Plains Baptist At one obscure point at the far est rank in Boy Scouting. be completed under the managerial ter of a Nagasaki survivor, will pro- given to a charity to be announced northern end of the island, when we Scouts Richard T. R. Brautigam supervision of the candidate. vide their testimony of surviving a that evening. To Present The Climb were taking a break, who should we and Michael Kazazis, both students Richard, who is about to start his nuclear attack and their message of Donations will be accepted at the SCOTCH PLAINS – The Climb, a see but the two white-haired hikers, at Westfield High School, had re- senior year, has been a member of peace and hope. Sharlene Leahey ice cream social to help with ex- newly-released film from World Wide staffs in hand as they passed us smil- ceived citations and congratulatory Troop No. 72 since 1996. He is a and the Solidarity Singers will pro- penses. Pictures, a division of the Billy Graham ing and talking. letters from President and Mrs. Bush member of the varsity lacrosse team vide music for the program. For information about the per- Evangelistic Association, will be shown Later that evening, as we sat gazing and Senators Jon Corzine and Robert and also is active in St. Helen’s Ro- A candle light vigil will follow the formance of Oh Jonah! or the Mu- on Sunday, August 18, at 6:30 p.m. at across the beautiful harbor, our two Torricelli, among others. man Catholic Church in Westfield, program along East Broad Street to sic Camp, please call Jaye Newbold, the Scotch Plains Baptist Church. friends smiled and greeted us again as To achieve Eagle rank, scouts must where he serves as a Peer Minister. Mindowaskin Park, to be concluded associate in ministry, at (908) 276- A mountain-climbing adventure, it they passed us and headed toward the complete at least 21 Merit Badge For his Eagle project, he stabilized by a prayer for peace. 2418. features television actors Jason George southern end of the island. classes taught by adult counselors, and renovated the stone basement and Ned Vaughn as climbers who forge Much later that same evening, as we dealing with such topics as Citizen- walls of the United Fund building at a volatile partnership leading toward walked back to our B&B, who should ship in the World and Community, the Westfield train station. Temple Plans Documentary; ultimate confrontation. Veteran actors we encounter in the twilight that exists Family Life, Communications, and Michael, who graduated Westfield Dabney Coleman and Clifton Davis in Ireland at 10:45 p.m. in the summer? First Aid. High School this year, was a member also appear in the film. Yes, they were still walking along at an Candidates must also serve their of the Art Club, as well as the soccer Discussion of High Holydays The public is invited to attend the impressive pace and still smiling. and golf teams. He has had his art WESTFIELD – Temple Emanu- Temple Emanu-El, will be the facili- showing of the film. Scotch Plains Bap- The following morning as we boarded Torah Center Course work displayed in town and at annual tist Church is located at 333 Park Av- the ferry for our return to Doolin, we sat El, located at 756 East Broad Street tator for the program. There will be exhibitions at Westfield High School. in Westfield, has confirmed the dates a $5 admission charge collected at enue in Scotch Plains. For more infor- with the women hikers and shared sto- To Conclude Aug. 14 The scout’s Eagle project was to mation, please call (908) 322-5487. ries. It seems that these good friends for two special programs to be held the door. WESTFIELD – The Jewish Lit- design and build the paver garden at the temple later this month. The following Tuesday, August 27, have taken hikes nearly every weekend eracy Program of the Union County pathway at Franklin Elementary Sha’arey Shalom Sets for 25 years. They have been every- On Thursday, August 22, the docu- Rabbi Renee Edelman will discuss Torah Center in Westfield will present School in Westfield, which chal- mentary film Trembling Before G-d and answer questions about the High where and have seen much of western the fourth and final installment of its lenged him to raise funds for the ‘New Member Tea’ Europe from the vantage point that will be presented at 7:30 p.m. It tells Holydays and prayer service. There “Survey of Jewish History” course materials, coordinate work efforts the story of gay Orthodox Jews who is no charge for this program, which AREA – Temple Sha’arey Shalom walkers gain. Their joy, they said, was on Wednesday, August 14, at 8 p.m. and learn the technicalities of build- in Springfield, the congregation of from the experience of the journey. decide to “come out of the closet,” as will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the center. ing a pathway. well as the religious and familial For more information about either which includes Westfield residents, Where is your journey taking you? The lecture will cover the period Michael has also served as a First will hold a “New Member Tea” on What have you missed by being in such ramifications of this decision. of these programs, please call Carolyn from 175 to 200 A.C.E.. It will in- United Methodist Church volunteer Rabbi Mary Zamore, a rabbi at Shane at (908) 232-6770. Thursday, August 22, at 7:30 p.m. a hurry? Have you gotten to a destina- clude the story of the emergence of mentor of a fourth-grade boy during Individuals and families interested tion you thought would be wonderful, Torah and Judaism higher than ever the school year. He also participated in learning more about the temple only to find that it wasn’t? from the ashes of the burning temple, in the architectural design challenge are invited to attend. I think I’m going to keep my eyes open as well as Rabbi Judah the prince and promoted by Mercer County Col- Temple officers, teachers, religious wider than I have in the past, and I’m his special relationship with Marcus lege during his junior year. and Hebrew School teachers, repre- going to do more walking and reflecting Aurelius. The new Eagle scout plans to ma- Good News sentatives of the Membership Com- than ever before. I know where I’m Reservations are preferred but not jor in architecture at Tulane Univer- “And God shall wipe away all the tears mittee, Cantor Amy Daniels and Rabbi going, but how I deal with the journey is required. For more information, sity in the fall. from their eyes; and there shall be no more Joshua Goldstein will be present to more important than most of us realize. please call the Torah Center at (908) Troop No. 72 is sponsored by the speak about Sha’arey Shalom and its See you on the road somewhere! 789-5252. The center is located at Questors and Session of The Presby- death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither programs and to answer questions. * * * * * 418 Central Avenue. terian Church in Westfield. shall there be any more pain: for the Temple Sha’arey Shalom, located The Reverend Dr. William Ross Forbes at 78 South Springfield Avenue in is Senior Pastor of The Presbyterian former things are passed away.” Springfield, is a Reform Jewish con- Church in Westfield, where he has served Local Residents Recognized gregation affiliated with the Union for the past 13 years. Revelation 21:4 The Gospel of American Hebrew Congregations. For more information about new Union County Offers At Agency’s Anniversary membership or to make a reservation for the upcoming “tea,” please call Riding Lessons at Stable UNION COUNTY – Several area South Plainfield performed blues and Temple Emanu-El Membership Committee Chairwoman MOUNTAINSIDE – Registration residents were honored when Family country songs, respectively, at the 756 East Broad Street Jacqueline Lieberberg through the for Fall Troop riding lessons is ongo- and Children’s Services celebrated event. temple office at (973) 379-5387. ing throughout August at the Watchung its 109th anniversary at a recent an- Founded in 1893, Family and Westfield, NJ 07090 Stable, located at 1160 Summit Lane nual meeting held at the Third Children’s Services provides a range Italian Festival Slated in Mountainside. Westminster Presbyterian Church in of behavioral health and social ser- Classes are available for beginners Elizabeth. vices throughout Union County and Please share the warmth of Shabbat with us at At St. Bart’s Church through advanced student riders, from Among those elected to the surrounding areas. It is also a li- a special service and oneg as we welcome 9 years of age to adult. The adult troop SCOTCH PLAINS – The 28th An- and the children’s troop, for children organization’s Board of Trustees were censed adoption agency and outpa- new and prospective members. nual UNICO/St. Bartholomew La- nine through 18 years of age, begins Rose Rivers and Jeanne Marie Ryan, tient mental health service provider. bor Day Italian Festival will be held the week of September 3. both of Westfield. Family and Children’s Services is from Friday, August 30, through Applications to join must be presented Dr. Allan Hermann of Scotch Plains a certified member agency of the Friday August 9, 2002 Monday, September 2. in person at the Watchung Stable from 9 was one of several staff members to United Way and is an accredited The festivities will take place from a.m. through noon or from 1 p.m. through be recognized for senior staff ser- member of the national Council on 5 to 11 p.m. each day on the grounds 4 p.m. Students must bring proof of resi- vice. He is a board-certified consult- Accreditation for Children and Fam- of St. Bartholomew the Apostle Ro- dency and new junior troop members ing psychiatrist at the agency. ily Services. man Catholic Church, located at 2032 must also bring a birth certificate. For Musicians Alvin Madison of For more information, please call Reception at 7:30 p.m. to meet the Clergy, Westfield Avenue in Scotch Plains. more information, call (908) 789-3665. Scotch Plains and Barbara Harley of (908) 352-7474. Temple Board Members and Committee Chair-People Hosted by the Scotch Plains- Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, the Enrica Chretién Named Service at 8:00 p.m. followed by socializing and dessert festival will include rides, food, music and games for all ages. Assistant Secretary Booths will feature Italian delica- MOUNTAINSIDE – Enrica Gioè cies such as mussels, calzones, pasta, Chretién of Mountainside was re- For more information about Temple Membership, zeppoles and pastries. The St. cently elected as Assistant Secretary call Carolyn Shane, Executive Director, Bartholomew Life Teen Band will of the Rutgers University Board of at (908) 232-6770, extension 114 perform at the festival on Sunday, Trustees. September 1, at 6 p.m. A 50/50 raffle will also be held again this year, with the drawing to take place on September 2 at 10 p.m. Last year’s winner received over $13,000. To purchase raffle tickets, please call St. Bartholomew’s Rec- tory at (908) 322-5192. For more information about the Scotch Plains-Fanwood Chapter of UNICO, please visit www.spfunico.org or call (908) 889-2200, extension no. 1. Because You Can’t Always Be There… CareOne offers a Respite Care Program which is a wonderful service for people caring for an elderly loved one.Whether you’re taking a vacation, a business trip or just need some time off from care giving, CareOne at The Highlands will give you the peace of mind that your loved one is receiving the best treatment and assistance available. 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Sullivan, 73, Was Attorney At Union County Children’s Shelter – Obituaries – With Area Law Firm For 35 Years Dorothy Virginia Copper McKoy, and Walter Copper of Lithia Springs, John J. Sullivan, 73, of Scotch Plains ment 15 years ago. 84, of Scotch Plains died on Wednes- Ga.; another daughter, Dorothy Riley DEATH NOTICE: died on Sunday, July 28, at his resi- He graduated with a bachelor’s day, July 24, at the home of her daugh- of Linden; a brother, Charles Copper dence. degree in economics from St. Francis ter, Roberta McKoy, in Fort Washing- of East Orange; two sisters, Edna Louis Clark, 88, Worked in Sales; Born in Brooklyn, he had lived in College in New York and earned a law ton, Md. Copper of Plainfield and Betty Cop- Queens prior to moving to Scotch degree from Fordham University, also Born in Easton, Md., she was a per of East Orange; 17 grandchil- Plains in 1965. in New York. resident of Scotch Plains since 1958. dren; 13 great-grandchildren and a Wrote Column for Leader-Times Mr. Sullivan had been an attorney He was predeceased by a son, Mar- Mrs. McKoy had worked as a child great-great grandchild. Louis H. Clark, 88, of East Setauket, N.Y., died on Thursday, August 1, with the law firm of Sullivan and tin F. Sullivan, in 1992. supervisor with the Union County Funeral services were held on Sat- at Peninsula General Hospital in Queens, N.Y. Kuter in New York City and Pennsyl- Surviving are his wife, Eileen Children’s Shelter in Berkeley Heights urday, July 27, at St. Mark’s Episco- Born on November 9, 1913 in New York City, he had lived in Westfield vania for 35 years before his retire- McCarthy Sullivan; two daughters, for 20 years before retiring. pal Church. Interment took place at for more than 50 years before recently moving to East Setauket. Teresa Sullivan and Carol Sullivan; a She was a member of St. Mark’s Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. He had been a salesman with the Avery Company in New York City prior Lori Jean Phillips, 43 son, John J. Sullivan, and a brother, Episcopal Church of Plainfield and its Arrangements were under the direc- to his retirement. Lori Jean Phillips, 43, of Charles F. Sullivan. Altar Guild. tion of the Higgins Home for Funerals Mr. Clark had authored and published a sales book entitled “How to Get Bridgewater died on Thursday, Au- The funeral service was held on She was also a member and Past in Plainfield. and Hold Key Accounts” and had formerly written a column for The gust 1, at Haven Hospice at JFK Medi- Wednesday, July 31, at the Rossi President of the Plainfield-Scotch Memorial donations may be made Westfield Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains-Fanwood. cal Center in Edison. Funeral Home in Scotch Plains. A Plains Section of the National Coun- to the Plainfield-Scotch Plains Sec- He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Born in Plainfield, she grew up in Mass followed at St. Bartholomew cil of Negro Women. tion of the NCNW, P.O. Box 716, Scotch Surviving are his wife, Priscilla Clark; a daughter, Priscilla Dunn and her Fanwood and had also lived in Bound the Apostle Roman Catholic Church She was predeceased by her hus- Plains 07076. husband, Tom; a sister, Amy Blocher, and four grandchildren, Thomas Dunn Brook before moving to Bridgewater in Scotch Plains. Interment was at band, John Wilford McKoy, in May of August 8, 2002 and his wife, Deanna; Bryan Dunn, Patrick Dunn and Katie Dunn. 10 years ago. Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains. 1986; a brother, Isaac Copper, and A Funeral Mass was offered on Monday, August 5, at St. James Roman Ms. Phillips was employed as Fleet Memorial contributions may be three sisters, Fannie Copper, Mary Catholic Church in Setauket, with the Reverend Pat Harnett officiating. Manager of the former Hoechst-Celanese made to the Scotch Plains Rescue Squad, Copper and Bertha Copper. DEATH NOTICE: Interment took place at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Port Jefferson, N.Y. in Bridgewater for the past 15 years. P.O. Box 325, Scotch Plains 07076. Also surviving are five sons, John The Bryant Funeral Home in Setauket was in charge of the arrangements. She had formerly worked at the August 8, 2002 McKoy of Scotch Plains, George August 8, 2002 Eddie Bauer store in Bridgewater and McKoy of Monk’s Corner, S.C., Grace M. Venezia, 65 with Oakite in Berkeley Heights. Edward Wimmer, Sr. Roland McKoy of Portland, Ore., Grace Marie Venezia, 65, of She was a longtime member of the Edward Joseph Wimmer, Sr., 69, of Patrick McKoy of May’s Landing Stanton died on Wednesday, July Fanwood Presbyterian Church. Westfield died on Friday, August 2, at 31, at her home. Dr. Anne V. Bailey, Local Professor; Surviving are her parents, Earl and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Born in Plainfield, she had lived Margaret Sorge Phillips of Fanwood; Livingston. there and then in Fanwood for 37 Had Been Listed in Who’s Who Amanda Menzoff, 85 a brother, Roger D. Phillips of Alburtis, Born in Philadelphia, he had lived years before moving to Stanton Pa., and two sisters, Valerie Hardy of in Austria before relocating to Amanda “Sis” Millwater Menzoff, three years ago. Dr. Anne V. Bailey of Westfield died Newark State Teachers College, where Elizabethtown, Pa. and Ginger Balzer Westfield many years ago. 85, of Bradenton, Fla. died on Wednes- Mrs. Venezia was a graduate of on Friday, August 2, at Overlook she received her Bachelor of Science of Kenilworth. Mr. Wimmer, a civil engineer, had day, July 31, at the Surrey Place Con- Holy Trinity High School in Hospital in Summit. Degree. She earned her Master of Arts A memorial service was held on been a manager with Killam Associ- valescent Center in Bradenton. Westfield and the Berkeley School Born in Providence, R.I, she had Degree from Rutgers University and Sunday, August 4, at the Memorial ates in Morristown for several years Born in Plainfield, she had lived in in East Orange. lived in Westfield for many years. her Doctor of Education Degree from Funeral Home, 155 South Avenue in prior to retiring. Fanwood prior to moving to She had volunteered as a secre- Dr. Bailey had taught at the el- New York University. Fanwood. He graduated from the Villanova Bradenton in 1980. tary at St. Bernard’s Roman Catho- ementary, high school and college Dr. Bailey was a Past President of Memorial donations may be made University School of Engineering in Mrs. Menzoff was a member of the lic Church in Plainfield and had levels over the course of her career. the New Jersey Association of Teach- to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Villanova, Pa. in 1959. First United Methodist Church in helped with many fundraising ef- She served as both Chairwoman of ers of English and the New Jersey Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, He was a member of the Knights of Scotch Plains. forts for the church. the Department of Language Arts and Yearbook Association and a member N.Y. 10021 or to Haven Hospice, P.O. Columbus and a leader with Boy She was predeceased by her hus- She was an avid cook and a col- as a teacher of developmental read- of the National and New Jersey Edu- Box 3059, Edison 08818. Scout Troop No. 73, both in Westfield. band, Joseph Menzoff, in 1990; three lector of cookbooks. Mrs. Venezia ing at Cranford High School, as well cation Associations, as well as the August 8, 2002 A United States Army veteran, he brothers, Earl Millwater, Jack Millwater also enjoyed spending time with as Coordinator of Language Arts for National Eastern Speech Association Ruby Brynildsen, 87 was stationed in Germany during the and Harold Millwater, and two sisters, her family and always had time for kindergarten through 12th grade. She and the Metropolitan School Study Korean Conflict. Kathryn Pryor and Mary Sterling. other people. had earlier been a teacher at Batten Council. Ruby S. Brynildsen, 87, of Mesa, Surviving are his wife of 41 years, Surviving are two daughters, Ginny Surviving are her husband, Ralph High School in Elizabeth. She was listed in Who’s Who of Ariz. died on Saturday, August 3, at Margarete Wimmer; two sons, Ed- Kalmback of Bradenton and Barbara V. Venezia; two sons, R. Vincent She additionally was a professor at American Women. Cypress Court Assisted Living in ward Wimmer, Jr. and Thomas Di Quollo of Fanwood; a sister, Flo- Venezia and his wife, Kathy, of Surviving are two sisters, Fern Mesa. Wimmer; a daughter, Dr. Angela Born in Brooklyn, she had been a rence Mulley of Readington; a Tampa, Fla. and James J. Venezia Maralynn Ricca, 55 Bailey and Shirley Lauer, both of Wimmer; his mother, Johanna brother, Robert Millwater of Denver, and his wife, Mary, of Chatham; her Westfield, and a brother, Dr. Foster lifelong resident of Fanwood and Wimmer; a brother, the Reverend Jo- Colo.; six grandchildren and 13 great- mother, Antoinette Puglisi of Maralynn Agniescko Ricca, 55, of Mitchem of Cranford. Scotch Plains before relocating to seph Wimmer, and six grandchildren. grandchildren. Fanwood; her brother, Joseph J. Mountainside died on Sunday, Au- Services were held on Tuesday, Mesa in November of 2001. A Mass was offered on Monday, Funeral services were held on Tues- Puglisi, Jr. of Watchung, and three gust 4, at Overlook Hospital in Sum- August 6, at the Gray Memorial Fu- Mrs. Brynildsen had been August 5, at the Holy Trinity Roman day, August 6, at the Memorial Fu- grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel mit. neral Home, 12 Springfield Avenue employed as the office manager for Catholic Church in Westfield. neral Home, 155 South Avenue in and David. Born in Newark, she had lived in in Cranford. the Suburban News in Westfield for August 8, 2002 Arrangements were under the di- Fanwood. Interment followed at Hill- Funeral services were held on Westfield for many years before mov- over 30 years prior to retiring. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, side Cemetery in Scotch Plains. Saturday, August 3, at the Memo- ing to Mountainside eight years ago. She was a member of the All 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Memorial contributions may be rial Funeral Home, 155 South Av- Mrs. Ricca was a homemaker. She Alice Simpson, 87 Saints’ Crafters at the All Saints’ Memorial donations may be made made to the Karen E. Franzone Me- enue in Fanwood. was also a part-time cook at St. Helen’s Alice Simpson, 87, of Mountainside Episcopal Church in Scotch Plains, to the Knights of Columbus Welfare morial Scholarship Fund, in care of In lieu of flowers, donations may Roman Catholic Church in Westfield, died on Wednesday, July 17, at Over- as well as the Professional Business Fund, P.O. Box 101, Westfield 07091. Scotch Plains-Fanwood High be made to Hunterdon Hospice, 2100 where she was a communicant. look Hospital in Summit. Women’s Association in Westfield. August 8, 2002 School, Westfield Road, Scotch Wescott Drive, Flemington 08822. Surviving are her husband, Michael Born in Roselle Park, she had been Mrs. Brynildsen had been a member Plains 07076. August 8, 2002 Ricca; two sons, Danny Ricca and a resident of Elizabeth before coming of the Madison Avenue Chapel in Aziza K. Jaghab, 87 August 8, 2002 Todd Ricca, both of Mountainside; a to Mountainside 50 years ago. Scotch Plains and later the Fanwood Aziza K. Jaghab of Cranford died sister, Teddy Priebeck of Neptune, Mrs. Simpson graduated from Presbyterian Church. She also on Saturday, August 3, at her home. Robert LaMendola, 47, Local Artist; and three grandchildren. American University in Washington, volunteered as a Cub Scout leader. Born in Jordan, she had lived in A Mass of Christian Burial took D.C. in 1936 and also attended She was predeceased by her Cranford for more than a decade. Was Semi-Professional Hockey Player place yesterday, Wednesday, August Skidmore College in Saratoga husband, Raymond Brynildsen, in She was a member of the Holy Trin- 7, at St. Helen’s Church. Interment Springs, N.Y. 1994. ity Greek Orthodox Church in Robert Michael LaMendola, 47, of intricacies of fly tying. was private. She was a member of the Lavallette Surviving are two sons, R. Douglas Westfield. Plainfield died on Thursday, August Mr. LaMendola was also a semi- Arrangements were under the di- Yacht Club. Brynildsen of Mesa and William A. Ms. Jaghab was active in charity 1, at his home. professional ice hockey player and a rection of the Dooley Colonial Home, She was predeceased by her hus- Brynildsen of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a work. Born in Newark, he had lived in black belt in tae kwon do. 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield. band, Robert B. Simpson. sister, Olga Rose of Fanwood; three She was predeceased by two broth- Union, Garwood and Westfield be- Surviving is his mother, Irene August 8, 2002 Surviving is a sister-in-law, grandchildren and two great- ers, Joseph Jaghab and Mousa Jaghab. fore moving to Plainfield seven years Unger LaMendola of Roselle; his Jeanette Simpson. grandchildren. Surviving are 10 nieces and neph- ago. father, Nicholas LaMendola of Ohio, John W. Jeske, Jr., 73 A funeral service was held on Funeral services will be held at 10 ews. A self-taught artist, Mr. and a sister, Lorraine LaMendola John W. Jeske, Jr., 73, of Alexandria Wednesday, July 31, at the August F. a.m. on Saturday, August 10, at the A farewell service was held yester- LaMendola had studied with re- Spagnoli. Township died on Sunday, August 4, Schmidt Memorial Funeral Home in Memorial Funeral Home, 155 South day, Wednesday, August 7, at the Holy nowned artist Joseph Dawley of A Mass was held on Monday, Au- at his home. Elizabeth. Interment took place at Avenue in Fanwood. Interment will Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. In- Cranford. Several of his paintings gust 5, at St. Helen’s Roman Catholic Born in Chicago, he had lived in Evergreen Cemetery in Hillside. follow at Fairview Cemetery in terment followed at Fairview Cem- were shown in local art galleries in Church in Westfield. Interment took Westfield prior to moving to Alexan- August 8, 2002 Westfield. etery in Westfield. the Westfield area. He also did cus- place at the Weehawken Cemetery in dria Township 13 years ago. Visitation will take place from 2 Arrangements were under the di- tom car and van designs. North Bergen. Mr. Jeske had been a business man- to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. rection of the Gray Funeral Home, He was an avid fly fisherman and Arrangements were under the di- ager at Gill St. Bernard’s School in Peter V. Graff, 50 tomorrow, Friday, August 9, at the 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. fly tier who was featured in the rection of the Gray Funeral Home, Peapack-Gladstone for 13 years be- Peter V. Graff, 50, of Fanwood died funeral home. Memorial donations may be made Sportman’s Gallery regarding the 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. fore his retirement last year. on Wednesday, July 31, at Overlook In lieu of flowers, memorial to the International Orthodox Chris- August 8, 2002 He had previously been employed Hospital in Summit. donations may be made to Hospice tian Charity, in care of the Holy in business research for Bell Tele- Born and raised in New Milford, of the Valley – East Office, 2222 Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Robert V. Thiede, 80, Army Veteran; phone. he had lived in Clark for seven years South Dobson Road, Mesa, Ariz. 250 Gallows Hill Road, Westfield He was awarded a bachelor’s de- and in Fanwood the past five years. 85202-6491. 07090. Retired Exxon Chemical Engineer gree from Duke University in North Mr. Graff was a partner in the Ad August 8, 2002 August 8, 2002 Carolina and a master’s degree from Agency in Cranford for more than 20 Robert Vogt Thiede, 80, of New Thiede of Tinton Falls, Eric Robert Seton Hall University in South Or- years. Anthony Rocco, Jr., 76, Businessman; Bern, N.C. died on Thursday, August Thiede of Kingwood, Tex. and ange. He graduated from Boston Col- 1, at his residence. Daniel Stephen Thiede of He was predeceased by his parents, lege in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts Was Co-Owner of Tavern in Fanwood Born in Union, he had lived in Buttzville; a daughter, Carol John W. and Alice Gudell Jeske, and Degree in History. Westfield for many years before relo- Thiede Hudak of Bayonne, and four a brother, Richard Jeske. Surviving are his wife of 14 years, Anthony J. “Josh” Rocco, Jr., 76, he was a lifetime member. cating to New Bern. grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Susan Unice Graff, and three broth- of Plainfield died on Monday, Au- He was predeceased by his par- Mr. Thiede had been employed as a Funeral services were held on Jean Jeske; a son, Ted Jeske of ers, James Graff, Robert Graff and gust 5, at Muhlenberg Regional ents, Antonio Rocco and Lucy chemical engineer with Exxon’s Bayway Monday, August 5, at the Cotton Grossepointe, Mich.; a daughter, Jill Richard Graff. Medical Center in Plainfield. Santangelo Rocco; two sisters and Refinery in Linden prior to retiring. Funeral Home in New Bern. Graveside Smith of Orlando, Fla. and six grand- A Mass of Christian Burial was Born in Plainfield, he had lived in two brothers. A 1944 graduate of Massachusetts services will be held at 1:30 p.m. children. held on Saturday, August 3, at the Fanwood before returning to Surviving is a brother, Carmen Institute of Technology in Cam- today, Thursday, August 8, at A memorial Mass will be held at 11 Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Plainfield 21 years ago. Rocco of Brick. bridge, he was a member of Theta Chi Fairview Cemetery in Westfield. a.m. on Saturday, August 24, at the Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. Mr. Rocco had been the co-owner The funeral will take place at 9 Fraternity. Local arrangements are under the Our Lady of Victories Roman Catho- Arrangements were handled by the and operator of Rocco’s Tavern in a.m. tomorrow, Friday, August 9, at He was a United States Army vet- direction of the Gray Funeral Home, lic Church in Baptistown. Dooley Funeral Home, 218 North Fanwood prior to retiring in 1985. He the Memorial Funeral Home, 155 eran of World War II. 318 East Broad Street in Westfield. Arrangements are under the direc- Avenue, West, in Cranford. had also owned Gillette Liquors in South Avenue in Fanwood. A Mass Surviving are his wife, Patricia B. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribu- tion of the W.E. Johnson Funeral Home Memorial donations may be made Gillette, the Westfield Tobacco Shop will be offered at 10 a.m. at St. Thiede; three sons, Gary Douglass tions may be made to a favorite charity. in Holland Township. to the American Cancer Society. and the Gift Horse in Piscataway. Bartholomew the Apostle Roman August 8, 2002 August 8, 2002 August 8, 2002 He was a member of the 200 Club Catholic Church in Scotch Plains. of Union County and the Benevolent Interment will follow at Hillside Cem- Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. etery in Scotch Plains. 855 in Plainfield. In addition, he was Visitation will be held today, Thurs- Dooley Funeral Service, Inc. an honorary member of Fanwood day, August 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from Policeman’s Benevolent Association 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Caught in the Local No. 123. Memorial contributions may be Caring & Courteous Service to the He was also a founding member of made to a favorite charity. Cranford/Westfield Area Since 1913 Medicaid confusion? the Fanwood Optimist Club, where August 8, 2002 See it all on the Web! www.goleader.com Forethought® funeral planning Westfield 556 Westfield Avenue can help. 233-0255 John L. Dooley ind out how Manager F by calling...

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At Wil- September. zens to the school board. April 2003 appointment are invited more like a mad scientist’s lab. Us- are extremely optimistic. Residents low Grove, the only time that a “Consistent with the approach the ing such methods as raised cross- Ms. Alter was elected in 2001 and to submit a letter of interest and in town? Not so much. student would be crossing would be board has taken in the past, I believe announced her intention to leave her résumés. walks, speed humps and bump-outs, “It’s worthy of a Jeffersonian Revo- time when a professional crossing that we should invite interested citi- the avenue is now fully equipped board position following the first Résumés should be submitted by lution. They built something that the guard is monitoring traffic. At the zens to apply for the appointment, year of her three-year term. She plans Friday, August 23, to Robert Berman, with the newest in state-of-the-art town didn’t want and doesn’t slow Field House, high school students interview each candidate and ap- traffic calming techniques. to enter a graduate program that will Board Secretary at 302 Elm Street, traffic. It’s government at it’s worst,” on their way to practice are going to point the individual deemed to be conflict with board obligations. Westfield or e-mailed to The only problem is, those state-of- said Bob Anderson of Cherokee walk, single file, between the little best qualified,” stated Ms. Gardner. the-art techniques aren’t working. Her successor will be appointed [email protected]. Court. blinking lights? It’s a stretch. Charged under state law with ap- by the school board to fill the second Board interviews will be sched- Traffic calming measures began in Maybe we need to look at the Basically, the traffic calming pointing a replacement when a mem- April to slow cars on Rahway and year of her term. The individual cho- uled with interested citizens. The Rahway Avenue “improvements” in- projects on Rahway aren’t bad, ber resigns, the Westfield Board of sen to serve the board during the interviews will be open to the public. alleviate driver and passenger inju- dividually. The speed humps are remi- they’re just unnecessary. Far more ries. The project was state-funded, The board will discuss the appoint- niscent of a kiddie roller-coaster at Six streets, and of course the Traffic ment at a private session. Following thanks to a more than $200,000 grant. Flags Great Adventure. Gliding grace- Circle, are in dire need of traffic With the project about 85 percent a public discussion, the board will fully over the humps is certainly not calming and are more consistently a vote on the appointment of a new complete, according to Town Ad- hurting anyone. In fact, it’s kind of fun. danger to pedestrians and vehicles. ministrator Jim Gildea, Westfield has board member at a regular public The bump-outs are a problem. When Rahway Avenue is slated for meeting. yet to see the traffic calming results snow begins piling up in December, completion in mid-August, and then come to fruition. Citizens interested in serving on and the banks are being pushed to the the town’s evaluation process be- the Westfield Board of Education During the four months prior to the side, Clifton will be converted to a gins. Hopefully the council and its inception of the traffic calming on must be United States citizens, at one-lane road at the intersection of experts will take a close look at the least 18 years of age, able to read and Rahway Avenue, six accidents took Rahway. But, if that’s what it’s going ineffectiveness of the project on place. In the three months since the write, a Westfield resident for at least to take to slow the cars, which it Rahway, and correct these problems one year preceding the date of the traffic calming started, 13 accidents certainly will, I guess it’s serving the for future traffic calming. have taken place on Rahway. The po- appointment, and a citizen who does intended purpose. It just might cause It’d be a shame to see another good not have an interest in any contract lice, prior to the traffic calming mea- a few accidents in the process. idea go to waste. sures, recorded five total injuries. Since with or claim against the school that time there have been six injuries. board. Also, the location of the accidents For further information about before the traffic calming occurred the school board position, please at the intersection of Rahway Av- FRIENDS FOREVER…Three graduating seniors bid farewell to Westfield call Mr. Berman at (908) 789-4402 High School on June 24. Pictured, left to right, are: Megan Beck, Lindsay or e-mail enue and Codding Road, West Broad Maines, and Kirsten Kolb. Street, Grove Street, Lamberts Mill [email protected]. Road and Shackamaxon Drive. Since the traffic calming, there have been accidents at every one of those inter- Recent University News sections, plus at Amy Road, Summit Court, Edgar Road, First Street, Wil- low Grove Road and Dorian Road. Westfielders Placed Westfielder Kelly Norton Out of the six accidents before the On Morristown-Beard traffic calming, none were classi- fied as “reported with injuries.” In Spring Honor Roll Receives Law Scholarship the 13 accidents since traffic calm- WESTFIELD – Morristown- WESTFIELD – Law student Kelly and previously worked as a paralegal ing, one was labeled as “reported Beard School in Morristown re- Norton of Westfield was recently at a New York law firm. with injuries.” ported that Westfield residents awarded the Abram D. and Maxine Realizing that the challenge of Spending $200,000 and seeing Caitlin Thrower, Clifford Evans H. Londa Scholarship from the New litigation suited her personality, Ms. negative results is downright appall- and Julia Stern were named to Jersey State Bar Foundation, an or- Norton has worked with New York ing, even if the citizens didn’t di- the school’s Honor Roll for the ganization dedicated to promoting City’s Legacy School, where she said rectly fund the project with taxes. 2001-2002 fall semester. law-related education and giving her eyes were opened to the difficul- Now, before every Westfield taxpayer BOOKING IT TO VICTORY…Fifth graders from Westfield’s McKinley Caitlin and Julia are eighth New Jersey residents a basic under- ties faced by inner-city children. starts pushing for the un-humping Elementary School captured the winning trophy for this year’s “Battle-of-the- standing of the legal system. Ms. Norton looks forward to par- and un-bumping of Rahway Avenue, Books” play-off. Pictured, left to right, are: Team Captain Joseph Panarese, graders, while Clifford is a 10th Mallory Boesch, Dominique Gillyard and Malcolm Lee. grader. Ms. Norton, who will enter her third ticipating in Rutgers-Newark’s Ur- they must remember that the project year at Rutgers-Newark in the fall, ban Legal Clinic next year and plans is not fully complete. maintains a 4.0 grade point average to do pro bono work in the area upon Because, like most other things in ‘Battle-of-the-Books’ Trophy Jay Harris of FW Earns graduation. Westfield, there have been delays. Dean’s List Recognition Mountainside Students The New Jersey State Bar Founda- “It’s supposed to have been down Placed on Dean’s List tion awards scholarships annually to already. My expectation would have Won by McKinley Students FANWOOD – Fanwood resi- New Jersey residents attending state been that it would have been fin- dent Jay Harris has been named to At Columbia University law schools. ished,” said Fourth Ward Council- WESTFIELD – Fifth graders from off and support their school. the Dean’s List for the spring Ms. Norton earned her scholarship man Kevin Walsh. Jefferson, McKinley and Tamaques Carol Wilson, Children’s Librar- MOUNTAINSIDE – Columbia 2002 semester at Columbia Uni- University in New York, N.Y. has on the basis of academic excellence, But that is beside the point. Town Elementary Schools recently con- ian from the Westfield Memorial versity in New York, N.Y., ac- extracurricular activities, financial Engineer Ken Marsh felt that the vened at Tamaques School for a Library, read the questions to the stated that Mountainside residents cording to the Office of Public Jean Carrelli and Priya Swaminathan need and community service. reason for the increase in accidents “Battle-of-the-Books” play-off. teams. Affairs. was because there’s “an adjustment The fifth grade classes in each of While McKinley School lacked have been named to the Dean’s List period.” the schools were divided into teams, two absent team members, the team Jay is enrolled at the university’s for the spring 2002 semester. DeMasi Graduates “In the long run, I think the acci- with each team being responsible for was able to answer the most ques- Columbia College. Jean is a student at Columbia’s Fu dents will be greatly reduced,” Marsh reading 16 books. tions correctly and captured the tro- Foundation School of Engineering Intern Program said. The children started reading books phy. The award will remain on dis- Weinberg Designated and Applied Science. At Union Hospital Well, when? As the school year in in February, and each school held play at McKinley School until next Priya is enrolled at the university’s Rufus Choate Scholar Columbia College. WESTFIELD – The Union Hospi- Westfield is just less than one month play-offs with the children answer- year’s play-off. tal Medical Education Department away, and the raised crosswalks and ing questions about the books they The complete McKinley School WESTFIELD – Daniel Morristown-Beard Tells recently held its graduation ceremony bump-outs will soon be filled with read. team included Team Captain Joseph Weinberg, a Westfield native and honoring the Intern and Resident children on their way to school, we The winning team from each Panarese, Mallory Boesch, Donte member of the Class of 2005 at Graduation of Bakunas Class of 2001-2002 at the hospital’s need to see whether this method will school participated in the final play- Braxton, Andrew Davinson, Dartmouth College, has been WESTFIELD – The Morristown- Community Services Center in work, or just worsen things. off. The fifth grade classes walked to Dominque Gillyard and Malcolm named a Rufus Choate Scholar. Beard School in Morristown an- Union. Various letters to the editor in The Tamaques School to attend the play- Lee. The designation recognizes out- nounced that Melissa Anne Bakunas Christopher DeMasi of Westfield Westfield Leader have identified the standing academic achievement of Westfield graduated during cer- was a member of the graduating In- bump-outs on Clifton as a hazard to in the 2001-2002 academic year. emonies held on June 8. tern Class. pedestrians and bicyclists. Rafael Pidkameny Awarded Honors The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Betancourt, Second Ward Councilman W. Weinberg of Westfield, Daniel and head of the Town Council’s Trans- portation, Parking and Traffic Com- And Prizes at Vassar College is one of only 77 members of the mittee, said, “We’re looking to calm Class of 2005 to receive this dis- WESTFIELD – Eric Pidkameny, awarded both the Alice D. Snyder tinction. His grade point aver- traffic. People will get used to them.” the son of Rita Loew and Walter Prize for excellence in English and So are we saying that they are, in age places him within the top 5 Legal Advertising Pidkameny of Westfield, was the Deanne Beach Stoneham Prize percent of the college. for Poetry, as well as general and departmental honors at Vassar MORE IN BACK SECTION Alison Smith of Westfield College’s commencement exercises PUBLIC NOTICE on May 26. Eric was cited for excellence in a SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Named Collegiate Scholar SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, wide array of courses, ranging from CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE “Milton” to “Senior Composition,” DOCKET NO. F-24244-01 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, WESTFIELD – Alison J. Smith of sponsibility to develop leadership and was praised for his “superior CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Westfield accepted membership in and a duty to perform service. work both as a literary critic and as CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DOCKET NO. F-3423-99 DOCKET NO. F-4867-99 the National Society of Collegiate The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank VITALIANO RADA, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. GREENPOINT MORTGAGE CORPORA- LONG BEACH MORTGAGE COMPANY, creative writer.” CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, TION, PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN H. TYLER, ET PLAINTIFF vs. TERESA TORRES; JOHN Scholars (NSCS) and will be hon- Smith of Westfield, Alison is a gradu- According to the Office of Col- DATED MAY 6, 2002 FOR SALE OF MORT- AL, DEFENDANT. DOE, HUSBAND OF TERESA, DEFENDANT. ored during a campus ceremony this ate of Westfield High School’s Class lege Relations at Vassar College, GAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, fall at College of Charleston. of 2001. Eric’s prize-winning poem, “Spoon By virtue of the above-stated writ of DATED SEPTEMBER 28, 1999 FOR SALE DATED SEPTEMBER 21, 1999 FOR SALE The NSCS is a highly selective, Currently, Alison is a sophomore execution to me directed I shall expose for OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. Riverdale” subjects the characters sale by public vendue, at the Union County By virtue of the above-stated writ of By virtue of the above-stated writ of national, non-profit honors organi- at The College of Charleston in of the Archie comic books “to the Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- execution to me directed I shall expose for execution to me directed I shall expose for zation, established on the principle Charleston, S.C. She is majoring in rigors of neo-classical formalism.” bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey sale by public vendue, at the Union County sale by public vendue, at the Union County that with scholarship comes a re- English. The poem was part of Eric’s senior on WEDNESDAY THE 14TH DAY OF AU- Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- Administration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Eliza- GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey bethtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey composition project, “Reassuring afternoon of said day. All successful on WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF AU- on WEDNESDAY THE 14TH DAY OF AU- Ground,” which integrates aspects bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Dana Levinson Receives of the postmodern world into tradi- able in cash or certified check at the afternoon of said day. All successful afternoon of said day. All successful tional poetic forms, often with zany conclusion of the sales. bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- bidders must have 20% of their bid avail- The judgment amount is NINTY THOU- able in cash or certified check at the able in cash or certified check at the and brilliant results. SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE & conclusion of the sales. conclusion of the sales. Young Writers Award Eric plans to move to Seattle, where 70/100 ($90,789.70). The judgment amount is THREE-HUN- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED he intends to pursue a career in pub- Property to be sold is located in the City DRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHT- FOURTEEN THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED FANWOOD — Dana Levinson, the Recognition from the National Coun- lishing. of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of HUNDRED THREE & 26/100 ($375,803.26). EIGHTY TWO & 99/100 ($114,382.99). New Jersey MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth The property to be sold is located in the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Les Levinson cil of Teachers of English (NCTE) for Premises commonly known as 149 East COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW JER- municipality of ELIZABETH in the County of Fanwood, received a Certificate Of The Promising Young Writers Pro- PUBLIC NOTICE Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey SEY of UNION and State of New Jersey. 07206 STREET & STREET NO: 908-916/928- Commonly known as 535 JEFFERSON gram for Eighth Grade Students. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE BEING KNOWN as LOT 162, BLOCK 2, 936 Emma Street AVENUE. ELIZABETH. NEW JERSEY Perfect Attendance Dana was nominated for this award SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD on the official Tax Map of the City of TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 8, LOT: Tax LOT 472, BLOCK 12. SCHOOL DISTRICT by her eighth grade English teacher Elizabeth, Elizabeth 510, 514 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 75 Maintained by Area UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY at Terrill Middle School in Scotch Dimensions: 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet x DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 100 feet x 150 feet wide by 145 feet long Residents Says Hospital Plains. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Au- 100.00 feet x 25.00 feet feet - Tract 1, 100 feet x 112.50 feet - Tract Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the Schools in the 50 states, the District gust 20, 2002 at 10:00AM sealed bids will Nearest Cross Street: Second Street 2 Southeasterly side of Jefferson Avenue AREA – Union Hospital, an affili- be received, open and read in public by the The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to NEAREST CROSS STREET: 100 feet 375 feet from the Northeasterly side of ate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care of Columbia, and Canada, as well as Scotch Plains-Fanwood Board of Educa- adjourn this sale without further notice by from Henry Street Mary Street. System, recently honored employees American schools abroad and in the tion at the office of the Business Admin- publication. SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE There is due approximately the sum of from Westfield and Mountainside for Virgin Islands, are eligible to nomi- istrator at Evergreen Avenue & Cedar Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED FORTY SIX THOUSAND nate. This year, 788 students were Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 water and sewer liens. FOUR-HUNDRED SEVENTY SIX THOU- SEVEN-HUNDRED NINTY NINE & 19/100 achieving Perfect Attendance in 2001. for the following: There is due approximately the sum of SAND NINE-HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 61/100 ($146,799.19) together with lawful inter- nominated. Each student submitted NINTY EIGHT THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED ($476,916.61) together with lawful inter- est and costs. Westfield honorees included TRANSPORTATION Lorraine Colbert, Nina Lewis and two pieces of writing that were judged SIXTY THREE & 24/100 ($98,263.24) to- est and costs. There is a full legal description on file in by teams of teachers on the state level. SPECIAL EDUCATION gether with lawful interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Margarete Wimmer. Mountainside There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Dana was one of nine eighth grade Specifications and full information may residents Renee Raso and Dawn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. be obtained upon request at the Business students in the state of New Jersey to The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH Shimer were also recognized for their Office of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood receive a Certificate of Recognition this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF achievement. Board of Education, Evergreen Avenue & RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF EPSTEIN, FITZSIMMONS, BROWN, in the 2002 Promising Young Writers Cedar Street, Scotch Plains, New Jersey Other recipients included Shauna SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. RINGLE, GIOIA & JACOBS Program. 07076. Zelenak of Scotch Plains and Reiko FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. CHARTERED 245 Green Village Road BY THE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza 737 Stokes Road PO Box 901 Ohye of Berkeley Heights. EDUCATION OF THE SCOTCH PLAINS- 216 Haddon Avenue PO Box 1088 Chatham Township, New Jersey These employees received certifi- FANWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT See it all on the Web! 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By DAVID B. CORBIN sion of the Scotch Plains Men’s Soft- Fan Tran player Nick Piscopo who Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times ball League. has hit 12 home runs this season, “It ain’t over till it’s over!” – Yogi A true David vs. Goliath story, commented, “Although we have 20 Berra – echoed true once again at Benzmania (Goliath) blasted eight homers this season, we are not really Brookside Park in Scotch Plains on home runs, including a grand slam, a power team and I don’t really con- July 30. Third-seeded Fanwood but Fan Tran (David) cleverly har- sider myself a power hitter.” Transmission melded cleverness, vested 15 walks to go with its 25 hits; Eckert finished with two hits and smart play and persistence to chill however, the one hit, a three-run homer five RBI but several of his teammates second-seeded Benzmania, 23-19, in in the top of the ninth by Dave Eckert also put up some big numbers. Piscopo the first official game of a three- to arouse a seven-run rally, nailed went 5-for-5, drew a walk, scored three game semifinal series in the A Divi- Benzmania right on the noggin. runs and had two RBI. Jerry Watter went 4-for-4, including a double, crossed home three times, rapped two RBI and drew two free passes. Greg David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times McComb slapped four singles, scored EVERYTHING FLYING AND A CLOUD OF DUST...Westfield 10s third baseman Frank Bentivenga watches third base three runs and knocked in one, and fly as Chatham’s Bryan Bernstein creates a huge cloud of dust as he attempts to steal third. Westfield defeated Chatham, Mike Whalen whacked two RBI 19-10, to win the New Providence League title. doubles and scored three times. However, the bottom four of the JENNINGS, BUONTEMPO COMBINE FOR EIGHT RBI Fan Tran batting order combined for 10 RBI and seven hits. “We are getting a lot of singles and getting a lot of them from the bottom of the lineup,” said Piscopo. Westfield 10s Clip Chatham; Interestingly, on July 24, in what would have been game one of the series, the two teams battled to a 14- 14 deadlock before the game was Win New Prov. League Title called due to nightfall. Fan Tran used similar tactics. By DAVID B. CORBIN Every Westfield player crossed the Loughlin scored on all four of his “Last game, they played us smart. Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times plate at least once. Leading the little plate appearances, laced a double They went for the walks,” said “Never give up” was the attitude of Blue Devils were Ryan Jennings and and lashed an RBI single. Matt Sand- Benzmania’s Joe Cepparulo. both teams when the Westfield 10- Mike Buontempo who combined to ers went 2-for-2 with a double and an “This game, they knew our regular year-old baseball team hosted a tough bring eight teammates across the RBI single. Starting pitcher Matt David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times pitcher is not here, so they are play- Chatham team in the New Provi- plate. Jennings, who scored twice, Pouge, who held Chatham to just one GOING, GOING, GONE...Benzmania batter Emidio Monaco watches his hit ing smart again,” added catcher dence championship game at ripped a bases-loaded shot in the run on three hits in three innings, was soar toward the centerfield fence in the first inning. Monaco hit a two-run blast, Emidio Monaco. “Then again, they Gumbert Field on July 31. The visit- second inning to leave the pads va- also effective with the “metal stick” the first of nine homers hammered in the game. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 ing Chatham boys refused to let an cant and to give his team an 11-1 lead by whacking an RBI single, adding early but sizeable deficit get them and Buontempo sliced a two-run another RBI with a bases-loaded walk down as they battled back to nearly double in the first inning, drilled an and scoring twice. BAKER ‘K’S 5, WALKS 5, ALLOWS 5 HITS IN 6 INNINGS tie the game; however, Westfield had RBI double in the fourth and tapped Westfield’s Ryan Krasnoo also was plenty of moxie and rolled on to a 19- an RBI ground out in the fifth. effective offensively with an RBI SP-F Jr. Legion Nine Downs 10 victory. Westfield leadoff hitter Connor CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 JCC Red Thunder Storms Park Ridge, 5-1, in States C.B.I. 2, 25-24, in Semifinals By DAVID B. CORBIN Ridge, Post 153, (13-4) to its knees, allowing one run to cross the plate on Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times 5-1, in the first round of the Ameri- five pokes while striking out five and K.O in two! That’s all that was can Legion State baseball champi- walking five. “Well, the umpire was By STEVEN KRAKAUER history, a 10-run rally. Scott Waldman Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times trot around the bases. Miccio fin- required, as the Scotch Plains- onship in Linden on August 3. a little worried about the strike zone,” (4 RBI, 1 run scored) and Doug ished with three runs and five RBI. Fanwood (SP-F) PAL Junior Ameri- Strong arm Kyle Baker, who a somewhat displeased Baker said. Red Thunder of the JCC softball Schwartz (2 RBI) hit back-to-back Still in the third, Gross rocked an can Legion team (19-3) brought Park pitched six innings, had quite a day, “I was trying to hit the corners, but he league advanced to their second homeruns, Waldman’s scoring two RBI double and Mike Freeman (3 wasn’t giving them to me, so I had to championship game on August 4 at runs. Miccio stepped to the plate RBI, 3 runs scored) followed with an just take what he was giving to me. In Tamaques Park in Westfield, defeat- with a runner on second and blasted RBI-single. With two runners on base, that first inning, I was kind of angry ing C.B.I. 2, 25-24. They will face a towering homerun, allowing him to CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 with myself, giving up that one run, the Outsiders on Sunday for the title. because one run can cause a loss. But Red Thunder struck early with 11 I used that anger as fuel to throw runs in the first inning – 11 different harder and pitch my game. My reli- batsmen scored. Pitcher Lou Safrin able pitch was my slider; I was throw- held C.B.I. scoreless in its half of the ing that 0-2, 1-2, to get the guys out. first, then four more Thunder men My fastball today had a little pop to scored in the second. Larry Prince (3 it, not as great as it usually is, but it RBI, 3 runs scored) pounded an RBI gave me what I needed, but I’m double, his second of the game. Jon pleased with my performance.” Applebaum added an RBI triple. Baker was backed up by a superb Applebaum finished 5-for-5, hit for one-inning performance from Travis the cycle, had four RBI and two runs Buff, who allowed one hit and walked scored. one. “I couldn’t let my teammates C.B.I. was not to be counted out down,” said Buff. “I had to go out and crossed home five times in the there and finish strong. I relied mostly second. Slugger Anthony Miccio on my fastball and my curve ball that doubled and Allan Gross tapped an was on, so I felt pretty confident out RBI single. Jeff Rosen and Eric Mann there along with a good team back- singled in a run as well. ing me up.” Red Thunder zapped in one run in Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times SP-F inflicted two runs worth of the third on a Gerry Powers RBI SETTING UP FOR THE TAG...Scotch Plains Jr. American Legion catcher damage on Park Ridge in the top of single. C.B.I. mounted one of the Steven Krakauer for The Westfield Leader and The Times Andrew Mulvey catches the ball and puts the tag on a Park Ridge runner at CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 biggest comebacks in JCC softball NO FOOLING AROUND AT THE PLATE...Anthony Miccio of the JCC C.B.I. home plate. 2 team is about to crush the first of his two home runs in the semifinal game against the Red Thunder. 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With a Vanderheyden was to the point but Residential - Construction convincing, 15-2, conquest of St. crafty and limited St. Jude to eight Jude in a bumper game at Brookside hits, led by Tony Perfilio and Brian Commercial - Bridge Loans Park in Scotch Plains on August 2, Williams who both contributed two the “Joe” men claimed their eighth hits. But the Jude men did make Local (908) 789-2730 victory in nine games and appear to several fine defensive plays. be running away with the lead in the Centerfielder Frank Samuelian made Toll Free (888) 489-9680 Angels Division with a 12-5 record. a spectacular dive-and-roll snag in Pager (908) 535-8244 Prior to the bumper game, the two the third inning and alertly gunned [email protected] teams have split in their previous Brennan down twice – once at home, meetings but the “Joe” boys were once at second. Third baseman Darryl ready for action on that very hot, Eaton made a leaping grab of a liner Licensed Mortgage Bankers - NJ Dept. of Banking humid evening, especially pitcher in the fourth and shortstop Williams Equal Housing Lender Pete Vanderheyden who said, “I’m CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 just going to get the ball across the plate because of this heat and let my fielders take care of it.” Vanderheyden was a man of his WESTFIELD SOCCER word as he bounced the majority of his first pitches on the plate and got ahead in the count. His fielders rose to ASSOCIATION the occasion and did well but, most of all, the “Joe” offensive machine manu- factured 20 hits and were led by Ed Belford who belted a two-run triple, a U-14 BOYS and GIRLS TEAMS two-run single and a two-run double Fall 2002 and Spring 2003 to bring six “Joes” across the plate. St. Joe’s Bob Perfilio, who had two hits and an RBI, stepped on home three times and hustling Neal LeStrange (2- • Positions open for players born after 8/1/88 on Mid for-3, 2 RBI, 1 run scored), dazzled everyone with a standup, two-run triple. New Jersey Flight 7. Harry Semple bashed an RBI, ground- rule double, singled and scored twice. • Please contact [email protected] if interested. Vanderheyden and Larry Shaub both • Players from all towns are welcome. went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and, CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 12 Thursday, August 8, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION MALONEY CRACKS 4 RBI, BAKER THUMPS 3-RUN 3B SP-F Crushes Millburn, 15-6, Capture UC Baseball Crown

By FRED LECOMTE groove once we finally took the lead Powers came in for relief and Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times and really controlled the game from cleaned up the sixth and seventh The Scotch Plains-Fanwood (SP- that point on.” inning. After the game, Manager F) PAL Junior American Legion base- Millburn tapped the Raiders with Mahoney concluded, “Movey, our ball team captured the Union County two runs on four singles and added catcher, was named the MVP of the Championship and did so with an another run on two hits in the top of tournament by the commissioner and impressive 15-6 victory over the third boosting the score to 6-3. his staff. He has been hitting the ball Millburn, in Union on July 29. However, a surge of SP-F aggres- very well. Additionally, we got some The young Raiders earned their siveness and power, and an unravel- big hits throughout from Maloney, way to the championship in the open- ing of Millburn pitching broke the Baker and McNelis. Metzger hit the ing playoff round with a, 7-6, victory game wide open; producing bunches ball hard and came through with that over Berkeley Heights on July 24, of runs in the bottom of the third. big run for us in that third inning. then edged Watchung Hills, 4-3, on Mulvey walked, Maloney took one Bowers did a nice job on the base July 27, and downed Linden, 6-4, in for the team and Ryan Weber cracked paths. It was really a total team ef- Fred Lecomte for The Westfield Leader and The Times the semifinals on July 28 to set the an RBI single to left. Next, Sean fort, from top to bottom.” MAKING A BIG STRETCH...Scotch Plains first baseman John Maloney stage for the championship game. McNelis strutted to the dish and SP-F continued on to the state David B. Corbin for The Leader and The Times stretches as far as he can to attempt to stop an errant throw that skips over first An aggressive and very vocal rapped a two-run double to center. playoffs at Linden on August 3. THIRD OF EIGHT...Benzmania slug- against Park Ridge. Millburn nine opened up the top of Dan Metzger dashed safely to first ger Neil Kaufman blasted the third of Millburn 321 000 0 6 eight home runs hit in the game against the first inning with three runs on on an errant throw and Matt Powers Sc. Plains 309 300 x 15 three hits, assisted by several shaky drew a walk. With the pitching fall- Fanwood Transmission. SP-F fielding plays. Scotch Plains ing apart, a very enthused Kyle Baker SP-F Jr. Legion Nine Downs quickly retaliated inflicting three runs drilled a three-run triple. Anthony of damage in the bottom of the in- Spatola tried to be part of the act, but Fan Tran Roars in 9th; Chills ning. Two free passes then put An- was hit by the pitch. Jared Montagna Park Ridge, 5-1, in States drew Mulvey at the plate who obliged followed with a walk, Mulvey got CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Millburn with a two-run double. John nailed in the back and Baker scored. Benzmaniacs, 23-19, in Semis Maloney made some noise of his Maloney then jumped on the first the first inning. Matt Powers led the McNelis punched an RBI triple to own with a RBI double on a one pitch and pummeled a two-run single CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 assault when he reached first on a left, scoring Maloney. Powers then hopper over the left field fence. to right. didn’t have their regular pitcher and Kaufman’s grand slam, back-to-back bunt and scored when Anthony came up with his second hit in the “Getting those three runs back in Loose as a goose, Weber shut down we were going for the pitches.” clouts by Crowley and Sicola, and the Spetola crushed an RBI double to game, cracking a RBI single to cen- the first inning was very important to the Miller hitting machine in the Benzmania power man Jon finishing touch homer by Dayton. center and stole third. An alert Spetola ter. Baker and Spetola both slapped us,” explained manager Brian fourth and fifth inning without al- Crowley went crazy and hammered In the sixth, Benzmania added an tagged and scored when the ball sailed singles then Powers then scored on a Mahoney. “We were not playing very lowing a hit. Meanwhile, a hefty 12- three home runs amounting to four RBI sacrifice fly from Monaco and behind the Ridge catcher. passed ball. sound baseball early on, so it basi- 6 lead was apparently not satisfying RBI. Benzmaniac Kevin Sicola a two-run homer from Crowley to In the bottom of the first, Park After the game, manager Brian cally started the game over. Although to the “blue machine” as they tacked smacked two homers and singled. grab an 18-11 lead but the Fan Tran Ridge retaliated with one run when Mahoney addressed the team. “We we fell back into the hole the second on three runs in the bottom of the Neil Kaufman, who also made a daz- men were ready to rev their engines. Terrence Klein drew a walk and Rob- got a lead early and we shut them and third inning, we turned it around fourth inning. Powers led off with a zling fielding play at shortstop, In the seventh, they combined four ert Clebnikow looped a single to down. Nice job, Kyle! Offensively, with some big hits and had aggres- single, Spatola worked the pitcher sparked a 10-run fifth inning with a walks, a two-run single from shallow right field. An infield mis- we all hit the ball, we got on base, we sive base running. Ryan Weber, our for a walk and Montagna launched a grand slam and finished 3-for-5, in- Piscopo, an RBI double from Dave cue and an RBI single by Steve ran; that’s the way we like to manu- pitcher settled down at that point. He two-run double to center. Mulvey’s cluding a triple, with five RBI. Mo- Serido, an RBI ground out from Caseres scored Klein. facture runs. We have to work better was hitting his spots and throwing RBI triple scored the 15th and final naco hit a two-run homer in the first Paul O’Sullivan and an RBI sacri- The young Raider offense jabbed on picking up signs, we got to read strikes. He was able to settle into a run. and Brian Dayton (3-for-5) got the fice fly from Pat O’Sullivan to nar- and connected with a big blow in the them and be ready to go. Defense, a help of a monster bad hop in left field row the gap to 18-16. second to score three runs. John descent job on ‘D’, we made the outs to gallop over the plate with the With the score the same, in the top Maloney stepped to the plate and when it counted. Good job every- SP-F Raiders to Compete three-run homer in the huge fifth of the ninth, Paul O’Sullivan walked, reached first after getting drilled by one!” inning. Greg McComb singled and Eckert the pitch. Moments later, Maloney Sc. Pl.-Fanwood 230 000 0 5 Fan Tran held a 7-4 lead after three put Fan Tran one up with his three- dashed to second then to third on a Park Ridge 100 000 0 1 Against Brazil Soccer Elite innings, Benzmania added a run in run shot over the centerfield fence. ball that sailed out of play. Sean the fourth on Crowley’s solo blast, Bob Tumulo walked, Piscopo singled PAL Flag Football The U.S. National Team missed and Minnesota. This is the team’s but in the fifth the Fan Tran men put and Watter whacked an RBI single. Wendel Places 12th its chance to play Brazil in the first foray outside the country and together three walks, an RBI single Whalen rocked a two-run double and In National Track Sign Ups Available World Cup by one game. The Scotch presents the team its greatest chal- by Dan Serido, an RBI sacrifice fly Dan Serido followed with a two-run lenge. But Coach Tom Breznitsky Adam Wendel of Westfield – soon WESTFIELD – Registration ap- Plains-Fanwood Raider soccer team from Dave Serido and a two-run double to left to give (David) a 23-18 plications for the upcoming flag will not miss its chance to play is not worried. single from Paul O’Sullivan to attain lead. to be a senior at Westfield High “We have a very good team, but School – competed in the National football season are still available. some of Brazil’s best. Traveling to a comfortable, 11-5, cushion. Sicola slammed a solo blast in the Applications can be picked up at soccer-crazed Brazil in August, the we’re not going to judge the suc- The comfortable cushion quickly bottom of the inning to finalize the USA Track and Field Champion- cess of the trip by counting wins ships which were held in Omaha, Arena Sports located on Raritan students will play seven games in turned to a bed of nails when the score. Road in Clark. You may also call seven days against some of that and losses,” he said. “The goal for Benzmaniacs bellowed with their 10 Fanwood Trans 133 0 4 0 507 23 Neb. on July 23-28 and placed 12th this trip is to make the team better in the high jump with a height of John Dugan at (908) 789-3171 country’s most select U-17 teams. runs in the fifth, which included Benzmania 202 1(10)3 001 19 with any questions. The season The Raiders’ first stop will be – to prepare them for the coming 6’3”. Wendel jumped against the No. school season, and give the boys a 4 high jumper in the world Jesse will begin with a mandatory mini- Sao Paulo, Brazil’s second largest camp on Saturday, September 7, city, where they will play Pinheiros cultural and soccer experience Scotch Plains Men’s Softball Williams and No. 2 in the nation they’ll never forget.” Keith Moffatt. at 9 a.m. in Tamaques Park. Club, Itariri Select, Peruibe Select and Santos Pinheiros, the only club Breznitsky gratefully acknowl- PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for which Pele played other than edged the generous community sup- League Playoff Results: the N.Y. Cosmos. The next stop is port that has made the trip pos- TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS Curitiba, a city of 1.6 million, where sible. The students and parents SEMIFINALS A DIVISION: PEP made short work of the Jade NOTICE TO BIDDERS the Raiders will meet Curitiba F.C., worked from the spring into the Fanwood Transmissions 23, Isle and ended the Islanders’ season NOTICE is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Township of Scotch Plains Cates Select and Molutrom TV or summer on numerous fundraisers, Benzmania 19 (Game 1) rather abruptly in two games. (hereinafter called the “Owner”) for: Atletico, the current Brazilian including a golf tournament, which The Benzmaniacs blasted eight Fanwood Transmission 9, JERSEYLAND AND FARLEY ATHLETIC FIELD IMPROVEMENTS champion. generated donations from individu- home runs – three from Jon Crowley Benzmania 7 (Game 2) Sealed bids for the above named Contract, which comprises the installation of sprinklers; The Raiders have taken summer als and businesses. The money and two from Kevin Sicola – but the Fan Tran advances to the finals to replacement of backstops, fencing, infield clay, player benches, and bleachers; site grading trips in the past to play tourna- raised is being used to defray the deciding homer came off a three-run face the Pep boys. and restoration, rehabilitation of tennis courts and basketball courts, pathways, and other ments, including ones to Colorado students’ costs. blast in the ninth from Fan Tran man improvements in the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey (“Owner”), will The players have trained in prepa- Dave Eckert. SEMIFINALS B DIVISION: be received in the conference room of the Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch ration for the trip. Breznitsky has Theresa’s Mojave Grill over Val Plains, New Jersey 07076 on August 26, at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time, at which time they See it all on the Web! Pep Again 19, Jade Isle 5 (Game 2, Decorators in two games will be publicly unsealed and the contents publicly announced. declared them ready. All that re- Sweep) The work includes the furnishing of all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete mains is learning how to say “good Trinity Electric 10, Friday’s 9 the work as shown on the Drawings and as described in the Specifications. General site work www.goleader.com game” – bom jogo – in Portuguese. includes grading, installation of sprinkler systems, and replacement of existing site furnish- PUBLIC NOTICE (Game 1) ings. Farley Field consists of two baseball/softball fields, and one basketball court. Jerseyland Friday’s jumped out to an early 8- SHERIFF’S SALE Field consists of one baseball field, one soccer field, and two basketball courts. Three tennis PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, 0 lead but Trinity stormed back in the courts and two basketball courts to be rehabilitated exist at Kramer Manor Park. All three sites CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, second half of the game. are located within the Township of Scotch Plains. The work shall be completed within 90 TOWN OF WESTFIELD DOCKET NO. F-21039-01 calendar days of the Contractor’s receipt of written Notice to Proceed. Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was IMC MORTGAGE COMPANY AKA IN- Trinity Electric 10, Friday’s 7 No bid will be received unless in writing on the forms furnished, and unless accompanied introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a DUSTRY MORTGAGE COMPANY, (Game 2) by bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashier’s check, or a certified check made payable meeting held August 6, 2002, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final PLAINTIFF vs. ABBIE L. BAISDEN; to the Township of Scotch Plains in an amount equal to 10% of the amount of the total bid, passage on the 10th day of September 2002, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said Trinity Electric scored five runs VIRGINIA EASTON; CARL EASTON, HER but not exceeding $20,000. matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, in the first and held off a last ditch HUSBAND, ET ALS, DEFENDANT. The bid shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Surety on the form included in the Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, effort by Friday’s in the ninth to Contract Docu-ments, from a surety company licensed to do business in the State of New will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. DATED MAY 14, 2002 FOR SALE OF advance to the finals. Jordan Scher Jersey, which shall represent that the surety company will provide the Contractor with the Bernard A. Heeney MORTGAGED PREMISES. required bonds in the sums required in the Contract Documents and in a form satisfactory Town Clerk slapped two hits. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- to the Owner’s Attorney and in compliance with the requirements of law. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Bidders must use the prepared proposal form, which is contained in the Contract GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1807 PUBLIC NOTICE by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Documents. Each individual proposal must be separately enclosed in a sealed envelope AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1780 ENTITLED ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- SHERIFF’S SALE addressed to the City Clerk, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, The Township of Scotch “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF WESTFIELD thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, Plains, New Jersey 07076 marked on the outside with the number of the contract(s) and CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” ARTICLE II, TOWN OFFICERS AND WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF AU- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, name of the project being bid on. EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3, PERSONNEL POSITIONS AND SALARY SCHED- GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DOCKET NO. F-15458-98 No bids will be received after the time and date specified, and no bids will be received by ULE,” SEC. 2-12.28, “SCHEDULE.” afternoon of said day. All successful bid- MORWEST MORTGAGE, INC., A mail. The Owner shall award the Contract or reject all bids within 60 days of bid opening, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of Westfield in the County of Union as follows: ders must have 20% of their bid available in CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION, INC, except that the bids of any bidders who consent thereto may, at the request of the Owner, SECTION I. cash or certified check at the conclusion of PLAINTIFF vs. MILTON OLIVEIRA AND be held for consideration for such longer period as may be agreed. That the Code of the Town of Westfield be and is hereby amended by revising Section 2- the sales. ROSALYN OLIVEIRA, HIS WIFE; The Owner will evaluate bids and any award will be made to the lowest, responsive, 12.28, “Schedule,” in Chapter 2, “Administration” Article II, “Town Officers and Employees,” The judgment amount is SEVENTY NEWPOINT CONDOMINIUM, DEFEN- responsible bidder. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor Division 3, “Personnel Positions and Salary Schedule,” so that the same shall read as EIGHT THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED DANT. informalities or irregularities in bids received. follows: EIGHTY & 14/100 ($78,280.14). CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, All bid security except the security of the three apparent lowest responsible bidders shall JOB TITLE SALARY RANGE The property to be sold is located in the DATED MARCH 7, 2001 FOR SALE OF be returned, unless otherwise requested by the bidder, within ten (10) days after the open-ing Custodian (Library) $19,000 - $28,840 CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of Union MORTGAGED PREMISES. of the bids, Sundays and holidays excepted, and the bids of the bidders whose bid security Library Assistant I $21,900 - $31,952 and State of New Jersey. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- is returned shall be considered withdrawn. Library Assistant II $24,795 - $35,989 It is commonly known as 629 FULTON ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Each bidder must submit with his bid a signed certificate stating that he owns, leases or Senior Custodian (Library) $24,795 - $35,989 STREET, ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- controls all the necessary equipment required to accom-plish the work shown and described Administrative Secretary $28,620 - $46,211 It is known and designated as Block 7, Lot ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- in the Contract Documents. Should the bidder not be the actual owner or leasee of such Assistant Director of Recreation $30,000 - $55,000 524. thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on equipment, his certificate shall state the source from which the equipment will be obtained Payroll Benefits Manager $30,740 - $50,656 The dimensions are approximately 25 feet WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF and, in addition, shall be accompanied by a signed certificate from the owner or person in Office Manager $31,598 - $45,497 wide by 100 feet long (irregular). SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in control of the equipment definitely granting to the bidder the control of the equipment required Municipal Court Administrator $31,800 - $53,626 Nearest cross street: Situate on the North- the afternoon of said day. All successful during such time as may be necessary for the completion of that portion of the Contract for Librarian $36,510 - $53,301 easterly line of Fulton Street, 209.12 feet bidders must have 20% of their bid available which it is neces-sary. The bidder shall comply with the documentation requirements set Executive Assistant $36,510 - $53,301 from the Southeasterly line of New Point. in cash or certified check at the conclusion forth in the Article of the Information for Bidders, entitled, “Bidder Responsibility”. Zoning Officer $37,100 - $58,300 Prior lien(s): of the sales. Successful bidders will be required to submit bonds and proof of insurance on or before Field Engineer $38,399 - $58,761 SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED execution of their respective Contracts as explained in the Contract Documents. Supervisor Public Works $39,220 - $59,331 OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. AMOUNT SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- Bidders are required to comply with all relevant Federal and State Statutes, Rules and Recreation Director $42,400 - $74,200 DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S DRED TWENTY SIX & 32/100 Regulations including but not limited to the applicable provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Tax Collector $43,884 - $59,331 OFFICE OR FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- ($116,826.32). Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC 2000d-2000D-4A), the discrimination and affirmative Human Services Director $43,884 - $63,895 NEYS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO The property to be sold is located in the action provisions of N.J.S.A. 10:2-1 through 10:2-4, the New Jersey Law against Discrimi- Chief Financial Officer $43,884 - $73,023 PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS. City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State nation, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1, et seq., the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, the Tax Assessor $43,884 - $61,620 MORTGAGE TO BROADWAY BANK of New Jersey. State requirement for bidders to supply statements of ownership (N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2) and Town Clerk $43,884 - $70,741 AND TRUST CO. DATED 7/8/80 AND It is commonly known as 612 New Point the State requirement for submission of the names and addresses of certain subcontractors Town Surveyor $43,884 - $73,023 RECORDED 7/31/80 IN MB 3273, PAGE Road a/k/a 604 Livingston Street, Elizabeth, (N.J.S.A. 40A:11-16). Field Superintendent $43,884 - $73,023 658; MORTGAGE TO GENERAL HOME New Jersey. The Contract Documents may be examined and obtained at the Office of the Engineers, Assistant Director Of Public Works $43,884 - $77,168 FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., DATED 7/ It is known and designated as Block 7, Lot Killam Associates, Inc., 27 Bleeker Street, Millburn, New Jersey, between the hours of Construction Official $45,000 - $75,000 28/90 AND RECORDED 9/12 90 IN BOOK 702 C04. 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Specifications will be mailed upon receipt of the cost of the plans Assistant Library Director $52,000 - $70,000 4120 PAGE 0227. PL ALLEGES THE The dimensions are: N/A (Condominium). plus $50.00 for first-class U.S. postal service, postage and handling. Prospective bidders Deputy Fire Chief $52,000 - $83,959 ABOVE HAVE BEEN FULLY SATISFIED, Nearest Cross Street: N/A (Condo- will be issued plans and specifications upon payment of a fee of $75.00 for each set of full- Assistant Town Engineer $53,000 - $77,168 BUT NOT DISCHARGED OF RECORD. minium). sized drawings with specifications or $150.00 per set of reduced-size drawings with Health Officer – Regional $54,080 - $95,515 THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE AS OF 5/ Prior lien(s): Subject to unpaid taxes and specifications, if reduced-size drawings are available. Individual full-sized sheets of Fire Chief $62,431 - $97,393 10/02 FOR TAXES, WATER/SEWER, municipal liens. Amount due will be an- drawings will be available at $2.50 per sheet on forty-eight (48) hours notice. Payment must Parking Director/Management Specialist $65,000 - $80,000 AND LIEN PAYOFF IS IN THE AGGRE- nounced at the Sheriff’s Sale or is available be made by business check and shall be made out to Killam Associates. Library Director $65,000 - $94,000 GATE SUM OF $16,434.36. upon written request to plantiff’s attorneys. If the Contract is awarded, no refunds will be given. If for any reason the Contract is not Police Chief $67,600 - $102,990 There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of awarded, refunds will be made to bidders pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-24(b) when the Town Engineer $72,800 - $102,752 EIGHTY FIVE THOUSAND THREE-HUN- ONE-HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND Contract Documents are returned in reasonable condition within 90 days of notice that the Town Administrator $78,000 - $120,902 DRED TWENTY THREE & 80/100 THREE-HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE & 22/100 Contract has not been awarded. SECTION II. ($85,323.80) together with lawful interest ($130,365.22) together with lawful interest Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 10:5-33, bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. The Personnel and Position Salary Schedule set forth in Sec. 2-12.28 as hereby amended, and costs. and costs. 1975 c. 127, NJAC 17:27. shall take place as of January 1, 2002. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in Each Bidder must submit with his bid an “Ownership Disclosure Statement” and “Non- SECTION III. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Collusion Affidavit” on the forms included in the Contract Documents. Any or all ordinances or parts thereof in conflict, or inconsistent, with any part of the terms The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Bidders must comply with all applicable provisions of the Public Works Contractor of this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent that they are in such conflict or this sale. this sale. Registration Act, P.L. 1999, c. 238 (N.J.S.A. 34:11-56.25) and the New Jersey Prevailing inconsistent. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH Wage Act. SECTION IV. SHERIFF SHERIFF It is the purpose of this Notice to Bidders to summarize some of the more important In the event that any section, part or provision of this ordinance shall be held to be STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, provisions of the Contract Documents. Prospective bidders are cautioned not to rely solely unconstitutional or invalid by any court, such holdings shall not affect the validity of this NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP on this summary, but to read the Contract Documents in their entirety. ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part so held unconstitutional or Suite 300 Suite 300 By Order of the invalid. 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway Township of Scotch Plains SECTION V. Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Barbara Riepe This ordinance shall take effect after passage and publication as soon as, and in the CH-756759 - (WL) CH-755963 - (WL) Township Clerk manner provided by law. 4 T - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 4 T - 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 1 T - 8/8/02, The Times Fee: $154.02 1 T - 8/8/02, The Leader Fee: $122.40 & 8/22/02 Fee: $255.00 & 8/29/02 Fee: $208.08 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 8, 2002 Page 13 Westfield 10s Clip Chatham; Win New Prov. League Title CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11

single and a run scored. Frank Chatham scored a run in the top of Bentivegna crossed home twice and the first on McDonough’s RBI double Robert McCrae, Mike Gismondi, but Westfield took advantage of the Will Gretsky and Max Bryk each Chatham pitcher’s control problems, contributed an RBI and a run scored. combining six walks, two hit batters Chatham totaled 10 hits and was and a single to tally six runs in the led by Kevin Gianatassio who bashed bottom of the inning. a three-run double in the fifth, added Westfield added five more in the another double in the sixth and second on Pouge’s RBI single and crossed home twice. Kyle Jenning’s base-clearing shot, and McDonough smacked an RBI double, Graham Wagner doubled and scored chopped an RBI single and scored for Chatham in the fourth to make once. Graham Wagner had a double the score 11-2. Westfield answered and a single and scored twice and with a run in the bottom of the inning leadoff batter Taylor Coupiscou on Buontempo’s RBI double and David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times doubled and scored twice. appeared to be in complete control. EARNING HIS TRIP HOME...Darryl Eaton of St. Jude bodysurfs across third Both teams exhibited some fine In the true American never-give- safely as St. Joe third baseman Rick Wustefeld makes a tag in the fifth inning. David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times defensive plays. Westfield’s Danny up spirit, Chatham combined five To get to third, Eaton singled, moved to second when the ball was mishandled TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM...Dan Nash of the Westfield 10s begins to leap Nash, who scored twice and had an walks, four singles and a double to and dashed to third on a fly out. Eaton later scored on a sacrice fly to left. high in the air but still gets hit by the pitch in the first inning. Nash eventually RBI, made a slick scoop at shortstop scuff the plate eight times in the fifth scored Westfield’s second run. in the third inning then made a nice and to cut Westfield’s lead to 12-10. catch in centerfield in the fifth. Bryk However, Westfield showed its spirit made a superb backhanded grab at also and bellowed with seven runs in St. Joes Dominate the Angels; third base. Buontempo showed the the bottom of the fifth and held tight JCC Red Thunder Storms strength of his arm with a gun to third to claim the title. from centerfield in the third. From Chatham 100 180 10 Jolt Jude Softball Men, 15-2 his first base position, McCrae was Westfield 650 17x 19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 C.B.I. 2, 25-24, in Semifinals involved in three great putouts in the CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 final inning – two on third (Krasnoo)- Union County 50+ initiated a short-to-first-to-home boys ahead, 12-1. to-first plays and another where he double play. Eaton hopped a single to left, Mann (5 RBI, 2 runs scored) stepped we never gave up,” said Safrin. snatched a grounder and quickly Should Red Thunder win on Sun- Softball Standings: Highlighted by Belford’s two-run moved to second when the grounder to the plate and crushed the fourth underhand tossed to second baseman triple to center, Brennan’s hopping was mishandled, dashed to third on homerun of the inning to narrow the day, it would be their first champion- Nash covering first. 50+ DIVISION 1: ship victory ever. RBI single to right and Bill Mirto’s a fly ball to right-center and scored score to 16-15. Chatham third baseman Patrick TEAM W L RBI single over first, St. Joseph took Comcast Cablevision 18 3 on Al Rezza’s sacrifice fly to left in In the fifth, C.B.I. gained more Red Thunder (11)4 1 002 214 25 Kugelman made a major league div- a 4-0 lead in the bottom of the first the fifth inning to give St. Jude its C.B.I. 2 0 5 (10) 030 015 24 Antone’s Pub & Grill 17 4 momentum and took an 18-16 lead. ing catch in the first inning. First Nilsen’s Detective Agency 14 7 inning. By the end of the second, the final run. St. Joseph scored it final Miccio mangled a solo homer and baseman McDonough made a fine Legg Mason 10 10 “Joes” had a 10-0 lead. three runs in the bottom of the in- Freeman later blasted a two-run unassisted play in the third and fol- Marian Jacobson Roofing 7 12 Vanderheyden, LeStrange and Tom ning when Bob Perfilio, Shaub and homerun. See it all on the Web! lowed with a brilliant stretch to com- 50+ DIVISION 2: Litterio all singled, Dean Talcott Semple singled, Belford plopped Red Thunder was aroused and plete a putout on a throw from TEAM W L brought a “Joe” home when his fly to his two-run double into shallow right scored two runs in the sixth. Todd www.goleader.com Kugelman at third. Irish Pub 12 9 right was dropped and Bill Zechman and Brennan bopped an RBI double Schecter rocked a two-run homer to The Office 12 9 Union Center National Bank 7 14 followed with an RBI sac fly. Bob to left. tie the game. In the seventh, the Northwestern Mutual 4 16 Perfilio slapped an RBI single, After the game, LeStrange empha- Thunder regained the lead on Jay Outsiders Club Club 40, 11-9 Crest Refrigeration 2 19 Semple drilled his ground-rule double sized, “the way he (Vanderheyden) he Tischler’s leadoff homerun. Eric 60+ DIVISION: and Belford batted his two-run single. was always getting the (St. Jude) bat- Lester lashed a heads-up triple and TEAM W L Derek VonLangen scored St. Jude’s ters behind in the count was huge!” Applebaum bopped an RBI single, Creative Industries 15 3 first run when Samuelian scribbled a Vanderheyden’s to-the-point pitching Advance to JCC Title Game L.A. Law 13 6 putting Thunder up 20-18. single over second in the third inning strategy worked. Red Thunder relief pitcher Lowell Haven Savings Bank 8 11 With both teams missing key play- line drive two-run homer to Il Giardino 6 12 but LeStrange’s jaw-dropping two- Weiner recorded eight consecutive St. Jude 001 010 0 2 ers, the Outsiders edged the hot- centerfield and the Outsiders trailed L. K. G. R. Law 4 14 run triple in the fourth put the “Joe” St. Joseph 460 230 x 15 outs during the fifth, sixth, seventh hitting Club 40, 11-9, on August 4. by just one run. Rick Wolff walked and eighth innings to discourage The victory will lead the Outsiders and Roth thumped an RBI triple to C.B.I. Weiner also did well offen- into a JCC Championship showdown tie the score, 6-6. sively, going 4-for-5. with the Red Thunder this coming In the sixth, the Outsiders contin- C.B.I.’s Jeff Meyers (3-for-5, 2 RBI, Sunday. ued to pound the ball. Mitch Malzberg 2 runs scored) launched a solo homer Club 40 jumped out to a, 1-0, first doubled, Sid Bakst bopped an RBI in the eighth to cut the lead to two. inning lead. Alan Kaufman, Mike single and game MVP, Rosenberg In the ninth, Thunder man Tischler Helfand and Gary Schaeffer all tripled. Finally, defensive standout (4 RBI, 3 runs scored) hit his second singled, but the rally ended quickly Bill Early drove in an important run homer of the day, a two-run shot. For after a great relay throw by second with a deep sacrifice fly. the second time in the game, back- baseman, Ken Zierler to catcher Ken Club 40 pitcher Jay Tepper scored to-back homeruns were blasted, as Serviss to nail Kaufman out at home. on a single by Jeff Mazen but that Prince hit a solo explosion as well. A sparkling 4-6-3 Outsider double was all that Club 40 could muster in Eleven homers in one game were not play ended the inning. the sixth. enough for Applebaum, who ham- In the second inning, Club 40 In the seventh, reluctant to end mered another to give Red Thunder a scored again on a double by third their season early, the Outsiders 25-19 edge. baseman, Al Swersky and a single added two more runs to their lead. Joel Horowitz and Glen Frank and RBI by Bill Streep. Then the From the seventh inning on, the Out- stepped to the plate for C.B.I. and action really started to heat up in the siders were only able to produce each knocked in an RBI. After five fourth inning. Outsider outfielder, three more singles (Zierler, Jeff consecutive singles with no outs, Dave Roth, quickly singled and Jeff Strauss and Goland). They had to Jerry Kirshenbaum added an RBI. Balish crushed a monster homerun rely on their defense to win the game The bottom of the order was mount- to tie the game at 2-2. and held an 11-7 lead going into the ing a comeback. Later in the inning, In the bottom of the fourth, Club bottom of the ninth. Waldman tightened the Red Thun- 40 answered with four runs on two With one out, Swersky blooped a der lead to one with his two-run consecutive doubles by Swersky and single to shallow right, Kaplan single. With two outs and the bases Adam Kaplan and a single by Streep. walked and Kaufman cracked an RBI loaded, Miccio, who was 4-for-4 at But the Club 40 lead was short-lived. single. Helfand followed with an RBI that point, stepped to the plate. Not only did the Outsider defense single to tighten the score to 11-9. “We sucked it up, and poured it heat up, so did their bats. Mark With two men out, pitcher Goland out,” said Red Thunder coach Safrin. Rosenberg singled and pitcher Larry managed to get the Club 40 No. 3 A hard ground ball to the shortstop Goland ripped an RBI single. After hitter to ground out. was fielded and ended the game. slipping between third and home, While on a rehab assignment in “Our ‘kiddie core,’ the guys on the Rosenberg recovered his balance and Florida, Kerry Gelb said, “This was team who are 24 and under, needed made a heroic slide into the plate. a big win for us. I wish I was there to the old guys to carry them today. But Then leadoff hitter, Zierler, drilled a enjoy it.”

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John R. Aslanian John R. Aslanian NJAR Million Dollar Club NJAR Million Dollar Club Silver Level 2000 Silver Level 2000 International President’s Club 2001 (908) 233-5555 Office International President’s Club 2001 (908) 233-5555 Office (908) 301-2007 - Direct Line 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 (908) 301-2007 - Direct Line 209 Central Avenue, Westfield, NJ 07090 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 14 Thursday, August 8, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION FSPY Gymnasts Compete At National Championship Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA Franko’s submission was read at the (FSPY) gymnast Jessica Franko, who opening ceremonies. FSPY’s Diana will attend Cornell University in the Filo won the scholarship in 2000. fall, was the recipient of the YMCA Under the direction of Head Coach of the USA’s Annual Gymnastic Vicki Herbig, 10 FSPY gymnasts Scholarship at the National Gym- competed at the Nationals. Kelly nastic Championships on July 3 Pirozzi, Rachel Skolnick and Alle- through July 8 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. gro Kenwell competed at Level 9. The scholarship’s requirements in- All three qualified to compete in the clude maintaining a minimum GPA second-day competition. of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale); having com- Franko, Erika Blaes, Kate peted at the National Championship Breuninger, Laurel Devlin, Gina meet for at least three years; and Pelosi Lindsay Robinson and Jenna embodying the YMCA Character Skoller competed at Level 8. Franko Development core values of Caring, placed seventh on vault and on bal- Respect, Honesty and Responsibility. ance beam and sixth on floor exer- CATCHING AIR…Michelle Panagos of Westfield catches air snowboarding, Each applicant submitted an essay cise. Breuninger grabbed sixth on TRI-COUNTY 14S CHAMPIONS...The Westfield Cyclones leveled Glen Ridge, like she’ll be doing when she competes in the Junior World Championships in outlining the impact YMCA gymnas- vault. 30-4, to win the Tri-County 14s title. Pictured, left to right, are: front row; Alex New Zealand. A sophomore at the University of Vermont, Michelle will compete tic involvement has had on her life. The closing ceremonies included Zierler, Steve Kowalski, Matt Melino, Craig Ellis and Brandon Cuba; back row, in boarder-cross and parallel GS. She is one of only 32 on the USASA Junior a Game Show in which Blaes was Head Coach Tom Bonard, Rob Charma, Thomas Meylor, Tommy Bonard, Josh National Team competing for the United States. chosen as a contestant. She did well Gerkens, Al Carpetto, Tad Walsh, Tommy Layton and Assistant Coach Roger Scotch Hills Women with her trivia questions. Ellis. Westfield banged out 21 hits in the rout and pitcher Brandon Cuba picked Tell Golf Results Gymnastic sumner classes and up the victory. SP-F Raider 11s Place evening classes are currently being A spokeswoman for the Scotch Hills held at the YMCA and registration is Women’s Golf Association of Scotch still open. Fall sessions will begin Plains announced the winning team of August 17. For more information, Fourth in Clark Tourney the “100% Handicap” tournament held Westfield 14s Cyclones Level July 30. please call (908) 889-8880. The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth recorded the win against Basking FLIGHT A Baseball Association 11-year-old Ridge as Michael Klotz came on in Low gross: Christine Haight and WTA Men’s Singles Glen Ridge in Title Game tournament team closed out the Clark the sixth to put out the fire. The Charlene Scenzi 44 tournament by winning their final Raiders pitching staff was helped out Low net: Haight 29 Tennis Ladder Told: Josh Gerckens of the Westfield by RBI singles by Al Carpetto and two games. In defeating Randolph, by some outstanding defense by Cyclones baseball team pitched five Matt Melino. Gerckens set down Glen 2nd: Scenzi and Dorthy Chin 30 1. Gary Wasserman 20. Andrew Ross 4-1, and Basking Ridge, 12-10, the Anthony D’Annunzio, Matt Berka, FLIGHT B strong innings while the offense Ridge in order in the fourth and fifth Raiders qualified for the playoffs Steve Berger, Jimmy Burke, Joseph Low gross: Mary Kay Danskin 48 2. Mike Gonnella 21. Alex Winnicker pounded out 21 hits in a, 30-4, rout of innings. with a 3-2 record. Del Prete and Zabel. Low net: Danskin 29 3. Joseph Alfano 22. Chris Wendel Glen Ridge in the Tri-County 14s Westfield added six runs in the In the playoffs, the Raiders and Kevin Maroney led the Raider of- 2nd: Alice Yorks 31 4. Steven Kreutzer 23. L. Seltzer Championship Game at Westfield’s fourth, driven in with singles from Kenilworth were locked in a seven- fense by stroking four hits and four 3rd: Gerri McDonald and Janice 5. Steve Parker 24. Neal Luppescu Tamaques Park. The Cyclones fin- Bonard, Ellis and Rob Chamra. In inning battle. In the bottom of the RBI. Kyle Fitzgerald drove in five Lawyer 33 6. Anthony Shurma 25. James Bendern ished 15-2 in league play. To get to the fifth, six more Cyclones scuffed seventh, Kenilworth pushed a run while he and Udelsman collected FLIGHT C 7. Bill Wilhelm 26. Fred Stoleru the finals, Westfield, spearheaded by home plate, highlighted by a two-run across the plate for the win and the three hits each. Tyler Della Badia, Low gross: Nancy Christensen and 8. Chris Callahan 27. Dave Leiz the pitching of Brandon Cuba (6-1), single by Walsh and an RBI single by Raiders had to settle for fourth place. Mike Lauricella, Berger, Klotz and Mary Pearsall 55 9. Vince Camuto 28. Ross Errazo defeated Summit, 5-0, then beat Tom Meylor. Against Randolph, Colin Grimm Zabel all rapped two hits. Joseph Del Low net: Christensen 28 10. Chris Camuto 29. Joseph Donnolo Springfield, 10-2, in the semifinals. Gerckens, Bonard, Ellis and picked up the win with Greg Zabel Prete, Burke and Berka added one hit 2nd: Pearsall 30 11. Weldon Chin 30. Dewey Rainville Against Glen Ridge, Westfield Layton scored a combined 17 runs. notching the save. Jackson Udelsman apiece. Saxony Nielsen, Fitzgerald, 3rd: Camille Hayden 32 12. Warren Siao 31. Jeff Sobel exploded for six runs in the first Ellis, Layton and Melino had three Udelsman, Berger, Zabel, Lauricella, 13. Peter Magierski 32. Jim Oslislo inning. Tommy Bonard tripled and hits apiece. Chamra closed out the Low putts: Eve Kennelly and Szenzi 14. Tuyen Diep 33. Ernest Jacob PUBLIC NOTICE Della Badia, Maroney, Burke, Klotz, Craig Ellis followed with a sharp sixth, allowing two runs. Gerckens 14 15. Anil Kapur 34. Todd Krell RBI single to right. Tommy Layton finished 5-0. Del Prete and Berka all crossed the Chip in: Yorks hole 6, E Kennelly SHERIFF’S SALE plate for the Raiders. 16. Russell Finestein 35. Alan Rolman and Tad Walsh walked to load the SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, hole 8, C Hayden hole 8 17. Steve Satkin 36. Alec Wasserman bases and Cuba cracked a two run SP-F 11s Win Final 2 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, PUBLIC NOTICE Birdie: Haight hole 8 18. Mark Jackler 37. D. Armstrong DOCKET NO. F-5294-99 single. Alex Zierler stepped up and 19. David Ferio 38. John Dalton SUMMIT BANK, PLAINTIFF vs. SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE pounded a two-run triple over the In BridgeH2O Tourney ROBERT K. CARR, ET ALS, DEFEN- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, right fielder’s head. Steve Kowalski The Scotch Plains-Fanwood Youth DANT. CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, SHERIFF’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE added an RBI single. Baseball Association 11-year-old CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DOCKET NO. F-1831-02 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, SHERIFF’S SALE DATED APRIL 10, 2002 FOR SALE OF THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK, AS CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, Glen Ridge scored two unearned tournament team won their final MORTGAGED PREMISES. TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. DARYL S. DOCKET NO. F-20539-00 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, runs in the top of the second but left two games in the Bridgewater Tour- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PAYNE, ET ALS., DEFENDANT. EQUITY ONE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. runners stranded as Gerckens escaped DOCKET NO. F-2559-02 nament and qualified for the play- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, SAMUEL D. LOFTON, SARAH E. further damage. Westfield immedi- offs with a 3-2 record. The Raiders by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- DATED MAY 30, 2002 FOR SALE OF LOFTON, AND TMS MORTGAGE INC. BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs. JOHN ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- MORTGAGED PREMISES. DBA THE MONEY S, DEFENDANT. ately answered when Gerckens and topped Long Valley 10-7 and H. TYLER, DEFENDANT. thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Ellis both singled and scored on Hillsborough 4-3. WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF AU- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale DATED APRIL 17, 2001 FOR SALE OF CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Layton’s double. DATED MAY 17, 2002 FOR SALE OF Colin Grimm got the win in relief GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- MORTGAGED PREMISES. MORTGAGED PREMISES. The Cyclones put the game away against Long Valley with Mike Klotz afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ders must have 20% of their bid available in thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- with 12 runs in the third, highlighted notching the save. Against ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale cash or certified check at the conclusion of WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Hillsborough, Kyle Fitxgerald by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- the sales. SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- PUBLIC NOTICE pitched six solid innings and came The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- the afternoon of said day. All successful thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on BOROUGH OF FANWOOD out with the score tied 3-3. The DRED SIX THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED bidders must have 20% of their bid available WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF AU- WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF AU- PLANNING BOARD EIGHTY ONE & 18/100 ($206,681.18). in cash or certified check at the conclusion GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Raiders scored in the top of the GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Notice is hereby given that on August 28, MUNICIPALITY: Town of Westfield. of the sales. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- 2002 at 8:00 P.M. in the Borough Hall of the seventh and Grimm pitched a score- COUNTY & STATE: UNION COUNTY, afternoon of said day. All successful bid- The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED ders must have 20% of their bid available in Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine less bottom half to notch his second NEW JERSEY. ders must have 20% of their bid available in THIRTY FOUR THOUSAND FOUR-HUN- cash or certified check at the conclusion of Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey the Fanwood win in relief. STREET & STREET NUMBER: 611 DRED THIRTY TWO & 00/100 the sales. cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. Planning Board will hold a public hearing to Carlton Road, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. ($134,432.00). The judgment amount is SEVENTY FIVE Offensively, Jimmy Burke, Kevin The judgment amount is NINTY THREE consider the appeal of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald TAX LOT & BLOCK NUMBERS: LOT 23 MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth THOUSAND THREE-HUNDRED FIFTY Maroney, Tyler Della Badia and THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED NINTY Haack to install above ground pool at 3 BLOCK 4101. COUNTY: UNION, STATE OF NEW TWO & 51/100 ($75,352.51). Clement Place, Fanwood, New Jersey also Fitzgerald collected three hits DIMENSIONS: Approximately 104.00 feet TWO & 10/100 ($93,292.10). JERSEY The property to be sold is located in the known as Block 115, Lot 1 on the Fanwood apiece. Matt Berka stroked two hits by 80.00 feet by 101.14 feet by 70.05 feet by PROPERTY TO BE SOLD IS LOCATED STREET & STREET NO.: 826 Cross City of Elizabeth, County of Union and State Tax Map. The following bulk variance is 10 feet. Avenue of New Jersey, also known as 1016 Anna IN: Elizabeth, County of UNION, State of while Steven Berger, Saxony New Jersey. requested from the Land Use Ordinance of NEAREST CROSS STREET: Park TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: 11, Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey. Nielsen, Anthony D’Annunzio, Jo- PREMISES COMMONLY KNOWN AS: the Borough of Fanwood: Street is approximately 120.01 feet from LOT: 228 BEING Lot 149, Block 8 on the City of 1038 Flora Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 14.01D3 Variance requested: distance to seph Del Prete, Jackson Udelsman subject property. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: 115 feet by 55 Elizabeth Tax Map. property lines, Permitted: 15 feet, Present: and Klotz added one hit apiece. SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING OPEN 07201. feet Dimensions: (Approximately) 28 feet by NA, Proposed: 6 feet. TAXES/LIENS AS OF 5/23/02: TAX LOT NO. 736, BLOCK NO. 8. Defensively, Mike Lauricella did an NEAREST CROSS STREET: 55.52 feet 115 feet. The application will also seek such other Taxes - 2nd Quarter 2002 - $1,711.53 from Stanley Terrace Nearest cross street: located approxi- NEAREST CROSS STREET: Catherine excellent job at first, while Greg Street. relief as may be determined necessary at the plus interest SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE mately 375 feet from the intersection of APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 25.00 public hearing based upon review of the appli- Zabel manned the hot corner flaw- There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Anna Street and Catherine Street. feet by 75.00 feet. cation or amendment(s) to the application. lessly. D’Annunzio played well at TWO-HUNDRED TWENTY TWO THOU- ONE-HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOU- There is due approximately the sum of All interested persons may be present SAND TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY THREE There is due approximately the sum of second while Del Prete did an ex- SAND ONE-HUNDRED NINTY NINE & EIGHTY SEVEN THOUSAND NINE-HUN- and heard. & 02/100 ($222,283.02) together with lawful ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND TWO- 63/100 ($144,199.63) together with lawful DRED SIXTY FIVE & 23/100 ($87,965.23) The file pertaining to this application is cellent job patrolling in the out- interest and costs. interest and costs. together with lawful interest and costs. HUNDRED SIXTEEN & 08/100 ($100,216.08) together with lawful interest available for public inspection during normal field. Udelsman was exceptional 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 and costs. business hours from the Secretary of the behind the plate. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in Board at the Administration Offices of the The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn Borough of Fanwood at 75 North Martine this sale. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. PUBLIC NOTICE this sale. this sale. Avenue, Fanwood, New Jersey. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn RALPH FROEHLICH Gerald and Helen Christine Haack SHERIFF’S SALE SHERIFF SHERIFF SHERIFF this sale. 3 Clement Place SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, HACK, PIRO, O’DAY, MERKLINGER, DILWORTH PAXON LLP RALPH FROEHLICH WILLIAM M.E. POWERS JR. Fanwood, New Jersey 07023 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WALLACE & MCKENNA LAW OFFICES SHERIFF CHARTERED-COUNSELORS 1 T - 8/8/02, The Times Fee: $28.56 DOCKET NO. F-11056-99 30 Columbia Turnpike 737 Stokes Road Liberty View - Suite 700 LAW OFFICES OF MARK J. UDREN & COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, PO Box 941 PO Box 2570 ASSOCIATES PO Box 1088 PLAINTIFF vs. WILLIAM P. BARBA & Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-0941 Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 Suite 500 PUBLIC NOTICE Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 MILUSKA BARBA, H/W; GLADYS NIEVES CH-756756 - (WL) CH-756778 - (WL) CH-755956 - (WL) 1040 North Kings Highway Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034 SHERIFF’S SALE & MR. NIEVES, DEFENDANT. 4 T - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 4 T - 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 4 T - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 CH-756765 - (WL) SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, & 8/22/02 Fee: $201.96 & 8/29/02 Fee: $187.68 & 8/22/02 Fee: $181.56 4 T - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED JANUARY 10, 2001 FOR SALE & 8/22/02 Fee: $181.56 DOCKET NO. F-12904-01 OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- PUBLIC NOTICE CYNTHIA M. GARAY; AT&T UNIVERSAL ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale Goods & Services You Need! by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- CARD SERVICE CO. AND SUNRISE SHERIFF’S SALE MANOR, DEFENDANT. ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DATED APRIL 25, 2002 FOR SALE OF WEDNESDAY THE 14TH DAY OF AU- FENCING Kean Flooring AUTO REPAIR DOCKET NO. F-295-02 MORTGAGED PREMISES. GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Hardwood Floor ELM STREET WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- SERVICE CENTER INC., PLAINTIFF vs. ANTHONY BURNEY, ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ders must have 20% of their bid available in A. PLAIA & SON ET ALS., DEFENDANT. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- cash or certified check at the conclusion of “Quality craftmanship” Complete Auto Repair CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- the sales. Foreign & Domestic DATED MAY 29, 2002 FOR SALE OF thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED All Types of Fence SCRAPING - SANDING - REPAIRS NJ State Inspection MORTGAGED PREMISES. WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF AU- SEVENTEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUN- By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the DRED SEVENTY FIVE & 32/100 REFINISHING - DECK CARE • Emission Repair Facility ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ($117,275.32). Expertly Installed STAINING - INSTALLATION • Tune-ups & Batteries by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ders must have 20% of their bid available in ALL THAT CERTAIN tract or parcel of New and Repairs • A/C Service ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- cash or certified check at the conclusion of land and premises situate, lying and being in FREE ESTIMATE thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on the sales. the City of Elizabeth, County of Union and • Tires & Brakes “DUST FREE SANDING EQUIPMENT!” Auto WEDNESDAY THE 4TH DAY OF The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED State of New Jersey, being more particularly Free Estimates • Road Service Care Center SEPTEMBER A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in NINETEEN THOUSAND TWO-HUN- described as follows: (908) 654-5222 TEL/FAX: (201) 955-1073 138 Elm St • Westfield the afternoon of said day. All successful DRED EIGHTY ONE & 08/100 BEGINNING at a point in the westerly 1-888-47-FLOOR 908-232-1937 bidders must have 20% of their bid available ($119,281.08). sideline of Grier Avenue therein distant in cash or certified check at the conclusion The property to be sold is located in the 162.92 feet from the corner formed by the of the sales. CITY OF ELIZABETH, County of Union intersection of the westerly sideline of Grier The judgment amount is ONE-HUNDRED and State of New Jersey. Avenue with the northerly sideline of Sum- PAVING PAINTING HOME IMPROVEMENT FORTY ONE THOUSAND TWO-HUN- It is commonly known as 660 NORTH mer Street; thence DRED & 58/100 ($141,200.58). BROAD STREET and Assessed AS 660- 1) North 79 degrees 41 minutes West, JK’S PAINTING & “FOR Property to be sold is located in the City 672 NORTH BROAD STREET, ELIZA- 200 feet to a point; thence of Elizabeth, County of Union and State BETH, NEW JERSEY 2) North 10 degrees 19 minutes East, 40 WALLCOVERING 37-56PERFECTION” of New Jersey. It is known and designated as Block 11, feet to a point; thence RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Home Improvements, Inc. Premises known as 142 5th Street, Eliza- Lot 1081B18. 3) South 79 degrees 41 minutes East, INSTALLATION No Job Too Small beth, New Jersey 07202. The dimensions are N/A. 200 feet to a point in the westerly line of Grier • DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS BEING KNOWN as LOT 342, BLOCK 3, Nearest cross street: N/A CONDO- Avenue; thence • SEAL COATING • RAILROAD TIES ✧✧✧ Residential • Kitchens • Baths • Ceramic Tile on the official Tax Map of the City of Eliza- MINIUM 4) Along the same South 10 degrees 19 • DRAINAGE PROBLEMS • Corian & Laminated Counter Tops beth. SUBJECT TO UNPAID TAXES AND minutes West, 40 feet to the point and place • BELGIUM BLOCK CURBING ✧✧✧ Commercial • General Maintenance & Repairs Dimensions: 100.00 feet by 24.00 feet x OTHER MUNICIPAL LIENS. AMOUNT of BEGINNING. • STUMP GRINDING • Full Handyman Service 100.00 feet by 24.00 feet. DUE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SHERIFF’S Known and designated as Block 4, Lot Nearest Cross Street: Broadway f/k/a OFFICE OR FROM PLAINTIFF’S ATTOR- 742 on the Official Tax Map of the City of Call Joe Klingebiel . . “SERVING THE AREA FOR OVER 50 YEARS” Ph: 908 391 2040 Broadway Railroad. NEYS UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey. FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED (908) 322-1956 . . The Sheriff hereby reserves the right PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEYS. Commonly known as 551 Grier Avenue, Fully FREE Pg: 908 889 3509 753-7281 to adjourn this sale without futher no- THE TOTAL DUE FOR UNPAID WA- Elizabeth, New Jersey 07202 Insured Estimates FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES Free Estimates • Insured tice by publication. TER/SEWER CHARGES IN THE AGGRE- THIS IS A PURCHASE MONEY FIRST Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, GATE SUM OF $10,245.02. MORTGAGE water and sewer liens. There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of Tile & Marble Masonry There is due approximately the sum of ONE-HUNDRED TWENTY SEVEN ONE-HUNDRED FORTY EIGHTY THOU- LLANE’S Creations PAVING Uniquecrete ONE-HUNDRED FIFTY ONE THOUSAND THOUSAND FIVE-HUNDRED FIFTY SAND FOUR-HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN CUSTOM INSTALLATION OF ONE-HUNDRED NINTY THREE & 02/100 EIGHT & 51/100 ($127,558.51) together & 91/100 ($148,447.91) together with lawful ($151,193.02) together with lawful interest with lawful interest and costs. interest and costs. Ceramic & Marble RALPH Decorative Stamped and costs. There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in Concrete Systems There is a full legal description on file in the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. CUSTOM DESIGN CHECCHIO, INC. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn “Your project. . .our masterpiece.” The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. this sale. Bathroom • Kitchen BLACK TOP this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH Floors Other PAVING • Patios • Walkways • Pool Decks RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF SHERIFF • Driveways • Driveways • Bluestone SHERIFF STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, STERN, LAVINTHAL, FRANKENBERG, Free Estimates • Fully Insured Parking Lots FREE • Brick Steps • Flagstone FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP NORGAARD & KAPNICK, LLP Over 15 Years Experience Concrete or ESTIMATES Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza Suite 300 Suite 300 908-925-5875 216 Haddon Avenue 293 Eisenhower Parkway 293 Eisenhower Parkway Masonry Work Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 Livingston, New Jersey 07039-1711 908-222-0138 Local References Available Or: 908-756-8343 * Free Estimates * CH-756779 - (WL) CH-756746 - (WL) CH-755792 - (WL) 908 • 889 • 4422 4 T - 8/8, 8/15, 8/22 4 T - 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 4 T - 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 & 8/29/02 Fee: $197.88 & 8/15/02 Fee: $220.32 & 8/8/02 Fee: $242.76 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 8, 2002 Page 15 Westfield White 9’s Hang Tough 5K Race for Pizza Attracts Against Warren in Quarterfinals Multitude of Participants The Westfield White 9-year-old lead in the second, but Warren an- WESTFIELD – On July 25 the team finished its season with a, 12-8, swered with six in the bottom of the 17:59. All other scores, can be viewed inaugural Downtown Westfield 5K on www.compuscore.com. loss to Warren in the playoffs of the inning. Warren added four runs in the and Pizza Extravaganza was held. North Jersey All Star League. third, but Westfield never quit. Be- Awards were given to the top three This event was organized by lead finishers in each age group (male and In the first round, White defeated hind the steady pitching of Hess, sponsor Downtown Westfield Cor- Long Hill, 18-12, with a strong of- White, Younger and Dachowicz, the female) and random prizes were do- poration (DWC) and On Your Mark nated by a number of Westfield mer- fensive attack led by Nick Dachowicz clutch hitting of Riggs, Reilly, Productions (OYMP). The intention (3-for-4, 2 RBI), Ryan Hess (3-for-5, Dachowicz and Tim Donovan, and chants. Terraplane Blues, a frequent was to showcase Westfield’s suc- performer at Westfield’s “Sweet 3 RBI), Peter Granstrand (2-for-4, 2 the tenacious at bats of Connor cessful historic downtown shopping RBI), Bryan Reilly (2-for-2, 3 RBI), Streaman and Mac Dolan, Westfield Sounds Downtown” Jazz Festival, and dining district and quaint sur- performed on Quimby Street, be- Matt Hartzell (4 runs scored, 1 RBI) fought back to 11-8 in the fifth. rounding neighborhoods. and Steve Reiss (2-for-2, 3 runs “Warren is an excellent team,” fore, during and after the race. Over 950 runners registered for An even larger field of runners and scored, 1 RBI). White scored 17 runs Coach Reiss acknowledged. “We the race, emanating mostly from the in the first four innings. stayed aggressive all game, right to spectators is anticipated next year. tri-state area, but attracting runners For more information about Westfield Long Hill tallied six runs in the the end. That’s the only way you can as far away as Arizona and Colorado. fifth to make it a game. Hess, Justin beat a team a like that. I think we and other downtown events taking Free pizza (over 250 pies), desserts place, call the DWC at (908) 789- White and Tim Younger shared the surprised them and I know we made and refreshments were given to all pitching duties and all pitched well them nervous. It would have been 9444 for a Discover Westfield Kit runners and their families. and Events Calendar or visit “http:// with Younger fighting back after the nice to complete the upset, but we The overall male winner was Wil- long fifth inning to end the game had a great season and regardless of www.westfieldnj.ataclick.com” liam Roldan, of Jackson Heights, __www.westfieldnj.ataclick.com_. with two strikeouts in the sixth. this loss, the team definitely ended NY with a time of 15:27 and the Against Warren, White took a 3-0 on a very positive note.” overall female winner was Lauren Local Black Belts Win HIGHLAND RECORD SETTERS...Four swimmers from the Highland Swim Saul of Westfield with a time of Club set club records in their respective age group. Pictured, left to right, are: World Class Medals Kelsey Rossi, John Guiffre, Zach Peart and Daniel Pesin. St. Helen’s Advances Four students from Jeff Serdinsky’s Martial Arts America Highland Swimmers To W. Orange Semis in Scotch Plains returned home JCC Barracuda Swim The St. Helen’s of Westfield girls from Toronto, Canada in late July Practice to Begin Set Team Records 7th and 8th grade basketball team with 13 World Championship med- improved to 8-1 and advanced to the SCOTCH PLAINS –The JCC of During the celebration of the als. The four-day competition fea- Highland Swim Ctub’s 50th Anni- semifinals of the West Orange cham- tured 101 different countries. Central NJ Barracudas begin their pionships. St. Helen’s was awarded fifth season of competition in the versary year, four swimmers Third-degree black belt, marked the occasion by breaking the No. 2 seed by finishing in second Samantha Grzywacz (age 16) off NJ JCC Swim League under the place in the regular season. direction of Head Coach, Ann team records, some which had Scotch Plains won a gold medal, stood for over 20 years. On July St. Helen’s downed West Orange, two silvers and a bronze. Samantha Doyle. The program welcomes 30-17, to advance. Kathryn Ruhno swimmers of all levels with an 24, at the annual pool champion- dominated her division, winning ships Zach Peart, John Guiffre, led the way with 17 points. Krissy her first World Championship af- emphasis on individual instruc- Wendel played an excellent all- tion for new competitors. Practice Kelsey Rossi and Daniel Pesin ter an impressive six consecutive lowered standards in a variety of around game and followed with seven National titles. Second-degree begins Monday, September 23. points. Stephanie Slodyzcka sank Swim meets take place on Sunday events. black belt Kate Judd (14) of Peart broke three records in the four points. Erin Miller and Eliza- Westfield won two gold and two starting early November and run beth Harbaugh chipped in with two through State Championships in boys 9-10 age group. He was timed silver medals. Second-degree black at 17:73 in the backstroke, 16:69 points each. Danielle Infantino and belt Zack Skolnick (12) of March. Claire Bennett had seven rebounds The JCC also offers pre-season in the butterfly and 1.25:08 in the Westfield took home the bronze individual medley. Guiffre set a each. Rose Driscoll had five assists medal. Second-degree black belt clinics to swim team members and and three steals. Nina Brownstone non-team members. Classes start new mark of 30:97 in the boys 11- Sarasijhaa Desikan (14) of Scotch 12 freestyle. Rossi set a new stan- and Allision Oberlander had three Plains won three gold medals and Tuesday, September 3 thru Thurs- steals each. day, September 19. For more in- dard in the girls 9-10 breaststroke a silver medal. formation, please call Rebecca with a record time of 19:87 Pesin, INTERESTING WAY TO LOOSEN UP...Westfield White 9s loosen up before Rice, Aquatics Director at (908) set a new mark 19:29 in the boys the big game against Warren with their version of “The Macarena”. 889-8800 extension no. 219. 7-year-old freestyle. RRReady FFeady or Occupancy Sept. 11y Charm & Character

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SP Baptist Church HELP WANTED MOVING SALE SALES Saturday, August 10, 8 - 1 p.m. To Host Basketball CLASSIFIEDS 1539 Rahway Avenue LET’S TALK MONEY! LAUNCH YOUR SALES Upright piano, furniture, sports Tourney, Workshop equip., books, pictures, jewelry, CAREER with one of the fastest HELP WANTED OPEN HOUSE HELP WANTED Children up to and including growing weight loss retailers. LA clothes/shoes, lighting fixtures, pot- sixth grade are invited to partici- Weight Loss Centers has full- WingIts, ROSELLE PARK SUNDAY - 8/11/02 Receptionist/Hair Salon Manager tery, 50 yr. old teddy bears, some pate in the 10th Annual Scotch time career opportunities for 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. Friendly, motivated individual, antiques. Plains Baptist Church Half-court energetic Sales/Weight Loss WAREHOUSE & FACTORY WESTFIELD - 921 Pennsylva- salary based on qualifications Basketball Tournament and Work- nia Ave., BY OWNER, Expanded Counselors in our SCOTCH $8 to $15hr. Hardworking, self mo- with growth opportunity. AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE shop this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. PLAINS location. Self-motivated tivated indivs. looking to learn and Cape on cul de-sac; Tamaques (908) 518-1660 till noon in the church’s parking individuals needed for a lead- advance. Warehouse - include ship- School Area, private backyard, Seeking after school childcare lot. generation sales position. No ping, receiving, inventory and some in-ground pool (20x40); Deck, 8 Mon-Fri from 3pm-6pm in our The event will feature a short experience or product knowledge assembly. Factory - all levels. Over- Rms, 3 Bdrms + Office, 3 Baths, BUS DRIVER Scotch Plains home. Children are workshop on basketball fundamen- required as we provide excellent time avail. Must have clean driving Full Bsmt w/Laundry Room, fire- Van driver needed for run from 6 and 7. Must be a non-smoker, tals given by Jeff Pridgen-Harris, a training. Enjoy a fun working record. Apply @ DK 181 West place, 1-1/2 attached Garage; independent school in Short Hills have own transportation and good former college player from Uni- environment, a competitive hourly Clay Ave., Roselle, NJ 07204. Master Bdrm Suite with x-large to nearby towns. Each run is ap- references. Help with homework, versity of St. Louis. The workshop rate, unlimited commission, great closets; New appl in EIK; 4-zone proximately 2 hours in the morn- transport to activities, supervise will be followed by a tournament benefits & opportunity to advance gas HW heat - $599,000. ing and 2 hours in the afternoon. play. then a pizza and soda lunch. CUSTOMER SERVICE MGR. & Please Call Joanne at to the top! CUSTOMER SERVICE/ADMIN. 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Have OFFICE SUITES AVAILABLE environment, handle a variety of brunch or cocktails on Cape May’s Call Donna Chahalis at wonderful Nanny. Infant/toddler 5487. Scotch Plains Baptist Church (908) 379-3442 situation ideal. 12 Years’ experi- is located at 333 Park Avenue (at tasks, possess excellent phone nicest porch. Available weekly for Westfield. Prime location, cen- skills, desire for responsibilities/ $4,000 or for a 3-day weekend for ence, excellent references, will Grand) in Scotch Plains, two blocks ter of town, in modern elevator live in, can clean. Non-smoker, south of Route 22. challenges. Strong customer ser- $1800 through the fall. FLOOR REFINISHING building. High ceilings, palladian vice, computer and organiza- Call (856) 461-5697 US citizen. No language issues, windows. Adj parking and NY tional skills a plus. Submit re- Applied Wood pets ok. See it all on the Web! trains. 4,200 sq. ft. to divide. sume to (908) 259-8922. COACH Refinishing & new floors. 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PUBLIC NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS INVITATION TO BID Invitations are extended to qualified Bid- ders to bid for the following Project: RECYCLING SERVICES Bids will be accepted only by mail or in person to the Office of the Township Clerk, Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park WESTFIELD $589,000 Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076 (attn: Barbara Riepe, Township Clerk) until October 28, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. The Town- Move-In condition Side Hall Colonial with open front ship of Scotch Plains (hereinafter “Town- porch featuring: an Entrance Hall with French Doors ship”) shall not be responsible for any bid mailed which is lost in transit or delivered leading to the Living Room; a Formal Dining Room w/ late by the Postal Service. At the above time, French Doors and triple window; updated Eat-In Kitchen the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids must be presented in sealed w/ custom counter-tops open to the Family Room w/ envelopes, which are clearly marked “Bids fireplace; 4 Bedrooms; 2 1/2 Baths; including a Master for Recycling Services, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey 07076”. No bid Suite w/ full Bath and Sitting Room and a partially fin- will be received after the time and date ished Basement w/ office area. Nestled on private lot specified. After receipt of bids, no bid may be with- with 2 car detached Garage. Call Frank D. Isoldi for your drawn within (60) sixty days after the date of personal tour! WSF6656. the bid opening except if provided for herein. The bid of any bidder who consents to an extension may be held for consideration for FRANK D. ISOLDI a longer period of time as may be agreed Broker / Sales Associate upon between bidder and the Township. All bids must be on the bid forms provided NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club 1993-2001 by the Township of Scotch Plains in the bid Gold Level 1999 - 2001 package. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained at a fee of non-refundable twenty- (908) 301-2038 Direct Line five dollars ($25.00) from the office of the Director of Public Property, 2445 Plainfield Avenue, Scotch Plains, between the hours Westfield Office • 209 Central Avenue • (908) 233-5555 of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Bid proposals and all required documents must be completed and submitted by the date as set forth above. All documents in the enclosed bid package must accompany the bid proposal. In addition to the above documents, a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond issued by a responsible bank, trust com- pany or insurance company, payable to the Township of Scotch Plains shall be submit- ted with each bid as a guaranty that if a contract is awarded the bidder shall execute said contract. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid or Twenty-Thousand Dol- lars ($20,000) whichever is lower. All bid security, except the bid security of the three (apparent lowest responsible bid- ders shall, if requested in writing, be re- turned after ten days (10) from the opening Westfield Office of the bids (Sundays and Holiday excepted) CONGRATULATIONS ! and the bids of such bidders shall be con- 185 Elm Street, Westfield, NJ 07090 sidered withdrawn. The successful Bidder shall be required Call 908-654-7777 Another first from some of the best to submit a Performance Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the trained agents in real estate . amount of the accepted bid at the time of BUY FOR $2,452 contract execution. A Consent of Surety “We guarantee you’ll meet regarding bonds required by the Contract Documents shall also be submitted with the bid. Sureties shall be licensed and/or autho- your closing date or you’ll rized to transact business in the State of New Jersey and be acceptable to the Au- get $1,000 credit.” thority. The term of the contract shall be for HOLLY COHEN a period of two (2) years, commencing Janu- Call now for details! TOP LISTER MONTH OF JULY ary 1, 2003 to December 31, 2004 with an BROKER / SALES REPRESENTATIVE option to renew for one (1) additional year at

Effective August 2001, Weichert Financial Services will provide individuals who elect to participate in the Weichert Gold Services program a credit decision on their loan NJAR MILLION DOLLAR SALES CLUB SILVER LEVEL 2000 the sole discretion of the Township. COLONIAL request within 24-hours of receipt of complete applications. This decision is available on the majority of mortgage products offered through Weichert Financial Services. Certain loan products require independent investor approval, which may exceed the 24-hour time frame. Your Financial Services Consultant will advise you whether the WEICHERT MILLION DOLLAR SALES / MARKETED CLUB The Township reserves the right to reject Plainfield- Elegant Center Hall Colo- product you choose qualifies for the 24-hour decision offer. The Gold Services program also guarantees to meet the closing date established with your Realtor as indicated WEICHERT PRESIDENT’S CLUB in your original contract of sale. The Gold Services guarantee requires that mortgage financing, homeowner’s insurance, and title insurance be obtained through the any or all bids, and to waive immaterial nial, totally renovated, heated in-ground corresponding Weichert affiliated or licensed companies, Weichert Financial Services, Weichert Insurance Agency, Weichert Title Agency (except in NJ where Title Services informalities, or to accept any bid which, in Management, Inc. is licensed to utilize the Weichert name) or in Pennsylvania and Delaware Southeastern Abstract Co. d/b/a Weichert Closing Services Co., and is not pool, French doors, built-ins. $479,000. conditioned upon doing business with, that is, listing with or purchasing through a Weichert, Realtors office. In the event the applicable Weichert Gold Services provider is the opinion of the Township of Scotch Plains, unable to meet your closing date we will credit $1,000 to you at the time of your closing/settlement. Program subject to change without notice at any time. Final loan (052008214) CONGRATULATIONS ! will be in the best interest of the Township all in accordance with the New Jersey Local Public Contracts Law N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et BUY FOR $3,475 BUY FOR $2,452 BUY FOR $1,421 seq. In the event of an equal or tie bid, the Township shall award the bid to the bidder, which, in the Township’s sole discretion, best serves, the interest of the Township. The Township also reserves the right to reject any and all bids if sufficient funds are not available and/or appropriated. The selected Bidder, will, within seven days (7) of award of the bid, enter into an appropriate contract with the Township. ROBERT DEL RUSSO All bidders must comply with P.L. 1975, WONDERFUL COLONIAL PARK-LIKE SETTING COLONIAL CAPE TOP SALES & TOP PRODUCER MONTH OF JULY Chapter 127 entitled “An Act Relating to Westfield- Well maintained, huge Liv- Scotch Plains- 3 Bedrooms, 2.1 Bath Scotch Plains- Corner lot, 2 Bedrooms, 1 SALES REPRESENTATIVE Affirmative Action in Relation to discrimina- ing Room, oversized Formal Dining Split, fireplace in Living Room, screened Bath, formal Dining Room, 1 car de- NJAR MILLION DOLLAR SALES CLUB BRONZE LEVEL 1986-1997 tion in connections with Certain Public Con- Room, Florida Room, 5 Bedrooms, close patio & more. $479,000. (052008157) tached garage. $284,900. (052008209) WEICHERT MILLION DOLLAR SALES / MARKETED CLUB tracts and supplementing the ‘Law Against to town. $679,000. (052008253) WEICHERT 100 MARKETED CLUB Discrimination’ approved April 16, 1945 (P.L. 1945, chapter 169)” N.J.A.C. 17:27, as amended from time to time, and the Ameri- BUY FOR $1,720 BUY FOR $2,810 BUY FOR $3,198 Mortgage: 1-800-829-CASH Home Warranty: 1-800-829-CASH cans With Disability Act. All bidders must be registered with the Insurance: 1-800-255-1869 Title Insurance: 1-800-528-8853 New Jersey Department of Labor to engage See more Open Houses on www.weichert.com in public work as defined in the require- ments listed under N.J.S.A. 34:11-5651 Ask us about No Downpayment Financing through 56.55, as well as N.J.A.C. 12:62- Monthly payments are for 30-year conventional fixed rate mortgages as detailed below. 1.1. Ask about: Lower Downpayments • Lower Monthly Payments • Other Options. Where applicable, prevailing wage rate For purchase prices up to $343,750 monthly mortgage payments (principal+interest) quoted in our ads are to qualified buyers, based upon a 20% downpayment and a conventional 30-year fixed rate loan at 6.00% with 3 points, A.P.R. 6.34%. As an example, a $100,000 loan would mean 360 monthly payments of $599.55. For pur- shall be paid to all workers on the job as per chase prices from $343,751 to $812,500, the monthly payments are to qualified buyers based upon a 20% downpayment and calculated at 6.375% with 3 points on a N.J.A.C. 34:11-56, 25 et seq. “Jumbo” 30-year fixed rate mortgage with an A.P.R. of 6.679%. An example of a $500,000 loan would mean 360 monthly payments of $3,119.35. Figures herein are approximate and do not include property taxes, hazard insurance, or homeowners association dues for a condominium purchase. Interest rates quoted are as of BY ORDER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF November 1, 2001, and subject to change. Not responsible for typographical errors. Weichert Financial Services, executive offices 225 Littleton Road in Morris Plains, SUNNYSIDE SECTION MUST SEE MUST SEE! NJ 07950. 1-800-829-CASH. Licensed by the NJ Dept of Banking and Insurance. Licensed Mortgage Banker with the State Dept of Banking in NY, CT, and PA. Licensed SCOTCH PLAINS OF THE COUNTY OF Lender in DE, MD, VA, D.C., GA, AK, TX, IN. Licensed Mortgage Lender in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. License #ML1713, Certificate #43155. Equal housing Linden- Custom brick one owner home, Mountainside- Spacious 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bath Westfield- Beautiful Coloinial on ex- lender. Weichert Financial Services is an affiliate of Weichert, Realtors. UNION, STATE OF NEW JERSEY. 3 Bedrooms, sunken Living Room, fin- Split 1/3 acre corner lot with expanded updated clusive street, 4 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Baths, For your benefit, consider a career in real estate. WALTER F. DINIZO ished Recreation Room, 2 car garage plus Kitchen, newer Bathrooms, fireplace, wood & hardwood floors. $624,900. (052008144) Call 1-800-301-3000 today! DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROPERTY many extras. $344,900. (052008194) tile floors, finished Basement with full bar.. Ask About $549,000. (052008263) BARBARA RIEPE Weichert Gold Services 1-800-WEICHERT TOWNSHIP CLERK 1 T - 8/8/02, The Times Fee: $97.92 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 8, 2002 Page 17

PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-13160-01 CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, PLAINTIFF vs. DORAIDA SANCHEZ, ET AL, DEFEN- DANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MAY 21, 2002 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF AU- GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- WELL-MAINTAINED DRED FIVE THOUSAND EIGHTY FOUR COLONIAL & 41/100 ($205,084.41). Property to be sold is located in the Town Newly painted in 2000, this WESTFIELD of Elizabeth, County of Union and State of New Jersey. home offers 7 rooms and includes 3 Bed- Premises commonly known as 219 rooms, 1 Bath, Eat-In Kitchen, Dining Marshall Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201. Room, Family Room, Living Room and BEING KNOWN as LOT 2, BLOCK 729, on the official Tax Map of the Town of also offers a newer roof and gutters. Near Elizabeth. schools and shopping. $399,500. Dimensions: 25.00 feet by 100.00 feet by 25.00 feet by 100.00 feet. Nearest Cross Street: Second Street. The Sheriff hereby reserves the right to adjourn this sale without further no- CHARMING CUSTOM tice by publication. Subject to unpaid taxes, assessments, Located on top of mountain with year- water and sewer liens. There is due approximately the sum of round views and situated in a spectacular TWO-HUNDRED FORTY THREE THOU- secluded setting with lush landscaping, this SAND SEVEN-HUNDRED FORTY TWO & 10/100 ($243,742.10) together with lawful stunning MOUNTAINSIDE home fea- interest and costs. There is a full legal description on file in tures 10 rooms and includes 4 Bedrooms, the Union County Sheriff’s Office. 3.1 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen with breakfast The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. bar and center island, Formal Dining Room, RALPH FROEHLICH Library, Florida Room, Recreation Room, SHERIFF FEDERMAN AND PHELAN, P.C. Living Room, wonderful windows and open GOOD BUDDIES…Among the more than 800 guests at Saint Barnabas Medi- Suite 505 Sentry Office Plaza cal Center’s annual “Celebration of Life” on June 2 was cancer survivor Nicolas 216 Haddon Avenue & unique floor plan. $1,129,000. Dzury, age 4, of Westfield. The event, held in honor of National Cancer Westmont, New Jersey 08108 Survivors Day, featured a visit by Yogi Berra, a picnic lunch, music, a magic CH-756763 - (WL) show, face painting and a collaborative art project. Nicolas is pictured with 4 T - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 Sparky, the Fire Safety Dalmatian. Saint Barnabas is located in Livingston. & 8/22/02 Fee: $199.92 CENTER HALL COLONIAL Updated SCOTCH PLAINS home with a contemporary flair offers 9 rooms and in- cludes 4 Bedrooms, 2.2 remodeled Baths, Country Kitchen with oak cabinets and Corian counters, Dining Room with fire- GRACIOUS COLONIAL place, Living Room, hardwood floors and in- ground pool in charming setting. $674,500.

BEAUTIFUL PARK-LIKE PROPERTY Newer brick front Center Hall Colonial home on quiet street in WESTFIELD features 8 rooms and includes 4 Bedrooms, 2.2 Baths, Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Recre- ation Room, Family Room, marble entry foyer, hardwood floors throughout, Central Air Con- ditioning, Master Bedroom with vaulted ceil- ing and 2 skylights. $699,900. Offered at $989,000 Sitting just on the crest of Lawrence Avenue in Westfield, this stately Center-Hall Colonial home offers the best in suburban living. From the large living spaces with understated style to the private grounds, this is GRACIOUS BRICK a perfect place for family and friends. The interior is graced with hardwood floors, beautiful moldings, and GEORGIAN COLONIAL a handsome fireplace in the Living Room, Formal Dining Room, serene Library with knotty pine walls and a year-round Florida Room with floor-to-ceiling windows. This Henry West built home blends an impressive Stately 14-room WESTFIELD home of- interior with lovely grounds. A great profusion of dogwoods, magnolias, azaleas, spruces and rhododendrons fers 7 Bedrooms, 3.2 Baths, grand hall paints an everchanging palette that gives one the impression of living in a private park. Please call Rebecca staircase to 3rd floor, Formal Dining Room, Wampler at 908-233-8380 for a tour of this wonderful home. newer Kitchen and Baths, 4 fireplaces, full finished Basement, 3-car garage and near REBECCA WAMPLER town, schools and transportation. Out- Realtor/Sales Associate standing condition. $1,950,000. NJAR Million Dollar Sales Club, 1990, 92, 93, 95-2000 908-233-8380 WONDERFUL CENTER HALL COLONIAL 19 Offices Throughout New Jersey Splendid and spacious 10-room WESTFIELD home includes 5 Bedrooms, 2.1 Baths, Kitchen with separate dining area, Formal Dining Room, Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, newer Cen-
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TOWN OF WESTFIELD Removal Permits to the Planning Board; $125.00 for each tree above the 75% threshold that Public Notice is hereby given that an ordinance of which the following is a copy was (3) conducting on-site visits to the properties of Applicants before will be removed. Payments made hereunder shall be introduced, read and passed on first reading by the Council of the Town of Westfield at a the Planning Board; designated for the sole purpose of the replanting of meeting held August 6, 2002, and that the said Council will further consider the same for final (4) creating an inventory of trees on vacant land and sub-dividable trees in the Town as performed by the Town Depart- passage on the 10th day of September 2002, at 8:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as said lots; ment of Public Works in coordination with the Tree matter can be reached, in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 425 East Broad Street, (5) identifying issues of special concern pertaining to tree preservation; Preservation Commission. The funds shall be de- Westfield, New Jersey, at which time and place any person who may be interested therein (6) developing tree preservation policies; posited into the Tree Trust Fund administered by the will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning said ordinance. (7) creating and publishing, and or generally communicating, Tree Preservation Commission. Bernard A. Heeney a recommended species list of trees for the Town; (b) Intent. The spirit of the provisions of this section shall be to grant Town Clerk (8) promoting and encouraging the planting of suitable spe- permits in such a way that the Town can meet its goals, including, but not limited to, cies within the Town; and preserving the environment, controlling drainage, preserving privacy and maintaining the GENERAL ORDINANCE NO. 1806 (9) participating in the development, coordination and imple- aesthetic and economic values in the Town. AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, “TREE PRESERVATION” GOVERNING THE mentation of tree planting plans for the Town. Section 29A-12 Permit Conditions. PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND REMOVAL OF TREES WITHIN THE Section 29A-6 Tree Inventory. (a) Specific conditions. The Planning Board or the Code Enforcement TOWN OF WESTFIELD, CREATING CHAPTER 29A OF THE CODE OF THE The Tree Preservation Commission may, as a public courtesy, create an inventory listing Officer, as applicable, shall have the discretion to impose specific conditions on the holder TOWN OF WESTFIELD. the trees on vacant and sub-dividable lots in the Town. Upon completion of the Tree of a Tree Removal Permit. Specific conditions may include, but are not to be limited to, TREE PRESERVATION Inventory, the Town Clerk shall send notices to property owners (as listed in the most current requiring Replacement Trees, selecting the type of trees to be preserved and selecting the tax records) of those vacant and sub-dividable lots which are listed on the Tree Inventory. location of the trees to be preserved. Article I. In General. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the absence of a Tree Inventory or lack of notice as described (b) Changes after the Tree Removal Application is approved. In the 29A-1 Title. herein shall not be a valid defense to any violation of the provisions of this chapter. cases of an Application where a Tree Preservation Plan is required, the Applicant shall 29A-2 Purpose; Legislative Intent. Section 29A-7 Tree Removal Permit Required. submit a revised Tree Preservation Plan to the Planning Board for subsequent approval 29A-3 Legislative Findings. Under the circumstances set forth in this section, no tree shall be cut or otherwise if the Applicant changes the road pattern, lot layout site improvements, or makes any other 29A-4 Definitions and Word Usage. removed from any lands located in the Town unless a Tree Removal Application (as material change in the site plan as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer, after the described in this chapter) has been approved by the Planning Board or the Code Application is approved. Article II. Regulation of Tree Removal. Enforcement Officer, whichever is applicable, and a Tree Removal Permit based thereon (c) When Shade Tree Planting is required. Any person developing a 29A-5 Tree Preservation Commission; Membership; Terms; Appointment. has been issued by the Code Enforcement Officer: property which requires subdivision or site plan approval shall plant at least one (1) Shade 29A-6 Tree Inventory. (a) where property is being developed and requires subdivision or site Tree for every fifty (50) feet of frontage on any proposed or existing right-of-way. Closer 29A-7 Tree Removal Permit Required. plan approval; spacing may be required for certain species as determined by the Code Enforce- 29A-8 Exemptions. (b) where a person owns vacant land or a sub-dividable lot which does ment Officer and Commission. All types and locations of Shade Trees to be planted 29A-9 Tree Removal Application. not otherwise fall within the scope of subsection 29A-7(a) and wherein, within a three (3) shall be shown on the approved Tree Preservation Plan approved by the Planning Board 29A-10 Processing of Tree Removal Applications. year period, the lesser of (i) fifty percent (50%) of the trees on the sub-dividable portion of and shall be planted in accordance with the specifications for planting Shade Trees as 29A-11 Criteria for Approval of Tree Removal Applications. such property (the “Sub-dividable Portion”) or (ii) ten (10) trees on the Sub-dividable provided by the Planning Board. If it is impossible because of weather, season or other 29A-12 Permit Conditions. Portion are to be removed, regardless of the size of the Sub-dividable Portion; or circumstances for the applicant to plant trees in accordance with this chapter, a person 29A-13 Conditions to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. (c) where Town Trees are to be removed (provided that applications for shall deposit in escrow with the Town Clerk an amount to be determined and specified by 29A-14 Fees. removal of such trees shall only be made by the adjacent property owner(s)). the Code Enforcement Officer to cover the cost of purchasing and planting each tree. 29A-15 Appeals. (d) Where properties that contain existing dwellings or structures When applicable, no street shall be accepted by the Town Council until the Code 29A-16 Enforcement. that will be removed or demolished to facilitate the construction of a new or Enforcement Officer notifies the Town Council that the Applicant has complied with this 29A-17 Violations and Penalties. replacement building or buildings. chapter. 29A-18 Replacement Trees. Section 29A-8 Exemptions. (d) Effective term of permit. Any Tree Removal Permit shall be valid for 29A-19 Permit Revocation; False or Misleading Statements in Tree Removal Permit The following shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter: a period of not more than two (2) years from the date of approval. The Planning Board or Application. (1) Commercial nurseries. the Code Enforcement Officer, whichever is applicable, upon showing of good cause by (2) Pruning and removal of trees by utility companies to provide for the Applicant, may recommend the extension of any Permit for an additional period not to Article III. Miscellaneous. line clearance of utility wires. exceed one (1) year, provided that the Applicant submits an updated Application. 29A-20 Disclaimer of Liability. (3) Town of Westfield. Section 29A-13 Conditions to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 29A-21 Repeal of G.O. 1697, 1. Section 29A-9 Tree Removal Application/Tree Preservation Plan. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, where applicable, the Code Enforcement 29A-22 Severability. (a) Tree Removal Application. A Tree Removal Application shall Officer shall visit the subject site to determine whether there has been compliance with the 29A-23 Effective Date. indicate (i) the name and address of the owner of the premises, (ii) the name and address provisions of this chapter and, where applicable, whether the trees designated for preser- of the applicant if other than the owner (accompanied by the owner’s consent to the vation in the Tree Preservation Plan, are, in fact, standing. If the Code Enforcement Officer Article I. In General. Application) and (iii) a description by lot and block number(s) of the premises for which the determines that a Replacement Tree is required, the Code Enforcement Officer will withhold Section 29A-1 Title. permit is sought. The form of the Application shall be determined by the Planning Board the Certificate of Occupancy until the requirements of Section 29A-18 are satisfied. This chapter shall be known as the “Tree Preservation Ordinance for the Town of and shall be available from the Department of Public Works. In the case of a sub-division Section 29A-14 Fees. Westfield.” (G.O. No.____, ____.) where the final house footprint and related structures are not known at the time of There shall be a one hundred dollar ($100.00) application fee for Applications involving Section 29A-2 Purpose; Legislative Intent. application, the Planning Board shall condition its approval upon submission of a development, which requires subdivision or site plan approval or which is subject to Sec (a) Promote the general welfare. It is the intent of this chapter to Tree Preservation Plan and proposed planting plan as part of the construction 29A-7(d). There shall be a ten dollar ($10.00) fee for all other Applications. There shall be promote the general welfare of the people of the Town by protecting, regulating, planting permit application. no additional fee for the issuance of a Tree Removal Permit. and cutting trees in such a way as to preserve the environment in the Town. Trees that (b) Additional requirements where property is being developed Section 29A-15 Appeals. should be protected include, but are not limited to, shade and ornamental trees and other and requires subdivision or site plan approval. A person developing property which (a) The Tree Preservation Code Enforcement Panel. A Tree Preser- trees that act as barriers to surface water flow and soil erosion, or that otherwise provide requires subdivision or site plan approval shall submit, at the same time as his application vation Code Enforcement Panel shall be created and shall be composed of the Chair of the an environmental benefit to the Town. for subdivision or site plan approval, a Tree Preservation Plan indicating proposed Tree Preservation Commission or his designee, the Chair of the Planning Board or his (b) Coordination. It shall further be the policy of the Town to improve locations of roads, lot improvements and existing trees. designee and the Town Administrator or his designee. and coordinate the plans for the protection, regulation and planting of trees with the overall (1) The Tree Preservation Plan shall contain the following informa- (b) Right to a Hearing. Any applicant who is denied a Tree Removal environmental plans of the Town in cooperation with the federal and state governments. tion: Permit or any other person who is affected by any other action by the Planning Board or Section 29A-3 Legislative Findings. (AA) A desciption of the premises upon which tree removal is Code Enforcement Officer in connection with the enforcement of any provision of this (a) Air pollution prevention. It is absolutely essential to our citizens to to take place by street address and Town Tax Map lot and chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant hereto, may request and shall be remove pollution from our air. It takes approximately twenty (20) mature trees to clean the block number. granted a hearing on the matter before the Tree Preservation Code Enforcement Panel. air of gases produced from vehicular traffic consuming five (5) gallons of gasoline. Healthy (BB) The size of the lot upon which tree removal is to take place. A written petition requesting such a hearing and containing a statement of the grounds trees greatly assist in this battle against air pollution since moist tree foliage traps dust and (CC) A survey of the species and quantity of trees which therefor shall either be delivered personally to the Town Administrator or sent by certified soot particles until the rain washes them away. are to be removed, setting forth the location and type or registered mail, return receipt requested, within thirty (30) business days from the date (b) Sound barriers. Properly planted and nurtured trees are also of each tree having a DBH of six (6) inches or more. of the action which is being appealed. needed since they create sound barriers which help in the reduction of the noise level made (DD) Specific proposals for replanting or reforestation, if appli- (c) Hearing. Upon receipt of such a petition, the Town Administrator by vehicular traffic, trains and air traffic. cable. shall set a time and place for such a hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice (c) Additional environmental benefits. Shade and ornamental trees (EE) A description of the type of tree removal project (i.e., thereof. At such hearing, the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show provide shade, beauty and grace the Town. Trees also act as barriers to surface water flow thinning, selective cutting, clear cutting or aesthetic im- why the decision or action should be affirmed, overruled or modified. The hearing shall be and soil erosion which, without the proper control, could become a problem in the Town. provement cut). commenced not later than ten (10) business days after the day on which the petition was Section 29A-4 Definitions and Word Usage. (FF) Location of streams and watercourses and wetland prop- filed (or as soon thereafter as is practicable), provided that upon application of the (a) Definitions. Whenever used in this chapter, unless a different erty. petitioner, the Town Administrator may postpone the date of the hearing for a reasonable meaning clearly appears from the context or unless a different meaning is stated in a (GG) Location of slopes greater than ten percent (10%) where time beyond such ten (10) business day period if, in his judgment, the petitioner has definition applicable to only a portion of this chapter, the following terms shall have the any tree removal is proposed. submitted a good and sufficient reason for such postponement. The Panel shall consider meanings indicated: (HH) Identification of any grade changes in excess of six (6) the findings of the Planning Board, the Tree Preservation Commission and of the Code inches around trees to be saved. Enforcement Officer, and the testimony and submissions, if any, of the petitioner. After “Aesthetic improvement cut” - The removal, to the extent possible, of the (2) The applicant shall submit ten (10) copies of the Tree Preserva- such hearing, the Tree Preservation Code Enforcement Panel, shall affirm, overrule or minimum number of the smallest and poorest specimens of trees so as to tion Plan to the Planning Board in accordance with this chapter. modify the action of the Planning Board or Code Enforcement Officer. permit land development and the retention of the maximum number of the (3) The applicant shall also submit three (3) copies of the Tree (d) Record of Proceedings. The findings and decision of the Tree larger and better specimen of trees. Preservation Plan to the Code Enforcement Officer at the time Preservation Code Enforcement Panel shall be in writing and entered as a matter of public “Clear cutting” - The removal of all standing trees on a lot or portion of a lot. of submission to the Planning Board to enable the Code En- record in the office of the Town Clerk. Such record shall also include a copy of every notice forcement Officer to make his recommendations to the Tree or order issued in connection with the matter. The record of these Proceedings shall be “Code Enforcement Officer” - The official of the Town charged with the Preservation Commission. The Code Enforcement Officer may retained for sixty (60) days after the final decision is made. responsibility of administering this chapter. In the absence of a designation accompany the Tree Preservation Commission to the site and (e) Subsequent Appeal. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the by the Town Administrator, the Code Enforcement Officer shall be the Town assist the Commission in formulating its recommendations to Tree Preservation Code Enforcement Panel or other final order may seek relief therefrom Engineer. the Planning Board. in any court of competent jurisdiction. “Diameter breast height” or “DBH” - The diameter of a tree measured at a (c) Time and Place for Filing of Tree Removal Applications. Section 29A-16 Enforcement. point on the tree three (3) feet from ground level. (1) When property is being developed and requires subdivision or (a) Code Enforcement Officer. Except as otherwise provided, the site plan approval, or which is subject to Section 29A-7(d) a Tree requirements of this chapter shall be enforced by the Code Enforcement Officer who shall “Person” - Any individual, firm, partnership, association, corporation, agency Removal Application shall be filed with the Planning Board at seek such penalties as are provided herein. or other entity. least twenty-eight (28) days prior to the next scheduled Planning (b) Issuance of Stop Work Orders. The Code Enforcement Officer “Replacement Tree” - The tree, including a description of the species and Board meeting. may issue a Stop Work Order to immediately stop any tree work or other activity which he the minimum diameter and height, which is required pursuant to Sections (2) All other Tree Removal Applications shall be submitted to the believes is being carried on in violation of any provision of this chapter. The Stop Work 29A-12 or 29A-18. Code Enforcement Officer. Order shall be issued in writing and a copy served upon any person engaged in such tree (d) Conditions for issuance of Building Permit. In those circum- work or such other activity. If no such person is present upon the property, the Stop Work “Selective cutting” - The removal of larger trees on an individual basis while stances where the Planning Board requires that a Tree Preservation Plan be submitted as Order shall be served upon the owner of the property in question. leaving trees of lesser size for future harvest. a condition to its approval of an Application, the approval of the Tree Preservation Plan by Section 29A-17 Violations and Penalties. “Shade Tree” - Any species of tree having characteristics which help provide the Code Enforcement Officer or Town Engineer, as the case may be, shall be a condition Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter shall be liable for a fine of not shade, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer. precedent to the issuance of a building permit for any construction to occur on the property more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or a penalty of imprisonment in a county jail for that is the subject of the Tree Preservation Plan. The Town Engineer or Code Enforcement a term not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both. The illegal removal of each tree in violation “Site Plan” - A development plan as defined in Chapter 25 of the Town Code. Officer shall consult with the Tree Preservation Commission in connection with the of this chapter shall be deemed a separate violation carrying with it a separate fine. Each “Stop Work Order” or “Order” - An order issued by the Code Enforcement approval of the Tree Preservation Plan. and every day such a violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Officer to stop any tree work or other activity which he believes is occurring Section 29A-10 Processing of Tree Removal Application. In addition to the foregoing, the Town may institute and maintain civil action for injunctive in violation of any provision of this chapter. (a) Reviewing Applications when the property is being developed relief restraining the continuance of any unlawful tree removal project. Ignorance of the and requires subdivision or site plan approval. The Planning Board shall review all existence of this ordinance or the provisions of this chapter shall not constitute a valid “Subdivision” - The division of a lot, tract or parcel of land, including minor Applications for tree removal where the property is being developed and requires subdi- defense in either a civil or criminal proceeding. subdivisions and major subdivisions, as defined in Chapter 25 of the Town vision or site plan approval. The Planning Board shall act on such Application in connection Section 29A-18 Replacement Trees. Code. with the related development application at the public meeting concerning the application (a) When a Replacement Tree is Required. In the event of unautho- “Thinning” - The removal of undesirable, competitive, diseased or damaged or within such additional time as is consented to by the Applicant. The Planning Board shall rized removal or destruction of any tree or trees by any person or where the Code trees so as to cultivate and improve the development of the remaining trees refer the Application to the Tree Preservation Commission for its report and recommen- Enforcement Officer or Planning Board has required the planting of a Replacement Tree on a lot. dations. The Planning Board may rely on but is not bound by the report and recommenda- as a condition to the issuance of a Tree Removal Permit, such person shall replace or tions of the Tree Preservation Commission in reaching its decision to approve the Tree provide compensation for each tree destroyed or removed in the following manner: “Town” - the Town of Westfield. Removal Application. (1) By providing a Replacement Tree which: “Town Tree” - A tree located on land owned by the Town and/or a tree whose (b) Reviewing all other Applications. The Code Enforcement Officer (AA) shall be of like or, in the opinion of the Code Enforcement base is located in whole or in part within or adjacent to a street, highway or shall review all other Applications as required under Section 29A-7. The Code Enforce- Officer, a superior species; right-of-way in the Town. ment Officer shall act on the Application within ten (10) days of its receipt or within such (BB) shall have a DBH of at least one-half (1/2) of the DBH of additional time as is consented to by the Applicant. The Code Enforcement Officer shall the tree that has been removed or destroyed (the “DBH “Tree” - Any deciduous or coniferous species which reaches a typical refer the Application to the Tree Preservation Commission for its report and recommen- Replacement Requirement”), which DBH Replacement mature height of at least twenty-five (25) feet and a typical mature DBH of dations. The Code Enforcement Officer may rely on but is not bound by the report and Requirement may be satisfied with multiple Replacement four (4) inches or greater. recommendations of the Tree Preservation Commission in reaching its decision to Trees; provided that (i) the sum of the DBH’s of such “Tree Bond” - The bond which shall be posted for two (2) years to provide approve The Tree Removal Application. individual Replacement Trees is at least equal to the for the cost of replacement of a Replacement Tree if such Replacement (c) Expedited review for Applications to remove trees which may applicable DBH Replacement Requirement and (ii) the Tree dies during such two-year period. be a hazard to persons or property. The Planning Board or the Code Enforcement DBH of each individual Replacement Tree is at least four Officer, whichever is applicable, shall act on an Application for the removal of a tree which (4) inches in diameter; “Tree Inventory” - The inventory prepared by the Tree Preservation Commis- the Applicant believes is a hazard to persons or property within ten (10) days of its receipt, (CC) shall have a height of a least four (4) feet above the sion which lists the trees on vacant and subdividable lots in the Town. or as soon as is practicable. When the Application is before the Planning Board, the ground; and “Tree Preservation Code Enforcement Panel” or “Panel” - The panel created Planning Board shall refer such Applications to the Code Enforcement Officer for a report (DD) shall be planted in such a manner as to be compatible with to review appeals of permit denials and other actions by the Planning Board and recommendations. The Planning Board may rely on the report and recommendations the spatial limitations and size of the species at maturity; or Code Enforcement Officer pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter. of the Code Enforcement Officer in reaching its decision to approve the Tree Removal or Application. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Applicant believes that the (2) By contributing to the Tree Trust Fund in an amount necessary “Tree Preservation Commission” or “Commission” - The Commission condition of a tree constitutes an imminent hazard to persons or property, Applicant shall to purchase and plant a Replacement Tree as set forth in 29A- created to assist the Planning Board and Code Enforcement Officer in an contact the Code Enforcement Officer or other Town official to make arrangements for 18(a)(1), provided that the right to choose this option is at the advisory capacity on tree preservation and management matters pertaining elimination of the hazard. discretion of the Planning Board or Code Enforcement Officer, to the Town. Section 29A-11 Criteria for Approval of Tree Removal Applications. whichever is applicable. “Tree Preservation Plan” or “Plan” - The additional information required as (a) General criteria for approval of a Tree Removal Application. (b) Location of Replacement Trees. The Code Enforcement Officer part of the Tree Removal Application where property is being developed and The determination of the Planning Board or the Code Enforcement Officer, as applicable, shall determine the location and configuration for the planting of Replacement Trees, requires subdivision or site plan approval. in granting or denying a Tree Removal Application or a Tree Removal Permit shall be based which determination will be based on, but not limited to, the following considerations: on reasonable standards, including, but not limited to, the following: erosion, drainage, aesthetics, and tree clustering. “Tree Removal Application” or “Application” - The written form required to (1) Any area to be occupied by a building, drainage field, (c) Posting of Bond. In the event that a Replacement Tree is required be completed in applying for a Tree Removal Permit. septic tank, swimming pools or similar facilities may have on a property which is being developed and requires subdivision or site plan approval, a “Tree Removal Permit” or “Permit” - The permit issued by the Code all trees removed within (15) feet of the perimeter of such Tree Bond shall be posted for two (2) years to provide for the cost of replacement of the Enforcement Officer authorizing removal of trees as regulated by this facilities; Replacement Tree if such Replacement Tree dies during the two-year period. chapter. (2) Any area to be occupied by a paved surface such as (d) Tree Trust Fund. A Tree Trust Fund will be created and will be driveways, sidewalks, patios etc. may have a tree removed administered under the direction of the Code Enforcement Officer in conjunction with the “Tree Trust Fund” - The fund created to collect money, pursuant to this within 5 feet of such facility; Town Administrator. chapter, for the purchase and planting of Replacement Trees. The Com- (3) Any deviation from the requirements of paragraphs (1) and (2) Section 29A-19 Permit Revocation; False or Misleading Statements in Tree mission will administer all funds provided to the Trust Fund including hereof shall be subject to the review and approval of the Code Removal Application. funds provided by developers pursuant to the ordinance as well as Enforcement Officer and Tree Preservation Commission; (a) Revocation of Tree Removal Permit. The Code Enforcement donations, grants or bequests made to the Trust Fund. (4) Expect as permitted in subsection 29A-11(a)(1), there shall be Officer may revoke a Tree Removal Permit where the Tree Removal Application contains (b) Interchangeability. Words used in the present tense include the no clear cutting permitted on slopes of ten percent (10%) or a false or misleading statement as to a material fact or where there is noncompliance with future; words in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter; the singular number greater in grade; however, selective cutting or thinning is permit- the terms and conditions of the Tree Removal Permit. includes the plural and the plural the singular. ted; and (b) Submission of new Application. Where it is found that an appli- (c) Direction. “May” or “should” indicates a permissive direction; “must” (5) Other Considerations: cant submitted an Application containing a false or misleading statement as to a material or “shall” indicates a mandatory direction. (AA) Consideration may be given to whether the proposed fact, said applicant shall not be permitted to submit a new Application for one (1) year from (d) Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this action would cause soil erosion, impair existing drainage, the time of filing the Application containing false or misleading statements. chapter and are defined in the Town Code, they shall have the same meanings as ascribed lessen property values in the neighborhood or impair the Article III. Miscellaneous. therein. aesthetic values of the area. (BB) Consideration may be given to the number, species, size Section 29A-20 Disclaimer of Liability. Article II. Regulation of Tree Removal. and location of existing trees in the area and the effect of Nothing contained in this chapter shall be deemed to impose any liability for damages Section 29A-5 Tree Preservation Commission; Membership; Terms; the requested action on shade areas, air pollution, historic or a duty of care and maintenance upon the Town or upon any of its officers, employees Appointment. values, scenic beauty, and the general welfare of the or agents, including any members, employees or agents of the Tree Preservation (a) Tree Preservation Commission. A Tree Preservation Commis- Town as a whole. Commission. The person in possession of public property or the owner of any private sion is hereby created which shall assist the Planning Board in an advisory capacity on tree (CC) In an Application for removal of any Town Tree, consid- property shall have a duty to keep trees upon the property and under its control in a safe, preservation and management matters pertaining to the Town. The Tree Preservation eration may be given to the tree’s health, the desirability of healthy condition. Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to relieve an owner from the duty Commission of the Town Council shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed that species as a Town Tree, whether the tree’s condition to keep any Town Tree on his property or under his control in such condition as to prevent by the Mayor with the approval of the Town Council as follows: one (1) member shall be and size provides a threat of damage to property, the Town Trees from constituting a hazard or an impediment to travel or vision. a Class IV member of the Planning Board and shall serve for a one (1) year term; one (1) condition and number of other Town Trees in the vicinity Section 29A-21 Repeal of G.O. 1697, 1. member shall be a member of the Building and Town Property Committee of the Town and whether there are other less onerous means of This Ordinance, upon taking effect, shall repeal in its entirety General Ordinance 1697, 1. Council and shall serve for a one (1) year term; and three (3) members shall be from the accomplishing the Applicant’s goals. Section 29A-22 Severability. general public (“General Members”). Initially, one General Member shall serve for a one (DD) Consideration may be given to preserving tree clusters. The various parts of this chapter, including articles, sections, sentences, clauses, (1) year term, the second General Member shall serve for a two (2) year term, and the third (EE) Consideration of other information the Planning Board or phrases and words, are severable; and if any part is held to be unconstitutional or invalid, General Member shall serve for a three (3) year term. Thereafter, all General Members Code Enforcement Officer, as applicable, finds pertinent such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this chapter. All ordinances or parts shall serve for three (3) year terms. All members shall be residents of the Town. to the decision including, if necessary, information ob- of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such (b) Functions. The functions and duties of the Commission shall tained at a public hearing. inconsistency, hereby repealed. include, but not be limited to: (FF) If a site subject to the provisions of Section 29A-7 Section 29A-23 Effective Date. (1) working with the Code Enforcement Officer in reviewing Tree requires more than 75% of the trees on the site to be This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final passage and publication Removal Applications; removed, the Applicant or owner shall make a contri- according to law. (2) making recommendations regardings the issuance of Tree bution to the Tree Trust Fund in the amount of 1 T - 8/8/02, The Leader Fee: $873.12 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood Thursday, August 8, 2002 Page 19 People for Animals to Hold Kean, Munoz Warn Seniors Adoption Event Saturday About Homestead Checks GARWOOD – People for Animals Shopping Center. will sponsor a pet adoption event this Among the many cats offered for WESTFIELD – Assemblymen Assemblyman Kean, a member of Saturday, August 10, from 1 to 5 p.m. adoption will be “Snuggles,” a three- Thomas H. Kean, Jr. and Eric Munoz, the Assembly Budget Committee. at the PET VALU store, 300 South month-old, black and white tuxedo M.D., both R-21, said this week that “It is wrong that this Governor knew Avenue in Garwood, in the Kings kitten with big, yellow eyes. Governor James E. McGreevey of this potential crisis as far back as She is current with her distemper should have warned New Jersey’s May and still pressed for billions of Rescue Squad Benefit vaccination, wormed and has tested senior citizens that their Homestead dollars of new spending in this bud- negative for FIV and feline leuke- Rebate checks would be delayed this get as well as for $175 million in Softball Game Set mia. Snuggles is described as sweet year. bonding authority for redevelopment and playful and is used to living with Homestead Rebate checks are tra- of the City of Camden and another For Friday, August 16 other kittens. ditionally mailed out in July. The $50 million in bonding authority for WESTFIELD – Westfield Genesis People for Animals has many kit- State Department of Treasury an- a soccer stadium in Harrison.” Eldercare Center and the Westfield Po- tens available, both male and fe- David B. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times nounced last week that the printing Assemblyman Eric Munoz, M.D., lice Department, PBA are sponsoring a male, in a variety of colors. To adopt CLASSIC AND VERY USEABLE...The classic light blue beauty to the left is a of rebate checks would be postponed said, “Governor McGreevey did benefit, softball game at Memorial Park or for other information, please call 1937 Ford Cabroliet owned by Harry Oelgart of Gillette. Oelgart bought the car this year. The Homestead Rebate nothing to prepare our seniors on Field (adjacent to the Memorial Pool two years ago and has driven it throughout Florida, South Carolina and program offers payments of up to fixed incomes who were depending (908) 688-1073 and press 8 for cat Kentucky. The 1932 orange colored with tangerine scallops Ford coupe is owned Complex) on Friday, August 16 at 6 adoption or 1 for dog adoption. Other $775 for homeowners 65 or older on their rebate checks to pay bills, p.m. Donations from the Westfield Com- by Otto Horvath of Scotch Plains. Horvath bought this classic four years ago in whose incomes are below $100,000, and in many cases, pay their prop- pets are featured on the Internet at the same great condition. munity to support the Volunteer Rescue www.pfa.petfinder.org. and for homeowners who are blind or erty taxes. As legislators we were Squad would be appreciated. For low cost spay/neuter informa- disabled. This year’s budget includes not advised that there would be any Checks can be made payable to: tion, please call the People for Ani- $514 million to cover the cost of the delay; we were kept in the dark. The Westfield Volunteer Rescue mals Clinic at (908) 964-6887. Spay/ Recent Home Sales rebate program. This delay is an insult to our older Squad neuter surgery costs range from $35 “I sat through three months of citizens who have done so much for Send checks to Genesis Eldercare budget hearings this spring, and at no our state.” Westfield Center to $55 and include rabies and dis- temper vaccinations. time during that process did the New Assemblyman Munoz said, “The 1515 Lamberts Mill Road WESTFIELD – July 22 Road, $530,000. Jersey Treasurer of his staff indicate administration has shown a great deal Westfield, NJ 07090 M. Costello and S. West and G. David and Betina G. Goldberg to any fiscal problems concerning the of arrogance in how they have handled Please bring your family and friends Delli Santi to Stephen N. and Maria Peter Skrdla and Rebecca Robertson, rebate program. Not only did they this matter. They have also caused to show your appreciation and support Aloupis, 1176 Prospect Street, 640 Maple Street, $376,000. not inform us, they touted that this many New Jerseyans much stress of the wonderful work that our volun- $712,500. Marilyn H. Kolterjahn to Thomas program was not in jeopardy,” stated and confusion as they now have to teer rescue squad is doing. For further Thomas P. and Gail Devitt to S. and Jessa L. Chirichella, 644 worry about paying their bills.” information, please call Sharon or Charles S. and Grace L. Mueller, Shackamaxon Drive, $450,000. PUBLIC NOTICE Assemblyman Kean added that had 1050 Wyandotte Trail, $747,500. Morgan at (908) 233-1989 at Genesis. Susan Duelfer to Patricia TOWN OF WESTFIELD the Administration announced ear- Charles S. and Grace L. Mueller to Nistorenko, 515 Trinity Place, Public Notice is hereby given that ordi- lier in the budget process that the JFK Medical to Hold Gregory and Kristin Miedrynski, 302 $197,000. nance as follows was passed and adopted rebate program was in jeopardy, se- Woods End Road, $490,000. David L. and Margaret J. Patterson by the Town Council of the Town of West- niors could have begun to plan in Thomas K. and Luboslava Beke to field at a meeting thereof held on August 6, Annual Golf Classic to Christopher and Lauren Whitmore, 2002. advance for the delay. Richard Xilin Wu and Jennifer Chen 128 Elizabeth Avenue, $560,000. EDISON – On Wednesday, Septem- Bernard A. Heeney “This Administration should have Wu, 747 Oak Avenue, $370,000. Gregory and Kristin Miedrzynski Town Clerk had the decency to tell seniors that ber 4, the JFK Medical Center Founda- James and Ellen S. Sorger to Jose to Walter Pidkameny and Natalia tion will host the JFK Annual Golf SPECIAL ORDINANCE NO. 2062 their checks would be late this year. Davila, 32 Carol Road, $559,000. Kouraeva, 36 Bell Drive, $400,000. AN ORDINANCE TO REDUCE This delay is definitely going to hurt Classic at the Metuchen Golf and Coun- Ravi and Manuja Mattu to Brian AN EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY try Club in Edison. Proceeds from the PUBLIC NOTICE LOCATED ON BLOCK 637, our older citizens. A simple word of and Jennifer D. Mueller, 25 Carol warning from our Governor or his tournament will benefit the Children’s “Snuggles” LOT 346 AS SHOWN ON THE Fund at JFK Medical Center. SHERIFF’S SALE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE Administration could have prevented PUBLIC NOTICE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, TOWN OF WESTFIELD FROM this debacle,” said Assemblyman Tee-off times are 7:45 a.m. or 12:30 PUBLIC NOTICE CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, 25 FEET TO 15 FEET p.m. The cost to participate is $500 per SHERIFF’S SALE DOCKET NO. F-11065-01 1 T - 8/8/02, The Leader Fee: $15.81 Kean. golfer and includes a continental break- SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGIS- fast, lunch, snacks and drinks, as well SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, TRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PLAINTIFF CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-19020-00 vs. ESTABAN ROJAS, ET ALS, DEFEN- as a dinner reception, awards ceremony DOCKET NO. F-21716-01 CITIMORTGAGE, INC., PLAINTIFF vs. DANT. and surprise gifts. Other sponsorship TMS MORTGAGE INC. D/B/A THE JOHNNIE BETHEA, ET AL., DEFEN- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, Hye-Young Choi opportunities are also available. MONEY STORE, PLAINTIFF vs. LAVERN DANT. DATED APRIL 3, 2002 FOR SALE OF #1 Realtor in the Westfield Office For more information, please call RIVERA, DEFENDANT. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, MORTGAGED PREMISES. CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MAY 4, 2001 FOR SALE OF By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- 1994-2001 the JFK Medical Center Foundation at DATED MAY 10, 2002 FOR SALE OF MORTGAGED PREMISES. ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale (732) 632-1540. MORTGAGED PREMISES. By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- Visit me at my website: By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- www.westfieldnjhomes.com PUBLIC NOTICE ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on email: [email protected]. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF AU- SHERIFF’S SALE ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Contact Hye-Young Choi Today for The Perfect Home! SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 14TH DAY OF AU- afternoon of said day. All successful bid- CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF AU- GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the ders must have 20% of their bid available in DOCKET NO. F-21680-01 GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- cash or certified check at the conclusion of COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in the sales. PLAINTIFF vs. WALLACE STALLINGS, ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of The judgment amount is TWO-HUN- JR. ET AL, DEFENDANT. cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. DRED TWENTY THOUSAND SIX-HUN- CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, the sales. The judgment amount is SIXTY NINE DRED SEVEN & 41/100 ($220,607.41). DATED MAY 8, 2002 FOR SALE OF The judgment amount is TWENTY THOUSAND SIX-HUNDRED THIRTY COMMON STREET ADDRESS: 130 MORTGAGED PREMISES. THOUSAND TWO-HUNDRED EIGHTY EIGHT & 37/100 ($69,638.37). Lincoln Avenue, Elizabeth, New Jersey By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- SEVEN & 91/100 ($20,287.91). The property to be sold is located in the TAX LOT AND BLOCK: Lot 699, Block ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale The property to be sold is located in the city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New 13 by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- city of Elizabeth in the County of Union, New Jersey. DIMENSIONS: Approximately 50 feet x ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- Jersey. Commonly known as: 248 Fulton Street, 90 feet x 53 feet x 106 feet thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on Commonly known as: 977-879 Anna Elizabeth, New Jersey 07206 NO. OF FEET TO NEAREST INTER- WEDNESDAY THE 21ST DAY OF AU- Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey 07740 Tax Lot No. 561 in Block 2 SECTION: 217 feet from Joseph Banard GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the Tax Lot No. 8 in Block 178 Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 25 Street. afternoon of said day. All successful bid- Dimensions of Lot: (Approximately) 50 feet wide by 100 feet long UNPAID REAL ESTATE TAXES AND ders must have 20% of their bid available in feet wide by 100 feet long Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the south- OTHER MUNICIPAL CHARGES INCLUD- cash or certified check at the conclusion of Nearest Cross Street: Situate on the north- westerly line of Fulton Street 175.12 feet ING WATER AND SEWER IN THE AP- the sales. erly line of Anna Street. from the southerly line of Third Street. PROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,000.00. The judgment amount is FIFTY EIGHT There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of There is due approximately the sum of THOUSAND SEVEN-HUNDRED FORTY TWENTY TWO THOUSAND ONE-HUN- EIGHTY ONE THOUSAND SEVEN-HUN- TWO-HUNDRED THIRTY TWO THOU- EIGHT & 16/100 ($58,748.16). DRED FIFTY SIX & 83/100 ($22,156.83) DRED NINTY & 31/100 ($81,790.31) to- SAND SIX-HUNDRED FORTY SIX & 14/ MUNICIPALITY: Elizabeth together with lawful interest and costs. gether with lawful interest and costs. 100 ($232,646.14) together with lawful in- COUNTY: Union, STATE OF NEW There is a full legal description on file in There is a full legal description on file in terest and costs. JERSEY the Union County Sheriff’s Office. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. There is a full legal description on file in STREET & STREET NO: 634 South The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn the Union County Sheriff’s Office. Broad Street Apt. A1 this sale. this sale. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn TAX BLOCK AND LOT: BLOCK: RALPH FROEHLICH RALPH FROEHLICH this sale. Westfield. . .newly listed. Spacious sunny Colonial with 1346C001, LOT: 4 SHERIFF SHERIFF RALPH FROEHLICH 4 BRS, 2 ½ BTHS. Kit opens to FR & DK. Refin. DIMENSIONS OF LOT: Condominium ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN ZUCKER, GOLDBERG & ACKERMAN SHERIFF Unit No. A1 ATTORNEYS ATTORNEYS FARR, BURKE, GAMBACORTA & HWFLS, new MBH w/ Jacuzzi, newer RF Nice rear yard. NEAREST CROSS STREET: In the Villa 1139 Spruce Drive 1139 Spruce Drive WRIGHT Wlk to school and town (WSF6662) $549,000. Rosa Condominiums PO Box 1024 PO Box 1024 ATTORNEYS AT LAW SUPERIOR INTERESTS (if any): NONE Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 Mountainside, New Jersey 07092-0024 211 Benigno Boulevard, STE 201 There is due approximately the sum of CH-756729 - (WL) 1-908-233-8500 PO Box 788 SIXTY TWO THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- 1-908-233-8500 FILE NO. XFZ 43860 Bellmawr, New Jersey 08099-0788 DRED NINTY TWO & 72/100 ($62,892.72) File No. XCZ 48310 CH-756009 - (WL) CH-756744 - (WL) together with lawful interest and costs. 4 T - 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 4 T - 7/18, 7/25, 8/1 4 T - 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 There is a full legal description on file in & 8/15/02 Fee: $181.56 & 8/8/02 Fee: $185.64 & 8/15/02 Fee: $193.80 the Union County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. TIME SHARE - Atlantic Palace RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF WILLIAM M. E. POWERS JR. on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J. CHARTERED 737 Stokes Road PO Box 1088 Inquiries: [email protected] Medford, New Jersey 08055-9962 CH-756741 - (WL) 4 T - 7/25, 8/1, 8/8 & 8/15/02 Fee: $181.56 PUBLIC NOTICE SHERIFF’S SALE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, UNION COUNTY, DOCKET NO. F-1036-02 WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, Westfield. . .Reduced- Charming Col Cape featured in N.A. AS TRUSTEE, PLAINTIFF vs. House Beautiful, 1936. 4 BRS, 3 full BTHS in heart of EDWARD WALKER, ET ALS, DEFEN- DANT. Wychwood. Two story entry hall opens to large LR w/ CIVIL ACTION, WRIT OF EXECUTION, DATED MAY 7, 2002 FOR SALE OF frpl, many built-ins, embellished molding and French drs MORTGAGED PREMISES. to charming patio. Walk-out RR w/ frpl. Cust new By virtue of the above-stated writ of ex- ecution to me directed I shall expose for sale MBTH, RF and front walk (WSF6627) $669,000. by public vendue, at the Union County Ad- ministration Building, 1st Floor, 10 Elizabe- thtown Plaza, Elizabeth, New Jersey on WEDNESDAY THE 28TH DAY OF AU- GUST A.D., 2002 at two o’clock in the afternoon of said day. All successful bid- ders must have 20% of their bid available in cash or certified check at the conclusion of the sales. The judgment amount is NINTY TWO THOUSAND NINE-HUNDRED FORTY & 05/100 ($92,940.50). The property to be sold is located in the CITY of ELIZABETH, New Jersey 07201, This charming four Bedroom home vibrantly captures stylish serenity. Sitting atop a County of UNION and State of New Jersey. velvety rise under majestic old trees, this unforgettable home has colonial details that fill Commonly known as: 435-437 JACK- SON AVENUE, ELIZABETH, NEW JER- captivating settings with classic elegance: an open front porch, hardwood floors, cross & SEY 07201. bible doors & beautiful moldings. A Living Room with a dentil mantle fireplace, Formal Tax Lot No. 339 in Block No. 12. Dimensions of Lot: approximately 31.00 Dining Room with chair rail, Family Room with bookcases over cabinets, delightful Eat-In feet wide by 81.33 feet long. Kitchen, Master Bedroom with full Bath, three more Bedrooms & a Bath and a half mingle Nearest Cross Street: Bound Street. Situated at a point on the southerly side- to compose a wonderful backdrop for family life. Enhancing this portrait is a marvelous line of Meadow Street n/k/a Jackson Av- yard with deck, patio, privacy fence and beds filled with specimen plantings & flowering enue distance approximately 133.00 feet easterly from its intersection with the east- bushes. A desirable Westfield location only adds to this homes allure. Presented for erly sideline of Bound Street. $649,000. Call me for further details or to make an appointment to view this home. Westfield. . .Move right in! Renovated 10 RM, 5 BR, 3 BTH There is due approximately the sum of NINTY NINE THOUSAND EIGHT-HUN- Col. New custom EIK w/ granite crtrs, maple cabs, hwfl- DRED TWO & 11/100 ($99,802.11) to- opens to FR 2 story addition. MBR w/ cath ceil, lg. Walk- gether with lawful interest and costs. MarMarMary Ellen O’Boyle, CRS, GRI rd There is a full legal description on file in in clst and new BTH. Beau hwfls, RR and 3 fl media RM. the Union County Sheriff’s Office. (908) 233-5347, Direct Dial Deep yard. Wlk to Franklin Sch (WSF6628) $719,000. The Sheriff reserves the right to adjourn this sale. RALPH FROEHLICH SHERIFF FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, P.C. Westfield Office Suite 201 7 Century Drive 209 Central Avenue Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 908-233-5555, ext. 169 CH-756764 - (WL) www.westfieldnjhomes.com 4 T - 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 600 North Avenue Westfield, NJ • (908)233-0065 & 8/22/02 Fee: $191.76 CYAN YELLOW MAGENTA BLACK Page 20 Thursday, August 8, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION POPCORNPOPCORNPOPCORN™ Austin Powers in Goldmember: Smutty Sleuth Loses Sparkle Arts & Entertainment One Popcorn, Poor • Two Popcorns, Fair • Three Popcorns, Good • Four Popcorns, Excellent

By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER Goldmember earned his sobriquet fol- lowing an unfortunate accident whilst Get Outta “The“The HitHit Men”,Men”, AA RemarkableRemarkable 2 ½ popcorns smelting the namesake metal a bit too Disgusting! Yes, funny to a point. close to his, well, you get the gist. But still, rather disgusting. Of course, One must wonder if the mass com- The House some of it is funny because of how munication of such outrageous disgusting it is. And then, some of it is By CAROL F. DAVIS thoughts and characters, once only Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times BaseballBaseball BookBook ByBy DavidDavid SirSirotyotyoty just plain disgusting. available in Bedlam and like places, is The Navesink Brass Band will per- That’s a description of Austin Pow- indeed the sign of an enlightened and By MARYLOU MORANO ers in Goldmember. But if we were to form on Sunday, August 11, from 3 to Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times democratic society. That would be at 5 p.m., on the lawn of the grade producer/writer/actor Mike least some consolation. Of course WESTFIELD — One of the most Myers not on his most recent film’s Frelinghuysen Arboretum. If you want apologists for Myers could also make to make an afternoon of it, arrive one remarkable stories to emerge from actual worth but by whether or not he a case for is “patriotic” testing of the achieved his goals, he’d get an “A” hour early for the Annuals for Sum- the sport of baseball is authentically First Amendment. But they’d be wrong. mer Garden Tour at 2 p.m., Admission instead of the primarily mediocre no- There’s nothing here that would narrated in “The Hit Men and the Kid tice he is about to receive here. cause Lenny Bruce to blush, nothing is free for both events. The Arboretum Who Batted Ninth: Biggio, Valentin, Once again exposing us to his bi- that hasn’t been seen in a movie with is located at 53 Hanover Avenue in Vaughn and Robinson,” a summer zarrely conceived world of secret an R rating or better. Truth be told, Morris Township. agents, as well as their revoltingly evil book release written by Westfield none of it is that terrible, weird per- * * * * * author David Siroty. enemies and sexy girlfriends, the haps, but not terrible. The F. M. Kirby Shakespeare The- former “Saturday Night Live” star Rather, what’s at issue here is not atre in Madison is presenting, now “Hit Men” pays tribute to four pushes the PG-13 envelope without the content itself, but the very slotting through August 25, Tony Kusnher’s Seton Hall All-Americans, Craig compunction. And while smirking ado- of Goldmember within the strictures of lescents may rejoice at the often funny (of Angels in America fame) adapta- Biggio, Mo Vaughn, John Valentin a PG-13 rating and the childish nose- tion of Corneille’s The Illusion. The and Marteese Robinson, who, along but nonetheless dubious accomplish- thumbing that accompanies said coup. ment, the rest of us can’t help but setting is 17th century France, and the with their coach Mike Sheppard, lead Too much of the movie is a self-con- story is about a father who engages the wonder: How can you say all that and gratulating celebration of that feat. the Seton Hall University Pirates to do all that and still not get slapped with services of a magician to help him find With a script that lacks continuity and his long lost son. In order to help, the the college’s first Big East Title in an R rating? Indeed, it is baffling. no actual plot, other than the usual But there’s nothing puzzling about magician shows the father scene’s from 1987. attempt to save the world stuff, the his son’s life. It’s been called a witty, Myers’ modus operandi. Building on bawdy joke eventually wears thin. The best player on the team was his established franchise, he now sim- dark comedy, and a fairy-tale fable. Robinson, whose .529 batting aver- Now, with that said and all the ap- Order tickets online at ply throws any zany idea he can find propriate ethical and cultural societies age earned him 1987 National Co- against the wall. Some of it sticks; www.njshakespeare.org, or purchase resultantly pleased by the obviously Player of the Year. Biggio, Vaghn and Horace R. Corbin for The Westfield Leader and The Times some doesn’t. The hit and miss ratio is high standards of this column, allow them at the Drew University box of- poor. fice, (973) 408-5600. Valentin went on to play with the WESTFIELD AUTHOR...David Siroty visits the office of The Westfield me to whisper through the side of my Leader and The Times of Scotch Plains and Fanwood with his wife, Jill, and son, There’s so much jammed into the mouth that Myers is one of the most * * * * * Major Leagues; Biggio with the hour and 20 minutes of what has be- Matthew, 11 months old. He authored “ The Hit Men and the Kid Who Batted creative forces working in comedy to- The Red Mill Museum Village in Houston Astros, Vaughn and Valentin Ninth: Biggio, Valentin, Vaughn and Robinson.” come a big inside joke (and a rather day. Too bad he’s currently in a recy- Clinton will host a Motorcycle Show at first with the Boston Red Sox, then dirty one), that it’ll take Austin Powers cling mode. on August 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. aficionados at least five viewings to eventually with the New York Mets. One wonders what Woody Allen’s In addition to the display and judging propel themselves to where they each phase of the four athletes’ lives, catch all the innuendoes, double career might have been like if he had Robinson’s entrée into the major entendres and scatological implica- of vintage, antique and modern mo- needed to go. Only, as the book re- and was written with their approval paused to make Annie Hall II follow- torcycles, there will be live music and leagues was a bit more circuitous. tions. That’s generally the idea, isn’t ing Annie Hall’s (1977) financial suc- After working as a detention officer lates, they didn’t all take the same and blessings, as well as those of the it? Repeat business and a coffee table food vendors to keep you happy. Al- route to get there. players’ families, according to Siroty. cess instead of going on to the next ternatively, there are several restau- for the Scottsdale, Ariz. Police De- movie for the post-pubescent set to sit artistic project. Granted, Myers is no “This is a story about life as it “The men were involved in the around and cackle over ad nauseam. rants along Main Street, and some partment, he ultimately made his Woody Allen. Still, we can’t help but nice shopping, too. The Red Mill revolves around baseball,” Siroty told process as much as possible, and However, while Myers’ Carnaby speculate what farcical heights he’s way to Director of Pro-Scouting for Street-attired parody of James Bond Museum Village is at 56 Main Street, the St. Louis Cardinals. The Westfield Leader and The Times gave me as much time as I needed,” capable of climbing. Or will he merely and you can get more information by has not lost his box office attraction, as remain a high concept Benny Hill for In “The Hit Men,” Siroty presents of Scotch Plains and Siroty continued. of this third issue the send-up has be- calling (908) 735-4101. the acne crowd? the reader with a book of stories Fanwood. “I knew this “These guys are pulled gun to turn inward and satirize itself. When he isn’t tapping a previously * * * * * was a story that had to in so many directions Director Jay Roach, previously a successful but now played out concept For those who appreciate the fine within stories. First and foremost, competent router of elements that com- the book is a tale of baseball as a be told. There are many and don’t get a for all its financial worth, his ideas workmanship of local artists, The individual biographies moment’s peace. They prise things Austin Powers, has now evince a fresh originality matched by Montclair Art Museum is featuring whole and the Seton Hall University assumed the role of bulk packager as few of his peers. For the time being, he The New Jersey Fine Arts Annual - of sports legends out are always ‘on’. Being he figuratively jumps up and down Pirates in particular. It is the account has obviously chosen the low road, Beauty and Function: Crafts in the of the struggles that beset northeast there, but nothing that with them gave me an atop a suitcase of this soft core smut to paved with the riches that a rather make it fit. Garden State 2002. Now through college baseball teams and of coach tells the parallel stories appreciation for the life tarnished Goldmember will bring in at August 18, this show is part of a series of a group of athletes.” of a celebrity.” But now, there is an extra-added the Bijou. Sheppard’s determination and will- attraction. Myers’ big-budget insan- of exhibitions that showcases New Currently the Direc- All four men agreed Jersey’s talented crafters and visual ingness to push the Pirates to the ity has achieved a certain cachet in * * * * * tor of Public Affairs at on one thing. “They saw Austin Powers in Goldmember, artists. Contemporary pieces encom- team’s upper limits. some Hollywood circles. It has be- St. Peter’s College in the book as being able to come status to join in the filmic free- rated PG-13, is a New Line Cinema pass the genres of pottery, jewelry, And lastly, it is the story of four for-all. Adding to the madcap con- release directed by Jay Roach and glass, furniture, textiles, silverware, young men who took the best of Jersey City, Siroty teach parents, coaches viviality in this installment via cameo stars Mike Myers, Michael Caine and and mixed media. Call for informa- where they came from and used it to worked on “Hit Men” and athletes at every appearances are Tom Cruise, Danny Beyoncé Knowles. Running time: 113 tion: (973) 746-5555. in the evenings after level about sports,” ac- DeVito, and Gwyneth Paltrow, among minutes. work. The idea to write cording to Siroty. others. Settling for no less than a full sup- a book about the teammates came to Siroty was born in Baltimore, Md. porting role is Michael Caine as TTickling Ivories Was ReReas wwararding For Students him in 1987 while he served as and raised in Randolph. A graduate of Austin’s dad, the dapper Nigel Pow- TTTickling Ivories Was ReReas wwwarararding For Students Seton Hall’s Assistant Sports Infor- Syracuse University with a journalism ers. Caine’s unscathed stature as a mation Director, a position he held degree, he has worked as a freelance serious actor, despite the innumerable from 1986-1990. Writing the manu- writer for Eastern Basketball and Bas- bits of payday schlock he does be- Of WWOf estfield Piano Teacher Sondra Tammamammam Of WWOf estfield Piano Teacher Sondra Tammamammamammam script “on and off’ through the 90s, ketball Times. He has also worked at tween better assignments, lends Tammam as winners in the Accompany- Goldmember the slight edge of respect- WESTFIELD – Students of Sondra cated for the Piano Teachers Forum at it wasn’t until Siroty visited Biggio The Big East Conference. ability it needs to pull off its parody. Tammam, pianist, of Westfield have ing Category. They performed in concert Westminster Choir College at Rider at Shea Stadium in 1999 that he He is also the recipient of the Mike garnered prizes in competitions held in at Kean University. Another student, University and the Teen Arts Festival of The Austin Powers series generally began working on the book in ear- Cohen Good Guy Award from the concerns itself either with dysfunc- New Jersey and New York. The pupils Sherrie Hui, was a winner in the Somerset Union County. tion, obsession or some repugnant psy- performed in Weill Recital Hall at County Library competition. A Chairperson for the MEANJ (New nest. New York Metropolitan Basketball chosis. And Caine figures prominently Carnegie Hall as winners of the Piano This month, Ms. Tammam performed Jersey Music Educators Association) “I knew that if Craig told me to go Writers Association. in those portions of the film specifi- Teachers Society of America Competi- on the International Piano Festival Series College and Camp Scholarships, Ms. for it, there would be no turning Siroty has been a Westfield resi- cally dedicated to Oedipal ranting. tion. at Williams College in Williamstown, Tammam is also the Chairperson of the back,” said Siroty. dent for 10 years. He and his wife, More than curious at this point, there Henry Namkung and Jean Namkung Mass. She is also on the faculty of the YPCNJ Ensemble Division. This sea- According to Siroty, over 100 in- Jill, have an 11-month-old son, Mat- is hardly a character in the script who won the Zayde-Hambro Ensemble cat- Taubman Institute of Piano in Medusa, son, she was awarded the Distinguished isn’t petitioning for daddy’s love. egory. Henry also received a special award N.Y. Teacher Award by the PTSA of America. terviews went into the writing of thew. He related that his favorite Regulars once again along for the as a five-year winner. Faye Xu won the This spring, Ms. Tammam presented a Her CDs are available through Primo “Hit Men.” Westfield hangout is the Westfield ride include Seth Green as Scott Evil, Accompanying Category with Jason lecture and performance of the Beethoven Artists. “To write it correctly required I Memorial Library, where he soon Dr. Evil’s jealous son who took his Tammam, cellist. Grace Kim also won Piano Sonatas for the Stanford, Conn. talk to a lot of people. Each interview hopes to realize his dream of seeing issues to the “Jerry Springer Show” in the same category, accompanying her Piano Teachers Guild. She also adjudi- edition No. 2; Verne Troyer as Mini- led to another,” Siroty recalled. his very own book sitting on the brother, Jillie Kim, a cellist. The book takes the reader through library shelves. Me, Dr. Evil’s miniature clone-pet, Earlier this season, 14-year-old Kathy and the chief source of Scott’s envy; Yang of Westfield was selected as a Robert Wagner as Dr. Evil’s number two man, appropriately named Num- participant in the New York Philhar- Hospital to Feature WWe orksorksorks ber Two; Mindy Sterling as Frau monic Concerto Competition. She per- Hospital to Feature WWe orksorks Farbissina, the Ava Braun type who no formed the Chopin Concerto No. 1 in e self-respecting tyrant with plans of minor. world domination can be without, and The Piano Teachers Congress of New Of Art ThrThrOf ough September York First Prize Winner in Level 2 (ages Michael York as Basil Exposition, the MOUNTAINSIDE – Children’s Portugal, Alaska and the American prim and proper agency boss charged 10-12) was Wendy Lin. As a result, Wendy Southwest. She is a resident of with saving the world despite Austin’s received a monetary prize and performed Specialized Hospital (CSH) will ex- unorthodox methods. Myers plays ev- for the members at Steinway Hall in New hibit works of art by Margie Somerset. eryone else. York City. DeAngelo, James A. Clark and Bill Mr. Clark, who specializes in pas- In addition to portraying the title Prizes in the concerto performance in Krauss throughout this month and tels, is a member of the Westfield Art character and his evil antithesis, Myers the Young Pianist Competition of New September at its Mountainside facil- Association and the Somerset Hills once again reprises the ungainly per- Jersey (YPCNJ) went to Stefan Curic, 6, ity. Art Association. He is also an evan- sona of Fat Bastard, Austin’s other and Jean Namkung. They also performed Ms. DeAngelo has photographed gelical minister. The Pottersville, major foe. A mean spirited, offen- Hunterdon County resident’s sub- in a concert at Steinway Hall. PIANO PERFECTIONISTS…First Prize winners in The Music Educators a wide range of subjects that include sively overweight Scotsman, his pre- First prize winners in the Music Edu- abstract and realistic images of both jects include baseball players, chil- occupation with matters better left Association of New Jersey’s 33rd Annual Competition, pictured, left to right, cators Association of New Jersey’s are: Faye Xu, Dorothy Chou, Stefan Curcic, Thomas Killian and Kathy Yang the natural and man-made worlds. dren and horses. unbreathed provides episode No. 3 with (MEANJ) 33rd Annual Gifted Competi- a verbal stench sure to please those of Westfield. The students study under Sondra Tammam of Westfield. Her works feature locations such as Mr. Krauss, a former Morristown who just can’t get enough bathroom tion were Stefan Curcic, Kathy Yang, resident now living in Los Angeles, humor. Thomas Killian, Dorothy Chou, Faye is a photographer whose works have If that doesn’t do it for you, how Xu, Henry Namkung and Jean Namkung. Turn of Last Century Estate For Sale by Executor an abstract quality. Among the im- about another villain — one who can’t Second prize was awarded to Grace Kim ages he has captured are scenes from help but dine on his own peeling skin? and Honorable Mention was given to Simply Elegant, City of San Francisco New York, San Francisco and New That would describe Goldmember, the Christina Kang. Hampshire. other title character Myers delineates. The Andrew De Grado Competition Monthly exhibits are sponsored As legend goes, the Dutch-born selected Dorothy Chou and Jason by the Auxiliary at CSH. All art- work is available for purchase, with a portion of sales benefiting the Auxiliary. Clubhouse Admission is free and exhibits can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ANTIQUES & Individuals can access the exhibit FURNISHINGS through the hospital’s East Wing en- trance, at 150 New Providence Road. For more information, please call New Arrivals! (908) 233-3720, extension no. 5379.

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